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Evening star., 1896-11-28
WALES AT BLENHEIM
Highest Social Honors Achieved by
the American Duchess.
MARLBOROUGH VERY UNPOPULAR
Reporters Requested to Wear Silk
Hats While in the Park.
DEPARTURE OF THE PRINCE
Copyrighted, 1885, by the Associated Press.)

Copyrighted, 1896, by the Associated Press)
LONDON, November 2S.-The principal
autumn visit OF royalty and the principal
society function of the country house sea-
son was the visit this week of the Prince
and Princess of Wales to Blenheim. A
visit from the prince is here considered a
social Endorsement that is very valuable,
but to secure the princess and her daugh-
ters at once furnishes a social certificate
that the moral as well as the social status
OF the hostess is above question.
The American duchess may therefore,
consider that there are no more worlds
for her to conquer. She has achieved high
er social honor in short time than any
American lady before her. Further, she
decorated her triumph with the presence
Of two distinguished Americans, Lady Ran
delphi Churchill and Mrs George N. Cur
zon The house party ito meet their royal
hlShnesses' was equally brilliant.
Politics were prominent in Mr. A. J. Bal
four. Mr.. Henry Chaplin, Lord London
oerry and Mr.. George N. CurZon. Mr.
Grenfell. the Earl Of Gosford, the Earl of
Chesterfield Viscount Curzon, Sir Samuel
SCOTT and Prince Charles of Denmark COM
pieted the list. and to strengthen the en-
tertainers In addition to the brilliant wo-
men enumerated there were present such
social stars ss Lady Londonderry, Wis
u
and the Countess of Gosford.
Despite the mourning into which the
Duchess OF Marlborough was recently
plunged, there was no moment in the week
that has not been of the liveliest descrip-
tion. and many were the compliments PASS
ec on the completeness of American hos
pitality.
The program of the festivities of Blen-
helm was carried out with success. The
sporting features were all that the Prince
OF Wales could desire. accustomed as he is
10 sample the finest shooting in Great
Britain. TO the crowds of reporters ami
70 the townsmen generally the Duke of
Marlborough made himself extremely un-
popular When walking about his estate
on Monday before the guests arrived he
d eAhlolted perfect picture of ducai in
science. But when escorting the Princess
OF wales to her carriage he assumed a
most cringing attitude. He refused to s..
reporters, but allowed his agent who re
fleets tie dukes airs in still more
offensive way, to see two or three report
while they were in the park during the
Prince of Wales visit, to wear high silk
hats and frock coats.
An artist of the London Graphic was
gwen permission to sketch in the grounds
provided he agreed not to make any tit
tie tattle' sketches.
Vanity Fair says:
by not postponing the party the duchess
mas risked the loss of a great deal of
money. as people in America are so strict
ABOUT mourning, and asks if the party
would not have been postponed If the Dow
ager Duchess of Marlborough had died
The Prince and Princess of Wales left
slenhelm this morning and were escorted
to oxford by detachment of the local
leoman.y Corps. the Oxfordshire Hussars.
neaoeo by the Duke of Marlborough, who
airy. NV
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Personal Mention.

Lieut.. H. r. Lemly, Sd Artillery, is at
Chevy Chase on leave of absence from his
post.
Lieuts. Harry Nichols, 7th Infantry: W.
A. Raibourn. 4th Infantry, and Douglass
Settle. 10.h Infantry are registered at the
War Department today.
Mr.. John E. Risley, United States minis
ter to Denmark, now in the city on leave of
absence, was among Secretary Olney's call
ers at the State Department today.
Lieut.. A. J. Dabney, United States navy.
retired, is at 1909 18th street.
Representative w. A. Stone Of Pennsyl-
vania has arrived in the city for the ses-
sion, and is at 1921 @ street
Representative T. H. Aldrich of Alabama
Is at 1908 10th street.
Mr.. Stephen Elliott Kramer, principal of
the Smallwood School. who for the past
five weeks has been seriously i'll at his
home. 1912 18th street, is now improving,
Mr.. Frank Brodhead Whitaker of the
bureau of construction and repair, Navy
Department. on duty at Newport News.
Va, is spending Thanksgiving week with
his parents at 1928 18th street.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
sTORMING IN THE DAkoT.s
railway Traffic Blocked and Snow
Drifts Five Feet Deem.

Drifts Five Feet Deep.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, November 2S-An
Aberdeen, S. D., special to the Dispatch
says: The present storm has not been
paralleled since the great blizzard of Janu-
ary II, 1888. Drifts In the streets and on
the railroad tracks are five and six feet
deep. Railroading has been entirely aban-
doned until the storm breaks. A freight
train on the Hastings and Dakota is in
the terrific drifts near Bath station. and
the Eureka accommodation is fast in the
snow at Hillsview. A demoralized condi-
ton everywhere prevails. The loss to stock
1t is feared will be great.
Dispatch special from Mellette. s ID
says: The worst snow storm and bliZza rd
through this section for years commenced
Wednesday night. The trains are blocked
and snow drifts in the main street are
hfteen feet deep. The wagon roads are
blocked and stock will suffer greatly.
Pioneer special from Grass Forks. N
D, says: The storm which commenced
thursday morning has proved the worst
In this vicinity for five years. Railroads
are practically blockaded, only a single
train arrived yesterday over the Great
Northern and one over the Northern Paci-
hc. The snow is drifting and travelling is
almost impossible. Business is practically
suspended here.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
OvERRUN WITH APPLICANTS.
But No Vacancies Exist I'm the Con-
gressfOnnl Library.

HressiOnal Library.
Librarian A. r. Spofford and Superinten-
Dent Bernard r. Green are being over
whelmed with applications for positions by
an army of office and work-seekers. Mr.
Spofford's callers desire places in the IL
brary service in the new building, and they
come in a steady stream, that consumes
much of his valuable time. The cause of
this steady visitation upon Mr.. Spofford is
that an entirely erroneous impression has
gone abroad that appointments in the Ii
brary of Congress will soon be made This
Is in DO sense true. There are no places to
be filled. and there is no power Of appoint
ment at present, 1: there were any, and no
applications can be received before next
March. The cause Of this alertness on tie
part of those seeking places was the publi-
cation Of the estimates for 1S91-9S which
included the force needed for library sery-
ice In the new building.
Superintendent Green's visitors include
scrubwomen, laborers and even experienced
tookhandlers. The publication of the re-
ports of the proceedings Of the congressfon-
al committee, which Is considering the an
preaching occupation of the new library
building and inquiring into the proposed ar
rangement Of the books has been taken to
mean that moving day will shortly begin.
The removal Of the books in the old library
to the new building will not take place.
however. for long time, as the congress
sional committee will have to report to
Congress its recommendations in the mat
ter, and then Congress must act before a
book can be removed.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
MIR. KINGS RESTORED HEALTH.
Verdict of the Mnrxhnrs Jury Set
Aside.

Judge Hagner today set aside the findings
of the marshars jury which inquired in
to the mental condition Of Thos. ]. King,
the Well-known builder and contractor the
10th of last September. The verdict of the
jury was that Mr.. King was then, and had
been since the 18th of the preceding
month. seriously i'll. and that he had not
capacity sufficient for the government of
himself and his properly.
1t transpired at the hearing in Septem-
Der that Mr.. King had been quite i'll, and
that he was still a, very sick man, but
tnere was no testimony to convince the
jury that he was insane. Hence, they
framed their verdict as stated above Since
then Mr.. King mas. according TO the af-
lidavit OF Thomas Burditi, member Of
the family, fully recovered from his ILL
ness. and is now in the enjoyment of per-
feet mental health. The matter being so
presented to the court Judge Hagner set
aside the findings, the effect Of which &C
tlon by the court is to restore to Mr.. King
the standing he occupied previous 10 the
finding OF the jury. The inquiry was the
result of a petition filed by Mrs. Devada
4. King, Mr.. Kings wife.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
MORE POLICEMEN.
Major Moore Asks an Increase Over
First EstimRtes.

MAJOR Moore ABk0F IN increase Over
First EstimRtes.
In Maj Moore's estimates for the coming
fiscal year he asked for an increase Of sew
erty-five men. but now he has asked the
Commissioners to increase this number to
103 This was found necessary because of
the operation of the ew law giving mem
hers of the force an annual leave of twenty
days There are 525 members of the force.
and under the law twenty-eight men a day
are supposed to be On leave. At times,
however, the number actually absent is
far in excess Of the number stated. These,
together with those absent by reason of
sickness, and the detailed men, who are
never available for street duty, results in
more than 25 per cent Of the men being out
of active service all the time Il was be-
cause of the operation of the law mentioned
that Maj. Moore concluded to ask for the
additional twenty-eight men, the number
supposed to be absent on leave each day
Heretofore the members Of the force have
been allowed ten days annual leave, and
this was given by the chief of police.
When more than ten days were asked the
leaves had to be sanctioned by the Com
missioners. Then the lieutenants and ser
geants were allowed more than the pri-
Yates, but under the present law all are
treated alike.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
THE MEXICAN BOUNDARY.

Report of the International Commits
sion Submitted to Secretary Olney.
Col. J. w. Barlow, corps of engineers,
United States army, today submitted to
Secretary Olney the final report of the in
ternational boundary commission and an
nounced the completion of the work as
signed to it. This commission was or
ganized under treaty between the United
States .and Mexico for the purpose of sur
veying and remarking the boundary be-
tween the two countries west of the Rio
Grande. The origin al convention was con-
cluded July 20, 1882, anG was subsequently
continued by later conventions to October
II, 1876.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
WHEAT At TOP NOTCH.
Prices Higher That at Any Time Dur.
ing the Year,

NEW YORK, November 2S-The bulls
accomplished their purpose this morning
by sending wheat higher than at any time
during the year. December sold at 81 5-s,
or cent over the previous price. The
bulge, however, invited large realizing
sales, which, toward the close. caused a
cent break. Gables were a penny higher
but modified by foreign selling Sprine
wheat receipts at less than half last wear
ara hght supplies of cash wheat all over
the country were the chief bull aids
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Double Charges.

In asking for divorce from NJ Barry Hop
per. Addie E. Hopper charges him with
adultery. She also charges him with
cruelty. They were married here August
8, 1898, and she asks for permission to re-
sumo her maiden name and for alimony
and counsel fees. No children have been
born to them. Mrs. Hopper is represented
by Attorney Campbell Darlington.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
ELECTRIC LIGHT CASE.

Judge Cole to Deliver His Opinion
Next Monday.
Judge Cole stated to q Star reporter to-
day that he will deliver his opinion in the
case of the United States Electric Light
Company agail st the District Commission
ers and the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany Monday morning. This is the case in
which the United States company seeks to
enjoin the Commissioners from contractin,,
with the Potomac company for electric
lighting in the city east of Rock creek. anI
also from permitting the latter company to
occupy said territory.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
THE MEMPHIS PosrMAsrERsH1p
Mr. ArnlOur's Successor Not Selected
but Will BE Named Shortly.

Mr. ArnlOur's Successor Not Selected
but Will he Named Shortly.
A change in the postmastership of Mem
phis. Tenn, will be made in a few days,
though the new appointee has not been Sc
lected. This Is the natural result of the
shortage OF over $1,000 found in Post
master Armour's accounts, and which has
been under investigation by the depart
ment. The report of the inspector reached
Postmaster General Wilson today.
1t says the shortage has been made good
by Armour's eleven sureties, in whose
hands the office is now being run, with
the assistant postmaster in charge Ar
nc ur has not yet been formally removed
There is stated to be no reason for prose-
cution by the government now thar the
cehcit has been made good Senator Har-
r1s OF Tennessee had long talk with the
Postmaster General this morning. at which
a recommendation doubtless was made re-
garding a new postmaster.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
FOR NEW TRIAL.
Prince YtHrbfde Does Net Give Tn ,
Fight.

Prince Yturbide Does Net Give Tn the
Fight.
Mr.. w. V. r. Berry, Prince Augustin de
Yturbide's counsel. today filed a motion for
a new trial in the case of the prince against
the Metropolitan Club, in which Prince
Yturbide sought by mandamus to compel
the club to reinstate him as member.
The motion IL in the usual form, it being
based upon errors alleged to have been
committed by Judge Bradley III excluding
and admitting certain testimony during the
trial, which ended disastIously for the
prince yesterday. 1t is also claimed that
the verdict was against the evidence.
The motion will probably be heard by
Judge Bradley Friday next.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
A NEW IRISH UNIVERSITY.
Alleged to Have Been Promised for
Healy's support.

LONDON, November est is announced
by a newspaper here that the government
will devote f1,Ooo,ooo Cs5. 900, 600 to the en-
dowment of a Roman Catholic university
in Ireland. This, il is believed, is possibly
one of the things which the chief secretary
for Ireland, Mr.. Gerald Balfour, promised
Mr.. Timothy Healy for the latter's support
of the governments land bill last session.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
The Body Identified.

The body Of the man found floating in
that Of James Hutchinson, a colored
waiter. He was a mulatto. and yesterday
Coroner Hammett and others who saw the
body were certain that 1t was the body of
white man. The coroner was well ac-
quainted with the deceased, but was unable
to identify him because Of the condition of
the body.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
POET LAJREATES ESCAPE.
He Had Close Call From Befps
Drowned.

LONDON, November 2s.-Alfred Austin
the poet laureate, has had narrow escap,
from drowning in the Tweed He fell into
the water from fishing boat, hut wa,
dragged back by a boatman. The oars
were lost meanwhile. and the boat irifted
rapidly toward a weir. Thereupon the
poet plunged into the water and was ablS
to reach the weir, to which he clung until
rescued.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Charges Desertion.

Jane H. Tillery today applied for divorce
from Vance Tillery. accusing him of having
deserted and abandoned her May 15. 1892
The parties were married at Edenton. N.
c.. December ~, 1885. and three children
were born to them. the care, custody and
control Of whom Mrs. Tplery prays may
be awarded her Her husband, she states
was In Philadelphia when she last heard of
him. Mrs. Tillery is represented by Attor-
ney Joseph Shillington."
Evening star., 1896-11-28
The Case of Mr. wilmer.

Judge Cox today confirmed the findings
Of the marshaps Jury who several days ago
found that Calvin Wilmer. the well-known
grocer. has been OF unsound mind since
the 4th Of last July, The Judge appointed
Daniel w. Doub Of Hagerstown, Md, a
nephew Of Mr.. Wilmer, and Albert T.
Coumbs Of this city as a committee of the
person and estate OF Mr. Wilmer, fixing
their bonds at 5000 each.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
DENIED BY SATOLLI.

The RumOrs That He Had Made n
Certain Report to the Pope.
ROME. November 2s.-Cardinal Satolli de-
clares absolutely false and reprehensible all
rumors published in America alleging that
he has made a report to. the pope touching
the university Of Washington. Archbishop
iiispitarieS,
Evening star., 1896-11-28
CONFERRING WITH H,<>.
Ecn. Porter Discussing inauguration
Ceremony Plans.


CLEVELAND, November 2S.-Gen. Hor
ace A. Porter of New York, who has bee,
selected to act as grand marshal at the in
auguration of President-elect Mckinley. ar
rived here this morning and spent an hou
with NJ. A. Hanna discussing plans for tn,
ceremonies.
Col. Geo. A Garrettson and Webb C
Hayes of Troop a of this city, which viii
act as escort to the President-elect on his
journey to the Capitol were also in con.
sultation with the national chairman TODAY.
Senator Foraker, who was unexpectedly
detained in Cleveland over night, left for
Canton this morning to visit Major Nc
kinley.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Idaho's 0niciaI Vote.

DENVER, Col, November GA special
to the Republican from Boise, Idaho, SAYS:
The vote of Idaho was canvassed yester-
day by the state board. The totals are:
Bryan, 23,192; Mckinley. 6324: Bryan's
plurality, 16,S6S; prohibition vote, ISL,
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Sale to Proceed.

The sale of the stock of Havenner q
Davis, shoe dealers, has been directed to
proceed by Judge Cox under certain attach
ment suits, but the court suspended tho
distribution of the proceeds until its
further orders
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Claims Damages.

In suit filed by him today against Rich
ard D. Pollard, VIM. J. work claims 5000
damages because Of an assault alleged to
have been committed, upon him November
%. 1895, by the defendant
The plaintiff is represented by ATTORNEYS
Richards and Bailey.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
HAMBURG LABOR TROUBLES.

British Ship Owners Accused of Fo-
mcntfng Strikes.
HAMBURG. November 2S.-The munich
pal workmen employed about the water
and gas works demand an increase of
wages, threatening to go out on strike to-
day II 1t is not granted them.
PARIS, November 2S.-The Figaro ac-
cuses British ship owners and manufacture
ers of fomenting the strikes at Hamburg.
in order to divert trade to English ports
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Train. Blockaded by the Storm

The traffic blockade by the storms in the
northwest is reported to the Post Office De-
rartment In the following dispatch from
the division superintendent Of the railway
mail service at st. Paul, Mimi:
ION account of the heavy blockading
snow storm train service on the North
ern Pacific and Great Northern lines in
North Dakota and Montana is at a stand
still. Telegraph wires are down. and II
probably will be at least forty-eight hours
before regular train service is resumed"
Evening star., 1896-11-28
WE'RE DISCHARGED.
The Alleged Unlawful killing oi
Duckh.

Inc case against Hamilton Glase and
EDWARD Young, charged with violating the
game law. which has been pending in the
Police Court for two weeks past, as dis
posed OF this afternoon by Judge Miller,
the defendants being dismissed on the facts
brought forth and not on the law.
1t Was the contention Of the prosecution
that the defendants Used a large lantern
Oh a row boat for the purpose of attract:
ing ducks. Prosecuting Attorney Null
lowney asked for furtiser time to study
and rather than agree 10 this
the attorneys for the defens. demanded an
adjudication on the facts. The question
whether light is technically a snare was
not gone into.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
The Cruiser MinnenuoI,.-

Capt. Wadieigh, commanding the cruiser
N'rnea polls. reports his arrival at Mersine.
Syria, this morning, three days from
iLii! i..d aAe inaaes 40 reverence to the
state Of affairs in Turkey.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
MckINLEY's PRIVATE SECRETARY
1t is Stated That 1t Will Re Chorlc.
Gates Dawes.

Gates Dawes.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
COLUMBUS. Ohio, November 2s.-The
private secretary of President Mckinley
will be Charles Gates Dawes of Evanston.
ILL.,. who was chairman of one of the bu-
reaus Of the national republican commit
tee during the campaign. Mr.. Dawes is a
business man and is interested in a COM
pany that holds a patent on a gas-making
contrivance. His home was in Leighton.
Neb., until a few years ago. The state
ment that he has been offered the position
and has accepted 1t is given out by mem
Der of the Mckinley household today.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Diphthcrfa Case.

Another case of diphtheria from the Pea
body School, on Capitol Hill, was reported
to the health department today. This is
the building that was first closed because
of the number of cases of.diphtheria that
were reported from there. Two other
cases were also reported
Evening star., 1896-11-28
One of the Original Cleveland Men.

One OF the Original Cleveland Men.
DENVER, Col. November 2S-William r.
Morley, the engineer at the government
building. whose dismissal for alleged per
nicious political activity" is announced
from Washington. was formerly resident
of Buffalo, N. Y, and claims to be the man
who originally brought Grover Cleveland
out In politics in that city.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: White-Gus Wallerstein and
Carrie Rothschild; Eugene Schwab of New
York city and Hattie Rothschild of thii
city.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
COnsuls Recognized.

The President has recognized Thyge Sic
gard as Danish. vice consul at New Or
leans.
Evening star., 1896-11-28

Presidential Postmaster.
The President has appointed G. w. s.
Jenkin postmaster at Beaufort, s. c., vice
William o. Prentiss, resigned.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
Residential Appointn

The President has appointed Hiram r.
Macintosh to be collector of customs for
the district of Newburyport, Mass.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
SPREADING DIPHTHERIA.
Warrant for the Arrest of q Man
With the Disease.

Warrant Tor the ArrCHf OF d Man
With the Disease.
A warrant was issued from the Police
Court this afternoon for the arrest of Ell.
sic Banks, a colored huckster, charging
him with violating the law relating to
diphtheria. The warrant was issued on
the oath of DIR. Boss of the health depart
Irfent and charges him with being about
the streets while affected with diphtheria.
DR.. Bradfield reported the case to the
health department yesterday, and the
health officials are alarmed for the reason
that this man in going from house to house
selling his wares is likely to spread the
disase. The warrant will be handed over
10 the police, and they will probably arrest
him tonight.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
The R.ncoca. stables Burned.

MOUNT HOLLY, N. J., November 22-
Pierre Loriilard's Rancocas stock farm
stables, at Jobstown, were burned last
night. The horses were saved.
Evening star., 1896-11-28
MRS. BURNETT RETURNS.
She Arrived ON the Campania Tbt.
Morning.

NEW YORK. November 2S.-Among
other passengers on the Campania, which
reached this port today, was Mrs. Burnett
the writer. Mrs. Burnett, who has been
away two years. spent most of her time in
London and Kent. Shortly after the au-
thors' dinner, in London. Mrs. Burnett was
striken with heart failure, and has been
more or less ill ever since She left for
Washington this afternoon.
Evening star., 1896-11-28

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