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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
A BIG SLUICE GATE.
Men at Work Putting In q Cut-Off for
the New Main.

The gang Of pipe layers engaged on the new
water main on X street have at last succeeded in
getting out the two pieces that were cut from the
old four-foot main, have put in the joint, Sc
cured it in place, and have laid length and a
half OF pipe up r street, and today are strug-
Cling with the enormous sluice gate or cutoff
that they will have to fasten into before
they can 60 straight ahead. This enor-
nous piece of machinery weighs considerably
more than one Of the lengths of the pipe which
tips the beam at about five tons. and being ir-
regular in shape is much harder to handle than
the long tubes. This morning it had been
worked over to the curb stone and then, with
the aid of the derrick, was slid down an in
eiined way cut into the bank leading down to
the bed OF the trench. The gate is operated by
drawing to one side pair of circular slides
that cut of or let on the stream Of water.
These Will be worked to the south when the
main Is opened by means Of a pair of screws
that are operated by an upright crank bar that
Will reach nearly to the surface Of the ground.
This part OF the machinery will be inclosed in
brick well. 1t does not look though the
work OF laying the main straight away to the
westward would be fairly begun before the
middle of next week.
THE HOUSES BLocKApEp.
The progress that is being made on the new
"oe@A uoiA ID oo oioW tuat Tue patient people IN
the square between 4th street and New Jersey
avenue, whose front yards have for nearly two
weeks been half filled with clay and whose
fences have been completely covered
with earth, are beginning to lose patience
The dirt excavated from the trench is all
thrown upon the sidewalk and heaped to the
height of nearly 10 feet. To leave one of the
houses it is necessary either to go out by the
back gate or to climb up a wall of earth and
walk perilously along its ridge to the street
crossing. The little shower that came yester-
day gave the denizens of this region a taste of
what they may expect if rainy spell should
set in.
The diggers have gone ahead and are now
beyond 5th street. They are throwing all or
nearly all of the dirt excavated to the north,
thus completely filling the sidewalks.
CONTRARY TO sTIPULATIoNs.
This is not in accordance with the contract,
which stipulates that when the material exca-
waited sis deposited on the foot walks at
least one-half Of the footway must
be left open for travel" Instead
Of this the earth runs over to the fences and
half way up the parking to the houses. In
some cases the fences are bent out OF line by
the weight.
1t is the intention Of some Of the citizens
living on the line of the new main to insist
that the contract be complied with In this
matter and that part Of the earth be thrown
into the street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24

special Gable Dispatch to THE EVENING SrAR
LONDON, Aug. 4-The strike OF the dock
iaborers Of London is the biggest strike OF re-
cent years, involving the gravest commercial
and economic issues. interviewed Yesterday
Hon. Sydney Holland, director of the dock
companies; also John Burns, the So
cialist leader, who is directing the strike.
found both sides equally confident
and resolute. As usual in such cases a large
number Of detailed points are involved, hut
Burns said the real gist was the mems demand
for raise from five pence to six pence per hour
as the wages Of the casual laborer. The dock
companies are nearly bankrupt and say they
cannot possibly afford a raise, and if raise is
paid out of an extra price charged to shippers
trade would leave London. asked Holland
how long the directors would hold out He re-
piled emphatically: "a thousand years il neces-
sary. We cannot be worse OF than we are
Shippers and merchants will suffer. not we.
This is the commercial issue involved" Al
ready grave Inconvenience is caused to steam
ships and delayed passengers are accommo-
dated on board Grocers cannot get consign-
ments and the railroad companies, shippers
and merchants are bringing to bear pressure
on the dock directors.
TO COME TO TERMS.
Burns argues that the London docks could
raise the terms to shippers and merchants with
out any fear Of sending trade to Southampton
or Liverpool Similar quarreis did send the
ship building trade from London to Clyde. but
London must be fed, and railway freifhts from
Liverpool to London are far higher than the
extra price necessary to enable the dock CON-
panies to meet the mems demand for extra
wages. Only recently the Peninsular- Oriental
company removed from Southampton to Lon
don to save railway freights. The economic
aspect Of the strike is equally important Only
casual laborers are Immediately concerned, but
all the riverside workers, even the most skilled,
have struck In sympathy. The trade unions also
are all subscribing to the strike funds The
strikers parade daily through the heart of the
city. l watched them yesterday from the dock
directors premises, and was immensely struck
with the good order and discipline displayed.
The men were 40, 900 strong and included types
of all classes of East London labor. second
new departure is the demand that the price OF
labor be not entirely fixabls by higgling mar
ket, but in the recognition that the mini
mum standard must be compatible with the
possibilities of q decently tolerable living. The
general feeling is that five pence an hour is toe
low and public sympathy is strongly on the
side of the laborers This fact il full of signif.
canoe for future economies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
From Wall Street Today.

New YORK, Aug. 2L-The recent activity in
the stock market seemed to have entirely dis
appeared this morning and with it the weak
ness. London prices we're higher this morning
and first prices here in the few active stocks
traded in showed advances over last nights fg-
ures Of from 1s to e per cent The general
market, however, was positively stagnant and
ings were entirely neglected, only st. Paul and
Lackawanna of the regular list and cotton oil
and lead in the unlisted departments showing
any real animation There were further slight
advances in the early trading, but late in the
hour the course of prices was again turned
downward, and Richmond and West Point de-
veloped marked weakness, retiring to 2lL
from %, and most Of the rest of the list were
carried down to slightly below the opening
prices. At II O'Clock the market was very dull
and heavy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
Surgeon Porter,s Gaze.

The acting secretary Of war, General Mac
feely, has decided not to accept the resignation
OF Surgeon Porter of the army, believing that
the resignation was rendered under q misap-
prehension. Surgeon Porter was examined for
retirement on account Of disability, and found
incapacitated for service. but az the retired
list Is already full he was directed to wait his
chance to be placed on it by the death Of some
retired officer. Later on he was ordered from
Jacksonville, Fla, where he was stationed as
state health officer. to Jackson barracks, La,
and, belie7ing himself to be unable to perform
this new duty and also that he had been badly
treated, rendered his resignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
The Proposed Civil Service Amendment.

The Proposed Civil Service Amendment,
CivilService Commissioner Lyman states that
while it is not true, as recently published, that
the commission has discussed with the Presi-
dent or brought to his attention the proposition
to amend the civil service rules SO as to provide
that chiefs OF division must be examined prior
to appointment, yet the commission are unani-
NOUS in favor Of change that would result in
filling. these places by promotion. Such an
amendment, Mr.. Lyman says, would mean that
these places would no longer be political prizes
to be awarded for party service. and become
what they always should have been, and at one
time largely were, places Of trust and RESPONSE
bility and legitimate prizes, to be won by
faithfulness, integrity, efficiency, ability and
adaptability shown in the tower grades Of the
service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
CHASED BY THE RUSH.
The Schooner Sapphire Escapes Capture
With Valuable Cargo.

VICTORIA, B. c., Aug. 24-The schooner
Sapphire, whose owner is the American vice
consul here, has arrived with / ZOO skins. Capt.
Cox reports: ''On July 27 we sighted the Rush.
We put away under full sail. The chase lasted
five hours. The Rush then gave up, the
Sapphire sailing splendidly in fine wind. We
had l 800 skins at the time"
There is great jubilation here over the escape
OF this valuable cargo. The Sapphire spoke
several schooners. All reported being boarded
by the Rush, examined casually and let 60
again. There Is no sign of the Minnie or
Pathfinder vet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
War Department Changes,

Appointed J.Biller, Tennessee, clerk.
class 81 600, adjutant generals Office; Chas. G..
Smith, Vermont, clerk, class 81, 900, Postmaster
Generals Office.
Promoted-Elmer E. Simpson, New Mexico,
telegraph operator. signal Office, to clerk, class
$1,000; Albert G. Yount, Pennsylvania, clerk,
class 8, surgeon generals Office to clerk, class
Resigned-Wm. B. Stark Mississippi, clerk,
class u 900, surgeon generals office.
Declined appointpent-Wm. c. Gaynor,
Kentucky, clerk, class $1,000, adiutant gem
erals Office.
Permanently appointed-Edgar NJ. Lazarus,
Maryland, assistant draughtsman, quartermas-
ter generals office.
Transferred-Chas. F. Whitney, Illinois, clerk
class l, surgeon generals office, to same grade.
adjutant generals office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
MOsCOw's EPIDEMIC.
Diphtheria Raging Because Of Bad
Sanitary Regulations.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, Aug. 24.--Dr. Probst of the
state board Of health has just returned from
the village of Moscow, place Of 600 hundred
inhabitants on the bank Of the Ohio river.
There are 76 cases of diphtheria there. There
have been IL deaths up to date and before the
week is over the doctor thinks that there will
be that many more. The village is upon the
bills. There is plenty OF pure air and it ought
to be healthful place, but the sanitary condi-
tions are awful. The disease is the most ma
hgnant ever known in that vicinity. Death
frequently results from blood poisoning when
the patient is apparently convalescing, some
times an hour after the child is up walking
around. A board of health has been organized
at Moscow and the town is now being cleaned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
CANADIANS INDIGNANT.
A Meeting to Demand Action Against
the United States.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Aug. 24-It has leaked
out here that an effort is on foot to hold an in
dignation meeting in Montreal of the business
men and politicians Of Quebec to formally de-
mand Of the Ottawa government that some ac-
ton be Immediately taken against the United
States over the Behring sea trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
Post Office Department Changes.

Mr.. Clarkson, the acting postmaster general,
today appointed NJ. E. G. Fowler chief of the
first assistapt's Office. Mr.. Fowler was chief OF
the appointment division in that office and dur
ing the present administration has been acting
as chief clerk. In this promotion the long and
efficient services of Mr.. Fowler are recognized.
Mr.. z. II. Bristow of Iowa has been appointed
to NIL the vacancy caused by the promotion of
Mr.. Fowler.
In the dead letter Office the following pro-
motions have been made: Miss H. NJ. Aspin-
wall from 81, 900 to $1,000, Mrs. j. Stachei
from $500 to $1,000 and Mrs. G. E. Williams
from S720 to $780,
Henry c. Sener Of Virginia was today ap-
pointed to cierkship Of $1,000 in the Post
Office department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
THREE AMERICAS EXPOSITION.
Two More Boards of Trade from Penn
sylvania Join the Movement.

Secretary Anderson received this morning
letters from two more boards of trade of Penn
sylvania announcing the appointment of the
following standing committees on the Three
Americas exposition at Washington:
Titusville Board of Trade-Hon. E. O. Emer-
son, president; Z. 7. Hall, secretary; Hon. David
Emery, E. I. Roberts and Louis T. Hyde.
Norristown Board of Trade-Isaac w. Smith,
president; ]. Clinton Sellers, secretary; Col
Theodore W. Bean, Hon. Geo. N. Corson and
Capt VIM. Rennyson.
These make a total of seven committees ap-
pointed by the commercial bodies in Pennsyl-
vania and seventy-six in the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
Held for Murder Wfthout Ran.

FRASKFoRT, MICH, Aug. A-The Wright ex-
animation came to a close yesterday noon.
The defense waived examination in the killing
of DIR. Thurber and Charles I. Wright was held
for the murder in the first degree and COM
mitted without bail until the next term Of
court which convenes in November. strong
effort will be made to get change Of venue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
A New Republican Paper.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 2I-A new republican
weekly paper, devoted to high license, win be
started here the first week in September by b
w. Blanchard. IL will be the only anti -prohib-
ition republican paper in Iowa and il il be-
heved that il will be success. There are Q
great many republicans in the state who are
not with the party on this question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
Hog Cholera In Indiana.

WABASH, IND, Aug. 24-Hog cholera has
broken out in this country and is raging in
nearly every neighborhood Farmers are
hastily disposing Of their stock. The disease
was never known TO rage SO violently in this
part of the state. Farmers and stock dealers
are losing thousands OF dollars daily. No
means have been found to check the raysCes Of
the epidemic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
LEGITIME ABDICATEs.


BALTIMORE, Aug. 24.-A special cablegram to
the Sun from Port-au Prince via Mole, Hayti,
says: Legitime sbdicated Thursday and en-
barked on French gunboat Tempo
rary government has been formed. The
northern, or Hippolyte's army was to
enter Port-au-Prince yesterday Friday. Peace
probable TheUnited States steamer kearsarge
has moved near the city. Admiral Gherardi
il master Of the situation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
The Star Out of Town.

THE EVENING STAR will be sent by mail to
any address in the United States or Canada
for such period as may be desired, at tn.
rate of fifty cents per month. esF But al
such orders must be accompanied by the money
or the dper cannot be sent, as no accounts are
Kept ,caa mail Subscriptions. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
Mr.. Watson Offered an Onice.

OMAHA, NEB., Ang. 24-A Nebraska City spe-
cial says that the Hon. John c. Watson Of that
city yesterday received a telegram from the
President Offering him the United States dis
trict attorneysLip Of Alaska. 1t is not known
whether he will accept or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
An Aged Florist Diving.

81. LOUIS Aug. A--Henry shaw Of botanical
garden fame and one OF the oldest and wealth.
lest of st. Louis citizens is dying at his resi-
dence in the botanical garden. Mr. Shaw is
ninety years old. This month was the first he
ever failed to personally pay of his hands. He
tried to. but was too weak aud gave up. His
will is made and his affairs are in good shape.
He will leave the bulk Of his property TO the
city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24

6rHEAron, liz, Aug. M-At largsly-ss-
tended meeting Of miners yesterday afternoon
it was voted TO reseind the order calling out the
Coal Ran company miners, Who were AZ vork
under the award of the board Of arbitration.
The Rev. Father Harrington, . Catholic bishop
Of New York, was present and offered some adj
vice - the miners. He told them they could
not afford to work for seventy cents 8 ton. buf
warned them against violsnea. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
A Fight for Mineral Lands.

MnwAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 24-Preliminary
steps have been taken by W. II. Jacobs to wrest
from the Wisconsin Central railway section IS,
near Hurley, where the Montreal and other
iron mines are located He claims that the
section is outside the 20-mile indemnity limit.
where the road had right to go and make M
deficiencies in the land grant, and he has
claimed possession Of the land under soldier
strip entry. His father is q millionaire. and he
has engaged Wm- +. Villas as one Of his sttor.
neys. The property is worth 5000 600 and q
great legal fight may be expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
The Spring Valley Miners.

spRINa VALLEY, ILL.,, Aug. 2-A feeling Of
greatdepression exists in mining circles here and
unless work is soon resumed many miners will
seek employment elsewhere. 1t is not thought
that Mr.. Scott will make them any better ofier.
The middle vein miners who were working with
machines refused to resume work yesterday
morning and in private conference with the
general manager said that their reasons for 20
doing were IN substance that they feared vio-
lence. Mining in this vein, therefore, viii
probably be abandoned for the present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
Englishmen Want Wooden Mills.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. pa syndicate of
English capitalists is negotiating for the pur-
chase of the extensive wooden mills Of James
Lees d Sons at bridgeport 1t is understood
the syndicate will accede 10 the price named
by the firm, which is said to be about s5OO 600
The mills employ about seven hundred hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
Treasury Department Chance.

Mr. Henry Gushing of Illinois has been ap-
pointed to clerkship of class D, $500 per an
mum, in the Office Of the Secretary, under
amended rule TO- civil service rules. Pro-
notions: v. A. Hubbard of Ohio, from S5 to
$3.50 per diem. in the Office of the supervising
architect, and Mrs. 8. B. Kennaugh Of Wiscon-
sin from $500 to class d, $500, in the office Of
the fifth auditor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
A Strange Disease I'm Clay County.

BRAZIL, IND, Aug. PA new and strange
disease is killing of the hogs in the southern
part Of Clay county. Great sores develop on
different parts of the body, and the hogs, after
two or three days, die in spasms. II is unlike
any disease ever before known here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24

The EUROPEAN Dock YARDS REPoRr.-The
second edition Of the report on European dock
yards by Naval Constructor Philip Hichborn,
United States navy. has been delivered and is
now ready for distribution at the Navy depart
ment The demand for the report induced the
government to place more serviceable bind
ing upon the work, and the last edition il very
neatly bound in half leather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
AT DEER PARK.
The President Again at His Washing.
ton Annex.

DEER PARE, Mp., Aug. N-President Har-
rison, Mr.. Mckee and Miss Mckee arrived
here at s:45 and walked up to the
Spencer cottage, Private Secretary Halford
aud Marshal Of the District OF Column
bia Ransdell went to the hotel Attorney
General Miller, who was with the party west,
went on to Washington, where mass OF busi-
ness awaits him. He has entirely recovered
from his recent attack of neuralgia,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
The "Cowboy'' Knocked Out.

ASHLAND, WIS, Aug. 24-The prize fight to a
finish for $3.50 last night between Henry Eek
of Duluth, middle weight, and Henry Beemer,
the cowboy" was won by Eek. 1t was a
slaughtering match all the way through. In
the fifth round Beemer was knocked out by a
blow on the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
Killed His Nurse While Delirious,

WoBuRx, MASS, Aug. A.--At l90 this morn
ing Fred g. Nichols, living on Grove street,
Winchester, while delirious from typhoid fever,
got ous Of bed procured Q revolver from q
bureau drawer and shot his nurse, q Mis-
Smith, through the heart, killing her. Before
he could be secured he fred two shots at his
father, Stillman Nichols, but without effect
who came yesterday to attend the patient.
Young Nichols is twenty-six years old. His
father is member Of the Boston firm Of Cow
dry, Cobb, Nichols d Co., piano-case makers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
From Metz 90 BerIin.

METx. Aug. A.-Ths emperor and saprso
and the imperial party started for Berlin -
evening. All Of TIE veteran sssociatioas tsrpsd
out With Gags and bannsn and TIE people lid
the route 70 the station, which wss bf1l1kln1ly
ehsorsd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24

The PRESIDENT attended the reunion of the
seventeenth Indiana regiment at Indianapolis
yesterday morning, and at 240 pm. left the
city for Deer Park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
Au Escaped Through the AIR shaft.

WHAT cHEEs, Iowa, Aug. A.-rhe Broom
ham coal mine tower burned at 4.s0 yesterday.
The IRE originated in the boiler roon oud
quickly consumed the lower outbuildineA ons
hundred and thirty-five men were at wort b.
low, ell Of whom escaped through The air dan
Loss, SO 900; Insurance., el2,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
The Hattie Winship Paw Her Fir

OrrAwA. Oxr., Aug. 9A-The Department Of
Justice received yesterday check for ea,ooo
from the owners OF the Gloucester fishing
Of the expenses incurred In competition with
the seizure. The governments decision hav-
ing thereby been accepted al proceedings
against the vessel viii be dropped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
A Violinist Dropped Dead.

NEW onLrAss, Aug. A.-Theodore oarank
the distinguished violinist dropped dead yes
terday as be arose and put on his hat 70 visit
some pupils. He studied at the Conservatory
at Vienna and was q pupil Of the fansls
Strauss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-24
THE GREAT LONDON STRIKE.
The Most Formidable Movement OF Re-
cent Years.

III INVOLVES THE oRAvEsr AND EcoSoNIo ISSUES
WHAT THE DOCK DIRECTORS AND THE LEADER
OF THE STRIKERS sAY UPON THE suBJEor-
GREAT INCONVENIENCE on ALL SIDES