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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
IsIPORTANT NAVAL CHANGES.
Commodore Skerrett to Leave the Washing
ton Navy Yard Soon.

Commodore Skerrett to Leave the Washing
ton Navy Yard Soon.
Commodore J. S. Skerrett, who has been
commandant of the Washington navy yard, is
to be relieved from that duty on the 3lst of De-
cember apd has been ordered to command the
Pacific station. TO take charge about jan
uary 10. This will be Commodore
Skerrett's first assignment as command
ant Of station, and as the Pacific
station and squadron embraces more territory
and next to the Atlantic station is the most i'm
portant one the United States has, the assign
ment is regarded as proper recognition of his
long and valuable services in the navy. Com
modore Skerrett prior to his duty at the Wash
ington yard, was president of the board for the
trial of many of the new war vessels now in
commission. He will take the relative rank OF
admiral when he HOSTS his flag on the Mo-
hican at San Francisco in January. and with the
rank goes the authority of the grade Lieut..
Downs Wilson is to be the flag lieutenant for
Commodore Skerrett, but beyond this his staff
has not yet been decided upon. Lieut.. Wilson
Is popular Washington boy and has been sta
toned for some time in the ordnance shops of
the yard here.
Commodore George Brown, now in command
OF the Pacific station. will upon being relieved
by Commodore Skerrett be placed upon waiting
orders until there is a vacant shore assignment
commensurate with his rank. 1t is understood
that he is DESTROYS to again take charge Of the
Norfolk navy yard. and as the term of Commo-
dore Weaver, the present commandant, will ex-
pire nuary 10 it If possible his wish will be
gratified.
Speculation is already rife among naval off,
GERS as to who will next command the Washing
ton yard. and as the command is an i'm
portant one, including, as it does, the
large ordnance shops, it is thought that
an officer of marked abilities in that line of
work will be chosen. Capt. Howell. now on
duty at the navy yard, is said to have the best
chance for the place. No confirmation can be
had at the Navy Department of the reported
intention Of Commodore Folger to relinquish
his duties "a chief of ordnance but it is said on
good authority that after January he will be
granted years leave OF absence and that Capt.
sampson, now in charge of the ordnance shops,
will be his successor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
THE NEWS AT ELkTON.
Correspondence o: The Evening Stsr
ELKToN. Mp, December 1 Is

correspondence q. Tie Nv ming Star.
ELKToN. MD., December /. 1892.
Mrs. Susan Clifford of this county, widow of
Benjamin Clifford and mother of DR.. Dayid L.
Clifford of Zion, died yerterday at her home
near Principle. She was the mother of ten
children, eight of whom survive her. She Was
seventy-five years of age.
The supposed e'of smallpox at the aims
house near Cherry Hill, this county. which for
week past has agltated the minds of the peo-
pie OF this community. causing general vacci-
nation, has been pronounced not to be small
poN.
Evan Lewis. father of John E. Lewis. pro-
prietor of the Deer Park Hotel Newark. died
at the home of his daughter, in Cecil county
Nd, Tuesday, in his nine;y-third year. Mr..
Lewis was born in Columbus. Pa. in the wear
1893 He leaves two sons, three daughters TWENTY
six grandchildren and seventeen great-yrand-
children.
The democrats of the first district held n
lolliication meeting at Cecilton YESTERDAY
The meeting was the largest ever held in this
section OF the county and was addressed bv
Col. W. G. kilgore of Montgomery county, Nd.
The young ladies of Middletown will give
dance on December Is and will issue over 300
invitations.
Rev. DIR. Osmond. pastor of the Elkton Pres
byterian Church, VIII preach his farewell SER
mon next Sunday. DIR. 0smond and his wife
will reside in Philadelphia.
The Young men of Chesapeake City gave a
dance Wednesday evening. Among those pres
ent were: Misses Lionre Beastor, Nellie and
Allie Boulder. Bessie Wooters, Alma Bouchelle,
Jennie knorr and Mamie Steele of Chesapeake
City, Florence Egee and Hettie Rubie of VIII
mington. Helen Clayton, Mount Pleasant. and
Miss Ward, Cherry Hill; Messrs. Harry and
Frank Howard, Harry and Julian Jones' Cayot
and Lindel Beastor. Tolbert Courey. Stanley
knorr, Frank yansant, Stanley Steele, Palmer
mil Ian md Inl lay
At noon today Miss Cathy o. Wilson of CAL
vert and VIM. NJ. Reynolds of Oxford were mar
ried by Rev. ]. L. Wood. The ceremony took
place at the brides residence and WIS largely
attended.
Miss Maria S. Foord Of Earleville. this county
and Herman Is. Masseys were married yester-
day at noon in st. Stephens Church, Earleville,
by Rev. DIR. DUNCAN. pastor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
AN OLD CASE AGAIN HEARD.
The Claim of John Paul Jones Against the
h. and O. Il. 4. Co.

Il. and O. r. X. Co.
Today the Court in General Term heard the
case of John Paul Jones against the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad Company. which had been
before jury of the Circuite Court four times
heretofore and three times before the General
Term. Mr.. F. T. Browning for the plaintiff
and Messrs Morris and Hamilton for the rail-
road company. The agreed facts are as fol-
lows:
On the morning of the 10th dav of Deem
Der. 1881. plaintiff purchased a ticket at the
ticket Office of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company for Gaithersburg, Nd: that the
train he was to take was TO start at s 80 a. m.
that the gate through which passengers
passed being open he passed through. and,
after having the train pointed to him by the
gatekeeper, got upon car connected
to said train; that after being
in the train for some minutes
told him that that car had been detached: that
plaintiff then said to that person that he wanted
to go to Gaitnersburg, whereupon he was
directed by that person TO the train across
the platform on the right. which train he
boarded, and it Immediately started off: that
after the train had gotten but short distance
and was running at the rate of about from 3 to
80 miles an hour, the plaintiff inquired
OF one wearing the uniform of the
company if that train going to Gathers
burg. This person replied: mo. it is going to
Baltimore. and if You don't want to go
to Baltimore you had better get off,
And ;hereupon. the plaintiff thinking
it safe. did get off, and in doing so was thrown
upon his right arm. which so injured and
crushed that it had to be amputated at the
right shoulder. The plaintiff thought that the
accident occurred by the engineer putting on a
little more steam at that time. and that caused
the car to jerk and throw HIM. That he was
unconscious from the time he struck or fell
until he picked up and carried to
the telegraph Office and an ambulance was
brought and he was taken to the Providence
Hospital where he was confined till February
5, 1882. The case, as stated. has been several
times before the court and verdicts for $40, 900
and So, 600 were rendered for the plaintiff and
two verdicts for the defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
The Anti-Option Bill,

Senator Hansbrough Of North Dakota feels
that the anti-optiQn is not as strong in the Sem
ate Us it was last session and believes that many
obstacles will be opposed to its passage.
~ understand" he said to reporter, "that
there has been some changes in opinion
regarding the bill among the Senators from the
south, and without their supportSenator Wash
burn will find it very difficult matter to bring
the measure to a vote. Dilatory tactics will,
understand, be utilized to defeat the bill il
necessary. If anti-option does not become q
law this session fear it never will. for, with
both branches Of Congress in the hands of the
democrats, next Congress the bill will be al
lowed to drop out of sight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
FRIGHTENED BY CRACKS.
Clerks In the Maltby Building Think the
Structure Is Settling.

clerks In the MattDy Butlding Think the
Structure Is Settling.
Some of the employees in the Maltby building
on Capitol Hill, which is occupied by several
Senate committees and by the clerks of
the steamboat inspection service, have
been alarmed recently by the many
cracks appearing in the ceilings and interior
walls of the building. giving the impression
that the building is settling The fact that the
rear portion of the structure was erected on
made ground and that there are about 400 tons
of books stored in the basement gave color to
the apprehension that the house might be on
the verge of a collapse.
Architect Clark of the Capitol was requested
to examine the condition OF the house and he
accordingly made a thorough inspection of the
premises. Mr.. Clark says that the
cracks in the ceilings are caused
by slight settling of the walls
away from the frame partitions, which would
necessarily occur in building constructed on
the plan Of the Maltby. The cracks do not in
dictate any danger, however, and the house is
perfectly safe, he thinks. There are no cracks
In the outside walls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
Real Estate Mattora.

George 7. Klepstein has purchased for sl1,-
800 OF c. +. Norment lot 10, square 69l, 'front.'
ing 90 feet on street between South Capitol
street and New Jersey avenue, and lot 10.
square 7i3, on alley in square bounded by New
Jersey avenue, LIST, NJ and y streets southeast.
Mary Q. Fountain has bought for $1,000 Of
Iheo. W. Bedford sub 27l, square l56, fronting
Is feet on Madison between ? and Q and 18th
and 18th streets northwest
L. Nee. Jones has bought o. Margaret p.
McBlair for $4,000 and sold for nominal con-
sideration to NJ. whipple and F. T. Rawlings
the west half OF lot 4, square n, fronting 26
feet AZ inches on II between 2lst and 22d
streets northwest
Richard Ough has purchased for 81 900 Of J.
r Clark lots ! and 5, s and 9, block 4, White
Haven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
YOU WILL WANT 1T,
And When You Get 1t You will Read 1t
From Beginning to End.

! And When You Get 1t You will Read Ii
From Beginning to End.
Saturdays big sixteen-page STAR will have
so many interesting features that its thousands
of readers will be more than ever convinced
that The STAR is the paper. They always have
known that it is the organ and champion of
Washington, but they cannot fail to be i'm
pressed with the wonderful growth and sue
cess of the paper, while its course has been
consistent throughout The people of Wash
ington always look to THE STAR to see that
their wrongs are righted and they are never
disappointed.
Tomorrows STAR will be particularly at
tractive, and there will be a number of inter-
esting articles on local topics. The following
is partial list Of its contents:
THE STAR FORTY YEARS OLD (Illustrated).
A notable anniversary in the history of Wash
ington journalism.
WITH THE MARINE BAND illustrated.
The splendid organization under the leader
ship of Prof. Fanciulli.
FUN AND ART 0llustrated).
How American students in Paris work and
enjoy themselves.
THE BERLIN POOR Ollustrated)
Queer facts about life in city of tenements.
By Frank G. Carpenter.
IN MARANHAO Qllustrated)
A visit to the best built town in the Brazilian
republic. BY Fannie B. Ward
PULPIT AND POLITICS Cllustrated).
American divlnes who have been candidates
for Office.
FOR STYLISH WOMEN (Illustrated).
Some OF fashions latest DEGREES in the matter
of bonnets and coiffures
HUNGRY FOR SPOILS.
Oficcseekers eager for places under the COM
ing democratic rule.
PERIL OF THE NATION.
The danger of importing pauperism. crime
and disease from abroad.
TALE OF A wANDERER.
A tramp tells a STAR reporter some of his ex-
periences on the road.
SOAPSTONE QUARRIES.
Twenty-Five OF them near Washington used
by the Indians.
EXTRA SESSIONS.
When and why Congress has been called to-
gether by the President.
AUNT DELPHrS DILEMMA.
An admirable sketch of life on a southern
plantation.
PALACES ON WHEELS
How special cars and trains are rented and
what they cost.
THE MORPHINE HABIT
Washington physician tells of its fascina-
ton and its dangers.
WINTER SPORTS.
What is going on in athletic and bicycle cir
Giles.
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP.
The erection of frame houses in the suburbs
THE DISTRICT SOLDIERS.
Planning for next year to improve the Ma
tional Guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

What is Said of Them in the Annual Re-
port of Superintendent Brooks.
''After experience of fifteen months, :"
says Capt n. NJ. Brooks. the superintendent
of foreign mails. in his annual report, lit may
safely be said that the sea post office service
has realized all legitimate expectations re-
specting the advantage, in point of expedition
OF delivery of articles, to be secured by the dis
tribution of the mails in post offices while
in transit. The international sea post offices
have been in continuous operation upon the
fast steamers of the North German LLOYD
Steamship Company and the Hamburg Ameri-
can Packet Company"
Considerable space is given to an account of
the establishment of the new contract ocean
mail service. The following lines are in opera
ton: New York to La Guayra, New York to
Colon. San Francisco TO Panama and San Fran
cisco to Hong Kong. The department has paid
for the assured regularity and increased speed
OF this service from its commencement in Feb
ruary last TO June 30 in excess of the amount
which would have been paid for the same SER
vice at the allowance of the full sea and United
States inland postage "a follows:
New York 10 La Guayra, spa. DAB O4: New
York TO Colon. Sl2, 3S3. ~; San Francisco to
Panama. S3S .06i.l5; San Francisco to Hong
Kong. S3,6l5.94. Total, ST. 1903 So The COM
pensation for this service is based on certain
rates per mile. Six additional contracts have
been entered into for this service. That from
New York to Antwerp and from New York to
Buenos Ayres practically new. and the
latter secures regular and direct mail commu-
nicatIon with La Plate countries with which
our communication has been heretofore only
by means of occasional vessels sailing for
Buenos Ayres or through the intermediary Of
Brazil or England. Upon the remaining six
routes the contract service removes the uncer-
tainties that have heretofore prevailed respect
ing the permanency of the service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

over Her Grave.
Dedicated to the Memory of Mrs Eliza Z. Cutler
over her grave let love still wave,
With thoughts Of golden types:
She stood SO true for the Union blue
And the glorious Stars and Stripes!
Bury her here, where here soul Is near
Among the Boys she cherished;
Her soul was grand In her native land
And for the right she persisted.
woman kind In heart and mind
With love and truth and beauty;
And at the end. a soldiers friend;
She always did her duty.
JOHN A. JOYCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

Capt. Samuel Barron, grandson Of Com
modore Barron, who killed Commodore Decatur
in duel, has died at Norfolk. aged ffty-seven.
Dupont Powder Company and one Of the oldest
and wealthiest citizens Of Omaha, Neb., has
died Of heart disease.
A new steamship line, to run between New
port News and Liverpool, has been formed.
The new Organization Is the Chesapeake and
Ohio Steamship Company, limited The capi-
tai u furnished BY English gentlemen and
those interested In the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

The officials Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway here coufirm the statement that q new
steamship line has been organized to operate
between Newport News and Liverpool. Six
6rst-cass vessels will be put the line at cost
Of over 81, 1000 900. The company will be known
as the Chesapeake and Ohio Steamship Com
pany, limited" and the capital will be fur
nished jointly by American and English in
vestors, with a majority Of the stock in the
hands Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company. Among the directors are President
NJ. E. Ingalls, and Vice President Decatur Ak
tell Of tho Chesapeake and Ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

Complaint was made to the police last even
ing Of an attempt at assault or robbery made
on Wyoming avenue Yesterday afternoon. wyo-
ming avenue runs through Washington Heights
from Columbia road, and Mrs. Duaney, one Of
the residents of that avenue. had occasion TO
b ave her dressmaker call at the house early In
the afternoon. IL not later than 2 O'Clock
when a negro appeared on the avenue men
toned and pursued the dressmaker, who man.
aged to get to Mrs. Dulaney's house before he
caught her. When she went in the house the
negro escaped.
The police were appealed 10 and were re-
quested 10 have officer do duty about WASH
ington Heights and endeayor 10 capture the
negro. as there viii be no difficulty about his
identification should he be captured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

The jury in the case Of Chas. b. Cheshire
colored, charged with false pretenses, as stated
in another column, announced to Judge
Cox in the Criminal Court yesterday after
noon, after being out from about ii q. m. until
3:15 p. m, that there was no hope of an agree
ment being reached. and they were accordingly
discharged. Upon the first ballot being taken
the jury stood eight Tor conviction and four
against. In about an hours time, how
ever, the jury stood eleven for a verdict of
guilty and one for a verdict Of not guilty. The
man voting not guilty could not be prevailed
upon to change his mind, and hence the report
Of the jury to the court.
The man who hung the jury is said to have
been Fredk ID. Freeman, q young colored
man. and the sequel to the matter il
that when simple case Of robbery
was called in the court this morning
and after counsel for the defendant had an
nounced himself ~ being satisfied with the
jury, Mr.. Clagett. for the government, quietly
remarked: The government excuses Mr. Free
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
HE STOPPED THE CAR.

HOW Man With Sot Felt Hat Attracted
= Gripman's Attention.
A new way has been devised for stopping the
cable car. About 1880 O'Clock this afternoon a
hne-looking elderly man with snowy picturesque
whiskers stepped out to the avenue tracks be-
tween l4th and 18th streets and carefully remov-
ing his tall broad-brimmed soft felt hat
placed II on the southern rail The gripman Of
a west-hound train saw il and brought his cars
to halt just in time. Then he of the PETER
osque whiskers picked up his hat and stepped
aboard and all the crowd stood stl in wonder
ing admiration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

The United States steamer Newark. which has
been having her bottom cleaned in dry dock at
Spezia, has reached Naples. No action has yet
been taken looking to the assignment of YES
sci to convey the Vatican display to this coun-
lected for the purpose. She was ordered to the
South Atlantic station some months ago, but it
will probably be some time before she reaches
there @--ee-ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
AT THE RIVER FRONT.


Schooner Ella VI. Colder. Hanson. Eennebec river.
600 tons ice. Great Pals Ice Company Schooner VI.
W. Willing. Kelly Cri>h-ld. oys.ers schooner for.
sempkIns. -. Georee's island. oysters. schooner
MayfJwe-. GRAY. Matfawou an creek - cords 81 wop
Garter a Clark. Scaoun.r Edith May. Rison. Malta
woman creek. - cords OF wood. T. Williams son
Schooner Belle. Mason. Machodoc. oysters. Long
boat Catherine, Philips. Alexandria. hrht.
SAILED.
Schooner Elnora Russell. Russell. ~. teorges Is
land. Schooner j. ID. Faunce. FannCe. ST. Na-y's.
SloOp Li,tle Mao!e. Hodges. Nicond,o Barge h-.d
Cumberland. Schooner W. II. II. BiAler. Ellis.
COan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
Danger From Dogs Running at Large.

70 The EDITOR u The Evening Star:
The frightful danger to which we, and es-
pecially our children are exposed from dogs
running at large has recently been illustrated
by some shocking cases, and leading journal
In neighboring city ecommends, in an edi-
torial. that dogs be prevented from running in
the streets under. any circumstances. This
should certainly be made law if no milder and
equally effectIal course can be adopted This
end. think, could be attained by requiring all
dogs on the street to be so muzzled as to pre-
vent their biting. Those not SO muzzled should
be taken to the pound. and released only on
payment Of n fine sufficient to pay for the seiz-
ure. J. D. NJ
Washington. Dec. l. 1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
Florence win Get the Blythe Million.

The supreme court of California has rem
dered an opinion affirming the decision of
Probate Judge Coffey In the matter Of the
estate of Thomas II. Blythe, Judge Coffey de-
Gliding that Florence Blythe was the illegitimate
daughter Of the deceased millionaire and en-
titled to inherit his estate, valued at a. 900 OOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

William Tucker died! in Sussex county, Va,
Wednesday from overlooking. The evening
before he ate one gallon Of venison hash, half .
gallon Of coffee and crackers mixed together.
and half . gallon of water and crackers, q
pound Of dry sugar aud . lot Of pork and bread.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
SHOOTING STARS.

young swellinssby does not sppear to have
made study Of foreign languages"
mo; but he fights all his duels in French
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

Geo. w. Hensel Of Pennsylvania Dead.
George W. Hensel. collector of internal reve-
nue. of the ninth Pennsylvania district under
President Cleveland, and father of Attorney
General Hensel, died yesterday ut Quarryhill,
aged seventy years. He was q trustee Of the
Reformed Theological Seminary at Lancaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
IOH SALE

nsSe al -. anu .' s1s. 600
bath, furnsce a MI vs. = w.. ~. w r. 500
ami . 1l.ooO
asee nj o.. -1l 1000
bath and cellar, a m T.. each. .'..'... $500
23th near Pa ave. n W 1r aud bath. -. 5000
" ct ID n Or. and bath ............. $500
mace. pap-red smi. nsr'l.....'......i,--. $3.50
p.perei '. 80 Z 600
d ST near 18th n e. d. and bath nm. 5000
Linden St n O.. Or and bath .-........... q 800
Linden 81 n g. Or and bath EASY terms -. = 600
Duncan place n e. g.. and bath, terms g 200
Gales st. n. 6r frame. stable. new. easy
For full particular. call upon
MctAcHLFN 4 BACHELOR,
nIQ Cor. 10th and @ sts. n w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

Capt Keller Anderson, who held Camp An
derson at Coal Creek against riotous miners, 10
likely to be made adiutant general Of Tennes-
see.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

The London Daily Telegraph announces that
William Waldorf Aston has taken Cliveden, the
Duke Of Westminster's seat for i've months,
from December TO April
The house Of Representatives Of South Caro-
lima yesterday elected John 4. withcn Of Chez
ter reading clerk after . contest lasting tive
days
The Canadian bark Kate Harding. bound
from Barbados 10 Portland. IVES wrecked .
half mile north Of the Highland life ssvfng
station, Cape Cod. Her crew was safely iAnds6'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02
HOLIDAY COMPLIMENT.

"How do lookI" asked the turkey he ex-
banded his gorgeous array of feathers"
"Fit to kill, replied the sardonic old rooster
who is SO tough he can't be eaten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-02

Bill Manus, . tough character living at Lo-
masville, eight miles from Jackson, Tenn, was
beating his wife with the butt end of his re-
volver, when his eieven-year-old daughter
Nellie interfered. She tried TO vrest the
weapon from him and IL was discharged, killing
her instantly.