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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21

The Secretary Of the Navy today made
the last payment to Cramp G. Co. on ac-
count of the construction of the battle shin
Indiana. 1t amounted to 81 .l33. and closes
the account for the construction Of the
vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21
VIII Filed,

The will Of the late Lewis Guiliam
Stephens, dated August 20, 1875 filed to-
day, makes the widow of The testator
Caroline NJ. Stephens, sole beneficiary. No
executor is named
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21

The Secretary of the Treasury today sent
to the Senate supplemental estimates of ap-
preparations required by the various depart
ments for the remainder of the present
fiscal year, to be provided for in the general
dehciercy bill The estimates aggregate
S}.l ll5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21
THE FIREMEN's FUND.
Contributions for the Relief of the
Bereaved Families.

Contributions for the families of the fire.
men killed in the fire Monday night con-
tinue to be sent to The Star. The follow
mig letter was received today:
To The Evening Star:-We desire to ex-
press through you our thanks to the fire
department for their gallant services In the
recent fire and to extend our sympathy.
accompanied by check for 500 herewith
inclosed. in aid of the families Of those
who so heroically lost their lives or were
injured in the discharge of their duties on
this occasion. Most respectfully,
GOLDEN, LOVE & co.
The list of contributions received is as
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21

1t was announced this afternoon that
holder of ticket 936 is the winner Of the
watch offered at st. Pauls fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21
Became a Law Without Approval.

The act increasing the pension of Eben-
ezer G. Howell. late private. New York
volunteers, has become a law without the
Presidents approval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21
Grain and Cotton Mnrkefs

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co. 1921 F
street, members New York stock exchange
correspondents Messrs. Ladenbure. Thai
mann & Co., New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21

that would assist US in solving the question
whether or not Judge Holt would ever have
asked the President OF the United States to
serve a witness to his wIll?''
objected to- SAID Mr.. Darlington.
objection sustained" remarked the
i,1sp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21
Mrs. Briggs Tcstifies.

Afterward Mrs. Emma g. Briggs was
called as witness. She testified that she
made the acquaintance of Judge Holt dur
ing the administration of President John
son. She met him IN her capacity as n
newspaper correspondent She kent IN q
casual correspondence with him for years.
ard visits frequently passed between
them The correspondence continued I'D to
the time of the judges death. Toward the
last he was unable to write for himself
but sent her verbal messages. On one &C.
CO sion. in her presence, he wrote for her q
letter of Introduction.
Mrs Briggs was shown the will by Mr.
Wilson and asked If. in her opinion, it was
written by Judge Holt.
Il do not think 1t was"
And the signature?"
Il do not"
You do not think 1t is his?'"
Il do not.
EIortons?"
Il was in years past; not Intimately"
w hat do you know Of his feelings to-
ward them, or either of them?"
Mr.. Darlington objected unless some
time was specified, and on the fact that it
was irrelevant. The point was argued at
lergth, reference being made to many of
the mysterious features of this nsrtic,,1er
case, even as far back as the remarkable
manner in which the alleged will came to
light. Mr.. Worthington again Insisted that
the points at issue In this trial were those
of forgery, and the revocation as shown
by the attempted destruction and the fact
that the seal was torn off. The question
of burden of proof also figured promi-
Eently In the discussion.
Mr.. Worthington read extensively from
legal works on the general subject of wills
and extracts from decisions in other will
cases, In support of his contention that
statements and remarks made by Judge
Holt should be admitted as throwing addi-
tional light on the subject of his inten-
tons.
The argument lasted for the better part
of an hour.
o'clock.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-02-17

Total. .$45,329 SO
SUMMARY.
Total receipts. SS1 DAG so
Cash paid to State Dec
settle nent ...... $4,000 90
Cash sent State on acct
Judges salary... :. 1882 no
Paid from county funds. 1895 q
Paid from school finds. $3.50 81
Paid from road funds. q 90
Total disbursements. ,s45,329
Balance in treasury. ...S5,717
The above balance stands to the
credit Of the various funds as per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
Jan 2, 1896:
TREAsURER's BALANCE sHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit Of the
various funds, Jan 2, 1896:
In State fund. ......,......S 1,2l6 &C
In general county fund. T,O64 10
In cash contingent fund. 4,21 55
In INDECENT sick fund y d.. 81 81
In county school fund. .... 80. :.
In officers salary fund.-. 3OS %
IN road fund. .......... 1882 A.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

In his new book Harold Frederic will dea
exclusively with English people and sub
jects.
The Rev. A. NJ. Clark sail in lecture In
San Francisco the other evening that Greg
ory VII was the father OF modern liberty.
It is rumored that no less than three
prominent authors are engaged upon lives oil
Christ Hall Caine, s. R. Crockett and Ian
Maclaren.
Pierre Lourderoau, who is 90 years old,
and who lives in Paris, is the last survivor oI
the men who fought in the July revolution
in 1880.
The Rev. Henry Victor Morgan, OF Ala
media Cal, is building church with his
own hands, assisted by some members OF his
congregation.
The Princess Of Wales has among her num-
herless treasures very costly and beautful
ostrich screen given to her by Sir John Will
louShby.
Max Nordau's handwriting is almost mi
| crOScOplcal. his poOh, 1diOuOA0o,
printed volume OF IA pages, was written on
sixty-nve sheets Of paper
News comes from Japan that Lafcadic
learn has become totally blind and has
,,een Obliged to give up his professorspip il
the Imperial University Of Japan.
The North British Railway has In its ser
vice an engineer named James Henderson
aged 10, who, during fifty years OF service
sas never had an accident happen to hi
train.
Laurier. the new Canadian Premier. nigh
cave male a fortune and reputation at th'
BAR. but he rarely goes into court. He
poor and it is said that If he were to al
COW his estate would not amount to NOR
IAN $4,000 He is conside ed the mos
cleasing orator in Canada and gained grea
anne by the first speech he made when b
.ook his seat in the House Of Commons,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28
OLNEY'S SUCCESS.
Washington officials Think Arbitration N Venes-
uela is Near.

Washington Officials Think Arbtratlon VI 'eneS-
uela is Near
The report from London that Lord Sails
bury has yielded to Secretary Olney on the
Venezuelan question, to the extent OF IN
cluding the settled portions OF the disputed
tract In the proposed arbitration, is regarded
as an important development by those inter
ested In the subject.
The inclusion of ''the settled district has
been the chief obstacle 10 the way Of arbi-
tration. 80 that If the report of the removal
is confirmed, the two Governments are near
ar to an amicable agreement than at any
time since the trouble began
Lord Salisbury from the first has insisted
that this settled district was sovereign Brit
lsh soil, which could not be subjected to the
Judgment Of arbitrators Secretary Olney
has urged that the omission Of this settled
portion from arbitration would defeat the
whole scope OF the arbitration, as the unset
lied. or worthless sections, were not what
Venezuela contended for
The latest view OF this phase was present
ed in a brief by Mr.. Storrow, q lawyer, OF
Boston, to the Venezuelan Commission as
part OF the Venezuela case Mr.. Storrow
pointod out that the "setted district was in
fact but little settled; that the number oil
| British colonists there was comparatively in
significant; that "theIr improvements, on
which Lord Salisbury had laid much tress
were of the most primitive kind, and that the
whole money value of existing British set
Elements, houses, Improvements, ETC.. would
be comparatively small amount.
The suggestion that cash payment will b'
made for the improvements OF the British
settlers, in case Venezuela is awarded tn
territory, is construed 10 Washington t.
mean that Great Britain will moliiy those o
l,er subjects who are dis possessed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28
DREW SWORDS.
Captain Weyler Brought to Ac-
count in Els Palace.
GEN. OCHANDO VIOLENT.
Forced a Lieutenant to Commit
Suicide for Aleg ed Treason
and Duel Between Och
ando and Weyler
Nearly Resulted.

Captain General Weyler and General Och
lndo were the principals In a sensational al
fair which occurred shortly before Ochando
sailed for Spain. According to adyiceS JUST
received at Key West, Fla, it seems that the
death of General Ochando's phew, VINO
was lieutenant In the Spanish Army, was
the cause Ct the trouble.
The young lieutenant, it was alleged, was
conducting reasonable correspondence
with Maxine Gomez, the insurgent chleI.
When Wey er heard the rumors he summon
cd the young man to the palace and ques-
toned him Weyler was apparently salts
fed of the Young mans guilt and told him
that if he did commit suicide in twenty-four
hours he would be court-martialed ana
shot. The lieutenant left tho palace, went
to his room, and In six hours was corpse,
having shot himself through the heart. The
affair was hushed up and the Spanish Official
report stated that the young man had DIED
OF yellow fever.
Shortly afterward General Ochando HF'
rived in Havana an, learned the true story
Of bis nephew's death. Ochand0 was gr at
ly enraged and Immediately went to the PAL
ace to call Weyler to account. The meeting
Of the generals was most sensational. Och
ando denounced Weyler in the bltterest
terms, alleging that the lieutenant was
guiltless and had been driven to his death
Ochando termed Weyler murderer and
butcher and challenged him to duel The
men drew swords aEi would have fought III
the palace but for the interference OF Other
officials. Two days later General Ochandc
sailed for Spain. Ho says that 10 will make
the affair public when he reaches Spain and
demand Weyler's recall.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28
EXPECT TO BAFPLE SPAIN.
The Claim for Damages Net Likely to Be
Effective,

The Claim for Damages MOT |iKelY 70 Dc
Effective,
There was considerable discussion in off,
sial circles In Washington concerning the
pamphlet OF the Spanish legation prepared
by its attorney, Calderon Carlisle. In tho
State Department there was no criticism as
to the publication OF the document, and 1t
was not regarded as one at which offence
could be taken.
While it is acknowledged that the only
prim fscio object OF the document should be
the LAYING OF the foundation for claims
against the United States, there were also
intimntions that the pamphlet was issued
and given wide circulation for the purpose
Of making the United States more vigilant In
preventing fllibustering expeditions leaving
the shores of the United States as the Cubans
In this country are redoubling their efforts
to send munitions OF war to the insurgents
II is known from the beginning OF the
trouble in Cuba Secretary Olney has male
eysrv effort to have the United States 80 act
as to be able to prove that the Government
has done everything possible to check ex-
petitions against Spain. 1t was said, unol-
nciaIly. that the very claim that Spain could
make against the Unhel States would re
met in such s way as to destroy al grcpno
for damages.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28
A NEW sUNSTROKE THEORY.
Remarkable Discovery Made by New York fhy"'
clans During the Lats Hot SPELL

Remarkable Discovery Made by New York fhys''
clans During the Late Hot SPELL
Another remarkable advance in medical
Investigation has been made within th5 iast
few days and the cause Of sunstroke, SUD-
iect until now obscure has at length Deen
definitely discovered. These Investigations
show that, instead of the suns rays being
the direct cause Of sunstroke, as mas all
a ong been believed by the medical proleS-
sion. the fact is that the internal chemistry
of the body and its secretions are modiheu
by atmospheric conditions OF excessive not
weather, 80 that some Of these secretiohs De-
come abnormal, either in quantity or quail
ity. and are absorbed by the blood, and act
as virulent poisons
This toxic theory OF sunstroke Is support
ed by the well-established results ot various
careful experiments. On the first day OF
the recent heat plague DR.. Ira L. van
Glesen. director OF the State Pathological
In titute, assisted by DR.. Alexander Lam
bert and Dr. Levin, began investigating
The conditions were peculiarly fortunate
! for the successful prosecution OF their
work. In European countries the medlea'
profession do not have such opportunities
for investigating, for, upon the adveaV oil
such hot spell, the people stop work ana
do rot resume it until cooler weather
prevails
The Cooperation of the Coroner's office
nd Of the physicians on the staff OF the
various city hospitals was so requisite
however, and was given heartily. Inc
labor was divided among Drs. Van Giesen'
Lambert and Levin. Dr. Lamoer
province was to attend to the chemical
histofy of the plague. He made record oil
all the cases and the complete history oil
each.
In the course OF the experience mice we're
usel as subjects, tat the results obtained
from them were not comparable 70 tnose
occurred from rabbits.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28
OUTLOOK FOR CROPS.
Excessive Heat Caused Damage in s0m Sections
Fine Corn Crop.

Exce,siy, Heat Caused Damage in Som Sections
Fine Corn Crop.
The weather bureau In its report Of crop
conditions for the week just ended says;
Tn the Southern States the week has been
unfayorable, owing to excessive heat ana
general lack Of rain. In the States OF tho
central valleys and Northwest the week mas
been favorable for growing crops, put un-
favorable for threshing, and grain In snock
an stack has sustained further injury from
excessive moisture In New England ana
the Middle Atlantic States this week mas,
upon tie whole. been generally favorable
notwithstanding the excessive heat OF the
carly part OF the week.
Under the heat and dryness tho deteriora-
ton of cotton has continued over the greater
portion of the cotton bek. In the Caroiinas
and ia portions CT Louisiana and Eastern
Texas local showers have checked deteriora-
ion. and in portions OF louisiana aud Texas
the late crop has been somewhat improved
But upon the whole, the outlook indicates
crop much below the average. Premature
oDaning OF boils and shedding are genera'iy
renorted Picking is now general over the
northe n portion of the cotton belt, put 1t
has been retarded to some extent by the neat
All reports indicate an exceptionally early
crop It is es mated that picking will Do
completed in portions of Mississippi by Oeto-
her / and this statement will probably apply
TO other States In Texas general rain Is
needed for the top crop, but 1t would io"er
the grade Of the stape.
In the Southern States corn has suhereu
further injury, and only light crop In tha'
section is promised. In Arkansas the crop
ia renorted rs almost failure, and very un-
+ favorable reports are received from OKLA
! homa. Tennessee aud other Southern STATES
Corn has so deteriorated in Southern MIS-
,ouri and Southwestern Nebraska, ana not
winds have very badly damaged the iate
corn IN Kansas. except in the northern couh-
ties. The general outlook is for an excep-
tional fine crop in the principal corn-proouc-
ing States. Much of the crop is now practi-
cally safe from frost. In Kansas soTe mas
been cut and in Illinois cutting will begin
this week The reports indicate that IN the
central vale, corn will be safe from frost
from ten to fourteen days earlier than usual,
and that late corn will generally be safe by
from September to 10.
Tobocco has been greatly injured by
worms and drought In Kentucky and Ten
nessee. In Ohio, Pennsylvania, New YORK
ard Virginia the crop is in good condition
and cutting is progressing fayorably.
Light frost occurred in Eastern Idaho ana
heavy frosts In Western Montana, Only
slight injury resulted in Idaho, but in Mon
tana con,iderable damage was done to yegs-
tables.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28
Ihreads cf Thought.

To know ones self is to distrust
ones self.
Each life may have a potentiality OF
greatness.
To be misunderstood by those we
love is bitterest Of all.
Find a disinterested friend and you
have found a jewel.
The greatest study of all is that OF
the changes of the mind. .,
Success has sometimes to be paid
for. after having been fairly earned.
One is led to think that there IS but
little that is constant nowadays save
mutability.
The philosopher takes his fortune
much as he does his health-enjoys it
when it is good, endures it when bad,
and seeks extreme remedies only at
the most urgent need.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28

for at this moment a loud cry from the
sailors recalled his attention TO their
present danger. The island was now so
near that the very seaweed on the rocks
could bo distinctly seen. as it rose from
time to time out of the boiling surf
A laniing stage ran olt from the oase
of the cliff, bat it was half the time
drowned by the waves; no soul stood
upon it
Suddenly a blaze streamed up from
the top OF the tower, and a deeptoneo
bell began to clang; the Mergauser was
seen, and the people OF tho tower were
signaling her.
Arden cheeied his men with new
hopes o rescue, and gave them careful
instructions how to fight for their lives
after the vessel struck. He then spoke
few quiet, heartfelt words to his mate,
an intelligent young man who was a. ucn
attached to hin; he was giving him a
message of farewell for Lord Inchcape
in case of MS own death, "TeH MIN !
did my best to preserve his heir, said
he, with rueful laugh.
He then turned to Kenmore, who was
once more wrapped In his own thoughts,
saying heartily;
"You don't like me because Pm an
Englishman, but then you don't know
me, and it doesn't matter now You
are loyal fellow and l honor you.
There, let us die at peace with one an
other, if die we must" He extended
his hand to the old Highlander, but
even then Kenmore shook his head with
n look Of utter aversion
"Lithe and mellow was the tongue
that brought ruin upon Dunraven!"
muttered he, sand that tongue tpGs Eng
Nsh. Gamma forgetl / Gamma forgot"
Edgar turned from him more in won
der than anger; strange impat ence
CANA upon him, it seemed hard that he
might die lust when his loot was upon
the verge Of this undreamed OF mystery
And now the Mergauser was under
the isle-enter;ng Its shadow-sur'
rounded by its treakers.
Suddenly man appeared upon thc
! landing stage--anOther and anothcr-a
swarm OF rescuerS covered the wave
washed platform; and the small figure
that clung to tho face Of the cliff above
them, assigning 10 each his place will
wave of the hand-was a woman.
Arden could see her as distinctly as l.
she stood bec.de him, darkly beautifu
creature, in Che earliest bloom Of youth
clad in dark blue, with glimmer of go.t
at forehead and tn. oat, and wild, white
inspired face turned toward the doomed
| yacht.
at is Colava herself" shouted Ken
more in ecstasy. "Saw you ever he
peer among your whimpering dames?"
$50 that is 90 ava, that fiery sal
prncessl" thought EdeAr, with leal
of the heart, "that is Lord Dunraven'
daughter"
He could see the jetty curves of he
hair and the painting of her breast. ID
met her deer, dark, flashing eyes; the
pierced him to tie very heart; when
with a shivering shock, the Mergause
struck-remained wedged as II in wise
the pursuing waves caught up at last
lifted themselves up like mountain
and descended with crash upon tn
pretty toy, which went to pieces IN
stanty.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28
BOLD BANK ROBBERY.
Over Thousand Dollars Taken Prom Desk IN
Kansas City, Kan

Over Thousand Dollars Taken Prom Desk IN
Kansas City, Kan
Acros, the line in Kansas City, Kan, an
unknown thief entered the branch oil the
American National Bank during the momen-
tary absence Of the cashier, and, prying open
a desk. secured 800 in currency or more
and made his escape.
Two hundred dollars in silver was un-
touched By the robbers The act was most
bold and was apparently committed by some
one familiar with the premises The bank Is
situated in a busy portion Of the place, max
Ing the robbery more daring.
E R. Boswell, cashier and teller, opened
the bank shortly after 8 o'clock. After
counting several thousand dollars taken
from the safe he remembered he had a mes
sage to deliver to neighboring business
house He hurredly returned the bulk oil
the money to the safe and the rest OF 1t to
drawer In the cashiers table desk.
Across the hall from the bank sat ] r..
Stoller, president OF the Kansas City Live
Stock Exchange He was only dozen feet
distant and Boswell felt safe in going out.
Although he returned within five minutes,
The robbery had been committed without
anyone knowing it. The robber had come
behind the railing, pried open the drawer
probably with small bar taken what cur
rency he could easily carry and carefully
closing the receptacle, departed. The exac'
amount taken is not known and may exceed
$1,000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28

A FUNNY incident occurred while
some blasting operations were in prog
ress lately at Hull, Quebec. An un-
usually heavy charge was about to be
fired, and everybody had been warned
away. A little dog Immediately logged
over to the edge of the pit where the
explosion was about to take place.
The canine stood wagging its tail, the
onlookers at o distance, of course,
thinking it was indulging in a final
bark. With a loud report the rock
below was rent asunder, the men ran
over. and to their astonishment found
the little dog uniniured and barking
with all it's might at the noise in the
middle of cloud Of smoke. ----.--~,~-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-08-28
CRUEL
AS
THE GRAVE,
--oR==-
-
The Secret Of fDunraVen
Castle.
BY ANNIE AsHMoRE,

Author of "Faithfu Margaret" Eto.. Etc