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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
THE BIG FOUR STRIKERs.
Threats Of Trouble IL the New Men Are Put
to Work.

to Work.
Springfield, Ohio, dispatch says: The sit
uation in the Big Four switchmen's strike has
assumed serious proportions. General Super.
intendent Peck arrived last night and men to
supply the places Of strikers have been coming
all day. About fifty are here. accompanied by
fifteen special officers appointed by Governor
Campbell yesterday. Mr.. Peck met the COM
mittee this forenoon, but failed to reach an ad-
justment. as the company refused to accede to
the demand for raise of wages to the Cincin-
matt scale.
At noon the company posted notices in the
yards declaring the strikers discharged and
directing them and all sympathizers to call
at the Office and get their money. The dis
charged men declare that before their families
shall suffer they will create trouble in an effort
to prevent the new men going to work. Many
of the arrivals are foremen Of other yards, and
it Is claimed by the strikers that their going to
work will precipitate . general strike In yards
all along the line.
Mr. Peck insists that the Big Four is paying
higher wages then any competing line in the
cities it touches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
The Oarsmen's Emotions.

From the boston COMMONWEALTH
AK has the making Of Howellsette in him"
said the Alumnus. ''Whst's . HowelIsette?"
"oh, q little analytical novelist, one who vivi-
sects your sensations to see how they work. A
day or two after the race-the race, you under
stand-x met the captain Of our crew and said:
Look here, I've been wanting to ask you to
tell me how You felt while you we're pulling
that racep 'Feltr said our big captain. look
ing all at sea, Why, didn' tfeeI-Ij Just pulled =
Weren't you conscious of any emotion at alp
said x, disappointsdly. Nary an emotion said
knew 1 wanted to beat Yale and after we'd
done it knew was mighty glad we'd done it,
but between times was too busy to feel any.
thing! It's pity" moralixed the Aiumnus,
that the analysts can't seem to grasp the idea
that action-just plain action-hasn't gone out
OF fashion yet, and that . man is never SO in
teresting 10 his fellow creatures q vhsn he
stops feeling and h Just pullingr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
EDNA BRAGG KILLED HERSELF.
She Was Beautiful Boston Girl, and No
Reason IL Known for the Suicide.

She Was Beautiful Boston Girl, and NO
Reason Is Known for the Suicide.
beautiful girl rushed frantically through
Berkeley street, Boston, just before midnigh.
last Friday and threw herself into the Charles
river. She was Edna Bragg This much seems
to be certain, even though persistent dragging
by the police has failed to bring the body to
the surface Of the stream.
When Councilman Quinn took the suicides
hat from the police station he told the officer
in charge that he would not divulge the identity
ofits owner until the body had been recovered.
but the secret leaked out.
The unfortunate girl was the seventeen-vear-
old daughter Of Mrs. Viola G. Bragg of No. II
Berkeley street. Edna is described as having
been pretty, bright, vivacious and full of life
Until within a few months she had been a
student in Bradford Academy but she left that
institution without finishing the year and re-
turned to Boston. The slight investigation
which has been made indicates that Edna was
what the demure maidens of that fashionable
boarding school term wild.
Since coming home Edna has, SO her mother
says, frequently been away two or three DAYS
at a time, but Mrs. Bragg believed in her
daughters integrity, and even now is not GER
tain but she will return in day or two Where
she passed her time during her absence from
claim to know that her places of resort have
been of questionable character.
Councilman Quinn, who is a young man and
unmarried, met her about three months ago.
He has met her since, he says, in a boarding
house on Shawmut avenue. and house which
he pronounces respectable. but of which the
police have different opinion.
Quinn said yesterday: II knew Edna Bragg
and am not ashamed to acknowledge it. She
was bright, accomplished and beautiful girl
in every way, and my acquaintance with her
was first brought about through an introduce
ton. l knew her folks to be respectable: I
knew she lived with them at home, and SO far
as knew she herself was q highly respectable
girl. such as any man would not be ashamed to
know as a friend. was with her the same
night she is supposed to have jumped over
board
When he identified the hat at the station
house Saturday noon, he exclaimed, IF had
remained with this poor girl this would never
have happened"
1t appears that on Tuesday, three days pre-
ceding the suicide, Quinn took Edna riding in
BrOOkline. During the ride she persuaded him
to stop and allow her to alight near a pond
and then with q rush she ran to the water and
it was only by exercise of force and persuasion
that he was able to get her back to the carriage
and to return her to her home. His statement
is that the girl was suffering mental torture Of
some sort. What it was he either does not
know or will not tell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
EDWARD SCENARIOS BAD LUCK,
The Old Base Ball Man Looking for a Deceit
full Friend.

Edward Seward, who was a star in the Ma
tional Ball League until his arm gave out re-
Gently was in Erie, Pa, in pursuit of two sprint
ers, who, he claims, have cheated him. Last
year Seward found a Splinter named Coyne
in hard luck, fed, nursed him to health and
clothed him. Seward gave him means to
get along and Coyne gave every evidence of a
desire to repay him for his kindness. A few
days ago Coyne matched himself under the
name of Duke to run q l00-yard race with
George Lang at Conneaut Ohio and told his
benefactor he had fixed the race SO as to give
him chance to make some money. Seward
put up diamond worth $3.50, q watch valued
at $50 and $500 in money
Seward claims that Coyne deliberately lost the
race. and then, with Lang, jumped into buggy
In waiting and drove hastily into Pennsylvania,
with Seward and posse in hot pursuit. Sew
ards base ball friends Joined him in searching
the city. but the swindlers escaped from Erie
by taking freight trains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
PERTH AMBoN's WATER.
The Supply Too small Even for Free Bous,-
hold q -e Alone.

Perth Amboy. in MiddleseH county, n. j., d
In serious straits over it's water supply. The
recent long dry spell has left the water in the
reservoir very low, and in case OF fire the city
would be in bad way. The supply
Is now so small that the use OF the water Is lin
TIED to consumers, who pay the regular
water rates, and even then ia, supply is turned
on only In the mornings and in the evenings,
Tor a Few hours at time The use Of the
water FOR street sl,rinAhug has been stopped,
ana the mayor has ordered the police 10 be
especially on the lookout for hres So that they
may be extInguIshed as soon as possible.
ihe city Is supplied with water by company,
whose lease Is tor tea years aud which has nov
expired. The common council has the right 60
redeem the works. but there has been failure
To reach an agreement between the water COM
pahy ana the town authorizes. and the matter
has been Land over until August 1.
The company In willing a. sell its plant and
rights TO the cl:y for SG6.OO0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
THEY TRIED TO WRECK A TRAIN.
Three Boys Pile Distinctions on the Rail-
way Track.

Three Boys Pile DISTINCTIONS on the Rail-
way Track.
A daring attempt was made by'three boys
named Hamilton Duncan, Theodore Hawkins
and VIM. Wallace to wreck the passenger train
for Richmond which left Petersburg, Va, on
Sunday morning shortly after II o'clock, by
placing spikes and other distractions on the
track short distance from Port Waltham, six
miles north Of Petersburg. The DISTRACTIONS were
fortunately seen in time by the engineer to
prevent any accident. On Sunday afternoon at
o'clock, as the passenger train from Peters
burg for Richmond was passing point ono
mile from Port Waitham, the three young
train wreckers were seen lying concealed in
the grass on the side Of the track by one Of the
hands OF the train, who at once reported his
discovery to the conductor.
The train was stopped at Port Waltham,
where the train from Richmond for Petersburg
was tagged down, and an employee of the road
sent to Petersburg TO notify the police Of the
attempt which had been made to wreck tho
train Officers at once went in pursuit Of the
cul4orits, and succeeded in arresting them q
short distance from where they had been lying
concealed. They were brought 10 Petersburg
and committed to Jail. Duncan is from Jersey
City, Hawkins is from Washington and Wallace
from North Carolina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
WARNING TO EXCESSIVE SMOKERS.
A Connecticut Man Who Was Driven to
Fits by Tobacco.

Fits by Tobacco.
strange assault occurred on Cottage street,
Rockville, Conn, Saturday night promi-
nent society lady and her daughter were return
ing from neighbors and had entered their
own yard when u man opened the gate and
rushed into the yard after them. The man.
who was one Of the best known and most infiu-
entail citizens of the city, chased the ladies
into the hall and began to hug and kiss them.
They were frightened and resisted with all
their power. The screams Of the ladies soon
brought assistance. The man when confronted
with his accusers said that his action was the
result of fits, which he was occasionally sub
ject to. These fits affected him in such way
that he did not realize what he was doing. The
indignant women and their friends would not
accept this excuse, and the physician of the
man WAS sent for, while the poor fellow stood
captive at the muzzle of the Indignant husbands
revolver. When the doctor came he corrob-
GRATED the story of the assailant, and the hus-
band was appeased.
The doctor says these fits are the result Of
excessive smoking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
STREET CAR MEN STRIKE
They Are Required to Work Longer Hours
ut the same W ages

The conductors and motormen employed
on the Rapid Transit Electric street railway Of
Newark. y. j., struck work yesterday morning
and the entire line has been tied up. The men
made one trip and then returned to the depot,
where they left their cars. The cause Of the
strike is an increase In the working hours.
from ten to thirteen without increased pay.
The Rapid Transit line has been in existence
since last year. The company was made up of
local business men, who gave the people better
transit facilities than the Essex Passenger Rail
way Co., monopoly controlling the other
street car lines. Last week. however,
the Essex Company absorbed the Rapid Tran
sit Company. and started in by increasing the
mems work and making other changes disagree
will be general tie up on all lines in a day or
two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
A Mormon Elder Handy with His Fisss.


A fierce and bloody fight Of six rounds, Lon
don prize ring rules, was fought TO Q fnish
near Hattysburg, Miss, yesterday. The prin-
cipals were T. 5. Eastlsnd, q Mormon elder.
and Zebe Pierce, q Protestant There had
been some trouble between the parties ard
they agreed TO fight il out with bare knuckles.
A ring Was formed, q referee and timekeepers
appointed and the contest conducted in regu-
lar prize ring style.
Fierce landed his right on East,and's jsv.
knocking him down After heavy infghting
Referee Dan Carter made the men break svay.
when Eastiand succeeded in knocking his on.
Ponent down. After hard fighting Pierce sent
his man TO grass" by q terrific blow over the
eye. Eastland then knocked Pierce down BY .
right-hander on the jaw. After some rough
and-tumble hghting the men were separated
and Eastland 'ianded cleverly" On Pierce's
head sending him to the ground. After con-
siderable sparring Eastiand finally landed his
right on Pierce face, following ii mp with hi
lsfh knocking his man out lin grsas shAps"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

The police have q clew to the Easton Pa-)
bank robbers. Two Of the men stopped at
Bath. Pa. the week before the robbery. hired 8
team from Keim 4 Co., liverymen, and drove
to Easton. Last week they again hired the
same team and drove to Easton. The bank was
then robbed and the men, four in number,
drove out of the town very quickly. The men
were seen getting into Q carriage on . back
street with valise and . package. The team was
driven to Pen Argyll, where three Of the rob-
keepsie and Boston railroad, while one returned
the team to Bath. The iverymAn says the horses
were completely tagged ont when driven into
the stable. The driver disappeared very
quickly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
sTRANGLED BY A SHOE BUTTON.
Little Raymond Zimmerman Died After His
Mother Spanked Him.

Mother Spanked Him.
The surgeons knife has disclosed the fact
that the death Of three-year-old Raymond Zim-
norman Of Camden. N. j., who died few min
utes after his mother spanked him, was due to
a shoe button. County Physician Iszard, who
made the post-mortem examination, found the
button lodged il the traches just above the
epiglottis. The child, the physician thinks,
must have had the button in his mouth when
his mother spanked him and the shock knocked
1t down his throat. causing strangulation.
The physician deemed an inquest unnecessary
and gave certificate Of death from strangula-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

A correspondent sends the following contri-
button to epistolary literature. The letters
passed between young man and girl in the
census office.
Il, John Smith, appoint You, Lille Penn,
with full power to execute orr prosecute my
claim. Disability-Wound of heart by Cupid's
dart while serving in I, regt. 1, Single State
Militia. In addition to above 1 apply for q
transfer from said CO. to regular company U
and ], regt. Won, Married State Volunteers"
SHE.
Il. Lille Penn, hereby execute your claim,
and decline to promote you to my regular
company Is the .Pennshun' satisfactory
Il have been dropped from the roll of affec-
ton on account OF doubt of the disability,
which still exists in an increased degree. 1
hereby apply for restoration
SHE.
'Case allowed. We shall enlist together in
the United State Inf. The officers are General
Happiness, Major Love and Capt. True
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
Ex-senator spooner Back in Wisconsin.

Ex-senator Spooner arrived in Milwaukee
on Sunday after his trip across the Atlantic.
Mr.. Spooner said that Mr.. Harrison seemed to
be entitled to a denomination, but was silent
when it came to the question of whether he
would receive it. As to Mr.. Blaine. Mr.
Spooner thought it was too early yet to tell
what his friends would do. Mr.. Spooner still
has hopes OF Wisconsin returning to the repub-
ican fold. He said-he did not feel at all dis
.couraged about his home state, but thought it
would swing into line next year. As TO mis-
own plans Senator Spooner said he had decided
nothing except that he would take up the prac-
Was q matter still under consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

drivers, was slightly wounded in scufie with
Dave Marcus, q white driver. who lives in yir-
ginia, and not in Washington. So far as the
troop is concerned ii can be said without the
slightest fear of contradiction that both New
Workers and. Washingtonisns are conducting
themselves Is gentlemen in every sense.
TON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
Fire ut Newport News.

At Newport News, Va, Saturday night about
II 80 o'clock fire broke out in a feed store ON
Lafayette avenue between 9th and 2sth streets.
and before its progress could be stayed, the
whole block. comprising twenty-eight houses
was destroyed, the Washington Hotel, . three
story brick building, being among the number.
Two ladies' and two children died from fright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

George O. Meyer, an old tramp, was burned
to death in fire that consumed the Kanawha
coal works Sunday night
The suspected murderer of Christie A. Wardsr
of Hanover, Frank Almy, was arrested ct Wood
ford, Vt, on Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

Possibly the German lady who declares that
tea is nearly as great an enemy to the human
race as alcohol has been made the victim Of a
cruel political Joke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
SHOOTING STARS.

OF Mosquitoes ding or the flies that sting
Or the hammock that droops with uncertain
string
But the worst Of our August ills by far
La, si1-in-a-seat in q summer car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
AT ROUND HILL.
Cavalry Troop Having q Good Time in
Camp There.

TIE MARCH FROM WINCHESTER ACROSS THE NOUN
TAIN-FRIGHTENINa THE INHABITANTS WITH A
sKIRNIsH DRIIL-A GIRL WHO THOUGHT THEY
WANTED PINE TOP INSTEAD OF WATER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

"Yes," said Mrs. Clanty, ''me husband Gem
here whin the town was new, an since thin he
has managed to turn over good bit sv r'al
estate"
"Wid CRED dale Az foinancial profit, OF sup
pose"
mo; wild q SPADE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

The Corsican cried as he saw pass by
The doomed and unheeding man,
II never forgetta my vow of vendetta
Then sold him a green banan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

DoN'r miss the trip to Colonial and Clifton
Beach Steamer Geo. Leary 9a.m.-Adut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

FOR sNIt-SINNtk BNRttNl NS-ItkNlS tAsl
u sS4 70 50 I'm n houses. bath and
pantry. m l.. $3.50 ~ llth st n W. Tor IN l..
lof - Sxss2. Is 20 alley s1..fN 18th or new
brick. MI. lot ltKlO reiured -, 7OO. Two tr.
houses. 4th b-t. q and H. i5-ft- side alley
prlce each. s.tsG several beautiful bome-in Lake
land. tine Is and o. r. r.. cheap Two houses on
Md ". OPP. T. and p. depot. Trice for both.
an ami 9th. cheap; So 800 Cali for complete list Of
desirHi.e property. W. b. WATSON CO. Oit I'm
n iy-S-d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

'There's real excitement in hurrying to
church" said the ex-sporting man, IF you
will only fix your mind on it as sort Of steepe-
chase, you know
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28

Paterfam, who has Just returned to the city,
says he entirely sympathizes in any reference
10 the ocean as the bill-owe-y deep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
"Yes; as a sky tarryer, you know"

There by the deep dark sea alone,
Where the waters Numbered their monotone,
They felt what no words express;
I'LL at last she sighed don't you think the
spray,
you only could get it and make it stay,
Would be lovely to trim dress"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-28
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

LOB SALE-6 SMALL HOUSES; 81 600 EACH !;
u reltet a 80 per month paying - Ter the
annount Of cash required. JOHN j. WIGHT. l4eS5s
q iy-2S-tc
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FOR SALE--LOTS.

L'Ok sALE-A MIDsI MMEk BANGAIN; PRICE
only block Lincoln Park The best and most
' - '''' K IL. T. LEIPOLD.
ty2s3t Southwest cor 18th and F SITS. N. w.
Lok SALON ID 81. NJ. NEAR MAINLAND
SIC e. month 81. peri 1T. JOHN B. MiGhI:.
LIOE sALEIN THE NEIGHBORfiOOD OF DU-
ST. two very hne lots side alley. with ample
Use '0' '" JGH s b B. p WIGHT. 14Css st.
L'OR sALE--sNAP. LOT IN LAKELAND. ON THE
wants and only 60 r. owner t%i G ~ s St IS
unable to meet the pay menss and VIII sell i9r ~;
son 4 Co. Ola 9Th st. NV NV jyas-3t
l,OR sALE-A BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOT ON
the nor'n sIde Of 81. bet 9th anu ;th SITS ne
jy2s-3, 81 st. NV.
EOK sALE-BEAUIlFuL LoT. 10 FEEI EKONT
finest neighborhood; quick down town transit Apply
at 9l3 Pa ave. NV. jy2S-1m
Ilons o. the CITY. especially SHqm6ia Heights at
U21-.I lila ST. NV.
EoR sALE-FINE LOT CORNER 9TH AND F SITS;
ne; 120 feet 'front.' IS feet deep; contains 4. $50
iss' mpfSSsa qsS frs Si St
L'oR sALE-RUOM FOR sEyEN HOUsEs-LOT
on 9Th bet. and SIS. Sc As. 1O11l2 10 3Ofoo.
'sy ar's only Stais BTT Lei eos St
EoR saba DESIRABLE LOT ON 18Th ST.
Il extended shove Dr. hanlmonds residence on
GARRETT. cor 18th St and n. Y. W. ty:2,:5-,t'
EOR sALE-FINE LOTION COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
L near 18th st. 72I145 to prompt purchaser
' Ta 5a'sn' TIER Ett}HERFoRD, 1907 Est.
FOR sALEIIBkAUrtFYL CokNER LoIa0NE
sss q Than S., rt feet front $500 re
and satss 'esT ffs isIp,ines Gan IST plat
I avenue frontns south. with sidewalk about is by
10 :. $40 s AN. s Ssnss on 1S or 6siGrs years
LUk sALE-ECoNOMICAL CORNER, 18TH AND
II SIS. NV. short lots as whole to immediate
Vli-ist! TiLEE RUTHERFORD. 1907 iiS s..
FOR sALE-A Lor ON 18TH ST. EXTENDED;
. n isf l. 4s Eay hs eo & ST. sAi ieet J Bar
Il u. bet. LIST st. and North Capitol S. NV
chances TOR d houses j. ii. GRAY & Co,
EoE SALE OR ExCHANGE-5a. 600 FEET OF
Il ground corner of Kentucky ave. and B st. Sc,
a ae,. l1eq Il GA G SS Srsf sold within sw
Efok sALE-EDw. A PAUL. JR.. a 90. 1905 ST.
I bars4.ns m corner lots IN northeast
s. NV. cor so1so m f :, NV cor. Is''1loo 40
81 cor lol1so. tsw.cor 4 I.4 at. O. IS
p:1i:;:ss !. ., i; 50 s1 $ ;5 :ad III LOO
Ncste NV, 2UIss. 40 isIi0J. at .@ ..D. o.s5
M i Ave ess 54sn and S5 6 IL osa and tn 10
L II ne, cor. .Na 100. at. so jy2iI.}t
LOk SAI.E--hALE IS1 EhEST IN l2o,UOU FEET
L OF land. situated between 18th and 18TH SITS n
Wy 's' '9saS %SrII soo 18th st. NV
For sAIE-EAsT FKeAT LOTS ADJOINING
ne. easy terms. OWNER. yI3 L. Cap. ST.
Jyi6-lIn'
LOk sALE-HAvING sUBDIyIDED EAST HALF
l. square sJ4 INTO building lots lSxo1, bounded by
III. aiid offer them for sale. streets
coIiCreted and sidewalks laid; INSPECTION
-. A NINDS0E SUN, Owners
jyI6cw' $50, Pa ave
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EOK SAIL
SDCTHEAST.

Il SOU lhEASI.
ll1315 and lII7 NJ ~.
IN. and tir 80. -. Q
JOs ard aSJ0 Va ave.
AMI ssB 5t1 81 AMI 2
unIIuprovei lots. 4. )
2lb 20 s 18th II and
kentucky ave bet Il
ants sc ave. { b 40
81. Ssi and :SS3b u II.
I'll. ~. each--...... 81
3r2 Str 81, bh. Sr-..-3.g
lssI gll l at. { b. 81. )
Alley ret 18th aud 1tn.
u and + ST.. U b.:5r- H.
3IG iOth st. b. Or j -
3I3 10Th st. h. 5r. J.
l:t4J, la and l:tsg h
-. II. 5r. each =
Sl4 h ~. I b. Jr. U
Hope ave. b IA. 4r-...s
l5U7 4th st. In 4r-...-s
Sys L o., b b. S<........o
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Charley has had such bad luck with
Watches" said young Mrs. locker. HE lost
two because they got saturated"
Charley said they got soaked" remarked
her mother.
Il know; but saturated IL . prettier word
and means the same thing. These rains are 80
penetrating; suppose they got into the works
and rusted them"