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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-09
Miraculous Escape from Death.

SEVEN MEN GO rHRoUGH TERRIFIC DYNAMITE
EXPLOSION WITHOUT INJURY.
LEAvESwoRTH, KAN, Feb. "a miraculous
escape from death was had yesterday morn
ing by seven men occupying a tent on the
reservation near the city. The men are en-
gagged in grading a railroad across the reserva-
ton, and in addition to the tent being used for
sleeping purposes it was made the store-house
for dynamite used in blasting. Yesterday morn
ing, without moments warning, rs pounds of
the stuff exploded with terrific effect The
tent was torn to shreds and the beds and hunks
were broken and scattered in every direction,
and hole over feet deep was excavated by
the explosion. Strange to say not one of the
men was injured. With the exception of being
covered with dirt and having their clothing
badly torn they escaped unhurt. The inhabi-
tants OF the northern part of the city felt the
force Of the shock, and much glass was broken.
Chopped a Mans Head Of.
MONTREAL, Feb. 9.-This morning a waiter
at the Balmoral hotel cut mans head off with
axe on Jurors street. The murderer has been
arrestRl
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
Mr.. Edgerton Refusing to Resign is Re
moved.

THE PRKsrDHNT NoNINATxs HUGH n. THOMPSON,
OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO SUCCEED HM-wHAr
Nh. EDoERToN sAYs-rHK PREsrpENr's REASONS
FOB THE CHANGE.
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PINPLES. BLACKHBADS. CHAPPRD AND OILY
skin prevented BY CUTICURA INDICATED SOAP.
f56S,O
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No FANNY Sl,.

Without prompt and convenient remedy for Group,
Mnoopfns Cough. Bronchitis, and other Throat and
Lung troubles bottle Of Ayers Cherry Psctor,l
has saved many Life Mn J. Gregy, LIST street Low.
ell Mass, writes; MY children have taken Ayers
Cherry PectorSl. for Group 1t gives immediate re-
lief, invariably followed by cure
i have found Ayers Cherry Pectorsl q perfect cure
for Group, In all have known the worst cases
relieved In very short time by its and advise
al families to keep 1t In the houss"-& Il. LArINHz,
II. D.. Nj Vernon. Ga
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL.
Prepared BY Dr. J. Aver Co, Lowell. Mass Sold
by AL Druggists Price 81: SIX bottles o5. n26
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York stock Market.
ne ioiowine are the opening CLOSING prices a
.ne sec nork STOCK Market ss reported by special
WIRE 70 Oor.on and Mccartney, 1918 street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-09
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL.

HE GESu1sE
JOHANN HOPS
MALT EXTRACT
BEST NBTRITIvE TONIC
and most
PALATABLE HEALTH BEVERAGE
for impaired Digestion, Dyspepsia, Convalescence
Weak Children, and General Debility.
WHAT PROF COLEMAN. OF GLASGOW, SAYS OF
IT Suffering from an attack Of Illness which had not
only reduced my strength, but brought on extreme
exhaustion. from inability "a Appropriate food. tried
the effects of the Genuine Johann Hodrs Malt Extract
winegnssful three times day. Its followed
by marked eects1- Food. which had heretofore been
the amentary canal unchanged. dlgested
properly .. There appeared increased power of
evolving animal heat and storing mp fat
Beware Of limitations The genuine has the sigma
ture Johann Hofi' the neck of every bottle All
Others are worthless imitations
Johann HOFF, Berlin and vienna New York OF.
nee, relay 81. jA:Stu, THIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-09

MORE NoTARIEs.-The President has ap-
pointed the following notsries public for the
District of Columbia: VIM. R. Kennedy, Ray
mond s. Donaldson, Clarence F. Norment, E.
w. Anderson, Chas. G.. Shoemaker, Geo. E.
Fleming, Jas. II. Smith, and Warren c. Stone.
PERsoNAL.-Col. Daniel Lamont left WASH
ington this morning for New York.-Ex-Rep-
resentative Brewer of New Jersey, W. C. Dun
can, A. H. Doran, ex-Representative Waldo
Hutchins and T. 8. Dumont of New York, ]. H.
Hubbard, of st. Cloud Mimi, II. W. Hays Of
Saratoga, Wilborn r. Dennis of Lincoln, Neb.,
Jos. B. Chandler Of Chicago and John NJ.
Rogers of Wilmington, Del, are at Wizards.
--Gen. w. s. Rosecrans register of the
Treasury, has returned to the city after short
visit to New York.-Charles Weston of Phila-
delphia, is at Wormley's.-F. F. Parson of
Brooklyn, and L. Weber and Charles H. fainter
OF New York, are at the Arlington.-R. p.
Crandall of the navy, and ID. A. Cox Of
London, are at the Ebbitt-Pastor E. Hez
SVEN has returned from a western trip
w. n. Thompson of St. Louis, Thomas c. Hoge
of New York, John Lockhart of Philadelphia
and l.. +. Perry Of Boston, are at the Riggs.
R w. Patterson, Of Chicago, VIM. J. PIero
of Canton, Ohio, Sharswood Brinton of Phila-
delphia, and John Fox, jr., of New York, are at
Welcker's.-J. H. Shelton of Haverhill,
Mass, B. Cooper of Minneapolis, and G.. w.
Brett of Boston. are at the st. James.-Rep-
resentative Breckenridge of Kentucky ad-
dressed the New Jersey African colonization
society at Princeton last night Afterward a
tea was given in honor of Mr.. and Mrs Breck-
lnridge by DR.. and Mrs. John Miller
Edward Q. Keasbey and j. NJ. Howell of New
ark, and w. A. Harper, Fred. s. Parker, ]. L.
Morgan, jr., and r. D. Douglass of New York,
are at the Arno.
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JF YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING WITH BIT
ter taste in the month coated tongue. perhaps head
sl;he. your liver Is torpid You need Carriers Little
Liver l.ilS.
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DENOUNCING LIE CARON.
What Boston Irishmen Say of the British
InfOrmer.

BosroN, Feb. 9-LeCaron's statements be-
fore the Parnell commission connecting John
Boyle O'Reilly and other Irish patriots with
sundry secret meetings held in Boston and else
where, giving the impression that these Irish
American citizens were in league with dyna-
miters, have been pronounced deliberate
falsehoods.
viewed, said: 1.-The evidence is that of self
acknowledged scoundrel, whose life has been a
lie for the past twenty-five years. The fact
that many men, who believed in physical
force as the only means Of righting Irish
wrongs, were present at the Irish national
Boston proves nothing 80 far as connecting the
Irish parliamentary party with their views
The Irish national league of America is made up
Of Irishmen of all shades of Irish politics from
the extremists who entertain views like Rosa,
TO the most milk and water Irishman who does
not believe in separation from England and
thinks Ireland sc arcely fit for home rule"
JOHN BOYLE o'REuLY
expressed himself as follows: THE fellow may
have met me as he says, at the Boston conven-
ton OF the National league, but have no
memory Of him. This convention, which he
represents as secret meeting of conspirators
was an open gathering held in Fanueil hall.
and the members Of which, many Of them dis
tinguished Americans from other states,
"cto sno guests OF the city OF BOS-
ton, at the invitation Of Mayor
Prince. LIE Carons evidence is a web of lies
and truth-the truth all harmless and the lies
deliberately injurious to Mr.. Parnell Those
conventions that he mentions in Philadelphia
and Boston were filed with men re-
spected in their various communities, priests.
doctors, lawyers, merchant, &c. The Chicago
convention, which he represent as a particu-
larly desperate dynamite assembly, was pre-
sided over by Rev. DR.. Belts, the leading Epis-
copalian clergyman in st. Louis. The afro
cious sys tenn of paid spies which England has
in full operation in this country is strikingly
illustrated by this mans career and that of the
Scotland yard detective who, a few weeks ago,
was exposed while offering thousands of dollars
for any one who would go to London to swear
Mr. Parpall'a oh
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PALATABLE AS MILK.

Sold by all Druggists.
n1e SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists. n Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-09
WONDERFUL FLESH PRODUCER.

Many have gained one pound per day By its use
ScOtt's Emulsion is not a secret remedy. 1t con-
tains the stimulating properties of the Hypophos-
Itites and pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil. the po-
tency of both being largely increased 1t Is used BY
physicians ali over the wozld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-09
GOOkin's Bondsmen Make Up His
Shortage.

New YORK, Feb. 9.-The elevated railroad
officials say that the bondsmen of A. s. Goo
kin, their defaulting cashier, have made good
the few thousands of dollars shortage in his
accounts, and that there is an end to the mat
ter. Mr.. Gookin is at his home in Nyack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-09

BISMARCK, OAK, Feb. 9.-The house defeated
the woman suffrage bill yesterday by a vote of
26 to %
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GOLDsBoRoUGH & Co,
HOG 7 ST. NV,

Next Door Messrx W. B. Moses & Sons.
ta26-s.tuSth, I'm
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WAR,

WAR
SCOTS EMULSION CURES
CONSUMPTION.
sCRoFULA
BRONCHITIS
COUGHS
COLDS.
WASTING DISEASES.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-26
THEY WILL GO 1T ALONE.
The Miners in the Connellsville Region
Decide to Ignore the X. of L.

The Miners in the Connellsville Region
Decide to ignore the X. of L.
Twenty-eight delegates responded to the
call for the first delegate meeting of the
Miners National Progressive Union, which
was held at Everson yesterday. A perma-
nent organization was effected by electing
Richard Davis President; William Mullen,
Secretary and Treasurer; James Hart, Vice
President, and the following for members
of the Executive Board: Joseph Welch,
Joseph Neuner, Thomas Burns Owen Dur
kin and James Mcpherson. All the officers,
with the exception of Mcpherson, held like
positions in the defunct Miners and Mine
Laborers' Amalgamated Association, and
it is looked on as a reorganization under a
new name. The overture made by the
knights of Labor for joint action in secur-
ing scale was ignored, and by an almost
unanimous vote, it was decided to 60 it
alone and strike for uniform scale on
February 1, unless satisfactory arrange
ments can be made before that time.
The scale will call for slight increase
over the one now in force at the Frick
works. twill be decided TO- day whether a
strike will be inaugurated or not, as the
Knights of Labor meet in delegate conven-
ton. In the last month, through the efforts
of Master Workman Rea, the knights of
Labor have gained considerable strength,
but there is question as to whether they
will display the conservatism that they have
IN thepast. Great interest is manifested in
to-day's meeting, and there will likely be
a strike.
The Knights of Labor will elect dele
gate to attend the Labor convention at Har-
risburg, which will be held next Tuesday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-26
THE ONLY MRS. RAWS0N.
She Compels the Court to Refuse to Admit
Certain Testimony.

She Compels the Court to Refuse to Admit
Certain Testimony.
CHICAGO, January 25.-At the trial OF
Mrs. Rawson to-day Conductor Loomis vas
called upon to testify as to certain charges
of misconduct by Mrs. Rawson on board a
sleeping car in 1885, At this Mrs. Rawson
jumped up, and in very decided manner
called out loudly that the paper she had in
her hand was full retraction of the infa-
nous charges. ''The witness, Loomis, Mrs
Rawson said, Historically, sis liar and
perjurer, and won't sit here and listen to
him.
Judge Tuthill mildly rebuked her, say
ing: Mrs. Rawson, your conduct is con-
trary to the rules of the court, and you must
be quiet"
But can't have that man lying about
me. L"
Here Mr.. Crews, her attorney, walked
over to the excited woman and said: eff
you have any sense left, for goodness sake
keep quiet" Mr.. Crews supplication,
however, was not acted on, and Mrs. Raw
son was just ready to break out again when
one of the bailiffs put his hand on her
shoulder and told her to sit down.
II won't do it," she screamed. "I'll 20
to Jail first" and shook afresh the paper
which she said was retraction of the
charges made in connection with the Sleep
ing car trip.
The Gordian knot was finally cut by
Judge Tuthill ruling out Loomis' evidence.
A letter was received this morning by one
OF the ladies who is Mrs. Rawson's particu-
lar friend. 1t was anonymous, written evil
IDENTIFY in mans handwriting. The writer
threatened to destroy the reputation of the
lady on account OF her friendship for Mrs.
Rawson. 1t appears that all the ladies who
have interested themselves in the case have
received similar letters. The handwriting
in each is different, and all was masculine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-26
THEY WANT RATES RESTORED.
Prominent Pig Iron Men Hold Consultation
With Railroad OfiiciaIs.

An important meeting of pig iron manu-
facturers and railroad men was held at the
Monongahela House yesterday afternoon.
The object of the gathering was to discuss
freight rates, the various companies whose
lines lead to the West having raised the
rates from January l about from 10 to 25
per cent.
The pig iron men naturally objected and
asked the railroad men to meet them an@
hear their arguments on the subject, which,
they claimed, would show that the advance
in rates was unwarranted. The railroad
men heard the arguments and, it is said,
they seemed to be convinced that the ad-
vance was unjust, and agreed to bring the
matter before the meeting of the Presidents
of the trunk lines to be held in New York
next Thursday.
The most prominent pig iron manufac-
turers present at the meeting yesterday were
H. o. Bonnell, J. G. Butler, W. F. Bon
nell, Robert Bentley, William Hitchcock.
S. Mcclure, all of Youngstown; C. D.
Rhodes and J. J. Shearman, of Sharon;
Henry B. Shields, of Girard, and C. N.
Schmick, of Letonia. These manufacturers
compose the Mahoning Valley Iron Com
pany, and Mr.. 81. o. Bonnell is the Presi.
dent.
Mr.. Shearman, in a talk with a DIS
PATCH reporter at the close of the meeting,
said he believed the old freight rates would
be restored. All the members of the asso-
citation who were present at the meeting
seemed to be pleased over the result.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-26
ONE MORE ASYLUM
Likely to Be Constructed In or Very
Near Our Present DixmOnt.
CHIEF ELLIOT'S SCHEME AT LAST
To Be Given Hearing and Careful Con-
sideration by Legislators.
WHAT THE VETERAN OFFICIAL SAYS

Pursuant to resolution offered by Rep
burg yesterday, advocates of the establish
ment of an additional insane asylum for
Western Pennsylvania will be heard next
Tuesday evening in the hall of the House.
Chief Elliot, of the Department of Chari-
ties, was asked for particulars last evening
and he rehearsed the causes that led to the
institution of the project. 1t grew out Of
the fact that the Poor House for this county,
at Homestead, was built early in the '5O's, s,and
that the site has been SO encroached upon
as to make the institution no longer sufi-
cient for the work required of it. 1t is now
in the center of dense population and
crowded by blast furnaces and other works
never even dreamed of by its projectors 40
years ago. Beside this the buildings are
now inadequate for the purpose required,
and the sick and insane
CANNOT GET THE ATTENTION
necessary to their comfort or we'll being
Certain diseases also, for which the victims
themselves are to blame, are not treated by
our city hospitals, and patients afflicted by
them 90 to the Poor Farm, which adds to the
discomfort of worthy subjects of medical
charity.
The matter was brought before Judge
Stowe, an application having been made to
have the INDECENT insane sent either TO War
rem or Dixmont hospitals. The matter was
submitted to Attorny Frazier as master, and
he took testimony. A lawyer named Han
cock and Superintendent Kerwin, of the
Warren ASYLUM, succeeded in showing
a VIC M nd
Shiras. ESQ.,, and the physician at Dixmont
demonstrated that the latter institution
had 600 patients, while it was only intended
to accommodate 400. Judge Stowe, in COM
menting on the testimony taken by Master
Frazier, stated there wasn't any doubt that
a grievous wrong was being perpetrated by
the system as it at present existed, and it
would appear that
A STRONG CASE
will be made out. Chief Elliot states that
at present all the room occupied by the in
sane at City Farm is needed to properly ac-
commodate the sick
The purpose is to locate the asylum in
Beaver county, not, Mr.. Elliot says, be-
cause Mr.. Dravo is handling the measure,
but because that county is most CEN
trail and has all the natural advant-
ages required, high ground, good water,
etc. 1t is intended for the accommodation
of Beaver, Washington, Greene, Lawrence,
Armstrong, Mercer. Indiana, Westmore-
land, Fayette and Allegheny counties. For
the maintenance of each patient the State
will pay 81, and each county will be required
to pay like amount for each patient sent
from it.
At the session on next Tuesday evening
City Attorney Moreland, DIR. Wylie and
Elliot thinks so strong a case will be made
out that the necessity for an additional
asylum will be apparent on its face to the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-26
OUT OF THE DEPTHS.
A Committee of Prominent Coal Operators
Leave for New Orleans-Cheaper to
EIoaf Coal Than IN Nina Tr


A Committee of Prominent Coal Operators
Leave for New OrIeans-Cheaper to
Float Coal Than to Mine II.
The Pittsburg and Southern Coal Compa-
ny held special meeting yesterday morn
ing at their rooms in the Iron Exchange
building. All the leading operators on the
river are represented in this association.
Following is a report of their proceedings:
1t was decided that it was impossible to grant
an increase in the price of mining, or even the
same rates that have been paid. Some Of the
operators who are members of the organization
wanted to reduce she price of mining in the
first three pools to 215 cents per bushel instead
of "a cents. The present price is 8 cents, and
the miners will insist that this rate be contin-
ued.
When President Walton called the meeting
to order yesterday morning several members
objected to paying more than 234 cents for
mining and number objected to STARTING up
the mines at any price. 1t was claimed that the
association had enough coal at New Orleans to
supply the trade for nine months, and they did
not believe it was necessary to resume opera
tions at the present time, unless the miners
would accept reduction in wages.
1t was stated that the association had from
800 to 400 boat loads of coal at the New Orleans
putt tHc QuinllIy dJ UuoL-
els. This will supply the trade for several
months.
A motion was then made and carried to send
committee to New Orleans to look after the
interests of the members of the association
The following named committed was appointed:
Messrs. Joseph Walton, w. W. 0'Neil and
Simpson Horner This committee left last
night. Captain w. w. O'Neil is in Natchez
Miss, and the Secretary telegraphed him to
meet the committee and he agreed to accom-
pany them
While in New Orleans the committee will
look after the sunken boats of coal that are
now being raised from the bottom OF the Mis-
sissippi river. 1t is believed that fully three
fourths of the coal will be saved THIS will ali
be shipped to New Orleans
Captain l. n. Bunton, of Joseph Walton &
Co., said yesterday that he did not believe
work would be resumed at the Monongahela
river mines whether the men would accept the
reduction offered or not. He said the opera
tors had all the coal they needed. and did not
propose to pay high price for having coal
mined when there is no market for it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-26
The HOLIDAYS Are Pust.

But the echoes of the holiday trade are still
in and about Hamilton's Music Store, 81
and SO Fifth avenue, and why? Because at
the very low prices and accommodating
terms they are selling you can get piano
or organ at any price or terms. Think of it,
organs Gncluding secondhand ones) at $40,
SIS and upward, and pianos at the same
sweeping discount on their value. IF you
want good piano. at low price, now is the
time to buy it, and remember Hamilton
handles the Decker Bros, Knabe, Fischer,
Estey and other pianos that are known all
through this community and the celebrated
Estey organs and the beautiful Story &
Clark. Go in and see how easy it is to pur-
chase one. S. HAMILTON,
81 and SO Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-26
ASSESSING THE OUTLYING WARDS.
The Great Variance in Prices of Property
Thar Recent Sales Show.

The Great Variance in Prices of Property
Thar Recent Sales Show.
These are the days when the assessors are
wrestling with the valuation of rural prop
erty-that is to say in the suburban wards.
As was predicted the task is more difficult
than was even the assessing of the builtup
business property. Much of the difference
in views and estimates comes now from the
clause implying prices at recent sales to be
the standard; as where lots are sometimes
sold for building purposes there is not an
equal demand for all the property In the
neighborhood at like prices.
In some quarters records of recent sales
vary great deal. Thus, at Shadyside there
have been great prices paid within year or
two for eligible building sites. Some prop
erty on Ellsworth avenue has sold at $40, 600
an acre or over, and again there have been
sales there at a rate over $50, 900 per acre.
On Fifth avenue in places as high as $3.50
per foot front has been paid, and at other
points on the same avenue, seemingly almost
as eligible, recent sales are very much lower.
On the new boulevard property in the
Twenty-frst ward it is not long since the
property was bought in bulk for about 81, 900
an acre, but when retailed in lots it brought
over double that sum. Which of these
transactions is to govern the valuation of
property which has not lately changed
hands is the nut to crack.
The assessors are going along patiently
and hearing and noting carefully all objec-
tions to the valuations as made in their first
draft. In great many cases the afidavits
and statements of owners showing where ex-
ceptional sales do not afford an accurate
criterion of values of eighboring property,
ii al
first estimates.
On all hands it is agreed that the assessors
have never had so difficult a task as this
year. So much evidence and arguments
have to be heard that it will be long while
yet before definite and final conclusions can
be reached as to the bulk of the property in
the outlying wards.