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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
A GENEROUS RELIEF FUND
Money Raised for the Dead Firemen's
Families.
The Amount Subscribed Turned Over
to the District Commissioners
for Distribution.

The fund started by The Evening Star for
the relief of the families of the firemen who
lost their lives while fighting to save life
and property at the fire which destroyed the
Knox warehouse on July % was today
turned over to the District Commissioners
by The Evening Star. The fund subscribed
amounted altogether to $i.929.43. OF this
amount. $40 was given not for this special
relief. but for the benefit of the general fire.
mems relief fund. So check for $11O was
made out by The Star today and transmitted
to Chief Paris of the FIRE department for the
benefit of the firemen's relief fund. The re-
mainder OF the money contributed, intended
to go directly to the relief of those who
were dependent upon the brave firemen. was
sent by check to the board of District Com
missioners. as 1t is believed that the con-
tributors to the fund will be well salts
fled with the distribution that the Commits
sioners shall make. The check was inclosed
in the following letter to the Commission
ers:
THE EVENING STAR,
WASHINGTON. d. c., September g. 1894.
Hon. John w. Ross, President Board of
bia:
Dear Sir-I have the honor. in behalf of
The Evening Star Newspaper Company to
send you the accompanying check for 3d.
S19.43. This is the amount of the subscrip-
tons sent to The Star by citizens Of Wash
ington for the benefit Of those who were de-
pendent upon the firemen who lost their
lives in the discharge of their duty at the
recent disastrous fire at the Knox building.
VIII you kindly take charge of the money
and see that 1t is properly distributed?
Very sincerely,
(SigneO RUDOLPH KAUFMAN,
Secretary,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Chicago Grain and Provision Markets
Reported by Silsly & Co. Bankers and Brokers.
New York Cotton.
THE GORDON DIVORCE CASE.
MIR. Gordon Files n Suit for Damages
Aeatnst Attorney Lester.

Mf. GOr0On flIea u Sutt D0 IN res
Against Attorney Lester.
In connection with the divorce proceed
ings of Fulton r. Gordon against Lydia
Geneva Gordon the plaintiff today filed
suit at law against Wharton Z. Lester.
Mrs. Gordon's attorney. asking damages I'm
the sum of 5000.
Mr. Gordon I'm his bill recites that he
was married on June 3. 1891. to Lydia Gen
eva Wise and lived with her for about
three years. In July. 1892. he continues. at
Falls Church, Va. where he and his wife
were then residing. Wharton 4. Lester did.
during his absence. remain an entire night
with Mrs. Gordon alone. the only other per-
son in the house being a servant. who &C.
crpied a room on another moor. In May.
1893. and I'm June, 1898, says Mr.. Gordon,
Lester called at 2J02 NJ street northwest
and remained for five continuous hours In
a bed room alone with Mrs Gordon.
Mr.. Gordon then goes on 20 say that on
a certain day IN May, 1884. one John II.
Rawlins saw, while Passing the house sit
pated on the southwest corner of . and
Marion streets northwest, at 10 o'clock at
night. with the aid of the gaslight. the de-
fendart. Lester. kissing and improperly
embracing Mrs. Gordon while they were
standing in the doorway of the house re-
ferred to. In closing the plaintiff states
that Lester debauched and carnally knew
his wife, and has alienated her affections.
and. therefore. he asks damages in the sum
named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
PANDEMONIUM LOOSE.
Patterson Delegates Left the Pueblo
Convention.

Patterson Delegates Left the Pueblo
Convention.
PEBLO. Col, September 5.-Pandemonium
broke loose at the populist state convention
almost as soon as 1t was called to order to-
day. The majority report Of the committee
on credentials favored the seating of the
Waite delegates from Denver, and the
Barela delegates from Lasanimas county,
indicating that Waite and Barela have
reached an understanding. and that Senator
Barela, who had been already nominated
for state treasurer by the democrats, will
office. -T
Delegate Holden (anti-Waite) attempted
to speak. but was howled down. Thereupon
the Patterson delegation from Denver left
gates.
Gov. Waite was renominated on the first
ballot,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Measer Reports From Bluenelds.

Acting Secretary Uhl said today that the
governn ent's reports from Nicaragua on
the Bluefieids troubles have been very
meager 1t Is inferred from recent reports
that two of the Americans who were ar
rested and placed under parole have con-
formed to the decree of Punishment without
giving any further trouble to the author
tiles. The department has not been in
formed as to whether there were grounds
for Punishment Of these Americans. Before
leaving Washington Secretary Gresham
sent instructions to Minister Baker which
were intended to cover all contingencies
growing out Of the Bluefields affair, and
which would protect all Americans in their
riXhtS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05

september, 5sh bid; year 5sH bid-receipts. 2iso
nnshelsi stock " 500 bushels sales. 10000 bush
eis southern Whit corn, 80; southern yellow corn,
6oa6l: Oats steady-NO. white western. 3sIsa
go; No. mixed western. 33a34-receipts. 4.sse
bushels; stock. 1S9 034 bushels Rye quiet and
Mm-No. 2, 81 bid--eceipts. 594 bushels: stock.
O6aS bushels Hay quiet-good TO choice timothy.
Sl4.@a>l4-J0. Grain freights nominal. rates very
steady, unchanged Sugar, hutter and eggs FIRM,
unchanged. Cheese firm pnd active unchanged.
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TIRED OF FISHING.
The President Not Having His Old.
Time Luck.

The President Not Having His Old
Time Luck.
Special Dispatch to The Evening STAR
BCZzARUS BAY. Mass. September s.
1t Is reported this morning that Secretary
OF War Daniel 8. Lamont has arrived at
WOODS Holl. twenty miles below Gray
Gables. with Mrs. Lamont and heT friend,
Mrs. w. ID. Bryant. wife Of Dr. T:ryant
wfo has been the guest Of President Glove
land since last week. 1t is anticipated that
a snort visit upon the President and Mrs.
cleveland will be made today. and that Dr.
Bryant will depart with Mrs. Bryant and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamont probably tonight,
leaving the President AMI Mrs. Cleveland
alone at Gray Gables. The President Is not
having remarkable luck upon his fishing
trips and Is not following the sport with
the force with which he began upon his ar
rival here. "''" 49,
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SECRETARY MORTON's LETTER.

Why He Sent No Representative to
Denver.
The following is the full text of Secre-
tary Morton's letter, which. as yesterday
dispatches to The Star stated. aEgered the
members of the irrigation convention at
Denver:
Thomas Knight, ESQ. Member Of the In
terstate Irrigation Association. Kansas
City, Mo-:
Dear Sir: Your letter Of date 9th instant,
requesting me to send a representative OF
the Department Of Agriculture to the forth
coming irrigation convention, which is to
meet in Denver in September next, has
been duly received.
The irrigation conventions heretofore as
sembled have always considered the Ques-
ton Of memorials 10 Congress. asking that
the public lands now included within the
500 allied arid regions shall be donated by
the government 10 the several states and
territories found within those regions, and
also the question of granting to these states
the ownership AID absolute control of all
waters which are or can be made use Of for
the purpose Of irrigation.
The questions Considered by these irriga-
ton conventions, have nothing to do with
the coming together OF a body Of citizens
for the purpose Of peutioning Congress for
grants of land and Cessation Of whatever
control or ownership he general govern
meDt may have 'of the waters in the arid
regions. II
Obviously, 1t Is, not proper that a depart
ment of the government should take part
in such proceedings, where II would be, to
some extent placed IN the position of re-
sponsibility for the act of citizens and be
found petitioning another branch Of the
government 81 10
Furthermore, this department is charged
by law with the duty of inquiring into the
practical workings of irrigation, with a
view of assisting those who are engaged
in irrigation farming, by bringing forward
the best metho DIS and appliances in use and
calling their attention to them that they
may profit thereby.
1t Is also charged, through the medium Of
reports furnished to all who desire them, to
give the best plans for the development OF
farms by means Of irrigation, to the end
that settlers may go into the arid regions
with some practical knowledge Of the man
fer in which a home may be established,
to decide for themselves, untrammeled BY
government agencies.
; For this reason, together with those given
in my letter to you of date the 26th ultimo.
no representative of this department will
be sent to the interstate irrigation con-
vention to be held in Denver next month.
Very respectfully,
]. STERLING MORTON. Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
Convention of the state League Of
Clubs.

HARRISBURG, Pa, September 5.-There
was a large gathering Of prominent repub-
licans in this city today to attend the con-
veLtion Of the state league Of republican
clubs.
The convention Is more Of a ratification
meeting, It's only business being to elect
officers and delegates to the national league
convention at Cleveland. The event of the
day will be a mass meeting tonight, which
will be the formal opening of the campaign.
Addresses will be made by Gen. Hastings
and his colleagues on the state ticket. The
convention was held in the Opera House,
which was comfortably filled when Presi-
dent Robinson raped for order at 1880
o. clock.
After prayer by Rev. Duncan of Harris
burg. the roll of clubs was called. The ad-
dress of welcome was delivered by A. Will
son Norris of this city.
Mr.. Robinson responded. Letters were
read from Congressman Bingham of Phila-
delphia, Wanger of Montgomery, b. F.
Tracey and other well-known republicans,
expressing their inability to be present at
the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Interior Department Changes.

The following changes took place in the
Department of the Interior today:
General land office-Appontments: Court
ney w. Lamoreux Of Wisconsin, clerk Of
cls IS three, for duty as confidential clerk to
the commissioner; Edward c. Finney of
Kansas. copyist at 500. Resignation: Louis
H. Orleman, jr.. Of Texas. clerk Of class
one
Pension office-Resignation William H.
Swander of Missouri, clerk Of class one.
Promotions: Joseph H. Walker Of Ken
lucky, clerk of 81 1000, to class one; Miss
Nellie NJ. Onthank Of Illinois. copyist at
$500, to clerk at 81 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
GERMAN PYTHIAN LODGES.
The Report Of the Committee on This
Subject Prepared.

The Supreme Lodge. Knights of Pythias.
continued today the discussion Of the code
of statutes. Its first reading has not been
completed. but will probably be this after
neon. when the convention will proceed to
consider those vital questions which are al
most certain to create bad feeling in the
body.
The committee on German lodges, which
also has In charge the matter of disloyal
supreme past chancellors, had its report
ready today. but will not make known the
purport of 1t until 1t has been printed and
submitted to the lodge. Three past chancel-
lors took part I'm the indianapolis meeting
of German delegates, which decided to
ignore the decree OF the Supreme Lodge
forbidding the performance of the ritual in
German. In his annual report Supreme
Chancellor Blackwell recommended the ex-
pulsion of the three for their action.
Opinions differ as to whether the commit
tee will recommend expulsion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
In the Eighth Nirxinin.
speoia Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Spec faI Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
MANASSAS. Va, September 5.-The re-
publican congressional convention of the
eighth congressional district assembled at
Blossoms Hall at IL o'clock today. Judge
Shumate was appointed temporary chair
man, Magnus l.. Robinson elected secre-
tary. Convention made temporary officers
permanent. Indications point to the nomi-
nation of Capt. Patrick McCaull of Gull
pepper. Result Of vote, 245.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
DUNLoP's ACTION DENOUNCED
AZ . Meeting Of the District F~Aers
ton Of Labor Last Nfxht.

Al q meeting OF the District Federation
OF Labor last night. which was attended
py representatives Of twenty-three trades
was resolved to appropriate money from
tne treasury OF the association to employ
aoie counsel to aid the government attorney
to prosecute President Dunlon ~ ,hs
washington and Georgetown railroad for
running cable trains through the parade on
Labor day. resolution was adopted de-
houncing the action of President Dunlop In
vigorous terms and commencing the course
OF the police department. A number of
SURFING speeches were made In the line
of the resolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
FAREWELL TO THE OLD CHURCH.
An Interesting Time I'm the Third
street Baptist Congregations.

An Interesting Time In the Third
Street Baptist Congregation.
The congregation of the Third Street Bap-
tist Church last night babe farewell 10 Its
old meeting place. end today the old edifce.
v hich has stood 80 long on 3D. street be-
tween H and I streets. was demolished.
Upon the site Is to be erected a commodious
new edifice. The corner stone was TO have
been laid on Labor day. Circumstances.
however. compelled the postponement OF
that important event until next month.
The pastor Of the church Is DIR. W. Bishop
johnson.
The farewell meeting" Of last night par
took somewhat Of the nature of q musicale.
The program was participated IN by Misses
Florence James. Mamie J. Walker, Emma
Talliferro and Mamie Seldom, and MI. Ben
Brosdus. Miss Marie Jordan and Mr.. James
Blackwell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
OPENED WITH MURDER.
Tragic Inauguration Of the Campaign
I'm West Virginia..

BALTIMORE. Md. September "a spe-
cial from Wayne. w. Va, to the News says:
Murder was the result Of political meet
ing here last night. One man was killed
and three others seriously wounded.
Ex-Gov. Wilson. democratic candidate for
the United States Senate to succeed sena-
tor Camden. made a speech, and after he
had finished United States Marshal Vim
son. who is a strong Camden man, attempt
ed to address the crowd. There was hoot-
ing and calling. and one of Wilson's depu-
ties drew revolver and fired.
The firing then became general, three of
the deputies joining in 1t. and it is charged
trat Vinson also fired several shots.
Nins0n and his men jumped on their
borses and fled. William Frizzel, one Of
the Wilson supporters, was the man who
was killed. He was shot through the
stomach and died this morning
There Is intense Indignation, and steps
Will be taken to have all the marshals ar
rested at once and ousted from office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Collision In the Fog.

NEW YORK, September 5.-A collision &C.
CURED In the East river off Broome street
between the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad ferry boat Express and
the yacht Alice. Both were badly damaged.
1t was quite thick at the time, heavy fog
having hung over the rivers and bay all
mOrpina>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
War Reports Discredtted.

The officials Of the japanese legation
continue to assert their belief that there
has been no serious collision between the
Chinese and japanese forces at Ping Yang.
near the Corean border. Although tele-
grams have been received from Toxic they
cntain no mention Of fighting at the place
named. but are to the effect that no in
formation OF battle has been received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
HEAVY DEMOCRATIC LOSSES.
Republicans May Have $4,000 MajOrit
In Vermont.


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BOSTON. Mass, September 5.-Vermont
went republican yesterday with the largest
majority In its history. 1t is practically
certain that the total will reach 10000 and
may exceed that figure. The next senate
will be solidly republican and the house
will contain even fewer democrats than
usual. The general assembly is therefore
overwhelmingly republican.
In the 1O3 towns reporting there have
been elected ninety-five republicans. two
democrats and one citizens candidate. and
in five no choice has been reported.
The same towns In 1880" elected seventy
six republicans and twenty-five democrats
and five were not represented.
Ex-senator Edmunds went from New
port, r. l., to vote. and looks upon ihe re-
suit as q condemnation of the last Con-
gress, as does Senator Proctor. who spoke
at jollifcatiOn meeting last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
SENATOR DUBOIS WILL STICK.
He Will Not Follow Senator Jones n
His Bolt.

..- His Bolt.
Senator Dubois of Idaho, who is In WASH
ington. but expects to leave for the west
tonight. would not be quoted today concern
ing the action of Senator Jones Of Nevada
in leaving the republican party and joining
the populists, except to say that any re-
ports concerning similar move on his part
had no foundation. He would be found in
the republican ranks to the end Of his term.
he said. Senator Dubois regretted the ac-
ton of Senator Jones, and expressed the
belief that silver interests would be best
subserved by remaining In the republican
party.
II Is understood that when the Senate
committees are reorganized an effort will
be made in the republican caucus to re-
place Senator Jones as a member Of the
firatce committee with some western re-
publican favorable to silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICANs.
Chas. A. Dusiel Nominated for Cover

CONCORD. N. H.. September 5.-The re-
publican state convention met here today
with 100 Of the 749 delegates present A
full state ticket Is to be nominated Chas
A. Busiel has been nominated for governor
The platform holds the democratic admin
,stration responsible for the business de-
preston of the last year, condemns 1.-The
full Hawaiian republic" expresses its dis
approval of the administration financial
policy. protests against its treatment Of
Union veterans, touches briefly upon the
civil service, election and revenue policies
and denounces the democratic tariff legs-
lation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
ChauIain In the Navy,

Rev. william E. Edmonson of Murfrees-
boro', N. c.. has been appointed a chap
lain in the navy. He is the first chaplain
appointed to such a position from the
Methodist Church South. and Is the only
one from North Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
JAPANESE IN TERROR.

They Are preparing 10 FIee FrOhh
China.
SHANGHAI, China. September 5.-The
recent surrender outside the settlement
limits. by the American consul, Of two
Japanese who were recently arrested. ac-
cused of being spies. and who had been
under the protection of the United States
has created a panic among the japanese
in this country.
All the Japanese in this country, number
ing about 100. are making preparations to
leave China at the earliest moment posi-
BILE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
The Long Hearing Postponed.

The hearing Of the petition for a rule to
show cause and respondents motion to dis
miss In the case Of Judge Charles ID. Long
against Commissioner Lochren and Secre-
tary Hoke Smith. which was TO have come
up before Judge Bradley today, has been
until Friday. September Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE Sept. 5.-F1our dull. unchanged
ieceirts 14046 barrels; shipments, 1893 brrreis:
sales, 800 barrels. Wheat frm-spot. 55%aJS;
September. 55s.a5s; December. 5s5,ass: May, 64a
64ha; steamer No. red, 52Ea53-receipts, 1850
brshels: shipments 119, $50 bushels stock gal 7s4
bushels: sales. los. 900 bushels: milling wheat by
sample, 56aJ6h. Corn unsettled-spot, ISL. bid:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Inc following are the opening, the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices
or the New York stock market TODAY. as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney, members
New YORK stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 80 Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
CONVENTION AT ELKINs.

Will Nominate q Rival for Repre-.
sentative Wilson's Seat.
ELKINS. w. Va. September 6.-Not-
withstanding the inadequacy of the railway
facilities. an exceptionally large number Of
delegates assembled here today to NOM
mate an opposing candidate to William L.
Wilson for the second congressional dis
trict of West Virginia. Ex-President Har-
rison is the guest of ex-Secretary Elkins
and will be asked to address the convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05

CATONSVILLE. Md, Sept. 5.-The fifth
district democratic convention met here at
nc on to select two congressional candidates
Contesting delegations are numerous and
fractional feeling runs high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Death of Aaron Barlow.

Aaron Barlow Of Ohio aged sixty -four.
was found dead at the residence of Mr.
Geo. C. Johnston, "a Grant place. this
morning Death was due to apoplexy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Testimony TO be Taken.

In the divorce proceedings Of Bette
Tyrec against Joseph s. Tyree. Justice Cox
today ordered that testimony be taken by
Examiner c. Ingle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Treasury Appointment,

VIM. w. Corey was today appointed in
spector of boilers Of steam vessels at St.
Louis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Range Of the Thermometer.

The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today;
am. "a: 2 pm. sc: maximum, SO; mimi
mum, Gs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
The Great Race mt Pimlico.

BALTIMORE. Nd. September 5.-Col
KuSer won the first heat Of the stallion
race at Pimlico today. Time, 2.1S L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05

There is really nothing further to say"
said Capt. Powell to a reporter of The Star
this afternoon, who called for an interview
regarding the railroad embroylio. The
Commissioners have taken no action, and
do not propose to, although 1t seems Mr.
Dunlop would like to know where We get
our authority to take summary action.
Well. We don't feel called upon to bow down
and explain every move We make. II We
think We have the power, we are going
ahead without giving any reasons. Matters
are coming to high pass when a Com
missioner Is criticised for doing his duty,
because. forsooth, he acts upon his own re-
sponsibility. Yes. 1 ordered the police to
stop the cars. and would do 1t again IL the
occasion demanded IL. Why, the District
might as well get three wooden Commits
sioners and put them here IL one of them
cannot act when II Is palpable that the ex-
.gency Of the case demands It. To have
waited that night for the other Commits
sfcners. before taking action, would have
been similar to advertising for proposals for
q fire engine after a fire had broken out
Perhaps. IL might be well for you to know
that the following day the Commissioners
unanimously approved my action. No.
won't write auy more letAra"