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Evening star., 1896-12-08
The Life History of n Family of Fur
Seals.

Probably one Of the most interesting OF
the National Geographic Society lectures
will be the one next Friday evening in
the large hall Of the National Museum,
when DR.. David Starr Jordan, president
of Leland Stanford. Jr., University, Cal,
and United States commissioner in charge
of the fur seal Investigation. will read his
new and as yet unpublished story entitled
"Matka." story of the Mist Islands. The
story will give in graphic and interesting
style, the detailed history of a fur seal
family. the members half personlfied, for
the whole course of their lives, and 1t will
be followed by number Of lan-ern-siide
views of scenes in the Pribilof Islands, the
home of this most interesting species. The
speaker and the subject insure a delightful
evening. and the sympathy of lie audi
ence will go out to the harassed and al
most exterminated Inhabitants Of the Mist
Islands. whose mute appeal for protection
it is DR.. Jordans privilege to give utter
ance to. His recent visit to the islands
and his official position give added weight
to all that he has to say on this interest
ing subject.
The lecture will be held In the National
Museum instead of the hall of Cosmos
Club, in order to accommodate the large
membership of the society.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Alexander Aliens Appeal for Relie1
Denied-Three Manalamus Canes.

Alexander Aliens Appeal for Relief
Denfed-Three Mandumus Cases.
The third appeal of Alexander Allen to
the Supreme Court of the United States for
relief from the sentence of Judge Parker
OF the federal court for the western dis
trict of Arkansas that he be hanged for
the murder of white man in the Indian
territory. was unavailing, as was that of
John Brown. who. with Allen, enjoyed the
peculiar distinction Of being the only men
who ever came three times to the Supreme
Court of the United States in efforts 20
save their lives. Twice the Supreme Court
of the United States reversed Judge Parker
for error in his charge to the jury. But,
according to the opinion announced yestet-
day by Mr.. Justice Brown, the Supreme
Court concluded not to disturb the last
sentence, and affirmed the judgment.
Three writs of mandamus and orders to
show cause directed to the judges of sub
ordinate courts were recorded yesterday.
one being granted. That was in favor of
John Chitwood, jr., a rule being granted
upon his petition, returnable the first Mon
day IN January, requiring Judge Morrow
OF the federal court for the northern dis
trict of California to show cause why ne
should vacate the order issued by him re-
quirins Chitwood and his attorney TO dis
miss writ of error. issued by Justice
Field to the supreme court of California, in
the matter of the litigation over certain
funds belonging to the National Bank of
California.
Leave was asked by w. H. Kenyon to
file petition for writ of mandamus on be-
half of the Atlantic Railroad Company,
directed to the judges of the federal court
for the eastern district of Pennsylvania,
ordering them to dismiss a suit against
petitioner brought by the Union Switch
and Signal Company and for other relief.
A similar request was made on behalf of
Chas F. Jones. who wants n writ of man
damus issued to the judges of the court of
appeals for the first circuit, ordering them
to allow the appeal to the Supreme Court
of the United States claimed by petition
from the decree of the court Of appeals in
the case of Jones against the Merchants
National Bank of Boston.
The long existing controversy between
the New York Indians and the United
States, growing out of the provisions of
the Buffalo creek treaty Of 1885, was SUBJ
ject of argument before the Supreme Court
of the United States yesterday.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
FIGHTING NEAR GCANADACOA.
Raids by the Insurgents Are of Night
IL Occurrence.

From a Cuban passing through Tampa,
Fla. from Havana, via Key West which
he reached i'm a fishing vessel. ii was
learned that the skirmishing around Guiana
bacoa continues. and that the raids con-
tinue to be of nightly occurrence. The gov
ernment officials fear that a larger detach-
ment may dash into the city.
A dispatch received from Havana by one
of the Cuban leaders says that nothing fGr-
ther has been heard from Gen. "eyler. ana
that the palace officials seem worried
Another band of fifty insurgents crossed
the 1rocha yesterday near Artemisa ms
has caused reinforcements to be ADDED 10
many portions of the trocha. SO that ior
many miles the pickets guarding are witn-
in fifty feet Of each other
There was rumor in Havana last nignt
that Gomez had scored another Victory
but it could not be substantiated havana
people are unusually reticent now, and Tie
Government spies are SO numerous that
they fear to speak to even their closest
friends.
An American filibuster named Atkinson
has been killed in an engagement at Taco
Taco.
In view of the raids recently made by the
insurgents on Guanabacoa, the government
is fortifying that place.
A Frenchman named Arthuro Bedeon las
been arrested on political charges
The steamer Three Friends filed a bond
at Jacksonville. Fla. yesterday, in the sum
of $4,000 for the release of the boat. and
the little filibuster ia at liberty 10 go
down the coast in further search of wrecked
vessels or anything else that might come i'm
its way.
Immediately On notice of its release the
vessel began taking on large cargo of
coal.
The Kansas City board of trade yesterday
unanimously adopted the following seif-cX-
planatory resolution:
I'VE respectfully ask the President and
Congress of the United States to ackrowl-
edge the independence of the Cuban re-
public and grant them material assistance
to stop the cruel war that is being wsgetl
upon the people of Cuba. We believe that
the war being waged upon mem is more
merciless than the prosecutions of the Ar
menians by the Turks.
LAS our country refuses to permit any
foreign nation to interfere. We think in the
name of humanity that We should.
Resolved, That copy of the above reso-
lutions be sent to different boards Of trade,
and they be requested TO take action in this
matter"
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Taken to New jersey.

Charles Wilson and Lewis Milligan, the
boys from Plainfield who were arrested by
Detectives Horne ard Weldon because
they had been spending money so freely
and who ccrfessed having robbed Mr..
Courtwright in Plainfield. were taken to
the New Jersey town yesterday after
noon by Chief Of Police Grant of that
place. The police turned over to the chief
the money, 1910, and the effects of the
youthful plungers. The boys did not care
to return home. but knowing there was
nothing else for them to Go they went
without causing the officers any trouble.
During their stay here the boys paid s15 a
day for a carriage. and in this way man.
aged to get rid of part Of the stolen
money.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Relief Work MT Erxerum.

United States Consul Bergholz at Erze-
rum has made a report to the State De-
partment in regard to the relief work in
the province of Erzerum. He says the re-
lief commission is grateful for the gen.
erous liberality of the American people.
The number of persons aided in Err.
erum since December last was 81. 100
living in 264 villages. The total amount
of money distributed was $45. .1a1. AS.
sistance in all cases is confined to
persons who are absolutely without
the barest necessities of life and the
consul says that thousands are looking
toward the United States for their very ex.
iStence.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. c. NJ. Fans has been detached from
Cuty at Newport News, Va. and ordered TO
duty al Pt:sburg as inspector of steel:
Lieut.. Commander w. !. Moore. from New
port naval station to South Bethlehem as
inspector of ordnance: Lieut.. X. Niles. from
the Vermont to the Newport naval station.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Condition of III. h. MOuitOn.

H. b. Moulton, a well-known member of
the local bar, is dangerously i'll. as the re-
suit of II juries received in being thrown
from his carriage several days ago While
lis ir juries are not necessarily fatal. 1t
was reported at the city hall today that he
had been delirious at times. and that his
condition Is critical.
Evening star., 1896-12-08

The governments Of Russia and France
have accepted the invitation of this gov
ernment to be represented4t the universal
postal convention in this city next May
Each probably will send two delegates.
Acceptances from other governments ar
rive daily, and about 10 0accredted repre-
senta lives are expected.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
BANK Dividends.

The controller of the currency has de-
clared dividends in favor Of insolvent ma
tional banks as follows, namely: 10 per
cent. the First National Bank Of Sundance.
Wyo.; per cent, the Commercial National
Bank Of Nashville, Tenn
Evening star., 1896-12-08
A Little BoV

Can make Tree Ornaments with Gold. Silver and
Fancy Paper Tinsel. Metallic and Scrap Book Pic
lures. Paper Napkins, Spangles Bends. Favors
Animals Shells. Masks. Horns. Games, Picture
Books. SNOW, Frost Coth,' Glass Balls, etc
COLDS WONDER STORE. 42I 9Th ST. lts
Evening star., 1896-12-08

Two highwaymen attempted to hold ,.p
the agent Of the Milwaukee road at Fair
fax. Iowa, last night, when the agent
opened fire. instantly killing one of thS kaen
and wounding the other.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Washington Athletic CIub.
SRenHeFlsunll,
FIRST GAME.
SECOND GAME.
THE MATCH WITH THE HAMILroNs
What Is Said in Philn ilelphin of the
Capitals Play.

Capitals Play.
The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph says
of the whist match between the Capitals
and the Hamiltons Saturday evening,
which was won by the latter:
The visiting four consisted of Messrs.
Carr, Barrick, Quackenbush and Fogg.
They were, Of course, somewhat handi-
capped by the absence of their captain Mr.
II. A. Low. who was detained in Washing
ton by important legal engagements. Other
wise, however, they had out their best
team, and considering that they were play
ing with substitute, ard also the disad-
vantage under which they suffered. owing
to their short suit proclivities. the showing
they made was most creditable. They all
four played good. sound. heady whist, and
had they been able to count their partners
hands more accurately woul.l doubtless
nave done much better. The nDn-informa-
tory style of play. however. prevented their
being able to always lace their partners
cards in end situations
Prior to the commencement of the gam,.
the two teams had most friendly talk on
the subject of systems. Each team COM
muntcated fully and without any reserva-
ton to the other all its PLAYS. so that
every one of the 1.24S cards played gave
just as much information to The two ad-
versaries as 1t did to the partne. of the
player.
Inasmuch as the visitors pratty thorough
ly understood the Hamilton game, while
the locals had but little idea of the pres
ent theories of the Capitals, this exchange
OF information was probably Of greater
advantage to the home team than the visit
ors. and the courtesy and sportsmanshio
with which 1t was entered into wa; duly
appreciated.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
woman's Relief Corps President.

The Woman's Relief Corps will this week
be visited by the national president of the
organization Mrs. Agnes Hit of Indian
apolis. Mrs. Anne w. Johnson president
of the Department hof' the Potomac, will
give reception in honor of Mrs. Hits
coming. The members of the G. A. R.
will he invited. as well as the w. r. c., to
pay their respects to the president of the
w. r. c.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
FOR WAkEFULNEss
Use Hor-tord,. Acid pho.Dhatc.

Dr. ?; MCDONALD. Wilmington n c.. says:
mad eight drops take1kin water. on going to
Evening star., 1896-12-08
on w. A.; G. ALLEYs.

SHeHHeFDuhH HbWterS Win and Lose
Game.
The Washington Athletic Club and Saeng-
erbund teams bowled a set of tenpins on
the alleys of the former last night and ca ch
club won one. Scheslinger made the high
est score of the evening-19S The results
follow:
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Reds Officer. neglected.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, December Sat an
executive meeting OF the directors of the
Cincinnati Base Ball Club in Covington,
KY. yesterday the incumbent board of
three directors was reelected, as follows:
President. John T. Brush of Indianapolis; 4;
secretary and treasurer. N. Ashley Lloyd; /;
third director, Henry c. Meador. The last
two are of Cincinnati. President Brush and
Secretary Lloyd were appointed as the ex-
ecutive committee. President Brush says
no action was taken as to the future cap
tain and business manager, or in reference
to dividends.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Philadelphia Crfcl>cters' English
Dates.

LONDON, December Sat the annual
meeting today at Lords of the secretaries
of the County Cricket Club fixtures were
arranged for the Philadelphia cricketers,
commencing at Oxford on June against
the university eleven, and ending at the
Oval here on July 20, with match against
Surrey.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-09
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ton: evangelize other nations, and then you
remove all problems excapt those that are born
OF international progress.
man cannot realize that Chinaman belongs
to our human race until the Chinaman cheats
him to get even with him.
A back-number divine cannot see that q
creed of Christ is worse than fraud unless it
proves itself force in the life of magnate and
bootblack. Some men finu it hard to conceive
that defeat in Abyssina lowers stocks in
London or that an Armenian massacre sends a
gnastly shudder through America. To-day
antipodes touch, culture and savagery are
neighbors. To that paradox you can trace the
crime and chaos of to-day's life. Lift races by
the leverage of the gospel to somewhere near
the same level and you unriddle the enigma.
The membership of Trinity Presbyterian
is 445, and that OF the Sunday y-school 500.
II. E. Bostwick is superintendent of the
Sunday-school and Mrs. E. r. Stevens has
charge of the intermediate department and
Mrs. William Rauthrouff OF the primary
classes. G.. NJ. Parker is organist of the
church.
The officers of the church are as follows:
Elders-Captain A. s. Hall, II. E. Bostwick,
DIR. STRAIT ton, A. B. Cheney, w. Thomson, Will
liam Wallace, Robert. Elder, Captain George
Johnson, Principal Macdonald.
Deacons-T. r. Mcleod, w. Patty, Mr.. Jones.
Deaconesses-Mrs. Jenness, Mrs. Barry, Mrs
Gilley.
Trustees Frank Dalton, Samuel Hendy,
David Kerr. George Brown, H. c. Somers Z. G.
Denniston, D. Hulse, G. Johnson. /. McCulloch.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-09

congregation. He is pastor of Trinity
Presbyterian Church, at the corner OF
Twenty-third and Capp streets. When he
assumed charge of the pastorate few
years ago it was not the strong and pro-
gressive Christian organization that it now
is. The church editice is comparatively
new. 1t is capacious and beautiful.
The Rev. J. Cumming Smith comes from
churchly ancestry. His father, Rev. ]. K.
Smith, DID,, for quarter OF century pre-
sided over the largest church in Canada.
He took high honors in course OF science
and philosophy in Toronto University and
acted as professor in classics while pursu-
ing his theological studies in the Knox
College. In 1887 Mr.. Smith came to Cali
fornia and took charge of the Howard
street Presbyterian Church, which moved
in 1892 to its present edifice, which cost
s65. 900 and has every modern equipment
Mr.. Smith may be ranked as liberal in
theo logy and shows enthusiasm over the
higher questions of divinity and their rela-
ton to modern thought and life. He de-
liyered an interesting discourse at his
church on Foreign Missions" yesterday.
He said in part:
Through the Jewish race came the Bible. To
the Jews we are lnQeDteu lot Tue ufSI cudul-
pions who dared the stake and sent the Cos
pei on its thrilling career among the nations
of Europe. Spiritual ideas always tend 10
chrystalize into institutions Just as the Silent,
yiewless vapors of arctic Atmospheres CONCEAL
into the cleaning and architectural ice
masses Our Institutions, our language, our
laws, our freedom show by an analysis their
derivation from the apostles OF Jesus. we owe
to other races that creed which past races be-
queathed to US as the secret OF our greatness.
If q man discovers gold mine he is not bound
to publish the discovery, but the man who
finds healing cline for consumption, or
cure for cancer, or q new vein OF thought that
freedom, is guilty of crime II he does not
circulate the new necessity.
To those who accept the divinity OF yesns
and know his command to $50 into all the
world shall not appeal. appeal rather to
those of common-sense outside of churches. /
propose to show you that the missionary idea
is an absolute necessity, especially in our
modern conditions. Our loftiest craftsmanship
must recognize the duty and glory OF evangel-
izing the world.
One of our most pressing problems is the re-
Jation of races. Europe on the one hand and
now Asia on the other knock at our doors and
menace onr markets. The whole problem is
caused by the different levels of races. Some
are low and their demands are meager and
their wage system niggardly. Hence they can
produce articles at low figure and underseil
the products of American toll. One man says:
"Build wall around America and exclude
foreigners; raise the tariff and keep out their
wares"
tits Of course the right of nation to pro-
tect itself, but this scheme is at best only
temporary expedient. If we lock our doors
our trade with the world will suffer by our
policy of exclusion. We cannot in modern
times maintain 8 permanent policy OF isola-
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-09

She will be commanded by Captain N. A.
Johnson and on her initial cruise will
hunt the sea otter. This class Of fishing
has been greatly neglected of late and the
Alaska Com mercial Company is going to
make speciality of it. Beside the Baranoff
the company has another new schooner
to put in the trade. She was launched
IRON Turner's yards yesterday at Benicia
and was named the Maksutoff. She will
be commanded by Captain Anton Han
sen and is expected to be very smart
vessel. Both schooners will be fitted out
with all the latest Improvements, and the
managers of the company expect to make
q success out OF the venture.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's
Queen will resume her run to Portland.
She has been thoroughly repaired and is
now as good.as new. Captain Green will
go out as master and while the inspectors
of hulIs and boilers have not censured
him in any way, it is understood that the
company will have to pay for the damage
to the Strathdon. The latter ship has
been repaired and is now in the stream.
She will probably sail for England to-
morrow.
The Columbia, which took the place OF
the Queen on the Oregon route, went on
the drydock yesterday to have new rud-
derpost put in. The Willamette and
George w. Elder are also being decked for
the same complaint.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-09

Lieutenant Sch werin on behalf of the
Mail Company, says the steamer was we'll
found and thoroughly seaworthy. TWAS
only couple of years ago that new ma
chinery was put in and the interior of the
vessel made as good as new. In regard to
her being tender he says there is no truth
in the assertion and Insists that the vessel
was as stanch one as ever sailed through
the Golden Gate. If no news is received
to-day the chances are that the Mail Com.
pany will send out the big tug Fearless to
look for the missing steamer.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Com pany's
Willamette Valley sailed again for Mexi-
can ports yesterday. A new crank-pin
was put in at the Union Iron Works and
the vessel got away as quickly as possible.
Captain Won Helms will do his best to
make up lost time, but he will never be
able to get his vessel back here in time to
sail on the 25th of April. In the mean
time, however, the Coos Bay will make a
trip so the merchants and others doing
business with Mexico will not suffer for
lack OF transportation facilities.
The British ship Senator, which has
been laid up for seve raj months, has at
last been chartered. She will go to Seattle
probably sail for the sound tomorrow.
Captain Lewis is glad that his vessel is
chartered, but he is not feeling delighted
over his destination. He would much
rather have loaded wheat for England. :
Two young men named James Z. Gormr
ley and Pete Morello very nearly lost theie
lives off Alcatraz yesterday. They wern
fishing from small skiff, and Gormley. in
his excitement over an attempt to haul III
a big rockcod, capsized the boat. Botp
men went under, but on coming to the top
again succeeded in reaching the over
turned boat. The sentry on the island
gave the alarm and the fishermen were
rescued After being dried out they were
put on the Mcdowell. and they and their
boat wereitaken to San Francisco.
The Naval Reserve, thirty-two strong
had splendid practice drill on the line >
of-battle ship Oregon yesterday. They
handled the big 6, s, and IL inch guns like
old marines and brought forth many
word of praise from the navy men who
were present. The men left the Folsom
street steps in two boats. The first to get
away was the gig Boston, in charge of En-
sign w. Burke, with Ensign Emanuel as
his chief deputy. The other boat was the
barge Mayiiower, with Lieutenan.-C Com
mander Turner in command and Lieuten-
ant Gum as chief deputy. It was pretty
race across the bay to the Union Iron
Works, but the gig more than held her own
against the heavily manned barge.
The Alaska Commercial Company Is add
ing to it's feet of schoonors. The Baranofj
was launched week ago ard yesterday
docked at Mission-street wharf. She is q
handsome craft OF about 70 tons burden
and looks more like yacht than trader.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-09

ton. Men OF ranging vision, men up to date,
men whose theories are broader than their
Dackyards know that the only inalcure is TO
save races and put their mode of life on par
with our own. The gospel stands for q world
VIDE evangelism, an emancipation of every
race from It's sin and superstition, and q far
that scheme than any scheme that shuts off
one'land: from another. Sooner or later en-
plres Will overlap in spite of all artificial
boundary lines. Oddly enough, history
SHOWS that the world needs time to wheel
around TO the sagacity of Chrlsts suggestions.
A doctor warns maI that he is building his
mouse 100 near the marsh. and after few
years OF malaria and sickness in his circle he
comes TO see the common-sense of the doctor.
veteran millionaire warns skittish young
man iresh from the East not to sink his scant
young man scorns the advice and then wit
nesses his ebbing fortunes he comes to chime
IN with Old Magnate. Give the world time and
IL VIII De forced to carry out the broad plans
Oh Cnrist In the interest OF its self-perseryaon.
To-day not only are empires neighbers, but
empires are represented on oIr own continent.
Inc question OF immigration is supreme. Our
own intestine discords and ceaseless mutinies
spring from the influx of races of groveling
Ideals. Our American workingmen are left to
starve while foreigners ask low wages and
crowd out men with decent needs. Here,
again, 1t may be a wise plan to close our gates
TO foreigners and that plan must be REINFORCED
by plan to lift other nations up to a plane
where they shall be fit to reciprocate our cul-
ture, our commerce, our faith. Missionaries
are, after all, the mightiest statesmen.
venture to suggest 10 business firm of in
ndels, II you will, that ii thew have an eye to
the main chance they will send checks TO the
churches to evangelize the millions of other
empires, and thus pave the way to larger
commerce than New York syndicates have yet
dreamed Of Christianize human being and
you increase his demands; that law brings
Christianity within the circle of commerce. /
venture also to appeal to men who scoff at the
creed OF Christ as cutting any figure in our
modern problems, and to prophesy that If
to higher plane there will come from that
very source disturbances of volcanic violence.
The question of curtailing immigration is, 1
believe, very valuable one; but when
statesman puts the telescope to his eye and
calculates the issues that will confront the
world few years hence he will see only one
ultimate solution OF the problem OF immigra-