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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-07
Foreign.

Owing to the defeat of the British minis
try on a private bill and small majorities
ON other measures, the downfall of the
Rosebery government is predicted by the
tories. resolution was passed in the
house of commons declaring for home rule
in Scotland. An Internal machine was ex-
ploded in a cafe in Paris near the senate
chamber, causing great excitement Several
bye-elections have been held in England,
resulting favorably to the liberals. The bill
to carry into effect the Bering sea award
passed second reading in the house OF COM
mons. An international sanitary conven-
ton in which the United States is interested
was signed at Paris, providing for the pre-
vention of the spread of epidemics. A rev
Panama Canal Company is to be established
to complete the canal. Admiral da Cana
and his fellow officers are being taken to
Portugal. Pondoland, in South Africa, has
been annexed by the British without opposi-
ton. Walter Wellman, the Washington cor
respondent. sailed from Rotterdam north,
preparatory to his trip to the arctic regions.
The Parnellites met at Dublin and declared
that the Rosebery government no longer de-
served the support Of the Irish members,
who should strive for dissolution OF par
lament
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-07
rlonday's special values
i'm Dress Trimmings, Laces
and Notions. .--.4 .-

The buyer" OF Trimmings has only just returned
from New York and announces fortunate purchases,
enabling low prices for best qualities.
Latest styles and coors In Bead and Spangle
Edges, 25c and 39c yard.
Black SpanSled Net, S1.c5 yard for 81 quality
The new laced effect Mohair Running at Csc In
stead Of 75c yard
Large size Pearl Buttons for Ooaks 2Sc dozen
for soc quality.
Black Silk Bourbon, White and Ecru Net-top
lively worth CSC to S5c.
ls-inch Net-top Black silk Bourbon Iaees for
Capes, ETC., 81 yard. Actually worth Sl.es.
Warranted Fast Black silk Bourbon Insertion
Laces Best made ! to inches wide. loo 70
2Sc yard Some Of the pieces good value at double
the prices. =
Three styles Of 1o-inch-w wide Black Bourbon Lace,
SIC yard. Quality heretofore sold at 81. "FI = :
OThe above are not regular stock but guaran-
teed in every respect. The regular line includes
patch sets of Black silk Bourdons. 81 70 y inches
wide, zoe to 81 yard. Ecru yenise Laces, 2 to 10
inches wide, 35c TO ssc yard. While not good
values as the heeting bargains told of, they are
less in prices than elsewhere for equal qualities
the best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-07
The Statesman to the Cartof

HHe StHtesmun 10 the CartOOnfst.
BY what changes of feeling
l am constantly vexed,
One day I'm a hero,
A rascal the next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-07
In the District. 2

The action Of the President in naming
Charles H. ]. Taylor, a colored citizen of
Kansas. for the position of recorder of
deeds in this District ELECTED unfavorable
criticism; quorum of the Senate District
committee voted against the nomination,
but the question is still open, so the other
members of the committee may record their
votes. The sessions of the conference of the
NJ. p. Church continued during the week.
The National Council of the Colonial Danes
met here. Death removed two citizens Mr..
Charles NJ. Matthews and Rev. j. A Wal
ter, who have been more or less promi-
nent locally. Argument in the Breckin-
ridge-Pollard trial, which opened a month
ago, begins on Monday. A new Indictment
was returned against Col. F. c. Ainsworth
for responsibility in the Old Ford's Theater
disaster. The Commissioners reported ad-
versely on the bill chartering the Falls
Church electric railroad, mainly on the
ground that its proposed route was across
the reclaimed flats. The board OF trade at
Its meeting, referred back to the committee
the report relative to the proposed railroad
occupation of the flats. Having disbursed
during the past winter the large sum of
nearly S23,G4S, the central relief committee
met and wound up it's affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-07

Yin order to avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed to
any dfyidual connected with the Of
nee. but simply to THE STAR, or to
The Editorial or Business Department,
according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-07
} Silks that are really de-
sirable and at less than
their actual worth.

We think that the Pslais Royal secured the best
lots Of Silks the late special sales held IN New
York ,-yisitors tell so.
Sis yard for 81 90 quality Pekin Glace silks.
$l.35 yard for $3.50 quality jacquard Taneta
Silks.
75c yard for 81 Pin Stripe Louisine Silks
81 for SIPS Black and White Check Surahs.
Csc for SIC Black and White Stripe laps"
Zoe yard for the Allblack Figured CnIna Silks
that have been quoted elsewhere as a good bar
gain at S5c, which they are.
81 yard for 81 rs quality Black Satin Rhadames
81 yard for LIS quality Black Royal Armure.
s9c yard for 81 quality Black Satin Duchess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-07
"Cpening" of "a Cream
Wool Dress Goods occurs ON
Monday.
Another so pieces of soc
quality Lace Stripe Swivel
Silks at ONLY A8c ward.

Special values Monday in Cotton Fabrics as fol
lows: On first floor bargain table-50 pieces 81
inch Satin Striped and Hemstitched Indian Dimi
ties at loo instead Of l9c yard.
On second floor bargain tables-2o pieces 4oinch
Irish Lawns, 10 polka dots. rings and small figures
loo yard for lie quality. II pieces of Apron
cites, in the new black and white effects, l2lkS
instead OF lSc yard. 10 pieces 40-inch Hem
stitched India Linens. 2oc quality for l6c yard
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-01
Chris Kv.ss Not Ovsrsakeu.

FRESNO. CAL. Dec. 3i.-Ths sherif's Of
fee has had no tidings whatever from
Sheriff Scott or any OF his posse today.
The silence Of the posse seems to indicate
that they have gone far back in the mount
aims and expect to stay till something pre-
vents their operation, which Is not likely
to occur. as they are well supplied and
equipped. A telephone message from
Sanger announces that word came down
the fiume telephone line that the posse
we're still pushing back into the mount
bins. The public are about equally divided
in opinion as to the probability of capture.
About as many think Evans will evade the
officers as those who think he can't escape
longer than a few days. In case of a
heavy storm in the mountains within the
next day or two IL would give the officers
q big advantage over the bandits and
might lead TO early capture. Some kind
of word direct from the posse 10 expected
vet tonight
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BREvITIEs.

Assistant Chic: MeAtss and Capt Phillips. of
the spokane Ere department. were in the city
last night on their way 70 Tacoma 10 attend the
aremsn's New Year ball. Chief Hunt has de-
eidsd 70 allow twelve Of his men to attend the
ball
A. Gregory and Peter Gordon. aged Is years
each. were locked up yesterday TO teach them
about the city's isws In regard TO the use of
firearms The boys had 22-caliber revolver
which they were shooting at the Huron Lumber
Companys yard on the water front,
TIE police received information yesterday TO
the effect that r. r. shofyer's horse and buggy.
supposed TO have been stolen Friday night from
the corner Of Cherry and second streets, were
In Conover's barn on Third, between Pike aud
Pine streets, and that the affair was merely
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BURNED HIS FAMILY.
Horrible Crime of. a Drunken
Saloonkeeper at Omaha.
ONE OF THE coRPsEs.
Chris Evans Not Yet CauRht-uoIlego
Principal While Insane
Kills His Wife.

OMAHA, Dec. 3l-At 2:30 O'Clock this
morning fire was discovered in two-story
frame dwelling house at 5i4 South Four.
tenth street. Although in the business
district and within easy call of three en-
gine houses, the house was beyond saving
ahen the first company reached there
When the roof fell, exposing the interior
of the place 10 view. four corpses were seen
in the fiery pit. The house was occupied
by John Cummings. saloonkeeper.
The fire was the work of Cummings'
own hands. He went into a room and
deliberately dashed . coal oil lamp against
the bed in which his wife and l-year-old
baby were sleeping, and watched them
burn. Before he could escape he was
overtAken by the flames and burned him.
self. These facts are cleaned from Tommy
Fox, an 11-year-old boy. Cummings
nephew. who with his aged parents lived
IN the building. He says Cummings came
home about O'Clock and began quarrel
ing with his wife. Fox saw Cummings
throw the lamp on the bed and then shut
and lock the door. The boy then ran to
give the alarm. William Nathan, who
lives next door. says he heard Mrs. Cum
mings scream, my Godi NY baby 10
burning up" and then heard blow and
q heavy fall.
The d lead are: John Cummings, his
wife. their child and Mrs. Margaret Fox,
Cummings mother-ip-iaw. The bodies
are at the morgue awaiting the outcome of
the inquest, which the coroner began this
morning.
Nothing IN Nebraska's annals ap-
proaches the deed for horror. Cummings
had been in iIi-health for some time. Lit
tie Tommy when asked how the fire orig
mated said Cummings was sitting on the
edge OF the bed in the rear of the room.
where Mrs. Cummings also was with the
baby. Another person in the room was
Mrs. Fox, mother Of Mrs. Cummings. the
boys aunt. There was fuss about some
thing. and Cummings upset the lamp and
closed the door. compelling all the in
refused 10 let any of them out.
When Phillip Nathan. a next-door neigh
Dor, frst saw the flames he noticed Mrs.
Cummings trying 10 open the shutters to
the window of the bedroom. He heard
her cry out and say. my baby is already
anre." Soon thereafter ne saw the woman
enveioped in flames. Danny Sexton, who
occupied q room in the easement of the
A"3sc, says OF several nsgnts the f0iks
IN the room above have been carouslng.
About midnight they would begin to quar-
rel and sometimes light among them
selves for an hour and then quiet
would be restored gradually, as If
al we're exhausted | knew they had a
great dea! Of whisky up there several
nights Trouble began early Saturday
night The disturbance increased toward
midnight. and frequently osths were
heard Finally. about O'Clock, terrible
scuftss commenced From the noise made
By the heavy shoes of men Is they pushed
each other across the floor. and
from the manner in watch they cursed,
knew they we're having desperate light.
Suddenly there was o thnd over in the
little room 20 the north, in which the
bodies we're found, a II one Of the nsn
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GOVERNOR VS.. PEOPLE
Florida's Executive Interfering
With Popular Amusements.
THE COURT WILL MAKE HIM STOP
Test Case Gomez Up Tuesday. and Cor
bsst and Mitchell Are Expected TO Win
John l.. Sullivan on the Battle.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Dec. 3i.--The time
for argument in the habeas corpus pro-
ceedings brought by Corbett and Mitchell
has been set for January 3 One of the
pugilists will be surrendered by his bonds
men and proceedings Immediately insti-
tuted for his release. Should Judge Call
decide that there are no grounds upon
which the pugiiisis can be held. then the
fight viii probably come off, Officials of
the Duval club feel very confident the de-
cision will be favorable and will
establish whether the governor has
power to declare the city under martial
law and call for militia. The laws of
Florida are very concise on this point, and
provide that such a course is possible only
when the officials of the county are unable
to cope with threatened riot or disturb
ance. Should the court decide the boxing
contest not unlawful, il IL difficult TO un-
derstand upon what grounds Gov. Mitch
ell will justify calling out the militia. A
number Of attorneys who have been inter
viewed ON the question are OF the opinion
that the governor would BE- in contempt
of court should he pursue such a course
after the court has decided the question,
and that he would be liable to impeach-
ment.
Both Corbett and Mitchell will be In
Jacksonville tomorrow. and will meet ~ a
performance of The Country Squire" 20
be held in the evening. Mitchell and his
party sill occupy one Of the lower boxes.
while Corbe;t and party will I'LL the one
directly opposite. Neither Of the men did
much today.
NV YoRK, Dec. g.--John l.. Sullivan is
OF the opinion that If MitchelI and Corbett
meet the contest will be draw. why
do you think 1t will be a draw" "Well,
IL is simply my opinion. don't think
either man will be knocked out I have
not any idea whether the fight will be a
long or = short one, but | don't believe
corbett will ever knock Mitchell out"
Sullivan intimsted q belief that the gov
ernor vonld prevent the contest taking
MACE
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had fallen. He did not attempt TO rise.
and heard the other man take several
steps and then heard a woma an scream.
She yelled "My God" and then CUR
gled Is If being choked. A
moment later another body fell on
the floor. This was followed by a
crash of heavy glass, and I saw flames
breaking out through small window in
the room where the bodies were found.
For . few minutes confusion. oaths.
screams and blows could be heard in the
little room. and then all was still" The
police are working on the case, but have
developed nothing to dispute the evidence
that Cummings committed the crime
while in fit of insane rage
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Two Suicides st Pitssburg.

PrTrsBrRa. Dec. 3l.-Two well-known
men committed suicide today-H. IL.
Grafton. of sewickley, "A commercial
traveller. and w. W. Donohhe. an oil man,
of Mercer. Grafton shot himself in tho
wash room of parlor car on the Pitts
burg Il Lake Erie road this morning while
coming to the city. Before the suicide he
wrote to his wife. He states that his
physician had told him that he had
Bright's disease. and be had concluded TO
end his misery. Donohue had been drink
ing hard for several weeks, aud last night
was taken to Mercy hospital. Early this
morning he arose and during the temper
ary absence of his attendant took PEN
knife and cut his throat. He died In less
than an hour.
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Poulsry Club. SHOW C,o..a.

The Seattle Poultry Clubs successful
exhibition closed yesterday. On sa.ur-
day new catalogue was issued, giving
the number OF point. scored by each bird
and the premium won. II any. in addition
to all the information contained In the
old catalogue. After the birds were
scored and awarded premiums nearly all
the empty cocps were filed by fancfers
with stock for sale. and many sales of
breeding fowls were made Good breed
ing cocks sold from 50 to s. each, although
some were cold cheaper. An offer Of $50
for q trio of huff Leghorns Was declined.
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CHICAGO. Dec. 3i.--A rumor was current
today that Prendergast had committed
suicide, but there is nothing IN the story.
Prendergast's actions during the morning
aroused suspicion, and Guard Waliaes told
the assassin TO hold out his hands until
searched. why do you want TO search
me2" demanded Prendergast. angiiy: III
You fellows think am going TO commit
suicide you are foolish. IL have 20 die
am going to put you to the bother OF kill
ing me-" Nothing was found upon thu
prisoner with which he could iniure him.
self
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New YoRE, Dec. 3i.-Ths World will say
tomorrow: And now Jake schAefer Is
going on the stage as siar. The wig
ard" bIlliardist hiss entered into eo-parl-
nershIp with ex-varIesy performers Ward
and Vokes. and will appear next season ia
farce comedy. Aside from speaking
q few lines, Jake will enjoy a thin part
until the third act, when he 10 TO give
an exhibition Of fancy shots, with A. W.
Sptnks This 10 quite new game for the
billiard player. but schasfer. WHO'S quite a
wit. Is sure he viii make q decided success
in his part. The contract calls for lbs
weeks. beginning the first week ia April,
and ochaefer is 70 receive $50 per week.
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An OREGON Farmland r.,.,iy she.

ASHLAND, Or. Dee. 3L-Boe WILCOX.
boy Is or 10 years old. was shot and seri-
ousiy wounded by Dan Conweli ~ Har-
vey's farm. seven miles north of here, last
evening. Con~eli has been arrested, and
will have preliminary examination on
Tuesday. Both parties worked az Har-
vey's ranch, as also does ConselI's wife.
The report 10 that Wilcox either insulted
or quarreled With Mrs. Coawsli, and Con-
well slapped him for IL. when the boy
pulled a revolver and shot through Con-
wells hat The latter fired four or eve
shots in return. one Of the shots taking
effect in Wlieox's abdomen. The doctors
say there are ten chances to one against
recovery. though Wilcox 10 reported
sltghtly better today.
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PORT ANGELES LOTS.
The Sale Likely to Be Postponed
for a Few Days.
KIDDING NOT TO BE LIVELY.
Anaeortes school A1airs and Director
Farmland Fatally Wounded.

Posr AssEnrs. Dec. 81. ~ Especial. -
Capt William u. o'Toole. register of the
Seattle United States land Office, accom-
Ianied by his wife. arrived hers today pre-
pssatory TO beginning the public sale Of
sowhsite lots, advertised to begin at 10
O'clock tomorrow. Col. Lyon. the receiver.
has not yet arrived. Capt. o'Toole. how
tser. will adjourn the sale until Tuesday,
h order that proofs of homeseekers flied
and proved up on late last week. and which
AZ iast now reaching the Seattle Office,
mar be passed uron and receipts issued
prior TO sale; In other words, that the
records may fully be completed. Upon his
Arrival the register was informed by Judge
NeGlinton that IL would not bs convenient
Tor him 10 permit the use of tho court
acase, owing TO the fact that the building
small and the court will be engaged In
tie trial OF Judge Carasi upon q charge of
murder in Staying DR.. Herrick. o'Toole
nonee appreciated the difficulty. and has
klsefaphed the commissioner for permits
bon to adjourn and hold the sale in the
opera house, which request will doubtless
be granted
There Will be offered about 1000 lots At q
los sppraisenIen,, and something like
iW acres of land. all Of which is mos.
asaFshIy situated. So far there are few
suansers in the city for the purpose of
Rcoming purchasers. and IL is probable
ne property Will be bought at something
ssss It's nominal appraised value.
The pablo sale Of Port Angeles town
-. which begins this morning. accord
- 70 the instructions of the general Land
sase. VIII IN All probability bs adjourned
Wdsy-ie0s hours. This action is rem
sErva imperative by the fact that the III
g made Saturday will require time for
szas'SeFat4on. Thirts-ase final nroofs
acted upon st the land office Satnr--
-, ara az the same time there NAV have
- many sets % papers prepared ia
- Angeles 81 which the land Office has
sssss received no notice. Os course IL
- y absolutely necessary for the land
80 49, 10 consider these papers, and either
sst er approve. before the sale can pro-
Register 'roole said Saturday:
- IL ee necessary 10 ksaw positively what
80 sts aes t5eu taken up before we proceed
- - ass sac business wln cone iste the
So. 81 TIE lat moment. sad u ali usast Re
$50 es'efs se ean proceed without eaIsn-
- sc gas az setf ess shall Ouen ths
kess-s ss9sldes. ca January !. bat think Of al.
sss asst Receiver lySa, who intxnds 10
at's Ia insE'set ssss s!ings. arrives"
.sk Z. III. shoals leaves for Pors An
80 soa;shG
u. ssssases q. o. Lyon and Clerks William
a.e.on and +. II. Shoals will leave for
!. -. aageses tb's morning 10 assist Regis
Ioole In the sale.
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SAS FRAScIsco, Dec. 31.-Henry KLEIN
hamer, Of Spokane, came TO San Fran
cisco recently and rented q room from
Mrs. Sternbiil, at 5l2 Mason street. He
is well connected in Spokane. and has
been In the habit Of coming frequently to
this city and stopping always with Mrs
sternbiil. On December II he disap-
peared from bis lodging. leaving his
effects behind. Mrs. Stsrnbill reported
his disappearance to the police today.
She has bcen informed by his family that
the young man has not been at his home
In Snokane
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G. $. Armstrong. Miss Helen cowles and
Miss Emma Reed

G. :. Armstrong. Miss Helen Cowles and
Miss Emma Reed.
About $50 people sat at the board. where
L. NJ. Reed, ar, presided as POSTMASTER.
Past Grand Master Reed responded to tho
toast, The Most Worshipfal Grand Lodge
OF Washington: !" 1.-THE Ladies', by Gen r.
q. o'Brien. Capt J. J. Gilbert responded
to "our Mother Lodge. Olympia, No. t."
THE Peaceful Offspring. Harmony Lodge.
No. IS" Judge n. s. Porter. Judge NJ. A.
Root spoke of 'Freemasonry and the
Chapter" A. T. Fitch, ''Freemasoury and
the Commandery; John T. Convey, Free
masonry and the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite;" s. Alonzo Bright. ID. D.,
''Freem asonry and the Church." The last
toast OF the evening. 1.-THE Craft Through
out the World" John +. Convey. Mai.
Hayden, OF Seattle. was to have responded
To. ''Freemasonry and the Scottish Rite"
but being absent. Mr.. Convey was twice
called upon. The happy event closed
with the singing Of Aud Lang Syne."
To Investigsts Anaeertss school Affairs.
AsacoRrEs. Dec. 3i.-ISpecial. l-Puhii-
cation OF the letter written by II. C. Hut
ton, chairman OF the school board, had the
effect of creating a whirlwind in this city.
Throughout yesterday school affairs were
the topic of conversation, and early in the
afternoon about . dozen of the heavier
property owners met for the purpose of
taking some steps which would In future
protect the city from . repetition Of such
disgraces- The business transacted was
not made public. but IL has been stated on
authority that . committee was appointed
who will make q thorough investigation OF
school affairs. beginning their researches
back three or four years. This Is one of
the results OF showing up" a public ser
wants disgraceful acts. The Investigation
which is TO be made Of our school affairs
will either have the effect OF clearing up
many ugly rumors about school matters
and thus relieve certain members of the
oiium resulting from rumors. whether
Idle or other wise. or it will bring swift and
sure punishment TO the guilty culprits
Whether the district affairs have been dis
honestly managed or whether mere care
lessness and unhnsinesslike methods are
responsible for the present deplorable
financial condition of the district 1T Is i'm
possible TO say. On this point there 10 .
wide difference of opinion.
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seamen's wages Reduced Again.

PoRr TOWNSEND. Dec. 3L.-lSpecial.l-
On account of depression in the coastwise
lumber and coal trade. the Ship Owners
Assccia, ion has reduced the schedule OF
sesmen's wages. The association promises
to raise the wages when shipping revives.
Following IL the schedule: Vessels run
ming to the islands. SO per month; sailing
vessels, oil kinds. coastwise, SIS per month
lumber vessels rnnning to outside ports.
$50 per month: steam vessels, with over
time. $35 per month and without over
time $40 per month.