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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28

COLLINS. On Wednesday, February CO 1eaa n =
o'clock pm, MARY, beloved wife the late William
Collins. aged sixty-one years.
Funeral viii take place from her late residence No
Fl B street northwest. Saturday 1t 30 m Friends
and relatives respectfully invited ~ attend z.
CoSSIDINE- At II am., February 2S 1890 After
q lingering illness. MARY, only daughter OF j. ",
and the late MarsaTet NJ SonsidiDe.
Dudley. 2l7 Massachusetts avenue orthwest sstur-
day, pm
DINsMoRE. The remains OF Mrs A. r. prys
MORE who died January 81. lse0, will De taken from
i. 1880. at O'Clock y. M, for burial
O'Clock an, JOIN DkIsCOLI. in The hfty-eighth
year of his
Funeral from his late residence, Grant avenue
between seventh aud Eighth streets invest sum
attend
LIEBER At Newport, RI, February PC. ] $50,
MATILDA I1EBEIl widow OF Francis Lleber, in the
eighty-hfth year of her age.
MARLOw. Mrs SARAH MARROW died February
20 1890. At $3.50 O'Clock IN
all invited %
MATTERN. On Wednesday. February 10, 1880.
at Thomssvlle. Ga. MAkGUlRl1t. only dnurhter
Of J. K and Annie b. Aattern. aged i've Inouths.And
WHITE. Suddenly on February 27, 1890, conrno-
yards and docks.
March 8, ct 10 O'Clock. lnterment in PbiladelphA
WILLIS, Peacefully passed 70 the new life on the
morning Of TebruZry "a, 1890. PHEBE MOTT WILL
LIS. IN her eighty NTH year.
Funeral from the residence Of her con. Edward n,
" illis 1858 street southwest ct z M. Sunday
please copyl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
COLLISION AT SEA.
A Ship Runs Down a Steamer-Panic-
Stricken Sailors.

LONDON, Feb. 28.-The collision between the
British steamer Claymore aud the British ship
Carioianus, before reported, occurred last
Monday 400 miles west Of Fastnet.
The weather was clear, but heavy
sea was running at the time Of the collision.
The Coriolanus was lacking and the Claymore
attempted to cross her bows but failed and the
Coriolanus struck her amidship, cutting into
her engine room. The ships bows were crushed
to the keel, and her bowsprit and foremost were
carried away. The crews of both vessels be-
came panic stricken and rushed for the boats
which were Immediately lowered. Many men,
bers of the crews left their vessels without their
boots or caps. A vessel, five miles distant,
saw the collision and fastened to the rescue.
She stood by the Claymore for hours until she
sank. The report that the Ciriolanus also sank
a short time after the collision was erroneous
as she was seen by the White Star line steamer
Brittanic on Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
SHE FOUGHT WE'LL
A Brute Who Should Receive Prompt
Vengeance.

WATERBURY,, CoSS., Feb. 28.-Miss Lizzie
Cowan of Middleburg, aged twenty. hand
some and popular school teacher, was brutally
assaulted while on her way home from school
just after dark last night and her injuries are
believed to be serious. She was first struck with
a large stone on the side of the head and then
grabbed from behind and thrown to the
ground. She made bold fight tor over thirty
minutes before she was overcome. She lay by
the roadside unconscious for two hours, then
dragged herself to the nearest farm house,
where DIR. Avtell of this city and DR..
De Forest were summoned. Her throat
was gashed if with knife;
her skull badly bruised by the stone; her body
was covered with bruises and her clothing torn
to shreds. After regaining consciousness she
could not identify her assailant, she said, but
after one Dan Webster, a worthless fellow who
had been idling about town. was arrested on
suspicion, she positively identified him by his
voice. There il much excitement in Middle
buro over the assault. Webster confessed and
was bound over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
I'd EDITION.
Latest 4BleglanS to The Star.
A DESPERATE ASSASSIN,
He Tries to XIII Sick Doctor and
Gets the Worst Of 1t.

COLUMBUS, Feb. 2S.-About II o'clock last
night desperate attempt Was made to ssassi-
nate DIR. Neil, one Of the leading physicians
and best-known men Of this city. An unknown
man called at the doctors residence and
rang the bell. The doctor, suffering
from influenza, went to the door
and asked what was wanted. The man
said be wanted the doctor to go and attend his
SICK wife. The doctor then asked the man
who he was and where he lived. The visitor
answered that his name was Corbin and that
he lived on East GoOdale street The doctor
said he was too i'll to go out but would
fix him some powders He did 30 and
opened the door again when the man
burst in and with revolver in hand
sprang against the door and said: "I'll kill
yOu," at the same time pulling the trigger.
The revolver failed and the doctor seized the
fellow. After a struggle he got the revolver
and the rufian fed. Later he returned and
smashed in several windows. The police were
called by telephone and guarded the building
all night The motive Of the crime is a mys-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
IN COMMITTEE ROOMS.
Where Laws are Framed - Hearings
Held Today.

Mr.. Wilson intr oduced bill for the relief of
the Ammoniated fertilizer company. The bill
appropriates SI,6il.67 for fertilizer furnished
and used on the government grounds.
PAY FOR EXTRA WORK.
Mr.. Sawyer today introduced bill appropri-
atng S12, 1860 to pay employees of the post
Office for extra work done by them in 1885.
TO BE ADVERSELY REPORTED.
Adverse reports on two bills were authorized
by the Judiciary committee of the House today.
One of these bills. intro duced by Mr.. Holman
of Indiana. provided that the time for the pre-
sentation of claims against the government
should be limited to specified periods after the
passage of the bill. The other bill proposed to
abolish the system Of paying fees to United
States district attorneys. marshals. circuit and
district court clerks and commissioners, and
providing salaries for them.
CENSUS AGENTS.
The House committee on the census has re-
ported favorably bill to amend the census act
as to allow per diem compensation of SO
per day, in addition to travelling expenses, to
special agents of the census bureau.
POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
A number Of persons interested in postal
telegraphy assembled in the room Of the
House post office committee this morning to
listen to DR.. Norvin Green, president Of the
Western Union telegraph company. Post
master General Wanamaker with his assistant
attorney, Gen. Tyner. Gardener Hubbard and
representatives of different telegraph COM
panies were present.
MORE TALK ABOUT LARD.
Another hearing was given this morning by
the House committee on agriculture to the per-
sons interested in the legislation proposed to
regulate the manufacture Of lard aud lard COM
pounds.
CONFIRMED.
Harold NJ. Sewall, nominated to be consul
general at Apia. Samoan Islands, was confirmed
by the Senate yesterday afternoon in executive
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
THE UNIVERSITY SITE BOUGHT.
Bishop Hurst Closes the Deal and
Makes q 500, 900 Payment

A transaction Of great importance was closed
today. The property known as the Davis trac,
on the Loughborough road was formally trans
ferred to Bishop John F. Hurst, as the repre-.
sentative Of the Methodist church. Here will
be located the proposed Methodist university
as already announced In TIE STAR. Several
weeks ago Bishop Hurst obtained an
option on this property with the view Of pur.
with encouragement Since that time Bishop
Hurst has received not only liberal dona-
tions of money from residents Of this
city, but letters from educators
in all parts Of the country and others heartily
wished the money to be used in the purchase
of the property to be raised here.
His appeal has met with such liberal re-
Spouse that he felt justified in anticipating the
time fixed by the option and in making the
purchase at once. Today the necessary papers
were drawn and Bishop Hurst paid to the
owner Of the property, J.W. Davis,
$4,000 AS THE FIRST PAYMENT,
the price agreed upon being sl0o, 600 for
the ninety acres. With the exception Of one
subscription from a citizen Of Baltimore. Bishop
Hurst states that the entire amount necessary
for the first payment was subscribed in this
city. He has made only partial canvass OF
this city and intends TO make it more
complete. The contributions, thus far
nave been from men of all
denominations. Arrangements will be made
for holding public meeting in this city, when
the needs OF a university and its objects will be
fully set forth. The rest Of the pur-
chase money will be paid in yearly
instalments, or as rapidly as the funds
justify. After money has been raised for the
site, which Bishop Hurst proposes to raise
here, then the university plan will be presented
to the people of the country and their assist
ance asked IN providing funds for the erection
OF the buildings and for an endowment fund
THE ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE PUSHED
forward as rapidly as possible and when the
money is in hand the work OF erecting the
buildings will be begun, but as yet there are no
definite plans as to their number or character.
They WILL however, be adapted for the uses
OF the new institution, which will be a univer-
sity in the broadcast sense of the word. There
will be no collegiate department con-
nected with the university, but the
courses of study will be adapted
to the needs Of college graduates who wish to
pursue certain lines of study and for those who
wish TO fit themselves for the professions.
As is well known, the new university site is on
the heights overlooking the city from the
northwest, and is only short distance from
Oak View. the former residence Of ex-President
Cleveland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales Irregular Call - IL o'clock m: National
Bank Of the Republic, 10 at Psi. Farmers
and North o street railroad, 10 at 63h; at 63a
Columbia Fire insurance, 100 at II: 80 at TX.
so at 20 - as es 90 at WRS
End National bank, z at 20. Columbia railroad,
10 at IS.
Government Bonds-C. S4ks, 1891. registered.
lO3X bid, IO4 asked. U. SAYS, 1851 coupon,
lO4H bid, lO5 asked. U. 8. Is, registered 1907,
t2s bid, l22z. asked US. Is, coupon, 1907, 122h
District OF Columbia Bonds--Per imp. es. 1891,
coin, lo3 bid, loi asked. Per imp. Is,
1891 currency. lO4 bid. los asked. Market stock
1892. gold. ioi bid. ao-year fund, S., 1856 50,
gold, liz bid, lis asked. Water stock. rs,
1901, currency, I9I bid; so-yesr fund. is. gold,
1913 bid, 14O asked. 3-65s, 1924, fund. currency,
l2li bid, 123 asked.
Miscellaneous sonds-g. s. Electric Lightbonds,
I'd, Is, lis bid, 1174 asked. Washington and
| Georgetown Railroad. l0-40. 6s, lO5 bid, 1909.
Association 5s. 1888, 1O7 bid, 40 asked
| Washington Market Company lst mortgage. 6s
imp. IS. III bid, 122 asked. Washington Ligh,
los bid; washington Ign. Infantry bonds
Company bonds, series A. 6s LII bid. Washington
Gas Light Company bonds series b. Us. l22 bid
National Bank stocks-Bank Of Washington. soc
bid, $50 asked. Bank Of Republic, 250 bid
$50 asked. Metropolitan, 260 bid $50 asked
| Central, $50 bid Second. 1913 bid. Farmers
and Mechanics. 100 bid, 200 asked. Citizens, i61
bid, $50 asked Columbia, la6 bid, 1S4 asked
Capital, ll6 bid, l25 asked. West End, ~ bid
so asked.
| railroad Stocks - Washington and Georgetown
275 bid, 800 asked Metropolitan. 1GO bid, ISC
| asked. Columbia ~ bid, 80 asked. Capitol
and North Street. 63 bid, "a asked. Ecking
ton and soldiers Home, 81 bid.
Insurance Stocks-Firemens. 43 bid, 4S asked
Franklin, % bid. Metropolitan. SO bid, 90 asked
National Union, 20 bid, 81 asked. Arlington, 1SC
bid, l05 asked. CorcOran, 63 bid, 0S asked. Coum
bia, 1917 bid. German-American, $50 bid. Poto
mac, 81 bid, 100 asked. Riggs, 81 bid, s
| asked. Peoples, 81 bid, 5x asked.
Title Insurance Stocks-Real Estate Title, 12:
Did, 40 asked. Columbia Title, 81 bid, 8x asked
Gas and Electric Light Stocks-Washington Gas
43k bid As asked. Georgetown Cos 4S bid
| U. s. Electric Light, 108 bid, lis asked.
| Telephone Stocks - Pennsylvania, 90 bid
| Chesapeake and Potomac, "a bid, SO asked
American GraphophOne Company, 10 bid, IGN
asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks--Washington Market CON-
pany 10 bid, 20 asked. Washington Brick Ma
| chine Company, 800 bid. Great Falls Ice Com
pany, us bid. Bull Run Panorama, 2:
| bid. National Safe Deposit Company, 24t
| bid. Washington Safe Deposit Company, 121
| bid. National Topographic, 80 asked: Pneu-
| matte Gun Carriage, = bid, q asked. Washing
| ton Loan and Trust Company. ~ bid, 2,s asked
American Security and Trust company 20 bid
| 3411 asked. Lincoln Hall, 100 asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
FAX Liuxas

xsy b made do good service through long life b.
malicious use Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral The sign
ofueaEnsss are -shortness Of breath" pains in the
chest and back persistent cough. feverishness snd
raising Of blood AL either Of these symptoms may
Indicate weak lungs and should have immediate At
tsntior-
-Ihave been sifeionT sufferer from weak lungs and
til used Ayers Cherry Peet0ra. was scarcely ever
free from cough. This medicine always relieves my
cough and strengthens my lungs as no other medf-
cine ever did. Ihave induced many Of my scqusint-
ances TO use the Pectora throat and lung troubles
II has always proved beneficial particularly 80 In the
case Of my son-in-lav. Mr.. T. A Snow OF this place.
who was cured BY IL Of q severe cOugh."-Mrs. L.
Cloud, Benton. Ark.
81 have had lung trouble for shout one and have
tried many different remedies. but nothing does me
SO much zood as Ayers Cherry Pectorsl. i heartily
recommend this medicne."-Cynthia Horr. Harmony
Ma
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL.
Prepared By
DR.. J. c. AYR L CO., Lowell. Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81 six bottles. So.
aI5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
THE ADMIRAL STANDS BY HIM.
McCalla is q Capable, Gentlemanly
Officer.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-Admiral D. L. Braine,
commandant Of the Brooklyn navy yard, said
this morning: Il know nothing of the state of
affairs on the corvette Enterprise excepting
what have seen in the papers, but 1 feel
that there are always two sides to a
story. have known Commander McCalla for
many years and believe him to be a man who
would have thorough discipline in any ship he
might command. He commanded the Powhat-
tan and sailed with me two years and
found him most capable officer, finished
gentleman and man not prone to bursts OF
temper, as are ascribed to him. i should be
very sorry to have aught proven against him. u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
a StniPn Match

In the Criminal Court, Chief Justice Bins-
ham, today Michael Meany, Richard Meany,
Edward Cunningham, Leonard Finnicum and
Frank Wynne. five young white men. were
placed on trial for larceny from the person of q
silver watch from Fritz GlRuser on January IS
last. Messrs. J. Med. Darlington and Albert
Sellers appeared for them. The testimony was
TO the effect that Glauser and W. Meyers took
a walk south of the avenue about 10 o'clock at
night on 18th between & and ID streets north
west IL is alleged the crowd gathered about
them. In few minutes Glauser discovered
that his watch chain was hanging and the
watch gone. He raised the cry of stop thief''
and the Meany boys were arrested and subse-
ouently the others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
IMPROVING CANAL ROAD.
Difficulties Which Beset the Commits
sioners In the Work.

From present prospects it is more than likely
that considerable trouble will be experienced
in the improvement Of Bunker Hill road
When the bids were opened yesterday it was
found that the lowest bid received exceeded
the appropriation several thousand dollars.
1t will be remembered that several days ago
bids were received for this work, but
as the lowest bid greatly exceeded the
appropriation the award of the contract was
not made. Capt Rossell then recon-
mended that the work be done by
days labor, but this the Commissioners refused
to consider, claiming that it was contrary to
law. The captain then recommended its re-
advertisement.
Today the bids were forwarded by Captain
Russell to the Engineer Commissioner with q
letter explaining the status of the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
FUN EVEN IN A CENSUS.
An Appeal to Colored Parsons in the
South Produces Amusing Results.

"The funniest thing that has turned up thus
far in connection with the preparation for the
tenth census" said Mr.. King of the census
bureau to STAR reporter, "has come about
through the sending of what might be called
miniature registers Of births and deaths to
colored clergymen all over the south, with
requests that the little scheduled blank books
should be filed in with memoranda concern
ing all the blacks in their parishes who CHANGED
to be born or to die during the census year.
You see, from that part of the country it is
very difficult to obtain accurate contributions
to our vital statistics regarding the negroes
information, that is to say, as to the ages at
which they die, the diseases to which they
succumb, and all such things from which we
derive valuable knowledge as to the relations
between disease and race, longevity and oc-
cupation, and 80 on. Down there many
coiored infants are born without any such
attendant formality as registration, and many
colored people die without medical attendance
or legal cognizance of the fact. So we thought
it good idea to ask these parsons, who are
always men of large influence among their
people, to put down in the blank books we
sent them memoranda upon such matters in
their own parishes"
"A novel idea"
"Quite SO. Also good one we thought.
But the immediate results of its application
have been a tri1e surprising. We told the
clergymen whom we addressed that We were
merely asking q service which would be
entirely voluntary on their part and that we
should be very glad If they would assist us In
our efforts to make the census as accurate as
possible. About three week ago answers began
to pour into the Office here, and some Of them
are remarkably comic. As q rule the reply
sent us is in something like this form:
"Dear Sir: / accept your appointment and
would like to know when the appropriation for
nv work will be sent me, Also please inform
me as to how many assistants had better en-
gage. Yours respectfully &C."
but the quaintest answer OF ALL" said Mr..
King in conclusion, twas one that We got from
q reverend gentleman whose post Office address
is Skunk Hollow, Miss., and who remarked
that the chief question in his region was
what should be done with the white folks, and
not at all a. 70 the existence and propagation
OF the negroes."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
He shot the Baby.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2s.-Earle Cumpston, three
years old, living with his parents at sos Dexter
avenue, was shot and instantly killed yesterday
afternoon by Malcolm Cumpston, his fve-year-
old brother Malcolm had found his fathers
revolver. The shot was heard by the mother,
who rushed into the room just in time to see
the baby fall and to see the other child uncon-
scious OF what he had done running about the
room and laughing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
Ahead Of Any Other Journal

hutdV Oh my OVu6r JOuruHIs
From the Valley virgnian, stsunton. Va.
The EVENING STAR, Washington, commenced
the new year under very fatsering auspices
Its phenomenal success, however, is richly de-
served, as it is one of the best conducted jour-
ability displayed in all Of its makeup, and its
editorials are ably written. TEE star gives rs
here the news twelve hours in advance Of any
other daily journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
Snow in the West.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2s.-A light fall Of snow
occurred here last night. 1t began again this
morning, and at IL O'Clock it is still falling,
driven in gusts before a sharp wind. The
local signal service reports that the storms
extend over northern Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin
and Michigan. Thus far the fall has not been
great the heavies, being at Green Bay, where
il is twelve inches deep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
HARVARD IN MARYLAND.
A Rousing College Banquet Last Night
In Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2S.-The Harvard club OF
Maryland celebrated itself in song and speech
last night Judge Morris presided. Rev. DR..
Peabody, professor of Christian morals at
Harvard, made long address and Prof. Ira H.
Remsen responded to the toast 1.-THE Johns
Hopkins university. 1.-THE University OF Mary
land" was the theme of Mr. S. Teackle Wallis.
Other toasts were ''Yale College," Mr.. George
NJ Sharp; Princeton" Gen. Steurt Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
Colder Weather COMING.

Unusually cold weather for the season, says
the signal Office bureau today, may be expected
in the middle and South Atlantic states during
Saturday and Sunday, after which the temper
allure will recover slowly. Frosts Of some
severity will probably occur during the next
forty-eight hours in the interior portions of
Georgia and possibly northern Florida, thence
northeastward freezing weather with increas-
ing severity may be expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
DIR. MACKENZIE WINS.
He Gets a E5,5OO Verdict Against the
st. James Gazette.

LONDON, Feb. 2s.-The trial for the action Of
libel brought by Sir Morel Mackenzie, the
noted physician, against the 81. James Gazette
for publishing statements of his treatment of
the late Emperor Frederick of Germany COM
menced today.
The trial was concluded this afternoon. The
jury awarded E5, 500 damages to the doctor. DIR.
Mackenzie had against the London
Times and the jury in that case awarded him
FL 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
OF Course He VIII.

LONDON, Feb. 28-Mr. George Baird, the
correspondent in the Darbishire divorce case,
against whom the divorce court yesterday gave
decision ordering him to pay the plaintiff
$500 damages, will apply for a new trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
JACKSON SIGNED THE BILL.
This Makes Five Out of Six Congress
sional Districts Democratic.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Feb. 23.--Gov. Jackson to-
day approved the bill redistricting the state.
Five out of the six congressional districts of
Maryland are now, by common consent, con-
coded to the democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
THE COURTS.

CIRcurT CoURT.-yuiqe Montgomery.
Today-Donneily agt. Thompson; notice TO
retax costs overruled. In re will of Caroline
agt. the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company;
trial resumed.
EQUIrY CouRr-Jdqe Con.
Today-Diolot agt. Diolot; testimony ordered
taken before Joseph Harper, examines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
For Future NIillions tc Earn.

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-Mr. Stockton, president Of
the chamber OF commerce, makes the announce
ment that the Teeside salt field now covers
eleven acres containing q 500, 600 tons OF salt.
quantity sufficient to supply the world for 500
wars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
Sale of Lots at Rockville.

Mr.. Copp reports the sale Of log lots
in the West End park, Rockville, mp
to noon Of today. Among the purchasers are
Noble d. Larner, Henry o. Towles, Ex-Com-
missioner Of Land Office Luther Harrison, Dep
uty Second Auditor J. H. Franklin. Prof. G. 8.
Fellows, DR.. J. w. Joyce, Dr.. W. O. Bohrer
and Mrs. Gen. Meyers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-28
Astonishing Facts.

OF the total quantity of champagne imported
in the last 10 years about one-quarter was @.
II. Mumm Co.'S Extra Dry, or over 225,0Oo
cases more than of any other brand