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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

The Result OF Building Inspector En-
twistle's investigation


As stated in The STAR yesterday, the build
ing inspector was called upon by the Commits
sioners for report as to the origin Of the fire.
Today he rendered his report, which is as fol-
lows:
Complying with your order to make an exam
ination to ascertain If possible the origin OF the
fire in the building 1884 street northwest,
owned and occupied by the Hon. B. F.
Tracy, Secretary Of the Navy, I have
the honor to report that I have made
a thorough examination of the building
and it is evident from the condition Of the
house that the fire first started on the west side
of the front parlor on the main first floor, and
its rapid progress was no doubt caused by the
fire getting behind the wall panelling. The
room was lined its entire height with panel
work on all the walls, leaving small chambers
through which the fire passed around the en-
tire room and through the floor to
into the hall and by currents rapidly
up the stairway, cutting off all chance Of escape
from the upper floors. The building was
system, and in tracing the supply to the differ
ent localities of coils and coil chambers there is
no evidence that the fire originated from the
heating apparatus or from any chimney fue,
but Immediately under the point where the
fire started there was situated in the base
ment pump run by Bunsen gas burner, and
it is possible that this may have been out of
order, allowing the gas to escape to the
room above and the fire started by an explosion
Of gas. This building was erected in 1876 and
there is evidence that it was carefully and safely
constructed An addition was made during last
season on the east side. and the mansard roof
removed from the front aud the front all
carried up. This last portion is damaged
principally by smoke and water, nor was
the basement of the old portion
burded, the fire starting on the floor
/ cannot positively decide the origin of the Ere,
but the escape of gas and the explosion Of gas
seem the most probable cause"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
In MemOriam.

A few days ago there appeared in one Of the city
papers brief notice Of tue death IN Siea Italy, Of
MARGAkET A1HERION JOHNSON. 10 many Of
the friends of Mr. and Mrs Ralph Cross Johson Of
notice carried shock and
there many Others who. falling TO see IT, yet
Unaware OF the sad bereavement that has come 70
them in Europe; but the tldinrs md their way
from one to another. an immediate sympathy nows
out toward the little family stricken. aud one and
Qmck feel that the affection that hzs come
them not u common sorrow.
Margaret. just ON the threshold Of her sixteenth
yearwas the younger of Mr.. yohnsons two daughters
Together they were budding into woman hood-hAppyf
Inseparsbiei devoted. the iaoIzed Chi arep Of their
parents and grandparents and beloved by al who knew
them. 1t during tue Christmas holidays which
they were TO pass with their parents in Italy, that
Margaret attacked with the prevalent epidemSe
OF this season, which quickly developed into pner
monia, ending In her soIth January q. No young
life purer sweeter than hers, and nothing
could be athletic than the circumstances of her
d, ath perfect than the gentle and plant
faith which she died protesting 81. without blemsh
or STAIN Of earth. her spirit like ray Of light has
faded into heaven The shadow IL here the sunlighs
Is there and 'Shr hath the better part"
May He who doth not willingly afdict" reveal the
hidden wisdom in this mystery OF His love and mako
the soft Amen" which her latest word sanctSr
ned so he II" to those who suffer now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

of Cruelty to Children and
Animals-New Tax Law, Etc.

Mr.. ingalls, today introduced in the Senate a
bill for the prevention of cruelty to children in
the District of Columbia. The bill provides
that no child under ten years of age shall be
employed in any mechanical, manufacturing or
mercantile establishment, and that no child
under twelve years of age shall be SO en-
ployed during the hours in which the public
schools are in session. The penalty for en-
ployers or parents violating this provision is
placed at not less than $40 nor more than $50.
1t is further provided that any employer Of
any such establishment who permits child
under fourteen years to be employed who is
unable to read and write during the hours Of
the sessions of the public schools shall be liable
to the same fine.
Every person having under his control a
child between the ages of eight and fourteen
years shall send such child to school for at
least six months annually under penalty of
$40, but further provisions are made so that in
many cases the penalty is not required
A fine of $50 or imprisonment for six months
is the penalty for neglecting to properly pro-
vide for any child or minor, and in case of
cruelty a husband shall be a competent wit
ness against wife and a wife against hus-
band.
The bill further provides that any person
engaging in any manner in the furtherance
Of any fight between cocks or other birds, or
dogs, bulls or other animals, is punishable by
a fine of not less than $40 nor more than ESQ
or by imprisonment for not more than one
year. He provides a like penalty for the abandon
ment of animals when diseased or hurt and also
provides that the docking of the solid portion
Of q horses tail unless the same is
proved to be benefit to the horse, shall be
fined not less than 800 nor more than $500.
The bill then makes certain minor changes in
the wording of the present acts.
PROPOSED NEW TAX Law.
Mr.. Faulkner today introduced in the Senate
a bill to provide for the more effectual collec.
ton and assessment of taxes in the Dis
trict Of Columbia II generally repro
duees the acts now in force, providing
also for the change of land from agricultural
to regular city blocks; also that il after the
sales the taxes. &C., are not paid within three
years the title shall pass to the purchaser.
ADvERsE REPORT ON THE RAsrHRx BRANCH
BRIDGE BILL.
Senator Vest today reported back adversely
from the committee on commerce the bill pro-
viding for bridge across the Eastern branch
at the foot Of South Capitol street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
Warm Work in Ireland AGAIN..

DUBLIN. Feb. 4-The Express publishes
number of documents showing the secret organ
ization Of league to promote conspiracy
against Mr.. Smith Barry president of the land
lords syndicate, and other landlords The
documents ask the Irish people to brand as
traitors and to boycott all persons dealing with
emergency agents whose addresses are given.
They also show that vigilance committee has
been appointed in every parish to obstruct the
sale OF cattle that have been cared for by
emergency men on farms the tenants of which
have been eyicted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
RULES AND ELECTION CASES.
The Delay of the Committee--A Report
Expected Soon.

The democrats in the House today followed
out their plan Of demanding roll calls They
demand that rules be reported. and say they
will continue this course until this is done and
until Mr.. Reed retires from the position taken
In his rulings.
The committee On rules held meeting today
out did not get their code ready to report
Members have been talking over the question
oil whether the election cases should be pro-
ceeded with or whether the rules should first
be reported 1t is likely that the latter course
viii be followed, as some strong members
among the majority think it not best to rub it
in on the minority too hard
WHY THERE Is DELAY.
1t Is evident that the code of rules il not de-
layed merely for the purpose % letting the
election cases be disposed of. The delay is from
the fact that the republicans do not agree as to
all the details. In fact there is considerable
disagreement within the party, but mt mbers
who are clamorous and impatient
i iOa;v;a9sa give or,;o expression esS to their
quiet, that they can come to an agreement
among themselves without talking too much
and that the rules will soon be reported. 1t
appears probable that Mr.. Reed will settle the
differences of opinion in a manner satisfactory
W uuuSell tildt tie ruies VIII De reported
before other election cases are taken up.
THEY WANT IT DONE BY RULE
Some members among the majority who are
in favor of a rule giving the Speaker authority
by rules to count a quorum Of members ''pres-
emit and not voting" do not like the
idea of his exercising this authority
without rules. They are in favor OF
giving him all the authority necessary,
whatever it may be, TO put the control of the
House entirely in the hands of the majority,
but they want the authority TO be given in a
formal way by rules, SO as to put the matter in
better light before the country and not run
the risk of criticism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
His Future Not a Happy One.

Sioux CRY, Iowa, Feb. A. Larkins Of
Parsons, Hans, who, .under the alias Of B.
Simpson. last April swindled the Sioux City
savings bank out of g, 500 by means Of forged
checks, has withdrawn his plea of not guilty
and said he was guilty. He will be sentenced
Saturday. He is broken in health. He is
wanted for similar offenses at Central City,
Neb, and Mankato, Mimi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
MARRIED..

IKE KEGLLfaMIILER Al Alexandria, Va, January %.
1890. by the Rev. Dr. Mercer at the home Of the
groom, GRANVILLE l. KELLY TO MAMIE 4.
MILLER formerly of Washington, DC.
STROMBERGER-FOY. In baltimore, Nd Janu-
airy 81 1880, at the residence the brides mother
10y the hey. Father Didier HARRY n STROM-
more, Nd. No cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
wonderful Strides I'm Progressive Jour.
nalisnl
Journalistic Enterprise.

From the Cumberland. Md, News
The Washington STAR is displaying remark
able evidence of journalistic thrift and enter
prise. In recent issue this excellent paper
publishes cuts of its editorial and mechanical
departments, showing a wonderful capacity for
neMsnaner work in all its ranniramants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
A Mayor Who Votes for Himself.

CREsroN, Iowa, Feb. 4.-There was big time
in the city council last night. Alderman Will
son introduced resolution for a special COM
mittee to investigate Mayor Pattersons ac-
counts and instructing City Attorney Sullivan
proceedings. Patterson ruled the resolution
out of order and Alderman Wilson appealed.
The vote stood tie, Patterson voting to sus-
tain his ruling. Alderman Norton then moved
to begin the investigation at once. Again there
was tie vote and Patterson carried his point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
Signs of a Wreck.

LONDON, Feb. A number Of life buoys,
matches. cabin fixtures, &C., have come ashore
on Lundy Island and the coast Of Wales The
appearance of the wreckage is taken to indicate
the laundering of the British steamer Cape
Clear, from Liverpool January 20 for Rosario.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
I'd EDITION.
Latest qGleglamS 10 The Star.

A Book That VIII Sell In Ireland.
DUBLIN, Feb. 4-The Irish loyal and pa
triotic union has issued a pamphlet containing
the Chicago Inter-Ocean's report Of the Cronin
al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
West End Ways in Belfast.

BELFAST, Feb. A scandal similar to that
recently unearthed in London is coming to the
surface in this city. Twelve youths, either
artisans or clerks, have been arrested and after
being charged in chambers have been re-
manded to await examination. Other arrests, it
is expected, will be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
Middle.Weight Fight.

MINSEAPoLIs, MIMI, Feb. 4.-Diek Moore,
the st. Paul middle-weight, fought the 'Black
PEARL Of Minneapolis last night with three
ounce gloves for $3.50 a side and the middle
weight championship of the northwest. The
''Black Pearl stripped at 148 and Moore at 143
pounds The Pearl won in seven rounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
An Army of Smart Tramps.

DECATUR, IND, Feb. 4.-Twenty-one tramps
ate at a restaurant here Sunday and made the
owner take ten cents as full pay. They
camped outside Of town and yesterday a posse
from Wiltshire arrested three of them for burg
larizing hard ware and clothing store of
clothes and reyolyers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

Range of the Thermometer Today.
The following were the readings at the sig
nal Office today: Sam. 40; 2 pm, 65; maxi
mum, &C; minimum, As
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

TIE collection Of water colors and etchings
advertised az now on view over Calls consti-
tutes display we'll worthy the attention Of
those interested in art Some beautiful exam
pies Of each are shown,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

Hutchinson agt. the District was placed on
trial before Justice Montgomery. This ID an
cotton for 81 900 damages for trespass in enter
ing upon and constructing . sewer on plain
tiffs land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

J. Calvct & Co.'s Clarets,
for which F. de Barry & Co., IS Warren street,
New York, arc agents, have a world wide ce-
lebrity for absolute reliability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
Thew Want tn he Free.

TORONTO, Feb. 4.-The Young Mems liberal
club passed resolutions last night declaring for
absolute Canadian independence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
AFTER TEE Garppr. Wear,

general prostration Of the system. with extreme
susceptibility to second attack to pneumonia or to
sny other prevailing malsdy The convalescent from
pose himself to drafts indulge in rich foods to
deayor to make up for lost time" in business The
mucous membrane Is still consested. the nerves
weak and the blood is charged with effete microbes
Now Is the time when the patient needs and should
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AYERS sARSAPARILLA
Prepared By Dr. j. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass Price
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
NeW York Stock Market
Name.

The following the opening and closing prices Of
the New York Stock Market, reported by special
wire TO Corson and Mccartney, 14l9 street:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
Eon w OMEN

Who suffer from nervous and physical debility great
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The result of taking this medicine IL permanent in
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II End Ayers Sarsapsrina juDt what have needed
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Naaa.
Z have been victim for the past two years Of gen.
sral weakness with turns Of fanng Have tried vart
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earsapsrilla. Some six months since began 70 use
this remedy and am greatly benefted"-Miss X. E.
White, SomervIe, Mass.
This Il TO certify that have been using Ayers Sar
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INFLUENZA
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
HIS X sIGNATION ACCEPTED
And First Deputy Commissioners Of PEN
sions Smith Retires From Once.

The official head Of another rerated pension
Office employee fell today. IL Wa that Of Hiram
Smith, jr., the first deputy commissioner OF
pensions About noon today he received
letter from Secretary Noble which
briefly stated that his resignation. received
on the Sist OF January, had by direc-
ton OF the President been accepted
TO take effect March S. That Was all Mr..
Smith did not read the letter. He knew what
ITS contents were. When he finally consented
a few days ago TO resign he then knew his hold
ON his office was a brief one. The official CO.
reer which has thus come 10 an end began in
June last When Corporal Tauner resigned
at the pension Office Mr.. Smith had already
enjoyed the benefit OF the new administration,
his case has just been reversed. Under that
decision his pension had been increased from
$50 to S12 per month and the amount Of the
arrearages OF pension is said 10 have been about
$1,000 Mr.. Smiths case was one of ten
affected by decision made by Corporal Tam
ner changing the rate Of pension 20 be paid to
a soldier who had lost two limbs. Mr.. smith
Is minus leg and an arm. shortly after re-
ceiying his rerating he appointed 20 the
position OF first deputy, and after Corporal
Tanner retired and before Gen. Raum came
IN Mr.. Smith was the acting commissioner aud
the autocrat OF the pension office. In this po-
sltion he attracted considerable newspaper NJ
tentiou. When Congress convened Mr.. smiths
name was not sent TO the senate,
and so he has never been confirmed
Unlike the other rerated employees, Mr.. Smith,
however, when asked to resign, complied with
the request. At a result he gets Q months
leave of absence with pay.
Wonderful Strides I'm Progressive Jour.
na1isnL
From the Phnadelphis Times
Tho Washington EVENING STAR OF Saturday
gave an interesting sketch OF the rapid pro
gress and present position Of that journal. The
strides made by our brilliant contemporary have
been really wonderful, even in this age Of pro-
gressiye Journalism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
GOV. CAMPBELL,s STORY.
IL States What He Knows Of the Ballot
Box Forgery.

HIS FURTHER TESTIMONY BEFORE THE HOUSE
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ropAY-HE ASSERTS THAT
WOOD WAS PAID MONEY TO KEEP OUT OF THE
WAY TILL AFTER THE ELECTION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

BRoscH1r1s CURED
AFTER SPENDING TEN WINTERS SOUTH WAS
CURED BY SCOTS EMULSION.
14o CENTER STREET, NEW York,
June 25. 1883
The winter after the great fire in Chicago con-
tracted Bronchial affections and since then have been
Obliged spend nearly every winter south Last No
vember was advised to try SCOTS EMULSION OF
COD LIVER OIL with HYPOPHOSPHITEs, and to
my surprise relieved at and by continuing its
use three months entirely cured gained flesh and
strength and able stand the blizzard and
stterdto business every day.
TC CHURCHILL
Sold by all Druggists. oc1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
Hxscprprrors Tv1r,roRs

have sought to prot By the high reputation OF Johann
signature Of Johann Ho the neck of every bottle
LISNER MENDELSON CO., Barclay street, New
York. agents. III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
THE COLORED CONVENTION.
The Election of Chairman in Dispute
Today.

Ex-sENAToR PrScHBAcK PREsIpEs INSTEAD OF
BISHOP wAYMAN-THE CONTESTANTS AGREE TO
SUBMIT THEIR CASES TO THE WILL OF THE con-
UNDERGRADUATES APPOINTED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

n - .aA4. O.>I. . arr. AS Ti4oUGH LIE WAS
Il worth living. lake one Of Carters Little liver
Pills after eating 10 viii relieve Dyspepsia d1es-
nou- E1ye tone and yigor % the system.
A NGosTURA BITTERs. SAYS A LONGTIME
a sufferer from indigestion, thoroughly cured me
o<uDy1DA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

HAhGohhe u nnequslei as Deautiier Of the COM
b4exlon. an Indispensable requisite the LADIES'
Toilet II renders the skin white smooth and soft and
prevents ehappins. Every lady should use 1t. Per
kheunElzia an infallible external remedy for Neu-
ras1a llsa~rbe and TOothache IL fails to give
Immediate re.ief IL the obstinate cases. Give it
4 triAl. he >'~ -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04

SCIT THE PEOPLE, BECAUSE THEY ARE TIRED
- of bitter doses, with the pain and gripping that
usually follow. Carters Little Liver Pills. One pill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-04
QUININE.

II Joseph GAwLER
ID FUNEKAL DIRECTOR AND EMpALNER
1874 Pennsylvania ave- NV.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-09-10
Showing Hts Power.

wheeling Register.
The sudden springing up and i'm
mense growth of the Farmers ALI
ance all over the country shows that
the farmer who has been sleeping
for generation under the burdens
imposed upon him by the high tax
party has at last walked up to his
real interests. The success of the
Southern planters contest with the
Jute Trust should give them encour-
agement. When this struggle began
two years ogo the trust seemed irwin
chile. The price ofjute bagging was
advanced from seven to fifteen cents
u pound-equivalent to demand
upon the Southern farmers TO pay
to the trust direct tax of $500, 00O,-
600 a year. The present season
finds the trust begging the farmers
to take its jute bagging for their
bountiful cotton crop at the low
price of five cents a pound, and the
farmers respond that this market is
closed TO the trust for all time. But
the trust has been something of a
benefaction, for it induced the estab-
lishment of new industry-the
manufacture of cotton bagging.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-09-10
Doomed lo Defeaf.

Parkersburg Sentinel.
G. b. Smith was renominatod fol
Congress at the Ravenswood Con.
gressional convention by acclama
ton.
His henchmen and those who are
under obligations to him for the Of
fees they hold were there in force.
Despite the fact that he asserted
on half a dozen occasions that he
would not be candidate, he, went
before the convention an avowed
candidate, and Manager was again
turned down.
The news created no enthuiasm
and the pap suckers who brought
about his nomination will find they
have dumped on their party bur.
den that will sink into oblivion.
Our sympathies go out to the
party in this their hour of sadness
Capehart will be the next Con.
gresham from this district by from
1000 to 1000 majority.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-09-10

Immediately after the election in
Chattanooga, which for the first
time in many years went Demo,
cratic. the cry was raised that the
Australian ballot law had operated
to disfranchise many negroes, and
that to this fact, as well us to intimi-
dation, the victory was due. But
it appears from the Observer, pa
per owned and edited by colored
men, that the new law required each
voter to be registered, and to secure
certificate of registration, which
he must present when he votes; and
it further appears on the same testi-
mony, "that the negroes sold their
certificates by Wholesale. The de-
PRAYED rascals," continues the Oh
sercer, "sold the r rights for glass
of beer, fifty cents or 81. We saw
club of thirty colored men who in
body, sold their votes for $50.
This was the experience in Other
places" Respectfully referred to
to the force bill supporters.