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Evening star., 1897-01-06
Colombia an,l Nicaragua.

Mr.. Luther F. Mckinney of New Hamp-
shire, minister from this country to the
United States of Colombia. is in the city
for a few days. He said he was very
much surprised 10 read the story of the
reported intention Of Colombia to take pos
session of Corn Island and the checkmatina
of the same by Nicaragua. His latest ad-
vices from Colombia were that the dispute
between the two countries would be set
tied by arbitration. Some sharp CORE
spondence passed between them on the
subject four or five months ago. The min
lister of foreign affairs of Colombia wrote
to him seeking to have the interposition of
the good will and friendly offices of the
United States TO induce Nicaragua to pre-
vent any difficulties growing out of the
dispute over the island and Mr.. McKin-
ney advised him to have the matter settled
by arbitration. The minister is not dis
posed to believe that Colombia would at
tempt to take forcible possession of the
island.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
They GrOaned.

The services at the Emmanuel Baptist
Church, on Anger avenue, Sunday evening
last, were interrupted TO a serious extent
10y the actions of half dozen colored boys
In consequence John Taylor, William Jones,
John Coates. Edward and Ellsworth Jen-
kins and Maurice McGowan were placed
urder arrest.
What was the nature of the disturb
aIce? Judge Kimball asked when the case
was called today in the Police Court.
Deed, jedge' explained a deacon, "a
Gurin' OBJ de prayers desc yere worthless
darkies would keep a-groanin jes like a
ole mule in de mire.''
Ten dollars fine each"
In the United States branch Of the court
later Edward Taylor was fined IS for as
saulting one of the deacons who attempted
to eject him from the church.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Contracts for Lighthouse Vessels

The Treasury Department has made con
tracts for the construction of three Iigh
vessels and two lighthouse tenders. The
Bath Iron Works Company will build two
of the light vessels, at s14.50O each, and
one tender, at $4,000. Lewis Nixon of Eliz
abeth. N. j.. will build one tender. at ST.
600. and Wolf & Zweicker of Portland
Oreg., the other light vessel, at $4,000.
One of the tenders, to be named the
Mayfiower, will be stationed at Boston
and the other, TO be named the Mangrove
will have headquarters at Key West, Fla
One of the light vessels will be stationed
OF Dia mond Shoal, another off Fire Island
and the third on San Francisco bar
Evening star., 1897-01-06
More Steel InHnectOrs.

Secretary Herbert has decided to increase
the present naval corps of inspectors of
steel used in the construction of naval
vessels of the United States by the ap-
pointT ent of a number of expert civilians.
Capt. Mccormick and Chief Engineer
Smith of the Norfolk yard arrived here
today to discuss the details preliminary
to the appointments. 1t is thought that
the civil service commission will be called
on to furnish at once about twelve or
fifteen men who by rigid examination
have proved themselves experts in this line,
and when secured they probably will be
distributed, among the works now fur
nishing the steel and cast-iron used IN
the construction of our naval vessels.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Sent Down Again.

William White. a colored man who has
been in the workhouse frequently as sus-
picious character and on charges of a
more serious nature, was In the dock of the
Police Court again today.
This is that sissy man, is it not?' asked
the court.
"Yes, SIR" replied Prosecuting Attorney
P, gh.
A member Of the Capitol police force tes-
titled that White accosted him yesterday
in the Capitol grounds, and made a propo-
sition of a revolving nature.
six months in the workhouse," ruled the
court.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
JACKSON DEMOCRATS,
Preparations In Good Shape for
Big Banquet.

Preparations In Good Shape for the
Big Banquet.
The Jackson Democratic Association held
meeting las. evening and completed ar
rargements for a banquet next Friday
evening i'll commemoration of the victory
of New Orleans. Mr.. John l.. Norris pre-
sided and Mr.. Nat Sardo acted as secre-
tary. The banquet will take place at Ma
sonic Temple at O'clock, the Sth instant,
and covers will be laid for at least two
hundred guests.
Mr.. John L. Norris, president Of the as
soc.ation, will preside, and appropriate
toasts will be responded to by distinguish
ed speakers.
At last nights meeting it was decided to
invite to the banquet Mrs. Mary Donaldson
Wilcox, daughter of Mr.. A. ]. Donaldson,
who was private secretary to President
Jackson. This lady enjoys the distinction
of having been the flrst child born in the
White House.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
G ON ENSED LOCALS

Clara Jones, colored. was in the Police
Court today. charged with robbne a man
OF $40 in a house in Limerick alley In
order to SECURE the attendance of necessary
witnesses hearing of the case was con-
tinued until Saturday.
The usual ill-treated oyster dredeer did
not call on Sanitary Officer Frank yester-
day This weather, it is thought, will
cause desertions from the oyster boat
and before the close of the week some of
the deSerterS are expected here.
There is a bad hole IN the sidewalk in
front of the Central Presbyterian Church
corner of I'd and l streets northwest.
Willie the seven-year son of Mr.
Charles Donch of 312 | street northwest
fell into a tub of boiling hot water yes
terday at the home of his father and was
badly scalded about the body and lower
limbs Medical assistance was promptly
summoned and it is not thought that his
injuries will result fatally.
For securing Sc from Elizabeth Miller by
means of false pretenses and for the lar
ceny of gold. watch from James Clark
of 1214 NJ street northeast, Eugene Wood
a colored youth was today held by Judge
Miller for the action of the grand jury in
$500 bonds.
For purloining al overcoat and shoalder
of beef from Walter H. Havenner John
Hutchinson was today sent to Jail by Judge
Miller for thirty days.
Some dishonest man had a good time
last night on money he stole from Evans
dining room. Mrs NJ X. Mcmahon of No.
I street northwest was eating dinner in
the dining room and had left her pocket
book on the window sill. An unknown
white man passing through the alley raised
the window and then went off with the 81.
Estella NJ. johnson. a ten-year-old col
ored girl, was this afternoon committed to
the girls reform school by Judge Miller.
The mother of the child. Mrs. Sarah john
son, complained that the little one was
utterly incorrigible and unmanageabIe.
In the Police. Court yesterday Albert
Coons, a young white man. was fined $50
for indecent exposure. The offense oc
Cured Sunday on the steps of the Capitol,
and two little girls appeared complain
ing witnesses. The fine not being paid,
Coons was sent to the workhouse for sixty
days. ..,
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Boies Penrose.
Models of Warships.

Two beautiful additions have been made
to the exhibition of models of warships IN
the corridors of the Navy Department.
These are the models of the battle ship
Massachusetts and the armored cruiser
New York. loaned to the Cramps of Phil
adelphia several months ago, and by them
taken to Toxic for exhibition to the Japa-
1ese authorities as specimens of naval
construc ton in the United States. 1t is not
unreasonable to suppose that their exhibi-
ton had some influence in securing orders
by American companies for the construc-
tfon of two warships for the Japanese
navy.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Changes In Qunrtermaster., Station,

The following changes in the quarter
masters department have been ordered
Lieut.. Col. Amos s. Kimball, from the de-
partment of California to the department
of Texas at San Antonio. relieving Lieut.
Col. G. c. Smith, who is ordered to ST.
Louis, relieving Lieut.. Col. Lewis c. For
syth, who is ordered to settle accounts and
remain in ST. Louis. Col. James NJ Moore
from New York to San Francisco. Lieut.
Col. James G. Lee from San Francisco TO
Chicago, relieving Col. Marshall l. I.uding-
ton, who assumes charge of the general
depot at New York.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
want More Time.

A large number of leading railroad men
held meeting here yesterday for the pur-
pose of preparing a petition to the inter-
state commerce commission to interceds
with Congress for the extension Of the time
previous to which the passenger and
freight equipment of the various lines
throughout the country must be supplied
with air brakes and automatic couplers.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
FREE TO ALL. /!

WATCHES, KNIVES, RAZORS PICTJRES.
PIPES and other valuable articles in exchange fcr
coupons with
MAIL POUCH TOBACCO.
.h(Sold hy all dealersl One coupon In each Scent
(2-ouncel Package COUPONS ExrIAIN HOW TO
SECURE THE ABOVE. Packages (now on saIe)
containing no coupons will be accepted as roupons-
s.2-ox empty bag as one coupon. Send for Illus
trated catalogue giving complete list and descrip-
tion Of all articles. also tells how to get them
The BLOCH BROS. TOBACCO CO., wheeling, ".
Va. ng25-m,w,itf
Evening star., 1897-01-06
To select HOSPITAL site.

A board of officers consisting of Lieut..
Col. James Gilliss. deputy quartermaster
general; Maj. Henry NJ. Adams, Corps of
Engineers, and Maj John D. Hall. surgeon
has been ordered to meet at Fort Wads-
worth, n. Y, to select site for the hos
pital 10 be erected at that pest. tE
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Tests Mt Indian Head.

Navy officials are conducf cfirg tests at the
Indian Head proving grounds with view
to determining the relative value of armor-
piercing shells with and without caps.
The ordinary six-inch standard armor-
were fred at q six-hehbbplate and gave
better results than aAy Of the devices of
similar nature thai havfs heretofore been
tried by the government, and greater sat
isfaction than the shellsi that were fired
without caps. II
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Position of the Badgers.

The Boston Journal has received a dis
patch from the University of Wisconsin
stating that the challenge received from
the University Of Pennsylvania and Yale
L Cor rowing and base bail would not be ac-
cepted until the differences between the
eastern colleges had been settled.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Annual Meeting of the Trustees md
Election of Gf1icers

Election of officers.
The annual meeting of the trustees of the
free public library was. held yesterday
afternoon at the board of trade rooms.
Trustees J. T. Dubois, Weston Flint, Gar
diner Hubbard, ]. B. Larner, r. W. Noyes,
B. H. Warner and S. W. Woodward being
present. Interesting reports from the rari-
Gus subcommittee OF the board were re-
ceived and discussed. sfrhe~ election of Off
GERS for the ensuing eyear resulted in the
choice of Theodore W. Noyes as president,
B. H. Warner vice president and J. B.
Larner as secretary3. The election of
librarian was postponed.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Grand Naval and Military Ball at Fort

For the benefit Of those who contemplate te
attending the grand naval and military
ball at Chamberlin's Hotel, Fort Monroe,
January 8, the modern steel palace steamer
Newport News of the Norfolk and Wash
ington line, will leave her wharf Thursday
evening, the 7th instant at the usual hour,
O'Clock. State rooms may be secured for
the round trip by applying at the general
offices of the company, 7th street wharf
Telephone, 1.O.-Advt
Evening star., 1897-01-06
GEN. WALKERS SUDDEN DEATH.
1t Came With Hardly an Instant.
Warming.

Gen. Francis A. Walkers death in Bos-
ton yesterday was very sudden, coming
with hardly an instant's warning, and the
sad news was received with surprise and
no small measure of incredulity when it
first became known in Boston.
General Walker was in his usual health
Monday and attended to his duties, as
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Mr., Femeack Ill.

R. NJ. A Fenwick., Sne ,lSf the Oldest in
habitants of the District Of. Columbia, and
only brother Of the late R1bt. W. Fenwick,
is lying very Ill at,ihis residence, 20S H
street northwest. III, ~
Evening star., 1897-01-06
bank Dividend DccIarcd.

The controller Of the currency has de.
clared dividend of SO per cent in favor
Of the creditors of the failed National Bank
of Illinois Of Chicago.
Evening star., 1897-01-06

They could only see the offices. Others
had but one ear; they could only hear
promises The great mass of the people of
the state have hoped against hope for
purer politics. To all such l would say,
Keep up the good fight. Put my name
down alongside of yours; we are not bat
tling for one place; that shall be proven to
you. There shall be no backward move
ment.'
The applause which greeted these utter
ances was hearty and spontaneous, and in
ton will be perpetuated to take part in fu-
ture campaigns, both for state officers and
perhaps for Quay's seat two years hence.
Mr.. Wanamaker met the Seventy-iive
members and senators who voted for him
In caucus at his rooms in the Common
wealth after the caucus, and thanked them
for their loyalty to him, promising that
they would not be forgotten. Blankenburg
and others made speeches, assuring them
that the battle for deltverance from the
rule of political bosses in Pennsylvania had
to final victory.
BOies PenrOse.
Boies Penrose was born in Philadelphia,
November 1, 1860. He graduated with hon
ors at Harvard College in 1881, and was
admitted to the bar in 1888 He was elected
member of the Pennsylvania house of rep
resentatives from the eighth district In
1885. and was elected to the senate in 1886.
In 1889 he was elected president pro tenn
pore of the senate, and reelected January
9. 1891; was reelected to the senate, No
vember 4, 1890, and again reelected No
vember 6. 1894.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
Lease Rsrfecaed.

Miss Edith RusseAa Church of Boston.
Mass, has leased fon' theI season. through
Edw. N. Lewis, real estatei broker, the resi-
dence of Alice NJ Adams. southwest corner
of 18th and L streets northwest.
Evening star., 1897-01-06
PENROsE WAS CHOSEN.
Result of the Republican Caucus a
Harrisburg, Pa.


Harrisburg. PA.
AS foreshadowed by the vote on the cleo
tion Of chairman of the Pennsylvania house
of representatives caucus Monday evening,
the senatorial contest was decided on the
first day of the legislative session, and
Boies Penrose is the successful aspirant.
In the final roundup in the senatorial eau
Gus, which was held in the hall of the
house OF representatives last evening, the
vote stood: Penrose. 1873; Wanamaker, 10;
Robinson, 1: Cameron, 1; Charles E. Rice, L.
This would insure the election of Penrose
in the joint assembly, with six votes to
spare If he did not receive a single Wana-
maker. scattering or democratic vote.
The formal vote will be taken in the two
houses Tuesday, January 10, but it will be
a mere legal formality. Penrose was as
good as elected at last nights caucus. But,
while the present contest ends with a de-
cisive victory for Quay and his candidate
for a colleague IN the United States Sem
ate, 1t Is evident that the contest between
the antagonstic forces represented in this
senatorial battle has only just begun.
Wanamnker Not Discouraged.
Mr.. Wanamaker made speech yesterday
afternoon to an audience of business men,
which crowded the hall on Walnut street
occupied by the National League of Busi-
ness Men to the doors, in which he said.
among other things:
Il desire to express my deep gratitude to
the business men of the state who have
come here at their own cost to battle for
principle-that Of better politics. In such
contest 1 am with you. Nothing can chill
my interest. The faithfulness with which
you have stood up for your convictions has
made Pennsylvania a great deal larger to
me and given me great deal more hope
for 1t. This has been a wonderful battle
1t has taken great courage for you men to
stand up and speak your thoughts and con-
victions and stand by the flag of principles
but l have observed in this contest that
some men have but one eve
Evening star., 1897-01-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.. .

sPIRITrALIsTs AND LIBERAhsEENtUi,srJN N,
Baltimore THURSDAY. jan I: Mass meeting Of
the National Association of spiritralists Special
car H. and y. Meet ut station at IL rs An.
@ ITan leaves at " sharp Special rates round trip
FRANCIS b. WOODBURY.. Secy.. 600 Pa. av.s.e
SPEsTAI. NOTICE
Atlantic Building Company for fhc election of di.
rectors TO serve for the ensuing will be he'll
bridge on Tit RsDAY. JAM January f Il, !, 1881. ISL Ia be-
GEO E. EMMONs. secretary ja7-14&ai
GER AM BUILDING ASSOCIATION, NO s.
notified that the seventh annual meeting will be
held I'll uRSDAY EVENING, at O'Clock, at
wtthafts Hall. Sd and SITS Sc. for the pay
nient of dues and election of officers for Che
suing year.
WM. WTTTHAFT. President.
A. FEL.DVtSS, Treasurer
tat2t 2. vIERBUCHEN. Secretary.
MRS. NJ. E. RANKIN DESIRES CONFERENCE
with the ladies who drove the horse that knocked
her down 9th st. bet. . and H. l. ave, Nov
"a ais" with the doctor who assisted her to the
carriage. carr Mrs. NJ. E. RANKIN,
aoot ?2o X. l. ave.
A LADY IN REDUCED CIRCI7 INSTANCES IS COM
PEELED TO sell her diamond earrings. Original
@ price, $3.50: will accept $3.50. Address CONF
DENTAL. Star Office. 1t
MASoNIC-IEBANON LODGE NO. I, FAAM-
A special communication of Lebanon Lodge. No.
1FA.AM:. VIII he held at Masonic Temple on
Pose of attending the funeral Of the late Thomas
Doran. Members Of other lodges are invited to
attend. RPsIlation dress-back
BY order of the W: NJ.
1t ". w LUDLOW. Secretary
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
of the Washington Jockey Club and election
of an executive committee, to for the
suing year will be held the office of the club,
Room !. 1903 Pa. ave. NV, on the second TUES
DAY in January. the 18th instant at 3 o'clock
pm. S S ROWLAND President
BEN HELEN, Secretary. ja:1w
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
The firm of f. F. jackson & Co. composed Of
the below named parties, dissolved On De-
cember 81, 1896 by mutual consent. Thomas
Norwood retiring from the firm. AL debts due
by the firm will be assumed by the remaining
members of the firm, who entitled to receive
all money payable to the late firm.
F. E. JACKSON,
THOMAS NORWOOD,
WILLIAM H. RIDER,
JOSEPH L. CRUPPER,
JOHN b. RIDER
The late firm of f. E. Jackson Co having
neen dissolved by the retirement therefrdm Of
Thomas Norwood the undersigned have incor-
eorated under the name of the E. E. Jackson
company. ana Will continue TO carry their
business at their office. southwest corner 14th and
sts. s.w.. 301 18th st. sw.
f. +. JACKSON. President.
JOSEPH L. CRUPPER, Vice Pres
NOAH Fl. RIDER. Sec. and Treas
WILLIAM II. RIDER.
jad-3t' JOHN b. RIDER
Evening star., 1897-01-06

TIE JULIUS LANSBJRGH FURNITURE AND
CARPET 60. Is temporarily located at THE En-
CHANGE 1881 and 1898 H st. NV. opposite the
Old site Of the RINK. All parties indebted to the
comps ny TeiIueste to call above number Mt
Cnre nd settle tLeir Indebtedness Owing to the
total loss Of entire stock we are greatly in need
or Money and will appreciate your prompt settle
Inent- THE JULIUS LANSBU RGH FURNITI RE
AND CARPET co de3O-tf
Evening star., 1897-01-06

sPIRrTU ALIsTs AND I.IBERAtSHEXC'Ui,SFJN 1Nb
baltimore THURSDAY, Jun. T. Mass meeting Of
the National Association of Spiritralists Special
car H. and y. Meet at station at 1f5 am.
FRANCIS b. WOODBURY.. Secy 600 Pa avse :
Evening star., 1897-01-06

fFNef
Every Lawyer
in Washington who values the i'm
preston created by his Briefs should
let print them No printer EYER
ci,es more care in the Typography or
press work than do no one ieliy.rs
them more promptly. 80 cents a mage
for so copies P"e'
taj-I4d 'i- ii'h ST
Evening star., 1897-01-06

THE tt RhISH AND RUSSIAN BATH 1922 G. ST
nv. Will be thrown open TO the public for in
spection THURSDAY, Jan. 4 between the
hoIrs of and 10 pm
In renodeling, neither pains expense have
been spared to make il Of the most complet.
and attractive baths in the country
n B--The ladies will be given the morning
hours. usual until Monday. January H. when
they and the gentlemen will occupy their re-
spective departments, and the reception for ladies'
VIII be from a u. till pm. and gentlemen
from I'm. till 10 2. m. saturdays until IL D m
Evening star., 1897-01-06

A MEETING OF THE STOCKH OI.DERS OF THE
Capital Traction Company for The election of
directors viii be held the office of the com
pany central Power Station, WEDNESDAY
the 18th Of January. 1897
The polls will be opened at 10 a. m. and closed
At l. II. q. I. DUNLOP,
~ -, --- President.
y u h'DNES. secretary de.,S- 14t
Evening star., 1897-01-06

HAVE YOUR FURNITURE REPAIRED AND FIN
ished al WALTERS. 433 Z St NV Also fur
at panic prices. ,ie2,;- Inn.
Evening star., 1897-01-06

For purloining al overcoat and a shoalder
of beef from Walter H. Havenner, John
Hutchinson was today sent to Jail by Judge
Miller for thirty days
Evening star., 1897-01-06

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLD-
ers OF the lexington and Soldiers Home Rail-
way Company, for the election of nine directors
TO serve for the ensuing year. Will be held the
pn1ee OF the company, 18th and d sis. Wash
inxton. D. c. on Wednesday. January 18Th 1897
between the hours Of Il and 2 o clock d M
deSO-l5t D. NJ NEWBOI.D, President
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-10-07

windows, and like demons rushed after
and upon the struggling. suffering
crowd. 1t singed the hair of men and
women, and ignited their clothing, so
that soon the people themselves became
a part of the holocaust, their bodies
burning while they yet lived.
1t was all over in ten minutes; but
during that brief time the governor of
Virginia and 72 others of high rank in
the social and official ranks of, the old
dominion, lost their lives, and the city
was in mourning; yes, the entire state
was shodowed and darkened with woe.
When intelligence of the disaster be-
came general, the congress passed reso-
lutions of coincidence, memorial serv-
ices were held in churches everywhere,
and the fire was generally regarded as
a national disaster.
Early in the spring of 1912 it was sug-
gested that great memorial should be
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-10-07
LOWELL.

A. u. Stanley received Saturday the
I sad intelligence of the death of his
father, Rev. Fred Stanley, of Herndon,
Va. Mr.. Stanley was for number of
years q resident of Lowell and vicinity
and had many warm friends here who
deeply regret his death.
Edward Hopp and wife, of Blue
Mound, Ills, are visiting his father
and other relatives in and near town.
Miss Charlotte Davis has returned
from visit with friends at Cow Run.
The home of Mrs. Samantha Ray
was the scene of very pleasant gath
ering on the evening of the 2Sth of
last month, the occasion being in
honor OF the 18th anniversary Of the
birth of her daughter Retta. Many
handsome gifts Were presented to Miss
Retta as tokens of the high regard in
which she is held by her friends. Re-
freshments were served and the evening
was most delightfully."- spent by all
present, who, at late hour departed
reluctantly, wishing her many happy
returns of the day.
Mrs. Edleblute was called to jefferson
county the fore part of the week by the
serious illness of her brother.
Mrs. Maggie Hoon is visiting this
week with friends at Hooksburg.
Died, at his home in Lowell. Sept.
Goth. Mr.. James Mcfarland aged S3
years. Deceased had lived the greater
part of his life in this neighborhood
and had by hard labor, good manage
ment and economy accumulated con-
siderable property. He was we'll known
and universally respected. The remains
were taken to Good Hope on Friday
place.
Mr.. Fred Lanam, of Caldwell, visited
his sisterin-law, Mrs. Rachel Lanam,
last week.
Christian Wolfram and wife spent
Friday and Saturday last at Dexter
City with their daughter.
Miss Lou Blunden, of Amesyille, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Kate Stan
ley.
Farley Ripley, of Big Run, was in
town Saturday, looking at property
with view of buying and starting a
planning mill.
Mrs. Bert Newton and son, Doone, of
Belle Valley, are visiting relatives here
Mrs. Silas Savage and children, of
Marietta are spending a number of
weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James Dayis.
Mrs. Jane Reed and daughter, of
Marietta, are guests of the family Of
Peter Cramer, of near town.
e. NJ. g.