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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-04-10
WAR ON THE CRICKETS,
Russia Will Drain Some Narshy ISL
ands to Get Rid OF the Pests.

The Russian Government has just UNDER
taken a rather unusual enterprise 1t has
made careful Investigations in the district of
the huban River, near the mouth Of which
are many square miles covered with low
lying maTshy islands, between the river and
the western spurs of the Caucasus. 1t is
found that these islands are nothing but
gigantic nests Of crickets These insects
multiply with astonishing rapidity. and
from their breeding place scatter in all di-
rectlons upon devastating expeditions. They
have done an enormous amount of damage
to farmers in the Caucasus and in the south
OF Russia. As long the islands remain ii.
their present condition nothing can be done
to combat these voracious pests. 1t it there
fore proposed to turn the islands into dry
land by means OF a system OF canal drainage
A commission will visit the SPOT next month
to make the necessary studies Tor beginning
the canals.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-04-10
HOMICIDES IN EUROPE.
Some Comparative Statistics-Revival
of Brigandage in Sardinia.

OF Brlgandage in Sardinia.
Some interesting statistics have been OBJ
tanned showing the percentage of homicides
il various countries Of Europe. In Italy
the number of homicides is sos in 100000
the highest of any European country. In
Austria the percentage is 2.15, in Germany,
80, and in England 40. Although the latter
country has the lowest percentage of muir
ders, the percentage of serious assaults is
shown to be higher in Great Britain than in
any other country in Europe except Austria.
1t is noteworthy, too, that there was a
startling revival of brigandage in Sardinia
during 1890. which has become more marked
in the opening months of 1891. Within the
past week band of twenty brigands, with
a mounted leader, has pillaged number of
chateaux in the vicinity of Christano, in the
province of Cagliari. This murdsrous band
has been only once repulsed, and on that occa-
sion it wounded four of the defenders of the
chateaux. Another band of brigands is re-
ported to be still ravaging the vicinity of
Donori, where several persons have been
wounded in defence of their property.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-04-10
Profits of Market Gardening.

The profits of market gardening, as in
Ill other business, depends upon the
management. When we'll managed 1t Is
he most productive and profitable of all
kinds of agriculture. the average income
rom an acre being rarely less than $500,
md in some cases as much as $1,000.
The location is important, as good
market near by is indispensable. Land
within ten miles of a large town or city
5 commonly rented for this purpose at
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-04-10

500 per acre and the renter generally
ACQUIRES wealth when he understands MS
business. Ten acres is larger than the
average of market gardens. A young
man desiring to enter this business shoulo
certainly work for a few years to acquire
the necessary experience before he invests
money in it.-Netc York Times.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-04-10
A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
A Partisan Killed His Wife, Child and
MOther-in-LaW,

NJ. Herbelot, of the Boulevard Courceles,
Paris, France, believing his wife to be I'M
faithful, at a late hour at night cut her
throat and strangled the child which was
sleeping by her side.
He then went to the chamber of his wife's
mother, and after struggle, during which
the poor woman begged piteously for life,
stabbed her to the heart.
He then instantly ran into the Boulevard,
half clothed. and surrendered himself to the
gendarmes, avowing the murders and declar-
ing he was glad his victims were dead.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-04-10

Stanley's manager will make S1OO,OOo
out of the explorers lectures after pay
ing Stanley $50, 900 and expenses.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-04-10

THE ca1sson which core the body Of Gen,
eral Sherman in the funeral parade in New
York has been presented to the New Jersey
State Arsenal, appropriately inscribed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
Deorksepsr Turner .nd His Patronage.

Doorkeeper Turner snd His Patronage.
Ex-Representative Turner, the new door
keeper Of the House Of Representatives reached
his home in New York late Wednesday night
A story has been published to the effect that
Richard Croker, the Tammany leader. was
going to dictate the distribution Of al the
patronage that falls to the doorkseper. Mr..
Turner was sen last night by reporter and
eaid that the whole story WAs absurd The
docrsespes q tes Acnss hasno tenure of ofRos,
fairly the dsmoesa1s could turn him out Of
Office the nsxf uoning. Mr.. TuEnsr says hs
proposes to diskiba1e H patronags lhixly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

The Severe storm Continues Through~ua
England and ON the Coast

Inc severe storm Continues IhrOuEhOUD
England and on the Coast.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE severe storm which
has been raging over the British Isles for the
past twenty-four hours continues today with
unabated violence TO cause much damage to
shipping and other property. Floods in various
parts of England are again playing prominent
part in the work of destruction and are infict-
ing further damage upon the farmers, who have
already suffered so much this year. In fact,
several years OF uninterrupted prosperity viii
be necessary In many districts TO make up for
what the agricultural communities have lose
this year owing to the series of fearful storms
which have swept over the land.
The heavy stone walls by which the greater
portion Of the city of Chester is inclosed have
subsided IN some parts, owing to their having
been undermined by the furious gales and
heavy floods Of the past two days.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 1.-THE gale which has
been prevailing over Great Britain during the
past forty-eight hours has increased here 70 the
fury of a hurricane today, the wind blowing at
the rate of eighty-fiye miles an hour. An im-
mense amount OF damage has been done and
numerous wrecks are reported, the most i'm
portant being the steamer Eiffei Tower, which
has been wrecked at. Formby. The crew are
believed TO have been saved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
ALMOST A PANIC.
The Explosion of . Steam Pipe at the Capi-
tol Causes Much Excitement

The Explosion of Steam Pipe at the Capt.
tol Causes Much Excitement
An explosion occurred in the hall of the
House just before O'Clock today, causing great
excitement for few moments and nearly re-
sulting in panic. The House was not in ses-
sion and not more than a hundred members
were in the hall, together with the usual out
siders who are OF hand during a recess.
Everything was unusually quiet. Suddenly
there was an explosion as if q heavy
blast had been discharged in the hall Every
man jumped to his feet and, shouting. the
crowd rushed for the doors. jamming in the
passageways. For moment a panic seemed
probable.
A SUSPICION OF BOMB THROWING.
The location Of the explosion was in the cor
ner of the hall nearest the private room Of the
Speaker, and the first impression was that
some one had thrown a bomb into that room
The sound OF escaping steam and the volume
Of white vapor pouring through the hall dis
closed the source of the explosion and
allayed the fears that first took possession of
the members. Investigation showed that q
steam pipe almost under the seat of Jerry Simp-
son, in the southeast corner of the hall had
exploded and that no damage worth mention
ing had occurred.
There was no one in the immediate vicinity
Of the explosion when it occurred, or probably
some one would have been injured. When the
rush for safety was made there was hardly q
man in the hall who was not thoroughly fright
ened.
4 PANIC PREVENTED.
'Parson" Mckinney Of New Hampshire and
two or three others who were quick to guess at
the cause Of the trouble jumped up ON chairs
and waving their hats in the air called 10 the
rest TO keep quiet; not TO rum that there was
no danger. and this action probably was all
that prevented panic. Within 1--WE minutes
the usual quiet was restored and the steam
was cut Oh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
DISTRICT IN CONGREsS
Some Measures introduced That Arc
Local Interest.

Some Measures introduced That Arc OF
Local Interest
Senator Higgins yesterday introduced bill
for appropriating the sum Of 5000 for the
relief Of Samuel Donavan Of the District of
Columbia.
Senator Call reintroduced his old bill to pro-
vide for the removal Of saloons, breweries and
distilleries in the city Of Washington on the
complaint Of persons residing in their lmme-
diate vicinity.
Senator Vest reintroduced his bill providing
for the erection Of hall Of records in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and appropriating the sum
of $500. 900 with which to build it.
Senator Gailinger introduced q bill authoriz-
ing the payment to George Hill, IT,, of George
town, such sum - may, after adjudication in
the Court Of Claims. be adjudged to be paid
for the occupation and destruction of Mr.. Hills
property In Alexandria county, Va The oc-
cupation and destruction referred to il charged
up to the Union army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
sENATORsHIPs IN DOUBT.
Arguing the Disputed Gases Before the Nsu
York Court Of Appeais-

ALBANY, n Y, Dec. ll.-Neyer in recent
years has such large crowd of interested par
ties thronged the court Of appeals chamber -
was the case this morning on the occasion
OF the arguments in the four disputed
senatorial districts. Among those present.
OF counsel for the republicans were
Joseph II. Choate. VIM. A sutherland.
Matthew Hale, j. Ryder Cady. Ool Geo Bliss
OF New York and Mr. Parkhurst while on be-
hall Of the democrats appeared Deputy At
torney General Maynard, Deios McCurdy Of
New York and Louis Marshall Of Syracuse.
Others present included the state officers,
several candidates from the disputed districts
and prominent lawyers and politicians. Long
before the court met at 10 O'Clock every char
and inch of standing room in the c6urt cLam-
Der was occupied.
The first four cases on the calendar Of the
court argued today we're the appeals on behalf
OF the state canyassing board awarding certifi-
Gates OF election In the fifteenth, sixteenth,
twenty-nfth and twenty-seyenth senatorial dis
tricts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

Secretary Blaine 10 Re Dtnsd in Boston.
Secretary Blame has accepted an invitation
rendered yesterday By . committee of the
Merchants Association Of Boston, headed By
Jonathan A. Lane. president. 10 attend din
per 10 be given BY the association in Boston on
January z. The acceptance was conditional
Mr.. Blaine stating that he would attend should
the health Of Ars. Blaine admit Of his leaving
the city at the time.
The committees also extended an invitation 70
the President 70 assist In the dedicatory exer-
eises Of the new chamber Of commerce In Boe-
ton on january u. but the President aid he
was unable 70 give do6nito aneVue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

PERsoNAL-senstor Villas Of Wisconsin, DR..
]. Harris Of Japan, Harold Nathan of New York
and II. v. Slater Of Massachusetts are at the
Arno.-Maj. Geo. C. Merton of Newburgh, n
Y, Mrs. E. F. Cansfeld of Saginaw. Mich, and
VIM. U. Hardt of Frederick, Nd, are at the
Fredonia.--W. H. Foster Of Elmira, N. Y,
S. S. Matthews of Boston, Rev. ]. E.
Judson of Maryland and F. B. Gil
lette of Brooklyn are at the ST. James-
Thomas ONeil Of Connecticut, A. B. Caven of
Pittsburg and l. N. Valentine of New York are
at the Johnson.-Bishop John P. Newman of
Omaha, c. j. Child of Richmond, E. L. Doster
Of Saginaw, Mich, and D. L. Terrell of Boston
are at the NstionaL-W. F. Gwynne of Ten
nessee, A. d. Gushing Of Wheeling and
]: c. Watkins OF Smithville, Va, are at the
Metropolitan.-Rev. A. ID. MAYO of Boston,
who has arrived in this city, will leave January
for the Piedmont and mountain region of
the central south, where he will be engaged in
his educational work until July.-Dr. Woolf-
son of London is in town.-Representati
Hooker of Mississippi is confined to his room at
the National with an attack of the influenza
DR.. A. g. Laurent, ]. II. Mclean, H. Hublitz,
B. Jackson and II. Weingartner of Philadelphia
are ut Willard's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
RECIPROCITY WITH GERMANY.

The Agreement Recently Entered Into Made
Public by the State Department.
The State Department today made public the
reciprocity agreement entered into with Ger
many whereby the sugar from that country
secures free admission into the United States
and American products named obtain sdmis-
sion into Germany at reduced rates.
The tables show q reduction of German i'm
port duties on wheat of 80 per cent; rye. 80
per cent; oats, 471S per cent; corn, 20 per cent;
butter. Is per cent; sausage, pickles, pork and
beef, 15 per cent, and wheat -four and corn
meal, 80 per cent.
This agreement was submitted to the German
reichstag on the 7th instant, and if approved
by that body will 70 into effect February 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
ITS EFFECT WAS DISCOUNTED.
The Showing of the Crop Report Was A.
ticipated i'm Chicago.

The Showing of the Crop Report Was A.
ticipated i'm Chicago.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-The bad showing made
for the growing wheat crop by the report Of
the Agricultural Department had but tenn.
porary effect this morning. 40 it had been antic-
ipated, and, therefore, discounted. The
opening for the May option was & higher
than yesterdays closing figure at 99a Heavy
selling orders from New York and St Louie
caused the market to ease on, May ceiling
down to 9S56aSSsl. A frmer feeling soon
set in and the market had advanced 10
991& at ii O'Clock.
The trading in corn this morning vas dun
compared with that of the past few dsya
There was very little doing in December, which
sold within the range Of 81 and 5s. Msy corn
was steady to firm.
Oats were dull and steady with very htt2s
doing. In provisions very little wss done, and
that at an irregular change from yesterdays
closing figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

The Presidents CALLERs.-Among those
who called on the President before the cabinet
meeting were Senators Plumb, Allison, Gal
linger. Sanders and Shoup, Representatives
ONeill (Pennsylvania), Caruth, Lester, Curtis
Blount and McCreary and ex-Representative
Dunneu (Minnesota).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

A NATIONAL BANK CALL-The controller of
the currency has called for q report of the con-
dition of national banks at the close of business
Wednesday, December 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
Washington News and Gossip
Index TO Advertisemsnea.


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FOX RENT tMiscellaneous). Paee
LIE @ nEN tStores). Page
foh RENT tStables). Pare
,.on Saouses'-...... rage
FOR SALE (Horsss and vshicles) Pare 9
M SALE tsAnos) Page
FOR SALE tAiscslaneousl ...................Pa Page
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LADlEs' ......-..-.-...........-...Pss PAGE 8
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LEGAL NOTICES ............,,.........Pas Page 10
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LOST AND hoUND........ Pare .
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MISCELLANEOUS Page
MoNEh WANTED AND TO LOAN. Page 2
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POToMAC RIVER BOATS.....................Ps Ps2e
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sPECIATIES S.......................... Page &
sUBURBAN ERTY..................-..Pa Page
WANTED (Help). PAGE
WANTED (Houses) Page 9
WANTED OotsL Page
WANTED Rooms) Page
WANTED (Stuations) Page
WANTED (Miscellaneous). us)..,,,,..,,,........fax Page 2
WINTER RESORTS S..........................Pag Page 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

WANT TO EMreRATE.-The Postmaster Gen.
eral has received letter from Crawford, Miss,
signed by W. NJ. Brooks, president, and H. p.
Lawrence, secretary. saying: "The colored
people want to emigrate to Africa. We want
to know whether we could get any aid from
this government or not. We are holding meet
ings every month. We would be glad to hear
from you soon. Ten thousand Of US want to
emigrate." The letter has been referred to the
superintendent Of immigration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

BONDS REDEEMED. SThe amount Of ~ per
cent bonds redeemed yesterday was SIS, 800,
making the total redemptions to date s22, ,l76,
$50 and leaving outstanding %, ,327, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

SECRETARY FOSTER continues to improve
slowly and was able to sit up for . short time
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SSPoEMs FOR CHRISTMAS.

K~PoEMs FOR CHRISTMAS.
Good books. like good Friends. are
JeU and chosen: the more select the
more enjoyable.
handsome collection of Book Of
Poems, embracing the works of all
the famous poets printed upon dne
paper and bound in tasty covers Of
sive edition. any volume of which is
highly suited for gift or library pur-
poses. We have also unique assort-
ment of '.Bookists" Of novel design
and beautiful Iluninstions, each
containing some geiu OF poetry. For
handy copy of your favorite poem,
tastily arranred and besprinkled with
scores of happy illustrations. each
suggesting some new anu beautiful
meaning, these little brochures
unrivaled. Before choosing your
Christmas Poetry or Books you
should inspect our bountifully
stocked tables.
J. G. PARKER.
Booksetier aud Stdtfoner,
oil 619 9TH st. q. W.
R~LIVERYMEN ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
49, that the Special Horse Blanket Sale will
commence SATURDAY.
We have quantity. quality and variety. Trade prices
until December l6
NEW YORK CARRIAGE AND HARNESS Ex-
CHANGE.
no26-lm 6l2 10Th ST. NV.
HA. A SELIGSON, 12OO-2 PA. AvF-PURE
0Na liquors for table and cooking, warranted.
Money refunded if unsatisfactory California Brandy
"a per gal Sherry or Port 80 to 81 per gal. d5lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

The CABINET MEETING today was attended
by all of the members except Secretary Foster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

FoURrH-CLAss PosTMAsrEBs have been ap-
pointed as follows: Virginia-O. Baldock, Per-
rons; B. P. Knight, Way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TODAY. Internal
revenue, s592, ,35l customs, s36s,071.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

A New BANK.-The controller of the currency
has authorized the National Bank of Pomona,
Cal, to begin business with capital of 50, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
@A DELUsIoN AND A SNARE.

RA DELUSION AND A SNARE.
Don't think you can get something
for nothing. Don't think you can
purchase custom-made garments q.
the machine-manufactured prices
You can buy such in name. but soon
the thin gauze of mimicry obscured
By the gloss of newness will crumble
away and expose their true seediness
and shabbiness. Such Is not the case
here. Thousands of patrons will
testify to the unapproachabilityo of all
OF our sartorial productions in point
Of quality OF cloths and workman
ship, while the fit. style and finish II
simply peerless. For the beet see
GEO. T. KEEN.
Custom Tailor.
d11 414 9th st. n. v.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
DISAPPEARED WITH s7oo.

Frederick r. Krcusier Of koxbury, Mass usa
Not Been Seen since Novembsr %.
New YoRK, Dec. l1.-Frederick r. Kreus,sr.
twenty-six years old, . son OF Arnold Kreuslsr.
the wealthy broker in brewers supplies, has
been missing since November So The missing
man was put in charge of the Mccorusck
brewery In Roxbury, Mass-, in March lasa
On the day OF his disappesrancs he v.s sss.
ey one OF the employees standing In front Of ths
brewery. He has not been seen since YOUNG
kreusier carried brown mackintosh coat and
had between s700 and se00 in his pocks4 who-
ever finds him viii receive large reward froo
his father, who IL almost heart broken
~ 100000 Embeulemsuf fu Msfbsurne.
LONDON, Dec. ia dispatch from MOI.
bourne states that IN Officer Of ths MsIbourns
Building Society has smbsssisd ED,ooo of ~
funds Of the institutSon.
Hundreds 81 Chinsss erensa Drovnsa
LONDON, Dec 1.-The Times dispatch frrm
Singapore reports The loss Of l.rss numh>s
Of Chiness vessels during gals - Hone Kaue
Hundreds of nstavs saaiors usEs dreun0j
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

E~FLANAaAN! FLANAGAN, FLANAGAN
Who. Who caused other houses to lower the Draesa OF
FLANAGAN.
Who astonished the entire city by selling dia-
mond scarf pin for "a!
FLANAGAN.
Who introduced the - ladies' solid silver watch
to Washington patrons9
FLANAGAN
Who first advertised solid gold initial and en-
blematic rings for s4r
Who made specially" Of ladies' solid gold
watches for $12!
FLANAGAN.
Who put the "clOck OF clocks" on the market At
FLANAGAN.
Who ''set up" s25 eentlemans solid gold hunt
ing-case watch that astonished the trade!
FLANAGAN.
Who is now oferin q the finest ladies' solid gold
huntins-case watch ever shown in this citys
FLANAGAN
Who is being initiated by other houses in every
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