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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
CURIOUS ACCIDENT AT ROANOKE.
a Train Crashes Into an Embankmcnt
and Kills Four Persons.

A disastrous wreck occurred near Ticker's
switch. on the Norfolk and Western railroad
about o'clock Sunday night. The railroad
authorities have for several months been busily
engaged in double-tracking their road between
Roanoke and Radford and have in their en-
ploy large number of Italian and Hungarian
laborers. These people have been snugly
quArtered near the railroad track in small huts
built of slabs and dirt and it was supposed that
no danger could occur.
A number of Italians were resting quietly in
their cabins Sunday night under the brow of
the railroad embankment, when. without
moments warning, terrific noise was heard,
as if an earthquake was swallowing up every
thing, and n panic ensued In the camp Run
for your liyesI' was the cry of some one who
had taken in the situation. and each one obeyed
orders. but they were not all feet enough and
many were caught by falling timbers and stone.
As soon as the confusion subsidized men were
put to work to relieve the wounded and re-
move the bodies of the dead.
Inquiries were made TO the cause Of the
accident ard it was found that west-bound
train had struck COW and the engine. together
with ten heavily loaded cars, had been thrown
down the embankment, a distance OF
forty feet or more, and all crashed into the
human mass The wreckIng tram was soon on
hand and physicians were summoned from the
nearest station. The wounded were well cared
for by the railroad authorities while the bodies
of the dead were removed.
The killed are William Cook, engineer; J. &.
Goans of Christiansburg, brakeman, and Mike
Jarnett and Raphael NOmeral. Italian laborers.
There were five wounded, all Italians. The
track was cleared in five hours and trains are
now running smoothly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
THE AMERICANS ENGLISH.
It Charms and Entrances Londoners-
The Yankee Accent Only a Fancy.

English people are always fond OF tantaliz-
ing American travellers with their accent
Yankees abroad, who will remember the fol-
lowing compliment paid by the London Daily
Telegraph to Days American company, viii be
able summarily to suppress their English
critics The Telegraph, speaking Of the Ameri-
cans rendition OF "As You Like II" said:
We are struck with many things, the schol-
arly and reverent character of the new version,
the dignity and purity of the elocution in the
majority of the characters, the charm of the
music, the evenness and symmetry Of the gen.
eral Interpretation. Throughout the PLAY tbs
elocuton was surprisingly good.
Occasionally a strong American accent star
tied the ear; but on our own stage il is rare to
hear Shakespeare's lines spoken with such dig
nifty, distinctness and musical force. Here was
just the happy mean between the modern
familiar and fippant style and the frothy
rhetoric OF the old school The text was
spoken SO clearly that every one in the house
understood 1t. but still with that sono rousness
that shakespeare text demands
How could an audience weary OF play whoa
every line went home TO them2 English
audiences 60 TO sleep over Shakespeare, be-
cause, as a rule, the text is delivered with such
slovenliness. Last night all remained in their
seats delighted until IL 80, and even then the
majority were disinclined to go. Pure Shake
speare and good elocution are things we do
not meet with In England every day. 10 v0
. refreshing novelty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
To Measure the Tide Flow

young scientist connected with the United
States steamer Fish Hawk, which is used in
experimenting; on Long Island sound has in
vented an ingenious instrument for measuring
the flow OF the tides. 1t is made of sheet con-
per in the shape somewhat of a fish, and is
about four feet long. 1t is, when in use. sus-
pended from the end of a twenty-foot spa.
rugged to the side OF the steamer, and extend
ing at right angles with her, to make the ac-
ton OF the machine entirely independent of
currents that might be caused by the steamer.
The head of this mechanical fish consists of q
dellcately made revolving screw or wheel not
unlike in construction and shape the propelling
screw OF the steamer. When this fish is low
cred into the water it turns its head toward III,
current and is held in that position by the tail.
which serves the purpose OF rudder. Within
the body OF the fish is placed delicate ma
chlnery, which registers the revolutions made
by the revolving screw, and the rapidity of the
revolutions Is transmitted to the laboratory on
the steamer by an ingeniously constructed
electrical apparatus, thus recording the rapid
lty OF the current
An interesting fact ascertained by the gov
eminent observers on this vessel is that at the
extremities of the sound the tide begins to flow
inward near the bottom one and one half hours
before 1t begins to flow i'll the same direction at
the surface of the water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27

Col. Wright to Take Charge September
His Bond.

Col. L. P. Wright, who was recently ap-
pointed register Of wills. was at the court
house today, where he obtained the address of
Chief Justice Bingham, who is now at Union,
Monroe county, W. Va. He intends to send
to Judge Bingham for his approval the
bond which is required, and when his
signature is obtained Col Wright will be ready
to file the bond and assume the duties of his
new Office He, however. does not intend to
take formal charge of the Office until the LIST
OF September, as he thinks that it is better to
make the change on the LIST of the month Col
Wright has been in conference with Register
Clagett and has obtained a good many points
in regard to the Office.
As he told STAR reporter this morning. Col
Wright had never been in the registers office
until after he had received the appointment
and did not know whether it was a salaried
Office or a fee Office until few DAYS ago. He
says that he recognizes the fact that in tho adj
mlnistration of an Office of this kind a conserv-
alive policy ought to be pursued ard il is
his intention to conduct the Office in that man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Truth In the Shin,s Lo~

From the Travellers Record.
During certain voyage of a down-east YES
sci the mate, who usually kept the log, became
intoxicated one day and was unable to attend
to his duty. AS the man very rarely committed
the offense the captain excused him and at
tended to the log himself, concluding with
this:
The mate has been drunk all day."
Next day the mate was on deck and resumed
his duties. Looking at the log he discovered
the entry the captain had made and ventured
to demonstrate with his superior.
What was the need, sir" he asked, "of put
ting that down on the log"
Wasn't it true?" asked the captain.
"Yes. sir; but it doesn't seem necessary to
enter it on the log"
.'Well." said the captain, ''since it was true,
1t had better stand; it had better stand"
The next day the captain had occasion to look
Mt the log. and at the end of the entry which
the mate had made was found this item:
The captain has been sober all day."
The captain summoned the mate and thun.
dered: What did you mean by putting down
that en.ry2 Am not sober every day?S
"Yes, sir; but wasn't it true?"
"Why, OF course it was trueI"
"Well, then, SIR" said the mate, s'since IL was
true think it had better stand; it had better
stand"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
THE STRIKE SITUATION.
The Chicago and Alton Road VIII Fight
irresponsible Strikers.

General Manager Chappen Of the Chicago
and Alton railway said in Chicago yesterday
that IN view Of the strike OF the switchmen
who work in the stock yards tho railroads had
decided to combine against their irresponsible
employees, who interfored with the operations
of the roads. The switchmen employed by the
Chicago and Alton, who went on strike Monday,
were discharged and will not be re-employed.
This strike was pronounced foolish one by
Grand Master Sweeney.
The New York Central resumed its freight
traffic at Albany, and notified all shippers that
il would receive perishable freight 1t is said
the Knights of Labor will order a general
strike on the New York Central and all roads
that handle Its freight.
About three thousand persons. including
curiosity seekers and heavy police force at
tended the mass meeting of the knights OF
Labor ut Union Square. New York. last night
Robert Blissert. Hugh Freeman. TN. Powderly
and others made speeches protesting against
the action of PinkertOn men at Albany and
elsewhere. the action OF the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers and the officers of tho
New York Central railroad in particular. On
each side of the square addresses were de iy-
cred from wagons by James Hurley and
Augustus Levy. Mr.. Powderly said i'm part:
You may feel disheartoned because the Terro
HaUte convention did not declare a general
strike. Your executive board did not expect
that 1t would All we expected was to have
their support and they are with us horse, foot
and artillery"
A letter from Samuel Gompers president OF
the Federation of Labor, was read. He
sympathized with the men and denounced tho
attempts of the railroad company TO crush
their organization. Resolutions denouncing
the management OF the New York Central were
passed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Cool Tom Patterson.

From the Chicago Tribune
A half dozen story tellers were at a Washing
ton street rendezvous last night and one of
them related this:
The coolest man 1 ever saw was Tom Pat
terson, young travelling man who used to 60
out OF Chicago. Tom had way of celebrat-
ing his return to tho city in manner that
made him favorite with a certain class of
boys about town. The only trouble with him
was that he fell under the table it was
gOed-by to Tom. He never moved until the
next day. Finally his best friends undertook
to reform him. Persuasion was of not much
erect, and they concluded to try another
scheme. Ono night, whom Tom was groaning
under his cargo, the boys toted him to the old
morgue, which was then over on Sd avenue
where there is now a skyscraper That morgue
was always open. Tom was laid on q slab be-
tween two unknowns. 1t was a CHASTITY sort of
joke. Tho boys fingered about to await re-
suits. After awhile Tom returned to conscious
ness and struck q light He was a great
smoker. lie held up the match so as to see
where he was and of course he saw. Then he
ilghted a cigar sat there and smoked after which
ne resumed his recumbent position on the slab
The boys then called him, but he informed
them that he didn't want to be disturbed OF
course we had to get him out. but he wouldn't
come until he got ready. Once we threatened
INN. but he replied that If we used any force
he would raise an alarm and have us run in on
the charge of prowling around a morgue for
the purpose Of stealing dead bodies. And he
was as cool as a sudden cold wave"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Family Troubles Aired I'm Court,

Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Orfenstein we're in the
Police Court this morning to vent their woes
in public. They have been married fifteen
years, but she charged him with making an
assault upon her with his fists, though she had
given no offense. She told her story of the
family jar and Gen. Darlington subjected her
TO rigid cross-examination. Though she got
very much excited she managed to give a lucid
account of the trouble. Their small son was
called to the stand and said that he had seen
papa kick mama and drive her out of the
ROOM" The small boy got very much fright
ened and rather tangled up in testifying to the
trouble between his parents. Witnesses were
called to show the defendants good character
and the excitable and nervous condition of his
wife. Michael Robinson, an elderly man, said
that he considered Mrs. Orfenstein next to
Guiteau or in that line" Tho husband, with
tears in his eyes denied the whole of his wife 8
story and Judge MILLS dismissed the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
DIED FROM NATURAL CAUSES
The Coroner's Inquest on the Body Of
Thomas Johnston.

Deputy Coroner Schacfer and pr. q. g.
Morris performed an autopsy on the body of
Thomas Johnston. the stone cutter who was
found dead under an oak tree in the grove at
lexington yesterday morning, as published in
yesterdays STAR, and at noon today an inquest
was held at the sixth precinct station.
THE TESTIMONY.
Henry johnson, a colored laborer who lives
on 18th street extended, was the first witness
called. He is employed at the lexington
stable. He testified that he first saw the body
Monday morning and thought the man was
asleep. The body was about % yards from the
road.and it being nothing unusual to see man
lying there he paid no attention to him, but
went on about his business. In the evening,
about $50 o'clock, he again noticed the man
in the same position, and again he thought the
man was either drunk or asleep.
do many persons travel near that spot dur
ing the dayI" inquired the coroner.
Yes, sir, the witness responded.
"About n thousand persons pass there every
day." interrupted Mr.. Miller.
Witness, continuing. said he thought il i'm
possible for man TO be assaulted ami robbed
in that part OF the woods in daylight without
some one knowing il. He first suspected some
| thing wrong when he noticed the same posi-
ton of the mans coat on each occasion.
William Pfeifer testified that he saw the body
twice Monday afternoon. but did not suspect
anything wrong, as so many persons sleep about
In the woods IN warm weather. Yesterday morn
ing. when he again saw the body, he discovered
that the man was dead and he reported il
to the police. The bottle of laudanum
found on the dead man was produced and il
was found to contain q fraction over an ounce
OF the poison. The label showed it came from
the Belyedere pharmacy and DIR. Schaefrer was
of the opinion that il had not been touched by
the deceased. The doctor stated that several
powders had also been found among his effects,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Drew $4,000 and Died Poor.

Noah d. Taylor, one of the best-known men
in Jersey City, died yesterday at his country
home at Highland Beach. lie was the founder
of Taylors Hotel, Jersey City. Thirty-five
years ago, when he had just attained his
twenty-tirst year, he held a winning tickc. in a
lottery and received $4,000 He entered
politics and was elected to the assembly and
state senate. He ran for Congress, but was de-
feated. After that he became reckless and
went through all his money. At the time of
his death he was hardly worth a dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Will Gov jackson Deliver Juhnp

Gov. Jackson of Maryland short time ago
decided not to deliver Max Juhn into the Gus.
tody of the authorities of New York because
the indictment found in New York charging
Juhn with grand larceny in having obtained
S14, 600 worth Of goods from II. d. Clafiin &
Co. gave the wrong date. Juhn was thereupon
dismissed. The grand jury of New York CITY
having found an indictment charging Juhn
with the commission OF the Offense on the date
corresponding with the day on which he was in
New York and called upon Chaflin & Co.. Gov.
Jackson will hear evidence on Friday and de-
termine whether to honor the new reuuisition
of Gov. Hill and send Juhn to New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
The Golden Cross,

Columbia Comandery, No, 374, {. o. G. c.,
held its regular meeting last evening at Med
ford's Hail. In the absence of Noble Com
mander Lewis, Vice Noble Commander Emma
T. Bishop presided Lady Jessie NJ Blair con
tinued the work of filling the quota of this
commandery for the present term by present
ing the applications of Mrs. Sarah A. Hansell
and Joseph S. Moss for membership. The first
degree was conferred on Charles A. Gonzen-
bach. Sir knight Sayer gave an interesting
account of his visit to Putnam Commandery
at Scmerville. Mass. Sir Knight Harvey re-
cited "Woh's Who" in humorous manner. The
good of the order was discussed by Sir knights
Harvey, Sayer and Gunson and Ladies Blair
and Cole and Sir knight Branson of Goodwill!
Commandery.
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Two ParSce Merchants.

Two picturesque figures were the center of
observation at the barge Office in New York
yesterday. They were two Parsee merchants.
who spoke no English and who had been pas
sengers on the Richmond Hill from London.
They wore long, flowing garments, with rich
embroideres. and skull caps, bordered with
gold brocade. Their names were Moul Bran
and Mu Lac, and it was found impossible to Sc
cure an Interpreter to communicate with them.
This was unfortunate, as they brought with
them several trunks of very rare and beau
tful silks and laces, which had to be scruti-
nized by the. customs officials and charged a
considerable duty. The destination OF the two
traders is 81. Augustine Fla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Bulliss Leaves the CITY,

Robert G. Bulliss. who was discharged on
Monday by Judge Bradley under a writ of
habeas corpus from the custody of Hugh
Turner, agent of the territory of Utah, left
town yesterday. Turner, it will be remembered.
took an appeal to the Court in General Term.
and it was intimated that Bulliss would remain
here. Bulliss has been staying at the Ashton
House, 3l3 Pennsylvania avenue. and 1t is
stated that having received information that
Turner was further communicating with the
governor o. Utah he yesterday afternoon took
carriage and drove out OF town to take a
train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Last of the Ravel Brothers.

Jerome Ravel last Of the four famous Rave
brothers, pantomimists, gymnasts and dancers
died at Toulouse, France, August z, at the age
Of seventy-si1. The Ravel family were re.
nowned throughout Europe and America fifty
years ago. Jerome's wife, the aged mother Of
Marietta Ravel (Mrs. NJ. W. Hanley of New
York;, is the only surviving member Of the FAM
lily. The Ravels originated and produced many
oiden-time spectacles, like "Mazulm." The
original troupe first visited America in 1892
and numbered ten-Gabriel Jean, Jerome
Joseph, Dominique, Antoine and Francois be.
ing the male members. Jerome was born a,
Vicenza, Italy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Fleas Drive Away Citizens.

An epidemic of house heas prevails in Plain
field, n. ]. Houses on Broadway, La Grande
avenue. 9Th street, 7th street and other promi-
nent thoroughfares are infected with the
plague, whose visitation came very suddenly
a few days ago All sorts of methods are in
operation to drive out the invaders, but still
the pest remains Several families have left
their houses as untenantable and have gone
away for several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Killed by n Fall

Jefferson Brown, aged seventy-nine years.
who resided at No. e. Jackson street northeast
fell down stairs yesterday. DIR. Leech was
called in, but the injured man died shortly
after the accident. Deputy Coroner Schaeffer
viewed the body and gave a certificate of &C.
cidcntal death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
Fined for Keeping a Disordcrly House.

Eliza SmaIIwood was charged in the Police
Cour: today with keeping a disorderly
house at 343 Maryland avenue southwest
Moses Saunders, janitor Of the Miner Institu-
ton, gave damaging testimony agsins. the
reputation of the house and told of the dis
graceful scenes he had witnessed around there.
Mr.. Moss appeared for the defense and plea 1
for his client. but to no avail, for Judge Mills
decided that the facts were at variance with
the way he had presented them and ended the
case by imposing fine of S25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27

The city Of Perugia and the surrounding
country in Italy have been visited by a tornado
The wind blew with terrific force. -Four
churches in the city we're blown down and
many houses were wrecked. large number
OF persons were injured. The commune Of
Citerna was devastated by the storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27

A charter has just been granted to the Great
Falls Water Power Manufacturing and I'm.
provement Company to develop and utilize the
water power OF the Roanoke river between
Weldon and Castor, N. C. The capital stock
is not to be less than $500, 900 nor more than
5000, 900.
A. J. Green, the veteran editor Of Altoona,
Pa, died yesterday. aged sixty -four years. He
was writer Of ability and for many years ed
itor Of the Altoona Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-27
FOR SALE-HOUSES

EoR sALE-oNLY s5,65o-T ST. NEAR 18th
I..h It nv: Groom and Bath Brick House. brick
FOR -s2,s00nFramo House on 10th St n e.
FoE saLI~ 81. oo6HNe1 Groom Brick on 9TH s.
For sALEys5,ooo Good Frame House and Side
ToR SALE sS.ooo-i3:rOom Brick on Sd st Sc.
FOR SALE-si, 900 each-a 7-room Bricks on H 6.
FOR sALL-s1.aoO-New Groom Brick on n st.
au27.st CHAs A. SHIELDS. 14o5 Fstn.w
EOR SALE-A HANDSOME ROW OF Brown
stone and Pressed.brick Fronts just being com
at s sTo of hsr paee and street The
5he hos ao expensive styles The bath rooms have
wood mantels. electric lights and bells double floors
modern enS sel the anq
house a. n ipr 5000 the three adjoining for $4,000
are ave very !o reasonable s"oRMsIEDI BRADLEY,
au, .-ot 921 ST. NV.
II G-room Brick NV : gas; water in kitchen; range
thu week. % Iii sss5 bfi 1862 1ny i9id
Ef0R SALE-AN UNUSUALLY FINE BRICK
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bath; sanitary plumbing: handsomely papered cleo
alley DAVID d. STONE.
kfOR SALE-A NICE HOME IN A FASHIONABLE
- ne e.' horhood, 18th ST, short distance from
II DAVID II. STONE, SOC F st. n W.
IGOR SAIL 81. 500 WILL BUY BRICK HOUSE on
~ l2th St D.w,; 6roons and bath: lot 81 .axI 90 to
SSrE sGj0 square i'e 1A q 5qnns ISf alone
II SOC + 81. Nv.
EOR sALE-A COY HOME IN ONE OF THE BEST
streets ID lie Drolt Park rooms. bath and cellar.
81: OS!''' A' lot Il 'iG Divb sy f sf5Nl
1t sn6 F st.
EtOE SALE-$4. 800 WILL DUY NICE SkvEN-
% DC room iaIne Dwelling 1872 goth St fine Lot,
aa2G-:i SO''-S cast GID D. L. COS GtN Bill st.
ITOK SALIENT. PLEASANT, s2,SOO-SIX-RooM
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IAN ST. cars; a bargain Apply TO OWNER. School
81. au"G-3t'
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ST. au266t
I;OE SALE-A NEW HOUSE on VERMONT AVE
Il Nv near T St. 9roOlus and bath cabinet
au2O-3t HEkRON 4 IAMEY, 1907 i 81 n W.
FOR sALE-sECURE HOMES AND INVEST
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lhE ton convenient 20 good achC OILS street cars &C.
hu2"-6r w +. KtktOl,D. 1i2" y. \. ave.
IGOR SALE-FINE- CORNER PROPERTY NV,
l. consisting OF five New Brick dwellings, Price Tor
IGRI. 1907 Est. auN-ISi.
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hgs on 18Th st. NV good opportunity TO obtain
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irlce' each, S3,SUJ Tor further particulars apply
o TYLER 4 RuTHERFOED.
au9-lot 1907 st.