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Evening star., 1894-03-20
SCANDAL AT DENVER.
4 Colorado Legislator Charged With
Running and Deserving "a Girl.

DENVER. Col, March 20.-Denver So
ciety is discussing a scandal similar to the
famous Northumberland trial. The
principal actor in this local affair, accord
ing to the Rocky Mountain News, is H
F.. Sims, member of the general assem-
bly, from Arapahoc county. Sims for some
time had been engs ged to be married to
the daughter Of a prominent Capitol Hill
family and the date of the wedding had
been set for March H. After deceiving the
girl Sims induced her to go to Pueblo on a
visit for q few days and while there he
n arried Miss Harriet Landcn, a teacher
in one Of the city's public schools and a
n ost estimable lady. The couple are now
In California on their bridal tour. 1t is
understood the wife is unconscious of her
husbands dupiicity. The BETRAYED girl
knew nothing Of the secret marriage until
her return home preparatory for her own
wedding and 1t is feared the shock will
be serious in results.
Evening star., 1894-03-20
DELUGED BY A CLOUDBURsT.
Water Rushed Three Feet Deem
Through Michigan Town.

DETROIT, Mich, March 10-A tremen-
dous cloudburst struck Bear lake saturday
night, the details of which have Just reach
ed this city.
The village is situated on the northern
slope of a large hill. and down this hill the
water began to rush at a terrific rate
soon rising to a depth of three fea1 i'm Tho
streets. Immediately after d clap If thun-
der great sheet Of water descended It
burst in windows and flooded rouses the
mud and water being four ieet leep No
lives We're lost, but the town is tbe most
desolate looking place Imaginable Trees
sidewalks and fences were DESTROYED. and
the first floor of every house is a place of
mire and mud.
Evening star., 1894-03-20
WAITE's SHARP COMMAND.
Gen. Tarsney Told That He Has Been
DisObedient and Ordered Home.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, March 2O.-Al-
though the militia is still here, not a single
arrest was made yesterday. This let up on
the part Of the civil authorities evidently
influenced the governor to recall the troops
The mine owners and business men have
appointed a committee to wait upon the
governor and try to prevail upon him 10
rescind the order.
Adjutant General Tarsney, finding that
he could not get transportation until morn
ing, made the trip to Bull Hill yesterday
afternoon, and while he was absent the fol-
lowing characteristic message was received
from the governor:
Gen. Tarsney: Can get nothing by phone
only that you have disobeyed my orders
Return the troops at once to respective
armories.
"(Signed) WAITE
The general was well received by the
miners. who assured him they would use
no violence.
Evening star., 1894-03-20
indictments Reported.

The grand jury today reported in dict
ments to Judge McComas as follows: VIM
Brockenberry alias Bird. forgery; Thomas
+. Clark, rape: Milton F. Chamberlain,
assault with intent to rape: Thomas J.
Dunlop, embezzlement; Lucius HOPPER. false
pretenses; Vim. Lewis, Larceny; Michael
Markwitz, do; William. alias Kii, Robin
son. housebreaking; John Van Guilder, as
sault with intent to kill.
Evening star., 1894-03-20
THE WORST IN YEARS.
No Sign of Abatement of the storm in
Texas.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 20.--The prevail
ing storm in Texas is the worst known in
years. and there is no sign of abatement.
This morning a storm struck Bartlett,
town about twenty-five miles south of Bel
ton, Texas, and did great damage. The
Methodist and Baptist churches were blown
down and completely wrecked All the
school houses were blown from their foun-
dations. Fortunately, no one was serious-
ly hurt. In addition, much damage was done
TO fencing and houses. These losses will
probably aggregate several thousand dol
lars
Evening star., 1894-03-20
GOV. RICH SUSTAINED,
He Was Held to BE Right In Remov.
ing JOnchini. Ham bitter md berry

LANSING. Mich, March o0-The su-
preme court this morning rendered a de-
cision sustaining Gov. Rich in removing
Secretary of State Joachim, State Treas
urer Hambitzer and Land Commissioner
Kerry for gross negligence in failing per
sonally to canvass the returns on the
amendment election of 1888
They hold that it was within the power of
the governor to remove such officials under
the constitution, and that he has power TO
determine as to the facts.
judgment of custer Is entered
Evening star., 1894-03-20
Life Tontine Endowment
AND PAlD-UP policies purchased at q fair dis
fess-tf EDWARD n. BURNS. lso7 st. NV.
NO PRorECToRATE INTENDED.
Great Britain soothes Natural Appre-
hensions Over the RIueReids Incident.

Late yesterday afternoon the President
transmitted TO Congress a statement pre-
pared by the Secretary OF State in response
to Senator Morgan's resolution OF inquiry
about the Bluehelds incident. The letter ot
Secretary Gresham states that an explicit
declaration has been received from the
British government that nothing in The way
OF protectorate over the Mosquito Irdisns
is desired or intended by the British govern
ment
Evening star., 1894-03-20
Return of Commodore Kirkland.

DENVER, Col, March 20.--f'ornmoiore
kirkland, recalled from Honolulu, arrived
in Denver last night and left for the west
He has been ordered to Rio de Janelro to
succeed Admiral Benham IN command OF
the South Atlantic squadron.
Evening star., 1894-03-20

FATHER TIME TAKES No HOLIDAYS
-FOUR money VIII accumulate while you sleep
IL properly invested F
We have better facilities for investing than
you can possibly have!
SlO2- Monthly dues, 81. Maturity value 500
q Der cent on special deposits.
FIDELITY BllLDiNG AND LOAN ASSOCIATION,
Doe-9l4 q ST. NV. mile
Evening star., 1894-03-20
The Old Ticket I'm Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 2O-The
democratic convention was held in Infantry
Hall today. The issues of the election next
month are those that have been before the
people for a yea' past Both PARTIES have
now nominated the former tickets
Evening star., 1894-03-20
ADMITTING TERRITORIES.
A Vigorous Effort 10 he Made for
New MEXICO.

Delegate Joseph OF New Mexico viii make
a move as soon as the appropriation bills
are out OF the way to secure a special rule
by which the New Mexico statehood bill
will he given the right Of way and will
block all other business in the House until
a quorum makes its appearance and passes
the hill
Evening star., 1894-03-20
The Real Estate Bill,

AT O'Clock this afternoon the bill regu-
lating the forms for real estate conveyances
In the District was taken up by the Senate
as unfinished business. but as Senator
George had not yet completed his speech on
Hawaiian annexation Mr.. Faulkner. who is
in charge of the bill, asked that 1t be laid
aside informally until the Senator had fin
ished his speech. This was agreed to. As
soon this bill is disposed of Mr.. Vest
will ask that the printing office bill be made
the unfinished business of the Senate
Evening star., 1894-03-20
Hermann Cohen Sc Co..

BANKERS AND BROKERS
New York Stock Exchange
Members : Philadelphia Stock Exchange.
Chicago Board OF Trade.
KELLOGG BUILDING. r ST. WASHINGTON.
RAILROAD STOCKS AND BONDS,
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Cotton and all securities that dealt In on New
York. Chicago. Philadelphia or Boston
Exchanges bought and sold for
cash carried on margin
Direct wire to New York mhI6es
Evening star., 1894-03-20
Arrived at Honduras.

The L. S. S. Ranger has arrived at ANA.
pala, Honduras and the Monocacy at Nan
king. China. The Concord has sailed from
Manila for Hong Kong.
Evening star., 1894-03-20
BISHOP VINCENT ILL.
He is Unable to Preside Over the VIII
minEton Conferences.

WILMINGTON, Del, March 2O.-Rishop
John H. Vincent, who was assigned to pre-
side over the Wilmington NJ. E. Conference.
which meets in Salisbury. Md, tomorrow,
was taken i'll here last night from the effects
of a carbuncle. He is better today and will
remain here under a physicians care until
Saturday.
Bishop Fitzgerald has been notified TO
conduct the conference until Bishop Vincent
is able to attend.
Evening star., 1894-03-20
Mr. Allen Wins Hi. Case.

in the suit of J. II. Cunningham against
Edward II. Allen Judge Hagner handed
down an opinion this morning dissolving the
temporary injunction previously granted
Evening star., 1894-03-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the highest and
the lowest and the closing prices Of the New York
stock market today, AZ reported By Corson 4
Mccartney, members New York stock exchange.
Correspondents Messrs. Moore 4 Schley, No. 50
Evening star., 1894-03-20
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS,
To Change justices.

Representative Wise introduced a hill in
the House today providing that whenever
a person having a suit before the District
supreme Court shall believe that the justice
before whom il is being tried will not give
him fair trial, that Justice shall certify the
case to some other justice Of the same court
70 trial
Evening star., 1894-03-20
The Dolly Madison Portrai,.

The House committee on the library has
favorabiy reported the bin providing for
the purchase of the portrait Of President
Madison's wife now hanging in the White
Evening star., 1894-03-20
Buildings I'm Alleys.

MIR. Baker of New Hampshire has intro
duced in the House the bill. the same as
introduced in the Senate by Mr.. Hunton.
providing regulations for buildings in alleys
and courts
Evening star., 1894-03-20
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Evening star., 1894-03-20
Workingnen

Whose hours OF employment pre-
vent them from making dep~dts
during regular banking hours
will be benefited by the fact
that
Evening star., 1894-03-20
le Union Savings Bank

Is OPEN FROM TO EVERY
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nho 1872 ST. NV
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Evening star., 1894-03-20

c. I. HAvENNER
Member Washington Stock Exchange,
Real Estate and Stock Broker.
Rooms and IL. Atlantic building,
$50 ST. E.w.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Stocks. Bonds and Grain bought and sold n
cash on margin
Cotton bought and sold 10 cs>~ York or New o.
leans.
CORRESPONDENTS
Purnell. Hagaman 90. New York Stock Erchausa
Lehman Bros. New York Cotton Exchange
Lehman. Stern 4 Co. New orleans Cotton Erchan1o
LAmson Bros. Co, Chicago Board Of Trade.
Private wires TO New York. Chicago and New Or
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Evening star., 1894-03-20
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.

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Evening star., 1894-03-20

THEY LOOK ALIKE
But WHAT DIFFERENCE,
The diamond and the paste!
Gold and polished brass.
Custom work and cheap tailoring,
You may as wCH expect to secure
gold dollars for Fifty cents. You won't
d. it, YOu will only he fooled ard
parted from your money. SuCh tailor
ing as ours is cheap al its price.
but far from being cheap tailoring.
See the new spring fabrics-entirely
different from any you elsewhere
GEO. T. KEEN, Tailor, 1872 st. h-w.
Evening star., 1894-03-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OSIRIS LODGE. No. &c, T. y. A. MA STATED
I.ui icatiOn viii be held the Cathedral Of
the Scottish Rite WEDNESDAY EVENING,
March p. 1894, at 30 o'clock. Work: First
degree. by order Of the ". VI.
nh2O-2t FRED E TASKER, Secretary.
WO1fAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
will hold its regular weekly gospel Temperance
meeting at its headquarters, Central Union Mis-
sion, La bet. 9Th and 7th, TOMORROW AT
pm. Address by Mrs. VI. McClelland Brown OF
Ohio.
lhe same day. NJ I:3O pm, Hon Luther Ben
son will deliver address at DumbartOn Avenue
IL F. Church. near 3sd 81.
II Mrs. VI. Z GRIFFITH, Pres. w.C.T.U.
CIOItsNASTER WANTED To TAKE CHARGE OF
a thoroughly drilled vested choir In an Episcopal
church Address CHOIR. Star o1ce. mh2O-3t
TO MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC:
] am now associated with the PENN MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE co, under the management
Of Wolf & Cohen.
TYLER NORDIINGER,
mhZO-tu,th&s6t 926 T Nv
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-15

The latest rumor IN connection with the Atchl-
son reorganization plan Is that the management
intends TO neat a loan OF 81 COO. 00O collateral
trust bonds based on the securities In the Atchi
son treasury consisting Of the 81 700 COO odd o.
St. Louis and San Francisco bonds Atchison
and Colorado Midland 10 owned by the Company
at the date Of the last report and also ncludr
ing tho 50 600, coo ''B'' bonds pledged In London
The Indianapolis Decatur and Western Bond.
holders Committee have commenced suit against
ermilye n Go, tor damages suffered because ~
that ARMS failure to take bonds sold them by the
Committee
Gross earnings OF the union Pacific system for
April were g., 1876, SIS. decrease Of SIbS2tO and
net earnings si2S S5i, a decrease ~ f3Ss iCS.
The imports Of dry-gcOls at the port Of New
York for tho week were 1868, SSC and tho amour
marketed 1919 722. For the corresponding week
OF 1893 the imports we're 81, 6l5,lt and the
amount marketed Sl.ie7,j6
The Homostake Mining Company has declared
the regular monthly dividend OF Is cents per
share for May.
The net earnings Of the Brooklyn Elevated Road
for the nrst week Of June were i7t.5SJ. decrease
Of 80. S2a-
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-15
MORE TIME GIVEN MELCHER.
Will Offer Afhdavits to Refute
Mrs. Paran Stevens's Charges.
Accused OF Playing Races and Wis.,
fling Gambling Houses.

Surrogate Fitzgerald to-day heard ar
guments upon the application OF Mrs.
Paran Stevens representing her dnugh-
ter Mary Fiske Paset, for the removal
OF John l.. Melcher. one OF the eXecu-
tors and trustees OF the will OF the late
Parnn Stevens. The letters testamen-
tory were issued to Mr.. Melcher In 1872
The motion to-day was presented upon
afridavits tending to show that for some
years Mr.. Melehcr has been improvldent
with the money that has come into his
hands. and has been in the gambling on
the races, and also that he has been n
frequenter OF n gambling house at 8 West
Twenty-fourth street.
Mr.. Melcher was represented by
George Zabriskie. who stated that the
charges of gambling against MIR.
Melcher were false, and he asked that
he be given an opportunity to produce
affldayits to refute those in support OF
Mrs Steycns's motion.
He declared that he could get nffidavits
from several persons connected with the
gambling house, he Is charged with WIS.,
iting, to the effect that he had never
been there. so far as they knew.
Mr.. Meleher's counsel also called the
Surrogates attention to the fact that
exactly the same charges were made in
ths same court In 1857. and that his client
occasion, and the application for his
removal had been denied
At the conclusion of the arguments
Surrogate Fitzgerald granted the coun-
sci additional time in which to submit
aiTldaVits, and reserved his decision.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-15
WANT PAY FOR THEIR LABORs.
Old Rapid Transit Commissioners
Appeal to the Court
Ask That Compensation BE Fixed
for Their Services.

An application was made to the Cen
eral Term OF the Supreme Court to-day
by counsel for the old Rapid Transit
Commission. William steinway. John II.
Starin. John IL. Inman Eugene l..
Bushe. Samuel Spencer and David f.
Porter, to have the Court FIX the sum
to which they are entitled for their
services as Commissioners.
Commi goners Stelnway. starln. In
man. Busche and Spencer were appoint
cd and qualified prior to Feb. 2, 1891. and
Dec. %, 1892 offered at public auction
the franchises for an undo rground rail-
road under broadway and continuing
About Dec. I, 1892. the Commissioners
applied to the court to fiX the amount
to which they were entitled for laying
out the plans and other work In connec-
ro S1 s MA wer s' 5000 eaeS
The law creating the Commission,
however. provides that the amount the
commissioners are to receive should
be stcted In tho terms of the sale OF
the franchise ana paid by the purchas-
ers. As there were no purchaser. the
Later they turned their attention to
other plans. but more OF them went
through.
A new Board OF Commissioners has
since been appointed and the court is
asked to FIX the amount the members
o the old Board should receive.
A detailed report of the services rem
dered was filed with the application. John
NJ. Bowers appeared as counsel for the
Commissioners.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-15
DEAD BODY FOUND.
The Clerk Had Been Missing from
Bellevue for a Week.
West on n Spree with Companions
and Was Drowned.

The body of John j. Frawley. known
as George" Frawley around Bellevue
Hospital, who disappeared last Friday
night. was found at 10 o'clock this morn
ing in the East River near the foot of
Eighteenth street
Frawley had been clerk for Examin-
ing. Physician Wallace, of Bellevue Hos
pital, for six years. He was about for
ty-eight years old, and native of
Limerick, Ireland He possessed a good
education. and after his arrival in this
country in 1874, was employed as entry
clerk In large commercial houses In
New Orleans and this city.
For q while he was advance agent OF
Charles Duval, the mimic, and COM
manded n good salary. He lost this po-
sition. howevr, It is said, through his
fondness for drink.
Frawley was never married, nor had
he any definite home. On the rude pine
hox in which his body now lies at the
Morgue. is a card with this inscription:
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-15
RIGHT TO A THOR0UGHFARE.
Lively Struggle in Court for
Possession of a Street.
Property Owners Don't Want the
Boulevard Cars.

Arguments were heard by the General
Term of the Supreme Court to-day upon
the application of the Forty-seond street,
st. Nicholas Avenue and Manhattanville
Railroad Company or the appointment
Of three commissioners to take testl-
mony and report as to whether the
Company shiuld be allowed to construct
a railroad along Eighty-sixth street from
Eighth to Tenth avenues to connect
the Tenth avenue line with that In Cen
trail Park.
The property holders in Eighty-sixth
street are bitterly opposed to the plan,
and have fought 1t from the start, as
has already been told in THE Evening
World
Lawyer Charles Strauss, for the rail-
road, submitted a long list of authori-
ties In support Of his argument that the
Company had right to e zen sus ,s sse
both Of which he claimed give the Com
| pany sufiicient right to construct the
extension without the consent Of the
James r. .Deering, for the property
owners. made q long argument and a
motion that .the application be dis
Ths to he ssa
sent Of the property holders, and that
It has not the corporate authority or
right to operate under the existing
| Railroad laws. Mr.. Deering held that
the certificate required by law to be
| filed with the Secretary of State had
never been deposited.
Mr.. Deering stated that, OF the thirty
| four property owners, representing
2,43,500 worth of property along the
proposed route, but sixteen had received
formal notice Of the application for the
makes service upon the assessed prop
erty owners the condition precedent
upon which an application Of this nature
could be made.
Chief Justice Van Brunt asked Mr..
| Strauss II he conceded that the con-
| sent Of the Common Council was neces-
sary, and Mr.. Stratus replied that he
did rot.
Chief Justice Van Brunt replied that he
| thought the law required the consent of
| tho Common Council
Mr.. Straus asked time. to cite authorl-
ties in opposition. and the decision was,
| therefore, reserved.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-15
BROOKLYN.
THOMPSON WANTS $4,000.
A Troy Man Says the Narwoods
Beat Him at Night
He Was in Their Factory After q
Business Secret.

James Thompson jr., crinollne man
ufacturer OF Troy. reclted the details OF
an alleged assault t. Justice Gaynor, in
the Circuit Court, Brooklyn. this morn
ing, because OF which he Is suing the
Narwood Brothers. OF Brooklyn, for
$50. 200.
Isaac NJ. Narwood and Frederick Mar
wood manufacture Crinolne and buck
ram, Mt 22S North Ninth street, Williams
burg, They use a peculiar kind Of starch
as stifreninR for their wares. Thompson
was anxious to learn the secret formula
by which the Narwoods prepared the
starch.
Oct 90 1891. Thompson came to Brook
iyn. and met Thomas Curran, the Mar
tried to ngure out some scheme by
which he could get into the factory. lie
tried to nx things with Curran.
Curren agreed to furnish him with a
sample OF the starch that night at n
ncighboring saloon; that while he was
talking TO Curron the Narwoods came
along.
Their suspicious were aroused at once.
They recognized Thompson. and rs soon
as Curron, the Troy man, separated,
1t is alleged that they told Curron to
take Thompson into the factory that
| night. Curron did so. Thompson says
| that he only went n short distance into
| the factory before n dark lantern was
| flashed on him and the Norwoods began
| to beat him. After hammerlng him
| nearly into unconsciousncss they threw
him into the street. He was covered
with blood. and was taken away In an
ambulance.
The next day the Norwoods made n
charge Of burglary against him In Jus
| tice Engle's Court. The charge was dis
missed.
their premises for the purpose of steal
| ing the secrets OF their business. The
| case Is still on.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-15
BARNUM WINS A POINT.
Can Keep once Fixtures Pending a
Rcplevin Suit Decision.

Lawyer f. 3. Bnrnum. of liz Nassau
street, New York, can have the custody
of the books. papers. safes, desks and
other property Of the law firm Of Bar
mum & Rebhann which is now In the
hands of the Sheriff. Justice Bartlett,
OF the Supreme Court, Brooklyn. this
morning accepted his bond in S3o, 900
with John a. Cook and Robert II. Mar
tin rs sureties.
Rebhann died in Philadelphia on May
8. Mrs. Rebhann claims that Barnum
refused to give up her husbands prop
erty. She began n replevin action and
the contents OF the office were seized by
the Sheriff.
Mrs. Rebhann alleges that Barnum
broke into her husbands safes. Barnum
In turn charges that Rebhann Is $4,000
short In securities held for client.
Barnum can keep the property recovered
from the Sheriff pending the determine
ton OF the replevin suit
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-06-15
STOLE THE PLAYERS SUITS.
what's More, the Gang" Lost the
Game of ball.

Members of the Young Mems Catholic
Association OF Hoboken are angry over
the trick that was served on their ball
team Wednesday. The Park Gang
Is charged with perpetrating the fol-
lowing little 60 Joke: Every ball
players house was visited during the
forenoon Wednesday, It Is said, by one
or two Of the Park Gang" who ex-
planned that they had been sent for the
baseball uniform by the owner, who
had been suddenly called upon to play
When a sufficient number OF suits was
obtained to deck out nine the Park
Gang" hustled over to New York and
arranged u game that same afternoon
wednesday, with the Prospects, Of
Manhattan College, the Gang repre-
senting itself as the Young Mems
Catholic Baseball Club, OF Hoboken.
trounced, and now comes the expose
The Catholic Association of Hoboken
has taken the matter seriously In hand
and there will be an official investiEa-
ton at the next meeting. 1t is said
steps will be taken to punish the guilty
ones. but whether for stealing the suits
or losing the game is not explained.
And somebody has remarked: Fancy
the Young Mems Catholic ASSOCIATE ton
making a kick II the Prospects had been
laid out coldv' Anyhow Hoboken Ia
getting a bit speedy II such trick was
turned as reported.