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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
They Want an Appropriation,

A conference was held in savannah yesterday
In the interest Of an appropriation by Congress
for carrying out deep-water project for Sa-
vannah river and harbor. Leading CONNER
cial and railroad interests in the state were
represented Pat Calhoun, vice president
Of the Richmond Terminal; E P.eAlexander.
president Of the Central railroad: c. H. Phi
nizzy, president Of the Georgia railroad; s. H.
Hawkins. president Of the Savannah, Americas
anu Montgomery railroad; j. L. Williams.
president Of the Seaooard Company Construct
ing the Middle Georgia and Atlantic railroad:
Z p Howell and Hugh Inman of Atlanta and
W. Il. Harold Of Americas. directors of the
Central railroad, Congressman L. T.. Lester.
Capt. U. NJ Carter, United States engineer in
charge OF haroor improvements; representa-
uyes Of the city OF Savannah and its CONNER
eial interests were present The need for i'm
proyement Of the harbor under the twenty-si.-
foot project was discussed and the conference
authorized the appointment of an executive
committee 20 take such steps may be deemed
advisable to carry on the work of securing an
appropriation by uniting the entire interests
OF the territory tributary to Savannah In the
movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
GEN. EARLY's ADDRESS.
He Says That No Honest Hearted Confeder-
ate should Eegret the Past.

Gen. Jubal A. Early the orator at the Jack
son monument unwilling yesterday. spoke from
manuscript. Gen. Early plainly showed signs
Of old age. The Grafton was a sketch OF the
life OF Gen T. J. Jackson. Beginning with his
birth he traced his career to the Military
Academy at West Point. bringing out his OBJ
stinaey in the face Of difficulties. He reviewed
briefly Jackson's career in the Mexican army,
leading up to his life at the Virginia Military
Institute. and his influence on the young SOL
diers trained at that school by him. He then
made an historic sketch of the army record of
the great leader, bringing out forcibly the opin-
ion Of him by his opponents by the remark:
They thought they would have great trouble
in finding the faces of Jacksons men. but they
learned afterward II was caused by their own
faces being turned the wrong way"
lie dwelt forcibly OH Jackson's campaign in
the valley. going into dates and figures to show
that he fought always against larger numbers
and was always the victor. His reference to
the manner in which jackson obtained his
name of ''Stonewall' elected from the immense
crowd OF 1900 people tremendous applause.
He said: But Jackson was not Stonewall
alone as he stood up behind those Virginians.
but a military hurricane, and his enemies will
testify to the truth" His speech throughout
was mild and full of argument, being little more
or less than an eulogistic sketch OF Jackson's
life. He ended his speech as follows:
Let me conclude by saying, and let every
honest-hearted confederate who fought bravely
in the war say: If i should ever apologize for
any part or action taken by me in the war may
the lightning of righteous heaven blast me
from the earth, and may be considered as
spawn Of the Garth by all honest men,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
Two Cures by kOch's Lymph.

prominent physician Of Wilkesbarre, Pa,
according to special dispatch to the Philadel-
phia Press, has made apparently a most sue
cessful application of Koch's lymph in two
cases Of consumption. He went to Germany
when the discovery was first announced and
studied the composition and treatment. He
returned about two months ago and importing
some of the lymph. tried it on two cases of ad-
vanced consumption.
His success has certainly been remarkable
One young man. residing on Washington street,
has entirely recovered and another patient,
forty years of age, has gained six pounds q
week for che past three weeks and the lungs are
rapidly healing up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
FLIRTING A CRIME.
An Unromantic Judge at Wilmington Fines
Young Man for INDUCING in 1t.

An Unromantic Judge at Wilmington Fines
Young DIan for INDUCING in 1t.
Flirting has been declared crime in Will
mington. Del. gay young man was the other
day fined $40 and the costs of prosecution for
gallant and not unwelcome advances to fair
young damsel. While the penalty for this ad-
vanced stage Of coquetry is less severe than is
provided for in Giibert's hbretto. it Is suffi-
ciently heavy to'cause great apprehension to
the sentimental youths who frequent tennis
courts and picnic groves these summer days.
The offender in this case is the possessor Of
the name of Michael Connolly and the object
Of his loving glances was o comely young
woman who sewed skins in a morocco manu.
factory. She worked in close proximity to o
window overlooking the street and Connolly,
from q seat ON his door stoop. could gaze rap
turously into her face. They telegraphed their
love by mute signals and the girl in her en-
thusiasm neglected her work. Other maidens
in the same factory had admirers who came
silently wooing under their windows and the
prosy work of FASTING together the foul hides
of goats was lost sight Of
The proprietor Of the factory was unable to
break up the practice and had to appeal to the
laws, for the firtations were carried on at his
pecuniary expense, he paying his girls by the
hour. Two of the gallants. Connolly and Ed
ward Crummie, were consequently arrested
and brought to trial. Crummie's signals of
love were apparently less demonstrative than
were Connellys and he was set at liberty
Michael was SO joyful over his success as u
long distance woOer that the Irritation actually
possessed an element of disorder and he
heaved pathetic sigh when Judge Ball COM
manded him to leave $40 in fines and Is
more in costs with the city treasurer for the
enjoyment he had had by doing his counting on
the highway. Connolly protested against this
tax upon his winning ways, but came to the
front with his cash in time to prevent being
consigned to work on the stone pile in New
Castle iail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
TwEED's OLD YACHT WRECKED.
The Columbia Driven on n Rock in Maria
gansett Bay In a SquaiI.

The Columbia Driven n Rock in Nara
gansett Bay in q Squat.
Boss Tweed's old yacht Columbia, in which
the famous ringieader of New York politics es-
capped from New York to the Spanish main, was
wrecked off Hope Island, Narragansets bay,
Sunday night, according to a Providence, RI,
special to the New York Sun The yacht
was of on . cruise, With Banker Ira W.
Aylsworth of the Westminster Bank. ex-
Deputy Collector Clarence Littlefeld and the
Hon. Andrew Hurd, all Of Providence, on
board. Hurd had gone ashore to fish for tau
tog at Hope Island, which is owned by Ayls-
worth's brother. while the others continued on
to Dutch Island. The weather was thick and
tho wind ahead. On account OF the rough sea
the Columbia was turned about for Hope
Island to mako a harbor for the night. When
nearing the group OF islands surrounding Hope,
all Of which are rocky and dragged. the Column
bias jib was lowered and she was sailed easily
on the wind. In squat she was swept on
Soup rock, a big precipice off Hope Island.
She struck bow on and the starboard planking
was broken and smashed from stem to stern,
her whole length Of thirty-eight feet. The
smash was near the water line and the yacht
began to sink. Messrs Aylsworth and Little
held at first took to the tender, which had
hung on the davits, but later as the Co.
lumbia worked her way of the shelving rocks
they boarded her and attempted to beach her
on Hope Island. They partially succeeded in
this, but nearly lost their own lives, for no
sooner had the bow struck the rocks on Hope
Island than the stern. on which the yacbtsmen
stood, went out of sight in thirty feet of water
Both men were saved with assistance from the
island
The Columbia is a total wreck, although her
mast and rigging. which were entirely new.
stood throughout the night. The yacht was
given away by Tweed after he came back
from Cuba. and llhode Islanders bought her
Each winter the owner allowed hermit Buxton
OF South County" to make a home in her
cabin. Her underworks were rebuilt last
spring, when a new keeland planking were
laid. Banker Aylsworth bought her for his own
use, and she has been moored of buttons
woods this summer. where she attracted great
attention. The old arms Of Boss Tweed still
hang in the bow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
DUDES CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Mrs. HAWKING Fierce Struggle With On,
Who Insulted Her,

Mrs. HAWKING Fierce Struggle With One
Who Insulted Her.
Mrs. Mary Hawkins Of 43 Clinton street,
Hoboken. dressed her three children on Sun
day afternoon and went to 244 Clinton ave-
nue., West Hoboken, to visit her parents,
SAYS the New York Sum. The eldest child
is nine years old and the youngest is n baby
in arms. She babe her parents good-by
about O'Clock and started for home. As the
night was pleasant she decided to walk. There
rs long fight of steps leading from the top Of
the hill at Palisade avenue, West Hoboken to
18th street. Mrs Hawkins had reached the
foot of the steps when a man stepped up
and, tapping her Familiarity on the shoulder,
asked her if he could accompany her home.
The woman was frightened at first, then became
indignant and ordered the man to go about his
business. She says she was not much afraid Of
him, because he looked like dude. He was
young, stylishly dressed, and had n small blonde
mustache.
Mrs. Hawkins continued on her way. The
man kept within q few feet of her. Suddenly
she turned around and as he approached she
gave him resounding slap the side of the
head that staggered him for moment. Re-
covering himself he caught hold OF her and in
the struggle the baby fell to tho ground. Mrs.
Hawkins assailant forced her over to a ditch
along the side OF the road. Her screams and
the screams of the children attracted the at
tention Of Alfred Blauvelt. a night Waterman
ON the Wcehawken branch of the Erie road.
Mrs. Hawkins assailant saw the Waterman g
lantern as he came running along, and ran
away.
Blauvelt rescued Mrs. Hawkins from the
ditch and accompanied her until they met Po-
liceman kilduff Her clothing was wet and be-
draggied with the water of the ditch, and she
was suffering from nervous prostitution. Kill
duff summoned an ambulance and took her and
the children home. She gave good descrip-
ton of her assailant, and the police are looking
for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
SHERMAN ON RECIPROCITY.
Some Facts Presented tn the Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce.

At the close Of change hours yesterday at
ternoon in Cincinnati. Vice President Brown
and Samuel j. Hale of the board of directors of
the chamber of commerce escorted Senator
Sherman in:O the chamber. He was at once
called on for a speech, amid lusty applause
Vice President Brown made brief speech an
nouncirg the Senator. who responded as fol-
lows:
"GsHlen,en aud FtQO,c Members: IL seems
that when come to Cincinnati TO report, as Is
my custom once a year, that it Is incumbent
upon me-or. at least your officers think 1t is
to come upon the floor of the exchange, of
which you have kindly made me member, and
pay nv respects 20 you Now. am not en-
gagged in any legitimate business, as are you
gentlemen llaughterl but have report to
make and a favorable ono, that / know will in
terest ycu all As I have been about l have
noticed ;he shocks and the stalks and the barns
bursting with grain. Many have had TO build
new barns Why, I've got new barn;
t. Deed Won have, salda voice. and laughter.
so there is going to be a fine grain crop. All
the cereals will be good. The prospects for
corn are excellent
Now. want to say TO you that all the issues
Of the day are business issues. am not going
to talk politics. But there are issues that APP
peal TO the business man. whether he be demo-
crat or republican. The mode of lcvying taxes
will always cause differences of opinion. and
parties will always divide upon the question of
how shall money be raised to support the gov
eminent. and so the mode of levying taxes in
terests YOU all Now. the question is, is the
way we have done it a wise one? Take the
question of the development and protection of
sugar. We are experimenting with the produc-
ton OF sugar by means Of the beet a. well as
with cane. There is the question Of tin We
hear a good deal about tin horns and the like.
We consume about 6OO.OO0 tons of tin Now,
the tin OF commerce Is about % per cent iron,
and the question Is to produce our own tin, and
we are experimenting to that end
There is the question of reciprocity with
nations The special arrangement by which
we can get articles free which do not pro-
ducc ourselves. by reciprocatinS with other
nations on something which they cannot pro-
duce themselves. has been adopted So, there
you have the sugar question and silver issue.
which touch the pockets of all business men,"
FORAKER AND SHERMAN CONFER
Gov. Foraker called on Senator Sherman at
his rooms in the Gibson House in Cincinnati
yesterday. Reporters and others in the room
were requested to retire. After this the two
were eloseted in private conference for nearly
an hour. What the nature of this conference
was has not transpired. Those waiting outside
in the hail in the vain hope Of learning its i'm
port heard the most pleasant interminSling OF
the voices Of the two gentlemen, interrupted at
frequent intervals during their interview by
loud laughter. in which both joined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22

The Detroit Driving Club was favored with o
bright, pleasant day for the summer racing
yesterday. The grounds were thronged with an
audience that numbered close to 10000.
Though there were only two races or, one Of
them was for $4,000. and had such splendid
field that sensations were confidently expected.
In the rich purse race Prodigal carried the
most money, with Temple Bar second choice.
Honest George and Abbie V. sold well up.
Neither made a move for the iirst heat. which
Prodigal won by tremendous burst on the
home stretch. Prodigal placed his record at
AHA and sold at to over the field before
the next heat. He got of badly and lost lot
Of ground. but came fast from the three
quarter pole and finished close second to
Temple Bar in 2l7S!. In the third heat the
two stations had battle royal till ProdigaI
lost his stride half way down the stretch and
Temple Bar got home first in 2.19Jz. After
that heat none Of the party could do anything
with Temple Bar and he won the stake in 2.l955zz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
CAPTIVE BALLOONS IN wAE.
Experiments Made by French Authorities on
Battle Ships.

| A recent dispatch from London. saws the New
York Times states that German military aero
nauts have gone to the Island Of Heligoland
to experiment with captive balloons. with
view to making use Of them for naval pur-
poses. The first experiments by the Ger
man government in the employment of captive
balloons for such purposes were made
last September on board the gunnery practice
ship Mars. 1t was then practically demon
strated that there was no difficulty in handling
a balloon in calm weather from a ship at
anchor; even when going at moderate speed no
trouble was experienced, several ascents being
made by the officers of the ship to a height of
nearly 1000 feet
The idea of employing balloons for the pur-
pose of reconnaissance at sea originated with
the French navy. The successful trials on
land of captive balloons for army use led to the
experiment being tried of utilizing them for
| service on board ship and the French naval
authorities instituted a series Of practical ex-
periments in 1883 with this object in view
Last year experiments were renewed by the
French navy. and ii was soon evident that
many improvements had been made both in
the material and parts of the balloon and espe-
cially In the manner and rapidity of filling it
with gas-a most important point in a
ship at sea, where the motion and
wind would make the thrashing about
of so big object element of greatest i'll
convenience and possible danger to the spars
and rigging. The experiments began with
shore ascents for practice. wire cable having
been substituted for the silk rope of the earlier
trials. The balloon was then towed by q small
torpedo boat without any Inconvenience along
side the st. Louis, to which ship the whole APP
paratus transferred. The ST. Louis then
got under way and steamed slowly out Of the
harbor, while the officers on board made a num-
Der of ascents without accident or hitch of any
kind. One of the experiments consisted in the
captain of the St. Louis going up to height OF
about ], 900 feet and commanding his ship from
that elevated position, giving his orders through
the telephone to the officer IN charge on the
deck CT the ship below.
There many uses for balloons at sea if
they can be cheaply and easily made and
handled. and the Germans intend thoroughly
to go into the matter. For instance, in case Of
a fleet lying on blockade duty or intending to
attack fortified place the observer looking
down upon the coast can discover batteries
the number and caliber of the guns, tine sea
force ensconced behind points Of land ready
to dash out to the attack and the torpedo
operators maneuvering their deadly weapons.
In approaching coast the observer aloft can
act as the pilot. indicating the route, as to
avoid submarine mines and other underwater
distractions. Also from his lofty perch the
aeronaut can observe the fall and effect of the
shot and shell, and give such information
as will conduce to greater accuracy of aim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
The New York Naval Militia.

The initial exercises Of the Naval Reserve As
ISOLATION of the state Of New York yesterday
afternoon marked an era Of awakened interest
in that branch OF the nations defense. Both
sides of the river in the vicinity Of West 18th
street and the docks and small river craft were
packed with wondering spectators. The evoln-
tons Of the boats Of the great war ships,
manned with stalwart militiamen under the
trained guidance of efficient naval officers,
made pretty spectacle upon the waters Of the
Hudson glowing in tho rays Of the setting sun.
Admiral Walker directed operations, and
steam cutters guided and led the many boats,
arranged in columns according to the ships to
which they belonged. The drill occupied up
ward Of an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
A MYSTERY CLEARED UP.
A Suicide Identified by a Drummer Who Was
Impersonating Him on the Road.

A Suicide Identified by a Drummer Who Was
Impersonating Him on the Road.
Frank G. Hall is dead and it is his body that
is at the Chicago medical college. The mys-
terry was cleared up yesterday by the receipt
of a letter from James Curren, the travelling
salesman for Z. W. Gillette, who is imperson-
atlng Hall In Ohio. Curren wrote to his en-
ployer as follows:
ARLINGTON HOTEL, Alliance, Ohio, July IS.
Dear Sir: Yours of yesterday to hand and
noted / have answered good many letters
in my time, but this is the hardest one have
yet received Since I started on this trip
looked for something to turn up every day, but
did not look for it to come to light by my poor
old friend death. There was deception prac-
ticed from the start The fact OF the matter
was this: Hale and 1 (who had known each
other all orr ives) left Cincinnati together in
the hope Of lettering our condition. We went
to Chicago and battled along all winter at diff
ferent kinds OF work. Hall finally obtained a
position with NcDermott Bros. but / could
not obtain anything permanent on account
of not having any Chicago references. Hall
had plenty. and as he had position he con-
ceiyed the idea Of me using his. did SO, and
now you know the whole story / wish now ii
had never happened. for had STAYED with him
he would have been alive today. Dependency
was the cause Of the rash act, and when left
alone the poor fellow brooded over his troubles
until he could stand it no longer.
Now, NJ Gillette, 1 am ready to come in or
do Just as you please. think have done you
faithful, honest work since in your employ
ment. but l suppose my work is ended on ae-
count Of the deception practiced. although il
injured no one but myself There is no use
saying anything more on the subject, as you
know all about II. i await your orders. Will
continue working until further orders. Hoping
to hear from you by return mail, am yours
&c, JAMES CURREN
Mr.. Gillette viii probably send for Curren to
attend Halls funeral and will send him back
on the road where he has made a success
Judge kohlsaat, Halls cousin, interceded for
Curren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22

Variety Theaters in Various Cities Under q
New York Company.

New York Company.
A new organization, known as the Peoples
Amusement Company, has been formed for the
purpose Of providing a good order of theatri-
cal entertainment at moderate prices. 1t is the
intention to ge. control soon as possible Of
about three theaters in New York city and of
half dozen more in other cities, chiefly in the
west, including two or three in Chicago. In
some cases already existing theaters can be had,
and in others new ones will have to be built.
The performances given in these houses will
be continuous from O'Clock in the afternoon
till IL in the evening. They will be chiefly
variety, with some light opera, and. when the
plan is sufficiently developed, ballets at some
of the houses. The whole program at each the
alter will be gone through four times a day.
The prices will not necessarily be the same at
all the houses. They will vary from Is to so
cents, according to the location of the house
and the class of entertainment given in it.
While it is intended that all the performances
shall be good of their kind, some distinctions
will naturally have to be observed with relation
TO the tastes Of the people from which each
house draws its support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
ror the Johns.own Disaster.

The subscribers to the fund to bring suit
against the South Fork Fishing Club for dam
ages sustained on accoun. of the flood Mon
day in Pittsburg decided to engage other law
yers than those retained some time ago. This
fund had been raised over year ago, and sew
eral attorneys engaged to investigate and re-
port on the prospect Of winning suit against
the above named club, but their report was not
satisfactory. Monday Hon. A. H. Coffroth Of
Somerset was before the committee and sub
mitted proposition. which it was decided to
accept. aud another fund is to be raised to
bring suits. A prominent Pittsburg lawyer,
not yet decided upon, will be engaged to assist
Mr.. Coffroth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
savases Routed by Frruchmen.

The French government is informed of q
serious encounter which recently took place in
South Africa between a party Of frenchmen
and large body of natives. Several French
men having been killed by the blacks French
expedition. fifty strong, started from Lahon on
the Gold Coast TO avenge their death. After a
week march through tropical forests they en-
countered an army Of I,2O0 warriors, armed
with European rifles, at the village OF Jousse
The natives were led by three Fetch men,
A night ensued which lasted four hours. All
three OF the Fetichmen were killed and large
number of blacks were killed and wounded
when the natives retreated. The French marty
lost two killed and twelve wounded.