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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
70 PREVENT DEFECTIVE FLUES,
Inspector Entwisle Submits an Amend
ment to the Building Regulations.

Many Of the fires that occur are attributed to
defective flues, and for some time past Building
Inspector Entwisle has been carefully con-
sidering the subject with a view of having the
Commissioners 80 amend the building regula-
tions as to compel the builders of houses to 90
construct flues as to render them less liable to
set building on fire. Today he submitted
the following letter, which explains itself:
II have the honor to. submit for your con-
sideration an amendment to the building regu-
lations for the better protection Of buildings
against fire. Fully one-half Of all the fires are
caused by defective fues. The defects are from
two causes: First, the thickness of the fiues
as nearly all of them have but 41S-inch wall,
ing, and. secondly, by carelessness in filing
the joints with mortar. While it is impossible
to see all flues when built (that they are safely
constructed) the amendment if adopted. will
all buildings to be constructed, and it is those
OF such character of construction that we can
see that they comply with the law"
Following is the amendment: Paragraph two.
section five, 1.-THE walling Of all fues except parti
tions between Hues shall not be less than .
inches thick, unless lined inside for their fuii
height with terra Gotta pipes not less than 8
inches inside diameter, in which case thew NAV
be walled with Al Inch walling."
Inspector Entwisle said to q SrAp reporter
today: .'The amendment you refer to con-
slider OF the utmost importance, and IL adopted
1t will be of great benefit, for then there will
De no detective dues, and consequently fewer
fares"
Chief Paris said: sYes, ! think the amend
ment good one. 1t should be adopted A
large majority Of the houses in this city have
defective 6ues and would recommend al own
ers to have their hues examined The amend
mcnt Y good one, especially In the construc-
tion Of new houses People cannot be too
careful in the construction Of chimnsys and
Huna."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
BOOM FOR CUMBERLAND.
The Baltimore and Ohio Road to Max,
Important Changes in That City.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 26.-yice President King Of
the Baltimore and Ohio has submitted propo-
sition to the city council of Cumberland, agree
ing If the people Of that city will loan the Balti-
more and Ohio sl5O,OOO for fifteen years,
without interest, to take up their system of
yard tracks (now in the center and best part OF
CumberlanD and establish an extensive
yard about half a mile east of the town limits.
their machine shops in Cumberland to a new
site and to greatly enlarge them. 1t will also
make Cumberland a terminus for three divi-
sions OF the road-the Pittsburg division
and the second and third divisions of the main
line. Kaiser, w. Va, is the present terminus
OF the second and third divisions The cost of
making the change Of yard is estimated at
S150.O00.
committee of prominent citizens Of Cum
berland is today in Annapolis to urge upon the
legislature the passage of a law which will
enable the people to vote the loan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
ATTEMPTED JAIL BREAKING.
The Prisoners In Frederick Jsu Msks
Desperate Attack on the Warden.

special Disratch 10 TEE EvESus srAa
FnrDKHicK' Nd, Feb. "a desperate 81
smpf 70 escape was made last evening II the
county Jail here by the prisoners confined in
The state side. The ring leader was Jaa Oh
more Alias Slim Jim OF Baltimore, Who 10
awaiting trial for the larceny OF silverwars
from the house Of John Rech. near this city.
The prisoners in the plot stationed themselves
near the door n the end Of the corridor last
evening and made q noise 20 attract attention
When Warden Roptzshn arrived on the scene
and opened the door he was suddenly attacked
by Gilmore. but he overcame his sssailAnt and
struck him Q blow that knocked him senseless.
When Gilmore recovered he rushed again ss
the warden and the other prisoners made .
break TO get out, but by this time the sherid
and his assistants arrived on the scene and the
prisoners were subdued-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
Suits for Patent Rishts,

CHICAGO, Feb. ga suit was commenced
yesterday in the circuit court OF the United
States in this city by James II. Montgomery,
president Of the Montgomery palace stock car
company Of Chicago against the Street stable car
900 damages for the alleged wrong
full and unauthorized appropriation and
use Of certain patents covering Inventions for
improvement of stock cars. The allegations
upon which the suit is brought possesses much
railroad companies who have used or handled
stock cars containing the inventions covered
by the complainant's patents are claimed 10 be
also liable for the use and appropriation Of the
same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
In Favor Of Copyright.

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-At the meeting Of the
Chicago copyright league last night George
Lathrop Parsons delivered an address on the
subject of the benefits and necessity OF inter-
national copyright. The Chicago league elected
as its president A. Q. McClurg aud its vice
presidents are Professor Swing, Franklin
MacNeigh, Joseph Kirkland and Charles
L. Hutchinson. Among the officers Of the new
league are Marshall Field, George A. Armour,
E. q. Mason, Hobart c. Taylor, Reginald dc
koven Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. Writ Dexter,
Capt. Charles King, Mrs. Henroten and Nrs.
Mary Hartwsu Catherwood
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A Poet With a Title.

MUNICH, Feb. 26.-The festival in honor Of
the seventeen birthday Of the celebrated Ger
man poet, Hermann Won Lingg, took place last
night at the coliseum at Muenchen and was an
immense success. Honors were paid 10 the
poet who was present with his family. The
leaders Of German literature and art were in
attendance and the prince regent Of Bavaria
conferred upon the author OF the great ''Epos
Die Voelkerwanderung" the order Of the crown
of Bavaria, thereby elevating the poet 70 the
rank of a nobleman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
Isaac SawtelIe Held Guilty.

GREAT FALLS, Nh, Feb. 26.-Ths ooronsr's
jury in the Sawtelle case agreed on Q verdict a
so'clock last night. The verdict will be writ
ten and fled in court today. II declares that
the body found in the Marsh road woods ves
that Of Hiram sawtelle, and that he oams 70
his death by reason ofa bullet wound inn.ctsd
by Isaac Sawtelle while in a csrriass on
"Wednesday, February s. The theory 10 that
Sawtelle drove the team and seeing detsched
barn on the edge Of Nutter's wood there com
mitted the murder. There has been no eva.
dence before the jury 10 show the participates
Of an accomphce in the crime. The verdicS
insures the trial Of Isaac Sawtelle in strsaord
n. IL, for murder committed in tins stata.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
A Russian Editorial.

ST.. PETERSBURG, Feb. 26.-The Eopostl hss
caused a sensation by the publication Of an
editorial commenting upon the augmentation
by Austria of her army and of her action in -
sisting Bulgaria to meet the indemnity due By
that country TO Russia.
The Nouosti says that the policy Of Austria,
as thus indicated, constitutes a menace to the
peace Of Europe and is of q character calcu-
lated to provoke counter movements on the
part OF the powers interested in the eastern
question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
A Court House Burned.

VANCOUVER, WASH, Feb. 26-The county
court house, which was also used as a jail, was
completely destroyed by fire yesterday morn
ing. Five prisoners had narrow escapes, three
Of them being half suffocated. The deputy
sheriff jumped from a second-story window and
was badly bruised The aggregate loss wiz
reach slOO OO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

Mississippi-Garfeld 8. Mcmillan fourth
district.
Iowa-Bradbury W. Hight, third district;
John W. Near, fourth district.
Illinois-John W. Bailey, third district.
Colorado-George L. Sopris, first district;
Willard b. FELTON,, second district.
kentucky-Alfred Allen. second district; Will
liam II. Spencer, third; John Floodhead,
fourth; Edward G. Orear, fifth; Richard L
Ewell, sixth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
THE HOUSE.

After the reading of the Journal in the House
today the contested election case of Atkinson
against Pendleton, from the first district of
West Virginia, was called up. 1t was agreed
that after SIX hours debate the previous ques-
tion is to be considered as ordered
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NObOdy Hurt

BosroS, MASS, Feb. 26-The Sl5 p. M. inward
bound passenger train on the Providence line
Of the Old Colony railroad was derailed nssr
West Chester Park Yesterday. Three oars
were turned over. NOBODY hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
Interior Department Changes.

The following official changes have been
made in the Department of the Interior:
Pension office-Promotions ]. NJ Welty OF
Illinois, clerk, s1,6O0 to sl,sOO; r. p Minshall
of Iowa, sl,4Oo to $1,000; VIM. L. Wright OF
District Of Columbia. Vim. H. Greer OF Penn
sylvania and VIM. H. Summers OF Ohio, O., 200
to 81, 400; Joseph NJ. Harnit OF Illinois, Mrs. l.,
H. Miller of Michigan and Tory Olesen Of
Minnesota, $1,000 to Sl, 200. designations: G.
L. Poindexter of Illinois, 81, 400; s. II. Bundy
of Illinois, $1,000.
Geological survey-Appointments James w.
Spencer Of Iowa, special disbursng agent,
S1,e00; Henry B. Hitz of District of Columbia
stenographer, $500.
Patent tofice-Promotion: Mrs. Ella Atkin OF
Ohio. model attendant, sS00, to copyist, e9OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

LIMITING THE TIME OF ExAMINArIoNs-Gen
Raum, the commissioner OF pensions. has issued
the following order: lowing to the constantly
increasing pressure Of business at the pension
bureau 1t has been found necessary to limit the
time allowed to claimants and their attorneys
for the examination of papers. Hereafter such
examinations wilfbe allowed only on Tuesdays
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, between
between the hours of 10 a. m and pm"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
A Big Caye.in.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 26.-An enormous body Of
earth. including severA acres Of the surface Of
hill which rises abruptly from the Ohio river
on the Kentucky side opposite Lswrsnceburg,
Ind, slipped into the Ohio river yesterday
with frightful sound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
w. M. SHusrER & SoSs
e19 PENNA AVE.
Ten PER CENT OFF FOR CASH.

We are very much eratiied at the quantity Of fall
and winter goods disposed Of during the past month
while giving discount Of 10 per cent all sales.
large and small, for CASH, and having reduced our
winter stock very much, have decided to place al
SPRING and SUMMER Goods left from last season
On sale upon the same terms until further notice Our
pbsect Is to reduce the present stock and open the
coming season with one ENTIRELY NEW.
We have quite large lot of GINGHAMS, LAWNS,
CHALLIs. sATINEs. SILKS and q great variety of
WHITE DRESS GOODS. ROBES and FLOUNCINGs.
all Of which will be exposed for sale Monday or
Tuesday They will be marked at such low prices
to be very attractive and going sell them
II we have to make loss to do 50.
Our Summer Silks have all been marked at . great
loss. but they must be sold and sold quickly.
There is on hand our usual stock of BLACK SILKS
IN all qualities from 1oc. 10 s3 yard.
They include some Of the best makes imported
and will all 60 out at the same DISCOUNT FOR
CASH.
We have left over large lot Of ROBES and CON-
BINATIoN DRESSES in Silk and Wool and All Wool,
which offer at loss but they all go at the same
discount though many Of them are not bringing fifty
cents on the dollar.
In addition to the goods named above we have Q
complete assortment of MOURNING GOODS of the
best makes, all in perfect condition. and pay
particular attention to this department you will find
In our assortment the most desirable goods in the
market
Also . complete Stock Of Staple Goods such a.
TABLE DAMAsKs. NAPKINS. TowELINGS, IRISH
LINENS, LINEN sHEETINGs. LINEN TABLE
CLOTHS, WHITE and CoLoRED SPREADS and
sHIRTINGs; al Of which are marked at regular
price&
Also few REAL oAMEL's HAIR sHAwLs, which
are marked st . great loss TO close.
ALL Of the above-named goods and in fact our
entire stock. at . discount Of 10 PER CENT FOR
CASH. AL goods marked in plain figures,
". II. sHUsTER L Sons
~ e19 PENN AVE. NV.
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Refugee Pugilists. !.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 26.-"Jimmy" keenan, and
'Jack" Monanan, who had three-round bout
near Annapolis last evening, are in hiding.
Police Captain Farnan says: They will be ar
rested as soon as they poke their nose around
here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
Between Life and Death.

LONDON, Feb. 26-Abrahsm Lincoln, tAs
son Of United States Minister Lincoln, spsnt .
bad night His condition ct one time vas %
critical that the worst was feared. Anxiety has
told upon Minister Lincoln, who presents cars-
worn appearance. Mrs. Lincoln's vigil ct the
bedside Of her ailing son has been constantly
and faithfully maintained during ssvsntssa
trying weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY.-Internal
revenue, S436, 1908; customs. S797142

REVENUE APPoINTMENTs.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has made the following appoint
ments in the internal revenue service: Manly
B. Jones, storekeeper and gauger, fourth North
Carolina; A. G. Leffel, gauger, fourth Texas;
A. G; Parrish, storekeeper and gauger, fourth
North Carolina.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

A New York Subscription for Chicago.
New Yonx, Feb. 2e.-Mr. WIN. Steinway has
today written Q letter 10 Mr.. Otto Young Of
Chicago, chairman Of the subfnancs COM
mittee on the world's fair, in which he says.
..should the bill just passed in the House Of
1854 at Chicago also pass the Senate and BE-
approved By the President, I hereby authorize
you 70 subscribe for me - Q citisen Of New
York % the capital stock Of aid fair the sum
Of $4,000, this snbscription being made upon
biiy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
Europe's Labor Meetins.

BEnIIS, Feb. &.-The French governnsot
has accepted the in sitation of Germany 10 take
part in the Berlin labor conference. Though
Switzerland has accepted the invitation she
viii not appoint delegates 10 the conference
until she has seen the program. Germany has
sent formal invitations 70 the poverv vhich shs
desires shall be represented at the oouferopoe.
which viii open on March Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

SECRETARY TRACY GOES TO BRooKLYN.-Secre-
tary Tracy, accompanied by his son, Frank
Tracy, left last night for his home in Brooklyn,
NY. This is his first visit to his old home
since the disastrous fire which bereft him Of
wife and daughter. He will return to Wash
ington Friday or Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

PAYING BANKS CREDIToRs.-The controller
of the currency has declared third dividend Of
10 per cent in favor of the creditors of the Cali
fornia national bank of San Francisco, CAL,
making in all So per cent on proved claims The
bank failed December II, 1883.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26
The U.S.S. GALEYA and Kearsarge arrived at
Havana yesterday on their way to Key West.

NAVAL ORDERs.-Ensign John J. Knapp has
been ordered to duty at the naval ordnance
proving ground, Annapolis, Md. Passed As
sstant Surgeon G. W. Rush has been ordered
to duty at the navy yard, New York. Passed
Assistant Surgeon Z. W. Auzal has been de-
tached from the navy yard, New York, and Or
dered to the Galena
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

CHARLES S. SHREvE has been reappointed
notary public for the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

VESSELS AT THE NORFOLK YARD.-The mon
itor Amphhrite was taken out of dock at the
Norfolk navy yard and will be rapidly pushed
to completion. The Ossipee was put in dock
at the same yard yesterday. She will be sur
veyed for the purpose of determining what re-
pairs are needed to put her in good sea-going
condition. The gun boat Petrol was also put in
dock at Norfolk yesterday to have her bottom
cleaned and painted, preparatory to long sea
cruise,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

To ADVERTISE FOR New BIDs.-It is probable
that in a few days advertisements will be issued
from the Navy department for bids for the pro-
posed practice vessel for the naval academy and
the 5,500-ton cruiser. 1t is also quite likely
that in the same advertisement will be included
what has hitherto been known as the Z, 500 ton
protected cruiser, but which has been changed
by the Secretary to $3.50 tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

Contracts for Gunboats.
Contracts for the construction Of gunbesD
NO and have been awarded 10 ths ns1h
ron works 81 their bid Of ess7, 1900 ssr ss6h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

Pensions FOR DISTRICT PEoPLE.-Pensions
have been granted to residents of the District
of Columbia as follows: Original inva1id, Wm
l.. Walter, Charles Z. Troutman; increase, Geo.
Russell; reissue and increase, Vim. Mclaughlin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

A SETTLEMENT OF THE JULIEN CAsE.-United
States Consul McMasters at Carthagena,
United States of Columbia, has cabled the
State department.: "Am promised agreeable
solution in Julien case" The Julien is the
vessel recently seized for violation of Column
bian custom laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

The IMMIGRATION QUESTION. Err
hardt of New York was at the Treasury depart
ment yesterday afternoon in conference with
Secretary Window, Assistant Secretary Tiche-
nor and solicitor Hepburn in regard to the ad-
ministration of immigration affairs at the port
OF New York after the termination of the pres
ent contract with the state commissioners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

A WASHINGTON BIDDER.-Bids were opened at
the Treasury department today for a copper
roof for the New Orleans custom house. There
were fourteen bidders, John J. Harrington of
this city being the lowest at S38, 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

North Carolina for appointment in the
Indian service presented petition in his be-
half to the President, signed by sixty-nine of
his relatives in Indiana, stating: 1--WE are
all relatives of Mr.. and none of us have
asked anything of your excellency, but have
always given you our cheerful support"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

GRANTED INDEFINITE LEAvE.-Major G. Y.
Loring, having been found incapacitated for
active service by an army retiring board, has
been gr anted indefinite leave of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

Hrs RESIGNATION ACcEPTED.-The resigna-
tion of First Lieut.. E. b. Babitt, U.SN., of his
commission as second lieutenant has been ac-
cepted by the President
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TORNADO's WORK.
A Hotel in . Missouri Town Thrown
Down and General Havoc Created.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. ga coronado threw down
the Southern hotel at Spring Park yesterday
and carried away fences, overturned frame
houses and did q good deal Of damage 10 other
property. The old observatory, nearly 100
feet high, which stood on top Of Hot Springs
mountain for several years, was blown
down. The storm came from the west and re-
ports are coming in that its track between
Wichita river and the springs is marked by
wrecked farms, houses, prostrsted trees and
general destruction Of property. No lives have
been reported lost. but il is feared that several
persons have been killed and wounded
AT keathley. Tenn, the bank building be-
longing to Winslow, Fisher a Baird was blown
to splinters. 1hirty-fye persons we're in the
building at the time, of whom six were more or
less injured. none fatally. Geo. kitchiner Of
Lowell, Mass, had his head ana
thigh bruised. D. E Cross OF Proctorville,
VT, had his right leg crushed at the thigh,
George Thatcher of Middlesboro, had an arm
broken; DIR. Hudgings Of Knoxville. Tenn,
was severely injured in the eyes and had both
legs and an arm broken.
At Marion, ky., there was Q severe wind
storm. The court house was unroofed and
partly blown down and the records badly
damaged The opera house was unroofed and
several big houses were more or less damaged
Several dwellings were injured and Mrs- Bell
was badly injured by falling timbers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-26

The dense fog In New York has stopped
ocean traffic. The fog extends from Halifax
TO Georgia.
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The Denver and Rio Grande Blocksd.d

DENVER, Col, Feb. 26-The south division
of the Denver and Rio Grande is again cut Oh
from the world by a new snow blockade on the
Cumbres range. Over four feet Of snow fell
during the past three days. The railroad cuts,
where the snow reached above the tops Of the
coaches left from the last storm, have again
been hiled to overfowing by the high winds
that blew during the storm Superintendent
Lydon says ii is the worst storm on the San
Juan range since the road was built
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NEW DESIGNS WANTED.
An Effort to Secure a New Issue Of Amer.
lean Coins.

THE BILL NOW PENDING-DIREoToR LEECH's IDEA
OF 1.-THE NEED OF A CHANGE-A BETTER
EAGLE wANTED-THE INDIAN HEAD ON THE
CENT-A PROPOSED COMMISSION ON DESIGNS.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-07-23

the impression thatit is the best Fertilizer
in the world for orange trees. | have
been testing it on some of my trees, and
the result SO far is exceedingly salts
factory.
always plant patch OF the common
red castor bean to make shade for my
poultry. While the plants are growing
keep the leaves at the height Of my head,
cut off SO as to form regular forest.
These leaves 1 pile around my orange
trees. One who has never tried it will be
astonished at the amount of leaves that
may becut each week from small patch,
and he will be more astonished at the
way they make his trees grow.
My castor bean patch this year was
like little forest, many of the stalks
standing twelve feet high, and large
enough for the children to climb. The
middle of September l grubbed up the
plants, cut the stalks in pieces aboutfOur
feet long and piled them around my or
ange trees. Before the winter is over
they will be we'll rotted, and will furnish
a good lot OF fertilizer for my trees next
spring.
l have tried the plan two years, and
shall greatly increase my castor bean
patch next year. intend to plant them
among my orange trees, as | find thatan
orange tree is not injured by the castor
bean growing near it. | mean to have
the stalks four feet apart, and they will
soon shade the ground so that cultiva-
ton will not be required. People in town
who have small groves in the back yard
could easily fertilize their trees in this
way at very little cost. like the COM
mon red variety best for use as a fertili-
yer.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-07-23

Gardens we have demonstrated by prac-
teal experience that onions on high pine
land can be made to pay a profit of $3.50
per acre. He who says that Florida
must depend upon the orange and the or
ange alone iseither knave or donkey.
There are many crops which will repay
cultivation, and many others which, if
cultivated, would supply the family with
many of the necessities of life, reduce the
grocery bill and stop the drain of cash
from the family exchequer.
Let us study and practice diversified
ton and the future of Florida will be as
bright as the forebodings of the pessi-
mist, are gloomy.