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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
FOOLISH ELECTION BETS.
Feats to Be Performed by Over Confident
Persons.

Feats to Be Performed by Over Confident
Persons.
Ex-Assemblyman James K. O'Connor OF
Utica, N. Y. a few days before the election
made bet, with $50 forfeit, with Theodore ".
British that Cleyeland's plurality in New York
state would be $4,000. The one who lost was
to push a wheelbarrow loaded with apples to
New York city. The plurality was 5000 less
than O'Connor's estimate. O'Connor will start
tomorrow on his journey. A drum corps will
beat him out Of town, the start being made
from the city hall. He intends to follow the
course taken by the bicyclists in the big relay
race from Chicago to New York last May. This
is through Herkimer, Little Falls, Fort Plain,
Amsterdam, Schenectady and Albany to the end
of the Mohawk Valley, and then down the east
side of the Hudson.
Mr.. y Connor is young man, and his nerve
is what might be expected in person who
would perform such feat He is well able
physically to do it, and will hardly back down
after having stated his intentions. He expects
to make about fifteen miles a day at first. The
distance is about $50 miles, and there is no
stipulation as to time. He thinks he can dis
pose Of the apples at figure which will more
than pay his expenses on the trip.
To pay an election bet Charles Haven Of
Fitchburg, Mass, on Saturday night walked
nearly a quarter of mile on his hands, his
legs being held by two men.
Charles Hawkins Of Dedham, Mass, last
night walked three miles backward, the result
Of an election wager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
Saivatiopists In a Fight.

Ever since the appearance Of the Salvation
Army in Switzerland there has been trouble be-
tween its members and the Swiss authorities
At Basic the authorities notified the army that
they must hold their meetings in one hall.
This order was obeyed for a time. but Sunday
a number Of Salyationists attempted to hold a
meeting in another hall. When the police at
tempted to dispossess them they chung to the
benches and tables, and resisted all the attempts
to eject them. The police were compelled te
use considerable force before they could clear
the hall. After they had all been put out they
gathered outside the building, and, after short
parley, formed in ranks, advanced at the double
quick and tried to retake the hall by storm.
The police met them at the doors, and a hand
to-hand fight ensued. A number Of conba tants
on both sides were injured. Quite a number
Of Salvatlonists were arrested. Had it not been
for the assistance rendered the police by a
number Of citizens the Salvatiouists would
probably have succeeded in recapturing the
hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
WHAT A LITTLE WILL DO.
Few Suggestions as 60 the Great Ea.css
ef Little Things.

A Few Suggestions ~ 90 the ereA, Ea.css
ef Little Things.
little care win save Won much annoyance.
little neglect az some simple duty may lead
10 disaster which would impair youf life.
little Kindness 20 Q fellow creature may canse
yon little efort and may result IN untold good.
little attention 10 the rigat thing n ne r,gat
rae may result In grsA, thins. you a, the proper
time.
little chill may seem trfnine. hut q may he the
nrst symptom Of pneumonis. possibly OF death.
little prompt attention when yoa nrst fed
chilly Is by al seans the thing you should do aud
do At onee
little pure medicinal stimuiani taken promptly
VII drive away the chill restore the circulation
and warm the blood.
little reelection will show YOU that only pur,.
medicinal siimulant will answer ana TIA, there IL
Out one. which is Dury's Pure Malt whiskey.
hiue nrmness when the druggist or grocer
ules To sell you some so-called whiskey which has
no merit, VIII save you much annoyance and per-
haps preserve your health
little constant use % Tits pure medicinal stiruu-
liant VIII tead 10 help your health and keep You IN
condition 20 resist the sudden changes 81 the
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15

! Mekeesport. Pa. Barely Escapes Destrue-
tion by the Flames.

NNfS'' -. o&fefy Escapes DestrDc-
ton by the Flames.
At $50 last evening FIRE broke out at the cor
ner OF Jenny Lind and llth streets McKeesport.
Pa, and in less than twenty minutes five houses
were enveloped in flames. The city being
without water and the river over eight blocks
away nothing could be done TO check the con-
fiagration. which was rapidly burning MP Jenny
Lind to l2th and down llth to Locust street.
AT O'Clock the FIRE had gained such head
way that over four blocks were threatened with
destruction. PitssburS was telegraph.d 70 for
assistance and all McKeesport was out 10 give
what little help they could render. The build
ings in that part Of the city are nearly all frame
many are mere shells, and by $50 over twelve
houses were burned to the ground and the
flames were still gaining Roadway.
About this time the National tube works
came 10 the rescue BY shutting OF their pumps
in the works and turning them into the city,
mains. thus enabling the department to bring
three lines Of hose to play upon the flames. By
tearing down a number Of buildings which Is
would have been impossible 20 have saved the
nre Was got under control about clock. Had
II not been for the assistance Of the National
tube works hundreds Of houses would have
beea in ashes before 10 O'Clock
One fireman broke his leg jumping from .
ladder which was about to fall This is the
only accident thus far reported. The ire
originated In Browns grocery store. One Of
the clerks went to the cellar 70 draw some oil,
and while doing SO a lamp exploded. setting
fire to a barrel of oil The total loss will be at
least e1O,0O0. with the insurance very small
The property owners and those sustaining
losses on household goods have already declared
their intention of bringing suit against the city
for damages
For over one year the water works Of this
city have been in q deploreble condition and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15

A Colorado Boy who Killed Man for II
Watch

Watch.
The case of Anton Woode the eleven-year- old
boy who murdered Joseph Smith Of Denver,
Col, when they were hunting rabbits near
Brighton, November 2, is exciting q great deal
Of interest now that people have turned their
attention from election matters to other things.
Woode is believed to be the youngest boy that
ever killed a man in this country for the pur-
pose of robbing and those who are Watching
him closely in his confinement believe him to be
moral imbecile. He will be tried for murder,
and his parents, as accessories after the fact,
will also be tried.
They are Poles The father worked in o brick
yard. and Anton was always comfortably pro-
vided for. He is good-looking rosy-cheeked
boy. tall for his age, with q high forehead aud
an intelligent face. He tells his story of the
crime in the most matter-of-fact way.
81 never saw Joe Smith before the day
killed him." Anton says. "He had a pretty
watch, and wanted it. We were hunting rab-
bits. He was walking ahead, and shot him In
the back. He did not know was going to
shoot. / about ten feet from him.
aimed right at the back of his head. He just
threw up his hands and fell down. He did not
say anything at all. Then went up to him and
took his watch and his gun. Then walked
home. 1t was an open-faced watch. knew
nobody could see me- did not tell anybody
what had done-not even mamma. / never
went back to where he lay; knew he was lying
there in the field, but was afraid to go back
/ was afraid would be caught. If they would
let me out Of Jail would not kin anybody else.
I am sorry did it. did not know they would
do anything to me for it. ! did not know it was
wrong to kill him. l wanted the watch,
"You would kill anybody for a pretty
watch wouldn't you?" asked.
YES" said the little fellow decidedly.
would you kill that cell mate Of yours for a
watch?''
mo" he answered, "he's too nice, but
would kill anybody did not know"
The boz broke down and cried frequently
while hSping this tale.
Anton's parents have been respectable folks
all their lives. They came from New York
when the boy was year old Jurists, doc
tors and ministers-men who have made crime
life study-are much puzzled over this case
and are wondering what the courts will do
with this boy murderer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
FOR KILLING HIS WIFE,
George b. j. Cooper Put on Trial for NJ
der the Isle Of Man.

George b. j. Cooper Put on Trial for MUIR
der on the Isle Of Man.
The trial Of George Barker James Cooper,
charged with tho murder OF his wife Edith
at the Regents Hotel Douglass, Isle Of
Man, on September last, began yester-
day before the court Of general jail de-
livery at Douglas When called upon to plead
Cooper said he was not guilty. The
defense will be that he struck his wife blow
in anger after she had hit him. and that an
open penknife that he had in his hand which
he had forgotten in the moment Of excitement,
inflicted the fatal wound.
The prosecution il producing evidence to show
that Cooper treated his wife with systemat tic
brutality and that finally he beat and stabbed her
to death.
On the morning of the murder the chamber
maid of the hotel heard an alteration in the
bed room Of the Regents Hotel, where the pair
was stopping, and shortly afterward there was
q scream and a thud as of body falling to the
floor. The servant informed the hotel man
ager OF what she had heard, and he immedi-
ately went to the room.
Finding the door fastened on the inside he
demanded admittance. On entering the room
the manager saw Mrs. Cooper lying undressed
near the bed and Cooper sitting on the bed
close by. There was blood on the pillow and
counterpane, and further examination re-
vealed wound in the woman's left breast
Mrs. Cooper was dead. When the manager en-
tered the room Cooper said that his wife had
tainted, and on Mr.. Weldon remarking that she
was dead he replied that che was in a dead
faint. Cooper was arrested.
At trial today Mary Ellen O'Brien, the cham
bermaid, was the first witness called Her evl-
dence was unimportant and referred only to the
doings OF the prisoner on the day of his arrival
and the morning of the decd
Mr.. John Champion Bradshaw, Douglass
photographer, said be had known Mr.. and Mrs
Cooper for a long time. about two or three
years. He said that Cooper was an excitable
man and little things on Mrs. Cooper's part
were calculated to aggravate man like her
husband.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
Mr.. HIPS Reported Engagement Denied

Mr.. Hili's Reported Engagement Denied.
The report OF Senator Hills engagement to
Mrs. Fannie Iverson of Atlanta, Ga, is I'M
equivocslly denied in that city. She met SEN
ator Hill five years ago on his first visit to
Atlanta at one of the receptions rendered him
there. The report Of their engagement was
circulated a short while after Gov. Hills visit
to Atlanta at that time and the report has been
revived at intervals. Mrs. 1verson has not met
Senator Hill since then, and those who know
her best say there is not a word Of truth in the
report. She is one Of the most beautiful women
In the south and she has been widowed about
six years. Her friends laugh at the report that
she is engaged to ANYBODY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE
Happenings Of Interest In This Thrivin,
Suburban City.

suDuroan City.
Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Nov IA, 1892
Forest Oak Lodge, X. of p, recently organ
lied at Gaithersburg, il said to be in very
fiourishing condition and the members Of the
same are making arrangements for holding a
fair at an early day.
Electric bells at the crossings to signal ap-
preaching trains on the Metropolitan branch
railroad will soon be introduced at Gathers
burg They have been in use at Rockville for
some time. giving much satisfaction.
Mr. Arthur Stabier and wife Of Sandy Springs
will soon remove to Baltimore for the winter.
The Social Circle of the NJ Z. Church South
has resumed its regular meetings, the last one
being held at the residence Of Mr.. j. ". Walker
at Gaithersburg
Mrs. C. VI. Stabler and Miss Helen r. Shoe
maker Of Sandy Springs are visiting friends in
Baltimore. Mr.. VIM. Birdsall of Ohio is reyis-
iting his former home in the eastern section of
this county.
The November term of the circuit court for
this county commenced here today Chief Judge
McSherry and Associate Judge Vinson on the
bench Court was called at 10 O'Clock a. m p,
and, after the selection of q grand Jury a brief
charge WAS given to the same by the chief
judge. Messrs. Zachariah A. Briggs, George
Z. Hoyle and Robert II. Miller were drawn as
Jurors in place OF Nathan Cooke. Laurence b.
Nicholson and Allen Reed, who failed to appear
on the call Of the roll. Mr.. Alban q. Thomas
was selected US foreman Of the grand jury. A
large number Of witnesses, who have been sum-
moned 10 go before the grand jury. were in at
tendance today. The principal part of the day
has been devoted to calling over the docket aud
assigning cases for trial Several cases re-
moved here from other counties have been as
signed for trial at this term.
The mooted project Of placing Montgomery
county in the fifth congressional district and
assigning the other counties of the sixth district
to other localities, thereby necessitating u Con-
gressman-at-large, does not meet with favor
here among members of either political party.
1t Is looked upon as a new dodge of the ring.
y. A. VI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
DEATH OF JOHN HOEY.
He Was Long the Head Of the Adams Ex-
press Company.

he Was Long the Head Of the Adams Ex-
press Company.
John Hoey. ex-president of the Adams Ex-
press Company. died in his apartments at Del
monico's at 10 O'Clock last night He had been
suffering for years with Bright's disease.
John Hoey was born of poor parents in Ire
land in 1925. He was only boy when he came
to this country. He had no means and he
made his living by selling newspapers and run
ming errands for merchants. He was enter
prising and when he got together enough money
he invested it in boat and used to row out to
incoming steamers and sell his papers before
the newsboys on the shore had a chance 10 get
at the passengers Alvin Adams, with P. B.
Burke, had just established the Adams Express
Company and Adams heard of the enterprising
newsboy and hired him at a salary Of s1.50 .
week. This was the beginning Of Hoeys sue
cessful career in the companys service. He
got promotion after promotion as steadily as
vacancies occurred until. in 1888. on the death
Of President William B. Dinsmore. he was
elected to the presidency Of the company.
His dismissal from that Office was caused
through the discovery OF deal whereby he
and Vice President Spooner had made S600, 900
BY buying the Boston Despatch Express and
the K,nsley Express Company for the Adams
company. The latter made the purchase for
&s00, COO
1t wns charged by Director Sanford, who is
now the president Of the company, that $780,,
600 was the actual purchase price Of the two
companies, and that the other 5000 900 repre-
sented profits divided among the men In the
deal Mr.. Sanford also asserted that the pur-
chase at any price was made against the advice
Of the Adams board Of directors. 1t was said
that there we're four men in the deal and that
the facts first came out in a suit brought by one
Of them, who alleged that he did not get his
share of the profits.
When Mr.. Hoey a small boy he used to
go to Billy Burton's Theater in Chambers street,
and there he saw for the first time the pretty
English actress, Josephine Shaw, and was cap
tivated by her. He got to know her well when
he was only newsbov. He kept track Of her
for several years. until he had enough money
saved, and then he proposed marriage and was
accepted. For time after they were married
Mrs Hoey continued on the stage. She was
the leading lady at Walack's when she finally
retired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
Threw His Wife Into the Flames.

trial in which much interest is displayed
began Saturday at Keniggratz, Germany. A
merchant of that place named Joseph Sura was
arraigned to answer a charge Of setting fire to
his house at night and then throwing his wife
into the burning building. 1t appears that
Sura fell in love with his wife's sister. girl of
eighteen. He desired to marry her and deter
mined to get rid of his wife that he might be
free to do so. He thought that by setting his
house on fire, after removing the most valuable
articles from it, and having his wife burn to
death would be an easy and safe way to get rid
OF her. His plans miscarried inasmuch as be-
fore all hope of escape from the burning build
ing was out Mrs. Surs awoke and rushed out.
Sura, however, was not to be baf1ed. He
seized his wife and carried her to the house
and deliberately threw her into the fire. Neigh
bors who saw the act went to her rescue and
took her out, but not until she was frightfully
burned. Mrs. Sara is only twenty-ope years
old and vas pretty woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
Ralph Waldo Emerson's Widow Dead.


Lillian Emerson, widow of Ralph Waldo En-
erson, the poet, died Sunday at Concord,
aged ninety years. Mrs. Emerson was
a Miss Jackson of Plymouth, Mass, and Emer-
sons second wife. Emerson married her in
1885. He lived before this time in an old gam
brel-roofed house, built by his grandfather,
Rev. VIM. Emerson, and afterward celebrated
as the "Old Manse," of one Of Hawthorne's
stores, and the place where for a time he re-
sided After marrying Miss Jackson Emerson
removed to the house which he had purchased
at Concord. where he had fixed his resi-
eence in 1884. He passed the remainder Of his
days In this house, and his widow lived there
with one of her daughters up to her death. In
September, 1929, Emerson married Miss Ellen
Louisa Tucker. He was acting at this time as
colleague OF Rev. Henry Ware. minister of the
Second Church in Boston. His first wife died
without leaving any children. His son. Ed
ward Waldo Emerson, wrote personal memoir
OF his father. entitled Emerson in Concord"
which was published by Houghton, MiiiIn 4
Co. in 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15

On July 20 last Judge Jos. R. Clarkson Of
Omaha, district bench, cousin Of J. s. Clark
son OF the republican national committee and a
graduate of Yale. disappeared very suddenly
His clothes were found in boat on Stony
creek lake, not far from Omaha. whittier he had
gone to hunt and fish. and It was decided he
had been drowned. Persistent search was
made for his body, but without success He was
mourneo Tor dead, but the other day he sur
prised his friends and relations by walking in.
Since leaving Omaha he had led the life of a
tramp, working as a laborer on a government
stoneboat, in lumber yards and elsewhere. He
Is not considered dangerously insane, but may
never recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15

Trying to Cheat the City of Philadelphia.
A conspiracy. to cheat the city of Philadelphia
by the use Of bogus coke checks at the ninth
ward gas works, sd and Market streets, has
been unearthed and six people are under arrest.
Two Of the number are Charles Douglas, mes
senger in the coke office, and Benjamin In
gram, special officer at the works. The names
OF tb others could not be learned. but it is
known that four Of the party are connected
with the gas works and two are outsiders. Su-
perintendent Of Police Linden declines to talk
about the affair further than to say that the
accused would be given hearing at the central
station today. The steal will amount to sew
eral thousand dollars. The arrests were or
dered by Superintendent Linden after Magis-
trate Pole had issued the warrants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
Lawyers Argument Said to BE Slandt

A Lawyers Argument Said to BE Slanderous.
Suit for S25, 900 damages has been instituted
at Camden. N. j., against ex-Judse John w.
Wescott by Miss Mary Collins of Merchant
vile. The suit is an outcome OF the famous
trial in which, after two years delay, the once
convicted negro, Francis Lingo, charged with
the murder Of Mrs. Annie Miller, was dis
charged for lack Of evidence on Saturday Ex-
Judge Wescott, counsel for the accused. was
allowed wide latitude in his defense, and en-
deavored to throw suspicion for the murder
upon the dead woman's husband. John Miller,
and on her sister, Mary Collins. who was
member of her family. Miss Collins now asks
damages for defamation of character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15

Both the method ard results when
Syrup OF Figs Is taken; it is pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, and
actsgentlyyet promptly on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the
system efiectually, dispels colds,
headaches and levers. and cureshab-
itual constipation. Syrup OF Figs i,
the only remedy OF its kind ever
produced, pleasing to the taste and
acceptable TO the stomach, prompt
in its action and truly beneficial in
Its effects, prepared only from the
most healthy and agreeable sub
starccsits manv excellent qualities
commend :; 20 all and have made
II the mos; popular remedy known
Syrup 81 FISs = Tor sal. in soc and
81 bottles ~ ii! leading druggists.
Any reliable druggist who may not
have 1t On hand will procure it
promptly 10. snN one who wishes TO
UiL ~ Lot accepi any substitute
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15

The London Times Vienna correspondent
says: AT q recent meeting of the Society Of
Engineers Herr Roster described his inven-
ton of an electric railway calling into use q
ioco-motor which will travel i2s miles an hour.
The building OF railway Of his description is
projected, to be built along the banks Of the
Danube from Vienna to Buda-P esth. Each car
riage win be provided With = motor and viii be
designed to carry forty persons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
Farmers Alliance to Meet at Memphis

The annual convention of the National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union will be
held in Memphis beginning today. There will
be in session at the same time the annual con-
vention of the Reformed Press Association and
Farmers Mutual Aid Society. Ali the leading
workers in the farmers alliance, including Gen
J. b. Weaver, Gen. Fields. Jerry Simpson. Sena-
tor PETER, President Louck and many other
prominent members of the order. will be in at
tendance. Delegates to the number Of 1000
will be present Tho annual convention Of the
interstate road congress will also be held in
Memphis on November 16, and 200 delegates
from several states are expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
He BRE,ruEs Better THAN
EyEE BEFORE IN HIS LIFE.
HENRY C vOILMEH. NO. !41I 3aD ST. NV.
SUFFERED WITH CATAREH FOR
RIGHT YEARS. But Is
WFIrSOW
WEILNOw,

Mr. EolIner who Il connected with the Connecticut
lie Company. tells the 'oiio~in< story. Eo- eight
years have ben troubled with difficulty in breathing
s-Pecia ly through Guy nose, which has been OBJ
~tr1eted a. times To make IL almost impossible for
ne 20 get air through IL q all More recently the
n-sal condition has become attacked by something re-
- mbinS asthma Which has occasionally COMPELLED
-" O. at up al ni-ht In order TO my breath /
'orldnt s!re. we'll when laid down and IL Was a
common thI- for M rest d te broken. Very little
srife "1rrtluu would make short OF breath and
ihea " sui whecze and cough. my throat felt fun
and Dry and vas frequently clearing IL.
tf ca 81 I Neut u Dr. Jordan for treatment and
y h''n - tn credit due ~ restoration health
III t-c-tfus nj Ia accomplished wonders in my case
During III" treatment he removed or poIypus
tlinors fron -sy nose wlrh great relief and
TIE after tr- stiIa~nt has Is- ny nose permanently
ri-ar And natssA. INV Wheeling and coughing has
Fr-d aily Aha'e'i Until now no symptoms Of IL ap-
pS-- sad trestL- better than ever before in my life