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Mohave County miner., 1892-08-06

Electric sandi' 10 the name Of . new
substance for which some extraordinary
claims are made. Word has bcsn rc-
ceived from the Wright Universal Elsc-
,ric Company Of Nsw York. bv the
Western Electrician, that after many
years Of investigation and experiment. Il
10 nov enabled 10 present 70 the trsde .
new product Electric sand" 10 Do
scribed ~ . simple compound resemb bling
ssnd, but which 10 ~ soluble In water -
sugar. When the Wright battery Ia
charged with the sand and water, the
generation Of the current 10 instantaneous
II 10 stated by The company that the
chemical action on the zinc and carbon
plates 10 not attended with the formation
Of crystals, thus obvisting the cessation
Of action Of the battery BY reason Of
insulation due to capitalization The
current generated bv electric sand. this
company elaine, 10 absolutely aud per-
fectly harness in any Of its appliances.
Mohave County miner., 1892-08-06
Fsrs.t Ysss ~ csssss

According to DR.. Chapman. the peac-
lice Of allowing forest tsses TO grow in
our gsriens ''only preiudices the health
Of our families" The 20 called purifying
power Of vegetation 10 fsllacy. II car
bonic acid gas 10 absorbed by trees In
the daytime h 10 exhsled during the
night Dense foliage prevents . Tres
current Of air. excludes the sunlight.
causes damp and 90 on, and msladies
without number are the result DR..
Chapman's warning sesms h rdly nee
essAry, in our large cities II least --Ex
Mohave County miner., 1892-08-06
ksttse klek.


Lsttsrv remaining uncsllsd tor in the
postoffics At Kingman. Arisons. August !,
1892. II NOT called ios in thirty days
they Will be cent 70 the desd letter office,
Washington, d G.
Boscow, & w.
. Bohw~y, WIN.
Braffst, Marx
Hovey, J. II t2).
Hovsy, Mrs. Minnie.
Husieo, las. Il.
Harris. Vim.
ksnsy, Geo.
Lov~joy, A. II.
Lon.inore. j. t2)
Longmose. A. Z. t2)
Musghey, Geo.
Miller, Mrs. G H.
Reid. Geo. D
Rohl, Frank.
Spsncsr, r. t2)
Stewart, Harry
WEIGH. Mike.
Postmaster
Mohave County miner., 1892-08-06

One Of the latest products Of American
skill and ingenuity 10 the new form Of
machine for cleaning and poIishing shoes.
II consists Of . strong platform, With .
supporter for persons body. while IN
the center Of the frame are two openings
inio which the sboss are received Aftsr
the feet are In place shislds sre applied,
surrounding the upper part Of the shoe.
and preventing the blacking from getting
on this portion Of the footgssr. The
brushes. which consist Of four arranged
vertically for tho side Of the foot and two
working horizontally for the heel and
toe. are then set in motion by steam
power. First the shoes are polished,
then the blacking, taken from movable
boxes by an automatic device, 10 applied,
and afterward the polishing is finished
According to the St. Lonis Republic, the
inventor looks forward TO great future
for his labor saving device, notwithstand-
ing that the trsde 10 st present largely
In the hands OF foreigners. who are not
given to . consideration Of mschanical
devices.
Mohave County miner., 1892-08-06
Hsht,sg TIE Lsrd.

A Mexican paper publishes the follow
Ing decree from The Alcalds Of Csstsnas: :
Considering: That the Supreme Crs-
ator has not bshaved we'll In this prov
incs, - in the whole Of lsss year only
one shower Of rain fell; that in this vim.
tss, notwithstanding al the professions.
prayers and praises. Il has not rsinsd At
ali and consequently the crops Of Caste
nas. on which depend the prosperity Of
the whole department, arc entirely
ruined, he decrses;
"Art l. II Within the psrsmptory
period OF eight days IRON the date OF this
decree rain does not fall abundansly. no
one will 20 to mass nor say prayers.
"Ar. 2. II the drought continues
eight days moro. the churches and
chspels shall be burned, and missals.
rosaries and other objects Of devotion
will be destroyed.
"Art. 3. II finally in third period Of
the eight days Il shsll not rain, all the
priests. friars. nnns and saints. male
and female. will he pehsaded. And for
the present, permission 10 given for the
commission Of all sorts Of sins. 10 order
that the Supreme Creator may under
stand with whom he has TO DEAL"
The Lord became frightened at this
threat Of the Alcalde, and four days af.
ser the resolutions we're passed the
heaviest rainfall ever known there vas
precipitsted on the burning community.
What power some people have 10 rs-
msrkable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
THE OvERMAN COURT.MARTIAL.
A Sensation Caused by a Witness Unwilling
Disclosures.

A Sensation Caused by a Witness Unwilling
Disclosures.
At the opening of the Overman court-martial
in Cleveland yesterday VIM. C. Kahn, the pay
ing teller of the National Bank of Commerce,
identified the check for S24.52 drawn by Major
Overman to his own order and which was
credited in the engineers account with the
government to the payment of the account
with the Worthington Co. and another small
bill Patrick Hourihan was called to testify
concerning the charge that Major Overman' 6
coachman was on the government pay rolls as
a boatman and guage reader, but his memory
seemed very bad and he was excused.
The examination of Henry Rossiter, the clerk
in Major Overmans office, brought forth a
sensation. He said that the Worthington and
Lamsons vouchers were partly made out by
him according to orders and partly by Over
man. The receipts were in Oyermans hand
writing. The bill of Lamson Bros, sent to the
Office, was for only $500. Upon cross-exam-
ination he said he had ignored Major Over
mans order after the charges and suspension to
report to him at Washington with his duplicate
vouchers.
Then the defense, on the ground of attack
ing the credibility Of the witness testimony
launched a thunderbolt at him. Judge Sand
erson, by series OF questions, compelled
Rossiter to admit that he left the employ of
the Domestic Sewing Machine Co in chicago
in 1886, heavy deiaulter. He. the cashier aud
beokkeeper OF the company's Chicago office
sunk so, 900 OF their money in wheat specula-
ton. 1t is stated tAat the matter was kept out
of the newspapers, that not even his most in
innate friends or his relatives knew OF it until
the unwilling admission Of Rossiter, and the
loss has long since been made good.
1t is stated that kosbiter tsld Mai. Overman
in confidence the history OF his detalcation and
settlement when he accepted employment in
the engineers Office. Rossiter is almost pros
trated by the revelation of his guilt this late
day. The judge advocate announced that the
prosecution was ended.
Col. Gardiner again moved to quash some of
the specifications on the ground that the money
alleged to have been Incorporated was IN
for the use of the military service. The court
overruled the motion and adjourned for the
Gay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
Combinations.

The Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed the following nominations;
Petos scanGella. L. 5. consul at Cindad, Boz
livia, Venezuela
L. s Observation-Disclosures Walker, eastern
district New York; r. W. Oakley, western dis
trict Wisconsin, J. T. Kendrick, district Rhode
Island.
Registers OF land oHices-w. W. Bowie. Fol-
som, y NJ, A. ;. Baldwin. North Platte Neb.;
j. r Shelley. Devils Lake, \. d.; I. Z. ols-
gard. Monot. y. II.
Receivers public moneys-Peter Paquet
Oregon City. Gre; W. II. &. woodhurst North
Ii".te' Neo.; W. e. Hummer. Minot n. d.: @.
IL, Monh, Indian agent. lsmhi agency, Idaho.
Postmasters Arizona, J. H. Hamin Globe.
Arkansas. barbara A. Henry, Monticello; Colo
RADIO. John Roosa. Trinidad: Connecticut. 4 n
Goddard. EsseN. g. " Downs birmingham. A.
J. Maltby, Northford; Illinois. W. 4. Stancer.
Downers Grove; kaysas, J. W. Pugh. Downs;
W. J. Granger. Frankfort; Louisiana. Mrs lem
ME Curtis. 1hibodeauN; 4. b. weaks. shreve-
port: Maine. +. NJ. Stacy. Oakland; &. f. War
rem, hennebunk; Michigan, 4. Il. Ransford,
caro-; u u. HartIug, Rome: Newton McIlAin
Owosso, Minnesota. John Boreon, saltwater;
Missouri. Lewis Conant Osceola; Montana;
NJ. A Flanagan, Fort Benton: NJ. G. Mains,
Eillings; Nebraska. L. J. Holdbrook. Pals
CITY; New Hampshire, :. l.. Churchill Cole
brook; New Jcrsey, W N. Thompson Somer-
vale; J: H. Roe, Woodbury.; New York. Louis
"a hathbun, E!mira; Ohio. J. NJ. Datchler,
Franklin; W. w. Patton, Kent: H. J. HaldemRn.
Salem; Oregon, g l.. Moore. Corvallis: Penn
sylyania, l.. A. Hamilton. New Bethlehem; J.
VI. Brothers, Knox. North Dakota, J. J. Jor-
dan, Fargo; q. ). Hager, st. Thomas; South
Dakota, 4. H. Roberts, Armour: Texas, H. A.
Sparks, McGregor; ID. H. Long. Burnet; vir-
glnla, j. W. Coverstone, Shenandoah. West
Virginia, c. q. Lashley, Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

S. Bensinger has purchased Of c. worthing-
ton, for S5,767.60, part square SOS, on the cor
ner of NJ and LIST streets southwest
W. f. Lewis has bought for 4. 7. G. Morsell
for S4,04S, part 20 square l7S, SO feet II inches
by IS feet, on ID between 18th and 18th streets
northwest.
Lizzie H. walkup has bought, for Sc 975.
of ii. c. Stewart, lot 8, block L. Hoimead
Manor.
+. E. Fitzgerald has bought, for IS 033 81. OF
Lise S. Lipscomb, lot II, block 30, Columbia
Heights.
W. T. James has purchased Of J. r. Bradley
for IS, 800 sub 20 and for sl4 900 sub q. square
40, the fret 260s by "a so feet on 18th between
L and q streets and the other 1919 by n. 80
feet. corner 18th and + streets northwest
Il. NJ. Bel has bought for $1,000 of @. W.
Fowler sub Is, square Sos. 24l9 by lao feet, on
I'd between L and streets northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
The Mail Wagon Robberic..

Second Assistant Postmaster General Bell
has returned from New York, where. in COM
pany with the chief post Office inspector, he in
vestigated the recent robbery Of the mail
wagon on one Of the ferries. Mr.. Bell said
that the drivers Of the wagons, who were in
employ OF the contractors, lad been arrested
and bound over on the charge Of abandon
ment OF the mails. The inspectors, he said,
were working on several clues, but as yet had
been unable TO capture the guilty parties.
While in New York MIR. Bell selected q device
for temporary use on mail wagons This con-
trlyance is such that it lie impossible TO tamper
with the locks without warning the driver
Mr.. Bell said that IN thirty days every man
wagon will be provided with the new ap-
pliance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
Two Men Whose Actions Were singula
Taken Into CustodyA


Taken Into CustodyA
Precinct Detectives Raft and Weldon of the
first precinct arrested two nicely dressed men
today andlocked them up as suspicious persons.
Nothing is known Concerning the identity of the
men, who gave their names as George Hender-
son and John Murphy. The former says he is
a Scotchman and gave his age as ffty-two,
while Murphy ID less than twenty-five years
old. The officers have watched the move
ments of the men for two days, and last even
ing they succeeded in locating them in house
ON 18th street. the men had rented two rooms
in the house for week and bad paid their
rent in advance.
Several times they made inquiries as to the
residences of prominent persons, and among
the persons mentioned was Senator Hale
Henderson pretended that he was acquainted
with Mira Hale and told his landlady that
he had called ct the Hale residence.
Early this morning the officers visited
the house where the men had rooms, but they
refused to open the door and one Of the OFF,
GERS had to climb through the window to enter
the room. When they succeeded in getting in
only one Of the men was to he seen and from
appearances the officers judged that he had
burned letter while they were trying to gain
admittance. The other man was found hiding
in the wardrobe and both we're placed under
arrest They had but little money and their
baggage consisted of valise, several pairs of
old shoes and some iron instrumental such as a
chisel, hammer, wire cutter, &c. When ques-
toned the men declined. TO say anything of
their identity or where they belonged and they
are being held to await Developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
Arguing an Important Point.

Arguments were made before the Court Of
Claims yesterday by attorneys for the govern
ment and for various claimants under the In
dian depreciation act on q question Of consid-
cradle Importance. The government had ad-
vanced the proposition that it will be requisite
under the terms OF the act to serve processes
on each Indian tribe involved in the litigation.
As this would involve long delay and possibly
absolutely postpone the final hearing of the
causes the motion OF the government TO this
claimants and arguments were made by at Toast
half a dozen of them this afternoon. No de-
cision was rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
VERY Literal
MIR. MARBLES LETTERS,

He Says They Were Business EpIstles and
Furnished No Evidence OF Insanity.
Mr.. o. J. Markle, against whom proceedings
of lunacy we're instituted on account of letters
he had written to cabinet officers and others,
has sent a statement to The STAR holding that
his letters were on business matters and that
if given to the public they would be seen to
furnish no evidence Of unsoundness Of mind
I'm my opinion" he says, ''there is only one
letter that really needs any explanation, and
have made II kind, gentlemanly request Of the
persons properly interested that l should be
permitted to call and explain. And feel con-
fident that the persons to whom they were
written have that magnanimity of mind and
those principles Of character as to freely grant
me pardon when entreat 1t of them. My let
tiers were all written in a courteous tone and
with the greatest respect to ail parties con-
ucaiion and character, l would not will
ingly detract from the worth Of any
one, and especially from those in prom
inent official life or refined society.
The letter l wrote to Secretary Eikins was one
strictly on business, concerning leave of abb
sence l desired; and wrote to him because I
was informed that he was the proper person to
address, my letter containing nothing. SO far
as l am aware, that would at all annoy or offend
any gentleman. have also written to one Sem
ator and two Representatives, and have con-
ferred with several Others personally, but these
letters were also on business; and If l cannot
have wrongs righted l may see or write to
others or even the President himself. The
Constitution guarantees to me the freedom of
speech SO long az do not abuse that privilege.
DIR. Magruder gave me a certificate at fiyst
stating that was suffering from neuralgia, 10
account for my absence from the office, and
now for any one. seemingly not friend, to in
sngate proceedings OF inquiry ss to supposed
lunacy, as stated, does me great wrong and
injustice and is an apparent fslsehood without
any foundation whatever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
RECOMMENDED WITH AMENDMENTS
Tho BIN to Incorporate tho Georgetown. Ar
iing;on and Falls Church Railway Company.

Tho BIN to Incorporate tho Georgetown. Ar
iins;on and Falls Church Railway Company.
The report Of. the Commissioners upon the
bill to incorporate the Georgetown. Arlington
and Falls Church Railway Company was sub
miited TO Congress today with favorable rec
ommendation dependent upon certain changes
The amendments offered stipulAte that only
one track shall DO laid on the Aqueduct bridge
and located near enough to the footwny on the
east side Of tlf bridge to allow clear driveway
Of eighteen feet on the cRrriageway OF tho
bridge: that the track shall be used in common
by all street railroads which NAV be authorized
20 cross the bridge. and that all companies
using the track shall pay IN just proportion the
cost Of lighting the bridge by electricity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

.'peg-top" trousers. II
the members of this as
ISOLATION of cutters have
their way. and they are
very likely to, the dudes
of 1892 will be arrayed
in very similar raiment.
A number of the gen.
men who are discussing
clothes at Wizards this
week wear trousers of
this sort and il must be
admitted that they look
very well in them. The
change is not such a
radical one as to attract
unwelcome attention in
any way. The trousers
are cut in such a way as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

been sent on from the
west. 1t is cut on the
conventional lines. but
it is made of bright
electric blue rough
cheviot. The waist
coat is heavily platte, |
and is edged with a
pale blue silk ball
trimming. In itself
the suit is very hand
some, but the man who
would first wear 1t
must have in him a
good deal of the stuff
that heroes are made of.
The prizes will be
II n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

Foremen Tailors' Asso-
Citation now in session
in this city. Every year
AZ its meeting the asso-
citation offers handsome
medals for the best
specimens Of the handi-
work of its members.
and these prizes are
eagerly sought for and
the contest is a hot one.
All the members who
. enter the race place in
the exhibit the best
work they can turn
out, and those who have
any novelties in tho way
of coats uaia+npatc and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

In reference to the bill providing for The
establishment Of q hospital for inebriates the
Commissioner. in their report to Congress to-
day, cay that they favor the establishment Of
such an institution, but recommend that the
District government DO not required 70 con-
institution not located within the boundAEass
of the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

SHOOTING STARS.
Men who lay wagers hatch disappointments.
THE BLACKSMITH.
He wrestles with the bellows;
Nor time nor strength he sparea
This is, they say, the only way
He ever puts on airs.
He was new to the west, and when q large
man said to him earnestly,
You look like tenderfoot, you do"
He simply replied: ''Yes, am. My corns
give me no end of trouble"
He was a new man ON the Washington police
force. As he was passing curious structure near
the city hall he asked of another policeman. with
the eagerness to learn that men must have if
they hope to become wise:
Can you tell me what church that ISL"
at isn't a church" replied the other police
man. at is the Police Court"
He was handy carpenter,
As good as you'd desire,
And yet his wife would sadly say
He couldn't build fire.
"1ts purity hard to have to work fur livin',"
said one tramp to another.
''Yes; people seems to be gettin' harder to
work every day."
There is no accounting for taste,'' said the
cook as she swallowed from time to time the
soup she was making.
III there were no more songs to sing"
Pause. rhymster, ere you write;
That sort Of thing would surely bring
Much needed rest at night.
VERY LITERAL.
Johnny, do you stand well In your history
class?'
mo, sir"
"Why is that?"
"'Cos got sore foot and have to sit down"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

I. .. sThAssEI 10 CONNtrpt steaulIy
from the hip to the shoe, like an inverted pyra-
mid. A sample pair would be about twenty
three inches at the knee and seventeen inches
at the base of the structure. The advocates of
the new style claim that trousers cut on those
lines are far less likely toget baggy at the knee.
FANCY DRESS SUIT.
Another garment that is rather more revolu-
tionary in its character is dress suit that has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
Preparing for the Democratic Convention.

The national democratic committee has ap-
pointed Col. Richard I. Bright OF Indiana to be
sergeant-at-arms at the national democratic
convention and f, Z. Canda of New York to be
agent for the committee. S. L. sheerin Of In
diana. tine secretary of the committee. together
with Col Bright and Mr.. Canda, have been
charged with the duty of proceeding to Chicago
and making all necessary preparations for the
convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
a FrateFual Wait.

Last evening Metropolis Lodge. l. o. O. r..
and its friends paid . fraternal visit 10 Excel
sior Lodge, No. II, at the It'll street hall They
were welcomed by N. g. A. o. Burgdorh, and
addresses were made BY Messrs. Ellis, Faulkner,
Pearson, Leannardo, Judd, Armand, @. Master
Hazard, p. q. n. Kinney and 2. g. Edmon-
gtou.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

trousers that they would like TO introduce take
this opportunity to place them before the eyes
OF their fellow cutters from all parts of the
country. In this way they able TO work to-
Sether and so keep up in the front rank of the
march of progress in style. The association is
consequently looked upon by its members as a
sort OF mutual beneficial organization.
The president of the association, Mr.. Shep-
herd, IN conversation with STAR reporter this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09
Against Building Houses In Alleys

The Commissioners have recommended Ia
vorable action upon House bill Sis, 10 prevent
the building OF houses along certain alleys in
the city of Washington The Commissioners
say that those who construct houses In alleys
are generally persons of means, who build them
for the large profits they derive therefrom in
rents. They should be required 10 provide
SUFFICIENT space to meet all demands Of publhe
and private sanitation and convenience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

Dinner to the New Germaa Minister.
On Saturday, January l6, the leading Ameri-
can residents Of Toxic and representatives. Of
the United States feet on that station enter
tanned H. E. DIR. Won Holleben at dinner in
Toxic to bid him farewell on the eve Of his
departure from Japan for Washington 10 repre-
sent Germany in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

morning. spoke of the
fact that FOR the past
eight Years the changes
in the style of mems
trousers had been SO
slight as to amount to
almost nothing at all.
This, he said, was the
longest period in all his
experience that the
style had remained sta.
tionary. and it not only
diminishes the cali for
custom work. but it has
allowed ready-m a de
goods to keep right up
In the procession, so far
as shape and style are
concerned. One of the
convention is To work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

.~r ''1s "io CHAs j. STONE
concerned. One OF the objects of the present
convention is to work for a change that will
prove advantageous to all concerned. The now
city that Is proposed is. more properly speak
ing, revival of an old style.
PEG-ToP TROUSERS
Back in 1858 and for year or two later the
"dandIes" used to wear what was known as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

Coughin& Leads to Censumption.
Ksmps Balsam WIN stop the cough q once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

Accepts tue SnaiieuK8.
The ladies of the District Suffrage Associs-
ton are greatly amused over the fact that their
effort to get Congressman, who is opposed to
equal suffrage. to come before them at their reg
ular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, Feb
ruary IL, at Wimodaughsis parlors and state
his objections, has failed. One Of the ladies
said to a STAR reporter today that they had
promised most courteous treatment 10 refrain
IRON all questions and arguments and even TO
applaud enough to keep-the speakers courage
up and to present him bouquet when through.
but. alas! Tor their hopes, not q single man
could be found who had the courage
of his convictions in sufficient quantity
to carry him through the ordeal. After con-
siderable persuasion Representative Oates Of
Alabama agreed to submit his objections, 10
embodied in his speech against the admission
of Wyoming-by proxy-asking the president
to read his speech for him. With this the
ladies say they are obliged to be satisfied, but
the invitation is still open and any anti who
cares 10 take up the gauntlet the ladies throw
down will be accommodated at any regular
meeting and guaranteed q cordial reception
and respectful hearing, either in a personal
statement Of objections or in joint debate