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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
A New Missouri Pacific Branch.

TOPEKA, Kan, August 24.--Tke charter
of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail-
road Company has been filed for record
with the secretary of state. 1t has an au-
thorized capital stock Of $1,500.00O. Its
purpose Is to construct a line of railroads
from st. Joseph, Mo-, to Topeka. 1t will
pass through Atchison, Jefferson, Jackson
and Shawnee counties. The incorporators
are Albert II. Horton, b. II. Waggensr,
NJ. w. Orr and other attorneys and officers
OF the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company,
which causes it to be looked upon a
Missouri Pacific project. The proposed
road will connect with the Missouri Pa
cif1c In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
swIND1ED THE GEBBIE COMPANY.
Arrest of u Man Who Took $3.50 Worth
of books and Disappeared.

Arrest of u Man Who Took $3.50 Worth
of books and Disappeared.
NEW YORK, August 2i.-H. l.. Winter,
alias Carl Hasbrouck, alias Fehrman, alias
William Hall, was taken to police head
quarters today, having been brought here
from Philadelphia. He is supposed TO be
tie leader of gang of men who made it
a Practice of swindlng the large INSTALL
ment book houses of this city.
August last Carl Wilhemy and Otto
Van Ness, two bogus doctors, were arrest
ed as being members of the gang. and in
theiI possession was found shipping re-
ceipt showing that eleven cases of books
had been shipped to Philadelphia. The
bee ks were subsequently recovered, and the
Ger signee, Winter. arrested. When he was
taken to headquarters today he was identi-
fed by George e. Whaley of the Gebbie
Publishing Company man who, under
the name of Hall, last May secured $3.50
worth of books and disappeared. A war
rent was sworn out for mis- arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Oscar Wilde in Good Health.

LONDON. August 24.-Friends of Oscar
Wilde who have visited him in prison say
that he continues to enjoy good health ard
Is making the best of the situation, al
though he frequently expresses the wish
to die. Those who are interested in the
future of the disgraced man have been dis
cussing what Wilde will do when he leaves
prison. Although nothing definite appears
to be decided, it Is generally believed that
he will be smuggled out Of the country and
enabled to begin life anew under an as
sumed name, depending upon his pen for a
living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
RaltimOre Markets

BALTIMORE, August 24.-F1our dull unchanged
receipts, g. 16o barrels shipments, Il barrels; sales
$50 barrels. Wheat steady-spot and month, elssa
steamer No. red, 621. a63-receipts. 81 2iS bush
els; stock 739. 676 bushels sales. 10000 bushels
southern wheat by sample, 6ia6l",; do on grade
63I. ati6St Corn steady-spot and month. 43Hah5,-
September, 42Aa42A: year, 31a37 X; January SOFA
SIIrecepts rs 445 bushels: stock, SI,5Ii bushels;
sales IS 600 bushels; southern white corn, Ssh; DO
yellow. 4iai5; oats seadyINo whit w, weSte sr
els: stock, 129 $40 bushels. Rye quiet-No. 2, AN
receipts, 1897 bushels; stock, 3D. 236 bushels;
Hay very hrm-choice timothy, $40 Sl'-o; Gram am
changed Butter steady, unchanged. Eggs and
cheese firm, unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
THE RIOT AT TARSUS.
1t wns More Serious Than Was Sup
posed Mt First.


posed ut First.
The State Department is in receipt Of in
formation from our minister at CONSTANT
nop,e concerning the recent attack on the
premises of Mr.. Christie. at Tarsus, brief
report in regard to which had previously
been communicated by the Turkish min
lister at the capital.
Mr.. Terrelrs report and that Of our con-
sui at Beirut puts a different aspect on the
affair, which was more serious than 1t was
first believed to be, Mr.. Christie's students
and servants having been severely beaten
and his own life threatened.
Mr.. Terrelis prompt action in obtaining
from the porte instructions to the vail of
Beirut to investigate and prosecute those
found guilty will secure 1t is confidently
expected, immediate and full justice as
promised by Mavroyeni Boys communica-
ton Our consul at Beirut has also been
ordered by the minister to proceed to Tar
sus and investigate the matter himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
GAS WELL ON FIRE.
Flames Shot Into the Air Seventy
Five Feet.

WAUSEON, Ohio, August 24.-While drill
ing for water on a farm two miles north
of this place. the tools suddenly tapped a
gas vein of tremendous pressure last night.
The gas shot up with SUCH fearful force
that the drill was almost thrown out of
the we'll The gas Immediately caught fire,
and makes a roaring flame seventy-five
feet high. All efforts to extinguish it or
to shut or the gas have so far proved I'M
succ essfuL The country was lighted Up
for many miles around last night leading
many to believe that a big conflagrat.on
was in progress. Hundreds of people are
gathered about the scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
THEIR DEMANDS GRANTED.

One Thousand Clonkmakers Return
to Work.
New York's 1000 cloakmakers who struck
against Friedman Bros. for an increase of
35 per cent in piece work prices had their
demand granted and returned to work this
morning.
The employees of silverman Bros. are still
out, that firm having refused to increase
prices.
Cloakmakers are expected to strike in
several other establishments next week un-
less prices are increased.
The Vestmakers' Union reported today
that 100 contractors have signed it's agree
ment and 800 workers will return to the
shops Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
~. s,onord's Case Not Settled.

There were no developments at the Treas
urv Department today regarding Librarian
spcfferd's accounts. 1t has been expected
daily that the case would assume such an
asnect that the department could make
an official announcement of the shortage
found IN the accounts. but the Investigation
is still in progress and no determination OF
the shortage can be made until 1t Is COM
pleted,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
A KNOWN QUANTITY.

1t is the practice of The Star to
Of its circulation day by day for the
preceding week 1t would seem self
evident that the advertiser Is entitled
to this protection. Below will he
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 of any afternoon contem-
porary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Three Gunbont. Named.

Acting Secretary McAdoo announced the
names of the gunboats heretofore known
as Nos T. and o. now building at New
port News. They are the Nashville, for
Nashville, Tenn; Wilmington for Whining
ton, Del; and Helena, for Helena. Mont.
The tugboat at Mare Island has been
named Unadilla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
The Reason For Advertising.

The Reason For Advertising
Advertisers use The Star
because they get profitable
results from their advertising
in it.
They know, also, that
each one pays a like price
for a like service.
Advertising space IS not
given to one house in order
that it may act as a decoy
duck for. others.
No Discount" for one,
Especial discount" for an
other and extra special
discount" for still another.
Like price for like service
is the only fair way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Dry Dock Not SATISFACTORY.

Tho board designated to examine the dry
dock at Port Royal, S. c., has reported to
the Navy Department that the dock has
not proven satisfactory and recommend
that it be not accepted by the department.
The contractor will be given an opportunity
to have 1t come up to the requirements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24

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 20, lss5-that is, the num-
Der of copies actually sold, delivered, furnished
or mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona fde
purchasers subscribers. and that none Of the
copies so counted were returned to or remain in
the Office unsold.
]. WHIT. HEBRON,
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
twenty fourth day of August, A. d. 1898.
JESSE ". RAWLINGS
Notary Public, D. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Pretty Morning Wedding.

One Of the prettiest home weddings Of
the month was that of DR.. Walter Ferris
to Miss Lola Porter. who were married
this morning at IL o'clock at their home,
on Rhode Island avenue. by Rev. ]. Rus
sell Verbrycke Of Gurley Memorial Pres
byterian Church. The parlors, which were
tastefully decorated, were thronged with
the friends Of the contracting parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
They Are of Revenue Cutter and Dis
trict Militia Officers.

They Are of Revenue Cutter and Dis
trict Militia Officers.
The following appointments were re-
ceived from Gray Gables this morning:
Thomas d. Walker. to be captain in the
revenue cutter service; tombstone H.
Quinan. to be first lieutenant in the reve-
nue. cutter service; Walker W. Joynes, to
be second lieutenant in the revenue cut
ter service.
Also appointments of officers in the Dis
trict of Columbia militia as follows: Judd
Malvfn, to be quartermaster; Charles Brad
ford Hudson, to be adjutant; Samuel
Hooper Wiggin, to be captain; Frank Put
nam Libbey, Jesse Finley Grant and Will
liam Mott Garrett, to be first lieutenants;
Jesse Brooks Hines Lee, to be second
lieutenant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Mr.. Fields Want. 1t Stricken Out.

Because of the refusal of Judge McComas
to permit the filing of his petition explain
ing an alleged misrepresentation of 1910. as
published in yesterdays Star. Attorney
Thomas NJ. Fields has moved the court to
strike from the files end record in the cause
of Isaac P. Childs against William Patst
an affidavit made and filed August by
Attorney Charles F. Benjamin. In the lam
guage Of Mr.. Fields, the affidavit is "scan-
dalous, impertinent and Irrelevant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Fourth-Cln.. Po.tmaster..

At Palmetto. Patrick county, Va, ]. R.
Brown, vice N. w. Brown, resigned; at
Samp, Webster county, W. Va. P. H. Ham
rick. vice A. P. Hamrick, resigned.
Total number of fourth-class postmas-
tiers appointed today, 81, of which u were
to fill vacancies caused by death and resig-
nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24

injunction On INC h'e" AF"cA'
CHICAGO, ILL.,. August 24-Judge Glib
bons today decided that he would not dis
solve the injunction issued against the
Chicago Fair Grounds Association upon the
application of the Civic federation through
Attorney General Moloney. The court held
that as tha corporation is an artificial be-
ing, court of chancery has jurisdiction to
enjoin or prevent the commission of pub
lie nuisance. The opinion practically re-
suits IN perpetual injunction against the
Harlem race track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Crime to Hide Disgrace.
neci,I Djsnatc h To Tin Evening Star

COLUMBIA, S. c., August pa shock
ing case Of infanticide is reported from
Summerville. The body of a mulatto child
was found on the edge of d swamp with
its head terribly crushed in. The indica-
tons are that the child was killed to shield
the parents, one of whom Is supposed to be
a highly connected white man. The cor
oner is Investigating and sensational de-
velopments are expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
SAYS HE DECEIVED HER.
Chicago Banker Charged With Adj
wishing Losing Investments.

wishing Losing Investments.
CHICAGO, August 24.-One of the most
prominent bankers in Chicago was charg-
ed with misuse of funds to day by Carrie
A. Woodson, who filed bill for an ac-
counting in the circuit court against Henry
F. Games and the Commercial Natiora al
Bank.
She alleges that Eames, president of the
bank, took advantage Of her credua.ity and
confidence in him as the friend of her
father and led her into specu!ations in
street railway stocks. thereby causing her
to lose moneys which she intrusted 10
Games care.
The banker emphatically denies the
charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
To scu sum1 k1rby's Real Estate.

To Sell snm'I kirby's Real Estate.
bill in equity for the sale Of real estate
was this afternoon filed by Helen r. Arnold
against Samuel G. Kirby and others. The
property, aggregating $7o,623 in assessed
value, was left by the late Samuel Kirby,
who directed in his will that sale be made
ten years after his death. At that e1ne,
however, real estate values were so de-
pressed that the sale was not then asked
for. but was postponed until today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
wheeling to Milwaukee.

BUFFALO. N. Y, August 2-Three
Baltimore wheelmen, Harry J. Hush, J.
Mortimer Johnson and Joseph Hartman,
arrived here last night on journey over
land from Baltimore to Milwaukee. They
leave here today via Dunkfrk, Erie and
Cleveland for their destination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
To yentilate the Amphitrite.

Naval officers who have been delegated to
examine the plan Of ventilation for the
Amphitrite say they will report a plan of
reconstruction of her interior which will
make the quarters for the officers and crew
tenabI when the monitor is under steam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Delay Tn Surgeon ker.hner'. Case.

There has been considerable speculation
over the long time the Presiden has taken
to consider the Kershner court-nartfal
case. Surgeon Kershner was convicted
upon charges preferred by admiral Meaae;
weeks ago. 1T has been stated that the
paners never reached the President, but
this is not the fact. The friends of Surgeon
Kershner are now hopeful that the sen,
against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Watching Developments.

Democratic leaders In other states are
watching developments in the blue grass
state with much interest and solicitude.
A trip-up there this fall might send the
party at large sprawling on next years
field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24

SALT LAKE. Utah, August 24.-The rate
war which has been going on here between
the insurance companies for some time
was settled today and regular rates will
be restored from this date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Mr.. Ransom ut the Departments.

United States Minister Ransom called at
the State and Navy Departments today
and had conferences with Acting Secre-
taries Adee and McAdoo. Mr.. Ransom did
not wish to discuss the question of his re-
turn to Mexico. and was reticent about
matters generally pertaining to the Mex
lean mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
FIaur MILLS Rurned.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, August A.--Jones &:
Co.'S Empire flour mills, dwelling, barn and
oaral bridge at Canal Winchester. Ohio,
burned at midnight. Loss heavy. but not
stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
The Queens Scotland Trip.

LONDON, August 24.-The queen is going
to Baimoral Tuesday next but it is not ex-
pec,ed that she will stay in Scotland any
great length of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the high,
est and the lowest and the closing prices
of the New York stock market today, as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney, members
New Yor's stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. so Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
New York Lends to Boston

NEW YORK. August n Morgan & Bart
lett of this city have loaned S5o0,09O to the
ply of Boston at about . Ia per cent in
D'-cst. The loan runs until November 1,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
Music Mt the white House.

The concert of the Marine Band at the
White House this evening will consist of
selections by the different daily newspapers
of the city. The concert begins at $40
o'clock, and the program is as follows:
Evening Star selectiouS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24

clock, and the program Is as follows:
Evening Star selections:
March-"Evening Star" .............Fa nciulli
Overture-"Fra Diavolo' .Auber
Overture-"Wi liiam Tell. .Rossini
Evening News selections:
Marcn-"Evening News" .Fanciulli
Grand selection-'Faust ............ .Gounod
"A Night in Bohemia ............:. .Fanciulli
Comprising old and new melodies, and
ending with 1.-The Man That Wrote Tara
toom-te-ra and How He Did IT.
The Times selections:
March-"The Times. ....................In Times
March-.sThe New Baby. ..Fancluln
dedicated to the Evening Times)
"a Trip to Manhattan Beach 49,. .FanctulH
Break of day; sun rise; running for the
boat; bars carole Down the harber: rushing
for the train: railroad ride; a glorious day;
waltz in the sand; dance of the sea nymphs;
imitation of fireworks, after which We all
90 .'Home, Sweet HONEY
Washington Pest selections:
March-'Wa shington Post" ............ Sousa
MaIch-"Daily Post ..Fanciuilf
Waltz-"Blue Danube" ..............:; Strauss
Turkish Patrol ................ .Nlchaeiis
March-"America" (new)......... Far ciuln
dedicated to Gen. Agnus Of Baltimore
American)
"Hal Columbia ...................Fyies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
G.nin and Cotton Markets.

Cotton and grain markets. reported by W. b.
Hibbs, stock, grain and cotton broker, i42l : ST.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-08-01

suffering and almost dying at Bar HarbOr,
the politicians took advantage OF his
lamentable% condition, and filled newspaper
columns with reports OF his dissolution;
but one of them spoke Of or realized the
fact that the real trouble was a broken
heart. One year later, after he had laid
aside all public duties and was seeking
rest in his home on the rock bound coast OF
Maine, his other son., Emmons Blaine,
died suddenly, and the venerable states.
man made a long, lonely journey half
across the continent to bring the iifeless
body of that son back home for interment.
james G. Blaine died before his time, OF
domestic trouble and grievous bereave-
ments. Public griefs and disappoint-
ments always buoyed him TO new endeavors
His end was pitiable.
While It is true that the lives OF great
men ali remind us WI can make our nves
sublime. and although the SONS Of great
men fully realize the trnth of that saying,
It il . matter of fact in this republic only
one man descended from a president mas
ever achieved . like distinction. he was
mot q son, but q grandson Of q president.
Tn the old world ancestry counts Tor every
thing and greatness often Is achieved oy
h~aritage. In the new world, distinguished
ancestry seems to be detrimental 70 am
bition and aspiration.
SMITH d. Fry.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-08-01
SONS OF GREAT MEN,
Most of Them are Nice, Well
Behaved Gentlemen.

When Benjamin Harrison was president
OF the United States. his son Russell was a
conspicuous parsonage In Washington, and
throughout the entire country. Russell
Harrison Is a man Of more than ordinary
ability, and OF genial presence; but he
often presumed upon the fact that his
father was chief magistrate of the republic.
That was quite natural, of course, but the
young man was severely criticised and
often ridiculed in the newspapers, many
Of them referring to him as prince Russ"
and the Pretty Prince" That latter
appellation was not wholly inapt, for he is
Indeed a handsome fellow. A newspaper
correspondent who has travelled extensive
ly today handed me q story which has
probably never before been printed. He
says: Il was In Cuba when Nussel Har-
rlson was there, and returned to this
country on the same vessel with him. l
regarded him As q nice fellow, but very
pompous. At Key West it Is the rule to
land the emigrants first and then such
passengers a are not going farther, after
which all the rest who care to 60 ashore
to see the sights can do 80. l intended
stopping there for awhile, and was stand
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-08-01
That Wa : Queer Qusry.

He was a little old fashioned IN his views,
Iout he could draw q check Of the most de.
licious magnitude. He happened to cal
one day when she had undergone 4 most ex.
Plosive scene with her bill paying parent,
and she determined 20 do it At that time o.
| die.
"Oh. MIR. Munnie Baggs!' she exclaimed.
SHOW glad / am to see you; you are jus,
in time to give me your opinion. Tell me
do you consider it unwomanly to study the
financial policy of the country"
"Not at all, Miss Elfrida; on the contrary,
think it highly sensible; IA man with
some-er- money would like his wife to-
''I'm so glad you think SO. / would per.
lsh rather than do anything unwomanly.
Isis that-can it be a mouse those bows
are playing with on the sidewalk2n
"Be calm, Miss Elfrida; the windows are
closed and am here to protect you. How
different you are from the shriek-that is
the advanced woman of today"
"Oh, quite SC. Why, do you know l only
ride a bicycle to pleae dear papa, who con-
siders it beneficial to health. And l ride
chiefly after dark, you know, in-in order
not to attract attention. l assure you ]
hardly ever light my lamp, it seems so con.
spicuous."
"You are truly a."
Thank you. And when l wear a four.
finland tie l am always careful to tie it a.
badly as possible lest it look too masculine.
am determined to make a firm stand
against the iconoclastic apirit of the age
"Ah, if there were only more women in
the world like you, Miss Elfrida."
IL wish that dear papa held your views,
Mr.. Munnie -Baggs. Why, only this morn.
ing he was throwing out hints as TO my
actually earning my own living. lust told
him, however, that ! would just die before
would do anything SO unfeminate."
"You are quite right. l only wish some
of the advanced women might know you
and profit by your example,"
sob, l make it a point to belong to a mum.
Der of advanced clubs-just to lead the con.
servative element, you know. Papa com.
plains a great deal about my millinery bills,
small as they are, but l tell him that the
cheap, plain hats are so ~dreadfully mascu-
line that / would perish rather than wea,
one"
"Ah, Miss Elfrida, how glad l should bs
To-"
1t was the irony Of fate that at that pre-
else moment the door should burst open and
her chum bounce into the room, excla,ming
"Oh, Elfrida, do tell me what on earth
you do when your bloomers begin to bag Al
the knee!"
When she had drawn herself away
abashed, Miss Elfrida turned again to Mr.
Munnie- Bags:
"You were saying" she prompted.
But his mood was changed.
II was saying" he replied hrmly, ''tha'
] should be glad to remain longer, but al
imperative engagement calls me away"