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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
COMMODORE WILSON'S REPORT
Retirement of the Wooden Fleet-Con.

Retirement of the Wooden Fiction.
dition Of Ships Now in Service.
Chief Constructor Wilson Of the bureau of
construction and repair in his annual report to
the Secretary Of the Navy on the operations Of
the bureau during the past fiscal year says that
with the gradual appearance Of the new steel
navy has come the rapid retirement of the
wooden feet, which, in about seven years, will
have entirely disappeared, or have been util-
lied as receiving and training vessels. There
are now three second-class vessels in the serv.
ice and fourteen third-rate. The Despatch 10
the only fourth-rate vessel in existence. Work
on the Lancaster for a gunnery training ship
was materially delayed during the year from
lack OF funds, but is now on a fair way TO an
early completion. 1t is doubtful whether the
Omaha will be worth repairing on her return
home. The Alliance and Thetis may last
three years: The Mohican and the Yantic
should last five years. The Essex having been
thoroughly repaired and having new boilers
will last five or six years longer. The Enter
prise having been overhaued at the navy yard
New York. is probably good for three years
longer. At the expiration Of that time she
should be condemned. Repairs were made on
the Nipsic at Honolulu sufficient to enable her
to continue her cruise; at the present time she
is at the navy yard, Mare Island, and as the re-
port OF survey shows that it will cost ga, 945
the bureau is doubtful as to the expedency of
repairing her. The Tallapoosa cannot be re-
paired under the law and will probably not DO
able to continue in service more than eight
months longer. The Despatch will probably
last only Year unless extensive repairs are
made upon her. The Juniata and Quinnebaug,
which were condemned during the year, are
now stricken from the rolls, and the Brooklyn,
Laughs, Speedwell, Rescue, Ossipee, Juniats and
Quinnebaug, which exceeded the 20 per cent
repair limit, have been recommended to be
sold. In conclusion the report says that
what has been done in building up q navy
suited the needs of the United States, and what
has been done is an example OF what may be
done. The requirements have been as severe as
those OF any nation in the world, and tho fact
that in most cases such requirements have
been exceeded and in all cases realized shows
that our vessels are second to none, the only
condition with which our people will be salts
fed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Robbed on New Works. Streets

Mrs. Harriet Dunn OF liz Madison avenue
while walking on 9Th avenue in New York on
Monday afternoon was robbed by a highway
man, who seized her by the throat and. after
struggle. took her pocket book and fed Mrs
Dunn's cries brought an officer, Who after q
spirited chase, captured the thief He gave
his name as Michael 0'Neill and his age rs
twenty-five years. Mrs. Dunn identified 'Nelll
and said that the ruftan tried TO choke her.
The pocket book contained only sc aud was
thrown away by the hIghwayman, but found
subsequently. Mrs. Dunn il suffering from
nervous prostration. Her husband s a silk
importer whose place of business In on Broad
way. Inspector Byrnes says this il one OF the
boldest highway robberies committed in that
city in daytime for many years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
GEN. sELEvERsrROFF SHOT,
A Mysterious Tragedy In . Hotel In
Paris.

The Hotel De Babe on the the Boulevard des
Italiens in Paris, was the scene yesterday Of q
mysterious occurrence, which occasioned the
greatest excitement A well-knowh Russian
general Seeverstroffh has made that city his resi-
dence Oh and on for . number Of years and en-
joyed the acquaintance Of many prominent
people.
Yesterday afternoon the general was found
sitting upright in a chair in his private recep
ton room at the hotel, with o bullet through
his head. The commissary Of police was called
and made his formal report, stating. and be-
heving st the time. that the general was dead.
kobzbue, the counsellor Of the Russian en-
bassy, identified the body. A later examination
OF the body showed the general to be still
alive.
The wound 10 deep one back Of his right
ear According 10 one account . stranger,
dressed as . cemmissionaire, penetrated 20 she
generals apartments, and it is supposed that
he shot him. the belief being that 1t is case
OF nihilist vengeance. Gen. Seleverstroff was
at one time the chief OF the Russian gendar-
mierie and head Of the third section of the de-
partment Of political police. After the sssassi-
nation Of Gen. Mezentzoeff in 1879 he had the
police mission to Paris given him. Ii was
known that he was constantly spprehensive for
his safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Death of an Acrobat,

Frank A. Gibbons, . distinguished acrobat,
who used TO perform the perilous feat known
a. 'the leap for life" died at his home in New
York Monday afternoon. At Coney Island
four years ago he was badly hurt by the break
ing Of wire on which he was aiding from
high platform into the ocean. He has since
been employed - . lecturer 1t the Dime
Museum. A few days ago he was attacked
with violent a. of coughing and never rallied.
II ID supposed that pressure on his lungs BY Q
broken rib caused bis death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
They Fought at Gettysbure.

At the meeting Of the Old Guard last even
ing Corporal George W. scheerer was promoted
to fifth sergeant and Private Arthur Hendricks
to corporal After short drill the corps, in
dress uniform attended, the lecture on Gettys-
burg at National Rifles Hall Az a large con-
tingent Of the membership participated in that
battle. great interest was manifested in fol-
lowing the lecturer as he traced on the diagram
the movements Of the two armies. The COM
mittee reported arrangements perfected for
the military and civic reception and ball to be
given at National Rifles Hall on the night Of
the oath instant Prof. vermilya will act as
floor director. The corps was ordered to as
semble Thanksgiving day for the purpose Of
having q photograph taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
The Hamilton Suit Postponed.

The suit for the annulment Of the marriage
OF Robert Ray Hamilton and Eva Mann, which
was on the supreme CO art calendar in New York
for yesterday, was laid over for the term at the
request OF the deceased's lawyers, Root and
Clark. Mr.. Clark refused to tell why he had
had the case postponed. When asked whether
1t would ever be brought to trial, he eaid:
''Really, don't know" He would not discuss
the case any further. Mr.. Edmund L. Bayies,
who is made guardian for Baby Beatrice by
Hamilton's will, blushed when asked about his
charge today. He said he did not care to make
anything concerning the baby's future public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
THE POLICEMAN's CLUB.
Henry Green Says He Was Struck, but
Proof Was Not Sufficient.


Proof Was Not Sufficient.
This morning in the Police Court Henry
Green, young colored man, was on trial, the
result Of his failure to move on" when told to
do so by policeman. There was a small
gathering Of colored persons near the o street
alley last night. Green had been at q prayer
meeting and was on his way home when he
stopped to see why the crowd had collected
Policemen Ferguson and Dean arrested him
They were in citizens clothes Policeman
Dean says that Green struck him, while Green
asserts that the officer struck him. He also
said that the officer struck him again in the sta
ton and he cried murder" Officer Dean de-
MED that he went to the cell room where
Green said he Was struck. He said that Officer
Craig went back to the cell room with the pris-
oner and he Craig said that he did not strike
him.
Judge Miller said that il there was proof suf-
fcient to show that Green was struck he would
direct the attorney to file an information
against the officer. Green was fined IS.
Another prisoner, named Godfrey, was sub
sequentiy examined and he said that he heard
the blows and also heard cries Of murder. -
Green's lip was cut and his eve swollen,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
An Illinois Pioneer Dead,

prominent figure in the early history of
Illinois has been lost in the death of Wait Tai
colt of Rockford. He was native Of enron,
Conn.,, and went to Illinois in an emigrant
wagon fifty-two years ago. He was an active
anti-slavery man, and in an important lawsuit
in which he was engaged in 1855 retained
Abraham Lincoln, Edwin NJ Stanton and Peter
H. Watson. This was the first meeting of those
three men. The fee lincoln received was the
largest he had ever had and enabled him to
stump the state against Douglas. When Presi-
dent, Lincoln made Stanton Secretary of War,
Watson assistant secretary and Talcott collec-
tor Of internal revenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Saved by . Parrots Cry.
and Letter In San Francisco Examiner.
Stvaf fraf Cat ont oot ,utf@


Fire! 6rei Get out, get outf'
This was the cry that awakened the family
of Mrs NJ d. Matthews at 4 O'Clock this morn
ing.
Mrs.. Matthew residence 3 On San Pablo
avenue, beyond Golden Gate, and upon the
alarm being sounded the family, consisting Of
the mother and her three children, beat hasty
retreat from the house. which was rapidly be-
ing consumed by fire.
Il was not until after the family had rushed
out into the street that they realized the source
from which their warning had been received,
and then they felt the deepest gratitude toward
the agent Of their deliverance.
The savior Of the family vas . parrot Upon
the breaking ont Of the flames from detective
nue pet bird had set up its cry of alarm and
aroused the family In time for them 10 make
their flight
The escape was snasrov one, and The mother
was compelled 10 rush out in the cold night air
with her children in scanty clothing. Bat -
soon - the family realised that their lives had
been saved By the parrot they determined 70
save the birds life. and Peter Matthew. . soa
of 2ra Matthew. rushed In and s6seted Ne
rescue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Smallpox on an Ocean Steamer.

The French steamship La Normandie reached
quarantine Monday night The cause of the
ships detention is smallpox, of which there are
said TO be several cases on board One Of the
patients was taken off the ship yesterday and
removed TO a hospital for treatment Others
Of the steerage were examined and the ship
fumigated. There are $50 passengers In the
steerage. The saloon passengers were brought
to New York by tug. Among these were w.
f. Cody (Bnffaio Bib. Chas. Coudert. the WE'LL
known lawyer, and wife and Mira Ro,hchild
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Aiabama,s Senatorial Caucus.

The joint democratic caucus Of the Alabama
senate and house met last night TO nominate =
candidate for United States Senator for the
term commencing 4th Of March, 1891. The
names Of Senator J. l. Pugh, Gov. Thos. sesy.
ex-Goy. Thos. T. Watts and Agricultural Com
missioner Kolb were placed in nomination.
Eight ballots were taken without msterial
chanaA The last ballot stood: Pugh, a.; Kolb,
Al; Seay, "a; Watts, 10 Il takes "a 70 nomi-
nate. The caucus adjourned 70 $50 o'clock
tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
CASH Or CHrDrr.

ourfaIi stock Of Furniture. CARPETS. &c. il now
Complete. and If you contemplate purchasing any
thing in line !, viii be to your interest to call
rs before doing %. confident save you
from 10 to % per cent your purchase Below We
mention few Of our many bais.ins and advantages
We viii sell you handsome SOLID OAK ANTIQUE
FINISHED BED ROOM SUITE, 3 pieces Tor SIT
cash or els On credit.
We viii sell y0u a 7-piece PARLoR SUITE. solid
walnut frsmes upholstered tbs best hair cloth for
as cash or $50 on ersdi.
We Will sell y0u 7-piecs PARLoR SUITE. solid
walnut frames. upholstered IN plush. combination
eolors. for s2S cash or $50 on credit
We will sell you good wovEN-wIRE BED SPRING
for s225 cash or e. 90 on credit
We will sell you good quality BRUSSELS CARPET
for eoc. per yard eash or Csc. Per yard on credit
wsxil ssil you good INGRAM CARPET sss ssc.
Ter yard cash or Acc. per yard on credit
We Sew and Lay all CARPETS Free Of Cost and do
rotcharge for the waste In matching ngures
We will sell all CARPETS. MATTINGs AND OIL
CLOTHS on Credit at an advance Of eeu,s per ysrd
On the lowest cash price.
IAsY WEEKLY or MONTHLY PAYMENTS t.ksn
CT all credit sales. and no notes required.
CASH DISCOUNT allowed on all accounts settled in
30 dAya
aRoaAx
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Interesting Biblical Experime mt.

From the Boston Advertiser.
The comparatively recent discoveries in As
syria and the wonderful corroboration In the
translated cuneiform inscriptions Of many of
the historical records Of the Scriptures, have
been regarded by biblical scholars a. gratifying
proofs Of the authenticity Of the Bible. A Gu
rious experiment has recently been made to
prove the historical correctness Of the biblical
narrative concerning the blessinga and cursings
which are said to have been pronounced upon
the people who were gathered in the valley be-
low Ebal and Geriznir. DR.. Coienso had de-
clared thatit would have been impossible for the
people to have distinctly heard the words
spoken from % great . distance. A party Of
travellers in the holy Land made the practical
experiment OF testing this matter. Two men
ascended Ebal and two Ceriznir, while the re,
msipder Of the party remained in the valley
below. The blessings and cursings were then
pronounced alternately from tho heights in
sonorous tones. Such are the wonderful acoustic
properties OF the hills and valley that every
word was distinctly heard BY the listeners il,
the valley below. biblical scholars win eagerly
seize upon this - an addsd proof of the
authenticity aud divine origin Of the books Of
Scripture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Gov. Pattison's Private Secretary.

Governor-elect Pattison Of Pennsylvania has
selected Humphrey ID. TAFT Of Bedford 10 be his
private secretary. MIR. TAFT is q lawyer. thirty
six years Of age, and o personal friend Of Mr..
Pattison. He was chief clerk in the Office OF the
secretary Of the commonwealth during Patti
sons former administration and was recently
democratic candidate for Congress- The ONCE,
with that of clerk to the board Of psrdous, pays
s2 800 per aunum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Trying to See If It Would Burst.

An old bomb, which was believed to be un-
loaded, exploded yesterday in Berlin at Jsegus
ironmongery, Kirchstrasse. An apprentice
Samuel Klein, was trying to break the bomb
into pieces, when it burst, and Klein received
the full charge in his face, breast and arms
His limbs were literally torn from his body,
and he was instantly killed An artisan named
Turowski, who was in the same room, had his
face badly torn. All the windows were smashed
aud much damage done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Cleveland Congratulated Pattison.

In refutation Of published statement that
ex-President Cleveland had failed to congratu-
late Governor-elect Pattison personal letter
is made public, in which he SAYS. under date
Of November q: my Dear Sir-Though know
that you are overwhelmed with congratulations
cannot resist the temptation to express to you
my delight upon your election as governor Of
Pennsylvania. ! want to thank
the gallant fight you made and for all that you
have done in this trying hour trying to save
the American character. And I am SO glad
that this thing was done under democratic
auspices-though think every man who voted
for you deserves the gratitude of his fellow
countrymen. Yours, very sincerely, Grover
Cleveland"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Result of the Kansas Election

Complete unofficial returns from the cleo
ton in Kansas show the election Of the repub-
lican ticket, with ths exception Of attorney
general, by majorities ranging from 5000 to
5000. Attorney General Kellogg, although he
ran 1000 ahead of his ticket was defeated
for reelection by Ives. the Farmers Alliance
candidate, by plurality of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Two Philadelphia Suspensions.

Some excitement was created on the floor of
the commercial exchange in Philadelphia yes
terday afternoon by the announcement just be-
fore the closing hour of the failure of L. G.
Graeff, a grain dealer and broker, who is q
member Of the exchange. The failure OF Mr..
Graeff carried with it the suspension Of Wilson
Welsh, who operates a flour mill at No. 3042
Market street. All Of the buying for the mill
was done through Mr.. Graeff, and he is said to
have been Mr.. Welshs financial hacker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Run on q Newark Bank.

There was slight run on the Howard Saw
ings Bank OF Newark. N. j., yesterday. It
began in a small way on Monday. When the
bank opened yesterday morning a line Of
depositors had formed in front OF the bank
They were all customers Of the bank, chic fly
foreigners, and the aggregate paid out at the
closing hour was less than $4,000. President
Frelinghuysen, the eldest son of the late Sec-
rotary of State, said yesterday that the bank
could pay all of its deposltors in full and then
have million dollars on hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
"Terrapin Fritz" on His Tramp,

Matthias Fritz, or "Terrapin Fritz" has
again gone on his annual terrapin hunt He
travels all through eastern Pennsylvania
during the fall and early winter, visiting every
creek. He is provided with broad and long
pronged fork having a handle twenty feet in
length with which he lands the terrapins from
the streams to the banks, shipping them TO the
city markets daily and realizing big prices
He captures thousands Of them every season,
and. in fact, docs nothing else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Death Of Mr., ID, w. Zantztnue,

Mr.. d. w. Zantzinger, widely and popularity
known in this city. died at his home yesterday.
He was one Of the most actively valuable MEM
bers Of the Washington Light Infantry Corps.
Mr.. Zantzinger was o son of the late Vim. z.
Zantzinger of the State Department and q
grandson Of the late Paul E. Zantzinger, pay
master in the United States navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
American Copyright League.

The American Copyright League has re-
elected the following officers: James Russell
Lowell, president; Edmund Clarence Stead
man, Gen. Lew Wallace and Edward Eggleston,
vice presidents; Robert Underwood Johnson,
secretary and Thos W Knox treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
A Twenty.Two-Inch Bride

A wedding 10 announced to take place in
Paris, No., in a few days which is looked for
ward to with more than ordinary interest
The bride is Miss Nellie Branham, the cele-
brated dwarf, and the groom 10 leading soci-
ETY. man of Quincy. Ill She is twenty-three
years OF age and is twenty-five inches IN height,
while the prospective groom ia five feet nine
inches tall and twenty-one years of age, The
young mans parents strongly object 10 the
marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
CASES CONTINUED.

Sunday Shaving and Whisky Cases to
Wait for the New Building.
Several warrants against BARRIERS for keeping
their places open last Sunday were returned to
the Police Court this morning and the cases
were all continued until Monday, when day
will be fixed for the hearing. The same action
was taken in a number OF whisky cases. Il is
expected that court will be held in tho court
building next week, aud it 10 the intention Of
the judge to have all contested cases continued
until court ID held there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Tho Dead Letter Sale.

The Post Office Department has designated
Ratclife. Darr 4 Co., auctioneers, to conduct
the annual sale Of packages remaining in the
cember Is at the auction rooms OF that firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19

The public schools in Marshall, Iowa, have
been ordered closed for the entire week on
account Of the scarlet fever scare. One death
has resulted from the disease and there are
several other cases, some Of them serioua
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
A Priests Propertv.

In the case OF Cardinal Gibbons against Rev.
George Glaab ct al. Judge James, in the Equity
Court yesterday, made decree for sale by the
complainant Of certain property. The will Of
the late Matthias Allg. for a long time pastor Of
St Mary's Church, devised the property in
question, In the northeast part of the city, to
Archbishop Gibbons, cOnditionally, and some
doubt arising as to the power to sell, a friendly
suit was entered against Father Glaab and
others for decree for SALE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19

CALI at 100 lAsh street and obtain plat and
inform.sion for sale Of Wesley Heights FRI
day.-Adrl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
AN IMPORTANT RULING.

The District Commissioners Must Act
as an Entirety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19

Investigating Mr.. Boatner's Charges.
The subcongressional committee of the Judi
ciAry committee OF the House Of Representa-
tives 70 investigate the charges preferred by
Congressman @. J. Boatner against United
States District Judge Alex. Boarmau and his
clerk met yesterday In Shreveport. La. Con-
gressman Bossner, complainant, was absent
Judge boarman has drawn up resolution TO
every charge made, which he had sworn TO-
Judge Thompson said that the answer could be
fled and the witness discharged until this
morning. This case will close the work of the
committee which for . year has been looking
into tho methods Of the iedsrei courts..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19

Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton of the Wo-
mans Suffrage Association has appointed
s mrs. mary seymour Howell OF New York to
board OF the national council Of women, which
meets In Washington next February.
The duke and duchess of Marlborough were
entertained at Middleborough, KY, last night
BY =. +. G. Hatch of London, England.
The remains OF the late Rear Admiral Steed-
man Of the navy we're inferred At Boston yes
tsrday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19

Pxssoys desiring to visit Wesley Heights be-
fore the sale Friday will be furnished free con-
veyance by calling at 700 l4th street north
Vest-Adul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19

THE ACTION or TWO NOT VALID, ACCORDING TO
DECISION OF JUDGE JAMEs-THH THREE MUST
ACT As A uSIr--rHE WIDE SCOPE OF THIS IN
THRPRErArIoN OF THE LAW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
Says Her Husband Ill Treated Her.

Emily L. Petersen (nee Tews) has, by Messrs.
X Byrd Lewis and &. G. Bergman, filed bill
for divorce from Ferdinand Petersen. The bill
sets out the marriage May IL, 1880, by Rev. j.
r. Wheeler, and charges that about eight years
ago he commenced to ill treat and abuse her; ;
that May IA, 1884, he struck her and in the fall
Of 1887 pulled her hair out, and August "a, 1889,
beat her 80 that she required the attendance Of
DIR. Sprigg; that May 8 and I6 last he beat her
and that October last he beat her and pulled
her hair out, and has since then written letters
charging her with drunkenness and expressing
his intention not to live with her again.