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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21
THINKS MARLBOROUGH STUMBLED.
Testimony for the Defense in the
APdlamOnt Case.


EDINBURGH. Dec. H.-At the trial to-
day of Alfred John Monson, indicted for
the murder of Lieut.. Hambrough, the man.
ager of the Clyde Mills Company the sole
manufacturers of amberite, testified that
an amberite cartridge fired from a distance
of six inches would not cause smuggling. AS
an expert in the use of firearms, he gave it
as his opinion that Lieut. Hambrough had
met his death by stumbling and dropping
his gun. The weapon, he believed, had been
discharged when it fell to the ground. A
person falling instinctively raised his head,
and this fact accounted for the horizontal
wound in the deceased's head.
Mr.. Day, agent for a firm of gunmakers,
testified that he had been shooting with
Lieut.. Hambrough and had frequently re-
marked the careless way In which he held
his gun.
Mr.. Donald. a boat builder, said that on
several occasions he had had to check Lieut..
Hambrough's actions when in boat, fear
ing that he would capsize it. The payment
for the yacht bought of him by Monson
had not yet been made
Col. Tillard testified as to an accident
that occurred in 1871 when he was snipe-
shooting. His gun had accidentally been
discharged while ne was walking on slip
perry rocks, and part of it's contents hit him
In the head and ear. rendering him uncon-
scious. When he recovered, he found that
both barrels of his gun had been discharged.
j. Brodie lnness, a barrister, testified that
the documents signed by the deceased re
garding the f2O,OOO insurance with the New
York Mutual Life Insurance Company did
not affect a valid designation
John Blair. a solicitor for Monson, was
the last witness for the defense. He testi-
ned that he met Monson on August Is,
when the latter was very anxious to find
Scott. Advertisements were placed in news
papers and everything was done without
avail to discover his whereabouts.
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PAYMAsTER sULLIvAN's STORY.
He Spins n Yarn About . Panther
Hunt I'm Corea.

Paymaster H. r. Sullivan, United States
navy, was at the Normandie a day or SO
back The primary object of his pilgrimage
to this city was to renew his acquaintance
with his brother, who is a member of the
Department Of the Interior. The officer was
brimful of Asiatic experience. and between
the puffs Of Havana incense, told them in
orthodox ward-room style. One of the hair
breadth 'scapes" which he narrated was a
panther story, colored with a red sea of
blood. Our ship was of the coast Of
Corea," said the hero, when the sporting
fever broke out on board. Several of us rad
shot jack rabbits and prairie dogs, and we
were anxious to get shot at game that had
some bite in it. Our anxiety was appeased.
We got what we wanted. Taking a lease
on a gang of native hunters who knew the
ropes, we sailed forth toward that part OF
the land where the danger was said to lie
On the second day out the Coreans espiei a
track. They applied their noses to the scent,
smiled affirmatively, announced panther
and began to press forward with caution
born of experience. The guides declared
that from the freshness of the ear marks
the enemy was not long time of. We
took firmer grip on our guns, opened the
breech to see that the shells were ready for
instant duty and allowed our thumbs to toy
with the hammers. We were travelling along
a slight declivity, at the foot of which a
stream, well shrouded in tangled bush. ran.
AS we approached, there was a splash. a
roar and rustic OF the brush. A panther
had taken fright and was retreating Bang,
Bang! The animal refused to drop. Ii
threw Its head around. snapped at the
wounds that had been inflicted in its Shout
der and side. caught sight of us, wheeled
and rushed at us with a look as deadly as
the trolley. The panther did not come alone
Another-its mate-broke from the shrub
berry at the same time, and was running
intent a a IN ms ~ha
music OF the rifles added to the excitement
of the moment The beasts were on u.s.
One dropped as he reached our line but the
other sprang on one OF the Coreans and sent
him to glory quicker than blowed out gas.
But the panthers' career was spent They
died. few gruff signs is all they said
These are their skins" The paymaste-
pointed to two splendid furs on the parlor
floor, reached down and stroked them in a
reminiscent way, while the spectators spec
tated on in awe.
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A BIG FIRE AT SHEFFIELD.
Many Narrow Escapes From q Burn.
Ing Building.

Ing Building.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-The building occupied
by Hovey q Sons diapers, at Sheffield,
caught fire this morning. Sixty assistants
or the firm were rescued with difficulty.
Five hre escapes were used to take them
from the burning building. The efforts Of
the hremen to confine the fire in the build
ing In which it originated were fruitless
and the flames spread until five other build
ings were burning. The damage already
amounts to 100000
The assistants OF Hovey Il Sons slept in
the building. They were not aroused Until
the fire had gained considerable Roadway.
Then scene of panic followed. Many of
the girls would have plunged headlong from
the windows had it not been for their cooler
headed companions who held them back. A
number OF them escaped in their night
dresses.
They found the passage leading to the
street mass of flames. Without hesitation
they plunged through the fire and reached
the street more or less injured. Some of
them had their hair and eyebrows burned
on. and their faces, arms and legs were
badly scorched
They were attended by physicians, and
those who were not so badly hurt were
cared Cor by the people in the vicinity. The
others were removed to the hospital.
Those who were rescued by means Of the
fire escapes were not injured.
An immense crowd stood by and watched
the fire.
The confiag-ation was the worst that has
visited Sheffield in many years. The build
ing occupied by Hovey & Sons and two
other buildings were destroyed
Three other buildings, one OF which was
occupied by Mr.. Horner, a dealer in paint
ings and other art works, were Quilted.
Many buildings in the vicinity were badly
damaged.
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Before the Targets,

The four companies Of the National Guard
that compose the first battalion had teams
up before the targets at the Washington
Light Infantry Armory last evening.
Company ID made the best score. Capt.
Ebert was the inspector of rifle practice
and Lieut.. Shreve the scorer. The totals
were as follows:
Company A-Corp. Williams, AZ; Sergt.
Janezeck. AZ: Sergt Muzzy, "a; Sergt.
White, "a; Corp. Phillips, 81; Graves, y:
Conner, Z. Total 2l6.
Company B-Wells, Al; Sergt. Snyder, ~:
Corp. Walker, 81; Hammond. 49, Queen, ~;
Smith. 81; Sergt Plugge, 81; Demaine, "a;
Scott, 70. Total, 81.
Company C-Sergt. kennerly. Al; Corp.
Haitigan, Al; Sergt. Haines, -; Corp.
Thompson, IS; Smith. 80: Annadale, 81;
" att, 81; Kelly, 81; Corp. Davis % To-
tai, 32g.
Company ID -Sergt. Zea, AZ; Sergt. Heyd-
Ter, 40; Corp. House. 40; Gum, 3S; Chap
man, 30: Thorowgood 80: Tucker. 81; Geo.
Chamberlin, 81; s. Brown, rs; Finley, ~.
Total, 3:iS.
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Troop AS Anniversary.

Troop A, d. c. N. c., celebrated its an
niversary last night by attending in a body
the charity concert at Convention Han
and by afterwards adjourning to its arm
DRY, where a light repast was served, to
which light battery A, the Emmett Guards
and the National Fencibles were invited
The hospitality offered was cordially &C
cepted by the organizations named, and a
pleasant evening was passed. Mr.. Leo
Wheat the celebrated pianist, was pres
ent and gave several of his beautiful selec-
tons. The entertainment continued I'D TO
1890, hen the battery, after giving three
heart! cheers for the troop, left for its
armory. Capt. Barbour's command is sue
cessfully cultivating very pleasant rela-
lions with other subdivisions of the Dis
trict National Guard.
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MORE ARTILLERY DUELING.
Cannonading Renewed at Rio-Ger-
many Gives a Warming.

NEW YORK, Dec. IA dispatch from
Pernambuco states that the cannonading
between the government and insurgent
forces was renewed at Rio Janeiro Tuesday.
Both sides ceased their firing at long range
and the damage done was trifiing.
The Herald's Montevideo cable says: The
Herald's correspondent in Rio sends word
that the officers of the German war ships
in the bay have given the insurgents unmis-
takably to understand that Germany will
not permit the slightest interference with
her vessels in unloading their cargoes on
the wharves of Rio by means of lighters
flying the German flag.
Eight masters of American vessels in Rio
holding special permits from the Brazilian
government to discharge their cargoes
there have sent a telegram to Secretary Of
State Gresham asking for protection from
the insurgents. Unless this is given they
say they are barred from the privileges or
dinarily enjoyed, even in blockaded ports.
Capt. Picking of the Charleston has so
far refused to give them the same protec-
ton that German and British ship captains
enjoy.
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A Secretary Elected.

Rev. DIR. w. A. Burch of Chicago, ILL.,, has
been unanimously elected general secretary
Of the Y. NJ. c. A. of the District, the or
ganizatior which has done much good
among the colored young men of the city.
At full meeting of the board of directors
last evening DIR. Burch, who was present,
was called upon to speak. In a few remark S
he accepted the position, and expressed full
confidence in the success of the work. He
outlined a policy which, it is hoped, will be
very beneficial to the association in it's
struggle to pay off the outstanding indebt-
edness against their building.
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Junior Athletics.

The Junior classes of the Y.M.C.A. gave
their first athletic exhibition of the season
yesterday afternoon in the gymnasium,
which was nlled with an enthusiastic crowd
of the parents and friends of the young
performers. The performance was a cred
liable one in every respect, the most diff
ficult feats being performed with a grace
and deXterity worthy of older and more eA-
perienced athletes.
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For Junior Championship.

The reserves from the Georgetown College
foot ball team and the Columbia Athletic
Club played a game yesterday afternoon
on the college grounds for the Junior cham
pionship of the District. The game was
won by the college boys by a score of 10
to 6. Maupin, Clark and MCGOWAN did the
star playing for the athletic club boys
while the honors on the other side were car
ried off by Gaynor, Fortesque and Bradley.
Mr.. Rainier of the c. A. c. acted as UNI
pire and Mr.. ]. Murphy of the college as the
referee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21

GUTHRIE, o. T., Dec. 21-The Oklahoma
and Indian territory conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church convened here
at 8 o'clock this morning. Bishop John
Vincent of Topeka presided. About $50
ministers, including four colored and ten
Indians, are present and there are a large
number of applicants for admission. The
conference will establish a college in the
territory before adjourning.
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Juror Low Declared to BE Insane.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The physicians
appointed by Judge Barrett to inquire into
the mental condition of Juror Low, who
was taken sick during the Meyer murder
trial on Monday. reported to Judge Barrett
today that the juror was insane, and was
not capable of sitting on the jury.
Judge Barrett this afternoon formally dis
missed the jury in the Meyer murder case
on account of the insanity of Juror Low.
The judge stated that he discharged the
jury with the greatest regret, but that 1t
was the only course open to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21
The Presents Lost,

Alta c. Baldwin has by P. J. Brennan,
filed a suit against the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company for $1,000 damages for
failing to deliver goods, a barrel containing
glass and china ware, &C., wedding pres
ents shipped from Des Moines Iowa, to
her in this city in April and lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21
baltimore Gets Bonner.

Manager Edward Hanlon of the Baltimore
Base Ball Club, accompanied by Treasurer
Harry r. Won der Horst, came to Wash
ington yesterday and formally drafted
Shortstop Bonner of the Wilkesbarre East
ern League Club Bonner has the reputa-
ton of being one of the most promising
players in the country. He stood fourth
in batting in the Eastern League last sea-
son, his average being 1858. Manager
Schmelz of Washington was after Bonner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21
The Claim Will BE Considered.

The Chilean claims commission has de-
cided to admit the claim of Frederick H.
SWEET and others against Chile, notwith-
standing it was filed after the limit fixed
by the treaty. The claim is for S131 600 on
account of the murder of Ben amin G. Shaw
and the loss of the bark Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21
Two Convictions.

Fannie Milburn, alias Banker, tried on two
charges of grand larceny. was convicted
of petit larceny in one and as indicted in
the other case in Justice Coles Criminal
Court yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21

Judge Fraser of the supreme court bench
has been appointed governor of New Bruins
wick, to replace Gov. Boyd, who recently
died in office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21
May Pardon the French Spies.

1t is again rumored that Emperor Will
liam Will pardon the two French spies.
Degony and Malavas, who Were sentenced
to six years and four years confinement,
respectively. in fortress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21

Spread of Influenza I'm London.
There were 164 deaths from influenza in
London last week. The disease is increas-
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21

Governor of the Marshall Islands.
DIR. Irmer, who is friend of DIR. Peters.
the well-known African traveller. has been
appointed governor of the Marshall Islands.
in the Pacific ocean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
TRADERS NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON.
AT Washington in the District OF Columbia.
At the close Of business December 10. 1893
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21

To he Bishop of Hartford.
The pope has signed the nomination Of
the Rev. Michael Tierney as bishop OF
Hartford, Conn. Bishop Tierrey succeeds
the late Right Rev. Lawrence s. McMa-
non.
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Washington
Loan and Trust
Company.

FTREPROoF GRANITE BUILDING
PAm-UP CAPITAL. s1,ooO.ooo.
ORGANIZED UNDER ACT OF CONGRESS AM
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
FURNISHES FIRsT-U.Ass rNvESTMENM
EXECUTES TRUSTS -"
PAYS INTEREST on DEPoNm.
LOANS MONEY.
RENTS OFFICE ROOMS AND SAFE puoU1
BOXES p.f
I'D
OFT1CERS
Brainsrd II. Warner President ~
John Joy Bdson. Vice President
John A. svope, Second Vice Prssdsst- Eel.
John r. Carmody, Treasurer.
William B. Robson. Secretary.
Andrew Parker Assistant secrstzry. u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FOR BUSINESS Correspondence
A press copy will not do-A personal letter is the
only thing that is read. My PATENT TYPE
WRITER PROCESS is equal to typewriter work
and cost $50 thousand less.
Byron S. Adams, Printer,
o12 18th st. NV. Telephone. $50. 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21
FINANCIAL.
The National Safe Deposit,
Savings And Trust
Company
OF the District of Columbia.

VI the District OF Columbia,
CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE.
Chartered by special act OF Congress
jan, 1867, and acts Of Oct, 1880. and Feb, 1892
CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS
SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
Rents safes inside burglar proof vaults at Is
pc: annum upward.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward
and interest allowed IS and above.
Leans money on real estate and collateral
security. Sells nrst-class real estate and other
,, securities In sums Of $500 and upward.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is legal depository for court
ecutor. receiver. assignee and executes trusts
of all kinds. Wills prepared by q competsnt
attorney In daily attendance.
BENJAMIN p. SNYDER, President.
CHARLES c: GLOVER, First Vice President.
JAMES NJ. JOHNSTON Second Vice Pres
THOMAS X. JONES. Third Vice Pres.
+. FRANCIS RIGGS, Treasurer,
ALBERT L. STUaTEvANT Secretarx
JOHN c. WILSON Trust Of6cer
Directors:
BENJAMIN T. Snyder. Zenas C. Robbins
Albert L. Sturtevant, Andrew Wylie
George ii. Plant, Matthew a Emer
Lewis Clephane, Charles James
Henry A. willard, E. Francis Ricvs
James NJ Johnston, Charles q, CloSer
X hoss Perry, John G. Parke,
Ihomas Hyde John F. Rodgers
William L Clark. Thomas r. Jones'
Robert U. Hoffman. Woodbury. Blair. d.
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FINANCIAL

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST CoNPANL.
At Washington, in the District of Columbia.
At the close Of business December 10. 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21

ioeal -sosz-oo4-W
District OF Columbia, city Of Washington -:
j. Charles p. Williams, cashier OF the above
named bank, do tolemnly swear that the above
statement Is true 10 the best OF my knowledee and
belief CHAS. p. WILLIAMS. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this 2ist DAY
OF December 1893. CHARLES II. Harlan,
. Notary Public.
FREDERICK C. STEVENS
JAMES r.. EILERsON,
II. s. CUMMINGS.
1t Directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21

Tomorrow's weather forecast for District Of Co
lumbia and vicinity-Fair.
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Advertising Brings Results

If done judiciously. Handsome Calendar is
the cheapest and best standing "ad''-consulted
daily. $40 thousand up.
MCQUEEN, Printer and Publisher, 110s-16 NV.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION

hffOhI VI NE OONDlIlUN
OF the
WEST END NATIONAL Rank.
At Washington. I'm the District Of Columbia.
At the close Of business, December IL, 1888.
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MASONIC.

special convocation of Washington r. A.
Chapter. No. 2. will be held in the chapter cham
ber FRIDAY, Dec. % at 1880 pm. for the
purpose OF attending the funeral Of our late Com
panion. ThOs. Edwards Companions of sister
chapters fraternaily invited to attend. BY order
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Life Tontine Endowmer

AND PA1D-UP policies purchased at q fair dis
count
diff EDWARD n. BURNS. 1907 u.nv
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THE COURT OF APPEALS.
The Culberson Bill Agreed Upon With One
Amendmeut.

The Culberson Bill Agreed Upon With One
Amendment.
The conferees on the District Court Of Ap-
peals bill have agreed to adopt the Culberson
bill as it passed the House recently with one
amendment, substitute for section Of the
bill This amendment il explained by the
statement Of Mr.. Culberson. which will accom-
pany the conference report, and is - follows:
1.-THE effect of the amendment agreed upon
by the conference does not change the inten-
ton Of the House - expressed by the section
stricken out. The House intended by section
Of the bill to rest appellate jurisdic-
dicti6n in the Court Of Appeals Of
al appeals from the decisions of the
commissioner Of patents now conferred by law
upon the Supreme Court Of the District Of Co
lumbia, and In addition thereto to vest in said
Court Of Appeals Jurisdiction to dstermine ap-
peals from the decision Of the commissioner
Of patents in interference casea
I'm the opinion Of some Of the confefees
the language employed BY the House to ex-
presa that intention was not sufficiently plain
and the amendment recommended b designed
simply to relisgs the House provision Of any
uncertainty.'
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THEY WRECKED THE BANK.
The President and Cashier U-ed the Money
TO Their Own Purposes.


LITTLE Rock, ARK, Feb 2-The First Sa-
;ional Bank of this city will not opc~ for busi-
ness today. Its liabilities are understood 10 10
over half million.
About ten days ago the bank passed through
a terrible crisis. but through the timely ar
rival and assistance OF Col Logan n. Root. ~.
former president, conhdence was again
restored and the public had begun 20
think the institution solvent
ever. The bank was reorganized nearly t~o
weeks ago, with Col. Root as president and DR..
{. NJ. Taylor vice president. The cause that
has led 10 suspension Of the bank was the Issue
OF fraudulent paper by the former oftioer- %
the bank to the amount Of several hundred
thousand dollars.
In an interview last night Col Root saids
"when I took charge % the bank the
statement showed that President Alhs and
his friends had personally taken more
than s4s0, 900 Of the banks money. and
for which there but very little security.
-'Since then paper has been presented bear
ing the indorrement OF the banks name
BY either President Allis or Cashier
the institution. More than sl30. 900 of such
paper has already appeared and rumors have
been received OF more than double thai
amount. There is no way OF AscortAining the
exact amount Of such fraudulent paper out.
for which the bank has never received i cent's
benefit. Under the circumstances we thought
1t best TO close the institution and place in
aisirs In the hands Of the government
The form OF most Of the unrecorded paper
- simply ordinary promissory notes, most of
which We have seen are signed by either city
Electric Street Railway Company Press
Printing Company The McoarthyJoyce
Compsny' o. other persons closely connected
with Mr. Ailis, all indorsed IN the
banks name by Allis and Denny. Whether de-
posttors will be paid In full or not depends on
many thingA The Stockholders liable 10 an
assessment In the aggregate amounting 70
e5o0,0o0 whsthe- ali can or viii pay no one
can say. II has assets Of eourse that ere Of
value, bat ~ TO the unknovn and unrecordcd
liabilities no mortal can tell The capital stoo6
Of the bank vas es0o, 900; surplus, eioo. 90"