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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
SENATOR SHERMAN ON SILVER.
Points From the Ohio Senator's Speech
Today.

Speaking OF the silver bill in the Senate this
afternoon Mr.. Sherman said There are some
good features in it which like very well. II
We can agree upon some measure that will
furnish to the people of the United
States more money Gor 1 think We
want it, and will also tend to advance silver
bullion nearer and nearer and up to the stand
ard of gold. am willing to vote for such a
measure. But do not want 20
embark upon the wide sea Of free coinage Of
SILVER. drawing from body of 800
oooeoo OF silver, and do not
want Congress to pledge itself
TO big all OF that silver which NAV be offered
si'er melted from the pits of India. China and
such bill.
WHAT HE WOULD VOTE FOR.
Let those who would take the risk Of such a
speculation take it. not /; but anything what
ever that can be done by this bill or by any oth
Dill to give us more good paper money, based
ON actual deposits OF gold and silver
bullion, or that will raise the value of
silver, Will favor. | would buy every ounce
OF silver produced III this country
Keep II IN the Treasury vaults and issue certiii-
Gates upon II, based on its market value. to auy
extent that may be desired; and 1 would
make them legal tender, so tina; they
would travel all over the world. be as good as
gold. and be on parity with gold.
DOESN'T WANT ANY OF THIS BILL IN HIs'S.
But this other measure, which has been de-
bated at such yoluminous length and with
such fulsome eulogy, which invites us
into competition with all the world
in the free coinage of silver, II do not want
any of il in mine" to use a slang phrase. As
long as our money can be maintained uI
to the highest standard of the most civilized
nations of the world, | will 60 hand in hand
with those gentlemen to do anything that ear
be done 20 increase the volume OF
our currency, based on bullion or coin. because
l do regard silver (as well as gold a.
one of the metals chosen by the
Almighty for currency. But gold and silver
have varied from the very beginning
of time. sometimes mp and sometimes
down, and thGr are varying now
from day to lay in the markets OF the world. II
We can adopt measure that vii. make use OF
both gold and si.rer and keep them together, al
par with each other, will vote for it, If not
will conte Mt myself by simply voting in the
negative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
A GATEMAN ON TRIAL.
A Fatal Accident at a Railroad Crossing
Investigated in Court.

The case of John A. Richardson, the gate.
man on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad, in
dicted for mansiaughter, was taken up for trial
in the Criminal Court today. The tragedy on
which the charge is based occurred December
Il last when wagon containing five people
was demolished by railroad train at
crossing near Bennings. Francis A.
Godfrey, one of the persons in the
wagon, was killed. Richardson the gateman,
is charged W tn responsibility for the death. be-
cause, it is alleged, he failed to close the gate
District Attorney Lipscomb appeared for
the government today, and Messrs. Garrett
and Berry for the defendant
A jury, with John I. Earnshaw rs foreman.
was obtained without much trouble.
Mr.. Lipscomb opened the case 10 the iury
stating that he expected TO prove that the train
was on time; that 1t was the duty of the de-
PENDANT to have been at mis- place and to have
the gates down or at least have given warming.
and that after the fatal accident the defendant
was found in his box and had to be awakened
THE GATEMASs DUTIES.
The first witness was Daniel p Mckeeyer
trainmaster. He testified to the employment
of Richardson as a Waterman or gatemau, and
to his duties being to lower the gates when
trains are approaching and raising them when
passed.
On cross-examination witness was asked if he
knew OF any law or obligation requiring gates
at that point. and he replied he did not He
had known the defendant four years as a gate
man, but had heard no complaints against him.
THE ENGINEERS STORY.
Charles g. Fox. the engineer of the train that
struck the wagon, the Congressional express,
testified that the train was between fifteen and
sixteen minutes late. As he was approaching
the crossing. he said a wagon drove on the
track and the engine struck it, going at the
rate OF about fifty miles per hour. As soon AS
he saw the wagon he shut off steam and applied
the brakes, but could not stop the train. As
soon as he stopped he backed to where he
struck the team and then saw two bodies
When he got orders from the conductor he
came on into the city.
On cross-examnation the witness said he did
not blow for this crossing. but did for the two
a short distance above. The rule calls for
blows at the posts or whistle boards. but there
was no board at the Bennings road crossing.
OTHER TESTIMONY.
VIM. Brown, colored, who was on the wagon.
testified that when he got near the gates he
saw that they were up and thought that all
was right
John r. Brent testified that the wagon passed
him Oh the road. He saw the train coming,
heard crash, and when he got to the
track saw horse standing with a
piece of shaft in him. Witness called to
Richardson, who came out of his box and
appeared and was in sleepy state and asked,
whats the matter?" The gates were then
open.
Vim. Pratt colored, testified that Richardson
was drinking in the morning.
Richard Pratt. colored, who was in the
wagon. testified that he went with Brent to the
box and they awakened the watchman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
SCENES OF HORROR.
The Sickening Work Of Recovering the
Dead at WiIkesbarre.

WILKEsBARRE, PA, May 16.-The work OF
attempting a rescue of imprisoned miners al
Ashley was interrupted by heavy rush of gas
at O'Clock this morning. At Z o'clock it was
deemed partially safe to resume the efforts TO
rescue the men. A large party of rescuers en-
tered the slope and commenced work upon
the cave beyond where three men
were found last night. They soon
broke through and rushed into the chamber
beyond, where, in the semi-darkness, men
stumbled over yielding bodies. A close search
ing, none OF them recognizable. Further along
at various places were found thirteen other
bodies ali more or less burned but most of
them could not be recognized.
The sight was so horrible that two or three
Of the rescuers tainted away. When news of
the finding OF the bodies became noised about
scene ensued around the mouth of the Slope
which will never be forgotten by those who
witnessed it. A strong guard of men held back
the women who pressed forward madly to enter
the mine. Halt an hour later four men APP
peared bearing body on the stretcher. The
women tore away the blanket but saw only
blackened and charred remains.
Other bodies were brought out as far as pos
sible, AID at noon all but five of those who
were in the mine when the cave in occurred
had been found. These bodies were conveyed
in ambulances to undertaking rooms
ment pervaded every part of the town and
the streets in the vicinity of the
morgue were completely blocked with people,
some of whom came from other towns. The
scenes of the entire morning in the town have
never been equalled in the pitiful spectacles
presented.
A guard of fifty-seven policemen is neces-
sary to keep the crowd away from the morgue.
At o'clock two more bodies had been brought
out and search for others was still going on.
The body of Michael Henry, known to
be under an immense pile of debris,
may not be found for several days. John
Allen. the assistant fire boss, who fired the gas
is this morning III great agony. His face and
hands were but slightly burned, but he had in
hailed fatal afterdamp. Anthony Froyne and
Robert ". Roberts. men rescued last night, are
in a critical condition. 1t is believed they will
also die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Surprised at Gcrmany's Emperor.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 16.-In commenting
upon the speech made by the kaiser at the
opening of the Koeningburg banquet on Tues
day evening several of the newspapers of this
city express surprise ut its warlike tone as COM
pared with the peaceful character of his speech
from the throne on the occasion of the open
ing of the reichstag. Their surprise increases
when consideration is taken that the German
emperor is arranging to be present at the ma
neuvers of the Russian army at krasnoe selo.
The same newspapers declare that the speech
is uncalled for by anything in the situation SO
far as Russia is concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
AGAINST VACCINATION.
A Theory that Cancers are Caused by the
Virus.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 16.-The subject of vacci-
nation was discussed at great length by the
homeopathists at their meeting yesterday, the
subject being introduced by DR.. Baker of
Terre Haute. DR.. Baker maintained there
were as many evil as good results from vacc-
nation, and he did not know but what it would
be wise to abandon the practice altogether
Many o. the physicians concurred. DIR. S. W.
Sawyer said he had seen cancers that unmis.
takabiy came from vaccination. He had dis
covered that the death rate was larger where
vaccination was resorted to than where it was
not. The death rate from smallpox. he said.
was larger now than ever before, notwithstand-
ing the general resort to vaccination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May let was reported here
last night that big exchange of stock between
Will Johnson, the local street railway magnate,
and Chris Won Der Abe, president of the St.
Louis Base Ball Club, had been made, Mr.. Won
Der Abe becoming interested III Dir. Johnson's
railway properties and Mr.. johnson securing a
large holding i'll the ST. Louis base ball fran
chise. Inc general Interpretation put upon
viii johnson. n strong brotherhood advocate.
has about succeeded IN arranging peace with
the brotherhood and Won Der Abe and for the
early transfer OF IL club to this city, probably
from Cleveland. Buffalo or Pittsburg, and its
consolidation with the present Browns, the two
making one of the strongest Organizations in
the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16

Lawyer Reynolds Condition is Critical,
but Improved.

NEW YORK, May 16.-Lawyer Reynolds, who
was shot yesterday by Alphons Stephani, passed
quiet night in the hospital. This morning
he was resting quietly, but his condition is
still critical. No search has yet been made for
the bullet which is lodged in the pelvic cav
ity.
Alphonse ]. Stephani. who shot Clinton J.
Reynolds yesterday, was arraigned in court
this morning and remanded until Monday. The
physicians at Chambers-street Hospital sent
word to the court that 1t their opinion
that Mr. Reynolds cannot recover, although
there is possibility that he may.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
COMING NAVAL CHANGES
New Superinteudentso Of the Naval Acad-
envy aud the Observatory Probable.

Secretary Tracy has decided upon a success
scr to Capt sampson as superintendent Of the
Naval Academy, but the name of the officer Is
not yet known. Thechange Of, officers will take
place in June. at the end OF the academic term.
when Capt sampson will depart for the Ia
cific coast 20 take command OF the new cruiser
San Francisco IL Is said that Admiral
Gherardi would like 20 take this
billet. but il is thought likely
that the Secretary has chosen a younger officer
who has longer 10 serve. Capt rhythian. the
present superintendent OF the Naval
man. and Capt r. v. M-Nair
Is understood 10 be booked 90 go 20 the OBJ
servatory. Admiral Gherardi will probably he
kept in command OF the North Atlantic
squadron until his r, tIrement. which will take
place IN about two wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
STREET SCANDALS
Newton and Taylorsen Tried and Con-
yicted.

LONDON, May 16.-Arthur Newton, the solicit
tor. and Frederick Taylorsen, his clerk. charged
with conniving to defeat justice by assistin z
in the escape of number of persons accused
of completely in the Cleveland street scan
dial, were brought up for trial today. Newton
pleaded guilty to the charge His counsel, Sir
Charles Russell, explained that his client be-
lieyed that he acting in behalf OF men who
were threatened with blackmail and he did
what he considered was best for their interests
The court stated that it wonld pass sentence
on Newton Tuesday. No evidence was pro-
duced to connect Tayiorsen with the charge
and he was accordingly discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Original Package Law.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May 16.-Ex-Governor
Robinson, who has been employed by syndi-
cate OF Holyoke unlicensed liquor dealers to
look up the constitutionality of the Original
package" law, yesterday handed his opinion to
his HolyOke clients. He holds that the selling
OF liquor i'll original packages is legal. He says
the local authorities may seize the stuff" the
lower court convict and an appeal be made to the
superior court, which will probably sustain the
lower court but when taken to the supreme
court there is no question that such decision
will be overruled. On this 100 dealers will
make q test
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Dos'r G1vE Up

The use Of Ayers sar.aparilla One bottle may not
cure right or complaint Of years. persist until
IL effected As a general rule improvement fol-
lows shortly after beginning the Of this medicine
with many people the effect is Immediately notice
nble but some constitutions less susceptible to
medicinal Influences than others and the curative
process may therefore, in such cases be less prompt
Perseverance using this remedy is sure Of its reward
at last Sooner OF later the mos; stubborn blood dis
eases yield TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
AYERS
SARSAPARILLA.

FOR several years in the spring months used to be
troubled with sdrowsy tired feeling and dull pain
in the small Of back bad at times to prevent
my being able TO walk the least sudden molten csus-
ipg severe distress frequently boils and rnshes
would break out various parts of the body By the
advice Of friends and my family physician began the
of Ayers SarsaparIlls and continued X till the
POISON my blood thoroughly eradicated."-I-W.
ENGLISH. Montgomery City. NO.
My system all run down: my skin rough and OF
yellowish hue / tried various remedies. and while
some OF them gave temporary rslei none Of them
did any permanent good At last began to take Ayers
SarsapariIa, continuing IT exclusively for consdera
bic time and am pleased TO say that it completely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
You Must Pay Extra on a Limited.

ERIE, Pa. May l6.-Judge Gunnison made
an important ruling in limited train case
yesterday. NJ. A. Caldwell, broker, got on a
limited train at Erie at night with an ordinary
ticket. After the train had left the city the
conductor, finding Caldwell on the train with a
local ticket, stopped the train and elected him.
Caldwell took sick from exposure and sued for
$4,000 damages. The legal arbitrator ruled
that the company Obliged to carry Cald.
well to the place for which he had ticket, and
gave him Judgment for $3.50. The company
took exceptions, and Judge Gunnison sustained
the exceptions, ruling that Caldwell ought to
have taken the precaution to ask at the ticket
office II he was on an accommodation train
that his ticket was not good on that train, and
that he had no business there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16

OFFICIAL VISITORS TO THE Us. NAVAL AcAD
ENY.-The President today appointed the FOL-
lowing as board OF visitors to the CS Naval
Academy: Rear Admiral L. A. kimberly. Hon.
Marshal NJ. Murdoch of Wichita. Kan. Hon.
VIM. A. Northcott of Crecnvllie H.,
W. A. Elliot OF Newcastle. Ind. j. 4. Galinger.
Concord. H., A. ". Campbell. Wheeling. W
Va, Stuart W. Moicott. Utica, ny. The con-
gressionai visitors are Senators Hale and Black
burn and Representatives Boutelle, Wallace
New York and Rusk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Gov. HOvey Sustained,

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, May l6-The supreme
court has rendered another decision in the
long-drawn-out case in which the title to the
Office OF chief of the bureau of statistics is in
question. Both William A. Peelle, ir., and John
Worreii claimed to be daily appointed to the
office. This fight began when the legislature
was in session between that body and Gov.
Hovey. Peelle was elected by the legislature
and Worrel was appointed by the governor.
The supreme court, with one exception, sides
with tho governor and Worrell, reversing the
opinion Of the circuit judge,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Gladstone's Speech.

LONDON. May l6.--Mr. Gladstone addressed
liberal meeting at Ipswich last night. In
the course of his speech he said that his oppo-
nents declare that the question OF self govern
ment for Ireland would not be dealt with until
after the dissolution of the parliament which
will follow the present one. Perhaps they
would then be rid OF him. Mr.. Gladstone said,
but he doubted whether they would be any the
better of for that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
GoyERSMESr RECEIPTS TO-DAY 49, Internal
revenue, S4sl. go. customs. s57I.SJO

POSTPONED DINSER-The material for the
dinner to have been given by Senator STAN
ford TO the President next Thursday. but which
has been postponed on account of the death OF
the Senators brother, started from San Fran
cisco yesterday morning in special cars but the
postponement Will not cause a stoppage IA the
journey. Men and loaded retricerators viii
make their appearance here next Thursday
morning. and the ton of good things will be
disposed of IN quiet way. 1t was the Sena-
tors intention to give apurcly California dinner
everything was TO come from the land OF
gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Nat Goodwin's Company DELAYED.

BUTTE, MoST., May 16.-The report that the
Nat Goodwin Company was wrecked west of
here yesterday afternoon is incorrect. Miss
May Durfee OF the company died at Missoula
Wednesday and the company remained there
to look after the disposal of her remains. Miss
Durfee took the part of Una in the "Gold
Mine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16

MILWAUKEE, May 16.-It is announced that
George Hiles, president and proprietor of the
Milwaukee, Dexterville and Northern and the
Wisconsin, Pittsville and Superior railroads
has completed the sale of these properties to
the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Company.
The roads are i6 miles in length. are prosper
Gus, in good condition and Mr.. Hiles says they
are easily worth 81. 900 000 He receives from
the st. Paul Company for both lines 5000 OO0
ill cash and property having estimated cash
value of not less than $3.50 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Hiram Smith Dead.

SHEBoYGAS FALLS, WIS, May 16.-Hon. Fl.
Smith, the best known dairyman and farmers
institute lecturer of the northwest, died at his
home in this city of heart disease last night
He was seventy-three years old. Mr.. Smith
was born in Bucks county, Pn.. February 10,
1917, and came to Wisconsin in I847.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
A Chicago Landmark to Go.

CHICAGO, May 16.-The OgGen residence, the
only house that escaped in Chicago's great fire,
is to be RACED to the ground. The work of the de-
molition begins Monday. The house is on Oak
street near Clark, a frame structure set far
back from the street in the center of a square
Ground will be broken on the site for the great
Newberry library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
A Fearful Scare.

Special Dispatch TO THE EVENING STAR.
ALEXANDRIA, May 16.-A report has pre-
vailed today that when the circus train passed
south this morning some of the animals were
released in collision between trains. but no
yerifcation of the report could be obtained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
DASorRous Use Or STRONG PUs-

Most pills. rurTatves and Bitter Waters which act
quickly the bowels rrtate and often destroy tbs
mucous coats OF the stomach aud bowels. Indeed
their cathartc action s directly caused by the irts-
uon Of the bowels which they produce Their action
should be soothing and stimulating instead Of irr-
taiing. continued Of such remedies produces
ehronic inflammation Of the stomach and bO~es. ms
often ends ~ dangerous disease. The OF the gem
uine imported CARLSBAD sIRUDEL SAIL Is highly
recommended aperient laxative and dlufeue.
because its action due solely 10 is solvent ad sti
ulatng properties. 1t soothes and alASs innAninA-
tion aud is Therefore UGH preferable 70 all strong
purgatves and Bitter Waters.
Beware Of limitations. Or Toboldi's lecture on
kISBAD slhl DBL SAIL and iailitilets mailed
iree. EIsNEk 4 MENDLLsoA CO.. sole Axents,t
Barclay St New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Fatal Fire at Spokane Falls.

SPOKANE FALLS, WASH. May l6.-A fire which
started IN saloon yesterday from the explosion
OF lamp destroyed half block of frame
houses. Two people were burned to death and
several seriously hurt j. u. Costello jumped
from window and sustained fatal injuries.
Loss S50Q0Q
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Blown to Pieces.

BANGOR, Me-, May 16.-Last night at a small
place on the Canadian Pacific railway near
Moose river five river drivers sought shelter
from storm in deserted log cabin. They
built fire and the flames spread to n can Of
powder. The powder exploded. blowing the
men and the house into the mir. Two were
killed and the others terribly injured. Names
Of the victims could not be learned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
SManuinu pnstH

SAN Francisco, May 16.-Battery d, fifth ar
tillery, arrived at Oakland yesterday from Fort
Douglass. Salt Lake City. where they have been
stationed. Maj. ID. II. Kinzie was in COM
mand. The remainder OF the fifth regiment is
OH its way from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
Circus Licenses at the Hub.

BosToN, May lG-The aldermen in a confer
ence with theatrical managers yesterday
reached an amicable adjustment OF their trouble
over deadhead season passes for the aldermen
and at the suggestion of the theater men the
aldermen agreed to fix the price OF circus
licenses at 81, OOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
A Town Under Water,

COLUMBUS. TEX, May l6.-This village is now
almost entirely overlooked by the Colorado
river. The water covers most of the lower
floors and many one-stOry cottages have been
abandoned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
This Is Polite,

ST. PETERSBURG, May 16.-The customs Off
GERS have been instructed by the government
to pass without inspection the effects of dele
gates to the international prisons congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16

JOLIET, III, May 16.-After an experience of
six days in the prison punishment cells Martin
Burke and I. OSullivan were released yester-
day. Burke was returned to the barrel shop
and O'Suliivan to the shoe bench
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-16
HtlfkIEtg.


BOUIS-EDMARDS. At baltimore. ROBERT VI.
BOUls TO EDITH NJ. EDMaEDS. ON " einesdAy, 18Th
day Of November. 1881. by Rev, j. >. Is HOd.ss,
rector ST. Paul'S parish. Baltimore. Nd
baltimore papers please cOpy.l
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Sioncd O'ROnrke.

BALTIMORE, May i6.-Manager Barnie says
that he has signed O'Rourke. the shortstop of
the Richmond club O'ROurke is not only a
clever shortstop but good batter.