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WESTWARD RECORDS BROKEN.

The Etruria Crossed in Days, %
Hours, IS Minutes.
NEW YORK, August 1.-THE Cunard
liner stef mer Etruria. which arrived this
morning from Liverpool and Queenstown,
made the passage in five days. twensy-
two hours and twenty-eight minutes, beat
Ing all her previous runs to the westward.
The Etruria came off the dock just pre-
vicus to leaving Liverpool. and was in
good condition for making record for
herself
She left Queenstown last Sunday morning
at 1898 am. and reached the Sandy Hook
lightship at 2:31 this morning. The days
runs were: e; 47o; 1856; 4s0; 494; 47s; 292.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
The Last Services.

Tomorrow the last services will be held
in the Fifteenth Street M. z. Church, Rev.
w. w. Van Arsdale, pastor. The regular
Sunday school exercises will take place at
0:3O and all the scholars and teachers are
invited to be present. All the former su-
perintendents now living will be present,
and an interesting program has been ar
ranged. At IL o'clock Rev. w. w. Van
Arsdale will deliver sermon. In the even
ing at 8 o'clock an old-fashioned love feast
will be participated in by the old members
and friends of the church.
The contract for tearing down and re-
building the new church has been let to
Architect and Builder w. A. Kimmel. The
work of demolition has already begun, and
the work of rebuilding will be pushed as
rapidly as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
BURIED UNDER THE WALLS.
Fatal Disaster mt q New Church I'm
Detroit.

Fatal Disaster mt n New Church I'm
Detroit.
DETROIT, Mich, August ia thunder
storm, accompanied by heavy gusts of
wind. which came up suddenly at noon to-
day, caused a fatal accident at the United
Presbyterian Church. which is being
erected at 18th street and Grand River
avenue.
Frank Senova. a bricklayer, was on a
scaffold outside the rear wall when the
storm came. The scaffold fell, and Senova
was buried under two feet Of brick and
mortar. Death must have been instanta-
neous.
Chris Johnson was on ladder and Jesse
North stood On a scaffold. Both fell into
the cellar and had to be dug out. Johnson
was sent to Harper Hospital with an ugly
scalp wound and his eyes full of lime,
which may cause him to lose his sight.
North was taken home not very badly in
1ured. Frederick Dekorske was carried
down to the cellar and received q wound
in the abdomen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
GOT NO PERMIT.

Carl Browne Wanted q Permit for a
Populist Meeting.
Carl Browne called upon Major Moore
this morning and made application for q
permit to hold q populist meeting tonight
on Market Space. He said 1t was for the
good of the country. He had left the
service Of the devil and was on the side
of the Lord. Major Moore notified him
that there was no power vested in him OF
the Commissioners to authorize such meet
ings, and he could not give permit. The
meeting could be held. but If the crowd
obstructed the sidewalk or the speakers
were loud and boisterous the meeting
would be broken up. Carl compromised by
introducing the major to his wife and dis
tributing gratis among the employees OF
the District building copies Of his paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
Holmes to Be Tried in Canada If
Acquitted at Chicago.
THE POLICE DISPUTE At OMAHA
Price of Beer at Chicago to Go
Up.
BIG MONTREAL ROBBERY

TORONTO. Ont, August 17.-Deputy At
torney General Cartwright was seen this
morning regarding the verdict of murder
against Holmes given last night by he
coroners jury, but would make no state
ment regarding any action the crown Gu
thorities might take looking to the extra
dition of the prisoner until he had consult
ed with Acting Premier Hardy.
When shown press dispatch to the eff
feet that Holmes would be tried in Chi
caso he said he would prefer that course
but thought the police Of tina: city had not
enough evidence to convict. In fact, he
was Of the opinion that that plan emanated
from the cunning brain Of Holmes himself
who was aware of the slight chances
against him.
He emphatically stated however, that
should the United States authorities fail
to convict the prisoner the province Of On
tarlo would spare no expense to bring him
to Justice. The cOrOners jury's evidence Is
not eligible for extradition purposes, and a
week would be needed to get the witnesses
made out here.
Police Row In the Courts.
OMAHA, Neb., August 1.-THE con-
tIoversy between the rival boards of fire
and police commissioners is now before the
torneys of the contendng parties.
The supreme court will meet on August
% and take up the case on printed Briefs
The court will render its decision as soon
as possible thereafter.
In the meantime the old board Is in undis-
turbed possession.
Price of Beer to Advance.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, August lit Is stated
that the brewers agreement to advance
prices to retailers In Chicago now lacks
only four signatures Of comprising all the
beer producers in Chicago. Within the last
forty-eight hours the signature of J. s.
Cooke who was one of the bitterest op
ponentS of the scheme. has been obtained.
The remaining four brewers who still hold
out are said to be small concerns which re-
Gently started In business during the height
of the beer war.
The first effects of the brewers agree
ment will be to drive out of business at
least 1000 Of the present 1000 licensed sa-
loon keepers in the city. During the in
tense rivalry now drawing to q close there
looms opened in Chicago than the normal
proportion to the population.
MontrenPs Treasury Robbed.
MONTREAL. August 17.-Great excite
ment was caused today by the statement
that $4,000 worth of securities have been
purloined from the safes of the city treas
urer in the city hall
City Treasurer Robb admits the truth Of
the story, in so far that the securities are
missing, Dut the man who has charge OF
them, VIM. McDunnough, is sick in bed
and cannot be seen.
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A Police Chief. Suicide.

TROY, N. Y, August 16-Abraham Long,
staff, chief Of police of the village of Lam
singburg, a suburb of this city, shot him
self at about o'clock this morning at his
residence there. TIE had been Ill for some
time, but was able to be about the streets
The act is due to unsound mind. He placed
the revolver at his right temple, while his
head was under the bed clothing, to mufIis
the sound, which was not heard by any
member of the household The chief was
discovered shortly afterward by his wife,
but he was unconscious and beyond medi-
cal aid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
MINISTER RESIGNS
Senior zsballos Will Not Longer Represent
the Argentine Republic Here
disappointment Mt President Cleve-
lands Decision in Favor Of Brasil
In the MissiOnes Bombay Dispute.

Information has reached here that Don
Estanis!ao s. Zeballos. minister Of the
Argentine Republic to the United States,
has resigned that office and that DIR. Gar
cha Merou. at present minister to Brazil,
will PROBABLY be transferred to the mission
at Washington.
Senior Zeballos is not In the city at pres
ent, and there Is no one at the legatio
who has official Information on the subject.
There is, however, no reason to doubt its
authenticity. DR.. Zeballos is said to have
been keenly disappointed at President
Cleveland's decision in favor of Brazil in
the Missiones boundary dispute between
Brazil and the Argentine Republic. about
four months ago. and when he left Wash
irgton shortly afterward it was under
He went away on an indefinite leave Of
absence and improved the time by travel
ing In Europe. after which he proceeded to
Buenos Ayres. The news just received
would seem to indicate that he rendered
his resignation almost Immediately upon
his arrival at the Argentine capital. Since
his departure from Washington the affairs
Of the legation have been in the hands Of
Senior Dominguez, one Of the secretaries,
who came here from Argentina about two
months ago.
Regret mt His Resignation.
Senior Zeballos Is one Of the most popular
members Of the diplomatic corps, and the
news Of his resignation win be received
with general regret. He first came to
Washington in August, 1898, as a special
commissioner to plead the cause of Argen-
tina In it's dispute with Brazil over the
Missiones territory. He had represented
Buenos Ayres in the Argentine parliament,
he had been minister of foreign affairs, and
he was distinguished as a man Of eruditfon
before he attained his fortieth year of age.
He fought for freedom in the revolution
of 1878; edited La Prensa, established Ar
gentina's geographical society and organ
lied expeditions to Patagonia, the lands Of
the Arauc anians and other sections Of
country almost unknown.
He published "Visit to the Araucanian
Indians" Conquest of Fifteen Thousand
Leagues" novels Of Indian manners. like
La Dinastia de las Piedras," Paine and
"Relma," essays on the Paraguayan war
and several other historical works Of value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, August 17.-Flour quiet, unchanged
receipts, 1009S barrels; shipments, 236 barrels,
sales, SIS barrels. Wheat frmer-spot and month.
6s%a69; September, 6staa6gss; December, TINA
bushels; stock, 7co94 bushels; sales. 2SO00 bush
els-southern wheat BY sample. 69a10ls; do. on
4511 bid; month, 45Aaa5x asked; September, IS
bid; year, 3sls asked; January. IS asked,receipts
s6,oss bushels: sales. 1000 busheis-southern
white corn 45; do. yellow, 47a4s; Oats steady d.
receipts, lO.s60 bushels; stock, 89,OSS bushels:
Rye quiet and easy,No; 49-reeeipts. ,ss4
demand-choce timothy, Sl45Oa$l5.o0. Grain
freights quiet and steady, unchanged. Sugar frm.
unchanged. Butter and eggs steady and firm, un-
changed. Cheese firm, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
vEsPERs THE FAvORITE.
To Race University of Pennsylvania
This Afternoon.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. August 1.-THE
race at Broad Ripple this afternoon be-
tween the Vespers of Philadelphia and
the University of Pennsylvania crew will
be rowed at o'clock. Both crews are in
fine condition and the university crew has
been training over the course for a week.
They praise the course. which is a three
mile one.
The amphitheater alone will seat ten
thousand people, and it is expected that it
will be completely filled. A floating pa
vilion has also been constructed, from
which 1000 will view the race. Bets have
been placed at S25 to $50 on the Vespers.
The big race will be preceded by several
single contests. They are: Single scull,
Frederick Cresser of the Vespers, B. c.,
and Daniel Dalanaugh; single shell, W. s.
Mcdowell of the Delaware B. c.: c. A.
Prince of Fort Wayne B. c., and Fred
Cresser; double scull Hal Joss (stroke)
and DIR. Robert Oliver Dow, and Louis
Mcintosh tstroke) and John Slymer (how).
The weather is warm, with no prospects of
rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
TEE CHILDREN's HOME.
Some Remarks About a Practical
Charity Mt Colonial Beach.

Some Remarks About a Practical
Charity Mt Colonial Beach.
Il have just returned from short trip
to Colonial Beach," said a well-known lady
treasury clerk to a Star reporter today,
land 1 have wondered how many Of our
Washington people are aware of the prac-
tical Christian work that is being carried
on there this summer under the supervi-
sion of some of the Decreases from our
city, of when Mrs. w. G. Davenport wife
of the rector of the Episcopal Church a.
Anacostia, Is leader.
mot long ago." she continued, Prof Mel
vile Bell, who owns one of the best cot
tages at this summer resort, gave lot of
land and sum Of money with which to
erect a cottage to be used as children
hcme.' Enough funds have been raised by
private subscription, principally among the
Episcopalians of our city, to start and par
TALLY equip this home, and although the
work is practically undenominational, yet
to them must be given the credit of conf
mencing the work, which all who call
themselves Christians must help in making
a success.
There are now at the home ten city
children, the majority Of whom are, for
the first time, living as God meant they
should live--comfortable beds, plenty of
good, fresh air, enough water for bathing
purposes ard all that is good for them to
eat; and to this end some of our ladies are
devoting most of their summer by taking
care of these children, all services being
voluntary.
1.-The childi en- come down for two weeks,
and from the happy faces I saw should
judge that they would rot object to stay
ing longer.
''There are accommodations at this home
for larger number of our poor city chill
dren than Is now there, but owing to a
lack of funds and supplies many are being
deprived of tie gcod-moral and physical
they might otherwise be getting. The
steamer City of Richmond has kindly Of
fered to take down free of charge all sup
plies, ETC., intended for this home" said
the speaker, in conclusion, land If any one
who is intel ested in this work will send
down clothing, dress materials, books, ETC.,
in care of Mrs. Davenport, who also wo lid
be glad of any contributions of money, he
may rest assured that his contribution is
being used In the best possible manner, and
that it is making some poor child happy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

Bids for n School Addition.
Bids were opened by the Commissioners
this morning for building an addition to
Garfield School. The bidders were ]. NJ.
Dunn, s.. 165; W. F. Williams, s1.763; Para
veni & Greer. $1.575; A. W. Sweeny. s1,9os;
G.. r. Monroe, 81, 1893; w. H. C. Thompson,
81, 400; r. r. Humphrey, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
A Creat Irrigation Project.

SANTA FEE, N. NJ. August 17-Positive
information has been received here that
the Smith & Boyd irrigating projects have
been practically consolidated. An immense
dam Is to be thrown across the Rio Grande
near old Fort Selden, from which bitches
will extend south to Ell Paso, irrigatin
valley land on either side of the river for
a distance of forty miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
SMITH, THE UNKNOWN, DEAD.

Suicide of a Picturesque Member Of
the Coxey Army.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, August 17.-Dr. Bos-
saro, a well-known character about town,
who travelled with Coxey's army as
Smith the Unknown" was found dead this
morning, having committed suicide with
morphine. He was a man Of striking per-
sonality, having long. black, curly hair.
He claimed to have been an Indian medi-
cine man. On the disbanding of the army
he returned to Cleveland and began the
practice of medicine. He left long letter,
in which he related numerous earthly woes,
among them being domestic troubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
A KNOWN QUANTITY.

1t Is the practice Of The Star to
print on Saturday a sworn statement
Of its circulh alton day by day for the
preceding wick. It would seem self
evident that the advertiser Is entitled
to this protection. Below will b
found the Statement for the week just
past.
The average circulation exhibited
is believed to be much more than the
combined circulation Of the other
Washington dailies, and fully five
times that df any afternoon contem-
porary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
JUSTICE sTRONG's ILLNESS.

The Family Have No Hope of His Per-
manent Recovery.
Information received here by members
of the family of Justice Strong of the
Supreme Court, retired. now at his summer
home at Lake Minnewaska, N. Y, Is that
his condition Is again Very unfaav5rabie.
The rally which he experienced some days
ago is believed to be of temporary char
acter and not such as gives the family any
hope OF permanent recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
COLLISION IN THE DELAWARE.
\ Schooner Run Down and Sunk by y
Steamer.


Steamer.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. August 1.-THE
cause of the collision on the Delaware
river between the steamer City of Macon
and the three-masted schooner William
Jones, last night. in which the latter was
sunk. will not be known until an investi-
cation is made.
The point where the collision occurred
is known as the Horse Shoe, and is almost
directly opposite Gloucester. N. ]. Just as
the steamer rounded the bend tug ap-
peared directly ahead. towing the Jones.
1t was apparent that a collision was in
evitable, and there was much confusion on
both vessels The tug slipped easily out
of the way, but the schooner was struck
amidship on the starboard side by the bow
of the steamer. Capt. Carol shortened his
teen feet of water.
The City of Macon is apparently but lit
tie the worse for her encounter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
His Strange Nefghbors.

From the Louisville iKy) Courier-Journal.
An old man named Luther Webster
makes his home in the hollow of a big
sycamore tree down in Hancock county.
An old coon and her young ones are his
only near neighbors. They have hole IN
one Of the upper limbs of the tree. and
are on friendly terms with the old man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
A Lawn Festival.

Last evening Emmanuel Presbyterian Mis-
sion entel tanned its friends at lawn festi-
val at 71S 9th street northeast. The guests
were entertained with refreshments, music
Presbyterian enterprise in Northeast Wash
ington Is very hopeful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
Incorporated Music.

The Mount Pleasant Field Band this af-
ternoen filed articles of Incorporation, with
James c. Churchill, Samuel w. Stinemetz.
Sanford w. Smith and George H. Zellers
as incorporates The stated object of the
organization is to furnish music for all oc-
casions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,

The following are the opening, the high
Of the New York stock market today, as re-
ported by Corson & Macartney, members
New Yor't stock exchange, Correspondents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17

The estate of VIM. Wooten of Fresno,
Cal, who mysteriously disappeared nearly
two years ago. and Is supposed to have
Teen murdered. has been ordered distrib-
uted. The only heir is Thomas Wooten,
brother Of the deceased, who lives In Eng
land, and 10 q very old man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
j N. hebrews Estate.

The will of J. II. McGrew, dated Novem-
Der 1, 1882 was filed for probate this after
noon. His entire estate is left to his
widow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17

Duly average. ."o'0o0
'solemnly swear that the above statement rep
resents only the number Of copies Of The EVEN
ING STAR circulated during the six secular days end
ing Friday, August 16, 1s95-that Is the num-
Der Of copies actually sold. delivered, furnished
or mailed, for valuable consideration. to bona nde
purchasers or subscribers, and that none OF the
copies so counted were returned to or remain in
the office unsold.
j. WHIT. HEBRON,
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
seventeenth day Of August, A. D. 1895.
THOS ". BUCKLEY,
Notary Public, D. G.
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Grain and Cotton Markets.

Cotton end grain markets, reported by W. B.
Hibbs, stock, grain and cotton broker, 1421 + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17

SATURDAY, Aug 10, 1895. .................3 3,SO4
MONDAY, Aug-1s, 1896. .2s,179
TUESDAY, Aug. Is, 1895. %S'osS
WEDNESDAY, Aug. IA, 1885. .2S,l.4
THURSDAY, Aug. is, 1895. .2S,O77
FRIDAY, Aug. Is, 1885,. ...27,7S4
Total. .174 ,495
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-01-04
Local Department.

Advertised letters: Arthur Chase.
A Farmers Institute will be held at
Decatur Jan. 16 and II.
+. A. Rogers and NJ S. Conner spent
New Years in Dowagiac.
Miss Nellie Lewis left Wednesday for
months visit with relatives in Chi
cago.
Will ID. Warner of Sandstone spent
the holiday week with friends in this
place.
Geo. Pepper of Chicago is visiting at
the home of his mother in this place
for IA few days
A young peoples dancing party will
be given at the opera house tomorrow
Saturday night.
Regular meeting of Paw Paw Lodge
No "a, f. ~ A. NJ, Tuesday evening,
Jan. 8. Work"
Bert Nash of Wayne has been visit
ing his brother X. &. and family for
for few days past.
Mrs. DR.. Crtchlow and the baby left
Wednesday for two weeks visit with
Ann Arbor friends.
Jonnie Gillespie of Connersville, Ind,
spent the holidays with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Gillespie.
The postponed Mothers meeting will
be held in the Baptist church on Thurs
day, Jan. 10th, at 2:30 p; m.
Mr.. A. A. Graves of Portland, Ind, a
former Van Buren, county citizen, was
in town recently on business.
Ex-Sheriff Thomas and family are
now snugly domiciled in their new resi-
dence near the school house.
Mr.. Geo. Il. Horton, Master of the
State Grange, spent last Sunday at the
home of Mr. Jason Woodman.
Mr. Jason Woodman was elected
State Lecturer at the recent session of
the Michigan State Grange p. of ii.
Mrs. Ella Grimes of Schoolcraft and
Miss Maud Armstrong of Hobart, Mich,
have been visiting Miss Eva Shrine.
Miss Lucy b. Bangs was called to
Benton Harbor Monday on account of
the serious illness of Mrs Joshua Bangs.
The Prospect Valley Farmers Asso-
citation will meet at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred More next Thursday,
Jan. 10th.
Art Shrine, Stan. Briggs, BERTHE Cole
and Geo. Andrews captured sixteen
rabbits on New Years day. A good
days sport.
Mrs. M l.. O'Dell has purchased the
millinery stock and business of Mrs. II.
X. O'Dell and will continue at the old
stand. See card.
DR.. and Mrs. &. M. ODell left We'd
nesday for Chicago, where they Will
spend the winter with their daughter,
Mrs. H. +. Maynard.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-01-04

That is what it is when travelling on
the fast trains of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee Il ST. Paul Railway; besides there
is no chance to "kick," for the accom-
modations are up to date, the trains
keep moving right along and get there
on time. These lines thoroughly cover
the territory between Chicago, LaCross,
ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Aberdeen, Mitch
ell, Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Yankton,
Council Bluffs, Omaha and Northern
Michigan. All the principal cities and
towns in that territory are reached by
the "St. Paul" lines, connecting at st.
Paul, Council Bluffs and Omaha with
all lines for points in the far west.
Write To Harry Mercer, Michigan Pass'r
Agent, Detroit, Mich, for one of their
new map time tables and a brochure,
giving description of the Compart-
ment Sleeping Cars. Tickets furnished
by any coupon ticket agent in United
States or Canada. The finest dining
cars in the world are run on the solid
vestibuled, electric-lighted and steam
heated trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee
q ST. Paul Railway. [3to75
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ID. Anderson, Jr..

Attorney and Counselor at Law and
Solicitor in Chancery. Special atten-
tion given TO collections. Office over
Paw Paw Savings Bank. [2073ly
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Teachers Examinations.

Special-Bangor, Feb. 23rd, 1895.
Regular-Paw Paw, Mar. 2S IL 30, 1895.
Examinations begin at 8 80 I. m.
Commissioners office is in the Court
House. Office days are the first and
third Saturdays and the second and
fourth Mondays of each month.
j. A. O'LEARY,
2051 Commissioner of Schools.
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Painting. Paper Hanging. Etc.

am now prepared to execute orders
for house and carriage painting, paper
hanging, glazing, &c, &c. Shop over
JOhnson's wagon shop. Leave orders
at shop or at Dyckman House.
36tfl j. A. LEECH.
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Passenger Nine to Lawton

John Burns wagonette-closed vehi-
cle-makes every train at Lawton. 20
cents. Leave orders at Tyler's drug
store or at Burns livery barn. 65tf