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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-22

NyAcK. N. Y, Oct. ia stove explo-
sion in st. Agnes Convent at Sparks Hill
last night, killing Thomas Green, aged II
years. The cause of the explosion is UNI
known
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-22
TWO STEAMERS 60 DOWN,
Narrow Escapes From Drowning of zoo
Peopie--The Boats Gould Barely be
Kent AaOat.

TouLoN, Oct. 16.--Two small steamers
each crowded with about 200 passengers
came into collision in the harbor this
morning The shock caused terrible
scene of panic and excitement among the
passengers, several of whom were thrown
into the sea by the violence Of the collision
and were with difficulty rescued from
drowning.
Both steamers were badly damaged and
were. only kept afloat long enough to
enable the passengers to reach the shore
IN safety. The captains of the steamers
blame each other for causing the accident.
An official Investigation is in progress.
Economy: 400 Doses one pollar."
MORT: Peculiar 10 ITSELF"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-22

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct Hesitate Senator
Mehard of Lawrence county, died at his
home in Wampum, Lawrence county, last
night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-22

During the absence of the Rev. H. L.
G. Braddon, the Rev. .. NJ. Bradin is Off
ciating at Christ Church, Delaware City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-22

How my throat hurts Then why don't
yoa use liales Honey of Horehound and
Tar2
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-22

Burning questions arc frequently
discussed in insurance offices. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-22
MCAMANT- INQUIRY
investigation of the PennsyI-
vania Officials.
PRELIMINARY STEPS ARRANGED
The Encouragement Gives
an Opinion.

Tho Treasurer and Auditor Prepare Writ
ten standardization Lines OF Defence
Outlined--The Whole Affair May be II
dob OF Republican Kaisomining.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-22

This was the new feature in Boyer's
case and is probably relied on to save
him from the condemnation Of the
senate. Gilbert only occupied IL minutes
In reading Boyer's answer, closing at
11.30. AS he sat down Thompson offered
resolution that the answers of
.McCamant and Boyer be entered upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
ALTHOUGH TIE SEASON

Is well advanced. and the GREAT demand for the
leading Dress Fabrics necessarily creates scarcity,
We have proven to generous public, not upon paper
simply but upon our counters) the largest and most
varied stock Of Dress Goods in this city.
And from the liberal patronage have enjoyed this
season renders facts thore emphatic that low prices
tell the tale and still no scarcity prevails with To-
day our counters still crowded with Dress Materials
OF the most desirable and inviting and at prices
to suit all We cater 10 all. It's pleasure and to
those in search Of Dress Materials it matters not how
limited your means, you can be suited.
We mention as q few Of our Leaders this season:
5O-nch Cheviots Gall colors). at sl.25.
o4-inch Pin Checks. serviceable and nobby, 75c.
54inch Diagonal Homespun. full line Of colors, 7oc
5i-nch English Serge. quite heavy and servicsable,
81.
54-inch Hair Line Sutines. neat and stylish, 75c.
54-inch Osborne Twlls. very neat. !75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
CONDENSED LOCALS.

A temperance mass meeting was held at
Foundry NJ E. Church yesterday afternoon I'M
der the auspices of the w.CT.U, at which Mrs.
George H. La Fetra presided, and addresses
were made By DR.. A. B. Leonard of New York,
Rev. Anna Shaw and Congressman James A.
Picker of South Dakota.
The first of a series of university sermons
was delivered yesterday afternoon at the Cath
olic University by Bishop keane, the rector.
James Boose. a eOlored boy eighteen years
old, while playing on the dump at the foot of
18th street yesterday got his foot in hole and
broke his leg. He was taken to his home, 2Ol2
Z street. and DIR. Gardner attended him
The dead body of female colored infant was
found in an ash heap at sd and U streets yes
teriay.
A slight fire took place at the residence Of 7.
H. Morris, l4lI i street, Saturday; also one at
1907 street, and another at 1929 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue. occupied by L. p. Suter and owned by
A r. Taylor.
The following officers of Friendship Lodge
No. IL. LO.O.F-, were installed Saturday even
ing: N.G., James A Griffin; VIC, Theodore J.
King; RS, Edw. T. Pettengill; P.S., VIM. H.
Womersley; treasurer, Anson s. Taylor; stew
ard, Solomon Fowler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05

Tom Smith, eolored, and his wife Eliza were
before Judge Miller Saturday charged with dis
orderly conduct and sssaulting Officer Dean
According to the officers statement some one
told him Friday that man was killing his wife
In MAYORS alley and when he reached the
alley he heard Eliza cry murder" He en-
tered the house and Mrs. Smith grabbed him
Tom then took part in the scrimmags and the
officer struck him twice with his club. Gen.
Darlington, who appeared for the Smith fam
ly. called ten witnesses. One of them. Jose
Phine Jones, a cOlored woman, said that the
officer broke open the door and she heard Mrs
Smith tell him not to enter the house. The
policeman struck Mrs. Smith twice over the
eve Another witness said the officer dragged
the woman out into the snow. A man named
Butler testified that while another officer tad
Smith under arrest he saw Dean strike the
prisoner with his club. Smith admitted that
he had quarrel with his wife, but said that
when the officer came in there was no trouble
antl the policeman struck Mrs. Smith The
defendant admitted that he had been drinking.
and the court fined him IS for disorderly con-
duct The other charges were dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
GEORGETOWN.
HIRE on T STREET.

Children playing with matches caused a
slight fire Saturday afternoon at house No.
1922 T street, for which an alarm was sounded
from box 713. The house is owned by Dennis
o Brien and occupied by Elijah Green. Dam
age to building, $50; to furniture, SIS.
KNOCKED THE POLICEMAN DOWN WITH CLUB
Officers Cotter and Grealey went to arrest
Warren johnson, colored, Saturday night for
beating Sarah Peterson. As Policeman Cotter
approached johnson he was knocked down by
the latter with club. Officer. Grealey was
forced to call for assistance before the des-
perado could be captured.
coLoRED BOYS CHARaED WITH ROBBERY.
About 100 pounds Of lead were stolen Satur-
day night from Mr.. somerville Marbury's store
house. The police claim to have evidence that
Augustus johnson and James Chase, colored
boys, were the thieves, and they have been ar
rested.
Mr.. Forrest Dodge is slowly recovering from
An attack Of typhoid fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05

THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

Commissioner Douglass Would Limit L.
ceuses to 4Oo-Not % His Colleagues,
Over two months, have now elapsed since the
beginning of the new license year and, a. yet,
fully 700 applications for liquor licenses re-
main to be acted upon. The delay has been
caused, first by the illness Of Col Robert and,
second, BY the informal decision of Judge
James that majority Of the board Of Commits
sioners was not sufficient for the Transaction Of
any important matter. The Commissioners,
however, decided to commence today and fin
ish the liquor license business. Commissioner
Douglas spent a considerable portion Of Satur-
day in looking over the applications in Lieut..
Amiss' precinct He finished this precinct, as
far a. he was concerned. and decided to favor
approval Of 70 of the applications II is well
known that Commissioner Douglass is strictly
IN favor Of issuing but 400 retail liquor licenses
he takes the ground that the whole number Of
licenses should not exceed 400 and that the
ratio for each precinct should be the same as
the ratio for that precinct during the past
year. Commissioner Douglass has had paper
prepared showing the number ofliquor licenses
issued in each precinct last year, together with
the relative ratio to 400. The ratio represents
the number he proposes to approve this wear
and no more. The paper is substantially as
follows:
Precincts
a-Amiss, 40 retail issued; ratio to 400, IS.
@Aehnerc so retail issued ratio to 400. SO.
3-Guy, 68 retail issued; ratio,to 400, 43.
vernon, 1913 retail issued; ratio to 400, 81.
cGessford. Sc retail issued; ratio to 400, 30.
6-keiiy, l07 retail issued; ratio to 400, s..
7-hollinberger, SO retail issned; ratio to 400,
20.
8-Boteler, 40 retail issued; ratio to 400. Is.
9CTeeple, 26 retail Issued; u,tio to AGO. II.
Commissioner Douglass says that he takes
the position that 400 liquor lied hses are enough
Tor the reason that he thinks taat the needs of
the city does not require any more. 1t is Ger
tain that the 400 rule will not Ee enforced as far
as the other Commissioners are concerned, as
both Of them have stated that they did not be-
lieve the rule good one II is expected that
there will be large number Of reflections this
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
MARYLAND Matters.

Cerebro-meningitis has attacked a number of
horses in Anne Arundel county. One farmer
lost seven animals last week by it.
Rev. 8. t. Gardner, for the last thirty-five
years minister in the NJ. T.. church and a
member of the Wilmington conference since its
foundation, died yesterday at Pivot bridge,
Cecil county.
Il. Duke Bond, ex-member Of the legislature
and president Of the Calvert county school
board, is dead.
John W. Stonebraker has been elected presi-
dent, George W. Smith vice president and
Peter A. Whitmer secretary of the Washington
County Agricultural and Mechanical AssOcia-
ton.
The crop Of candidates in Prince Georges
county is quite large. Among them arc T. c..
Tucker. L. Il. Middleton, ex-Sheriff George
Dorr, for sheriff. for the legislature. William d.
Bowie, son of ex-Gov. Bowie: William j. Hill
and Marion Duckett, and for county treasurer,
g. ID. Townsend and Benjamin ID. Stevens.
The Examiner and the Union newspapers of
Frederick have been purchased by Rev Geo.
Diebl and others and will be consolidated and
published hereafter as the Daily and Weekly
ELdnineT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
Temperance Work.

charter has been granted for Juvenile
temple under the auspices of Lodge No. 4,
LO.G.T., and the following officers have been
installed for the current quarter: C. D. Atchi-
son, Sh.; J. j. Coulter, P. CIR; ". W. Cordell,
CIR; A. E. Atchison, DR.; T. l.. Salheld, RS
". H. La Strange. F.S.; B. F. Jones, treasurer;
A. ". Wise, L.; ]. II. Medford, chaplain: rep
resentatives to high tent. ". W. Cordell. VIM.
II. Cocker. J. J. Coulter and T. L. Salkeld
The committees, consisting of members from
Washington Lodge, LO.G.T.; Cammack Tent,
No. IS. and George c. Thompson Tent, No. g.,
l. o. of Rechabites. have concluded to continue
the union meetings on Sunday evenings and
an enthusiastic public meeting was held last
night at Clabaugh Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
Virginia State Notes.

Mr.. VIM. l.. Graham, son of Dr. John
Graham. surgeon Of the Virginia Military In
stitute, was found dead in his bed, the result,
it is supposed, Of a congestive chill
A body Of New York and Massachusetts cabi-
talists have gone to southwest Virginia with a
view Of investing
The fine residence of Geo. w. Calling. Spring
Hill, Prince George county, was destroyed by
fire Saturday.
Two more candidates for the postmastership
Of Lynchburg have developed, making FIVE in
all for the vacancy, which occurs on the 25th
instant.
The first regiment, Virginia militia has ac-
eepted an invitation from the North Carolina
corps to 80 into camp together next summer at
Wrightsyille
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
The Union Soldiers Alliance

The Union Soldiers Alliance held its regular
quarterly meeting at Grand Army Hall Satur-
day night, President A. F. Mcmillan in the
chair. There was a large attendance. The
membership Of this organization is limited to
one hundred. and. though there are no vacan-
cies at present. there is large list OF eligibles
who will be mustered in as soon as opportunity
occurs After adjournment Saturday night a
large number of the members were entertained
at Gerstenberger's. and an hour or so pleas
xntly spent in war "reminiscences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
Funeral of Charles Bradshaw.

Yesterday afternoon the funeral of Charles
Bradshaw took place from the Fifth Baptist
Church large delegation from Goodwill
Council. Sons of Jonadab, Of which the de-
ceased was an active member. and many other
councils in the District together with regularly
appointed representatives from Jasper Council,
No. -. Junior Order United American Mechan-
les, attended il full regaIia. Rev. DR..
Neador dictated The interment was at the
Congressional cemetery. The deceased was ac-
cidentally shot early New Year morning while
engaged with a number Of companions in firing
q salute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
A DOSE OF CROUCH ON RATS"
Suicide Of Mrs. Frances j. Gibson-Cause,
Temporary Insanity.


Temporary Insanity.
Mrs. Frances G. Gibson, whose home was at
No. 1014 South Capitol street, committed suicide
Saturday afternoon by taking dose Of trough
on rats" She was forty-fve years old and was
the mother Of two grown children. Her hus-
band is lsmplighter. Saturday evening about
o'clock he returned home after finishing his
work and found his wife lying on the floor.
She was unconscious and one of her neighbors
was making an effort to restore her to con-
sciousness and raise her to her feet. In both
efforts the neighbor was unsuccessful, for the
poison had taken effect and as Mrs. Gibson
weighed nearly 300 pounds she could not be
lifted 80 easily.
When the husband tried to lift his wife the
empty box that had contained the poison fell
from the folds Of her dress She died within
a few minutes after her husband reached her
side. The cause Of the suicide is supposed to
be temporary insanity. Mrs. Gibson had made
threats that she would take her life several
times and on one occasion she made an UNI
successful attempt 10 do so by hanging.
Coroner Patterson gave q certificate of death
and the funeral of the unfortunate woman
took place today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
The Elites at Supper

The Elites" composed of Messrs. 8. J. Da-
wilson, Kentucky; C. NJ. Butler, District Of
Columbia; j. B. Jackson, Georgia; H. Clay,
West Virginia; George Douglass, New York:
NJ. Bush, Rhode Island; G.. ". Mitchell, New
York. with Misses ]. L. Dixon, Pennsylvania;
NJ. B. Wilson, Pennsylvvnia; A. b. Hubbard,
Minnesota; A. s. Ford, Georgia, and Z. b.
Bronough, Virginia, enjoyed a supper in the
Miner Hall dining room of Howard University
on saturday night. Toasts were responded to
by the gentlemen. solos and recitations were
given by the ladies, and all expressed them
selves as highly pleased with the entertain
meut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
The National Citizens, Alliance

The National Citizens Alliance now has a
branch in this city, one having been organized
in the Office of The National Economist on Sat
urday evening. Officers elected were: Presi-
dent Herman Baumgarten: vice presidents
Paul 7. Bowen; secretary, C. T. Walport; treas
urer, L. P. Wild. This Citizens Alliance is
half-brother to the Farmers Alliance, both or
CARNATIONS being practically one; the former
operating in towns, the latter in the rural
regions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
The Woman's Clinic.

At the regular bimonthy meeting Of the
womsn's Clinic held Saturday evening at the
residence of DR.. ID. S. Lamb, 800 10th street,
Dr. Clara Bliss Kinds read the report of the
executive officer of the clinic for December.
The report showed that seventy-thre patients
had been treated and that the work Of the clinic
had increased steadily. Mrs. W. W. Heron.
Mrs. E. L. Sheldon. Mrs. W. A. Coppinger and
Miss Carrie S. Harrison were added to the board
Of directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
She Jumped Frum an Up Stair Windov

She Jumped From nm Up Stairs window.
Considerable excitement was occasioned ON
Sd street last night by woman jumping from
a seconds-tory window and sustaining a broken
leg. Maria Fitzpatrick was the unfortunate
woman, and Oscar Boesser, huckster in the
9Th street market caused, the trouble. Maria
lives At l4l6 Sd street, and Boesser has been
visiting her. He did not call to sec her early
last evening, but about half-past eight he ap-
peared. He did not come to the front door as
usual, but went to the rear Of the house as he
suspected that Maria had other company. His
suspicious were well founded and he broke
open the door to see who was in the room.
Maria was there and 80 was Nh. Flynn, who had
called upon her. and. fearing Oscar might do
her some harm the young woman ran up stairs
in front Of Oscar and jumped from the window
Flynn also left the premises in hurry. The
injured woman was carried into the house and
attended BY DIR. Howard. This morning Police
men Heide and Dean arrested Boesser, and
charged him with assault. and with destroying
private property, but the cases were not tried
in the Police Court today, owing to Miss Fitz-
patrick being unable to appear,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
TIE FAcr

he + ACT
That rheumatism is caused by morbid condition Of
the blood explains the Of Hoods Sarsaparills
In curing this disease. We have many letters telling
Of cures which really wonderful. Hoods sarsa-
parilla neutralixes the acidity of the
blood and restores the vital fluid to healthy con-
dition. Those who suffer the pains and aches of
rheumatism should try Hoods sarssparilla.
FOR chronic rheumatism Hoods sarsaparilla did
me more good than anything eos have ever taken
+. MILLER, Limerick Centre. "a
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. Ell six for o. Prepared only
by G. l. HOOD CO. Apothecaries Lowell, Mas.
100 DOSES ONE DSILAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05

Among the prisoners in the Police Court to-
day was Michael Angelo, bushy haired italian,
who had been in the same place before ''many
a time" Policeman liraemer kicked him up
near LIST and streets late Saturday night
Michael got hungry. the officer says, and went
into LinkiE's saloon, where he was given loaf
of rye bread. two pies and two pigs feet, which
he disposed of. Judge Miller committed. him
to the work house for sixty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
The Miles Tabernacle Church.

The new colored NJ. E. church on Sd street
near L, known a. the Miles Tabernacle Church,
was dedicated yesterday. President Rankin of
Howard University preached the sermon at the
morning service. Rev. J. s. Craighead of
Howard University delivered the sermon at
the afternoon service. and Bishop VIII. Miles of
Louisville, Ky., preached at night. The main
auditorium is not yet completed and the
services yesterday were held in the lecture
room. Meetings will be held each evening
during the present week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
Dislocated His Collar Bone by Fall.

The Rev. Frank Sewall pastor ofthe Church
Of the Holy City, on his way home from a
meeting Of the Historical Society on New Year
eve, slipped upon the ice and fell, dislocating
his collar bone. He was unable to officate in
the services announced in Saturdays STAR for
Sunday morning and evening. Notwithstand-
ing the nature of the injury he vigorously ex-
ercised the hand. arm and shoulder until the
third day, when 1t became necessary to employ
a surgeon. He hopes 70 be out in q few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05

A FOOLISH Presentation need not use
q Ratchet to break an egg or a strong whisky
tonic 70 break up your nervousness, depression
or weakness For all forms of nervous weak
ness or constituencies use DIR. Henleys Celery,
Beef and Iron. a perfect nerve tonic and nutri-
ment. 1t strengthens, builds up and energies
every part Of the nervous system. 1t is wise
To use il in time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
THE COURTS.
EQurrY CouRr-yutlge Bradley.

EQUITY CocRr-Juige Bradley.
Saturday-Iipsconlb agt. Frank: pro confesso
against certain defendants ordered. Baden aRt.
Baden; Amelia A. Baden appointed guardian
al Item Worthington agt Naylor; auditors
report confirmed. Kotch agt. Mcintosh; re-
straining order returnable January 10 granted.
No assignment
CrRcu1r CouRr-Jutlge Montgomery,
Saturday-Shean sgt- Metropolitan Railroad
Company; motion for q new trial submitted.
Menesha W. W. Co. agt. A. A. Hosmer, order
North o Street Railroad Company; motion TO
reinstate overruled and order modified to allow
plaintiff to sue again. Gibbs agt Loefiier; mo-
ton to set aside Judgment by default and de-
PENDANT allowed ten days to plead. Morrison
agt. wynne; motion to quash attachment
granted. Homes agt .Stahl; motion for new
trial submitted. Hailstick agt. Schmidt; de-
murrer submitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
Charged With Selling Lottery rsckes..

In the Criminal Court, ChiefJustice Bingham.
the case of Cha Thompson jr., indicted for SELL
ing lottery tickets, was heard Saturday on mo-
ton to quash the Indictment. Judge Jere VIII
con and Mr.. A ID. Williams for defendant and As
sistsnt District Attorneys Ciagett and Armes
for the government.
In the Criminal Court this morning Chief
Justice Bingham overruled the motion TO quash
The chief justice said he had no doubt ss TO the
constitu.ionality Of the Law. II was not in the
power OF q sovereign state to pass q law which
would destroy the sovereignty Of another. and
while there were some subjects over which .
state has exclusive authority he was very clear
that the act was within the police regulations
and could NOT be abrogated by state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ALBAuGH's.-Claudius Nero and the Lions
NArIoSAIr-E- H. Sothern in 1.-The Master of
woodbarro*."
HAERIs.-Geo. c. Staley in IA Royal Pass"
KERSAS's--Weber & Fields Metropolitan
Specially Company.
Music HALL-Associated Charities Benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
Entered Upon His Pastoral Duties.

Rev. Green Clay Smith, the new pastor Of the
Metropolitan Baptist Church, 9Th and A streets
southeast, entered upon his duties yesterday
and preached his frst sermons to large con-
gregstion- The new pastor, before the war.
represented a Kentucky district in Congress
and during the war served in the Union army.
reaching the rank of brigadier general. He
then studied for the ministry and has since been
engaged in preaching. He is a nephew Of Cas-
sius n CLAW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05

THOMAS. d. SINGLETON, AIS 7rH ST. NV
Bargains in furniture for this week and for
cash delivery. An elegant line Of walnut
and oak chamber suites, which We will offer at
less than the cost Of production, as find am
overstOcked with fine goods 1 cannot make
the display from the street. but any one seek
ing bargains in furniture will advance their
own interest by making an examination of my
stock and prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-05
Mamie Star Sentenced for I,e.-

Judge d. Riggs in Chicago on Saturday over
ruled the application of Mamie Starr, who
poisoned the Newland family, for new trial,
and sentenced her to life imprisonment. After
the announcement of the decision the girl
tainted twice and there was great excitement in
the court room.