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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Dividends Declared.

The controller of the currency has de-
clared dividends in favor of the creditors
Of insolvent banks as follows:
A second dividend of per cent in favor
of the creditors of the keystone National
Bank OF Philadelphia. making in all 15 per
cent on claims proved, amounting to ST.
314.415.
A third dividend of 10 per cent IN favor
Of the creditors of the First National Rank
of Dayton, Tenn, making in all so per cent
on claims proved, amounting to S45.1S9.
A fifth dividend of 10 per cent in .avor of
the creditors of the First National Bank Of
Brady, Tex, making in all 100 per cent on
claims proved, amounting to $33.O59
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
EMPTED SUICIDE
Mr.. R. Knapp Puts Bullet Through His
Temple
Found Unconscious in Bed-No Reason
Given for His Rash
Act.

Mr. r, Knapp a clerk OF class three in
the Navy Department, shot himself through
the temple with a revolver some time last
night, infiicting what will probably prove
a fatal wound. The deed was committed
in his room at his boarding place, 1925 18th
street northwest, but 1t Is not known at
what hour. Mr.. Knapp boards with fel-
low clerk. Mr.. Fisher. who lives at that
number, and has made his home with the
family for many years. When Mr.. Knapp
failed to report for breakfast this morn
ing it was found that the gas was still
burning in his room, and further investi-
cation disclosed the unfortunate man lying
upon the floor with the pistol by his side.
DR.. Charles E. Hagner was hurriedly
summoned, and found that although MIR.
Knapp was still breathing the wound was
of a character likely to prove fatal in a
few hours. The shot must have been fired
during the night, for the blood around the
wound was clotted and dry. A neighbor
reported having heard shot some time be-
fore daybreak this morning. DR.. Hagner
probed for the bullet in the head and ex-
tracted 1t. Examination of the revolver
showed that two chambers were empty,
and search was then made for the other
bullet. A wound was found in the 1eshy
part of the arm, but the bullet had passed
through and lodged in the wall or ceiling.
The revolver was new, and had been pur-
chased by Mr.. Knapp last Saturday. The
family with whom Mr.. Knapp boarded were
very much shocked by the unhappy affair,
and say they had no reason to anticipate
Mr. Knapps suicide. He has been a little
depres sSed of late, but not unusually so, and
yesterday appeared quite cheerful. He had
talked during the day of goiEg with Mr..
Fisher to select another house, the fam
lily were thinking of moving. Mr.. Knapp
was subject to periods of depression, but
as far as known had never talked of sui
eide.
Mr.. Knapp has been a clerk in the Navy
Department for thirty years, and was re-
garded as an efficient employe. He was in
the construction bureau for a long time,
but last July vas reduced by the operation
of the Dockery bill, and was transferred
to the Office of the disbursing clerk He
was a skillful penman and exceedingly pre-
c:se in his work, SO that Mr.. Stickney, the
disbursing clerk, congratulated himself
upon having Mr.. Knapps services.
Mr.. Knapp was born in Germany, and has
no relatives in this country. He came to
New York before the war, and when hos
tilities broke out enlisted in one of the
Tammany regiments. He was wounded at
tie battle. of Fredericksburg, and was
brought to Washington. When he recover
ed he was offered a lieutenants commits
SION. and while in Washington served as
steward of one of the hospitals After the
war he " as appointed In the Navy Depart
Rent, and has held his position through all
administrations.
At late hour this afternoon Mr.. Knapp
was still alive, although -unSnnsious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
SOME PRESIDENTIALS,
Long Interval of Rest in Post Omce
Appointments.

There have been almost no presidential
post office appointments for six months
This was due to that fact that four years
ago no appointments were made in the re-
cess Of Congress, and there were no terms
expiring. A few cases that had been held
over on account of difficulties in deciding
between different applicants, and a few
vacancies from death and resignation, have
furnished perhaps a dozen appointments
since March 4. Today an old-fashfoned
batch of appointments was announced, as
follows:
Pasadena, Cal, Webster Watkins, vice S.
F. Kernaghan; Del Norte, Col, Edwin E.
Whedon, vice E. P. Jones; Roodhouse. ILL.,,
David F. King, vice f. E. Whtlock: North
Brookfield Mass, Timothy Howard, vice
John Rusk; Sharon. Mass. VIM. B. Wickes,
vice c. F. Bryant; Crystal Falls, Mich, w.
J. Tully. vice S. d. Hollister, jr.; Three
Oaks. Maggie Breeze, vice R. S. Breeze;
Oxford Run. N. A. Patterson. vice E. w.
Gibson; Anderson, SC. NJ. P. Tribble, vice
VIM. F. Barr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Notice to Subscribers.

Subscribers are earnestly requested
to report any irregularity IN :he de-
livery of The Star and also any
failure on the part of the carrier to
ring the door bell.
A proper service can only be main
taiEed through the courtesy Of SUBJ
scribers in reporting shortcomings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
To BE Examined for Promotion.

Second Lieuts. John s. Sewell and Chas.
P. Echols. corps of engineers, have been
ordered to report in person to Col. H. NJ
Robert, corps of engineers, president of
the examining board at New York, for
examinations as to their fitness for
promotion. Lieut.. Sewell Is assistant to
Col Wilson, commissioner of public build
ings, and Is in charge of the construc-
ton of the additions to the government
printing office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
THE BATTLE SHIP MAINE.
She Will Receive Her Christeninx
Present Mt Portland.

Secretary Herbert has informed the gov
ernor of Maine that as soon as the battle
ship Maine is reported to be ready for sea
service. she will be sent to Portland to re-
oeive the christening gift provided by the
legislature Of that state. The Secretary's s
letter was in response to one from the
governor informing MIN of the action OF
the legislature and inquiring when the
presentation could be made. The Maine
Is now at New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Rev. Minot j. Savage.

This will be followed by a response by
the president of the conference and the ap-
pointment of committees. One of the most
important matters of the morning will be
an address by Rev. George Bachelor of
Cambridge, Mass, who Is the chairman of
the council, as well as the secretary of
the American Unitarian Association. The
balance of the morning will be taken up
with addresses by Mrs. Emily A. Fifield of
Boston, secretary of the National Alliance
of Unitarian and other Liberal Christian
Women, and by Rev. Brooke Herford. DID,.
OF London, representative of the British
and Foreign Unitarian Association.
Meeting of the Council.
The Formal opening of the conference will
be preceded by meeting of the council.
which will be held at the Arlington at 4
o'clock this afternoon. The council consists
of the following members: Rev. George
Batchelor, chairman, Cambridge, Mass.
Rev. Samuel NJ. Crothers, Cambridge, Mass.
Rev. Frederick L.Hosmer, St Louis; George
E. Adams, Chicago: Mrs. Charles c. Ames,
George w. Stone, Rev. John Cuckson, Rev.
Minot j. Savage and George s. Hale, Bos-
ton; Mrs. William c. Gannett, Rochester;
Rev. D. W. Morehouse, general secretary,
New York; William Howell Reed, treasurer,
Boston.
They will have to do with the clearing up
of the final details of the conference and
will also listen to the reading of the address
of Rev. Mr.. Batchelor. which, with a few
possible changes to be made by the council,
will be submitted to the conference tomor-
row morning.
This evening at o'clock Rev. Minot J.
Savage of Boston will deliver the conference
sermon at Metzerott Hall His subject will
be Our Gospel" Rev. Mr.. Savage Is one
of the best known and most eloquent speak
ers in the Unitarian Church in this country
and his fame as an orator is by no means
confined to his own sect. When it was
known that Rev. DIR. r. r. Shippen was to
surrender the charge Of the Unitarian
Church in this city IL was hoped that Mr.
Savage might he secured as the nastor of
this church.
Unfortunately, however, Mr. Savage found
his life too closely identified with the inter-
ests of his big church in Boston to give it
up even for the pulpit of the Unitarian
Church at the capital
o
Mr.. Dornan b. Eaton of New York Is to
preside over the meetings of tie confer
ence Senator Cao r. Hoor Of Massachu
setts, who is the president has written
that he will be detained in Worcester. and
will be unable to attend. Senator Morrill,
OF Vermont. the f1rst vice president Will
Ra,, D w % Wnreb,,se ns New yort 10
the general secretary of the council. He
has been very busy today receiving the
delegates and their credentials He is an
accomplished and courteous gentleman and
has made a most excellent impression upon
all those with whom he has come in con-
tact since he has been in the city
In conversation with Star reporter this
morning Mr.. Morehouse said that in his
opinion the coming conference would be
one of the largest If not the largest ever
held in this country. The last conference
to come to Washington was generally well
delegates. eSDeci1llV from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
A District Convict Pardoned.

The President today granted a pardon in
the case of Benjamin Williams. alias
Woods, convicted in the District Of CO.
Iumbia Of larceny from the person, and
sentenced in 1893 to six years imprison-
ment The pardon is based on the fact
that the prisoner Is in the last stage Of
consumption, and is not likely to live to the
end Of his term of Imprisonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

Collector of Customs Appointed.
The President today appointed James E.
Otis Of New Jersey to be collector of Gus
toms for the district Of Little Egg Harbor,
N. J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Leaves of Absence Granted.

Capt. James E. Pitcher. assistant sur
geon. has been granted two months extra
leave Of absence on account of sickness.
Lieut.. James T. Moore, third infantry
has been granted two months leave of abb
Sence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21
Chance for American Makers.

CHUHCG AmeTICHn l1NkefB.
The Spanish government has appropr-
ated 100000 pesetas about $GO.OOO) for the
purchase of astronomical instruments for
the Madrid observatory and United States
Consul Theodore Mertens, who reports the
fact to the State Department. undertakes
to advance the interests of any American
instrument makers who care to try to Sc
cure share of the business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-21

Continued on Ninth Page }
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

Wherever the ex-Empress Eugene
goes she carries little wicker bas-
ket with her, never entrusting it to
other hands than her own. That
same basket has awakened perhaps
more curiosity and caused more con
lectures as to its contents than any
thing else about the lady. At last. it
is said, the secret is out. The basket
is lined with padded silk and is the
residence of hedgehog. 1t is the
one and only pet OF the ex-empress,
and she never travels without it. or
allows other HANDS than her own to
care for IL.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

progress ny leul-
ing parts of costumes or suggesting
new poses for the tableauX.
The show" as 1t was generally
called, was to include oae-nct comedy
several living pictures and a minuet.
"Of course the living pictures Will all
have plenty of clothes on EN-. OK
planned pretty Nell Gray. who was gen
eral manager and director Of the affair.
1--WE shall have Romeo and Juliet,
Pygmalion and Galatea. Orpheus and
. Eurydice and many Mother Goose
pictures. In the latter I'm going to have
the children-and OH dear, I'm so
busy"
And she trotted away to attend
rehearsal. At the hall she found nearly
all the performers gathered and merry
arguments were going on as to how
certain parts were to be played. The
girls We're nearly all talking of cos
tunes and the men were looking a
trlhe bored and very much ashamed
of themselves, as men usually do when
they are lured into amateur theatre
Gals
Nellie soon brought them out of
chaos. with the helm of carl Merritt
she managed to pose and rohearso soy
eral of the living pictures and TO teach
part Of the ninuet which she ana carl
were to lead. When IT was ali DYER she
sank down into chair COMPLETELY OK
hausted. to carl Merrltt'e intense dis
may. He bent over her. anxious and dis
tressed.
OH I'm so tired - she said. YEARLY.
Then NOTICING, CARTS on,,io,,s fnoe. phe
laughed merriiv and exclaimed.
Don't lool, So pensive Carl One
would thinl, was going ia exnire right
here. If I'm mia lived nov what will I
be before This thing IL over? lust run
to the window and SOC If mamma has
sent James ofter mo vet"
~ Thought was tn have fine pleasure
OF taking Won home Nelller said carl
a tride sayareIv
"You gave me ia understand TO- I
have brouebam at The door for YOU
now. Why did YOU have James come
for your
"oh, now, carl you're not quite rea-
sonablc are you? You know perfectly
well mat Gertrude expects You to take
her home. See. she's over there now
waiting for you, probably"
II don't seq ,vhv abe should" said
Carl gtiI good deal upset.
"she's visiting vour rnvther YOU
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

Some idea may be formed of the
cost Of accessories to Il billiard table
when it is stated that it requires the
tusks OF three elephants to furnish Il
complete set of balls-namely, sixteen
pyramid, twelve pool and three bill
lard balls
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06


LOVING your
is. I love you, dearest, and only you,
and"
stop. stop. stop" cried Nellie, put
ting her pretty fingers to her oars
HERE'S Jamie, corae to take me home.
and your second cousin" with unneces-
sary emphasis. Carl thought us walt
ing for you. So, goodnight. Mr.. Merritt,
Be sure to come to rehearsal Wednes-
day." and naughty Nell went off with
her little brother jamie leaving Carl
to mutter TO himself;
ITS her confounded pride that's
what it is. l know she does care for me
little, and I'll overcome her pride yet"
But he had to content himself with
taking his cousin home, an act which
that young lady immediately set down
to lover-llSe devotion,
Nellie Gray was the daughter Of a
poor widow, She was a bright, pretty
girl whom everybody loved. She taught
school in Stanton and had taken the
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

Seven New York Romeos we're re-
Gently arrested in one week for bor-
rowing money from their lady loves
and then refusing to marry them.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

a late curiosity cleaner claims that
there are 800 open caverns in Edmond
son county. Kentucky.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06
a Curious Old Law.

A curious old English law forbade
street hawkers to sell plums and APP
pies, lest servants and apprentices
should steal money to buy them.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

You will always rejoice in the evening,
u The day is spent nroltably.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

she was urged to do so and her good
nature would not let her refuse. She
was deeply interested in st. Marks
church, and as the proceeds Of this en-
tertalnment were to go toward st.
Marks hospital Nellie was more than
willing to contribute her services. Carl
Merritt had been in love with Nellie /
for a year. But he was rich and stood
high in Stanton society, and, as Nell
said, everybody thought that she would |
set her cap for him
Instead of that she treated him Just |
as She treated all the other men who
were attentive to her. She was frlen2-
ly, jolly, sweet and entertaining to him, |
but when he became more tender in |
his feeling for her Nell grew colder and |
more formal, and when at last the poor
fellow could live no longer without tell |
ing her that he loved her he met with
refusal that was as emphatic as 1t was
firm.
Carl did not despair, however, but,
after repeated efforts on his part to
show Nell those little attentions SO dear
to every woman's heart and repeated
squelchings from her, his philosophy got
the best of his ardor and he treated
Miss Nell with dose of her own cool
ness
Then she began to realize how much
she had learned to care for him.
She suffered many a heartache and
cried herself to sleep many a night with
sheer longing for him. But she was a
o'"'e it'le woman as piuchy US snS
was proud ana she kept up neI olu
sayety 30 wen that she deceived ner
i lH. arc ni her lrlehus, lhey sun S,;
NeiI never clu care anything ior Sail
Merlltt' She couldht care anything 10,
"a ~ fl,.,fu tFr14t tod pf
any one she.s 100 Nsht-hearteu anu
independent Her tairy prince mas not
yet come,
ana only poor niue Meme knew thut
her larry prince had come ana peeh
sent away
SIX long weeks OF rehearsal9 crawied
by ana Nellie worked herselt INTO
IeVer Oh excitement as the nisht lor tne
entertainment drew near carr was al
ways beside her' helpins ana ASSISTING
her III so many ways win so HluhS
good suggestions that Meme became
more ana more dependent on MN at
every rehearsal'
Az length the great night came me
nan was crowded ana the pay went
on srnoothiH' Iheh canne the i'Nlhs pc,
lures Ihey were pretty ana sracelui
ana sueh novelty IN IRE NIUE town
that the audience was delshteu anu
demanded an encore ior every picture
rne last thlns on the program was tlie
Hlhuet' Nell dropped her prolhpter
camp cnair, Hed TO the dressihS room
and WIN the ald OF her mother pesuh
hastily donnlng her costume
Nell dear said her anxious mother'
| as she powdered the pretty curls cluster
ing round her dauBhters ialr lace,
you look so tired shall De SO slau
Wheh TINS evening IS over IL mas peeh
such strain on YOU
nonsense mother mine crled Men
VINO was rapidly getting INTO her PINK
procade irock' win It's old-iashloheu
cut ana arr
NOW, my ran ana my nanuNercnlei'
/ IN SO dizzy can't see whether look
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

Never wear your best clothes when in
quirng the price of board
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

Piso's Cure cured me of Throat and
Lung trouble OF three years standing
Il, CApY, Huntington, Ind, Nov. ~ 1894.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

If Troubled with Sore Eyes
Iackson's Indian Eye Salve will positively
cure them. 25c ut all drug stores.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

Devotion is to woman what dew is to q
rose almost life itself
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06
ONLY ONE AND THAT IN JULY.


The Great Rock Island Route viii sell tickets
eHp for this excursion to Denver In July, and
N should post yourself NJ once us to rates and
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

If you want TO learn humanity, study Il
good woman.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

N 4 nq1N1Fir, Thomas r. simpson, Washington,
W Yt'W'TN DC. No nttyis Zee until Patent ou.
"a 3 ulY " talned. write .or Inyent9rs Galle.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06

Temptation is an acid-it reveals the
hnracter.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-06-06
PROSPECTIVE MOTHERS

shOrtened. tt also ptOnoIts TIC 8ecfe-
ton of All abundance OF nourishment for
the child.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-05-11

LADY xAET AID LADY ALlz MONTAGUE
who was Lord Vaudeville when he mar
lied Miss Yzns1a young YInaga, ths
brother Of the duchess " ho married beau
tifnl Miss Wright, now In Yankton, s D.,
sseking . civorc-, the Willie K Wander
biltz, )" whose marital troubles have besn
much aired Of late, and sorns others.
II IL doubtful II The life Of any Of these
parsons has tern more unsavory than was
that Of the father Of the young girl who
has just died His dissipsttons were Of
the widest sort and they were known Of
all men. for be was at 20 pains Whatever
20 conceal them IL IL only fair 70 state,
however, that 10 stain Of any sort attached
70 bis wife, who even had the sym patty OF
her husband mother In all the differ
ences that arose between herself and the
duke
The twin daushters-ths living one u
Lady Alice Eleanor Louise Montague
were noted wherever they were known fol
their beauty, their cleverness and their e1
oellent health Net yet Is, it seened b,
fore the death O. the Lady Mary that nc
two girls In the world had brighter pros
pects- To their training their mother ha.
always given the most careful attention
eAS& 49, sNNNHDss 8ofc LrC1 INC 4UDle[t Cl
much favorable comment, while their IA
ther was very fond and proud Of them and
generally managed 10 behave himself re
specially when at Tanderases castle, Ire
land, which was the favorits family horns
while he was alive.
OF ths girls themselves many stories
have been told as 20 their excellen. shoot
Ing and their expert borsemanship- Is II
sven stated that they have often ventured
70 ride bareback while sojouruina at the
Tanderagee estate. There Is a son, the
present Duke of Manchester, now Just IS,
besides the surviving twin. The Duchess
OF Manchester Is grea, favorite at Sand
bingham, both the Prince and Princess OF
Wales having embraced every opportunity
to render courtssies to her. Until her
son becomes Of age the duchess will retain
control Of the estate and the patronage of
the six church nyings belonging to the
dukedon-thst Is to say, she has the ap-
pointmeDt Of the clergy Of six parishes
and so Ii virtually responsible for the
spiritual welfare Of their residen.s. The
dukedon is by no means a rich one, az
the eIcesses Of the late duke entailed the
expenditure Of really vast sums Of money
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-05-11

% oce q The n<1, pnisssd O. tae
cGps Boob hsA wisA hta The course
% sssef. Keep % thAs.' ! sid and
II vii hiring y0a % the meath u Asee-
sAse Cxeek HA Ss1nssG,y lives
nexx the no1sA 81 tho crs~k- IL yo0
sen her yoa cAze tr1n TX | ih2nk sSs
vii TAXI aAre q yoa
II than caariuned rh-rz 10 ks~p the
light hida-n and said 'goot-by.'
As I Was In the zrs u showing thz
h.oAi % Bucsh exclaimed Wait q
minnie, I'D fellow He then oSersst
me sune nsaoey. lack tIs, tAr prics
0f the boat knrw l wUQd newer s<~
again In o vosoe eAckins with emo
non be sid: God bless yUo, my dea,
frisnd. tcx all yoa have don- for me
Gooi-by. old fellow
Il pnsAr,i the boat oS. and il glidissi
cat Of sight into the dxrkn-%
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1895-05-11
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NJ, xsrAssA. 10, II vas sOzsetsiHz IN
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are spcss thai a-s nos vissonsry, SAT : Aien
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forx. Bruises, black an6 slae. are Use %
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osten cripple asd Az Assays ss-r tf''-- -
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sgr~y Aaa II sip-s oz2i Iae palh - DC -
sip< OF . slate Ia Ike n-Asasef s4aasl
attacks Of rheumatism. IL sAseA i-"p.S
are liAsls ~ tbs s<Asons eaa K proH4 -
esr~t BY applying - l.ooass v- 10 LIE
pam sf-ot-
Tar zzaAArx-l-. Gar hAsF vS4sa@i 3sS-'s
s.saHs.s Aen IL 80. ssca- Tie s-lfr1 = I~--r'
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