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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
Germany Urges Moderation.
NEW PLEA FOR DURRANT.
Convict COnfesses That He Killed
Blanche Lamont.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 14.-Theodore
Durrant. through his attorneys. will ask
Gov. Budd today to pardon him, on the
ground that the real murderer Of Blanche
Lamont has at last confessed his crime.
The lawyers declare that they have not
been hoaxed, nor is 1t their purpose to i'm
pose on the executive. They insist that in
the person of John Rosenberg, convict at
San Quentin prison. they have discovered
the man who is guilty of the horrors of
Emanuel Church.
Rosenberg has made sworn confession
before notary public and in the presence
of several witnesses that he killed Blanche
Lamont at the instigation of a stranger,
and in consideration of the payment of $70O
for his bloody work. 1t Is with this sensa-
tion that the attorneys will strengthen
their case at Sacramento today. The story
and Its details is one Of the most remark
able that has developed in the long case.
Rosenberg is Russian sailor, and ar
rived In this city on sailing vessel from
Hamburg, Germany, during the last week
Of March or on the 1st day OF April, 1895.
He is now serving term for horse steal
ing, and appears to be sane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
THE PosTAL CON eREss
Committee Work Oeatinaes on Propositions
That Have Ban Submitted.
An Excursion ts Mount Vernon and
-M.-sh.lA Hsss 4. Prssres.-
Trip to Fort Monroe.

The questions relating tts postal parcels
were gone over today by The commission
or the postal congress having 1t under
consideration. but no definite understand
ing had been reached-at the hour the mid
day recess was taken. The delegates are
visiting Mount Vernpn and Marshall Hall
this afternoon, having gone down at 3
O'Clock on the steamer River Queen. After
being shown the home and burial place Of
Washington they will be given a planked
shad diI Fer at Marshall Hall
The proposition to, secure universal
postage stamp has been defeated. as in
dioated heretofore in The Star, on account
of the complications of accounts between
nations that would necessarily result from
Its adoption. There was no apparent pos
of exchange.
The English delegates have renewed the
attempt made, unsuccessfIfiy, five years
ago at the Vienna congress 10 secure more
English claimed that the voting privilege
should be extended TO delegates from each
of the colonies in Australasia This was
refused. and but one vote was given to all
the colonies in the Pacffic.s4
The endeavor is now beiife made to give
the colonies in South Africa and that vicin-
ity consolidated vote, but this extension
OF power in the AFFAIR." OF the postal union
Is antagonized by the representatives Of
the other great powers. which are not as
prolific in outlying dependencies as Great
Britain, as well as by the delegates from
the less important nations. 1t will proba-
bly, be defeated as the similar effort was at
Vienna. -.
The feasibility of 5making post offices
agencies for the collection of money, as
they are now agencies for its disburse-
ment. was under discussion and the adop-
tion OF plan by which, persons subscribing
for newspapers printed at a distance may
pay their subscriptiohs into their own post
offices will be considered tomorrow
The delegates will be- given ar excursion
to Fortress Monroe by way of Baltimore
Friday. May Il. They will be taken thence
as the gties Of a steambstt company 10
Old Point Comfort. and Seni spend the
night there at the Hotel Chamberiin
The arrangements for tie gsxden party
at Mrs. Brice's tomorrow afbernoon are
said to be upon the scale for which the
Brfces have been famous ever since their
arpears nee as entertaiEers, and the occa-
sion is expected to afford the delegates an
enviable opportunity to judge ct the lavish
character Of the hospitality wfiich Aneri-
can society extends to distinguished for
eignerS .s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
JERSEY LILY is NOW FREE
Secures Divorce in Lake County, California,
Superior Court.
In Her Deposition She Declares She
Had Always Trented Her Hus-
band With Affection.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nay 14-Mrs. Lang
try, the fair English actress. is a single
woman. The superior court of Lake coun-
ty, California, where she. has her legal
home, has granted her a divorce.
There was no contest. The case Of the
plaintiff was presented on dispositions
taken in London, In which desertion was
alleged.
After considering the case a few hours
the judge at Lake Port. granted the de-
cree sought.
Mrs. Lanstry's Story.
Mrs. Langtry's deposition was to the ef-
fect that she married Mr.. I.angtry on the
Isle of Jersey in 1876, and that the mar
rage certificate gave evidence that the
lady vas twenty years of age and Lang
try was twenty-fOur. The defendant gave
as his place of birth Scotland, while Mrs.
Langtry satd she was born in Jersey. the
Witnesses, Wiz OF the ceremony being Mr.. and
MIS- LeBreton, the lady's parents Mr.
LeBreton, who was a minister of the
church OF England. officiated During
their marriage a daughter was born and
named Jeanne At the time of the taking
OF The deposition in 1896 this child was
hfteen years of age, and has always resided
with her mother. Mrs. Langtry testified
that her husband had deserted her a num-
per OF years ago From this time TO date.
her nor her Child with any means OF sup
port, but, to emphasize his desertion, has
declared on number of occasions that he
would not return to his wife. Thus thrown
on her resources. she had taken to the
stage for livelihood, had been pursuing
that occupation for number Of years
past.
Came to California in 1856.
In 1886 she came to California, and TAX
ing fancy TO the climate, procured
Rouse in San Francisco fer a year. in order
that she might have time to select a loca-
tion for permanent home. She finally Sc
cured large tract of land near Middle
town, IN the southeastern part of Lake
county. and took up her residence there
She spent portion of the money she made
on the stage for improvements From this
legal ard financial showing the lady re-
turns to her matrimonial experiences, say
ing In one sentence: Il have always treat
ed Mr. Langtry with affection, never giving
him cause to disregard His duty toward me
as my husband"
In conclusion she asked that the custody
OF the daughter, Jeanne, be awarded to her
Sir George Lewis, Mr.. James W. Smyth
Pisot, Capt. A. w. Williamson. Emily Da-
Wis LeBreton and Clement LeBreten, the
mother and father. testified en- the point of
eesertion by Mr.. Largtry. and as to her
being resident of California.
Judge Crump Signs the Decree.
Immediately on the conclusion of the
hearing of the motion of Attorney McPike
all the rapers In the case were sealed, in
accordance with the law respecting di-
vorce cases. For seven hours Judge Crump
studied over the points of the hearing in
the retirement of his chambers. Then he
signed the decree, finding that Edward
Langtry had been duly served with the
summons, had failed to answer and was in
default.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
ANOTHER VETERAN GOES BACK.
Reimbursement of Charles l.. Patton
In the wnr Department..

On the recommendation OF Col. Aims
worth, chief of the record and pension
office OF the War Department. Secretary
Alger mas directed the reinstatement of
Charles L. Patton to a. Sl,8o0 clerkship in
that office. MIR. Patton is veteran of the
war. with good record. and lost hts place
IN the heavy discharge OF a year ago. The
existence OF a vacancy in the class indi-
Gated permitted his appointment without
necessitating any change In the force Of
the Cftice. There are four more cases of
this kind. which. 1t is expected. Secretary
AIger will act upon favorably In n few
days. The main difficulty In the re.nstate-
inent of veterans IS that each case usually
necessitates the removal of another clerk
or his reduction In salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
TO BE AssisrAST sEcn1krARY.
Frank A. ynndsrlip 10 BE Associated
With Secretary Gin r.

Frank A. tnnderliD 10 ne Annotated
With Secretary Gaxe.
The President today signed the nomina-
ton Of Mr.. Frank A. vanderlisss Of Illinois
to be assistant secretary Of the treasury,
vice Mr.. Scott wife Of Illinois,, resigned,
and it will go t. tho Senate when that body
reconvenes next Monday. This appoint
ment was predicted in these columns sew
eral days ago. SO that 1t was not entirely
unexpected. s.,t >,
Assistant Secretary Wike. the democratic
incumbent. rendered his resignation soon
after the change Of administration, but has
continued on duty at the Treasury Depart
mept at the request.yof Secretary Gage,
pending the selection Of hfs successor
Mr.. FanderIp now fills the office Of pri-
yate secretary to Secretary Gage. Al
though his service in this city has been
brief. 1t has been long enough to stamp
him as a most efficienk, officer. The duties
he has been CALLED on 10 perform were of a
delicate, and. most trying character.
Among newspaper mon In particular he
bears the reputation Of being the best pri-
vate secretary in official life for many
years past. His. popularity was attested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
MAIL BAG REPAIR SHOP.
Report of the Investigating Com
mittee BeinE Prepared.

Report of the Investigating Conn
mittee Being Prepared.
The investigation into various charges OF
irregularities in the mail bag repair shop
has been closed, and the committee is pre-
pairing It's report, which will shortly be
submitted to Second Assistant Postmaster
General Shallenbergcr. While this invests
CATION was ordered largely because of per-
sonal charges made, the scope of the in
vestigation has been extended so as to in
cldde every feature of the conduct of the
office. The question of material OF which
mail bags should be made has been con-
sidered in view OF the opinions of large
numbers of experts who have been Before
the committee, so that the greatest econo-
my might be secured In the administration
of the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
STOPPED WORK.
Strike of Workmen Employed at New
City Post Office.


City Post Office.
Fourteen colored laborers employed by
the Philadelphia Steam Heating Company
in excavating for the heating machinery Of
the new city post Office went on strike this
morning. Subsequently three Of the strik-
ers returned and asked to be re-employed
and were taken back. but will not be put
to work until Monday, as their services will
not, 1t is said. be needed until that time.
The excavating force. according to the
statement Of Foreman Kinsey. who has
charge of the work. consists Of thirty-three
men. most of whom were working for 81
per day. About 8 o'clock this morning
fourteen of them decided that In future
they ought to receive s1.25 per day, and SO
demanded Of Mr.. Kinsey. He refused to
comply. The strikers then threw down
their tools and left the work. three after
ward returning. as mentioned. It Is stated
that already there have been a large num-
Der of applicants for the places of the elev-
en- strikers who are still out, but no new
hands will be employed until Monday, as
they could not be worked to. advantage be-
fore then. The nineteen who refused 10
strike continued their work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
EX-SENATOR COKE DEAD.
Funeral Will Tnke Place Sunday u
der State AuHnicea

Funeral Will Tnke Place Sunday I'm
der State Auspices.
WACO, Tex, Nay 14.-Fcrmer United
States Senator Richard Coke died at 80
am Ills remains will be embalmed ana
lie in state at the mansion until Sunday at
10 am, when the fuEeral will take place
1t will be a state funeral. Senators Mills
and Chiffon and Congressman Henry were
notified; so also were Gov. Culberson and
ex-Gov. Hogg.
Mr.. Coke was Virginian by nativity,
born at Williamsburg in 1929. He was ed
ucated at old William and Mary College
where he studied law, and was admitted to
the bar when twenty-Cne years of age. He
went to Texas in 1850 and was one of the
pioneers Of Waco. where he has resided
since he moved there. He entered the con-
federate army as a private, and was pro-
NOTED to CAPTAIN. He was elected judge of
the state supreme court in 1866 but was re-
moved after one years service by Gen.
She ridan as IAN impediment to reconstruc-
tlon." He was twice elected governor of
Texas, and in 1877 came to the Senate of
the United States, where he served until
March 3, 1895.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
LIEUT.. FARROw NOT GUILTY.
Mutual Reserve Fund Life A..oci.

Mutual Reserve Fund Life AssOcin-
tiOn to Pay Trial Costs.
PITTSBURG, Pa, May 14.-Lieut. Ed
ward S. Farrow of New York, who was
tried in criminal court yesterday for an
alleged violation of the insurance laws of
the state, was found not guilty.
The jury returned a sealed verdict last
night in about fifteen minutes after retir-
ing, and II was opened in court this morn
ing. The prosecutor, C. F. Harper. of the
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of
New York, was ordered to pay the costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
LUCANIA BREAKS THE RECORD.

Scores an Average of 21.SO KNOTS on
Her Latest Trip.
QUEENSTOWN, May 1.-THE Cunard
Line steamship Lucania. Captain Mckay.
which left New York May s, clearing
Sandy Hook lightship at 11:55 am. that
day. arrived here at 7:24 a. m. today, after
passage of five days, fourteen hours and
fifty-four minutes. during which, over the
distance steamed. 2.939 knots. she made
the best time on record, Il so knots per
hour. During two days steaming the Luz
cania maintained an average soeed of
twenty-five and one-third knots per hour
The long distance steamed was due to the
fact that the Cunarder ran pretty far south
In order to avoid ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14

The regular permanent family
circulation of The Evening Star
is more than double that of any
other paper in Washington,
whether published in the morn
ing or i'm the afternoon.
AS a medium for unobjec-
tionable advertisements it there
fore stands unequaled and un-
approachable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
STATE TAKES AN APPEAL.

Status of Ole0marEarine Case From
Soldiers Home, Dayton.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. May 1.-THE oleo-
margarine case from the Soldiers Home at
Dayton. Ohio. has been appealed to the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
General J. Is. Thomas was tried and dis
missed on habeas corpus proceedings in the
circuit court before Judge Taft.
s. H. Bosler and David l.. SLEEPER, at
torneys for the state, have now filed an
appeal stating that the court erred in
granting a writ Of habeas corpus. and
holding that the state had no jurisdiction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
Virginia Republican Convention.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

SpecfaI D1spatch 70 The Evening Star.
STAUNTON, Va, May. 14.-Leading re-
publicans say that already sufficient num-
Ter Of the republican state committeeman
have expressed themselves favorable to
Staunton to warrant the association that
the next republican state convention will
be held here. State Chairman William
Lamb Of Norfolk writes he favors .Staun-
ton, $50 long Rs her good people continue
to ask 70 entertain u.s." Both republican
and democratic conventions were held here
lnst year, and the citizens are moving 10
have both this year. -
The Grand Council of Virginia Red Men
ccnvenes here next "Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Ex-Secretary Herbert and Recorder
Cheatham Among the Callers

Ex-Secretary of the Navy Herbert paid
his respects to President Mckinley this
morning. This was his first call.
Ex-Representative Cheatham, the new re-
corder of deeds of the District, called upon
the President to thank him for his appoint
ment.
Representative Hicks of Pennsylvania
visited the White House with John w
Blake of Altoona, known as "the black
smith orator" Mr.. Hicks will see the
President next week and present Mr.
Blake's name for a position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
chief Norweli Resigns.

James NJ. Norweil of Minnesota, CHIEF of
division in the office of the auditor of the
War Department, has voluntarily rendered
Treasury. ..--5.y.- 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14

Sessci 10 Take Food to india.
Secretary Long expects Assistant Secre-
tary Roosevelt. who ~ NOW IN New York
to arrange for the chartef Of a vessel to
take food supplies to the ttarving poor IN
India. He says there Will be no unneces-
gary delay In the shipment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14

MarlborouEhs Visit Queen Victoria.
LONDON, May 1.-THE Duke and Duch-
ess of Marlborough will visit Queen VIC
toria today and win dine and sleep at
windsor Castle. = =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-14
Greeks Capture NiI1opolis

PARIS, May IA dispatch from Athens
this morning announces that the Greeks
have captured Nikopolis, the site of the
Turkish fortress on the peninsula upon
which Prevesa is situated. Eighty Turks
were killed in the engagement.
The Greek troops, the dispatch adds,
have reoccupied Suloura without opposi-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26
Can't Sec Your own Eye Move.

A curious and Slightly known fact is
that it is impossible 10 move the eye
while looking at its reflection in mir
ror. The eye is the most movable part
Of the face, yet if you try TO look at it
and move it Il thousandth part of an
inch you will be baked in yourpurpose.
The moment you endeayor to perceive
the motion of the eye it becomes fixed.
That is why persons expression as he
sees himself in the glass IS entirely diff
ferent from the one by which his
friends recognize him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26
THE DREADED CONSUMPTION Can BIZ
CURED.
T. A.Slocum, M C., the Great Chemist and
Scie tist Will Send Free Three Bottles
of His Newly Discovered Remedies
to Sufferers
EDITOR REprBLTCAN LEAD

EDITOR REPUBLICAN LEADER: -
have discovered a reliable cure for
Consumption and all Bronchial,
Throat and Lung Diseases, General
Decline, Loss of Flesh and all Condi-
tons of wasting away. Bv its timely
use thousands of apparently hopeless
cases have been cured. SO proof-pos-
tive am of its power to cure, that to
make its merits known, | will send,
free, to any afflicted reader of your
paper, three bottles of my Newly Dis
covered Remedies upon receipt Of Ex-
press and POstoffice address. II. a.
SLOCUM, NJ. c., 90 Pine Street,
New York. w hen writing the Doc
tor, please mention this paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26

Henry. recitation by Miss Minnie
Weeks, question box, dinner, music by
Club, green manuring otto Mey; led
in discussion by Mr.. Curtis, recitation
by Miss Gertie Udeil, Messrs. Deven
port aud Fresr continue the subject If
Farmers VS.. Labor Organization and
Capitalist" paper by Mrs. NJ II. Udell,
ten minutes for receiving new membe. 5
and appointing place Of nest meeting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26

Vigorous kicks are beginning to come
from Michigan men engaged in the
raising and retailing of seeds against
their free distribution by the govern
ment, with the request that the appro-
priation for that purpose be stricken
from the agricultural appropriation be-
fore its final passage. Senator Bur
rows has received objections and re-
quests of this kind from the Haven Seed
company, of South Haven; and retail
dealers of Fremont, ST. Johns, Rich
land, HIllsdale, and Sanilac Center.
1t is asserted that "A majority of these
kicks are manipulated by the big seed
firms.
Ed. p. Moore, of Grand Rapids, has
received the unanlmouse Endorsement
of the Michigan senators and represent
atives for appointment as first assistant
comm issioner of patents, and stands a
good show, it is said, of receiving the
appointment.
The position is in the classified SER
vice, and the appointee must be pro-
NOTED from the men now in that de-
plrtment. Moore has been in the office
for a dozen years, and is now one of
the chief examiners. SO his promotion
would be very natural one. lie is
also an active Republican, and always
go home to Michigan to vote.
-
ID. +. Award began his duties as
reading clerk at the afternoons session
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26
Beware of OintmentS for Catarrh that
contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they viii do is ten fold TO the good YOU
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney IL Co,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Ofthe system. In buying Hail 3
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. II is
taken internally and is made in Toledo, Ohio,
by +. j. Cheney Il Co. Testimonials free
Ga Sold by Druggists price Zoe. per bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26

Don't allow the lungs TO be impaired
by the continuous irritation of cough
1t is easier to prevent consumption
than to cure il. One Minute Cough
Cure taken early will ward off any
fatal lung trouble.
WI, Kennels, St Louis; BIS. Webb,
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26
4 Funny AIisprint.

One Of the most ludIcrous announce
ments that ever appeared perhaps WAS
made by a London newspaper in the
earlier half of the present century to the
effect that Sir Robert Peel land party
OF tiends were shooting peasants in Ire
land. " The words misprinted, of course
were friends and "pheasants. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26
Wesfminstpr Hall.

Westminster hail has been closed to
the public, except when under surveil-
lance, since the dynamite explosions
IL years ago. The st. James Gazette
suggests that it is time to take away
the policemen and TO let visitors enter
the hall freely.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26

One Minute is all the time necessary
to decide from personal experience
that One Minute Cough Cure does
what its name implies.
VIII Kennels, 81. Louis; b, 5 Webb.
Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26

A countenance habitually under the
influence of amiable feelings acquires
beauty Of the highest order from the fire.
quency with which such feelings stamp
their character upon it.-Mrs. sc. Hale
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26
A little Ambiguous

"Beg pardon" said the missionary
"but will you translate his majcsty's re-
marks again. Did he tell his daughtcr
that he was 20 have guests TO dinner or
for dinnerY,'-Indianlpolis journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26
Fine Figure.

She-What a splendid figure Miss
Philley has.
He-Yes. SO, 900, 600. --Detroit Free
Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
brings instant reliefin cases Ofasthma,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
diseases, down to the very bordcrland
of consumption.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26

Congressman Sam Smith was much
impressed by the speeches of Dingley
and Dalzell on the tariff bill yesterday,
aud said he hoped all Republican pa
pers would print them in full and ey-
cry Republican read them. He has
bills for public buildings at Eli t and
Pontiac, each calling for $4,000 APP
preparation, but says he does not eX-
pect them to pass until the revenues of
the government exceed the eXpendi-
lures, nor VIII ne force them until such
time provided, of course, that he can
keep his constituents from pressing him
too hard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-03-26

Michigan is deeply interested in the
sundry civil bill which was passed last
week as that bill contains the appr-
priation of $4,000 for the improve
ment of the Keweenaw Point harbor,
and the 100000 for surveys on the
deep waterways canal from the lakes
to the sea, as recommended by the
committee appointed to consider the
matter. The committee, it will be ro-
membered, met in Detroit and recon-
mended the appropriation of 100000
in four separate bills.