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Evening star., 1896-09-28
DIED IN AGONY.
Charles b. Palmer Denied Having
Taken Poison Knowingly.

Taken Poison knowingly.
Charles B. Palmer. who was until re-
Gently bartender at Mades' Hotel, died
Saturday afternoon shortly before ) o'clock
from a dose of rat poison, self-administer-
ed. At first it was thought to be a case
of suicide, but the man himself insisted
that he had taken the drug by mistake and
his friends and relatives believe that 1t
was an accident.
Palmer resigned his position some time
ago as a result of bad health. For some
time past he had been staying at 903 c
street southeast, the home of a cousin, Mrs.
Brady, while she visited in the country.
Yesterday morning about o'clock a little
boy rushed into the home of Mrs Nc
Donald, an aunt of Mr.. Palmer, at 1903
18th street southeast, and told her that
Palmer was very sick. She went to his
bedside, and at once called in Drs. Freder-
ick and Slattery.
Upon the arrival of the physicians box
of rough rats was discovered on the
mantelpiece. 1t had been there for some
months past, and Palmer admitted that he
had taken a dose of medicine, but denied
that he had attempted suicide. Later In
the day he was removed to Mrs. McDon-
AIDS house, on 11th street southeast, but
he died in great agony shortly after ar
irving there. Palmer was widower, hav.
ing lost his wife six years ago. He leaves
a boy eight years of age. He was a mem
ber of American Castle, Knights of the
Golden Eagle. and that organization will
arrange for the funeral.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

The republicans aro md Falls Church, Va,
held rousing mass meeting Saturday
night, under the auspices of the Mckinley
and Hobart Sound Money Club. The meet
ing was held in Odd Fellows Hall and was
largely attended. J. c. De Putron, presi-
dent of the club, presided and introduced
attentively listened to.
Prof Robert Nourse of Falls Church was
the first speaker. He deplored the sectional
issues which he charged the democratic
PARTY with bringing into the campaign. He
arrayed the democratic leaders. He said
Bryan himself made his contracts payable
in gold.
DR.. I. E. Lee of Washington spoke next
He eulogized Col P. H. McCaull, the repub-
lcan candidate for Congress Of that dis
trict, and then discussed national issues.
Of the silver men and wound up by declar-
ing that silver is the issue.
The speech Of B. H. Warner was a strong
effort and much appreciated. He predicted
that the election Of Bryan would bring a
great disaster. Washington, Jefferson, Lin
coin and Grant, he said, would look down
with contempt upon such a chief executive
| as Bryan. Mr.. Warner reviewed the situa-
| ton thoroughly and saw no hope except In
| the election Of Mckinley, of which he was
confident.
Daniel Ramey Of Pennsylvania was the
| last speaker. He was introduced as the
| farmer-orator of Pennsylvania. The speak
| er said he was soldier in the last war, but
he saw greater danger now than in 1861
He complimented Governor O'Ferrall. Mr.
| Ramey reviewed the history Of Mr.. Bryan
/ and said that the followers of the Nebraska
| man misrepresent everything. He said tina
/ a storm ia coming which will sweep Mr.
Bryan and his party out Of existence.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
Leaves in the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing.


Gold Bugs" remarks in The Star of Sep
tcmber p concerning sick leave not being
granted to employees of the bureau of en-
craving and printing are met with the
heartiest approval by those personally in
terested and all justicc-loving readers of
your paper. Though a branch Of the United
States Treasury Department whose en-
ployes enjoy their annual leave as it should
be enjoyed, in anticipation and reality, the
bureau employees have the consolation (?)
Of knowing that each day lost on account
of sickness is deducted from their annual
leave. The treasury employees report at 8
am. and are excused at pm. as rule.
and in summer at 3 pm. have thirty days
annual and thirty days sick leave. The
bureau employees report at am. and are
excused at pm. as a rule, but for the
pt st month have been working extra time,
and have thirty days per annum (sick or
annual, according to circumstances). Now
it seems the query why this discrimina-
ton against the bureau of engraving and
printing! is a good lone to ask through
your columns, and that it will reach the
eye Of the proper authority is the wish OF
JUSTICE,
Evening star., 1896-09-28
Sunday school Workers.

A large audience of interested Sunday
school workers assembled in the Metropol-
itan \. NJ. f. Church yesterday afternoon
to hear reports from delegates to the in
ternational Sunday school convention. held
in Boston early in the summer. Mr.. P. B.
BdSley. president of the District Union.
presided. The singing under the di-
rection of Mr.. E. V. Wright of the Nine
teenth Street Baptist Church. DIR. w. Fl.
Conner, superintendent of the Sunday
school at the Metropolitan Church. deliv-
ereG an address of welcome and also re-
viewed the history of the local union. The
response was made by eX-President w. H.
Fl. Wormley.
The two delegates to the Boston conven-
tion. W. d. Jarvis and Miss NJ. R. Bohen
made elaborate reports.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
OPENING EXERCISES.
Educational Classes of the Y. NJ. C. A
Started.


Started.
The opening exercises of the classes Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
took place Friday evening at the hall, No
14U9 New York avenue, under the most
favorable auspices. The attendance was
excellent, and 175 young men enrolled their
names as students for the ensuing fall and
winter season.
The program was in charge Of Recording
Secretary ]. H. Lichliter, who. in the abb
sence of the president, Mr.. l.. Cabell VIII
hanson, presided. After devotional ex-
ercises, which were conducted by Mr.. Glib
son. chairman of the reception commit
tee. a piano solo was rendered by Mr.. Burt.
Addresses were made by the following
members Of the faculty of the school:
Messrs. a. NJ. P. Maschmeyer. e. P. Han
ma, John w. Crawford, William c. Henry,
Harry o. Hine and E. G. Wright.
A social followed the business meeting,
during which cream and cake were served
to all present.
The annual meeting of the Literary So
ciety took place Saturday evening.
The regular exercises Of the schools OF
| the Y NJ. C. A. will begin next Monday.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
BEFORE THE JUDGE
Some First Offenses in the Police Court
Today.
Mr.. Harper Returns to Duty Ahead of
Time-WIn Sympathfze With -7.-
bicycle Victims.


doah valley, where he enjoyed the mag
nificent scenery, and this morning he was
on duty in Judge Kimballs court. While
the trip was an enjoyable one, 1t also
proved disas trous, and the condition of his
leg rendered him able to sympathize with
the cripples who figured in the procession
He had coasted the dangerous hill at the
Opequon river and his effort to keep out
of the water resulted in putting him in
shape to use cane, but not in the usual
manner.
This painful accident caused an early re-
turn from the country, where the roads
and scenery prove attractive to wheelmen.
Upon his return DR.. Lew Wilson was con-
bones were broken. The leg had been
sprained, but it yielded to treatment, and,
although little painful, the of the
cane almost offsets the disability, and the
victim of the accident is able to be about.
His First OHense.
Dick Adams, thirty-nine years old, was
iE the tolls for the first time in his life,
and this South Washington colored man
was accused of having used bad language.
Sarah Adams, his better half, was in the
tolls with him, and the two Of them made
a plea for mercy.
This is the first time in my life that l
was ever arrested said Dick, land hope
you amt going to be hard on me-
What was the trouble with you?" the
court asked.
Wasn't no trouble" answered the prison.
er. Il invited out Saturday night to
play music for lady, and she gave me
three drinks of whisky. The liquor made
me feel right smart boozy, and when I
went out l fell down"
And used profanity?' interrupted the
court.
We'll. tell you. judge" said Dick. ''My
wife tried to get me up to take me home
and we did talk a little loud.
The man was drunk" said the officer,
land when he saw me coming he said to his
wife if they were not careful they would
get arrested, and she said he II she
wouldn't get arrested and go with him.
Did they continue the bad language af-
ter they were arrested?' the court wanted
to know.
THE woman continued to swear all the
way the box, but the man was quiet
And you say you have never been ar
rested before?' the man was asked
Never in my life" was Dicks response.
Then you may go home" he was told
| but your wife is fined 80
Dick said he would get the money later
| in the day and save her from the work
house.
They Were Friends.
Sam johnson and Sam Dugan are friends
| They live in Prince Georges county neal
| the Maryland Agricultural College, ant
| Saturday night they were in the city to-
| gether.
| Sam Dugan made some purchases OF dry
| goods in addition to liquid refreshments
! but he had tnirty-fve cents in his pocket
| the price of the fare home, when he got ar
| rested. while his companion had about q
| dollar left.
| They We're under the influence of liquor
| said Policeman Ellis, when I arrested
them for disorderly conduct.
! Were they drunk
4 ~
Evening star., 1896-09-28
In the Churches.

The feast of st. Matthew was fittingly OBJ
served by the congregation of St. Mat
thew's Catholic Church yesterday. Rev.
Father Bart was the celebrant at high
mass. assisted by Father Reynolds, deacon,
and Father Lee, subdeacon. The sermon
was delivered by Father Reynolds Special
music was a feature of the service.
Anniversary exercises were held yester-
day in the f Street Baptist Church, Rev.
DIR. j. j. Muir celebrating his eighth ami
yersary pastor of the church. Special
services were held In the Sunday school.
and at the morning worship DR.. Muir
preached an appropriate sermon. Meetings
have been arranged for during the re-
mainder of the week.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
MAY BE CALLED TO WASHINGTON.
The New lexington Presbyterfan
Church Seeks q Pastor.

Services were held yesterday morning in
the newly organized lexington Presby-
terian Church. at the corner of North Cap
itol and Q streets. under the direction of
Rev. DIR. George S. Duncan, at present the
pastor Of the Westminster Presbyterian
Church of Harrisburg, Pa. DIR. Duncan
may be called to occupy the new pulpit
here. and accordingly his discourse. drawn
from text taken from Romans. s:2s. was
followed with eager interest by the MEM
bers of the new congregation. aggregate
ing upward of a hundred. e graduated
from Princeton I'm 1883 and his work in
Harrisburg has been eminently success
full. He regards the newly opened field as
one OF the most promising in Washington
His sermon yesterday was of unusual
strength, and indicated resourceful mind
Evening star., 1896-09-28
SOUND MONEY MASS MEETING.
Extensive Preparations Being Made
for the Event.

for the Event.
Ex-Congressman Isador Rayner, Mr.. b.
H. Warner, Col L. T. Michener and Henry
E. Davis will be among the speakers who
will address the mass meeting to be held
at Willard Hall Wednesday night by the
Non-Partisan Sound Money League. The
committee on arrangements will spare no
expense in decorating the hall and in pro-
viding interesting features for the edifica-
ton Of the large attendance that is expect
ed. There will be singing by the octet of
the Damrosch Singing Society, and other
music will be rendered by a band and two
drum corps, and a chorus that will sing
patriotic songs. The gallery will be re-
served for ladies exclusively, and admis-
sion to the hall will be by ticket, which
will be furnished free of cost to all per-
sons who will apply to President c. v.
Gates at 7th and E streets northwest ur
to noon Wednesday. During the evening
resolutions. which are being prepared by
a representative committee of citizens, will
be read and adopted, and Mr.. Warner will
read a telegram from Vice Presidential
Candidate Garret A. Hobart.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
Mr.. lIutchins' Reply.

In response to the letter of Mr.. B. H.
Werner declining his challenge to joint
debate on the money question Mr.. Stilsoa
Hutchins on Saturday sent the following
letter to Mr.. Warner:
Il regret that you have reconsidered
what / supposed was a formal acc eptance
of my invitation to discuss the money
que stion, and am hardly satisfied with the
excuse that the District Of Columbia was
intended to be non-political ground and
that a Joint debate between us would in
crease the agitation now uppermost IN the
minds of the people.
LAS YOU have already been participant
in ole, and nave, so the newspapers inform
us, made several speeches of pronouncei
partisan character. 1t might serve to al
lay the agitation which you have done 50
much to create by furnishing me with an
OK portUnity to tranquillize and compose the
people by an hours speech.
II am forced to believe, my dear Mr..
Warner that your refusal to publicly de-
fend your cause is based on the knowledge
that 1t will not stand the test of search
ing Investigation, and that your warm
personal friends are Of the same opinion.
doubt very much If any advocate of gold
moncmet a!lism, or even of bimetallism
when England graciously permits, will be
willing to plead his cause before the peo-
pie. Even the citizens Of the District
while lacking votes. do not lack minds OF
intelligence, and are not wholly outside
the palings of the moral or political vine.
yard.
II addressed my invitation to you because
I thought you were an all-round man; tina
you had views and could give reasons fol
them; that you were opposed to silver
and could present better argument thar
calling your opponents anarchists re
pudiators and destroyers Of property.
"Well, you have probably saved an un
easy hour and quarter, and with you
reasons for declining debate will have t.
| be content.
Il thank you for the courtesy Of you
| reply
Evening star., 1896-09-28
FREIGHT DISCRIMINATION.
Rules Laid Down by the Intcrstat,
Commerce Com m issiOn.


Following are the rules laid down by the
case of the Commercial Club Of Omaha
against the Rock Island, the Missouri Pa
cfic, the Burlington, the Santa Fe and
other important railway systems:
1. Carriers have no right to disregard dis
tance and natural advantages for the pur
pose Of bringing about commercial equality.
e The practice, If lawful, of giving to
Kansas City on shipments from the west
through Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver
and Cheyenne, and from the northwest
through Cheyenne, rates not higher than
on such shipments to Omaha furnishes no
warrant for giving Omaha rates from
Texas points not higher than those to Kan
sas City-the circumstances and conditions
In the two cases being substantially dis
similar.
B Through rates are matters of contract
between carriers composing through lines,
and the commission has no power to COM
pei connecting carriers to contract with
each other.
T. In the case before the commission, in
stituted by complaint and strictly inter
parties, matters not expressly put in issue
by the pleadings or necessarily involved in
issues so presented, cannot be authorita-
lively determined by the commission.
). If, in cases of shipments under a
| through bill. of lading and through rate,
the privilege of "stoppage in transit at an
intermediate point and trying the market
there, and If 1t be found unsatisfactory, of
reshipping on to the point of the original
destination at the balance Of the through
| rate, be lawful. the granting of it to one
| locality and denying of it TO another un-
| der substantially similar circumstances
would be unjust discrimination against the
latter.
q. The maximum class rate between
Omaha and Texas points should not be as
| high as those between Chicago and Texas
points, and should not exceed those be-
| tween Davenport, Rock Island and Moline
| and Texas points, and the rate on syrur
| f. IA Omaha should not be in excess OF
| that from Davenport.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
Freight Wreck Near Severn.

Traffic was suspended on the Baltimore
ard Potomac railroad for several hours
yesterday on account of an accident which
occurred on the South-bound track at Har-
mons Hill. between Stony Run and Severn
station. fourteen miles this side Of Balti-
more. A freight train composed of thirty
four cars. loaded with merchandise. oil and
coal. one empty car and a cabooSe had
just surmounted the grade of the hill when
the couplings parted in two places. The
rear section. consisting of thirteen cars.
ran into the middle section, throwing five
cars OF the track and blocking both
tracks The accident occurred about IL 81
a.m. and traffic was resumed at 3 80 pm
No one was injured.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Dennis Mccarthy, through Attorney Eu-
gene J. B. O'Neill, has filed a bill in equity
against Philip A. Darneille and Burr R.
Tracey. praying thataa deed Of trust given
by him on sublots IL and 13, Of Mt. Airy
and Friendship, to secure two notes of
$14S.90 each, be vacated and set aside;
that the notes be Cancelled and returned to
him: that the defendants be enjoined and
restrained from negotiating, selling or
the property by Mr.. Tracey be enjoined
and restrained. The case was presented
to Judge Cox, who granted a restraining
order until the further order of the court
Evening star., 1896-09-28
COnl. Like EInur

Comes in different grades. In cheap coal
you waste in the using more than you
save in the price. Do not be alured by
advertised cheap fuel. If you want coal
of recognized superiority, buy of J. Maury
Dove. main office. 2lst and / streets north
west Telephones 800 and 3S3.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

The Jackson Democratic Association met
Saturday night, and President James l..
Norris announced the list of delegates and
alternates to represent the association at ST.
Louis October 3, at the convention of the
National Association of Democratic Clubs,
as follows: Delegates, James l.. Norris, DIR.
Charles c. Stone r. L. L. White, Col p
NJ. Snowden, John a. Clarke; alternates,
DR.. Charles Allen, ]. C. Wittekndt, T. A.
Tolson, t. V. Noonan, William q. Himrod.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
Auxiliary Receiver.

Douglass Stuart Of Alexandria,, Va, today
filed here petition for his appointment as
auxiliary receiver Of the Fidelity Building
and Loan Association Of this city, in the
place Of G. Hatley Norton. deceased. Mr..
Stuart has been appointed as such In Vir-
ginia by Judge Hughes Of the United States
circuit court, and desires to be appointed
as such receiver for this District.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-Andrew Mack in
"Myles Aroon.'
Bijou Theater.-"A Summer Girl"
Grand Opera House.-"The Black Crook"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Flynn and
Sheridan's Big Sensation Double Show.
Lafayette Square Opera House.-Maggie
Cline in "On Broadway.
New National Theater-Charles H. Hop
per in "Chimmie Fadden."
Evening star., 1896-09-28
Interstate Democrats Choose Dele
gates.

Entes.
At meeting Of the Interstate Demo-
cratic Association, held Saturday night, in
teresting addresses were made by Mr..
William Holmead of this city. and Judge
Frederic Beall of Mississippi The fol-
lowing delegates were elected to the con-
vention of the National Association OF
Democratic Clubs to be held in st. Louis
Frank H. Hosford, J. A. Rutherford, Geo
P. Robinson, J. d. Burns and Thomas D.
Wood. Alternates-J. S. Mccarthy, B. F.
Clayton, George w. Richmond, D. w. Gall
and M. M. Whitney.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
MAINLY Purity.

CUTICURA REMEDIES cleanse the blood, skin
and scalp Of every eruption, impurity and disease
whether simple, scrofulous ulcerative or hered-
itary. In word, they are the greatest skin cures,
blood purifiers and humor remedies of modern
times, and succeed when the best physicians fail.
Sold throughout the world
Evening star., 1896-09-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon and
Marshall Hall at 10 a m. and 2:S0 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point,
Colonial Beach and river landings at IN.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Trustees sale of the three-story frame
store and dwelling Ne. $40 K street south
west takes place tomorrow afternoon at
4:3O O'Clock and Immediately thereafter
same trustees will sell the two-story frame
dwelling No. 1t6 NJ street southwest, with
frame shanty in rear. See advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

just as Steel Seeks the Magnet. All
dealers in Washington who want the finest
butter are after our goods. Beware of
that just as good kind" James F. Oyster,
$40 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
THE MEAT OF OUR ARGUMENT"

THE MEAT OF OUR ARGUMENT
Is that our HOME-DRESSED MEATS are
as fire as money can buy. And our prices
are reasonable enough not to require much
Inorey. We want people who've never
given KEANE'S MEATS a trial to begin
now The experiment you'll fnd-one that
will Fay you. T. T. KEANE, 35-51 Center
market
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Harrison, importer 1927 G ST.. will have
her fall and winter opening of imported
hats and bonnets Thursday and Friday, Oc-
tober l and y (No cards.)
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Fine upright pianos for rent at 81 month
up; squares So F. G. Smith, 1225 Pa. ave-
Advertise n;ent.
Evening star., 1896-09-28
1.-Inch Stock Boards Also 81

per 100 it., the finest lumber. We keep
cveryt hing in Millworll. Lumber and Build
ers Hardware. Frank Libbey & Co., 9th st.
and New York avenue-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

WORN. USELESS BITS OF CARPETS
odd lengths and faded pieces-we make in
to EXQUISITE Oriental Rugs. 81 yd. Drop
postal for wagon. Empire Carpet Cleaning
Wks GSl-5 Mass. ay. E. E. Stumph, Mgr
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Trustees sale of household furniture car
pets. fine mattresses. &C., at I.atimer's.
1229 and 12S1 G street. Wednesday, Septem-
Der 50. at 10 o'clock, by order of Creed NJ
Fulton. On exhibition tomorrow-Adyt
Evening star., 1896-09-28

CeIOred Silver Democrats to Confer.
A conference will be held tonight at III
G. street northwest, which is the headquar-
ters of the Afro-American Free Silver
League for the purpose of taking meas
ures to influence colored voters in behalf of
voting for Bryan and Sewall.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

$4.75 dining chairs, s2.35, at Moses annua
furniture sale.-Advt
Evening star., 1896-09-28
CITY ITEMS.

Our Guarantee IL Not for Eject.
We mean 1t. If any Vegetables, Fruits or
Poultry are not Just as We say-if they're
not the freshest and finest-we'll cheerfully
refund your money. That's our guarantee.
CANNON & CHANDLER, 76 to 81 Cen. mkt
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Folks Wanting Fine Flowers
can secure just what they want and at
just the price they would like to pay at
Guides, 1924 = street.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

All Who Buy "Partrfdge' Hams
como for more. They're uneQualed. Tender
Juicy meat. Mild cure. Perfect flavor. Solo
IN all markets G. Schroth. 3O4 K ST. mkt
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Mississippi democrats residing in Washing
ton will meet tomorrow evening at the In
terstate Democratic club house, 1928 New
York avenue, for the purpose of organizing
a Mississippi Bryan and SeWall club.
Number 1 Heart Cypress Shingles,
every one guaranteed perfect, at 3.25 for
1,OOO; 4x2O. Frank Libbey & Co., 6&N. Y .av.
advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c.
mhk-mW,f.stf
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Violin, banjo, mandolin and guitar strings
&c. each. 1901 G st. NV. CbasemenO. 1ts
Evening star., 1896-09-28

BEST PRESERVING SUGARS AT KEN
NY'S.
ALWAYS pure always reliable-products
best American refineries-Beware of Dois-
onous sugars.-Seven city stores.-C. ID.
Kenny.
For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go
to John r. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Mar
ket. Boston Corned Beef speciality.
Evening star., 1896-09-28

The Coal Combine tf0n
is q close corporation, but s. s. Daish &
Son, 20S Florida ave. ne, are guaranteeing
prices for the year. se11-tf
Evening star., 1896-09-28

The King Of Pills Is Beecham's. 1ys-d1y
Evening star., 1896-09-28

Agents, 8. r. ALLEN CO, 365 Canal st. New
York. post paid, upon receipt Of price. Book
free upon application,