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Evening star., 1896-12-23
Getting at the Facts.

From the Cleveland Leader
Csc lie; The Buncomh County Coroner q
OfficeD
First WitneSs-"les I saw the whole af-
feir rom the very start. The man wnat
done the shooting was passing down one
side of the street, hen he seen three men
running across vacant lot, trying 10 get
away from him. Then he draws his gun
and fires, and that was the end of poor
Jim Nobody said 4 word during the whole
affair."
Second Witness-''Yes / was right there
through Ii all The man who was shot
came running across the street toward
Rodgers who was going along, mindinis
his own business. Somebody yelled There
he goes and then Rodgers was hit on
the head with 4 brick and knocked down
he tried TO get up, but six fellows We're
beating him, and pulling out his revolver
he shot. one of the asSailants falling dead
Third Wi5ness-'Well, I'll tell you how il
was. Rodgers, here, was down the street
In top buggy, and pretty soon Bullock
the man who was killed, came along on a
bronco. When he caught up to Rodgers
a bad mixup. The buggy was upset and
Bullock was thrown of Then | heard the
report of pistol, and when the dust had
cleared nobody was anywhere to be seen
All the witnesses having been heard. tho
coroner flips a penny. 'Tis heads and
the verdict is that deceased came TO his
death because of fatal bullet wound i'm
the left breast, the identity of the shooter
being as yet unknown"
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Prof MunyOn says he Will demOnstra rate that his
rheumatism Cure does cure rheumatism in u few
hours He guarantees that his Dyspepsia Cure viii,
cure any case Of indigestion or stomach trmble
Il VIII demonstrate by this test that 90 her cent
oil all kidney complaints. including Briyht's disease
can be cured with my Kidney Cure. / know con.
tinued the Professor. that my Catarrh Cure will
cure catarrh OF the head, throat and stomach M
matter how chronic or long standing 1 will proye
by this test that deafness be cured by INV now
system Of treatment. l will show that nervous IT.
fecfions and diseases of the heart are cont rtlle
anu cured by my Nerve aud Heart Cure I will
prove that my Cold Cure will break up any form
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l claim that my remedies for Female CotupIaints
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faculty that my remedies absolutely harmless:
that they will cure than 80 per cent of all
Diseases
Thus, IL will be by these statements that
Professor MunyOn does not claim to cure all dis
eases with one remedy, but he has a separate cure
for each disease.
The Professor invites physicians to bring their
so-cicd incurable cases. faculties of colleges are
Invited to appoint investigating committees, the
Board Of Health is urged to keep u careful record
of each individual case Newspapers are expected
to make daily reports and publish facts of this
great test
The doors are Open-all are welcome
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Hardly Il Case of Suicide.

1t has been learned that the young Wo-
mar. whose dead body was found in a
Philadelphia boarding house yesterday
morning, was Miss Mamie H. Powell. a
school teacher living at Winona, Nd. 1t
was not until evening that in one of her
shoes was found. together with railway
return ticket from Salisbury, Nd, to Phila-
delphia, good until December ~, $40 in
bills. Nothing was found in her room
which would indicate that the theory of
suicide was correct. The cracks of the
door which hung unevenly upon it's hinges
were not stopped up, nor was the keyhole
There was no writing of any kind; in fact,
nothing to show that she intended that
sleep to be her last. The key of The gas
fixture works very easily, and the room
is So small that it is believed that in get
ting into bed she brushed against 1t and
turned it on
Evening star., 1896-12-23
A Theft Paid Back by Will.
From the New York Timts.-

From the New York Timts-~
Louis Davenport of Mosier, Ore. was
robbed of 5000 worth of gold dust more
than thirty years ago. Recently a stranger
came, vaguely limiting that he might pcs
sibly make a disclosure about the theft
The man went down TO visit Or. Davenport
at Mosier last week and Friday, a result
Of that visit. Mr.. Davenport went to The
Dales.
The stranger has been very reticent. but
by putting disconnected statements togeth-
er Mr.. Davenport has gathered that the
man who took the $so0o in gold dust was
known 10 this stranger: that some time
since. realizing that he was approaching
the grave, the thief made WILL in which
he provided for the repayment Of the 5000
with interest at legal rates from the day
IL was taken until IL shall be paid.
The ill-gotten money. IL seems, prospered
in his hands, and s27 900 will be paid to Mr..
Davenport.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
No Disorderly Proceedings.

The report that there was a disordery
demonstration hootirg and groaning, when
the Rev. Mr.. Brownjohn made his protest
against the conservation of the Archbishop
of Canterbury, in London. yesterday. is
pronounced untrue. After leaving the
church, Mr.. Brownjohn distributed leaflets
to few persons outside the building and
the policemen on duty made them move
on as reading the leaflets obstructed
traffic. Otherwise there was no disturb
ance beyond the formal protest which the
royal commissioners declined to hear, as
already cabled.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
How Did He Know Ia.

From the New York World.
The other day, on a Sunday school excur-
sion, the assistant minister found a satchei
in the grove.
He opened ii and noted the contents.
Presently a woman came UP to him and
asked il he had found the satchel which he
held.
He pleaded guilty.
1T is mine" said she.
Describe what is i'm it," answered he.
"A baby's bottle. towel. some lunch and
a small bottle of gin for the baby"
quite correct" said the worthy divine,
as he smiled at the conclusion of the in
ventory, and handed her what she asked
for.
He repeated the story to his rector when
they were sailing home. with great gusto.
Yes said his superior. very funny.
But how did you, my worthy brother. know
that bottle contained gin?''
The assistant minister was nonplussed.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Catarrh Cured.

Catarrh and all throat and lung diseases speedily
cured by Munyon's new system Every DAY tine
crowds grow larger at the Munyon establishment.
People come from all over the District and from
surrounding towns TO consult Prof. Munyon Never
in the history of medicine have there been so
many remarkable in so short n time One
cured person tells another, and the number in
creases
People come crutches and walk away with
scarcely limp. Nervous and broken-towu people
ere loud in their praise Of Munyon's remedies Ga
tarr. in its most aggravated FORM speedily cur,d
Kidney and Brieht's disease yield quick. to these
wonderful little pellets.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
A Rochester CIersyman's Onense.

Rev. David Kirkpatrick, pastor Of the
Second Universalist Church of Rochester
N. Y, was arrested yesterday on the
charge Of attempting, without authority, to
exercise the functions of a police officer
He is accused of accosting woman on
the street and asking permissi IN TO accom-
pany her. She refuaed.l whereapon be
threatened to arrest her, Kirkpatrick ac-
knowledges talking With the woman, but
states it was method adopted by him for
the purpose of obtaihing material for a
series of sermons onuothe Ten Command
ments, relating to TIE Social and moral
Evening star., 1896-12-23
623 Thirteenth st. NV.
Pilgrim Mothers. Dinner.

The Pilgrim Mothers dinner. the annual
feast of the New York City Woman Suf-
frage League took place yesterday In New
York. Over two hundred members and
guests were present. The president, Mrs
Lille Devereux Blake, in an address of
welcome. referred to the change In public
sentiment. brought about by the efforts for
womans enfranchisement. Mrs. Mariana
Chapman. president Of the state associa-
tion. discussed "A Way to Victory" "Pa-
triotism Of Pilgrim Mothers and Of Present
Day Mothers" was the topic OF an address
by Mrs. Donald Mclean. regent of the
Daughters Of the Revolution. Mrs. Edward
Lauterbach. Mrs. Florence Sutro and Mrs
Sarah Sumner TeaI responded to toasts
Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Stetson, q grand
niece Of the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
read an original poem.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
FOREFATHERS' DAY.
celebrations i'm BROOKLYN, PhfladeI-
phin and Cincinnati.

DR.. Parkhurst was the guest of honor at
the New England dinner and forefathers'
day celebration in the New England Con-
gregational Church in South 9th street
Brooklyn, last night. Fully 1000 persons
we're present DIR. Parkhurst said:
'iou work with a reforner and believe
you have won him to your ways, and six
months have not passed when you find him
hobnobbing with the enemy. Harmony din
ners: Why, they are ingenious devices OF
the devil. Mutual punch and sherry can
never reconcile certain differences which
are irreconciliable before God. Harmony
dinners help to play the traitor to duty.
mention no names, though l have Il lot of
them in my mind.
There are some men who can resist
everything but temptation. l say that the
average legislator Is for sale because of the
exigencies OF his own personal ambition"
In Cincinnati.
The dinner of the New England Society
at Cincinnati was served last night Eel-
lamy Storer, representative in Congress,
and son of the first president, Is it's present
presiding officer. and he served as toast
master at the dinner last night. This So
Ciety has 800 active members, including
many men prominent in business and in
the professions. Among the distinguished
guests present was Theodore Roosevelt of
New York. There were eighty at the din
ner. and among them was President NJ. E.
ingalls, of the Big Four.
Celebration in Philadelphia.
Attorney General Harmon, Gov. Griggs cf
New Jersey. Gov. Lippett of Rhode Island
and other well-known men attended the
sixteenth annual festival of the New Eng
land Society of Pennsylvania last night at
Horticultural Hall in Philadelphia Covers
We're laid for 800. John H. Converse of
Philadelphia presided. The toasts were
as follows: THE day We celebrate by
Chas. Warren Lippett, governor of Rhode
Island; The New Englander as an Ohio
man." Attorney General Judson Harmon;
THE moral element In our politics-a leg
acy from the Puritans. Gov. Jno. w. Griggs
of New Jersey: 1.-The southern mountaineer
New England's ally in the civil war;"
John Fox, jr., of Boston; THE democracy
of the Mayfower," James NJ. Beck; New
England idealism," Rev. Samuel A. Elliott
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Deafness and Ha|ass Head

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and +. NJ. to = p. NJ, for the purpose of SHOWING
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Evening star., 1896-12-23
THE INAUGURAL,FuND OF .ss.
Denfnls Called Out by Remarks BE,
fore the Finance Committee.

7
The statement made in the reports of
the proceedings of the inaugural finance
committee last Monday evening concerning
what was done by the committee in charge
Of the democratic Inauguration four wears
ago in regard to repaytng money to the
subscribers to the guaratitae fund, are still
being discussed Mr.. James L. Norris made
a statement in yesterdays Star to the eff
feet that all the money subscribed four
years ago mad Deen 5refdnded and large
surplus devoted to charity Mr. W. H.
Moses. whose remark atsthe meeting Mon
day night gave risac 10 the discussion,
stated TO a Star reporter today that he
had no intention VIII ,tever of rejecting
Upon the committee of 1893. bat had sim
ply repeated what a person had told him
for the purpose of getting informa ton as
to what had really occurred. Immediately
several OF those present who were ac-
quainted with the transac tions of the COM
mittee of 93 denied empha tically that any
person had failed to get his money back
Unfortunately Mr. Moses said, his remark
which was made in an informal way, got
into the newspaper report, while the denial
was not mentioned. The purpose was sim
ply to inquire whether it was true or not
that the money had not been refunded and
the answer given Immediately by several
of those present was entirely satisfactory
to him.
Mr. r. o. Hoffman says in note ad-
dressed to The Star today:
In your account yesterday of the COM
mittee proceedings of the inaugural cere-
monies of 1897 an article from Mr.. James
l.. Norris appears in relation to q state
ment of Mr. w. H. Moses that small con-
tributions were not returned after the in
augural ceremonies of 1893. In his article
Mr. Norris reflects on the democrats pres
ent for not denying Mr.. Moses statement.
My name appears at roll call of the COM
nittee, but l was not present when Mr.
Moses made the remark, having retired
from the meeting early. Had l been there
Mr.. Moses statement would have met with
fiat denial from me, as / was chairman
of the finance committee of the inaugural
of 1893, and knew that his statement was
not correct
Mr. Moses. in speaking of the matter to
Star reporter today, said that newspaper
reports enormously attributed to Mr. Stei-
wagen remark that that (referring to the
inauguration of four years ago. was a dem
ocratic inauguration. Mr.. Moses said Mr.
Stellv agen. who sat near him, did not
make the remark. 1t was some other men,
Der OF the committee, but Mr.. Moses did
rot know who it was.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Lynchins In Alabama.

A Birmingham, Ala, special says: Joe
James. colored. was lynched at Woodstock
Monday night. That day he attempt
ed to assault Fannie Smith, aged sew
enteen while she was on her way to
school. The negro was pursued ten miles
and brought back and identified by the
girl He confessed and said he wanted to
steal the girls lunch. He. was strung up in
front of Strecklins store in Woodstock
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Coffee Planting la Liberia.

There has bean phehomenal increase
of coffee planting in Liberia. and the ex-
ports for the last fiscal Year amounted 10
3,OOO0Oo pounds as against 100000 pounds
ten years ago. Much of this coffee comes
to the United States via Liverpool, and
United States Consul General Heard says,
In a report to the Stale Department, that
If a direct line of steamers could be estab-
be paying enterprise. as half of the coun-
try's imports would come from the United
States.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
4 Protest From Chicago.

The Chicago board of trade yesterday
adopted resolutions protesting against the
adoption of the Cameron resolution on Gu
ba by Congress. The resolution says that
the board of trade synpathizes with any
people struggling to be free but it believes
the recognition of independence to be in
Cpportune at this time.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Celebration in Philadelphia.
Counterfeiters On Trial.

The trial of George Sands, alias Dr.
Clark, and Mary Knapp. for passing
counterfeit money In Hoboken was re-
sumed at Trenton. N. j., yesterday in tho
United States district court George r.
Bagg of the United States secret service
was the principal witness of the morning.
He identified the woman as the wife of
Alfred o. Knapp of Boston, and testified
that she had lived with Sands in Jersey
City as his wife. Bagg then told of having
visited Mrs. Knapp In jail and having Sc
cured from her a full confession.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Mr.. Cannon. Take. Charre.

Third Vice President and General Mana
ger-elect Frank s. Cannon of the Southern
Railway Company yesterday visited ths
general Offices of the road In this city and
selected the rooms on the second floor now
occupied by the purchasing agent as his
future headquarters. The latter with his
stah will hereafter have Offices In the
Washington and Georgetown power house.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
The Denver Bank wrcckers.

In the United States circuit court
at Denver, Colo, yesterday, Judge Hail
announced that he would overrule all
motions on behalf of Dow, McClurken and
Miller, the convicted bank wreckers of the
Commercial National Bank, and that he
would not listen to any arguments. He
gave counsel until January - to prepare
papers in an appeal. Bail was fixed at
$4,000 for each prisoner.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Time of the Chri.tmn. Came.

There has been some complaint that the
hour fixed for the Christmas day foot ball
game. II O'Clock. is too early as there are
hundreds who want to see the game and
do not get away from their churches until
1890 or l o'clock. Why not, 1t is asked
have the game at } O'clock, 80 that every
one can go?
Evening star., 1896-12-23
survey Of Mare Island strait.

Major Davis. corps Of engineers. has
made report on the survey of Mare Is
lard Strait. Cal. In which he shows the
desirability of having a channel of sufa-
ctent depth to enable all classes of naval
vessels to reach the navy yard at Mare
lslond. and expresses his opinion that the
work should be done BY the government.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Piilsbury's Latest Feat.

ii. ~ Piilsbury, the chess expert, gave a
complimentary simultaneous performance
at the Metropolitan Chess Club in New
YORK last night, playing against twelve
men on four boards, three men consulting
on each. The performance began at o
O'Clock, and Pillsbury won all four games
Evening star., 1896-12-23
BELL AND PORT ER
Continued from First Page.)

committee. consistinssof Judge CLANCY. Mr..
Foster and Mr.. Stone, to investigate. Upon
Judge Chaney and Df. Howe devofved the
duty of preparing the proposals, and they
will be printed ready To send out IS speedi-
ly as possible. The time for opening the
bids was fixed at January 15
Ex-Confederate Representation.
Chairman Hanna has forwarded to Chair
man Bell letter written him by ex-Con-
gresham George E. sBewden of Virginia in
relation to the representation of ex-cou-
federate soldiers in the inauguration pa-
rade. Mr.. Bowden states that A. P. Funk
houser Of Harrisonburg conceived and exc
cuted the visit of 800 SURVIVORS of the
Stonewan Brigade to Canton during the
campaign, and could take 5000 to Wash
lrgton and make their appearance a happy
feature of the parade, and one that would
De productive of good results. This matter
VIII be considered at one of the early meet :
1rgs OF the executive committee
The Virginia Republican Club. composed
Of colored members, has asked for assign
H'ent 10 position IN the inaugural parade
Chairman Wright of the public comfort
committee reports that Accommodations
have been secured and registered for @ 330
The Newport Artillery of Newport. r. Z.
mas asked that quarters be secured for II
during the Inauguration.
The students of the Ohio Normal Tni-
Versity, at Ada, Ohio will send a renrese,,
tative military body to the Inauguration.
General Celebration Rcuue.ted.
What is regarded as a yer, good suy-
Sestioa was found today in letter re-
ceiVed at headquarters from Mr.. w. I.
McClelland of Mulkeytown, ILL., 1t was
written to Chairman Hanna In the course
OF his communication Mr.. McClelland said.
There are millions of good republicans
all over the country who will not be able
to participate in the ceremonies at Wash,
lngton March next on account of the
expense, and still they would esteem II the
greatest privilege of their lives to be able
to do so. ~
ny not make this Inauguration by the
people! why not make this the grandest
event or the kind the nation has seen?
win tne literary and musical talent Of
the republican party at work on the mat
ter there could be an appropriate program
rendered in every town and village of the
United States. Everybody could partiri-
pate and the world-at-large would see that
Mckinley's election was not the result of
a mere impulse, but of fixed determine
ton" ''''''''-
The executive committeeman who learn
ed of this letter were in favor of some
thing Of the sort being arranged for.
Notes and News.
Conternos Band of New York has an
piled for the privilege of furnishing music
during the inaugural tion ceremonies.
Lafayette Sykes of 150 9Th avenue. New
York CITY, suggests a chorus of 10000
voices to sing in an Enclosure cast of the
Capitol, on Inauguration day
r. The Kansas National Guard of Kansas
City, composed of veterans, has ap-
Piled for free transportation to the in
auguration.
The Young Mems Republican Club of the
University OF Michigan will be represen ted
in the parade March 4.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Cures Paralysis, Stin Joints. xeur,I-
gin, Nervous Diseases and All
Muscular Pains,

have you seen Munyon's Electrical Macllim:
Have You pain ache that you would Ike
10 ger rid OF in from two to five minutes?
nave you any stiff joints paralyzed limbs:
Are you extremely nervous:
Are you weak aIh despOEdent?
If 50. don't hesitate to make use OF the r.,.h;,.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Claim Against Spain.

Senior Jose G. Delgado and his son, DIR.
Jose Nj. Delgado. naturalized citizens of the
United States. are in the city to urge the
speedy settlement Of their claim against
Spain for the destruction of their estate.
Dolores near Baino, Cuba.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Lieut.. Meis.' Resignation Accepted.

The resignation of Lieut.. John F. Meigs,
United States navy, retired. has been ac-
cepted, to take effect January I instead of
June 20 next The ofi2er is employed by
one of the large steel making companies
and preferred that more remunerative
plsoe to his government. commission.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Whn, Mr.. Bankhead Says.

The property includes the building form
erly occupied by the District government,
on 1st street northwest, taking in the whole
square.
Il believe this is the most advantageous
site to be Obtained. said Representative
Bankhead of the committee on public build
ings and grounds today. 1t can be reached
by the cars of the Metropolitan line, the
avenue line and the Belt line. 1t is near
enough the Capitol to enable tunnel to
connect the two buildings for the quick
transit OF matter by pneumatic tubes or
otherwise, and within easy reach of sena-
tors, representatives and other officials
having daily business a the printing office.
OF course, l take it that every one Is
agreed upon the necessity for a new print
ing office. and that if the question of a site
can be arranged the Congress will be glad
10 make the required appropriation.
sincerely hope the bill can be passed
at this session, so that work can be COM
menced in the spring.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
Cycle Racing Christmas,

The Woodburn Athletic Club will have
three bicycle races on the Brightwood race
track Friday morning, two for Woodblirn
riders only and one novice race.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

postal card will bring one of Num-
yOn's specialists to the bedside of
any sufferer. The doctor will write
you prescription for the remedies
you need, which can he obtained
from nny druggist, mostly for 25
cents q vial.
Evening star., 1896-12-23
A National Bnnk Cau.

The controller of the currency has called
for a report of the condition of national
banks at the close of business Thursday,
December II last.
Evening star., 1896-12-23

Robert j. Henry, one of the Baltimore
boys bitten by the St. Bernard dog Decem-
ber 3 and who had taken the Pasteur treat
ment has died of hydrophobia-