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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
LAMONT UNDER SURVEILLANCE.
A Ticket Agent Thought He Was a Crook
and Needed Watching.


Secretary-elect Lamont may be a bit sur-
prised TO learn that he under surveilla nee as
a confidence man on one OF his recent visits to
the little white house" at Lakewood. Ii was
this way: Col Lamont reached the ferry too
late to buy ticket for Lakewood. He slapped
down 3 cents and sprinted for his boat. When
he reached Jersey City he asked for an excur-
sion ticket to Lakewood and threw down ten
dollar note in payment. Before Ticket Agent
Bird could get the change Col Lamont in hi.
haste had left the window. Mr. Bird didn't
know the impetuous colonel and he shouted
OUT
Here, there, don't Won want your changer
Col. Lamont rushed toward his train without
responding. Mr.. Bird suspected that there was
a screw loose somewhere. The mans actions
were a little mysterious. So Mr.. Bird put on
his coat and rushed after him. catching Col
Lamont as he was entering the car.
Here, you, said Mr.. Bird, ''you forgot your
change"
''oh. did I?' replied Col Lamont, carelessly.
as he held out his hand for it.
Mr.. Bird was certain then that this man
needed watching He called the conductor OF
the parlor car to one side and. pointing out Col.
Lamont, said:
Il wish YOU world watch that man, think
he NAV be a crook"
The conductor appreciated his responsibility.
and he looked at Col. Lamont 80 closely and so
often that the colonel finally changed his seat
Then the conductor walked past him half a
dozen times and saw that he seemed TO be
thinking very hard When Lakewood was
reached and Col. Lamont left the car the con-
ductor followed him. debating whether hc
should get the station agent to cover the
stranger or whether he should boldly ask him
what his business was. When the conductor
saw Mr.. Cleveland step forward and Greet the
suspect as Dan he came TO the conclusion
that the laugh and ANYTHING else he could get
was on Ticket Agent Bird.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
Important Decision.

The corrected deeds by which the Choctaw
and Chckasaw Indians convey to the govern
ment their equity title to the Cheyenne and
Arapahoe lands in Oklahoma. for which the
last Congress appropriated 100000 we're re-
turned to the Interior Department unsigned. The
President, in his letter returning the deeds. re-
iterated his disapproval of the legisIa-
ton by which this appropriation was
made, and which, it will be remembered,
was the subject Of message to Con-
gress. Both houses, however. concurred in a
resolution that no further or different Iegisla-
ton was necessary, and hence the matter stood
in the same condition as when Congress made
the appropriation for these lands. Objection
was made to these deeds by the Secretary of
the Interior and they were returned for cor
rection. About week ago the cor
rected deeds were sent to the Presi-
dent, but they were held under con-
sideration until Friday, when they were re-
turned to the Interior Department with the
statement in effect that in the press Of business
during the last hours OF his administration he
had had no time to examine the deeds and
hence he was compelled to return them without
his approval This takes the matter over to the
incoming administration as unfinished business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
An AGED ALLIGATCR.
He Was a Pet Of Southern Family FOG
Over 100 Years.

In the bayou flowing through the large sugar
plantation of Gabriel Montaigne, lying seven
or eight miles south OF Thibodeaux. La, there
was recently killed an alligator known TO he
something over ono hundred and twenty years
old In 1873 Mr.. Montaigne's fathers grand
father. immlgra;iug to this country from
France. purchased this tract Of land from its
original Spanish owner, and in an attempt 10
clear the bayou of the ferocious and aggressive
alligators which filled it to the number Of thou
sands succeeded in killing many Of them, and
among them the mother Of several young ones.
three of which he killed also but the fourth
got away. leaving five or six inches Of his tail
behind him. however. This one was afterward
seen from time to time and always recognized
by this missing portion Of his anatomy. He
grew 10 be something Of pet with succeeding
generations who, however, thought it saiest TO
keep him at distance despite his friendly ad-
yances. but il has been fayorite task with the
Younger Montaignes of the family to go out
after each meal with tidbits for Old SHORTY, as
he was called because of his deformi;y. This
age of 120 years L. not unparalleled with these
animals. many being said TO attain the age OF
200. though this is difficult of proving. except
in such cases where the creature is marked IN
some such way as Old shorty was.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
SHE SLEPT FIVE MONTHS.
Burning OF Tonsil Cures Curious Case
of Letharcic Sleep.


A curious of lethargic sleep, which lasted
five months has just come to the attention Of
the Hypnotic and Psychological Society in
Paris. which both they and the doctors are m
able TO explain. thirteen-year-old girl of an
excellent provincial family is the subject of this
curious experience. While at boarding school
she suddenly frightened and became ILL.,
She was examined by the celebrated Prof. Char
cot and admitted to the insane asylum of DIR.
Raffegeau at Vesinet.
At this time the girl uttered series Of hoarse
barks and her widely open mouth disclosed
highly swollen right tonsil Every five min
utes she was seized with a spasm. during which
she rubbed her left eyebrow SO hard with her
left hand that she nearly wore il away. She
was completely unconscious and had TO be
nourished artitcially BY means Of a stomach
tube. Three DAYS after reaching Nesinet she
fell into syncope. which il was impossible to
disturb by any physical pain. Massage and
hydropathic treatment produced a visible inn
provement, but 1t was not until few days ago
that the proper remedy discovered. Dr.
Raffegeau cauterized the swollen tonsil with a
red-hot iron and. at the same time treated the
muscles under the jaw with massage. The
girl gave little scream when the iron was APP
Piled
Some hours later she was induced 20 repeat
the novels after the physician. Next morning
she suddenly awoke. asking: "Where am Il"
She had absolutely no recollection OF what &C.
CURED about her. She is now more lively than
before her illness. talks incessantlv aad seems
anxious to make up for the time she has lost by
amusing herself as much possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
UNDERMINED THE TOWN.
sangate, England. shaken and Made to Settle
Several Feet.


Late Saturday night the people Of SYNDICATE.
county Of Kent, England. were aroused by the
rocking Of the houses and loud rumblings under
ground. Walls split. ceilings fell, foundations
sank and roofs collapsed. As the inhabitants
fed to the streets they found large rents in the
ground and were almost overcome by noxious
vapors. Everybody supposed that the town
was being shaken by an earthquake and as the
rumbling continued hundreds fed in panic
few remained behind to remove their furni-
turc from the falling houses.
The reports carried abroad by the fugitives
caused the troops in an adjacent camp to hasten
to the aid Of the people still in SYNDICATE.
Soldiers and citizens worked for two hours in
moving the most valuable property from the
houses and in erecting tents in the fields about
a mile outside the town for the women and
children. At the end of that time the rumblng
had ceased and an investigation was made in
the town by the commander of the troops and
several citizens.
SETTLED SEVERAL FEET.
They found that the ground on which Sand
gate stands had sunk several feet and that a less
subsistence had extended throughout the sur
rounding district, affecting in all about square
mile.
The gas mains had been broken and the con-
nection of water pipes had been disturbed so
that supplies Of both gas and water had been
stopped. Many cottages had been wrecked
completely and the better built houses had been
cracked and thrown out OF plumb. SO that they
could not be occupied with safety. Neverthe-
less many of the inhabitants returned to the
town to ward morning. Between Sand o clock.
however, they were frightened away by fur
Their subsistence Of the ground and the recurrence
of the rumblings.
These phenomena were repeated several
times during the day and the town is now prac-
tcally deserted. As far as known no lives have
been lost. The cause of the subsistence is I'M
explained.
The town is built upon comparatively low
cliff close to the sea. The waves are believed to
have undermined the cliff. which then settled
and slipped toward the water. CARRYING with it
the town. Two hundred houses were de-
stroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
DISCREDlTABLE TO HIS LORDSHIP.

Testimony In the Divorce Case on Trial in
London.
Subsequent evidence in the divorce court
in London in the case pending between
Baron Howard de Walden and Lady Blanche.
his wife, confirmed much Of Thursdays testi-
mony.
Mrs. Borroughs, sister of Lady Blanche.
testified that his lordship was often rude to her
when she was nursing Lady Blanche. He was
in the habit OF cursing her and exclaimed to
her on one occasion: Go and nurse your sister
in hell"
This remark shocked her feelings very much
and had an unfavorable influence On her lady
ship.
The servants, who seem to be inevitable in
English divorce cases either as .'Peeping Toms
or John Thomases with active memories. we're
next brought up. one after the other. to sus-
tain the charges of Lady Blanche. They tes-
titled TO the habitual ''booziness'' and filthy
habits of Lord Howard de Walden and gave
evidence corroborating Lady Blanche on various
points
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
TERRORIZED THE TOWN.
A Single Crow Indian With q Rifle Reixned
for q While.

A single Crow Indian terrorized the
whole town of wisey, Mont, for several
hours Thursday afternoon and was finally shot
dead himself He went to the store Of Thomas
W. Smith at o'clock and demanded whisky.
Smith refused and went to q store house few
feet distant.
The Indian followed him and drew large
knife and attempted to stab him. Smiths son,
who WAS in the store, covered the Indian with
a shotgun and tho red man left short time
afterward he returned with a rifle and COM
menced general fuslade on the street, firing
number of shots into Smiths house, saloon
and store.
The people had seen the Indian returning
and took refuge in the Northern Pacific section
house. Seeing that his shots at the other build
ings produced no effect he turned his attention
to the section house. firing whenever any one
appeared at the windows.
A ranchman fired five shots at the Indian.
one or two Of which took effect. Smith then
fired at him with shot gun and he fell NOR
tally wounded. There were number Of Crows
camped at Wilsey who threatened to avenge the
death of their companion, but the villagers
have armed themselves and are prepared for an
attack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
Ex-Treasurer Hyatt Very III.

James W. Hyatt, who was United States
treasurer during President Cleveland's former
administration, is suffering severely with govt
at his residence on West avenue, NorwaIk. Conn.
His friends fear the worst, but the attending
physician hopes that the patient may eventually
recover. Saturday evening a report gained
credence in the Norwalk Club that Mr.. Hyat,
was not expected to live until morning, but the
rumor was unfounded.
Mr.. Hyatt has been a very sick man for
several weeks and has been confined TO his
house since early in January. His stomach
will not sustain food and recently his eyes have
been SO affected, as the result Of his disease,
that he can scarcely see. Owing to the nature
OF Mr.. Hyatt's malady it is generally under
stood that he can never again be restored to
complete health, although with careful treat
ment the family believe he will live for many
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
MAKING HIMSELF DICTATOR.
President Hippoiyte Executes "shotgun
Policy Mt the Polls.

President Hippolyte Executes "shotgun
Policy mt the Polls.
According to the Haytien press the late cleo
tons in the black republic were a farce. Hip
polyte. the president. named his own official
candidates for congress in every Legislative dis
trict. and by the rigid application Of his shot
gun policy at the polls procured their ''elec-
ton The peoples nominees were defeated"
in every district
The candidates Of the population OF L'Anse,
AT oleur and Port Mogot have been Detained at
Cape Haytien, the peoples candidate Of Grande
Riyeire was arrested, tied with ropes, and.
having narrowly escaped being shot, was finally
sent TO Cape Haytien with his sister and cousin,
where all three are in the dungeon Of the
prison.
At Port de Paix the physician Of the port,
who was the peoples candidate, was i'm
prisoned under, they saw, the most unlikely
pretexts At Quartier-Morin all the relatives
and friends of Mr.. Magliore Cthe peoples
candidate) were again forcibly detained; nm
self (the candidate with upward OF 500 electors,
was obliged to beat a retreat in the face OF tho
most daring menaces, leaving his opponent 10
be acclaimed by few soldiers.
In other electoral districts the peoples can
didstes felt il prudent 10 retire quietly from the
uueoual strife At the Cape the populsce had
mt M only one candidate. Affairs were con-
Quoted there with less pressure and more calm
ness, but frauds were perpetrated there very
freely and with sufficient show OF authority by
a great statesman and also by great general,
both OF whom were chiefs in the govern
ment's electoral campaign"
The people are universally Disguised with
these high han ded official measures. Ls Repeil,
a journal published at Cape Haytien, the native
city of Hippolyte, commenting editoriaily upon
the result, says: Let no one deceive himself;
the elections ms they have been conducted in
the north have had their effect in modifying
public opinion. And, besides this, the facts
speak for themselves and il IL a question IL they
can be approved Of by men who understand all
the evils TO which measures must eventually
lead"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06

The United States Marine Band following o
custom that has long been in vogue Of serenad-
ing the outgoing Secretary of the Navy, paid
that compliment to Secretary Tracy Friday
night. The full band under the leadership of Prof.
tanciulli, visited the Secretary's residence
about o'clock and taking position in front
OF the residence rendered a choice selection of
airs, which were not only enjoyed by the in
mates Of the house, but by large crowd Of
people who had gathered on the outside of the
mansion. At its conclusion the Secretary made
few brief remarks in which he expressed his
thanks for the compliment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06

Rear Admiral Gherardi has issued his
order for the naval review. His personal staff
will be Capt W. r. Bridgman, chief Of staff;
Lieut.. W. P. Potter, flag lieutenant, and Lieut..
Ridgely Hunt, secretary.
The feet will be composed of the squadron
for special SERVICE" the naval force Of the
South Atlantic station, the naval force of the
North Atlantic station, and such other vessels as
may hereafter be attached to it. The COM
mander-in-chief of the South Atlantic station
and the commander-in-chief of the North At
report to him by letter, stating the location
and condition Of the ships Of their commands
and the work required to prepare them for the
service with the review fleet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
DEATH OF TAME.
The Distinguished Author of the History of
English Literature"


Hippolyte Taine died in Paris Yesterday
afternoon. He had been confined to his bed
for some time and was thought to be dying
slowly. On Friday he rallied and there was
some expectation that he would recover. His
end came very suddenly.
Hippolyte Adolphe Taine was born at youzire
on April q, 1928. He made fine record at the
College Bourbon, where he acquired his early
education, and subsequently was equally sue
cessful in the normal school He received his
diploma as doctor OF letters in ls47. In 1868
he was appointed examiner in literature at the
military school Of st. Cyr and in 1864 professor
of the history of art and aesthetics at the Ecole
des Beaux Arts. He a candidate for the
seat in the academy left vacant by the death of
VI. Theirs, but defeated. In 1878, how
ever, he elected in the room of NJ. de
Lomenie.
The work by which he il best known among
the English people is his History of English
Literature" published in four volumes, in 1864
Among his other works are English Positive
ism, Philosophy of Art, PHILOSOPHY of Art
in Greece. The Origin of Modern France"
The Ancient Regime" and The Revolution"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06

The special committee Of the Nebraska house
has made partial report of its investiga-
ton into the state asylum steals by contractors
who furnished coal, flour and provisions.
The committee from its partial investigation
estimates that the state has been robbed in
these items alone of a sum not less than 525 900
a year for three years past.
Following the report of the committee a bill
was introduced empowering the governor to
expend $4,000 in making a complete investi-
cation and in prosecuting the criminals. All
the contractors are Lincoln men, who have
been indicted by the Lancaster county grand
jury. The bill introduced will be pushed, and
there is little doubt of its speedy passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
Funeral of Chief Justice Rob,n.on

The funeral Of Chief Justice Alfred p Rob-
inson at Georgetown, Del, was attended by
great throng Friday. Services were held in
St Paul.s Protestant Episcopal Church. The
funeral procession was made up in this order:
Sussex, Kent and New Castle County Bar Asso-
Citations, Gov. Reynolds. Secretary Of State Haw-
kins; ex-Governors u. 1. Biggs and Charles Z.
Stockley, members Of the state senate and house
OF representatives., state and county officers,
clergtmen and physicians. the remains Of the
dead jurist. pallbearers. honorary pallbearers,
family OF the deceased, relatives and friends.
Burial was made In the family lot at st. Georges
this place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
SIGMA CHrs GIFT.
A Handsome Badge Presented to Presiden1
Cleveland.

At the Arlington Friday evening the President
was presented with a badge in honor Of his
election TO the Sigma Chi Greek letter frater-
nifty, into the mysteries Of which he initi-
ated several months ago. The presentation
was made by committee consisting Of Regi-
maid Fendall, grand consul of the fraternity,
and Vim. b. Newman OF Alabama, who were
very graciously received by Mr.. Cleveland,
who assured them that he very deeply appre-
ciated the gift and would. requested by
the committee. wear the symbol of his fellow
ship with them when again indicted into the
chief magstracy of the nation.
The badge is said to be one Of the finest ever
manufactured. Ii is Roman cross OF gold
and white enamel. with diamond arms. crown
setting and four large diamonds between the
arms. with a center OF diamonds, and, IL 10
said, could hardly have cost less than $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
A Novel Decision in Insurance.

Anovel rule Of law was laid down by the
Supreme Court at Boston Friday in
the case Of Henry W. Haskins against
Phoebe B. Kendall. The court decided
that when beneficiary named in
a policy of life insurance dies before the in
sured the interests Of the policy become vested
in the executor Of the insured and not in the
next of kin Of the beneficiary. In the case I'M
der consideration the insurance was in the
Massachusetts, Mutual Aid Society for 1900
upon the life Of the late Jonathan H. Haskins
Of Amherst. and was payable to his wife, who
died before him. The courts decision reverses
a decree Of the New Hampshire Probate Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06

Fatal Boiler Explosion Near Pittsses. Pa
Engine 494 on the Lehigh Valley railroad
exploded her boiler near McKunels station.
fifteen miles north Of Pittston, Pa, Fri
day morning, killing william Brown, . pilot,
who had been sent 10 assist the train over
the Buffalo division, and fatally iniuring Cha.
sincebaugh, the engineer; Perry Rosenberg,
the fireman, and John schott, . brakeman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
WRECKED THE WASHINGTON FLYER
Many Passengers Shaken Up, but No One
Badly Injured.


Badly Injured.
The "Washington Flyer on the Lehigh and
Hudson River railroads crushed into freight
train near Buttsville, N. j., Friday afternoon.
The train. which starts from Boston and runs
over the Lehigh and Hudson track into Phila-
delphia, was ten hours late, owing to the snow
drifts along the route and to large number of
specials which are running on all the tracks.
The train consisted Of six Pullman vestibule
cars and combination car. The sudden stop
page of the cars threw many of the passengers
from their seats, but none of them were in
jured. All, however, received a severe shak-
ing up.
The heavy engine Of the express telescoped
the caboose 'and the last car of the freight
train and drove the second car into the third.
The wreck Caught fire and burned. The cars
were loaded and the greater portion of their
contents destroyed. Fireman Cullen, the only
man injured, was carried into one of the Pull
man coaches, where his injuries were attended
to by y surgeon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06

Vice Chancellor Pitney Of New Jersey has
issued decree awarding William Wright, son
of ex-State Treasurer Wright of that state,
S25, 900 from his fathers estate Young
Wright supposed the estate to be insolvent and
sold his interest therein to a brother-in-law for
s25O subsequently the son learned that the
possessions left by his father were worth over
Sl00, 900 and he then brought suit for the re-
covery of his share.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
Utah Flour MiIls to Combine.

Within the next three months another
gigantic combine will 60 into effect in
Utah. This time II will be the Touring in
forests Of the territory, which will be consoli-
dated and given into the control Of English and
American capitalists. Twelve mills, those Of Og-
den. Logan and Cache valley, Davis county,
Salt Lake City and Provo, will b In the trust.
The deal involves over d, 0o0, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
COCK FIGHTS IN A CHURCH,
Considerable Excitement Caused by tn,
report at Lancaster.

Report at IanCasfer.
Considerable excitement and indignation
was caused at Lancaster, Pa. recently,
when it became known that the steeple of one of
the leading churches has been utilized as a cock
pit while the pastor was holding services in the
auditorium below. 1t is said that a number of
cooking mains have been held there
The handlers of the chickens entered the
the building ostensibly for the purpose of par
ticipatng in the worship, but instead of going
to the auditorium they would steal into the
belfry. Just how the chickens were smuRgled
into the place is not known. but it is suspected
that the pseudo worshipers had them secreted
beneath their coats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-06
Fort worth Printers Strike.

Tho competitors employed on the Fort
Worth. Texas, Eoening Ne~s struck Thurs
day evening. The cause Of the strike ID .
grievance held by the union men against the
Mail Publishing Company for employing nom
union pressmen in photographic department.
The Aaa has secured force Of non-union