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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

in the window Of Harris Il Shafer, jewellers, on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. These cups will be con-
tested for in the coming regatta of the National
Association of Amateur Oarsmen. This asso-
citation was organized in 1873 and the cups
bear the names of the winners since that time.
Charles G.. Psotta of the Cornell University
crew.
This cup, half oval in shape. is decorated in
floral design. 1t was presented to the associ-
alton by George Wilkes, esq.
The double sculI challenge cup is Of very
large design, but the names of the winners in
days gone by have been engraved upon it in
such large letters that the space available for
names Is now greatly reduced, and those who
are fortunate enough in the future to gain the
glory OF winning this cup will be unfortunate
In having their names put on it in small form.
The four-oared challenge cup is in the shape
OF boat on two supports. On either side of
this trophy is a four-oared shell, with the oars
men represented as hard at work. 1t seems as
If the two crews are on the course, and as if
each Is anxious to win q race.
A shell is engraved on the individual medals
OF the junior crews. The prize, whether single,
double or four-oared, is designated by the num-
Der of oarsmen in each shell.
The year 1891 is engraved on a circle of gold
surrounding the bar on which the shell is en-
graved, and above this circle is the pin Of
heavy gold bearing the letters IN. A. A. O."
The senior individual medals are made in
gold and silver. A gold ring, two inches in
diameter, has at its base q pedestal on which
stands an oarsman, upon whose head a wreath
is being placed. Above the circle, surround
ing this figure, is pair of oars in gold. The
pin, which is just above the oars, has engraved
upon it, Senior Single" ''Senior Four"
according to whether the prize is for a single
oarsman or for each of a crew of four.
Handsome banners of satin are also on ex-
hibition. Each club in which member wins
race is entitled to q banner, which the club
itself may display, and thus cover the whole
organization with glory because Of a victory
obtained by any one of its members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
To Prevent Underyaluations.

The United States consul at Chemnitz recently
recommended to the State Department that the
United States consular officers in the German
empire be authorized to refuse authorization
of a shippers declaration to an invoice made
in the empire unless such declaration is first
verified by the seal and signature of a local
notary He represented that the proposed
measure would go far toward preventing uI-
dervaluations, inssmuch as i'll case OF fraud the
United States government would have the right
to make use OF the criminal side OF the
court instead of being restricted to civil suit
for the recovery OF damages. The matter hav-
ing been referred to the Treasury Department,
Acting Secretary Nettleton has replied that the
depar tment is OF opinion that the plan sug-
gested cannot be adopted under the existing
law, which, he explains, does not require au-
tnenticatien of declarations to invoices by any
other than the United States consular officers.
He adds. however, that the proposed additional
authentcation may voluntarily be furnished
by the shipper at the suggestion OF the United
States consul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
DECLINED TO RE HELD UP.
An Attempted Robbery That Resulted Dis
astrou-ly for the Robbcrs-


DETROIT. MIcH., August i7.-An attempted
highway robbery about II O'Clock last night
resulted disas;rously 20 the two robbers. one
being fatally shot and the other il Is thought,
badly wounded.
At the hour named n man and woman were
promenaiing on the boulevard near the Mack
road. At this point there Is a dense grove and
the place is very dark. The couple were all
unconscious of danger when suddenly two men
sprang out from among the trees and halted
them. One of the men had n reyolvct m his
hand and the other carried n wagon spoke.
Throw up your hands and deliver MP your
money" cried the man carrying the revolver.
at the same time thrusting the weapon near
hls intended victims face. The young man
grabbed the revolver and with quick jerk
wrenched II from the robbers hand. In an in
slant. however. he was iolled 60 the ground by
stunning blow from the wagon spoke in the
hands Of the second robbcr. who then pro-
ceeded TO choke the young woman, who
screamed loudly.
Officers Tracy and Palmer who have been On
the lookoutas the result OF a number OF reports
OF Just such robherics. were close by and came
running up, the highwayman with the revolver
opening ire on them they did 81. The
officers returned the fire and one of the rob
bers dropped IN his tracks Just n he was in the
act turning TO run. His scompanion had already
fled into the grove and II is believed that he
too received "a bullet. Officer Palmer had
narrow escape as bullet cut through his
trousers at the thigh. but did not Craze the
skin. The wounded rohber. who gave his narne
as Edwin Ganger of this city. was takerf 20 the
hospital, where he will probably die before
night The other rob5er has not been cap
tured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
TO RETIRE LETTER CARRIERS.
The Veteran Association Proposes to Submit
a Bill to Congress-

The Veteran Association Proposes to Submit
Bill to Congress.
The Veteran Letter Carriers Association of
New York proposes to submit, for the action of
Congress, a bill to provide for the retirement
OF letter carriers on half pay, in cities and pos
tai districts connected Herewith, after twenty
years service. A circular issued by the asso-
c,ation states that the percentage of the force of
letter carriers that at,ains the proposed limit
of twenty years service, in order to entitie
them to the benefits of retirement and pension
thereafter, is very small. and the consequent
expense to the government little as compared
to the benefits it would bestow.
A carrier holds his position during good be-
hayior and his ability 10 perform the duties,
his salary for the first year being $500: second
year, $500; third year and thereafter, 81 900.
in case of sickness or inability to work. no mat
ter from what cause, whether such sickness is
contracted i'll the line Of duty, from exposure
from accident, his pay ceases from the mo-
ment he is unable to perform his duties; sub
stitute Is put IN MS place. who receives no liked
salary from the government, but the salary OF
the carrier i'll whose place he is working. One
spell of sickness will dissipate the savings of
months, or years. OF the most economical car
rier and few are able to provide for old age
out of their salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
Cut Glass for the White House.

The statement going the rounds of the press
that set Of cut glass, consisting Of $40 pieces,
containing everything desirable for the side
board, from Q mammoth center piece and
punch bowl to the tiny salt cellars, to cost
about &C, 900, has been ordered for the Execu-
tive Mansion is erroneous. A large quantity
of glass ware is required for the state dinners,
and as none has been purchased since 1885, and
there have been many breakages, it has been
necessary to add to the stock on hand. As Q
matter Of fact the number Of pieces ordered Il
e. 900. There are no mammoth center pieces
or punch bowls. There are the usual glasses
required for state dinner, portions Of the old
set being used in addition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
NEW CONSUL TO BAHIA.
william O. Thomas of Tennessee AppoknteA
TO the Position.

william o. Thomas of Tennessee Appoknte1
TO the Position.
CAPE MAr PoNT, n. j., August 1.-THE
President today appointed William o. Thomas
Of Tennessee consul to Bahia Brazil Mr..
Thomas is a newspaper man, and is appointed d
upon the recommendation Of Congressman
Taylor Of Tennessee. William I. Davis has
been appointed postmaster at Middleton ough,
Ky, vice ii. q. Colson, resigned
In the pardon application case of Mary Ellen.
convicted at Washington in June of this year Of
conspiracy to defraud the United States govern
ment in pension claim and sentenced 10 two
years imprisonment in the Albany peniten-
tiary, the President has decided that no action
is called for at present
Richard Colts Shannon, the newly appointed
South American minister, called on the Presi-
dent this morning and had . long conference
with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk of the court to the following: Bernard
Harding and katherine Heath; George Lay
cock and Beatic Flowers, both Of Alexandria,
Va; Edward II. Wunnamaker of Allentown,
Pa, and Anna Newman; John w. Shisler and
Althelia Ann Spencer. both of Charlottesville,
Va; Mark Miller and Sarah Bitterman; W. o.
Brine and Johannah Furlong; W. II. Brown OF
Howard county, Nd. and G. E. Johnson; Chas.
II. Lamond and Elnora Marshall of Hazelton,
Pa; Nathan I. Watkins and Bette NJ. Hughes,
both of Baltimore, Nd; James w. Taylor of
Falls Church, Va. and Nora Robertson: CASTOR
McCalley of Fredericksburg, Va, and Annie C.
Watts of Baltimore, Nd; Alfred Betters and
Martha Jackson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
ANOTHER SWISS DISASTER.
Through Gross Negligence an Excursion
Train is Run Down Near Berpe.

Through Gross Negligence an E,cursioa
Train is Run Down Near Berne.
BERSE. August l7.-The people of this repub
lie had hardly recovered from the railroad
scare caused by the terrible accident at
Moenchenstein in June last. by which over i30
persons on an excursion train Lost their lives
and about 800 were injured. when they were
again yesterday startled by another wholesale
loss OF life by reason of a railroad accident.
This last disaster occurred on the Jura-Simplon
railroad lines near the village of Zollikoffen,
not far from this city. The details Of the acci-
dent. as received here up TO the present are ss
follows:
REaR-ESD COLLISION.
special train carrying a large number Of
excursionists from the country districts 70 this
city was on lite way here, the passengers intend
ing TO take part in the centenary fetes now IN
progress here and elsewhere throughout swift
Zerand lhls excursion train was stopped at
Zolllkoffen IN order TO enable II to he shunted
into siding TO let the Paris express pass.
By some gross negligence. apparently upon the
part OF the railroad officials. the iaris train,
loaded with foreign Travellers was not warned
to look out for the excursion train while pass
ing Zolhkoffen. and the result WIS that the e,-
press dashed into the special train.
Luckily the. engineer of the express had
caught sight OF the excursion train IN time 20
put down the brakes and SO the damage done
and the loss of life WAS not great Il might
have been. As IL was. the engine Of the ex-
press cut into and almost entirely demolished
the guards at the rear o: the excursion
train, which was empty, and then crashed into
the rearmost Of the passenger cars. completely
wrecklng II and causing considerable loss Of
life.
TWELVE coRPsEs TAKEN OUT.
At this hour the exact number of dead and
wounded is not known, but twelve corpses
have already been recovered from the ruins
and il is known that many people have been
seriously injured by the collision. No loss Of
life mas been reported in connection with the
passengers on the Paris express and therefore
II is believed here that they have all escaped.
A special train carrying wrecking appliances.
doctors and nurses from the hospitals. together
with a detachment of engineers. has been dis
patched TO the scene of the accident and crowds
of people have started in the same direction.
The ma jority OF the passengers on board the
excursion train belongs to towns in the vicinity
of this city. 1t is thought that no foreign Wis
ltors were among the eNcursionists and no
deaths OF American travellers have been re-
ported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
SECRETARY LAzENBY.

Prof. William r. Laz-
enby is one of the best
known agricultural
scientists in the coun-
try. He is but about
forty years old, alert
and earnest in his man
ner and a quick, clear
talker. Though he was
born in New York, most
Of his recent work has
been in Ohio, where he
is q professor in the
State University. He
Is a Cornell graduate
and worked his way"
through college, sup
porting himself and
having his expenses hy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

ARE SUBJECT TO DUTY.-Actins Secretary
Nettleton has informed Prof. F. ". Taussig of
South West Harbor, Me-. that there is no
provision of law exempting from duty foreign
public documents imported for the use of
private individuals Prof. Taussig recently
protested against the exaction of so cents duty
on public document sent him b. the attorney
general of Tasmania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

In one Of the smaller class rooms on the third
floor of Columbia University there assembled
one OF the most remarkable scientific societies
In the country. The Society for the Promotion
OF Agricultural Science did not need a very
large room to meet in, because like the French
Academy, or Forty Immortals," as Daudet
satirized it, is by its constitution limited to
forty members Naturally it is composed Of
very prominent scientists in the particular
field it includes in its scope. They come from
all over the country, and one member Of the
society lives in Australia At present the limit
Of forty has been reached and no one can
now become a member until vacancy is
caused by death or resignation, this last being
quite improbable. DR.. Bessy, the president is
not here and so Prof. Lazenby, the secretary
and treasurer, presided at the meeting.
sRCRFTARY IAzFNpy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

MOVEMENT OF SILvER.-The issue of standard
silver dollars from the mints during the week
ended August Is was S455, ,232. The issue during
the corresponding period of last year was
SG25, ,46S. The shipments OF fractional silver coin
since the 1st instant am cunt to :609 lis. During
the corresponding period of last year the ship
ments of fractional silver coin aggregated
: 545g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

GONE TO CAPE MAY.-Secretary Foster has
gone to Cape May in response to a summons
from the President, but it is not likely that he
viii. be able to attend the Benningtsa celebra-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

KANSAS CITY BANK RECEIvER.-The controller
of the currency today appointed Mr.. Vim. I
Atkinson of Hutchinson. Kan, receiver of the
First National Bank of Kansas City, Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

E~LLOYD's 25c. EXPRESS 1880 ST NV,
~ Is prepared to receive orders for general
household moving storage OF all kinds furniture and
trunks specially. SPECIAL attention giyen bag
gage to and from railroads. stations and steaboats
Also ck ct agent for Norfolk. New IorA and Boston
steamboats, Islsphons A3o. JOHN G. HAMLEY.
Jy2e-lm Proprietor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17
A SELECT FORTY.
Who Compose the Society for the Promo
ton Of Agriculture.

THEY ARE ALL DISTINGUISHED scIENrIsrs-sEc-
RErARY LAzENBY CALLS THEM TOGETHER IN
THE ABSENCE OF THE PREsIpENr-PRoF. COOK
READS TWO IMPORTANT PAPERs-oTHER PAPERS
TO BE READ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

George L. Titus, prominent contractor Of
Attleborough, Mass, has disappeared. 1t is
feared he has taken his own life. He has been
worried over his business affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

GovERSMEST RECEIPTS TO-DAY. - Interna
revenue, SS4G, 1888: customs. S65S.540
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-17

-UNPARALLELE SPECIAL OFFER.
I offer my entire stock of AMERICAN
WATCHES. DIAMONDS. GOLD CHAINS
RINGS. EAR RINGS, LADIES' BREAST
PINS, BRACELETS, SCARF PINS
CLOCKS AND SILSERwARE At q special
discount OF ~ PER CENT fOR CASH tor
sshort time only. 6o0ds niarAed IA xLAAA
FIGURES.
bIklCTLY ONE PRICE
A. L sALTZsTEIN. JR.
MANUFACTURING JEwELER.
N13-am So 7th ss. nv.
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MILwAUKEE WILL COME IN.
Won der Ahe Yields and Cincinnati % -
Temporarily Given Up.

Won der Ahe Yields and Cincinnati % -
Temporarily Given Up.
sr. Louis, No., August 17.-It has been de-
cided that Louisville will remain in the associs-
ton and that Milwaukee will secure Cincinnatis
franchise. President Gillette is in the city and
has practically accomplished the latter move,
which will be formally arranged at q meeting
of the magnates today. The best players from
the two teams will be retained with the excep-
ton of Mike Kelly, who will 60 10 the Boston
association team. This arrangement will make
the Milwaukee team one of the most formidable
in the country.
MILWAUKEE, August 17.-0rders have been
received by Manager Cushman 10 start his team
to st. Louis in time to reach there tonight
The order came from President Gillette Of the
Milwaukee club, and while no particulars are
dispatch that il is practically settled that either
the Louisville or the Cincinnati franchise hao
been secured for Milwaukee.
Cinnamon Ordered Back % China.
PoRr TOWNSEND. WASH, August I7.-Tea
Cinnamon were arrested on whidby Island
Saturday and taken before Q United States
commissioner, who ordered them returned 70
China. The raid was planned several weeks
ego, numbers Of Cinnamon having appeared
on the island recently, which caused the red-
dents to complain. Inspector Mum. Who wss
stationed on the island; called Special Agsn1
Mulkey Of the Treasury Department 10 -
assistance and the raid was made Saturday.
The Cinnamon were found scattered about the
islsnd working on farms leased BY Chimes
farmers.
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BANKERS AND BROKERS,
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G1AtQ, Provisions and Oil.
Direct private wires to New York and Chicago.
Interest allowed deposits.
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Ali Local Securities dealt in
Constant quotations all markeiA Telephone 54a
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Bankers and Dealers In Government Bonds.
Deposits Exchange. Loans. Collections.
Railroad Stocks and BOnds all securities listed
tne exchanges Of New ICrk. Philadelphia Boston and
Baltimore bought and sold
spectsty made VI investment securities. District
Bonds and all local Railroad. Gas. Insurance and Tee-
p6one stock dealt in
Ap1encSn BEL Telephone Stock bought and sold ~ Is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-10-12
A SMILING GARDEN SPOT.

A CORRESPONDENT Of the CONNER.
oiai Gd;eite, Of Pittsburg, Pa, recently
visited Moap, Grand county, Utah.
lie gave the residents Of that town the
need Of praise that the "Mormons"
have NO well earned, as being unsur-
passed as redeemers Of the desert.
Following Is clipped from a lengthy
communication;
"Moab Is not tho land whore Ruth aud
Naomi dwolt, but littlo Mormon settle
ment reclaimed from tho desert. What
ever may bu tho peculiar characteristics
u these people, they undoubtedly show
thrin that cannot be- do-pised. Twelve
years ago not u single Individual resided
In this louiiloni today We hnd busy
population transforming tho parched soil
Into smiling garden, through tho
splendid system oi Irrigation. with the
exception Of Salt River valley In Arizona
and parts OF California have never visit.
oil % place where fruit grows ~ abundant
~. tho trees being actually weighted
down. Tho inhabitants sorely regret
that they aro a long way from railroad
communication, for the lnnumorable sup
ply Of peaches and aprioois would yield
thom a handsome Income. could ihoy b,
safely shipped to the surrounding mar
kgtsu
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-10-12
PARNELL's RECORD.


A CONTEMPORARY declares that Par.
nell win he recognized by future gener.
ations M "tho great pioneer Of Irish
freedom through constitutional meth.
DDS" There Is vast amount Of silent
testimony yet TO be- heard from before
Judgment can be safely rendered In his
case. Parnell had what may properly
he termed u brilliant career up 10 n Ger.
tain climax, which was marked by
his victory over the great London news.
paper that undertook TO destroy him
by means Of conspiracy TO blaoken
his character. Then followed his
complication with Mrs. O'Shca and
the degrading evidence OF dupliciiy
aud crime attending this notorious
trial, Had he Mt that point obeyed the
proper Instincts of dccency aud retired
from public view, the evidences Of
sclilshnes. aud bad faith, II not actual
treason against the people who had all
but conided their political hopes to his
care, might never have appeared. But
the testimony that has already come
out against him,aud which was strong.
iy oorroboratiye by hi- more recent
conduct ought Justly to deprive him
Of the laurels Of his early trlumphs.
rhe desperate rliJIts which he made
TO perpotuate hio leadership Of a peopl,
that were shouting with all theil
nights for him to retire, was mot that
Of true statesman Or the proper cham
plon OF q just cause. His behaviour wa,
~ shocking to the more sober Of hi,