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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-18
Mistakes in Murder Cases.

From the New YCri Sun.
On the night Of June II, 1872 Mrs. Jane De
Forrest Hull was smothered to death at her
residence in this city. She was found in the
morning with her limbs and arms tied and with
bandages on her eyes and over her mouth and
with dress twisted around her neck. In the
room there were some evidences that plumber had
been the purpose Of the murderer, and her
watch and chain and number Of articles of
jewelry were missing.
At first the police failed to discover anything
pointing toward the guilt Of the person who
turned out to be the culprit. This person was
a negro named Chastine Cox, who went to Bos-
ton after the homicide and who was found with
the watch and most Of the jewelry in his pos
session ut the time of his arrest in that city.
For considerable period, however, before the
arrest Of Cox grave suspicious rested upon the
husband OF the murdered woman, who as the
event proved was wholly innocent. Cox was
brought back to this state, tried. convicted and
deservedly hanged
On November II, 1888, in the town Of Oyster
Bay, in Queens county, two elderly women,
Ann and Lydia Maybee. were strangled to
they lived. The murderer was a negro named
Charles II. Rugg, who, however, was not sus-
pected at all at first. Suspicion pointed in
other directions, and a man who lived in the
neighborhOod and who had nothing to do with
the crime actually confessed that he had COM
mitted it and gave details Of the manner and
circumstances under winch the killing was
done. Further investigation indicated that he
could not be the guilty party, and the crime
was eventually fastened upon Rugg by con-
vincing testimony which left no reasonable
doubt that he was the perpetrator. Rugg also
was duly convicted and hanged
1t may well be that the prosecuting officers
Who have been engaged in investigating the
Borden homicides in Fall River are in posses
sion OF evidence more convincing than any
which they have chosen to make public; but
the two New York cases to which we have re-
ferred show how possible it il at the outset to
suspect, and suspect on very good grounds,
the wrong party in mysterious cases Of homi-
Cloes
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THE ROCKVILLE FAIR,
Active Preparations Being Made for It's
Opening Next Month.

Active Preparations Being Made for Its
Opening Next Month.
The Rockville fair, held by the Montgomery
Co unity Athletic Association each fall, promises
to be more than usually successful this year.
The fair will run over the It'll, 9Th and 9th OF
September, and in every way will be an inn
provement over the past years. Since last year
new president OF the society has been in
stalled, as the death Of Mr.. /. d.
Blunt left that position vacant. The new
president, Mr.. William E. Muncaster, is
energetic and capable. Many improvements
have been made at the grounds, which already
are as well equipped as any in the country.
Nature has been lavish in arranging a cool and
shady park. and the management are aiding ma
which hitherto has been somewhat inadequate,
has been greatly improved, and this year there
will be no trouble in properly taking care of
the hungry multitude. The track also has
come in for good share of attention. and ex-
perts now declare it equal to any half-mile track
in the country. The display of live stock prom
ises to be unusually large, and additional quar-
tiers will be necessary.
Last year the association was hampered in its
athletic games by not being member of the
Athletic Association. This year it is registered
rs member. and the games will be q promi-
nent feature of the fair. There will be twelve
events. comprising two running races, two hur-
die events. two jumps. pole vault. putting shot
and hammer and two bicycle races The en-
tries for these events close on August 81. The
racing program is an interesting one, and en-
tries will be received up to August "a.
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and the young ladies seemed a. scarce a. they
were pretty. and the bows who had the good
fortune to be in society were q source Of much
envy. Sergt. Astel Was right in it, and 90 got
even with him his comrades in arms attempted
to guy him. but Ne he took t very philO-
sophieally he was soon left TO the full enjoy
ment Of his luck.
When we arrived in camp the wind was blov-
ing at a terrific rate. but the ball room was wen
filed with the soldiers and their fair charges.
crowd OF us soon came 20 the camp and pro-
ceeded 20 tighten our tents, 80 that We would he
prepared for storm. The wind increased to
such an extent that the camp lights we're with
great difficulty kept burning. Private Han
cock yelled IRE and stump at one end OF the
north row Of tents was found 20 be ablAze. A
bucket OF water suficed to prevent it's spread
ing. which would doubtless have resulted Sc
riously.
The guard detail for last night consisted %
Lieut. Redman. officer Of the day; sergt. Astel.
sergeant OF the guard; Corpls. Birckhead and
Jnenemanu, corporals OF the guard. rrivatcs
Wiggintou, J. r. Jones, Mark and skinner,
sentinels. Again Sergt. Astcl forgot himself
and slumbered. Therefore the camp was un-
guarded from O'Clock am.
As usual the nag was raised at sunrise and
breakfast was well appreciated The water or
something Of the kind seems 20 disagree with q
large number OF the cadets, but the health q
the camp Ii remarkable. Capt Cook says that
there Is something about the camp that draws
all the ties OF P.ney Point SO worry u.s. He had
TO sleep outside Of his tent last night because
they were so thick inside.
Yesterday a large number OF the guests Of the
hotel left for Washington on the George Lesry.
Mr.. Wash b. Williams also departed amid the
cheers and music OF the kaZoo band. which.
under the direction Of Drum Major Roberts,
escorted those leaving 20 the boat.
The voting for the most popular man in camp
is progressing. and at present looks very tight
During the heavy storm last night tie waves
rose above the wharf.
Privates McCoryine and Malone. having over
STAYED their leaves. slept in little tent IN front
OF the hotel until the wind blew down their
shelter.
The morning concerts at pinev Point are q
| great feature and afford amusement aud uleas-
ure TO many.
The grand full dress ball will be given tomor-
row night. and Preparations have been made
20 accommodate a very large crowd The bows
ATE IN fne shape and most of them have already
lost their hearts, temporarily. at least
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ALEXANDRIA.
A DEAD-BoRN RAILWAYS REMAIN,

DEAD-BoRN RAILWAYS REMAINS.
The Mount Vernon electric road, just at the
towns south boundary, has met an ex-
cavation through the hills which. while it is a
dry ravine in ordinary seasons, becomes a
water course III rains. and in order to pass it
trunk had to be constructed under the cleo trio
railway to provide for storm water. That ex-
cayatiOn and an embankment in Pompey
Gales marsh near the Union graveyard are all
that Is left in this neighborhood of q subscrip-
ton of 500 subscribed to the Manassas Gap
Railroad Company in 1854 by the city of Alex
andria at time when il was proposed to ex-
tend an Independent line of that railway from
Manassas to Jones' Point. The money was
paid by the city, but the project aborted. and
the ravine. Jones Point and the railway rights
In that section have passed to the Virginia
Midland Railway Company and are now por-
ton of the useless property of the Richmond
and Danville system. The uncompleted line ia
very significantly near the graveyard. for it
has been long dead.
ALzxANDEIA's FALL PROSPECTS.
The coming fall will be one of the most nota-
bic which Alexandria has ever known. Many
enterprises which have been designed for
years will be accomplished and the test OF
whether the progress of the town is real or fict-
tious will be made. The expansion of the town
is shown by the constantly Increasing buildings
in all sections and the extension Of the town
toward the northwest, as well as by new sewers
and streets in all sections. The increase Of
trade is shown by the fact that there has not
been vacant store or shop on King street for six
months, a state of facts unknown even in the
best days Of the city before the late war; There
is one certain thing. Alexandria is now partici-
pating in the prosperity Of Washington, and
this participation having now begun will never
cease.
THE TELEGRAPH OVERHEAD CABLE.
heavy reel carrying the new cable Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company is being
rolled up King street today and is paying out a
heavy cable of thirty wires, which is being
placed upon the King street posts.
THE BANNER LODGE.
Arlington Hill Lodge Of Good Templars in
Alexandria county was declared at the recent
session of the District Lodge at Manassas to be
the banner lodge of the district in the number
OF limitations during the quarter. The hand
some prize banner was presented BY J. H.
Burvill and received by w. Ii. Hatch in felicit-
Gus speeches.
THE MOUNT VERNON ROAD.
The power house Of the electric railway on
the south side Of Hunting creek is advancing to
completion and the work OF putting in boilers
and engine with the electric machinery will soon
be begun. Workmen began this morning to
place wire lines on the trolley poles Of King
street.
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AT THE RIVER FRONT.

L
Schooner Chief. Tappahannock Va Capt William
Johnson two days from Coon river. Va. with 1000
wsteznelons. Schooner Lawrence +. Frzzee. Balti-
more Capt Austin three days from the eastern shore
q Maryland. with l.!oo waterInelons- Title g.
tlnore. with l5a tons. Barge sloop. Philadeiphia.
Capt ;. r. Beach, FROM Philaaeiphia. with 306 tons
Crawtord Can't j. C. Mitchell from lower Potomac.
On 0fheis. vist, SehognI Anne Mason Als.andr 2.
Va. with 23 lords o. rias wood. sloop Mary Emma.
With 20 Y wdSa schoonr Five ss
Ale Handria. Va. Capt Henry Taylor. from Aqua
ssI of Rns c sSsd Louis Son
roe. from AqUta creek. Va. with 40 cords OF pine
speaE from ChiconoIen creek. Nd. with 10 cords Of
pine wosd- Schooner Mount Vernon Alexandria. Va,
40 cords Of Inc wood schoonef shin nv Light. Alex
AndT:a ss. Capt Rishard Wright. from Mattawemian
Yan,ie Ne with 500 waierinsions; Schooner c. n.
R.pTahonn & liver, with 2 900 xasermeion.. Barre
Jaivora. CumberiAnd. Capt q. W. Taylor, from wer-
cersvilie. Nd. with I07 tons Of Consolidation coal.
SAILED.
Schooner Phinney. Capt. Morris. to Alexandria to
losd-proSsbly plaster and meal for Norfolk. Barge
Esbey. Capt. Jordan. TO Cumberland. Steamer Al
ton, Alexandria, Capt Bailey, to Occoquan- Steamer
guam. scho2Ref vernetta - Anne. crisheld. Nd.
Cart Seorxe IwiGV. - Norfolk. Va to load lumber
MeSs 70 B,sfare on '' efcal trp' Barre No.
100, Cumberland; Capt. b. +. Stride, TO cumber-
Capt KSndr ft y ana GSaSes de.S sSors ,o load
wood ,er This port Schooner henrietta, crisaeid
melons.
DUE.
Schooner p =. League from Norfolk. Steamer Dem
MS siinmons Edenton. NC. Capt. Simmons. from
schoonec Richardson. Cart. Mi,ensI' from Pesers.
burg. Va: with 10000 feet Of iumse schooner
lumber
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NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
Meeting OF the Association Last Nigl,
Some Lists of Voters Secured

Meeting OF the Association Last Might
Some Lists of Voters Secured.
Some time ago the New York Republican
Association Of this city started out to secure o
list Of all New Workers employed in the
government departments. Last night the asso-
citation met and was informed that the treas
ury, War Department and government printing
Office lists we're complete, but that the Post
Office Department declined to make up such a
roster, because the clerks who would have to do
it. we're it ordered, had other and more i'm
portant business to attend to. The gem of the
evening was the following self-explanatory let
ter:
WASHINGTON, D. c.. August I, 1892.
Mr.. W. s. Brown, Secretary New York State
Republican Association, $50 I'd street north
east:
Sir: am directed to acknowledge the receipt
of your letter Of the 2Sth ultimo requesting to
be furnished with a list Of all persons employed
by this commission who are from the state Of
New York. or are charged to thtt state, together
with the name OF the county from whence they
were appointed, and to state that the conimis-
sion presumes from the fact that you ask for
this information in your capacity as the secre-
tary of n partisan political organization that it
is intended to be used, il obtained, to serve
some political purpose. II this is the case the
commission will feel bound to decline to furnish
the information requested. II the commission
10 mistaken in its supposition and the informa-
ton is desired for some purpose other than
political one. and you viii state what that pur-
pose il, the commission will promptly furnish
it, il it can with propriety do SO.
II it should be stated that the information ia
desired in order to determine whether the per-
sons entitled to be registered rs residents Of
New York state think the answer should be
that il any question il raised rs to the right Of
any individual employe to claim residence in
that state the fullest opportunity will be given
to investigate the basis Of the claim no far as IL
II shown by the records Of the Commission,
Very respectfully, JOHN T. DorLE,
Secretary.
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A BAPTIST CONVENTION,

Many Delegates Present and the Rxercises
Are Of Unusual Interest.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURcH, Va, August IS, 1892
The Potomac Baptist Association met in this
place yesterday for three days session. Mr..
John W. Kincheloe 10 moderator and Capt. W.
E. Garrett of Leesburg il the clerk; Mr.. Nest
Hutchson, assistant clerk, and W. h. Adams,
treasurer. The Baptist churches not having
any ecclesiastical head, each church stands in
dependent and alone. The bond Of union il
simply that Of affinity, apparently, resulting
from common creed or belief and interest.
The subject that brought them BY representa-
tives together in the present instance ID mis-
sions. The different churches represented
in the convention compare receipts for that
purpose and report 70 the churches, and Il
stimulates the membership in the different
churches to . generous cosnmendabls rivalry in
contributions for mission work. There are
fnrty-uine churches In the association and all
burtwo are represented by from two to four
delegates.
Minister'S In attendance are: Rev. J. b Laks,
DID,. OF Fauquier county, Va: Rev. w. r.
Dunanay Of Niddlsburg, Ioudoun; Rev. o. G.
Peyton, Manassas; Rev. y. p. Berksley, Mar
I'LL; II. 8 Reid, Chariestown, W. Va; r. Z.
Mnburn, Rockville, Nd; Rev. W. 81. Hubbard,
Falmouth, Va; Rev. a. 4. Lynn. Frsdericls-
burg: Va; Rev. Geo. w. Popkfns, Loudoun,
Va: Rev. Chas. T. Herndon, Hamilton, Va !;
69v. J. =. Butler, Alexandria; Rev. Norman
L1ck, Prince William; Rev. J. A Taylor,
fsanes Whlfaa; Rev. J. ~ PiehNs DID,
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AT WASHINGTON GROVE.
An on Day at the Camp Meeting, Yet There
Was Much Interest Manifested.


Was Much Interest Manifested.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE. Aug. Is, 1892.
Yesterday, though one of the or DAYS as
regards visitors, was full of good things for the
comparatively few who came to camp. The
cottagers turned out in unusual numbers as it
was pretty generally known that Bishop Taylor
was to open up a rich mine Of entertainment
and profit to the people. who heard him with
eager interest. The ministerial brethren. who
are here in large numbers. richly enjoy the
luxury Of listening TO this -oyal speaker The
bishop is not given to oratorical .'sermoniz-
ing. y but talks directly to the people of his
great lifework for the Master. and his addresses
are original, unique, largely aegorical and prac-
teal.
The ablest and best members of the confer
ence are gathered here at the call of Elder
Naylor. whose uhfeigned courtesy and mani
fest wish to rule righteously make him pop
ular leader. Rev. Richard Norris OF Cumber-
land came today to the delight of many who
believe him to be the peerless pastor. Mrs.
u. p. Veles, a Presbyterian lady Of prominence
and large attainnents as u Bible student. was
in attendance upon the days meeting of ladies
at the gospel tent. and spoke feelingly and ac-
ceptably to the little band OF earnest PRAYING
women. Rev. E. Snyder conducted the young
people service at the twilight hour and the
spirit of revival manifest among them.
The services were protracted until after the hour
for night service. DIR. Job Price took the desk
and exhorted the people TO real earnestness and
doing with might what our hands find to do.
Rev. Edward Smith of Tenleytown was called
home yesterday to attend funeral He will
return today.
Bishop Taylor and few friends were speci-
ally entertained at dinner today by Mrs. B. F.
Steinmidst and daughters.
Mrs. James Rainie and daughter are here,
stopping at the Bushby cottage.
Mr.. VIM. Karr and family have secured apart
ments at Asbury Park and will leave on Satur-
day for a fortnights stay. Mrs. Parker and
daughter, Miss Minnie, will occupy their cottage
until their return.
Miss Ella Poole, sister Of the grove cornetis.s,
will arrive today at the Albany to remain till
the close Of the camp.
Miss EVE Jones, accompanied by her sister.
Mrs. Raum arrived yesterday and is the guest
Of Mrs. Gus Jones at Mispah cottage. Mrs.
Raum returned home last evening.
Miss Mary Prather spent yesterday here with
Miss Jennie Free ut the Albany
Mrs. E. Roach is the guest Of Mrs. Bovee at
Vine cottnge.
Mr.. Frank Griffith is at the Albany and PLAYS
the second cornet at the tabernacle services
Mr.. Leonard Chapman spent last evening at
the grove.
Edward TAYLOR is visiting Ingiesids cottage,
the home Of Mrs. Henry FARMLAND.
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AT OCEAN CITY,
Of The Evening Star.
Of The Evening stag.

Correspondence OF Inc Evening Star
OCEAN CITY. Nd, Aug. 1S, 1892.
On Sunday the light house steamer, under
Capt. Darlington, anchored in front of the
hotel here and landed Senators Blackburn,
White and Gray, who, with others, spent the
day at the Senator's cottage Gems. Carroll and
Mason left on Sunday, Gen. Gibbon on Tues
day, and Col. Henry will stay until Saturday
Capt. Hall Of the fifth. who married Senator
Blackburn's daughter, Is expected soon. In this
little circle there is considerable amusement over
the following incident: A distinguished cavalry
officer here took prominent Senator'S daughter
out rowing in the bay recently and on the re-
turn trip the water was SO low that the cavalry
man started for the shore with the lady
on his back Half way to shore tho cavalry
man suddenly dropped into quicksand hole up
to bis waist. The lady rapidly disn,ounted,
saying she thought the infantry the hest arm Of
the service. and both ''hors,. -ad foot" waded
ashore. The infantry have thSs gained one
senatorial advocate and the cavalry lost one.
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There has just arrived at Santiago Cal, from
the exploration OF the Grand Canyon of the
Colorado, ". c. Burns, the Detroit geological
correspondent. and DR.. Dunlap of Battle
Greek. Mich. They and Prof. James, a fellow
Of the Royal Historical Society Of London, went
over the new stage route to the Grand Canyon
In exploring the canyon they nearly persisted
for lack of food and water. having expected to
return the same day. Enthusiasm carried them
on. and they were two days getting back. Food
and water were exhausted. and they got only
enough from the rocks pocket to mosten their
lips. The second day Burns and the professor
gave up, too weak TO proceed. and tongues
swelled. The doctor having the most vitality
pushed on five miles and secured relief just in
time.
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Potomac Boat Club Regatta


The club regatta Of the Potomac Boat Club
postponed from last week viii be held tomor-
row friday evening, beginning at O'Clock.
A the members have been actively preparing
for this event good races are assured. Friends
Of the club are invited to witness the races
from the boat house, and no doubt viii attend
in large numbers. Cards Of admission are not
necessary. After the races an informal dance
will be given.
The races viii be rowed over the upper
course and will finish in front Of the boat
house. The special feature Of the regatta will
be the race between two four-oared shells. the
crews of which have been actively in training
for the event and the race viii be . hard fought
one. The crews for these fours are as follows:
Blair stroke; Roulette, 8; Gaddess, 2, and
Boyle. bow. The other has Oliver. stroke; Nc
Coy, 3, Ofney, 2; Van Dachenhausen, bow.
The second race viii be between the heavy
weights and the paper weights, eight-oAred
shell crews, and win probably row - follows,
subject TO such changes as may be necessary;
The heavy weights in the big eight have Oliver,
stroke; Mccoy, 2; Quinn, 6; Roulette, S; Ofiey,
4; Gaddess, s, Smithson, 2. Exner, bow. and
Zappone, coxswain- The paper weights In the
small eight viii row Blair. strobe; Horah, z;
spurgeon or Moore, 6; Warden, 8; McQuiegan,
&; Won Dachenhausen, G; Mage, 2, and Doyle,
bow, with Randall, coxswain. Single seull en-
tries are Maurice, Dachenhausen, Moors and
Doyle.
There win be . race between six double work.
ing boats, the cre~y 10 be picked.
The last event viii be . rsce between IL
winning four and an eight 70 be selected
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THE MOTION CADETS.
The Boys Continue b Enjoy ThsnssIvss .
Piney Point.

The Boys Continue b Enjoy ThsnssIvss q
Piney P0int.
Correspondents Of The Evening Sxar
Carr THos. W. WILLIAMS,
Pmxr Ponr, Nd, Aug. ~, isea
Last evening majority Of the cadets went 10
St. Georges Isiand- A fair wind was blowing
and sailing was rendered pleasant thereby. On
the way over one Of the boats cams vsry near
being stuck on nndbsr. and TIE sams ons on
returning narrowly escaped . eollision with Tie
wharf, which would have knocked her TO
piscesl The return trip vss on very hsavy
So, with magnificent brssss, and Il vas din
ply glorious - the httls craft plovsd through
The vsvsa Several hsd damp clothes vhsn
thsy landed In camp, but ere nsas ~ verss
fog Il
D. osesgs's Islandsssnsd vssydlsspy. TAss
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