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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

WANTED GENTLEMEN TO MAKE NOVELTIES
in spare time at home. experience needed.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

FOR RENT-20S y. J. AVE Sc; LARGE FUR
Gished house; stable; delightful location:
Apply TO JOHN T. KNOTT, room H. 91S + st.
debit "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

For RENT+la254 1898 / ST. NV.
Large handsomely furnished rooms private
baths; Table board specially; $50 per month:
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kGNDRlCk Of Hotel Imperial, Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04

tOie kENT=INt1SR FARRAGUT SQUARE, LARGE
bright room, Nth gas, heat and bath: central
Location; ferns. reasonable. 800 Conn. ave. NV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
CANE NEAR FIGHTING
AN EXCITING EPISODE OCCURS IN
THE TURNBULL INVESTIGATION.
THE INQUIRY is ADJOURNED OYER,
Mr. Buford Has To Leave, and the
committee Adjourns to january
dth-scvcraI Witnesses Testify I'm
BehaIfeo of the Judge.

The joint legislative committee which
has been investigating charges preferred
by Delegate T. T.. Buford OF Brunswick
county. against Judge IL. $. Turnoul. as
reasons why ne should not be reelected
70 the county judgeship, held three ses-
sions yesterday and adjourned until jan
nary 9TH. at 1880 \. NJ. The testimony
for the prosecution has all been submit
ted. so far as known, and the defence
is nearly ready to rest It's case.
The testimony given yesterday against
Judge Turnbum was practically cumula-
tive. It being on the same lines as Tues
dly nights, while that of the de-
fence was in absolute contradiction OF
every charge formulated by Mr.. Buford
During the hearing yesterday some
bad blood was developed between the op'
posing sides. and It looked at one time
ms though a personal encounter would
take place in the presence of the com
mittce.
The absence Of Mr.. Buford. who was
ne stated. imperatively called home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
STAGE CONTAINING TBREEscoRn
PEOPLE HURLED FROM TRACK.
TWENTY PERSONS INJURED.
Three Of Them Probably Fatally
Hurt--ft II a Marvel That Any oa
the Occupants of the Vehicle Es-
capped. ~
capped.

NEW YORK. December 22.-Twenty
persons were injured. three perhaps fa-
tally, at grade crossing on the Della.
ware, Lackawanna and Western railway
between Passaic and Delaware. N. j., to-
night. They were in a stage which was
struck by train. That any OF them
escaped is regarded as marvellous. Tha
victims, all OF Passaic. are;
Probably fatally injured
William Crane, driver. arm and shoul-
der broken; injured internally; probably
fatally injured.
William Moran. head and body badly
cu'. skull believed to be fractured.
Charles swenkie skull fractured: face
cut, and injured internally.
Seriously iniured-Michael Burns. cue
about the head and body; Lena Dennstts
arm broken, cut about the head; Michase
Earnest, bruised and cut; John Feeney.
ankle broken and badly bruised; John
Hay, head cut; Paul jeffrey, cut and
bruised; Harry Johnson. cut and bruised:
Margaret Kitchen, head and arm cut,
suffering from shock; Samuel McAlpin.
arm and head cut, badly Bruised: John
Nixon, badly cut about the head; George
Roberts. leg cut, and bruised about tha
body; Hugh Tobin, cut about head ana
legs; William Roberts, bruised and CUT
Nellie Washdyke, arm broken and head
cut
In addition to these several were siight-
| ly hurt
All the victims are employed In Woth-
ern & Adrich's mill, at Delaware, ABOUT
| two miles from Passaic. They rode 70 ana
| from their work in big covered Stage.
| There were thirty-six persons crowded
| into the stage tonight. The party re-
| neved the monotony OF the trip by sing
| ing, and IL was not until the horses were
| on the tracks that the engine was seen
| by the driver. 1t was then almost az
| hand. coming swiftly along. The 'oco-
| motive struck the stage almost IN tne
| middle, hurting the vehicle ahead; then
| struck IL again, throwing 1t from tne
| track
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
KILLING OF AMERICAN SAILORS.
Further Details of the Murders Com-
mittcd by Japanese.

WASHINGTON. December 2-Further
details Of the killing of the two American
sailors attached TO the United States fleet
in Jauanese wasers have been Received
and have been brought TO the attention
of the Department of State, which mas
begun an investigation.
Montgomery, it appears, was killed III
Yokohama September Cd last. He was not
fntoxicated. but was murdered by boat
men. Eppes's case was similar, except
that he was killed at Nagasaki during the
nresent month He had been on leave
and was returning aboard-ship Wheh
murdered. The testimony gathered SHOWS
that he was perfectly sober. ana some
sailors on a passing ship, hearing cries
for help. looked over the water IN liille
TO see him being thrown from his boat.
Lacking a small boat, they could not
succor him. His body was found seVeIai
days later, floating i'm the bay.
The Japanese Government was appealed
70 i'm each case, and while some arrests
have been made the American contingent
I'm Japan feel that the perpetrators or
the murders are still at large. 1t Is sald
that every japanese boat in the harbor IS
obliged TO register its passengers before
carving them off-shore, so that, under
ordinary circumstances, ii should be easy
to find the guilty parties.
At the Japanese legation it was stated
that the matter has not yet been brous NJ
tn their attention. The legation oihciais
do not regard the matter as serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
Improved Facilities Sunset Tourist
Line.

1t Is well known that the southern
railway has been operating for more than
a wear a through tourist car line be-
tween Washington and San Fran CISCO
known as the Sunset Tourist Tine, leaE-
ing Washington and San Francisco Neo-
nesdays of each week.
This line has become so popular tnat
II has been found necessary 10 double
this service. and the Southern railway an
nounccs 10 the travelling pubic tnat Oh
and after December 18th they will maui
gurate and cooperate semi-week'y ser
vice between Washington, Virginia cities
and tho Pacific coast. These through
cars leave Washington Wednesday and
Saturday of each week at HIS y. NJ
ON the Southern Railway Fast Mali,
and the trip is made through to San iran
cisco and the Pacific coast without
change OF cars.
Train leaving Richmond at y noon
Wednesday and Saturday of eacn week
connects with these cars at Danvilie, va
thus anording the patrons OF this vicinity
the opportunity of making the trip
through 10 points in Texas, New Mexico
Arizona. and California dncluding San
Francisco), with only one change OF cars
that being at Danville, Va.
The route of these cars IS via southern
railway to Atlanta; A. and w. p. ana w
of A. 10 Montgomery; l.. and n. railroad
to New Orleans. and Southern Fde'f'c
through to San Francisco.
These are personally conducted cars
having i'm each car a conductor and por-
ter. who go all the way through, to LOOK
after the comfort OF its patrons.
The rates from this section to tie a.
| c.fic coast are very low by this line, anC
,he elegant accommodations of the TouI
| Ia or a hOuf thI =,
| cf the regular Pullman fare.
For further information as to rates
reservations, etc, and ilustratod Gesc-ip
| five matter. apply to G. w. Westour:'
r. p. A., go east Main street, Richmond
| Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
cIvm-sERvIcE LAW SUSTAINED.
Chicago Chief-Of-POlicc Dcwned-
Hurricane Among OhiccbOlders.

CHICAGO, December 2.-The Supreme
Court OF Illinois, sitting at Springfield,
handed down a decision to-day. upholding
the consttutionality Of the civil-service
law Of the State. The decision was rem
dcred in a mandamus proceeding, brought
by the Attorney-General Of the state, 10
con pei Chief Ripley, OF the Chicago
police force, to make appointments from
the classified list furnished by the Civil
Service Commission. The decision Is
sweeping in it's nature. and upholds the
Attorney-General in all the claims he
makes in behalf Of the law.
The fight between the Chief OF Police
and the Civil-Service Commission arose
over the fact that when the present mu-
nicipal administration came into power
the Chief of Police made his appoint
ments without consulting the commits
sion, and claimed he had a right to do so.
The Attorney-General at once brought
an action to compel Chief Ripley to abide
by the list of the Civil-Service Commits
sion, and this he must now do.
The decision also settles the question
of what constitutes heads of depart
ments," by stating that the head Of any
department is the man in charge Of that
department He Is declared TO be exempt
exemption does not extend TO his subor-
| dinates.
Hereafter the Mayor is privileged to ap-
point the head of each city department
| and the Civil-Service Commission vii
| control the remainder OF the offices. Al
| tbe appointments which Mayor Harrison
| and Chief -of-Police Kipley have made
! sirce they entered their present positions
| are now. with the exception of the heads
of departments. appointed by the Mayo
| under this decision, rendered Illegal, anC
| the chances are that the commission vii
i'm a short time inaugurate grand poCse
| cleaning that will take his position iron
! every man not appointed by the com
| mission. In the police department
| hurricane will sweep through the uppe
! ranks. and but few of the commandlhI
| officers will be allowed TO remain, unles
| they pass examinations
| Among the positions heretofore filled b.
| tho Mayor and affected by the decision
| and brought under civil service are thos
Of Assistant Chief of Police, four inspec
tors of police. sixteen police captains
| Secretary of Police, private secretary l
the Chief of Police, Assistant Commis
sioner of Health. Secretary of the Heat
Denartment. city Electrician Superln
tandent of Water Office, chief Clerk q
water Office, Water Assessor, Deput
Citv Clerk chief clerk in city Clerk
office. Deputy City Collector. twelv
street-sweeping inspectors, sixteen stree
foremen. Secretary Department of Puoli
Works. Superintendent of Streets, super
intendent Of Special Assessments, super
intendent of Maps, superintendent
Sewers. chief engineers of Street Depar'
ment. and numerous other positions Q
| loss impOrtance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
ATLANTIC-COAsT LINE
Holiday Excursion Rates

The Atlantic-Coast Line will sell, ac-
count Christmas holidays, round-trip
tickets between local stations on its lines
at 4 cents per mile one way for the round
trip.
Tickets Richmond to I.ynchburg and re-
t1rp &: and Richmond to Norfolk and
return. $3.50.
Tickets on sale December 22d to 9th,
inclusive and December 30, 1887, to Janu-
ary 1, 1898. inclusive, good to return untli
January 4, 1898. inclusive.
Tickets gill be sold to students OF col
leges and schools at same rates as named
above upon presentation of certificate
signed by the superintendents. principals.
or presidents thereof on December loth
to 18th, inclusive; final limit January T.
1898. {. ). CAMfbELlr
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
Improved Facilities, sunset Tourist
Line.


II IS well known that the Southern
railway has been operating for more
than "A year a through tourist car line
between Washington and San Francisco.
known as the Sunset Tourist Line, leav-
ing washington and San Francisco We'd
nesdays OF each week. This line has be-
come so popular that II has been found
necessary to double this service. and the
Southern railway announces 10 the travel
ling public that on and after Decem-
Der 18th they will inaugurate and
operate a semi-weekiy service between
Washington, Virginia cities. and tho
Pacific Coast These through cars leave
Washington Wednesday and, Saturday or
each week at II rs A. NJ, on the South
ern Railway Fast Mall" and the trip 10
made through to San Francisco and Pa
cifc Coast points without change OF cars.
Train leaving Richmond at IL noon We'd
nesday and Saturday OF each week con-
meets with these cars at Danvile, Va.
thus affording the patrons Of this vicinity
the opportunity of making the trip
through TO points in Texas. New Mexico.
Arizona. and California Including san
Francisco) with only one change OF cars.
that being at Danville., Va. The route
Of these cars IS via Southern railway 70
Atlanta. A. and W. +. and w. of A. TO
Montgomery, H. and n. railroad 20 New
Orleans. and Southern Pacific through TO
San Francisco from there. These are
personally conducted cars, having In each
car a conductor and porter who go all
the way through 10 look after the COM
fort of its patrons. The rates from this
section to the Pacific Coast are very low
by this line. and the elegant accommo-
dations OF the tourist cars are available
at about one third OF the regular Pull
man fare. For further information as
to rates, reservations. etc, and illustrated
descriptive matter apply TO G. w West
bury. Travelling Passenger Agent. s2j
east Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
UNCLE SAM SOUNDED.
Are We Going to Take Any steps In
China.

China.
WASHINGTON, December 2.-lt Is un-
derstood that the authorities here have
been officially sounded as to the attitude
of the United States toward the compl-
cations in the far East, with view TO
learning whether American interests IN
China were regarded as sufficient 10 war
rant any active steps by this governm ent'
From what source the inquiries nave
come is not disclosed. If from Great
Britain. il must have come through Colo
ney Hay. the American Ambassador at
T.1ndon. as the British officials here nave
received no instructions as to the Ch'nese
situation.
II Is well understood however, that
Great Britain would look with favor on
anv active step by the United states
u,bicb vould serve as a check 10 the ad-
yances of Germany and Russia. ne
British interests in China are ten times
greater than those OF Germany, Russia,
and the United States combined, ana
vet. with Germany and Russia hrmly
located on Chinese soil, Great Britain Is
left I'm a sort of cul-de-sac. 1t Is known
also that the Chinese authorities would
welcome a movement by the united
States. and that this has been commuiii-
Gated to officials here.
Although these soundings-for they
amount TO nothing more as yet-hav&lo'
taken official form, they have been SUM-
clent to gain a pretty general under
standing as 10 the attitude OF this gov
ernment. This. in brief, is that the
limited States has no interest in the ter
ritorial extension now going on in emma
that she will not land at any OF the coas'
norts of China, as Germany and Russia
have done. and that her only concern Is
70 Guard established American interests
I'm China.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23

Pacific terminus OF the Tehuantepec ran'
way. at Tehuantepec, Jiltepec, Juchi'ian,
and the City OF Oaxaca. where tnere %aa '
a prolonged subterranean roaring. causans
some CONSERVATION. The movement "aS
both horizontal and vertical.
scientic men regard the very frenuehe,y
reported phenomena with much in's,ss.'
and the belief Is expressed among t~Ien' ~
that either there is subsistence OF .'ss
OF the coast going on, but not aceurase'
determined yet.
Fortunately. there has been no loss OF
life. owing TO the precautions taken Dy
the inhabitants.
The regions affected are remote from
the city. and reports come In slowly IN
confirmation and amplification Of the tele-
graphic information.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
c. & o. RY.
Christina. Holiday Rates.

Holiday Excursion Tickets Will be so'd
between all stations OF Chesapeake ami
Ohio railway on December I'D, I'D. 2fth,
18th. 3Oth. 3lst, and January ist with nnal
limit OF January ith, AT ONE AND ONH
THIRD FARES for the round trN
SPECIAL LOW RATES TO NohFoLsk
AND LYNCHBURG.
Couegn students presenting certificates
signed by principal OF superintendent Of
institute. may be sold on December 18th
10 Ast, in addition to above dates lsz<e
ed TO January stR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23

terially since the Ministers return from
Japan. There Is no further protest on
the part of the Japanese Government to
the annexation OF the islands, and. in
deed, IL is asserted that Japan's policy
never went to the extent Of a positive
protest. In any event, that branch OF
the question is considered closed, and the
present purpose OF the Japanese authori-
ties is TO secure specific assurances from
the United States that in case Haweii is
annexed all japanese interests be fully
protected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
REPORT ON THE LOUD BILL.
Measure Expected to Wipe out fost-
once Deficit.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. December 2.-
Chairman Loud, of the House Committee
on Post-Ofces, has been working during
the recess on the report of the committee
ON the Loud BILL and has practically
completed it, He believes that the mea-
sure will effect a saving OF at least ten
millions of dollars annually and will wipe
out the enormous deficit that confronts
the Post-Omce Department every year.
Mr.. Loud believes that the bill is much
stronger this season than last, and while
not absolutely confident, he believes II
will finally carry. The bill is sweep
ing one. and eliminates several volumes
and sample copies from the second-class
of mail matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
A CHnD's SAD DEATH.
| Dics from StrnnguIatiOn-The
Parents Frustrated.

James Douglas Browning, the little son
of Mr.. Charles II. and Annie L. Brown
mo who reside at No. 322 south Pine
street. died about noon yesterday from
strangulation.
The child which was just Sl5 years
old got his hands on some beans, and
after the childs way, put them in his
mouth. He tried to swallow them, and
they lodged in the little throat. causing
his death. The parents are Frustrated
with grief. which must be, indeed, as
heavy as they can bear
The funeral will take place this AFTER
moon at $3.50 o'clock from the residence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
WEST VIRGINIA NOT INVADED.
Some OhiOans Who Did Cross the
River Served with Injunctions.

POMEROY, o., December 22-The ex-
pected invasion of Ohio miners into West
Virginia to-day, TO stop the non-union
miners from working at New Haven, was
a failure. The hundred who did get there
were served with injunctions by United
States deputy marshals. restraining them
from going on the premises of the Con-
sumers' Coal-Aiine Company. The miners
worked to-day undisturbed. The Sheriff
and his deputies left the scene tonight.
rwo United States officers are still there.
hut trouble Is not anticipated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
c. ID. Kenny,s Christmas Picture,

entitled "A Merry Christmas" large,
richly-colored lithograph ready for
framing, will be presented TO every GUS
toner on Friday, December 2ith, at Ken
ny's Modern Tea Stores, northwest cor
ner Broad and Sixth streets, and south
east corner Main and Seventeenth streets.
In the picture two bright boys are por-
trayed with horn and drum, making things
lively Christmas morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
TIE pINGLEY LAW ABROAD.
Cir Charles Tupper Thinks IL VIII
fpure 10 Canada's Advantage.

NEW YORK, December 2-Sr Charies
Tupper formerly Prime Minister OF Ca
NADIA. was a passenger on the White-star
line steamer Majestic, which arrived
here to-day. Sir Charles said be found
he feeling abroad regarding the Dingley
,aw as one OF great objection, and he
thought the effects of that measure were
dravying Canada and the mother country
oioser tosethers every day. The Klon-
di[e and British Columbia gold-belds. he
,bonght would draw a great deal OF
british and other capital into Canada,
which would receive like increase Of
nopulatio
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
Change I'm Passenger Rates, Via bay
Line James-River Route.

on and after Monday, December Dth'
messenger rates via Bay Line, James
River Route, will be as follows:
Richmond to Baltimore, one way....2.JO
Richmond to Baltimore and return....NLOO
Richmond TO Baltimore, second class..S 90
Richmond to Old Point ................ .si.5o
Round-trip tickets will be limited 10
December 29th.
For state-room reservation and other
Information apply TO
III. NJ. BOYKIN. General Agent,
S36 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
20 Cents For

Ladies' Colored Velvet Kid and Eur
Trimmed Slippers, reduced from N.Zo'
suitable for presents; Genuemens huD-
hers 200 pairs. odds and ends, only 25c.,
for to-day and until sold out; Mems
storm Rubbers. SOC. Little Boys Spring
Heel Laced Shoes 69c., sizes 9l-2 TO z.
Rovs' and Girls Strong Shoes, 81; Gentle
mems Patent-Leather Shoes, g.
THE MODEL SHOE STORE,
No COZ Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
MONUMENT TO VANCE.
Cornerstone of a. Grnnite Shaft at
AshcvilIe Laid.

AsHEVILI.E, n. c., December 22.-The
cornerstone OF monument to be erected
70 the memory of the late Senator Vance
yas laid to-day on the public square.
with Masonic ceremonies. large mum
her of spectators from Asheville ana
the surrounding country were present
The Grafton was delivered Dy heV' III. H.
n c,yone. rector of All Souls church.
t,iI,more owing to the fact that The
weather was inclement part of the ccre-
,nonv was held in the courthouse.
The monument will be OF granite
saventv-fiye high, being plain smart
Win The single word Vance" at the
base. -. fo..,
prominent Masons were present from
all parts OF the State.
All the money necessary to the erection
Of the monument has been suDscrioed'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
Notice.

Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company.
Ashland and Elba Accommodation
Trains, Nos. i and 2. leaving Ashland and
Elba az 600 and 6:f2 A. NJ, respectively,
will be annulied on Christmas-Day. De-
camber 25 1891. c. A. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
Special Service ON James-River Di-
vision Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-

Chesapeake and Ohio James-River
Division train leaving Richmond at 4
o'clock p. NJ. WILL on Friday December
oath. run through to Gladstone, instead
Of only TO Columbia. Train No. T. reach
ing Richmond at $50 A. NJ. Monday, De-
cember nth. will start from Gladstone
AT 41G A. NJ. Stops will be made at all
intermediate stations between Columbia
and Gladstone TO let off and take on pas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
Ticketed for Europe.

Mr.. A. Eichel, Of the Second market,
has on hand some OF the finest beef ever
brought to Richmond, IL having already
been inspected and tagged for export In
addition. he has, as always, fine assort-
ment of Mutton, Rounds. Spiced-Beef,
etc. 10 delight the Christmas epcure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
Xmas Holiday Half Rates, VIA
steamer POcahOntas.

The Virginia Navigation Company Will
sell tickets for one fare for the round
trip during the Christmas Holidays 10
noints on their lIne-viz.: Tickets for sale
on stea mer from December Z2 20 January
/. 1895. inclusive, with hnal limit January
4 1898.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23
For Your Xmas Dinner
try Moesta's Family Mince Pies.

A large assortment OF Library. Hall.
and Stand Lamps. of the latest designs.
Imported Vases. Cups. and Saucers-nice
presents for Christmas. We give trading
stamps, ~ KLEIN & SON.
go east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-23

Combination Flour-Bin Sitter, and
Snice Cabinet, Patent Graters, Lemon
Saueezers, Carpet Sweepers, Coal Vases,
and many other useful article for house.
keepers. N hLhlN q 0ON'
620 east Broad street.