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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
THE OHIO REPUBLICANS.

Senator sherman Sends Letter to the Con-
vention Bidding Them to Stick to the Old
Lines.
After THE SrAR's report Of the Ohio repub-
lican convention closed yesterday letter was
read from Senator Sherman, now in this city.
Senator sherman discussed the Ohio situation,
eulogized the republican party and asserted
that the democratic party relies upon tempo
rary discomfort. the slumbering animosities Of
the rebellion and the corrupt agencies Of the
city OF New York for its success. He concluded:
"Under these circumstances il should be the
pride and glory of the republican party in Ohio
to take the lead in coming election to revive
the latent energy and enthusiasm Of the olden
times. to bury out OF sight all the petty divis-
ions and dissensions inseparable from political
strife, and, with courage and hope, to advance
orr national honor, as in 1858, with our princi-
pies emblazoned on every fold. with pride in the
past and with confidence that the patriotic
people Of the United States will rally to our
support wherever free ballot and fair count
is permitted By the ruling powers of the demo-
cratic party. Very sincerely yours,
John SHERMAN"
The committee on permanent organization,
after several ballots, selected II. NJ. Daugherty
of Fayettc chairman and E. W. Messenger of
Athens as secretary. The committee on resolu-
tions appointed subcommittee With Judge
Lawrence of Logan. ex-controller Of the treas
ury, as chairman. to draft a platform. large
number of resolutions on the pension, tariff
and currency questions were handed in for con-
sideration.
Judge Lawrence, in his own behalf, submitted
to the committee the following plank:
I'VE are in favor of gold and silver coin on
parity as legal tender money. To this end We
favor Law which shall fix just ratio between
GOLD md St1v fnr M Il
pose larger duties on commodities imported
from countries in which such coinage shall not
be received on parity than on those imported
from countries where it shall be 50 received"
The convention then adjourned until 10
o'clock this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
FALLS CHURCH NEWS.
How Mr.. Quick Put Robber to Flight
Other Notes of Interest.

How Mr.. Quick Put Robber to Flight
Other Notes of Interest.
Correspondence o. The Evening Star
FALLS CHURCH. Va. June Z, 1893.
bold attempt at highway robbery or some
thing worse was attempted on Wednesday night
last. Mr.. Tunis C. Quick, with lady, was re-
turning from Warrington in buggy, and just
after crossing the rai1o Dad track at Torrisons.
on turning a bend in the road, he noticed
fire by the side of the road and six men
gathered around. He took the precaution to
draw his pistol and have it ready in case of
emergency. As they approached one OF the
men left the group and stood in the road. and
as he came up took hold Of the bride of the
horse, but Mr.. Quick had the drop on him, and
with more energy than politeness said: Let go
that horse" 1t being very dark the man could
not see that Mr.. Quick had pistol, but the
men on the side Of the road saw it and called
to the man: Let go. quick. or he will shoot
you" The man let go in hurry and ran, and
Mr.. Quick pursued his journey.
Master Robby Center, son Of Mr.. Harry
Center, was badly bitten by dog in the yard
Of Mrs. j. E. Birch on Wednesday. There are
no fears. however, that the dog was mad.
The Falls Church club of base ballers has re.
ceived a challenge from the Olympics of Car
Inns Springs and will play q game on Friday.
They will also play the Fairfax Court House
club cd next Wednesday.
Mr.. Ed Donaldson fell from telephone post
on Wednesday and was injured -Ic was ~
gagged in repairing tbs Ias
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APPRAISER COOPEK'S DENIAL,

He Contradicts the Testimony OF Corbets
and Baseett.
The comm ission to investigate the New York
custom house reassembled yesterday afternoon
when Appraiser Cooper was examined Mr..
Cooper stated that he had not yet prepared the
schedule of invoices which were to furnish spe-
cific Information.
Mr.. MacFarlane then brought up the cues
ton Of the official letters which have been made
public. The witness stated that he had read
the testimony Of Stenographer Rassett.
The questions which Bassett alleged the
witness had put to him during the first exaxni-
nation In 1891 were then read. Witness ex-
planned that he had not asked Bassett to make
any different forms Of questions nor had he
dictated any answers he wished him to make
He asked Bassett for the answers when, Bassett
said he would not answer them Is he had shown
one copy of the official letters.
81 told him that that would lead suspicion TO
fall on him. He told me later that be would
answer the question IL the present time was
substituted"
The statements Of Mr.. Corbett about the let
tiers getting into the hands Of the Dry Goods
Chronicle reporter by his having furnished q
copy OF one were read.
Witness said that they were not true
Witness denied that he had instructed Mr..
Bassett his private secretary, to let Mr. Cor
bett see any OF the letters. He denied, also,
that he had ever said he would not give out any
information, but he did not care who did.
After denying more Of Mr.. Corbett's tssti.
mony the appraiser was allowed to 60.
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now HE HELPED A BEGINNER.
Characteristic Story Of Booth Told by q
Washington Actor.

A Characteristic Story Of Booth Told by .
Washington Actor.
A member o: the Stock Comedy Company at
the National Theater told a very characteristic
story Of Mr.. Booth as indicative Of
his tender and helping nature. A young
man had joined the company Of Mr.. Booth
without the knowledge of his parents who
were known to the eminent trasedian. He
was playing subordinate parts and the salary
that he received was only sufficient to
pay his necessary expenses. After a rather
disastrous season-it was the winter Of 1879
the company disbanded The young
aspirant for stage honors was in an uncom-
Portable predicament as he was without funds
and was too proud to fall back on the
over his position and wondering what on earth
he would do, Mr.. Booth passed by and recog-
missing him. stopped. "Well, my young boy,
what are YOU going to do?"
II don't know. was the reply" 81 have jus
paid my board bill and only have a couple Of
dollars remaining"
Come along with me-" said Mr. Booth. 81
am going down the street and you can tell me
all about it,
They continued the walk and Mr.. Booth
asked his companion to step into q bank
with him which was at hand. Mr..
Booth stepped to the cashiers desk and had a
check cashed. "A they left Mr.. Booth
slipped something into the young mans hand
and patting him on the shoulder said:
"Cheer up, my boy. better times are
coming, and perhaps this will help You until
you find something to do. Don't say anything
to your parents about this x fse6en tine money
was examined i. was s46hnd to contain
$3.50. This is only one OF many similar
cases in which Mr.. Booth is known to have
put his hand in his own pocket to aid a
young member Of his company who was in
hard luck.
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THE GIMLET KNIFE.
A Curious Weapon That 10 Used by the
Louisiana Creo,es.

A Curious Weapon That 10 Used by the
Louisiana Creoies.
According to the Louisiana correspondent Of
the Chicago Times the Creoles Of the 'Csjun
region in that state 60 armed with . singular
weapon known Is the gimlet knife.
The gimlet knife il weapon so dangerous
that its manufacture is forbidden by law. This
is one Of the smallest fighting knives used by any
people Of the earth and one Of the most deadly
In length this knife is hardly longer than long
Emlet, 20 that it can readily be concealed in
side the waistband of the trousers
The handle IL not set on parallel with the
blade rs in an ordinary knife, but ct right
angles like that Of . ginlet. hence the name.
The handle is graspsd with the blade between
the second and third fingers, the upper part Of
the blade being drawn down to a shank, so e. 10
prevent cutting the fingers when the knife ID %
held. The blade when in position represents
merely an extension Of the axis Of the arm, and
villain in the play holds his knife. The blade
Il made of the best razor steel, ID double edged
for the lower two-thirds Of its length and d -
keen % . razor.
ut is not daggsr-pointsd, but has the
stronger formation Of . rounding point The
blade Is short, but long enough to infict . fatal
wound. and 30 strong and keen that il viii
divide a RIB under . powerful blow or cut
through any garment like % much paper. The
peculiar position Of the handle leaves nothing
for an adversary to grasp al except the blade.
90 that ii is almost impossible for the vlelder
Of the knife to be disarmed, the more 90 a. the
handle curves in at the end. giving the fingers
. better hold upon it
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FARNHAM POST INDEPENDENT.
1t. Will Not Retract Its Rcsolutions, bs
Will Apologize for Discourtesy.

1t. Will Not Retrsct Its Rcsolutions, but
Will Apologize for Discourtesy.
Farnham Post Of New York, until quite
recently No. ass, G. A. r.. did not meet last
night. 1t had been extensively announced
that the committee appointed to draw up a re-
port Of the entire trouble between the post
and National Encsmpmens would be ready. hut
they will not hand in their document until
Wednesday night next. when the post win
meet.
Commander J. J. Finn was seen last night at
his residence. He stated that the post would
certainly appeal to the National Enesmpment
at the next meeting Of that body.
'The post is willing to 60 back into the
Grand Army" he said, IF the Grand Army
will take it. But the post will not take back a
word of its resolution. We are perfectly will
ing to apologize for breaking the rule as to
publishing resolutions, and / may as well say
right here that had the post known of the eX-
istenee'of any such rule those resolutions would
not have been made public; that is, until frs:
submitted to the encampment authorities as
required.
''The post viii not join the Union Veteran
League sand will remain as il now is, an in
dependent organization. unless finally taken
back into the Grand Army, but il will not in
sny event go back on . single word Of its reso-
luton"
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NOl1c Pressed.

In the Criminal Court. Division 1. Judge
McComas, this morning nolle prosequis were
entered in a number OF cases as follows: Fred
erick Barber (two indictments), murder, now
undergoing a life sentence; Samuel Strong.
perjury. dead; Charles Pate, embezzlenent.
now i'll pcnitentiary; Wellington Lucado policy,
indicted in other cases; Roscoe c. Campbell
embezzlement. and James +. CARRIER, gaming
table.
In the Criminal Court. Division 2, Justice
Cole, noile prosequis were entered in the fol-
lowing cases: James Beagle, assault with intent
to kill (two cases.: Frank Supplee, VIM.
Brooks and VIM. Bevans, larceny from the per-
son; George Proctor, do, and larceny from
United States Owo cases). In the case of
Frank Sewall assault with intent to kill, a mo-
ton for a new trial was filed.
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EXCITING BALL PLAYING.
The Local Team Takes Another Game by
Good Work.

The Local Team Takes Another Game by
Good Work.
II this sort Of ball playing keeps on much
longer every one will have to get a new cardiac
apparatus. For nine innings yesterday it was
nip and tuck between the Spiders and the
fy-or rather the Senators.
1t was a very pretty song the spider sang, but
the dy, in defiance of tradition, refused to enter
his parlor and be buncoed
In fact the fat, willy old Spiders were hand
somely walloped, and if they go weaving any
more webs around here they're likely to get
caught in them themselves.
Contrary to custom the visitors started off in
the lead and gained three runs before the home
team scored. Then pretty stern chase ensued
Step by step the local colts overhauled the
selling platers from the buckeye state, and in
the stretch drew away and won by a nose.
The Clevelands secured one of their three
runs by a triple, followed by a single. But the
other two they had no business with. Both
reached first on balls, were helped along by q
sacrifice and scored by Ewing ssingle past
Sullivan.
The locals punched two hits in the sixth,
which, with base on balls and Hoy's long fly
10 center, gave them the only run they didn't
get on errors. The others were made by the
visitors fumbles and wild throws. Score:
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ROBERT LINCOLN'S PERIL.
Snatched by Mr.. Booth Front Front Of .
Locomotive.

Snatched by Mr.. Booth From in Front of q
Locomotive.
Yesterdays New York Erening Post pub
lished the following as having been related by
Mr.. Booth:
SIN the summer Of 1877 Mr.. Booth was stand
on a railroad platform waiting for train. He
noticed gentleman standing near him, appar-
emily with the same object, and saw that he
seemed engrossed in his own meditations.
Presently the gentleman stepped from the
platform to a track and began walking upon it.
entirely obivious Of his surroundings. Just at
this moment an engine which had been getting
water from a tank near at hand began backing
up the track. Mr.. Booth, turning around. saw
i. only when it within a few feet Of his
absent-minded companion. On the i'm
pulse OF the moment, without attempting
to rouse the man to a sense of his danger
there was not time for this-Mr. Booth
stepped forward and, clutching him by the
arm, lifted him almost bodily upon the plat
form. SO the engine that it struck
the mans heels they left the track. The
rescued gentleman was so overcome when he
realized his danger that he could only bow his
thanks and give his hand to his preserver. 1t
happened that Mr. Ford, in whose theater at
Washington President Lincoln was assassinated
Wy hE. Dootu WltucSstu TUG scene ue-
scribed above. Stepping forward. he said ex-
citedly: Mr.. Booth, do you know who that
man WASP No, was the reply. 1T was, said
Mr.. Ford, Robert Lincoln, President Lincoln's
son. Mr.. Booth afterward said that this act of
his gave him more satisfaction than could be
represented in any other way. In relating this
Mr.. Booth mentioned the fact that the only vote
which he ever cast was for Mr.. Lincoln when he
ran for President the second time"
Mr.. John L. Ford fays the above story is es-
sentially correct. except that the occurrence
was between March and 8. 1876, and was pub
ished about ten years ago. 1t happened at
Bowling Green, Ky.. at a station between
that place end Nashville, Tenn. Mr.. Ford had
been travelling through the south with COM
pany, at the head OF which was Mr.. Booth. and
!: was at the close of Mr.. Booths engagement
Mr.. Booth separated from the others near the
Mammoth Cave and Mr.. Ford returned with the
company to Baltimore, stopping on the way at
Cumberland, where the Academy OF Music was
opened, Mr.. Frederick Warde playing the lead
ing roles.
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Dock Trial for tho Maine.

The delay Of the government in completing
the hull of the armored cruiser Maine has
caused the Quintard iron works, who are max
ing her machinery, to complain. They have
completed the machinery, but cannot get the
balance due on it (about s150, OOO) before it can
be tried. Mr.. Quintard had talk with Secretary
Herbert on the matter, and proposed giving
the machinery 'dock trial. so that it could
be accepted and partly, if not fully. paid for.
The principal delay on the vessel was caused
by the slow delivery and placing of her armor.
Secretary Herbert, it is understood, will grant
the request Of the Quintards and order . board
to conduct dock trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08
LOOKING FOR A VOUDOO,
Colorcd Mans Strange Suspicious About
His Brothers, Death.

His Brothers. Death.
A portion Of the colored population Of that
part Of Hiilsdale in the shadow of the insane
asylum are greatly agitated over the crcum-
stances attending the death of the husband Of
Lizzie Bruce. who was buried day before yes
terday. Lewis Bruce. brother OF the deceased,
who has spent most OF his life outside the city
limits. had an idea that his brother was
not properly treated before his DEATH He
know that his brothers wife had not neglected
him int. ntionally, but he thought some one was
criminallv responsible, and If possible he was
going TO find out the name of tho party. And
80 Lewis proceeded to q magistrates office and
paid so cents for warrant against his sister-in-
law. the charge he made against her being dis
orderly conduct.
Policemen Mari and Green served the war
rant and Attorney Pugh heard the facts in the
case this morning.
Lawyer Hewlett was counsel for The widow
OF only n few days, and while the under
investigation she in the lawyers Office
almost PROSTATE. She was grievng over the
loss Of her husband and to think that warrant
awaited her return from the funeral was more
than she could stand
Lewis Bruce and his wife were both ready to
make their statements to Mr.. Pugh. They
made them.
Lewis told his story in a manner that almost
| required an interpreter in order to make him
| thoroughly understood. Mr.. Pugh however,
knew something of the mysterious subject under
investigation and his suggestions were Of great
assistance.
My brother had de deleria fever" said
Lewis. and he were conjured by one Of dem
dar conjuring doctors"
''Who was the doctor?" asked Mr. Pngh
Don't know her name; dat's what Use irwin
ter find ont. and if his wife amt got right to
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Fined for Selling Unsound Meat.

Food Inspector Monroe OF the health depart
ment had two cases OF Offering or exposing for
sale certain unsound meat in the Police Court
this morning. In one case it was charged that
the inspector found some unsound corned
beef exposed for sale at the store of tho de-
PENDANT The defendant explained his side of
the case, denying the charge, and the inspector
said he had condemned meat there several
times before. In consideration Of these other
COMBINATIONS Judge Kimball imposed the
highest fine, 500.
In the other case it was charged that de.
composed beef was found exposed for sale. The
meat was in an ice box. Inspector Munroe
took piece of the meat to the health Office and
Chief Clerk Macy, who examined it, gave evil
dence.
This was the first time the inspector had ever
condemned meat there, and fine Of $40 was
imposed.
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ZIMMERMAN IN IRELAND.
He Beats the Bicycle Record There, but 10
Hurt in q Fall.

He Beats the Bicycle Record There, but 10
Hurt in q Fall.
A. A. Zimmerman, the American champion
bicyclist, was winner yesterday in q mile invi-
tation scratch race at Dublin. participated in
by bicyclists from various parts Of Ireland.
Zimmerman won easily by two machine lengths
in minutes AZ 2-5 seconds. O'Neill of Dublin
was second and o. Callaghan of Cork was third
Later in the day there was a race for the
twenty-fve-mile championship. Oh the twenty
vheelmen who started three fell in the first lap
A. A. Zimmerman, the American champion. at
an early stage Of the race came in violent col
lision with another contestant and was thrown
with grea. violence against the rails which in
close the track. Three of his teeth were
crushed ont. and he was otherwise injured TO
such an extent that he was compelled to retire
from the race: Kenna OF Limerick won, max
ing the distance IN l hour IL minutes 26 2-5
seconds. Camp Of London was second
Zimmerman's injuries, though necessarily
painful, are not serious.
During the day Zimmerman gave an exhioi-
ton. He did quarter mile, with a flying
start, In 80 4-5 seconds, thus beating the best
Irish record by one second.
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Base Ball Notes =.

Base Ball Notes.
Meakin came near losing the game by his
wildness.
Play for the batter boys, let him hit the ball.
Hoy's catch of McKean's fly with two men on
bases in the eighth cut off two runs and saved
the game.
It's not often Hoy has an of day. He's in
the game again.
How brought in two runs bv hits O'Rourke's
hard hit to Mexican, which the latter fumbled
long enough 20 let the captain reach first, won
the game.
Ewing made great catch of Farrelrs fly to
right center, which seemed good for triple at
least. When Buck came in the crowd cheered
him and yelled. Don't do that again."
Umpire McQuade gave the visitors generally
the worst OF 1t close decisions, which is
right. Virtue. however, was safe in the seventh
when declared out ORourke was safe in the
eighth.
Cincinnati won yesterdays game by one Of
the greatest batting streaks ever witnessed in
Boston. When the smoke cleared away in the
Cincinnati's eighth inning nine runs had been
earned on eleven hits, with a total Of fifteen
bases.
Heavy batting won the game for Brooklyn at
Eastern Park yesterday afternoon. Stein was
in excellent form and the st. Louis batsmen
only hit him Mt intervals.
McNabb of Baltimore met his Waterloo yes
terday. Eleven hits, Of which five we're doubles.
was the score against McNabb in the first three
innings. This fusIllade, along with a base on
balls and couple Of errors, resulted in nine
runs.
The New Yorks fell down before Pittsburg
yesterday because they played bad ball. They
made many errors, ran bases with poor judg-
ment and could not hit Killen with any effect
after the first inning.
Hemming Of the Louisvilles put the ball over
the plate like shot for the first eight innings,
but weakened in the ninth. Then the Philes
wen. in and pounded a victory, making five
runs in two innings.
DAILY at second and Richardson at short
folded grandly for Brooklyn yesterday.
McGi,l held the Orioles safe throughout yes
terday. Robinson and Reitz getting five of their
eight hits.
A large crowd was on hand at New York yes
terday and roasted Umpire Gafney for several
close decisions. which, however, had no bearing
on the general result.
This is the way Arson '.jollied'' Hanlon on
the recent deal whereby O'Rourke was let go to
Louisville: Med, you got the best OF it. lay
lor is q good one. and Jennings is all right. I
am sorry he ia sick, but he will como out ahead.
O'Rourke is a good man, no doubt of that We
have not had chance against your Baltimore
team with him in the game, but we watch
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so as to repel diseased II not, you will find
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the help you need. 1t comes to your assist
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recorda" Then Arson and his crew turned in
and walloped the Orioles

records." Then Arson and his crew turned in
and walloped the Orioles
Philadelphia has signed Pitcher vickery,
Taylor has secured his release from the Albany
club, and so Philadelphia has six pitchers on
the pay roll. The others are Carsey, weighing,
Keefe and Sharrott
The Chicagoes have won Eve out Of tho last
seven games.
Pitcher Stafford Of the Holy Cross team.
whom Manager Hanlon wanted to sign. wired
Yesterday that he has Joined the Cleveland
club.
McNabb pitched only four balls to retire
three men in the seventh inning.
The Clevelands have won but three games
and lost seven thus far on their present trip.
O'Rourke played his first game with the
Louisville yesterday. Manager Barnie put him
on short and he made one hit, two put outs and
eight assists with no errors.