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DROPPED DEAD.

Mr. Chas. l.. Jones. Chief az the fssue DiNi-
sion in the Treasures once.
Chas. L. Jones, chief of the division Of issue,
United States treasurer's Office. aged ffty-t~o.
dropped dead in his Office in the Treasury De
partment late this afternoon. He has been
suffering from heart disease FOR several years.
He had but recently returned from his vaca-
ton, however, and was feeling better than
usual.
He was passing from one room to another
when he dropped 70 the floor and expired with
out groan.
Mr.. Jones entered the Treasury Department
In 1864 after having served conspicuously in the
army as first lieutenant in the sixteenth New
York.
He was from ogdensburr. " Y, and leaves a
wife and five children in this CITY,
His remains were taken home in the ambu-
lance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
LACK OF ENTHUSIASM.
Even Cleveiand's Name Did Not Fill tn
New York Academy.

Even C1eveland's Name Did Not FIJI the
New York Academy.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. Oct. 4-Nothing has more fore
IDLY illustrated the absolute lack Of political
enthusiasm in New York than the small attend
ance at the meetings Of the republican and dem
ocratic clubs. Even the promise that Cleveland
would speak did not get out a large crowd this
morning, and the condition was largely the
same at the republican meeting at Buffalo.
Gov. BOYD Of Nebraska is here doing some
tall kicking" because the democratic campaign
fund is all going to aid the peoples party. The
democrats of that state don't like the idea
of having no election Of their
own. They complain that there is
no money and no democratic electoral ticket
for them to vote. and, in point of fact, little
for them to do. Gov. Boyd reports that there
is danger that this fact may prevent the demo-
Gratis from going to the polls or voting for
the peoples party electors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04

A Lively Row Over the AngiIcaI Congress
at ToIkes;onr.

LoSDcx. Oct. The Anglical Church con-
gre-- opened at fOikestone today. After the
addresses Of welcome to the clerical and lay
delegates had been delivered procession was
formsd. headed by the Right Hon. and Most
Rev. Edward White Benson, archbishop Of
Canterbury. primato of all England. and
marched through crowded streets 10 the church
In which divine services were held. A number
u new churchmen" stood near the hall in
which the congress meets bearing n banner
upon which wa- inscribed: We represent Ridley
and Iatimer at the stake exhorting churchmeu
81 withstand idolatry, Priesteraft and popish
proee-sion--'
The professors tried 90 follow the procession
With their banner. The spectators resented
tht-, and . number Of them set upon the low
ehurehmen" and tore their banner into rib
bous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
FRANK WARDS STATEMENT.
He Files an Answer to His Whe's Apple
ton for Divorce.

He Files Answer to His Whe's Applica-
ton for Divorce.
Mr.. Frank X. Ward states that he SUISSE
quently plead not guilty in ID case of the ar
rest on the charge of threats against his wife
and gave bonds in the sum of 1900, having the
case continued until next Monday.
Mr.. Ward today filed his answer to his wife's
plea for divorce, denying all charges of harsh
treatment and in regard to the
transfer Of property he states that
should transfer certain real estate to their son.
they retaining only a life interest, but denies
that he treated her cruelty or harshly as a re-
suit of discussion of such proposed transac-
ton.
He saws he is willing TO reunite with her,
hoping thereby to bring ABOUT reconciliation.
believing it would be beneficial for them and
their son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
Real Estate Matters.

Samuel Bieber and Abraham Fisher have
sold for owners to syndicate for the sum OF
S9s, .S3 all Of square 773, between and NJ
and Sd and 4th streets northeast.
Minnie Iseman has purchased Of F. Weller
for 5000. sub 81, square S42-l7.4 by "a feet
on 10th between X street and Massachusetts
avenue northwest.
Charles Thompson has purchased in trust Of
Cecilia NJ. Coughlin for IS. 900 sub 20. 50. I54-
1920 feet front, known Us 1871 Il street north
west.
benjamin r. Russell has bought for sc .O5C of
Maria c. Peet sub. 9s, 50. 1874. 20xll0 feet on
18th between Sherman and X streets north
west.
Pauline Rocco has bought from Jacob Koebel
for 5000 part Is, square 5l3, 20 by so feet on
5th between NJ and Ridge streets northwest.
Lucy Wood Ferguson has bought of George
II. Corey FOR si2 40 lots 10 and is, lsJIsx32
American University Heights.
Emma o. Smith has bought OF ID. b. Croft
for $1,000 lots % to IS block IL, Brightwood
Park.
William N. CLAYTON has sold to J. W. Nc
Lachlen for IS, 200 lots ITO TO l22. square SAG.
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IN FAVOR OF EDISON.
He is Entitled to the Patent on the Incan
descent Lamp.

NEW YORK. Oct. 4.-The court of appeals, in
the case of the Edison Company against the
United States Illuminating company, has af-
fi-med the decision of the lower court in favor
of Edison. 1t involves the right to use the in
candescent light.
The suit first brought in 1885, and on
July II. 1891. Judge Wallace of the United
States circuit court decided that the Edison
company entitled to the patent the in
candesceat lamp. An appeal was taken, and
Judge Wallace was sustained this morning in
every particular.
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Ancient Bills of Fare.

Mrs. n. W. Beecher in Codes.
The accounts-more frequently found in TO-
mapces-cf the marvellous feasts often given TO
ruling powers of the olden times are eagerly
read by the young, and with great longings TO
zee them repeated in the present time. Espe-
cialiy are they bewitching to the young house
keepers-who have visions of surprising their
husbands with bill of fare copied from ancient
times. Yet they have no idea Of VIVA. the ne
culiar dishes we're composed.
young lady" writes us: 81 have read so
much OF the wonderful feasts and banauets
given in ancient times. the almost fabulous
entertainments OF the mobiles and emperors of
Greece and Rome. that l am curious 10 know
something more definite about them. Do tell
me, dear mafam, if you can, how the dishes
which must have cost small fortune.
were prepared. or what did thew consist?
II am young, expecting soon to 60 to house
Keeping. am fond of TRYING new things, and
can afford little extravaganza to enable me
to do so. 1t would be such a pleasure TO sur
prise my husband by bringing him q dainty
entertainment. entirely different from the COM
mon run of things."
You would indeed surprise your husband and
guests, my dear child. with something differ
ent from the common run Of things" IL we
could give you such recipes; but few IL any
have been recorded and none that You would
willingly follow. Their banquets were wonder
fully lavish In the amount provided, but gross.
almost bcastly. in the composition Served In
barbaric srlendor, on polished gold Get round
with precious stones, yet there was no delicacy
or refinement either In the mode Of preparing
or arranging the food
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Guest of Bethel Literary,

Mr.. J. Madison Vance Of Louisiana, who
visits the capital this week as a delegate to the
D. NJ. c., and who is to be the orator Of the
annual citing Of the @. U. o. Of Odd Fellows.
will be the guest of the Bethel Literary a. their
rooms this evening, Metropolitan Church, N
between 18th and 10th streets northwest, where
he will make the opening address OF the season.
Mr. Vance will be followed by other visitors
The public are invited to share with the literary
in extending welcome and greeting to the
order and their representatives.
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Marriage Licences.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the fol-
lowing by the clerk Of the court: George
Settlers and Annie Jenkins; Henry Hawkins and
Elizabeth Plummer; Anton Brandt and Eve
Smith John Hahn and Mary Meehan; Edward
Harris and Maria L. Tucker, both of Rich
mond, Va; Daniel Hennessey and Houorah NJ,
Sullivan; VIM. Ward and Mary E. Harper: &,
II. Bayly. and Elizabeth X. Lritt; George W.
Norris and Irene B. Mccall; Harry D. Pullman
Of Kansas City, No., and Daisy Grace Todd
William Willis Ord Of London, England. and
Mary Clare Billings Of Gcorgetowni CiAyborr
L. Lakewood and Julia E. Michael: Henry Poh.
rend and Theresa Lamp; VIM. H. Strobort and
Katie 8. Perkins; Rodney E. Cook and Mary z.
Myers
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THE COURTS.
CoCRT IN GENERAL TERM.

CoCRT IN GENERAL TERM
Today-UnitedS States ex rel Weiton agt COM
missioner of general land Office: leave TO relator
to lille brief by 18th United States agt Cooper:
order to paw Shoemaker 1864: bill OF excep-
tons signed The court fixed the first thirteen
cases for tomorrow and announced that the
cases must be disposed OF in some WAY: that
cases should not be allowed to cucumber the
calendar.
EQUITY CoUaT-.Judge Brddley
Today-Doyle agt. Dovle: divorce granted
In re Wesley Harding. Matilda Smith and W.
A. Peck alleged lunatics): writs issued. Cas-
tleman agt. McCiraw: sale decreed; A. A. Dir
ney and l.. c. williamson, trustees. Mcdaniel
aSt. Parish; judgment: creditors allowed 70
file petition. Olms;ead agt Hutchinson;
motion to strike out part OF interroga-
tory granted. Parker agt. Lewis; pay
ment to Mary J. Dove ordered Bate
man agt- Plumb: motion to vacate order OF
publication denied-M. J. Colbert and w. W.
Bowman, trustees. Hoelmann agt. Hoelmann;
do. Walter and J. A. Maedel. trustees
Wharton agt. Chaplin: reference to auditor.
Brevfogle agt. McKahan; pro confesso set
aside. Gage agt. Gage; appearance ordered
In re r. Burdini; committee allowed 10 give
additional bond
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DISTRICT TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
1t Will Begin Friday Under the Bachelors
Club Auspices.

1t Will Begin Friday Under the Bachelors
Club Auspices.
There is going to be tennis tournament I'M
der the auspices Of the Bachelor Club, begin
ming on Friday afternoon, on the courts Of the
club. 1t is intended to be the an
nual tournament for the championship
of the District. Everybody interested
In tennis hopes that the tournament will be a
success, but for some reason tennis tourna-
ments in this city have never proved to be
much Of q success. Last spring only
handful Of people Witnessed
the all-comers' tournament, although
Z. L. Hall, who ranks as the third best player
in the country, was present and played u hard
game with Mr.. Wright. who il a lead
Ing player. The purely local tourna-
ments have not been much better patronized
and IL IL probable that the affair on Friday will
prove TO be no exception to the rule. A num-
Der Of entries have been made and IL il possible
that o fair representation Of the To-
cal players viii enter. But some
how tho local players as a class don't take
enough interest in tournaments to enter and
the tsnnis-loving public don't cGrs to attend.
Ths truth Of the matter IN that there will
have 70 b. revival Of interest In tennis In this
DislEiss bsfore any teurnansnt WI ~ sue-
- Ai ~ 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Oct. 4.-Marion county
has made application TO the United States court
for federal election marshals. The application
is signed by Chairman Moores and Secretary
Fesler of the republican county committee
and the members Of the executive committee
More than half the counties in the state have
now applied for federal marshals, and it Is un-
derstood ten or twelve more counties will
make application. Each county committee is
permitted 20 decide whether or not 1t will ask
for the marshals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
CONFESSED HIS GUILT.
Paying Teller vosbett of Smyrna, Del, Made
False Entries.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Oct. 4.-Obadiah &. Vos-
bett, paying teller of Smyrna National Bank,
was arrested this morning by United
States Marshal Mahaffy, charged with
making certain false entries in the
banks books, records and statements with in
tent to deceive the officers thereof. He was
brought to this city and given a hearing before
Commissioner Smith, who held him in $4,000
bail for court.
At the hearing Vosbett pleaded guilty to max
ing the false entries. but denied that he hid re-
ceived anv of tie banks money and claimed
that these entries were simply to cover up err
rors. The amount of his shortage is stated to
be IS, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
Not Satisfied With Church Verdict.

Henry Thornton, a colored man, who was ac-
cused of having been too familiar with Lillian
Green, a young colored woman, was given q
trial before his church and was acquitted, but
Lillian was not satisfied with the church YER
dict and she swore out warrant charging him
with having attempted to criminally assault
her. The warrant was returned to the Police
Court this morning and Col. W. A. Cook repre-
scented the defendant. The case was set for
trial on next Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
Ran Away With . Virginia Belle.

Special Dispstch 60 The Evening Star.
PETERSBURG, Va, Oct. A-The south-bound
passenger train over the Atlantic coast line
which left here this morning had among its
passengers an clipping couple from Petersburg
They were James smith, q widely known young
man of this city, and Miss Daisy Lewis Of Dim
widdie county. The couple met by appoint
ment at the depot, where they took the train
for Weldon, n. c., where they were made man
and wife. The groom IL twenty-three years OF
age and the bride eighteen. The latter Was
quite a society belle in the county in which she
resided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
PIMLICO's FALL MEETING.
All Indications Point To . Successful
Affair.

PIxLIco TnAox. Nd, Oct 4-The heavy rain
Of last night laid the dust Of track and roads
leading thereto. and the weather indica-
tons Of the forenoon, with sunshine
and gentle winds, presage a delightful day
for the opening Of the fall meeting
Of the Pimlieo Driving Club. Trainers and
drivers are giving the horses some preliminary
work Poolmen and their attendants ready
for business. Everybody before midday was
satisfied with the outlook for n most successful
meeting for the light harness horses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
Chairman Edison Delayed Because People
Don't Send In Their Bills.

Chairman Edison of the G. A. r. citizens
executive committee, hopes to be able
to get the affairs Of the committee
in such shape that in the course Of a
couple of weeks the committee will be able to
finally adjourn. Just now he is delayed some
what because people don't send in their bills.
He has given notice that all bills must be rem
dered promptly and after awhile he will proceed
to wind up the affairs Of the committee
and the delinquent creditors will be left to
whistle for their money. Next Tuesday Mr..
Duncanson, the auctioneer, will offer for sale at
his auction rooms the balance Of the property
owned by the committee. There is a miscellane-
Gus collection Of chairs, tables, desks, awnings
tin pans, tin cups, &C., which will be sold to
the highest bidder.
Chairman Edison is thinking of suggesting to
the Chicago exposition managers the project
of removing the Kearsarge now on
the White Lot to Chicago. 1t is perfect rep
resentation of the old ship and will be an in
teresting feature Of the fair.
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The Florida Election.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Oct: 4.-The weather is
perfect all over the state and the indications
are that the vote will be heavy. The democrats
are voting at the start more freely than the
peoples party and slightly in the lead al
most everywhere up to IL am.
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IN WALL STREET TO-DAY.
The Market More Active Than for Several
Months.


New YORK, Oct. Mooney on call continues
to loan at moderately high rates. The ruling
rates for call loans this morning were to per
cent. Exchange quiet; posted rates, 4s6 to
4S71S: actual rates, ASS to 4s514 for sixty days,
and 1861 to4s6sl for demand. Governments
steady; currency 6s, 107 bid; As, coupon. 1I41
bid extended Is. registered. 1907 bid.
The stock market this morning was more act
i've than on any morning in several months
The sales at noon aggregated 234. 155 shares.
Prices opened firm and fractionally higher and
further advanced in the early trading New
England was feature and advanced 2al per
cent General electric advanced 215 per cent
The advance in a majority of cases up to noon
ranged from Is to 4 per cent At this writing
q: 80 pm. the market is still strong.
The decline in Chicago and Northern Pacific
firsts from rs to "a this morning was due to the
dissolution of the syndicate i'll the bonds. Some
of the former members of the pool took oc-
casion to tighten their loads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
OPPOSED TO EIGHT HOURS.

Railway Employees In England Rejected the
Resolution Favoring 1t.
LONDON, Oct. 4.-The conference Of Railway
Servants Union Of London today rejected by q
vote Of AZ to l5a resolution in favor Of the
eight-hour day. The union Endorsed the agi-
tation in favor Of the ten-hour day, which, it
was represented, would not decrease the COM
pensation Of its union As much o. would the
eight-hour day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
BRUTAL CHARLEY MITCHELL.
In . Drunken Quarrel He Nearly Killed an
Old Man With q Blow.

Old Man With q Blow.
LONDON, Oct. 4-Charley Mitchell, the pugi-
list, was in the prisoners dock Of the Bow
street police court this morning to answer
charge of assault. At midnight Mitchell had
row with an old man named Salvage in a street
off the Strand Both men had been drinking.
How the trouble started has not been ascer-
tanned, but after a few words Mitchell sud-
denly struck the old man a savage blow on the
ear. The blow laid open the old mans skull
and he fell to the ground.
A crowd gathered, shouting 'Shame, shame"
&c, when policeman arrested Mitchell and
locked him up.
Salvage's wound bled profusely. He lost
about pint Of blood before he could be got to
the hospital. 1t is feared that his skull is frac-
tured. Mitchell was remanded to await the re-
suits Of inquiry as to the old mans condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04

Over Forty Homestead Strikers VIII Appear
Before the Grand Jury.

PrrrsBURG, Oct. 4.-The cases against the
Carnegie Steel Company officials. in which Hugh
Ross and Burgess John McLuckie are the pros
ecuting witnesses, will go before the grand
jury this afternoon. 1t was
stated in Homestead that in
case neither Ross nor McLuckie appeared
other strikers would be put in their stead. Ross
il in Homestead. but il is not thought he will
show up. while McLuckie is in the west and SAYS
he will not show up except on a requirition.
AT 3 O'Clock the cases were in progress. Be-
tween forty and fifty witnesses have been SUBJ
p9naed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04

DISABLED IN THE ARcrIc.-Capt. Coulson,
commanding the revenue steamer Rush, re-
ports to the Treasury Department that he
found the schooner Helen Of Seattle, WASH,
near Avalanok Island. August 2, in q disabled
condition and that he towed her through Aku-
tenn Puss to Unalaska for repairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
AFFAIRS AT HOMESTEAD.
Contradictory Reports Regarding the Cor
dition of the Mill Work.

dition of the Mill Work.
HOMESTEAD, Oct. 1.-Two coal and iron DO
lice, who left the employment of the Carnegie
Steel Company. are authority for the statement
that since Saturday last 500 of the non-union
employees Of the company have quit work at the
mills and returned to their homes.
This statement the mill officials DENY and say
that only very few men have left and they
we're discharged for incompetency. The Off
cials claim that the plant is running success
fully.
When asked regarding the suspension Of work
on the armor plate contract for the cruiser
Monterey the officials said that the difficulty
was not due to any fault Of the Carnegie Steel
Company and claim that armor plate is being
made in sufficient quantities to meet the re-
quirements Of the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
CAN TAKE THE OLD MATERIAL

In reference to a request from President
Hurt Of the Washington and Georgetown Rail-
road Company to insert clause in the con-
tract for the repair of the NJ street bridge
over Rock creek. that the old material
may be taken by the contractor in
part payment for the work. the assistant
attorney for the District. to whom the mat
ter referred for opinion. holds that rs there
is nothing in the law to the contrary he sees no
objection to the insertion of such clause. In
the current appropriation bill there is a clause
providing that the Washington and Georgetown
railroad shall repair this bridge at an estimated
cost OF $40 600.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Commissioners have appointed Yardly T.
Brown to fill the vacancy in the auditors Office
of the District Of Columbia made by the
transfer of F. d. Tracy to the health Office, to
take effect November /. 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
Hope That a Strike Nav Be Averted.

Hope That a Strike May Be Averted.
The Richmond and Danville railroad. which
is In the hands Of a receiver, ID threatened with
some trouble with its fremen. The firemen
have asked an increase Of wages on the ground
that the heavier engines now in use
entail extra work. 1t is believed.
however, that the men will not
push their claim, in view of the fact
that the road is greatly embarrassed financially
The increase asked would aggregate something
like $25, 900. Chief Sargent Of the iremen's
brotherhood is expected in town some time to-
day to talk the matter over with the managers
Of the road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04

Rev. David L. Rathbun of Falls Church
Elected NJ oderator.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
HYArrsvILLE. Nd, Oct. 4-The Washington
presbytery, held in the Presbyterian Church
here. was called to order at $50 am. by Rev.
James G.. Craighead of the Howard University.
Rev. David L. Rathbun Of Falls Church, Va,
was elected moderator and Rev. Joseph Bur-
roughs Of Washington was elected clerk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04

Americs VIII Try to Regain Lost Laurels.
NEW YORK, Oct. 4.-The yacht being built by
Herre-hoff Brothers is for Mr. Royal Phelps
Carroll and not for Mr.. Archibald Rogers. AZ
rumored Mr.. Carroll contempla.es taking the
cutter 20 England and will endeavor to regain
for the New York Yacht Club the Cape May and
Brenton's Reef cups won by the Genesta in
1885. He will also enter local regattas and
hopes to make good showing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04

Edgar Francis Thompson seeks a divorce,
through bill filed by Messrs. Ralston and Sid
dons, from Grace Nevada Thompson, to whom
he was married in November, 1885, in Alexan-
dria, Va, ON the charge of abandonment May
20, 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04

silver PURCHASES. aggregnting 9a6,-
600 ounces was offered for sale to tho Treasury
Department yesterday, and of this amount ESQ.,
600 ounces were purchased as follows: 100, 900
ounces ut 60 S345, 100. 900 ounces at eO.8348,
$4,000 ounces ut $0.S357, 100000 ounces at
20. 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-04
Hearing In the Reading Gaze Postpo

HARRISBURG. Pa. Oct. 4-The hearing in
the Reading combine case, which was to have
been held today. has been continued until Fri
day next in order to give the defendant COM
panies time to prepare the admissions asked for
by the attorney general at the last meeting.