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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
MARY DERBY,s SUICIDE.
Death of q washfngton Girl whs
Went to the Chfcaxs Fair

CHICAGO. Aug. s-Miss Mary T. Derby
shot herself through the heart some time
last evening in her apartments at IS <sth
street the home OF W. A Shaw, where she
was visiting. in company with her brother
in-law. Capt Black Of the United States
army.
Miss Derby was q resident Of Washing
ton. from which place she had come for
the purpose of visiting the worlds fair
In company with Capt Black she reached
the city week ago. and has since been
stopping at the above number The young
woman had been much troubled for some
time with insomnia, and SO depressing
had the effect been on her that she had
more than once said she wished she were
dead.
While suffering from this malady Miss
Derby unquestionably determined upon sui
ton into execution some time between s 80
O'Clock yesterday afternoon and 9 o'clock
last evening. When the body was found
in her room at 9 o'clock the Indications were
that she had been dead for several hours
In her right hand she clutched a small 81
caliber revolver. The bullet had rome
squarely through her heart. and the skin
was blackened with the stains Of powder
Miss Derby was the daughter Of the late
Gen. Derby Of the United States army
and lived with her brother, Capt George
": Derby, in Washington, d. c. She was
much of her life at the national capital.
where her brother is stationed. and where
her father lived several years before his
death. She was well known in army circles
throughout the country. and had spent
commencement exercises OF this year.
After the coroners inquest the remains
VIII b shipped to Washington for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
SENATE employees.
New People Appointed by the Ser
geant-at-Arms.


geant-at-Arms.
A hungry herde Of office seekers awaited
eagerly today the arrival at the Capitol of
Secretary Cox and Sergeant-at-ArmsB Bright
Of the Senate. The crowd was a promis-
cuous one, and as the places under the con-
troll of these officials include all classes of
work the applicants were not limited to
class. color or age, but previous condition.
politically speaking. had considerable to do
with them and their chances. The largest
amount of patronage is controlled by the
sergeant-at-arms. though Secretary Cox has
some important positions to fill.
This morning Col Bright announced the
following appointments: c. r. Faulkner,
United States messenger in charge OF the
Maltby building; John r. Keech. District of
Columbia, elevator conductor Of Maltby
building, w. ID. Abrams, fireman, Malthy
building; Sam Ward. laborer. Maltby build
ing; F. t. Hall, messenger. Maltby building;
J. r. Williams, Kentucky, messenger, Matt
by building: j; Y. Jones, South Carolina
messenger, Maltby building; Carter Berhe-
ley, Virginia, messenger, Maltby building;
II. b. Stout. iaborer; NJ Woodvilie, latorer
L. T. Fell. jr., New Jersey. assistant post
master; c. L. Hagan, West Virginia, clerk
IN post office: ]. A. Crystal. Iowa,mail mes
NJ. Bates, Arkansas. messenger; A. r. Gar
den, West Virginia, messenger; Martin j.
Connolly, New Jersey. messenger: H. H.
Scott, South Carolina, messenger; jacob
Wylie, Delaware, Iaborer; Fred Gordon. Dis
trict of Columbia, laborer; S. V. Neeley,
Florida, skilled laborer.
1t is not believed that there will be many
changes among the employees under the
control of the secretary of the Senate. Most
OF the positions demand the knowledge on
the part of those filling them of the details
and routine of the work, and to change
them would be harmful to the service In
that department. Besides this. many of
those now holding Positions are Of the dem
ocratic faith and have held them for a num-
Der of years. Secretary Cox announced
that the only appointment he had made SO
far was that of James Baker of South Caro-
lima, to be assistant librarian. succeedin G
Mr. E. +. Creesey.
1t is expected that number of other ap-
pointmentS under the Sergeant-at-arms will
be made this afternoon after the adjourn
ment of the Senate.
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MORE BUILDINGS NEEDED.
A Subject That VIII Occupy the A.
tention of C0ngress.

u SUBJECT Tn0t VIII OCcupy the AZ
tention of Congress.
Il u believed that an earnest effort viii
be made during this Congress, II not dur
ing the extra session, to pass appropria-
tons providing for the erection OF perma-
nent buildings for the accommodation Of
the clerical force and records Of the several
government departments and the District
which now overflow from the main build
tngs and are quartered in outlying offices
FOR which the government pays a big rent
eral times and efforts have heretofore been
made Ia this same direction, but without
avail The failure to carry out the project,
SO long advocated by various executive off,
Gals OF the government II thought to have
been more q matter Of procra stinati ton than
absolute refusal TO do SO. The friends Of
the idea In this Congress think that they
VIII have more success this time as q fear
ful object lesson has been taught the coun-
try in the disaster at the Ford's Theater
now in q position to realize more readily the
dangers attending the renting of insecure
and non-dre-proof buildings by the govern
ment.
An official statement to Congress from
the Secretary Of the Treasury, submitted
In May. 1892 shows that at that time the
for the rental Of buildings in this CITY for
the use of the executive departments and
the District government That sum has in
creased since then by the renting Of ad-
ditionA buildings. 1t is increasing each
year as the needs Of the government in
crease.
The Interior Department now paws 80
600 per year rental for buildings and offices
the Post ONCE Department pays SK 90 per
year; the District of Columbia. $4,000; the
the State Department 5000: the Treasury
Department g, 72o; the War Department.
$lS.6oo the Navy Department, S, $40; the
Department of Agriculture. e LOO and the
bureau OF labor, S. 900.
The government is now paying S42 900 per
year rental for one building alone the
Union building on G street which IL oc-
cupied by the city post Office the record
and pension division of the War Depart
ment, and portion Of the patent office.
This subject Is expected to come before
the COMMITTEES on public buildings and
grounds soon after Its organization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
SENATOR PEFFER TALKs.
What He Says I'm Regard % the -
nancfal Situation.

Senator PETER is among those vine %
not believe that the present financial Dis
tress IL due TO the Sherman law. The
present silver law" he said 70 q etas re-
porter today, has nothing whstsvR 20
do with the financial dff1culty. TIE
ss s.n 40 net apRear ON tns ,ar f but
cial legislation Of the world has beep in-
the control OF and for the benefit Of the
Cling for mastery, and are nov trying 70
make their victory more lasting. The Se-
suit OF this has been the arousfng Of .
iaboring classes-the farmers. The mschaa-
ics and those who earn their bread b. tks
sweat OF their brow
stated as q conflict between labor and capA-
tai This is mistake; for the iaborss
needs capital they need its assistanos n
But the real struggle has been bsfvesn WsG
working man and the speoulator, The snsp
who lives IN q magnificent home. asd
tai. or sometimes no capital af an
AS the Sherman law N not ~ an Do ss
indicted M, for the financial 7, ss,tnss.cy. %
aleerably opposed 70 It's repeal upiess Ne
can obtain something bsfter,- I have 10
what wish ana ssan n %er e AR a r.s Sne
for the absolute and unlimited free coinaSe
The sensational stories which have ben
published here regarding the likelihoed q
bioodshed In our state. growing out o. the
legislative trouble last fan, do net tahs
any stock in The truth r. Just this; Our
party has turned the state upside down,
politically, and the result is not peaceablr
taken by the old-tfmers, who End their oc-
cupation gone. The newspapers. the tale.
graph lines and the railroads are IN the
hands OF corporations which are opposed
TO us and, through these agencies. they
disseminate matter which 10 prejudiciat
and harmful TO us I'm order that We may be
discredited There are q number Of populist
papers in the state OF Kansas. but they
sre weekly papers. and the daily press.
which IS in the hands OF our enemies pub
lish these stories which. before they can
be denied or shown to be true In our own
,ress have accomplished their harm.
Yes q daily populist paper in Kansas
would pay, and there IS plenty OF energy
among the populists TO have one but there
Is no money to start one. There 10 the
trouble. While a republican or democrat
can raise funds on the paper Of his neigh
Dor such privileges are denied US, ana
therefore we suffer. There can be no truth
whatever IN the statements that the peopls
49, S'-r~=es - f-hf'-r Mos. ~ fb@
residents Of our state are farmers, who are
respectable. law-abiding citizens and as
each OF them own property they would be
among the very first to suffer from such
action"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
THE DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Railroad and Trolley Men Tslang -
Interest I'm Ii.

A very determined effort is being made
by certain members to get on the House
District committee II IL understood that
this has suddenly become one OF the most
popular committees in Congress.
There is no doubt that many members
feel a strong pride in the national capital
and would like 20 be on that committee 70
advance the best interests OF the District
and to preserve IL against the dangers
which are constantly threatening.
There appears however. to be q much
stronger motive on the part of some VINO
want TO be on this committee and II f. IN
derstood that the hand OF the Pennsyl-
vania railroad and Of parties interested in
binding up the District with the death
dealing trolley appears IN the determined
efforts which are being made IN behalf II
some OF those who want to be on the COM
mittee.
Nothing Definite Is vet known OF the con-
struction Of the committee. although there
IL much material TO choose from n only
those who are anxious to get on are con-
sidered. The contest for the chsirmanship
seems TO lie between Mr.. Heard and Mr.,
Richardson OF Tennessee. and Il vas thoushe
today Mt. Richardson Will be chosen
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No Way to Help the whisky Men,

Internal Revenue Commissioner Miller
said this morning that he could see no way
to help the whisky men out Of their present
dilemma. The law provided after Whisky
was In bond for three years 1t should be
taken out and the internal revenue tax
paid. The law was mandatory and per-
mitted Of no discretion by the Secretary
of the Treasury. Mr.. Carlisle had SO de-
cfded In several cases that came before him
ten days ago. and as far as he was adj
vised he still adhered to that position. It
might be q hardship to force the collection
Of this tax at this time. but the treasury
had no option but to enforce the law II,
this case as In all other CO ses.
1t seemed to him II relief were necessary
Is could only come thxcagh Cona1ooA
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The President has affixed his signature
to the following commissions Of Of
ficers appointed In the District Ma
tional Guard: John s. Tomlinson. captain.
company B. sixth battalion. infantry;
Clarence B. Story, captain, second separate
company; Fabian Columbus captain. COM
pany B, third battalion of infantry; Ed
ward Dunn, captain of company d, third
battalion Of infantry; George Phebus, first
lieutenant company B, third battalion
Geo. w. England. company D. third battal-
ion.
Otto G. Simonson, first lieutenant compa-
ny 3, sixth battalion.
Michael F. Gallagher, first lieutenant and
surgeon, fourth battalion.
Silas Henry Kingsley, first lieutenant and
quarternaster fourth battalion.
Winfred A. Beck. first lieutenant second
separate company.
ElIwood w. Andrews, second ueutenan.
company I, third battalion.
Joseph H. GriffithN second lieutenant bat
terry A, light artiller
Benjamin F. .Odell. second Lieutenant
company B, sixth battalion.
John D. Leeman. second lieutenant COM
pany 3. third battalion
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SENTIMENT IN HAWAII.
An Old Settler Says That the Natives
Prefer the Monarchy.

VICTORIA, p. C., Aug. S-John A. Scott.
a resident OF the Hawaiian Islands for four
teen years, passed through here Saturday
on his way to Almonte. Ontario Mr. Scott
Is the manager or sugar plantation. He
is OF the opinion that annexation is the
final destiny OF the islands. although a
probably show a large majority opposed TO
such a union.
The natives. who are IN the majority,
would vote for the old monarchy. while the
whites would be particularly unanimous
for a change OF government. He thinks
the provisional government would be wise
TO defer plebiscite for a few years TO sive
the natives time to acquire condolences In
republican institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
.RlNGER~ on THE cowDoYs.
a FoFlorn Looking Gray Mare De40atl
the Oklahoma Cracks.

HENNESSY. o. T.. Aug. S-The boomers
were out in full force yesterday and turn
ed a trick on q horse race that the cow
boys viii long remember. A forlorn-look-
ing kansan brought a gray mare into the
city and bsntered the boys for g race. The
two bar outft' has a short distance horse
that has nearly broke" the Cheyenne and
Arapahoe Indians by defeating their most
feet-footed animals. and the outfit was
only too glad to get on a match The race
hands the result The little Kansas
mare threw dirt into the cowboys pets
eyes the entire distance. winning by three
open lengths.
Directly after the race a free-for-ari fight
took place In which at least 100 men were
engaged: Several On both sidss were baby
punished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
THE CRAMPS PENALTIES.
An Opinion That the Secretary has u
Power to Remit Them.

Solicitor General Maxwell has given an
opinion to the Secretary Of the Navy that
he (ths latter has no authority under the
law to remit the penalties imposed on
Cramp & Co. for Noncompliance with the
terms OF the contract for the construction
OF the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius. The
penalties amount to about $4,000 and are
for delays in construction. Cramp & Co.
mission, and the latter referred the Ques-
ton to the Attorney General as to his
power In the matter. The Attorney Gen.
penalties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
GONE TO HOLD CBANTIBUN.
Departure of French sharpshooser
to Take siaDese Hostages.

SAIGON, Aug. s-Two hundred and rfty
French sharpshooters and marines have left
this place for Chantibun, the town near
the Gulf OF Siam. which the French ara to
occupy temporarily In connection with tho
recently accepted by the Sfamese govern
ment The French viii also occupy the
river upon which Chantibun In situated.
Inc town lies l75 miles southeast of Bang
kok and does a very considerable trade
with China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
FIRE AT SNOW HILL
The Little Maryland Town Burned
Out
FEW HOUSES REMAINING UNTOUCHED
Firemen Sent Down From vii.
mington, Del.
A QUICK TRIP Is MADE.

CAPE CHARLES, Va. Aug. s-snow
Hill Nd. was burned out last night Only
two stores and . few dwellings, were saved.
The Ere was put under control at z
o'clock. The business part OF the town Is
destroyed. and the loss probably about
$3.50. 600. The fire started IN a drug store
and spread rapidly. Two solid blocks were
burned.
Among the bulldogs DESTROYED were the
post office. court aouse. jail. two hotels and
at least one bank.
Wilmington. Del. fremen reached Snow
Hill at SIS. making the trip m three hours
and fifteen minutes. The distance 10 ~
miles. They left At ,l:SQ On their retara-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
Trial Trip of the Montgomery.

1t has been arranged that the official trial
trip of the cruiser Montgomery shall take
place on the 10th instant over the New Lon
don course. The Montgomery is a sister
ship OF the Detroit and must develop a
speed Of seventeen knots to insure accent
ance at the contract price. For every ad-
ditional quarter Of knot developed above
the required speed a premium of SOS, 900 viii
be paid, and naval experts predict that the
vessel will make nineteen knots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
A PRosPECTIvH LYHOHrHo.
Rochelle, H., Greatly Excited Over
Tramp's Atrocious Act.

Hfh'' UeHthy FXe1ted 0V0R .
Tramp's Atrocious Act.
ROCHELLE. Ill, Aug. a-James Burns.
a tramp. assaulted the seven-year-old girl
Of Frank Russell. a Northwestern brake
man. yesterday evening. A ANAL brother
of the girl gave the alarm. The mother
came TO the rescue, and Burns ran away
and hid He was located finally near the
him. He was brought to town. fully iden-
tined ana placed IN jail. A close watch had
lynched.
The girls father says he win shoot
Burns on sight Unless secretly taken
eWNy 0oE1o pe0hahaU vau - H1oh16
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
UfEs BREAK OUT.
Residents in Western Cols.aAo AK
for Protection.

DENVER, Col. Aug. &-Ths Utes have
broken into Colorado in the western ana
northwestern part Of the state BanAs of
them have crossed over from Utah on their
annual hunt and aid has been asked By
the settlers.
Governor Waite has called upon Cen No
Cook and laid the situation before him.
Gen. McCoek said that he would refer
the matter to the authorities At Washing
ton. The messages TO tbs governor are
taken - protect the western part q the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
POWDER MILLS BLOW uR.
shook of the Explosion Felt at %
Louis. Nfae Miles Away.

sT.LOUIS. Mo-. Aug. s-The large powder
mills In the woods, nine miles east Of here
on the Illinois side exploded at noon to-
day. The shock was distinctly felt end
heard in this city. II IN reported that sew
eral lives are lost.
Dater-A telephone message just reserved
states that the mill belonged 70 the Phoenix
Powder Company and that two Do were
killed and several injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
THE PRESIDENT INTENSIFIED.
Temporary Shutting Down of a NH
I'm which He fs a stock Holder.

APPLETON, Wis. Aug. s.-The MAN.
moth sulphite fibre pulp mill Of the Manu-
featuring Investment Company, in which
President Cleveland. Secretary Lamont and
Don NJ. Dickinson are stockholders has
shut down. but IL Is announced that work
will be resumed In two weeks The mill
employs over 100 hands. The paper mill
and two pulp mills of the Atlas Company
have also shut down, throwing over loo enc
ployes out of work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
THE HAvAHoE AGAIN BEATEN.

Mr.. CARROTS Yacht Again Pftted
Against the English Cracks.
LONDON, Aug. s-rhe weeks racing Of
the Royal Victoria Yacht Club opened to-
day or Ryde. isle u Wight, where the
club house is situated. The yachts entered
for the cup. valued at 60 pounds. given by
the Earl Of Desart. vice commodore Of the
club were the Satani1a. owned by Mr.. n.
d. Clarke; Britannia, owned by the Prince
OF Wales; Navahoe owned by Mr.. Royal
Phelps Carroll. and the Salluna, owned by
Mr.. P. Donaldson.
The course over which the race was sail
ed was fifty miles long. The wind was
blowing q moderate breeze from the east
southeast The start was made as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08

Trouble.
SPRINGFIELD. Mo-. Aug. l-Ths re-
port comes from Washington that the
State Department Is very much dispieased
with the publication OF q letter from Col
s. H. Boyd, minister to Siam. TO ex-Nin-
lister Halderman, in which he freely ex-
pressed his ideas on the Siamese situation
and made uncomplimsntary remarks about
Secretary Gresham.
1t is learned here that Col. Boyd wrote
the letter to Mr.. Halderman for his per-
sonal consideration, and that II was not
intended for publication.
Col. Boyd wrote to Mr.. Halderman and
asked why he had published II. II 10 said
Mr. Halderman replied that the letter was
30 much In sympathy with his own views
that he could not help giving b out u n
said Col Boyd has resigned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
Highway Robbery In Omaha.

OMAHA. Neh., Aug. s-Aoout Il 30 t,1ss
morning masked man boarded q motor
| train In the north part OF the city. Ne oev-
| cred the conductor. motorman and two pas
| sengers with q big pistol and relieved the
| Conductor OF all of his nickelA He -
| capped as no one recognized him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

RA SPECIAL Nj ETING OF COLUMBIA
- lsodge l. o. O. F., win be held THIS (TUES-
DAD EVENING at 3 O'Clock Cor the purpose Of max
cum w. y. BROCKWELL. n. G. 1t
RA HOME CAMP MEETING AT FOUNDRY
- Church. y m Rev. John +. Naugle.
Manager. Bring YOUR friends with you. IT.
R-sPIRIrUALISM- TRANCE SPEAKING,
- psychometric readings. Tests. " written
and oral, at Wonns Hall, I'll 9th st. n. w., EVERY
TUESDAY EVENING. by Mrs Katy Rowland It,
R~w. @. T. 1.-THE REGULAR PRAYER
service q Chapin auxiliary will be held
NV. All invited Mrs. NJ. Z. COHEN. President. It,
CHANCE To MAKE s5O.-THE MITE
- Society of the VI. z. Church South at Hyatts-
vlle Nd offers the above prize for the greatest
Der Of words made from the sentence "Help yourself
and God Will help you" subject to the following
rules; 1. All words must be numbered and arranged
alphabetically .. Words must be written plainly in
ink. side of sheet; Words spelled differently
having the same mesning will be counted separate
words; Words spelled alike. having difere
latest edition OF Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
from to inclusive. will be accepted; 6. Prefxes
and suixes. and plurals formed by the addition Of
IS" and es'' to the singular. will be rejected; Z.
Letters must not be used in any word oftener than
they occur in the above sentence; &. Person upon
deciding to enter contest will please send postal card
with name and address, to committees Lists must be
sent in before November 15. with 30 in money
postal note, with full anne and address of sender
to WORD CONTEST COMMITTEE. Hyattsvilis.
Nd It.
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Few York 0fcs, SO Potter Builiine.

.IHE EVENING STAR IL served to subscribers In the
CIV oy carriers their sccount. at 10 cents
Ne-k. or 44c per month. Copies at the counter,
cents each By ms1-snywhe in the United States
eanads-postaas prepaid-5O cents per month.
SATCRDAY QCADRUPLE SHEET STAB 81. 90 per year !;
with foreign postage add ID. 80. 90.
ENTERED at the Post Once ~ Washington, d. c. a.
eecond-clsss mail matter.
" All mail subscriptions must Be paidtn advance
Rates OF ADVERTISING made known application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08

WHEELING. W. Va. Aug. a-Dana Hub
bard of this city. one OF She hest known
day at oxford. Ohio Mr.. Hubbar1 vas
| formerly editor Of the Evening ftandari
this city. and Of the Erie. Pa. Dispatch.
| OF late he has been connected v1sh ChI-
cago and Indianapolis pspera
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~oueHr TO GO oU1cKi
Half prices and less for Tennis
Rackets. Out they 90.
% to %. so Raekets nou..s1sO
% to %. so Rackets nor...s25 so
And other "thing." yeu need aov
at bargain prices
Adjustable Wire window Screens
Wire Screen Doors oOc. each
2-burner Gas Stoves .sI60
got. lee Cream Freezsrs.
ACT Ice Cream Free.sra -...sI7o
BAFBER ROSS. cor. Ilth and @ sta
auS
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F~AMERIcAN SECURITY AND TRUST co.
CAPITA tpaid in)--.--... 81. Pc, 600
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THE EVENING STAR

PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS.
n01 Pennsylvania Avenue, corner llth st., ~
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
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(Coatinued On Flu Page
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PUBLISHED BY INTAKE

4 Letter Criticisfng Secretary Ores
ham That Got Ainistes Boya tn
Trouble.