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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
A Pleasant w. C. I, U. Entertainment.

Odd Fellows Hall. Navy Yard. was crowded
last night to witness the unique entertainment
given by the Young Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union Of the Ninth Street Christian
Church. Abon< forty members of the Young
Woman's Temperance Union, clad in Martha
Washington costume, occupied the front
seats on the stage. Back OF these, on
raised seats, were the japanese girls
from the Tyler School, while still higher
up were seated the little folks. A
section of the Georgetown Amateur Orches-
ira added materially to the success OF the en-
tertainment, while the Columbia Musical Cup,
directed by L. A. Cailan. esq. gave some charm.
ing music. The drill of the continental
Guards was fully appreciated, as was the violin
solo of Miss Paulina Iseman and the humorous
recitation of Miss Emily Frech. AT the apple
PARTY little ANNE Adkins told how cider was
made, and all the little ones joined IN the
chorus. No Cider for Me-" .'Grandmas Ad-
vice to the Boys" little Hattie Bugbee;
'.Trees and Choppers" with Ratchet drill.
The prize medal recitation, little Alice lIng-
ling: the ''FIag Song and Tribute to the
Flag" the japanese fan drill, by the pupils OF
the Ivler School. under command of Capt.
NcC.thran: a ..Y's' lesson, by Miss Marion
lingling. The recitation by little Annie Ad-
kins of The Little Hatchet' and the choruses
were all well rendered and the whole enter
t.llnment was a success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
Extent of English Pasture Land.

In the house Of commons yesterday the Right
Hon. Henry Chaplin, president Of the board u
agriculture. referring to the statement of the
American emigration commissioners who re-
Gently visited England that the p OO0, 900 acres
of productive land lying idle in Great Britain
was the chief cause OF emigration, said that the
most recent statistics proved the inaccuracy of
the commissioner assert ton. 1t was fact he
added, that in the appendix OF report Of q
committee of the house of commons, made in
1875, it was stated that the uncultivated land in
Great Britain amounted to 22.OOo, 900 acres
But whatever the case q century ago it,was GER
tain that nothing like that amount of unculti-
waited land existed now. Replying to ques-
ton Mr. Chaplin said he thought IL possible
that within the last ten fifteen years 900 900
acres Of arabic land In Great Britain had be-
come pasture owing 70 he depression in sgri-
culture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26

No One Can Prevent the New York Demo
cratic Convention In Ma.

No One Can Prevent the New York Demo-
cratic Convention I'm Ma
An evening newspaper in New York yester-
day published a special dispatch from Wash
ington 20 the effect that Washington demo-
crats declare that Mr.. Cleveland will call off
the May convention of boilers and devote his
energies TO obtaining delegates from other
states.
T. Elery Anderson. to whom the dispatch was
shown. stated 10 a reporter tina, as Mr. Cleve-
land had not been CONF glted in the first place
and as be was not directing the opposition to
the ''snap coave ntion" of the Hill men he has
nothing TO say whether the May convention
shall be held or not. Mr.. Anderson said that
he had not heard from Mr. Cleveland directly
or indirectly on the subject and that so far as
he is concerned IL Is not in Mr.. Cleyeland's
power to cal him of.
Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Chas E. Fair
child. who Is one of the men prominent in the
movement in opposition 10 the Hill conven-
tion. said that he had received no request from
Mr.. Cleveland To discontinue the work Of Or
ganiZing the element in the democratic party
which is dissatisfied. lie said that Mr.. Cieye-
land has not expressed himself on the subject
Of the May convention and will not express
himself. rs it would be improper for HIM to
take al active part one Way OF the other.
When asked If II Is la Ar. Clevelands power
to stop the opposition CEMENT ard prevent
the holding " a convention Mr.. FaIrchild said
that affairs nave progressed too far FOR any one
70 call a halt He declared positively that there
- no truth whatever In the report that Mr.
Cleveland intends to interfere with the May
convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26

The democrats expect to pass two bills
through the House this session tor the almis-
sion Of states into the Union, and they believe
that at least one of them Will go through the
Senate. The committee on territories has been
devoting considerable time to hearings on the
Game bill giving Utah locaI self-governmeEt
They will probably report this bill favorably.
and its passage through the House Is very
probable Later on. probably next session. the
committee expect to report an enabling act for
Utah. but they viii probably not press Il at this
Congress
They expect. however. to pass through the
House bills admitting New Mexico and Arizona
to statehood. and believe that the senate will
agree to admit New Mexico, If not both.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26

The preliminary bouts in the sparring, wrest-
ling and fencing tournament Of the Columbia
Athletic Club take place tonight in the gymna-
SUM OF the club number of the members
and guests will be present and the severa, con-
tests are looked forward to with a great deal of
interest. They ali promise to be hoty contested.
The winners in the respective classes will
compete tomorrow nightfor the championship.
WRESTLING.
lis pounds-C. D. Webb, C. A. C. W. L. Pierce. c.
A. &. Ii. 1aussK. C. A. &.
l3j pounds. ". Aitchell, C. A. C. H. Taussir
Z. A: c: 5. Kerr, IT, unattached; Walter Loyeiess
l5s poun,s-s. Kerr. jr. unattached: H. W. Blunt
r.. A; q; v. t. schafhir. c. A. c.; Walter Love
nl Heavy ws,xhtcW g. sehafhirt. G; A. C.; H. W.
FENCING.
Foils-H. 8. Mackaye. C. A. C. James Nelson. v
NJ G. A. 8. j. Darby. unattached; 8. +. Emmons,
Broadswords- J. Darby. unattached; II. Carpcn
ter. q. A. c.. j. NJ. Dashiell, e. A. u.
BOXING.
A. c. W. F. De Saussure. c. A. ''' ~
l:i5 pounds-Geo. Carter, c. A. c.; W. F. ID,
srussure. &. A. c.; Il. Brewster, c. A. C. :-PrnlI
unattached J. r. E.der. G. a, c.; J. ONeill. unat
lbs pounds-M. J. ULeary. G. A. c. Geo. Carter
c. G. D.. Won LIN !gren. c. A. c.; r. Brewster
C. 4. CD " Dashiell. G. A. c.
Heavy weieht-C. c. smithson. p A.C. DR. yov
Mooney. q. A. G. " - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
Slow Work on the Elder.

The leisurely manner in which the work of
salving the cargo Of the North German Lloyd
steamer Elder, stranded on Atherfield Ledge.
of the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight. is
proceeding is provoking much criticism in
shipping and other circles interested in mari
time affairs. The officers who still remain on
board the Elder complain of the rlowness OF
the German salvers. There are only u dozen
men working on the steamer though it is known
a strong southwest gale, which is not an infre-
quent occurrence on that coast, may spring up
at any time, and the heavy sea which would be
sure to run with such q wind would demolish
the vessel. IL the steamer sinks few more
inches her position will be hopeless, and it il
thought that this fact alone would tend to extra
exertions being made to get as much cargo as
possible out Of her. There is evidently one or
more large holes in the after part of the hull for
the sea washes in and out Of the hold The after
part of the steamer is also twisted and has list
TO port The forward part Is fairly sound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
TIeasnre Car.

To the Edito- Of The Evening Star;
OF late the robbing of express and mail cars
seems becoming quite frequent The daring
robbers are pushing their, lines Of operation
further and further east. 1t would seem full
tine that a greater precsution was taken to de-
feud the treasure that is daily being transported
BY our railroad trains
II nothing mCre.it would seem that the safes
should be secured to the floor of the by
heavy chains SO that it would not be so easy
for a robber TO dump a safe out on the track.
Then. common sense would seem TO
saw. put the safe behind an iron
Partition with loop holes commanding
the rest OF the car. Then, do not leave one
man alone to combat with a well-armed force.
Ii would seem that there should always be a
second man in the car where the treasure
Is. and so placed and protected that lie
could not be reached and over
powered by daring robber- Seeing
that the window has proved to be practical
way Of entrance it would seem well to have all
the windows in these cars strongly barred In
addition TO this II would seem well for the ex-
ira hands on the train to peep IN the treasure
car and keep a sharp lookout all the time.
Feb. %, " y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
a Notorious Gang Run to Earth.

Several days ago seven tramps were arrested
near Burgettstown, Pa. for safe blowing. bu,
two were afterWard discharged for lack of evil
denee- The tramps still in jail have been
identified as members Of gang that has been
operating in western Pennsylvania and eastern
Ohio for four months and in that time have
stolen nearly go. 800 worth of goods and de-
stroyei fully $4,000 worth of property. There
arc twenty-five or thirty men IN the gang and
II Is believed that one of the meu discharged IL
James hickman OF New Haven, u notorious
safe blower and bank IobbeI commonly known
as New Haven Jimmy" He was supposed &c
be member OF the notorious kensington gang
that years ago broke the kensington Bank in
Philadelphia. but they escaped conviction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
NAY ROAST ANorHxR.
scdalis Threatens to Follow Texarkana's
rt% Example.

"Burn him at the stake. Texarkana treat
ment Is none too good for him" That is the
punishment which the people Of sedalia, Mo-,
demand shall be metcd ont to a negro outlaw
who Tuesday night startled the town with @
series of extraordinary crimes.
Within two hours he committed a criminal
assault and two highway robberies and burg.
laries If he lie caught while tho fever Of e1-
element Is still at its height says Sedalia
dispatch, the people will undoubtedly carry
out their threats.
Tuesday evening the negro, his face con-
cealed behind white mask, entered the house
OF Mrs Mary Moore. a widow, sixty-five years
old. choked her almost into Inconsistencies,
stole a few valuables and escaped.
A little later he held up =. II. Buckley and
Miss Hattie Gilkes. whom Buckley was accom-
panying to her home. When abreast of the
couple the negro ordered them to hold up their
hands Miss Gilkes fed in one direction
while Buckley fed in another.
The negro pursued the woman, threw one
arm around her neck, and with the butt end Of
his revolver struck her on the head, telling her
to the ground Buckley recovered himself and
destrians appeared at this moment and the ne
gro escaped.
A halt hour later the desperate committed
the browning act of his nights vIllany. When
Mr. and Mrs Charles Tay lor were going home
from the house Of H. G. Clark, the superinten-
dent OF tho Missouri Pacific railway, where
they had been attending an entertainment they
were confronted on Broadway in from of the
residence of o. A. Crandall by the negro high
wayman with dirk in one hand and y revolver
in the other.
Hold up your hands ~ he cried.
Being unarmed Taylor obeyed and the thief
went through his pockets.
Mrs. Taylor while her husband was being
searched slipped. diamond ring from her
hand and threw it over Mr.. Crandalrs fence
into the yard and hid diamond breastpin
In the waist of her dress. She had no
sooner accomplished the concealment Of
the ring when James Hartshorn, "A boy
| came along the street and the footpad stepped
aside to allow him to pass. Hartshorn took in
the situation at glance. He turned down the
next street and gave the alarm. The highway
man turned his attention to Mrs. Taylor and
took pair Of diamond earrings from her ears.
While he was searching her her husband
closely scanned him. so that his Identification
will be an easy matter. The negro then
with drawn revolver marched the pair to u
lonely spot. There he bound Mr.. Taylor hand
and foot and after a desperate struggle assault
ed Mrs Taylor. Then he brought her back to
her husband and, having released him, COM
manded the couple to go to their home. They
Immediately complied. Mrs. Taylor is not
dangerously injured. The police were unable
to find any trace of the desperate.
A mass meeting was held at the Opera House
Wednesday and II 500 was subscribed as a re-
ward for the capture of the negro. The whole
country round about is aroused as it has not
boon in years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
Seeking Freedom From q Bigamist.

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Carrie Louise
Helke filed, by Mr.. s. d. Trent, bill for d.
vorce. with custody of her two children, from
Oswald Helke. now living in Newark, NJ. She
states that they were married at Reading. Pa
in September. 1885, and soon after moved to
this city. and charges that in September. 1887,
he committed adultery with one Lavinia
Youugs, and deserted and abandoned her in
October, lsss, going to Orange. NJ, where,
after brief courtship, he married one Miss
Jessie Began, and lived with her one week
then going to Newark. where he courted and
married one Annie johnson, with whom he il
living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
Fireman Talbot Might Have Escaped,

Fireman Talbot Might Have Escaped.
In the fire at the southwest corner Of Balti-
more and Eutaw streets in Baltimore on We'd
nesday afternoon. Leon A. Talbot. a fireman,
was suffocated and Frank Miller. another fire.
man, was painfully scorched. The $500 life
insurance provided by the fro department and
the $500 which the department pays the heirs
of men who lose their lives in the service was
supplemented on Thursday by another $500
from Messrs. George W. and Edwin F. Abel,
proprietors of the Sum- making 81 500 in all.
Capt Conway of Talbot and Miller's COM
pany says: 1.-The saddest part of the disaster is
that the danger in which the men found them
selves was SO easy to escape. Had they turned
to the left and gone down the stairs all would
have been well. The workman who was helping
me to pull up the hose to the fourth floor had
just come down the stairs. Had been in the
nth floor myself I would not have felt that 1
was in the least danger. I could have walked
to the stairway, n few steps away, and escaped,
for was familiar with the building. The men
were not Talbot was undoubtedly overcome
early in his danger by smoke. He could not
stand it with the average endurance of firemcn,
and l once told him that l did not think he
ought to remain at such work"
The Messrs. Abel also sent 800 to Miller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows:
c. Wilmer ct al to Robert Herman. part 2, So.
1916; g. W L. Rabe to August Bohn, part
Z, so. 1912; 1850. Charlotte Dudley to J. W.
Dudley, part 1873, B. 4 H. s addition to George
town; $. T. L. Schmidt to Elizabeth W.
Harris, part 81, HIS sub Mt. Pleasant, &c.
80, sos. Jas. Lowndes to III S. Carson, sub l02
so. S55; 500 +. Il. Horner to j. A. Massie et
al. in trust, subs 81 to 81, Bellevue; =. L. l.
Richards to JOSIAH l.. Kendrick, part 3, So 652
200. l.. C. Gunnell, trustee. to Eleanor NJ
Payne, sub IL, Sc. 797; 5. q. G. Payne to L.
&. Gunnell. do; $. J. A. Prescott 20 George
" Dyer, subs to 4. So. So; 3. L. p. Shoe
maker ct al. TO II. VI. Newman, lot 6, 50. 10
a. $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
Exports and Imports.

The chief Of the bureau of statistics in his
monthly report Of the imports and exports Of
the United States reports that the total values
Of the exports of merchandise during the seven
and twelve months ended January 81. 1892. as
compared with similar exports during the cor
responding periods of the preceding year were
"a follows: Seven months ended January 81.
1892, SOL. 263.603: 1891. S547. 726.3 $50; twelve
months ended January 81, 1872. S9Ss. 01S. 063
1891, SS6i. $40. 9OI- The values Of tine imports
were as follows: Seven months ended january
81. 1892. S45s 1872. l25; 1891 $50 s37; twelve
months ended january 81, Io92, ass, 49, ,isi;
1881, S522 AIS 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26

daring assault and robbery was committed
early last evening on Belt line car by negro
who made good his escape. Mrs. Adam Brandt
of No. 1ll9 4th street northwest was riding in
one Of the cars on the line and when on Mary
land avenue between LIST and Sd streets a col
ored man, the only other passenger in the car,
dealt her asevere blow in the back, grabbed
her pocket book and left the car without pull
ing the bell strap. The pocket book contained
II. IS in money, a ticket of the ROcbdale Asso-
citation and few small trinkets.
The police were notified Of the affair and the
officers Of the company doing what they
can toward securing the arrest Of Mrs. Brandt's
assailant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
A Warning to Misciievous Children.

To the EditOr Of The Eveninx Star:
There Is a constant compliant among resi-
dents living near the U street school, George
town. because of the malicious vandalism OF
school children on their way to and from the
sessions. Crayon in hand, they deface every
house and door step on the streets covering
several squares This done almost daily
Door bells are rung, basement windows stoned
lawns trampled upon, areas entered, trees In
jured. &c. Occupants of houses In this in.
tested district propose to cause numerous ar
rests OF household darlings. who will be taken
to the station house, regardless of kicks,
screams or protestations of good behavior
Unless this lndecency Is soon quashed the
n.ighborhood will be abandoned by all lovers
of common rights. 1t may be necessary to ask
Tor a special policeman to patrol this section OF
the city at all hours of the day and night. s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
Arrested for Many Thefts.

Precinct Detectives Raft and Weldon yester-
dav arrested a coiored man named Robt. Hand
son and locked him up on numerous charges of
theft He has been employed about the Rifles
armory on several occasions and il is alleged
tina, he stole articles OF silver ware. dishes and
clothing. The officers have recovered a large
quantity Of the stolen property. including a
valuable lace shawl and a costly fam The
prisoner will be given a hearing in the Police
court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
Fatal hallway Disaster Near Cincinnati.

A collision between two trains, whereby an
engineer was killed and passenger fatally
wounded, occurred on the Cincinnati Northern
railroad near Norwood, six miles north of Gin
cinnati, late last evening. 1t was between the
incoming passenger train of the Cincinnati,
Portsmouth and Virginia road and the out
going accommodation train of the Cincinnati
Northern. The only passenger hurt was Mrs.
Catherine Flynn OF Cincinnati. whose in
jurics are believed to be fatal Engineer
George Collins OF the accommodation was
killed. The trains were moving slowly
Where the blame for the accident lies can be
determined only by an official investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26

During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
today burial permits were issued from the
health Office for the following:
BENZ. R. Ogle, 66 years. paralysis; Jas. H.
Powell, 65 years, asthenia; Lewis Cochran, A.
years. asthenia; Carrie Saxton. "A years, child
birth; Mary NJ. Danforth, year, diphtheria;
Chas. c. Lewis, month, bronchitis.
Colored-Maris Waters. IS years, apoplexy
Junius Ransom. "a years, drowned; Ellen Fer
guson, 81 years. paralysis; Anthony Brooks. 81
years. pneumonia: Florence Walker, ~ years,
phthisis pulmonalis: Lizzie Henry. 100 years,
seniIity; Alex. Washington, 81 years, Bright,
disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
He Cot Ninety DAYS,

Witnesses appeared in the Police Court today
and proved that Chas. Wells, negro, was
guilty of thaft in three cases. In each case he
stole clothing or other articles from the houses
Of colored women, and among the articles
stolen were several pieccs OF underwear that
belonged to Senator Cullom. They were taken
from his washerwoman's house. Judge Miller
gave him ninety days in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
felS-d&ds
FUTURE DAYS.

sS sale 5r q new ESAk vE hSE
sfSRh " o sREck eTsN PIP
Under and by virtue Of decree passed on February
the ISL ls Ssas District q 81
henry stewart al plaintiffs and John Stewart 1t
to the he Ssssss bidder on WE'D SEsGAT TIE SiNTH
IN N rons Of the premises. Original lot nv Is in
square five hundred and fourteen OLD. WASHINGTON
and S5i q S inches: %'S Sa'i iS
pksf f FIVE 'hf saeS day viii oI4
sas .Ss as ten inches S f roD on
S Ss
s1s e Srs g. ten o in
Terms Of sale One third Of purchase money Of each
two years. with interest deferred payments at tie
rate OF Yer cent per aunuin. Iayabie annually
trust on tue sold or q. cash At the option Of
the s In; asro 81 s Of soE vii Ls Isgsed
at cot Il term: Of sale not
cost.
IRVING WILLIAMSON. trustee. '-S'
l. cABkIL wILLIA1s1S. T iiana s.s'
f..casd. WALTER D. wILL1fSs So xa sss
r ATcLIFFx. DARR s CO. a, As,pss,,onssr.
VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE ON L
STREET BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH
SrhEETS, BEING HOUSE so. 305 STREET
osS s 1 SSSa S54 HHSSI SEC
PHRr OF oRiGiNAL LOT !. SQUARE aas.
Fronting - feet inches ou:L street. with depth Of
This property L nsAs New Jersey aysnue the electric
bUruood that - rapidly advancing in tulae.
Terms OF sale: over and above an incumbrancs Of
the purchaser. dsposat Of O required at the time
OF sale. All conveynncin9 rscorhnx, Sc. q the cost
teen dsy. om the day q ss!s OF the rxh % resell :.
Ssas6-l6ss RATCLIFFRs DkRR co.. Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26

On Tuesday evening Minnehaha Lodge OF
Good Templars held an open meeting, when
the first of a series Of lectures delivered by
Mr.. f. II. Gushing of the United States geo.
logical survey, who described in a very intel
hgible and pleasing manner the characteristics,
mode of living and secret organizations OF the
.'Zuni' Indians, among whom he had lived
some six and hall years. The lecture was
listened to with much attention by large
audience. including representatives Of sister
lodges and many strangers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
Fossils Of Mound Builders Found.

Prof. VIM. McAdams has made discovery
which he says will be of much benefit to the
scientific world. While digging for relics in
small mound about 500 yards north of the
celebrated monks mound in St. Claire county,
ILL.,, at the depth OF eighteen feet he found q
bundle of fossilized vegetation neatly tied to-
gether with stout cord or small rope. All
were in fine state of preservation. Near
by were various kinds of seeds, probably Of
some species Of pumpkin. Part of a corncob
was also found, together with some of the
grain. Earthen ware was also found. The pro-
lessor says these relics have been there nearly
1000 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-26
He Was Acquitted.

Lucas ]. Brown. young white man Of
eighteen years, WAS acquitted in the Criminal
Court today for the larceny Of a bicycle from
Harold L. Dunno, student of Georgetown
College on December "a. He was arrested by
Detectives Mattingly and Gallagher when try
ing to sell it. The defendant asserted that he
was engaged by man giving the name of
John X. Blunt to sell it for 500, and he was told
if he succeeded he would be paid $40, and TO
meet the party at o'clock. Mr.. L. Z. Taylor
appeared for defendant.