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The herald., 1897-11-27
Turkey Orders Cannon

CONsTANTINOPLE. Nov. 2e. In
spite Of the protest Of the Russian gov
ernment, which recently intimated to
the porte that If any considerable part
Of the indemnity paid by Greece should
be devoted to the extension of the Otto
man armament the Russian government
would insist upon the payment of the
arrears of the Russo Turkish indemnity,
long overdue, Turkey has placed with
Herr Krupp. the great German gum
maker, an order for 15O large cannon,
at a total value of 100000 marks.
The herald., 1897-11-27

land opened today at Vassar college.
-Four hundred delegates are present,
among them being many prominent edu-
Gators from different colleges. DR.. 1. G..
Schurman of Cornell tonight delivered
an address on 1.-THE Idea Of Univer-
sity." He deprecated any attempt to
sharply separate colleges and universi-
ties and held that there was scope and
room for both. A reception arranged
by President Taylor was held tonight in
the museum and art gallery.
The herald., 1897-11-27
A Dead Scientist

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 26-Dr.
George r. Horn, for number of years
secretary of the American Philosophical
Society, died in this city, aged IS years.
DR.. Horn was President of the American
chronological Society. TIe was looked
upon as the leading entomologist of
America, and he served as corresponding
secretary for the American Scientific
Society for years,
The herald., 1897-11-27
The London strike

LONDON, Nov. 26. - The conference
between the representatives Of the en-
ployers and delegates Of the striking en-
gineers that began Wednesday morn
ing behind closed doors. after many
weeks of negotiation. has taken a de-
cided step toward settlement Of the
points in dispute. by an acceptance on
both sides Of the general principle Of
non-interference in the management OF
either the trades unions or the employ
|ers' work shops. An adjournment was
taken to Tuesday next. when the dis
cushion Of details will proceed.
The herald., 1897-11-27
A Chinaman's Suicide

SEBASTOPOL, CAL, Nov. 26.-Ah Yet,
a Chinese cook employed at w. P. Nor
gan's ranch, near here, committed sui
eide yesterday by morphine poisoning.
He was Respondent over the loss at the
gambling table Of $500. which he drew
from his employer last week for the pur-
pose Of returning to China.
The herald., 1897-11-27
Cause for Anxiety

BERLIN, Nov. 26. - The persistent
silence of the government regarding the
intentions of Germany at Kiao Chau
bay, though particularly caused by the
necessities of diplomatic negotiations,
is beginning to cause considerable anx-
iety. 1t is believed that Immediately
prior to the occupation by Admiral Won
Diederich and the German cruiser di-
vision, the government notified it's in
tention to Russia, as a friendly power
and that virtual agreement exists un-
der which Germany may keep Kiao Chau
and the bay. while Russia becomes the
predominant power in Corea, which is
tantamount to annexation.
The herald., 1897-11-27

penses Of advertising for proposals, SO
nothing can be done to further or for-
ward the work until this important mat
| ter is adjusted to Mr.. Alger's satisfac-
ton. The secretary is prolific in quib-
bles and this is his latest. Every paper
in the United States would gladly pub
lish such a department advertisement
and take all chances on payment and
give indemnity not to send collectors
around to Mr.. Alger's office to annoy
him with a bill. Mr.. Alger is getting
foolish in his old age.-Pomona Beacon.
The herald., 1897-11-27
Miners Manr1ed

BAKER CITY, Or, Nov. ga fatal
accident occurred last evening at the
Elkhorn Bonanza mine. James Cagel
ignited some giant powder and the
magazine exploded with terrific force.
Cagel was killed instantly, his body be-
ing mangled in frightful manner.
Thomas Hopkins was painfully though
not fatally wounded.
The herald., 1897-11-27
SLOT MACHINES
Metaphorically Sat Upon by the
Grand Jury

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26. - The
grand Jury has pasesd Judgment on the
nickel-in-the-slot machines. It has con-
cluded that the good order of the COM
munity demands that these machines be
suppressed; calls them unlawful and
pernicious instruments" fraudulent
devices" gambling devices. pure and
simple" and as usually operated, "es-
sentially dishonest"
The grand jury decided to request the
board of supervisors and the chief of
police Of San Francisco to adopt every
means in their power to bring about
condemnation.
The herald., 1897-11-27
A Slow Passage

ASTORIA, Or, Nov. 26.-The Ameri-
can bark Oakland. Captain Whitney, ar
rived tonight thirty-seven days from
San Pedro. Captain Whitney says he
was three days getting out Of Santa
Barbara channel. and met light north
erly winds until he struck the recent gale
off Cape Blanco This he weathered
safely.
The herald., 1897-11-27
Getting Foolish

Secretary Alger has found another
hitch in the San Pedro harbor matter
and it is added to and made part of his
copyrighted play of How not to do it. .
He now processes to have discovered, SC
the kilograms inform us. that congress
made no provision for paying the ex-
The herald., 1897-11-27
The Newest Candidate

Thomas Flint, Jr., president, pro tenn,
of the senate, is announced as a candi-
date for governor. He is a popular young
man and would make a splendid race.
San Bernardino Times-Index.
The herald., 1897-11-27
A Monument to a Dead Composer

W. G. Torner, who wrote the music Of
the hymn, Nearer, My God, to Thee
died recently in Phillipsburg, N. j., and
there is a movement on foot in that
neighborhood to erect monument to
his memory.-New York Journal.
The herald., 1897-11-27
A Treaty Approved

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 2e.--The
chamber OF deputies today approved the
Franco Brazilian treaty, within the
terms Of which will fall the boundary
disputes between France and Brazil. and
particularly the settlement Of the
Amapa question.
The herald., 1897-11-27
A Painters Death

ARROYO GRANDE, Cal, Nov. 26-Gus
Helleson, an aged German painter, fell
from the roof of building today, break
ing his leg and sustaining such injuries
as, with his advanced age, will terml-
nate fatally, =
The herald., 1897-11-27
It was Not So

SAVANNAH. Ca. Nov. 26.-It devel-
ops today that the reports of lynchings
near Blashear and Screven last night
were false. and that the newspaper cor
respondent who sent them out from
Waycross was imposed upon.
The herald., 1897-11-27
Black Sand Mining

EUREKA, al, Nov. 26.-The Standard
Beach Mining company has leased 125
acres of land for black sand mining and
has purchased valuable machinery for
the work. The results thus far are most
encouraging.
The herald., 1897-11-27
The Skating Season

DULUTH, Mimi. Nov. 2s.-Miss
Louise La Sale and Miss Jennie sher-
ess. girls about II years Of age, were
drowned in the st. Louis river tonight
while skating.
The herald., 1897-11-27
Iron Works Fail

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. 26.-M. w.
Henderson was today appointed receiver
Of the Willamette iron works. The lia-
bilities Of the company are about $4,000
aside from the capital stock, which ia
$500 600 l.-Tse.,tt rn
The herald., 1897-11-27
A Scholastic Session

sPOUGHKEEPSIE, N. T.. Nov. 26. =
The eleventh annual session Of the Asso-
citation Of Colleges and Preparatory
Schools Of the middle states and Mary
The herald., 1897-11-27
Undelivered kilograms

The following undelivered kilograms
are at the Western Union office, First
and Spring streets: F. H. Oliphant,
John j. Burke, o. F. Paxton, w. Sab
bott T., E. EllingWood a
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The Roosevelt CONFORMATION,


A Washington correspondent whose de-
scriptive powers may possibly be under
some obligation to his lima gination, draws
an amusing picture of the disturbance
ment by Theodore Roosevelt has created.
1t is only by a constant mental effort, ac-
cording to this authority. that the admirals,
commodores and lesser magnates of the
sea can recognize the necessity for obey
ing the orders and respecting the opinions
of a civilian worm of the hour like the Sec
rotary, but when ii comes 10 dealing with
an assistant secretary who takes his own
importance for granted and rushes about
with impious disregard for naval tradi
items, customs and illusions. their astonish-
meEt and grief are really pathetic. Mr..
Roosevelt says the correspondent, has as
sumed and exercises a power which nobody
knows how to dispute, though all of the
officers yearn to DO SO. He is not subject
to fattery, he cannot be patronized. and
he has no appreciation of the condescension
of those who give him reluctant recogni-
ton without fully confessing his right TO it.
The heads of the several bureaus, who are
admirals. look at each other I'm consterna-
ton. Their subordinates. who are COM
nodores, captains. comma nders and lieu
tenants, ask each other Under their breath
what is to come of 1t. whether their pres
tige is gone forever, and If a civilian NAV
back and hold their breath as he passes
down the corridor and then turn to each
other and say, He has gone by" There
must be a good deal of exaggeratiop In ali
this, but somehow it's foundation on fact IN
almost self-evident.
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HOLDS ANOTHER SESSION,
The Y. NJ. G. A. Senate Discusses III,
Hawaiian Annexation Treaty.

The Y. NJ. c. A. Senate Discusses the
Hawaiian Annexation Treaty.
Another interesting session of the Y. NJ.
c. A. senate Was held at the association
rooms last Monday evening, and a full
house. both on the floor and in the gallery,
indicated its growing popularity. After the
roll call and the transaction of the regular
business the Hawaiian annexation treaty
was brought up for discussion, and many
senators took the opportunity to express
themselves in their most granGiloquent
style.
OF course each party in the debate claim
ed that the other was influenced by the
sugar trust, and many were the accusa-
tions and retorts which were banded about
upon this subject. The time for adjourn
ment, however, brought close to the dis
cussion. which will be continued this even
ing, Friday being selected for future meet
ings until further notice.
The rolls of the organization were in
creased by the addition Of six names at
the meeting Monday evening, while sew
eral more are in the hands of the commit
tee on privileges and elections. The only
stipulations in regard to membership is
connection with the Y. M. c. A., and many
young men are taking advantage of this
opportunity to enroll themselves.
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The Senate yesterday confirmed these
nominations: ] F. Convey Of Washington.
to be consul general at Yokohama, japan;
George N. West Of the District of Column
bia, consul at Sydney, N. S.: w. ]. Hoff-
man Of the District of Columbia. to be
consul at Mannheim, Baden; c. l.. Cole of
Pennsylvania, to be consul general at Ores
den, Saxony.
Postmastecs-North Carolina, ]. F. Wray,
at Reidsville: Theo. f. McCrary. at Lex
irgton; Indiana, WV. Woods, at Wabash;
Kansas. j. B; Vincent. at Hutchinson;
Alabama, E. P. Jennings, at New Decatur;
Delaware, w. A. Price, at Delaware city.
Also j. r. Thomas of Illinois. TO be
United States judge courts of Indian Ter
ritory: Col. Henry c. Merriam, 7th Infan-
try, TO be brigadier general; J. K. Richards
of Ohio, to be solicitor general; s. s. Lyon
of New Jersey, to be consul at Osaka and
Hioga, Japan: l.. A. Dent of the District
of Columbia, consul at Kingston, Jamaica.
The Senate Wednesday confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations:
John Russell Young Of Pennsylvania, to
be librarian of Congress: Bernard r. Green
of the District of Columbia, to be superin-
tendent of the library building and grounds;
George A. Black Of Fairhaven, Wash
Thomas A. Davis of Malad, Idaho and
William Ryan Of Rathdrun, Idaho, to he
commissioners to examine and classify
lands within the land grant and indemnity
land grant limits of the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company in the Occur d'Alene
land district in Idaho; John p. Bray Of
North Dakota, to be consul general at Mel
bourne, Australia; Church Howe of Ne
braska, to be consul general a: Apia and
Nukualofa, Tonga; Hugo Donzelmann of
Wyoming, to be consul at Prague Be-
hernia: Clarence w. Ide of Washington, to
be marshal for the district of Washington;
Alfred H. Taylor OF Cedarville, Cal, to be
receiver of public moneys at Susanville, Cal
Observation-Disclosures E. Hall, at Havre
de Grace; Missouri c. E. Gross, at Boon
Vile; California, w. w. James, at Mon
terey. And Frank l.. Denny, captain and
assistant quartcrmaster United States
Marine Corps, TO be Quartermaster of said
corns with the rank of major
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GOVERNMENT FINANCES.
The Net Cash In the Treasury is
S3lO,1:1,( i2S.

S2iO.137, G26.
At the close of business June 30 the pub
lie debt, less cash in the treasury, amount
ed to 1856 CSC, 0S6, a decrease for the month
of $1O021 ,966, which is accounted for by a
corresponding increase in the amount Of
cash on hand. The debt, Independent Of
the cash, was reduced s4,152 The total
debt Is 81 ,226 1913, 712. This amount, how
ever, does net include $500, .953 In GER
tificates and treasury notes outstanding,
which are offset by equal amount Of
cash in the treasury. The total cash in
the treasury is SSH $50, 35S; against which
there are demand liabilities outstanding
an ounting to 1851 ,25l 49,. leaving the net
cash in the treasury, s24O, 1871 626.
The monthly statement issued by the
controller of the currency shows the total
ma tional bank circulation June 30, 1897, to
have been s231 1856 1876; increase since June
so, 1896. s.. 433, 1866; decrease since May 81,
1897, s454, 025.
The monthly statement of the director OF
the mint shows the coinage at the mints
of the United Staes to have been as fol-
lows: Gold. 81 ,1W,547; silver, 81 $50, 754
minor coins, s175,ojl; tclal, 81, 132 ,352. In
addition to the domestic coinage there
were coined during June s3O6, l40 for the
COVE 'nmtn mt of San Domingo. These pieces
contain 81 per cent of silver and Us per
cent of nickel and copper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
RETURNED FROM LIBERIA
Professor Cook Relates His Experiences in
the Republic.
He and an Assistant Went There in
Search of Insects-BrinE Home
Several ThOusands.

Prof. o. F. Cook, curator in the National
Museum, and his assistant, Rolla P. Currie
have Just returned from Liberia, where
they went the latter part of November to
collect insects. 1t was the intention of
Professor Cook to go into the interior of
the country, but he was prevented by an
epidemic of virulent smallpox prevalent
among the natives. The disease was fatal
| in a number of cases, though F. W. Thomp-
son, q missionary from Kansas caught it
and recovered.
Professor Cook and his assistant saw
many evidences of the spread of the cpl
demic. but were fortunate enough not to be
thrown directly into it's path, they being
| warned in time by the missionary.
Among the specimens taken in Liberia
were about 400 of the vertebrate, and sew
eral thousand insects. Speaking of the lat
ter to The Star reporter, Mr.. Currie said:
An Interesting Specimen.
Probably our most interesting specimen
was that of a beetle, in the guise of a
wasp. 1t had all the appearances Of the
latter, but was clearly a beetle. Its looks
are the only means of defense the insect
possesses, for many animals which would
be quite ready to attack it as a beetle, for
food and other purposes, leave it alone as
a wasp.
Among the plants noticed, for we did
not collect many of them was a sensitive
plant, of which it may almost be said a
mere glance at it causes it to wither up.
A simple touch would do the work, shrivel-
ing it all up in an instant.
The forest trees of Liberia grow to an
immense height, the cotton variety reach
ing an altitude of sometimes 300 feet. The
forests, too, are beautiful with all sorts
of foliage.
Near the river. where we were located
time. frequently hiDDO-
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Final Meeting Held.

The last meeting and social of the season
Of LIE Droit "Y'' was held Wednesday,
June 30, at the residence of DR.. NJ. E.
Miller, 1899 18th street northwest. After
an enthusiastic business meeting the fol-
lowing program was rendered: Piano solo,
Mr.. Claude Miller; vocal solo, Mr.. Walter
Humphreys; reading, Mr.. Adams; vocal
solo, Miss Dolon: vocal solo, Miss Irma G.
Callahan After the conclusion of the
program refreshments were served.
Among those present were Mrs. Miller,
Miss Eta Miller, Miss Kreamer, Mrs
Chas. Miller, Miss Minnie Lee Rynex, Miss
Ethel Carpenter, Miss Alice Carpenter,
Miss Florence Harries, Miss Knorr Miss
Morningstar, Miss Dorothy Rynex, Miss D.
Griffin, Miss Annie Henderson, Misses
Stella and Gertrude Callahan, Mrs. Adams,
Miss Dolon, Miss Della Scott and Miss
Houser, DR.. M. E. Miller, Mr.. Robt. L.
Sharp, Mr.. Claude Miller, Mr.. Adams, Mr.
Chas. Miller. Mr.. H. Metcalf and Mr..
Frank Bliss.
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SOUGHT RELIEF IN DEATH
John shugrue Became Despondent and At
tempted to Commit Suicide.
The Pistol Ball Fired Into His eHad
Flnttcned Against His Skull
He VIII Recover.

John Shugrue, a timer, who is about
thirty-eight years old, made a vain effort
to end his life with a 32-caliber revolver al
his home, No. S1S Delaware avenue north
east, yesterday afternoon. He pointed the
pistol toward his forehead and fired, but
the leaden missile fiattened against his
skull, and he will recover. His sister, with
whom he lived had feared her brother
would attempt to end his life, and she had
made arrangements to have him cared for
at Mount Hope. He was to have been
taken there in few days.
Being out of employment Shugrue became
Respondent, and recently he had suffered
from insomnia. For several days he had not
been able to sleep. and realizing that his
condition was serious he said to his friends
he feared he would lose his mind or take
his own life. He has always been a sober
and Woodworking man, and had lived hap
PLY with his sister. He never had much
to say to his neighbors but after working
hours he spent most Of his time at home
reading books and papers.
Neighbors Noticed n Change.
During recent weeks the neighbors have
noticed decided change in him. and they
also feared he was losing his mind 1t Is
believed 1t will be necessary to send him to
st. Elizabeth's Hospital for treatment
Wednesday night Shugrue was away from
nome later than usual, and when he re-
turned he told his sister of having taken a
long walk, saying he thought that by tir-
ing himself he might be able to get some
sleep. But this had no more effect on him
IMAM had the drugs he had taken and YES
terday morning he bought himself new
pistol AN"
1t was about . o'clock when he returned
nome with it. He went to his room and
a rev minutes later the report of a pistol
shot startled the sister, and rushing up-
stairs 10 ms room she saw him standing
there as if nothing had happened
Effects of the Shot.
The weapon had dropped from his hand,
and the wound in his forehead gave the
frightened sister the impression that a
death wound had been inflicted. She called
for assistance and while the neighbors
were coming she made her brother as COM
Portable she could.
DIR. f. F. Repetti was soon at the house
and when he realized that the man had
shot himself he sent for DIR. Mallan to as
sist him. An examination of the wound
however, disclosed the fact that the bullet
had only gone beneath the scalp. The
piece OF lead was removed and the wound
dressed. Later the patient was sent to
the Emergency Hospital, where his condi-
ton could be closely watched by the ply
sicians. He will recover as the wound is
slight. -''-'
This morning Drs. 'Repetti and Loeb
boehler reported to Sanitary Officer Frank
that Shugrue's mind is affected, and 1t was
decided to send him over to St. El!zabeths
to be held pending a further investigation
OF the case and a trial by jury.
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Endurance of Statesmen.

From the New York Tribune.
The recent illness and absence of Senator
Aldrich threw upon two of his colleagues Of
the subcommittee on finance, which framed
the amendments to the Dingley bill the
burden IF carrying that measure through
the Senate, and 1t must be said that they
carried it without apparent distress, either
mental or physical Indeed, both of them
appear to be as fresh today as they were
a month ego. In commenting on this fact
man who has been many years in pub
lie life, and whose years number nearly
seventy, was led to moralize somewhat as
follows:
How happens 1t that a youngster like
Aldrich-he is only fifty-sx, and has seen
but eighteen years of service in Congress
breaks down from overwork when veterans
like Allison and Plat of Connecticut, and
l might add Dingley, under the same strain
stand up end appear as fresh and strong
well, as the Cornell crew did on Friday!
There must be some good reason for II.
There is Allison. who is sixty-eight years
old-twelvc years older than Aldrich-who
has been thirty-two years in Congress, who.
as chairman of the appropriations commit
tee, has had good deal to do this ses-
sion besides his share of the work as
member of the finance committee, and who
seems to be as alert and strong in mind
and body today as he ever was. Then
there is Platt of Connecticut, two years
older than Allison and fourteen years older
than Aldrich. After all the strain put upon
him as a member of the finance committee
and of the subcommittee, he appears as
fresh and frisky as a bridegroom-which
he is. And there, too. is Governor Dingley,
chairman of the committee that framed
the bill which bears his name. No man
in either branch of Congress has worked
harder or more unremittingly than he since
December / last; and, let me tell you. Ding
ley Is q man who tries to go to the core
of every subject he tackles. Well. Dingiey
is sixty-five years old, and a man of such
frail physique-in fact, he has looked like
an invalid for years-that his friends who
knew what a thorough and conscientious
worker he was feared that he might not
be able to endure the strain and carry the
burden o. the Craftsmanship Of ways and
means. He seems a. we'll and as strong
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02

BY invitation Of the management of the
tent, occupied temporarily by the North
Carolina Avenue M. P. Church, corner of
Sth and B streets southeast, Minnehaha
Lodge of Good Templars conducted meet
ing there Wednesday evening. The large
audience gave close attention to the pro-
ceedings throughout. Addresses were made
by Messrs. Garfield, Stewart, H. F. Smith
and Russell, and by the pastor, Rev. Louis
Randall. Recitations were given by Mrs.
Mary A. Naylor. Devotional exercises were
conducted by DIR. Randall, and the music
led by Mrs. Carrie Smith, pianist, accom-
panied with the cornet by Prof. John Shep-
herd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02

Fourth-class postmasters have been ap-
pointed as follows:
Maryland: Harmony. ". W. Brandeburg;
Victor, J. NJ. Williams.
Virginia: Castleton. E. L. Browning:
Fort Mitchell. E. M. Covington; Hopkins,
F. c. Lewis; McGhees, ]. H. Morris; Neva,
T. H. Morgan; Pleasant Hill. J. b. Els
wick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
BON MARCEIE.
s3l4 & BIO 9th St.

today the day when he accepted the
Craftsmanship, and / miss my guess II he
doesn't know much about the action OF
the Senate on every one of the committees
amendments, and about the probable effect
of every amendment, as Senator Allison or
any other member of the finance commit
tee dc es. Yes. sir, there must be a good
reason why old stagers like Allison and
Plat and DiEgley go through with their
work and appear to thrive on II when
comparative youngsters like Aldrich falter
and fall by the wayside."