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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
THE DESERT LAKE,
Return ofan Exploring Party-Their Report
Unsatisfactory.

Return Ofan Exploring Party-Their Report
Unsatisfactory.
Dispatches received by the railroad officers
in San Francisco yesterday from Salton show
that there is no material change in the level
of the lake. An exploring party sent out five
days ago from Yuma have returned. but their
report is unsatisfactory. They went down the
Colorado and found where the water was en-
tering the desert at Ell Rio and traced it for
fifty-two miles, as far as Great Lake at the
Indian wells. They found the stream leaving
the Colorado lobe from five to forty-fve feet
and thirty-five miles from the Colorado it had
a velocity of four miles an hour. The stream
at this point was from one-half to two miles
wide and from two to four feet deep The
party came within sight of the ridge which
separates the Indian wells from SaltOn Basin.
but they did not explore this ridge to ascertain
Just how the water comes through.
Another party will be sent out by the rail-
road today, starting from Flowing Wells, with
instructions not to return until they have set
tied this desert mystery. The Colorado river
is falling steadily, having dropped Q foot in
five days.
The party sent out from Ogilbie last week
have returned. The following dispatch was
received at the railroad Office last night: Mr..
Carter arrived at $50 last night and gives the
following report:
The water leavee the Colorado river at a
point eight miles from Ell Rio and flows through
several channels from four to six feet deep and
from thirty to sixty feet wide. 1t flows west
ward along the Sand Hills on the line of the
old overland stage at this station, making q
stream 100 yards or more, and having o velocity
Of four miles an hour and gaining. It was to o
deep to get the depth, but the old slough at
this point was formerly twenty feet deep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
MIR. HARRINGTON's HORSE.
The Accident to II Not Due to Any Careless
ness ON the Part OF the Railroad.

The Accident to 1t Not Due to Any Careless
ness ON the Part OF the Railroad.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
1t is to be regretted that your Georgetown
correspondent of yesterday evening suffered
himself to be misled into an exhibition Of un-
fairness in the following item:
Owing to the absence of Q headlight last
night on the overcrowded Tenleytown electric
car, No. 8. the brakeman was unable to see
whether the track in front Of him was clear or
not and near Tenleytown horse belonging 70
Mr.. Harrington. the milkman, was run into,
thrown under the car and severely cut The
passengers were delayed ten or fifteen minutes
by the accident and many remarks, not at all
complimentary, we're made about the mana
gers Of the road, who would permit car, on a
dark night, to leave their house without be-
ing provided with such Q necessity head
light No one attached any blame to the brake
man. There are some points on this road
which are made so dark by overhanging trees
that it is impossible to see ten feet in front OF
the car"
Now, the truth is, that Mr.. Harrington,
horse was united, Embarrassed and unattended,
in fact astray on the street contrary to law.
He was not only astray on the street. but was
obstlnately obstructing the railway track ION a
dark night not at . crossing. but in front OF
hAs o"Hef gate Inc pare stdteihtut VI tnif
fact ought to be sufficient to tx the RESPONSE
bility where it belongs, but it is only fair to
the company to add that the car was brilliantly
lighted by five electric lamps and was 30 well
under the motor mans control that nothing
was hurt but the unfortunate brute, and even
he escaped with no broken bones.
The accident was not caused by want OF q
headlight, but by the fault or misfortune OF
the only one claiming to have been damaged.
The headlight is not required by law nor neces-
sary, in fact, to an electrically lighted car. Ii
is of doubtful utility. tends to frighten horses,
is the subject Of more complaints than COM
mendations from the public and probably
would not be carried at all but for the posi-
bilty Of the failure of the electric current.
This road has carried, in a little over year
operation, the greater part Of a million Of pas
sengers without accident to any. OF the three
or four collisions with horses il is believed that
none are directly chargeable to the negligence
OF its employees, and the record it has made
considering the narrow and often overcrowded
highway traversed, is respectfully submitted al
proof of the care and competency Of its con-
duct. Respectfully, &c,
II. Ii. GoIDsBoRoUGH,
President Georgetown and Tenieytown railway
July 3, 1881,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
THE ABSENT MILITARY.
Both the Fencibles and the Emmett Guards
Will Return Tonight.

Both the Fencbles and the Emmett Guards
Will Return Tonight.
Both the absent companies of the District
militia will reach Washington this evening. the
Fencibles coming in at 815 and the Emmett
Guards at $50. Both companies will return a
little disappointed in the results Of their trips
but the reception by the stay -at-home boys will
be none the less hearty.
The Fencibles left Indianapolis yesterday
evening with, as a dispatch received by The
STAR states. their colors draped with crepe.
The company will be met at the depot by the
stay-at-hOme members and in all probability
by the second battalion and escorted to the
armory.
The Emmett Guards come in by the Balti-
more and Ohio at $50. The crack company of
the fourth battalion comes home a disap-
pointed body, not through having been de-
feated in drill but because the drill did not
take place. The company prize drill
was omitted from the program of
the Irish-American Military Union at
South Beach, it is said. because there was no
money for prizes. The Emmett Guards, how
ever. put up an exhibition drill which did
them great credit. At the depot tonight to
home members will be the full fourth bat
talon, under Maj. Campbell, and also
the Sheridan Rifles of the fifth. At
one time today it was rumored that
the local boys had captured the first prize in
the drill, which was then supposed to have
taken place. Col. Clay then determined to
turn the entire second regiment out The re-
port was not fulfilled. however, and only the
fourth battalion will go out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
AGAINST THE HEALTH OFFICER
He 10 Alleged 10 Have Refused TO Anaiys
Milk which Proved to He Bad

He 10 Alleged 10 Have Refused TO Anafyse
Milk Which Proved to He Bad
The Commissioners this morning received q
letter from Mr.. F. Munson Of No. 4se NJ street
northwest, in which he states that during June.
1854. he was very sick. and made worse BY the
use Of what purported to be pure milk. After
convalescence, he says, he procured 9 quart OF
(which he submitted to Dr. Townshend. health
officer. and requested him TO have IL analysed.
which be positively refused to do, saving that
he knew sn about the milk and il was all right.
He took the milk to the Agricultural Depart
ment afterward and there IL was
examined by Prof Richardson, who pronounced
It utterly unfit for food. He says that IL il be-
neved that multitude OF SINS il charged to
the aforesaid health officer for remissness In
duty to allow the sale Of such vile stuff 10 be
consumed by invalids and sick children TO their
injury beyond question. In conclusion, he
says that ii is his opinion that il 10 Disgrace
TO the capital of the United States TO allow the
late health officer, DIR. Townshend. to hold and
attempt to perform the duties Of his late Off
cial position and urges that he may be speedily
elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
THE OLD GUARD.
Arrangements for the Trip to the a. A. r.
Encampment at Drtroit

Arrangements for the Trip to the a. A. r.
Encampment at Detroit.
The interest taken in the contemplated trim
to the Grand Army encamprnent at Detroit in
August next brought out the full membership
at the meeting Of the Old Guard last night. The
committee reported that arrangements for trans
portation had been made with the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, via Niagara Fails. and that
the service Of the United States third artillery
band had been secured for the occasion. Upon
q roll call ffty-six members announced their
intention Of going to Detroit Comrade Frank
W. Paige. on account Of increased disability re-
snlting from wounds contracted in the service,
resigned as second lieutenant and was sue
coed by Sergeant R. E. Smith. who was unani-
nously elected to fill the position. The follow
ing were elected active members: Thos. Mont
gomery, one hundred and SEVENTEEN New York
infantry; K. I. Smith, fourth Delaware in
fantry; ]. B. Gilfllan, first Ohio light infantry,
and Philip W. Coleman. eighth Michigan in
fantry. Upon application Gen. Daniel E.
Sickles, Capt. Morris J. Foote and Chas p.
Freeman were elected honorary members
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
For AssaultinR a Woman.

The case of William Chew and William Bryant,
colored, charged with assaulting a colored
woman named Agnes Goodloe. in her store in
Hillsdale. nearly two months ago, as published
In The STAR at the time, WAS called in the Po-
lice Court this morning and Lawyer Moss for
the defendants asked for continuance
Agnes Goodloe was called and she testified
that on the afternoon of the trouble she spoke
to Chew about his using bad language in her
store and accused him of taking advantage of
her because her husband was blind. She
charged that Chew choked her and that Bryant
kicked her in the stomach.
DIR. Harrison testified to the condition of the
I'M ured woman after the trouble and as some
OF the eye witnesses to the affair could not
be found the case went over until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
TO APPEAL TO PRESIDENT HARRISON,
Alleged Mission of the Chief of Ponape. Caro-
line Islands.

AAAo6cu "AAoSAVA VI thc ShieA Oh IOnupes Caro-
line Islands.
A San Francisco special to the New York
Tribune, dated yesterday, says: Nanpie chief
OF POnape. Caroline Islands, arrived here on
the steamer Australia today from Honolulu.
He comes to appeal to President Harrison in
behalf of his people, who are threatened with
the ruin of their property by the Spanish SOL
diery. He is a man Of magnificent physiaue.
good features and manly bearing and speaks
good English. He says his people en-
dured the brutality of the Spanish as
long they were able. The soldiers
sent to Ponape are not Spanish, but Lascars,
from Manila--dirty, ignorant aud sensual The
Spaniards were melted by jealousy of the work
Of American missionaries to attempt to coerce
the natives. When the soldiers maltreated
them and destroyed their property then the
natives rose and expelled them. In retaliation
their villages were shelled. but the natives have
always been able to whip double their number
of renegade Manilamen.
The American consul, Mr.. Rand, ia in Homo
lulu and expects to return to Ponape on The
missionary steamer Morning Star. which
brought Chief Nanpie and several American
missionaries to Honolulu. Rand has waited
nearly six months for this steamer. 1t is nm
derstood that he has sent strong letters to
Washington, urging the government to dispatch
man-of-war to Ponape TO protect the property
Of Americans, and to insist upon fair dealing
by the Spanlards toward the natives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
A Days Burial Permits.

During the twenty-four hours ending atnoon
today deaths we're reported to the health officer
rs follows:
White-Grace Remark, months, gastritis
Christian Bauer, So years. cirrhosis Of liver;
Miss P. Margusseer, "a years, severe burn Of
whole body; VIM. H. Lewis, So years. euteritis;
Henoria Bauburn, 20 years. dysentery.
Colored-LouisaL omax, z years, Inflammation
of heart; Estella Jackson, years, marasmus;
Walter Madden, IA days, congenital debility;
Clara Snowden, five months, inanition; Mary
Thomas, 8 months, cholera infantum; Paul
Edmunds, months, bronchial tuberculosis;
gifts; Jas. H. Payne, is years, consumption
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
Death of william L. Harris.

Mr.. William /. Harris, who was for twenty
years resident of Washington and popular
employe Of the Treasury Department. died in
New York yesterday morning. He resigned
his position in this city about ten years ago and
entered the field Of journalism in Boston. and
subsequently moved to New York. He attained
considerable reputation as writer of sporting
events and was the originator of the present
detailed reports Of base ball games. In 1874,
in conjunction with Mr.. John Boyle of the
United Press, he published in this city the Pas
time. an amateur paper, which was the pioneer
Of it's class in this section. Mr.. Harris was
thirty-six years old. His remains will be
brought to Washington for interment, the fun
eral taking place from the residence of his
brother. Mr.. Frank Harris. on Capitol Hill
Mr.. Harris was born In this city September
%, 1857. Although always delicate physically
he began his career wage Garner at an
early date. In 1872 he entered the Office of
the United States treasurer. and remained
there for six years, making fine record for
industry and integrity. In 1878 failing health
compelled him to take a rest, which he did on
a dairy farm in Massachusetts. Having re-
gained his health he went to Boston and
started out as bookkeeper in q business house.
In 1884 he branched out as a commercial trav-
eler. but abandoned it after one years trial.
While in commercial life Mr.. Harris had done
a great deal of literary work. He had writ
ten for the cycling press and was at one time
bicycle editor of the Boston Star. On January
l, 1885, he secured regular position on the
staff OF the Boston Globe. In 1888 he was made
base ball editor of the Globe and filed that po-
sition very ably for two years. In 1888 he ac-
copied the position Of sporting editor on the
New York Press, and was afterward made dra-
matte critic Of that paper. He was a prolific
writer on the national game and handled
the subject with keenness and ability. Fail
ing health interfered with his work in 1890.
Last spring he took trip to the Bermudas in
the hope Of benefting himself In this he was
disappointed. After his return he assumed
charge of the base ball work of the Mail and
Express. He grew weaker and weaker, finally
being compelled to remain indoors and what
copy he turned out he dictated to his devoted
wife, who carried the manuscript to the Office
Considering his weak condition he displayed
remarkable energy, doing his work up to last
Friday, when he collapsed. He gradually sunk
until 10 o'clock yesterday morning, when he
passed away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08

How q Pennsylvania Man Duped Beautiful
southern tsiri-His Arrr.s.

southern Gtrf-hts Arress-
special dispatch from Scranton 20 the
Philadelphia Press tells Of the arrest Of Law
renee Hedgliu of Dunmore on q charge Of big
amy and the following interesting STONY. the
beginning Of which dates back nearly twelve
years. Hedglin then twenty-ix years OF
age and lived in Dunmore. He had been mar
ried four years before that time His wife wHs
compelled to leave him on account of his cruelty
20 herself and their children They remained in
Dunmore with her relatives. while Hedg-
lin went TO New Orleans. where he
secured work on the levees. During his stay
there he met and courted a pretty southern
girl nfteen wears Of age. She compare
lively rich. being an orphan and hair to vAiu-
able real estate in Mississippi There were
also several Thousand dollars in cash awaiting
her when she became of age. Hedglin repre-
sented himself to be unmarried. and led the in
nocent girl to believe he was the descendant OF
an old and respected family in the north
Much against the will of her guardian the girl
consented TO marry him.
The ceremony was performed in New Or
leans, where they lived together for several
years. About two years ago the bold rascal
came back to Dunmore. bringing with him his
southern bride. He began housekeeping with
his parents. who knew Of their sons crime vet
harbored him and his deluded wife for over
eighteen months without warning the child
wife Of her husbands perfidy. Hedglin's fret
wife, who was still living in Dunmore, upon
learning Of her husbands action, instead OF
disclosing the true state of affairs 30 the
wronged girl initiated hedglin bs getting mar
ried herself. About one wear ago q second
child was born to Mrs Hedglin No 2. and she
decided to purchase a cradle for the little babe.
but before expending any money for such an
article she thought 20 look about the house.
hoping TO find an old crib that might have been
used by her mother-in-law.
her researches were rewarded by finding
Graule, out not one OF the KIND she looked for.
instead II was a patent rocker OF a design that
wac nor IN vogue IN the time OF her husbands
lhlahc!- Inns SET her to thinking. III her
notner,h-law had not purchased the cradle.
VINO nad! Inc logical conclusion was that some
one ora generation younger than her father-in-
IN" hao rocked their children m the new
iahgieu crip Inc terrible truth dawned upon
her. her husband mad been married before.
~ was not until months afterward that she
learned ROW she had been duped She went
among the nelghbors where the Hecglins had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08

Knights Of the Golden Eagle Installations.
public installation of officers was held by
Monarch Castle, No. 2, K. G.. E., at the last SEES
sion, and the following were installed By Grand
Chief b. W. Carpente-, assisted by the Grand
Castle officers: P. c.. John Williamson; N. c.,
Harry W. Gilman; v. c., Louis J. Frisard: H.
P, Henry c. Schultz; V. H., John C. Wheeler;
$. H., Edwin L. Springman; W. c.. John E.
Rose: Eus., VIM. r. Sangston Esq. John Feast;
Second Guard, Julien Sears. The castle opened
and closed in public, after which refresh
ments we're served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08

The mayor Of Portsmouth, England has re-
ceived private intimation that a French Acct
will visit Portsmouth in August.
The Banner tobacco warehouse at Clarkes-
vile, Tenn, was destroyed by Are last night.
Music Hall, in Cincinnati, was crowded yes
terday at the opening of national furniture
exposition. This is the outgrowth OF an idea
that had its origin q year ago, when Cincinnati
manufacturers brought their samples together
in one place for the benefit Of buyers
worthen 4 Aldrich's Empire print works,
Jane street and 18th avenue, New York, we're
burned last night. Loss on machinery, $780,
600; ON stock, S70, 900, and on the building,
S40,0o0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08

Judge Theodosius Botkin Of Topeka, Kan,
who is accused by the alliance preas Of having
conspired with James Brennan to murder Col
Sam N. Wood, is in that city for the first time
since the tragedy. OF the incidents attending
the murder he is silent. There is no doubt,
said he yesterday, shat the law will take its
course, and that the court officers will do thoir
duty if there ID no interference from agitators,
who are doing their host to create strife be-
tween the two warning factions A meeting
has been held in Woodsdsle, the object Of
which was to dispose Of me. Ny friends are
not OF the kind to stand by and zee me muir
dered, and do mot intend to be Il II can be
helped"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
Recent RObberies,

Last Saturday young man hired bicycle at
Cahill's bicycle establishment No. 1872 Penn
syivania avenue, and said he would return il in
an hour or two. He failed to return that even
ing and it was supposed that he had gone to
the bicycle meet in Hagerstown and would re-
turn on an evening train. but he failed to re-
turn and the police are now looking for him.
Between 8 and o'clock yesterday morning
burglars visited the store of Vinson Lemon on
Sd street southwest and carried off a quantity
of tobacco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08

The villagers in the slope Of Mount yssuvius
ere abandoning their homes and their vine
yards, fearing that one Of the greatest erup-
tions in the history of the mountain is impend-
ing. The earthquake shocks that have always
preceded destructive outbursts Of the volcano
in the past have been felt in several parts Of
Italy and Of late in close propinauity to the
mountain. The authorities Of Naples are
keeping close watch for signs Ct increasing
danger and visitors have been warned not 70
approach too near the crater and 10 avoid IL
path Of the lava
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT,
VOUCHERS TO BE REVIEWED.

VOUCHERS TO BE REVIEWED.
The Commissioners have issued an order re.
quiring that hereafter all vouchers from the
variou, charitable institutions be sent to the
superintendent Of charities for review before
being passed upon by the auditor.
THE LUMBER INSPECTORS REPORT
The annual report of Thos. r. Riley, lumber
inspector, shows that during the year he meas
ured 7,643 1873 feet of lumber. for which he re-
ceived in fees S2292 "a.
ALL NEW BUILDINGS ASSESSED.
The assessor has completed the assessment OF
all new buildings erected during the past year
and has issued an order whereby he will hear
all complaints before the goth instant. The
books will be closed after that date and NO
assessment can then be corrected.
ABRIcK SEWER ORDERED.
Upon the recommendation of Capt. Lusk the
Commissioners have ordered the construction
of brick sewer on I4th street between
Pennsylvania avenue and ID street northwest in
order thai the old sewer may be abandoned
and room thereby made for the construction Of
the new cable railway and its appurtenances.
The sewer will cost about S6. 5Ss, and an in
speetor OF the sewer division will supervise the
work which will be done by the Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company.
vITRIFIED BRICK MUST BE USED.
The Commissioners have approved the rec
ommendation Of Capt. Lusk relative to the use
of vitrified brick in the inverts Of brick and
sewers. and no deviation will be made
from the rule requiring the use of vitrified
brick in such place, and their purchase from
the District.
Col. A. T. Britton has forwarded letter to
the Commissioners from Mr.. W. ]. Buchanan.
chief Of Department of Agriculture in charge
of the department of forestry, in which the
writer urges that Col Britton will use his per-
suasive qualities to get the District to have
in the building at the worlds
fair devoted to forestry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-08

Three hundred men employed at the Med
ringhaus rolling mill on Destrehen street, ST.
Louis, walked out OH q strike yesterday and
the works are now idle. The men want Mr.
Niedringhaus to agree to new schedule Of
prices which he refuses to do.
Messenger Glenn Kellogg Of the Pacific Ex-
press Company Of St. Louis il temporarily;
under cloud. owing to the disappearance Of
package containing $1,000 expressed by the
Louisiana Lottery Company to one Of its Gus
toners who did not receive it.
Cardinal Gibbons arrived OF Cape May last
evening on his annual visit. He viii remain
for several weeks.