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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-.
Proposed Law Librarian

Inc House judiciary committee today
considered the bill authorizing the Chic,
Justice Of the United States supreme Co,r,
10 appoint librarian of the law ubrary %
congress, and TO prepare a Catalogue %
books in the library. II was decided 10 an
point subcommittee consisting of Messrs
oates, Bailey and Stone. TO look into tha
matter ana ascertain the necessity for the
proposed action.
Reported Adversely
The House judiciary committee TO-DAY -
ported adversely the bill authorizing the
assistant attorney and the special as
sistant attorney for the District Of Co.
lumbia to administer oaths and affirmation.
In the discharge of their duties and pfoyid-
ing punishment for refusal to answer the
interrogatories OF those officials
To Prevent Fraud..
Senator Harris this morning, by request.
introduced bill for the prevention of GER
tain frauds in the District OF Columbia.
The bill provides that any person who shall
by fraud, deception or false pretenses or
practices through the United States malta
procure to be sent into the District Of Co
lumbia any produce goods, wares or mer-
chandise with intent TO cheat or defraud
may be prosecuted in the courts OF the Dis
trict, and upon conviction shall be pun
ished by a fine, not 10 exceed 81 900. or BY
Imprisonment. not to exceed five years The
same provision and penalty is made to ap-
ply to any person in the District who shall
aid or abet in such procurement, or who
shall receive the goods In the District IN
fraud. The-bill was referred TO the District
committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19

Thus 1t will be seen that q fund of over
s2'2oO has already been secured for the pur-
poses Of the club, and it is hoped this fund
will be largely increased. for every dollar
means dollars worth of comfort for some
shivering and hungry family. The young
people of the city have set a good mace in
this relief work. and IL the older ones will
join with them much good will be done.
Contributions of provisions intended for
the Santa Claus Club may be sent to any
public school building and will be cared for.
Persons having clothing to give should no.
tify The Evening Star by postal card, and
a wagon will call at the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
To Correct a Deed.

Charles NJ. Campbell has, by Messrs.
Hamilton & Colbert, filed a bill against S.
p. Brown to correct an acknowledgment
to a deed for part of lot /, S. p. Browns
sub of Pleasant Plains, made in 1871. The
bill states that in the deed. although the
acknowledgment of the notary is complete,
the seals opposite the signatures of the
granters do not appear. The Columbia
Title Company reports this defect as affect
ing the title, and therefore he asks that de-
PENDANTS be required to make proper deed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
THE PRESIDENTS PLANS.
May Go to Lakewood and He May Go
Hunting.

1t is impossible to obtain any Information
at the White House concerning the Presi-
dents plans for the next week or two. Mrs
Cleveland desires to make a visit to her
cottage at Lakewood before the opening OF
the social season, January /. II possible,
and 1t is said that the President is equally
DESTROYS of spending few days there dur
ing the congressional recess for purposes Of
rest and recreation. 1t is not yet settled
whether they Will or will not CO. The uues-
ton Will be held in allegiance for day Or
two. In case he finds it inexpedient to make
this trip, the President will undoubtad
take short holiday in a hunting or fishing
expedition In one of the neghboring states
He has received numerous invitations of
TINS character, and 1t is highly probable that
he Will take advantage of the opportunity
to abandon official cares and enjoy a few
days sport. If he does not go to Lake
wood during the present week, it is not
likely he will go there at all before next
spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19

A Mysterious Tragedy on the South
ern Pacific II. X.

HOUSTON, Tex, Dec. ia message was
received here late last night calling for
sheriff's posse to go to Crosby. When the
Southern Pacific eastbound train, which
leaves here At 10 o'clock, reached Liberty
John c. Richardson. the Wells-Fargo mes
senger, was found dead in his car, his head
split open by blow from ak, and the
car robbed. The body was left at Liberty.
Sheriff Ellis with posse left on a special
engine.
A number of negroes at Sheldon attempt
ed to board the west-bound train, which
passed there just before the train going
east. The amount of plumber obtained is
not known.
Richardson was about thirty-fve years old
and married, and lived in New Orleans
The whole affair quite mysterious.
At Dayton the station express agent ap-
peared at the door of the car, but could not
get an answer, and a colored brakeman,
finding the door slightly ajar pushed 1t back
and was Mortified to find the body of Mes
senger Richardson lying alongside of the
safe. While the body still warm, life
was extinct. Three bullet holes in the back
showed the cowardly nature of the attack
Another bullet had plowed furrow in the
back of the head.
large combination safe containing many
thousands of dollars was unlocked. but the
contents were unmoleSted. A small iron
safe or box was open and from it, it is sup
posed, some money was taken, but just how
much canot possibly be ascertained at this
hour.
There is no clew to the murderers but the
deed was probably done between Houston
and Sheldon. as railroad mail for the latter
place was not delivered, but was only found
when the awful discovery was made at
Dayton.
1t Is supposed that the robber secreted him
self in the car and killed the messenger
when the latters back was turned
The sheriff of Liberty county started with
posse for hunt for the murderer shortly
after learning of the tragedy. The robbers
probably became alarmed at the fatal result
or their work and jumped from the car be-
fore securing even a small part of what was
there, but just where they left the train
time alone can tell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
New Reading Clerk.

ALFRED c. Parkinson of Wisconsin las
been appointed reading clerk of the Senate
10 succeed Mr.. G. w. Forth, who was ie-
Gently appointed postmaster at Milwaukee.
Mr.. Forth has been on duty in the Senate
for several years, and was a remarkably
fine reader, being unquestionably the most
distinct in the Senate force. MIR. Parkinson
is a man of past middle age. with a very
heavy voice and a good delivery. lie Of
ficiated today. and gave promise that when
he becomes accustomed to the forms used
by the Senate he will be a Joy forever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
CAPITOL TOPICS.
The Utah Statehood MN.

no loaser question that the new
state OF Utah will be Unable to date its ad-
mission to the Union from this year az
grace, 1888. The bill was received an en-.
senate yesterday and was referred 70 the
committee on territories. This comm,tte.
VIII not hold a meeting until THURSDAY an6
~ y doubtful whether the reports can be-
inaoe IN time TO get the bill on the Senate
SSa,ehdar so as TO be taken up before the
ucally impossible Hence the reoort Nh,
PROBABLY be made some time after the bolI-
Gays ana be followed by a report on the
shape. ~ e eo' an
eli. morgan CAla) has introduced a Joint
resolution looking to the apnointDent -, .
JOINT congressional committee 20 mass pnon
.ne propilety OF extending government aid
10 the Nicaragua canal projecf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
DISTRICT GOvERNSaENT.
Wants 10 Bald n SLED.

President n. @. Ordway of the Center
Market has applied to the Commissioners
70 construct an open shed for the storage
OF coal at the southwest corner of MARY
iano avenue and LIST street southwest
n street I'm Bad Condition.
Inc residents Of Crescent street, Meridian
hiii' have Joined in vigorous protest 20
the Commissioners on account OF the
wretched condition OF their street ana urge
mat ~ pe improved at once. as in wet
weather they are compelled 70 wade ANKLE
deep through the mud
An Adverse Report.
Inc principal OF the Western High School
mas applied to the Commissioners for |.
telephone for herself and offers 10 nav 20.
II herself II the authorities will put a. in.
Inc request was approved by the superin-
eenoent ana the papers sent TO Superintend-
ent Miles of the District telephone and fele-
graph service. He reports today AGAINST RI.
application and says IL would be better 10
MAKE the telephone in the SUPERVISING prinS
cipai room accessible TO the princinsl m. M
telephone. $40 ~"oener
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
MRS. FERGUSON DEAD.

She Succumbs to the Injuries Re-
cefved Yesterday ON the Cable Road.
Mrs. Jane Byrd Ferguson, who was so
painfully injured yesterday by being run
down by cable car near the Baltimore
and Ohio depot, died today at 80 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at
1880 O'Clock at st. Johns Church. The in
terment will be at Greenmount. Baltimore
Mrs. Ferguson. who was the wife of Maj
Thomas h. Ferguson, was a daughter Of
the late Gov Swami of Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
"Best Italian Cabinet in Years."

ROME, Dec. 19.-The Corriere says that
had the intentions of Signor Crispi been
realized there would have been a better
ministry than the one now in power still"
the paper adds. 1.-The present ministry is the
best that Italy has had in many years
Prime Minister Crispi is not responsible FOR
the defects in the present cabinet" This
Crisis has curious story, which the paper
promises to tell and confirm by documents
where such confirmation is necessary. be-
cause II appears that the spirit of faction
and antagonism to the government has
deeper roots than is supposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
Ordered to n New Trial.

ALBANY, Dec 19.-The court of appeals
today in the case of Edward s. Stokes
against John w. Mackay and another ap-
pellant reversed the judgment of The lower
court and ordered new trial. This action
was brought to recover a sum which plain
tiff alleges defendant agreed to pay him
upon the transfer Of certain telegraph
stocks and bonds, and which said property
the plaintiff has already delivered or ten
dered to defendant, under and in accord
ance with the terms of contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
HIS HOPE UNREALIZED.
Mayer Newman of Savannah Died
With His Claim Pending

SAVANNAH. Ga, Dec. 19-Mayer New
man, for fifty years resident of Savannah,
died this morning. He had been prosecut-
ing claim of several thousand dollars
against the United States government for
supplies furnished Gen. Sherman's troops
while in Savannah in 1864, and had lust
received Information which made him quite
hopeful. The deceased was a native of
Strasburg, Prussia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
Dental SOciety's Banauet.

The twenty-seventh annual meeting and
banquet of the Washington City Dental
Society will be held at 1880 o'clock this even
ing at Welckers. The annual essay will be
read by DR.. John b. Rich. The committee
in charge consists of DR.. H. b. Noble. Dr.
J. Roland Walton. DR.. w. Z. Dieffenderfer
DR.. y. j. Brown and DIR. j. H. P. Benson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
Judge Dallas of PHILADELPHIA Ill.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 19.-Argu-
ment was not heard in the United States
circuit court today on the petition of Isaac
L. Rice asking for the removal of the Read
ing railroad receivers, because of the illness
OF Judge Dallas. The matter will come up
when Judge Dallas shall have sufficiently
recovered from an attack of la grippe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
ResignatiOns in the Department of
Justice,

Attorney General Olney accepted the res
iSnations of the following officials, to take
effect January 1:
j. G. Donahower, United States marshal
for Minnesota.
John Ituhm. United States attorney for
the middle district of Tennessee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
SPAIN To PAY DAMAGES.
American Missionaries I'm the Mt.
cronesian Islands 20 He Indemnfh

NEW YORK. Dec 19.-The Rev. DR..
Charles c. Creegan. district secretary OF
the American board of commissioners for
foreign missions. says that the Spanish
government has been compelled by the
State Department to indemnify the board
for the destruction by fire OF the buildings
belonging to the board in Ponaie, in the
Micronesian Islands which were burned
by a mob three years ago.
This Information was received from the
State Department a few days ago. Al
though the Spaniards have expressed their
willingness In settling the financial part
of the difficulty. they have informed the
State Department that their government
American missionaries when they go TO the
islands in the future.
What action the board may determine
upon regarding the matter has not as yet
been decided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
Jury Justified the Husband.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec. 19.-Mat Davis
has confessed TO the killing of Walter Sher-
man and Ann Davis. Yesterday when he
testified before the cCroner's jury he de-
ciared that he knew rothing of the shoot
ing. but after elaboration he decided TO
confess to the whole thing. He rushed
into the room and shot them both through
the head. The coroner's jury rendered ac-
cordingly. said that the killing was justifa-
bic. The prisoner was liberia ted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
The Princess of Wales Well Again,

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Princess of
Wales has entirely recovered from the in
fiuenza, with which she was attacked some
days ago. 1t was owing to her sickness
that she was not present at the services
IN memory of the Prince Consort and
Princess Alice at Frogmore a few days
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
No District Inventors.

Patents were issued today TO al In
ventors OF this issue 44i were patents
proper, twelve designs and fifteen trade
marks Virginia inventors were granted
patents as follows:
David w. Anderson. Richmond. drying
apparatus. and Anderson ID. Cosby. Rich
mond. tobacco cutter.
MARYLAND patentees were as follows; Sam
uel l.. Denny, Rising Sun, car coupliag;
Arthur H. Hieatzman, Baltimore. meat
hanger; Benjamin Mellor. Ellicott City.
pump; Andrew b. Snyder and W. X. Rob
erts Rartholow, rail shoe and brace: Robt.
$. WiessefeId. Baltimore, tool for making
bottles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
A VIII Filed.

The will of the late Mrs. Arianne Wood
of 1907 DE Sales street was filed today She
leaves 5000 to her granddaughter, Ella
Wood Smith. to her son. w. n. Wood, her
residence during life and then to her chill
dren. and the rest of her estate to her sons
G. II. and W. n. Wood, who she appoints
executors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
Cape Colony May Rectprocate.

CAPE TOWN. Africa, Dec. 19.-It is said
that the United States government is ask
Ing the government of Cape Colony to give
a 'quid pro quo for the free entry of wool
into the United States. The colonial gov
eminent. it is stated, will not establish a
diferential tariff in favor of the United
States, though it is urged in some quarters
that a reduction be made in the duties on
petroleum and timber to meet the request of
the Washington authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
A LONELY COFFIN
Unearthed Today I'm a Back Yard of a
City House.

Mr.. A. g. Dent a plumber, in digging a
trench in the yard of 1I41 18th street this
morning came across a coffin of the old
fashioned peaked-top style. which dropped
to dust. In it were found skull and bone.
all that remained Of the departed The
bones were taken to the eighth precinct sta
tion for the action of the coroner. The find
occasioned some excitement at the time
among the more recent citizens, but some
of the older ones cleared up the mystery by
explaining that graveyard was once To-
Gated there, and this body was probably
overlooked when the other bodies were re-
moved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
MI Hair. Resolution.

Mr.. Blair Of New Hampshire today intro
duced the following resolution in the House.
Resolved. that the House is in favor OF the
annexation of the Hawaiian Islands by the
United States. The resolution was referred
10 the committee on foreign affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
The Late Joseph p, Smith.

The remains Of Mr.. Joseph p Smith
were deposited in a vault at Glenwood Gem
etery on Sunday last instead of buried at
Congressional cemetery, as enormously
stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
FATAL EXPLOSION.
A Workman Killed Mt the Dupont
Powder Works.

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec 19.-The grind
ing mill in the lower powder yard of e. l.
Dupont, De Nemours K Co., near this city,
exploded this morning. Edward Gallagher,
workman, was instantly killed. There
were no other casualties, and the Injury to
property was slight
The shock of the explosion was felt with
great force in Wilmington. Houses were
shaken to their foundations and people
were panic stricken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
DIR. Meyers Trial Adtourued.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-The trial of Dr.
Meyer. the alleged poisoner, was adjourned
this morning until Thursday by Judge Bar
rett, in order to give the medical experts
time to examine into the mental condition
of Juror Low, who became suddenly Ill and
showed signs Of insanity yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
Halfimare Marlrefs

changed-receipts, 1880 barrels; ship
ments, 15024 barrels; sales. 3I5 barrels.
Wheat dull and easy-No. red. spot GAIA
S4ss; December, 64ka64as; January, 64i1a
64z; May. 10aIOh; steamer No. red. Ola
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19

Reported by Silsby & Co., bankers ana
brokers. Metropolitan Bank building
TO RELIEVE THE POOR.

Tonfghfs Meeting To Ne Called m
Order by commissfoner Rosa.
The meeting tonight at Builders' Fx.
change to provide means for the relief Of
the poor will be called to order at 8 o,clock
by Commissioner Ross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
THE RELIEF OF THE POOR.

The Star Will Receive SubscriptiOns-
Work of the santa Claus Club.
The generous impulses Of the community
have been deeply stirred by tales Of suffer-
ing among the poor and appeals for a relief
fund have met q generous response. At
the meeting Of citizens called by the District
Commissioners, to be held tonight in Build
ers' Exchange Hall, it is expected some plan
will be adopted by which the charitable eff
forts of citizens may be directed to the best
purpose and their contributions expended
In the most effective manner. The Evening
Star will, as IL its wont, receive, acknowl-
edge and account for contributions that citi-
zens may sent 1t. to be expended under the
direction of the committee that may be ap-
pointed tonight. or used through any other
charitable agency the donor may designate.
The need is great and the appeal Of the poor
should touch every heart and open every
pocketbook
One of the most effective organizations
for the relief Of distress among the poor
last year was ''The Evening Star Santa
Claus Club" 1t was conducted in the name
Of the children Of the city, but many per-
ceiving that 1t was an earnest work, and
that the club had facilities for reaching
the poor. in every corner and alley of the
city, sent contributions Of money or sup
plies to The Star for it. As a result, over
81 200 was realized in money and expended
judiciously in fuel, shoes, provisions and
other needful articles. while a large guam
tity Of supplies was collected, representing
cash contributed. The city was rapidly
but thoroughly canvassed. the hundreds of
teachers and thousands of pupils in the
city all being enlisted in the work, and the
result was census Of the poor, that af-
forded data for effective work. Then the
city was districted and the work of relief
most promptly rendered by means Of the
far reaching school Organization, aided
In districts where such aid was required
by the Associated Charities and the police.
This year the club is in the field again,
and Its record of last year. its benefcent
purpose and efficient ways Of work have SO
commended themselves to citizens that quite
number Of contributions have been re-
ceived at The Evening Star office to be
added to the fund paid in dues by the young
people who are members Of the club, and to
be used, as last year. in relieving the suffer-
ing Of the poor. Already the membership
Of the club numbers over 1900, which
means a fund OF $l.6UO. and it is believed
the number will exceed that of last year,
when over 10000 boys and girls wore the
badges of the club. In addition to this
subscriptions have been made as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
Foupd wnpderfug,

A six-year-old colored boy named Edward
Pinkney was found wandering about the
third precinct yesterday. and a colored girl
took him to the third precinct station.
whence he was sent to his home. $40 Willow
Tree alley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the highest and the
lowest and the closing prices Of the New York
market To-Day. e reported BY Corson Mccartney.
msmbore New York stock exchange. Correepopdents
MessrG Moore 4 Schley No 30 Broad vav.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-19
Government Receipt. Today.

The receipts from internal revenue today
were s1S7,245; from customs. s1s1,522
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-21
HOME RULE ON THE RUSH.
The Last Eleven Clauses Of the Bill
Put Through.

The Government Applies Closure
Promptly at 10 O'Clock, According
to It's Programme Previously An
nounced-A Total Lack Of Excite
ent-Postponed Financial Clauses
to be Taken Up Next.
London, July 20-The last eleven
clauses the home rule bill were brought
through the committee stage this even
ing. On Thursday night of last week the
work of the house in committee had been
pushed forward to clause 27. This clause
concerning judges and other persons hay
ing salaries charged on the consolidated
fund, was carried Monday.
Clause %, concerning persons in the
civil service and clause 20, concerning
pensions, were passed last night.
Ten O'Clock tonight was the time fixed
in the government schedule for closuring
the debate on the other,eleven clauses. AT
this hour the committee was discussing
Premier Gladstone's amendment, which
provided that acts relating to the royal
| constabulary be repealed at the end of
six years and that none but civil police be
created underany Irish act. This amend
ment concerned clause 30, which deals
with the Irish royal constabulary and
Dublin Metropolitan police.
The debate was cut short as the clock
struck and under closure the amendment
was carried.
OTHER CLAUSES FOLLOW.
Clauses 80 and 36 were then passed in
rapid succession by maiorities varying
between twenty-four and thirty-four.
| The subjects of these clauses are police,
Irish exchequer, law applicable to both
| houses of Irish Legislature, supplemental
! provision as to the powers of the Irish
! legislature, limitation of borrowing by
| local authorities. temporary restriction
| on the powers of the Irish legislature and
! executive with regard to land, and the
| transitory provisions of clause 81, con-
cerning continuance of the existing laws,
courts, officers, etc, were carried with
out division.
Clause IS, concerning an appointed day
for the purposes of the bill, was carried
| by a vote of 295 to 26l.
Clause 80, concerning the significance
of the terms used in the bill, was lost.
Clause 40, concerning the title of the
act, was carried without division.
The committee then rose.