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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

DuAhS tnlS week 6IO nu1SanCeS previously
reported were abated and 1,17S closets found
without modern plumbing.
The water supply of places inspected was:
drants. SIS; pumps and springs S 81; eisterns,
4; wells, 495.
Five hundred and forty-four of the NUS
In the suburbs, and 1892 by the inspectors in
the cities of Washington and Georgetown.
OF the wells. 4Sl We're located in the coun-
Six hundred and forty-nine houses be-
yond the boundaries of the cities were in
spected An increase Of 270 nuisances dur
ing the week is accounted for from the fact
OF the large number discovered in the su-
Next week a midsummer report, giving in
full the operations Of the house-to-house
service. will be given, with comments as to
how the work is being done in the suburbs
Aid Asked for the Reform School.
The Commissioners today received a let
ter from the trustees Of the Boys Reform
School signed by Mr.. Crosby s. Noyes.
president pro tenn Of the board asking them
for aid from the emergency fund In the
erection of a temporary barn structure and
in the purchase Of needed horses, harness.
vehicles and supplies to enable the school
astrous fire. on Sunday afternoon: Only
Sf ne horses owned BY
implement, harness and vehicle were con-
stunned, the barn being a place OF storage
ments and wagons Of the institution. The
loss was heavy one, and In no way other
than the plan proposed by Mr. Noyes can
the institution carry on its work.
Miscellaneous.
Health Officer Hammett says, in a letter
to the Commissioners today. that lie thinks
1t would be a good plan to photograph the
unknown dead at the morgue before they
are buried In potter's field.
Health Officer Hammett reports the I'M
sanitary condition OF square So to the Com
missioners today. He attributes the pres
ent condition Of affairs to the lack Of prop
water and sewer facilities. and rays II
can only be remedied by constructing the
needed improvements.
The Commissioners are considering the
appointment OF DIR. H. c. Russell as ply
sician to the poor There Is no vacancy at
present. but 1t Is expected that DR.: r. L..
Tompkins, who was recently appointed a
medical examiner in the pension office, will
resign.
T. c. Clark. R. H. O'Callaghan. William
Sparrow and ]. OBrien have been granted
plumbers licenses. A plumbers license
was refused to J. T. Neumeyer.
The Commissioners today ordered that a
cement sidewalk be made on the corner OF
18th and u streets northwest under the
permit system.
That the public gas plant on the east
side of H street between and c streets
southeast. and one on the east side OF Sth
street between G and D streets Southeast
be moved as they are In the way Of the
new curb line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Killed Himself After Many Attempts.

KANSAS CITY, MO, July 2.-Three
years ago John Drills. living in Argentine
and employed at the smelter there, lay
down on the track in front of an approach
ing Santa Fe engine, hoping to end his life.
He was saved. Six months later he took
big dose of morphine. but was pumped out
A year and a half ago he jumped into the
kaw with suicidal intent but was fished
out. Six months ago he was arrested for
disOrderiy conduct and tried to hang him.
self in his cell. Yesterday he procured a
shot gun, loaded 1t pretty nearly to the
muzzle, tied a string to the trigger lay
down in bed and literally blew his heart
out He leaves a widow and eight children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
SPREAD OF CHOLERA.
1t Makes Its Appearance in Alessandria' In
Piedmont, Italy.

ROME. July Notwithstanding the or
fetal denials of the Italian government OF
the reports that cholera had appeared In
italy IL is known that the disease Is pre-
yailing in Aiessandria. capital Of the prov
ince of that name, in Piedmont Many
cholera cases have been reported there
and new cases are of daily occurrence. Inc
disease Is not confined to Alessandria
cases are reported in a number or otner
places in Piedmont.
ATHENS, July 25.-The Greek consul at
Smyrna, Asia Minor. reports that five cases
OF cholera and two deaths from the 0sease
have occurred there. The Greek govern
ment has ordered that all vessels arriving
from Smyrna be subjected to an eleven
days quarantine.
PARIS, July 25.-A dispatch has been re-
ceived here stating that cholera has broken
out in ST. Louis, Senegal, capital OF the
French possessions in Senegambia. The
deaths have already reached an average OF
fifty daily.
A genuine panic prevails among the in
habitants.
The disease is spreading among the Eu-
ropean residents, three of whom are num-
bered among those who have died. The
population Of ST. Louis is about 1900. of
which number about 1900 live in the Ban
lieu a suburb of the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

1t Was From san Francisco to Queenstown
and Was for d 900.

QUEENSTOWN, July 25.-The long-dis-
lance ocean race from San Francisco to
Queenstown has been finished The five
vessels that took part in the race were all
British. They were the bark Pinmore
Capt. Maxwell, and the ships City Of
Athens, Capt. Morrison, Bowdon, Capt
Law, Lochee. Capt, Barrett, and Lord
Templemore, Capt. Walker.
The Pinmore arrived here on July H. and
the City Of Athens and the Lochee arrived
today. The Bowdon will never arrive. hav-
ing been wrecked on Ono Island, one of
the Friendly group.
All the vessels with the exception of the
City Of Athens sailed from San Francisco
March %. The City of Athens sailed on
the following day. Each captain put up
$3.50 on his ship, the winner of the race to
take 81 &C., and the second to save his stake
The Pinmore won the 81 ,000 and the City
of Athens, which was the first to arrive
today, saved her captains $3.50.
All the contestants that have arrived
report having seen ice in the South At
lantic. The Lord Templemore has not been
heard of since she left San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
ALCOHOLISM THE CAUSE.
Coroner's Inquest Iato the Cause Of Nspr,
Holmes, DEATH

Coroner's Inquest Into the Cause OF Mann.
Holmes Death.
Mamie Holmes. colored who was an IN
mate OF house No 1919 ID street died A
Providence Hospital at an early hour yes-
terday morning. and a certificate of death
from alcoholism was given. Later IN The
day IL was reported that the woman hsi
been beaten. and Policeman wfll,nme ar
rested a negro named John I'm, who Is bet
ter known as 'Sparr1ng'' Kin ana LOCKED
him UP on suspicion of being responsdbls
for her death. He had been keeping COM
psny with the woman and a week ass
last sunday they had some trouble
Deputy Coroner Schaefrer made a post
mortem examination of the body this morn
ing and found that the diagnosis OF the
tai was correct. The woman died iron
the result Of the excessive drinking Of hQ-
uor.
The Inquest Today.
Coroner Woodward held an inquest at the
first precinct station this afternoon. One
witness, a colored girl. testified that she
heard the woman and Hill engaged In a
quarrel and she heard noise which al.
thought was the fall Of body. She alss
Hill. in his statement TO the jury, sai1
that on the Sunday night In question Nsp-
ME had three bottles of whisky, and shs
had told him that she had been IN the habit
of drinking laudanum. Mamie. he said.
stumbled and struck her leg az she vss
Joining room thought he had struck her.
He denied that he struck her
The Verdict
The jury returned a verdict finding that
alcoholism was the cause Of death, and Hia
was released
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
THE ICE COMBINE.
Proposition to Unite the Four Local Com
panies Into One.

n
panies Into One.
This is rather warm weather to be &C
tive and the times are rather hard for big
business ventures to be moving. but it Is
Just the sort of weather for the icemen.
People must have ice In warm weather,
whether the price goes UP or down. The lat
est move on the part Of the icemen is the
proposition to form q combine of the diff
ferent ice companies that operate in this
city, not for the purpose OF raising their
prices. they say, but for the purpose of do
ing business on a simpler and more econom-
ical system.
The ice business in this city is carried on
by the number OF different companies and
they say that they cover practically the
same ground. They argue that II they were
combined INTO one company they could
serve all the customers that they now have
in less time and at less expense. The lat
ter part Of the proposition remains yet to
be proved, for combines do not as rule
result in any diminution Of the price of the
goods handled. For some time past there
has been talk of the four principal COM
gether and operating as one company, but
1t has only been within the past few days
that anything has been made public with
reference to the matter.
Mr.. T. A. Lambert to Be President.
The four companies in question are the
Great Falls. the Independent, the Ameri-
can and the Washington Consolidated Com
panies. The officers of the Hygienfc Ice
Company say that their company is not
involved in the deal in any way. The
officers of the four companies named have
had several conferences OF Late and the
proposition il said to involve the selection
Of Mr.. T. A. Lambert Of the Great Falls
Ice Company as the president of the new
concern. 1t is thought that several weeks
must elapse before the consolidation can
be contaminated.
The men who are most interested in the
move say that there is no need for the
four companies to maintain four different
lines and as many different officers when
each company's slime crosses or dovetails
in with the linet of some other company.
The consequent saving, they say, would
bring about decrease in the cost of ice
to the consumer.
1t is understood that an appraisement
committee, consisting OF three ice dealers
from Philadelphia, Baltimore and New
York has been appointed to examine and
pass upon the values of the plants Of the
four companies and a report from this
committee is looked for in a few days.
The appraising committee is understood
to be at work, and will visit the Pc
nobscot and Kennebec ice fields before sub
hitting q report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Fsuuimaux for the Fair.

PORT TOWNSEND. WASH. July Is
Miner w. Bruce. superintendent Reindeer
station at Port Clarence, Boring sea. ar
rived Yesterday on steamer NJ. Farrellon
accomDaine1 by eleven Esquimaux for the
worlds fair He says of the 10 reindeer
taken from Siberia last year to Port Gar
ence only eleven died The heard was m
crea se1 bv ninety fawns this spring. He
states the venture is an entire success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
THE COURTS.

Equity Court-Justice Hagner.
Iouay-Wflliams agt. Taylor. order re-
agt Dodge, sale ratified finsliy; Dice agt.
wager. do, do; WEIGH agt. WEIGH. do. nis,:
Norton agt. White, auditors report con-
frmed.
Observation-Disclosures agt. Bright. sale rati-
he'd finally; Elliot agt Ross. do; Galleher
agt. Pope; rule on s. c. Van Derwenter:
firrned; Dodge agt. Strasberger: J. B.
Grebh, &c, made parties complainant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Espoused His Typewriter's Cause.

BOSTON, July 81. o. Marsh Of the
firm of Worcester & Marsh, real estate
dealers. Yesterday struck ]. l.. Randall, a
broker knocking him down. Randalrs head
struck with much force on the floor, and he
has been unconscious since. II is said that
Randall owed Miss Jordan, Marshs type,
that she had taken legal steps to secure the
money after many vain attempts to obtain
fl otherwise Randall. it is claimed, not lik-
ing her method. came to Marsh's office and
addressed her in insulting language. which
her employer resented. Marsh claims that
Randall tried to assault him and that he
acted in Self-defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
R0hheriaR RAnnrfRd.

A Columbia bicycle belonging to Mr.. AL
bert Hodges of 1214 New York avenue was
stolen from in front of the Department Of
Justice building this morning
Margaret Rely, No. 1910 Maryland ave-
nue. southwest, reports that a colored boy
asleep about O'Clock this morning.
w. r. Reed reports stolen from his wa
gon today a sack coat and order book
Charles s. Raconsin, mo It'll street, re-
ports that his show window was broken
open Saturday night and robbed Of some
articles of wearing apparel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Naval Orders.

Lieut. Walter Mclean has been ordered
to duty with the coast survey, Ensign ".
c. Chase to the Miantonomoh, Assistant
Naval Constructors Lawrence Spear and
r. N. Waite to temporary duty in the
bureau of construction and repair, Lieut..
Newark. Lieut.. Ridgely Hunt from the
New York navy yard to the San Fran
cisco. Lieut.. T. NJ. Potts from the San
Francisco and granted three months
leave, Ensign " T. Coleman from the
Charleston to the Monongahela and En-
sign NJ NJ Taylor from the Baltimore to
the MonOnxahela
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

when taking Csrtsrs Ltrtle Liver Pills; they are
ysry small no bed effects: all troubles from torpid
liver relieved br their
IF THE BABY Is CUTTING TEETH BE SURE
and that Old and ell tried remedy Mrs. Wiz
slov's Soothing Syrup for children teethinz. It
ooothes the child, scftens the gums. allays all pain
cures wind coftc snd Is the best remedy for dishBa
Twenty-dve cents q bottle. my1-1y
MANY PERSONS ARE BROKEN DOWN FROM
WI overvork OF household cares. Browns Iron Bit
tsrs rsouids The system aids digestion. removes ex
eess Of bus snd cures Malaria splendid tonic for
women and children
A E0OsTURA BITTERs is The BEST TONIC
hrtn tie world for dyspeptics. Manufactured only
ey Or. J. q. b Sesert sons. Sold every where BY
al dsalers jy21
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
oklahoma Wants to BE . State.

at Ell Reno. Okla. on August s. Every city,
town and county in the territory will be
represented. and IL is proposed to start a
movement for the calling Of a constitu-
tional convention this fall. The plan is to
have a constitution drawn and adopted by
the territory and then go to Congress and
ask for immediate statehood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Cruahed to Death.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Mrs. Mary F. Posey and Marie A. Posey,
the wife and daughter Of Frank b. Posey,
jr, of New York, were held TODAY at St.
Luke's P. E. Church. The deceased were
among the victims of the blasting accident
in New York on Saturday. A huge mass
Of rock crashed through the wall Of the
house occupied by Mr.. and Mrs Posey.
which adjofned the lot where the blasting
was going on, and fell on Mrs. Posey and
her daughter, resulting almost instantly In
their death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
seized for Violating Customs Laws.

PORT TOWNSEND. WASH, July o.
The schooner E. c. White of San Francisco
has been seized by a United States man
of-var and ordered to Sitka in charge of
a prize crew for violating customs laws
in transferring a cargo of seal skins in
Alaskan waters TO another vessel without
reporting to customs officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Trouble Between Father and son.

DR.. William W. Hall. who lives on 18th
street near Rhode Island avenue, is held a
prisoner at the second precinct station He
was under the influence of liquor when ar
rested this morning. In his home he had
an alteration with his son who is an exam
iner in the pension office. during which the
latter received a slight stab wound under
his arm. DIR. Hall Is about fifty fve years
old and Is a man of considerable wealth.
1t Is not likely that the case will be taken
Into court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Sued for Heavy nao,apes

The most prominent leader I'm the recent
Hull England. strike was Mr.. Joseph Have
LOCK wilson, member of parliament for
Mlodiesborough, the secretary of the Ma
tlonaI Seamen's Union. The London Even
ing News charged that Mr.. Wilson had or
uered the strike to head off an investiga-
tlon INTO his accounts. Mr.. Wilson insti-
toted suit asking for 1900 damages
against the paper and the case came on
yesterday, va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
The Star Out of Town.

The EVENING STAR will be sent by
mail to any address in the United
States or Canadafor such period as may
be desired at the rate Of fifty cents per
month.
eTBut all such orders must be ac-
companied by the money, or the paper
cannot be sent, as no accounts are kept
with mail subscriptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
The Etpa Ordered TO south Americ.

The Italian warship Etna has been sud-
oeniy ordered to South America. The Etna
is the first Italian warship that has visited
Haiifax for thirty years and her officers
We're shown marked social attention by AL
miral Hopkins and officers Of the flagship
blake as well as by the officers of the
Kings Liverpool regiment. The Italian adj.
to Quebec. eiee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
THE NICARAGUAN REVOLUTION.
Tho United States Legation Endangered by
the Firing, But No One Injured.

The acting secretary of state today re-
ceived the following cable message from
Minister Baker at Managua. Nicaragua:
"Rsvolutionists cannonaded Managua
from steamer this morning without warn
ing. killing one woman near legation. and
woundins several persons"
This Confirms the press reports that the
United States legation building was en-
dangered by the firing. and also conveys the
gratifying intelligence thAt the building
and its occupants escaped injury. The u
.. S. Alliance Is now on it's way from Cal
lao to the scene of the disturbance. and It
Is regarded as sufficient for the protection
Of American interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Saws His Wife Deserted Him.

Samuel T. Jones has filed a bin against
Laura Jones by George NJ. Amber for
divorce They were married at Mertden.
Conn, May H. 1856. and she charges that
Conn. May L. 1856, and he charges that
and went TO live with one John Bradley on
27th street New York. as his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

The Ohio Oil Well Supply Company. OPP
Grating in the Ohio oil fields at Findlay,
Fostorfa, Marietta, Rising Sun. Van Vert
and Ptttsburg. Pa, went into the hands Of
a receiver yesterday upon the application
OF Edward n. Cole of Brooklyn. n. Y. one
OF the largest stockholders. Mr.. Eaton in
MS petition states that the company's IN
oeDtedness win amount to over $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

ERIE. PA, July 25.-Marshal Alexander
Hamiu of Ashtabuia, Ohio, was shot this
morning by two burglars whom he was
pursuing Hamiii had chased the burglars
some distance when they fired upon him.
His wounds are said to be fatal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
RnsseI Sage Gains q Point

NEW YORK, July 25.-Judge Bookstaver
this morning denied the motion Of the
plaintiffs attorney in the suit Of Della
Keegan against Russell Sage. asking for
a vacation of the order extending defend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
NAVAL Notes.

The Navy Department is Informed by
cable that the L. s. s. Monocacy arrived
At Chtnkiang. China. yesterday and the.
Marion left Chemulpo. Corea.
The Chicago has arrived at Cherborrg
France, and the training ship Portsmouth
arrived at Plymouth. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
A Naval Court-Martlal.

A general naval court martial with
Lieut. Commander Ingersoll president
will meet at Annapolis next Friday for the
trial of John Cameron Of the marine corps,
for drunkenness on duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
A Convict Murderer to Re Tried 6,r

Henry Singleton. who murdered I,uru
Payne in the Mississippi penitentiary a few,
days ago. has been indicted for murder ana
VIII De tried at the present term OF conrt
II MS condition will permit it. Singieton Is
now serving life sentence for murder HIS
case VIII, perhaps, be the only one ON rec
peen tried before court for murder a.
sne evidence is conclusive there is n.t1e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

Adjutant General Williams has fully re-
covered from his recent indisposition and
has resumed the active discharge of his
duties at the War Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

The rumor that Prof. Maina's resignation
from the leadership of St. Patrick's Church
choir was because he was about to leave
the city Is pronounced untrue. He will
continue to reside In Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the clerk Of the court to the following:
Eugene F.. Carter and Mary M. Sheppard Of
Warrenton, Va; Norman ]. Fitzhugh and
Rebecca E. Wright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Fund for Mrs. Geo, Chipman,

Fund for Mrs. Geo. Chapman.
Heretofore acknowledged s67.75. Cash.
81; Guy, 81; cash, 81; charity, 81; ]. p. Cash.
S.; cash, 80 cents; P. E. L., 81. Total to
date, $8025.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

Harry Colbert. a colored man. for stealing
an apron from one of the District wagons.
is spending a month in jail.
ToIis p Streamer has filed an application
Tor a divorce from Lille VI. Streamer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
The Bancroft Accepted.

The little practice ship Bancroft was
finally accepted today and the reserved
payments will at once be madeto the con-
tractors, Samuel L. Moore & Sons Of Eliza
bethport, N. ].
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Fourth-Class PoStnpasfers.

The total number of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was ninety-eight
OF which thirty-seven were to fill vacancies
caused by designations and death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
New French Elections.

the Journal Offciei of Paris announces
that August 20 is the date fixed for the
election Of members Of the chamber of dep
September g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
SHERMAN POSTS TROUBLES.
Department Commander Faunce Declines
to Talk on the Subject.

Col Faunce. commander of the Depart
ment OF the Potomac. G. A. R., was seen
by a Star reporter this afternoon in regard
to the troubles of Sherman Post He asked
10 be excused from saying anything on
the question at issue was one of administra-
ton only and was of no interest to any
body outside of the Grand Army. He added
that whatever he might have to say on the
subject would be addressed to the post
itself and not to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

Last week, which began so inauspiciously
for Kansas City financially. closed with
the prospects and prosperity of Kansas
City as firm as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Perhaps Perished in the Cold STORAGE R,,,a.

ES-Marshal Luther NJ. Myers of Findlay
Ohio. is missing. He was a guard ON the
worlds fair grounds and has not been heard
drew his pay on the day of the fire some
OF ms friends think that he persisted In the
names He has wife and three children
at Findlay e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Range Of the Thermometer.

The following were the readings OF the
therrnometer al the weather bureau today:
a. m, Y; p. m. 81. Max ~; min, a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25

Clemenceau's refusal to fight Judet. the
editor of the Petit journal, is more talked
about in Paris than the quarrel with Siam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,

lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock
market today. reported by Corson & Maeartney
members New York stock exchange Correspondents
Messrs. Moore b Schley No. 30 Broadway:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-25
Sacrafarx Herbsrt,s Trim

The Dolphin. with Secretary Herbert on
board. arrived at Portsmouth, n. H, to-
day.