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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-05-03
THE WEST.

TWELVE lumbermen while crossing the
rapids on Otter river, Mich, in a canoe
were capsized. Ten reached the shore,
but Charles Sebault and Louis Lecen-
dress were drowned.
FIRE at Duluth, Mimi, destroyed
s.OOO.OOO feet of lumber belonging to
Payne & Co., at North Pacific Junction.
The loss was estimated at 100000; in
sured for $50, 900.
TIE Rock Island has arranged for
terminal facilities at Denver, Col.
THE people of Fulton County, ILL.,, are
wildly excited because Of the ravages of
alleged mad dogs. Many animals have
been killed.
TAMARAcK shaft at the Red Jacket
mine, Marquette, Mich, was destroyed
by fire recently. Two men lost their
lives snd another was seriously burned.
THE crops around Guthrie are reported
in splendid condition. Farmers as a
rule feel hopeful and there is every in
dication that bountiful harvest will be
reaped by the settlers of Oklahoma.
TIE Chicago Daily News stated re-
Gently that the organization Of Okla
homa would he delayed several weeks.
geographical mistakes being discovered
in the bill.
A CHICAGO syndicate has purchased all
the street railroads of San Antonio,
Tex. for 81, 100000.
AT Marengo, Wis, recently two small
sons of Anton Foraker were crushed to
death under q pine tree which Foraker
was cutting down.
FRANK WOODRUFF, the notorious Gro
min suspect. has been given six months
in the Bridewell for horse stealing.
RECENT heavy rains overAowed the
Cottonwood creek and flooded the valley
at Kingfsher, Ok. Several houses were
swept away by the flood. Charles Lee
was killed and his wife escaped with
broken leg.
THE Magnetic barge was sunk recently
near Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, after collis-
ion with the tug Continental, on which
a fire had broken out and which in the
confusion struck the barge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-05-03

TIE big bucket shop Of the Doran'
Wright Company, New York, has sus-
pended.
THREE firemen were injured by fall
ing walls In q $4,000 fire in the Roches'
ter IN. W Wheel Company's works.
TIE big anthracite coal mines near
MahanOy Plane, Pa, have closed down
for an indefinite period,
THREE slight earthquake shocks were
felt ut Saratoga, N. Y, on the night Of
the 27th.
TIE Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
pany at Pittsburgh, Pa, granted the
demand Of their employees for an ad-
vance, giving the day conductors s..
and night conductors $500. The day
brakemen will he paid $3.50 and night
men 81. 20, ten hours TO constitute a days
work.
The Superior Court of Massachusetts,
has virtually decided in q test case that
compulsory vaccination Is lawful.
VESSELS arriving at Gloucester. Mass,
report that the Newfoundland bait law
is enforced with the utmost strictness.
TIE cotton brokers Of New York have
signed protest against the proposed
Butterworth Anti-Option bill now be-
fore Congress.
by the explosion Of furnace at the
Edgar Thompson steel works at Brad
docks, Pa, four men were terribly
burned by molten iron.
The Homestead Bank OF New York
has closed its doors.
ABoAT containing four men was cap
sized on the lake at Newport. VT. the
other night and three of the men were
drowned. They were Ed Foss, clerk at
the Memphremagog House, Ned Green
and Joe Robitaile.
The New York Independent publishes
returns from 1893 Presbyteries in the vote
on revision OF the Westminster confess
sion of faith. OF these 1917 have voted
for and 81 against revision and five have
not voted at all. There are yet twenty
Presbyteries to he heard from.
THE execution Of Kemmler by cleo
tricity at Auburn, n. Y, has been post
poned until June or longer, an attorney
having obta ned writ of habeas corpus
from the United States Circuit Court.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-05-03
GENERAL.

BUSINESS failures (Dun's report for
the seven days ended April - num-
bered 2is compared with PA the
previous week and 2lS the correspond
ing week OF last year.
PORTUGUESE at st. Vincent are charged
with refusing aid to shipwrecked British
seamen.
THE supposed reasonable address Of
the Russian exiles at Yakutsk turned
out to be letter congratulating Presi-
dent Carnot on the centennial Of the
French revolution.
TIE employees of the United States
Express Company have agreed to accept
q reduction, the company stating that
1t would be restored as soon as dividends
were sighted.
THE municipal elections in Paris on
the 9th passed off quietly. In the sub
urbs the poles destroyed number OF
Orleanist and Boulangist placards.
THE Provisional Government of Brazil
has ordered exemplary prosecution Of all
persons disseminating alleged false in
formation calculated to bring the Gov
eminent into dsrepute.
THE noticeable feature in the London
money market during the week ended
April 20 was the advance in silver. The
price rose s cents per ounce. Stocks
were firm and advancing. Affairs were
unsettled on the Berlin Bourse. At
Paris and Frankfort money matters were
quiet. The Havana sugar market was
firm.
CLEANING house returns for the week
ended April 20 showed an average in
crease Of 1913 compared with the cor
responding week of last year. In New
York the increase was SO.
THE Worlds Prisons Congress will
open at st. Petersburg June Is. The
Prince of Oldenburg will preside and
800 delegates will be present, represent
ing twenty-five Nations. A municipal
banquet, excursions, fetes, etc., are be-
ing arranged.
HOLLAND threatens to increase the
duties on American petroleum in retalia-
t on for the American increase on raw
tobacco.
THE King of Dahomey complains OF
the French attacking him without de-
claring war. He says he will hold the
French merchants in his power as
hostages.
CAPTAIN SCHMIDT, who sold the plans
Of the Russian Notifications at Cron-
stadt, was shot secretly in the fortress
Of SITS. Peter and Paul.
ADDITIONAL deaths resulting from the
riot at Biala, Austria, make
the number II.
A BILL has been introduced in the
Spanish Cortes to prohibit the working
of boys under ten and girls under twelve
and to fix the hours of labor for all chill
dren.
THE Delagoa Bay railway to the
Transvaal Republic is open.
The French Ministry has decided to
make retrenchments in the budget to the
extent of 10000, 900 francs.
TWELVE Anarchists were arrested in
Paris the other day. Among them were
the Marquis De Mores, his secretary, NJ.
and VI. Provost, secretary OF
the Hair Dressers' Union.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-05-03
The ParsnIp Item.

FERGUs FALLS, Mimi, May IDLE
Sandberg and his eleven-year-Old son
were poisoned yesterday by eating wild
parsnips. The boy Is dead, but his
father viii recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28
WATCHING A DOG FIGHT.
why Hundreds Of Men Crowded Over Into
Maryland Yesterday.

. Fully q thousand men from Washington,
Georgetown and the country gathered yester-
day afternoon at the suitiand cross road, about
q mile and half from the District line, to wit
ness several dog fights and cock fights. Liquor
in abundance was provided and il WAS a noisy
crowd. In the yard back of the store a shed
about twenty feet square. with a pit in the
middle, had been fitted up for the battles, but
Was not half large enough to accommodate the
crowd Of eager sports. AL who could get in
paid their dollar TO do so, and as many more
climbed up on the top Of the inelosure or
pesped through the cracks, while the majority
waited politely outside for the result. busying
themselves at the fortune wheels that were
swelling the gains and losses of the day. A
number of INST fights also occurred, but the
eombatants were pretty full and no one was
seriously hurt. The chicken fight filed in the
time while the crowd was gathering, and the
first dog fight. between Tough" and Jerry.
both Of the District, which lasted over half an
hour and was decided in favor of Tough" was
not very interesting or satisfactory, though a
good deal Of money changed hands.
The feature of the day was the battle between
Dummy" owned by Jake Hunter of George
town. and Irish Pat" sometimes called
Charley" owned by E. u. Taylor, also OF
Georgetown The dogs are both bull terriers
and quite evenly matched 1t was about 4
o'clock when they entered the pit and nearly I
when the fight was decided in favor Of Irish
Pat. IL Was a brutal fight. the result of which
depended merely ON endurance. Several thou
saad dollars changed hands. During the hight
part Of the shed was broken down, but no one
was hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28
BACK AT HIS DESK.
Adjutant General Kelt0n Resumes His Du-
ties.

Adjutant General Kelton Resumes His Du-
ties.
Adjutant General Kelton, who has been Ill
for nearly nine months past, returned to his
desk in the War Department this morning and
resumed his duties. He has changed some
what in appearance, having grown a
full beard during his absence, but
beyond this he seems to be about the same
courteous, genial gentleman of other days. He
has almost entirely recovered from his illness
and intends to work slowly back into his old
routine. He held quite reception this morn
ing as the news Of his return spread through
the department.
NO INDIAN WAR THIS WINTER, HE THINKS.
He said to q STAR reporter that he did not
believe there would be any warfare with the
Indians this winter. They are too well trained,
in his opinion, not to foresee the inevitable
consequences of an outbreak at this time, but
they will probably keep up their dances and
shout for their Messiah until the grass grows
again. Then, perhaps. they may have the
courage to fight, but not until then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28
The Pressmen's Banquet.

Pressmen's Union, No. 1, I.T.U., held an en-
joyable and largely attended banquet on We'd
nesday evening at Heurichs cafe. Guests
were present from New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore. Letters Of regret were received
from many prominent persons, among them
one from Mr.. George W. Childs. The meeting
was presided over by Mr.. John Clarkson. who
welcomed the guests in an address full of
pathos, earnestness and brotherly sentiment.
August Donath responded to ths toast, 1.-THE
Child's Drexel Fund" stating that q contract
had been entered into for the erection of a
S5O, 900 home on the land donated 70 the union
by the people Of Colorado. John Kennedy.
president OF Columbia Union, also responded
to toast, Tho I.T.U.," congratulating the
pressmen on their prosperity and their adhe-
don to the principles which should ever elevate
workingmen. A telegram was received from
the printers In banquet in Baltimore felicitating
No. on its noble stand in defense of 1T u. law
and usage. The evening was enlivened by
songs, piano music and the spirited strains
from the violin, and ct late hour the visiting
guests were escorted 70 the depot and sent ON
their way in time 70 pArtake Of Thanksgiving
cheer at home. Over leo we're pressnt on ths
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28
We were all turkey gobblers yesterday.

GEORGE AND HORACE.
The cheeks were red and the noses cold,
or the maidens shy and the hunters bold,
And the bracing, crisp November air,
That snapped and cracked everywhere,
Was filled with the old familiar sounds
OF stamping steeds and kenneled hounds,
Impatient waiting in tethered space,
To join in the wild impetuous race.
At last it came, and the Dumblane drag,
Chased by the hounds with the white-tipped
wag.
Over the fields and the fences flew,
Horses and riders with shrill halloo!
Neville i'll front, and Washington,
Jouett and Lodge and Lodges son,
knutt and Hooe and Page and Blair,
Ryder and Wallach and others there,
Bounding along DER hill and vale,
Always in sight Of Reynards tail;
Away through the woods and the open ground,
Clearing the road at single bound,
On went the hunters; the hunted, on;
And out of sight, the hunt was gone
Then down went Neville into the bog,
And over him hunter and horse and dog;
And Washington forging to the front,
From bog to finish led the hunt;
In his snow white pants and his snow white hat,
He was the Nimrod after that;
And when it was done at the final rush,
He was the hunter who took the brush.
And the Dumblane Club will never cease
To say that the first in War and Peace,
Should be accorded the greater cheer
OF first in the first Dumblane this year!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28

Addie Simpson has purchased for go 900 of
G, w. Simpson sub 30, square PAL, Is by 100
feet on @ street between 18th and 18th streets
northwest.
Ella W. Lynch has bought of Susan A. Som
ervilie for $4,000 sub 1876, square l55, 20 by 100
feet on Q between 18th and 18th streets north
west.
J. 8. Baker has bought of George Truesdell
for ga, $50 60 lots - and 49, block 4; Is and 10
block 5, and for e SS9.7O, lot 26, block nj
Truesdel's addition Warrington Heights.
Mary +. Henderson has bought for SIC, 600 of
deorgianna i. koyl sub 20, square l89, q tri-
angular piece OF property at the northeast cor
ner OF New Hampshire avenue and U street
northwest, $3.50 feet on tina former and iii. IS
feet on the latter.
Sidney J. Kent has purchased Of w. r. Nat
tingly ct ii. for s9,6O0, parts and a sonare
16e, fronting 10 feet on n between nth and 18Th
streets northwest.
George b. Baldwin has bought for e6.ooo Of
I Fsnviek Young, trustee, part Of Bsllsvas, on
Piscatsway road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28
THE NATIONAL GUARD.

Capt. TaylOr's Report Upon the Militia of
tho Country.
Capt d. M. Taylor of the ordnance depart
ment, who is charged with the supervision of
supplies issued to the militia, in his annual re-
port to the Secretary of War says that the
increased interest in the militia officers caused
by the passage of the act of February IL, 1887.
has not been apparently maintained 80 far as
numbers show. The militia force February
1, 1890. was los, 1872, as against 1O6 SOC in Feb
runry, 1882 but this apparent decrease is, it is
thought deceptive, owing to lack of reports
from some states known to possess an organ
lied militia. Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi
Dakota and Washington, which were un-
accounted for in the report, are known
to possess G, III militia. which would make the
grand aggregate in 1890 of los, 469, or an in
crease Of 1853 in one year. Capt. Taylor SAYS
fiscal year are usually those which prudence has
dictated as a necessary emergency reserve and
does not mean that no more money is needed.
He therefore urges the passage by Congress
of the pending bill to promote the efficiency of
the militia. Capt. Taylor also calls attention to
airy and the infantry militia.
CAVALRY ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED.
He says that cavalry is one of the most diff
cult arms to improvise, and some steps should
be taken to encourage the formation of new
and to foster existing cavalry organizations in
the National Guard. He recommends that
Congress authorize and appropriate for the
placing in each state which has more than 5000
regularly organized militia, at such place therein
as the governor may indicate, and where stables
and forage shall be provided at the expense of
the state, of sufficient horses, not to exceed
seventy-fve for each state. to mount troop of
cavalry, with detachment Of regular cavalry
soldiers TO care for them and with such nom
commissioned officers as may be competent to
act as instructors in riding and tactics.
A HORSE CENSUS SUGGESTED.
Capt. Taylor also touches upon the feasibility
of horse census and Of legislation to prevent
the country being depleted Of the animals,
which will be urgently needed In the
event OF war. At present there IL
nothing to prevent foreign agents from
buying all our available animals and undoubt-
eddy ut different times large numbers have
been shipped out Of the country. The difa-
Guilty Of obtaining suitable cavalry horses has
alarmingly increased in the past Afteen years,
and the establishment Of horse reserve and OF
government breeding stations would seem to
be matters Of first importance when the possi-
bilities Of war are regarded.
Capt Taylor also urges the passAge Of the
bill to authorize the issue to the states and ter
ritories Of field guns to encourage the foFma-
ton Of artillery companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28
THE SIGMA CHS.
The College Fraternity in Session Here-Bus-
mess and Pleasure.

Aue NOucSc rTaVebnlty IN session defe-Bue.
mess and Pleasure.
The Sigma CHS in the city attending the
eighteenth biennial convention of the fraternity,
which opened at Willard Hall Wednesday. az
stated in THE STAR, like other good citizens,
took holiday yesterday, the only business in
hand being the pursuit Of pleasure and instruc-
ton. The convention was organized at We'd
nesday evenings session and the business Of
the convention well advanced. The officers Of
the convention were chosen as follows:
Worthy grand consul. Reginald Fendall,
Washington; grand pro-consul, Alfred Taylor,
New York; grand tribune, ". L. Fisher. Chi
cagO; grand annotator, Ernest H. Lindley.
Bloomington, Ind; grand quastor, Smith
Burnhan, Albion. Mich; grand custos, Fred
P. Davis Greencastle, Ind.
Yesterday the visitors were escorted to points
of interest about the city by members of the
Epsilon Alumni Chapter Of this city and o.
group photograph Of the delegates was
taken. In the evening the literary ex-
ercises OF the convention were held
at Willard Hall. The members of the fra
ternity threw open the doors to the public.
Rev. DR.. I. A. X. Gesslar Of Brooklyn. who
presided, referred in his opening remarks in
eulOgistic terms to the work of Epsilon Alumni
Chapter, the host of the convention.
Mr.. Ruter W. Springer Of this city read a
spirited poem full Of fraternity "Reminiscences
and illusions. Rev. Thomas S. Samson of
Buffalo delivered an address on the real and
alleged perils to American civilization. Rev.
AIr. Samson's address. while in itself worthy of
all attention. was listened to with the more in
terest because the speaker was former WASH
| ingtonian. He is the son Of DR.. George W.
Samson, formerly president Of Columbian Uni
versity. He spoke hopefully of the future.
While not denying that perils existed, he
thought there was always good reason to hope
while the school house and printing press re-
manned. Errors, he said may be spreading. but
truth il spreading also. Above all the speaker
believed that the future of American civiliza-
CATION Of pure and spiritual religion.
After the literary exercises and an informal
reception short business meeting was held,
which adjourned to meet again on the Mt.
Vernon trip today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28
nxEAKIN0 THE RECORD.
Saturday Star Of Sixteen Pages. Each Con
tanning Eight Columns.

A sesurd.v Star of Sixteen Pages, Each Con-
tanning Eight Columns.
Tn. srxa tomorrow viii break the record.
An former good work viii be surpassed, and
u. u.per via b issued in sixteen-page form,
bet With dghscolumns to the page, thus making
ax,,sn columns more than customary on satur.
d.. The public has bad ample opportunity to
t.dss during the past week Of the worth of TIE
srAa IN its neN dress and enlarged form, and
,oxhine bat praise is heard on all sides. The full
sxssnt Of the permanent Improvements, how
ever. VIII not be apparent until tomorrow. OF
The sixSeen additional columns eight viii be in
cluded in the supplement, thus giving the
people tina: many more additional columns of
the most interesting reading matter that it is
possible 10 prepare by an unstinted use of
money, enterprise, careful Judgment and init
mate knowledge of what the Washington public
vants The following are some Of the special
chapters prepared for tomorrow's STAR:
WASHINGTON PREsBYTERIANS Qllustrated)
Sketches of the men and churches compris-
ing the body that will meet here Monday.
AMONG THE RED MEN (Illustrated)
some of the famous Indians who are causing
uneasiness in the northwest.
4 TRANSPORTATION SCENE Qllustrated).
The life and activity that will be apparent at
the Capitol next week.
KNOw-NOTHING RIOTS.
Exciting scenes in Washington at an election
of 1858. BY John +. Coyle.
RAKED FROM THE DEEP.
How sponges are gathered, prepared and
brought 70 market
IN THE CITIES OF PERU.
The character Of the South American people.
BY Fannie b. Ward
COSTLY GEMS 10 ORDER
L. there any prospect Of making artificial
diamonds.
SECRET OF TIE LYMPH.
What Washington medical men think of Prof
Koch's discovery.
FRESH HOLIDAY GAMES.
Some new amusements provided for happy
Christmas young folks.
MADELINE, 4 LOVE RECORD.
An interesting story written expressly for
TIE EVENING STAR by Georges Ohnet.
EAABLINGS.
Persons and things seen about town.
NEW THINGS FOE CHRISTMAS.
Novelties for the holiday season that invite
the purchaser
PROFITS ON PAPER MONEY.
What Uncle Sam has gained by the disap
pearance of fractional currency.
ART THAT Is wOMANS OWN.
An expert in embroidery gives valuable hints
to STAR reporter.
CLOCKS OF LONG AGO.
Origin and growth Of the timepiece known at
this day.
A HAPPY FAMILY.
How cats. rats, mice and canaries all live and
perform together.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS.
Some of the elegant private residences which
adorn the city.
THE CITY SOLDIERS.
Notes Of interest from National Guard head
quarters and armories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-28
GEORGETOWN.
DEATH OF MAJ. cHARLEs DODGE.

DEATH OF MAJ. CHARLES DODGE.
The death Of Maj. Charles Dodge collector
Il customs Of the port of Georgetown which oc-
CURED yesterday afternoon at his residence. No.
1888 3lst street, was a great shock TO his many
friends and the community generally. Maj
Dodge bad been i'll but a few weeks and had
been confined 10 his bed only four or five days.
HIS death was due 70 affection Of the liver.
Mr.. Dodge had always lived in Georgetown
where was born in 1923 He was educated at
the Georgetown College. He vas for u num-
eer u yesrs engaged in the -four business.
During the var he held the position Of aadi-
nonAi paymsster with the rank of major in the
Union army He was the youngest soc Of the
late Francis J. Dodge and brother to Messrs.
Francis and Allen III. Dodge. who were the
Arges importers Of sugar, &c. in the District
up to 1865. He was also a brother tn the late
assessor, Major Robert p. Dodge. and 70 Will
IAN and Hamilton Dodge He was appointed
collector VI customs to the port Of Georgetown
BY President Harrison June 6, 1889
THE PAPER CHASE YEsrERDAY
The members Of the woodley Hunt Club
have every reason to be pleased with the paper
chase given yesterday by the club The start
was maize about o'clock by Mr. Bradley, who
laid the paper The trail was laid for distance
across the country over fences and bitches not
Ices Than Eve miles and over twenty-five jumps.
tne renieytown road and was witnessed by
quite number Of society people, who either
came on horseback in vehicles of some sort.
he run was made without any serious ACCT
dents. although there were two Of the hunters
thrown The finishing jump, a five-bar fence
near the Observation tower, was taken In good
sSyis oy every horse. and the race In on the
nst vas quite exciting and was won by Mr..
Casiie~r on his seven-eighths thoroughbred,
rAnser. who was closely pushed by Mr.
lriseos IN Dunlop" Mr.. Haviland secured
tns tnira place After the chase the contestants
.nc me Spectators were entertained at luncheon
IN we eiro new quarters ON Tenleytown road.
THE CHARITY BALL
Inc ball given last night at Linthicum Insti-
int Hall was grand success. both socially and
financially. The ball was given for the bench,
Of proposed home for aged negroes, and for
tAs cause quite q sum was realized. The
ladies instrumental in its success were Mes
James Crasan. ID. L. Wilson. J. ID. Patten, H.
Tenney. h L. Dent Vim. Leach. Chas
wiiiiams, Mohnn. Pitt Cooke. W. b. Middle
Ton, VIM Orme and Miss Ella Moore. The
committee Of gentlemen uho assisted the ladies
N making the arrangements and who acted ~
noor managers included Dr. A. SNYDER Mr.. e.
<. Williams, Mr.. VIM. Dougal and Mr.. J. H
ssanon Keeper Hanuel Goodman u confined
70 Ais residence On account Of nlness.