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Evening star., 1898-12-31
The South Siberian Railway.

Russia has just completed another great
railroad undertaking. according to report
to the State Department from Consular
Agent Harris at Eibenstock. He says that
an important branch of the South Siberian
railroad, leading to the borders of Afghan
istan, is now ready for business, the first
trip being made over it on November 90
This road runs from Usun Ada, on the Cas-
plan sea, through Merry and to Samarcand,
and through it Russia will be able to de-
velop an enormous trade, as it is the key
to Afghanistan, the borders of Persia and
the great valley Of Heri-Rud.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
CAPITALIST TELFATR IN JAIL.
Claims That He is the Victim of Per.
secution.

ATLANTA, Ga, December 31.-David ],
Ieitalr, who claims TO be at the head of a
concern worth s1oO,OOo,UOO and who saws
Cornelius Vanderbilt is one of his hackers,
Is locked up in the Fulton county jail be-
cause ne failed TO pay for six pairs of
shoes
Telfair claims he has gone to Jail as a
matter of principle. and says there is n
story OF persecution back of IL all He
claims his concern operates gold mines i'm
emma, obtained under a special concession
from the emperor. secured through Nu
ting Fang. Telfair also claims to operate
soid mines IN Colorado. He is a splendid
looking man of about fifty years of age.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
TO LEAVE THE NAVAL SERVICE.
About Eight Hundred Sailors to Be
Mustered Out.

Secretary Long today ordered the mus
tering out Of the naval service of about $40
sailors. These were volunteers enlisted
solely for the war. The department made
this order reluctantly. for the effect will
be to compel many vessels to be put out
of commission at time when they are
needed Under the law as it stands, how
ever, the Secretary has no discretion in the
matter, though he may see fit to
again urge upon Congress- speedy action to
relieve the department.. He called atten-
ton to the emergency witch has now arisen
in his annual report, bat his warning has
been neglected, and the government will
lose the services of many eKcellent sailors
who are anxious to reIssin in the navy, and
whom the navy Is as anxious to retain in
the service.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
SENIOR sAGAsTA coxvALEscE,r
Expected to Be Able to Leave His
Room Today

MADRID. December 31.-Senors Sagasta
and CASTELAR, are now convalescent The
iormer viii be able to leave his room TODAY.
Fourteen steamers are now on their way
10 Havana to repatriate the Spanish troops
remaining in Cuba
. Inc report of the meeting of a dozen
spanish generals. the purpose of which has
not been divulsed has been Confirmed hv
member OF the cabinet, who does moi
deny the Importance of the occurrence.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Drunken Man Shoots Two Women and
Kills Himself.

NEW YORK, December 31.-Karl Kirdel-
berger of Jersey City tried to murder his
wife Cristina and his step-daughter, Mary
Brodel, today. After he had shot them
both and believed they had been fatally
wounded. he put a bullet in his right tenn
pie and died almost instantly. His wife,
who was wounded in the left side of the
head, may recover. The step-daughter was
shot in the right shoulder, and, after being
attended at the hospital. was able to return
home. Kirdelberger was drunk when he
did the shooting.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
NOT ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION.
Naval Constructor StOcker Examined
an Army Transport.


an Army Transport.
During the war with Spain Secretary
Alger requested Secretary Long to detail
naval constructors to inspect the vessels
which were rented by the United States as
transports, the purpose being to keep a
record Of theiT condition on entering and
leaving the service, especially ascertaining
what damage had been done while in pos
session of the government.
Secretary Long complied with the re-
quest. Constructor Robert Stocker was
detailed to inspect the Grand Duchess, at
Newport News A few days ago he rem
dered an account to the War Department
for 81 600 for his services. Secretary Alger
inquired of Controller Tracewell of the
treasury If the department had authority
to pay the account
The controller has rendered decision
that Mr.. Stocker is not entitled to this
sum or any sum, as he was receiving his
regular salary from the Navy Department.
The controller rules that section S765 of the
Revised Statutes prohibits extra cempen-
sation in such cases.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
TO ASSIST COL. BINGHAM,
Capt. Gilmore and Lieut.. Latimer t
Take Part in White House Reception

~ S''T''hVTc HHU LItUt. LHtIsHVF 10
rake Part in White House Reception.
Captain ]. c. Gilmore, ir., 4th Artillery
and Lieutenant Julian L. Latimer of the
navy have been ordered to report to Col
onel Bingham, U. S. A, superintendent of
public buildings and grounds, to assist in
the social functions at the White House
Both are popular officers, well known in
social as well as official circles in Wash
ington. Captain Gilmore. had a similar de-
tail to duty at the White House during
President Harrison's administration. This
assignment is regarded as particularly
complimentary to the officers chosen for it,
They will begin their new duties at the
Presidents New Year reception Monday
Colonel Bingham will make the presenta-
tions to President Mckinley, Captain Gill
more to Mrs. Mckinley and Lieutenant
Latimer to the other ladies of the receiv-
ing line.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Britannia Behind Time.

NEW YORK. December 31.-The White
Star steamer Britannia. Capt. Haddock,
from Liverpool and Queenstown, whose ar
rival has been looked for since Thursday,
was sighted shortly after noon today off
Fire Island. The Britannia left Queens
town on December % at l :25 p.m and was
due al the light ship at 4:I5 pm. Thursday
to equal her best record. She is therefore
behind her best time about forty-six hours
Evening star., 1898-12-31
CHINA's COLLAPSE INEy,T.u,E
views OF Marquis Ito -Rum0red
Russo-C Chinese Treaty

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. December
sl--The Nippon Yuzen Kaisha steams hip
1amasuchi Maru, from Yokohama for
seattle has arrived here. From files Of
late japanese papers the following is taken;
Marquis Ito expresses grave fears as to
the future of the Chinese empire. He saws
there Is no man in China who can rescue
her from impending collapse.
Much excitement has been created in
the orient over secret treaty alleged to
nave been made between Russia and
Evening star., 1898-12-31
FELL FIVE HUNDRED FEET,
six Finnish Miners Killed Mt Isbpem.
ing. Mich,

DETROIT, Mich. December 31.-A sne
,ial TO The Journal from Ishpeming Mich
says; This morning at 9 O'Clock. while nine
FINNISH trammers whose names are un-
known at this time, were coming to the
surface In one of the shafts of the Lake
Superior Iron Company, the cage met some
Obstruction in the shaft that Inclined the
hoor so as to let six men slide off. and thew
feil 500 feet to the bottom being Instantly
killed The three who chung to the cage
we're slightly injured.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Reception to Auditor c,..,.

The employees of the Office of the auditor
for the Post ofiice Department today gave
an impromptu New Year reception to the
auditor at the hour of closing. When
Auditor Castle and Deputy Auditor Lawshe
arrived at Office at o o'clock they found
their rooms beautifully decorated with a.
profusfon OF plants, evergreens and cut
flowers. The bureau contains 4S4 employees.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Five Members of the Crew Laid Tn
From Wounds.

SOUTHAMPTON, December 31-A shoot
ing afray occurred on board the American
Line steamer St. Paul, Captain Jamison
which left New York on December 3 for
his port, and which arrived here yester-
Jay. The origin of the disturbance is not
known. but five members of the crew were
shot and one was stabbed They are now
IN the hospital on board the ship. Their
injuries are not serious. One arrest has
been made.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Movements of Warshfn.

The Raleigh has sailed from Singapore
for Colombo. on her way home from Ma
Mia. via Suez.
The Philadelphia has arrived at San Jose.
Guatemala
The converted yacht Huntress. which has
been loaned to the New Jersey naval militia.
sailed yesterday from Brooklyn for Cam
den.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
POLITICS IN PERU.
Habeas Corpus Act Re-EstabIisbed-
Choice for Next President

LIMA, Peru, December 81 (via Calves
ton, Texas).-The government has decreed
the re-establishment of the habeas corpus
act. A private preliminary meeting of the
coalition parties will take place tonight.
Senor Edwardo Romano, the senator from
Arequippa, an engireer by profession, and
educated in Europe is the choice Of a large
majority for the future presidency
Evening star., 1898-12-31
PERSONAL Mention.

Mr.. S. P. Senior is visiting his parents in
LIE Droit Park.
Cadet A. A. McCraeken n visiting DR..
and Mrs. j. Wesley Bovee, 1404 H street
northwest.
Secretary Bliss has returned to the city
from New York and resumed his duties at
the Interior Department.
MI Heath, first assistant postmaster gen.
eral, has returned to the city from a trip
west. -
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Wonderful Journey Of . Dor

HOBGHTON. Mich. December 31.-Jerry
Murphy. weil-known miner living in Cal
umet. sold his big st. Bernard Barney to
Klondike Iarty eighteen months ago. The
dog was taken to Dawson City and per-
formed good service. Last night Barney"
reappeared at Murphy's home in Calumet
How he succeeded in returning from Alas
ka ID mystery.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
More Troop. to Go to Cuba.

COLUMBUS. Ca, December 31-Orders
were received from Gen. Wilson at Macon
ordering the 160th Indiana and the Sd Ken
lucky Regiments to get into readiness at
once to go to Cuba.
The Sth Massachusetts, now eEcamped at
Americus. is also ordered to get in readi-
ness.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Army Omcer. D,.charred.

The following named officers of the vol
unteer army have been honorably discharg-
ed the service of the United States: Capt
William ]. Hardee. Sd u. S.-V. Engineers:
First Lieut.. Morland Carter, 5th Massa-
chusettss Volunteer Infantry: First Lieut..
w. J: Dtncombe. 1st West Virginia Volun-
teer infantry. 4
Evening star., 1898-12-31
EDICT OF FRANCIS JOSEPH.


With Hungary Remain the Same.
VIENNA, December 31.-An imperial
autograph letter is published in the Court
Gazette today, directing that the contribu-
tions of Austria and Hungary toward the
Joint expenditure of the empire remain un-
changed, ana chat the customs and COM
merciai union and arrangements of the
Austro- Hungarian Bank be extended to Ds-
cember 81, 1899
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Can't. G. b. McGlsI,. Discharre.

The order of DecenbE Is, honorably dis
charging Capt. Charles H MeEill, assistant
adjutant general. U. s. VI, from the service
of the United States. to take effect Decem-
her 81. 1898, has been amended to take
effect January IA f6D2
Evening star., 1898-12-31
THE WASHINGTON EVENING star

Has n larger home md household
circulation I'm the city of pubIica.
tion, I'm proportion to population,
than my other newspaper I'm the
world. That ts. IL q. regularly de-
lfvered by carriers 10 permanent
subscribes to the largest per-
centnSe of residences I'm the city.
This IL n pointer OF value TO nd
vertisers. Householder and menu
bers of family circles are the peo-
pie who want things and pay for
them.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
BIG NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION.
Thirty Towns Deprived Of Gas by the
Accident.

Accident.
RED KEY, Ind. December 3l.-An explo-
sion of gas, followed by fire. at the Ohio
and Indiana Pipe Line Company's COM
pressing station near here caused a loss
estimated at 100000 Engineer W. e. Rob
inson was badly burned. Thirty or more
towns are deprived Of natural gas by the
destruction of the station.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
sureeon Ordered to H.xana.

Acting Assistant Surgeon Charles E. c.
Peyton. u. 8. A., has been ordered from
this city to Havana, Cuba, there to report
for duty.
Evening star., 1898-12-31
Reo.eveIt rake. oatA of oaee.

ALBANY, N. Y, December 31.-0overn-
or-eisct Roosevelt took his oath of once
at 12:10 o'clock today.
Evening star., 1898-12-31

The service was opened by the singing of
Cardinal Newman's hymn, Lead, Kindly
Light" by the quartet OF All Souls Church.
composed OF Mrs. H. Clay Browning, So
prano; Mrs. James F.. Oyster, tontralto;
Mr.. Frederick Knoop. tenor, ami Mr.. J.
Henry Kaiser, basso. When the Ii 1t strain
OF the hymn had been finished .tey. DR.,
Evening star., 1898-12-31

Representative Powers of Vermont yes
terday said he thought ex-Gov. Dillingham;
would be appointed by the ex-governor of Yer
mont to fill the unexpired term of the late
Senator Morrill, until the legislature makes
a selection
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-22
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Opened Rt Springfield Wednesday,
Work OF the Year in the Three Districts
---Severai Pastors viii Retire.

The oath Vermont annual conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church opened
al Springfield Wednesday, with Bishop
John II. Vincent presiding. At Q o'clock
the bishop directed the administer
ing of the sacrament of holy communion.
The business session Immediately followed
the communion service, and Rev. w. K.
Davenport, who was the able secretary of
last years conference, was reelected. Al
ter the roll call the secretary was allowed
TO name his assistants and he chose L. 2.
Tucker and W. NJ. Newton. The follow
ing conference officers were then elected /:
Statistical secretary, II. G. Mclaughlin;
assistants, E. l.. NJ. Barnes NJ. S. Eddy,
w. H. White treasurer, A. Z. Atwater /:
assistants, L. j. Gale, p. A. Smith, G. Il.
Wright; railroad secretary, W. n. Roberts.
Standing committees were also elected.
The church property of the Montpelier
district is in good condition. The laborers
in the field have been q members of con-
ference, 10 members on trial and s sup
plies under the presiding elder. About
400 conversions have been made in the dis
trict and $50 have joined the church on
probation. There are 50 Epworth league
chapters with about 1900 members. There
are is Junior leagues with 500 members.
There were about 400 conversions in the
St. Adams district.
The charges have been manned in the
st. Johnsbury district by 26 members of
conference, nine probationers and 10 sup
plies. There are As Epworth leagues with
1900 active members. Brother Hamilton,
whose term as presiding elder of the St.
Johnsbury district expires this year, was
presented with handsome gold watch and
chain by Rev. W. S. Smithers, in behalf of
the brethren of the district. Brother Ham
ilton responded with a few appropriate
remarks.
The following brethren will leave the
conference this year: Rev. W. NJ. Newton
OF Waterbury, having been elected princi-
pal OF the Montpelier seminary. Rev. ].
Il. Wallace of Morrisville will 60 into the
insurance business at Richford. Rev. Geo.
l.. Story of Milton will give mp his charge.
having been elected field secretary of the
State Sunday School association. Rev.
o. M. Boutwell,, of Craftsbury will retire to
farm life at Hyde Park. Rev. r. M. French
OF West Enosburg has entered the Con
gregational ministry. Rev. L. L. Beeman.
the presiding elder of the MONTPELIER dis.
trlct, will retire on account of i'll health
and will move to Warren, Mass.
hey. l., 2. Tucker of Mortified will on
to New York city to take post. graduate
work IN the Columbia University.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-22

The Spanish unit of silver is the real. -
twenty OF these are equivalent to the dol
lar, and one of them is equal in value to
lOO copper centimos. Before the year 1888
the silver coins were the dollar, its half,
quarter, eighth, and sixteenth. Since that
date the silver coins are the dollar. half,
pesata pronounced pesata), half pesata,
and real, the pesata being equal to four
reals, or about 20 cents in our money-to
be more exact, 10 cents and three mills
so that when We read that so many thou
sand pesatas have been contributed by the
spanish government or individuals, we
must divide the number by FIVE to ascertain
the value in dollars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-22
EsTEYvILLE ETCHINGs.

Mrs. Foster Whitaker is on the sick list
P. Fenton is stating his house and max
ing some other repairs.
David NJ. Whitaker, who has been Oh
the sick list, is improving.
Frank f. Head went to Jacksonville
Saturday where he began teaching the
village school last Monday.
Mrs. Arther Tidd of Northampton,
Mass, is home for weeks visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. l. Williams.
We are pleased to see the flag floating
from the schoolhouse staff. Patriotism
ought to be at premium in every school
in the land.
Joseph Brockington, who has been liv-
ing downstairs in the old homestead. will
move upstairs and George Brockington
will move downstairs.
Thomas Brockington. IT., who formerly
worked for John Calvin, but who has been
in Keene, \. H., of late, moved his family
to that place this week.
Rev. J. E. Cross has gone to Kezer
Falls, Maine. He will drive back to Brat
tleboro with horse and wagon which he
left there. he is expected to arrive here
next Wednesday.
Mrs. Thomas Brockington sold her
household goods by auction last Saturday
at her Chestnut street home. She will
make her future home with her daughter,
Mrs. John Butterfeld.
Geo. W. Knowlton has the masonry
work all done on his new house on Fair
View street. Ham Bellows will have his
house ready for the masons the first of
next week. These two new two-story
houses in this part of the village and the
new house on Maple street, now ready for
the masons, are monuments of thrift and
industry for Esteyville.
A word in regard to Esteyville's action
in the last village caucus. We wish TO
state that E. A. Lord has repeatedly stat
ed to his friends here that under no con.
siderations would he allow his name to be
used for bailiff and that money could moi
induce him to serve another wear. Hence
our united choice was for Il. Il. Burnett
clean, upright, level-headed, temperance
man. Our watch word was bounce the
old board. At present we are not in po-
sltion to discuss the action of the caucus
wednesday evening, but we shall stand by
our candidate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-22
SPORTING.

Austin of Mortified, VT, who pitched
Tor Barre lass year, has signed to twirl for
James Collopy's Greenfield, Mass, club.
James Collopy played his first game of
the season with the Holyoke Athletics
against North Adams Tuesday, accepting
Il chances and lining out two hits.
Harry Elkes of Glens Falls, N. Y. de-
teated Tom Barnsby of Boston in a 100
mile paced bicycle race at CAMBRIDGE,
Mass, Tuesday. Barnaby fell exhausted
IN the Doth mile. Fixes was stoned at
oo miles by the officials. He rode the 20
miles in 1854, breaking the record,
ioung Elkes was in excellent condition at
the finish of the race.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-22
CHURCH AND SOCIETY

The monthly business meeting OF the
Epworth league will be held next Thurs
day evening at : 80 o'clock.
St. Michael's church-Services on I'd
Sunday after Easter april 24) $3.50 and
1880 \. NJ, 1880 P. NJ; Sunday school and
catechising, l1;45 a, NJ.
Christian Science service Sunday at
1880 A. NJ. and Friday evening at : 80 at
the Christian Science parlors, 20 Prospect
street. All interested are welcome.
The Odd Fellows will attend the services
at the Baptist church next Sunday morn
ing. 1t is the custom of the lodge to at
tend church in a body on the Sunday
nearest April 26.
The only service at the Methodist
church next Sunday will be the Epworth
league meeting at o'clock p. NJ This
meeting will be for the members of the
church as well as the league.
THE War with Spain Crusade for
Righteousness will be Mr.. Temples even
ing subject at the Baptist church next
Sunday evening In the morning he will
preach on 1.-The Golden Rule"
The Mothers meeting will be held in
the Methodist chapel next Wednesday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. S. W. Ed
wards will give a reading and Mrs. H. T.
Whitaker will speak on The School
Girl"
There will be morning worship at the
Universalist church next Sunday at the
usual hour with preaching by the pastor.
Sunday school, :45 \. NJ; Young Peo-
Piles Christian union, : P. NJ. All are cor
daily invited.
First Unitarian church, Rev. E. Q. S. Os-
good, pastor. Services every Sunday at
1880 a, NJ. Sunday school at II AS A. NJ.
Next Sunday, April "a, Mr.. Osgood will
take as his theme 1.-THE Law of Action
and Reaction" The annual collection for
the American Unitarian association will be
taken up at this service,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-22
Announcements.

To RENT-Nice modern tenement Of six rooms
on Harris place Inquire Of JoHN DUSLEvY,
Tailor, Hooker Block.
Dr. Carrick, the chiropodist, will be at the
Brooks House Monday and Tuesday, April 25
and &c He treats corns, bunious and ingrowing
ing nails.
Waterman fountain pens the best. Full as
sortment at CLAPP & JONES.
Marcus Ward & Co. Royal Irish linen station
cry at Clapp Jones's.
More new wrappers today correct style and
made to fit. Try them. T W BARNARD.
To RENT-Nice upstairs tenement of six
large rooms. A. G BARNES IS Prospect street.
Beautiful framed pictures at low prices
CLAPP & JONES.
To RENT-Up-sta IRIS tenement of five large
rooms at 30 Washington street. price S.. c. b.
LAMsoN.
FOR SALE-A nice baby carriage.
Mrs. c. L. COBB, 10 Pearl street
Two tenements:on High street. So per month
EUGENE CLARK
Saturday: We offer for one day only, 500 cakes
of pure CASTLE and white rose soap at four cent?
cake; pure toilet soap 7. W. BARNARD.
For SALE-A surrey and harness Both nearly
as good as new Enquire of REV. THos. Gull.
To REST-An upstairs tenement. P. S. EAMEs
Harris Place
Six rooms to rent in Devens's block over Trip
store. Enquire of Thomas Harmon, 6 Brook st
Have your pictures framed at Clapp & Jones's
Popular sheet music and books Strings for al
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp 4
Jones's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-22
WEST BRATTLERoRn.

Edward Martins son George is i'll with
pneumonia.
Arthur Fisher and family are spending
few days in Enfield, Mass.
Rev. A. A. Smith supplied the pulpit of
the Baptist church last Sunday.
The ladies' benevolent society held a
successful tish-ball supper at the Congre-
national chapel last evening.
Mrs James Babbitt and child accorpa-
MED by Hal Babbitt of Haverford Pa.
have been guests at Rev. j. H. Rabbits
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. f. Stowe of Keene.
n. H., Mrs. w. w. Holton of Athol, Mass.
and Z. H. Winchester of New York
children of Mrs. Hiram Winchester. have
been here the past week on account of
Mrs. Winchesters illness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-22
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

By local application, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way TO cure deafness and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an inhamed
condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachiap
tube. When this tube gets infamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing ana when
II is entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored TO its normal condition, hear.
ing viii be destroyed forever; nine cases out of
ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but
an lntiamed condition of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars,
free. F. j. CHENEY & Co Toledo n -
Sold by druggists, rs cents
Halls Family Pills are the best
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-22
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.

The Brewery Branch association of New
York assisted $50 men to employment last
month.
That new photograph of our basket ball
team would be hard to beat. Have you
seen it?
Robert Clark will lead the o'clock
meeting for men next Sunday. All men
are welcome.
We have entered number of new names
on our boarding-hou register, yet there is
room for more.