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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
PRESIDENT RANKIN TAKES HOLD.
He Begins His Administration at How
ard University Today.

President ]. E. Rankin of Howard university
took charge of the work of that institution this
morning and is now thoroughly at home in his
new position. At S:45 am. the students, male
and female, numbering nearly 500 and accom-
panied by the professors, were in the university
chapel The customary devotional exercises
took place. President Rankin read the twenty
first chapter Of Revelations and offered prayer.
notable feature was the singing of Faber's
hymn, "Hark! Hark My Soul" The female
students sang the verses and the males joined
in the chorus; the last verse was sung by all
the whole hymn being a very effective piece OF
vocalizing.
At 10 o'clock President Rankin met the senior
class in international law and after remarking
on the superiority of Prof. Gallaudet's text
book on that subject he assigned the lessons.
Afterward he assigned lessons to the senior
classes in the science of government and natu-
raj theology. There will be no Rotations
until Monday.
When not engaged with some Of the classes
President Rankin was in his private room. The
furniture of this large apartment is extremely
plain. A border of walnut stain surrounds a
servlceable carpet. In the center of the room
Is a stained pine table. on which few books
ana papers were scattered. The presidents
chair is as unesthetic its mute surroundings
which comprise-in addition to the articles pre-
viously mentioned-half a dozen chairs. two
big and almost unanimously empty book cases.
waste basket. portrait of President Lincoln
In an old-fashioned gilt frame, a steel engrav-
ing of Lincoln and his cabinet and an insurance
company's calendar. As one of the students
aptly put it, There is nothing to admire in the
presidents room when the president is not in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
The Punxsutayney Strike

The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg COM
pany of Punxsutawney, Pa, whose employees
to the number of 1,5O0 men and bows are now
on strike, were not successful in their effort
to eject the miners from their houses yester-
day The sheriff refused to act as promptly in
the matter as the company desired. The writs
OF eJectment have been issued. but the sheriff
has until February court to make return of his
wrlts and can serve them any time within the
intervening period that may suit his Inclna-
tions. Superintendent Haskell declares that
ne Will open the mines on Monday at any cost.
He says If he gives in to the miners this time
the company might as well close its works. as
the men VIII be more insolent than ever and
arrogate to themselves the entire control of
the works. The company is put to an expense
OF about goo a day In maintaining its guard of
40 PInkertor men, and the officials say they
VIII break the strike if it costs the company a
million dollars. The attempt to put in new
men next Monday will be resisted and blood
shed may result, as the Hungarians are des-
perate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
GEORGETOWN,

FoUR-HUNDRED-DoLLAR Fine Early this
morning fire broke out in the work shop of
George W. Gray establishment, on the canal
and Rock creek, doing damage 20 the extent
OF about S400 The cause OF the fire is I'M
known. Fire broke out again in the same
place a short while after o'clock which caused
but little damage. No insurance.
CAUGHT UNDER THE WATER PIPE-Edward
McGraw, who lives in Virginia, but is at work
near Foundry branch helping to lay the big
water MAN, sustained painful injuries to his
hand and arm yesterday by one of the huge
pipes rolling upon him. He was attended by
DR.. James Mackaii.
The LEADER OF THE RED BILL GANG-Geo
Washington was slugged here yesterday by
VIM. Active, the young man who has, il is
asserted by the police, been trying to own
Georgetown for several months. He is said to
be the leader of 1.-The Red Bill gang and
Georgetown will miss his presence for sixty
days.
NoTEs.-Covenant lodge, No. IS, LOO.F in
stalled its recently elected officers last night
Complaints have been made of the manner
in which the brick sidewalks have been relaid
around the poles of the Georgetown and Ten
leytown electrical railroad.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
A.M.-Great Falls-temperature. 40; condi-
tlon 80. Receiving ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 46;
condition at north connection. SO: condition at
south connection, 81. Distributing reservoir
temper allure, 46; condition, SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
The Warm Weather i'm December.

The special weather summary for December
issued by the signal bureau contains the fol-
lowing interesting account of the very high
temperatures in the eastern part of the country
In the central valleys of Ohio, Mississippi and
Missouri the warm period began about Deem
Der and continued until the 30th. the excess
OF daily temperature during this period being
on no day less than 10 degrees and on one day
30 degrees. In the southern states during the
latter half of December the daily temperature
ranged from IL to % degrees above the average
In the lower Mississippi valley the warmest
period extended from the 18th to the 3oth and
during the same time the daily excess of heat
ranged at Washington from IL to % degrees
and at New York from to % degrees above
the average. The warmest period i'll this sec
ton Of the country fell on Christmas and the
day following, when it was about 70 degrees
warmer than usual. While such high tempera-
lures were prevailing in the eastern states
during the holiday week frosts occurred on the
Pacific coast where they extended as far south
ward as San Diego on the Both and 3lst. The
only decided cold wave was that at St. Vincent
on the 3Oth, when temperature of minus %
occurred. The rainfall for the month was most
un usual in California
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
To BUY the SchuylIxilI

The water committee of the PHILADELPHIA
council reports in favor of the purchase by the
city of the entire Schuylkill river as a water
supply for the city. The river drains an area
of LOO square miles north of Norristown.
sparsely settled, which gives an average over
the breast of the Norristown dam of at least
l,400, 100000 gallons of water per day, which, if
properly handled. would supply city of 5,OOO.-
Oo0 people from one years end to another.
The capacity of the Schuylkill water company
property at present is 6.000. DOC, 900 gallons OF
water. The area drained by the River SchuyI-
kill and its tributaries comprises more than
l,9OO square miles, one-tLird of which includes
the mountains and steep hills among which
its head waters rise, and the remainder COM
prises country of gentle slopes and rolling
ground. which, though largely under culture
and pasturage, is not in the main densely set
tied. The lease or purchase of this property
would convey to the city of Philadelphia all the
rights and privileges of the canals, pools, dams
and absolute control of all the property from
Paramount dam outlet to Pottsville, inclusive,
which is LOG miles long, and which property is
now controlled by the SchuyIkill water COM
pany by acts of Legislature and various charters
from time to time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
THE PoET-DIPLoMAT.
The Literary Career OF the Late Geo.
ii. Boxer.

Geo. RI. Boxer. who died yesterday. as stated
in TIE STAR. entered Princeton at fifteen. and
had John G. Breckenridge, Chas. @. Leland
and Theodore T. FrelinGhuysen classmstes-
His college course indicated throughout .
future brilliant career. Bright and apt ss =
scholar, he stood among the first in his class
and won the highest honors in the department
OF belles-lettres. which was his favorite branch
of study. He published his first book in Is47
after year in Europe on his wedding tour.
Its title was The Lesson Of Life and Other
Poems" His first decided success in literature
was 'Calaynos. Tragedy" which was first
played IN England. In February. 1885, he pro-
duced the tragedy of Anne Boleyn" and
afterward two plays. The BethrothAr aud
"An the World Mask" both OF which were
produced IN this city with success. His next
production. The Podestas Daughter and
other Poems" appeared at the close Of 1851.
Later he wrote the tragedies Of "Leouor de
Guzman' and "Erancesca ia Rimlni"-the
latter an extension of the celebrated episode in
Dantes ''lnferno"-and both were produced
upon the stage with success. His PLAYS and
poems, IN two volumes. were published in 1856.
HIS best fame rests on his writings during
the war. That great event changed the direc-
non OF the poets activity and q devoted
loyalist he gave all his time toward keeping
alive, organizing and consolidating the pa
their martial feeling were the songs sheridan,
sheridan, Cavalry Sheridan" and the poem
he Black Regiment. which had a marked eff
feet IN securing colored troops
HIS Poems Of the War" were collected and
published as volume in 1864 and several edi-
mons We're Issued that year. IL 1866 he de-
iiNered poem entitled Our Heroic Themes"
before the PIN Beta Kappa society OF Harvard
university and subsequently repeated il in this
city at the reunion Of the officers Of the Army
OF the Potomac
In 1869 he published 'Konig Smarke, the
Legend Of the Hounds and Other Poems" and
three years later his last volume, The Book Of
the Dead" which designed in vindicatlon
of his fathers memory.
In November. 1862. Mr.. Boxer Morton
McMichael. Judge J. l. c. Hare. benjamin Ger
nard and Charles Gibbons. acting a standing
committee. together with several other promi-
nent Philadelphians, formed the Union club,
out OF which grew the powerful Union League
As minister 10 Russia he displayed rare
diplomacy. To him was due the representa-
ton Of Egypt. Turkey and Russia at the CEN
tennial OF 1876. His wife was Miss Julia Riggs
of MARYLAND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
RAVAGES OF THE GRIP.
100000 Cases In New York-Its Pro-
gress In this Country and Europe.

The officers Of the Broadway road in New
York report that about per cent Of their
employees are down with the grip. and the
sth avenue line has about per cent of its
men laid up with the disease. Many others.
though suffering from it, stick TO their Jobs
Dr. Cyrus E. Edson of the board of health saws
that there are fully one hundred thousand
cases o. Ia grippe in the city. He thinks it is
contagious and that before it has spent its
force every adult person will come in for a
share of the sneezing. The total number OF
police sick yesterday was SiS. exactly 10 per
cent OF the force. Several deaths have oc-
Cured, which are attributed to la grippe
Senator Quay has been confined TO his house
IN Beaver. Pa, and will not be able TO reach
Washington until next week. Senator Farwell,
SICK in Chicago. is reported somewhat better
In Paris SS9 deaths occurred on Tuesday and
S5f on Wednesday. The reopening of the
schools, already closed, has been postponed and
others will be closed
The epidemic in Vienna is decreasing in the
number OF victims, but increasing in yirulence.
In Prague and Dresden it is increasing
The ear of Russia is reported to be suffering
with La grippe or from poison.
Chas. r. Mott of New Haven committed sui.
eide yesterday to avoid the grip. He took inn
mense quantities OF quinine as a preventive
and it is supposed to have crazed him
Deaths are reported at various places in
Pennsylvanis, New Jersey, Connecticut and
Delaware.
The United States squadron Of evolution ar
rived In Tangiers yesterday and exchanged sa
lutes but did not communicate with the city
as there are on the ships altogether forty-eigh
cases OF the Russian influenza
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
Foreign Notes of Interest.

Empress Frederick and her daughter are in
Rome.
Agents Of the East African company are
searching for DIR. Peters. report has been
received at Frankfort from a man who claims
to have seen the mutilated body of the ex-
plorer
The famous Church of ST. Michael at AK la
Chapelle has been burned.
Thirty nihilist exiles in Siberia have been
killed by the authorities.
The new king of Portugal sent pacific sd-
dress to the cortes, but refrained from men,
uonIng the trouble with England
Mr.. Davitt, in a speech at Dublin. expressed
his want of sympathy with the proposed gov
eminent endowment of universities.
MIR. McInry, editor of the Limerick Leader,
has been sentenced to three months imprison-
ment for intimidation.
Though Mr.. Justin Mccarthy will act tenn
porarlly as leader of the Irish party while Mr.
Parnell is engaged in the divorce suit, il is be-
hered that should Mr.. Parnell permanently re-
tire Mr.. VIM. O'Brien will be insisted upon by
the more radical members of the party as the
successor in the leadership.
1t Is reported that Baron Lilienthal, an &C.
centric banker, has left a legacy of S3,4OO, 900
to the pope
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
The Patton Obsequies.

The funeral services over the remains OF the
late ex-President Patton Of Howard university
were held yesterday afternoon at westfeld, N
j., in the church of which DR.. Patton's son is
pastor. The sad ceremonies were conducted
by Rev. S. F. Newman, d. D., of the First Con-
gregational church of this city, assisted by Rev.
DIR. Ward of the New York Independent and Rev.
DIR. Michael L. Strictly, trustee of Howard
university, lifelong friend of the deceased
and secretary of the American missionary asso-
citation. The remains were taken to Hartford,
Conn.,, for interment alongside those of Mrs.
Patton. The Washingtonians who went to
Westfield to pay their last respects to the man
they loved were Secretary J. b. johnson of
Howard university, Prof. c. A. Kenaston, Prof.
Geo. w. Cooke, Rev. DR.. Whittlesey (whose
daughter married DR.. Patton's SOM, Mrs. Whit
tleseY and Miss Cooke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
An Innocent Man HanUod

startling revelation has been made at
Illinois station, Indian territory On the even
ing Of December u Minnie" Rogers, a colored
gambler and whiSkey pedder, was run over by
a railway train and fatally injured. Before he
died he made statement regarding the MUIR
der in 1886 in the Cherokee Nation Of DR.. J. NJ.
Pyle and Mrs. William Kerr. The couple were
found murdered in their beds at their houses
one morning, their heads having been crushed
in by some implement John Stephenson
toward whom suspicion pointed, was arrested,
tried Eefore Judge Parks at Fort Smith, Ark,
convicted. and hanged. On his death bed
Rogers confessed that he had committed the
deed unaided. He swore that he had been
hired to do it by an enemy of his victims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
Rigid Economy.
From the st. JOSEPH (MoD Herald

From the st. Joseph (Mo.) Herald.
There is a good story told of the economical
qualities of two well-known and wealthy gentle
men living in the east part of town that is a
good lesson for those recklessly extravagant
persons who are not possessed of the true spirit
Of economy. On certain night one of these
gentlemen called on the other to transact
little business at the formers residence The
host lighted a candle that they might examine
some papers, but Immediately blew it out again
when they were through, leaving both sitting in
the dark
''Why did you blow out the candle?" asked
the caller.
''Oh, We can talk in the dark well as in the
light, and it saves the candle" was the reply.
They continued their conversation for short
time, when the host heard some mysterious
sounds coming from the direction of the callers
chair. and inquired what his friend was doing.
why" said his friend, ''it's dark in here.
and no one can see me, SO / thought would
take off my trousers to save the wear on them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
What the Ball of ssThe 400, Cost.

The New Year ball at the Metropolitan opera
house in New York last night was pronounced
success. The whole $4,000 contributed by the
subscribers was spent Oh the ball, says the New
York Baltimore Sun special The wines used
up $4,000, the supper $1,000, and the rest was
absorbed by rent, decorations and music. There
were two bands, a string orchestra for dancing
and brass band for the promenade. Florist
hlunder will have a bill for -. 600 for flowers,
vines, festoons and other decorations. exclusive
of the immense orders he has already received
for individual bouquets. The sum total of the
individual outlay represented by the dresses,
Jewelry. &c, ruins up in the millions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
TOLD BY OLD SOILS FACE.
How the Sun Affects the Weather
Interesting Facts.
From the Rochester Democrat.

From the Rochester Democrat.
The most pronounced effects Of a solar dis
turbance ale felt as il appears by the suns
rotation on its axis and as the disturbance
crosses the suns meridian. The six and a half
days between appearance by rotation and
meridian passage are marked by storms,
auroras, heat, or earthquakes. After meridian
passage the storm influence OF a solar disturb
ance appears to cease. In this use Of the word
storm all the other phenomena are included.
All are kindred. When solar disturbances fol-
low each other in rapid succession the storm
period is prolonged. The effects of solar dis
turbances which break out on the suns hem
isphere turned toward us produce sudden and
powerful effects IN our atmosphere Storms
known as cloud bursts have been most fire.
quently noted IN connection with these sudden
Outbursts on the suns face. As rule tho
marks OF solar disturbance cannot be seen
until the storms on the earth cease. The spots
form after the storm producing eruptions.
Tornadoes are more numerous during periods
OF violent solar agitation. The number and
violence of tornadoes are directly proportional
To the number and violence of solar disturb
ances. Observations made during the past
winter and spring show that solar disturbances
are in some cases not marked by spots until
month or two after the eruptons begin. Fifty
two days after the great storm of January and
10, 1852 spots appeared by the suns rotation.
Spots also appeared by rotation fifty-two DAYS
after the great Samoan hurricane of March IS
and To- losS, which wrecked several men-of-
war in the harbor of Apia. This disturbance
on the sun was followed upon reappearance on
May 20 and 80 by the floods which wrecked
YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, and drowned Williamsport,
Pa.
When solar disturbances become obscure,
their storm action can be traced by counting
the twenty-six day period. The solar disturb
ances which caused severe and widespread
storms during the first eight months of 1883
are now obscure, spots being rarely seen. But
there is evidence of some activity at the seat
of the disturbances. Whenever violent action
is Resumed our atmosphere will be vexed in
proportion TO the violence on the sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
Broom Corn Scarce.

Brooms are going up In price. The cold wet
summer of 1889 has caused such shortage in
the country's crop of broom corn that the
price of brooms has advanced twenty five cents
a dozen. Broom manufacturers think that an
other advance NAV be required before the close
OF the season. There are about $50 hands en-
poyed III this business in PHILADELPHIA but
only two of the firms employ steam machinery
The annual product in this city alone is six
and half millions. of whisks and brooms. The
broom corn comes principally from Kansas,
Illinois. "ebraska, Missouri and Iowa. and Phil.
adelphIa - the eastern center for its distribu-
tiO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03

Joseph Hickson, manager of the Grand Trunk
railroad, and DIR. s. E. Bourinot, clerk of the
Dominion house OF commons, have received tn
honor OF knighthood at the hands of Queen
Victoria.
Two passenger trains on the Central Georgia
railroad collided in fog near Savannah, aud
the locomotives were wrecked and six passen-
gers were hurt.
Soldiers have been sent to the South Dakota
Sioux lands to keep the reservation open for
settlers.
/, Ex-United States Senator Eidridge G. Lap
ham is critically i'll at his home in Cavandaigue,
NY.
No attempt is being made to move freight on
the Mackey system, where the men are on
strike.
The cattle growers convention has adopted a
plan to defeat the big combination of buyers
During storm in st. Louis dog and q
horse were killed by electric wires, and about a
dozen persons were knocked insensible by COM
ing in contact with the wires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
They Both Advertised.

Averysingular elopement occurred at Saxton,
Bedford county, Pa, yesterday. Isaac ID.
Baker, aged siIty-seven, a prosperous farmer
of Kansas, arrived there en- route to saxton.
where he was met at the depot by Miss Eta
Reed, aged seventeen. Miss Reeds parents
reside IN Trough Creek, and the young Lady
was visiting friends in Saxton. A few months
ago Miss Reed answered an advertisement in
matrimonial journal inserted by Mr.. Baker for
a correspondent, and in a short time the cor
respondence that ensued led Mr.. Baker 10 offer
proposal OF marriage. which was accepted by
Miss Reed. The latter's parents knew nothing
and In order to obviate any objections that
might arise the young miss originated the idea
of visiting her uncle, d. II. White, in Saxton,
where an elopement could be readily carried
out. The couple at once took through train
for the groom's home in Kansas. telegram
has been sent ahead asking for their apprehsn-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
Jefferson Davis Never Thanked Them

OoffcIS sui DttNIs NtVtF IHHnKeU Them.
Gafritt Smith, who went on Jefferson Davis
bail bond often said it was n curious circum-
stance that Davis had never made the least
sign to indicate that he was aware that he
tsmith) had gone upon his bond. He had asked
Greeley if Davis had ever made any sign to him
to which Greeley had responded that he never
had heard one word from Davis on the subject,
either directly or indirectly. Mr.. Smith seemed
10 think that this silence implied some want of
senslbility on the part of MIR. Davis. Salmon
Z. Chase, while visiting Mr.. Smith, heard this
comment and said that in his opinion Davis
silence was peculiarly proper. what could he
have said, " asked Mr.. Chase, "that would have
been adequate? Had he said anything he would
nave SAID too much or too little" Mr.. Smith
consented that this was no doubt the true view
Of the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
Smoked Fifty Cigarettes Daily.

Walter Fletcher died at Louisville, Ky, of
tobacco poisoning last week. He was the
brightest boy in his class in school, but about a
year ago became an excessive smoker of cigar
cites, sometimes using fifty and sixty in day.
About six weeks ago he was stricken with heart
disease directly brought on by smoking.
The city of Frankfort has adopted an ord-
nance prohibiting the sale of cigarettes to any
body within the corporation. The law went
INTO effect Wednesday morning and there is
not a cigarette TO be had i'll the city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-03
A Story of DIR. Peters, Murder

The Frd"hJiuter Journal has news from
Lieut.. Rust, who has arrived at Alden. He
states that while on the way to join Dr. Peters
he was seized with severe illness and lay I'M
conscious for five days. All his followers
thereupon deserted him except one personal
attendant. Subsequently one of these DESERT
ers returned and told Lieut.. Rust that at q
point one day distant he had seen the MUIR
dered bodies of Peters and Tiedeman, that one
of Peters arms was separated from his body
and that there were three spear wounds in
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