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Evening star., 1894-04-03
Dividends Declared

Inc controller of the currency has de-
ciared dividends in favor of the creditors
OF lnsolVent national banks as follows.
A nrst dividend of 70 per cent in fayo,
OF the creditors of the Washington Nation.
al Bank Of Tacoma, Wash, on claims prov.
ed, amounting to S76112
A first dividend of 10 per cent in favor OF
the creditors of the Merchants National
Bank of Tacoma, Wash, on claims proved
amounting to $349, ,905
"A second dividend of 20 per cent in favor
or the creditors of the State National Bank
OF Knoxville, Tenn, making in all As pei
cent on claims proved, amounting tc
S1O3,629
A second dividend of Is per cent in favor
of the creditors of the Gulf National Bank
of Tampa, Fla, making in all 80 per cent
on claims proved, amounting to $50, 7i6.
A second dividend of 10 per cent in favor
of the creditors of the Stock Growers Ma.
tional Bank of Miles City, Mont, making
in all % per cent on claims proved, amount
ing to s11S,3T3.
A third dividend of % per cent in favor
of the creditors of the First National Bank
of Sioux Falls, S. D, making in all 60 pei
cent on claims proved, amounting to S5O,660
Evening star., 1894-04-03
ON TO WASHINGTON.
Pythian knights Preparing for the
Big Coming COnclave.

The executive committee of the Knights
of Pythias met last night at their head
quarters in the Warder building, with
Richard Goodhart in the chair. Secretary
A F. Medford read the minutes of the pre-
ceding meeting. The subcommittee re-
ported progress towards the success of the
Pythian Conclave, which assemblies in
Washington in August. Several communi-
cations were received and referred to ap-
propriate committees. One from the colonel
of the second Ohio regiment OF the Uni
formed Rank, with headquarters at Cleve-
land, stated that he had 800 men, and eX-
pected to have them nearly all on parade
on Pennsylvania avenue, and requested
space in which to pitch his tents. The
colonel also spoke of having the command
bring it's horses. The regiment has already
made preparations for four special trains,
and the colonel says there may be more,
and that the cry, "On to Washington" is
the watchword. The question of having
meals served near the camp grounds was
discussed and the matter referred to the
committee on camp. This committee will
afford every facility for the comfort and
accommodation of the visiting knights.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
COURT OF APPEALS.
Judge Bingham Takes q Temporary
Seat on This Bench.

Under the provisions Of the act establish
ing the Court Of Appeals of the District Of
Columbia, Chief Justice Bingham Of the
District Supreme Court this morning took
his seat as one of the justices pro tenn. Of
the former tribunal taking the place on the
bench of Mr.. Justice Morris. who is dis
qualified from sitting Ill a number OF cases
on the docket of the court, because of the
fact that he had been formerly interested
in the cases as counsel otherwise. In
such cases the act establishing the Court Of
Appeals provides that the places of the dis
qualified member or members Of the court
shall be filled by a justice or by justices Of
the District Supreme Court; provided, Of
course, such justice or justices are without
interest in or connection with the case or
cases.
The taking today by Chief Justice Bing-
ham Of Mr.. Justice Morris place on the
bench of the Court Of Appeals is the first
instance of the kind in the history OF the
court. 1t is understood that there are about
eight cases in which Mr.. Justice Morris
feels that he is disqualified from sitting,
and it is expected that Chief Justice Bing-
ham will occupy seat on the bench during
the April term of the court until such cases
are heard.
Court of Appeals Decisions.
The following opinions were filed in the
Court of Appeals yesterday afternoon, after
the adjournment of the court:
No 123, Butler, Adams VS.. Strong ct al /;
No. 124, Campbell executor, VS.. Strong ct
ell; Peugh vs.. Strong ct al; remanded to
court below. to be proceeded with In ac-
cordance with opinion of this court.
Opinion by Mr.. Justice Morris.
No. $50, De Vaughn VS.. De Vaughn, de-
cree below affirmed, with costs. Opinion
by Mr.. Chief Justice Alvey.
No 20S. Cake VS.. Woodbury. ct al; de-
cree below affirmed, with costs. Opinion
by Mr. Chief Justice Alvey.
No. do, Security Investment Company
ct al vs.. Garrett; decree below affirmed,
with costs. Opinion by Mr. Chief Justice
Alvey.
No. 247, Mehler ct al. VS.. Cornwell; de-
cree below affirmed. Opinion by Mr.. Justice
Shepard.
No. 241, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
Company VS.. Darlington, administrator;
judgment below affirmed with costs.
Opinion by NJ. Justice Shepard
No. 2IS, National Bank of Republic ct al.
VS.. Hodge ct al; decree below affirmed,
with costs. Opinion by Mr. Justice Morris.
No. 2SS, Butler administrator, ct al. VS..
Kirk ct al, and No. 299, Browning VS..
Kirk; DEGREES below vacated and reversed,
and causes remanded Opinion by Mr..
Justice Morris.
No 80, Middleton vs. Parke: Judgment
below affirmed, with costs. Opinion by Mr.
Justice Morris. .... ....
No 293. Durant VS.. Murdock: Judgment
below affirmed, with COSTS Opinion by Mr.
Justice Norris.
No. PSI. Washington Gas Light Company
VS.. Pooce: judgment below affirmed with
costs Opinion by Mr.. Justice Shepard
No 1S7, Cooksey, executor, VS.. Bryan;
decree below amended. Opinion by Mr..
Justice Norris
Evening star., 1894-04-03
CONTRACTOR DANTS CASE,
1t Was Intended to Indict Him Will
Col. Ainsworth.

Col. AfnswOrth.
1t transpired today that the grand Jury
whose term of service expired yesterday
afterroon had authorized an Indictment
against Contractor George w. Dant in the
matter of the Ford's Theater disaster of
the 9th of, June last, and that had it not
been for delay in preparing the indict-
ment enc would have been returned against
him yesterday Afternoon charging him
with criminal responsibility in the death Of
Fredk b. LOTUS, one of those killed, and
for whose death Col. Fred C. Ainsworth
was yesterday held responsible, as reported
in yesterdays Star. Col. Ainsworth was at
the court house yesterday before the in
dictment was returned. ready to give bail.
District Attorney 'Eirney stated today
that Col. Ainsworth would probably be ar
ralgned tomorrow, provided his new coun-
sci. eX-Consressman Ben Butterworth, can
get away from the Pollard -Breckinridge
trial for a time. Although Mr.. Birney de-
cllned to discuss the matter it is under
stood that the witnesses in the matter will
be at once called before the new grand
Jury in the case of Contractor Dant, and
an effort be made to secure an indictment
against him. Messrs. Covert and Sasse
who were indicted together with Col Aims
worth and Mr.. Dant last summer, have
now been used as witnesses before the
Grand jury, and will probably be so used
by the prosecution in the event of trial
of the cases.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
BEGINNING THE INQUEST.
Trying to Find How Martha j. Full er
Was Killed at New York.

The coroner and jury began an inquest
yesterday at New York into the death by
shooting Of Miss Martha ]. Fuller in the law
office Of William NJ. Mullen, No. ia Nassau
street, New York, on March II. The case
has been surrounded with considerable mys-
terry and has aroused great deal of specu-
lation. The shooting took place late in the
afternoon. The only persons present in Mr..
Mullen's offices at the time were Miss Fuller
and Joseph T. Magee, Mr.. Mullen's man.
aging clerk. The question which the cor
oners jury is endeavoring 20 answer is: Did
Miss Fuller commit suicide or did Magee
shoot her? Was 1t self-destruction on Miss
Fuller's part or is Magee murderer?
1t seems to be a sharply defined case OF
exclusive opportunity, lirnIted to these two
persons. So far as personal presence was
concerned either might have done The shoot
ing. No one else could have done it. Magee
was arrested Immediately after the shoot
Ing and has been kept prisoner in the
Tombs since St. Patrick's day. He denies
that he shot Miss Fuller.
Magee is defended by Charles w. Brooke
William O'Sullivan and Lewis Stuyvesant
the alleged poisoner. All three were in
court yesterday, and followed the testimony
with the utmost closeness. Mr.. Brooke
asked most of the questions, but Mr.. OSul-
livan occasionally took part in the cross
examination.
Assistant District Attorney Hartmann had
general charge of the prosecution, but Dis
trict Attorney Fellows was present much OF
the time and personally conducted the eN-
animation of the witnesses. Health Officer
Jenkins sat beside Coroner Fitzpatrick and
seemed to take a keen professional interest
in the proceedings.
Magee was taken from the TombS to the
coroner's court room in Chambers street by
Policeman Webb of the fourth precinct sta
ton. Magee'S face appeared brown and
healthy, though he had been leading an
outdoor life instead of being locked up in a
narrow, sunless cell in the Tombs. He was
thin, but evidently strong and alert. He
tapped his feet on the floor, twirled his
fingers, played with string and save ether
minor signs of nervousness, but his general
department was calm, cool and collected
Evening star., 1894-04-03
VALUE OF FARMS.
The Census Bureau Issues an Import
ant Agricultural Bulletin.


The census buerau yesterday issued a bull
letin giving the statistics of agriculture.
The total number of farms enumerated in
1890 was 4,564,641, as compared with a total
of 4,OOS, ,9O7 in $780, an increase of 1885 per
cent.
The total area Of land in these farms in
1890 was 623, ,21S619 acres, 357,616, 755 acres
of which were improved. In 1880 there were
536, ,OS1, ,S35 acres in farms, 2s4, I'll ,O42 acres
of which were improved. Therefore. there
was an increase of 1925 per cent, of the
total land in farms, 25.5S per cent, i'm
proved.
The percentage of the total land surface
in farms in 1890 was 3219, as compared
with $50 in 1880, and the percentage of
the total farm area that remained unim-
proved at the latter date was 1892, as COM
pared with 1858 at the former.
The value of these farm lands, including
fences and buildings, was in 1890 $13,2I9,-
252. $40. and in 1880 $40, 1871, ,O96, 7I6 showing
an Increase of 0.23 per cent in their valua-
tion since 1880.
The value of farm implements and ma
chinery in 1890 on these farms was $494,-
247. .467 and in 1880 $4O6, $40 055, showing an
increase of 2l.5S per cent since 1850.
The value of live stock on hand June l.,
1880, on these farms was s., 20S, I67 ,5I3 and
the value in June 1885, was 81, ,500,3 T07
showing an increase of 4121 per cent since
1880.
In the year 1889 the value of farm pro-
ducts was $246O. 107 ,454, and in the year
1879 the value was S2,Zl2, $40 927, showing an
increase of 11.l9 per cent since 1880.
In the District.
The statistics for the District of Columbia
are: Total number of farms, 3S2; total
acreage of FARMS 11,T45; acres improved,
9,S9s; unimproved, l,S41; value of lands
fences and buildings, $6,471 100; value of
implements and machinery, $40, 100; value of
live stock on hand, June /, 1880, Sl29, 12U;
estimated value of farm products, S373. .O1O;
number of horses, S26; number Of asses, IL /;
1905.
Maryland and Virginia..
The statistics for Maryland are: Total
number of FARMS 4O,79S; total acreage Of
farms, 1852 800; value of land, fences and
buildings, 505S, $50: value Of implements
and machinery, S6540,O90; value of live
stock on hand June 1890, 49, 10, 800; esti-
mated value of farm products, SIG, 443, 1864 !;
number of horses. 130395; mules and asses,
IA, 161; working oxen, 17,0G6; milch cows,
142 19S; other cattle, 107, ,925; swine 81, ,O20;
sheep, not including spring lambs, 49,. 329; /;
number Of fieeces shOrn, spring of 1890 and
fall of 1889, lOl, ,O33; pounds OF wool, 543, 225
The statistics for Virginia are: Total num-
ber of farms, l21,6O0; total acreage of farms,
10, 1C4,a a51: value of lands, fencing and build
ings, S2J4, 10000; value of implements and
machinery, 81, 593, 8SS; live stock June l.,
1890. S33, 404,2Sl; estimated value of farm
products, 81, 244, ,45S; number of horses
2l2,512; mules and asses, 81 ,533; working
oxen, 81 81; milch cows, 2I3,634; other cat
tie, Az. .l29; swine, 19669l; sheep, 495313;
Eumber of fieeceS shorn, spring of 1890, fall
of 1889, $50, IA; pounds of wool, 1,4i9,2l9.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
TO OPEN COCOANUTS.
The Special Attraction at the Capd,
show Toniuht

After a rest over Sunday, both the attend
ants at the candy exposition and the show
itself appeared brighter and more attrac-
tive last evening than at any time during
the past week. The crowd of visitors also
seems to be on the increase
Two professional stick candy makers and
their assistants strove for glory AMI medals
last night in a decidedly interesting contest
Mr.. James A. Madison and his helper. Mr.
H. I. Wrenn, succeeded in carrying OF first
honors they finishing in ten minutes while
the others, Mr.. Edward Tucker and Mr.
Charles Smith, required seventeen minutes
10 complete the same amount of work
The match was judged by Messrs. NJ. F,
Angelier and A. J.. Doran, Mr.. David lam
mersIev acting as referee and Mr. T. G.
Johnson as timer. The attraction this even
ing VIII be cocoanut opening contest with
hatchets between the champion OF Raltf.
more and the champion of PHILADELPHIA.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
MONEY.

Everybody wants to make money. In no way can
II be made quickly as in
T o c X
To make money, one must have reliable advice and
the right kind of broker We have issued q har-
ket letter every day for two years; IL 10
open to inspection. II has correctly foretold the
market. Hundreds have written saying Il is the
best and most accurate they read. WE WILL
BE PLEASED TO SEND YOU HIS DAILY MAR
EET LETTER. ALSO OUR CIRCII.AR CONTAIN
ING FEW SIMPLE RULES, WHICH. If FOL-
LOWED, WOULD HAVE PREVENTED ANY
LOSSES YOU HAVE EVER MADE.
We deal in stocks, bonds and grain. You can
buy TO; cash. taking away your securities or we
will carry purchases on 10 5 per cent margin,
We have large and elegant Offices, with every
facility that intelligence and capital can command
for the transaction OF our business.
T Z. WARD A GO, Bankers and Brokers'
81 and 80 Broadway New York
Or w. II. ALBERTSON & Co. Is State St, Boz
ton, Mass. Connected by exclusive private wire.
Mh24 "a 20 81 ap3&5
Evening star., 1894-04-03
SToo TO $4,000 TOLOAN.

Money loaned TO responsible parties 20 be re-
turned in small monthly payments. Interest 9
per cent annually; no bonus premium Of any
character enacted This Is the most equitable.
simple and easy method Of borrowing money 10
De returned In installmcnts yet devised. Why
pay 4 large bonus for moneyy You will not hs ' q
any plan except this when you examine II. Mer-
chanls. manufacturers, employees and others are
CLAL LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY. l4l6 n
4 ave-, for particulars. Take notice: This COM
pany has the Endorsement Of leading tina ncial
men OF the country, as to the feasibility OF it's
operations. IL you desire to De placed in posi-
tion TO own your own home. call.
A number Of loans were disbursed TO citizens
OF Washington on Thursday of this week 10
H. M -Yt
Evening star., 1894-04-03
MAJ de n DISCOVERY.

Yesterday being the last day OF the pres
ent jury in Criminal Court, Division 2, Mr.
t. c. Taylor, fer the retiring jurors, pre-
sented in a neat address to Justice Cole a
handsome stand Of flowers. In the address
Mr.. Taylor referred to the experience of the
Jurors being such that they would not here
after attempt to shirk jury duty Justice
Cole responded in some appropriate words
In which he expressed his qualification that
the jurors had discovered the very impor-
tant part the jury had in the administra-
tion of justice, and he complimented them
for the work they had done
Evening star., 1894-04-03
A Nonsense Pnrfx

musical entertainment called a non-
sense party was given last night at the
headquarters of the Legion of Loyal Wo-
chorus and chimed in the event Son,a nf
Shose who took part were Mrs. A. Hilton
MISS Helen Nye, Mrs. NJ Z. Cutler Mr.
w. u. Wilmarth, Mr.. w. H. King Mrs. r.,
wound up the evening.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
Pensions Granted.

Among the pensions granted yesterday
were the following:
District of Columbia: Original-Richard
Black, L. S. Soldiers Home, Washington;
Patrick Reilly, L. S. Soldiers Home, Wash
ington; Margaret b. Merrill (nurse), Wash
ington.
Maryland: Original - Jerome Owens
Wetherville; Susan Hunter nurse), Balti-
more. Additional-Richard H. Edwards
Baltimore. Original widows, etc.-Catha-
rine Z. Bowen Baltimore.
Virginia: Original-Alfred W. Waterman,
Crews. Original widows, etc.-Friederika
Rumpf, National Military Home Elizabeth
City; Mary A. Weeks, Portsmouth.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
RuisinU Offices

The following post offices were raised to
the presidential status on the 1st instant.
The salary to be paid each postmaster is
also stated: Chicago Heights, ILL.,, 81 200;
Akron, Iowa, $1,000; Neola, Iowa, $1,000;
Unontown, KY, $1,000; Rumford Falls,
Me, 81 200; New Madrid, Mo, 81. 900; Van
dalia, Mo, $1,000; Irvir gton, Nj, 81 900:
Roswell, n. NJ, S1.1OO; Montgomery, NY,
$1,000; North Tonawanda. NY, $I,7OO;
Theresa, NY, $1,000; Corning Ohio, 81 900;
Dushore, Pa, Loo; East Brady, Pa,
$1,000.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
F1OXXerS for n Iudue

Just before Judge Cole DISCHARGED the
jury in his court, Criminal Court No .
for the term yesterday afternoon LAWYER
I. c. Taylor, on behalf of the jurors. pre-
sented the judge with a great bunch of
magnificent jacqueminot roses as a slight
token o. their esteem and respect Judge
Cole responded in neat little speecb of
tnaLks, assuring the jurors that they had
performed their duties in a most satisfac-
tory manner, and that he parted with
them with much more than ordinary re-
gret. ie-
Evening star., 1894-04-03
Newspaper Al. Writer'S.

Steps were taken last evening al a meet
ing of the newspaper representatives of the
various commercial houses to form perma-
nent organization. Mr.. George A Lewis of
Saks & Co. was elected temporary chair
man, and William A. Hungerford of The
Star ad.-writing bureau was elected secre-
tary. The purpose, aim and advantage of
such an organization was discussed, and a
committee. consisting of Messrs. Lewis,
Funserford and Pierce. was appointed to
draft a suitable constitution. 1t was de-
cided to give a banquet on Tuesday, April
II, at Welcker's Hotel, the arrangements
for which were placed in the hands of
Messrs. Hungerford, Cans, Archibald, Kent
and Smith.
The next meeting of the organization will
be held in the Post building Monday, April
8, at which time the committee on consttu-
ton will report and opportunity be given
those "ad' writers who were not present to
connect themselves with the organization.
Those present were George 4. Lewis, 1.
Cans, William A. Hungerford. Frank Pierce,
Fred McC. Smith, Q. c. Archibald, J. II.
Shafer, Carl Fast, w. G. Kent and George
w. Miller.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
Desertion Charged.

Amelia Mueller, nee Baier, has, by Mr..
P. E. Dye, filed a bill for a divorce from
Peter Mueller. They were married in 1872,
he under the name of Miller and she un-
der that OF Emily Byer, and after living
together at 3ij 18th street till May, 1890,
she charges that he deserted her.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
Died mt the Emergency

Mrs. Lille Tressler of 1441 Duke street
Alexandria, died at the Emergency Hospital
yesterday of heart disease, superinduced by
rheumatism. She had been there only a
couple of days
Evening star., 1894-04-03
Singing Soldiers.

The Second Regiment Glee Club has elect
ed officers as follows President, Col Clay;
secretary and treasurer, Corporal Langtree;
assistant director, Sergt Woodman. Execu-
tive committee: Col. Clay, Maj jors Campbell
Suess and Bartlett. and Capt. and Quarter
master Parmenter.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
AduIterated Milk.

Three cases involving the sale of alleged
adulterated milk were called to the atten-
ton Of Judge Kimball this morning. Evil
dence was heard in the case of Maria Fitz-
patrick, and, the evidence showing the
milk to be below the standard a fine of s.
was imposed. W. II. Hampton and F. p
Daley were the other defendants and their
cases went over until Thursday.
Evening star., 1894-04-03

Olneyville, +. l., went out in a body yes
terday morning. A general strike will fol-
low.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
Mt. Pisgah Church.

Mt Pisgah A. NJ. z. Zion Church has
filed certificate of Incorporation by John
c. Wright, Andrew Laster Henry Hutton.
VIM Scribner and Frank Nixon, trustees
Evening star., 1894-04-03

w. p. Hancock the new state controller
of New Jersey, and George B. Swain, the
new state treasurer. assumed the duties Of
those offices yesterday.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
NOTARIES PUBLIC.

COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS AND NOTARY IA ~
lie for all states and territories SPECIALLY
by *. II. EVANS. oiice t.assIntntD l22i y 81
Always Office ufhc- hours. ta7-tf
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR EVERY STATE
ard territory. Notary and 4. S. Commissioner.
oc2S JOHN L BEAI1. l32l d ST. as.
Evening star., 1894-04-03
CAUSED BY low PRICES.

Half OF the TailOrS Of the country are
little less than ready-nlahe clOthlers-
They buy a set OF block patterns and
when a man, with 36-inch bust leaves
an order. a 36-inch block-pattern is put
over the cloth, and the man gets So
inch ready made coat. High class ma
terial and artistic 'custom-made' gar
ments costs more than ready made
tailoring. because II means originality"
Individuality and superiority" Also
means a higher price-but considering
Evening star., 1894-04-03

THERE Is NOTHING THAT CREATES SUCH
an appetite for breakfast as good whisky. There
In nothing that Is so valuable IN cases Of emer-
gency a pure medicinal whisky. When you
feel that you caRDot eat Try a glass Of Th.rp's
"Old Reliable Berkeley Whisky" This excellent
WHISKY Is made from only the finest ingredients
the most carefully selected rye carefully distilled
and stored II only be obtained Of James
Thsrp, S12 street, and retails at 81 q quart; 81
rrafTo ang
Evening star., 1894-04-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

., APRIL 2. 1894.
a meeting OF the bar OF the Supreme Court
OF the District OF Columbia and Court Of Ap-
peais IL called for WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
April Al O'Clock. in Equity Court room No
= 70 take action respecting the death of the
late Charles NJ. Matthews. ESQ.
- BLAIR LEE
Evening star., 1894-04-03

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-22
sTUMPH FIRE RUINS.
What Was Supposed to Ne n woman's
Foot Found.

What Was Supposed to he n woman's
Foot Found.
Considerable excitement was created at
the ruins Of the burned Stumph building
between 10 and IL o'clock this morning
by the discovery of what were believed to
be portions of a woman's body. workmen
engaged In removing the debris uncovered
a pair Of slippers filled with what they
thought was charred human flesh, and i'm
mediately afterward found an object which
they were sure was part of a woman's
foot. Then the telephone wires got hot
The health office was communicated with
and instantly a message was flashed from
that department to Lieut.. Teeple Of the
second precinct to send an officer to in
vestigate the affair preliminary to DIR.
Woodward's arrival at the station. Sergt.
Kaucher was detailed for the duty. and
when he arrived at the ruins he found a
large crowd standing around and gazing
with open-mouthed wonder at the CHASTITY
find, while many people who reside in the
neighborhood shook their heads sayely and
reminded each other that they had said
last Monday that they were sure some poor
women had been killed in the catastrophe.
Sergt. kaucher disappointed the morbid
members of the crowd very decidedly when
he examined the articles and ascertained
that the slippers contained melted glue
while the supposed foot was simply a theat-
rical wig curied up with the hair on the
inside, the kid lining of the affair somewhat
resembling human skin. Then the health
Office breathed freely and the Telephone
wires regained their normal temperature
about noon.