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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
DEGRADED F0R COwARDICR.
Admiral Ting Deprived OF His Con
maAd and His Feather.

The London Morning Post has received
this dispatch from Shanghai: admiral
Ting. commanding the Chinese feet In the
Gulf OF Pechili. has been degraded for
cowardics and incapacity. deprived of the
peacock feather and ordered to leave TN.
Meet and take a minor command ashore
The reasons for the sImmariness OF this
action are not given. Hitherto Ting has
been regarded as an able officer His dis
grace Is believed to be due 10 his failure
to prevent the entrance of the Japanese
fleet into the Gulf OF Pechin and conse-
auent capture OF an island In Society
Bay"
The Central News correspondent in
ceased sending achievements to Corea
via Manchurfa. Troops are now drafting
from the interior for the coast garrisons
presumably In anticipation of a sea at
tack.
The japanese are repairing the roads
around Seoul to facilitate the movement
OF troops. Sickness is prevalent I'm The
Chinese camp near Ping Yang owing TO
the continued rains and the bad condition
Of the provisions.
The London Times has received this dis
patch from Shanghai: An extraordinary
mission has arrived in Tien Tsin convey
ing birthday presents from the King Of
Corea TO the Dowager Empress. The mis-
sion will proceed to Pekin.
There was a collision between the Chi
nese and Japanese near Ping Yang on the
9TH. The high water almost prevents mill
tary operations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
HAWAIIAN ELECTIONS ORDERED.
Regfstra tfOn I'm Active Progress Even
Among Natives.

Regfstrn tiOn I'm Active Progress Even
Among Natives.
Honolulu advices per steamship warri-
moo. arrived at Victoria, B. C., yesterday,
Under the date of Sept. 1. say:
The president and cabinet have ordered
the election Of the legislature to take place
on October %. Registration Is in active
progress. In some districts the natives have
registered in considerable numbs RS In a
majority Of the districts not more than 10
per cent Of the native voters have come
forward. They are waiting to know wheth-
er the queen is to be restored. Two months
remain for registration. The government
VIII Use all possible means to make the
natives understand that the queen can hope
TO have no help from Washington.
Notwithstanding President Cleyeland's
recognition of the republic of Hawaii some
native papers continue to assure the people
that the queen will certainly be restored
Her commissioners arrived back from
Washington on August 80. They are very
retcent. but permit the idea to go forth
that they have valuable private assurances
In the queens favor. 1t is believed that
tney Will soon make known the fact that
their mission has proved that there Is no
nope OF her restoration to the throne.
Her majesty's ship Hyacinth remains in
port. the only war ship here.
Presid ent Dole has returned from his out
ing ON Molokai Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
CLAIMED PROTECTION,
The Peculiar Case OF n NaturaIised
Turk Who Returned to Turkey.

The Peculiar Case OF a NaturaIised
Turk Who Returned to Turkey.
The Department Of State is Informed by
the U. 8. minister at Constantinople that
Adam Aivazian, a naturaiized American
citizen. whose case has recently been the
subject OF Negotiation. has been pardoned
ana released Mr.. Aivazian, being of
American origin and duly naturalized in
this country. had returned to his native
place in Turkey and taken up a prolonged
residence there, without an evidence of in
tent to return to the United States. until
he was arrested on the charge of assisting
in the escape OF a native prisoner charged
with murder. Then, for the first time he
developed strong desire to quit Turkey
and return to the United States
The question of exercising consular jLris-
diction under existing treaties with Turkey
arose for consideration in this case. and II
was held that the circumstances of
Afvaztan's return to Ottoman territory
operated as a voluntary REIMBURSEMENT of
his acquired right To protection as an
American citizen while in the country of
his nativity. and also relieved the United
States government of the obligation to as
sert criminal Jurisdiction in his case He
was convicted in the Turkish courts of the
charge against him, and he was subse-
quently pardoned and discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
THE PAPAL LEGATION.
DR.. Pnpi Says That Ii Will he Maan-
tafned In This City.

DE. Pnpt Snys That Ii VIII He Main
tafned In This City.
There is yet consider able uncertainty as to
Just what is to be the result Of the visit to
Rome of Monsignor Satolli, the papal able
gate to this country. There are various
rumors which ascribe to his present recall
all sorts Of reasons and the SUGGESTIONS
that have been made have the widest ms
sibie range. There is no definite informa-
ton on the subject to be obtained. even at
the legation. beyond the fact that So far "a
now arranged there will be no discontinue
ance OF the legation in this city. On this
Ioint DIR. Papi. the secretary of the lega-
ton. has said: Many mistakes have hsen
MADE Dy the press as to Mgr SatollPs re-
car Inc announcement was made In the
papers tnat he had been recalled and would
not return again to America, as all the dim
euities which led to his appointment "a
apostolic delegate here had been satisfac
torlly settled, and there was no necess3tv
Tor his return. A denial of this report WE .
omcialiy made at the legation, but il related
merely 70 the statement that he would NOT
return 10 this country. II may have been
niIsieaoinS, out there was absolutely no
recalled e A'"o oeen
But In any event the papaI legation o,-
Ieady established here will be maintained
Aovlces were received some. time ago froyo
the vatican that It was thoaeht hest in TIE
interest Of the church. to have a permansnt
iesation mere to consider and adfuiicafe ali
questions which might arise The commnn-
cation was not explicit as to details and
VINO VIII De In Charge whether Mgr. SatoIiI
say" IA posnion 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10

New York Cotton
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE NOR September 1o;-Flour duIl-western
super. l. fOal 80; do extra, 2 OOa2 30. do family
2sOa2 90; winter wheat patent, : S5a3 %; sTTtt
DO, S.ooas 90: spring wheat straight g I5a3. So
receipts, H,341 barrels. Wheat steadv-spot 555l
a36; September. 551sa56; October, 5Gisa56S.; De-
ee cen 9sisa59.; May. e4a64i4; steamer No. 2
LIZ. $40 bushels; sales, 1900 bushels milling
S wheat by sample. 57a5!ls. Corn duh spot. 59ls
Did; september, l9l2 bid; year, 56i. bid-receIpts
2.6l2 bushels; stock. So $50 bushels sales. LOCO
bushels; southern white corn. 6Oa6I; southern yell
low corn, 6laG2. Oats inactiye-No. ? white west
ern, Sols; No. mixed western. S3lz receipts
1854 bushels; stock. 22s.972 bushels. Rye nrmer
No. =. 52a53-receipts, !, l2s bushels: stock ~
30 bushels. Hay slow-gcod TO choice timothy
Si8o0aSl4.o Grain freights very dull-sIeam to
Liverpool per quarter Is. I'D. September; Cork
N orders per quarter, =. izda2s. I'D September;
cUson per 100 lbs, DOC; -four do, Sc. Sugar nrn
formulated, 6os per 100 lbs. Butter steady
fancy creamery, "a: do. imitation, 1sa20; do lsdIe
u; good lade. bale; store packed 12a15. Eggs
frm-fresh. Is. Cheese frm-fancy New York 30
size. 11h; DO. 35 size. ll1; do 22 size ia
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LawIessness I'm West Virginia.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, September 10-A spe-
cial from Bluefield, ". Va, says:
Early last night a shooting occurred near
the Virginia line at the house OF a widow,
Mrs. Blackwell, in which the latter was
wounded in the bowels. and a man boarding
at the house was beaten nearly to death
The attack was made by gang of men
who are known in the neighborhood. They
will very probably be captured.
The reason for the attack Is not known,
but a young woman is supposed to be the
cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
A B G. S c A R E
A Crack In the Walls of the Hotel
sRateigh.
-1f--
WORKMEN RUSH FROM THE BUILDING
One OF the Pillars Gave Way and
.~ the Floors Settled.
N o Ne WAS HU r T

Al twenty minutes to 8 o'clock this after
noon pedestrians on Pennsylvania avenue
In the vicinity Of 18th street witnessed an
exciting scene. A moment before that time
loud, rumbling noise was heard In the new
Hotel Raleigh building, now In course Of
construction, and almost Immediately the
scores of workmen rushed, hatless and
coatless. from the structure.
Men also emerged with frightened looks
from the second and third story windows
Several hurriedly worked their way across
the balconies of the adjoining buildings
on pennsylvania avenue, and one man
dropped from third-story window on
18th street and escaped with but a slight
shaking up.
A rumor ran through the crowd that a
boiler was about to burst. and there was a
wild scamper In all directions. Passers by
were showed to safe distance by excited
men. Some one then shouted that there
were more workmen in the building and a
number of daring bystanders tore down the
long. high fence incloslng the 18th street
side Of the building,
1t fell with a crash. which startled the
large crowd which had now gathered.
Cracks tn the Walls.
Large cracks could now be seen IN the
walls through the windows on the second
and third doors OF the 18th street side OF
the building. The cry was heard that the
building was about to collapse.
A Star reporter examined the inside of
the building as thoroughly as could be
done under the circumstances and found
that the first floor had settled about twelve
inches
This was In just about the center Of the
structure. One supporting pillar had given
away entirely, and another was leaning at
sharp angle The cause of the disturb
ance was probably due to the fact that the
weight Of the cement floors as too heavy
to be sustained by the walls. There are no
wooden floors in the building.
The men gradually regained confidence
and returned to work.
During the excitement some one turned
In an alarm Of fire from box Isl at 18th
and ID streets. But a few minutes before
the entire fire department had responded to
a general alarm at 18th and Water streets
southwest.
The fact that there were no engines avail
able for the more recent call caused great
CONSERVATION at the central fire alarm Of
flee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
TO INVESTIGATE LYNCHING, a.,
An English Committee Has Come Over
to This Country.

to This Country.
An English committee of three members
has arrived in this country and is even
row making an investigation of the lynch
ing and mob outrages In the south. Thew
came unheralded and are working quietly
Tie sending Of this committee to the
U lifted States 10 the direct result Of the
crusade made in England by Miss Ida B.
Wells. the young colored woman who made
such a stir abroad and in this country
The investigators are sent here by the
British anti-lynching committee.
The address issued by the English COM
mittee says.
IN order to promote the objects stated,
three white men, one an American and two
Englishmen. hearing names well known on
both sides of the Atlantic. are now making
Investigations in the states; but for obvious
reasons no col6red man has been accredited
to investigate or report to this committee
Every outrage Is referred by the executive
to the governor Of the state in which 1t is
reported to have occurred, together, with q
respectful request that all facts may be
furnished and a sincere expression of hope
that the report may prove to be false.
Coupled with this communication Ii a Wig
orous denunciation OF lynching In general
and In particular.
"Realizirg he extreme delicacy Of deal
ing with the internal affairs of other states
In which their federal government seems
;'owerless to intervene the executive com
mittee has already sought the advice and
cooperation of the Americans themselves
In forming plans, and they have faith to
believe that 1t only needs but this initiative
not only for the old abolitionist, but for
every lover Of justice. northern or southern.
er, in the United States to league them.
selves. state by state. for the protection OF
the eight millions Of negroes by law"
The report to be made by the COMMITTEES
IL awaited with deal Of interest The
Afro-AmericanS are not all Of one mind re-
Some Of them go SO far as to say that II
is unwiss to have English people NEEDLE
in purely American matters, and that the
reform should be brought about through
purely American influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
THE MAGAZINE RIFLE


ihe distribution Of the Krag- JorRensao
magazine rifle to the army Is progressing
satisfactorily, and will undoubtedly be COM
pieted within the specified time The two
regiments receiving the first instaIlments
were the second infantry, Col j. G. Rate.
and the fourth infantry, Col. r. H. Hail
mere are said to be enough of these ar-n.
ready at the Springfield arnaory to SUNNY
tnree full regiments and part of another
Inc next regiments to be served are the
seventh infantry. Col. H. c. Merriam. the
seventeenth, Col. ]. 8. Poland, and the If
teenth, Col r. E. A Crofton.
win the rifles go sets Of accouterments
that are novelties. The new knife bayonet
loot long, with its short, straight. handle
ABOUT one-third that length and made Of
wood and steel combined offers a great
contrast with the old-time Triangular an
ptiance. The metal scabbard is also new,
OF course TO conform to the shape Of the
payonet. while the woven cartridge belt
dark blue In color. and holding 100 rounds
Is still another novelty
Our army 30 CALDER is the Same as that
or Russia, and was considered A yery small
one when adopted, since that of France and
Austria Is .315, that of Germany 3fi that
OF england 3Hi. and that of Belgium Dol
But since the Spain and Chile have adopt-
ed the .2I6 caliber. Italy Holland and Rou-
mania the .2i6, and our navy the 230 1t is
possible that our army caliber may even
tNnhy NC ucCiSdSeu, as experiments on that
point will duly be made Meanwhile, the
present Is great change from the old
Springfield As rifle
The first cartridges have been made with
me famous Wetteren smokeless powder of
Belgium. which was used In the trials OF
the various patterns of rifles when the
present arm was selected. Considerable
Quantities. however, of the Leonard and the
Payton smokeless powders, of domestic
manufacture, have been purchased
The new rifle attainS an initial velocity
or 2,Uo feet per second, against only LOO
for the old one. This gain gives not only
greater penetrative power, but a very fat
trajectory, thus ihsuring much more deadly
results. The smokeless powders have the
ing energy. producing only light vapor
instead of a thick smoke. and burning so
as to leave almost no residue. Nothing Is
more striking in our krag-Jorgensen gun
than the bullet 1t Is about an inch long,
and in shape like that length cut from an
ordinary lead pencil To send 1t with accu-
racy, when driven by velocity so great
1t was necessary to give the rifing grooves
shorter and sharper twist, and. In fact
there are two and half complete twists
in the 30-inch barrel of our new rife
The enormous range, power, and deadli-
ness OF the new army rifle are beyond ques-
ton. At thirty yards its projectle is said
oak. giving about six times the penetra-
ton of the old rifle and its bullet. 1t could
Kill man al two miles although its sights
are limited to $500 yards. Again, If fired
at target 500 yards distant by a soldier
lying on the ground, its highest arc of
third of that Of the old bullet. 1t VIII be
seen, therefore, why the fire of the new
rife will be so deadly against a charging
enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
Admiral ktrkland's Successor.

Acting Rear Adhairal Kirkland. who was
relieved Of command OF the South Atlantic
station while visiting Cape Town. Africa. on
his flagship. Newark. has arrived In Lon
don. England, Under orders to take COM
mand Of the European station. vacated on
the 9Th instant by the retirement Of Rear
Admiral Erben. I, Admiral kirkland tels-
graphed the Navy, Department today that
he will hoist his nag ON the Chicago at
Cowes, and formally assume command OF
the station on Wednesday next. His sue
cessor In command Of the South Atlantic
station will probably not be selected until
Secretary Herbert returns to the city The
gossips have II that either Commodore Self
ridge or Phythian will get this assignment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
STABLES ON FIRE.
General Alarm Turned in-Fears for
Adjoining Buildings.

At 2:15 O'Clock this afternoon fire broke
out in Reilly's stables. foot of 18th and
Water streets. and fifteen minutes later q
general alarm was turned in. The fire
spread rapidly. the brisk wind tanning the
flames. Fears are entertained for all the
adjoining buildings.
By the tire the first engine arrived the
building was a mass of flames Owing to
the. dangerous locality Of the fire and the
fact that a stir southwest wind was blow
ing directly toward the ice houses and larger
wooden buildings a general alarm was sent
in calling all Of the fire apparatus in the
city to the spot At 3 o'clock Riley's stable
had been destroyed. and the firemen were
trying to save the adjoining property.
Chief Paris was among the first on the
scene. He ordered the men to attack the
IRE from all sides. and the boys responded
nobly. But the flames, which had evidently
been smoldering in the large hay loft sud-
IDENTIFY broke out and the entire river front
was threatened. The flying sparks are set
ting IRE to a number of small frame build
fngs In the vicinity. All OF the horses
were taken out in safety. There is an in
surance of $500 on the stable.
At 3:15 the fire was under control, and
the danger that threatened the river front
appeared to be over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
AMATEUR ATHLETIC CHAMPIONS
To Compete mt Trnvers Island Next
Saturday Afternoon.

Athletes all over the country are prepar-
ing for the Amateur Athletic Union cham
pionships. which win be decided at Trav-
ers Island. near New York, next Saturday
All the athletes in this country and In
Canada who can come anywhere near
championship form will take part in these
contests and the games are likely to prove
the best that have been held in this vicinity
for long time.
At Travers Island things are very lively
A new stand. extending along the stretch
from the start to the finish of the 100 yards
is erected. so that visitors to the champion
ship games will have a superb view of the
track and field events. Should the weather
prove threatening this stand Is so con-
structed that at a moments notice a canvas
covering can be slipped overhead, thereby
providing against any immediate damage
to those watching the races.
Capt Hugh Baxter 10 a constant visitor
at the island and in cicse conference with
Trainer Mike" Murphy. watching the work
OF the athletes. Mike Is working with
might and main. He expects Tommy Lee
to romp home winner and do even time
In the 100 and 70. although the king
Will be confronted by such notable filters
as Cary Spence. Carr OF Toronto and j. j.
Mooney Of the Xayiere. For the $40 he
has picked @. Sards and K. w. Allen. either
of whom. he declares, is good enogh TO
run all others OF their legs
The half mile, Mike says. is a sure thing
Tor the Mercury Foot" Charley kilpat-
rick OF Union College not only intends to
win that event. but take a fail out Of the
WORLDS record OF F. J. X. Cross, the OK
oman student.
The mile Will see Jarvis and Orton nght-
ing their intercollegiate battle over again.
Of the two. orion seems to be the better
both orion and Jarvis will start In the fiye
miles.
L. p: sheldon. although suffering from a
broad jump.
In the weight contests q. r. Gray and }.
3: mitchell are regarded as the ''Iead-pipe
cinches OF the meeting. Gray's record OF
a feet narrowly escaped a tumble at the
hands OF Hogan. the Irish champion. The
king or shot-putters In extremely jealous
ana cannot brook the approach of a rival
near his throne, SO q sensational perform.
ance may be expected. Mitchell, too, Is In
rare form. and the hammer record may get
hft. as ne says. lust for the fun of the
thing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
Army Orders.

First Lieut.. John c. Gregg, eighteenth in
fantry. Is relieved from further duty with
the sixteenth infantry, and upon the COM
pletion Of the target duty assigned him at
Fort Bayard, N. NJ. will proceed to Join his
company.
B.. Leave Of absence for five days Ii granted
Second Lieut.. William K. Jones' fourteenth
infantry.
The leave Of absence granted Capt Chas
j. Crane, twenty-fourth infantry, Is extend
ed twenty days on account of sickness
The leave Of absence granted Maj Joseph
@. Ramsay, third artillery, is extended one
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
THE BICYCLE IN PoLITICA
A Candidate for Congress Tourfns
Rural Districts Auheel

A Baltimore special dispatch says: A new
factor has appeared In Maryland politics.
before which all the time-honored conven-
uonal methods must give way. This il the
bicycle. Horseback tours Of the rural dis
tricts have been popular for years but u
remained for Oliver c. Varied of this city
to spring something entirely new upon the
public. Mr.. Varied recently announced
himself as an Independent democratic can
didate for Congress In the second district
and 10 DOW engaged in canvassing the coun-
ties for votes.
In doing 30. Mr.. Warfield spurns the more
conventional modes of locomotion, and
travels about on . bicycle. Last week he
toured through a portion Of Carroll county
on MS wheel and will extend his rankings
over major portion of the district De-
spite his six feet two inches Of height, and
MS TWO hundred pounds Of weight, Mr.
warned Is an expert wheelman, and II
the run for Congress can be made on bicy-
cles he VIII doubtless chase Candida es
Baker and Talbot to a close finish Mt
Warfeld believes In interviewing voters az
their homes and finds the bicycle an ex-
cellent aid In his work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
Death of Thomas Dunnfgnn.

Mr.. Thomas Dunnigan. father OF Seryt
Dunnigan. and father-in-law of Officer He
Ian of the metropolitan police force, died
yesterday, after an illness of five days.
Deceased was born In County Kerry. Ire
land, seventy years ago, and when thirty
years of age he emigrated to America and
settled at Washington. He has been a res
fdent of this city ever since his advent in
the new world. For number of years he
was engaged in the dairy business, and by
his honest and worthy qualities made hosts
of friends. The funeral will take place on
Wednesday from the Church of the Immac-
ulate Conception. The service will be cell
ebrated by Father Ryan.