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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-04-10
CasualtSes.

The British bark Alexandria was
towed into port at San Francisco in a
burning condition.
By the burning Of their home, near
Charleston. w. Va, William Coxey,
wife and child, lost their lives.
A heavy rain storm at Webb City,
No.. flooded many zinc and lead mines
and caused suspension Of operations
and much damage to miners and op-
orators.
At Elgin. Ill, Herman Rossdeutchcr,
lad Of IN inquiring mind, looked into
the muzzle of gun to see II it was
loaded. 1t was. Both eyebrows and
a big patch of skin are now missing.
The village of Berrien Springs, near
st. Joseph, Mich, was nearly burned
up. Seven buildings, including the
postofiice, were destroyed. The loss is
$25 5000 and insurance $1,000. 1t was
the work of an incendiary.
Mrs. Pavey the wife Of W. n. Pa
vey, seventy years old, of Marion,
Ind. awoke during the night with a
severe pain in her stomach. She
started for the pain cure, and just Us
she reached the fireplace, in which
there were two logs Of wood burning,
she lost consciousness anl fell into the
fire. She was badly burned about the
head. neck and breast. She will lose
her eyesight entirely.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-04-10

Lord Kelvin has been making exper-
tments to discover what the effect of a
sapnonade Of quick-firing guns would
b on board the vessel firing and the
ship subject to the fire. He finds that
after fifteen minutes firing the surviv.
ors Of the crews of both vessels would
Be reduced to a state Of mental, IL not
physical, incapacity, owing to the con.
custom Of the prcjectiles on the sides
Of the vessel and the noise Of the guns.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-04-10
Eval Dolnr.

Evll Dolngs.
kearnan Reed. a retired nlnnufactur-
er of New York, aged eighty-seven
years, committed suicide. Illness was
the cause.
Elijah Rutter died at Brice, Ohio,
from pistol wounds received by John
White, who, also, Is expected to die
from corn-cutter wound made by
Rutter. The trouble was about Rut-
ter's wife and White.
Edward Meyers and Timothy Blu
cllanan, members Of the local fire de-
partment at Hinsdale, ILL.,, were in
dicted for arson. They are accused Of
having originated a number Of fires in
that vicinity.
Following lecture given at the
Christian church at Dunmore, Pa, by
an alleged ex-priest named Ruthven, q
fight broke out, during which about
fifty shots were fired and resulted in
four men being injured.
A mob took William Murphy from
the Jail at Huntsville, Tenn, and
strung him to tree. Murphy was in
Jail awaiting trial for the murder Of
Bill knOwlin, miner, three weeks
ago, at Pioneer, Campbell county.
An unacocuntable tragedy occurred
In Hamilton county, Ind, near Mobiles
vile. james Mccoy met his brother,
Henry, and without a word, emptied
the contents Of double barreled shot
gun into his body. He then reloaded
his weapon and killed himself by q
shot in the mouth.
Hiram w. Morrison, who was placed
under arrest in Boston. after hfa wife
had been found dad I'm their house,
with finger-marks upon her throat and
other bruises upon her face and head,
has confessed that he choked the We
man to death while in q 1T Of Jealous
rage.
Intelligence has been received in
Philadelphia of tho arrest in Rio ia.
metro Of John L. Wilson, formerly as.
sistant manager Of the Keen-S utterlee
Leather company Of Philadelphia,
which failed for nearly 81 1000, 600. he
e charged with forgery and embezzle.
ment
Evening star., 1896-10-21
Confederate Veterans.

The hoISewarming of the confederate
veterans last night given by the Ladies'
Southern Association at the new hall of
the veterans, while informal was a very
delightful social affair. A large number
OF the members of both associations and
tkeir friends gathered to commemorate the
opening of the hall, which will be used
Jointly by the Southern Relief Society and
Confederate Veterans. The walls were
decorated with hags, paintings, pictures
and bunting, and with tropical plants
grouped here and there presented a hand
scrne and animated effect. After a formal
reception the spacious and highly polished
floor was filled with merry dancers which
continued till midnight During the in
PERMISSION Mrs Gordon of San Francisco
sarS several songs, which ELECTED much
applause and was, in fact, feature of the
occasion. The Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams. who are also organizing a camp as
an auxiliary to the Confederate Veterans
Association, will also hold their meetings
In The hail. ard propose during the winter
season To- tender a number of informal
complimentary hops to their friends,
Evening star., 1896-10-21
TO EXTEND SYSTEM.
Mail Car Collections to Be Made
Frequently.

Mail Car Collections to Be Made
Frequently.
If it be found feasible it will probably be
but q few days more before steps are taken
by the railway mail division Of the Post
Office Department to extend the system of
collections and delivery wagons to the
mail car now running constantly between
Georgetown and the Navy Yard.
The idea of doing this has been under
consideration for some time past by Mr.. c.
w. Vickery, superintendent of the third
division, in which Washington is located,
and he is now endeavoring to ascertain
whether the car used at present Is large
enough to allow the additional force which
1t would be necessary to put In the car
these duties properly.
Mr.. Vlckery's plan finds much favor
among post office officials. and II carried
into effect letters and other mail matter
will be collected at a large number of
boxes (Which will be designaieO along the
route Of the cars and collections made
frequently enough to admit of the matter
being put on board upon each trip. There
1t would be at once Cancelled, and from the
mail car sent direct to the railway station
from which trains left for the points Of
destination without the mail for out-of-
town places having to go 10 the city post
Office at ali.
1t is believed that if 1t is found that the
panys line Is too small for the purpose de-
sired the railway company will make such
changes as will be agreeable to the post
office officials.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
Dcsertions From the Army.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In connection with the report of the
judge advocate general, in which comments
are made upon the increased number of
desertions from the army, announcement
has been made that it Is the intention of
the War Department to apply the Bertil-
lon system in the recruiting service in lieu
Of the degrading and un-American plan now
being enforced which tranlples under foot
the personal rights and treats as criminals
every man who enlists In the army. This
system, should any at all be necessary,
would be welcomed by every soldier who
has the least regard for the rights Of the
person or a drop of American blood III his
veins. The outrageous plan now in use
is tyranny compared with the one pro-
posed.
1t is undisputed that in the light of re-
suits the present system of identified ton,
aside from being an imposition upon the
personal rights of soldiers and the legiti-
mate duties Of medical officers of the army
is the most extravagant and barren of any
system of any kind now under direction
Of the War Department. 1t is prayed, for
the honor of the medical corps of the army
and self-respect of enlisted men and the
sake of economy, that this expensive and
tyrannical system be abolished. 1t would
then be seen that the services of class
of men to whom this system is so obnox-
ious could be retained and fewer desertions
result. A SOLDIER.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
She Stopped the Team.

A woman who declined to give her name
furnished pedestrians on G street with
nervy exhibition in the handling of a pair
of runaway horses this morning about 10
o'clock. She was driving team Of exceed
irgly spirited, coal black horses, attached
to two-seated buggy The horses took
fright at a passing bicycle at the corner of
10th street, and, taking the bits in their
mouths, started on a dead canter down G
street toward the patent office. The wo-
man. who was powerful and handsome
appearing, wrapped the reins around her
forearms. and standing up, with her feet
braced against the dashboard gave the
careering runaways' mouths saving that
was delightful to see. With extraordinary
skill she Swerved the craZed animals out of
the way of half dozen horse carts stand
ing directly in their path. AT 9th street
one of the horses slipped and fell, and was
dragged by his mate for fully a hundred
feet. the team finally pulling up in front of
the north entrance to the patent office. The
woman, cool as cucumber, jumped out OF
the buggy and petted the trembling horses.
She said that she had driven them for more
than a year at her home in New Haven,
Corn, and that they had never run away
before. When she had quieted the horses
10y baby talk. which the crowd vociferousiy
applauded. she calmly resumed the re.nS,
and the horses trotted off, docile as lambs.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
ABOUT CRAP SHOOTING.
Judge Miller Thinks Such Cases Are
Serious.

Judge Miller thinks that crap shooting
should be made serious offense, and that
under the present law all offenders should
be sent to the workhouse for six months.
People seem to think that crap Is a harm
less game, but the courts experience
teaches that II cents and a set Of bones Is
all that is necessary to cause a serious
sault or a murder. The circumstances in
the deadly assault case Of Frederick Haw-
kins for cutting John Bolts caused the re-
marks. These colored men participated in
a game Of crap on Champlain avenue on
the 4th day Of July, and when one of them
threw crap the other objected to his
taking the money, more than a dollar, and
a fight resulted. With an ugly cut across
his back John Bolts remained in the los
pital for nearly three weeks and today
Hawkins was given a preliminary hearing
on charge Of attempted murder.
Il cut Bolts with his own knife" said
the prisoner. He drew the knife to cut me
and Wnen he dropped it picked it up and
cut him."
Because of the position in which he said
they were the judge characterized his state
ment as ridiculous, and neld him for the
grand jury. Being unable to give bond in
the sum OF $500 he was committed to Jail.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
MUST BE SWORN TO.
Judge Coles Decision in Regard Il
Writs of Replevin.

Judge Coles Decision i'm Regard to
Writs of Replevin.
In the case of Frank NJ. Baker ct al.
against Walter A. Johnston, assignee,
Judge Cole today decided that a writ of
Ieplevin sued out before a justice of the
peace must be sworn to before the justice
issuing the writ.
The case came before Judge Cole on ap-
peal from Justice of the Peace Church. 1t
came before Justice Church on a writ Of
replevin sued out by Mr.. Johnston. The pc
tition for the writ was sworn to by Mr..
Johnston before a notary public in Balti-
more. Md. On behalf of the defendants Mr..
ID. w. Baker moved that the writ of re-
p!evin be quashed, arguing in support of his
motion that the justice had no authority to
issue it for the reason that il had not
been sworn to before him. Justice Church
denied the motion, whereupon Mr.. Baker
appealed to the District Supreme Court.
The case was argued before Judge Cole
several days ago, the plaintiff below, Mr..
Johnston being represented by Messrs.
Ralston & Siddons. In granting Mr.. Baker s
motion 20 quash the writ of replevin Judge
Cole held that justice of the peace can
only issue such writ when the petition for
1t is sworn to before him.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
CITY AND DISTRICT.
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Florists and fashionables are alike ex-
Eectant over the coming chrysanthemum
shows in their respective shops and but
tonholes.
The crimson scarfs of archbishops and
bishops are familiar objects on the streets
during the events at the Catholic and
American universities.
If actual cash was put I'D to insure the
pay ment of all the mouth bets being n, atle
in Washington on the coming election there
would he no money left in local circula-
tiOn.
Gamblers are preparing to again take
posss ssion of Alexandria county, horse.
foot. drasoons and county officers.
The oyster wharf is now the attractive
point for those who love .ne succulent
things in their natural state.
ReN- Thomas Chalmers Eastol, D. D.
was rendered an enthusiastic reception
Monday evening upon his return to his
charge after two months vacation on
The Pacific coast.
A. meeting last evening of the vestry
OF Trinity Church it was decided to take
no further action looking to the selection of
rector unth after conference with Bishop
Satterlee
Next Sunday and Monday the German
1a'notc church of ST. Mary will celebrate
lts nftieth anniversary. Mgr MartireIIi
Mgr Schroeder and Cardinal C;ibbons will
participate in the exercises
y big copper final now tops the peak of
the root of the new city post office tower.
The process CT ShinGling the steep roof is
rapidly progressing. the south and west
Sides having been completed and ,yorkmen
are now engaged on the north side
Ihe th1rtieth session of the National
Grange of the Patrons of HusbanfIry will
be held here November IL
HaddE Brown, colored got out of iaiI on
Saturday last. where he had been for the
past thirty days for stealing milk He did
not enjoy his liberty long. While making
an attempt to force an entrance to the
store OF Mrs Clarke, 1871 III street north
vest, he was arrested by Special Offi.er
IJ.H&ne5-- HIS plea was guilty yesterd,y IN
Judge himballs court and he was sent to
Jail for three months
ofhcer 5 L. Cooper has gone to attend
the Hdserstown fair and also to visit his
Oh home in Stafford county, Virginia, be-
fore returning
Benoni Shreeves lives in the county. and
because his COW was allowed to run at
large he had TO answer in the Police Court
today violation of the police regulations
was charged, and. the owner of the COW
said he would see that the law is not vio-
lated III the future, his personal bonds were
taken.
Mary J. Brooks colored, who lives at 3Of
ID street southwest, was taken sick on the
street near the Capitol grounds late last
night The patrol wagon was sent for and
she was sent home.
Three dozen policemen are off duty on
leaves OF absence, and twenty-eight are on
the sick list.
Last Eis hit some one left a colored baby
In basket in the basement of the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Devendorf. No. 712 1O:h
street The colored servant in the house
was attracted to the basement by the
chiids cries and the young one was taken
by the police 10 st. AIMS Asylum
John Burnes declined 10 go with Police
man Walsh when the latter arrested him.
ana TINS resulted in a charge of assault
being preferred against him. He is now
Spending four months in Jail
Evening star., 1896-10-21
Club Organized.

Bryan and Sewall meeting was held
last evening in the parlors of the Cabin
John Hotel. and was attended by nearly
all the farmers of that section of Mary
land. while number of persons from
Washington were also present
Mr.. Edwin B. Newman of the Lakeland
Democratic Club presided and introduced
the speakers These were Gen. T w. Bir-
ney, Mr.. Richard r. Beall and Mr. Milford
F. Spohn, president of the Central Labor
Union. all of Washington. Much enthu-
siasm was manifested, and arrangements
made for another meeting Thursday even
ing OF next week, which will be the last
held there during the present campaign.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
USED A BRICK.
trouble Over a Handkerchief Gets a
Man in Jail.

Man in Jail.
missing handkerchief caused trouble in
Cnarlie Jung's laundry, corner of 10th and
streets, last night, which came near re-
sulting In the death of the celestial. Fam
ME Hall, colored woman in the China
man $ employ. was accused by Charlie of
having taken the missing handkerchief, but
she not only denied the accusation but ex-
pressed willingness to be searched. She
found 1t a difficult task to persuade the
1hlnaman that she had not taken the piece
OF hnen, and Charlie made an effort to
the handkerchief
According 10 the womans statement, she
was locked in room and Charlie, who
drew big pistol on her, said: You -
IL you don't give me that handker-
Charlie did not get the handkerchief, and
when he was satisfied that Fannie did not
have il he released her. She then went TO
her home in Freerian's alley and told her
nephew, Charlie Makel, and when black
Charlie had fattened yellow Charles nose
with brick a Chinaman told a policeman
that he (black Chariie) hadn't done a thing
to his almcnd-eyed friend.
Policemen Auidridge and Trainor went 20
make an investigation and found the China
man SO badly injured that a visit to the
hospital was necessary. This just suited
Charlie Jung, and he went to Freedmans S
Hospital, Out ttS SlSht OF tle doclorS in
uniform and the operating table frightened
him worse than the actual damage to his
face had alarmed him. He suddenly con-
cluded to leave the hospital; but this the
doctors would not permit him to DO. and
so, very much against his WILL they dress
ed the Chinaman's wound and sent him
home.
Later in the night Charlie Makel was APP
pretended by the officers, and although he
denied the charge, the officers found wit
nesses who gave damaging evidence against
him.
When Judge Miller had heard the evil
dence of the witnesses he gave Makel
lecture about his conduct and concluded
with a sentence of eleven months and
twenty-nine days in Jail.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
Badly Hurt.

John Deane. an employe at the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane, was lady
hurt yesterday in a runaway accident
Dcane was driving a horse attached to a
cart, which was loaded with dirt, and he
was about to empty the cart. when the ami
nal became frightened and ran Off Deane
was thrown to the ground and severely in
jured about the body. He was picked Id In
an Unconscious condition and carried Tito
0Ee of the buildings. where he received
surgical attention. Some time ago Deane
hal both arms broken in somewhat
Similar accident.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
The Applicntion refused.

This was the day set aside by the Com
missioners to finally decide the application
Of the Washington College of Dental Surg
cry for license.
The applicants were not present when
the case was called by the Commissioners
this morning.
Representatives of the board Of dental
examiners were on hand, but no hearing
was given. The report of the committee
appointed by the Commissioners published
in The Star of yesterday, has been approv-
ed by the Commissioners, and the license
has been finally refused. 1t is understood
the incorporators Of the proposed college
will fight the matter in the courts.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
THE BODY FOUND.

Remains of w. f. Goldman Floatinr
in the River.
The remains of the late Mr.. W. E. God
man. who has been missing from his home
near Bladensburg since October II, were
last evening discovered by some citizens
In tine Anacostia river near Bennins, and
after being taken from the river were sent
to the sixth precinct morgue AS told in
The Star at the time, Mr.. Goldman went
out sailing in boat On the day referred to
and some hours later the boat was found
bottom upward, floating on the water
Search was made at the time for Mr. Cod
man, but no trace could be gotten If his
whereabouts, nor was anything seen of his
body until yesterday.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
LOCAL MENTION.
AMJsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music - when London
Heeps-"
Bijou Theater Hoyts "a Bunch of
Keys
Grand Opera House-"A Romance of Coon
Hollow"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater - Weber's
Olympia.
Lafayette Square Opera House-"The
Sunshine of Paradise Alley"
New National Theater-Miss Loie Fuller
and vaudeville company.
Masonic Temple, 9th and F SITS. NV
Fourth annual convention of the National
Spiritualist Association.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
Has ResfUned.

Capt. F. A. Kummel. Company D. 1st
Battalion. High School Cadets, has tender
ed his resignation. He states that he took
this action for personal reasons, and not
because ne was dissatisfied with the rank
given him. This resignation will cause all
of those below Capt. Kummel to move up
one peg in the official roster,
Evening star., 1896-10-21
Printing Documents.

The government printing Office will this
week complete the printing of 10000 600 en-
velops. the aggregate Of orders from
various members Of Congress. OF these
5000, 900 were ordered. by Senator Faulkner,
1000, 600 by Representative Babcock. 4, 7OO.-
600 by Representatives. Linton, and the rest
mainly by other members of the several
congressional campaigncommlttees.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
FUNERAL SERVICES.

Late Chief Justice Richardson Laid
to Rest Today.
The funeral of the late Chief Justice
Richardson occurred this afternoon at 2
o'clock from the family residence 1853 H
street northwest. The simple rites at the
house were followed by the delivery of a
eulogistc sermon at All Saints Church.
The pallbearers were Mr.. ]. c. Bancroft
Davis, Judge John Davis, Judge Lawrence
Weldon, Judge Stanton ]. Peelle, Mr. S. F..
Hackett, Mr.. George King. Mr.. William
Mawry and Mr.. J. X. McCammon.
Evening star., 1896-10-21

Ii we told you that your baby was
starving, that it actually didn't get
enough to eat, you might resent it.
And vet there are thousands of babies
who never get the fat they should in
their food or who are not able to
digest the fat that they do get. Fat
is a necessity to your baby. 1t is
baby life and baby beauty. A few
drops of SCOTS Emulsion for all lit
tie ones one, two and three years of
age is better than cream for them.
They thrive and grow on it.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists New York.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
SlnHllsa ElnWRHa.

Vioets, orchids. American beauties val
ley and the latest floral novelties Our
flowers ard work speak for themselves. J.
H. Small & Sons, 14th and G, Washington
d. c., and 1853 Broadway, N. Y.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
VIII Continue in Bu.,ue..

Mr.. F. H. Wilson, the F street shoe deal
er, has decided not to retire from business.
He has just returned from Europe much
Improved in health. An entire new stock
of high-grade footwear has been purchased
and Is arriving daily.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
Keep the Ball Rolling.

We don't believe in standing still ard
permitting the world to pass US by I-lb
box best butter, S1.3J James F. Oyster,
9Jo Ia. dys.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1896-10-21
Cbaplains to Congress-.

Ex-senator Tiptcn delivered an eloquent
address last evening before the Epworth
League Of Grace NJ. E. Church. His theme
was Pulpit Eloquence Of Seventy Years
Ago" His remarks were aptly illustrated
by pertinent extracts from four celebra ted
chaplains to Congress. November !: Mr..
Upton will lecture on Sacred Rhetoric, !"
and November II on Senate and Stump"
Evening star., 1896-10-21
Betting on Election.

Hill. the Alexandra sporting man, yes
terday put up $667 against $1,000 On Bryan.
The Mckinley end Of the bet was taken by
q New York man.
Evening star., 1896-10-21

II Anything Proves Unsatfsfactory
we'll gladly refund the money. But were
sure you'll never ask that money be return
ed, because our Fruits and Vegetables are
the freshest choicest, that money can buy.
CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Gen. NIX
1t
Evening star., 1896-10-21
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon,
Marshall Hall and intermediate landings at
10 a.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point,
Colonial Beach and river landings at am.
LOOK ABOUT YOUR STORAGE ROOM.
If you find any worn. useless carpets or
pieces, send them here We make them into
exquisite Turkish or Persian Rugs. 81 a yd.
Wagon calls. Empire Carpet Cleaning
Granulated Sugar reduced, 4Ac. john
stems, page T.
Pure American Granulated Sugar, AZ
cents per lb. / sell no other. Seven city
stores. c. D KENNY.
OUR MEATS EXCEL IN THIS WAY.
Its their superfine quality that distin-
guishes EEANE.S s HOME-DRESSE ED Meats
from all others sold in Center Market.
Tender appetiZng Steaks, Roasts, Prime
Cuts-and the prices you'll declare all right.
Stalls 35-51 Center Market
Smoke National Plantation standard sc.
Sickles.
JAMES & HENDERSON.
923 F street northwest.
Wall Paper. Window Shades,
House Painting and Frescoing.
For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go
10 John r. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Mar
ket- Boston Corned Beef speciality.
Evening star., 1896-10-21

Sewing Machines rented by week or
month. Oppenheimer's New Home Agency,
614 9th. It's