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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31

Pardons have been granted by the Pres
ident In the case of Marion Douglass, con-
victed in South Carolina of violating .he
postal laws; in the case of jackson War
mack, convicted in Alabama Of violating
internal revenue laws and in the case of
Claude E. Jones, convicted in the District
of Columbia of assault, and sentenced jan
nary 80 last to four years Imprisonment
in the District jail In the case of Jones
the pardon is granted on conditions The
President says: This act of clemency is
based entirely upon pity for the convict S
mother. Let the pardon be especially con-
ditioned upon the convict's abstinence from
drinking any kind of intoxicating liuuor
for the period of three years from date of
pardon-the pardon to be void If the condi-
ton is violated
The application for pardon was denied in
the case of Frank Wilson, convicted in
Iowa of counterfeiting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
A TELEGRAPH BOARD.
A Government System of Lines Pro-
posed by senator Butler

Senator Butler has introduced a bill to
establish government system of telegraph
lines. 1t directs the organization of a
board. to consist of the Secretary of State,
the Secretary of War and the Postmaster
General. to arrange a system of trunk line
telesraphs connecting the various sections
of the country with the city of Washington,
with connections along these lines at such
cities as shall best subserve the public
good. This system is to be carried on as a
part of the postal system of the country
and discrimination in rates is prohibited
except that lower rate is allowed for press
messages than for current business. The
carrying on of the telegraph business by
individuals or corporations is not prohib-
tied An appropriation of $5.0O0.0O0 is made
to begin the work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
THE CAPITOL CORNER STONE.
The Proceedings to BE Printed in
Handsome Souvenir Volume.

Senator voorhees, today introduced in
the Senate bill providing for the printing
of the proceedings of the recent celebra-
ton OF the anniversary OF the laying of
the corner stone of the Capitol The bill.
which was referred to the committee on
printing. appropriates 5000, or as much as
may be necessary, for the publica ton i'm an
appropriate form Of all the matters connect
ed with the celebration, including the
speeches. order of exercises and yarious
incidents of the day. This book, which will
be prepared at the government printing
office, is to be illustrated by such pictures
of the occasion as the prin ting COMMITTEES
may direct. Six thousand copies are to he
issued. $500 of which are for the House
500 for the Senate and ZOO for distribution
by the citizens Committee of ARRANGEMENTS
of which Mr.. Lawrence Gardner is chair
man. Mr.. Voorhees, introduced the bill in
his capacity of the select committee of the
Senate to conduct the ceremonies of the
celebration. The volume will undoubtedly
be a handsome souvenir Of the occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
ANXIOUS TO GET AWAY.
Senators Now Desire an Adjourumeu
or Recess.

Senators are showing considerable i'm
patience now that the silver fight is over
Tor either an adjournment or a long recess
OF the Senate This feeling was evidenced
tnis morning by remark dropped by Sen
ator Hoar- Senator George of Mississippi
was asking permission for the committee on
agriculture and forestry, of which he is
chairman. to sit during recess. Mr.. Hoar
interrupted to ask what prospect there was
or an adjournment of the Senate.
90 not wish to pry into any legislative
secreS' ne SAID. but IL would be gratify-
ing To many Senators on this side to know
What are the plans of those on the other
sue IN respect to the length of the session.
Perhaps the Senator from MarvIsn6 M
Germany may be able to throw Some ti-,bt
on the question 7-'
Ihere are no legislative secrets as far
as l am concerned" retorted Senator
george, Who went on to press his r.cIIaS,
which was granted In a few p1oTnar,. :.
senator Gorman arose and replied To SenH
tor Hoar saving that he was wiIIinp ~
De perfectly frank speaking of the na1ter
AS far as he knew, he said tho OWL go
IN the way OF adjournment or a recess u,S
,ne Dill amending the Chinese exclusion oct
t.ts vas l'np0rtant' he said. that action be
co. and he thought that that ma,S,,ro
might have to be taken up. Reyond tbat
however. ne saw nothing IN the way OF
an adjournment or a recess "a
Ihe bill to which he refers has baa, -
Ierred To the committee on foraie,n 80
tlons and reported back by Senator CO,
' ~Itnont amendment. 1t is now on ~
caIenoar OF the Senate and there is noth'
ing 70 prevent its being taken up and CO..
sidered at any time. anu 'oN'
Against Adjournment
senator Mitchell of Wisconsin doss No,
approve OF the suggestion that Congress- a,
once adjourn. II think" he said to a Sta,
reporter this morning. that the Interests
OF the country and OF the party would be
served II Congress should continue its SOS.
sion until the time the regular session con.
venes- There is nothing to be gained by
an adjournment at this time and on the
contrary, If We remain in session and &c
ahead with the ordinary business of Con.
gress We may hope for an early adjourn.
ment of the regular session. There is a
great deal of work to be done, and we may
as we'll get at it now. 1t would certain "
demonstrate to the country that We are
not disposed to shirk our work, and from q
party point of view 1t would be a good
thing for the democrats after this hart
fight to go ahead with other business which
will attract public attention and interest
Moreover. the committees having work be
fore them will be more apt to work dill
gently and act promptly If Congress is in
session waiting for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
EVIDENTLY EXPECTS TO FIGHT.
Corbett Objects to Mitchell Withdraw.
ing His $4,000 Stake Money.

~ "iscncht "1tn0r0ws
ing His sIO.oOO Stake Money.
NEW YORK, Oct 3l.--''Charley" Mitchell
has left this city for Boston for the pur-
pose. it is alleged. of drawing down the
$1,000 posted by him with Dave" Blanch-
ard as stake money for his fight with Cor
bett. IL such Were Mitchelrs Intentions
ne will probably be disappointed.
Manager VIM. A. Brady learned of Mitch
els trip and surmising the English pu-
gthsts object wired Dave" BLANCHARD
as follows: Expect that the stake money
now IN Your possession posted by Corbett
ana Mitchell will remain untouched Cor
oett has no desire TO draw IL down and
VIII allow II to remain in your hands. Ex-
pect Mitchell to do likewise VIII see YOU
tomorrow"
Brady left for Boston on the midnight
Train last night and IL possible will pre-
vent Mltchell from taking his money down.
BoSToN, Oct Sl-Charley Mitchell ar
r1Ned here last night from New York
Asked as TO the status of his match with
Corbett, Mitchell replied that he sun
thought the match was on and that he was
prepared to fight Corbett anywhere at any
time for any money.
Now there is no doubt that We can null
on the match at Monaco IL Corbett is only
wiling. For my part. I stand ready TO
nght at any time or place not contrary to
the law. L have a wholesome respect for
the law. i am tired and sick OF this fight
Ing talk. 1 think the American public In
very well satisfied that 1 am sincere In NV
offer to fight Corbett"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
AIMING AT RESTORATION.
A Grandson OF Dom Pedro VIII Aaa
the Insurgents,

NEW YORK, Oct. so-Capt. Brown Of
the steamer Coleridge, which reached New
York yesterday from Rio de Janeiro.
brought the important information that
the grandson of the late Emperor Dom
Pedro. a prince of the house OF Saxe-Co-
burg and Gotha, is reported to have sailed
FOR Brazil from Europe on the powerful
Brazilian ironclad Riachuela,
The Coleridge sailed from Rio Janeiro
october 8. on the day Capt. Brown states
that the leaders of the revolutionary party
were calling Upon adherents to stand firm
until the arrival Of the grandson of their
old emperor.
Admiral Mello. the insurgent leader. has
announced, Capt Brown says, that Dom
Pedros grandson is coming to lead In per-
son the revolutionary forces. Mello, ID is
said, has appealed to the old adherents of
the monarchy to rally to the support of
Sake Coburg.
The Heralds Montevideo cable saws: II In
reported that DIR. Mentece, the raziliau
minister to Uruguay, has been suspended
This is attributed here TO the discovery OF
some Jobbery with members Of the reyolu-
tionary party through the interception OF
one of his kilograms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
PREPARED TO LYNCH.
Illinois Farmers Determined That
Murderers Should BE Punished.

DANVILLE. ILL.,, Oct. 3l.-Danville was
filled TO overfiowing yesterday with excited
crowds of farmers who came in to hear the
sentence in the case of Frank Smoot Elias
McJuncken, Frank Starr and Harvey Pate
Danville toughs, ranging in age from
eighteen to twenty-one, who were charged
with the murder OF Farmer Henry Helmick.
whom they attempted to rob and killed be-
cause he resisted.
The prisoners all pleaded guilty and went
on the witness stand making a full confess
sion. The farmers thought that Judge Birk-
walter would prove lenient and give them
all a penitentiary sentence.
They came into town with a leader well
organized, and IL their fears had proved
well-founded they were determined to lynch
all four Of the prisoners.
Judge Birkwalrer sentenced Smoot and
McJuncken to the penitentiary at Joliet for
life. and Pate and Starr to be hanged at
Danville. December 8, at / O'Clock.
The sentence meets general approval
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
Another Arrested in New York This
Morning.
MEANT TO ANTICIPATE PRENDERGASr.
Went to the City to Kill the Gu
ban Consul.
HIS MEANINGLESS BABBLE.

NEW YORK, Oct. H.-Another metro
politan crank was arrested early this morn
ing at West and Courtland streets The
man was caught endeavoring to convince
an Italian fruit seller that one of his ap-
pies was part of the moon.
Al the Church street police station the
prisoner gave his name as Henry Frank.
but refused TO tell where he resided Frank
declared that he had been selected to k,u
Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago but hav-
ing sold his soul to Gen. Russell OF New
Raven, Conn.,, and acting under the lat
ters orders he had stopped in New York
10 Kill the Cuban consul in order that the
Island could be annexed to the United
states. He waited too long and Prender-
CAST was told to go ahead. Frank said that
ne knew Mayor Harrison's slayer well ana
that Gen. Russell was the head man Of
Inc prisoner was poorly dressed. Justice
Martin committed him for Examination a
to his sanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
WORKING ON AUTHORIZATIONS.
The House Committee VIII Go Right
Along Regardless of Recess.

Along Regardless Of Recess.
The adjournment of Congress until the
commencement OF the regular session in
December will not make any difference to
the committee on appropriations Of the
House. The majority of its members will
remain in the city and engage upon the
work Of preparing the appropriation bills.
The annual estimates will not be formally
submitted to Congress until the beginning
of the regular session, but the committee
is receiving proofs OF them as fast as they
are prepared and using the figures as a
basis for their work. About four-hfths of
the estimates for the legislative bill are al
ready in, and the committee is working on
them.
Some Of the members who have state elec-
tions in November will go home to vote
but that will not interfere seriously with
the work.
1t is considered very likely that the legis-
lative bill when completed will contain
mum Der of provisions relating to the con-
duct of the departments carrying out rec
concentrations of the joint departmental
commission. Under the rules no point Of
order can be made against the presence of
such legislation in an appropriation bill
and this bill will be the one selected TO
carry into effect the reforms proposed by
the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
The Last MOntgOmery

Reports received at the Navy DEPART
ment show that the cruiser Montgomery, as
a result of her recent grounding on Black
Ledge, near New London, just prior to her
trial trip, will require the repair of three
cracked frames and the replacement Of
twenty-seven hull plates, job of at least
three weeks time. This vessel was named
In honor of the capital Of Alabama by ex-
Secretary Tracy, at the instance of Secre-
tary Herbert, then chairman of the House
committee on naval affairs 1t is the teuth
vessel of the name in the navy Most of its
predecessors We're named, however, in hon.
or OF Gen. Montgomery Of early war fame
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
GOING TO ENGLAND.
Mr.. Roosevelt the New Secretary Z,
Our Embassy.

ANOObcteit the new Secretary tn
Our Embassy.
Several interesting stories are told in
connection with the change in the office of
secretary of the United States embassy at
London. whereby Mr.. Roosevelt of New
York succeeds Mr.. Henry White of Mary
land. The nomination of Mr. Roosevelt
was In place of Mr.. White resigned" but
it was not stated that the resigna ton Of
Mr.. White was per request" 1t is un-
derstood that Mr.. White was requested to
resign on the general ground of his politics
and on the special ground of ha aving spok en-
disrespectfully of President Cleveland. On
receiving broad intimation that his resig-
nation would be most acceptable. Mr. White
who was then in Baltimore on leave of alb
sence. came over to Washington and placed
his resignation In the hands of Secretary
Gresham.
Mr.. Roosevelt who succeeds him. is a SON.
in-law of the late William Astor, and cOnse-
quently is related by marriage to Mr.
James ]. Van Allen, recently appointed
minister to Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
Naval Changes.

Among prospective important changes in
the navy is the relief of Commodore Car
penter from command of the navy yard at
Portsmouth, n. H, and the detachment of
Commodore Sicard from command Of the
monitor MiantonomOh, with orders to COM
maLd the Portsmouth navy yard Com
modore Carpenter will be placed on wait
ing orders Capt Kane. recently detached
from the New York navy yard, will prob
ably be detailed to command the Miantono-
moh,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
1t Will Select Chaplain for Il
House and n Campaign Com M ittee

1t Will Select Chaplain for the
House and n Campaign Committee.
A caucus of democrats will be held in
the hall of the House this evening at 8
O'Clock to select a chaplain Of the House
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the dea tn
of Rev. Mr.. Haddaway There are a num-
ber Of candidates for the place, and their
friends are doing some lively campaign
ing for them today.
Among the candidates who have come
forward more prominently are Rev. I. w.
Canter of the Mt Vernon Place Methodist
Church; Rev. Mr.. Bacchus of MARYLAND
Rev f. b. Bagby of the Ninth Street Chs s.
tan Church, Rev. Mr.. Thomas of the Cav
Street Baptist Church. Rev. Mr. Jones of
Grace Methodist Church. The chaplaincy
pays 5000 per year and is in much demand.
for the duties occupy only few minutes
each day.
The caucus will also select a democratic
congressional campaign committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
THE SENATE CLERKS,
Their Extra Pay Still Resisted by the
House.

The House has disagreed in the amend
ment of the Senate to the urgent de-
feciency bill which grants to clerks of
Senators one months extra pay. In the
conference which was held this morning
between Representatives Savers, Liv-
ington and Tannin on the part of the
House and Senators Cockrill German and
Cullom on the part of the Senate. the
House conferees withdrew opposition TO
several other amendments. but refused 10
agree to this one. The conference report
was presentd to the Senate today by Sena-
tor Cockrill and on his motion the Senate
decided to insist further upon its amend
ment and the bill was sent back to the
cCnferees for further negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
Mai. Roche Retired.

Major J. r. Roche. paymaster U. s. A.,
on his own application. was placed on the
retired list today. This officer is well known
In this city. He was formerly disbursing
clerk in the War Department and was
appointed to the pay department during
the war. He is now at st. Louis where
he has been stationed for some time past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
DECK PLATES BLOWN UP.
A Tremendous Eplosfon On . PscaAe
Steamer.

Steamer.
VICTORIA, B. c., Oct. 3l.-Sunday night.
when about nine miles distant from Last
Point on the way to San Francisco from
Comox, a heavy explosion took place in
the forward hold of the steamer San Mateo.
which had forty-two hundred tons Of coal
on board for the Southern Pacific Rail-
way Company.
The explosion drove up the deck plates
archwise, four feet high in the center, and
badly shattered them. 1t was soon ascer-
tanned that the steamer was making water
rapidly, and she was headed for EsQui-
mault. where she arrived yesterday morn
ing.
oscar Anderson was thrown overheard,
but was rescued. James Anderson, anoth-
sailor, was injured about the hands. A
survey to ascertain the damage done the
vessel takes place today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
GOV. BOIEs BREAKS DOWN.
He fs Compelled to Give Up Eagage-
ments and Go to Bed.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3l.-A special from Des
Moines, Iowa, says: Governor Boies is
sick man. Instead OF being the leading
speaker in a big meeting which was ar
ranged for him here last night. he is con-
fined to his bed In his home at Waterloo.
threatened with a fever, and the chances
seem to be much more than ever that he
may not be able to take any further part
In the present campaign. He has taken a
severe cold, which is complicated with a
bilious condition.
The governor has been speaking twice
nearly every day and has often been COM
PEELED to make long and fatiguing trips TO
meet all his appoint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
Two Nominations.

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Treasury-John W. A. Strickland of New
iorK 10 De assistant appraiser of merchan-
disc in the district Of New York.
lnterior-Preston A. Griffith of Nebraska
to be receiver of public moneys at Sidney,
Neb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
Silver Purchaaes

The Treasury Department yesterday mr.
chased 100 ounces Of silver at its counter
offer Of 20 cents an ounce
The purchases for the month aggregate
l,SS.oO0 ounces and the offers amount to
81 900 ounces "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
silver Price I'm LOndou-

The price OF silver in London today as re-
ported to the Treasury Department is
$O.6S57 per ounce with the tendency doun-
ward. The bullion value of the silver dollar
Is today lower than 1t has ever been before.
being $O.59.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
The Brick Battle.btu.

The House committee on naval affairs
today ordered a favorable report on the
Senate joint resolution granting to the state
of Illinois, for the of its naval reserve
the brick battleship and its armament
built as part Of the naval exhibit at the
worlds fair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31
Louisville Has a s.s. 900 Fire,

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 3l.-Fire lasA
evening in the ware room and factory Of
Bridgford & Company. manufacturers OF
Insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31

The President has appointed John w.
Renfroe of Georgia, Ross j. Alexander of
Ohio and James ]. Anderson of Illinois, a
commission to appraise certain portions Of
lands in the PUyallup reservation in the
state of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31

Government Receipts Today.
The receipts from internal revenue today
were SIS. .20l; from customs, $lSs, $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-31

An index to advertise.
ments will be found ON
Page 3.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-21
WILD RUSH.
Hundreds OF People Thron. he Eagle once
Clamoring for Portfolios.

Did you ever see wild run on bank
during IA financial panics II you did you
can form very fair idea of the rush made
on the business office of the EAGLE yes,er-
day, for portfolios. The captain at the
business helm profired by the experince of
last week, when the supply ran short
three times, by having on hand supply
of part No. 2 that could not be exhausted.
Piles of these portfolios were arranged in
the business Office within sight of those
the people would rush in and see these
piles pleased look would beam over their
faces and they would say, rejoicingly:
"Ahi have come early enough this time
Hundreds and hundreds of these port
folios were given out before 10 o'clock, and
the demand continued all day, but the
heaviest run, by far. was that made in the
morning.
While there is still big supply on hand
nevertheless the demand is great and
selves with these wonderful portfolios,
should not delay. but come early and be
sure of receiving n complete series that
illustrate all the wonders of the world, in
scenery, architecture and places of historic
interest.
Any one not having the first set OF
coupons can get No. of the series for p
cents. or By buying the papers in which
the coupons were published.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-21
A CHRISTMAS GALAX WREATH.

Much has been said of late touching the
surprising beauty OF the Galax with its
waxen leaves of bronze green and cluster
ing dew drop berries. 1t is declared the
finest of ali the new decoratives, especially
for wreaths, crosses and the like. Charles
2. Mueller, who has ordered Il big supply
of the Galax from North Carolina and
other decorative branches. sends the edi-
tor of the EAGLE a wreath Of Galax to-
gether with misletoe. holly, etc, that
would simply delight the eyes OF our lady
readers. The wreath is beautiful beyond
compare. For winter cemetery work
southern Galax leaves are without rival.
The colder and suowier the weather tie
brighter and fresher they look. snd re-
main so for months without any protec-
tion whatever.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-21
CHARITY CONCERT.

The charity con cert was IN assured sue
cess from the start. There is no heart so
calous it does not hear the cry of distress
that comes up in our midst. Every day
brings in new evidence of the peoples
sympathy in this effort to relieve The suf-
fering of the destitute on every side OF Us.
That there may be no counter attraction to
the charity concert, the regular monthly
concert of the Sickner conservatory will
not be given the Friday OF this month, as
that is the evening set apart by the city for
for sweet charity" For over three years
there mas not been an interruption in the
regular succession OF these complimentary
concerts. out all things must yield 10 this
worthy cause-WIchita's charity concert.
Mr. Sickner had his pragram all arranged,
but gives it up IN the interest OF the char
ity concert,