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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
IN HAMPTON ROADS.
Where the North Atlantic Squadron
Will RENDEZVOUS.

The North Atlantic squadron will rendez-
vous in Hampton Roads dtiring the coming
winter. Most of the vessels are now at
New York unde going slight repairs, and
1t Is expected they will start south early
next month. Secretary Long Is quoted as
saying that he has decided to send the feet
to Charleston, Brunswick and Savannah
during the winter, but tllat.he did NOT pro-
pose to permit it to go further south. Con-
sequently the fleet will rot get into the
gulf. nor will it visit the West Indies. The
navy already has three or four vessels
around the Florida coast, and these are
deemed sufficient for the patrol system
maintained by the service of late Fort
Monroe viii be the headquarters of the
ships, but New York will see visited occa-
sionally as circumstances may direct, in
order that shore leave can be given the
crews The department. intends that some
deet maneuvers shall be conducted this win
ter Off the southern pous on a more ex-
tensive scale than were practiced last sea-
son. when the problem was the blockade
Of Charleston harbor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
MASSACRE IN WEST ArRIC.
France Must Punish tbe Ss,,
SamOry.

A special dispatch to the Journal NJ
fafls brings serious news from the Niyar
region west Africa. In order to punish
the inhabitants of the town of Kong cani-
tai OF The kingdom of Kong. in the Man
olngo region of Upper Guinea. for ,bo,r
refusal to supply his troops with provis.
IONS Chief Samory has razed the town
and massacred several thousand natives.
For several weeks the French ,,,,,..
papers nave been calling upon tho Govern
Lent 10 send punitive expedition against
SneI Samory, who On August 20 last sur
pa,i anu routed French detachment of
Hatpe troops sent TO occupy ter,itorv
when he had offered to eyacuate. Two
Oh the French officers and forty four- WIN
We're Killed Kong is a rich and fertile
dependency of the French ivory coas, If
the report published by the Paris Jon,,ai
is confirmed the French government Will
nave no alternative to send such a punt
1--WE expedition as the French press has
been urging 1t to undertake.
Samory, who is otherwise known as
Samaou, ana who was formerly known
as the West African Mahdi." is a Tin
poo lib on large scale-a wholesale
slave hunter. He first came into contaat
with the French in 1882, but in the two
years war wi-.-h followed he was repeat,
eddy defeated.
In the latter part of 1854 he Carried lbs
slave raids far to the south into S,li
mania, capturing snd DESTROYING Falaha
the capital of Sulimania. and the great
emporium for the trans-Niger trade A
vast tract or country was devastated.
thousands OF natives were slain, thou
SANDS more were sold into slavery, and
the country was so depopulated that
trace came to a standstill, and the COL
ony OF Sierra Leone was reduced to the
verge of bankruptcy. These conouests
brought Samory a fresh accession of
strength. and in 1885 he again commenced
operations against the French provinces
en- the north. Two severe defeats. how
ever, brought him to terms, and in Feb
ruary. 1887, he signed a treaty of peace
With the French. in which he recognized
that the river Niger was the boundary be-
tween his territory and that Of the French.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

In report to the State Department Com
mercial Agent Moore. at Weimar, gives an
abstract of recent lecture by Prof Won
Leyden on the treatment of consumption.
The professor advocates the establishment
OF state sanitariuns as the best method of
treating the disease, and holds that there is
more benefit to be derived FINN good air.
proper exercise and san.taty sconditions
than from any other KNOWN method of
treatment. In another report fsr. Moore
says the friendly feeling ex sting between
Germany AID the TlaEsgsal republic has
resulted in a great increase OF trade be-
tween the two coHr. IS. Germany has es-
tabished Few s. .raship Hines and has
otherwise ta.sev'1 -.f SIS to increase the trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

GermRny's Exports Dropping On.
Consul Monaghan at Chemnitz. in re-
port to the State Department on Germany's
exports to the United States. says:
Germany is alarmed. Exports to the
United States are dropping OFF. Nothing
so alarming has appeared in twenty years.
America was always the best custo-
mer in many lines of manufactures. In
the September quarter of 1896 seventeen
consular districts sent to the United States
goods amounting to $14, 4S1 .414 In the
same quarter in 1897 the same districts
sent s7,1S9.1 12. The average loss all over
the empire is nearly 30 per cent In many
cases this indicates much more than mere
money losses to our revenues. 1t indicates
a diminution In exports from this empire
due to the Dingley bill. The public Is told
to put little confidence In newspaper re-
intelligent effort to retain the United
States market"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Patent. to Lse~l Inventors.

Patents have been issued as follows:
District of Columbia--Willard G. Day,
preserving perishable substances, assignor
CT two-th.rds to W. F. Howard of Bolti-
more, Md. and G. II. Howard Of Washing
ton, d. G; Richard Jeffares and ]. w. Nc
Cam, portable hammock support; Eustace
;Oxley, multiple metering of electric eur
rents.
virginia-Addison D. Barrett, Norfolk,
wig frame; Chas. c. Pentck and r. L.
Nash. Richmond, for attachment for baby
carriage.
Maryland-John T. and George W. Jones.
western Port, bark peeling machine; James
Mc Nab, Gainesville, machine for packing
engine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

Consul MacBr.de, at Edinburgh. says in
report to the State Department that 1t is
claimed in that city that American frozen
beef has a great sale. but that it is made
oiandes irely. 1t Is asserted that large
quantities of the article are brought to
Edinburgh. sold to the butchers at cents
a pound and retailed at 20 and % cents as
hcme-fei beef. 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
POLICE COURT ACTION.
Resolutions of Respect to the Memory
of john NJ. Lnnxston,

The death of the late John NJ Langston
was formally called to the attention of
Judge Scott yesterday afternt or in the Po-
lice Court. by w. Calvin Chase A few DAYS
ago. said Mr.. Chase. the members of tho
bar were called upon to take action on the
death of Judge Miller. Today the speaker
had to call attention to the demise of a
friend and benefactor and a most distin-
guished American citizen
The deceased was a friend of young men
MI Chase went on to say. He was a hu-
manitarian, love- and respected by ALL In
his death, said he, friend and a dstin-
away.
Mr. Campbell Darlington next addressed
the court "A few days ago. he said, the
cciored members of this bar gathered to
pay tribute of respect to a man of nv
race and their friend, Judge Miller / now
desire to pay a tribute of respect 10 a man
of their race and my friend 1 had known
Mr. LIngston from childhood. and he was
a true friend; brave, chivalroCs and true
He |as regarded a great man. not only
here. but throughout the country at large
And. withal, he was a Christian"
Attorney j. H. Smith spoke of his long
acquaintance with the deceased and offered
q set of resolutions referring to the sad
event.
Resolutions of Respect.
the resolutions set forth that in the death
of Mr.. Langston the country has lost an
able and useful representative. the COM
munity a respected citizen. the bar an able
and brilliant advocate. and his family a
good and loving husband and father
Coincidence and heartfelt sympathy to
the bereaved family were extended in the
resolutions.
Attorney John Moss said he had known
Mr. Langston since 1SB He was the
embodiment of all that was good" said
Mr. Moss. No man can be great unless
he Is good
Assistant District Attorney James l..
Pugh. IT., speaking a representative of
the District government and in his indiyid-
uai capacity. said that the deceased was
indeed representative man and faithful
to every trust confided in him.
After Attorney ]. NJ. Kicks had address
ed the court. briefly. speaking Of Mr. Lang
ston as the friend of all men. Attorney
Thomas l. Jones. the law partner and init
mate friend of the dece ased. arose.
John Mercer LangsJon, the greatest liy-
ing coiored American, has fallen" he be-
gan He was a father to me-"
At this point Mr.. jones' was affected
by emotion that he was unable to proceed
Judge Scott's Tribute.
From the bench Judge Scott said he con-
s;dered il as an honor to indorse the reso-
buttons that had been offered.
Il was born and reared In Virginia" said
Judge Scott. land have been acquainted
with Mr.. Langstons people since infancy.
country by the coIored people. Mr.. Langs-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17

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 in the afternoon.
AS a medium for unobjec-
tionable advertisements il there
fore stands unequaled and UNI
approachable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Collapse of Paint Works.

The store house Of the c. A. woolscy
paint and color works. In Jersey City. fell
yesterday. Twenty-Five people, who had
been employed in the structure, had suffi-
Gent warning by the swaying and sagging
of the walls to enable them to escape and
no one was hurt. The loss to the company
will be about $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Montana's Inheritance LAW.

The Montana state supreme court has
sustained the constitutionality OF the in
heritance law passed by the last eg,slature.
The law imposes a tax of per cent on be-
quests to any beneficiary not relative
where the estate amounts to over 100000
The tax on estates directly inherited where
the value of the estate is over s., 1850 is 1
per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
Pelngfc Sealing Discussed.


Following the agreement of the experts,
the diplomatic officials assembled at Gen
era1 Fosters house to discuss the larger
question Of putting an end to pelagic seal
ing, and of settling other border contro-
versies. Owirg to the continued illness
Of Sir Julian Pauncefote, who is confined
to his room, the British government was
represented by the first secretary of the
British embassy, Mr.. Adam. Sir Wilfrid
Laurier and Sir Louis Davies were present
in behalf of Canada
The conference began at pm. and lasted
until Z. During these three hours the en-
tire range of border affairs was discussed
Primarily the purpose of the meeting was
to secure an agreement on Boring sea.
The Canadians made it clear, however
that they wished airy plan of settlement
to take broader scope than the one sub
ject of Bering sea and embrace the many
sources of friction along the border In
this connection the plan of an interna-
tional commission afforded the best means
of reconciling all differences and of OPEN
ing the way to reciprocity. The discus
sion was of the most friendly nature
throughout and no sharp differences were
allowed to crop out. 1t was felt, however
that the plan of a commission was too
large question for immediate determi-
nation. A final understanding was reached
therefore. that the Canadian proposition
should be reduced to writing, as basis
conference and the officials said their
farewells, expressing satisfaction at the
cordial feeling which had characterized
the meetings of the last ten days.
Sir Wilfrid and Sir Louis left here this
morning for Ottawa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
h. OF L. to Meet at chicago.

The general assembly OF the Knights Of
Labor at Louisville yesterday selected Chi
cago as the next place ard the first Tues
DAY in November. 1888, an the time for their.
next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
The Gunboat Wilmington.

The GunbOat Wilmington.
The gunboat Wilmington has been or
d<red to sail for Monteyideo on the a3th
instant. She will be attached to the South
Atlantic station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-17
aainfall Variability

One phase of rainfall variability that may
be touched upon Is the tendency in nature
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

last season, and who will cover the second
sack for Brooklyn this year, was an on
locker at the Observation-Disclosures Varsity
game yesterday.
The games between the Senators and the
Giants at New York next Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday will be accurately shown
from the stage at Kernan's Theatcr each
day. Every play, from start to finish,
will be detailed by the clever continuance
conceived by Mr. Balluff. Scores of other
games will also be 5ulletined as fast as they
are telegraphed over the theater's special
wire.
Jack Grim and Jim MCGUIRE were chat
fling in the grand stand yesterday. Jack
said he peeped through knot-holes in 1871
to see MCGUIRE catch. Jim came back with
the assertion that he read about Grim's
backstop work when he was schOolboy
1t was entertaining to listen to the pair
of great catchers jolly oae another along,
The entente cordial exists to q remarkable
degree between. bail players, and such
good fellows as Mcclure and Grim always
enjoy Stalking hands at the first OF the
season.
The Senators returned from Richmond
yesterday morning. Manager Schmelz and
the pla yers say theyreceived very hospita-
bic treatment in the Virginia capital, and
are profuse In their praise of the many kind
nesses shown them by Manager Jake Wells,
Of the blue Birds The Senators also
commend Pop Tate as an umpire, his
work, they declare, being the fairest and
cleanest ever accorded them in minor
league city Manager schmelz says Pop
is tall TIMBER and should not be over
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
Parker, Bridget &C.,,
HlnfhierS AK 9Th G.
ClOthierS, Bis 9TH ST.

Carroll and Billy Payne, of Phil
adelphia. He also defeated Patsy
Haley, who met Pat Raedy last week,
and johnson also boxed an eight-round
draw with Tommy West, OF Chicago, who
defeated Joe WolcOtt at the Broadway Atm
letic Club short while ago.
johnson is protege of Jack Cavanaugh,
of Australia, who predicts brilliant fu-
ture for the Baltimore lad. He is a game,
shifty boxer and possesses ali the require
ments OF a fighter.
Janney, on the other hand. is strong and
vigorous, nd mostly depends on his rough
ing tactics. The winner of this bout will
in all probability he matched to meet joe
WolcOtt before Tom o 'Rourkes club. John
son arrived in town today, accompanied by
Al. Herford and big contingent from
Baltimore, who will be their money readily
on the Baltimore boy.
Both contestants will weighin at O'Clock
at las pounds, the stipulated weight.
Either one falling 10 weigh in will forfeit
500. There will be large crowd dow from
the Benuing track, as all of the race people
are pleased with Johnson's style of boxing,
having seen him perform so many times in
the Monumental City.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
SULLIVAN WRITES A LETTER.
The Big Fellow Proposes to Force i,
Fight With Fitz.

Boston, April 22.-John l.. Sullivan is
very much disturbed by the brusque man
ner In which Champion FitZsimmons dis
posed Of his challenge. The big fellow,
who is playing in Louisville, KY, has
written letter to his hacker and man
ager, Frank V. Dunn, of this city, in which
he says:
My challenge to FitZsimmons is meant
and goes On record. 1t is no advertising
scheme on my part but purely business
proposition. The money posted proves
faithfulness on ny part, and is evidence
OF confidence on my part that can beat
him TO dead certainty.
II want the public to know that / never
laid down or quit in my life, which is
more than Fitzsimmons can say All mis-
talk TO the public about his not paving
any atten ton to me does not GO l will
make him pay some attention to me, and
Julian as we'll
Il will fight or box him, and will bet
that l make him jump the ring l mean
every word / say, and the public will
know that am no blowhard, the same a S
the freak / can beat him at any stage
of the game j will show him up in his
true light, and prove that l am his SUI
perior, mentally and physically This is
no exhibition of egotism.
JOHN l.. SULLIVAN"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

The regular league season will be for
mally opened III six cities This Afternoon
The Senators will have as opponents
the reorgarized Trolley Dodgers from
Brooklyn.
Game will be called at 4:3o O'Clock, with
Mercer on the rubber for Washington, and
Daub or Payne for Brooklyn.
At O'clock this Afternoon the Senators,
arrave,! IN their new immaculate uniforms,
with the big black W. across the shirt
fronts, started from National Park in six
carriages. They proceeded TO the Ebtitt,
where they were Joined by the Brook yns,
and a parade OF the Avenue and other
streets followed. Returning 10 the park, n
concert by Pistori's Band was given.
People began to pour into the grounds rs
early as 2 O'Clock, and every indication
pointed TO a record-breaking attendance
The Senators, encoura ged 10y their seven
teen consecutive victories over minor
league and strong college clubs-a record
not equaled 10y any major lea que team this
season are full of confidence and feel IN
fettIe TO take three straight from the visit
ors nom the City of Churches"
The BrookIyns are also in good condition
and will try to get such a lead on the
Senators ia the opening games as not To
be caughtlaterin tie season
Mcclure and the popular Jack Grin
will do the catching for their respective
clubs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
City Brevities

Mr.. Gilpin Wilson, a former Washing
soniaa, was married yesterday at Stanton
Va. the bride being Mrs. Annie Light, a
daughter Of Major Henderson NJ. Bell
Among the visitors now frequcnting the
city is a large delegation of school girls
from the Virginia College of Roanoke,
Va. They are stopping at the Metropolitan
Hotel.
The Metropolitan Railway Company has
been requested by the Commissioners to
repair that portion OF the roadway for
which the company is responsible on Four
and-a-half street, between z street and
Missouri avenue southwest
Crescent ConSistury. Thirty-Seoond degree,
A. A. 5. R, Southern and Western Ma
sonic jurisdiction OF the United States, by
unanimous vote last Tuesday, changed the
name Of the conSsiory to that of D. F.
Seville, in honor to ID. F. Seville, secretary
general OF the supreme council. This con-
sistory is composed OF the representative
colored MssOns of Kansas, and located at
Topeka.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
DIAMOND DUST.

Washington won the opening game from
New York last season; will they do as we'll
with the invaders from across the big bridge?
The Georgetowns returned from Balti-
more last night. They will play Johns
Hopkins at Georgetown Field next Satur-
day.
For the convenience of patrons, the box
office will be opened at National Park this
morning az clock Admission and grand
stand seats can al so be purchased at Scan
Ions billiard parlors at any time during
the day preceding 4 p. m.
Good-looking Jimmy Canoyan, who as
sisted most materially in winning the
Eastern League pennant for Providence
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

Samuel w. Buckley has been appointed
first-class private of the police force, the
appointment to date from the 21st instant.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

Mrs A. Tween, residing at 72O Henry
stree, Alton, H., suffered with sciatio
rheumatism for over eight months She
doctored for it nearly the whole of this
time. using various remedies recommended
by friends, and was treated by the physi-
clans, but received no relief She then
used one and half bottles of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, which effected a com
plete cure This is published at her re-
quest, as he wants others similarly afflict-
ed to know what cured her. The 25 and
90 cent sizes for sale by Henry Evans,
wholesale and retail druggist, 93S F
northwest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
1T JUST RAINED RUNS.

Senators Beat Numerically the
Catholic University Boys.
The Senators would up their preliminary
season yesterday 10y defeating the Catholic
University club in a contest that was all
but farcical The score by innings was
washington .....2U7 O192
Catholics ................ 90 2o0O1- 4
Earned runs Washington 4. First base
by errors Washington ,, Catholics 3. Left
on bases w aShington Z. First base on
baIls-Off Regain g. off McTighe /. Struck
out-By Regan ?, by McTighe l 4; 10y Swain
2, by Ashe l. Three-base hits A she,
Collins. Two-base hitS-Selbach, Wrigley,
Cartwright. McTighe. Stolen bases-LuSh
g. De Muntreville 2, Setback ,, Wrigley,
O'BrIen 2, Cartwright. Brown 2, Reilly,
Ashe. Wild pitches -Rega1 9. Passed balls
Hannah 8, Wrigley /. Umpire Mr.. John
Heydler. Time OF game Two hours.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
GAMES TODAY.

u II
Brooklyn at Washington.
New York AT philadelphia.
Boston at Baltimore.
Cleveland at Louisville.
Chicago at Cincinnati.
Pittsburg at ST. LOufs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
A GOOD FIGHT PROMISED.
Janney and johnson at Stubener's
Tonight.

Janney and johnson at Stubener's
Tonight.
Jim Janney, who has met and defeated
all of the crack welterweights in and
around Washington, and also boxed Seally
Bill Quinn a twenty-round draw, is sched-
Uled to meet Chris. Johnson, of Baltimore,
for twenty rounds tonight, and the bout
should certainly give satisfaction to the
patrons who enjoy stiff, rough and vigor-
Gus fig hting.
johnson is conceded to be the best AS
pound man iii Maryland All of his con-
tests have been of the short order John
son invariably puts his opponents out in
from three 10 seven rounds.
johnson. while a newcomer in pugilistic
circles, has boxed such men of prominence
as Abe Ullman, of Baltimore; Jack Daily, OF
Wilmington Billy Hennessy. Peter Makers
ex-sparring partner; Yank Sullivan, Bob
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

Average daily circulation
Sunday, %, 96T, excepted. 81 ,52S
j hereby certify that the above
is n correct statement of circuIa-
ton for the week ended April 10,
1887 WILLIAM p. LEECH.
Manager of Circulation.
Advertisers are cordially Invited
20 satisfy themselves as TO tie
Cor rectness OF the above figures
through AN examination of our cir
culatIOn books. blank paper record,
and circulation cash book.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
Che ~ Tinesi
EONA FlDE CIRCULATION.

The circulation of The Times for
the week ended April Is, 1897,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22

Minneapolis, Mimi, April 22.-Minnesota
wheelmen have broken all existing ties
with the League OF American Wheelmen by
permanently organizing a Minnesota di-
vision Of the proposed United Wheelmen OF
America. A constitution and bylaws have
been adopted and officers elected. Rae
ing rules will be adopted later
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
Minnesota wheeImen secede.

looked by President Young should he
need to REINFORCE his STAFF.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
Joe Patchen sires a Son.

Sioux City, Iowa, April 22.-Joe Patch
en- is the sire of young son. He was born
on the stock farm of ]. D. Yeomans, near
Onawa. The new arrival is only few
days old, but already shows strong re-
semblance in build TO his famous sire, nd
is considered a most promising younster
by all who have seen him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-04-22
Roby Rehearing Refused.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 22.-The SUI
preme court has refused reheariDg in
the Roby race track case. This was the
case in which Gov. Matthews obtained an
injunction against horse racing on the
three race tracks at Roby.