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Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
CORNERS ARE UNLAWFUL.
Contracts Made With Monopolists Ar
Not Binding.

Not Binding.
SAN Francisco, July 2.-The supreme
court today decided that corners in COM
modities are against public policy, and
that contracts for supplies to form cor
ner are not binding. The decision was
the result of the suit of the Pacific Fac
tor company against A. A. Adler for
breach of contract. Adler entered into
a contract to sell to the company all the
grain bags in his control up to certain
date. He broke the contract, and was
sued for damages. He claimed that
the company was endeavoring to secure
a corner in grain bags, SO as to increase
the price. The, owel court decided in
his favor and the supreme court affirms
that decision.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03

fixing the minimum peace effective of
Italy and Austria. The three powers,
however, according to LIE Matin, mutu-
ally guarantee the integrity of their
respective territories.
LONDON, July 2.-Emperor Francis
Joseph signed the dreibund treaty on
Sunday. The Standards Vienna and
Berlin correspondents both declare that
it is substantially the same old treaty.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
Kerosene Kindling.

VACAvILLE, CAL, July 2.-Last night
Japanese in the employ of Charles
Laird attempted to light the fire with
can of kerosene, and the cabin and
contents were destroyed, and the Jap
anese severely, if not fatally, burned.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
France Given Time to Consider.

BRUSSELS, July 2.-The delegates of
the powers signing the anti-slavery act
have prolonged the time of adhesion, in
order to give France chance to recon-
slider. The American minister said al
though his government had not ratified
the act it was deeply interested in the
subject.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
CORBIN's CAMPAIGN.
Eight Pesky Indians Taken Prisoner
the Gallant Colonel.

the Gallant Colonel.
HoLBRooK, Ariz., July "A messen-
ger from Colonel Corbin reports that he
arrested the eight Indians whom he
went after, for destroying land marks
and threatening the destruction of life.
The messenger states that on account of
the presence of four companies of mill
tary, the Indians didlnot make any at
tempt to fight. Colonel Corbin leaves
this morning for this place with the
prisoners. All the troops were sent
home last night and today.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
DE LEssEPs' DREAM
Described as the Greatest Financial
Scandal of the Century.

Scandal OF the Century.
PARIS, July 2.-The inquiry into the
maladministration of Panama canal af-
fairs promises to be most comprehensive.
De Lesseps has declared that he courts
inquiry, but he will probably get more
than he or his colleagues may desire.
The soundest financial organ in France,
Economists Franchise, has denounced
the Panama affair as the "greatest finan-
cial scandal of the century," and de-
mands the trial of the persons response
BILE for the absorption of 1900, 900, 900
francs snatched from the savings of small
capitalists, many Of whom have been
ruined, and numbers of whom are dead
Through despair. The paper declares
that the series of arguments" on the
faith OF which the share capital was
issued, were fictitious. Many millions
were squandered in bribing the French
press.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
Stabbed by an Indian

YUMA, Ariz., July 2.-Sam S. Giles
pie, proprietor of the railroad hotel, was
stabbed in the back by Mexican In
dian, last night. The wound is danger
ous, but not necessarily fatal. The
woula-be assassin is under arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
THE NEW :DREIBUND.
Three Important Clauses of the First
Treaty Suppressed.

PARIS, July lie Matin, today, de-
clares that the new, so-called, dreibund
suppresses three clauses of the first
treaty as follows: The frso clause which
compelled Italy to send an army corps
to the Alpine frontier in the event of q
Franco German war; the second clause
compelling Austria to station troops on
the Russian frontier in the event of q
Russo German war, and the third clause
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
Jay MORNING. JULY 8, 1s91.---TEN PAGES

wind as to be unmarketable. One large
grower, whose entire crop above GER
tain size goes to the cannery, and whose
daily shipment is about carload, has
been unable to ship over fifty boxes at
time
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
A False RepOrt.

ROME, July 2.-The report that the
italian chamber Of deputies has declared
itself against Italy's participating in the
Chicago exposition is absolutely without
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
A TREMENDOUS SENSATION
Caused by the Cursing of a Canadian
Catholic Church.

MONTREAL, July "A tremendous
sensation has been caused among the
Roman Catholics by the cursing by Rev.
temporary chapel erected by 200 Catho-
lies of the parish of Maskinonge, who
were dissatisfied with the site of the new
parish church. While they were at
prayers, Father Savard entered the
chapel and implored them to return to
the church. On their refusal to do So,
he pronounced the customary anathema
on the church. Many women tainted in
the scene which followed, and several
men assaulted the priest and elected
him
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03

A suit with an artistic cut and fit,
frst-class workmanship and Innings, can
be had at H. A. Getz, 125 w. Third ct.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
Apricots Blasted.

VAcAvILLE, CAL. July 2.-.Apricots ap,,
preaching maturity are 90 badly burned
by the heat and the accompanying north
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03
THE ALILA ROBBERS.

The Two Dalton Boys ON Trial Incrimi-
nate their Absent Brothers.
VIsALIA, CAL, July 2.-The evidence
in the Alila train robbery case is nearly
for the crime, and William Dalton,
testified today that their brothers,
Robert and Emmett Dalton, told them
that thev attempted to rob train at
Alila in February last.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03

We have special line of Serges and Cheviots in
Blues and Blacks which we warrant absolutely Fast
Colors We make these goods up with Superior Trim
mings and Servings in CUTAWAY and SACK SUITS at the
above prices.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-03

Mr.. Montt, the Chilean Congressional
envoy, today received dispatch from
Sefior Errasurirez, minister of foreign
affairs at Iquique, stating that the Con-
gressional army has occupied Huasco,
and that the army of Balmaceda fled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-19

old age prolonged 20 his ninety-fr<s
year. and free from the rsvages Of disease, do
lighting 20 the last in the eompsnionship -
books, We find cheering evidence % his intei-
lectuAl resources. and that his long careef.
dedicated to study. We, freshened by daily en-
ercise and broadcned by wide Intercour~e via
men. affords q rare example Of the perennial
value Of a well-ordered life. IL was furthor
voted that the society attend IN n body the
funeral Of Mr.. Bancroft on the 18th instant
TIE fATHER on TIE NAVAL ACADEMY.
The flag on the Navy Department was half
mssted this morning and black drApings wer.
placed on the east front Of the building In ~
spect % the memory Of the late Hon Geors.
bancroft, who served ~ Secretary of the
Navy under President Polk from March.
lst5. TO August. is46 The Departmena
will be closed on the day a. the funeral M.
Bancroft Is known in the navy AZ the foundeF
Of the Naval Academy, and snch he is
garded ~ having conferred one 81 the greatesl
Blooms Of the century upon the status Of nau.ic.l
men. His act. establishing the academy,
was in the nature Of Ministerial
coup. having no legislation Whatever ~
an excuse. The naval professors. or instrue-
tors. were at that time without any particulsF
standing. They were paid only when on duiy
on a ship at sea. and even then they were &C.
corded no position worthy Of their dignity
They bunked and messed m the steeraee
with the midshipmen. over whom. thsy
influence. The naval officer Of the siay picked
mp his education A. best he could. Mr. Ran
croft. who soon achieved the reputation Of
reiormer Of abuses, readily perceived tho
necessity Of organizing the educational feas
ture OF the naval system. and almost immcs
diately after his accession 90 office he toof
steps 90 establish school on land
Tor the regular instruction 81 officers. The
fund for the payment of salaries % the corls
of instructors amounted 60 S2s 600 With this
as a nucleus the academy was founded. Secros
tary Bancroft soon obtained the transfer from
the War Department Of old rort Severn. On
the Severn river. AT Annapolis. with lie GUAR
ters barracks and adjoining land. aud here he
opened the first naval school ON shore on thu
10th of October, is4S From that beginning
grew the institution that today lends preccdeuts
and examples TO every nautical nation on tho
globe. and that has given the American naval
officers the reputation Of being the best edu.
Gated corps Of professional men attached 10
any government
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BIBLE READINGS.
The First Of q Series Held at Wesley Chapel
Need of . Girls Reform school.

The First Of q Series Held at Wesley Chapel
Need of Girls Reform school.
A series Of Bible readings were b>Zun this
morning at Wesley Chapel, 5th and streets
by Mrs. ]. K. Barney. These meetings are held
under the auspices Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union Of the District The pres
ident Of the union, Mrs. La Fetra. at the OPEN
ing of the meeting this morning received on
behalf Of the union beautiful banner, hand
somely painted in oil by Mrs. Louis D. Lang The
design. which 10 executed with artistic skill, il
landscape scene bordered by water lilies, the
details being typical Of the cold-wstsr prin-
ciples Of the union. Appropriate exercises
were held receiving this gift, Mrs. La Fetrs
reading selections from the Scriptures.
Mrs. La Fetra then spoke Of the movement
in favor Of establishing in this city . reform
school for girls. She said that the subject was
now before Congress and she thought that the
prospects were good for favorable action. Res
olutions were presented and adopted setting
forth the need Of such an institution and appeal
ing to Congress to pass the bill IN order that
.'necessary funds may be immediately available
for the opening of this institution, giving pro-
lection and legal restraint to the hayward and
dependent girls Of this city, and thstby proper
industrial and moral training they may be
made helpful instead Of . dangerous class Of
our citisenR"
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DIR. KOCH AND HIS LYMPH.
The Berlin Institute to Be Opened In March.
Doctors Opinions.

The Berlin Institute to Be Opened In March,
Doctors Opinions.
Prof. Koch will return to Berlin in March
after he makes tour Of Italy and Egypt.
Upon his return the Koch Institute will be
formally opened. Friday was the twenty-fifth
anniversary of his receiving his diploma
as q doctor and he was the recipient of
a large number Of congratulatory letters and
messages
Prof. Sonneburg reports favorably on the
cases of several patients in the Moabit Hospital
who were suffering with advanced phthisis.
DIR. Rosenthal OF the Berlin Dermatology
Sociale upholds the supreme value of the lymph
in cases Of lupus. A debate in this society
elected the opinion from several doctors who
favor the use Of the lymph in leprosy. Doctors
in Stuttgart report Its successful use in scrofu-
lous diseases Of the eye.
Adyices from Vienna state that the physicians
there praise Prof. Koch's genius ~ an observer.
They are surprised at the simplicity OF the
discovery.
French doctors who are hostile to the remedy
lay stress ON Prof. Virchow's suggestion that
the injection fluid is apt TO spread the tubercle
DIR. Peters reports that In twenty-one post
norton examinations he found that the lymph
instead Of being beneficial, had led to an extern
sive increase Of the tuberculous deposits.
The esdenes from every quarter wi when com
has failed in many cases, it has an undoubted
effective ameliorsting effect in early phthisis,
tubercle Of the larynx and lupus.
Leading Russian doctors. Prof Munich and
DR.. Peterson, have experimental with the
lymph in leprosy and report the characteristics
reaction. The widespread prevalence Of iep-
rosy in the Baltic provinces has obliged the
Riga municipal council to vote a sum to estab-
hsh an asylum and hospital, which win be
opened in August, when tbe Koch remedy VIII
have an ample trial.
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
INTEREST ON TAX ARREARS.

INTEREST ON TAX ARREARS.
Assistant Attorney Thomas. in an opinion de-
lvered to the Commissioners SATURDAY, holds
that the resolution of Congress extending the
act approved May 6, 1890. fixing the rate Of in
terest to be charged on arrearages of taxes gen.
eral and special did not apply to the time inter-
vening between June 80 and October 81, as
heretofore held.
WIDENING COLUMBIA ROAD.
Capt Rossell has forwarded to the Com
missioners, with the report of the computing
engineer. the many petitions on file at the Dis
trict building for widening Columbia road.
The captain says that the amount of money
available for condemnation is too small to make
this road wider.
THE CABLE CAR COLLISION.
Recently the Commissioners submitted to
President Hurt bill amounting to 1861 for
the damage caused to the truck on the night of
December 10, in a collision with a cable car at
the corner of 18th and ID streets northwest. In
reply to their letter Mr.. Hurt submits bill for
800 and asks that the Commissioners adjust
the account: The matter was referred to the
attorney for advice as to whether it
was advisable to bring suit for damages.
The attorney today asked that statement of
the facts and report of the fire department of
the circumstances be sent to him before he
could advise anything. Acting upon his rec
ommendation, Chief Paris has had the men,
beers of the truck in question submit affidavits
Of the occurrence. All of them state posi-
lively that they did not hear the bell on the
cable car ringing, but were positive that the
bell on the truck was ringing continuously at
the time of the accident.
MIsCELLANEoUs
In letter to the Commissioners TODAY Chief
Paris Of the fire department recommends that
two holes provided with trap doors be cut in
the north end of the Anacostia bridge for the
protection from fire of the property in the
vicinity.
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HOUSE LETTER BOXES.
Another Invitation to the Public tn send in
Models.


The attempt made TO secure a design for
house letter box has failed and Postmaster
General Wsnamaker has decided 20 make an
other effort. He has authorized the commits
sion appointed 10 examine the models recently
sent in to issue the following circular:
The public is again invited by the Post Office
Department 20 submit models Of a house letter
box to be constructed in accordance with the
following requirements which have been APP
proved by the Postmaster General upon the
recommendation of this commission:
l. Ii should be of small cost. 2. II should
be neat in appearance. 3. II should protect
the -ontents against rain sleet snow and dust
4. IL should furnish reasonable security against
removal of the letters by thieves and against
the removal of exterior boxes from door
or walls. 5. Ii should be simple AZ
possible in Its manner 81 operation.
6. The lid or cover Of the box should be -
hung as not 10 require toe carrier 60 open AZ, or
to Use more than one hand in depositing the
mail. Z. The box should mar the door as little
possible. 8. The box should have an attach
ment of some character for the reception OF
papers. 3. II should disclose the presence Of
mail matter without being opened. The above
is for delivery box.
In addition 10 a delivery box the Postmaster
General also directs the commission "a receive
mcdeiS for a box which may Ice used for both
de-. crv and collection. This box should have
two compartments. each seperate and distinct
from the other; one for delivery, the other foT
collection.
No plans or designs will be examined by the
commission unless accompanied by models.
The time for receiving models will close June
/, 1891.
All models must be sent TO W. r. Corbin-
secretary house box commission. Post Office
Department, Washington DC.
The commission is composed o the follow
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Mrs. c. g. Noyes and Miss Mira Noyes will
receive Monday, January %, from Z to 2, at
Wizards.
An enjoyable hop was given 70 scout thirty
i've couples atWillard Hall, Saturday evening,
by Col. o. g. Staples. Among those present
were the Misses Rice, Miss Mira Noyes, Miss
Alice N. Kraft Of Baltimore, who is one Of the
debutantes OF the season ia Washington, Miss
Lena Jouy, Miss Mount. Miss Blount, Mrs.
Shively, Mrs and Miss Mills. Miss Durant of
Chicago, Miss Cottrell, Representative and Mrs.
boatner, Representative and Mrs Dickinson,
L. Parks Miss Hattie Taggert, Miss Annie Mar
shall, Miss Cuttings, Miss Lee and Messrs. J. v.
Parks, ]. Il: BIackwood, Percy Metzger, I. B.
Mocher, A. B. Lakewood, R. d. Cummins, B. A.
Lynch, C. D. Spalding, W. 8. Hardesty and C.
NJ Edelen.
Master ]. Jolly Jones celebrated his eleventh
birthday anniversary Saturday evening at his
parents residence, 32l E street northeast. by
inviting his little friends to appear en- masque,
which they did to the number of about thirty.
After masks were removed the guests sat down
TO supper and afterward a magic lantern
amused the children until after 10 O'Clock
when they dispersed. Among the characters
represented were Master Fred Lapham as
George Washington. Adele Hazard as Goddess
OF Liberty, Morgan Sherwood as Humpty
Dumpty, May Foley as Folly, Grace Chandler
as Crocus, Joe Chandler as Prince Albert,
Irene Sherwood as Shepherdess, Maize Jones
as Red Riding Hood, Walter Macnichol as
Clown. Eddie Ennis as Highlander Henry
Hazard as Prince Hal. Elmont Hazard as Arab,
May Eckloff as Yum Yum. Edna Green as May
Blossom, Frank Eckloff as Prince, Ethel Watson
as Flower Girl, Geo. Brown as Domino. Paul
inc Watson as Spring, Howard Knorr as China
man, Allie Hughes as Turk, J. Jolly Jones as
Romeo, and Sophia Brown as Juliet.
Mrs. Wright of 1916 p street northwest who
was called suddenly to New York on Sunday by
sickness in her family, will not be at home on
Friday.
The Shakespeare Club was entertained Sat-
urday evening last by Mr.. and Mrs. Pilling at
their residence, 1901 Massachusetts avenue.
AS You Like 1t, act 2, was read, with the fol-
lowing cast: Duke Senior, Mr.. J. Q. Rice; Duke
frederick, Mr.. Thornton Carusi: Orlando, Mr.
Jos. Tyssowski; Adam, Mr.. W. M. Murdoch,
Jacques, John Tweedale; Touchstone, Mr.. Ell
hot; An,iens, Mr.. Chas. Davies: Sitcius, Mr.. c.
L. Foster; CORN, Mr.. ]. W. Whitaker; FIRST
and Second Lords, Messrs. Davies and Stierlin;
Rosditndr Miss Richards; Celia, Miss Leavitt
This was followed by readings and recitations
by Miss Hartford, Miss Hyperion and Messrs.
Tweedale, Hay and Whitaker, and songs by
Mrs Watson Smith, Miss Bertha Lincoln and
Mr.. G. A. Provost.
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ALEXANDRIA.
GEN. LEES BIRTHDAY.

zen. LEE y BIRTHDAY.
The observance of Gen. Lees birthday has
not altered the aspect of the streets here this
morning, the only noticeable thing being the
absence, between and Q o'clock, of the usual
throngs of children on their way to the public
schools. Flags are displayed in some places.
The exchange follows the banks in intermitting
operations, and preparations are in progress
for tonights banquet.
CHURCH MATTERS.
The Washington Street Baptist Church here
is without pastor, Rev. ID. Mercer, the late
PASTOR having left last week for his new charge
in Greenville, sc. Rev. DIR. Cuthbert of WASH
1ngton occupied the pulpit yesterday morning.
A call for a new minister will probably be made
within a few weeks. Rev. W. Young of the NJ
L. Church South will spend this week in Lees
burg, assisting at the protracted meeting
which Is carrying on q revival of religion
there.
RETROCEssIoN QUIET.
There has, within the last few months been
no further movement here toward a return of
Alexandria to the District of Columbia. The
petition of a considerable number of business
men for this purpose Is still before Congress,
but in the present state of affairs in Congress it
Is not expected here that the matter can re-
ceive attention, 80 the present policy is one of
waiting.
ALEXANDRIA INSURANCE.
The Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Com
pany Of this city has declared a dividend of so
cents per share. The fire insurance business
is a most profitable one here, as there is a gen.
eral insurance and few fires The fire depart
ment of the city is large for the amount of
property to be protected and very effective,
while the water supply is abundant and fully
available.
CORPORATION COURT.
The corporation court has closet its session.
A motion for new trial in the gas-house case of
Mullins agt. the city council has been over
ruled. and on the probate side of the court the
will of the late Thomas I. Hurdle has been pro-
bated and Thos. L. Munroe appointed admins
traitor.
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The Golden Cross.

At the last regular meeting of Halcyon Com
mandery, No. 12S, U.O.G.C., the Grand Com
mandery made its semi-annual visitation and
the chairs were filled as follows: Grand COM
mander, John N. Ehle; vice grand commander,
Miss Marguerite McCptcheon; grand prelate,
J. n. Granger; grand herald, Mrs. Fannie E.
Corders; grand keeper of records, William T.
Kent; grand treasurer, r. H. Yates; grand
warders, Mrs. Martha J. Peabody and A. H.
Stamp; past grand commander, George ]. p.
Wood. The grand commander examined the
commandery in the ritualisti, work and CON-
plimented the members on their proficiency in
its exemplifcation.
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An Unusual but Interesting Cour~e.

The Journal Des Dsbdts of Paris cannot
understand the feeling Of Indignation that
has been aroused in America by the reference
of the Boring sea question to the United States
Supreme Court This proceeding, il ssys, al
though unusual, in no way reflects upon the
United States government, while the members
of the Supreme Court cannot be otherwise than
fiattered by this sign of the confidence placed
in their judgment. Europe, il adds, Will look
forward wit. curiosity TO the conclusion Of the
judicial interlude TO a weighty diplomatic con
troyerey
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Stepniak stories are in order. At one time
the entire police force Of st. Petersburg was
searching for him; he had taken refuge in the
house Of wealthy Russian lady who was in
sympathy with the revolutionists, says George
KEENAN, in his lecture.
The Russian lady had occasion to visit one of
the large prisons for the purpose of calling on
o suspect with whom she was acquainted.
Stepniak accompanied her in the disguise of a
servant.
While the lady was making her call Stepniak
remained at the gate of the prison, where he
passed the time chatting with the soldiers on
guard and telling them stories in the peasant
dialect, which he knew so well how to assume.
Being very tired, having been out all the
previous night attending q secret meeting of
the re yolutionists, Stepniak seated himself on
q bench between two soldiers, who were Just
then of duty, and soon fell asleep.
When the lady came ont of the prison she
beheld Ter servant who was in reality the most
noted revolutionist in all Russia, and for whom
the police were then securing the city, fast
asleep between two gendarmes with his head
resting peacefully on one oftheir shoulders.
The lady awakened her servant and they re-
turned to her mansion without exciting the
siightest suspicion in regard to Stepniak's
identity.