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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30
A STIFF UPPER LIP.
Birchall Not Much Depressed Over
His Conviction.
KING COTTON'S CENTENNIAL.
A State Cannot Impair Contracts
by Legislation.
DISASTROUS FIRE At IuoN. nv
"TOUGH LUCK ALL THROUGH"
Birchall's Only Comment on His Con.
viction and Sentence.

WOODSTOCK, oSr., Sept S0.-Reginald Bir-
chall was found guilty of the murder Of Ben
well and sentenced to be hung November IA.
While he was being taken to the Jail last mid
night he made his only comment on his con-
viction and sentence. He said: Here's how
do-you-do, I've had pretty tough luck ell
through" He retired almost immediately
after reaching his cell and slept soundly He
arose at the usual hour this morning
ate hearty breakfast and appeared
not at all depressed Mrs BirchHll
did not learn last night OF her husbands fate.
She was in a highly excitable condition and
her physician gave her an opiate before the
verdict was reached and she slept soundly all
night. This morning she was told OF the YER
dict in the presence of the physician and bore
up bravely. 1t is believed she will recover suf-
ticiently to sail a week from tomorrow for
England on the Germanic with Mrs. West
Jones.
No one was allowed to see Birchall this morn
ing without an order from the sheriff The
strictest watch is kept over him. Many believe
he will cheat the gallows yet by committing
suicide. Pe!ly learned Of the verdict and sem
tence last night at the Grand Trunk station
just before taking the flyer for New York. He
sails for England on the Majestic. He goes
alone. Charles Benwell will follow later Pelly
said that he rather expected a disagreement
He expressed sorrow for Birchall November
IA. he said, as he stepped aboard his train, Il
must remember that date"
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1T IS CLERK POTTS NOW.
Judge Miller Selects a Newspaper Ma
to Succeed Mr.. Clagett.

Judge Miller this afternoon appointed Mr.
Joseph Y. Potts clerk of the Police Court vice
Howard Clagett, resigned The appointment
ia not polical one but was made in response
to request by citizens and business men of
both political parties. Mr.. Potts is a republi-
can.
Mr.. f. B. Hay was accepted as bondsman for
the newly appointed clerk in the sum of g.. OOO
and Mr.. Potts duly qualified and will enter
upon the discharge of his new duties tomor-
row.
Mr.. Potts is native Of Pennsylvania, but
has resided in Washington ever since the year
1856. In 1859 he was appointed page in the
Senate and served two years. During the war
he served i'll the United States commissary de-
partment. After the war he was employed
three years in the surgeon generals Office, but
left that service to devote himself exclusively
to newspaper work, in which he has been en-
gagged ever since. He was on the staff of the
National Republican for twenty-three years and
since the suspension of that paper has been
connected with the Post Mr. Potts is well
known also as Mason and member OF the
Order of Elka
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30
THE NEW ANTI.LOTTERY LAW.
Judge Tyner Preparing Instructions to
Postmasters-Wide Scope Of the Act.

Judge Tyner, the assistant attorney general
for the Post Office Department mas abou. COM
pleted the instructions to postmasters in re-
gard to the enforcement Of the anti
lottery law. He intends to consult
with Judge TAFT, the solicitor general, be-
fore they are finally issued. 1t has
been found that the law is moro comprehen-
sive than is generally supposed. In prohibit
ing lotteries it also prohibits all schemes for
distributing prizes by chances and applies to
the church fair as woll as TO the great Louisi-
ana Lottery Company. An advertisement for q
church fair which speaks of rattle or any,
thing of the kind would be excluded from the
mails.
POINT TO BE SETTLED.
Judge Tyner has had referred to him for de-
cision a question as to whether newspaper
published in Texas that has guessing scheme
can be admitted to the mails. The paper offers
q prize to the lady who will guess the name
Of the most popular man and all
the details for voting, &C., are printed in the
paper Judge Tyner has not as yet made
ruling on this question, but il is only a sample
Of the various problems that are presented for
his decision. :
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MUST OBSERVE CONTRACTS.
An Important Decision I'm Regard to
State Legislation.

TOLEDO, Sept 30.-The Northwestern Natural
Gas Co., which is controlled by the Standard
Oil Co., obtained franchise to lay pipes 10
furnish natural gas to the citizens in the fall Of
1886, when certain rates were fixed to be bind
ing till July last, and it was provided that
future rates should be fixed by agreement boz
tween the city and the gas company. In
March, 1887, the Ohio legislature passed an act
empowering city councils to fix the price Of
natural gas to consumers The city council
subsequently fixed the price at
rate the gas company refused to accept.
Judge Lemon has decided that the original
ordinance Of 1856 and its acceptance by the
company was OF the nature of a contract, and
the subsequent law could not impair the
obligation of that contract under the Federal
Constitution. and that if the rates are deemed
too high a court must pass upon the question
and not the city council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Morgan R. Ross, proprietor
Of the Langham, who has been confined to his
bed with severe colds and fevers, has recovered
and is now able to be about-Senor Antonio
Leon Grijeda, tine newly appointed third secre-
tary Of the Mexican legation, arrived yesterday
and has taken apartments at the Hamilton
House.-Mr. John Weickcr has left the city
for months sojourn throughout the vest
p. I. Phillips and Judge c. II. Walz of Water
town, n. Y, are at Willards' Mr. Chas. W.
Anderson OF the New York Mail ana Erpyess
president of the colored Young Mems Republi-
can Club Of New York city and candidate for
aldermanic honors in that city, is visiting
j. Z. Bruce. 409 5th street northeast-
MIR. Samuel ID. Trimble of the cash room of
the Treasury Department left yesterday for
st. Louis for a short visit.-Mr. Brent Bald
win, cashier Of the Traders National Bank, has
recovered from his recent illness.--Hon r.
Bond of Newfoundland and John Seely Ward,
jr., of New York are at the Arlington.
B. Harlow of st. Louis is at the Riggs--Chas.
S. Burton of Chicago and P. b. Chiscin of Mex
leo are registered at the St. James-Prof.
Thos. n. Conrad, special census agent, has re-
turned from his trip in Maryland--H L.
Sumner has returned from the north-Robt
Montgomery of Liverpool is at the Ebbitt
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Palmer of Chicago and
Hon. VIM. Il. Morrison of Illinois are at WILL
ards.
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MAKING THE TRANSFER,
Postmaster Ross Will Go to the District
Building Tomorrow.

Everything is hustle and activity at the city
post Office today, as it is the last day Of Mr.
Ross rule as postmaster, and tomorrow morn
ing will see Postmaster Sherwood at his desk.
The transfer Of city post Office is conducted
always by the officers of the Post
Office Department and everything at
the Office is in readiness for the
usual inspection that will begin this
afternoon as soon as the Office closes. Acting
Inspector VIM. Smith will be in charge. The
clerical force was paid off early today, and all
the reports from the branch Offices are in. As
soon as the accounts have all been examined
and approved this evening Mr.. Sher-
sworn in. As soon as that happens
Mr.. Ross will be out of Office. He will be
sworn in as District Commissioner tomorrow,
and will at once commence his duties at the
District building. Capt Sherwood will this
evening receipt to Mr.. Ross the late post
master. The inventory of the Office has already
been made.
Mr.. Ross bond for $50, 900 as District Com
missioner was filed some time ago and has
already been approved. The bondsmen are
James L. Norris, Mills Dean, VIM. S. Roose,
Jesse B. Wilson and VIM. L. Clark
The superintendents and employees Of the
city post Office have arranged for the presenta-
tion Of a handsome testimonial to Mr.. Ross as
sign of their appreciation of his services an
kindnesses. The presentation of the testi-
monial, handsome gold watch and chain and
Masonic jewels, will be made in the parlors Of
the National Hotel this evening after the trans
fer Of the post office has been completed
Capt. Sherwood has not yet appointed his
own successor, the assistant postmaster, but he
will probably make the appointment the FIRST
thing tomorrow morning.
AT THE DISTRICT BUILDING.
There were evidences at the District build
ing today Of the impending change. The en-
ployes of the District government held meet
ing in the library and passed resolutions e1-
pressing their regret at the departure Of
Commissioner Hine. Mr.. Hine will receive
the clerks in his room at the close OF Office
hours this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30
CLEAR SKIES AND CROWDS.
The Second Days Celebration OF the
Cotton Centennial at Pawtucket.

PAwTUcKET, RI, Sept 3O.-The second day
of the celebration of the cotton centennial
opened with clear skies and bright sunshine,
and large numbers of visitors have crowded
into the town. The day has been given
up to military features, the principal OF
which being the great parade this fore
noon. The Rhode Island brigade, the Pro-
visional brigade, with organizations from other
states, the GAR. posts and naval veterans be-
gan to assemble upon the various avenues at 3
o'clock-an hour and half before the time set
for the parade to move. At 3 am. Gov. Davis
was escorted to his headquarters by a troop OF
cavalry and Gov. Buttely OF Connecticut joined
him shortly afterward. Gen. Arnold acted 40
chief marshal of the procession.
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MANY MILLIONS INVOLVED.
Attempt to Foreclose a Mortgage on Q
Texas Railway.

TYLER, TEX, Sept. sO.-In the seventh judi
cial district court yesterday the case OF the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company OF New
York against the International and Great North
ern Railway Company was called for trial The
Farmers Loan and Trust Company seeks to
fOreclose its mortgage on the International
property by reason OF the alleged failure Of
the latter to pay interest on certain
bonds held by the plaintiff and re-
ceived by mortgage. The attorney gen.
eral interyened with general allegation that
the first and second mortgage bonds issued by
the company are illegal; IN other words that
they represented just so much water. A post
ponement Until Thursday was had. The legality
of SlO0, 900 OF first and second mortgage
bonds and the continuance OF the road in the
hands of the receiver are involved in the suit.
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TEN BLOCKS BURNED.
Ilion, n. ", Visited by Quite a Serious
Fire This Morning.

ILIoS. n. Y, Sept S0.-A fire started in the
Hotel Daniels in this place at 8 O'Clock this
morning. Ten business blocks were burned
to the ground and half dozen others more or
less damaged by fire aud water before the
flames were gotten under control The loss 10
$4,000, mostly covered by insurance The fol-
lowing is list of the buildings totally destroyed,
Hotel Daniels barn, Whitney's livery stable.
Jepsons news store, Angels furniture aud
undertaking establishment, Diston's meat mar
ket, Hull, Sehey 4 Mehan's restaurant and NJ.
". Chembys saloon. The upper portion OF
the Daniels Hotel was badly damaged. The new
town hall and fire department building were
also badly damaged by fire and water. The
Illion Ae,cs Office was badly damaged by water.
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Would Not Give the Names.

Mr.. Serkendorff, the New York Tribune cor
respondent, appeared before the Raum investi-
eating committee again today. He said that
he had consulted with the persons who had
given him information respecting Pension
Office matters, and as they were unwilling to
have their names disclosed, he felt compelled
to decline to state them. The witness was
asked as to various matters published in the
Tribune. Maj. 8. N. Clark of the Trlbune's
Washington bureau was called as q witness,
but declined to give the name Of any person
who had given him information. The COM
mittee adjourned subject to call
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

RJNO. MORAN, 2l26 PA AVE, HAS Is OF
~ best MECHANICS to attend prompt TO all
ORDERS in Latrobe, Furnace and Range Work Have In
New Baltimore Psrlor Sun, Hesth's 0rand Domestic
from =
Telephona. 9s4-2. s2e3m
E~Y;M.G;Am.YogNa MEN,s oQs!EL N1ET-
night Missionary Topic Of special interest," Young
men cordially invited and always welcomed st the
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Many Models of Letter Drops.

In an upper room in the Post Office Depart
mont building . collection of articles is now
being made which illustrates the ingenuity of
the average American citizen. This col
lection consists Of devices for enabling
letter carriers to leave the mail al
private houses without waiting for the door
bell to be answered. They have been sent to
this city in compliance with q notice Of Post
master General Wanamaker inviting persons
to submit designs for little boxes suitable for
private residences.
Mr.. Wanamaker designated q commission TO
examine these devices and the members will
meet here tomorrow. Postmasters Harlow Of
st. Louis, John NJ Corse of Boston and Cor
nelius Van Cott Of New York arrived in the
city today. The postmasters Of this city and Of
New Orleans are the other members Of the
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30
Mrs. Seaman Wants a Divorces.

In the case of Mary J. Seaman against Seth
J. Seaman, Messrs. J. Ralston and E H. Thomas
have fled an amended and supplemental bill
for divorce for the complainant She charges
him with drunkenness and bad treatment, and
says since March last he has contributed but
e25 for the support Of herself and children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

On motion Of Mr.. Russell (Conn.) a Joint
resolution was passed for printing 81, 900 copies
of the fifth annual report of the commissioner
of labor.
On motion of Mr.. Bingham penn the joint
resolution was passed appropriating $4,000 to
enable the Postmaster General to test at small
towns and villages the system of free delivery
BILLS PASSED.
On motion Of Mr.. Davidson ella. the Senate
bill was passed for the protection of actual
settlers on public lands in Florida on which de-
posts of phosphate have since been discovered
On motion of Mr.. Morrow (Cal the bill was
passed relinquishing to the city and county of
San Francisco the United States title to certain
land located near the Preside military reser-
walton.
On motion Of Mr.. Lewis (Ala.) the Senate
bill was passed authorizing the appointment of
Assistant Surgeons Thos. Owens and VIM. Mar
tin. U.s.N., to the position of surgeons.
Mr.. Mason OlL) submitted the conference
report on the bill to permit the Secretary of
War to issue reyocable license to the use of
pier as petitioned by vessel owners of Chi
cago. Agreed to.
Mr.. Funston (kan.) asked unanimous con-
sent for the consideration of bill to establish
uniform standard for wheat, oats, barley and
other grains.
Mr.. Adams QlL) and Mr.. Taylor Qll) OBJ
jected
Mr.. Wade CMo.) then gave notice that he
would object to every other bill called up. He
carried out his purpose against three or four
bills, when 1t became evident that il was his
intention to persevere. Therefore it was con-
ceded to Mr.. Funston to again call up his bill
This he did, the debate being limited to thirty
minutaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

ADMITTED TO THE NAVY AcADEMY-The fol-
lowing candidates have successfully passed
their examinations for admission to the Naval
Academy rs cadets: Murray Baldwin of Texas.
r. F. Bivins of Washington, d. C., and Thos
T. Craven of New jersey
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THE EVENING STAR
SPECIAL NOTICES.

&N0FFICE OF CAPITOL HILL BRICK CO.
49, 2lst and A sts. se.-Sealed Proposals will be
received ct this office until October L. 1890 fur
hishng delivered fifty Of best quality Bitumin-
Gus Coal weekly. not exceeding ten tons per day.
s24-lOt G. r. MONROE, Manager
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

R~KIT CARSON POST. No. 9. lar. WILL
~ assemble at the residence Of late COM
ssds, rad { George % Kennsr a25h 18Th st. sw.: on WED,
the tabernacle Church where funeral services will be
held. Grand Army services at the grave All COM
rades Of the G. A. K fraternay Invited. By order Of
GEORGE MACkAY, Post Commander.
1t CHARLES Y. KEEPER, Adtutant.
RSHON. JOHN NJ. LANGSTON WILL. SPEAK
49, on the Republican Party. Its Duty and Its
at the reception to be rendered him at
the Metropolitan Church ST. between 18th and 10th
SITS NV, TUESDAY EVENING, september 80, 1890.
at O'Clock All are invited. Music under direction
Of Prof J. T. Layton. s27-3ts
@BRICKLAYERS. ATTENTION.-THERE
~ will be Special Meeting THURSDAY, DC
tober2 to complete our New Constitution. and every
member 10 requested to be present BY order OF the
Union. JAMES NJ BOYCE, Rec. Sec. sa0-3t
R~JEANNETTE J. SUMNER. MD. HAS RE-
- moved her office to 1918 18th st. n. W.
Of1ce hours, to IL AM. to 7pm. s30-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

Bids for Battle Ships.

Bids sre &c be opened tomorrow st the
Navy Department. in the Office of the Secretary,
for nearly s15, 1000 ,000 worth of new vessels for
the navy, a. provided for in the recent naval
appropriation bill There are three battle
ships of 5000 tons, 10 cost not exceeding -four
millions piece, and one cruiser Of 7,500 tonA
TO cost o., zoe, 900 or lesa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

SILVER PUEcHAsEs.-The Treasury Depart
ment will on Wednesday next make the first
purchase of silver for the month of October
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

To EXAMINE New YORK METHops.-Actirg
Superintendent Of the Census Childs today d-
rected W. H. Olcott of the Census Office to 90
to New York and confer with Mayor Grant and
other officials in regard to the method of tax
ing the proposed police census.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

R@ TEMPonARY OFFICE OF THE
~ WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRCbT CON.
PANY,
100l u st. NV
CAPITAL $1,000, 900 90.
This company issues certi6cates OF deposit bearing
Interest as follows: On all amounts deposited for
ninety days or more but less than six months, per
cent Per anhum 81 per cent deposits for more
than sI months, but less than and Der cent on
de eposits of one year or longer
Secured investments for sale. Money loaned,
r, b. n. WARNER Presadeol
DlREOfoRs:
Johp L. Arms George y. Schafef.
Charles b. Barley, JoLn A Hamilton.
James l.. Bafbous Thomas SomerviliA
George h. Bartol John A. Hvope
II. s CummingA Us SWornsfe1t
j. J: Darlington, Hsttersley vi Tsihotk.
John Joy kdson, George TfuesdelI
Charies y. feulkneEs b II. Warner.
Albert r. Foxs "A. Wilson,
o. &. Green, II n Wine
William D. Gurley. 81 W Woodvurd
John b. Larnef. Chan Benz WijfInson.
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sALE--ll13 o ST. N. W.,
BROWN STONE AND BRICK
HOUSE; built by owner: beautifully
rooms; trunk room; large garret; cedar
and linen closets: two large parlors; din
ing or sitting room and batler's pantry
on parlor hoor; extra front dining room
on basement floor; steam heat or can be
heated without; all modern improve
ments. Owner desires to sell this and
another house and buy larger property
onered. Price $4,000 on or before
fNesday next Terms, S5, 600 cash.
balance yearly, or other terms to suit.
W. J. NEWTON,
s3O-eo3t S02 Z ct.
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In Wall Street Today.

New YORK, Sept. 30.-The stock market
was more quiet this morning, though there was
a large business done in the few leading stocks,
Atchlson. ST. Paul, sugar refneries, Union
Pacific, Lackawanna, Chicago gas and New
England being most prominent The opening
prices showed none of the weakness OF last
evening, but some irregularity existed and the
differences extended to q per cent either way.
The tone of the early trading. however in the abb
sence Of special bear pressure was firm TO strong
and material advances were scored in q few
stocks, sugar at 79s< being up "a per cent,
and Chicago gas and Rock Island each showing
gain Of / per cent over their last nights
figures at the highest points Illinois Central
was the only really weak point, dropping IL,
but it was fairly Offset by rise of per cent in
Pullman. Silver certificates were still weak and
declined fractionally. The highest prices were
taking place late in the hour, but at ii o'clock
the market while dull was firm st small frsc-
tions better than the opening prices. Silver
opened at 1l01l; highest sale, ll21s; lowest
sale, ll1I; last sale, ia
The Post Office Department Changes.
The changes in the Post Office Department
caused by the nominations sent in yesterday 10
the Senate created surprise in the department.
1t was q very pleasant surprise, however, and
both Col Whitfield and J. Lowrie Bell have
received numerous congratulations today.
The successor of Mr. Bell as the head Of the
railway mail service has not yet been an
nounceA by Mr.. Wanamaker, who makes the APP
pointment Mr.. Campbell, the assistant su-
porintendent, stands next In line OF promotion,
and Mr.. Alexander Grant, the chief clerk,
would probably follow him IL he were pro-
noted There are, however. other applicants
for the place, both In and outside Of the SER
vice, and il 10 not known who will get The
plumb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

Mr.. PoRTER's TRIP TO EURoPE.-Mr Robert
P. Porter, the superintendent of the census.
acting under the advice Of his physician, has
sailed for Europe for rest and renewed health
He expects to spend about a week in England
and will then return. During his absence he
will visit his mother
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30
DA,Lr ED1r1oS Or NEws

Haven't said a word-hardly-
shout our Kills this season.
Not because We haven't q prize
line. though Wen tell you one
thirg-there are very few Kilt
Suit makers that know their
business. Those few are in our
service. Novelty is the goal.
Something odd-Original is what
every body wants. It's Q branch
OF our stock where We will carry
few duplicates-but an ocean Of
variety. II keeps two continents
busy. Paris, Berlin and London
each hold trump cards-and
America has her winning points.
Comb;aati0ns are the most
fashionable. \ blending of shades
that gather TO tHe.r credit your
appreciatiOn-2hto q yesrs-and
plenty there 70 pick from. Two
piece Suits. $3.50 to sl5. Don't
try to make them yourselves,
There's a knack about IL you'll
miss.
MS Have ycu decided Jet whether
its TO be a REFER or an OVER
COAT tha: the boys going to
"spend the Fall in?" Suppose you
ls. him try on some of each
Judee after that. We hsye all
sizes Of both. The wear and the
pricos ere your desiring sort.
Can you use some Medium
r weight Underwear? We've some
White and COlOred Merino at SOC,
7Jc. and 81 that isn't to he
matched in town. Better look
into II. And some White and Col
o7ed Wool at $50 that's worth
II more.
But the HEAVY WEIGHTS
that's every bOdy's want before
lO2g. Take this partial list Of
special styles and yrices-apply
your knowledge Of our qualities
and decide which you want.
Natural Wool and Camei's Hair.
81 each piece
Full Regular Made English Bal
bTic-au. 81. 80 each piece.
LASEh-AcaNg AI4 uOuDiy uAc
CaInel's Hair, 81. 30 each piece
kull REGULAR Made Merino.
81 80 AID 81. 20 each piece.
Australian WOOl-full regular
made, the best that comes. 93
each piece.
ED At SOC, 75c. and from that up
to 1926 we've got twenty-five
different styles Of HEAVY
WEIGHTS that were gotten up
I TO cur special order. They're
cheapin price. but dear in quality
AXIS AND COMPANY.
HE WORLDS WORK.
ANA AVENUE AND SEVENTH