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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
MICHIGAN FOREST FIRES,
Thompsonviile and waliin Have Been
Destroyed.

ThompsOnyiiie md Wnliin Have Been
Destroyed.
DETROIT. Mich, July 13.-Returrs re-
ceived from the upper part of the south
peninsula show that in Grand Traverse
county the villages of Thompsonville and
Wallin have been entirely destroyed by
forest fires. In the latter village two mil
hon feet Of prepared lumber was destroyed
and every store and house in the town
burned. From Thompsonville comes the
news that the forest fires burned the town
yesterday morning. A child was burned
to death there. In Benzie county the stu
alton Is even worse. 1t is feared.
At last accounts the flames were rapidly
approaching Mechanic City. All telegraph
ic communication with the upper part of
the lower peninsula was cut off and no
word has been received from there for ten
hours.
From private advices received over the
Michigan Central wires 1t is learned that
there are extensive fires in Charievoix
Cheboygan and Alpena counties, and it is
supposed that many of the small hamlets
away. from the line Of the railway have
been wiped out Everything in this County
is dry as finder and the flames spread with
wonderful rapidity. 1t is feared that there
will be widespread distress and loss Of life
in the isolated villages il the woods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
THE WRONG HOUSE.
Geo. Stebbins Used HIS Neighbor's
ParIOr ms n Bed Room.

Geo. Stebbins Used HIS Neighbor's
ParIor MS Bed Room.
This afternoon in the Police Court Judge
Miller heard evidence in the case of George
Stebbins of LAG 9th street northwest
against whom there was charge of
housebreaking at the residence Of Mrs.
Delilah Birekhead. his next door neighbor.
There was no allegation that he went in
the house for the purposes of robbery. The
alleged violation Of law occurred in last
October. ard it is stated that Stebbins has
been out of the city since that time.
Mrs. Birckhead, in her complaint, stated
that abou. l o'clock on the morning charg-
&c she was aroused by hearing q noise in
her house, and getting out of bed she got
her husbar DIS pistol and put 1t where she
could reach it without any trouble.
Her husband was away from home that
night and the defendant was aware of 1t.
When Mrs. Birckhead heard a noise the
second time she bravely descended the
steps with the pistol in her hand, and
walking to the parlor she saw Stebbins
lying on the floor He had removed his
hat and shoes and was apparently asleep.
burglar, pointed the pistol at the mans
head and orde red him to leave or she
would call the police. He left and she went
to the house of a Eeighbor and remained
over night.
For the defendant 1t is claimed that he
had been drinking. and as the houses are
alike he had made a mistake and gone into
he claims. he does not remember.
Judge Miller sent the case to the grand
jury, and Stebbins gave security in the
sum Of $500 for his appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
THIS YEARS ELECTIONS
Thirteen States Will Open Polls in the
Autumn.
State md County Offices and Lcgis-
latOrs to Be Voted For In
All Sections.

ro,,,t. ~, f,,. +h,+ 1eoS will he known
De'p.e - nc -,. - III ,-:..,,.. o,,,,,
as an OH year IN pohiics because oiiiy
thirteen states hold elections, one Con-
necticut-;n October and the other twelve
il, Nov.r,ber If mill ,o of rreat irnnortaDce
=. -, ~ $50 ,oarn.7 rox+
- ~, 80 ~ i. a.
fall VIII be OF immense advantage III the
quadrennial final examination to take place
. next wear
rh, C,,,oo+,o,+ o,o.,o,, FIR town officers
me oeni'ec''cooe'eee'oai oi -.o"n ol,iIes
ana 10 pass upon the question OIL Ieuistiiet-
Ing the state senate Will be held OCTOBER Z,
and regular state elections will be held four
weeks Jater-on November BIN MARYLAND.
,,,s,-;x,a Io.,.,,,,,,s;, NJ, Iarsay Now
sung, en- vans ""
YORK ONO, Nentucky, haHsas' iowa. NE
bIaska, Mississippi and Massachusetts.
In MARYLAND a governor will be chosen to
succeed Frank Brown dern) for a term of
80. a..,.a -,or,ou,, 70 sor,,a
four years; an attorney genera 10 serve
four years, controler to serve Two years,
all the members of the lower house of the
general assembly and fourteen senator's A
statn.s, attorra,y ,pd sheriff will he elected
s'a'e 10y ''Nu
in each county, ana IN the slSth Juuc'ai
district composed of Montgomery and Fred
erick counties, a Judge will be elected The
aroro1 .ssemh,v, chosen in November will
-. a,,oa--e.I =. sa,,+or S.ihson .nd
eject successors 70 'eeiaect 1iosoii anu
State Treasurer Spencer Z. Jones.
In Virginia all the members of the house
of delegates and twenty tor one-halD OF the
state senate will be elected. The senators
chosen this year will participate in the
election of successor TO Senator Daniel
Pennsylvania will choose a state treas
urer for term of three years and seven
judges of the suprt me court for terms OF
ten years
New Jersey will eject a governor for
term OF three years, seven state senators
for the same term and an entire assembly
of sixty members
New Yorh's state ticket will contain
secretary of state, controller, treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
To Aid the Strikers.

President Laurence of the Protective
Street Railway Union this afternoon re-
ceived letter from a committee of the
Washington Athletic Club rendering the
use of their hall for any entertainment he
may be disposed to arrange for the benefit
of the striking drivers of the Anacostia
Railroad Company. The club promise to
assist to the fullest extent of their power.
In compliance with the demand of the
public, Mr.. Laurence has arranged to have
coaches run between Navy Yard and Ana
costa. as they have been doing ever since
the strike.
1t has since transpired that a conference
took place late yesterday afternoon at the
Office of the Anacostia Railroad Company
between President Griswold and several
gentlemen who have under contemplation
the purchase of a controlling interest in the
road. but nothing was accomplished in that
direction. and a further conference will
take place Monday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
INTERESTING WAR PROBLEM.
The Naval College ut Newport Study.
ing Modern Methods.

The Naval College ut Newport Study
ing Modern Methods.
The Naval War College at Newport is
now engaged in the discussion of a most
interesting problem, the solution Of which
is of vital importance to the great Atlantic
seaboard cities. This problem, which was
framed by Capt. H. c. Taylor and Capt.
Mahan, is based on supposed attack On
the New England coast by great British
naval force. supplemented by strong body
of troops from Halifax.
AS laid before the War College, the prob
lem is as follows.
MAY 10th, war is imminent. The enemy
is assembling at Halifax. He is expected
to descend upon the New England coast.
His probable plan Is to occupy the coast
and the cities from Portland to Boston,
thereby seconding certain movements Of
his land forces. His success depends upon
his ability to complete this occupation be-
fore June 10th and maintain 1t until July
10th. The force destined for this purpose is
one or more fleets. whose total strength is
three times that of our fleet, and 10000
men in fifty transports. Our available force
is ordered to assemble for the present IN
Nantucket sound.
MAY 10th, war is declared. The fleet
leaves Halifax, occupies Provincetown and
DlOckaQeS Boston May 20. ne Meet IS CoIl-
posed of battleships. armored cruisers,
IS cruisers, u gunboats and II torpedo
boats. He begins to keep touch of our
feet, wherever it may be, by means Of
scouts. Our force is 5 battleships. armor-
ed cruisers, 10 cruisers, 10 gunboats, 10
torpedo boats and l ram. The heavy moni-
tor at Boston ard ore light one at Ports
mouth and another at Portland, are to be
retained at those points. We learn that a
much larger force Of the enemy is about
to leave Halifax. 1t sails May %. block
AIDES Portland. occupies Casco Bay and
gains fouch with its Provincetown fleet
May q. 1t is composed of 10 battleships
10 armored cruisers. 20 cruisers, 20 gun
beats. 20 torpedo boats and so transports,
for carrying 10000 troops Of all arms.
Design q plan for meeting this demon
straticn. Show the best disposition of our
forces and describe in detail our operations
for the campaign"
Several most interesting papers have al
ready been submitted in answer to this
problem by our own naval officers, and
yesterday the college was given an &C
curate insight into the celebrated Yalu
river naval engagement, as bearing upon
the best course of defense. by Capt. Philo
McGiffen. who was present at this fight
and commanded one Of the Chinese trans
norris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
SYMPATHY FOR CUBA.
Trying to Capture the Christian En-
deavOr Convention.


deavOr Convention.
NEW YORK, July 13.-N. B. Borden Of
Fernandina, Fla, has come and gone from
New York. He arrived recently with his
private secretary and the captain of his
yacht. All registered under assumed names
at leading Broadway hotel.
Mr.. Borden came here with the Florida
delegation to the Christian Endeavor con-
vention in Boston. A conference was held
en- route, resulting in the framing Of RESI-
lutiors in behalf Of Cuba to be introduced
by Miss Race in the Boston convent On.
Mr. Borden said the delegates were unani-
mously in favor of urging President Cleve-
land to recognize the new government of
Cuba as soon as 1T is established.
On that steamer from Florida was a
Spanish detective. All the coast steamers
are constantly watched by Spanish agents.
This man overheard the ladies' talking Ct
their plans to offer resolutions for free
Cuba and when the steamer reached New
York a cipher dispatch instantly informed
the Spanish minister in Washington Of the
situation.
Minister De Lone straightway. went to
Boston, 1t is said, to counterfeit the Cuban
Influences IN a convention representing
nearly 100000 members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE.
Young Lawyers Ready to Try Cases in
IOcal COurts.

Young Lawyers Ready to Try Cases in
Local Courts.
AS the result of an examination held last
month by committee Of the Bar Associa-
ton the following candidates were today
reported to the Court in General Term as
having passed q successful examination,
and they We're accordingly today admitted
to practice before the District Supreme
Court upon the motion Of Mr.. Andrew A.
hpscomb: Robert ]. F. Allen. Brainerd
Avery, VIM. F. Barry, Washington r.
Berry, Cornelius C. Billings, S. Russell
Bowen, Jos. A Burkart. Thaddeus Canill,
J. A. Eakin Criswsll, Stephen A. Cuddy.
JOS T. DAILY, VIM. r. Davis. VIM. w.
Dodge Fred Q. Fish, J. Spaldng Flannery,
Robt. T. Frazier, George Nelson Goddard,
Orlando w. Goodwin. Louis H. Hartman,
George c. Hazelton. jr., Edwin c. Jones.
Eugene A. Jones, Hayden johnson. Ar
thur F. Kimon Charles Harmon Lane.
VIM. C. Mccloskey, Jos. S. Mccoy. Josiah
McRoberts, Rpbt. H. Martin, VIM. A.
Pless, Charles T. Sensner. E. Richard
Ship, Arle w. Stark, Wallace Streater,
John H Thomas, Harry S. Tullis, Richard
X. Tyler, Harry w. Van Dyke. VIM. U.
Watson, Harvey T. Winfield and Herbert
Wright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13

On behalf of the lexington and Soldiers
Home Railway Company, Mr.. John Ridout,
the attorney Of the company. this after
noon filed the bond of $50UO0 which Chief
Justice Bingham yesterday ordered in the
suit Instituted by the company against the
District Commissioners, to restrain the
Commissioners from interfering with the
company's use of the overhead trolley
wires on New York avenue. AS its surety
the company offered the American Banking
and Trust Company Of Baltimore. Nd. The
bond Is given to insure the roads prosecu-
ton of it's appeal from Chief Justice Bing-
hams decision refusing it an injunction
against the Commissioners. and Is also
given to insure the District against DAM
ages recovered against it by reason Of a
continuance of the operation of the road
pending the disposition Of the appeal
The bond was submitted to Chief Justice
Bingham, who approved 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
Mondays st. Asaph Entries.

First race, six and a half furlongs, SELL
ing-Wang, Lotion, Devisee. Tralee. Tro-
Jan. 1O5; Columbus. Jack Dennison, Senti-
rel Second. Gaiety. McKeever. Van Dyke,
102; Hazel, 100.
Second race. two-year olds. four furlongs
Miss Bowser. 1o6; Cadiz, 1903; Irish H., 06;
Carpenter. Charma, Dutch Girl, 90.
Third race. six furlongs. selling-Monte
Carlo, 1oT; Caroven, l06; Miss Carter, 1876;
Jewsharp. 10s; William Penn. lO2; Mrs
Stewart, 101.
Fourth race. six and a half furlougs,
selling-Columbus,J r., Vagabond, Tiny Tim,
Jack Lowell, Eddie M, 105; Headlight, De-
troit. Wyoming, Flushing. Fassett, Trump,
Irish Pat, 1O2.
Fifth race, four and a half furlongs-
Nestihule. Imp. Plunderer. III; Fagin.
Frank D., Craftsman. ia; Elmstone. Avon,
Bella G.. Melinda, liz; Forest, Finance
Second. 100; Lilly B.. 1O7.
Sixth race, seven furlongs, selling-Fox
Glove, Minnesota, 119; st. Lawrence. Day
break. III; Jim Mclaughlin. Belwood
Paris, Blizzard. Kenyon, 116; Ponce De
Leon, ia; Fonda, los.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
NEW MONEY ORDER BLANKS.
They Arc Autographed and Resemble
Bank Dfafts.

Bank Drafts.
The new money order blanks which were
designed GONE months ago are gradually
being put into use as the various post Of
fees throughout the country draw their
new supplies. 1t will not be many weeks
before the public will become we'll ac-
| qrainted with the new design, and it is
safe to say that it will in all probability
prove a popular change.
AS described in The Star at the time the
change was decided on, the new money or
der blanks are in the form of bank draft
and if enc were mixed in with lot of
drafts it would hardly be distinguished by
any one who lad not before seen it, The
printing is done by TYPOGRAPHY, and the
ink used is a sea green shade. The effect
is artistic and pleasing and altogether the
form and general appearance of the new
blank is such as to make the recipient feel
more than ever as if he had a good thing
The old scheme of notched numerals at the
left end of the blank is retained, as it has
proved a great convenience in business and
a safeguard against fraud. The dollars
and cents are also printed or the reverse
of the blank, so that with a nice register
in the press work both sides of the bit OF
paper will show the precise amount of the
order.
The contract for printing these money
order blanks was let yesterday to Wyncoop
& Hollenbeck of New York city, who are
the old contra ctors for the work. The con-
tract for these blanks alone amounts to
over 100000, and together with that con-
tract the same firm gets large amount
of other work, so that their entire job
amour is to S2S7, 600.
A number of small contracts were also
let yesterday, among them several for
printing blanks used in the transaction Of
money order business to the Capital Press
Company al B. S. Adams of Washington.
ha nf
used in making remittances between post
masters and the department was let to the
bureau of engraving and printing, the
amount Of it being about 81, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
Taylor's Friends Confident.

Speaking for himself and Mr.. E. G. Niles,
counsel for Thomas ]. Taylor, sentenced
to be hanged here Friday. July 20, for wife
murder, Mr.. o. D. Barrett stated to a Star
reporter today that while he had no perso-
nal knowledge what report, II any, had
been made to the President by Judge Cole
and District Attorney Birney, he was very
confident that they had not opposed an ex-
tension Of clemency to the unfortunate
man.
Mr.. Barrett stated tina. he had not the
slightest fear that the President would al
low Taylor to hang, and they had every
reason to believe that the death sentence
would be COMMITTED to term Of imprison-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
Personal Mention.

Attorney General Harmon left Washing
ton this morning to spend Sunday with his
family at Bay Head, on the New Jersey
coast.
Gen Craighill, chief of engineers, re-
turned today from a tour of inspection Of
Sault Ste. Marie canal. between Lake Su-
perior and st. Marys river.
Major J. W. Powell, director of the
bureau of ethnology. and DR.. D. w. Prentiss
started yesterday for an extended trip to
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, and will
later go to Maine where DR.. Prentiss'
family is now summering.
Mr.. Albert E. Burche of Brightwood, Va,
Is visiting his mother. Mrs. NJ E. Burche
of 18th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Application Refused.

The Commissioners have refused the ap-
plication of the Washington Market Com
pany to construct an iron stairway on the
north side Of the 9th street wing of the
building. The Commissioners claim they
have no authority of law to grant the per-
NIT.
Findings Approved.
The findings of the trial board in the fol-
lowing cases has been approved by the
Commissioners:
H. B. Payne and A. B. Hunt. for conduct
unbecoming an officer, and C. A. Evans
for intoxication, dismissed.
D. H. Duvall fined $40 for neglect of duty.
Private w. B. Owens. for neglect CT duty,
to be publicly reprimanded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
baltimore Markets.
RALTIN0RE Inlx Ia-Elon. tir,

receipts. i0.2li barrels; shipments. O. barrels;
sales, LOCO barrels. Wheat unsettled-spot and
69A; steamer No. 2 red. 6sa6sis-receipts, is. III
bushels; shipments, 81, 200 bushels stock, las, 1854
sample. 6saIO; do. grade. 65a7O. Corn firmer-
spot, 5Olsa5l; August, 5Oh asked: September. 81
asked-receipts, 80 .403 bushels; shipments l1,143
bushels: stock. 228. 6s3 bushels sales LOCO BUSH
els; southern white corn 51a52; do yellow. 5.aa3
32aa33; No. mixed 30Ea31-receipts 1888
bushels; stock, &c. 49, bushels Rye inactive-stock
$500 bushels. Hay easier-choice timothy, Sic. So
Grain freights, rather doing. unchanged SUI.
gar frpi unchanged. Butter and eggs steady I'm.
changed. Cheese firm, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
A KNOWN QUANTITY.

1t is the practice of The Star to
of it's Circulation day by day for the
preceding week. 1t would seem self
evident that the advertiser is entitled
to this protesAoh Below will be
found the stateHpept for the week just
past.
The average Circulation exhibited
is believed to ts much more than the
combined circulation of the other
Washington dallies. and fully five
times that of it's afternoon contem-
porary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
INVESTED WITH THE pALL1UM.

When the Ceremony VIII BE BcstOw.
ed on Archbishop Chnpelle.
SANTA FEE, N. NJ, July 13-Octo5er IT
next has been named as the date on which
Archbishop Chapelle will be formally IN
vested with the pallium at the cathedral
In this city by Cardinal Gibbons Mgr Sa-
TOLL. fifteen to twenty archbishops and
bishops and many priests from all over the
country will attend the ceremony
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. Chief Justice Bingham
Henderson agt. National Sanitary Co.;
reference to auditor ordered Desmond agt.
Leitch; sale ratified nisi. Campbell agt.
vene. Pennsylvania Railroad Company
agt. Brown; payment of solicitors from
fund in registry ordered. Anglo-American
S. and L. A. agt. Spaldirg; F. l.. Siddons
and VIM. H. Sholes, appointed receivers.
Circuit Court No. 1-Justice Cole.
Copeland 6, Durgan agt Lansburgh;
judgment by default.
Circuit Court No. 2-Ch;ef' Justice Bingham.
Gregory agt Rittenhouse; motion for Sc
curity for costs sustained; $50 ordered de-
posted or bond in 500. Gilbert agt. Con-
ger; motion t. set aside judgment of con-
demnation sustained. Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Co. agt. Kehl; judgment by de-
fault for possession only, waving all dam
ages Stratton agt. Git; judgment on mo-
ton.
Probate Court-Judge Hagner.
Estate of Barbara Ofenstein: will proved.
Estate of Selwin T.. Jones: order Diminishing
petition Estate of Reuben s. Parks; final
notice, naming Friday, August 10, for set
Ting estate. Estate of Rob't B. Hine; eX-
ecutrix bonded and qualified Estate of
Emily H Smith; account passed. Estate Of
Grace c. Crippen; do. Estate of Mary A.
Stocking; do. In re Peter j. Mcintyre,
guardian; do. In re Walter A. johnson,
guardian; do. In re Mrs. H. Shipley, guar
dian; do In re Geo. 3. Williams. guardian;
do. Estate of Lawrence Calian; will adj
mItted to probate, and letters testamentary
issued to J. T. Callan; bond, 500. In re
Henry c. McCauley, guardian; petition for
increased allowance filed. Estate of Annie
E. Northcutt, appeal bond filed. Estate of
Barbara Ofenstein: will filed. Estate of
Sarah A. IIagner; will proved. Estate of
Jacob D. kitch: order to pay Sam'l Mad
dox $3.50 filed. In re Minnie Barron; Flor
ence J.. Sullivan appointed guardian; bond,
S1C0. Estate of Jno. F. Heider; will admit
ted to probate and letters testamentary
issued to Henry J. Mattern; bond. 81. 600.
T. Linden; bond, $500. In re Nellie H. w.
Hams; Rob't P. Hams appointed guardian.
Estate of Chas. O'Connor; will admitted to
probate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13

]. NJ. Brown of Atlanta, Ca. has been ap-
pointed superintendent OF the government
building at the Atlanta exposition. The
government board OF management has de.
cided to appoint only Atlanta citizens as
watchmen and tanitors In the government
building. and that all of them must be unt
formed and receive the prevailing Atlanu
wages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
The Star Out of Town.

THE EVENING STAR will be sent
by mail to any address in the United
States or Canada for such period as
may be desired at the rate of fifty
cents per month.
VBut all such orders must be ac-
paper cannot be sent, as no &C.
counts are kept with mail subscrip-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: William Barclay Boyd and Eva
May Garrett both of Prince Georges CO.,
Nd; William Barton and Rosetta Skinner
both of Bowie, Md; James E. Watson and
Alice Jones; Robert o. Ford and Sarah L.
Burke both of Alexandria, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13

A petition for divorce from David R.
Keith was filed today by Florence P. Keith.
Mrs. Keith states that they were married
at Milwaukee, Wis, July 20. 1891. and
charges that her husband deserted and
abandoned her November 8, 1891
Willy Ann Mosby also applied today for
a divorce from Robert Mosby, to whom she
was married at Orange Court House, Va,
July 2, 1884 She charges her husband with
intoxication and cruelty. and prays for per-
mission to resume her maiden name Of
OuarieS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
Question of Insurance.

The Supreme Lodge of the Shield of
Honor Of the United States. incorporated
in MarylaI d. today filed a bill in equity
against Mary E. Kennady or Kennedy and
Thomas Jefferson Porter to determine to
which of the defendants life insurance
policy of 81 600 on the life of the late Jas
John Porter or James Jehu Porter. issued
by the lodge, shall be paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
THE PROPOSED FIGHT ILLEGAL.

Attorney General Crane of Texas on
the Big Match.
AUSTIN, Tex, July 13-Attorney General
Crane, in an opinion. which will be sent to
County Attorney Gillespie at Dallas, to-
night or Monday, will hold the Corbett-
Fftzsmmons fight Illegal. and that the law
must be enforced until declared void and
imperative by the supreme court.