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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
AN IMMENSE CLAIM.
In Involves 7,OO0,00O Acres of Land
in the NorthveHt

In the Northwest.
An immense claim, embracing 1O90.O
acres of land in the northwest and includ-
Ing the cities of Minneapolis and St Paul.
was brought before Commissioner Hermann
of the general land office today, and the
assistance Of the government in securing
official data was called for. The claimants
are c. B. Holloway of Holland, Ohio, and
A. U. Gum of Maumee, Ohio. They are
now making an examination of the general
land office records, with view to securing
copies Of certified papers which they as
sert will establish their title to the lands
claimed by them Their ancestor, through
whom they claim title. was Jonathan Car
yer, ali Englishman, a well-known explorer
In the last century. Carver lived among
the Indians of the northwest, mostly in
what is now Minnesota and Wisconsin,
and for a time he. was adopted by some of
the tribes, including the Nawdanissia, who
made him chief, and for valuable services
rendered, it is claimed by the heirs, pre-
sented him the vast tract. They assert
that this tribal act wss ratified both by
King George Ill and the Continental Com
gress. Gum claims as great-grandson of
Carver. and Holloway's wife is the great
granddaughter. representative of the
heirs had a long interview with Land Com
missioner Hermann today, in which their
contentious were explained. The depart
ment will render whatever assistance is
Eessible in the way of securing informa-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
DEMANDS INVESTIGATION.
count Esterhazy Resents the Vefle1
Charges Against Him,

fARiS, November 16.-Count Esterhazy
who. it is said. answers the descrtp,ion
of rich and titled officer, well known in
Paris society," who had been requested IN
resign his commission in the army in con-
sequence of the continued leaking of mill
tary secrets since Captain Dreyfus was
deported. las written a letter to General
Biilot, the m:rister for war, with regard
TO the alleged Infamous accusation" He
demands an investigation and saws thai
he Is ready to reply TO all the charges thai
may be brought against him.
The minister for war; Cen Billot renlv-
ing to questions in the chamber of depnties
today, said that M. Scheurer-Kestner one
OF the vice presidents of the senate. who
has been agitating for the reopenine of the
case or Alfred Dreyfus. had not considered
II expedient to take legal action in the mat
ter but, the minister added, since the Drew
fus family had brought charges against an
oncer, the war department intended to de-
mand of them that they Justify their
charges. Continuing, the minister of war
remarked.
"As the guardian of the honor of the
army. i shall not fail to do my duty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
HAS MADE A RECORD.
Assistant Secretary Davis Larps
Number of Pension Decisions.


Assistant Secretary Of the Interior Davis
made what is perhaps the record of the de-
partment in handing down four hundred
decisions in pension cases today. One of
the most important was in the claim of
Marshal Lawson. 10th Tennessee Cavalry.
allowing increase to $50. where the pension
bureau had refused any larger pension
than $50 per month for epilepsy. resulting
from concuss.on Of the brain from shell
explosion while in line of duty service. In
consequence of the frequent and periodical
epilepsy, it is claimed that the claimant
needs frequent and periodical attendance
and constant watchfulness. The decision
laid down has significant bearing. and
Assistant Secretary Davis says:
Il am convinced that the appellant is
entitled to the increased rating of $50 per
month. In a case of this kind 1t is evident
that. aside from the pathological effects of
the disease itself, a large share of the
danger to soldier lies in the fact that he
may be seriously injured by falling during
an attack, as he was when so seriously
burned in 1895. I am satisfied that the
mental and physical condition of appellant
as produced by his disease makes neces-
sary aid and attendance as described fn
the act Of July IA. 1892. and that he is en-
titled to the rating therein provided"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
THE GUNNlRY SERVICE.
To Increase the Glass at the Wash.
fnEtOn Navy Yard.

To Increase the Glass at the WASH
tngtOn Navy Yard.
With view to increasing the efficiency
of the gunnery service Of the navy, Secre-
tary Long has. decided to increase the
class OF seamen gunners at the Washing
ton navy yard from thirty-four, its pres
ent number. to fifty. and TO send the
cruiser Lancaster to Port Royal. S. c., for
duty in connection with the training of
gun captains She has gone to Boston for
repairs. The monitor Amphitrite will also
be used for similar service. She is now
taking on coal at Lambert's Point pre-
paratory to her departure for Port Royal.
where target range was recently estab-
Maine.
The class of seamsn gunners at the
washington navy yard isscenposed of con-
inuous service men. apprentices and for
mer apprentices The course of instruction
usually lasts seventeen weeks. at the ex-
piration OF which eoaEse the class is sent
to Newport to receive fpstruction in the
use OF torpedoes. after which they are
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16

Col. o. H. Ernest, Corps Of Engineers
superintendent Of the Military Academy
is in the city. under orders of the Secre-
tary of War. He is at 1915 L street.
Maj. c. E. L. B. Davis, Corps of Engi-
neers. formerly In charge Of Potomac rive.
improvements. but now stationed at San
Francisco, Is on a visit to this city on bus
iness before the light house board. He is
the guest Of Maj. Shaler at 1912 10th street.
Ensign A. B. Hon Of the navy ia here
waiting orders at 1893 Jefferson place
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt has ac-
cepted an invitation to make an address
before the Naval Institute Friday next.
Jos Wallerstein, national president OF the
Travellers Protective Association, IL at the
Metropolitan Hotel: also John c. Hagan.
Harry Marks and K Fisher of the national
railroad committee T. p. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
Won RIEHL DEAD.
Passing Away Of u German Publfcixt
and Historian.


and Historian.
MUNICH, November 17.-Prof. W. H.
Won Riehl, the pubiicist and historian, is
dead, aged seventy-five years.
Prof. Won Riehl was the founder of the
Gazette of Nassau, which journal was
established in 1S4S. Subsequently he had
editorial charge of the science and art de-
partments of the Allgemeine Ze.tung. In
1853 King Maximillian appointed him pro-
fessor at the University Of Munich. He
was elected a member of the Academy OF
Sciences of Munich in 1862. Prof. Riehi
was the author Of a number of works, in
Guiding THE History of Civilization -
Studies of the Civilization of Three Cen
turies.' The Enigmas of Life" Chamber
Music" Types and Character of Musi-
cians,' etc. He was manager of Bavaria
an important publication devoted to geo.
graphy and ethnology. and since 1870 man.
aged Historisches Taschenbuch, founded
by Won Raumer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
A THEATRICAL SUICIDE.
Ed. Fink Drank Poison In Front of
His Sweetheart's House.

Ed. Fink Drank Poison In Front Of
His Sweethearts House.
CHICAGO. November led Fink, twen-
ty years old, gaily waved at his sweetheart
a hand containing a bottle Of carbolic acid.
"Hurrah! I'm Off," he shouted, and he
drained the bottle Of its contents. Fink
stood opposite the home Of Miss Minnie
Petersen. She sat by her parlor window.
she had quarreled. She saw him raise the
bottle to his lips and heard his adieu. Then
she saw him swallow the poison and fan
She rushed across the street and knelt un-
the hospital. where he died an hour after.
ward. The trouble that led to the traxic
denouement started In q lovers ouarrel
Saturday night at q party. Failing to elIect
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is a business investment IL
you want to invest your money
proitably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Star is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital, and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
NO c o M PR O MIS- E
The Attorney General Decides Against
0leomargarine Offer.
Prosecution of Dealers to Go on-Ds.-
trActz Attorneys SNotiAed Here
se1
and In Phflndelphaa.

Attorney General McKenna has dfsap-
proved of the Recommendation of the
Treasury Department that the offer OF
$1,000 as compromise in the oleomarga-
rine cases be accepted. This decision
reached the Secretary of the Treasury to-
day, and means that the defendants,
Messrs. Wilkins & Butler, will be prose-
cuted to the full extent of the law
Commissioner Forman of the internal
revenue bureau went to New York last
night and is not in the city. Acting Com
missioner Wilson said this afternoon that
he would at once telegraph District Attor-
ney Beck in Philadelphia to go on with
the prosecution Mr.. Wilson said that his
Office had not recommended a compromise
because there was a weak case against the
defendants, but because 1t was thought
that the payment Of $1,000 would be suf-
ficient punishment. On the other hand, Mr..
Wilson thought there was a strong case
against the accused.
District Attorney Davis will also be noti-
fled to proceed with the prosecution of the
case here.
Attorney General McKenna said TO a
Star reporter this afternoon that he did
not think the case one for compromise,
and upheld in every way the contentious
of The Star.
Received With. Pleasure.
When the news of the decision of the At
torney General was brought to those who
have been interested In exposing these
violations Of the law general satisfaction
was expressed. The opinion seemed to be
entertained that this action would result
not only in the judicial hearings of the
cases against Wilkins, hut 1t would deter
those who are now engaged in the violation
of the law or who would have been en-
VDf h,IS.
iness if the compromise had been accepted
1t is also said that this.auestion had very
largely become national one, and that
the farmers all over the country were
retary of Agriculture, Mr. Wilson. who
represents the farmers interests threw his
influence Enthusiastically in favor of the re-
lection of the compromise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
FOUND A SAW.
Might Have Been the One Used on
Guldensuppe's BODY.


Guldensuppe's Body.
NEW YORK. November 1G.-A saw.
which may be the implement with which
William Guldensuppe's corpse was dis
membered in the cottage at Woodside, l..
J.. where he was murdered in June las,
was brought to District Attorney YounRs
at Long Island City today. 1t is said IN
have been found buried to the handle in
ground Of the meadow lying between
Flushing and College Point, where Mrs.
Mack is said to have told the officers Sun
day that II was placed by Martin Thorn.
The find was made by an Italian laborer
and two young sons Of Police Captain
Methven of Long Island City. The saw
will be produced when Thorns trial Is
resumed Monday. In anticipation of this
a special venire OF 200 jurors will be issued
tomorrow.
District Attorney Youngs said today that
his visit to Philadelphia yesterday had
been without result as to the allegation
that Thorn was at one time an inmate of
Moyamensing prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
THE POPE OBJECTS.

Unwilling to Accept the Settlement
of Manitoba School Question.
LONDON. November 16.-The Daily Chron-
icle today publishes the decision Of the pope
on the Manitoba school question, confirm
ing the Montreal Stars version, plainly set
ting forth that his holiness does not accept
the Laurier-Greenway settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16

The cruiser Lancaster which has lust
returned from cruise in Brazilian waters,
sai.ed from Newport News yesterday for
Boston. The cruiser Raleigh arrived at
Beymouth yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16

The case is chiefly celebrated for its
length of time in trial, consuming over a
month Of the time of the federal court.
The defendant. Frank NJ. Dorsey. is a
brother OF Representative William Dorsey
Of Fremont and was cashier and manager
Of the First National Bank Of Ponca. Neb.
The case was given to the jury Thursday.
and last night the court held an all night
session In the hope Of the Jury reaching
an agreement .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-16
HIGGINS ACQUITTED.

Inability to Agree ON Dorsey In the
Bank WFecking Case.
LINCOLN. Eeb.. November 16.-At 2:3O
O'Clock this morning the jury in the Dor
sey bank wrecking case announced its in
ability to agree.
Assistant Cashier Higgins, who was Joint
ly indicted with Dorsey, was acquitted.
Federal Judge Woolson discharged the jury.
Dorsey was ordered to give a new bond
for his second trial.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
DINING THE CONDUCTORS.
Over One Thousand Seated at tho Ban
quet-Table.

Over One Thousand Seated at the Ban
quet-Table-
OAKLAND, CAL, May 2o.-There was q
pleasant and appreciative audience at the
reception given by the Ladies' Auxiliary
OF the Order of Railroad Conductors 10
the delegates from San Francisco, at Mag
nolia Hall, corner of Seventh and Mag
Ola. streets
The visiting conductors, several hun.
dred in number, headed by F. G. Smith
and M. E. Twiss, arrived from San Fran
cisco in good season and were escorted to
the hall by committee, where the ladies
were In waiting to receive them.
Among those in charge of the arrange
ments and the banquet which followed
were: D. II. Kelienberger, Mrs. T. E..
Gather, o. Z. Pelton, F. Ackerman. Miss
Grace Lauffer, Miss Ruth Gather, Frank
Plumb, George F. Gather, Mrs. Thomas
McCord, Mrs. Thomas Mcclure, Mrs.
Hnty, Mrs. Charles Shu, Mrs. Alderman,
Mrs. J. L. Whissen, Mrs. Ruth Purn, Mrs.
Peter Carbel and others.
There were 1000 guests present, and
many more than the great banquet board
would accommodate at one time.
F. c. Smith presided and made the
opening speech. Mayor w. r. Thomas
also addressed the meeting.
Grand President Mrs. Moore of the L.
A. o. r. G. made q few remarks, as did
also MRS Sewall. nj. E. Twiss and F.
Plumb. The reception was voted q great
success.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
FROM GLBE TO MOURNING.
Commencement Exercises Changed te
Funeral Seryfces

Commencement Exercises Changed to
Funeral Services.
OAKLAND, CAL, May 20.-One of the
most solemn services ever conducted in a
school was the programme substituted to-
night at Anderson's Acadamy for the
usual graduation exercises. James Larue,
one OF the young men who lost his life by
the wreck OF the Regina, was to have been
a graduate. He passed his examinations
well and was next to the highest on the
list.
The usually gay ceremonies were en-
tirely dispensed with and the hall was
draped with black, as was the desk of the
missing graduate. A memorial service
was held and Ray mond T. Baker delivered
the valedictory. He said:
Verify do the words OF holy writ find express
sion in all the walks OF life, "In the midst OF
life we are in death" How forcibly is this
quo alton ushered upon our classmates when
we are called to g realization of the fact that
James Busktrk Larue has laid down his bur-
den on the wayside and surrendered to the
arch enemy of mortality-that sickle which
leaves no spear untouehed-the reaper OF
hops in the bright future which smiled upon
his efforts. To-day the somber weeds of
mourning for life that is past is all that
mortality can bestow upon the memory of one
flight from this earthly pilgrimage was not
only shock to his classmates, but heart
rending message TO his large circle of &C
Quaintances who were dearly bound to him By
the strongest ties of friendship.
Brother Larue-for we have all been broth
ers for the past year-was especially popular
with his fellow-students. Hewas generous in
thought, kind in action and was beloved by
all. He was always alive to every sport which
animates the springtime of life, fearless as a
lion and gentle lamb among his COM
panions. Thus his kindly nature endeared
him 10 every member of his class, and his un-
timely taking off has rendered the exercises
tonight more of the character of 3 funeral
pail than the bright and inspiring ceremonies
which generally characterize the commence
ment exercises OF this and similar institutions
of learning. His chair is vacant the wreath
which o-nig ht would have been added to his
scroll of fame as reward of merit for many
weary DAYS of toll will soon be placed upon
the grassy tomb, whose curtain never outward
swings.
But, fellow-students, words are idle to ex-
press the emotions of a bleeding heart fully
realize the loss that we have all sustained by
this sad calamity, and I can only in conclu-
sion say that while we mourn his loss and ex-
tend our heartfelt sympathy TO his relatives
and friends we shall cherish his memory
among the valuable archives of our happy
schooldays and ever recall his many virtues
as 3 CONF penion and a faithful ana devoted
classmate ard friend.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
The MCKENZIE MUSICAL T
Miss Anneta George Made a
Promising Debut Last
Night.
A Crowded House Greeted the Sixth
Concert of This Most Popular
Society.

The sixth annual invitation musicale and
hop of the Mckenzie Musical Society took
place last evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
which was crowded to the doors. The
programme was a good one. with some
excellent numbers. The most interesting
event of the evening was the debut of
Miss Anneta George.
Miss George has good voice and par
ticularly expressive and pleasing face.
She sang the lave Maria" adapted to
Mascagni's famou "Intermezzo Cavaile-
ria" She was loaded with floral offerings
and finally obliged to repeat her solo.
]. 2. Grod jins, the promising barytone,
sang one of McKenzie's songs. Love Me
Forevermore," in his usual finished man
ner, and for an encore Balfe's "In Happy
Moments" Louisiana Love-" arranged
for chorus by Mckenzie, was one of the
most popular mum bers on the programme.
Miss Minnie Powell sang Whites pretty
waltz song When the Snow Begins to
FALL" and yielding to persistent demands
sang Killarney"
The other soloists were Juanita Coad,
who sang IAN Ould Plaid Shawl" and
Charles L. Long, who sang for the first
time here Walks Ny Love in her Gar
den Fair" by Crosby.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
Loss OF NEARLY
j SIXTY THOUSAND
Another Disastrous Fire
on 0akland's Water
Front.
lngler & Atkinson's and Mann
& Mole's Plauing- Mills
DESTROYED.
They Burned Furiously IN the
High Wind VIII ch Was
Blowing.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,
anS Rrnaaua- Mau %


Another disastrous fire broke out on the
water front this morning and in less than
an hour property valued at not less than
So, 900 was burned to the ground.
AT about l2:45 this morning the watch
man al Ingler & Atkinson's pIaning-mills
discovered fire in the rear of the building.
He a. once turned in an alarm from box =
The Si1th-street engine is only three
blocks away and it at once responded 10
the call. Before it reached the fire, how
ever. the flames had gained great head
way and a second and then general
alarm were quickly sounded.
y stiff breeze was blowing and the
flames leaped in all directions and quickly
encIrcled the whole planing-mill, which is
lke largest in the city. Before anything
could be done TO check the flames the
adjoining planning mill, owned by Messrs.
Mann & Mole, caught fire ana it was then
seen that both were doomed. They
burned furiousIy as the building and every
lining they contained were of the most in
hsmmabe nature.
The efforts of the department were then
urned toward saving the surrounding
property.
The flames leaped clear across Washing
tUn street and set fire to some wooden
bindings, but stream managed to pre-
serve the two-story structures, with the
exception Of severe scorching.
About half g block away IS the County
Jail, and some of the large lighted cinders
that were being carried along by the
breeze set fire to the roof of the jail. The
alarm was given, but stream had already
been prepared and the iucipient blaze was
quickly put out.
The Encinal FeedmiIls adioin the plan
ing-miIls, and several streams were d.
verted from the main blaze and turned
on the feedmils and with such success
that they were saved.
To the south of the planning mills, how
ever, the flames were not so well con-
troIIed, and they destroyed the Coward
soap works situated there. Two horses
were burned before they could be got out
OF the stable.
To the rear OF the mills were several
small buildings all of which are more or
less damaged, and q pile of lumber that
was piled near the mills was also con-
sumed.
By2 o'clock the flames were under con-
troll, and half an hour later a large bon
fire, on which several streams were play
ing. was all that remained of the two
large mills
a fireman named Barnett was reported
to be injured, but no details of his njuries
could be obtained this morning.
The burned district embraces two sides
OF the territory between Clay and Wash
lngton, Third and Fourth streets. The
only remaining buildings on the block
are on the Clay y-street frontage.
There vas considerable insurance on the
burned buildings, but no details are to be
nad at this hour.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21

sided at the rites. Judge John Ellsworth
AID Edwin A. Sherman pronounced eulo-
gies- The pail bearers were: Drs. G.. p.
Reynolds and C. H. Lubbock. represents
ing the medical fraternity; E. A. Sher-
man and C.. II. Lubbock the veteran
Masons; John II. Nobmann. Oak Grove
Lodge OF this city, and II. s. Tuttle, OAK
charge of the funeral. The deceased was
one OF five survivors of the fourteen char
ter mem bers who organized OAK Grove
Lotge IN 1871. The four survivors OF the
quintet are L. Minor Smith. John ii. Mob
mann, Frank Hally and Fritz Boehmer.
Notes.
ALAMEDA. CAL, May 2o.-The annual meet
ing of the Alameda City Junior Christian En-
deavor Union will be held on Saturday after
noon at 2 O'Clock at the United Presby yterian
Church. Mrs. L. Baxley, superintendent OF
the Junior Union, will assist IN the exercises
Captain Martin Beck and Miss Emma C..
Tylleson were married last evening at 1909
Eagle avenue.
Yosemite Council. J. o. Q. a. NJ, is preparing
to give dance at Blandine Hall on the even
ing OF June 4.
Assisted by West Eud Lodge, Minerva Lodge,
No 33. Degree OF Honor, A o. q. W., will give
evening, at EncinaI Hall, in celebration
OF its seventh anniversary
party consisting OF Mr.. and Mrs. P. s.
Teller, Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Wright, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. 81. Swayne and DR.. and Mrs. C. L. Tis-
dale will leave tomorrow evening for Stock
ton, there 10 take two conveyances for trip
to and camp in Yosemite Valley.
The Bay Farm Island school has ten pupils,
taught by 8 teacher who IS paid $50 mon tn.
President Scott of the Board of Education
thinks it would be cheaper for the department.
to hire bus to bring the children daily into
town, where they may receive the benefit OF
graded schools which is not accorded them on
the island.
According to private adyices, Rev. A T. PEI
kins, formerly rector Of Christ, was beaten on
the head with q bludgeon while a bout to enter
a bank in Chicago 70 make deposit of money.
He was rendered uncons cious for several
hours after the assault, and at the time of the
writing OF the letter was still suffering from
the effects. Mr.. Perkins is engaged IN the
East in in trodueing his patent for preserving
fruit by means of steriliZad air.