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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
IMMUNITY FOR SLAVERS.
Practical Effect of a Recent Trial in
Zanzibar.

ZANZIBAR, Nov 1.-The captain and
crew of the French slave dhow that was
captured by the cruiser Philomel in April
last have been acquitted by the court at
Reunion, to which the prisoners were sent
for trial by the French consul here.
The acquittal practically gives immunity
to the slave trade, who carry on their trade
under the French flag
Not more than 5 per cent of the slaves
shipped from African ports have been
captured by her majestys cruisers in the
last fifty years. Two hundred were captur-
ed in Zanzibar waters in one month. 1t is
safe to estimate that that number repre-
sents 1900 slaves shipped, and many OF
these were no doubt destined for the Is
land of Pemba, which absorbs many thou
sands of slaves in the cultivation of the
Glove. Others are smuggled into Zanzibar
to be let out in large numbers porters to
caravans.
The British protectorate of Zanzibar
which includes the Island of Pemba, where
thousands of slaves are employed, depends
for much of its revenue upon the Pemba
Glove trade. The British and Foreign Anti
slave Society has urged upon the British
government the Importance of proclaiming
the abolition of the legal status of slavery
in the protectorate, but its efforts have met
with poor success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
DISTRICT MILITIA.
Pertinent Remarks on the Subject by
Gen. Flagler.

Gen. Flagler, chief of ordnance of the
army, in his annual report to the Secretary
of War, makes the following pertinent re-
marks about the militia of the District of
Columbia:
THE act of March !. 1889. to provide for
the organization of the militia of the Dis
trict of Columbia, provides that the ord
nance and ordnance stores necessary to
arm, equip. and instruct said militia shall
be issued from the stores and supplies pro-
vided for the use of the regular army, but
the act failed 10 make any appropriation
to enable the ordnance department to make
good the depletion of the limited army sup
plies by these issues to the militia.
las the property issued provided for
in this act must be taken from the supplies
for the army-that is, from the appropria-
tons for these supplies-and as it is a fact
that the appropriations now made are in
sufficient for the actual needs of the army.
it is evident that If the militia is supplied
the army will suffer. and vice versa.
THE issues thus far made under this &C,
amount to SIS, 6N.54 and an item of this
amount is embraced in the estimates to be
laid before Congress. In my judgment II
would be wise to have a permanent appro-
priation of a fixed amount for each year to
provide for these issues to the District mi
ltia. or a specific appropriation for each
year.
The Importance of maintaining the ef-
ficiency of the District militia need not be
stated. The small allotment due to the
District from the general appropriation fol
arming and equipping the militia of the
United States is inadequate for this pur-
pose
Clerical Force.
On the subject of his clerical force Gen.
Flagler says:
Il deem ii my duty to invite your at
tention to the evils resulting from an in
adequate clerical force in this Office. This
has been reported in previous years, and
the Secretary of War has directed that an
estimate be submitted TO Congress for a
sufficient clerical force. This has been
done, but the necessary appropriation has
not been granted. An estimate for this
purpose has again been included in my es-
Inmates for thls year. Additional clerks
are necessary. Notwithstanding careful ef-
| forts to minimize the clerical work that
| must be performed, the largely increased
| business of the department, due to work
of gun construction for coast defense and
| constant increase of Office work from
other causes, the necessary clerical labor is
constantly increasing. There is now a large
arrear of clerical labor, which the interests
| of the service demand should be brought
up to date. With the present force this is
impossible, and, on the contrary, the neces-
sary current work of each year can not be
properly performed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
SENATORIAL COURTESY.
1t is shown by Giving Up Seats With
a Bland Smile.

Much has been said and written during
the struggle in the Senate over the repeal
of the Sherman law about Senatorial
courtesy" 1t has been an absorbing topic
but one phase of it has yet to be touched
upon. This courtesy is not only extended
by Senators to each other but to those less
fortunate mortals who wander into the
chamber and occupy chairs in the exclusive
semi-circle. 1t seems to be an unwritten
law that a chair belongs to whoever may
occupy it. Possession is a strong point in
the ethics Of the Senate. When a statesman
strolls into the presence Of the gavel from
the outer void Of a cloak room or the res
taurant and finds a stranger in his seat he
delicately refrains from giving the least
mint OF his presence. He usually sits down
IN .ne ao1oining chair and pretends to be
intensely absorbed in the words of Mr.
stewart or any other Senator who NAV he
encouraging the printing trade Suddenly
the intruder becomes aware of the Senator
.ai presence ana hastens to evaporate, ig-
norlng the beseeching of the Senator 10 re
main. The pleadings of the owner OF q
chair that self-invited guest keen still
are sometimes pitiful ~
REPRESENTATIVES, of certain school of
pontlcs IN the lower house are fond OF
walking over on the marble tiles from the
southern to the northern end of the CanitoI
and there seeking out the seat of their
prophet, the senior Senator from Nau,
YORK Some of them know him. and MANY
OF them do not, yet they all hover about
tne desk on the back row assigned to Mr..
Hill and slip into the comfortable chair
with sigh of hope and aspiration Mr.
Hill preserves an excellent exterior undar
his numerous trials. but he is never nora
bland than when he enters the chamber
and finds a member resting amid the red
leather cushions of his seat Nothing couId
exceed the dismay with which he sees the
member rising to give way. Nothing could
De more profound than the bow that greets
the back of the retreating guest
This is very pretty world. after all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01

Changes in the Medical Department.
The following changes in the stations and
duties of officers of the medical department
are ordered:
Lieut. Col. Henry R. Tilton is relieved
from duty at Fort Wayne. Mich, and or
dered to duty at Fort Omaha, Neb.
Maj. Louis NJ. Maus is relieved from duty
at Whipple barracks, Arizona territory.
and ordered to duty at Fort Sam Houston.
Texas, relieving Maj. Calvin Dewitt, who
is ordered to duty at Fort Leavenworth.
Kan, relieving Maj. John Brooke, who is
ordered to proceed to Philadelphia, Pa, and
await orders.
First Lieut.. Chas. Lynch is relieved from
duty at Fort Omaha, Neb., and ordered to
duty at Fort Robinson, Neb, relieving Capt.
Edward Everts.
Capt Everts is ordered to duty at whipple
barracks, Arizona territory relieving Mai.
Benjamin F. Pope, who is ordered to duty
at Angel Island, Cal. relieving Capt VIM.
r. Hall.
Capt. Hall will report for duty at San
Francisco, Cal.
Capt Marlborough c. Wyeth. at Fort Sup
ply, L. T., is ordered to duty at Hot Springs
Ark.
Capt. Robert B. Benham is ordered 10
duty at Madison barracks n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
MELLO IN A TRAP.
The Rebel Admiral Likely to he
Caught by BraxiPs New Fleet.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The Heralds Rio
| special says: The prevailing opinion is that
Admiral Mello is likely to be caught like
| rat in a trap in the bay of Rio Janeiro,
| If the powerful fleet which Peixoto is
| gathering from far and near arrives before
| Mello gains decisive victory.
1t is alleged that Peixoto's naval squad
ron will rendezvous first in the harbor Of
Montevideo
1t will be composed of the Riachuelo, the
Benjamin Constant ard the torpedo boat
coming from Europe, Ell Cid, the sister
Of Ell Rio. the Feissen, the famous destroyer,
and other torpedo boats from New York
and the Tiradentes. Baria, Santos. Des-
terro and lesser boats of Brazirs original
navy, which have not Joined Mellos re-
volt.
They will then sail north altogether and
engage in a fight with Mello's fleet to the
death.
1t is reported that the insurgent admiral
tina steamer in the harbor of Rio. A formal
protest against this action has been enter
ed by the Argentina consul.
MellO to Take Decisive Action.
| LONDON, Nov 1.-The Times has the fol-
| lowing advices from Rio de Janeiro under
date of October q: The armed steamer
Urano, while leaving Rio on October Is.
was hit by a shell and badly damaged.
She has arrived at Desterro and reports
| that forty of her crew were killed.
The insurgents have plenty of munitions
| of war. Decisive action by Admiral Mello
| is expected shortly. The government is
| mounting guns on the city batteries.
The Republica rammed the transport Rio
de Janeiro which was conveying 100 troops
| to Santos, and 500 of the troops were drown
| ed. Admiral Mello confirms the truth of
this report. He denies that he has any
direct intention of restoring the empire
He wishes to be recognized as a belliger-
| ent by the foreign powers. He expects
| that the warships Riachuelo and BENJAMIN
Constant will join the insurgents.
The rebel flagship Aquidaban was slightly
damaged by the fire from the forts.
| Ten Vessels Bought by Brazil.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-Six more United
States merchant ships have been purchased
by the government of Brazil for use as
war ships-the powerful Ell Rio of the Nor
| gan line and the Advance, Finance. Al
| lance. Seguranca and Vigilance of the re-
cent United States and Brazil Mail Steam
ship Company. Yesterdays purchase gives
| to the Brazilian government ten new yes-
| sells. The other four craft are Ell Cid, De-
stroyer, Feiseen and the new Yarrow tor
pedo boat, which is about to be shipped to
New York. All ten craft were purchased
through Messrs. Chas. r. Flint & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
COLORADO DISCOUNTED 1T.
No Injury Resulted From the Defeat
of Silver.

DENVER, Colo, Nov. 1.-The impression
has gained prominence throughout the east
that the passage of the repeal bill by Con-
gress would be a death blow to Colorado
and her Industries.
In order to ascertain the opinion of the
leading business men of Denver upon the
subject and whether or not they shared in
this belief, reporter called upon ex-Gov.
Evans, G. Z. Ross-Lewin, cashier of the
First National Bank; Rodney Curtis, presi-
dent Of the Denver Tramway Company; c.
b. Kountz, president of the Colorado Ma
tional Bank; ]. j. Reithmann, president of
the German National Bank, and several
other bankers, and, without an exception,
each one expressed the belief that the in
jury to Colorado by the repeal of the pur-
chasing clause had been anticipated for
weeks and that business was slowly improv-
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
OnhrnatiOns.

The Senate has confirmed the following
nominations:
Chas. Belmont Davis of Pennsylvania, to
be consul at Florence. Italy.
VIM. w. Quinton of New York. Thos. S
Bratton of South Carolina, Deane c. How
ard of Massachusetts, Alexander S. Por-
ter of Maryland, and VIM. II. Wilson OF
Missouri, to be assistant surgeons in the
army with the rank of first lieutenant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE EXCISE BOARD FOR THE DIS
trict of Columbia, Washington, Oct, 1s93.-Ap-
plications for licenses have been received as
follows: Bar room, Chas. II. Clark, Ill 9Th St.
NV; jacob Kreis, 1902 Al st. s-w. Rose A.
Lynn, 4sS Pa ave. NV: Jno. f. Dugan, 100
Sd ST. s.w.; Jos. b. Ehrmantraut, 11l5 Z st.
NV; Jno. Appich. 1903 18th st. Sc; Mary C.
Bickings, Good Hope, Bowen road, county; Chas.
I'll. Dismer, I0S h 81. NV; Michael Dietz, 239
y. j. ave. NV; Patrick Dugan, 32s5 VI St.
NV; Mary Fitzpatrick, 1910 18th ST. NV.
Ernst Gerstenberg, 1343 f st. NV; Vim. Har-
nedy, 32oS VI st. NV; VIM. Hessler. 1017 ST.
NV: Alphonse Helm, 4O6 AZ st. s.w.; Johanna
H0errman, 1904 Pa. ave. NV; Jno. Hartnett
NV; Edwin Norman, SO9-s11 9Th st. NV;
Theodore Mueller. 6l1 st. NV; Jno. p. Ne
Giahn, 11O4 Pa ave. NV; Louis Poessel, 1918
u ST. NV; VIM. NJ. Reagan, 943 b ST. NV;
Geo. Schaefer 1905 VI ST. NV; Henry F. Schon-
born, 200 9TH st. NV. Jno. l.. Willige 1900
Pa ave. NV; Augustus Willge, 1920 ST.
NV; Randolph t. Warwick, AIS 18th st NV:
Louis Schnebel, 533 Sth st. Sc.
. ROGER WILLIAMS,
II Clerk Excise Board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01

A curious freak of nature was found by
Mr.. Jacob Beck on his farm near Benning
in the shape of a sweet potato which was
dug up with others, but which differed from
its fellows in being almost perfect repre-
sertation of a snake coiled. The coils were
distinct from one another. and the shape of
the head was clearly outlined as well as of
the tail. II is a mystery how the potato
came to grow in the particular form. 1t
has been suggested that probably IL grew
in a nest once occupied by a snake. The
potato is now exhibited in store window
on the avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
On Fire in the Suex Canal.

LONDON, Nov. IA dispatch from Suez
states that the British steamer Strathdon,
from Yokohama via Batavia for Tagal,
is on fire in kilometer "a Of the Suez canal
The canal company has sent assistance to
her. What injury she has sustained. If
any, is unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
A New superintendent.

Mr.. F. ]. Mills, superintendent of the In
terror Department, has been transferred to
the pension Office at salary of 81, 400 Mr..
w. II. Thorne of the pension office becomes
assistant superintendent of the Interior
Department. Mr.. Thorne is a son of
Charles Thorne, ST., the actor, and a
brother of Charles Thorne, jr., and Edward
Thorne, both actors is an old actor him
self and brother-in-law of John Chamber
lin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
The Gentleman Nominated to BE As
sistnnt Secretary of State.

Edwin F. Uhl of Grand Rapids, Mich,
the new first assistant secretary of state, is
one of the most prominent lawyers of Michi-
gan, and one of the most able. He was
born in New York state in 1871. and with
his parents came to Michigan in 1874 He
was brought up on a farm near Ypsilanti,
received his education in the common
schools. with a finishing course at the state
university. He began the practice of law
at Ypsilant, and in 1866 moved to Grand
Rapids. where he has since lived. He is
brilliant orator, and in convention and
on the stump in the last campaign was an
earnest supporter of Cleveland. He was
one of the delegates at large to the national
convention, and presented Allen b. Morse
Tor the vice presidency. He was promi-
nently mentioned for the attorney general
ship earlier in the season, and also in con-
rectfon with the appointment as solicitor
general. Mr.. Uhl has twice been elected
mayor of Grand Rapids by the largest plu-
ralties ever given candidate in that city.
He has several times declined nominations
for Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
Some Local Naval Cbaures.

Lieut.. Commander ]. N. Hemphill has
been ordered to take command of the Fern,
the dispatch boat that runs between
Washington and the eastern navy yards,
relieving Commander W. c. Gibson, who
is ordered to duty as equipment officer at
the portsmouth navy yard. relieving Capt
M L. Johnson, who is placed on waiting
orders. Capt. johnson is the officer, whose
promotion met with so much opposition as
to make 1t prominent case in naval his
tory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
To Exhibit a Model

Senator Mills. from the committee on the
library, has reported back House resolu.
ton Il. to permit Sculptor John Turini Of
New York to exhibit in the CAPITOL a
model of the group Of Columbus and Jsa-
bella. The committee decided to report adj
verseiy on the resolution, and on motion il
was laid on the table and postnoned In
definitely. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01

The President has ordered a court-martial
to meet at Fort Reno. Oklahoma. on the
18th proximo, for the trial of Capt p F.
Stiles, retired, on general charges of fraud
ulent conduct. Col. Bates of the third in
fantry is president of the court and Can't
Crowder is Judge advocate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
New Paving Bureau.

Several hundred census employees received
their monthly payment yesterday at the
disbursing office of the Interior Depart
ment proper. This influx of census girls
into the Interior Department is caused by
the disestablishment of the disbursing Of
fee of the census bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
The C0lum hia,a Trial

The trial of the triple-screw cruiser Co.
lumbia has been fixed for the 18th proximo.
Mr.. Cramp has notified the department
that the vessel is ready for trial and that
she will sail from Philadelphia on the 18th
proximo for the scene of the trial, off the
coast of Massachusetts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01

Mertz and Mertz
III is THE WORST WHEEL THAT CREAKS
MOSI, AND PEOPLE SOON FIND IT OUT"
OLD STOCK OR BADLY SELECTED STOCK.
Oh STOCK KEPT UNTIL OUT OF FASHION AND
PARADED WITH BAND OF BIG WORDS,
CATCHES FEW HERE AND THERE, But THIS
Is NOT OUR IDEA.
THE SENIOR MEMBER OF OUR FIRM SPENDS
GREAT DEAL OF HIS TIME AMONG THE
IMPORTERS AGENTS. on THE LOOKOUT
FOR REAL SNAPS" BEING IN THE MARKET
WE GET THE GOODS ON THE BEST BASIS -
AND THAT'S WHY WE SELL THEM so
CHEAPLY.
GALS:
ASK TO SEE NOS 1926 AND 1927.
Descrption-One is neat Black and Blue Pinhead
effect the other is Dark Gray Pinhead effect.
Fabric-Fine English Worsted
Cut-'As you like it,"
WE KNOW SOME TAIIORS HEREABOUTS ARE
ASKING SIS FOR SUIT OF THESE GOODS.
WE BOuGHT THEM TO SELL AT $50. BUT IN
ORDER TO SEE HOW FAST THEY CAN MOVE
WE ARE GOING TO MAKE YOU A SUIT AT S25
MUST FIT OR VIZ KEEP IT
9O6 + street NV. Merit and Mertz
Also 2S F. Baltimore ST., Modern-pr.ce
Baltimore, Md. Tailors. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
Carried $4,000. 900 I'm Six Months.

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-The Chicago City
Railway Company transported about 49,,
600 passengers between May 1 and Octo-
Der 81. This estimate is based upon the
returns Of cash fares. thus excluding all
transfers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
More Foot Ball Than Study.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Nov. 1.-The
faculty of Rutgers College have forbidden
the foot ball team to make their trip south
on account Of all but two of the members
of the eleven being behind in their studies.
In consequence of this decision the annual
fall field day will be abandoned and 1t Is
thought the team will be disbanded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
MAKING SHIRTS TO MEASURE

Is an important feature of our business Maxine
them according to your own idea is our pleasure.
We have shirt factory on our premises, a cut
ter Of twenty years practical experience. COM
petent workmen and every modern facility for
doing the work it should be done.
Now Ia the time to place your order Is q
new shirt ic warmer for winter, and being worr
through the winter 1t is reduced to a weight thai
makes 1t comfortable for summer wear
Tell US what you want, give US q reasonable
time and Wen deliver the shirts when prom.
ised. Quality. ht, workmanship and price
guaranteed.
The latest novelties for receptions, weddngz
and evening occasions our specially.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP,
se27-3m 10th, 18th and sts NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

i desire to inform the public. and those for
whom have successfully catered for the last
thirty years. that all articles Of pastry and
edibles prepared and furnished by me to my
customers are composed OF the very best mate
rails obtainable
Being the originator OF the idea OF furnishing
supplies 10 the DAIRY LUNCH ROOMS OF this
CITY, wish ID assure the public that all articles
furnished those places by me are prepared with
the greatest care. by the very best workmen
and are composed of the best materials procur-
able In markets
Having moved to my new place of business
No 80 Tenth street northwest which I have
equipped with all the modern appliances and
improvements appertaininz my business II
Is my determination to keep up to the highest
standard OF excellence. and that all articles fur
nished by me TO my customers shall not be sur
passed by any one +. FREUND,
We the undersigned do hereby attest. from
our personal knowledge. that all articles used by
Mr.. r. Freund In the preparation Of the pastry
and edibles furnished by him to his customers
and dairy lunch rooms, are pure and of the most
Wholesome character. and the best that can
De procured In the market.
HENRY F. WALTERS. Chief of Pastry
FRED ENGLERT. Asst. Chief of Pastry.
LOUIS =. FRIEND. Chief OF lee Cream
WI SrRASSER. Asst. Chief Of Ice Cream.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 18th
day OF October, A. ID. 1Sg3
tSeaD CHARLES y. LARNER.
oe3O-6t Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
AN INDIAN SKIRMISH,
One Hundred Bucks Go Out, but Are
Captured.

Captured.
d. NJ. Browning, commissioner Of Indian
AFFAIRS yesterday received the following
dispatch from Agent Treon of the Crow
Creek and Lower Brule agency in South
Dakota:
"One hundred Indians left White River
three weeks ago. Went plundering through
the country. Took possession of old For,
Randall and refused to return. Sent police
force, farmers and interpreters. A lively
skirmish took place. No one hurt. Indians
scattered, but were captured, disarmed
and brought to agency. VIII remove them
to the reservation tomorrow and hold them
as prisoners. Much credit is due to clerk
farmers, interpreters and police. Particu.
lars by mail"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
Charged With DefraudfuR m Rank

August NJ. Colligron, a well-known COM
mission broker, who has been doing bust
ness at 800 Washington street, New York,
and who lives in Passaic, N J., has been
arrested. charged with defrauding the Clin-
ton Bank out of 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01

Valuable TrOtters Burned to Death.
ST. JOSEPH. No.. Nov. 1.-Two trotting
horses, Golden Church and Ben, valued at
1900, were burned to death in a fire
| which destroyed NJ. f. Parks stable at
| the exposition grounds yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01

v. BALDWIN JOHNSON'S COAL.
Dry coal yields from to four bushels more
per tor than wet cOal-a difference Of from 20
to 50 cts Dry coal can be thoroughly screened
and freed from 'slackings.' Wet coal cannot,
and the buyer loses the difference Visit my
yards. Hundreds of tons constantly under
1lOl r. l. ave- Sill A st. $40 IA ST. s.w.
oc26-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01

IF YOU WANT TAILORING COME To A TAILOR.
You wouldn't get plumber to do your carpen-
terinS-would you? If it's SIS or $50 you want
to spend for Suit, better leave those selfstyled
''taiOrs' alone and get one of our ready made.
Better in every way-shape and form.
EISEAIAN BROS,
oc31 f and Seventh sts ,r