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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
High School Entertainments.

At the entertainments to be given at the
Eastern High School on Thursday and Friday
the program will include: "The Unexpected
Guests, farce, ". D. Howells. ION Time"
a one-sct drama, by Messrs. Kirby and Buckler
Of the High School. Union High School Glee
Club, girls choruses, the new Delsarte class
and other attractions. An individual COM
petitve drill will be given by all the officers OF
both battalions. High School Cadets, for two
prizes. gold medals, given by Commissioners J.
W. Ross and NJ. NJ. Parker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
ALONG THE wHARvEs.

There is An awakening Of interest in yachting
circles. Most Of the craft Of this order at the
front have either undergone or are under
going overhauling, repair or reconstruc-
ton. Work is being rapidly pushed
on Count Won stump's sloop Yacht Mildred.
with view Of being ready to sail to Hampton
Roads in time for the naval review. The Mil
dred was the old Clare, and although a
roomy, comfortable boat and fairly
smart sailor has always been considered
as "dutchy." To rectify this defect in model.
Cumberland is frightening her. The keel
is being elongated about one and one-half
feet, and the stern four and one-half
feet. thus considerably increasing the over
hang. The Mildred will also be given two
and one-half feet additional on the
bows. In this way her stubbiness will be
changed to rakishness. her deck room will be
increased and her appearance immeasursbly
enhanced. Her owner is a devoted yachtsman
and spends . portion Of his time aboard the
Mildred.
The steam yacht Catherine T. Holbrooke has
been overhauled. recoppered, reprinted, and
her machinery has been renovated. She has
been commissioned and will soon enter upon
her usual warm-weather cruising.
The schooner yacht Froiic is having extensive
repairs made to her. New timbers are being
introduced where needed, new masts stepped, q
new spirit put in to replace that carried away in
her recent mishap. New paint is also being
put on.
The steam launch Gypsy has been recoppered
and reftted and shows up handsomely. The
Gipsy is owned by party OF young people and
promises ther: an immense amount Of pleasure
this season.
The Norfolk and Washington propeller WASH
ington is up this morning with heavy general
cargo. The most conspicuous feature Of her
cargo was sugar from New York to Alexandria.
After landing her Washington passengers and
immediate Washington freight the propeller
returned to Alexandria and discharged her
sweetness.
The steamer John E. Tygers, the pioneer
Potomac propeller is due tomorrow morning.
Reports received from her by Washington
agents indicate that she is coming up with a
full list Of passengers. The Tygert ir Just now
running on the schedule Of the
steamer Sue, and as soon az the improvements
to that craft are completed, the Tygert will re-
turn to her regular route on the far-down
Potomac.
Capt Mathett Of the Lotus has issued invita-
tions for sail to Indian Head to be run next
week.
Fishermen along the wharves report inferior
returns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
THREE MORE DIsMISsALS.
District Employees in the Unclassiisd Ser
vice the Victims.

District Employees in the Unclassified Ser
vice the Victims.
Three more dismissals were made in the
Treasury Department today Of employees in the
unclassiied service who are credited with ap-
pointments from the District Of Columbia.
This proportion. it is stated, will probably be
maintained and dismissals of few made each
day until the force is reduced to the lowest pos
sible number and their places filled by appoint
ments from the states.
The condition of some Of those who have been
dropped is unfortunate. their circumstances
are not the best in the world. Their expenses
have eaten up their monthly salaries. and with
out this they have no means Of support The
department is all astir over the matter. and
every one apprehends that he will be the next
to suffer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
THE EXCISE BOARD.

A Formal Meeting Held and Commissioners
Parker Elected Chairman.
A formal meeting OF the excise board was
held this morning at which Commissioner Par
ker was elected chairman.
The board today acted on the following ap-
plications:
Retail rejected-John ]. Leonard, Goa Sd
street southwest; John Shea, 325 Maryland ave-
nue. southwest
Retail approved-Dennis O'Connell, 1912 3
street northeast.
The following applications for bar room L.
cense were received by the board today: Jno.
T. Clark, 1922 7th street southwest; Martha
Hennessey. ia ~ street southwest; VIM ].
Karr, COL New Hampshire avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
Had q Razor Blade in His Sock.

Richard Lancaster, a young colored man
who sometimes carries a weapon, thought be
would not be detected when he used his sock
instead of his pocket as its resting place. That
1t should take up as little room as possible he
took the blade of a razor from its handle and il
was found in the place stated when a policeman
arrested him.
When the case was called in Judge Miller's
court the prisoners counsel attempted to gel
his client Of on the technical ground that the
weapon found was only blade and was not a
razor, but the point raised had no effect or
Judge Miller, who sent the prisoner to Jail fol-
six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Mr.. William F. Skunk. engineer in charge OF
corps No. 2, has informed the intercontinental
railway commission that it is entirely feasible
to construct q railroad from David through
the city Of Panama to Yavisa, near San Miguel
bay. He has started from Cartagena, Colon
bia. and intends to ascend the Atrato river to
make an examination of that basin and ascer-
tain whether it will be practicable to build a
railroad from Canas Gordas. the nor<h western
terminus of his surveys in Colombia, to Yavisa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

He Has Nearly Recovered His Health and
Will Confiuue in

He Has Nearly Recovered His Health and
Will Continue in Command.
Capt. Bridgman. Admiral Gherardi's chief of
staff in the naval review, was at the Navy De-
partment for several hours today in con-
ference with Secretary Herbert, Commodore
Ramsay and others in regard to perfec,ing
certain details in regard to the reception
and entertainment of official visitors from
Washington. He disposes Of the rumor Of a
possible change in the office Of commander-in-
chief by the statement that Admiral Gherardi
Is recovering rapidly from his recent illness and
will undoubtedly be all right in few days. It
may be stated as an assured fact that Ad-
miral Gherardi will not be relieved of
the command of the review fleet
unless he shall become physically incapable Of
performing the necessary duties. Capt Bridg-
man said it was not altogether improbable that
Admiral Gherardi will visit Washington tomor-
row or Monday for the purpose of having a
personal conference with Secretary Herbert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Schooner Adeai Cohes. 100 600 feet lumber. Riley
schooner Patterson and Bash, q, 900 feet lumber
scaocner Annie Morea. 60 600 feet lumber schooner
Neptune. lo;0OO feet lumber; schooner Three
Brothers. 15. 600 feet lumber.
SAILED.
Schooner Little Maiden. Reese. Norfolk
Schooner Great Chief. Mattngly. Yeocomico
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

T. BRowN. charged in Judge Miller's
court today with keeping disorderly house,
was fined s20 or thirty days in Jail.
"ZUS1 Sosa AND DANCE" will be the subject
Of a lecture by Mr.. Frank H. Gushing on Tues
day evening at S:l5 in the lecture hall of the
Columbian University. The occasion is q
special meeting of the Archaeological Society.
IL the Criminal Court, Judge McComas, to-
day Joseph Dunn, John W. Fleury and Frank
Langston, indicted for HOUSEKEEPING, plead
not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
Jerry Simpsons Bicycle M,.sine.

Representative Jerry Simpson is q bicycle
rider and often in the summer time he is to be
seen gliding along over the concrete pavements
taking an airing after hard days work. Dur
ing the winter months he had no use for his
silent steed and SO he left it in the corridor Of
the National Hotel When the spring opened
the populist Representa- tive went to the hotel
corridor in search of his steed, but it was gone
and now he wants the police to find it for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
She Wants Her Daughter.

This morning Justice Cox directed writ
Of habeas corpus to David G. Cleavland COM
manding him to produce before him on Mon
day Mamie Ferguson, girl eight years of age.
The petitioner is the girls mother, Alice
Ferguson, colored woman, for whom Mr.. A.
II. Bell appears. She represent that the re-
spondent sedueed her under promise Of mar
riage and that by him she had two children, .
boy and q girl, now in his keeping. She is
willing that he shall retain the boy, but takes
this action to recover possession Of the girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
Interior Department Changes.
Tho following official changes have been M

1u0ofIOE Iep8rtku0ut CnBug06s
Tho following official changes have been made
In the Department Of the Interior:
Patent ofice-Appointments Mrs. Clara A.
Carroll Of Michigan, Miss Mary NJ. Mcclure Of
Indiana and Miss Alice E. Whitaker Of Cali
fornia, copyists, e720. Resignation: Robert T.
Frazier Of Tennessee, first assistant examiner,
u 800. Promotions: Shelton T. Cameron Of
Arkansas, second assistant examiner, o., 900 to
o. 800; Ira L. Fish Of Maine, third to second
assistant examiner. 81, 400 to d 900; VIM. J..
Rich Of Massachusetts,, fourth to third assistant
examiner, 81 200 to e1, 400.
General land of1ce-Resignstion John II.
Nmple Of Ohio, law clerk, e2,2O0.
Pension ofice-Resignation: Arthur A.
Holmes Of Indiana, special examiner, 81, 400.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

A8i8yeuto OOfpo' EnteH8inmeOt.
An enjoyable entertainment was given last
evening by LafaDtte Corps, No. 10, ". R. c.,
auxiliary to Lafayette Post, No. co. G. A. R, at
Lafayette Post Hall, COS street northwest
The president Of the corps, Mrs. Hannah J.
Devoe, opened the service in pleasant speech
and called upon Commander Sweet Of Lafayette
Post, who in his response referred to the
fourishing condition Of "the dear baby" who
had given SO little trouble to those charged
with its management. The program Of e1er-
cises consisted Of Rotations, music and songs,
followed by dancing.
The hall was literally packed and large
amount was realized for the relief fund Of the
corps.
Lafayette Corps, being the youngest in the
department, is known as the 'baby corps"
Some of the members are Mrs. W. W. Chambers.
Mrs. Hannah ]. Devoe, Mrs. Jennie Rosecrans,
Mrs. Eliza ]. Orr. Miss Lottie Wakefield, Mrs.
Addie NJ. Sweet Mrs. George Van Fleet, Misses
Florence and Maybelle Chambers, Mrs. Lucy A.
Clark and Miss Margaret Beevers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
Papers on Scientific ropics.

At the meeting Of the Biological Society in
the hall Of the Cosmos club this evening papers
will be read as follows: Prof. J. W. Chickering,
"The Botanical Landscape Frederick v.
Coville, characteristics and Adaptations of .
Desert Flora;" DR.. C. W. Stiles, notes on para
sites; 1.-THE Cause of Measly Duck, !" with micro
scopic demonstration; DR.. R. R. Gurley
Natural Selection as Exemplifed by the Cack
ling of Hens,'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Bicycles should be cheaper o. result Of .
recent decision Of the circuit court for the
northern district Of Illinois, in which the
Treasury Department has concurred. The de-
cision held that imported forks and
tubes used in the manufacture Of bicycles
were dutiable at the rate Of A5 per cent ad
valorem as heretofore charged. The Attorney
General thought this was good law and the mat
ter will not be prosecuted further.
The Treasury Department has also directed
acquiescence in the decision Of the circuit
court Of appeals for the seventh circuit, which
found that plain and figured silk lace nets and
veilings and silk lace drspery nets were duti-
able at the rate Of 80 per cent ad valorsm and
not 60 per cent as heretofore exacted.
Earthen ware mosaics, which have heretofore
been assessed at the rate Of 60 Der cent ad
valorem, as the result Of court trial, have been
reduced to 26 per cent I'D valorem.
The Treasury Department has directed that
on the expectation Of so-called "Chiness and
japanese dyed silks" made from imported
"pongee in the gray" drawback b allowed.
The shortage in the Ottawa county. Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
Coaarmsssons BY Bishep P.rse.

CooufmoSaouB " DsouOU IaHoSs
Bishop Parst confirmed class Of nine per-
sons as Epiphany Church, Forsstville, and
twelve ct old st. Natthsw's Church near
Blsdsnsburg. Prince Georges county. Thurs
day night He comes to Warrington today 10
confirm Q class ct St Marks Church, and ON
Sunday viii visit three churches for confirms
tion-6t. Johns and Christ Churches, George
town, and Calvary Church. Warrington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
Criminal Court Matters.

James Gowans, young white man convicted
Of false pretenses on March 80, was sentenced in
the Criminal Court today to one year and
day in the Albany penitentiary.
The charge Of forgery against Thomas Elan,
. small boy. was nolle pressed, as also the
case Of Francis Lee for selling oieomargarine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
EPILEPSY OR FITS.

Can this disease be cured. Mostphysicisns say No
Isay Yes; al forms and the worst cases After 30
years study and experiment have found the remedy
Epilepsy is cured by it cured, subdued by Cpl
ates-the old treacherous Quack treatment Do not
dess air FORGET past impOsitions your purse past
outrazes On your confidence. past failures Look for
ward. not backward Ny remedy is of today Valu-
able work the subject and large bottle Of the
edy-sent free for trial. Mention pos: ONCE and
press address. Prof. W. II. PEEKE. f. D..
ta1-sJ2t Cedar ST.. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

A Seal Prohibition Proclamation.
Tho President this afternoon signed pro-
elamation prohibiting the taking Of seals and
other fur-bearing animals in the Boring sea.
The proclamation u similar in its terms 70
those heretofore issued by President Harrison.
It viii BE- promulgated this evening or Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Range OF the Thermometer.
The following were the temperatures at the
Office Of the weather bureau today: am, 81;
2 Pm, II; maximum, Is; minimum, 48.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleas.
ant and refreshing to the taste, and
actsgentlyyet promptly on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the
system efectually, dispels colda
headaches and feversand cureshab.
itual constipation. Syrup of Figs is
the only remedy of its kind ever
produced, pleasing to the taste and
acceptable to the stomach, prompt
IN Its action and truly beneficial in
Its effects prepared only from the
most healthy and agreeable sub
stances,its many excellent qualities
commend it to all and have made
1t the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc. and
u bottles by all leading druggists.
ANY reliable druggist who may not
have it on hand will procure il
promptly tor any one who wishes T.
VII Do not accept any substitute
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co
SAN fRAScasc0. CAL
eo0ot1lE. ~. kkW rock ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

SIXTY Days for Playing Policy.
Martha Smith, eolored woman Who engaged
In the policy business, was caught BY Onaosr Full
lsr and today abe appeared In Judge Mnisr's
court for trial Tas court sentenced her to
sixty days in jan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

1ouHrH CLASS PosTnAs1Els-Ihs tpAal
annbsr Of fourth class postmaster appointed
today vas l2o, Of which ssvsnty-ons were to
M vacancies ssussd BY yssignatioa and death
and forty-ntno we're removals. OF the post
ma.seEs rsnossd sAghtssa served four ysass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
HIS Hr.nrse Is Coon Now.
MASTER JAMES KRIGBAUM SUFFERED A
GREAT DEAL WITH HIS EARS UNTIL
RELIEVED By DR. JORDAN.

Master James Kriebaum. the tweve-year-old son
Of Engineer Krigbaum OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. residing at 1 North Capitol street. has
had serious trouble for five years. and only until
has he found relief. The history Of his case as
told By his mother is as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to the following: Matthew
Fahey and Katie Donohus; John Granger and
Annie Dixon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

The PRACTICE SHIP BANCROFT will sail from
New York this afternoon for Hampton Roads
and will complete the fleets Of United States
vessels to take part in the naval review.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

ssxAFon CAxDxx has not been IN ths city
tor soms dsyA He II detained ct Parksrsburg,
". Va, By ne sickness Of Mrs.. Camden and
vim probably not return 10 Washington before
tbs middle of next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Rev. d. J. Stafford, assistant as St Peters
Catholic Church. Baltimore, has been appointed
professor Of elocution ct the Catholic Univer-
Gity. He will continue his connection with St
Peters Church and will come over to the uni
versity once each week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08
ALLEGED IMPURE MILK.


THE Law cLArHRD TO HAVE BEEN VIOLATED
IN THE CASES IN WHICH wARRAxfs Rave
BEEN SWORN oUT-THH STANDARD SET By
THE INTERNAL REVENUE BUREAU.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

The Orisnt Athletic Club win give Q
''smokr" tonight u no. ttA street north
cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

His Representative C.ll Upon the Presi-
dent This Morning.

SENATOR MURPHY AND LIEUT.. GOV. sHEEHAN
WE'RE THE vIsrroRs-oNLY A BRIEF CALL
AND A DATE MADE FOR ruRrHEn coNYERENcK-
OTHERS WHO VISITED THE WHITE HOUSE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

Ny sons trouble commenced about Ave years ago.
the result Of whOoping cough. which left him with
running ears When first taken he suffered . great
deal from the gatherings in his head The swelling
was terrible. and his ears were very much enlarged
and stood right out from his head He was entirely
deaf in his right ear and his almost from
the irritation OF the discharge.
Two months ago I sent him to DIR. JORDAN for
trestment-and will say that the benefit In his
has greatly exceeded expectations. for thought
10 WAS impossible to him His have STOPPED
IunainS-ro soreness; his hearing excellent. his
nose. which stuffed up less. is cea-. and
In respect he seems to be In the best Of
condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-08

The shortage in the Ottawa county, Ohio,
treasury is growing and the figures thus Ear
indicate it viii be upward Of $50 200.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-11
 Two Men Hanged.

DANvILLE, Ills. Dec. 1.-Two young murderers, Pate and Stires. were exc cuted at 12:55 p. m. Friday without a hitch. The crime for which they were executed was committed Aug. 25, 1893. Four young men, Harvey Pate, aged 21; Frank Stires, aged 19; Elias McJunkin, aged IS, and Charles Shoot, aged IT. were great readers of hashy literature and Pate served two years among the cowboys of Texas. The four conceived the idea of holding up Henry Helmich, a wealthy farmer. The boys walked 12 miles from the city, waylaid Helmich and his wife, who were in buggy. Helmich struck the horses when a demand for money was made and Pate shot him dead. Young Stires confessed to complicity in the deed and upon arraignment all four pleaded guilty. Pate and Stires were sentenced to hang and McJunkin and Shoot to the penitentiary for life.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-11
New Ruling.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1l.-Heretofore the comptroller of the currency has ruled that when national banks fail no interest shall be paid on any interest bearing claims existing at the time of the banks closing its doors. Although interest at the time of closing might be due the comptroller has never als lowed any to be paid, and has insisted that all that should he allowed was the full amount of claim without interest after the necessary proof had been made. It is now learned from private sources that Comptroller Eckels on Dec. last made very important rul- ing in this matter. In this order he in- structs receivers to allow interest on all nterest-bearing claims. Interest to be allowed up to the time of closing of the bank doors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-11
DRESSED AS A MAN.
A Society Belle of Union Star Creates
 Decided Sensations


 ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Dec. 11,-Union Star, 20 miles east Of this city, is all worked up over the queer actions of one of the best known young society ladies of that place.
 The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy agent at Ford City, 12 miles east of that place, had his attention attracted to the curious manner of what he sup posed was a young man. clim ping up into freight car standing on the track He made an investigation and, calling an officer, made the arrest of the young man. who turned out to be Miss Edna Idol of Union Star She had cut off her hair and, after dressing herself in a suit Of her brothers clothing. packed 8 valise with mems clothing and disap- peared from her fathers home, walking to Ford City. The officers telegraphed her father, business man of Union Star, and he came after his daughter When the young woman met him she suddenly pulled bottle of chloral from her dress and before she could be prevented, swallowed it's contents and was in dying condition at last re- ports. No reason is assigned for her actions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-11
Fnr RlacknlaII.

NEW YORK, Dec. lit was rumored around the courthouse and the district attorneys office that George J. Gould had had on interview with District Att torney Nicoll concerning the suit of Zella Nicolaus to recover from him S40,- 900 which she alleges he gave her in the form of check and subsequently, appropriated" to his own use. More- over, it is said that MT Gould had taken preliminary steps to have the woman indicted by the grand Ajury for blackmail. District Attorney Nicoll declined to discuss the rumor and MT. Gould was equally reticent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1893-12-11
Condemn the Action.

PHAIR, Tex. Dec. 1.-The Farmers alliance has directed its president and
 secretary to protest against and con- demn the action of the Brazoria county court in paying S60 to parties for bury ing two dead mules, and also for pay ing full values for mules ordered killed
 on account of being glandered. The alliance declared that such methods in- duce the owners of diseased stock in other counties to bring the same to this section so as to dispose of them at bet ter figures than they would bring in the market if in sound health.