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New-York tribune., 1902-04-21
FRANK R. STOCKTON DEAD.
WELL KNOWN NOVELIST EXPIRES SUP
DENLY AT WASHINGTON.

Washington April 2O.-Frank R. Stockton died
suddenly here this morning The cause OF MI
Stockton's death was paralysis. Immediately re-
suIting from a hemorrhage of the BRAIN He
was guest at the dinner held Wednesday
night of the National Academy of Sciences. When
he was taken suddenly ILL The ailment did not
at that time appear to be serious. and for
while the sufferer seemed to be improving. but
change for the worse this morning. and
death occurred at IL o'clock By his bedside
when the end came were his wife. who was
Miss Tuttle, of Virginia. and her sister He
was sixty-eight years old. The body will be
taken to Philadelphia for burial
Mr. Stockton had spent last winter IN
New-York, and had done little literary work
preferring to rest After VISIT OF nearay ~. "a a
month to Atlantic City he came to washington
so that he might attend the dinner OF sc1en-
fists, intending then to go to his home. In
CharleStoWn, w. Va
The following sketch of the author appeared in
The Tribune March l. 1902:
The publication of new book by Frank r.
people and his latest one Kate Bonnet" is full Of
his his best d be99d & s o bs books Is ons
one and goes back to the days when he was writing
years old He began life as an engraver, after his
graduation from the high school Of his native city
to devote himself to newspaper work His earliest est
Children in .The Rivtrside Magazine; afterward
he iofned the staff of a daily paper in Philadelphia.
and then came to New-York. serving on the edi-
torial staff old 'Scrfbner's Monthly. and on
the esta blfshment of st Nicholas he became its
assistant editor. His "Rudder Grange" papers IN
"Scribner's' first attracted widespread attention TO
his work which he has never since lost
The home of Mr.. and Mrs Stockton was for
many years at Convent. near Morristown, n. j. In
1899 the CIaibourne plantation, near Charlestown.
w Va, was purchased, and at that place Mr.
Stockton spent the last years of his life.
A fine edition OF his works. known as the Shen-
ardoah Edition, brought out in 1899 His
preface follows:
About the time these volumes were beginning 10
form themselves into a company. 20 marcn 10,
lie before them, / made for myself new home In
the beautiful Valley of the Shenandoah. So as the
new manner OF life of the hooks and the new man.
ner OF life of their author began together II was
determined call this uniform series the Shenan-
doah Edition
complete list of Mr.. stocktons works is here
given:
.'Rudder Grange" 1879: 1.-The Lady or the Tiger?"
1854: The Casting Away of Mrs. L-cks and Mrs
Aleshine" 1896: THE Late Mrs. Null" 1886: The
Great war Syndicate 1889: Ards Claverden. "
1890: 'Pomonas Travels" 1890: The Squirrel Inn.
1891: 'HThe Adventures of Captain Horn. 1885; Mrs
cliffs Yacht 1895; The Girl at Cobhurst. 1888;
The Great Stone OF Sardis. 1S9S; THE ted
Hermits.' 1899: THE Nizier of the Two Horned
Alexander" 1899; "A Bicycle in Cathay. 1901. and
Kate Bonnet 1902
New-York tribune., 1902-04-21
DISASTER AT MANAGUA.
HUNDREDS KILLED OR INJURED BY AN
EXPLOSION.
PRESIDENT ZELAYA SAYS IT WAS THE
WORK OF CoNsPIRATORS.

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Managua Nicaragua, April pa severe ex-
plosion occurred here on the night OF April 16.
A large two story barrack. situated near the
lake front and In the centre Of the city, was
blown 20 fragments. Between one hundred and
two hundred officers and soldiers reported
TO have been killed, and many soldiers and other
persons are reported to have been injured A
large number Of houses near the barrack, IN
Guiding the National Hotel. the central tele-
asrarh station and the National Palace, were
damaged or wrecked President Zelaya was alb
sent at Massya at the time of the explosion but
he hurriedly returned TO Managua on horseback.
He has published a statement in which he at
tributes the disaster to the work Of conspirators.
He saws that tons of dynamite, in addition to
q quantity of powder were stored in the bar
rack The actual causes which led to the ex-
plosion have not yet been determined.
After the first explosion the police told the
terriaed people temporarily to leave the city,
tanned dynamite. Large numbers Of people, con-
seouently fed to the suburbs. The first ex-
nlosion was followed by several minor detona-
tions supposed to have been caused by the ex-
plosion of packages of gunpowder.
The people who fled the city at the time OF
the explosions are returning to-day. The fras-
,nents Of the numerous dead, who were rot
blown to atoms. are being buried
The present lowest estimate OF the damage
caused by the explosion. in houses. furniture,
cannon and war material. is 100000 pesos
New-York tribune., 1902-04-21
SJPIAGUINE'S LAST MOMENTS.
DYING MINISTER DECLARED THAT DEATH
WAS HARD FOR AN UNBELIEVER

WAS HARD FOR AN UNBELIEVER
St Petersburg, April 20.-The "Novoe Vrem-
va" has published the first authentic account OF
the last moments Of NJ. Sipiaguine, the Minister
- rho Interior who was assassinatei by stu
dent named Balsahonstt last Tuesday. IN the
ministerial Offices
According to this paper, M Sipiaguine recov-
erad consciousness after his wounds had been
dressed. He Immediately realized that ne was
diving and he exhibited the greatest eort:tudc
tJe could only utter broken sentences. he tx-
PRESSED a wish to see the Emperor. and demand
"a that his wife and a priest be sent for he
muttered: ,,,. T. l.; I'm
-shIa +o live without faith l never wished
snv one anything but good
His wife tried to persuade him that sleep
,o,iS restore his strength. but NJ. Sipiagu1ne
shook his head, declared that that was their last
interv;ew and asked for a final kiss. He had
on affecting leave-taking with M VannoVsky
.ha Minister of Public Instruction. and the other
.Isn;stars He finally lost consciousness before
he was taken the infirmary
New-York tribune., 1902-04-21

Hiram Kicker Sons, proprtetcrp Of the cole-
brated Poland Water, guarantee 1t absolutely pure.
For supply, telephone Poland Water Depot eo6o
Cortlandt. Park Place. New York City.-AdyG
New-York tribune., 1902-04-21
poER LEADERS GO TO CAPE COLONY

Ra,roorai Cane Colony, April 19.-General
Ircas Never commander in chief Of the Orange
Erae state forces; State Secretary Reitz, Of the
TransvaaI and the other members OF their
marty arrived here last night, and this morning
proceeded to the north. They were accompanied
h., q British escort and il is. their intention 10
consult with the Beers in the Hello
New-York tribune., 1902-04-21

LACKAwANNA RAILROAD TO BUFbALo-
Shortest and best route. 49, LIB Bway.-Aos|
New-York tribune., 1902-04-21

Hundreds-thousands of medical men use
JAYNES EXPECTORANT.-Ad
New-York tribune., 1902-04-21

Continued on second page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
ARMY AND NAVY READY.
Both Teams Practiced in the Rain
Yesterday

A special from Annapolis says that the
midshipmen foot ball team had another
practice In the rain yesterday afternoon.
The field was sloppy. but q practice was
held In order to get the backs used to han
ding the wet ball In case Saturday should
be rainy. Great care was taken. however,
not to make the work too fierce and run
the risk OF any of the players receiving
sprains or other hurts.
Smith was again In at quarter but was
soon succeeded by McNair, who in turn.
gave way to Brisbin. In these players the
navy has three quarters, any of whom can
run the team satisfactorily. Root. Halsey
and Strassburger are the back field who
will start In against West Point, and the
greater part OF the attention of the coaches
was doubled to them by the back field
coaches, Kelly and Poe.
John Rogers has been decided upon to
play left tackle instead of Gloss. He Is
lighter, but veteran at the work, and one
Of the most spirited players in the academy.
Grady has won out at left guard over
Michael and is .ao very aggressive player
field, and the coaches would only say that
the work Of the team was fairly satisfac-
tory.
terday afternoons practice the regular
team could only score two touchdowns
against the scrubs. and one of these scores
was made on long run by Daily. The
dfers will have. The balance Of the week.
from now until Friday. will be entirely
light work. With the final game so near
the coaches are afraid to take the risk of
accident to any of the players.
The cadets condition just at present can
not be said to be first-class. Capt. Boyer,
the cadets mainstay at the center of the
line, is in the hospital and probably viii
not be out for few days. Hammond has
been decided on to nh the place at left
tackle, left vacant by Doe, whose injured
arm puts him out of the game. Hammond
Is piucky player. His playing on the
scrubs first brought him into notice. He
was quick sizing up formations and iocat-
ing the man with tho ball. Without doubt
his playing against the middies will be top
notch.
The injury to Graves shoulder 10 entirely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
WRESTLED TO A TIE.
Americas and Reinecke Struggle for
an Hour Without Gaining a Fall.

Americas Gus Schoenlein), the popular
Baltimore wrestler and welterweight cham
pion of Maryland, met his match last night
In Charles Reinecke, champion welterWeight
wrestler of Pennsylvania and Ohio. They
wrestIed In Baltimore for one hour, and
neither could gain a fall. With the excep-
ton Of Harvey Parker, Reinecke proved to
be the cleverest welterweight wrestler VINO
has yet visited Baltimore.
The match was catch-as-eatch-can style,
best two falls in three. Time limit, one
hour Strange hold barred. George Bur
lingame was referee and Charles j. Weiss
timekeeper.
There was a well-fiIled house, and the
spectators witnessed superb exhibition OF
wrestling. Americas did the better work.
several times nearly succeeding in gaining
a fall. Only pinfaIls were to count. Rein-
ecke proved to be exceedingly clever, but
had not wrestled long before he became
convinced that he had a tough proposition
In Americas. The result was that Amert-
Gus was the aggressor during nearly the
entire hour.
Each man was conversant with all the
holds and tricks of wrestling and exercised
them, but could not win fall.
The match was for a purse or S1oU ana
had a side bet Of 500. Both were In GOOD
condition and were strong at the: finish.
It was said by some friends OF Amerlcus
that he was playing possum,' and did not
care to do more than get a Draw WIZ
Reinecke, fearing that If he showed TOO
much skill Harvey Parker, the world s
champion. might refuse to meet him next
May. Reinecke Is Parker's brother-in-iaW,
and 1t Is believed he was sent to Baltimore
to try out Americas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Printing Office PAY.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

10 the E0itor OF Inc Evening Star:
Give the laborers in the government print
ing office chance In the race for making a
living. It has been suggested by news
paper that when the new government print
ing Office is completed the salary Of the
public printer be increased to 5000 per
annum.
The mere suggestion. 1t seems to US, is
a true sample of making the rich richer and
the poor poorer. If 81. 800 per annum is not
sufficient to support the public printer
what or earth is to become of the hard
worked laborers in that institution, who
is only about $500 per annum? If Congress
should deem 1t wise to increase the pay of
any class of employees in Uncle Sans print
ing shop, it should be the poor laborers
These men are faithful to their work and
they ought not to be forgotten.
When Mr.. Benedict was public printer he
raised the pay of the laborers from 81 per
day to sos per day. But under his sue
cessor the pay was reduced to 81 again
The laborers in the government printing Of
flee ought not to get less than s.. so per day
They earn every cent of it, and their con-
gressmen and senators should see to it
that they get It, President Roosevelt who
has endeared himself to the hearts of all
the laborers and lovers Of fair play through
out the country, would, we believe, sign a
bill to that end
The Star. we are proud to say, is friend
Of the thousands Of It's laboring patrons as
well as those In the higher walks OF lIfe
and will give them chance to be heard
through Its clean and newsy columns
J. c. CUNNINGHAM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.
Carroll No Match for Big Tom
Jenkins.

Tom Jenkins won the catch-as-catch-can
wrestling match over Joe Carroll, cham
piou Of Ireland. last night at the Madison
SQUARE Garden concert hall, New York. In
two straight falls. The first fall was gained
in weuty-eight minutes and fifteen seconds,
and the second after fifteen minutes rest
in fourteen minutes and twentyseven Sec
onds.
Jenkins was the heavier man by twenty
pounds, weighing 1870 pounds, while Carroll
tipped the beam at ITO pounds. The Irish
man put up game battle against his
weightier and more scientific opponent.
and aroused much enthusiasm by his agili-
ty. In the second round he broke further
arm and hammer lock hold, that was ex-
tremely dangerous, and he was cheered to
the echo. =. ST
Jenkins was both wary and confident. He
simply toyed with hts opponent until he
had him sized up, and then went in for bust
ness It was then only ping-pong for the
champion. The first fall was gained by a
crotch hold. jenkins stood Carol on his
head and then pushed his shoulders to the
was somewhat similar but q leg and body
hold Instead of the crotch.
1t was an interesting contest. clean and
without any Objectionable features.
1t looked like the good Old ringside times
around the roped-in stage where the wres-
tiers competed. There were many of the
old-time sports present who used to make
things lively at the Broadway Athletic Club,
the Polo A. c. and other resorts where the
art of hit. stop and get away had SO many
enthusiastic followers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26

mists rather than pessimists in order to get
the most out of life for a grateful heart
makes the best student and the most sue
cessful work is that which Is frightened by
hope and gratitude.
Among other reasons for special thankful
ness he mentioned the privilege of univer-
sity training and fellowship, which brightens
and sweetens all Of life, even leaving out of
account its high commercial value, which
isS winning ever-increasing recognition.
Many man. he said, who Is worth his mil
lions. would gladly exchange them for
place in the midst of some college class
which had done its work and graduated.
You should be grateful. Also DR.. Greene
continued, for your wonderful heritage as
citizens of this beautiful republic OF the
west; that you nave been called to do your
work in such a goodly land. the future of
which rests in the hands of you young men
and women of the coming generation
At the conclusion of the address all rose
and united In singing America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Laurel News.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
LAUREL, Md, November %, 10


LAUREL, Md. November %. 1902
At called meeting Of the committee
which has been arranging for the holding
of fair for the benefit of the volunteer
fire department of Laurel. held last even
ing, it was decided to postpone the event
until the middle Of January next. The mat
ter was decided after carefully considering
the advisability of the change, and met
with the approval Of the members of the
committee present.
Mr.. George E. Baldwin Of this town quail
fed before the proper authorities at MARI
boro', Monday as justice Of the peace of
the Laurel district.
In it's efforts to secure the location here
Of manufacturing Industries. special COM
nittee of the board of trade of Laurel Is
working with the view of securing an iron
foundry for this place. The proposed In
dustry will. 1t Is stated furnish employment
for between seventy-f1ve and 100 men. and
every effort Is being put forth to secure it's
location In Laurel.
In its issue of schedules on the Washing
ton and Baltimore branch OF the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad that corporation has
acquiesced In the wishes of the board of
trade of Laurel by printing a special time
table on which are shown only those trains
that arrive at ard leave Laurel, together
with the time Of arrival and departure from
Baltimore and Washington.
Information has been recsi lived by the
Laurel foot ball club that It's game with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
May Fight in Louisville.

Representatives of Terry McGovern and
Young Corbett met in an uptown office in
New York last night to open bids for their
coming fight for the feather weight cham
pionship.
1t was announced that the Hayes Valley
A. c. Of San Francisco had offered 90 per
cent Of the gross receipts for the battle
and had posted 5000 forfeit with Harry
Corbett to guarantee that the fight would
be pulled of.
It was determined to hold this offer in
allegiance until Saturday night at $50, both
managers having stipulated that the for
felt money should be posted with the stake
holder. Again. decision in a boxing case
Is expected In Louisville, KY, this week.
and II 1t is favorable a preference will be
given to that town because 5000 was lost
over the little fellows battle there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Boyd's and Vicinity.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BOYD'S, Md, November %, 1902
Intelligence was received here yesterday
announcing the accidental death of Mr.. G.
Frank Deets at his home at Jarrettsville,
Hartford county, Sunday night his wagon
in some way not explained having run
over him, infiicting fatal injuries. Dr.
James E. Deets OF C1arksburg, his brother
was summoned home yesterday on account
of the death Interment took place there
today. Mr. Deets was unmarried and was
about thrty-six years old and a son of MI
Samuel Deets of that place.
Jessie Bodeman, the little girl who was
shot Saturday afternoon by her sister has
regained consciousness and is taking nour-
ishment, though she is not yet out Of dan
ger by any means. The ball Is imbedded in
the skull. Her condition this evening was
much brighter, which has raised the hopes
of her parents and her little sister who ac-
cidentally shot her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Strike Conference Proposed.

At the regular weekly meeting of the
Central Labor Union Monday evening the
strike of the local stage hands was dis
cussed after which a committee. en-
posed of Messrs. Sprague. Spohn, Freeman
and Pfou, was appointed to confer with
the local Theatrical Managers Association,
with a view of adjusting the difficulty.
Local Union. No. IS, of the Bartenders
League. requested the Endorsement by all
organized labor, through the Central Labor
Union of certain resolutions passed by 1t
providing that on and after January 1 next
the minimum wages for bartenders shall
be fixed at so week, and that the maxi
mum working hours week shall be sew
enty-tWo. The request was granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Maher to Ride for the King.

A special from London says that Danny
Maher. the American jockey, who will ar
rive in New York this evening, will again
ride for King Edward VII on the English
tracks next year. The Yankee rider signed
the contract before sailing. received the
same retainer he did with his 1902 con-
tract and has been granted the privileges of
last year.
William c. Whitney while in England
tried to sign Maher to ride for him next
year on the English tracks. but when the
American millionaire learned that an agree
ment existed between Maher and the king 8
trainer, Marsh, for his services for next
year he Immediately withdrew his offer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
RACED FOR TURKEYS.
Annual Contest Between Washington
Birds From Quantico.

The annual Thanksgiving race of the
Washington district of National Federation
Of Homing Pigeon Fanciers took place last
Sunday from Quantico, Va. Two blrds were
selected from each of ten lofts to engage
in the contest. the agreement being that
the winner of the race was to receive
sixteen pound turkey. the second bird
fourteen-pourd turkey, and as booby
prize duck was awarded the bird nearest
to the hour after the arrival of the first
bird. The birds were liberated by Mr.. G. G.
Leary, agent of the Adams Express Com
pany, at 9:42 In a northwest wind. and re-
suited In the following average speeds be-
ing made:
VIM. Cross. 9s3 yards; Walter Norwood,
500 yards: r, A. Hunt T60 yards; w. H.
Sarton, 662 yards; w. J. Toy, e4I yards:
Phil Kraus. go yards. w. r, Dismer. c33
yards: l. b. Nye, 6o5 yards
Mr.. Cross will be awarded the sixteen
pound turkey at tonight's meeting, MT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Ordered by Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered that the
following work be done under the provi-
sions Of the assessment system, the same
having been duly advertised:
Construct stoneware sewers as follows:
In the east side of 18th street southeast be-
tween East Capitol street and Massachu
sets avenue. abutting lots 8, 60. 81 and 81
Of square 1898; estimated cost, 1915.
In N street southwest between South
Capitol and Half streets, abuttng lots g g.
4. and 6, square 651, and all lots in square
653 which abut on N street between South
Capitol and Half streets; estimated cost,
s4G0.
In the west side Of 10Th street extended
northwest between the north line of Cali
fornia avenue and Columbia road, AUDITING
all lots fronting upon the west side OF 10th
street between the limits named; estimated
cost, $37O
In the north side of K street southeast be-
tween 14th and 18th streets. abutting all
lots In square 1905 which abut on K street
between the limits named; estimated cost,
1927
In the east side of MessHnore avenue be-
tween Huron street and Columbia road.
abutting lots 6. and s, block 81 Meridian
Hill subdivision; estimated cost, $50.
In the north side OF G street southwest
between Half street and Delaware avenue
abutting lots 1. 2, and 4, square $40; es-
timated cost $3.50.
That fifty feet of 6-inch water main be
laid in Emporia street between 18th and
18th streets, South Brookland, d. c., at an
estimated cost of $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Victory for Liberty Boys.

The Liberty Boys. and Rock Greeks
played an interesting game Of foot ball last
evening at the red lot, oath and Massachu-
sets avenue. the former winning by the
score of ID to 8. The feature OF the game
was the playing OF Sol Friediander and d.
Randolph for the Liberty Boys. while Bal
LANCER played the star game for the Rock
Creeks.
The lineup of the Liberty Boys was as
follows: 8. Frfedlander (capt.), center; A
Kenner. right halfbaex: G. Kenner, right
end; r. Mathues. fun back; D. Randolph.
left tackle: A. Friedlander. right tackle;
Harry Bats. left end: M. Friedlander.
right guard: o. Rush, quarter back; t. Mon
roe left half back; A. Thompson, left
guard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Examining Water Fixtures.

Inspectors of the water department have
been engaged in the Anacostia section dur
ing the past week in examining the water
fixtures In private houses. Numerous In
stances have been reported from time to
time Of damage to the water pipes, result
ing In leaking fixtures caused. II Is alleged.
by the pressure from the Anacostta pump
ing station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-26
Stolen PROPERTY Recovered.

Policeman George Smith has succeeded I'm
recovering the lot of window sashes and
doors that were stolen Saturday from
vacant house on the shore of the Eastern
branch, owned by John c. Garden of Min
nesota avenue, Anacostia. The officer as
certained that several youths had appro-
priat ed the stuff for use in building a boat
house near the Pennsylvania avenue bridge
at TwinIng City.