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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27

In response to the State Department cir
cular to all consular officers concerning
importations Of American wheat and hour
James A. Demarest, U. s. consul at Brock
vile. Ontario. reports to the bureau Of sta
tistics as follows
There has not been q pound Of American
flour or bushel Of American wheat i'm
ported into my district during any year.
The people here are not ready to eat Ameri-
can flour with tariff tax of 70 cents a
barrel on 1t, when they can get as good
from their own territories in Manitoba free
OF duty. The shipping facilities are as good
as between New York and Jersey City, but
there Is no prospect Of establishing any
trade for American flour when they have
SO much, SO good, Of their own at home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
MURDERED BY YAQUIs.
Another Outrage by the Indians in
Mexico.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. "a special to the
Globe-Democrat from Guaymas, Sonora,
says another crime is added to the out
RACES being committed by the band of rene
Eade Yaqui Indians. which are again ter
ronzins the mountain regions of north
western Mexico.
Word comes from the Pueblo Of Santa
Maria that three of the Indians attacked
= WOOD camp near that place, killing the
foreman, Ricardo Martinez, and seriously
wounding his two companions. They then
Ned for the mountain Businesses and have
not been seen since. The number of Yaauis
making the present disturbance Is estimated
to be about 100. The troops Of the Mexican
army are constantly in pursuit, but on &C.
count Of the remarkable powers of endur-
ance and knowledge OF the country pos-
sessed by the outlaw Indians. are able to
do but little
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Repairing the MONTGOMERY.

The repairs to the cruiser MONTGOMERY
are progressing rapidly at the shipyard Of
the contractors in Baltimore. At least that
is the report made to the Navy Department.
The Montgomery received injuries to her
hull while on her way to New London for
trial in October, which rendered it neces-
sary for the trial to be abandoned A board
Of officers recently examined the condition
OF the ship and reports that the repairs
have been made in a satisfactory manner.
The work or the cruisers bottom has been
completed. and the board believes she will
be ready for trial by January Is. The con-
tractors are said to be confident Of eclips-
ing the fine record Of the Detroit, which
beat her sister ship Marblehead by half q
builders ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
STAR READERS AND THE POOR.

Let All Subscribe Something, No Mat
ter How Little.
Subscribers Of The Star who desire to
take part in the general movement to re-
lieve destitution in the city can send their
contributions to the general committee
through the collectors Of The Star when
they call to make their monthly collections.
1t is desired that all who can shall make a
contribution every month for three months
Let every one give something If it is only
a dime. The contribution should be placed
in an envelope with the accompanying
coupon. properly filled. and handed to The
Stars collector.
Those who desire to do % may send the
envelopes directly to The Star office instead
of waiting for the collector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
IN THE RACE FOR '96.
Gov. Stone of Missouri Regarded as n
Presidential Possibility.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.-Gov. Stone was in
st. Louis last night. and the word has gone
round that he is working up a boom for the
democratic nomination for President in 1896
At the La Clede Hotel last night Col. H.
A. Gutenberg. a member of the governors
staff and president of the American Ticket
Brokers Association. positively asserted to
United Press reporter that the governor
was in the race and that he had been prom
ised support from states Of the south and
southwest. The general feeling of opposi-
ton to Cleveland's policy on silver in the
western states, according to Col. Guinzberg
has been turned to good account by the
governors friends, and he has also been en-
abled to call to his aid the representatives
OF the southern states who took part in the
recent silver convention held in this city
With these aids. the governors friends hope
to present him to the next convention as
the candidate Of the west and south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
THE OPERA HOUSE FIGHT.
Those Opposed to the Location Sc
cure n Further Delay.

Those Opposed to the Location Sc
cure n Further Delay.
Those opposed to the location Of the new
Albaugh Opera House scored a point this
morning. which may result in considerably
delaying the issuing of a permit for the
erection of the theater.
When Treasurer Martin and lor. c. A.
Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist Church.
called late yesterday afternoon TN Commits
sioner Ross asking that some of the signers
Of the Albaugh petition, who had signed
without mature consideration and before
they had seen the paper circulated by the
Columbian University. be allowed to with
draw their names. the Commissioner re-
ferred to an opinion given by District At
torney Thomas as to the withdrawal of the
name of Vice President Dunlop of the
Washington and Georgetown railway from
a saloon license. Mr.. Dunlop was refused
permission to take his name from the petit
ton.
The matter brought up by the Columbian
University, however, was. at their request,
referred to the district attorney for an
opinion. and he has decided that the rules
and regulations regarding the licensing of
saloons do not necessarily apply to the
issuing OF permit for the erection of a
theater. Mr.. H. w. Garnett called on Com
missioner Ross this morning, making a pro-
test on behalf of Columbian University.
Protests to BE Made.
The board of trustees of Columbian Uni
versity held a meeting today with special
reference to the proposed new theater
building. 1t was decided to enter formal
protest against the granting on the part Of
the District Commissioners of a permit for
the erection of a building for theater pur-
poses on the proposed site The reasons for
this action will be set forth and the paper
will be filed with the Commissioner
The board OF trustees OF the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church at a meeting
last evening also decided to make formal
protest and send IL to the Commissioners
against the granting of the proposed theater
permit.
To he Settled Tomorrow.
The Albaugh Opera House case will be
settled definitely tomorrow morning and the
dispute ended by a regular hearing before
the Commissioners. Both sides win be pres
ent, through their representatives and meet
the Commissioners tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
The Texas All Ready.

The Secretary Of the Navy has been in.
formed that the battleship Texas is ali
ready for the regular dock trial Of her en-.
gines. The chief engineer of the ship re.
ports that the engines are working salts.
two revolutions a minute at private trial
The regular dock trial will probably take
place next week. In case the engines meet
the contract requirements, the contractors.
ceive large portion of their contract nrice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
The Death of Mrs. Geo. w. How'd

Intelligence Of the sudden death in phila-
delphia Of Mrs. Lydia Paxton Boyd. wife
Of Mr.. Geo. W. Boyd, assistant general
passenger agent of the Pennsylvania rail.
road, has been received in Washington
where both Mrs. Boyd and her husband
were so well known, with general mani.
festation of deep regret. Mrs Boyd was
a schoolmate of Mrs. Mckee, President
Harrison's daughter, and WIS a FREQUENT
administration. She assisted at many pub-
lie functions at the White House and was
a great favorite in official society. She was
the only lady outside Of the presidential
household that accompanied ex-Presi1ent
Harrison on his celebrated trip to Texas
and the Pacific slope in the spring of lSgl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
THE CHARITY CONCERT.
The Money to BE Probably Turned
Over Tomorrow.

1t was intended by the committee that
had charge Of the concert given by the
United States Marine Band in Convention
Hall for the benefit Of the poor of the Dis
trct to make a settlement today. but, as
all the members were not present, IT was
decided to wait until tomorrow. The S
gas bill which the managers of the hall
rendered to the committee has been salts
fed by MI. Charles B. Bailey, secretary of
the Washington Gas Light Company, who
contributed the amount out of his own
pocket SO that the only expenses so far
known are the cost OF heating the hall and
the cost OF changing the stage
CHIEF Paris Of the fire department this
morning turned over so that was sent him
by the sisters Of the Convent of the Wis.,
itation in Georgetown in aid of the concert
1t Is expected that something over $500
will be turned over by the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
TO BE CHAMPIONED BY lola.
Hhe Cause of Cohen, Expelled From,
France, Taken Up by the Novelist.

Hhe Cause of Cohen, Expelled From
France, Taken Up by the Novelist.
PARIS. Dec. 27.-M. Emile lola, the well
known novelist, has announced his inten-
ton to champion the cause of Cohen, who
was expelled from France because of his
connection with the anarchists, and who
has taken up his residence in England. NJ
lola bases his championship Of Cohen on
the ground that the latter has done good
service for French literature and has trans
lated Dutch and German books into the
French language. He admits that Cohen $
opinions are advanced and that he belongs
70 the revolutionary sect known as Sans
Patrfe
1t has been learned that Cohen was about
TO apply for letters Of naturalization as a
French citizen when the government or
dered his expulsion from France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
The African Transcontinental Tele-
graph Line.

w. Stanley Hollis. United States consul
at Mozambique, REPORTS to the State De-
partment that material for extending the
African transcontinental telegraph line,
which already runs fl ON the Cape Of Good
Hope to Fort Salisbury. in Mashonaland,
has been received at Chinde, and that an
other vessel is on the way out with more
material The builders of the line" says
Mr.. Hollis. state that 1t is their intention
to carry 1t through to Cairo, but no Cne
acquainted with the present state of affairs
in East Africa thinks that the line can be
carried beyond Uganda. This line will
probably cross the Tambesi somewhere in
the neighborhood Of Tete. and there con-
meet with the lines formerly reported"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
TO BE RETIRED.
One at Full Pay and the other at Half
Furl0ugh Pay.

One AT run ray ana the Otnef ~ nun
Furlough Pay.
Before leaving the city on his ducking trip
the President disposed Of the cases Of Lieut..
Samuel L. Graham and Lieut.. Charles A.
Stone, officers of the navy recently examin-
ed for retirement. The board In the case of
Lieut. Graham found that he 10 incapaci-
tated for further active service, and that his
incapacity is incident to the service. They
recommended that he be retired at full re-
tired pay. In the case Of Lieut.. Stone the
board reported that he il disabled for fur
Their active service. but that his incapacity
10 not incident to the service. They there
fore recommended that he be retired on half
furlough pay. amounting in his case to $500
per annum. The President approved the re-
port Of the board in each case. Lieut..
Stone made a strong effort to show that his
disability was the result of his services In
the navy, but failed to do So 1t was not,
however. the result of bad habits. Lieut..
Stone Is In the employ Of Carnegie & Co.,
and Is said to receive 5000 year for his
services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
GAVE UP $4,000.

Vhe Large Yearly Grant ReIinquished
by the Duke of Edinburgh.
"a LONDON, Dec. 27.-The Daily Chronicle
today publishes long dispatch on the
subject OF the British parliamentary grants
to the Duke Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha the Duke Of Edinburgh.
II declares that the story that the late
Duke Ernest Ii of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
left to Duke Alfred a debt of 3,75O,OOO
marks il an impudently concocted myth.
MIR. Gladstone announced in the house of
commons a few days ago that Duke Al
fred had given up the yearly grant of f15,-
OOo voted to him by parliament but that he
would retain the grant of 10000 yearly
voted to him by parliament on the occa-
D10n OF his marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Promotions Approved.

The President has approved the promotion
Of the following-named officers to the next
higher grade: Commodore J. S. skerrett,
Capt. Thos. O. Selfridge. Lieut.. F. H. De-
lano. Lieuts. Junior grade) Jas. H. Glen
non and Thos. 8. Rodgers, Ensigns ], +.
Luby and T. q. Dewey, Passed Assistant
Engineers Chas. P. Howell and Jas. H. Per-
ry, and Assistant Engineers VIM. w. White
and Kenneth McAlpine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Locating the Lost Heir to Millions.

GALENA, ILL.,, Dec. PA letter received
by the mayor from Mrs. ]. Lutte Bartlett
OF WATERFOWL. Oak, locates the lost heir
to the estate Of the California millionaire
Nicholas Lutte. He was a former resident
OF Galena, who died recently in San Fran
cisco. leaving his fortune to his sister. whose
whereabouts were unknown. Mrs. Bartlett
Is widow ard obliged to earn her own
living. Her letter was referred to the at
tcrneys in charge Of the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27

Forced War Loans Collected From
Americans in Nicaragua.
NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-The Herald's Ma
nagua, Nicaragua, special says: The gov
eminent of Nicaragua has been collecting
forced war loans from American citizens
resident here. in violation of the treaty.
United States Minister Baker made a Wig
orous protest against such proceedings.
Policarp3 Bonilla, who returned to Nj
caragua en- December II. has gone to the
frontier. near Somotillo, to head off the
HondWenian insurgents, who have in
vaded Honduras
Manual Bonilla has laid siege to Cho-
lutecsl, and the Nicaraguan troops are
massrg at the north to lend assistance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Decrease of the Internal Revenue Re.
cefpts.

cefpts.
Internal revenue receipts for the first five
months Of the current fiscal year have de-
creased IS, O.76O. as compared with the
same period Of 1892, as is shown by an
official statement prepared by Commissioner
Miller and forwarded by him to the Sec
letary Of the Treasury today. The asgre-
gate ngures Tor the five months are: 1898
$61 .334,310; 1872, $7O,O45,O7O Every source
OF internal revenue shows a falling or ex-
oept oleomargarine, the decrease being as
follows: Spirits, s6.424. 446; tobacco, $2,172,-
l3O; fermented liquors, $3OS, $50: miscel-
laneous. $4,000. In oleomargarine an in
crease of $214,357 Is shown. The greatest
falling off is in whisky, which has de-
creased $500, 789. and in tobacco manu-
featured. of all descriptions. which is 81. O2l.-
4O2. In November the receipts were 81. SS7.-
745 less than for November, 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Grant Circle Election,

u. 8. Grant Circle, Ladies' of the a. A p
at their regular meeting on Tuesday elect
ed the following officers for the coming
year: Nellie C. Royce, president: Annie
keogh. senior vice president; Cornelia N
Avery, Junior vice president; Margaret NJ
Buckley, treasurer; Mary Houghtalins
chaplain; Addie NJ. Perkins, conductor:
sarah Graham, guard; Florence E. George,
delegate to national convention; Margaret
Armour, alternate. There will be a public
installation OF these officers at the Circle
Hail. Az U street, January 9. at s O'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27

Now that the foot ball season has termi-
mated. as far as the High School is con-
cerned, there has been considerable specu-
lation as to what players should be selected
for an all-High School team, and after care
full consideration it has been decided that
the following would be the order in which
the players would line up In the event of
the selection Of such a team:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
A French Naval Inquiry Wanted.

PARIS, Dec. 27.-The Lanterne newspaper
demands that an inquiry into the French
navy be granted owing TO the fact that in
1892 sixteen persons who had connection
with the marine department. including three
Americans and six Englishmen, were present
at gun practice at Gavre, while NJ. Lockroy
and other members of the budget committee
were not allowed to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27

He Will Cease to BE an OfRcer on the
S1st.

S1st.
Today the Commissioners received q
communication from Maj. w. q. Moore
recommending that Thomas Z. Clark. q
private OF class one. be removed from the
ponce force-the removal to take place on
the Slst instant. In making the recon-
mendation Maj. Moore said that he would
recommend his immediate dismissal but
for the fact that he had already received
pay for the present month.
Inc charge brought aeinst Private Clark
was made by Lieut.. X. b. Boyle of the
third precinct, who inthe matter of Miss
Nellie knite charges him with conduct un-
becoming an officer.
The recommendation was approved by
the Commissioners and the name of Chas
Il. Beck has been submitted for appoint
ment-said appointment to take place jan
ary I, 1874.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Good Time by the Paris.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The steamer Paris,
from New York for Southampton, passed
the Scilly Islands at 1880 am. Estimating
her run to Southampton ten hours she will
very nearly equal the best record, held by
the Fuerst Bismarck of six days, ten hours
md nfty-hve minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
silver Speculation mt Bombay.

BOMBAY. Dec. 27.-The speculation in
silver here has collapsed. Those who were
specializing for rise have lost heavily.
The natives. who expect that a heavy duty
will be paid on silver at the beginning Of
the fiscal year. have made their purchases
in advance, and other causes have conn
bined to knock the bottom out of the spec
ulative movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
TO RAISE THE SENECA.

skilled Men to Go Down to Havana
From New York.
NEW YORK, Dec 27.-The Ward line
steamer Yucatan, which sails for Havana
at o'clock this afternoon. takes with her
about twenty skilled men from the Merritt
Wrecking Company and a large quantity
Of wrecking apparatus. including the tack
les. pumps, boilers, etc, with which to
raise the steamer Seneca, which was re-
Gently scuttled and sunk in the harbor of
Havana.
Captain Dennis, superintendent of the
Ward company, and Captain Sharp of the
Merritt Wrecking Company proceeded to
Cuba yesterday by way of Tampa, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Attended Rohherv.

An attempt was made to rob the store OF
Mr.. w. II. Hough. 1924 9TH street north
west. last night about 1880 O'Clock. the
thieves having forced the front door. on
Ger Jennings appearing about this time
the thieves made good their escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
VIII BE Like the Lehish strtk.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec 27-Grand
Master Sargent OF the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen. received last night from
the employees committee OF the Northern
Pacific signed articles Of federation preuar-
atory to a settlement Of the wage cut ON
that system. Should a strike be declared
on that road, IL is stated by the officials OF
the Firemen's Brotherhood that n will be
conducted similar to that on the Lehigh
Valley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
TO KILL THE SENATE,
scheme of the Socialists in a French
Village.

PARIS, Dec. 21.-The socialist members
Of the municipal council of Saint-Ouen- Sur
Seine, village four miles north of Paris,
have chosen delegates for the senatorial
elections. who have agreed to deposit blank
voting tickets in the electoral returns in
the hope that they may influence other del
thus in the course of time the idea of de-
posting blank ballots may become univer-
sal. and the senate may die from inanition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Peace Reiwns I'm Mexfco.

The Mexican minister has informed the
Secretary Of State that peace reigns
throughout the republic of Mexico and that
reports to the contrary are circulated by
malicious persons for mercenary reasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
South Africans Resist the Whites,


JOHANNSBERG. South Africa, Dec 81
A conflict has occurred between the ma
tives and the Europeans employed at the
Wttwatersrandt mine. Sticks stones and
assegais were used by the combatants, and
a hundred men were wounded, six OF them
seriously. The police eventually dispersed
the rioters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
A Signal Omcer Appointed.

Capt. w. A. Glassford signal corps U. 8.
A., has been made by War Department
orders today chief signal officer, Depart.
ment of Colorado, and will report for duty
to Gen. McCook at Denver. Col. WY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
rhe VIII of Helena Gerhardt.

The will Of Helena Gerhardt was filed to-
day. She leaves to her children, Mary
Sutherland and Joseph E. Gerhardt, her es-
tate-one-third to the latter. She names A.
E. L. Reese executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27

In Circuit Court, division 1. Justice Rrad.
ley. today, the trial OF the case of E. B.
Hughes agt John Murphy ct al. was re-
sumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
To he Retired.

The President has directed the retirement
Of Surgeon VIM. Martin Of the navy and
First Lieut.. Jas. A. Turner Of the marine
corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
The London Market.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the highest and
stock market today. as reported by Corsn A
Mccartney. members New York stock exchange
Correspondents Messrs. Moore A schley. No. r
Broadway:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Movements of steamships.

Movements of Steamships.
HAVRE, Dec. 27.-Sailed, Moravia, New
York.
BREMt:RHAVEN. Dec. 27.-Arrivsd. Ha-
vel, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27

tackle. respectively. could not be more prop
erly placed, and two better players for
ranks Of the high school. Exley has been
putting up an excellent game at right end
but in order to have the Western team
represented 1t was thought best to send
him TO left guard and fill mis- place with
Taussig, captain Of the team from George
town, who has shown his ability to cover
right end most satisfactorily. II win be
noticed that the half backs, Lyman ana
Avis. form rather a light pair. but thew
are the feetest Of any Of the players and 81
was expected that with the heavy weight
CT the rush line and the excellent interfer-
enee winch could be drawn from the line.
the positions could not be better filled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27

FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR