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More About the Eruption which Cost Ovei
One Thousand Lives.

One Thousand Lives.
The Rendesbldd of Amsterdam. Holland. pub
fishes letters from Celebes giving details of the
recent eruption of the volcano Gunona on
Great Sangir Island. The eruption commenced
at pm. on day early in June, and was IN
heralded by the slightest seismic warning.
Immense volumes. Of fame and smoke and
masses Of stone suddenly burst from the
volcano.
The stones fell all over the leland killing
hundreds Of natives, who were busy in the field.
getting in the rice crop. Those who succeeded
In reaching the supposed shelter Of their homes
found no refuge, many houses having been
crushed beneath the weight of the falling stones
ana roofs having collapsed under the weight Of
ashes, burning the inmates, in many instances
whole families. Streams OF lava flowed with
frightful rapidity down the slopes Of the burn
ing mountain, upon which there were situated
numerous farms and villages Houses and
fugitives alike were overwhelmed by these riv-
ers OF molten rock. II is estimated that over
1000 persons persisted on the slopes Of the
mountain and many hundreds more in the low
lands, but the exact loss of life is not We,
known.
week after the eruption had abated the in
habitant were still in state of terror and would
not approach the scene Of the disaster The
island is now threatened with famine all the
crops having been destroyed. Cocoon trees are
still standing. but their leaves and fruit have
been destroyed and their stems left bare In
many parts of the Island wells have become dry.
The Dutch authorities are doing the best they
can TO alleviate the distress OF the people
Dutch government steamer Inns been placed
at the disposal of the local controller TO dis
tribute relief. Rice and many doctors have
been sent to the island. The inhabitants
though nearly demented with terror, are docile
and the authorities have met with no disorder
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ALICE MITCHELL's STORY.
She Calmly Tells How She Killed Freda
ward-Au Testimony In.

"stu-Ah he>ttmony In.
The ninth days proceedings in the Alice
Mitchell insanity inquiry a. Memphis yesterday
found the case for the defense closed. The
state opened its case by the introduction of
Mrs. W. II. volkmar, sister Of Freda Ward.
After preliminary testimony concerning the
action Of Misses Mitchell and johnson during
their last visit to Golddust witness told OF the
discovery Of Freda's plan to leave home and
join Alice in Memphis.
Ashley Resell was next called TO the stand.
He said he had met Alice Mitchell several times.
Had correspondent with Freda and Alice. He
received the Inst letter from Alice q few DAYS
before the killing
Miss Mitchell. the defendant was next placed
on the stand She answered all questions rn-
tionally. Said she had known Freda ever since
she could remember. She told of her following
freda and OF the latter winking at her with her
right eve, which signifed ~ love you" When
she came to following Freda down the hill, saw
ing she wanted TO see her once more, she burst
into tears.
Then followeda most remarkable scene. This
young girl, without displaying the slightest
nervousness. told down 20 the smallest detail
the story Of how and why she murdered Freda
Ward. She said: II took the razor out while
going down the hill toward the boat When
reached Freda cut her with the razor. Az
cut her throat she tried to say something.
intended TO cut Freds's throat and then mine,
but her sister 10 made me mad by striking me
with an umbrella. so after slashing at 10 fol-
lowed Freda and cut her again. AL wanted
TO do was to cut her so as 10 kill. loved her
better than any one in the world
She expressed desire to die now that Freda
was no more.
After this no new features developed. Gen.
Peters then stated that the state had nothing
further TO offer. Gen. Wright said the defense
was willing TO submit the case without further
argument Judge Dubois continued the case
until Friday, when he will charge the Jury
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Maj. Henry b. Judd died at his residence in
Wilmington, Del, yesterday. aged seventy ir
years. Maj. Judd was graduated at West Point
IN 1889. He served in the Mexican war, when
he was brevctted captain of artillery for gssant
and meritorious service. He was comnis-
stoned major Of the fourth Omitted States atil-
lery November 1, 1861, and retired from active
service the same year. Mai. Judd renders ef-
tcient aid during the civil war. however. iTfhe
organization OF volunteer troops and for ms
service was brevetted lieutenant colonel. siics
the war he has lived in retirement
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electric Light or telephone company shall main
tain overhead wires in the District Of Column
bia; for the construction Of a memorial bridge
from the naval observatory grounds to the Ar
ltngtcn estate; to correct title to lots IS and
IA IN square $780, in Washington, d. c.; to
amend an act entitled IAN act to incorporate
the Brightwood Railroad Company" Of the
District of Columbia; to amend the act
to incorporate the Sandy Spring Marrow
Gauge Railroad Company; to amend the act of
May s, 1880, fixing the rate of interest to be
charged on arrearages Of general and special
taxes now due the District Of Columbia; to in
corporate the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral
Foundation Of the District Of Columbia; to in
| corporate the Washington, Deanwood and Ben
ming Railway Company in the District Of Co.
lumbia.
There are two House acts on the Senate COM
mittee calendar. These measures have for
their respective objects the regulating Of de-
posite in building and other associations in the
District and providing for the regulation of the
equipment aud operation Of street railroad
lines within the District by the Commissioners.
ON THE SENATE CALENDAR.
On the Senate calendar Of business the fol-
lowing local hills have places:
To extend North Capitol street to the Soldiers
Home.
To incorporate the Washington, Fairfax and
Alexandria Railway Company.
To provide FOR leave Of absence to certain
members Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
during the encampment Of the Grand Army Of
the Republic In the city of Washington, d. c.,
during the month of September, 1892, and for
Other purposes.
Regulating the sale Of distilled and fer
mented liquors in the District Of Columbia.
To provide an all-night street car service for
the District Of Columbia.
To prevent the sale or delivery Of ice within
the District Of Columbia on the Sabbath day.
commonly known as Sunday.
To amend an act entitled IAN act to incor-
Porste the Washington and Western Maryland
Railroad Company"
To authorize the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road Company Of Virginia to extend Its Linz o .
road into and within the District Of Columbia,
and for other purposes.
To amend an act entitled Gan act to moor
porate the Masonic Relief Association Of the
District Of Columbia" approved March 8,
1850
To amend the act incorporating the Washing-
ton and Georgetown Railroad Company.
House act regulating the delivery and sale Of
ice within the District of Columbia on the
Sabbath day, commonly known as Sunday.
For the relief Of Daniel Donovan.
Authorizing the Commissioners of the Dis
trict Of Columbia to refuse applications for
water connections in certain cases.
Relating to Acknowledgements Of instruments
affecting real estate within the District of Co.
iumbia.
To incorporate the East Washington Cross
town Railway Company Of the District Of Co
lumbia.
To establish free public and departmental
library and reading room.
To incorporate the Protestant Episcopal Co
thedral Foundation of the District Of Column
bia
To amend the charter Of the Washington and
Arlington Railroad Company.
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Tried to Argue with Their Judge.

Tried to Argue With Their Judge.
During the trial at Vervessel, France, yester-
day o. four anarchists charged with stealing q
quantity Of dynamite which was used in the e,-
plosions on Last May day one of the prisoners
named Etievant was told by the Judge to stand
up.
Instead Of complying with the order, how
ever, the prisoner remained in his seat and i'm
pudently replied: Get up yourself. Why
don't you get up?"
The judge made answer: 81 am q magistrate
and need not rise to speak TO you"
Thereupon Etievant said: lone man IL az
good as another. Get up If you want TO speak
TO then win get up, too"
The other prisoners followed the example Of
bravsdo set by Etievant and adopted equally
insolent mien toward the judge. Each in turn
began q violent harangue and tried to expatiate
on the subject of ansrchism. The judge, how
ever, refused to listen to their vaporings, and
after q scene Of considerable disorder succeeded
in silencing them.
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philadelphia Carpet Nn Assign.

Hercules Akin Co, carp dealers, Phila-
delphia, have made an assment for the
benefit Of creditors TO w. II. Reeves L. a.
Artman, Treichler & Co.. issd an attachments
against the firm for an debtedness g
s4,ls5.77. Executions were Iued against the
keystone Gas Fixture Manteturing Co. on
two Judgment notes aggregng $500. ani
against Chernassky. Greenste Berkovitz 4
Co.. Wholesale grocers, onudgmont notes
amounting 20 "a 5O0
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Too r.m,i,.r for Gladstone.

Mr.. Gladstone arrived in London yesterday
When he slighted from the train at the Euston
station he was given an ovation by thousands
Of his supporters who bad come to greet him.
Mr.. Gladstone looked 10 be In good health, end
smihngiy acknowledged the reception accorded
him. Later, however, sitter having haken his
seat IN IN open carriage which was waiting for
him, he betrayed some symptoms Of nervous
mess whom an eager partisan crowded HIS way
TO The rde Of the carriage and began slApping
him ON the back He at.onos ordsrod ths
coaehnan 10 drive "a quickly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-28

The four Cinnamon recently sicted under
the new exclusion act and sened 20 sixty
days in the house Of correction deportation
have been produced in the On States court
ct Detroit on the writ Of habes<pus issued
few days ago. The Chinese W represented
by Harrison s. Paul Of CAicashose argu-
ment for their liberation was ed on three
grounds: LIST. A want Of eyideno show that
the prisoners were Chinese annlawfully in
the United States. I'd. That itcd States
commissioner had no right todemn. Sd.
That the new exclusion act is Institutional
Judge Swan reserved his decisio
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Con6rnatiOns.

ConflrmafiOnS.
The Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed the following nominations:
WATSON A. sperry Of Delaware to be minister
to Persia
Truxton .Beale Of California to be minister
resident and consul general Of the United States
to Roumania, Servia and Greece.
A. Barton Hepburn Of New York to be con-
troller Of the currency, to succeed Edward 8.
Lacey, resigned.
John f. Henry, jr., and Eben Demorest Of
New York to be assistant appraisers Of merchan-
disc in the district ~ New York.
Phillip Smith Of illinois TO be surveyor Of
customs for the port Of Peoria, III.
Francis B. LOOMS Of Ohio, now commercial
agent Of the United States ut Saint Etienne, to
be consul at that place.
observation-disclosures w. Corbett ct Santa
Paula, CAL; Robert b. Barton at Moscow,
Idaho; John L Chapman at Lewiston. Idaho;
Gus Mulholland ct Gallup, N. NJ; Brewer Scott
ct Bennett, Pa; James ]. Cox at Howard, g. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-28
The Notorious DIR. McGokie Arrested.

The police Of Long IslandCir have ar
rested the notorious Rr. Henry .McGonigls.
who was convicted Of causing tt death Of =
girl named Annie Goodwin in tlem bv
criminal operation, and who has n fugitive
from justice for many months. Ing Jumped
his bail The trial of DIR. McGore caused .
sensation In and about New York McGonigle
is now charged with having perfsed an oper-
ton on Mr. Louisa Webb. wife frank Webb
Of 400 Hamilton street, Ravenswo Mrs. Webb
died yesterday.
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Another Acau,.,t,on br Ch,cago ,rn.er-l,r

The Detroit Free Press says Rev. Oarles r.
Henderson, ID. D., the well-known and loqu.nt
divine who for the past ten years has cen pas
tor f the First Baptist Church Of nat city,
will resign tonight to accept an "A por ant posi-
ton with the Chicago Univery. II is not
known when he will assume a duties Of lis
new position, which will be D auxiliary 20
that OF the president Dr. henderson viii
have charge of all the relipns work II the
students and will deliver lectos in the depaFt-
ment Of sociology.
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Mexican Bapas,s Rests, TN. rroo,s

A band Of brieands, under 1he leaderslp n
Cecilio Saline, made a raid on the ton Of
Puerpero, Mex, Yesterday. While cngasd in
their work they were attacked by detaomsnt
OF the eighth federal regiment. 4 bate en-
sued, the bandits standing their ground Four
Of the latter we've killed while one Of theold.ers
received a death wound. No captur were
made. This same band made a raid on lcrparo
ooy a few DAYS ago.
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ReIief for The Honel....

The relief boat Danube has left New Orleans
with rations for people in the overlooked sec
ton Of the Red and Black rivers and Bayou DIES
CLASSES. The number Of sufferers b 1,6Oo. of
whom 100 are in Ouachita, above Catahoula,
about GOO IN Catahoula, 600 in Concordia, 200
on Bayou des GLASSES and the remainder In
Franklin, on the Bouef river, and Pointe Coupe,
West Filiciana and Assumption II wQibe nee
essary to feed these people three weeI3 longer,
after which time their crops win be ripe and
most Of them have . crop Of soms kind planted
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Defended His Mother From His Father.

Defended His Mother From His Father.
While drunk Winchester Comfort, . csrpen'
ter, ffty-two years Of age, residing at l4ls
North 18th street, Philadelphia, threatened Ia
beat his wife last evening. When he attempted
to put his threat into execution his sixteen
year-old' son Edward struck him on the head
with Ratchet, fracturing his skull. Comfor,
fell to the floor insensible and the boy. terrified
by the consequences Of his act, hastened 20 the
police. station and gave himself up. comfor,
was taken TO . hospital, where the physicians In
charge are of the opinion that he I'll die.
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What England Is Said to Have Wanted.

lie Soir Of Paris declares that the draft of
the treaty which Sir Charles Euan Smith. the
British representative, recently presented for
the signature Of the Sultan Of Morocco con-
tanned clauses providing for the creation of a
Moorish state bank with English capital, the
creation of police force in Tangier controlled
by Englishmen, the erection Of Notifications by
the English on the highlands of Msraban, the
cession to England of various plots Of land and
the recognition Of the sovereignty Of England
over Cape JUDY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-28

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
A trolley accident in Pittsburg recently sent
two boys to the hospital MANNED for life The
account in the local papers is not quite clear
except as to the fact that trolley wire had
dropped down between tive poles and was hang
ing > fsw.inches from the ground and that a
barefooted boy attempting to jump over it was
caught by the wire and horribly burned, while
another boy, trying to save him, was also mutt
lated. Both were taken. to hospital severely
though not fatally injured. These are the kind
Of accidents that are always liable to occur
when bare wires, carrying deadly currents of
electricity, arc permitted to be strung along the
streets. When first put up thsy are In good
they suffer deterioration, and as time passes
they become more and moro dangerous
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Great Britain's Annexation scheme.

The steamer Australia has brought word tc
San Francisco that the British cruiser Cham
pion left July 10 for the southwest, and it i,
thought in Honolulu that her mission is to an.
mex CORVALLIS Island, which lies several hun.
bred miles southwest of the Island Of Oahu.
1t is thought that the British government de-
sires this island station along its line Of
proposed telegraph cable from Honolulu to New
Zealand.
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International Organization of Labor.

conference Of delegates representing vari
Gus trades labor organizations throughout tn,
country began in Saller's Hall, PIttsburg, yes
terday. The object Of the meeting is TO devils,
some plan Of forming an international oreani
cation, which would keep lin touch" with tn,
labor organizations of the world.
The question of the formation of bureau Of
international information was discussed all da,
and finally was referred to o committee to re
port today.
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NEW DISTRICT LAWS.
Bills of Local Interest Passed the
Present Session.
MEASURES STILL PENDING.

The Work of the Senate District Committee
Bills LEFT on Their Calendar and Bills They
Have Reported Adversely or Favorably-
Measures Now on the Senate and House
Calendars.
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Judge Thomas g. Henry Of Trenton, N. J.,
has fled petition In the United States circuit
court for witt Of habeas corpus in tho case Of
Robert Alden Fales, Newsrk's boy murdersr.
The petition was made rsturnnble on Tuesday
next, when Il viii be argued
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-28

The Record From Queenstown.
The following table shows the way in which
the record has been lowered since 1865, when
the steamships first began sailing from Queens
town:
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UnwIIling to WORK .yyithout a f,u.ra.

The order relieving the company stationed at
Bunker Hill, Idaho, created CONSERVATION
among the non.union men and about forty de-
manded their time. Twelve refused to work
without protection of the troops. guard Of
ten was left there to pacify the employees. No
more prisoners will be paroled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-28

There Is no truth in the report that smallpox
has been Uncovered on the Indian reserve st
Butte, Manitoba
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The three-masted schooner BIT Webster
Of Philadelphia, with a cargo al for Boz
ton, struck the wrecked steanht Aiva %
Pollock Rip Tuesday night cg the Web
ster to leak badly. She set hslor for A.
sistAncc yesterday morning an, steam ting
Joshua Lovett, from Boston New York,
with one barge in tow. went tsassistance.
After anchoring the barge on 1m the ting
took the schooner in TOW Teton. The
webstes bad four feet Of wsterr hold, but
the Lovett put a suction hose ord and win
probably be able 20 keep her al
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ssol. . You.g Girl and Dyer Lecsx.

ktole T0uag Girl and Dyer Locs<s.
Nicholas Gerado. aged twentyan Italian,
was held for trial yesterday bsice Piersel
Of Newark on q charge Of abduFanny. the
ffteen-year-old daughter OF Mfder Of No.
1877 Psciae street The girl whsr way 10
Sunday school when she wssentsn italian
barber shop, where her blondcrss cut Oh.
Her hair wes then dyed and \ She was
kept in an rhA,ian lodging hdfl she was
rescued BY some detectives-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-28

ASSIGNMENTS MADE By TIE BOARD OF TRusrExs
FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR-A FULL LIST OF
THE APPOINTMENTS IN THE VARIOUS GRADES
AND DIVISIONS
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L.wlss. strlk.r. Dispersed by Police.

LAwless Strikers Dispersed by Police.
Tho employees Of the street car lines who are
on strike In Meriden, Conn, endeevored yes
tsrday TO obstruct the running Of the cars.
After several lively akirmishes with the police
the strilbrs wore dispersed The cars win be
started again today.
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BAIpx.s = ore. preceded Snpsnied ~
graynen Of the hair. To preJkh badness
s.d ss.ysss sss Ha,Is Hsf y N Aooss
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Especially active in District matters has beer
The Senate District committee. The record Of
that legislative subdivision is interesting.
The Following named bills have passed the
Senate. but have not been acted upon by thu
House:
For ths preservation Of the public peace and
the protection Of property within the District
To incorporate the Eclectic Medical Societ,
OF the District Of Columbia
For the promotion Of anatomical science and
TO prevent the dissertation of graves in the
District.
To extend the streets and avenues of tn,
city.
To amend the 60. incorporating the Washing
ton and Georgetown Railway Conpany
To amend sections ia and 20 OF the Rev;.ai
Statutes relating 10 the District
To provide for the erection of a building fo
. flower market.
To provide for the sale Of certain lots in tn.
District
To change the name of the Capitol North {
Street and South Washington Railway Com
pany.
Joint resolution to authorize the CITY post
master TO construct and maintain Q platform i,
the alley in square IA
To regulate licenses in the District
To permit the railroads Of the District to Ia,
extra tracks to accommodate the travelling pub
hc during the Grand Army Of the Republic en-
eampment-
RKPoRrEp FAvoRABLY TO THE SENATE.
Favorable reports have been made BY tn
benate committee on the foIlowings
To incorporate the Washington and Grea
1alls Electric Railway Company.
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ton, N. G. Lucas, c. NJ. N Crouch, NJ. A. Con-
tee, L. A. Dickerson, NJ. F. Quander, c. R.
George, A. L. Manning, L. G. Ste wart, L. s.
Lacy, H. s. Parker, E. J. Jones, N. R. Toy and
A. T. Brown.
CoLORED NORMAL SCHOOL.
L. E. Moten, principal; A. C. Hand, N. E.
Smith and A. Taylor.
CoLoBED HIGH SCHOOL.
F. L. Cardozo, principal; L. F. Barney, as
sistant principal; H. NJ. Browne, C. E. Parke.
NJ. J. Patterson, A. J. Cooper, H. E. Riggs, NJ
Nalle, ]. Stomm, P. N. Bailey, H. L. Bailey, J.
w. Mason. J. E. Catcher. D. B. Thompson, P.
d. Brooks, L. G. Fletcher and A. C. Newman.
Drawing--T. w. Hunster, director; W. 8.
Wormley and w. d. Nixon.
Manual training. II. Hill, director; ]. d.
Baltimore, G.. Forester, s. w. Madden and C.
H. Madella.
Cooking-M. B. Cook, directress; H.v. Tibbs,
C. G.. Arnold and NJ. E. Ware.
Sewing-C. L. Syphax, directress; N. e. Grit
fin, A. Alexander, L. A. Hamer, s. A. Comes
and E. NJ. Thomas.
Music-H. +. Grant and J. T. Layton.
Physical culture-M. P. Evans, directress,
and H. George.
Janitors-Ccntral High School, j. W. Sin
clair; Eastern High School, H. r. McQueeny;
Business High School, w. G. Wetzel; Phelps
School, Henry Matthews.