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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
NEW PARNELL MANIFESTO.
He Rails at the Seceders and Inveighi
Against English Influence.

He Rails at the Seceders and Inveighs
Against English Influence.
A dispatch from London says Mr. Parnell
has issued the following manifesto addressed to
members of the National League of Great Brit
ain: yellow cOuntrymen-The attempt Of se-
ceders to wrest the National League Of Great
Britain out of national hands forces me to take
a step to thwart them. have guarded the Or
ganization from the breath of English influence.
1t was my policy to make English parties sub
servient to Irish interests. That policy was
successful. 1t bore fruit in the land arrears
and home rule bills. We were united and
strong; both English parties were ready to
treat with us. and we wrung concessions from
them. But We are weakened by the desertion
In moment Of panic of raw recruits led by
terrified captains. 1t is sought to make our
organization subservient to English inter-
ests. That policy, if successful, will bear
fruit, too. 1t will end in DISCRIMINATION and
utter ruin, under the cover of u convention,
with the promise Of which the seceders try to
lull our people to inaction. Insidious creatures
are at work for the purpose of corrupting
branches Of the league and packing with Eng
lish agents an assembly summoned, forsooth,
to represent Irish opinion.
was anxious that the National League Of
Great Britain should hold a neutral position in
the present crisis, but the seceders, under the
spell OF English dictation, were resolved that
the influence of the league should be used to
drive me from public life and make an English
statesman the arbiter Of Ireland's destiny. The
peaceful proposals Of my friends on the execu-
tive Of the league have been rejected with
scorn. The seceders have declared that shall
have no quarter. In these circumstances turn
from this Anglo-Irish party and appeal to the
national instincts Of my race. call upon my
fellow-countrymen in Great Britain to ignore
the convention summoned by Irish wings
under the shadow of English influence, and
call upon them to maintain the attitude Of
| self-respecting people, to assert the principle
OF national independence. to show the spirit Of
| fearless race and to declare that frishnen
alone shall regulate the conduct Of Irish BUSH
ness, be that business the election of leader
in the English parliament or the fullest control
of national affairs in the Irish parliament.
Seeding members Of the executive Of the
league Of Great Britain having resolved to make
the organization an English electioneering
machines l have, pending the meeting Of
the convention, constituted what I shall
call provisional executive. consisting
of those members Of the old executive
who have been faithful to Ireland and
of representative Irishmen residing in Eng
land whose names are q guarantee of their
worth and patriotism. Around this executive
/ ask my fellow countrymen of Great Britain
to rally in the interests of q free and independ-
emit Irish party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
PRAISE FOR SECRETARY TRACY.
For His Order Making Merit the Test 10,
EmploYment In Navy Yar,ls.

For His Order Making Merit the Test for
Employment In Navy Yards.
Among large number of letters from promi-
nent gentlemen in different parts of the coun-
try which the Secretary of the Navy is daily
receiving, congratulating him on his order
making merit and efficiency the test
for employment in the navy yards, the
following from Hon. Seth Low, president Of
Columbia College, New York. and former mayor
of Brooklyn, is of value as showing the interest
felt in the change by one who has had an op-
portunity to appreciate its advantages and .
practical knowledge of the disadvantages and
evils of the system hitherto prevailing.
1t will be noticed that President Low very
correctly states the great feature Of this new
system, which is a selection for merit only,
making competency and efficiency the test for
all applicants. II is not under the civil service
commission, nor is it a branch Of civil service
reform as that phrase is generally understood.
IL Is simply the application of business princi-
pies to the management Of . great business
branch OF the government.
NEw YORK, April II, 1891.
Hon. Benjamin F. Tracy, Secretary of the Navy,
Washington, ID. O.
My DEAR GEN. TRACY: Your important and
notable action In placing the employment of
the working force in the navy yards on basis
of selection by merit deserves the thanks of
every lover of his country. As citizen of the
United States 1 rejoice that another great
branch Of the public service is here
after to be associated with the idea
of honorable employment instead Of being de-
graded by association with the 'spoils'' system
OF politics. system which seems to me TO tend
seriously to demoralize both those who have
influence and those who seek it. As one who
was formerly resident of Brook
lyn i rejoice that the politics of
that city are to be SO largely
freed from the demoralizing influence OF navy
yard spoils 1t gives me genuine pleasure to
congratulate you on having linked your name
with this great and historic advance In the
work of civil service REFORM
RESPECTFULLY and faithfully yours,
(Signed) SETH Low.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
GEORGETOWN.
WALKED OVER AN EMBANKMEN7

WALKED OVER AN EMBANKMENT.
Yesterday a cart and horse used in filing in
dirt near the P street bridge backed over the
embankment and rolled down to the creek. a
distance Of over 100 feet. Strange to cav,
neither the cart nor horse was injured in the
long roll, though the horse narrowly escaped
drowning, as he fell within foot of the creek
with the heavy cart still attached to him. and
1t would have been impossible for him to have
extricated himself if he had gone in the water,
which is quite deep at this point.
POLICE COURT MATTERS.
Benjamin Gaskins, a colored man who has
lengthy police record, was taken before Judge
Miller today for kicking a woman named
Matilda Rollins Judge Miller recognized Ben
as an old offender, and as he had been before
the court on similar charge before the Judge
ma de the penalty ninety days in Jail.
WANT THE GRAVEYARD REMOVED.
Residents in the neighborhood Of the old
Presbyterian graveyard on 33d street will petit
ton the Commissioners to have it removed and
turned into park, as they claim that the de-
composed invisible matter that is constantly
arising and mingling with the air they breathe
is very detrimental to their health. and they
say that the immense number Of deaths that
have occurred in the locality is largely due to
this cause.
uies huueTsOu OI StOQuert street. ID very
i'll with the scarlet fever
Mr.. Asa Whitehead is erecting seven fine
houses at the corner of 30th and streets.
MIR. X. A. CASTELAR, is recovering from his injur-
les received at the equestrian entertainment
last week.
Mr.. George Ray, who has been lying i'll for
some time at his residence, 1924 Saith street
northwest. is now in a critical condition and
his death is momentarily expected.
At meeting of the directors of the Masonic
Hall Association last night Mr. Mayhem Platter
was elected to fill the vacancy on the board
caused by the death of Fred. w. Jones'
Mr.. E. P. Berry is putting the finishing
touches to his beautiful residence on the
Heights.
Mr.. Geo. W. King, the secretary of the First
Cooperative Building Association, who has
been quite i'll for the past ten days, is now on
the road to recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18

Capt. Sewe1 Catlin of thu bL z-eTs Norman
r., ;" was drowned in MAJ creek yesterdas.
The boat was out on the fishing ground and
the captain had just assisted in taking fish from
a net He was standing in the starboard quar-
ter when he was taken with fit. He fell over
board in sight Of q number Of fishermen. who
were unable to reach him in time to save his
life.
The boat. which is owned by Capt. Moore Of
Baltimore, was brought to this city in charge
of VIM Dorman, who sent word to Capt. Moore
Of the fatal accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
Mr.. Powderly's Fierce Attack.

General Master Workman T. v. Powderly of
the Knights of Labor makes fierce attack on
the board of arbitration of New York state in
this weeks issue of the official journal of the
order. After speaking of the lockout of knights
by the clothing manufacturers Of Rochester and
the hurry evinced by the board of arbitration
In inquiring into it, he says that the board is
made up of men who are actuated more by
malice and spite than by a sense of justice. and
the longer continuance of such a body in power
is dangerous to all interests. In conclusion
MIR. Powderly says that it may be as well un-
derstood first as last that there will be no end
to agitation, no stop to organization, in fact no
peace until workmen are treated as equals be-
fore the law.
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Arrangement. i'm the Criminal Court.

In the Criminal Court this morning a num-
Der Of arrangements took place and pleas of
not guilty were entered in the following cases
Mary Ellen. alias Ellen, alias Eland, for present
ing false claim for pension in the name Of her
Deceased mother and drawing the money; Mary
Elem, Moses TibDs an Priscilla Ware, for con-
spirscy to deiraud the United States; Mary
Elem, Virginia Goldman and Charles Grimes
for similar Offense. and Mary Elem and VIM
Grimes Indicted with Elijah Grimes, who has
not been arrested), for similar offense.
John Castor and Daniel Castor house
breaking, store of Kimon Nichalaides. February
70; John krouse, assault with intent to commit
rape on Julia Hill March Z; Emil Montrop.
larceny from the person, gold pin from Nettie
De Moss, February II, and Julius Witowski,
false pretenses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
Deaths Decreasing.

The number of deaths being reported to the
health Office is not as large as earlier in the
week, although the decrease is very small, the
number reported yesterday being twenty-eight
This makes total of 149 during the five days
of this week.
OF those reported yesterday six were from
pneumonia, two from the grip and one was
from congestion of the lungs
Police Sergt. Montgomery who has the pneu-
monia, following the grip, is dangerously ill.
Health Officer Townshend, who has been sick
for some days. is able to sit up. and Chief
Clerk McGinn expects to get out tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
Cause Of the Shooting at MOrewood.

At the coroner's inquest into the cause of
the Norwood shooting Thursday a large num-
Der Of witnesses gave evidence concerning the
raid by strikers at the Norwood coke works.
The evidence showed conclusively that the raid
was systematically planned and carried out by
a mob of between 400 and 500 strikers; that the
strikers acted on the offensive throughout and
that Capt. Loar and his deputies only carried
out their instructions from Sheriff Clawson
when they fired upon the mob, who were in the
act OF destroying the coke company'sproperty.
The deputies withheld their fire until after
the strikers had sent volley at the deputies,
the latter firing without the word of command
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
Funeral of Capt. John w. Fenton.

Capt John W. Fenton, late Of the one hun
dred and thirty-second New York volunteers
and prior to that an officer of the second
Kansas cavalry and for long time a clerk in
the adju.ant generals Office, died Tuesday of
the grip
He was . member Of the Union Veterans
Union and was buried at Arlington yesterday
with the service Of the union The opening
Finn and Chaplain II. J. Cranch offered prayer.
After an address by Col. Finn the officers and
comrades filed past the coffin and laid flowers
on it just before the veterans left Conrade
J. i. Dandelet stepped from the line and blew
the bugle call taps"
The service was very impressive and bsauti-
full in its simplicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
CITY AND DISTRICT.

emo city in the world is 80 thoroughly COW
cred by the circulation Of a single newspaper
rs is the city Of Washington by that Of TEE
EVENING STAR. II reaches all readers in the
city and vicinity. IL s,cedrs TO its circulation
No other Washington paper has vet done this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
A Yellow Tea.

The District Woman Suffrage Association will
give yellow tea" in the suffrage parlors at
l406 street Thursday evening. The Vino
daughsis parlors will also be thrown open on
that occasion. and if the weather is sufficiently
warm the refreshments will be served on the
lawn at the rear of the house. short pro-
gram has been prepared and no pains viii be
spared to make the evening pleasant one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
THE USUAL ARRAY,
Judge Kimball Sentences Several Disorderly
and VaGrant Parties.

Judge Kimball Sentences Several Disorderly
and Vagrant Parties.
In Judge Kimballs court this morning two
young white men, Bernard Gallagher and John
Hamilton, who were neatly dressed, were COM
planned against by Officer Croft for being dis
orderly near the Baltimore and Potomac depot
about o'clock this morning.
"We had been on the Navy Yard at dance, -
said one Of them, land we stopped at the watch
box with a man who used to work there"
"Were you disorderly?'
''No, SIR"
"Had you been drinking?"
well, yes; we had drank little"
Five dollars each" They went back.
AN INcIPIENT FIGHT.
Louis Frazier and William Turner, colored
men, were in on a charge Of engaging in con-
duct on Virginia avenue last night that was cal
culated to end in fight. Il had the razors in
my pocket" said Frazier. The trouble oc-
CURED in saloon, where Frazier said he went
to get some liquor for his sick wife
II never carries q razor" said Frazier. ''but
yesterday got the razors from Mr. Fegan 70
take home When went out for the whisky
forgot tina had them
Were you ever arrested before?"
Eyes, SIR
"What for?'
Nothing but fighting"
SIS that alp"
eyes, SIR
"Well,' said Judge Kimball, ''you started to
get yourself into condition for fighting and you
had the necessary weapons"
They were fined S. or fifteen days each for
being disorderly and a fine of $50 or ninety
days was imposed on Frazier for carrying the
weapons.
wELL-DREssED VAC.
Henry Coleman, another colored man, was
dressed in q blue suit Of Clothes an outing
shirt and spring tie. Notwithstanding his
good clothes he was charged with being vag.
Policemen Smith and Sanford gave evidence
against Henry. They said that he was an ha-
bitunl loafer about bar rooms.
II work in a saloon" said Henry, 'but /
sprained my arm the other day and had to stop
for awhile"
"Did you sprain it by hard work4'
''No, sir; fell down."
The judge took his personal bonds and told
the officers that if Henry did not go to work
by Tuesday or Wednesday to bring him in
again.
Sam Coleman was next called. He was a
young colOred man who, although he did not
wear good clothes. had three pieces Of dia-
mOnd CD jewelry in his shirt front. The charge
against him was one Of simple disorderly and
he plead guilty. Five dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
ALEXANDRIA.
FIREMAN's FUNERAL,

fIkEMAN y FUNERAL.
The Columbia Fire Company attended this
morning the funeral Of Joseph B. Purcell from
the home Of his mother on Prince near Alfred
street. Representatives of the other fire COM
panies Joined in paving the last tribute. The
fire bells were tolled and services took place at
st. Marys Church, Rev. Father O'Kane officiat-
ing and the remains were laid at rest in the
Catholic cemetery.
THE Poss-BRENT ASSAULT CASE.
The trial Of Harry Poss for assault with in
tent to kill Thomas Brent at the store of the
latter on Prince street last winter attracted
much attention in the corporation court and
was carried on until late hour last night. 1t
appeared that there had been a quarrel,
struggle over q butchers cleaver at Mr.
Brent's store, during which Brent was cut in
the head. The jury after ten minutes absence
acquitted Poss.
PRIMARY ELECTION ARRANGEMENTS.
The democratic city central committee held
business meeting last evening at its rooms in
the market building. Mr.. Leonard Marbury
presided and E. F. Price was the secre-
tary. 1t was agreed to have the prima-
ries ON next Tuesday week, April %.
A very liberal resolution was adopted admitting
to the primaries all known democrats and all
white voters who would pledge themselves to
support the ticket when nominated. 1t was
further agreed to count at primaries the votes
Of those only who shall have paid before the
primary opens the assessment of election ex-
penses fixed by the committee.
CORPORATION COURT.
On the civil side Of the corporation court
Henry C. Winship Of Georgetown has qualified
as administrator Of the estate Of the late Charles
c. Berry. A judgment Of ejectment has been
given in the case Of Susan E. Penn against j.
P. Chauncey. G. c. Gavin has been admitted
to practice law. On the criminal side, besides
the trial Of Poss for assault on Brent, in which
the accused was acquitted, the case Of Geary
and Beach, charged with HOUSEKEEPING, has
been continued.
Grip seems to make the bench Q special
mark. Judge Norton Of the corporation court
has Just recovered from the disease and il has
now attacked Judge Chichester of the county
court.
Alexandria is the point from which, 1t is
alleged. q passing commercial agent, W. H.
Flesher, mailed obscene matter to Chicago. He
has been held for the offense and will be ar
raigned in the U. 8. court at Richmond next
| week.
Mrs. A. W. Barden has been chosen president
| Of the ladies' auxiliary Of Rathbone Pythian
division, and the auxiliary gives promise Of
good service in the order to which IL II A.
| tached.
| pink festival IL now in progress in aid Of
the funds Of Trinity NJ. E. Church and has NO
title help from Washington amateurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18

Harry Smith, journal clerk Of the House Of
Representatives and daughter returned yester-
day from trip 70 Florida and Cuba in time to
fall victims TO the grip
The friends Of Mr.. John W. Corson," said
Mr.. Smith, will be interested in the fact that
that gentleman, who. with Mrs. Corson, has been
vintering At Tarpon Springs, is slowly but
steadily improving in health. was at Tarpon
Springs two weeks and saw him daily. He will
never be . 'sprinter' again, but see no reason
Why he should NOS ornament society for some
ysAss ret"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
NO HIDDEN TREASURE.
Mr.. Ignatius Miller Does Not Believe His
Father Left Anything but Real Estate.

A great deal Of talk has been INDUCED in or
Capitol Hill during the last few days 1t is all
on account of the fact that Mr.. Valentine Mil
Ter. an old resident of East Capitol street, who
died some days ago, left no will, and also be-
cause ii is supposed that he left a large amount
Of hidden treasure.
His son, Mr.. Ignatius Miller, who keeps a
shoe store at 42l East Capitol street, said this
morning that if his father left large amount
of money he knew nothing Of it. He said, how
ever. that his father was very economical and
il might be possible that he had saved a great
deal. but that he did not know what his father
possessed in addition to his real estate, COM
prising four frame houses and q lot on East
Capitol street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
Cotton Factory in Copnecticut Rurnod

Cotton Factory in Connecticut Burned.
The old east mill of Norwich Falls Cotton
Manufacturing Company at Norwich, Conn.,,
was burned yesterday morning. Loss on build
ing was about $4,000; on goods completed
about $50, 900; on machinery, stock and goods
being made about $50, 600. Insured in the Mill
Mutual Company to cover the loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
Christian EndeavOr Union.

The sixteenth mass meeting of the union.
held yesterday evening in Georgetown. packed
the Congress Street VI. p. Church with a splen-
did audience of young Christian Endeav-
orers. The meeting opened with a ring
ing song service led by Mr.. Frank
Wilson, after which addresses were made
by Miss Letitia Brooks. Mr.. Jos. II. Her.
Mr.. W. II. II. Smith. president of the union
and Rev. Scott f. Hershey. regarding associate
members, and by Miss Lizzie Horner, superin-
tendent of the Calvary Baptist Junior Y.P.S.C
E, relative to the organization, conduct and
success of junior societies Of Christian En-
deavor.
Information concerning the convention at
Minneapolis to be held next July was given. A
rate OF one fare for the round trip has been
granted by the western roads, which will prob
ably be followed by the eastern roads, with
tickets good for six weeks; but no route has vet
been decided upon. 1t is estimated that all the
expenses for the excursion and convention will
be within S45. 1t is expected that the WASH
ington delegation will be more than one hun
dred. Further information will be given upon
application 70 W. 5. Macarthur, 931 F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
A Youthful Till Tapper,

William Shanklin, colored boy who has
been employed in j. b. Harry's store, has been
tapping the till for some time. He was sus-
pected and his employer finally caught hio at
it. He was taken to the Police Court today
and Judge Miller fined him go or thirty days
in iail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
The Grip Killing or the Indians,

INC OrIp h1II1ng On the Indians.
The grip is rapidly decimating Indians in
Washington state. At White Bluffs nine died
in one day and at the Moses and Yakima reser-
vations the death rate is large. 1t is not SO
much disease as the treatment that causes the
great mortality. When afflicted the Indians go
into sweat boxes and from there jump into a
cold stream Of water, which results in pneu-
monia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
THE LACTEAL LACK
EXPLOSIVE SLANG,

1--WE are going to have new guns in our COM
pany," exclaimed the tickled young guardsman
to his father.
"Um," responded the father, "Um-I sup
pose then you'll fire the old ones"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18
Lawyers love to sleep on Howery beds Of fees.

The heart Is the original tramp. 1t has been
on the beat somewhere in the world ever since
the creation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18

Eighteen Gases Of Yellow Fever Aboard.
The British bark Curlew. which arrived
yesterday at Pensacola from Rio Janeiro, had
on board eighteen cases of yellow fever. -Four
deaths occurred during the passage. The vss-
eel was ordered to sec, the health board decid-
ing that II would be dangerous TO have the
ship remain in port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows:
]. W. Van Horn to Elizabeth Opay, sub 8, SO.
1927; Il, 900. Susannah McDermott to Harriet
Z. Power, part II, 50. 70; e. Harriet E.
Power to Susannah McDermott, part do; =.
]. b. Winner to F. Dazenbaker, lots /, % and
"a; 50. 5. lexington; 81 537.l2. r. K. Shaw to
Eva 5. Johnston, W. y IL, block 5, lie Droit
Park; e. G.. W. Weber to s. Coblenzer, sub.
23i, 50: 1862: =. Josephine E. Daley to Cath
arine Coughlin, sub s, 50. $50; e. Commits
sioners ID. Z. TO +. 5. Aukam, lot l6, SO. 725;
g; II, do; g; u. 50. 1913; ell, 50.
S4; g; ~. So $50; e; and /, SO.
1854; e. b. F. Leighton to p. Stewart, part
3, 50. 1877; $500. J. P. Richie to Lucy A. bar
bour, sub los, So 1856; g. Ira ]. Baker to w.
b. Page. Sc lots and 6, block Is, Langdon
Park; e. G. W. CASTELAR, to Z. Wilson, sub 8,
So AZ; =, 500. L. Mackall to same, do; e..
s. 5. Henkle to same, do; g. I. s. Tucker
to W. p. Campbell, sub Is, 50. 353; e. ]. E.
Beall to +. l.. Graham. lot d, block 8. Fairyiev
Heights; e. &. v. Browne TO G. +. Pollock.
sub "a, So 72S; Sl.6S0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-18

1t is almost time for prospective Queens Of
May to be providing strips Of red flannel for
their sore threats after they abdicate.