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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
WAS BOILED ALIVE.

Punishment of the Governor Of Mazenderaa
for Embexzling "No More Than was UsusL"
LONDON, August "A letter from Tehersn
brings queer report to the effect that the
shah. having become much enraged against
Abdullah khauh. the governor of Mazendersn,
condemned that ruler TO the terrible death Of
being boiled alive. The charge against the un-
fortunate governor was that be had embezzled
taxes due to the shah treasury. The truth. 10
Is alleged, il that Abdullah had not embez-
Zled any more than he was in the habit
of doing, but that owing TO poor haryests aud
the poverty OF the peasantry he did not keep
the usual amount for the shah. This greatly
enraged the monarch. who is much in need of
money, and he caused Abdullah to be seized
and brought TO trial before the council Of
state, which unanimously found him guilty Of
embezzlement and found him worthy VI death,
leaving the sentence to be passed by the shah.
The latter, with q view of striking terror
into other thieving governors, ordered that
Abdullah should be boiled alive, but graciously
decreed also that the water should be boiling
hot at the time Of the fatal dip, n to finish
him as quickly possible.
The sentence is said to have been carried
out. The severe punishment will il is sup
posed, be q lesson TO other governors 20 be
more prompt with their payments The pun
ishment of boiling alive has been inflicted in
Persia before, and the Persians claim that, un-
der the above conditions life is destroyed i'm
mediately and there is no suffering.
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CRANK OR JOKER?
The Man Who Wrote About the Scheme q
Rob the Treasury.

The Man Who Wrote About the Scheme to
Rob the Treasury.
The Treasury Department is in possession of
Q huge joke. A letter was received some time
ago from an anonymous source that contained
some information that might have been start
ling had it not been ridiculous. The writer.
under the nom de plume Of ''King Of the
Tramps," stated that he happened to be the
leader Of a desperate gang Of mon who had de-
vised a scheme for burglarizing Uncle Sans
cash box.
His majesty seemed to have no objections TO
letting his national avuncular into the secret
for he went on to give the details Of the scheme
away with a remarkable lack of forethought.
The scheme was not particularly novel or
brilliant. Its main strength was q device to
prevent the reinforcement of the treasury
watch force by the local police Fires were to
be started in separate localities 80 % to give
the guardians Of the law something to think
about, and then, when everything was in .
merry blaze, the king and his court were to de-
scend upon the treasury and burst in and help
themselves to the boards in the cellar
The writer aosured the Secretary, to whom
he addressed the letter, that he was ON the in.
side and knew what he was talking about. The
letter was given an apparently serious indorse-
ment and sent down to the captain of the watch.
The puzzle il whether the 'Sking' il Q crazy
man or practical joker. Such letters are by
no means scarce in the Treasury Department.
Treasurer Nebeker says that he has thrown
many Of this description In the waste basket
This one was postmarked Warrington.
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Post Once Clerks Promoted.

The committee appointed by Postmaster
General Wanamaker recently to examine
clerks for promotion have about completed
the work Of examining the papers submitted
in the first examination. The results 80 far
are the promotions Of the following named
clerks: Third assistants ofice-From u, 400 to
Sl,6O0, E. b. kellogg; 81 200 to 81. 400, w. G.
Wood; 81 900 to u 200, G. H. Buckler and L.
and Miss H. F. Soule. Dead letter ofice-s9O0
to 81 900. Miss Matte H. Smith; t720 to $500,
Miss Annie Z. Wing.
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AFFAIRS IN CHILL.
Admiral Mccain Speaks OF the Rapidit,
With Which They Change.

Admiral Mccain Speaks Of the Rapidly
With Which They Change.
Admiral McCsnn, who recently commanded
the United States naval forces in Chilli, reported
at the Navy Department.and had long chat
with Assistant Secretary Soley, telling him all
about his experiences in the land of the revo.
luton. To STAR reporter he declined to dis
cuss the political situation in Chill, saying that
he had talked enough since his return.
He is in good health, having been
considerably improved by his two years sea-
trip. His old flag ship, the Pensacola, has ar
rived at San Diego, Cal, and will 60 on to San
Franeisco, where she will probably 60 out Of
commission. She is quite old and pretty we'll
battered, and the admiral thinks that her day
Is about over.
The admiral left Chill about six weeks ago,
and has journeyed north through Peru to the
isthmus, where he took ship tor New York. He
said: "How can l tell how affairs stand in Chill
when have not been there for six weeks?
Things change there too rapidly and unexpect-
edly for that"
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Trouble Among In. unlno,. M,per.-

srRIsGrrELD, Ill, August The trouble in
the mining districts seems to be rs far from
settlement as ever. Yesterday committees vis-
tied the Beard. Central. Black Diamond and
Athens mines. in which small gangs oS men
we're working bs the day. As q result Of the
visit the men quit and declared they would NOT
resume operations until their demands-pay
for gross weight and weekly pay-were granted
by the operators. A dispatch Was received last
evening by District Secretary Howells Of the
Miners Union that the Miuonk operators had
granted the scale, 621s cents a ton gross weight
and a weekly pay day. The news caused con-
siderable enthusiasm. Aid for the strihins
miners is being received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

DENVER, Col, August IA dispatch iron
Albuquerque. n. NJ, says word has been re-
ceived from Wingats station, near the NsvsSo
reservation. that Wednesday afternoon several
cowboys and Indians became engaged In dis
pute over q horse, when one Of the cowboys
drew his revolver and shot an Indian dead.
The cowboys quickly mounted their horses and
rode away at rapid speed. 1he Indians are
considerably worked up over the killing aud
band are in hot pursuit Of the murderer and
his companions. Should the parties meet
deadly encounter will result, as the Nayajos left
with the intention of avenging the death of
one of their number.
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INNOCENT AFTER ALL.
A Colored Illinoisian Convicted Of Attempt-
ing to Get Pension by Fraud.

Colored Illinoisian Convicted Of Attempt
ing to Get . Pension by Fraud.
SPRINeFIELD, ILL.,, August Levi Coins,
colored, living at Robinson, H., who lately
served year in the penitentiary for perjury
in making application for increase Of pension,
has been pardoned and restored to citizenship
by President Harrison, it having been proved
that the man was innocent Two years ago
Coins made application for increase OF pension,
claiming he had lost the sight of one Of his eyes
from injuries received in the line of duty while
building shed for the assistant surgeon of his
regiment.
He was indicted for fraud. Certain Witnesses
swore he had been injured previous TO his en-
hstment On this evidence he was convicted
On being discharged from the penitentiary he
again applied for Q pension, making the same
afidavits in regard TO his injuries. He was
again arrested. In the meantime the assistant
surgeon of his regiment and the captain of his
company had been found and both testified to
the truth of Coins statement as to the manner
in which his injury had been received. Pro-
ceedings against him were promptly dismissed
and the facts being presented to the President
Q pardon was made out
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THE HOLY COAT OF TREvEs.
Great Interest Manifested Over the Exhibi
tion of This Relic.

Great Interest Manifested Over the Exhibi-
tion Of This Relic.
TREvEs, August 7.-Great interest is mani
Tested in the Catholic world regarding the e1-
hibition Of the holy. coat-said to
be the seamless coat worn by our
Savior-which is to take place in
the historis'old cathedral Of st. Peter and st.
Helen in this ancient city. Much curiosity is
also manifested by Protestants in the proposed
exhibition, and it is expected that thousands
upon thousands of people will come to Treves
from all parts of the world.
Arrangements have been made by the rail-
roads to carry vast numbers, and preparations
on an ample scale are completed or under way
for the entertainment of the crowds that will
come to gaze upon this most sacred relic Of the
many deposited i'll the Treves Cathedral. As vet,
however, few pilgrims have arrived, but this is
undoubtedly due to the fact that the coat will
not be exposed to the gaze Of the public until
the 10th of August Those already here have
come with the intention Of procuring suitable
quarters before the multitude begins to arrive.
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NAVAL ORDrRs.-Capt James o Kane ordered
to command the receiving ship Wabash. 18th
instant. Naval Cadet Lawrence Spear detached
from the Charleston and ordered to special
duty In the department Of construction and
repair, Norfolk navy yard. Passed Assistant
Surgeon F. j. b. Cordeiro detached from the
naval hospital at Chelsea Mass. and granted
two months leave. Passed Assistant Surgeon
@. Nice. Pickrell detached from the New York
hospital and ordered to duty at the Chelsea
hospital
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A Rumored Michigan Railway Deal.

CHICAGO, August IA special from Grand
Rapids, Mich, says: 1t is rumored in railroad
circles here that the old project Of the deal
between the Lake Shore railroad and the
Michigan Central is on again and may be con-
summated. This is 10 the effect that the Lake
Shore gets the Central line from jackson 20
this city and gives up its own line from here 10
Kalamazoo. This would give the Central .
direct line to Chicago. IL they should shorten
the route by building line from AIlegan %
Decatur they will have the shortest line 10
Chicago and compete with great advantage
with the Chicago and West Michigan.
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THE SWITCH WAS OPEN.
An Express Train Ran Into It and Wa.
Wrecked.

An GXProoo Araln nan INTO xe and Was
Wrecked.
PrTrsBUBa, August THE New York and
Chicago limited express on the Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne and Chicago road, due here at clock
this morning, was wrecked near East Palestine
Ohio, fifty miles west Of this city. Engineer
VIM. Carney of East Palestine, Ohio, and Fire
man Isaac Richey of Allegheny. Pa, we're in
stantly Killed, but as far a. known here no
passengers were hurt
The express ran into an open switch and
crashed into freight train standing on sid
ing The engine was completely wrecked. the
combination car turned over and the first
sleeper thrown from the track Five freight
cars were demolished. The reports received at
the railroad offices in this city report the pas-
sengers all right, but no details are given A
full report is expected in an hour. After the
accident an unknown man was killed while
working about the wreck.
ANOTHER ACCIDENT At A SWITCH.
Sr. LOUIS, August 7.-Between IL and
O'Clock this morning vestibule train No. AZ,
eastbound on the Wabash road, which hauls
New York and Boston sleepers, struck a fast
freight train which was pulling in ON a switch
at Homer, Ill, badly damaging the passenger
trans engine, mail and express cars, also
wrecking four cars Of grain in the freight train.
ing trainmen were hurt: Engineer Frank Clark.
seriously scalded and bruised; Fireman Henry
Opel, severely cut about head; A. J. Mourning.
mail clerk, serionsly hurt, and Lewis II. Gerke.
mail clerk, and the express messenger. name
not ascertained, slightly injured A tramp
named Daniel Feeley, who was stealing a ride
on the mail car, was killed.
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UNDER THE CIVIL SERVICE.
MAI. Pollock Thinks All Letter Carrier
Should BE So Appointed.

POLLOCK 1n1nks AL Letter carriers
Should BE So Appointed.
Maj. Pollock, the superintendent Of the free
delivery system, in speaking today Of the reso-
luton adopted by the letter carriers conven-
tion in Detroit fsvoring the extension of the
civil service rules throughout the service, said
that in his opinion all the letter carriers ought
to be appointed by civil service rules. Under
the present regulations all offices where the
employees numbered not less than fifty were
subject to the civil service. There were some
forty-nine Of these Offices and the letter car
riers attached to them embraced about half Of
the total force Of letter carriers. The number
of free delivery offices in the entire country
was about 52l, and the letter carriers number
about II, 500. Maj. Pollock said that If the en-
tire service was placed under the civil service
there would be some 5000 letter carriers
affected by the change.
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ALL But ONE CAUGHT.
The Fugitives From the Asylum ut Auburn
N. ", Apprehended.

n. n, ApPrehended.
AUBURN, N. Y, August 7.-One more Of the
nine fusitives who escaped from the state
asylum yesterday was captured near Cayuga
village at O'Clock this morning. The convict's
name was Albert Dominy. He had skulked about
the western limits of the city until nightfall,
when he stole a horse hitched in a farmers
yard about two miles from town. Sheriff Keeler
and Policemen Malone and Grenary started in
pursuit and overhauled the fugitive after an
exciting all-night chase.
Still another Of the escaped lunatics was cap
tured this morning, leaving only one at large.
Walter Garabrandt was found skulkng on the
outskirts of the city by Policeman Shaw and
was arrested without resistance. The notorious
Tom Collins is now the only absentee. Keeper
WEIGH is recovering from the wounds inflicted
on him during the melee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

JAPAN AND THE COPYRIGHT LAw.-The De-
partment of State is informed that, according
to the views Of the minister of state Of Japan,
the subjects Of that government, under the
existing laws Of the empire, will be unable to
avail themselves of the benefits of our recent
statutes relative to copyright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

A RECEIVER APPoINTED.-The controller Of
the currency today appointed Mr.. Timothy B.
Merrill receiver of the First National Bank Of
Palatka, Fla, now in charge of national bank
examiner. 1t is expected that Mr. Merrill will
assume the duties Of the receivsrship on OF
about the 18th instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

INDIAN DEPREDATIoNs.-Nearly4 1000 claims
for damages ON account of Indian depreda-
tions have been filed in the Court of Claims
today under the provisions of the act of March
3, 1891, giving that court special jurisdiction in
such cases. MIR. W. L. Colby has been appointed
counsel to represent the interests Of the United
States in these cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07
THE ORDNANCE BOARDS REPORT.
Acting Secretary Grant Examining the Law
Before Approving It.

Before Approving It.
The record of the proceedings Of the board
of ordnance and fertilization, containing its
decision in the case Of the contract for the 100
high power guns, is still awaiting the approval Of
the acting secretary Of war Gen Grant, who is ex-
amining the statutes with that care and closeness
that the importance Of the contract demands
There can be but one course, however, as the
law is mandatory in stipulating that the
guns shall be purchased by the Secretary
board Of ordnance and fertilization. In other
words, the Secretary must purchase the guns
and the board has the right Of passing upon
the rates. Therefore disapprovA Of the find
ings would be Of no avail, as it is most likely
that if the matter were referred back the board
would repeat its decision and thus the case
would hang fire. The contract will undoubt-
edly 60 to Bethlehem.
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Guarding the 6ecret of 4oIinito.
PANS, August 7.-As . result Of the recent
inquiries made BY the government into the de-
inquencies Of certain army officers who revealed
to foreign gunmakers and others the secret of
the manufacture Of melinite, the new explosive
adopted by the government and other secrets
Of the French war department. n. de Frey
cinet minister Of war, has decided TO cashier
Ill officers Of the French army who act -
agents for firms manufacturing war mAterials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

Gov. Pattison has appointed Francis b
Reeves, s. Davis Page, N Dubois Miller, Law
renee o. Brown and Taylor Faunce, al Of
Philadelphia, . committee to investigate the
accounts Of the Keystone National Bank, pur-
suant to authority given through the Treasury
Department.
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Tn. vIs.roy Tired Of Being Abussd.

CALCUTTA, August THE newspaper which
are printed here in the native language have
rsosntly been dsvoting much space 10 articles
containing bitter attacks upon the government
of India q administered under the viceroyship
Of the Marquis Of Lansdown. Tha government
finally grew tired Of these attacks and
accordingly recourse was had 10 the courts
for relief. Today Warrants were Issued
for the arrest Of the proprietor. editor. man.
ager and printer Of the Bsngobasai, one Of the
leading Journals printed in the vernacular.
Should these Newspaper men be found guilty
Of the charges preferred against them BY The
eovernment they viii be liable 70 the maximum
puuishment Of transportation for life OF 20 the
mAnk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

CONCERT on THE WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS
The following is the program of the concert
to be given on the White House grounds tomor-
row at $40 p. m. by the Marine Band, 8 Petrola,
conductor: l. "The Presidential Polonaise. :, ]
P. Sousa. 2. Overture. "Comique." Keller Bella
8. Selection, THE Barber of Seville" Rossini
4. Valse, La Toscanna," Bucalossi 8. Piccolo
solo, Through the Air." A. Damn Henry
Scene" Bucalossi. Z. Collocation. an ParIos
and Street." ]. P. Sousa. 8. 'Star Spangled
Banner"
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He Runs Away % Escsps servies and a
Killed by the Cara
sEDALIA, Mo-, August THE mystsry sur
rounding the death Of the tramp who was rum
over and killed In the Missouri Pacific vsrda
yesterday was cleared mp last night By the
arrest Of Francis Joseph Loight the dead
mans eomrade. Loight says the dead mans
name was Peter Smith and that hs
was born Of noble parents at Cologne.
on the Rhine. twenty-dx years ago. Smith
ran away from home 10 escape service In tie
army and went TO New York, where he seryed
e waiter; becoming member Of the Waters
Union. -Four months ego they left for The
west Loight charges . brakeman with being
the cause OF Smiths death by urRing him 70
jump from the train. Smith slipped o6 The
brake beam and fell under the vheels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

New YORK, August AT O'Clock this morn
ing the sloop Banwood while being towed up
the North river capsized and sunk. She was
loaded with railroad ties and owned by c. l.
Buck, and the loss is $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

The Winston county court house Of Alabama,
with all the records was burned Tuesday
morning. Nothing was saved. II Il believed
the FIRE was incendtary.
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ANOTHER ACCIDENT At A SWITCH.
SENATOR GEORGES CANVASS.
II Il Claimed That He ID Certain Of Re.
Election.

NASHVILLE, TENN, August 7.-Aspecial from
Canton, Miss, says: The report that Senator
George ID defeated In the primaries is utterly
without foundation. He failed to carry his
county (CarrolD yesterday. which was entirely
due to Q large alliance majority. The vote
stands today: George, 66; Barksdale, %. II re-
quires 90 to elect and George is certain to get
l20 instructed votes. Even Barksdale's friends
concede Georges election, and their only hope
now is to elect Barksdale az Walthalrs success
sor, which they cannot possibly do. 1t is not
believed that the report Of Senator Georges
defeat originated in this state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

LoSDoS, Augtst THE members Of parlis-
ment have vanished upon adjournment to all
points Of the compass Those who have the
privilege Of the Scottish moors have hurried
there to prepare for the grouse shooting.
Many are on the continent and others at the
watering places. Mr.. Atkinson, the victim Of
the speakers wrath, had triumphant rscsp-
ton by his friends in Boston. He made
speech, assuring them Of his intention 10 Oh
tain satisfaction-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT BARGAINS.
We have on the floor ready for quick delivery to
quick buyers four magnificent upright pianos. finest
makes. that be bought 1t . reduction price that
will not only astonish you. but will induce
you to buy at once. Don't wait to ask the
why's and wherefores, but and satisfy yourself
you thinking of buying piano. They will be sold
for either all cash monthly payments Of e1O or
more until paid for They great snaps. Don't miss
the chance. Your old piano be given part pay
nient.
THE PLANO EXCHANGE
9l3 Pennsylvania ave-
The Leading Piano Store jy1l-lm
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Ar. Blaine Has Nee caalsa IN DE-. Baiavin.
Bosron, August IA Bar Harbor dispaseh
sau: Al Mr.. BiAins's cottags nothing l. known
Of ths rsportsd visit Of the sx-oollsctor, Err
hardt, 70 Maine and ths report thAt Dc. Bald
van, M. b'ainss Horsnee physicaan, had ben
seat foe = pronounced . fA6z1caaion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

New BANK.-The controller of the currency
has authorized the First National Bank of Oak
land, Neb., to begin business with capital Of
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

An Is1buraaes Agents Alleged Grimes.
Toaoxfo, August 7.--Hubsrt Kinney. an In
surancs agsnt has been arrested here charged
with embszslsmsnt and forgery committed at
Pittsburg, Pa His eass win come up on
Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

The U. s. s. CHARLESTON arrived at San
Francisco Wednesday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-07

CONVENIENT RECEIPTS TopAY.-Internal rev
enue, ssh, ,659; customs, $642, ,139.
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a Resident Of g. Louis Drowned Near R00a.
RonE, August 7.-Mr. Dussine, resident Of
st. Louis, NO., who was . student st one Of
the ecclesiastical colleges in this city, has been
drowned at Portauzio, . village lying short
distance from Rome.
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MALVERN PARK AND OTHER PIECES or PROP
ERTY coNsIDERED-JoHN SAUL TELLS ABOUT
HIS PLAcK.JUsTIcE HARLAN SAYS HE WILL
ANNOUNCE HIS DECISION NEXT MONDAY.