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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
SAMUEL MOMENTS FUNERAL.
A Large Attendance at the Simple but I'm
pres-ive Exercises.


The funeral Of Mr.. Samuel Norment the late
president Of the Central National Bank took
place yesterday afternoon at O'Clock from the
residence, 925 NJ street. large number Of
people were present, friends of the family as
well as immediate relatives In the parlor near
the head Of the casket were seated the members
of the family, Mrs Samuel Norment, MIR. and
Mrs Clarence 7. NOrment and Harry and Ellie,
the two young children; Mr.. and Mrs o. s.
Smith, Mrs. Hurley. Rev. James t. Ward and
wife. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Norment, Mrs
Sarah Utermehle, Mrs. DIR. Taylor. Mr.. lie Roy
Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Utermehle, Mr..
and Mrs Ferree and Col. and Mrs. Lincoln.
SIMPLE BUT IMPRESSIVE SERVICE
Rev. DIR. Corey of the Metropolitan VI. E.
Church. of which Mr. Norment was a member
since its organization and one of the trustees
conducted the exercises. Miss Bertha Lincoln
sang with great sympathy and impressiveness,
sitter which Dr.. Corey made the funeral adj
dress. He reviewed the life and character of
the dead man and paid him very high tribute
of honor and respect
At the conclusion of the service the body was
borne to the hearse by Messrs. seymour Tul-
lOch. James +. Hood, Fred c. Gieseking, Henry
Shelle. J. c. Taylor. George ID. Eldridge. A. NJ.
Renshaw and John Il. Larner. the active pail
bearers. The honorary pall-bearers were
Messrs. ". b. Webb, James Clarke, o. t.
Thompson. ". III. Butler. Alfred Gleason. John
s. Edwards. benjamin Charlton and II. Brown
ing. they being selected from the directorate
of the Central National Bank.
MANY FLORAL Tributes.
The floral tributes were uncommonly hand
some. The directors of the bank sent large
wreath of violets resting on bed of ivy leaves;
the bank clerks sent piece representing the
gates ajar surmounted by two white doves.
Others who sent flowers were Mrs. lie Roy VI.
Taylor. Mrs. Matthew Emery, Mrs. W. W. Nc
Cullough, Mr.. b. II. Warner, Mr.. V. Adler, Mrs.
j. BrOugh Mrs. Fred. Gieseking and the pre-
paratory class of Columbia University.
The interment was made at Rock Creek GEM
etery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
INDICATES AN ALLIANCE,
Presentation of a Russian Decoration to
President Carnot.

The ceremony of presenting President Car
not with the grand Gordon Of the order of St.
Andrew by the car marks an important epoch
in the history Of France and in the history of
Russia. and is supposed to point to the actual
conclusion Of a formal treaty Of alliance be-
tween France and Russia. In Berlin official
circles it is said that until recently the car had
resisted all attempts Of going beyond an en-
tente cordiale with France. 1t was added that
draft of a treaty prepared in Paris in 1887 and
approved by NJ. de Giers, the Grand Duke
Nicholas, the Grand Duke vladimer and the
other chiefs of the imperial council on the par
of Russia was presented to the car, but was re-
jected.
This draft. it is understood, was again pre-
sented to the car after the last elections in
this country had confirmed the permanency of
a republican form of government in France
and, after being again rejected in order that
some slight modification might be made has
finally received the experimentation. The pre-
else terms of this most important convention ara
said To be unknown to the powers forming the
famous dreibund but it is expected that NJ de
Giers, the Russian minister of foreign affairs
Will not long keep the matter a secret and that
he VIII cause the governments forming the
dreibund to be made aware of the main features
of the compact entered into between Russia
and France.
Whether the Rus ,o-French understanding
will result In cementing the peace of Europe
or whether II will tend to aggravate the drei-
bund powers. are matters which the cabinets
OF Europe are at present anxiously discussing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
HIGH PRICES FOR wHALEBONE,
Little I'm the Market and the Supply Grow.
ing Smaller-an Old Salts View.

Little in the Market and the Supply Crow
ing Smaller-an Old Salts View.
There is a remarkable scarcity Of whalebone
in the market at present. says the New York
Herald, and in consequence the poorest quail
ties are being disposed of at prices heretofore
hardly ever realized for the best that the hardy
New Bedford men could procure. Parts of
bone usually discarded few years ago are now
staple article and find ready purchasers
among manufacturers.
What little bone Of first quality that is placed
upon the market is sold at prices which will as
tonish persons not familiar with the trade.
well-known Pearl street firm disposed of several
thousand pounds several days ago at $500 a
pound and similar figure has been realized by
dealers in Europe.
''Whalebone is getting scarcer Gerry sea-
son, said an old South street whale ship boat
steerer. ian pretty soon there won't be any at
all. The black fish, humpbacks and sperm
whales, from which most of the bone is taken.
don't breed very fast. They are killed off
faster than they breed and in consequence it
is only question Of time when they will be
exterminated altogether, and the humpback
will be as much curiosity as the departed
mammoth
sailors" he continued, NOR for anybody but
| the big concerns what controls a number of
these newfangled steam whalers II you don't
believe what say go to New Bedford There
you Will see lots of vessels, brave ships once
but old hulks now with their bones bleaching
on the sands around the bay. They were
driven out of the business and the sailors were
driven out with them.
''The whales got scarce and three or four per
cent on invested capital didn't pay expenses to
the owners OF single ships, so they had to give
up. Only a few of the Old-t timers are left and
guess they won't last much longer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
THE NEW ORLEANS BRIBERY.
Sensational Developments Promised Before
the Week IL Out.

the week Is Out.
1t is evident that the New Orleans grand
jury is getting into the bribery business.
In fact persons in authority say with an air of
mystery that there will be some sensational de-
sensation will be doubtless the indictment of O
prominent party not heretofore mentioned in
connection with the unsavory part of the case.
OMalley was indicted on Monday for being
an accessory before the fact Of the attempting
to bride jurors. McChrystal. his accomplice,
has told his masters part in the transactions in
which the prisoner figured.
Many of the witnesses Of the last few DAYS
have been surprised to find themselves called
and protested that they knew nothing until
they got into the jury room. The system of
state. Some of them we're threatened and the
state also learned of efforts to spirit some away.
The state has the advantage of knowing the rel
alive importance of its witnesses. while the de-
Tense merely guessed at their knowledge.
The defense, therefore, wasted considerable
time on witnesses the state could well afford to
spare, while the witnesses really wanted were
well cared for. Anyhow. the methods of the
defense were well known and thwarted at many
steps, although the skill of O'Malley and his
henchmen proved eminently successful as far
as the jurors were concerned The state is now
obtaining full knowledge to the latter as
esting record before it finishes its work on the
Hennessy case. O'Malley has not yet been
brought back, although a capias has been is
sued, and it is likely that he will not be really
sought for until the grand jury is through with
the investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
Base Ball Notes.

The National base ball team is now in Balti-
more practicing with the Orioles and getting
into shape for the regular season, which begins
on the Sth Of April. Visner has been appointed
captain of the team for the present, and in the
absence OF Smalley is playing at third. Should
he prove effective in that position he may be
played there permanently. but this is not
likely. Clarke and Smalley have not yet shown
up, but are on their way. This afternoon a
game will be played between the two teams as
follows:
Baltimore-McMahon and Robinson, battery;
Werden. Wise and Gilbert, basemen; Ray, short
stop; johnson. WEIGH and Townsend, Outteld-
ers Washington-Carsey, Bakley and Miller,
pitchers; Mcclure. catcher and third baseman !.
McQuery. first baseman; Dunlap, second base
man; Visner, third baseman and catcher; Hat
ield, short stop; Beecher, Hines and Keefe
Outtelders.
Sam Wise, who is well remembered here. has
been made captain of the Orioles.
1t is probable that Sutcliffe who accepted
the terms Of the Washington club, will not play
here, as he has since been doing business with
some of the western clubs and is reported to
have signed with Omaha. This is the first in
stance of crookedness on the part of any of the
men whom Washington has approached. but it
Is not going to cripple things at all, Director
Scanlon has his eye on another catcher already
whom he thinks is at least SATELLITES equal.
Spaulding has denied the rumor that he is
ABOUT 10 move 10 new 1Ofk ana retire from
active participation in the national game.
Arrangements have been perfected for
match game OF ball on Easter Monday between
the Columbia Athletic Club team and the Yale
nine and great expectations are entertained of
the sport. The Columbia men say that they
are quite a match for their more formidable
opponents who have lost the inestimable SER
vices of Pitcher Stage. The grounds on Ana
lostan island are being put in shape for the con-
test.
Kelly and his Red Stockings are expected in
Baltimore today and King Kel may play on
third for Washington in the game with the
Orioles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
THE ALLIANCE IN THE EAST.
Farmers Do Not Think The Movement VIII
BE Successful.

The Boston Herald has dispatches from sew
eral points in New England, voicing the senti-
ment of the farmers on the proposed alliance
movement in the eastern states A dispatch
from Pittsfield says it is the sentiment of the
leading Berkshire county farmers that the New
England tour of the alliance leaders Kyle and
Simpson will be a practical failure.
Henry A. Barton, jr., of Dalton, ex-master Of
the state grange, said to the Herald reporter: 81
do not believe the state grange is at all in SYM
patty with the movement. / am of the opin-
ion that grangers generally, and l am ac-
quainted with the leading members all over
the state, are not in favor of the alliance. Per-
sonally do not believe it will be successful in
New England"
Henry Noble Of Pittsfeld, an ex-member of
the state board of agriculture. who hes been a
leading farmer in Berkshire for nearly half
century, said: II do not see how New England
farmers can afford to go into this thing from
political point of view or any other
Charles A. Mills of Williamstown a member
of the present state board of agriculture, saws:
Il am not In favor of the Farmers Alliance in
New England. Any movement to make the
farmers more en- masse is, in my opinion, I'M
patriotic. All classes and professions should
work together. | do not believe in organizing
classes in this country
Geo. z. Dean of Cheshire. president of the
Berkshire Agricultural Society, says: II have
taken much interest in this subject and do
not see how the alliance can be Of any benefit
to New England"
Leading farmers in southern Berkshire ex-
press doubt about the success of the alliance in
New England.
a dispatch from South birmingham in Mid
dlesex county says: Throughout this section
OF the state there has developed among the
farmers but very little interest in the tour of
the leaders in the Farmers Alliance move
ment."
One of the best informed members Of the
Patrons of Husbandry in that section and one
who occupies position of prominence in the
councils OF the state and the national grange
says that he regarded the alliance movement at
the west as a rope of sand, with not sufficient
adhesiveness to hold together for great length
of time. The alliance movement will never be
a success in New England, he said. where the
the farmers feel well satisfied with what they
are accomplishing in and through the Patrons
of Husbandry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
WHERE THE sTRATHAIRLY LIES.
A Bleak Stretch Of Sand Separated From tn,
Mainland Of North Carolina.

Bleak Stretch of Sand Separated From the
Mainland Of North Carolina.
1t is difficult to imagine more desolate coast
than that upon which the unfortunate steam
ship Strathairiy was wrecked, as announced
in last evenings STAR. For hundred miles
south from Cape Henry there extends a strip
Of sand cast up from the sea and separated
from the mainland by many miles of broad
salt grounds Sometimes this strip broadens
to the width of few miles and then shrinks to
a mere thread of gray sand. The inhabitants
are few in number, scattered in solitary dwell
ings and without means of communication
with the world, save the occasional oyster
sloop or fishing boat that, at irregular in
tervals, cruises along the sounds. Their living
is derived from the sea, and the strip is nearly
barren of vegetation.
On the sea side long sand bars run out and
reefs abound, SO that the vessel wrecked upon
this coast is sure to strike at distance from
the shore and be speedily torn to pieces by the
tremendous Hatteras surges that have made the
vicinity the dread Of navigators for a century
and has strewn the white beaches with the tim
bers of numberless vessels and the bones of
countless sailors
The life saving service is of the best in the
country, but, owing to the character OF the
coast, the most useful of their appliances-the
life line thrown from q gun-can rarely be
largely upon their surf boats, which they man
age to launch and land with marvellous dex-
terity in the fierce surf which constantly rolls
upon the beaches and bars.
Communication between Norfolk and the
scene Of the wreck at Chichamicomico life saw
ing station is interrupted by break Of the
government telegraph cable across Oregon in
let. This is an arm of the sea about three
miles across just south Of Kitty Hawk. All in
formation from the wreck has been brought
across this break in boat and only two trips
are made day and only then when the weather
permits.
An order has been sent from the agents Of
the line in Baltimore to forward those of the
crew who were saved to that city, and they are
expected to arrive at Norfolk the last of this
week. WI en- full story of the wreck and its
causes may be obtained from the second mate,
who Is among the seven who were saved.
The vessel was discovered about 440 o'clock
on Tuesday morning, tossing about high on the
beach below Chichamicomico. The crew of the
life saving station there put out at once to the
rescue. Their brave and gallant work resulted
In the saving of only seven of the crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
DEATHS FROM ACCIDENT.
Interesting Statistics in Regard To Them by
the Health Officer.

A recent letter of inquiry from an electric
light company in Boston addressed to the
Commissioners has developed some interesting
facts in the shape of a table furnished by the
health officer, and giving the deaths from acct
dents reported to the health department dur
ing a period Of five years.
1t is somewhat surprising to know that the
deaths from accidental causes have averaged
nearly $50 per annum. The largest number
has resulted from drowning, and the table
shows 107 cases accredited to this cause. Fall
ing down is a common. ordinary. everyday
occurrence, and yet we find 81 deaths have re-
suited from falls, while 81 persons have sue
cumbed to burns and scalds. Railroad acct
dents swelled the mortality to the number Of
side the range OF railroads resulted in 80
deaths. Negligence is given as the cause of 80
deaths The negligence is said to have been
that OF the mother. and the decedents in
almost every case infants. Seventeen persons
we're accidentally smothered and suffocated.
Sixteen died from accidents inflicted by pistol
and gunshot wounds while 20 were crushed by
the falling of embankments, piles of lumber or
machinery, or by steamers at dock and canal
boats.
Lightning has only caused one death in the
five years and alcohol has only poisoned one,
standing the same footing with ammonia,
aconite. opium, carbolic acid and stramonium.
Five victims have succumbed To the runaway
horse.
IL Is useless to particularize further, the
following table will give all the other styles of
accidents which have resulted in death.
DEATHS FROM ACCIDENTS
reported to the health department having occurred
in the District of Columbia during the fiscal years
1SSd-7-S-99O:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
Foreign Topics of Interest.

A jury at Manchester has decided that theat-
rical scenery cannot be called paintings"
withia the meaning Of the law that exempts a
railway company from liability for damage to
paintings shipped without certain precautions
Consequently the Bolton Theater Company has
recovered l20 pounds damages from the North
eastern railway.
Both the Russian ambassadors at Vienna and
Berlin are in St. Petersburg in consultation
with the car. Although the Easter holiday is
the pretext for absence from their posts il has
undoubtedly given rise to some anxiety in Off
clal circles. Prince Lobanoff the Russian am
bassador at Vienna, carried an autograph letter
from the Austrian kaiser to the car. Its pur-
port Is not known.
Rome dispatch says that the italian govern
ment Is concerned at the growing drain on the
military strength of the kingdom, and that a
measure will probably be introduced in the
chambers to prevent able-bodied males from
emigrating until they have served in the ranks.
Ii Is also stated that the government is firmly
resolved to exact satisfaction for the killing of
Italian subjects in America and that the state
ment of the governor of Louisiana is not salts
factory.
A discussion Of the court of appeals holds
Justin Mccarthy, Herbert Gladstone and some
others liable for e. 900, due by the Irish exhi-
bftion of 1883 to the bankers, Coutts Il Co.
A Berlin correspondent states, in connection
with the rumors about the Guelph fund, that
considerable sum of money was advanced to
the present kaiser out of the fund about five
years ago. bismarck has in his possession writ
ten evidence Of Williams gratitude for the
favor.
Home Secretary Matthews proposes to adopt
for the police of Great Britain the French sys-
tenn OF identifying criminals by measurement,
though such measurements are to be made only
after conviction.
Sir Jabp GorSt ,arl,o-o-X.-..
the India Office, and Sir Michael Hicks Beach.
president OF the board of trade. will represent
the government on the British labor commits
Sion Mr.. John Moreley has declined to serve,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
LONDON'S NEW DAILY,
Thomas Power O'Connor to be the Head of
the Company.

the Company.
Articles of incorporation of 1.-THE Sun Pub
fishing Company" were filed in the county
clerks Office in Jersey City::yesterday. The in
corporators are George E. Barnett of Newark,
Carey Taylor of North Bergen and John P
O'Connor of Jersey City, and the object of the
company is to establish Sunday newspaper in
London, England, and also to acquire, print,
publish and circulate and otherwise deal with
any newspaper or other publication. The total
amount of capital stock is $4,000, which is
divided into preferred and common stock.
Thomas P. O'Connor. member of parliament,
who was one of the Irish ENJOYS sent to the
United States before the Parnell trouble began,
is the holder of the only share of preferred
stock which will be issued. The preferred stock
Is to be entitled to ar annual dividend of per
cent There will be three directors of the COM
pany. The holder of the preferred stock will
have the naming of two Of the directors and
he will have the right to remove them at will.
Thomas p. OConnor will be at the head of the
company and will receive salary of $1,000 a
year. In case the company should decide to
conduct a daily paper Mr.. O'Connor's salary
will be raised to $4,000 per year. John T..
OConnor, one of the incorporators, is a brother
of Thomas Power OConnor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26

drunken mob assaulted an aged Russian
couple. named Lebowsky, at their cottage, at
Riverdale, n. j., last Sunday. The couple were
roughly handled and their household goods
were demolished by the rufians. Not satisfied
with this, the mob started upstairs for the
sleeping apartment of Lebowsky's pretty
daughter. She was dragged from her bed.
She fought desperately and managed to free
herself. She jumped from the window and ran
to the house of a neighbor where she fell faint
ing from fright and exhaustion. Neighbors
then went to the assistance of the old couple
and succeeded in capturing several OF the
loafers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-26
THERE WAS No FIRE.
The Department Makes n Quick Run I'm
Response to a Test Alarm.

Response to a Test Alarm.
President Minis of the Southeastern Tariff
Association and Chief Paris of the District
fire department walked arm in arm about
o'clock last evening from the entrance to the
Arlington to the fre-alarm box at the corner of
street, opposite the Arlington. The members
of the association who had gathered in front of
the hotel struggled along after them. Chief
Paris wanted to show the visitors what the
Washington fire department could do in the
way of prompt work The chief opened the
fire alarm box. .'You see that little hook there"
he said to Major Minis. you just pull that
down and then let it go.''
1t was Just twelve minutes past seven when
Major Minis put his index finger on the little
hook and, pressing it down, let it fly
back again to its old position.
There was a whirring in the box and a little
gong in 1t began slowly ringing and was echoed
in the far distance by the deeper melody Of the
fire-alarm bells In about one minute and
thirty seconds gong was heard rapidly clang-
ing and a stream of sparks could be seen flying
in the night air off toward h street. Then
there was a rush and a shout and engine No. l
dashed up to the corner The men leaped from
the reel, and in less than two minutes and half
they had line of hose out steam was up and
the company were deluging Vermont avenue
with a stream of water. No. engine house is
On K street near 18th. Meanwhile No. COM
paIy uasneu up ana went into action. and
was closely followed by truck b and No. 6.
No. came from ID street near 18th and
No. from Massachusetts, avenue and 9Th street.
No. 2 arrived about three minutes after the
alarm was pulled and No. 6 in about four
minutes. Right behind No. 2 company came
the police patrol wagon from the first precinct
station. carrying Lieut.. Amiss and thirteen
officers all ready for action The alarm called
out only the engines belonging to that fire dis
trict Inside of five minutes there were three
ina and
on the ground The test was considered highly
satisfactory and Chief Paris and Assistant
Chief Lowe were complimented by every one
for the proficiency shown by their department.
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A Remarkable Painting Found.

John Deery, well-known attorney and art
connoisseur. of Dubuque, Iowa, has just come
into possession of a remarkable picture which
was taken from the ruins of an old Spanish
mission near Santa Fe, NM. 1t is painted on
wood and is believed to be a work of some
great master. II lis evidently intended for one
of the twelve stations of the cross and repre-
sents Christ bowed down with his heavy bur-
den. while st. Veronica has just wiped his face
with handkerchief. leaving faint impression
upon the face of the Savior. 1t is a remark
ably well-e1ecuted painting and contains over
fifty figures.