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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27
THE MILITARY ACADEMY.


Col. John M. Wilson Submits his Annual Re-
port as Superintendent.
Col. John NJ. Wilson, superintendent Of the
United States Military Academy, has submitted
his report to the Secretary of War for the
year ending August 81 last. He expresses
himself as favorable to a moderate increase
of the corps of cadets by restoring TO
the President the privilege Of appointing ten
cadets at large each year and renews the
recommendation that applicants be physically
examined at or near their homes before report
ing at the academy for the mental examina-
tions. The superintendent says:
During the past year the condition Of the
corps of cadets as regards drill, discipline and
instruction has been excellent: there has not
been q single offense brought TO the knowledge
of the authorities which has received
the severe punishment Of dismissal or suspen-
appreciate the privilege extended to them by
the country, and be ready to aid the distin-
guished professors and all officers in charge Of
departments and their accomplished assistants
in maintaining the splendid reputation for
instruction, discipline and skill for which West
Point ID 80 justly noted"
Col. Wilson suggests that the excellent OBJ
servatory at the academy be utilized in connec-
tion with . post-graduate course for
young oficers tn the practical deter
mlnatl0n OF Tune, lautuoe, long1tuoe ana
the meridian. nstwo or three army officers
annually received such instruction their ser
vices would be available for general sxplora-
tions and surveya The report also touches
upon the condition Of the academy band. and
recommends legislstion that shall admit Of it
reorganization !.
The superintendent again calls attention 10
the absolute necessity for replacing the obso-
lete and dangerous artillery With modern ord
nance, TO the need for more horses and the
placing Of the light battery on an Independents
footing.
II Il not anticipated that the new academy
building viii be completed before August, 1855.
A. the old Kinsley mansion y inconvenisntly
located for oaResfS quarters, the superintendent
possa In couclusion, the superintendent ~
that TIE general health Of ihs command kas
besn unusually good during the year. Thsrs
have eeeu NO sp3dsmics, and even ~ grip vas
not 1slt - ~ 1axksd deUsA
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The Trust 10 Declared Noid-Optnion of the
New York Court Of Appeala-

The Trust 10 Declared yoid-Optnion of the
New York Court Of Appeala-
ALBANY, n. Y, Oct. 27.-The court Of sp-
peals rendered decision this morning In the
case Of George X. Elden agt Andrew II.
Green and others executors. &C., appellants,
and Laura b. Hazard ct al, respondents,
affirming the judgment with costs payable TO
all parties out of the estate. This renders
the Tilden trust void. and il in
favor Of the heirs. The opinion is written BY
Judge Brown and is concurred in by Chief
Judge Follett and Judges Haight and Parker
Judge Bradley writes a dissenting opinion,
which is concurred in by Judges Potter and
Nann.
Samuel ]. Tilden. jr., was present when the
decision was handed down and warmly
congratulated by many present on the outcome
Of his fight
Under the statute Of distribution that reeu-
lates the inheritance OF property the issue Of
Mrs. Pelton and Henry A. Iilden, sister and
brother of Gov. Tilden. come in for equal
shares OF the ss,000.0O0 Mrs. ". H. Hax-
ard 10 the only heir on the Pelton side and
thus is entitled to s4,OOO.00O. The other
four million is subject 10 the claim of the other
six children of Henry A. Tilden. They are
Geo. II. Iilden. S. J. Tilden, jr., Mrs. VIM. h
Whittlesey. Mrs. Swan, widow, who lives 10
New Lebanon; Mrs. Willis Payne and Mrs-
Schwartz of New York CITY
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MR.. ELKINs AND THE CABINET.
The Latest Report That He Accepted After
Consulting MIR. Blaine.

The Latest Report That He Accepted After
Consulting Mr.. Blaine.
The report that Mr.. Elkins 10 going into the
cabinet keeps bobbing mp, and from being 50
often repeated, it is receiving credit
The latest assertion is that the appointment
was offered to him several days ago and that
after consultation with Mr.. Blaine. he signified
his acceptance. Coupled with this, and proba-
bly, growing out OF the return Of
Mr.. Blaine to the State Department in
good health and spirits. comes the
assertion that an understanding has been
reached between Mr.. Harrison and Mr.. Blaine
which will prevent any active rivalry between
them in the national convention.
Those who have been talking about Mr.
Blaine's declining health arc keeping very
quiet since he has resumed has work here with
every evidence OF his usual capacity.
Every one who has met him is commenting
on the fact that he does nos seem like sick
man, and since il has come TO be generally ac-
cepted that bad health alone could keep him
from the call TO lead his party in ls92. the
deepest interest is taken in the discussion Of
his probable candidacy.
Ii is asserted that Mr.. Harrison is satisfied
that MIR. Blaine will not himself make an ef-
fort to secure the nomination and will not
permit the Maine delegation to make
the effort for HIM; but that ne is convinced
also that II there is a popular demand for the
nomination OF Blaine when the convention
meets 1t wlll be useless TO resist IT, and that he
lharrison) viii not attempt TO do so.
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A Pennsylvania German Who Wa Prsms-
turely Buried at Erie, Pa

A Pennsylvania German Who Was Proma-
turely Buried at Erie. Pa
CHICAGO. Oct ia dispatch from Erie,
Pa, says: Farmer George Hefdecker Of Green
township apparently died very suddenly of
what was supposed to have been heart failure
two weeks ago. The body Was buried four
days later from ST. Johns Lutheran Church Of
this city and temporarily inferred in neigh
bors lot in the Erie cemetery pending the
purchase Of one by his family.
The transfer was made and yesterday when
the casket was opened ut the request Of his
family q borrifying spectacle was presented
The body had turned round, lying on its face,
and the interior Of the sasket bore the traces
os tarrible struggle with death in
its most awful shape. The distorted
and blood covered features bore evil
dencs Of the agony endured The clothing
about the head and neck had been torn into
shreds, as was likewise the lining OF the coiiin.
Bloody marks Of finger nails on the face, throat
and neck told Of the awful despair Of the
doomed man. who tore his own fiesh in his ter
rible anguish. Several fingers had been en-
tirely bitten Oh and the hands torn with the
teeth until they scarcely resembled thoss a .
human being.
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A Great BARGAIN In UsDrRwrAR.

We have just placed counter quite large lot
Of Gents. Ladies' and Children's Woolen Underwear,
to close IL out ut once.
Also . complete assortment Of Underwear Of our
reulsr makes II the lowest prices and all avked
Diass figures.
We ha. on hand oae Of the best sssortments of
Fine Dress Materials to be found city, and
weAyes We iesl confident that Il will pay you to look
ures and allow deviation in prices you Will sss
the iosresf pvsce.
Our assortment Of BLANKETS. QUILTS and
epgeads p aow conrlete and pricss the toscest
We wish 20 call your particular attention TO our
large stock Of Rich Black and Coored Dress silks.
eompr.inE ons of the best assorsnts Of Pine Drvss
have the lowest rrtce named at once. We do not
allow any deviation from the price marked ON than.
and We vii take pleasure in showing them.
W. II. SHUsrER sOxA
oc22 o1y PA AVE
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AMERICAN SHIPPING INTERESTS.
The Important Bearing which the Bids of
Yesterday May Have.

The Important Bearing which the Bids of
Yesterday May Have.
The opening of the bids for the subsidized
ocean mail service yesterday at the Post Office
Department is regarded as the beginning OF q
movement which will have an important bear
ing on the future OF the shipping interests of
the country. Postmaster General Wanamaker,
before opening the bids, called attention
to the fact that it had been twenty years since
there had been a subsidized ocean mail service
At that time the contract with the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company for carrying the
mails from San Francisco to China was signed.
1t was the first and last effort made by
the government to pay to steamship owner,
more than the usual rates for performing mai
service III order that they might be enabled to
maintain frst-class vessels. but, above all,
American-built vessels, on that ocean
line. In accordance with the provisions
OF the bill under which this letting
was made yesterday vessels of the required
class carrying the mails on the routes pre-
scribed and making :he required number Of
trips will receive from "a to 66as cents per
mile for the shortest practicable route to the
foreign port
THE COST OF THE SERVICE.
The cost of the service will be increased un-
der the new system, as Congress intended it
should be. For example. vessels now CARRYING
the mails are paid by weight. A steamship
company with vessels plying between United
States port and a South American port gets
from the government something like 1900
year for carrying the mails. Under this new
and manned by Americans. making more fire.
quent trips and better time. the compensa-
tion paid tor carrying the mails between the
same ports Will, IT Is estimated, be over Sl0O,-
600 per year.
In order. however, to earn this liberal pay
the vessels used must be of a modern type and
available for use as naval cruisers should they
be needed by the government.
VESSELS NOW IN USE WILL DO.
Some of the bidders in yesterdays letting
will be able TO make use of the vessels they now
have, sufficient time being granted TO enable
them to substitute vessels Of the next
higher class. Only one bid was received
for service requiring vessel
Of the first class and that was for the route
between Boston and Liverpool. The bidder
stipulated that he might be allowed about three
years to construct the vessels of the required
type. Vessels of the first class are to be iron or
steel screw steamships capable Of maintaining
speed in ordinary weather of twenty knots
per hour and Of a gross registered tonnage of
not less than 8, 900 tons.
OF the twelve bids made. Cor one was duph-
cate, eight were for service on routes where
the mail is now being carried by American
owned vessels.
THE ROUTES.
These routes are as follows: Newport News
to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; San Francisco to
Panama, New York to Colon, San Francisco to
Hong Kong. New York to Santiago. New York
to Havana. New York to Tuxpsn and New
York to La Guayra. The four proposed new
routes are as follows: Boston to Liverpool, New
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CAUGHT By PRAIRIE FIRES.
Destruction of Property and Loss Of Life In
the Territory Of Oklahoma

Destruction of Property and Loss Of Life In
the Territory Of Oklahoma
GUTHRIE, o. T.. Oct z7-The sky was Lit mp
in every direction last night by the lurid glare
of prairie fires. These fires have been bu, ming
three days and done a great deal Of damage.
Hundreds of farms have been swept Of
crops, and In a great many cases the houses
and barns have been consumed, the stock per-
ishing and the people escaping only with their
lives. In the Iowa country the fire has gotten
into the timber and will burn for weeks. IL 10
feared a number Of people have perished
there.
Cimarroon City, a small town northeast Of
here, has been entirely wiped out, the people
escaping by jumping in the river. n. b.
Emery, stage driver to Chandler, and the Per-
kins mail carrier were caught in the fires and
both terribly burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

BONDS REpEEMED.-The amount Of AZ per
cent bonds redeemed yesterday was s3l, 500,
making the total redemptions to date $40, ,5s7, ;
600 and leaving outstanding "a, ,907, 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

NAVAL MovEMENTs.-The q. s. 8. Yantic
sailed from Norfolk. Va, yesterday for the
South Atlantic station. The vesuvius left New
London yesterday for Washington. She will be
employed in Transporting officers from this city
to the proving ground at Indian Head during
the tests OF armor plate next Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

JOHN B. WIGHT,
Real Estate Broker
PEOPLE WHO HAVE MONEY
To invest 6nd that there 10 . good
profit in building houses for sale or
rent, 1t is not always possible to get
an available building site. have
some ground for sale. which is alto
gether one OF the best properties for
building purposes on the market.
Located in = fashionable residence
center Of the northwest, with ample
frontages on two streets and alleys on
the other two sides. it il, therefore,
open on the four sides.
JOHN B. WIGHT,
oc27 14OS5s q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

Ar THE WHITE HoUsE.-M. Dupre, charge
d'affaires of the French legation, was presented
to the President this morning by Assistant
Secretary Wharton. Among the other callers
were Gen. A. G. McCook, secretary of the Sem
ate, and Messrs Rosenwater and Schenck of
the District electrical commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

GONE TO CHICAGO. - Supervising Architect
Edbrooke has gone to Chicago on business con-
nected with the construction of the govern
ment building at the Columbian exposition
Col. Lowe is acting as supervising architect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

The RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. - The Post
master General has received the resignation of
Mr.. Herbert G. Briggs, postmaster at Port
land. Me. His successor will probably be ap-
pointed this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

PERsoNAI--w. g. HorndaE and L. Freedman
of London, W. S. Ryck of Savannah, Ga, and
J. B. White Of New York are at the Arlington.
Capt s. S. Brown of Pittsburg, W. J. Smith
Of fToronto and James Of Chattanooga Tenn.
are at Willard's.--E. e. Moore Of YounRv,
town, Ohio, II. C. Ward Of New York and John
N. Staples Of North Carolina are at the Ran
dalL-Frank Sasson Of Brooklyn, John Kelly
OF New York and r. g. Eaton Of New York
are ct the Hhoreham.-W. g. Wi
mans Of New York, J. n. Stanley
Boston are ct the Rigga-John Ward Of New
Orleans, Col. Henry p. Martin of BROOKLYN. 1.
A. Smith Of the navy and Sidney Pears Of Lon
don are ct the Ebbitt--Walter B. Keeler Of
Southport, Conn.,, is at the Fredonis. .--Nslson
Wheatcraft Miss Jane Stuart and n Storesan Of
New York are ct the Johnson.-R w. Court
nsy Of Richmond, George n. BED Of Pittsburg,
Z. A. Lapham Of indianapolis and John b
Contee Of Maryland are ct ths National-E
T. Hawke Of Tacona,' Wash. ~ B. Baxter Of
Boston and J. ". Crosby of G1nunto4 are at the
Metropolitan. ---Rsv. Dr.. Il n Plumer of
Jacksonville n, tie gusst of Rev. DR.. W.
h. Gotwaid,z 90 ilh ssrsst southwest.
|-Kdgss Holxsr - Ieft for . short
visis to d. hons ID syraeusa---
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whiting d. Beaeketk 1o10 Nod Island ave-
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The AsIATIc SQUADRoN.-The commander-in-
chief of the Asatic station reports the following
location Of the ships OF his squadron Flag ship
Charleston at Yokohama. Japan; Alliance at
Shanghai, China; Monocacy at Yokohama;
Alert arrived at Yokohama October 5; Palos at
Shanghai, in readiness to proceed up the Yangtse
in case of further trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

The CABINET MEErINo.-The cabinet meet
ing today was attended by all the members ex-
cept Secretary Foster. 1t is supposed that the
session was mainly devoted to q discussion Of
the Chilean situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

CoNeRAruLATIoNs.-Th President having
been officially informed of the marriage of
Queen Victoria's granddaughter, Princess
Louise of Schleswig- -Holstein. to Prince Aribert
of Anhalt. has sent his congratulations to the
queen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

A REGISTER APPoINTEp.-The President has
appointed liver E. Shelly Of North Dakota to be
register of the land Office at Devils Lake, N. D.,
vice Edward G. Spilman, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sTopAY.-Internalr reve-
nue., $l4S, 1926; customs. 1904. 1877.
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NAVAL ORDERs.-Ensign Harold K Hines has
been detached from the training ship Ports
mouth and granted three mouths leave
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~@"MERTZ's" TAILORING LORE.

MERITS" TAILORING LORE.
To the point
The ruling spirit Of my enterprise will be
large sales at small profits which will mean
low prices to you. You are satisfied that high
grade tailoring is done right in my shop, and
can convince you that can save you money
for Just such tailoring. Bear in mind true
economy means buying at the minin.unl
cost, not at the highest. The $25 Business
suits am making represent the best value
w. c. MERITS
1Gil0ring Shop.
ocH ala 11th st. NV
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VIRGINIA PosrNAsTER.-L. Schmid has
been appointed fourth-class postmaster at
Rosslyn, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-27

THE DErRorr.-Secretary Tracy has named
the 1900 ton cruiser soon to be launched q,
Baltimore the Detroit.
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LADIES
WONDER IN sHoEMAKuNa.
SPECIAL SHOES FOR LADIES.
AFULL LINE NOW IN STOCK
Price %. So
These Shoes look we'll and at we'll
They comfortable to tender feet
Made on the bench at our Baltimore houssL
Good material used to make them.
Call and see them Ask Tor them It's the favorits
family shoe.
You won't Be without them after one trial
Extra orders will b SO cents extra price.
This shoe il worth s. o. Of .nyb0dys monoy.
AK for our maks-S3. 30 shoe.
wILe n CARR,
Custom Shoemaker.
sesF ST. NV
oc2o-es Baltimore ssors and Baltimorsx.
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N~COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT
~ OF COLUMBIA. washington.. D. G.. Oc-
ice regulations in and for the pisriet Of coum6s is
hereby amended by adding to section thereof the fol-
in BY %
In height and in case snail extend beyond the inner
shall be built, erected hung upon from the roof
or mont OF any building in the cities Of Washington
beyond the building line shall any box. board
other sign, frame OF any kind Tor sign, he set mp
pole other OBJECT said cities. and any sign
erected or that may be erected on the top OF the
frame other structure attached to such building.
shall be taken down and removed when rotten or un
The posts shall be set in stone or iron blocks not
less than six inches within the edge the curb.
and the frames must be firmly secured to the
building and no shall awnings he:c-
after erected interfere with street lamps On
to the outer edge OF Of pt9nF nut in n
to exceed the distance of fifteen the build
shall be at less height than erht feet from the sid ).
walk Al buildings Of public character. already
places of and instruction the doors shall
open outward and remain open wuen the building IL
Ss tspi Yas eea rsss
and aises shall lie ARRANGED In
cases OF re accident. and to afford the requisite
and proper accommodation tor the public protection
IN sneh cases az asss and passagexays IN snsh
and other obstructions during any service.
IN al snd
OF amusement there mail be kept, attached to o plug
lessees for that purpose sufficient hose of the size
used by the hre department to extend to the furthes
be kept at all times in good order repair aud ready
for immediate use. No box nor put for manure shall
provided article of tine police relula-
tons in and for tine District OF Colu ba for voHtiOn
hereby made applicable for violation Of any Of the
pTSYs9ps pTHS * Ross as' we W 10TS
of the District Of Columbia. oc2A-3t
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YOU EVER THINK OF TT
Two-thirds of your life is spent in your
Clothes. Upon their fit and style depend
your personal comfort and your standing
with your associates. Strangers form
their estimate of you from your outward
appearance. and even your warInest
trends are more apt TO give you heart
Ter welcome when you are well dressed.
by having your tai orine done here you
can ciothe yourself richly and stylishly,
and yet not exceed your means. We will
solve the problem for you, as We have
already done for scores OF others. II is
not possible to get superior if indeed
as good suit to order for Sl5 as those
am now turning out.
q. WAKEFIELD SIMPSON.
Expert in Trousers,
OCT Cor. 9TH and q SITS. II. ".
E~aAs FIXTURES.
49, Lamps,
Gas Stoves.
C. A. MUDDIMAN,
GA 18th st.
OCT Lowest Prices.
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ARMY OaDERs-Capt. Charles Richard, as
sistant surgeon, is relieved from duty at Fort
Logan. Col, and viii report in person to the
commandant of the military prison, Fort
Leavenworth, Kan, for duty. Second Lieut..
Charles G. Lyman, second cavalry, now on
leave Of absence. will report in person to Briga-
der General Thomas H, Ruger at San Fran
cisco, Cal, for duty as aid-de-camp. Second
Lieut.. Frank Tompkins, eighth cavalry, is
transferred to the seventh cavalry (troop b.