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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
THREE YOUNG MEN
Arrested On suspicion of 1seins Implicated
in q Robbery.

Implicated
in n Robbery.
"Robert Mitchell. eighteen years. clerk.
Clarence H. Townsend, eighteen years. student;
Baldwin Sloane, nineteen years, student" were
the names, ages and callings given by three
young men who were locked up q, the first
precinct station last night as suspicious per-
sons. They were arrested at an uptown hotel
where precinct Detectives Raft and Weldon
found them seated in the lobby. Their con-
nection with a valuable diamond which a
messenger boy had attempted to dispose of at
pawnshop on Pennsylvania avenue was the
cause Of the young mems arrest While the
messenger boy was trying to induce the
pawnbroker to make a loan on the stone
the latter pressed button and the
detectives appeared. They followed the boy
from the pawnshop to the hotel where
they saw the boy walk directly to the three
young men and hand over the diamond One
OF them returned the diamond to the boy and
told him to dispose of it for what he could get
for it, and just then the officer placed the trio
under arrest. They made no physical resist
ance. but were loud in their protestations O!
innocence and said thev belonged in Balti-
more The officers thought that the diamond
was part OF the proceeds Of the robbery at
| the residence of Mr.. Thomas Francis. No. 1922
Massachusetts avenue, Saturday night
Mr.. Harris of the firm of Harris 4 Shafer
looked at the diamond. and he thought il was
one that he had sold to Mr.. Francis some time
ago.
The prisoners were seen by Mr.. Francis IT.,
and he thought one of them was the young
man whom he saw near his house about the
time Of the robbery
The young men are well dressed and word
has been sent TO Baltimore for an officer from
that city to come over and see them.
In the meantime the prisoners are held at
the station and the officers continuing their
investigation of the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
THEY WANT 1T STOPPED.
The National League Of Musicians oppossd
to the Marine Band Touring.

The National League Of Musicians 0ppossA
to the Marine Band Touring.
The National League OF Musicians opened
their convention yesterday morning in New
York, President Owen Miller Of ST. Louis in
the chair. There were fifty delegates present
representing nearly all the locals connected
with the league. In his report the PRESIDENT re-
ferred to questions which would be dis
cusscd during the convention, dwell
ing particularly upon the competition
of the army and navy bands against
civilians, permitted and condoned by Congress
He advised that instead of sending committees
to Congress with petitions the 10000 members
Of the National League Of Musicians enter their
protest in the shape of ballots deposited
against the ruling party, which has heretofore
refused to recognize their rights.
The report OF the secretary showed a gain Of
eighteen locals during the past year and re-
ceipts amounting 20 "a. 900. The league passed
a Resolution protesting against the granting Of
leave of absence 10 the bandmaster ard MEM
bers of the Marine Band, who are about to start
on tour Of the United States for the purpose
OF giving concerts. and they further resolved 10
telegraph il 20 the Secretary OF the Navy and
President Harrison. Tho convention intimated
that If its request is not complied with the
union would oppose governmental candidates.
at the next election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
tn. ladies Of the Livingston gave an enjoy

The ladies Of the Livingston gave an enjoy
able musicale on Saturday evening from 8 to
10 o'clock, followed by dancing. Among those
who assisted in the program were Miss Jennie
Davis, Miss Angelina Brewer. Mr. B. N. Boy.
kin. Miss Miller, Mr.. Willingham, Miss Anna
Klure, Miss Katherine Davis and Miss Clara
Brewer. Others present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarke. Mrs Karr. Col. and Mrs Trentlsu,
Mrs. Tull, Miss Comstock, Mr. and Mrs. Bulls
Mrs. McCauley, Miss Paxton. Mrs. Maylin.
Mrs. Cronin, Miss Bulls, Miss Maylin. DR.. r.
Phil Cronin and Messrs. Frank Hitchcock, W.
Scott Flemming, L. d. NJ. Mowry, Cronin and
Knott.
pretty wedding took place last evening at
Grace Lutheran Church. on 18th street near
II northwest the contracting parties being Mr..
Daniel Ballauf and Miss May Eva Schlosser.
The church is of limited capacity and it was
not long before it was filled to overlooking
with the many friends of the young couple
The bridal party, including the bridesmaid
and groomsman, arrived at the church a
few minutes before o'clock, and to the soft
tones of the wedding march proceeded to
the altar. the ushers preceding them.
Rev. DR.. Tressel, the pastor of the church.
performed the ceremony. Miss Katie Schlosser
the sister OF the bride. acted as bridesmaid and
MI Clarence Wise as best man. The ushers
all OF whom were in evening Dress were Messrs
Alfred Lang, Fred Volland, Edward volland
and VIM. Gross. A reception, winch was at
tended by the members of the families of the
bride and groom and by many of their friends,
was held during the evening at Mr.. Ballauf's
house. AIS L street A large number of we'd
ding presents were received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
DISTRESS IN RUSSIA.
Countess Tolstoi Writes a Graphic Descrip.
ton of the Suffering Peasants.


Souh'ess ioisto' writes Graphic Descrip-
ton Of the Suffering Peasants
The committee for the relief of suffering in
Rnss;. has ro.a;,,aa . lo.,or g., .,,- -
~ IN 'ue Nou"'ose
.ois'oi IN aehho"ieogmehs Oh the last contri-
buttons sent from Zurich. She says that her
husband has founded 100 new kitchens with the
committees aid and serves in tbem tvo MIA,
bo, r,..ls An, T,,o ,a.. = =
' peasants VINO 20
W the hitcneh, toSetner win those
fed with bread at home because they are too
weak to 60 out the countess saws number more
than ooO daily sbo s.,,. ,h.. -,
-. -, :, 80 80" eo. -, I,
u'ofe snouio eehu lner money 10 some rehei
committee If they wish to ascertain the particu-
lars of the use of their money, as she and her
family arc too husv amony tba na.sa,,s % ,,;ra
axen GENERAL renorts T6a y,ra,as 81 ,hS 80,
throughnt Russia she descr,hes "a nnaha,ad ~
horron ' '''
Tbons.rds ~ ,,.os.n,s - so,,,o..,o,, D..
s;. are ,maL;no go g., =, a,,;as. ', W.
Tn;tad S,stas hm, 49, ~ .h',,r W tIe
N sell their beIorainas for emarnb a. ,,a :.
tSeir nav Tbe Garman 1889 pas
tho VI. -, mo" pas@ nun
w os no,mns ou' al
srh;ah e. I'D aI.,;I. si li
We has;a,os D" ~. ~, VI "1 , pas' ..e.
60 s.II go - L.. @e ,".l;' usi.s
40, 5000 ao,oh ,tJa 81, 80 80 as ~, ~
conntrv The co,on;s,s bo~erar 49, no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
A MONOPOLY OF MEAT.
Reported Movement of the Government
Against the Big Western Beef Combine.

Reported Movement of the Government
Against the Big Western Beef Combine.
The Chicago Morning Ne'cs says:
The Department of Justice at Washington is
after the big three" thorough overhaul
ing of the methods of the powerful meat COM
bne is about to be begun and recent occur
ingiy.
For years the combine has had its head quar-
tiers IN Chicago. It's members are Armour &
Co. of Chicago. the Armour Packing Company
OF Kansas City. the Cudahy Packing Company
of Omaha. Nelson Morris & Co. Of Chicago and
the house at st. Louis and G. F. Swift & Co. of
Chicago
The combine has been in existence FIVE years.
1t has perfected its system. so that at present,
it is alleged, it has completely in its grasp the
states of Indiana, Michigan. Ohio. Pennsylva-
MIA, New York. the District OF Columbia and
all the New England states
Its operation, as described in the Ne,cs is as
follows: A clearing house with Offices in the
Montauk block in this city receives daily re-
turns sales OF each member. Each mem Der
is entitled to certain per cent of all money
paid in. The members pay 40 cents per 100
pounds of NEE. sold. At the end of leach week the
clearing house apportions the total payments
among the members according - the percent
age. Inc clearing house is in of charge VIM. NJ.
White. Under his watchfu care the books
have been kept. The place that knew Mr.
White however knows him no longer. He has
vanished, and even his name has disapp cared
from the directory of the building.
Last Saturday, it is said by knowing persons.
Secretary White began to put out of the way
all memoranda and books showing the history
OF the combine and its doings. so that it might
avoid undue annoyance in the investigation
about to be started by the federal Department
OF Justice ''Ihe fact is" reports an investi-
gator the books were burned"
While the clouds are thckening over the
heads of the big meat combination and the
wheels OF the law are about 10 be
set in motion against it several of its
members have gone elsewhere. Nelson
Morris lately went to California for his
health. His condition, however, does not
prevent his supervision of the construc-
ton Of the new stock yards near San
Francisco. G. +. Swift is also out of the
way Of annoying Investigating committees
as are most of the important mem
bers of the business households of Swift and
Morris Some are thought to be in Florida,
Others In Mexico There appears to have been
an unusual hegira about the time the govern
ment was thinking OF beginning an inyesti-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16

The following named officers will be relieved
from duty at the United States Military Acad-
envy, West Point, New York. in August next:
Capt James s. Pettit FIRST infantry; First
Lieuts. John A Linden, fourth artillery;
Joha D. G. Hoskins, third artillery;
Harry F. Hodges. corps Of engineers; Frank
l.. Dodds, ninth infantry; Warren p. New
comb, fifth artillery; Samuel ID. Freeman,
tenth cavalry; Benjamin Aivord, twentieth in
fantry, and John .. Belliuger, fifth cavalry
The regimentA officers will Join their respect
i've regiments.
The following named officers will report in
person To the superin tendent Of the U. 6. Mill
tary Academy, West Point, New York. in Au-
gust next for duty at the academy: First Lieuts
Alexander b. Dyer, fourth artillery; Samuel z
Allen. fifth artillery; Henry c. Newcomb, corps
Of engineers; James A. Cole, sixth cavalry:
Corneiiu. De ". Wilcox. second artillery, and
Willard A. Holbrook, seventh cavalry; second
Lieutsnants John ID. Barrette. third artillery;
Williams Biddls, jr, thirteenth infantry, end
Lucien G.tBerry, fourth artillery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
FRUIT AND NUT INDUSTRIES,
Interesting Statistics Presented in q Bulletin
From the Census Office.

Interesting Statistics Presented in q Bulletin
From the Census Office.
For the first time the statistics of the semi
tropic and nut industries Of this country have
been collected and are now printed in bulle-
tin, which has just been issued by the census
office. 1t is stated in the bulletin the acreage
of oranges, matter Of course, exceeds that
of all the other products. yet the possibilities
OF pineapple culture on the southeast coast OF
Florida and for 100 miles north of Key West
on the gulf coast are such as to give promise
of very great and profitable extension of the
culture Of this delicious fruit
Pecan culture in northwest Florida and all
the gulf states has apparently just begun to de-
velop some of its wonderful possibilities as a
reliable and profitable crop, while there is every
reason to believe that within a few years the
hgs. olives, madeira nuts and lemons of Cali
fornla Will rival in value her wondrous crops
of oranges and vet comparison of the tables
OF bearing and non-bearing trees will show
three times as many non-bearing as bear
Ing orange trees in the census year, and as
planting has been going on more rapidly than
ever since the census was taken the number OF
orange trees now growing in California must
be nearly double that of eighteen months ago,
all OF which means an output of at least 10, =
DOC, 900 boxes of oranges from California be-
fore the end of the present century.
The Florida figures show a still greater pro-
portion of non bearing to bearing trees than do
those OF California, though most of them have
been planted five or more years. while the re-
verse is true of California. Most of the orange
trees IN that state reported as non-b bearing have
been planted since 1856 and very many of them
during the census year.
Arizona makes quite a showing Of young
orange trees, the mere beginning of new
industry there, where soil and climate seem
well adapted to the perfect development OF
citrus fruits. and, with an abundance of water
for irrigation, the development is likely to be
rapid. However. the time of ripening OF
the fruit in the different "belts" is such as not
to materially interfere with each other
Florida and Louisiana begin harvesting their
crops the last OF October or early in November,
northern California and Arizona in December
and january, while southern California comes
In February and March and continues well into
the summer, and, with the perfection of earlier
varieties for Florida and of still later or longer
keeping ones for southern California. there is
reason TO believe that the United States will in
time eat Its own grown freshly picked oranges
throughout the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
MARY WALKER KNEW NoRCRoss.
She Could Have Prevented the Assault on
Russell Sage.

Mr.. Russell Sage recently received from DR.
Mary Walker. formerly of this city, letter
referring to Norcross, the man who threw
dynamite at him on December 4. The writer
said she had known Norcross as n dangerous
nihilist She next announced that she had long
been trying 20 secure for herself q pension
from the government on account of her sery-
ices during the civil war. She wrote to Mrs.
Astor several months ago. She then wrote to
Mrs Sage on the subject
Those letters, the writer said, '.were never
answered. Had they been this bomb throwing
business might have been averted. I knew
Norcross to be a desperate character and that
he contemplated making an attack upon your
self Gage Gould. Huntington and Vanderbilt.
But concluded not TO interfere. / might have
warned you in time, but you would not notice
my letters"
why on earth didn't the woman call on me
and let me know" observed Mr.. Sage when he
had finished reading the letter. However.
she may be able TO explain herself to Inspector
Byrnes. hope SO, for her sake. DIR. Walker
Is supposed to be at present in oswego, New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
FUSILADE ON A TRAIN.
Desperate Fight Between Police Omcers and
Burglars In Delaware

Desperate Fight Between Police Odicers and
Burglars In Delaware.
While Railroad Detective Hutchins and Po-
licemen Smith and Lockesman were in the
Delaware railroad station at Dover. Del, yes
terday morning four men. supposed to be the
burglars who blew open five safes in Milford on
Sunday night, entered and bought tickets for
Wilmington. When the Norfolk express ar
rived the four men boarded it. The officers
also got on. After the train got under way
and was running thirty miles an hour Detec-
tive Hutchins approached one of the men, who
was sitting by himself, and said: Il want you;
there is no use trying to get away now" Az
he said this he put revolver at the man 6
head Like fash the man struck the officers
arm and threw it up. the revolver dropping.
With the other hand the man knocked Hutchins
down. Then the man began to shoot at the de-
tective. Conductor Lewis entered the car and
told the men to cease firing or he would stop
the train One OF the other men at once COW
cred Lewis and held him in a corner.
The two policemen then attempted to capture
the men, but we're promptly held up in a
corner Of the car. Several more shots were
exchanged and the eight or ten passengers
lodged behind seats One Of the men tried to
escape through the water closet. The four men
finally got on the platform Of the car and more
shots were exchanged. Officer Smith was shot
through the finger The excitement was now
intense and the four men sprang from the train
and disappeared
Il was at first thought that none OF the
burglars had been hurt. but word came yester-
day afternoon that one had been captured in
a fodder stack near Clayton, with a bullet
wound in his thigh. He was taken to Jail at
Dover and was recognized as James Burns, a
Wilmington base ball player.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
Various Notes.
An OVATION To BILL.
The New York senator Addresses. the Mo
sissippi Legislature.

The New York senator Address.. the Mo
sissiPpi Legislature.
From Meridian, Miss. to jackson the Seua-
tor was in charge of a reception committee Of
Jackson citizens. Brief stops were made at
Hickory and Newton. where the senator bowed
his Acknowledgements to waiting crowds
Senator Hill and party arrived in jackson nj
ii 80 yesterday morning There was a great
crowd at the station. Farm wagons lined the
roadside. There was band at the station aud
IT played q lively air the senator was escorted
by Speaker Street 70 his carriage. The other
members Of the party took other carriages and
slow procession moved up Capitol street to-
ward the white-domed capitol. IL stopped at
the governors mansion. where the band
played polka, while speaker Street escorted
the Senator up the broad walk TO the steps Of
the executive mansion. Governor Stone wei
coined his distinguished guests on the broad
verAnda OF the maBson.
Senator Hill spoke in the hall Of the honse
of representatives yesterday afternoon. Early
IN the afternoon the gallery had been hlled
with colored people. but they were cleared out
by the police and room was made for white
men aud Tor the ladies If jackson. Some Of
the wives OF members were admitted to the
floor o. the house. The house WAS called TO
order by Speaker Street at 40 pm. while at
thu VI tut bON. Evans
called the senate 20 order. Five minutes
later the members of the senate appeared at
the door OF the house and were formally re-
ceived. the lieutenant governor mounting the
platform beside the speaker.
A few minutes before 2 O'Clock Gov Stone
appeared. escorting Senator Hin. The whole
assembly rose TO meet them and the galleries
and hoor appiauded loudly. The governor
escorted senator Hill TO the iostrun where he
took a seat beside the speaker. When the as
semblage had quieted Gov. Stone arose and in
troduced Senator Hill in a speech replete with
warm praise for his services 20 the democratic
party while governor of New York.
When senator Hill rose 60 speak be was
greeted with applause and some of the ear
splitting yells which are peculiar TO the south.
4 he audience listened with close attention to
all the speech, and applauded IL literally At
Its conclusion. Mr.. X. III. Henry, editor of the
Stdte Lelg,T, offered series Of resolutions ex-
tending cordial greeting 10 senator HILL ten
dering hun thanks for his words of wisdom
and bidding him God speed in his endeavor 70
rescue the government from the control of the
republican party. They were unanimously
adopted.
There were cries for Gen. Hooker who took
the platform in response TO them and spoke
briefly, complimenting Senator Hill on his de-
moeracy. The governor then declared the
meeting adjourned. Senator Hill shook hands
With number of gentlemen and thea returned
10 the governor mansion, where n luncheon
served.
senator Hill and party arrived at Meridian at
10 il last night on Lis return from jackson aud
changed cars for Birmingham Gen. Hookes
lett the party at jackson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
CAPITOL TOPICS
Bill To Exclude Political Ipt~rfer~cce A,
the Employment OF Iabor~r.. kctc.

n biii 10 Exclude Political Interference an
tine employment OF lAaborers, Etc.
The House committee on reform in the civil
service has agreed TO report favorablv. with
inimaterial notifications. Mr.. Andrews, h,,I 20
exclude political influence in the employment
OF laborers under the authority Of the United
States.
TO VISIT ruE rArESr oFricr.
The House patent.committee has appointed
subcommittee Of three members, consisting Of
Messrs- TIiman. Lapham and Buchanan OF New
Jersey; to risi: the patent Office in connection
with the consideration OF proposition 60
utilize the court yard of the Interior Depar.-
ment Tor the purpose Of erecting building %
Office.
NO GROUNDS FoR IMPEACHMENT
The Judiciary committee Of the House has
agreed unanimously to report TO the House with
a recommendation that it lie upon tie table the
resolution looking to tn Impeachment of Hon.
A. 4. Mccormick. Judge of the district court
for the northern district of Texas The r..o-
luton was introduced by Representative Bank
head OF Alabama. The committee is of til,
opinion that the charges contained in a pream.
bic to the resolution do not present = case call
ing for impeachment the evidence before the
committee showing the charges to be TN.
founded.
'REcEIPrs OF PATENT OFFICE
A letter sent to the Senate by the CON-
missioner OF patents shows that the receipt.
from patents and inventions since the Office
was created in 1896 amount 10 s26. So, 5S9 and
the disbursements for the expenses of the
office have been S22, 5s5. 7s6. leaving A balance
OF 81 ,Otl, 75S to tho credi; o. the office.
AN ALLIANCE FINANCIAL BILL
Mr.. Otis (kans). one of the allianc,
members, has introduced bill pro
viding that the denominations OF TO- q
and 80 cent and 81 of the circulating me
dunn shall be formed either OF silver OF
paper, all IS. $40 and $50 OF gold or paper
and all -. $50. 900. $500 and Il. 900 of paper
only. The metallic money shall be of the same
weight as at present The paper none,
shall be absolute upon its face ano
not IN the form of promise. Al
money. metallic or paper. shall De full lega
tender. The minis shall be opened TO FIRE,
coinage OF gold and SILVER and 81 in paper shall
be given in exchange for each 25.0S grain
gold or ii21a grains silver. The metal received
shall be coined into bars and exposed for sal,
at cost price.
The volume Of money issued other than frac
uonal currency shall not exceed IS per cent q
the assessed valuation of the property of IN,
United States. All treasury. national bank an,
other notes shall be called in and replaced b,
| the paper authorized to be used by the pro
visions OF the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-16
Whist District Attorney NicolI says.

Speaking Of the sermon which the Rev. d..
Parkhurst delivered on sunday in the Madison
Square Presbyterian Church in New YORK about
the corruptions of the city government Dis
rict Attorney Nicoll said to a reporter yester-
day; II wonld respectfully suggest that DIR.
Parkhurst 90 10 the police courts. as do the on
GERS OF the societies like that 20 which he u
attached when complaint against disorderly
houses are made. 1t 10 the proper place. Mr..
Gerry and Mr. Comstock go there and they
have no fault 10 fine with the way this ofice n
conducted shall go before the grand jury
today and discuss this matter with them.
know that the police are making arrests all the
time in the case Of excise violations and thase
are mot enough OF courts 10 try them in"