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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
Report That the Queen of Corea
Was Shot.
TO PROTECT AMERICAN INTERESTS
The Cruiser Yorktown Ordered
Across the Yellow Sea.
SCENE OF DIS RIDER

Acting Secretary McAdoo received a
cable message this morning from Admiral
Carpenter, commanding the Asiatic squad
ron, dated Nagasaki Japan, today, saying
that affairs in Seoul, Corea, are In very
disturbed state, and that officers of what
is known as the ''king's party have taken
refuge In the United States lega ton build
ing. There also came cipher message,
which has not been translated.
1t is reported, Admiral Carpenter says,
that the Queen of Corea has been assassi-
mated.
At the urgent demand of the United
States charge d'affaires at Seoul Admiral
Carpenter says, the marine guard of the
cruiser Yorktown in the harbor Of Che
mulpo was sent to Seoul for the protection
Of the legation and American interests
generally. The admiral aleo Gays that as
further protection he ordered the gun
boat Petrol to proceed from Chefoo to
Chemu1po without delay, and that she
started this morning. The orders to the
Petrol require her to cross the Yellow sea,
and 1t is expected that she will cover the
Instance IN three days at the most
Prince PAX Here.
According to unofficial reports the queens
palace at Seoul has been invaded by q
mob and the queen shot. She has cen re-
garded as the main influence in the pro-
gress Of Corean affairs, although the king
Is nominal ruler. The significance of the
present agitation is that 1t reopens the
question Of Japan's infiuencesia Corea. The
riots are said to have resulted from con-
hicts between the Japanese and anti-Japan-
ese elements. Prince PAX who was driven
from Corea for his too jealous adherance
10 the Japanese cause. called at the Navy
department on Thursday and at the State
department yesterday. These calls have
been speedily followed by the concentration
OF ships at Chemulpo. but 1t is certain that
this move 1t not due to Prince Pak's rep
resentationS.
Scene Of Riot.
The receipt Of the cipher cable and the
dispatch of the Petrol confirms the unoffi-
cial reports Of riot. During the last dis
trrbance at Seoul United States marines
were landed. as means of preserving
peace and protecting American interests.
which, however, are not extensive beyond
the United States, legation. presided over
by Minister Sill, and the United States con-
sulate. The State Department has not
neard from Its representatives at Seoul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
COL. MENDELL's RETIREMENT.
An Engineer Ohicer Leaves the Activ
List.

An Engineer Omcer Leaves the Active
Col George H. Mendell, the second rank
ing officer of the engineer corps of the
army, was placed on the retired list to-
day, by operation Of law on account OF
age. He is a native of Pennsylvania and
was graduated at the Militry Academy
July 1, 1S4S, and assigned to the corps Of
engineers. He served throughout the civil
war with great credit and was twice bre-
vetted for meritorious services. He reach
ed his present grade in September. 1856. At
present he is the division engineer for tho
Pacific coast and is also president Of the
California debris commission, with head
quarters at San Francisco. He is regarded
as one of the best officers in the army, and
his retirement will be a decided loss to the
engineer corps.
Col. Mendelrs retirement will cause the
following promotions in the engineer corps:
Lieut.. Col Charles r. Suter, stationed at
St. Louis, to be colonel; Maj. A. N. DAM
rell, at Mobile, ordered to Portland. Me-.
to be lieutenant colopel: Capt Eric Berg
man, at Baltimore, to be major; First
Lieut.. Cassius E. Gillette, at San Fran
cisco, to be captain; Second Lieut.. Chas.
8. Bromwell, at West Point. to be first
lieutenant: Additional Second Lieut.. M. L.
Walker at Willet's Point. N. Y. to be
second lieutenant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
BREWSTER 4 co. ASSIGN.
SuspensiOn of n House of a Hundred
Years, Standing.

SuspensiOn of n House of Hundred
Years, Standing.
NEW YORK, October 12.-J. z. brewster
& Co., incorporated, manufacturers of car
riages, with warerooms at 4S9 9TH avenue,
made an assignment today for the benefit
of creditors to John A. Carver. The Off
GERS of the company are: Jos. c. Smith,
president; r. Scuyler Tucker, treasurer and
secretary.
Assignee Carver says it is yet too soon TO
give even an approximate estimate of the
firms assets and liabilities. Mr.. Carver is
certain, however, that the liabilities will
be somewhat in excess of the company's s
capital stock of $135. 200. To offset this, he
says. the firm held pledged bills to the
amount of $15O.O0O. ...ss.-e A'.Af.""
The firm of ]. B. Brewster & Co. is one
Of the eldest in the city, and has always
enjoyed the highest reputation. 1t was
established over hundred years ago Ly
the father of the present head of the firm,
who took his sons, James b. and Henry,
into partnership.
A disagreement between the brothers was
followed by dissolution of the interest.
establishments being distinguished by the
addresses. ]. Is. Brewster & Co. were
known for their conservative =, business
methods. This was, in q measure, the
cause of the failure. although 1t Is said
that they have not one dollar of bad debts
on the books. ,. ...,, 7.,..-,
j. B. Brewster is over eighty years old,
in the affairs of the firm for some time
past. Assignee Carver could not say
whether or not the firm would be contin-
ued. ..- - r.,...1 --..T-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
Valuable Property.

Detective Lacy is looking for Fannie
Latchford, colored servant n the employ
of Mrs. Elizabeth Coopersof No. 1126 9Th
street. The servant Is on spree. and it
is charged that she has with her an in
dorsed note Of Mrs. Cooper's for 5000. At
the woman had boasted of having valuable
notes, which she said she was keeping for
her employer, and the officer says she
would not even let the man with whom
she was have them. In addition to the
notes other valuable papers are missing
from the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
The Seoul outbreak auel,ed.

NEW YORK, October PA dispatch to
the World from Toxic, Japan, says:
The outbreak in Corea has been entirely
quelled through the prompt action of the
Japanese troops. Their presence in Seoul,
the capital, prevented a great loss of life.
King and crown prince are safe. The
queen is missing An order given yester-
day to Japanese warships to 80 to Corea
was revoked today. No additional troops
have been sent there. 1t Is stated on the
highest authority that no International
complications are expected to arise from
the incident at Seoul Japanese interfer-
ence to put down the uprising).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
INDIANA LEAVES THE YARD
Making Preparations for Her Official Trial
:. Trip. a.
The Bnttleship Nearly Completed - A
big Floating Steel Fort-PrO-
gram for Next Week.

PHILADELPHIA, October 12.-The bat
tleship Indiana left Cramps ship yard at Z
o'clock this morning for her official trial
trip off the Massachusetts coast which
will probably take place on Wednesday of
next week. The Indiana is nearer compile
ton than any government vessel that has
yet been given trial trip. Every gun is
in it's proper position, all the armor is in
place, and the only thing that remains to
be done is to place some Of the cabinet
work in position, work of this sort being
deferred until the last, as the wishes of the
commander may be consulted. The battle
ship has been newly painted in the regula-
tion colors. white between the deck and
water lines, buff above.
She is commanded on the present trip by
Capt r. W. Sargent Of Cramps. Superin-
tending Engineer Edwin s. Cramp has
charge of all of the details of the trial, as
sisted by Chief Engineer Towne and Lieut..
Lewis Nixon The latter, while in the navy,
designed the Indiana and her sister ship.
the Massachusetts,, and he is, therefore. par
ticularly interested in the test, which the
former will undergo.
The-on1y members of the government trial
board on the ship are Chief Engineer Milli-
gan and Lieut.. Commander Schroeder. The
others will join her at Boston.
Official Trial Wednesday,.
The Indiana will proceed down the Della
ware river by easy stages, passing to sea
late tomorrow afternoon, She Is expected
to drop anchor off Boston about 2 am.
Tuesday. If further 'limbering' up" Of
her machinery is considered necessary she
will be given a preliminary run over the
course on Tuesday. If everything goes
well the official trial will take place. on
Wednesday.
The contract calls for a speed OF fifteen
knots an hour for four hours. and the
course is therefore only about thirty-two
miles long, a round trip over this distance,
with ,tuln at the upper end, constituting
the trial.
Floating Steel Fort.
The Indiana has been aptly described as
a big floating steel, fort, with a ship built
around it, for navigation purposes. Fully
one-half of her could be shot away, and
she would still float and retain her ur-
equaled fighting powers.
She has a belt of eighteen inches thick
side armor seven and a half feet deep, ex-
tending for nearly two hundred feet of her
verse diagonal belts. On top of the steel
citadel thus formed is three-inch nickel
steel deck. At the ends OF this citadel
rise two circular forts of arnlOr seventeen
inches thick, and from the tops0f these rise
the turrets carrying the thirteen-inch guns
the ship is worked a three-inch nickel steel
deck four feet below the water. Along
the sides of this deck are built coffer dams
six feet wide. These are filled with cefiu-
lose and obdurating substance, which.
when shell passes into II, swells Up with
the first inflow Of water and becomes alb
solutely water-tight Ii the Victoria had
been possessed of such belt she would
probably not have gone down when struck
by the Camperdowns ram.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
Botnni.t Smith Mt Atlanta.

Superintendent VIM. R. Smith of the Boz
tanical Gardens has been appointed chief
fudge of horticulture and pomology at the
Atlanta expo sition. He was requested to
name three assistants, and today selected
the following gentlemen to serve with himi
P. ]. Berckmans Of Augusta, Ga, Robert
Craig of Philadelphia and Mr.. EllwangeR
of the firm of Ellwanger Barry, Roches-
ter. N, Y. The judges will leave Washing
ton for Atlanta next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
Foreign Consul. Recognized.

The President has recognized Luiz Aze-
vedo Taveira as Portuguese consul general
at New York; Joseph NJ. Bresler. Nicara-
guam consul at Detroit; Guillermo p Will
sen, Argentine consul at Philadelphia Paul
Morton, Argentine consul at Chicago: Juan
Marquee. consular agent of Guatemala at
Mobile, Ala. and Giacomo r. Lisa, Italian
consular agent at Calumet, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
Army Orders.

The following transfers in the eleventh
infantry are made. Second Lieut.. Herbert
o. Williams. from company E to company
K; Second Lieut.. Edward a. Shuttleworth
from company X to company E.
The following transfers in the seventh
Infantry are ordered: Second Lieut.. John R.
M. Taylor, from company G to company X;
Second Lieut.. William Wallace, from COM
pany K to company G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
Settled for Good.

Several days ago Secretary Smith decided
that the state Of California could not collect
IL Indemnity for losses Of school lands where
1t had received the land in the swamp land
grant The case was then on review before
him, and the state was not satisfied and
asked for q rereview. Yesterday the Sec
retsry denied the motion, and the matter
is settled for all time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
WAR ON THE SEALS.
Prof. LeOnhnrd Stejneger Tells of His
Mission to the North.

Prof. LeOnhaEd Stejnexer Tells of His
Mission to the North.
SAN FRANCISCO. October 12.-Prof Leon
hard Stejneger of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton, who is held to be an authority upon
the seal and seal fishing, has returned from
Bering Islands. The professor went to the
north in the beginning of the season on a
special mission for the fish commission and
remained on the Copper and Bering Islands
and at the port of entry for the islands,
Petropaulovski, throughout the season in
which the seals were killed.
II was at the island the last time twelve
years ago, and 1 would hardly realize that
the places were the same" said Prof. Stet-
meyer. 1.-The war upon the seals has had q
dreadful effect. The herds are notably de-
pleted- The men interested in the industry
are alarmed, for they see in this dark
future.
II think that the men who nave the lease
of the islands will be in favor of any mode
of protecting the seal which promises to
afford any real protection, but they are
certainly of the opinion that the present
arrangement is very unsatisfactory. There
are Representatives of the Russian gov
ernment on the Islands last visited, and
the sealing is done under their supervis-
ion. The female seals and the young are
not touched.
II will make q report to the fish COM
mission at once and in 1t will show what
a change has come In the sealing indus
try in ten years. 1t Is really an alarming
situation when 1t is considered that this
valuable fur bearing animal is being SO
rapidly killed off by the seal hunters who
follow the herd wherever 1t goes in the
southern waters. 1t is to be hoped that
an International agreement will be reach
ed which will make 1t possible to guard
the seal not only on the islands, but in
the seas"
The steamer Kotik, Capt Lindfaist, on
which Prof. Stejneger came here. brought
the entire number of sealskins, about 49,
OOO, secured in the Russian islands. and
they will be shipped from here to London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
STOPPED TO FISH.

The Presldcnt's Yacht Anchored on
Long Island.
NEW YORK, October 12.-The steam
yacht Oneida, with President Cleveland on
board is anchored in the sound, of Sands
Point, Long Island. 1t is thought that her
stopping there is for the purpose of fishing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12

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,preper service can only be MAIN
taiEed through the courtesy of SUBJ
seribers in reporting shortcomings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12
MIR. McI4ane Declines,

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, October 12.-Mr. James.L
McLane today declined the position of su-
pervisor Of elections, to which he was
appointed yesterday by Gov Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12

The Evening Star for the full time the
mystery story. when the War Was Over"
is running including back numbers, will be
sent, postpaid. to out-of-town subscribers
for 60 cents. Subscribe for an out-of- town
friend.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-05-01
SUMMONS.

In the District Court. of the State of
Nevada, in and for the County Of
Elko. ... %
l.. A. Owens, plaintiff, against Car
RE %. Owens, defendant.
Action brought in the District Court
OF the State of Nevada, in and for
the County of Elko, and the Com-
plant fled in the office of the Clerk
Of said District Court.
The State of Nevada sends greeting
to: Carrie e. Owens, defendant.
You are hereby required to appear in
an action brought against you by the
above-named plaintiff in the District
Court Of the State of Nevada, in and
for the County Of Elko, and to an
swer the Complaint filed therein,
within ten daya, exclusive of the day
Of service), after the service on you
of this Summoned served within
this County; or if served out of this
County, but in this District, within
twenty days otherwise, within forty
days-or judgment by default will be
taken against you, according to the
prayer of said Complaint.
The said action is brought TO OBJ
tain a judgment and decree Of this
Court in favor Of the plaintiff and
against the defendant dissolving the
bonds OF matrimony now existing be-
tween plaintiff and defendant upon
the ground Of willful deeertion and
abandonment for more than a year
Immediately prior to the commence
ment OF this action. Also that the
following described real property be
set apart and decreed to plaintiff for
his sole and separate use, to-wit: All
those certain premises situate in the
County OF White Pine and State of
Nevada known as the Ovens
ranch, comprising among other lands
the following: The west half OF the
south east quarter and the north
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-05-01

east quarter and the west half OF tbo
southwest quarter OF section thirty0
three in township twenty-six nortb
OF range sixty-twn east M. D. RI
M and fer costs Of suit. All ~
which will more fully appear by rel
ference to said Complaint, a cert,fed
copy OF which accompanies this writ
and is hereby referred to aud made
part hereof.
And you are hereby notified that u
you fail to appear and answer said
Complaint as above required, tho
said plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief therein demar ded and
take Judgment against you for costs
of suit. ''S
In Testimony Whereof 1, the I'M
dersigned, the attorney for the plain.
tn, and an attorney Of record in said
Court, have bereHnto subscribed NV
name at Elko in said County, this
list day Of February, 1895.
E. S. HARRINGTON,
Attorney for Plaintiff
March 20tf
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-05-01

Total S53. 1914 AZ
SUMMARY.
Total receipts. .S91 81. 70
PaidState Dec set'l'mt $4,000 81
Paid State Judges sal. 1887 IL
Paid from county funds.12,4 All 80
Paid from school finds. 8,257 IA
Paid from road funds. 1886 70
Total disbursements. .,s53,994 46
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-05-01
Total disbursements. 1853, 1894 46

Balalance in treasury. ..S37, 500 80
The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds az per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
Jan 2, 1896: ...
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-05-01
TREAsURER's BALANCE SHEET.

Cash in Treasury to tie credit of the
various funds, Jan 2, 1895:
In state fund.-. 1853 SO
In general county fund. -. 1923 45
In cash contingent fund. 1858 Dc
In INDECENT sick fund.-. go. 1889 96
In county school fund. 80. IL 50
In officers salary fund.-. lib 80
Total. .................S2l,43 0 &c
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-05-01

Total cash in treasury s37, $50 SO
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-05-01

For Further Information and ~
address this Office.
W. W. :BooHR (
PROP. INDEPFSO'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-13

From the New York Herald.
The new woman seems to be develop
ing even in the highways and byways OF
life. Poor man is gradually taking back
seat and allowing his would-be masculine
sisters to step along to the front. Even
the sandwich board" which from time
immemorial has been carried by man, has
been by one fell swoop taken over to the
woman's camp.
The other day two women walking side
by side through 23d street attracted atten-
ton not only by their peculiar garb, but
also by the sandwich boards which they
carried. One woman's sign read: II use
Know-it-alrs polishing powder" AS II to
prove the assertion her garments were
fringed with rows of glittering pieces of
metal, freshly FURNISHED.
The other sandwich boarder.'' like the
foolish virgin, was labeled: II use an imi:
tation." This fact was demonstrated by
similar fringes of dingy metal discs. Their
garments were cut la Salvation Army
and were of black metal An extensive
black poke bonnet set upon each head,
and, as If they were ashamed of the busi-
ness, their presumably blushing cheeks
were concealed under heavy wells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-13
On n Cuisines. Basis.

From the Chicago Times Herald.
Mamma" said the beautiful girl shyly
as she drew a chair close to her mothers.
Eyes, dear" replied the practical woman
of society.
'Mr. Goldy-ah-Mr. Colby proposed last
night" faltered the girl
"And your" asked the mother anxiously.
IL accepted HIM"
Quite right" said the mother APPROX
ingly. MIR. Colby is worth couple of mil
lions and will have more when his uncle
dies. 1 am glad you acted with promptness
and discretion in the matter, for he has the
reputation of being very uncertain and
changeable in affairs of the heart"
II Know it. mamma" returned the beautl-
full girl blushing. That's why thought
you know-I thought"
Eyes, dear; what?'
Il thought perhaps we'd better not say
anything about 1t Just yet, and I'd try to
make him do 1t all over again tonight
II don't quite see the necessity" suggest
ed the mother, in surprise.
well, l suppose yDu know best, mamma"
replied the girl, hut I remember that papa
once said contract made on Sunday was
not legally binding, and-and-"
Ever my own good, thoughtful gill;" ex-
claimed the mother admiringly. "Do 1t by
all means! We cannot be too careful In
such matters!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-13
ARTHUR's APPOINTMENTS.
Some Men Who Have Gained National
Prominence.

Some Men Who Have Gained National
Prominence.
When Chester A. Arthur was President
he appointed q number of men to federal
offices who have since become quite prom
inent in their states. A number of them
have since become United States Senators,
and some are serving in Congress. Two
members Of the cabinet of President Ar
thur are now serving in the Senate, Mr..
Chandler of New Hampshire having been
Secretary of the Navy and Mr.. Teller Sec
rotary of the Interior, not forgetting that
Mr.. Gresham, now Secretary of State. was
Postmaster General. However, both Of
these men now in the Senate had made
regulations before they were named for
the cabinet. Senator Burrows was ap-
pointed solicitor of the Treasury, but de-
clined. Senator Squire OF Washington was
appointed governor Of that territory, as
was Senator. Warren governor of Wyoming
territory. Gil. Pierce was appointed gov
ernor of Dakota, and came to the Senate
from North Dakota. Senator Hansbrough
was postmaster Of his town by the ap-
pointment of President Arthur. and Seha-
tor Wilson of Washington was receiver of
United States land office in Washington
territory. Ex-senator Paddock was a men,
Der of the Utah commission by Arthur's
appointment and ex-senator Dixon Of
Rhode Island was United States district at
tGrney during his administration. Senator
Fred. T. Dubois was appointed United
States marshal of Idaho by Arthur. and
bis colleague, Senator Shoup. was made a
United States commissioner to the New
Orleans exposition. Case Broderick, MEM
Der of the House from Kansas, was sent to
Idaho as a territorial judge by Arthur.
There are others who were serving and will
be serving in the next House who have
held appointments under President Arthur,
but the list given above shows that the man
who became President from the Vice PreSl-
dents chair had the faculty of selecting
some very good men for the positions with
in his gift. as shown by the way they have
&C me to the front since.