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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
THE SEIZURE OF GREYTowN.
American Interests Not Believed 10 he
Placed In Jeopardy.

The news of the seizure of Greytown by
the troops of the Nicaraguan government.
which has been unofticially received here Is
not believed to indicate that American in
terests in that important section Of Central
America have been placed in jeopardy. The
idea that the Mosquito territory lying within
the limits Of Nicaragua and including Grey
town is under direct British protection is
shown by the official records TO be errone-
Gus. At an early date In this century the
Mosquito coast lying within the boundar ies
of Nicaragua and Honduras so protect
ed, but, in 1860, as the result Of negotia tons
conducted in our behalf by President
Buchanan. touching the construction of the
Clayton Bulwer treaty. Great Britain re-
linquishei this protectorate. This WAS done
by treaties between Honduras and Nicara-
qua and Great Britain. and one point that
may give a shadowy right Of interference TO
the British is in paragraph IN the treaty
with Nicara qua. by the terms Of which the
Mosquito Indians are given the right OF gov
erning according TO their own customs and
according TO any regulations adopted by
them not inconsistent with the sovereign
rights of Nicaragua. themselves and all per-
sons residing i'm the district. Subject to such
reservations. Nicaragua agreed to respect
and not 10 interfere with the Indian Gus
toms. If the Nicaraguans have taken forci-
bic possession of the Mosquito territory, they
may have been guilty Of a violation of the
treaty, but this would probably be merely
technical in view of the fact that the district
Is now practically dominated by Jamaica
negroes the original Indian stock having al
most disappeared All arrangements which
the United States has made or attempted.
touching the Nic2raguan canal. have been
directly with the Nicaraguan government
No official intercourse has been had with the
local authorities OF Greytown. and our con-
sular agent at that town holds an exequatof
from the Nicaraguan government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
INHABITED ONLY by HOGS.
An Alabama No Mans Land Where No
Human beings Ever DweIt.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
In the northern part of Limestone county
Ala, is tract of land consisting of more
than LOCO acres which is not on the map of
the state, nor can it be found in the regis
ter's office of that county. No one claims
it, and no taxes have ever been paid on il.
1t is a vast wilderness inhabited by snakes.
deer and razor-back hogs. 1t is a free hunt
ing ground, and thousands of these hogs
are killed every year, more for the sport
than anything else. The hogs are wild and
cannot be domesticated. Their yield is said
to be enormous. Tom Booth of Pulaski.
Tenn, secured a male and female and did
all in his power to tame them, but failed
He kept them year, and at the end Of
that time they were as wild at first The
more he fed them the thinner they became
Within the year they consumed 900 BUSH
els of corn, and were as lean as church
mice. During that time the sow had five
filters of pigs. numbering 30. Mr.. Booth
could not tame any of these, nor get them
fat enough to make even SOAP grease
Finally, he gave them to a negro. who now
considers himself under no obligations to
Mr.. Booth.
The flesh of these hogs resembles horse
flesh. 1t is as tough as coon skin and
large-sized hog of this species rendered
wouldn't make enough grease to fry skill
let of batter cakes They 90 through a
garden like a shovel pillow, and no vegetable
escapes them. They can crowd through
crack that would hardly admit a mouse,
and their sharp noses act as levers for gar
den gates. The Tennesseeans make great
fun of Alabama's razor back hogs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

VIM. H. Speeser ct al, by Messrs. A. A.
Lipscomb and o. B. Hallam, have filed a
bill against John H. Torney for a discov-
cry. The bill states that in January, 1873,
Gottlieb H. Raub was the owner of parts
and 8. square 975, and then made a will
and at his death left his property to his
wife during life and she disposed of the
same and defendant has been since in pos
session and gives out that the widow is
still alive and IL becomes material to their
interests to ascertain the date of her death
and therefore pray a discovery, &C., that
they may enter a suit in ejectment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
The Late John Hurst.

The funeral of the late John Hurst will
take place tomorrow from 1110 Z street
south and proceed to St. Peters Church.
where the services will take place. after
which the remains will be placed In a vault
at Congressional cemetery. Mr.. Hurst was
a native of this city, born at 10Th and C
streets fifty-four years ago, and was in
early life a carpenter. He served In the
Union army and for fifteen years was a
member of the police force, doing duty most
of the time in the fourth precinct Some
years since he was retired on a pension
He was for many years a member of the
Franklin Fire Company, and was one of
the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
ton. which meets tonight to arrange to at
tend the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
BASE BALL NOTES.
Matters Of Interest Connected With
the National Game.

the National Game.
Sam Wise has return ed his Washington
contract unsigned.
Dan Richardson still refuses to come into
the base ball fold.
McGraw has gone to college, and will not
play with Baltimore.
Pitcher Mercer. wanted by Washington,
has signed with Fall River
Pitcher Mike Sullivan will continue at his
law studies in Boston until July. Washing
ton may get HIM then.
President Soden is in receipt of a letter
from Charley Bennett. The old catcher
says he is sitting up in bed, and feeling as
well as could be expected. He expressed
bis thanks for the many kind words of the
press. the public and his feliow-players.
Phil Knell will pitch for Pittsburg next
season.
Clark son takes charge of the Yale candi-
dates this week.
Louisville is once more making a play for
Jimmie Caravan.
"Calliope" Miller is booked to cover third
base for the Browns.
The spring meeting of the National
League takes place enc week from TODAY aft
the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Second BaSeman ReitZ has signed his Bal
tmore contract, and will leave California
for the east on Washington's birthday.
John B. Day is a strong advocate of an
eastern and western league. He thinks the
present twelve-club circuit too unwieldy.
Jake Stencil Is fifteen pounds lighter now
than he was at the end of the playing
season. Winter walks have kept him in
great condition.
Hyler Westerfelt, the New Yorks new
pitcher, has commenced gymnasium prac-
tice. Jack Doyle has been assigned to
catch him in the early games.
The New York club has made several
standing offers for desirable players, and
somthing may be accomplished in this line
at the coming league meeting
1t is said that New York may try STAFF
ford at short John Ward has heard that
he Is a good in-fel1er.
McGraw's withdrawal will hurt Ralti-
more considerably, though the club is for
tunate in having Hugh Jennings to take
his place.
Three weeks from tomorrow the local
team has been ordered to report As The
contracts are dated from April / 1t is not
likely that many of the players will re-
spond.
The local team is the only enc whose
composition has not been pretty well de-
fined. In the other teams not many changes
have been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
The Columbia Clubs Smoker

The odor of sauerkraut and sausage per
vaded the atmosphere of the Columbia Ath-
ietic Club last Saturday night "A Night
in Deutschland" the last entertainment to
be provided by the old amusement conn.,
mittee. proved to be one OF the most sue
cessful smokers of the season. An excel
lent program, lasting fully three hours
was rendered. The Alpine Trio. a new
musical organization, composed of Messrs.
NJ. W. Hale, Joseph Cullen and c. E. Nc
Enaney, played several popular selections
in an excellent manner. Other entertain
by the Tuxedo Quartet, the Columbia Must
cal Club the Apollo Quartet, and Messrs
w. H. Coniey, Billy Ryan. Haley, McFar-
land, Hickcox and others. At the close of
the entertainment three cheers were given
for DR.. William r. King. who is in charge
of the smokers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
To Be Sure OF The Time
Divorce Cases.

In the case of Sarah c. Fifield against
J. n. Fifieid for a maintenance the respon-
dent has answered denying that she is in
want, and asserting that she Is doing a
lucrative business, and asserting that she
deserted him. She files answer denying his
statements and asserting that his state
ments have impaired her credit.
In the similar case of Annie Cannon
against John e. Cannon the husband has
answered denying the charges of cruel
treatment. and charging that she is addict
ed to drink, and her conduct has compelled
him to abandon his business, and states
that he has provided for her a good home,
which she refuses to occupy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE.
Annual Debate for the Merrfck Medal
.- by the Philodemic Society.

Great preparations are going on at
Georgetown for the Merrick debate which
takes place on Thursday next, February %.
at p. m. The question for discussion is
at present an interesting one. on account
Of its current discussion in Congress, and
on account of the high standing of the
speakers in their classes, and in the col
lege debating society it is confidently ex-
pected that the debat next Thursday will
be the best that has been witnessed in
CASTOR Hall for many years.
The gentlemen chosen as Judges Of the
debate are Judge Henry b. Brown Of the
United States Supreme Court, Senator Geo.
Gray of Delaware and Representative EEL
lamy Storer of Ohio. A novel feature of
the occasion will be the first public appear
ance of the glee and banjo clubs of the COL
lege. The rehearsals so far indicate that
the musical part of the program will not be
far behind the literary part in excellence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Old Guard Fair Committee.

fair and bazaar held an interesting meeting
at it's rooms in the Warder building on
Saturday night. Encouraging reports were
received from the ladies aid. also n number
of donations reported. 1t was decided to
enter the following articles for contest:
Gold watch for Senate and House page,
boys bicycle. Knight of Pythias uniform,
billiard table, fitting silver ice pitcher for
restaurant post silk flag, silver tea service,
for the most popular member of the ladies'
aid, letter carriers uniform, sword for the
most popular officer of the military crgant-
cations Of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Two Wills Filed.

The will of the late Edward Short has
been filed He leaves his house and lot, 407
street southeast, to his wife, with reversion
to his daughter. Rebecca Grant, and the
balance of his estate to his wife. who he
names as executrix
The will of the late Michael ShuSrue, filed
today, leaves a nominal sum to each of his
children, and the balance of his estate to
his wife during life, confiding in her ma
ternal affection and Judgment that she will
do what Is fair. and names her as executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Opposing Congrer.man Funston.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
TOPEKA. Kan, Feb. 19.-There is going
to be big fight for the republican nominal
ton in the second congressional district be-
tween three or four republicans. Con-
gresham Funston, of course, is in the race
for denomination, and he is working a
very smooth scheme on the other candi-
dates. His opponents for the nomination
are eX-State Senator Howard of Douglas
county, State Senator Parker of johnson
county and Col. Dick Blue of Linn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

The total number of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was As. OF this
number % were to fill vacancies caused by
death and designations and the remainder
by removals. The Virginia appointments
were as follows: Balcony Falls, Mrs. L. d.
Shannon. vice r. II. Brown, removed;
Coates, A. L. Voolfolk. vice Helen r. Hall,
resigned; Davenport. Floyd Artrip, vice S.
T. Ball, resigned; Figsboro', E. p. Turner,
vice S. H. billiard, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
A Suit for Damages.

Wade H. Williams, who was on OctoDei
13 last struck by a grip car on Pennsyl-
vania avenue near 18th street, today, by
Mr.. Randall Hagner, filed a suit against the
Washington and Georgetown Railroad Co
for $4,000 damages. He alleges that from
no fault of his, but from the negligence OF
defendants servants, he was struck by a
car about o'clock in the evening and SO
injured about the body and legs as to in
capacitate him from work and following his
occupation Of steam railroad man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Educators to Meet.

The annual meeting of the department
of superintendent, National Educational
Association, will be held in Richmond, Va,
beginning tomorrsw and continuing through
Thursday. There will be three sessions
daily. Mr.. w. b. Powell, superin tendent Of
schools this city; W. n. Mailman, superin-
tendent of Indian schools this city, and Mr..
w. T. Harris, the commissioner of educa-
ton; John Eaton, the ex-commissioner of
education, will take part in the discussions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
BATTLE IN TANGIER SOUND.
Oyster Dredgers Fight With a Police
Boat.

Special Dispatch to The Evening STAR
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 19-Oficial tele-
grams from Tangier. Va, to the governor
state that on Saturday hot battle took
place between the oyster dredgers in Tan
gier sound and the police boat Tangier. in
which the Tangier was decidedly worsted.
kilograms have been passing all day to-
day between Capt. Higgins, who has charge
OF the oyster boats. and the governor. The
governor has ordered Capt. Higgins and
all of the police boats to the scene of the
trouble.
Gov. OFerrall has just received a mes
sage from Capt. Higgins which says that
ne mas left for Tangier. 1t is not known
whether anybody was killed during the
fight,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

BY some peculiar mistake, the Post Office
Department sent to the President the name
Of Mr. Luke a constituent of Representa-
tive Fithian of Illinois, for nomination as
postmaster Of Nashville, Iowa. The papers
should have designated Mr. Luke as post
master of Nashville. Illinois. The depart
ment did not discover its mistake till Mr..
Luke had been confirmed by the Senate as
postmaster of the wrong town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Confirmation Services.

Yesterday afternoon at the o'clock serv-
ice in old Christ Church, Southeast Wash
ington, Archdeacon Gilbert F. Williams.
rector, the Right Rev. DR.. Paret bish-
op of Maryland, confirmed a large class.
numbering thirty-three candidates; eleven
of them were young men, and the most of
the class adults. The church was crowded
out into the vestibule. The bishops address
was extemporaneously given and was char
acteristic in its clearness and unity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

Last January F. c. Bolles of Missouri a
cadet at West Point. was discharged on the
score of deficiency in studies. Acting upon
the recommendation of the academic board
Secretary Lamont has restored him to the
service, to be placed on furlough until June
10 next, which will prevent his graduation
in the second class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

Sophie Duncan Abbey, who frequently APP
peared in this city on the vaudeville stage
as Sophie Duncan. died on Wednesday last
in Chicago of hasty consumption, at the
age of twenty-eight. Her sister. Carrie
Duncan, married Harry Montague. and with
them Sophie made her debut on the variety
stage in 1876. The trio then visited all the
principal cities in this country and Eng
land. While playing at the olympic The
alter, st. Paul, In the fall of 1889. Sophie
met and married F. ID. Abbey, prominent
business man of that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
THE FIRST SENATOR
To BE Called From His Seat to the
Supreme Bench.

At the Supreme Court office it was stated
that Senator White is the first man who
was ever nominated for the Supreme bench
while member of the Senate. None of the
present members of the court were ever In
Congress.
1t was the recollection of Clerk McKen-
ney that but one man. James NJ. Wayne of
Georgia, was ever named for the Supreme
bench while a member of the House
Geo. Williams of Oregon, an ex-senator
was named for the Supreme bench and re-
jected.
Only one Of the present members of the
Supreme bench. Justice Jackson. was ever
In Congress. He was a Senator from Ten
Eessee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
ApthrOnoIn Snciefx

The Filth regular meeting of the An
thropolOGical Society will be held at Co
lumbar University tomorrow evening. Pa
pers will be read by Mr. w Woodville
Rockhin on Pictures of Mongol and
Thibetan Life" and by DR.. Cyrus Thomas
THE American Race"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

The first of the series of three games ir
the bowling contest between the member!
Of the Carroll Institute of this city and the
Catholic Club of Baltimore took place Sat
urday evening in the rooms Of the latter
club. The Washingtonians won. The mex
game will be played here next week ant
the third game in Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Gone Over to the Associated press

CHICAGO. Feb. 19.-The Louisville An
zeiger has signed a ninety-year contract
with the Associated Press The Anzeiger
is one of the oldest and most influential
German publications in the south. and vas
the last and only connection left of the
United Press in the city of louisville
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Maurice BARRYMORE Welded.

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Theatrical circles
have been taken by surprise by the an
nouncement of the marriage of Maurice
Barrymore. The marriage took place two
months ago, and has been kept very quiet
The bride is Miss Mamie Floyd, a young
woman whom Mr.. Barrymore has known
for years, but is not a member of the thea
trical profession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Annual Meeting of the Sons on Thurs
day of Special Interest.

At the annual meeting of the District of
Columbia Society of the Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution. to be held at welcker's
Hotel at noon February 80, engraved GER
tificates Of membership. signed by the Of
ficers Of the national and District society.
will be given to the following gentlemen:
Gen. Lewis A. Grant, Mr.. Dudley Parrish
Brown. Mr.. Edward Salmon Jones, Francis
Eugene Storm, James Colfax Grant, William
F. HELEN and Michael Myers Shoemaker
This meeting is rendered Of especial interest
by the delivery of the annual address by the
president of the society, Gen. Joseph G
Breckenridge. United States army and by
the presentation of the annual report of the
board of management and the election OF
officers for the ensuing year, and a large at
tendance is anticipated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

The advertising business of the late 8.
Niles of Boston will be carried on by The s
r. Niles Advertising Agency. which was in
corporated prior to Mr. Niles death The
management is as follows: E. G. Niles
president; Carl G. Zerrahn, vice president
and general manager; J. c. Howard treas
urer. The complete organization of the
agency gives assurance of the most careful
attention to the business intrusted to It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-The police were
patrol1ing the lake shore last night looking
FOR two boys who are reported to be adrift
on an ice foe. Their names are unknown.
Several persons claim to have seen them on
the Ice near the foot of Both street just be-
fore 1t foated out into the lake yesterday
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
ABANDONED THE BILLS.

The Lords and Commons Fail to teach
Agreement.
LONDON. Feb. 19.-The secretary for
Scotland, Sir George Trevelyan in reply to
question, said that the amendment of the
house of lords had rendered the Scotch
fisheries regulations bill useless, and he
government would therefore abandon 1t.
(Cheers)
The government will now abandon the
employers liability bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 19.-The total loss
of the steamer Ohio, at Cottonwood Point, is
reported. The passengers and crew were
all put on shore safely. 1t is not believed
the sunken craft can be raised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

Ex-Cashier Arnold of LockpOrt Plead
ed Guilty.

LOCKPORT, N. Y, Feb 19.-John j. Ar
mold, ex-cashier of the wrecked Merchan ts'
Bank and ex-treasurer of Niagara county,
pleaded guilty when brought to trial this
morning. He had been indicted on thirty
seven different charges which in substance
accused him of robbing the bank of $4,000
and misappropriating about $4,000 Of
county funds
The court room was crowded and much
surprise was manifested at the prisoner 8
entering no defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
A WfIkesbarre Brewer. Death.

WILKESBARRE. Pa, Feb. 19.-Henry
Reichard, member of the brewing firm of
Reichard & Company, and prominent in
Masonic circles, died suddenly this morn
ing, aged fifty-fve. He was thrown out of
a sleigh last evening, and it is thought
ruptured a blood vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Naval Orders.

Assistant Engineer w. w. Bush has been
detached from duty at the navy yard, Nor
folk, and ordered to the torpedo boat Cush-
ing, relieving Assistant Engineer R. B.
Higgins. who is granted three months
leave of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Built in the .Boom Dnys.v

RARBERSVILLE, KY, Feb. 19.-The mil
licn-dollar hotel in Middlesboro, KY, con-
structed there a few years since in the
palmy days of the Magic CITY," is offered
by the receiver for sale on March r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

The two committees appointed by the
legislatures of Virginia and Maryland to
confer in regard to the length Of the oyster
season for the two states Will meet tomor-
row evening at the Shoreham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

The application of Col William F. Cody
for seventy-five Indians to be used for show
purposes has been approved by the Secre-
tary of the Interior. Col. Cody will furnish
bonds to fulfill his contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

DANV1LLE, Ky, Feb. 19.-Attorneys for
both sides in the Pollard Breckenridge case
arrived here at noon, to take dispositions of
witnesses summoned by the defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

Approved by the Bundesrath.
BERLIN, Feb. 19.--The Bundesrath has
approved the Russo-German treaty of COM
merce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19

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woODBURY'S FACIAL SOAP FOR THE SKIN.
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