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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
GRACE GOODINGs STORY.
She Describes the Theatrical RObbery
of superintendent Bubb.

GRACE GOODlNGS STORY.
She Describes the Theatrical Robbery
Of superintendent Bubb.
William I. Roberts, alias Getz, the young
man Jointly indicted With Monroe D. Shenk,
alias 9ooding, for breaking into the office
Of the EckingtonI and Soldiers Home Rail-
road Company last February, was placed
on trial before Judge Cole in Criminal
Court No. today. shenk pleaded guilty
last week, and is now awaiting sentence.
District Attorney Birney and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Jeffords represented the gov
eminent, Messrs.- Chas. 9. Tucker. Edward
b. a%Sa on aP pe &c the %
This Ia the casesin which the government
claims that Shepk, disguised as an old
man, walked In upon the night superinten-
dent, Chas w. Bubb, about LAS am, and,
covering him with a pistol, helped himself
to several hundred dollars in cash and car
tickets. &C ,stn
The most interesting. testimony was given
by Grace Gooding, young girl Of about
been acquainted with Roberts and Shenk
for several months, and that the robbery
was planned in their room. She described
how she had accompanied Shenk and Rob-
erts to the pawnbroker's for the revolver
and to the costumer's for tie disguise. on
the night Of the robbery Shenk put the dis
guise on in their room in the presence of
Roberts about midnight. He returned
about three hours later, carrying his booty
In bags in his overooat pockets.
Then the young woman, who claimed to
be Shenk's wife, told how they divided the
money and how Roberts burned the car
tickets. She admitted visiting Loeb &
Hirsf's with Shenk and Roberts, and to
purchasing an overcoat for Roberts. The
three subsequently separated, Shenk going
down into Virginia, where he was arrested,
and she to Baltimore. While fully admit
she begged shenk not to commit the rob-
berry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

fire which started at O'clock yester-
day morning il, three-story tenement
house at the corner OF Muirson and Oregon
streets. Cleveland. caused loss Of SO, 600,
and put the lives of the members of fifteen
families in peril for a brief period. The fire
started on the second floor of the building.
Wfich was frame structure. owned by
Size & Sigier. and the occupants of the M
per suites Of rooms all reached the fire
escapes in safety, with the exception Of one
young woman named Mary Cox, who Jump
ed from q thtrd-story window and was bad
ly hurt. '~N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Army OrdePs.

second Lieut.. John H. wholley. fourth
infantry, has been detailed as professor Of
military science and tactics at the Uniyer
sity Of Washington. Seattle, Wash. re-
heving First Lieut. John L. Hayden. first
artillery, who has been ordered to Join his
battery.
Capts. E. G. Mathey, seventh cavalry:
Erasmus c. Gilbreath, eleventh infantry
ard Constant Williams. seventh fnfantr'
have been ordered to the Preside of San
francisco for examination for promotion.
Capt. N. s. Jarvis. assistant surgeon. has
days.
Capt. j. q. Eastman, second artillery
has been granted leave for three months
on account of Illness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
A Bond Issue Suit.

William Graves Of New York city this
afternoon filed q petition here for q writ
Of mandamus against the Secretary Of the
Treasury to compel the Secretary to de-
500, 900 600 Of thfrty-year per cent bonds
Mr.. Graves claims that his bid was ao-
cepted, and he was prepared to deposit the
gold in the subtreasury at New York, but
chase must so be completed here, refused
to deliver the bonds.
The petitiore or Is represented by Attor-
neys James N. Kerr Of New York and
Encch Totten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Wrecked Sailor. Re.cu.s.

NEW YORK. April 13.-On board the
Italian bark Africa, which arrived this
n crning, from Seville, were Capt Drink
water and crew Of seven men belonging
to the three-masted schooner John ].
Marsh Of Portland, from New York for
Jeremie. Hayti, which was abandoned by
her crew on April T. The men picked nm
by the Africa, after being fifty hours in an
oren boat, during which time thew had
drifted before the wind a distance Of 151
miles. The castaways were greatly ex-
nausted when they were picked up BY the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
FOUND A LOST ART.
Alleged Discovery of the Egyptian
Mummffyfng Process.

Alleged Discovery Of tho Egyptian
Mummffying PrOcess.
CHICAGO. April ia special to the
Tribune from Toledo, Ohio, says:
Medical men and scientists have been
greatly Interested in the work Of Karl
Matthias in Hiumifying the remains Of Albe
c. Weeks Of Warren, N. H., who died sud-
denly on the train just as 1t was pulling into
this city a few weeks ago. Mr.. Matthias
claims to have discovered the original
Egyptian process Of naturalization, and on
consent Of the friends and relatives Of
Mr.. Weeks, has prepared his remains in
this manner. The skin is as hard and
brown as tanned leather. Mr.. Matthias
says:
'The experiment has proved q success
and the rays Of the sun or exposure to the
fiereest test of the elements would not af-
feet the body
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Matters Transacted IN Both the
Senate and the House.
Observation-Disclosures RESOLUTION
Conferees Not Yet Agreed to the
Legislative Bin.
CONTESTED ELECTION CASES

Mr. Hoar (Mass), from the committee on
judiciary. reported back Mr.. Calls resolu-
ticn prop Jsing Intervention in the case Of
Mrs Maybrick 'It Is an adverse report
and covers only three lfEess" explained M.
Hoar "and ask indefinite postponenent
of the resolution" The report was read.
1t recited briefly that the proposed inter-
veRtion was not a subject within the juris-
diction of Tie Senate. vote was about
to be taken on indefinitely postponing the
Call resolution. when MFR. Allen Neb) sug-
gested that it. would be well to wait until
the author of the resolution was present
before disposing of the subject. Thereupon
the resolution went to the calendar without
action.
The bill was passed to establish life
saving station on the coast of New Hamp-
shire or Massachusetts,, between Hampton
and the Merrimac river.
Legislative Appropriation Bill.
Mr.. Cullom presented partial agreem ent
from the conference committee on the leg
isiatfve, executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill. He said an agreement had not
yet been reached ON the Items of clerks to
Senator'S. register of copyrights. assistant
controller. changing date Of meeting of
New Mexico legislature. increasing the
force in the Attorney Generals office. for
classification AID division in the patent Of
nee. extending the contract for the patent
gazette, and all other sections relating to
the compensation of United States district
attorneys and marshals.
The Patent Office Gazette.
A lengthy discussion occurred over
ewarding the contract for the Patent Office
Gazette Mr.. German explained that the
preparation OF the Gazette ought to be open
to the fulles. competition, and he moved
to reoede from that provision of the bill
giving the contract for another year to the
Present contractor. Mr.. P1att (Conn.) re-
ferred to the trouble amounting almost to
q andal concerning this Patent Office
Gazette. and said that as this had been
overcome the present contract should be
continued.
The absence of a quorum caused much
delay and numerous roll calls, the German
amendment finally Being adopted: ys25.
This opens the award of the Patent Office
Gazette to general competition.
Among the reports were those by Mr..
Teller and Mr.. Mitchell, presenting the
majority and minority views on the bank
ruptcy bill.
Mr. Burrows (Slich.) was then recognized
in support of the claim of Mr.. Du Point 10
q seat in the Senate.
Mr. Burro VS. was followed by Mr.. Brown
of Utah, also in support Of Mr.. Dupont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
TO PRoLoNG THE DREIBUND.

Agreement of the German Emperor
and the King of Italy.
PARIS. April ia dispatch to the Matin
from Venice says that Emperor William
and King Humbert, at their conference
Saturday. decided to prolong the Dreibund
until 1902. the present agreement including
an offensive as well as a defensive clause.
The correspondent Of the Matin also says
that the African situation was discussed.
1t was resolved to proceed with the peace
negotiations. and, IN event Of their failure,
a fresh expedition. commanded by the
Duke OF Aosta. brother of King Humbert,
IS to be dispatched against the Abyssfnians
in September.
VENICE, April liking Humbert, Queen
Margaret and the crown prince, Victor
Emmanuel. prince of Naples, lunched on
day, with the emperor and empress of Ger
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Morton Club Room. Ratd.d.

Saturday night the police raided the
rooms of the Morton Club, No. 1924 Penn
sylvania avenue, and found a game of
hve-up" in operation. Drinks were also
teing served. the same as they are in other
clubs, and James Perkins, the general man.
ager of the club. was arrested. The cards
ana chlps were taken to be used in evil
eence. Charges of keeping an unlicensed
bar and violating the gambling laws were
p1 eferred against the manager Of the col
ored club. The latter was before Judge
miller this afternoon. He was represented
by Lawyers Langston and Kicks. and the
case was continued until Wednesday. Bond
for his appearance was given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Contested Election Cases.
CASE OF MIR. CHAPMAN.
PrOba hility of a Hearing Being Given
by the Supreme Court.

PrOba bility of a Hearing Being Given
by the Supreme Court.
Speaking today of the intention of Mr.
Elverton r. Chapman. whose conviction as
a contunnacious witness was affirmed by
the Court of Appeals last week. to carry
the case. if possible. to the United States
Supreme Court, District Attorney Birney
stated to Star reporter that nothing can
be done in the matter until Thursday next
when the Court of Appeals will resume it's
session. Mr.. Birney said he understood
that Mr.. Chapman will ask for the allow
arce of a writ of error. and 1t would then
be for the court to say whether or not q
writ of error lies to the Supreme Court in
such case
1t Is generally believed. however that
the writ of error will be refused, when. it
Is said. Mr.. Chapman will surrender him.
self into custody and then endeavor to
carry the case to the Supreme Court by a.
petition for release by habeas corpus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

When Manager Alexander c. Miller
of the Warner ranch, twelve miles
east of Denver, arrived home from
that city early Saturday morning he found
bis stepson. aged twelve. dead, and his wife
unconscious and bleeding to death. The
boy had been stabbed through the heart
house had not been robbed. and the motive
of the crime Is a mystery. Mrs. Miller was
Millers second wife, his first having OBJ
tanned a divorce on account of his intimacy
with the woman who has now been MUIR
dered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
MIR. CRISP MUST WITHDRAW:

His Physician Warns Him Against
Any More Campaigning.
ATLANTA, Ga, April 13.-Charles r.
Crisp has announced that he will be COM
PEELED to end the joint debates between him
self and Secretary Smith at Lexington to-
morrow, and also to cancel all the engage
ments he has mads to deliver speeches at
other points in this state Mr.. Crisp states
that he does this on the advice Of his physi-
clan. who informed him this morning, after
a careful examination. that he was threat
ened with heart failure, and warned him
against continuance Of his speeoh-making
tour The ex-Speaker says that 1t is pos
paign later, but that for the present he has
decided to submit his chances to the people
ON Ids talk already made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
DlscoRD IN MONTGOMERY.
Republican County Convention a
Rockville, Md.

HepubHcan County COnventi0n at
Rockville, Md.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, April 13.-The repub-
iican county convention met here today at
IL o'clock, to elect delegates to the con-
gressional nominating convention. The
temporary organization was effected by
the election of A. T. Tracy, chairman.
This selection showed very clearly that
the Rutherford faction had control of the
convention, although there was a pro-
nounced anttW ellington sentiment appar-
ent.
There is anything but harmony existing,
ard 1t Is doubtful whether the congressional
delegates to be elected will be Instructed.
1t Is not improbable that bolt will occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
CAPITOL TOPICS.
French SpoIiation Claims.

French SpOliation Claims.
A favorable report has been ordered by
the House committee on claims on the bill
to pay French spoliation claims to the
extent Of S2,07S, 1916. .
The bankruptcy Bill.
The House committee on judiciary today
finished its work on the bankruptcy bill
and Chairman Henderson will report the
bill to the House this week, where it is ex-
pected 1t will be called up in a few days.
This is one of the bills W iIich the commit
tee on rules is disposed to give an early op-
portunity for consideration. Representa-
tive Bailey of Texas will make a minority
report for the substitute bill.
Contested Election Cases.
Elections committee No. today decided
three more contested cases, one in favor of
the contestant, that of Thorp Gepublican)
against McKenny (democraD, from the
fourth district of Virginia: Mr.. Mckenny is
unseated The others were: Hoge (republi-
cam against Otey (democraO. from the
sixth Virginia district: in favor of Mr.
Otey: and Cornett (republicam against
Swanson, from the fifth Virginia district
in favor of Mir. Swanson. The committee
we're unanimous in their decision on the
first two cases. minority report will be
submitted on the Cornett against Swanson
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Acts Approved.

Inc President has approved the joint res
olutiOns calling for estimates for the i'm
provement of the harbor at Portland, Me-:
the act authorizing the construction of a
light house and fog signal on North Mani
tou Island. Lake Mich, and the act for the
relief of Frederick B. Belts, surviving part
ner OF the firm Of Belts, Nichols & Co,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

Sergeant Daley and Policemen Baur and
Neale raided Warren Robinson's speak
easy In Fighting alley southwest yester-
day. A small stock of cheap liquor was
taken by the police, and the owner of the
Illicit liquor place was locked up. The
case was heard in Judge kimbalps court
today. Robinson made q denial after sew
eral witnesses had given evidence against
him. He was held guilty, and fined $500
or ninety days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Had Too Many DOGS.

William H. Washington, a colored man
about thirty years Of age keeps a score
Of dogs at his home, 16 Queens alley. This
afternoon Washington in some manner
made himself unpopular, and eighteen of
the animals, he says, made an assault I'D
on him, all at the came Instant He man
aged to reach the Emergef cy Hospital and
there Dr.. McGrath cauterized and dressed
countless wounds, but the namesake of the
father Of his country, In the opinion of the
physicians, Is apt to feel sore for several
weeks to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

The State Department has directed the
United States consul at San Salvador to
demand a thorough investigation Of the
case of Robert Bonney, an American citi-
zen who was murdered at Sonsonate, near
San Salvador, March % last. Mr.. Bon
ney is a nephew Of Judge Bonney of
Quincy. I'LL, and he is supposed to have
been the victim Of brigands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

The Prince Dc sasan and N, Hermant
author Of the play 'Lamente." fought
changed four pistol shots without effect.
The grievance was personal reflections
upon the prince in the play.
Prof. Guide Of Munich. Germany. has been
sentenced to three months Imprisonment,
after having been convicted Of lese majestic.
Latest advices show that the dervish re.
treat. after the recent fighting In the
Soudan. was In the nature OF q complete
rorlt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Feared the Laws Delay.

LOUIsvILLN. KY, April IA special
to the Courier-Journal saysi At Seal, Ala,
Seddick AdamA who was in jail charged
with the murder Of R. D. Renfroe. promi-
nent merchant Of that place. was taken
from Jail at midnight. Saturday. by a mob
and hanged. The crime for which Adams
was lynched was committed last Novem-
Der. Adams was tried last week, but his
case was continued and the citizens, fear.
ing he would be acquitted. decided to lynch
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Partnership Dissolved.

In the case Of Charles Ruof against
James 2. Willett, Judge Cox today dis
solved the partnership between them. The
court directed that the case be referred to
the auditor to state an account, and the
receiver was authorized to institute suits
for the benefit Of the firm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Teehan Indicted for B,..ux

The grand jury this afternoon returned
an indictment against Cornelius. alias Con-
way, Teehan, charging him with bigamy.
It Is alleged that in February, 1873 he
married Ellen Flahin at Arthur, Ontario,
Canada, and here December D, 1893, mar
ried Ida L. Myers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Anacostia Bridge Tragedy.

An inquest was held this afternoon 1t
the sixth precinct station by Coroner Ham
NETT over the body of the colored man
Macl1all. who was stabbed on the Anacos-
tia bridge Saturday night. A number Of
witnesses were called and testimony was
heard in regard to the alteration ON the
bytdse between the deceased and BurM.
Tho lAtfef, who 70 also coiored, 10 under ar
resi-, charged with the crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
OMceP Ellis Ill.

Officer Samuel Ellis of the metropolitan
police force. who has been stationed at
the White House for several years past, is
seriously i'll with q complication Of dis
eases at his residence on Capitol Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

The battle ship Indiana arrived 1t Fose
Monroe yesterday from Port Royal. and y
now attached to Admiral Buncs's AesG
The Montgomery - At Norfolk. Tha O.
lumbia has arrived at New York fro0
HAMPTON RoadA-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

The following are the opening, the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices Of the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New York
stock exchange. Correspondents Messr1
Moore & Schley, No 90 BroaGway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
Government Receipts,

National bank notes received for redemp-
ton today. $49S. 100. Government receipts
From Internal rev enue, $744,243; customs
$500, S54; miscellaneous, $154, 119.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13
On the Retired List.

Major John B. Keefer paymaster, has
been placed on the retired list of the army
by operation Of law on account of age,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-13

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co, 1921 r
street. members New York stock exchange,
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai
mann & Co., New York.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-12-04
SNOW A1YT DRIFTS.
A Terrible Blizzard in the Far
Northwest.
RAILROAD TRAFFIC IMPEDED.
A Cyclone Strikes kentucky and
Mississippi-.A Blizzard Also
Strikes Texas.

special from Grafton, N. D., Of the 9th,
says the worst snow storm ever known Is
raging there. The binding snow is being
driven across the country at a fearful rate by
high wind. The north-bound Northern
Pacific train got as far as Pembina and tho
south-bound train to Macinac. A train-load
OF cattle was stuck in a drift. Argyle, Minn.,
reports drifts In the streets there ae high as
the buildings alongside. Mail and freight
trains were tied up. The storm showed no
signs of abating. The mercury at Fergus
Falls, Min., fs at zero and business is suspen-
ded.
Owing to the wires being down and the
roads choked by fallen trees, only meagre
details OF the storm which swept western
Kentucky have reached Paducah, KY. One
house was destroyed at Fulton. Along the
II ne OF the Illinois Central in southern I'LL
nois some damage was reported. A man
and child are missing from Kuttawa, Ky.
1t is said they were blown into the Cumber-
land river and drowned. The depot was
wrecked ut Eddyville and u factory blown
down and the court house unroofcd. Trains
are badly delayed on all railroads.
Reports received at st. Paul, Minn., from
Minnepeg, Man, STATE that the worst blizzard
In years Is raging there. At Winnipeg snow
drifts eight to ten feet high are common.
The wind is blowing at the rate of 80 miles
an hour. All telephone and telegraph wires
are down and railroad traffic is seriously de-
layed.
The weather throughout Oregon Is very
cold, the thermometer registering 81 degrees
below zero, which Is colder than 1t has been
In Portland In twenty-four years. At Keno
la, In the Blue mountains, the thermometer
registered 15 degrees below zero. 1t is fear
ed that much damage to grain will result.
The first blizzard Of the new season has
swept down on north Texas. The mercury
fell close to the freezing point and cold sleet
fell early,
Acyclone struck q corner of Tunisa, Miss,
| wrecking a box car and several small houses
and killing negro woman, besides injuring
half dozen others. The fatalities were not
numerous.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-12-04
One of the Oldest Cotton Bales.

One of the oldest cotton bales in the
world probably was sold in Spartan
burg last week. The cotton was raised
in Laurcns county in 1881 by m old
man by the name of Watts. The cot
ton is snowy white and in good condi-
ton. twas wrapped in home made
cloth woven from old rags, and bound
by grape vines for ties. 1t is n curios-
ity to cotton men of .oday. 1t has
been kept In the famii% than Elk
ty years.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-12-04
Early Hours.

AS we grow older We learn wisdom
in this matter. The gray-haired par
ent, whose dancing days are over, and
whose limbs are not elastic, Is glad
to hasten bedtime, and to leave his
daughters to their foolish Joy In the
late hours He would lenethen his
nights in spite of his difficulty in sleep
Ing. Very few persons over GO years
old care to sit up after IL o'clock in
the evening, and would rather be in
visible at an earlier hour. Old age
may not need more sleep than youth,
but 1t is more covetous of sleep, and
sooner disgustcd with the days excite
ment. "Go to bed early" is the ad-
vice which the elders give to the young
er race. all the more emphatic as they
remember their own sins in this kind
in the former years. and wonder that
they could have taken such needless
risks In those night frolics. That is
the advice, too, of the medical journals
and men. Was there ever n wise ply
sician who would counsel his patients
to sit up until midnight as q rule, or
even as frequent exception? The
wisdom In this matter, nevertheless.
is Of the kind that comes by expert
ence, and the sage warning of the
aldars is oftcneSt unheeded-
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-12-04
In Court for u Child.

At Yorkville Judge Watts dismissed
tho petition and writ of Robert Ander.
son in habeas corpus for the possession
OF his fosterdaughtcr. The Superior
court of Murray county had already
entered decree in this matter appoint
ing guardian for the child and pro,
vided for its education. Judge Watts
held that the child was under the
guardianship of the Georgia courts
and he could not interfere. 1t will be
remembered that Mrs. Ellen Anderson,
the mother of the child, was one of
the defendants In the Reese Williams
murder trial and was acquitted.