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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Arguing the Case.

The trial of the youth, Milton Chamber
lane of West Washington, on the charge
of assault with intent to rape Miss Ough
In December last, on the New Cut road.
was resumed in the Criminal Court, JUS
tice Coles division, this morning, and the
case was argued at length by Messrs. Biz
ney and Levin for the government, and
Mr.. Campbell Darlington for the defendant.
This case is one of those which gave rise
to the Jack the kisser" excitement at the
time, and Miss Ough and four or five 9TH
ers testified that the accused was the
party, while the defendant denies that he
was the party, or that he ever wore such
clothing as that described-navy blue. with
brass buttonS-and a number testified that
he could not have been at the points named
at the times stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Officers Elected by the Grand Council
Mt Petersburg.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
PETERSBURG. Va, March 2S.-The
Grand Council, Royal Arcanum. of Vir-
ginia. at it's session today. elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year: Past
grand regent, Charles w. HARDWOOD of
Richmond; grand regent, H. c. Scott of
Ashland; grand vice regent, J. ]. Jamison
of Alexandria: grand orator. W. l. Will
Jams of Portsmouth; grand secretary, VIM.
Lowenstein of Richmond; grand treasurer,
A b. Bolts of Fredericksburg; grand chap
lain, F. T. McFadden of Holston; grand
guide. S. l.. Bloomber of Richmond: grand
warden, c. II. Lumsden of Lynchburg;
grand sentry, Marx Gunse of Richmond;
trustees, A. Myers of Norfolk, c. C. Berry
of Staunton and j. H. Ingram of Manches-
ter; representatives to the supreme coun-
Gil. which meets in Detroit, Mich. in June
next. Walter F. Irving of Norfolk. James
3. Blanks of Petersburg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
FALSE AND IGNORANT.
Stories Cabled From Rio Janefro Re-
garding PeixOtO

Copyrighted, 1894, by the Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 2s.-The for
eign office authorizes the Associated Press
TO deny that the government of President
Peixoto has revived the imperial DEGREES of
1888 and 1851, allowing the execution, with
out trial, of persons who have taken part
In rebellion against the government, or
VINO have aided and abetted persons en-
gagged in rebellion.
Inc stories cabled to the United States
announcing the revival of these obnoxious
DEGREES are either gross fabrications or else
ineXcusable blunders.
he decree of March q as previously
cabled to the Associated Press, makes all
persons accused of treason liable to trial
by military law
The decree of March Is orders the police
10 snoot upon the spot persons who are
caught plundering during combat.
NO other DEGREES have been issued bear
ing upon the subject by the government Of
President Peixoto.
The deaths from yellow fever now aver
age seventy per day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
IMPROVING A HOTEL,

The Mt. Vernon Hotel to he Remodel
ed by Mr.. Emerich.
Mr.. Clayton NJ. Emerich, of Emerich
Bros, has purchased from Daniel H.
Nichols. the proprietor of the Mount Yer
non Hotel. 1859 Pennsylvania avenue, the
lease of that property, for which he paid
the sum of 21,OOO. 1t is the intention Of
Mr.. Emerich to begin at once extensive
repairs and improvements in the building
with the view of opening a first-class no.
tel. He proposes to expend a large sum
of money and when the work Is completed
the house will be equipped with all mod
ern convenienceS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Local Pensions Granted.

Among the pensions granted today were
the following:
District of Columbia Original, Samuel F.
Perkins, Washington. Mexican war sur
vivors-Increase Charles T. Childs u
5. Soldiers Home. Washington.
Maryland-Original. Abraham Hale
Shamburg, Baltimore; reissue, Charles
F. De Moss, Cumberland. Allegany Will
liam Hill. Milestown, St. Mary's; Mexican
war survivors, increase, John Foust West
River Anne Arundel; Richard White, Po-
monkey, Charles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Con firInatfOns.

The Senate in executive session today
confirmed the following nominations:
Fletcher C. Peck, to be marshal Of the
northern district of New York.
Postmasters: New York-A J. Aubrey at
Fulton, Duane Adams at Sherman, VIM. H.
Cotter at Union Springs, Norman w. Rose
at Geneseo, Norman A. Seymour at Mount
Morris. Florda-M. S. Moreno at Key
West. Maryland-Frank r. Scott at Elk
ton Virginia-Geo. X. Nixon at Ashland.
Kentucky-Jno Mason at Morganfield, Jas.
w. Moore at Henderson. Oklahoma-John
S. Flattery, Oklahoma City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28

Information reached the Navy Depart
ment today that the U. S. S. New York ar
rived at Bahia yesterday, and sailed today
for San Lucia, w. /. She left Rio on the
23d instant, and her Their slow progress
is accounted for by the superstition that
Capt. Philip has been INDUCING in target
practice at sea 1t h not yet settled
whether the New York will go to Blue
fields. That question will be determined
By circumstances before the arrival of the
ship at San Lucia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Gen. COxey at Chicago,

CHICAGO, March 2S.-Gen. Jacob s. Cox
ey of the Peace Army reached Chicago to-
day and spent considerable time at the
stock yards. 1t was said he would come to
the city later and at the Auditorium Hotel
meet those interested in his work. taking
train afterward for Lima. Mr. Coxey, it
was said, came to Chicago mainly to look
after an interest he had in "a consignment
of horses offered for sale at the stock yards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28

The Secretary of the Interior made a
requisition yesterday on the Secretary of the
Treasury for SO. 81. 600 for the quarterly
payment of pensions to be made on April
4. The sum is to be disbursed at agencies
as follows: Detroit. $2OO,0OO: Pittsburg
81 40, 900; Milwaukee. 1.7OO.Oo0: Des
Moines. 81 .90O. 900; Concord GDO.OUO; Chi
Cago. S2.6j0.OO; Buffalo, s1.jOU,OOO, and
Boston So. 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
CAPITOL TOPICS.


Executive Session OF the Senate.
The executive session of the Senate today
was devoted to an effort to get up the NOM
ination of H. w. Long for register of the
land office at Gainesville, Fla, which Sena-
tor Call is opposing. The matter went over
until Friday, under agreement.
Chinese Treaty and Nicaragua.
The Senate committee on foreign rela-
lions at it's meeting today discussed the
Nicaragua canal bill and the Chinese treaty,
but did not reach a conclusion on either.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Excise Board.

At the meeting of the excise board yes
terday the following licenses were approx
ed: Magdalena Beuchert, 727 H street
northwest; Campbell & Wartham, PIG 9Th
street northwest; Maurice F. Dee, oil eth
street northwest; J. J. Mccarthy, 1902 II
street northeast: VIM. II. Quackenbush
1924 NJ street northwest; Henry Senay,
LIST street between NJ and n streets south
west. The Army and Navy Club was
granted a retail license. Those rejected
were Hummer x Ross. 300 eth street north
west; Richard Hall, 1854 NJ street north
west; Michael Daily. 600 1-2 street south
west. and Lewis Slingland, "A LIST street
northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Congressman Wilson's Health.

Congressman VIM. L. Wilson was yaster-
day afternoon conveyed in a carriage 20
the ranch of ex-Congressman Ben Cable
eight miles south Of San Antonio. DIR.
Underwood states that Mr.. Wilson is gain
ing strength very rapidly, and, IL me
weather remains favorable, he will be able
to take great deal of outdoor exercise
during the next ten days. Mr. Wilson
will remain until his health is completely
restored,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
For Woman Beating,

Eugene Wheeler. the negro who assaulted
Lizzie Cole in South Washington three
weeks ago, as published in The Star at the
time, was tried in the Police Court this
afternoon. Wheeler met the woman in an
alley on Sunday evening and beat her over
the head with a stick, leaving her in an
unconscious condition. She remained in the
hospital until two days ago. Judge Miller
heard the proof and gave Wheeler ten
months in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Army Orders.

The following transfers in the eighth cav
airy are made: First Lieut.. Enoch II. Crow
der, from troop C to troop A; First Lieut..
Andrew G. Hammond, from troop A tn
troop /; First Lieut. Charles c. Walcutt
jr., from troop 1 to troop G.. Second Lieut.
Thomas w. Winston, fifth artillery. is
transferred from battery H to light battery
d of that regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Pension Office Changes.

Benjamin 3. Gilbert of Illinois was this
afternoon appointed chief of the record di-
vision of the pension bureau at 5000 per
annum, vice John d. Kynaston of Mime
sofa. appointed assistant chief clerk, vice
John H. Anthony of Illinois, transferred TO
$1,000 clerkship, and assigned to field
work, with headquarters at San Francisco,
Cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
A New Hampshire Post Office Robbad

PITTSFlELD. NH, March 2s-The post
office here was broken into this morning
about 2 O'Clock and the safe blown omen
The thieves secured about $500 worth of
stamps ana a Few dollars in change. A
minister living across the street saw two
men near the office shortly after midnight.
but he cannot describe them This is The
tenth post office robbery in this state in two
weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Hummer & Ross License.

Yesterday afternoon, after The Star went
to press, the Commissioners held a board
session and finally rejected the application
of Hummer & Ross for a liquor license at
300 9Th street northwest Commissioner
Ross was not present at the meeting. being
confined to his home by sickness. The dis
cussion over the case was short. 1t de-
cided that the petition for license was ir-
regular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28

S. A. Bonneville of West Virginia has
been appointed special agent of the
Treasury Department in connection with
the secret service. Wilson Frazier has been
appointed keeper of the Coney Island. New
York. life saving service, vice Abrams, re-
sicrnn1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Married Persons Rights.

Mr.. Bundy has introduced a bill in the
House providing that when a person holding
real estate or personal property in the Dis
trict shall die intestate. leaving a husband
or wife, the estate shall pass to the husband
or wife. When a person died intestate and
leaves personal property which did not
come by Inheritance, the property shall pass
to the husband or wife. The husband or
wife may enter into any engagement with
each other as to the disposition of the prop
erty, as If either might be unmarried. 1t
is provided that married person may hold
and dispose of property the same as If I'M
married, subject only to the right of dover
in the real estate of the husband or wife as
is provided by law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT,
No Power.

In response to a recommendation from the
Northeast Washington Citizens Associa-
ton. that the police regulations be amended
so as to require the owners of unimproved
lots to keep the snow and ice free from the
sidewalks, as is the case OF improved prop
erty, the attorney for the District TO whom
the matter was referred. holds that the
Commissioners have no power to make such
regulation. He refers to the bill submitted
to Congress year or two ago, and sug-
gests that those interested have it reintro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Ordered to COlum bus,

Capt. Crosby P. Miller, assistant quarter
master, will proceed from this city 10 Co.
lumbus barracks, Ohio, on official business
pertaining to the quartermaster' depart
ment, and, upon completion thereof, will re-
turn to his proper station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
To show Cause.

In the case of the Central Trust Com
pany of New York against the Washington
and Arlington Railway Company, Justice
Cox today made an order for a rule to show
cause, by a. Greenlees receiver, why he
should not be ordered to deliver TO John S.
Wise, trustee, certain articles specified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
RAN ASHORE IN THE DARK.
The Steamboat Senbird on the AtIan-
tic Highlands Shoals,

RED BANK, N. j., March 2S-The
steamboat Seabird. running between this
place and New York, ran ashore last night
near the Atlantic Highlands. The passen-
gers were taken to Oceanic in small boats
FROM that place they walked to Red Bank
Ihere are twenty-five horses for auction
sale in Red Bank on board the steamer
A large quantity of feed has been taken
on in boats. 1t is expected the steamer will
be foated today at high tide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Indicted for Pension Fr,na.

The pension bureau was yesterday ADVISE,
by Examiner Stockslager at Fort Gibson
T.. of the indictment at Fort Smith. AIRY >,
I j. Thornton, A. w. Crane George ID
Davis, Alice B. Davis and Harnv Naln,
I 5Ir sullury Nl9iatons of the pension laws
the May term Of the United States court 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
STAMPED EnyeIODe COnfruct.

Bids for the contract for furnishing
stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers
to the government. the largest contract en-
tered into by Uncle Sam were opened at
the Post Office Department today. The
award of the contract, which goes into ope-
ration October l, will be announced in Il few
days. the contract term is four years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
To IN tn narfnn Son

VALLEJO, Cal, March Photographic
orders were received from Washington di-
recting the Mohican and Yorktown 10 pro-
coed to Port Townsend. The Mohican
sails today and the Yorktown Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Incorporating Chesapeake Beach.

The bill to incorporate the town of Chesa-
peake Beach came up in the Maryland
house last night. and Mr. Owens offered
an amendment providing that the company
should not have the privilege of selling
liquor until after the railroad and hotel
had been built The bill was then passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
IahOrer AnnOinted.

The Secretary of the Navy has appointed
John II. Williamson a laborer in the hydro
graphic office. vice Frederick Busson, re-
signed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Last evening the team of DR.. w. A. Ham

Last evening the team of DR.. w. A Ham
nc nd on 1itE street between AMI w
street northwest ran into Mrs. Maria
Waugh of 1916 Y street knoCkin,; her down
ana breaking her arm. Or. Hammond took
ke- home and reduced the fracture
Last evening John l.. De NORM n tailor
from Baltimore. was taken i'll ut iJth street
and Pelnsy lvania avenue, AMI was sent to
The Emergency Hospital.
In Circuit Count. Division >, Chief Justice
Bingham yesterday in the case of Mccall
mont. administrator against the Washing
ton and Georgetown Railroad Company a
commission was issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Women TruAtees.

Senator Martin today presented the favor
able report of the District committe of the
Senate upon the bill recently introduced
at the suggestion of the District Commits
sioners providing for the appointment of
three women upon the school board as
trustees in addition to the number now
provided for by law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
A Cadet Resigns.

The President has accepted the resigna-
ton of Naval Cadet c. c. Rutledge of the
fourth class at the Naval Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
A RESIGNATION,
The Sixth Auditor of the Treasury
Sends His I'm.

MT. John A. Brawley. the sixth auditor
OF the Treasury Department has sent his
resignation to the President, to take effect
upon the appointment of his successor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Treasury Balances.

National bank notes received for redemp
ton, s1s7,9O0. Receipts from internal reve-
nue., s426,749; customs, s4s4,317; miscella-
neous, S15. $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Free silver.

Senator Stewart of Nevada today intro
duced a bill to provide'for free and unlim-
tied coinage Of silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Receptions Resumed.
Has Been Amounted.

The President today resumed his tri-
weekly afternoon receptions to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
4 DISTINGUISHED MASON.
Death of Grand Commander Baer of
the PennsyIy knights TempIar.

PITTSBCRG, Pa, March 2S.-Charles C.
Baer. grand commander of the Knights
Templar of Pennsylvania died at 5:45 am
of spinal meningitis. He was fifty-tlree
years old. The deceased was a thirty third
degree Mason and member of the Orien-
tai Order Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
TRAGEDY AT CHICAGO.

~ Hcttcr SnOt DOWh-H1B Mur-
derer Threatened.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, March 2S.-Guy T. Ohm
stead shot and killed Letter Carrier Cliff
ford at Madison and Clark streets this
afternoon.
Hundreds Of people who were passing
witnessed the shooting and threatened Ohm
stead with lynching but he was soon lock-
ed up by the police. scandal is said to
be back of the shooting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
Quarterly Payments.

William NJ. Clemishire of Arkansas has
been appointed a Chinese Inspector
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-08-02
Lemr, Arorsr ?, 1891.

Tho Kansas City journal has the
following to say about free silver" and
how the vote will 90 in the electoral.
college in 1896:
"That this mus; c so, a look at the
electoral college will discofc. The
South and West, are overwhelmingly fol
silver, its restoration as money metal.
its equality with gold at the minis and
as legal tender. There are 4li votes in
the electoral college now-Utah IL added
and so will New Mexico and Arizona be
States But rs now, 223 votes elect
The Southern Statesand the other States
west Of the Mississippi cast 26l votes in
the next electoral college, and with the
new States 21O--and with the new States
227 elects. Or, on division of the
silver question, the States south already
committed to free coinage and the States
west Of the Mississippi, where seven
tenths Of the people are for the reslora-
tion Of silver as money, have 40 more
votes than are necessary TO elect.
That fIct settles the question No
party can afford either to oppose or ig-
more, or straddle or evade the silver il.
sue, and the man or newspaper in this
silver country that gets in the way Of the
procession will be mere grease spot
whom IL has passed along. Then Penn !
sylvania. Indiana, Illinois, even Obi are
as sure for free silver as is Missouri or
Kansas.
The journal has been sound and pro |
phctic both OF this question, and warned |
these hot headed people to get into the
red wagon while there was room, and |
they had better get ON now and quit bit |
ing themselves these dog-days because
they cant bite anybody else. As the old |
Squire said, we are talking, in n sensa !
parbolicaly, but those we nro talking
Mt will understand. They are on very !
dangerous ground and ii their friends
don't sit down on their suicidal course
the journal will have TO attend TO that |
duty, rs it has In many other cases
Silyer-frec silver has come to stay
The issue is stronger than all the parties
and VIII occupy the White House and
both ends of the Capitol March j, 1897.
In all Kindness and ia all carnesincss
we beg everybody to flee from the wrath
10 come"
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-08-02
Should be ENCOURAGED.

PEOPLE VINO ARE coMiNG TO UTAH.
MI Hubbard was busy the entire day
reading through the pile or corrispon-
dence that gathered while hc was away,
and much Of il was encouraging. A
number OF letters shown The Herald
man disclosed the fact that stove
manufacturer otCAmbridge, Mass de-
sires to come out and II encouraged ever
solittle, will start works employing from
100 to 200 men.
From Pierre, South Dakota, is coming
aparty OF farmers that promise to average
up 81 900 per man. All handwriting
people, but thrifty and industrious
class.
From Chicago there will be n large
party to enter upon the colonization
plan--all sell sustaining in every way.
From 'his it will be seen that Mr.
Hubbard is bending every endeayor to
build up our future state, and the class
of people he is so ardehtly importunins
TO come, are a very desirable class.
They will add to our wealth as well as to
their own.-Herdid.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-08-02
Do Yon Know

that on every W,drosjay, and
rhlr3lly til ere leaies Ogden, Salt
Lake, Provo and other common points
q through tourist or family sleeping car
for Kansas City Chicago, and
Boston viz the Great scruig
highway, the Rio Grmde Wcstern
Railway Both rates are less than hall
OF rate charged on first class Pullman
cars, being but $500 to Missouri River
and $500 TO Chicago slocpcrs or OK
cursions are personally conducted and
no change Of cars Is required. The Rio
Grande Western also runs daily, n
through lrst class or Pullman sleeping
car to Denver, Kansas City and Chicago.
For other parliculas inquire OF agent.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-08-02
AVlsIt 70 dc SUGAR Go. Fam.

- ' A1AN ~ NAhO - - 81 W. gu ~
Last Monday Mr. Geo. Austin gave us
apleasant drive to the grain aud beet
fields Of the sugar Co. The crops Of the
Company, this season, both grain and
beets are most excellent. Beets winch
have been waterCd only once this season
are lookieg remarkably well ON all lands
where the soil is mixed With little clay.
Upon such Ian they are green and fresh
in the middle OF the day, while those on
sandy soil wilt some little From their
appearance some OF them will be ready
for the factory the first week in septem-
Der. This will prove great advantage
to the company,
This season the company planted go
acres OF peas as fertilizer OF which 30
acres have been plowed under. The
remaining 30 will be allowed to get ripe.
These are browning to be an excellent
thing for the land, so much so, that one
can plainly see the effect they nave on
the beet crops this year, where theywcre
plowed under last summer. The com
pany have pu. up about three hundred
loads OF hay, and willharyest something
near 5000 bushels Of oats. They intend
20 feed the hay to beef cattle in the
winter on the land, thereby making 4
large amount Of menure which will be
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-08-02

Parks Sure Cure is positive specific
in all diseases OF the Liver and Kidneys.
by removing the uric acid in the blood
it cures Rheumatism. S. b. Basiord. OF
Carriage, S. Dake., says: ~ believe
Parks Sure Gre excels all other medi-
zines for Rheumatism and Urinary dis
orders" Sold by d. Il. Ellington.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-08-02
Many Mon ofrlnnv MIMI

bntlheyail agree that The solid ycstibul-
edtmins Of the Chicago, Union Pacific e
Northwestern Line distance an compete.
tors with ease.
No change or deloy0t the Missouri
River.
For full information call oraddrcss
7 T., English
Agent u, =. System
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1894-08-02

Where, oh where, wac President Glove
land yesterday Rot sound, not q
voice was raised pronouncng his name
in any form, ut the great celebration at
Satair. What will lac thins OF the
peop.o Of Utah for treating him thus?
Has he done M good thing Tor Utah in
putting his signature 10 The enabling
act2 What an ungrateiul people 3,OOo
to 1000 strong and not word Tor him
What Is the matter.