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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
ELECTRICITY IN COMMON USE.
Sad Irons Heated and Griddle Cakes
Baked Cheaply.

Inc western Electrician, in its issue of the
1sn instant, describes the use Of pressing irons
heated by electricity which are in operation in
clothing mandatory in Minneapolis Before
the electric irons were installed in the factory
ten operatives were needed to do the work
which now rarely requires more than six hands;
at the same time the capacity of the factory
has been increased nearly 20 per cent The
current is made to traverse wire so arranged
as to cover almost completely a surface with
out bringing any portion in contact with any
other part. The Western Electrician explains
the economy of using the current in this wise:
1T has long been thought by practical cleo
tricai engineers and others that electric heat
ing could not be economical with the present
method OF producing current While there is
twice as much heat IN gas and other means Of
heating as in electricity, the electric heater is
still economical from the fact that, if properly
constructed, all of the electrical energy sup
Piled to such apparatus can be used in doing
useful work, while with gas. for example, this
10 not the case. This fact will be appreciated
In considering the great loss in the heating of
such utensils as sad iroLs. For example, in
laundries where gas is quite generally used for
this purpose two irons are used with one oper-
ator. The surface of these irons Is radiating
heat. the one losing heat for this reason while
being heated. and the other losing heat from
the top and sides, principally by radiation
while in use and by conduction in evaporating
moisture in the material ironed 1t will be
seen, therefore, that there are two radiations
and one conducton or three LOSSES which in
an ordinary practice are nearly equal In the
electric iron, where the top and sides of the
iron do not become heated. two Of these losses
have been eliminated. result which makes it
more economical The same fact may be
stated regarding the use of soldering irons es-
pecially where the heat is confined to the point
Of the iron.
''Great saving is also found in the use of the
iron for baking griddle cakes; the electric iron.
which consists Of a very thin plate. under which
the heat is distributed almost perfectly and
equally. 1t very quickly heats the surface plate
when required for use. In the use of gas for
this purpose it becomes necessary to use a
plate of considerable thickness for conducting
and distributing the heat equally throughout
the plate, as gas does not equally heat it, The
plate must be kept heated constantly so as to
be ready for use between certain hours in ho-
tells and restaurants, but the electric iron is
always ready at a moments notice and only
takes current when in actual use. The use Of
iron wire in good contact with the plate SO
that the plate becomes heated rapidly to the
temperature required adds materially to the
convenience of this apparatus as well as to the
economy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
HE RAN AHEAD OF HIS TICKET.
The Story of Ham Wards Distressed
Soldier and His Gratitude.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
Among the conspicuous figures at the ju-
dietary convention in Albany last week. said
a lawyer Of this city, twas the veteran ex-Con-
gresham Ham Ward Of Allegany county. 1t
has always been q mystery to politicians why
the ex-Congressman, with no known elements
of personal popularity in the metropolis should
have run several hundred votes ahead of his
ticket in 1879, when he was the republican can
didate for secretary of state. The subject was
mentioned to him by a friend the other day in
Albany.
I'm just tell you how that came about said
he. Toward the close of the war I was in
Congress. l was passing by the Patent Office
one day and saw an emaciated, hungry-looking
man IN faded uniform of Union
soldier sitting on the steps Of the Office
His detected appearance touched me and l
stopped and questioned him. i learned from
him that he was an exchanged prisoner hav-
ing been II captive among the rebels for a long
time. His time of service had expired and he
was trying to get something to do to support him
self until he could recover his health He had
been for days trying to get an interview with the
commissioner of patents, VINO mad steadily
refused to see him. The fact that a man who
had sacrificed so much for his country should
be treated so shamefully by any one in
official authority incensed me- ] went at once
and laid the soldiers case before President
Lincoln himself. and before many hours the
soldier was provided with place in the Patent
Office. He proved to be very efficient clerk
and was rapidly promoted until he held one of
the best places il the department. He was
there several years, when he resigned to go
into business for himself. / lost track of him
after that. In 1879, during the canvass of that
year, was in New York city. One day was
surprised to receive note from the man whom
had befriended fifteen years before He re-
quested me to have him supplied without fail
with 1000 pastors with my name printed on
them. He said he had in his employ as a
manufacturer in New York city several hundred
men, nearly all of them democrats, but every
one Of whom would be glad to vote for me
when they had heard from his lips the story of
how had befriended their employer when he
was not only poor but starving. had the
pastors furnished to the writer. They were
used as he had said they would be and that is
why ran 80 much ahead Of my ticket in New
York CITY"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
GEO. d. WISE WILL TRY AGAIN.
"A Fight for the Seat the House Said
Didn't Belong to Him.

Few contests for the democratic congress
slonal nomination in the Richmond district
have attracted as much attention as that which
will close with the choice made by the conven-
ton which meets today. The chief interest in
this contest arose from the fact that George D.
Wise, who was unseated by the present House.
IS leading candidate for nomination. Mr.
Wise has served four successive terms, and was
in his fifth when he had to give way to ex-Judge
Edward Waddell the republican claimant
Wise's most powerful opponent for the nomi-
nation is Col Tazwell Elicit of Richmond
Hon. Richard II. Cardwell of Hanover county
the speaker OF the Virginia house Of delegates
is next in the race. The indications are that
MIR. Wise Is in the lead and may possibly secure
the nomination on the first ballot. Should that
be the case. republicans say that Judge Wad-
dell will be his opponent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
A LOSS TO DRAMATIC ART.
The Duke OF Sake Meiningen Disbands
the Famous Company of Actors.

1t is announced that the Duke of Saxe-Mein-
ingen has been forced to dissolve the cele-
brated theatrical company which bears his
name, and which for many years has been
recognized as one of the greatest dramatic
forces In Germany. The reason for this step
Is that he fears the further cost of its sup
port will make him bankrupt. The duke, who
contracted morganatic marriage with Frau
lien Frawz, an actress, in 1873 has dropped
l,OOO,OO0 marks in the maintainment of the
company. 1t depended for its monetary sue
cess on its drawing powers in outside and for
eign cities, derived from the prestige which it
acquired at home. Lately however, the SAKE
Mclningens have been unable to draw paying
audiences In any of the outside cities, and the
duke has been compelled to mortgage his pri-
vate resources in order to please his wife, who
acted as business manager of the organization,
ana who was anxious that the enterprise should
not be abandoned because of the influence it
exerted on dramatic art throughout GERMANY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
TO FORTIFY BOSTON nARBOR.
Secretary Proctor's Notification That
Work Is to Begin.

The first step toward q thorough fortifca-
ton Of Boston harbor has been taken. At the
meeting of the board of aldermen yesterday
afternoon a communication from Secretary of
War Proctor was received notifying the city
that the United States was about to take for the
coast defense three islands in Boston harbor,
Reddock's, Gallup's and Deer Island. On Deer
Island are to be constructed two mortar bat
teries Of sixteen guns each. and also fortifica-
tions for long range guns. It was further stated
that S235, 200 had been set aside for engineer
ing purposes. These three islands command
the main entrance to Boston harbor. GaIlup's
Island. the smallest, is in the center; Deer Is
land protects the Nahant shore. and Reddock's
Island lies over against the Hull shore.
Reddock's is the property of Miss Sally
Jones. an eccentric maiden lady of Hull, and
last year Congressman John F. Andrew, her
trustee, refused an offer of $500. 600 for it. The
other two islands belong to the city. Deer
Island is the seat of several of the city insttu-
tlons, notably the House of Industry. The re-
moval of these institutions would be a work in
voving great expense. and Secretary Proctor
thinks that only a part of the island will be
needed at present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
Ihe Government Hard at Work
frightening Out the Finances.

dispatch from BueOos Ayres says Senior
Lopez, minister Of finance, has declared that
the government will issue no notes based on
the security of land. 1t is intended to cancel
the law for the emission of 800, O0O, 900 in hy-
pothecstory notes. Whatever emission may
be decided upon it will be relatively small
and will be supervised by a committee includ-
ing foreign bankers, who will also supervise
the emission when confidence has been re-
stored. Senior Lopez hopes in four months
to see the moral and economical position
normal and In year to have the entire
finances on sound basis. President Pei
iegrinl confirms these views. II is reported
that the government Is seeking means to COM
pensate the shareholders of the National Bank
for the losses incurred through the Celman
Clique, and is trying to place the bank in a
sound condition without liquidation. Export
merchants are not averse to a small duty on
exports to help the treasury. The overdue
bills OF the Cordova Bank are said to amount
10 Sll.OOO,OOO. Further scandalous revela-
lions are expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
PHILADELPHlA'S CABLE CARS.
The fractions New Shaft Works Sue
ccssfully.

The Market street cable cars in Philadelphia
began running again at O'Clock yesterday
morning. The cars ran on time and made their
usual connections and transfers. The horses
which we're used to haul the cars during the
breakdown were sent back to the different de-
pots. The new shaft is IS inches. No more
trouble is expected from that quarter. The
broken one was the last Of the i2-inch shafts
which the company had been using, every one
OF which has broken. The great wheel, weigh
ing nine tons, was lowered into position with.
out Jar The arrangements beforehand had
been made so accurately that everything fitted
perfectly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
Virginia State Nexvs

The state convention of the Farmers Al
lance met this morning at Lynchburg. The
sessions will last until Friday. The convention
will consider the establishment OF a ware
house with capital of 100000, a state ex-
change with 100000 capital and a publishing
house with 100000 capital.
The Smith-Lee case will come up at Fred
erlckscurg at the November term of the cir
cunt court. The case of Cuthbert 4 Kirtley
aSt. u. w. Shepherd will also come for trial at
that term. This is a suit for $4,000 because
of the refusal Of the defendant to execute
deed OF conveyance OF the Martha Washington
monument property to the plaintiffs
meeting OF colored people at Sandy Level when
one OF their number walked in during service
smoking cigar. A large number of persons
were injured and several had their ewes
punched out
Gen. Malone has again gone to Tazewell
county, where he has extensive investments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
Work for Unlucky Farmers.

lie Canadias Of Quebec appeals to the
leaders OF the Ottawa and Quebec govern
ments to provide work for the inhabitants
OF tho counties below Quebec whose crops are
a total failure. The paper says it has ascer-
tanned that thousands of families are preparing
70 leave the country, and unless the projected
a@thno railway Is pushed ahead in order to
provide these families with bread emigration
wiz take place which will be ruinous 10 the
Dominion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
MRS. DUNBAR'S BODY EXHUMEO.
IL was Found In the spot Indicated by
Her Husband.

The mystery surrounding the strange disap-
pearance of Mrs. Frederick Dunbar of Com
necticut Farms, n. j., has at last been cleared
up. Yesterday County Detective Keron, County
Physician Wescott ami Coroner Miller went
from Elizabeth to the farm and after tedious
search and much diggin: found the body OF
the missing woman. 1t was wrapped in rub
Der blanket, as told by Dunbar The men were
greatly assisted in their search for the body BY
a map drawn by Dunbar and given to Chief
keron, showing the location of the BODY in the
garden path. The officers took the BODY TO
Elizabeth and the doctors removed the stom-
ach for analysis. The body was terribly de-
violence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
The Manitoba Cold Din.

There were many anxious men in Man
itoba yesterday during the cold dip There
were very few people who were not ap-
prehensive Of general frost over the
northwest. Thirty-three was the lowest re-
ported at Winnipeg. Reports have beer
received from all points reached by the teIe-
graph wires and only from three places is the
freezing line reported as reached Another
week will see the bulk of the wheat cut and in
a fortnight the harvest will be completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
Cowhided by White Caps.

John Baxter, coIored, and Mrs. Jennie
Smith, white, have been living together
lately at Smithfeld, Pa. Awhile cap warn
ing for them to quit the community
was recently received by them, to which
they paid no attention. Last Monday night
Baxter was called to his door, where he was con-
fronted by ten masked men carrying cowhides
He fought pluckily but was overpowered and
beaten unmercisully
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.

81 The way 10 advertise is to put your
announcement where it viii be seen by the
people you want to reach. The STAR reaches
everybody in Washington, and all advertise
tisements in its columns are regularly and
carefully read by all members of the house.
hold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
SaYantS In Session

The annual session of the American Asso-
citation Of Science will continue in Indian
apolis ten days, beginning yesterday. Many
prominent scientists from all over the
United States and Canada are already there
The association has fifteen hundred mem
beers and it is estimated that one-half will be
there. The association came to Indiana for the
purpose of investigating natural gas The
Waldron upheaval is to receive special investi-
Patton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19

Fhiiadeiphia's Joan Of Arc Monument.
The committee on plans and improvements
OF the Philadelphia park commission yesterday
awarded the contract for improving the sigte
for the Joan OF Arc monument, near the Gil
rard avenue bridge, to John Lynch for s2,67S
ana Tor 2,OC0 boundary stones at el.5O each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
IN THE MOUNTAINS.

A URORA, WEST VIRGINIA
IA The finest health resort IN the Alleehanies Pure
spring water. Braci2g air. Soft spring beds. Good
table abundantly supplied Bowling alley tennis and
croouet- No fogs no hay fever. no mosquitoes Cal,
at star office for circulars address j. II SHAFT
PROPRIETOR. N26-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
Vanishing Battered Reputation.

Niscountess Dunlo, nee Belle Billion, is
about to appear before the English pub
lie again in the character of litigant The
lady has instituted suit for damages against
the proprietors of Dublin newspaper She
alleges that some OF the matters published by
the newspaper IN connection with the recent
unsuccessful suit for divorce brought against
her by her husband were of a libellous nature.
The viscountess has declared her fixed deter
mlnation to abandon the stage at the expiration
OF her present two years engagement She
will JOIN her husband, the viscount, at Edin-
burgh on Wednesday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19
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CATsKILL MOUNTAINS,
lIL.L MUUNlAINS,
SARATOGA.
LAKE GEORGE
ADIRoNDACKs.

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City Station Of the Pennsy lvana railroad. making
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New Boxing Rules.

Hiram Cook, who has refereed everv
finish battle that ever took place in the
rooms of the California Athletic Club. sets
forth the rules formulated by himself and
President L. r. Fulda which will in fu-
ture govern the famous clubs contests. In
future the Office of master of ceremonies will
be abolished. The boxers will enter the ring
with the gloves on and will 60 on with the ex.
hibition at once, and will also rely on the cleo
tic gong for the time in each three half min
ute rounds and will have no outside time
keepers and no referees. Time keepers and
referees belong to the prize ring and the idea
Is to give scientific boxing exhibitions free
from the brutalities of the prize ring.
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Manors and Manners at Newport.

newport OrrespOndence
observe that the people who guessed right
on the prices Of wheat and railroad stocks. and
their children, are growing more and more I'M
willing to have people who guessed wrong or
who never guessed at all come within recogniz-
able distance of them unless they como in the
capacity of servants. Along the cliffs is a walk
which, Tor foot passengers. Is a public high
way. 10 II an old fsherman's right of way
For many years the only estate which was not
visible from this walk-the most glorious walk
IN the wOrld-was that of George Bancroft who
had a high hedge to protect his famous rose
garden. He was always generous about admit
ting the public TO his grounds. but he had to
project ms roses. Recently one OF the Wander
pllts, who has nothing to protect, has put a
nigh close hedge along the walk, and Mr. Will
lam waldorf Astor-the Astor as this tribal
chleItaln or hereditary noble assumes to be-ha-
cat the walk down 10 feet. 50 that nothing can be
seen on one side OF the walk but bank of
earth. The houses are remote from the walk
ana have never known any cases o. the pub
Tic abusing Its privileges and straying from the
walk over -he magnificent lawns But now that
an Astor and Vanderbilt have arranged thu,
the public snail not see their lawns suppose
that all the other villa owners along the cliffs
Will, one after another, cut the walk down or
inclose their lawns with high hedges and walls
suppose 10 enhances the satisfaction the VAN
uerbllts and Astors take in their possessions IN
hide them from the common gaze Nobody
yet, however. has followed the Van Allen ex-
ample and surrounded ais entire estate With a
stone wall 10 feet high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-19

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