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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
STRANGE CASE.
An Army Officer in Prison for Life Draws

An Army Officer in Prison for Life Draws
Pay.
Ambassador Bayard has been instructed to
make inquiries in regard to the condition of
Capt. W. ID. Minor. U. S. A.. retired, who is
serving life sentence in an English prison for
murder. Every few years an inquiry of this
kind is made through the regular diplomatic
channels in order that the War Department
may pay Capt. Minors salary to his legal con-
servator. This is the only case on record of
murderer borne on tte rolls Of the army and
drawing the pay of his grade.
Quarterly certificates are flied by the conser-
vator bearing the signature of the super;nten-
dent of the English prison. or rather criminal
lunatic asylum, to the effect that Capt Minor
is still alive.
On the strength of these the conseryator.
who is Mr.. Richard E. Rice of New Haven.
Conn. receives from the army pavmaster In
New York check for $500 as salary due Can't.
Minor. There has been no official report as to
his condition for several years
The last report from the superintendent of
the Broadmore Lunatic Asylum tells the story
OF his crime and confinement: '.He was con-
fined in this asylum April II, 1872. His offense
consisted OF shooting with revolver and kill
ing man in the Belvedere road, Lambeth"
For several years after his confinement the
relatives of Capt. Minor made strenuous efforts
through the State Department to secure his
release. The English authorities, however.
would not bulge from their firm stand against
anv one to come out of the criminal
asylum alive. As far known no American
has ever been permitted to see the murderer
since his confinement
Capt. Minor is now fiftv-seven years Of age.
He was born on the Island of Ceylon and ap-
pointed an assistant surgeon from New York in
1866. He was retired in 1870 on account Of
organic lesion of the brain. consequent upon a
which he suffered in Florida in line
of duty.
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can witness who could throw some light on this
hearing"


hearing"
THE REQUEST DENIED.
DR.. Patterson ruled against this request. He
said that if Col. Ainsworth desired to come
voluntarily before tho inquest and make a
statement he would be given a hearing. He
did not think, however, that Col Ainsworth's 8
testimony was necessary to their understanding
OF the case.
ROBERT GARRISON.
Robert Clarkson, the brick contractor, then
went on the stand again. He had made the
examination of the uuderpinning decided on
yesterday. The piers. he said, were in a
dirt had come down and he had gotten out.
The piers, he said. had no dirt core. He
could shake the bricks. Many were on edge.
Ihe building. he thought, was decidedly un-
safe at present.
ARCHITECT KEFFERsPEIN.
Architect Kefferstein was recalled and ques-
toned as to some further examinations that he
had made in the new work. The second pier to
the south showed space inside that was plumb
and showed no dirt core
he introduced some specimens of the mortar
that he had found and stated that he had no
reason for changing his opinion rs to the char
acter OF the mortar. After removing the first
brick it was comparatively easy to remove the
other bricks with trowel So far as The safety
OF the building and the bad quality of the work
were concerned he had no reason to change his
opinion as already expressed to the jury.
At this stage the mortar was handed around
among the jurors, and they examined it care
fully. Mr.. Hanvey measured piece of it and
announced that it was nearly an inch thick,
showing the size Of the joints left in the pier.
On being questioned Mr.. Kefferstein stated
that such mortar would never harden suffi-
ciently to sustain a great weight 1t was Of a
worse quality than ordinary lime mortar Even
In small houses joint should not be over three
elghths of an inch thick, but nero he found
joints that were nearly an inch thick. Such de-
fective construction should have been noticed
by any overseer Of ordinary intelligence and
experience. A man with an ordinary poly
technic training and education should have
been able to see that the building was being
properly and safely repaired.
c. J. WALKER.
c. Walker, son of Mr.. Walker, the brickmaker,
testified he knew Mr.. Dant and remem-
bered his having ordered the bricks from him.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
a,THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST
COMPANY.
Corner 9th and T SITS.

COMPAN1-
Corner 9th and SITS.
FrRE-PROoF GRANITE BUILDING
This company furnishes to persons seeking con-
servative permanent investments its REAL ESTATE
BONDS which are cor hdently recommended as pos
.essing basis of security which renders them safe
as those Of the Government.
This company pays interest on deposits from to 4
per cent. according to time OF deposit Acts execu-
tor administrator fiscal agent treasurer for churches
lodges clubs. &C. Rents safe deposits boxes Loans
Office rooms in its hreproof oface building. corner
Och and F sts-
This company is CHARTERED BY ACT OF con-
GRESS. AND ITS BUSINESS is SUBJECT TO
THE SUPERVISION OF THE UNITED STATES
TREASURY OFFICIALS. PAID-UP CAPITAL,
ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
BRAINARD H. WARNER. President,
JOHN JOY EDISON. Vice President
JOHN A. SwOPE, Second Vice President.
JNO. r CARMODy Treasurer.
WM B. Robson. Secretary
ANDREW PARKER Assistant Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
Charles b. Bailey. John A. Hamilton,
A L. Barber. John B. Larner
James L. Barbour, Theodore W. Noyes,
william E. Barker Issdore saks
r. n. Bstchelder. n H. Shea
Charles Baum. Ellis Spear
Jonn X. Carnody. Frederick c. Stevens.
John NJ. Clapp. John A. Swope.
Horace s. Cummings. J. S. Swormsteds
=. D. Darlington. George Truesdef,
John joy Edson BH Ws-ne,
Albert F. Fox. A. A. Wilson.
James Fraser Ionis n VIZ.
=. q Green. S. W. Woodward
"iniam D. durley. A. S. Worthington. 1t
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Personal.

A. L. Swartwout has suddenly been called to
his old home in Illinois to attend the funeral
of his mother. who has Just died.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Spaulding
has left the city for Chicago and Detroit upon
departmental business. He expects to return
Saturday.
Mr.. W. E. Morgan, employed in the Office of
the director of the mint, left for San Francisco
and Carson City this afternoon to close UP the
annual accounts of the mints at those places.
Mr.. Louis Bagger. the Danish consul in this
city. has been knighted by the King of Den
mark. who has conferred upon him the royal
order OF ''Dannebrog," one of the oldest and
most highly esteemed orders in the world.
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The army court of inquiry, appointed at the
instance OF Col. Ainsworth to fix the RESPONSE
oiilty Tor the 10th street disaster will begin its
delioerations as soon as the civil investigation
conducted by the District coroner shall have
been concluded
Ihe court is composed of Brig. Gen. Casey.
chief OF engineers; Brig. Gen. Batchelder.
quartermaster general, and Mai. GEL. B.
Davis, corps OF engineers, with Mai. George r.
Davis, deputy judge advocate general, as re-
corder OF the court II will hold its sessions in
the office OF the board of ordnance and fortifi-
cations, large room on the second floor
north wing of the War Department.
DUTY OF THE COURT.
The duty Of this court is merely to determine
whether the facts attending the accident make
prima facie case Of culpability against Col
Ainsworth sufficient to warrant his trial by
court-martial.
Major Davis, the recorder, already has the
case fully prepared for submission to the court,
and 1t is expected that the latter will be able to
complete its investigation this week in case the
coroners inquest closes today or tomorrow.
NOT MANY WITNESSES TO BE CALLED.
There will not be great many witnesses ex-
amined. as the object of the court is to procure
only enough testimony to determine whether
further action by the military authorities is
necessary. A court Of inquiry is distinct and
entirely different from court-nartial
both In organization and functions The for
mer corresponds to a grand jury in civil pro-
ceedings. and its findings if the facts Justify it.
correspond to a civil indictment.
1t Is bound by fewer formalities than court
martial and can regulate its proceedings to
suit the circumstances. II fixes its own hours
and the course Of procedure, and also deter
mines whether the sessions shall be open or
closed. This particular court has decided TO
hold open sessions.
COL AINswoRTH WILL HAVE COUNSEL.
Col Ainsworth will be represented by coun-
sci, who will have the privilege Of cross-exam-
lining witnesses. Mr.. p Ross Perry is the only
counsel SO far engaged by Col. Ainsworth, and
whether he will have assistants will be deter
mined by circumstances
This military investigation will be held re-
gardless Of the result Of the coroner's inquest.
and also without regard to the future action OF
the civil authorities, as il rs essential for the
purpose of establishing Col Ainsworth's status
in the army.
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A VERDICT SOON
CLOSING Proceedings in the
FQrds TlGatGr Inquest.
TESTIMONY GIVEN TODAY.
Result Of x;Ae Expert Examination
Of The Work.
POOR MATERIAL and BAD WORK.
Proceedings That Will Follow the
Verdict.
POOR MATERIAL And BAD WORK.
OANT GAVE NO BOND
THE CLOSING TESTIMONY.

Witnesses Who Were Before the jury
Today.
The inquest into the Ford's Theater disaster
opened this morning with every prospect Of an
early close. From all prospects the evidence
would all be in at or before Adjournment. for
recess, and the impression prevailed every
where that the verdict would take only short
time to be rendered. The process after the
verdict was well outlined. The coroner, after
making out his committals, would
place them in the hands of Lieut.. Amiss
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Naval Orders.

Commander Geo. c. Reiter has been ordered
to duty as assistant to the inspector of the
fourth light house district on July and as in
spector Of the district from July Is. He re-
lieves Commander p. F. Harrington, who is de-
tached and ordered to settle accounts and wait
orders Lieut. Commander Samuel Belden and
Lieut.. James II. Oliver have been ordered to
examination for promotion.
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Mrs. Cleveland Will Go to Buxzard's Bay
Tomorrow-Mr. Cleveland viii Go Later.


Tomorrow-Mr. Cleveland will Go Later.
Mrs. Cleveland, her little daughter and a
number Of the household attendants will leave
Washington at $40 O'Clock tomorrow morning
In special car No. so over the Pennsylvania
railway for Gray Gables, Massachusetts, the
summer home of the chief magistrate
The President had intended to accompany
Mrs. Cleveland and see her comfortably estab-
lished in their seashore home, to which both Of
them are so much attached.
1t is announced at the White House, how
ever, that be has changed his plans this morn
ing and will not go to Buzzard's Bay tomorrow.
as he at FIRST intended. There are matters of
public business which he desires to dispose Of
first before taking his summer vacation, and
instead OF making two trips. by going to Gray
Gables and returning to Washington and then
going back to Massachusetts, the President's q
present purpose is to remain here till he can
see his way clear to join Mrs. Cleveland at Gray
Gables, there to remain till the end Of August
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CAPT. rHoRPE-'I'vE REALLY FORGOTTEN"
Dant had ordered good arch brick and had got
them. Had said he wanted one load Of red
brick for splitting Dant had never to his
knowledge complained of the brick. Did not
remember Dant saying anything about under
pinning. Witness had not gone on Mr.. Dant's Q
bond. Neither had his father.
wM. cAMAcK.
VIM. Camack testified that he had furnished
Mr.. Dant some of the best New York Rosendale
cement Had gotten the cement from the
mandatory in New York Witness had had
the cement for about year. OF course under
cover and also in headsd-up barrels. Was not
an expert i'll cement. Was a dealer in lime.
The building in which the cement was kept was
water tight.
Mr.. Hanvey asked If dealers did not usually
want domestic cement as fresh as possible
The witness thought they usually did. but did
not know the reason. Had kept cement longer
than year. He did not know whe ther do
mestic cement deteriorated by age Had had
cement returned sometimes because it was
damaged, but not from age. He had sold the
cement to Mr.. Dant for Sl.25 per barrel
That was his regular price, Had advised. he
believed. DIR Dant to take this cement. Had
not told him about the age of the cement.
Thought it was all right. Had other cement on
hand. Had Cumberland and Portland Had
heard bricklayers say the Rosendale cement
was good.
HARDLY THOUGHT 1T WAS HIS CEMENT.
Mr.. Thomas handed the box containing the
cement taken from one OF the columns and
asked him to crush some Of it up.
''Where did You get that at?" said tho wit
ness, evidently astonished.
do you think that is your cement?"
The witness then said distinctly, 81 can
hardly think that is my cement"
In answer to Mr.. Warner the witness said he
did not think the samples shown were good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
Silver Movement.

The issue of standard silver dollars from the
mints and treasury Offices during the week
ended June IT, 1s93 was 1856 $50; for the cor
responding period of 1892. S44o. lO4. The ship
ment of fractional silver coin from the LIST TO
the 18th instant aggregated S437, ,S54.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
A Loving Gun for Admiral Gherartlf

The officers of the Russian warships now in
this country have presented Rear Admiral Che
rardi with Il beautiful loving cup a token of
their appreciation Of his kindness and hospi-
tality during the recent naval celebration. The
cup is of transparent enamel, set in q frame
work of gold flgree work. 1t stands six inches
high and tapers from two and a half to three
and half inches in diameter. 1t is of Russian
design and manufacture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
Interior Department Chanres.

The following official changes have been
made in the Department Of the Interior:
Office of the Secretary-Appointme Wm.
p. Couper of Florida, chief of patents and
miscellaneous division, $4,000.
General land oftice-Appointment Marion
Hull of Georgia. clerk of class 4, for duty as
receiving clerk, 1880.
Pension office-PrOmo:ion W. de Saussure
Trenholm OF South Carolina. clerk, Sl,4OO. to
assistant chief of division. 81 500.
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who would serve them. taking the arrested
parties to the marshal, who would arrange with
the prisoners for bail. Col Ainsworth had
his bail all prepared and Mr.. Dant, it is
thought, would have no trouble in arranging
for bail
The prospective early closing Of the inquest
added a new intensity to the proceedings today
and the spectators lintened to the final testi-
mony with a closer attention. The further at
tempt to have Col. Ainsworth summoned and
the refusal or the coroner made something of
sensation.
The Probable Verdict.
Although the coroner's jury investigating the
cause of the Ford's Theater disaster did not
finish the taking Of testimony until o'clock it
was stated this afternoon with much positive
ness that the jury in its verdict will hold
Col. F. C. Ainsworth and Contractor Geo. W.
Dant responsible for the disaster and probably
include Covert and Sasse, superintendent
and engineer, respectively. of tt ruined build
ing in its findings. II the verdict is brought
in after o'clock this evening, and this seems
probable, Coroner Patterson will not issue the
commitments to Jail of the parties accused
until tomorrow, in order not to compel them
to spend night in the police station.
IT WALKER.
The first witness this morning was Mr.. w. T.
Walker, the brick maker who sold Contractor
Dant the brick for the work Of undermining
the old Ford's building. Mr.. Walker said that
the brick he sold were arch brick, hard
and OF the sort that is usually used
for such work. The order came through the
Office and he did not know personally of the
quality of brick that was ordered. Had been
told that about 10000 brick would be
necessary for the job. Nothing
was said by Dant to him as to wanting
any special quality of brick. The order
given through his son. C.. J. Walker. Mr..
Walker hesitated moment about this name,
for he said he had SO many sons he had to stop
and think of their names.
This closed his testimony.
DESIRED COL. AINswoRTH SUMMONED
At this point Mr.. Warner announced to the
coroner that majority Of the members of the
iury desired that n subnnna he issnad for Col
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Eex York Ofc., SO Potter B1ildiay.

TIVE EVENING STAR IL served to subscribers IN the
ely by carriers. their account at 10 cents
week. 44c- per month Copies at the counter =
cents each By mAil-snywhere In the United Statesor
Csnsda-postage prepaid-JO cents per month
SATURDAY QUADaUPLE SHEET STAR 81 OO per year
With foreign postage added. 81 0O-
Entered at the Post Once st Washington ID. c. as
secOnd-clAss m All matter !
ts AL all subscriptions mus. he raid N aavsnce
Rates OF advertising made known application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
Commando Keiter,a Detail

Commander George C. Reiter has been or
dered to relieve Commander Harrington from
duty as inspector of the fourth light house dis
trict, with headquarters at Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
Arrival Of the Chilean Mip,.,er

Senior Domingo Cana, the new Chilean min
lister to the United States, has arrived in this
city. accompanied by his family. He will pre-
sent his credentials to the President at the first
opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
Tourth-Clas. Postmasters,

The total number Of fourth-class postmasters
appointed today was one hundred and thirty,
of which fifty-six were to fill vacancies caused
by designations and deaths.
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around Town Dy real estate men with worse
mortar.
The witness said he had no control over the
kind of mixture used by builders after he had
sold the material. ''You know" said the wit
ness, what these mechanics arc"
CAPT. THORPE RECALLED.
Capt. Thorpe was recalled to the stand and
questioned as to the bond given by Dant
The testimony created a sensation. There
was no bond, said Capt. Thorpe. One had been
drawn up. but Dant had come to him and said
the man who was going on his bond was the
brick contractor. and thought he ought not to
go on. Witness had consulted with Col. Aims
worth, and Dant had been told to go on with
out bond
MIR. Warner asked series Of questions in
regard to Mr.. Coverts duties. and the witness
said he should certainly consider that, as super
intendent, Covert should have reported any
danger in connection with the building. He
should have reported to Col. Ainsworth. Did
not know what Covert specific duties were Col
Ainsworth, said the witness, was in charge Of
tho building.
Mr.. Hanvey asked some questions in regard
to whether the witness attended to his private
business during Office hours. Witness said he
occasionally did Anything he had done for
Col. AinswortE at the building had been done
personally for Col. Ainsworth
HAD HEARD COMPLAINTS AGAINST AINswoRTH
To MIR. Warner the witness said that he had
heard of hundreds of complaints against Col
Ainsworth by clerks. Witness was not under
Col Ainsworth and had always been on good
terms with him.
Mr.. Warner-''Which government building
in the city would you consider the least desir-
able for person to get into and retain his
Witness-''From common report l should
say the record and pension bureau
Witness said that Col. Ainsworth was n
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Ainsworth, not only that he might be given a
chance to make any statement he might wish.
but also that they might question him on GER
tain important and relevant points a COM
mon witness.
DR.. Patterson in answer to this request re-
ferred to the letter from Col Ainswor.h that
he had received last Thursday and said that
he saw no reason for changing his opinion as to
the refusal which he had given. Col AIMS
worth had volunteered to come and to be repre-
sented by counsel. Furthermore he had heard
through Col Ainsworth's counsel this morning
that Col. Ainsworth declined to come under any
other circumstances.
But" suid Mr.. Warner. "he can be reached
by process OF law, and We think that he should
be subppnaed. not as an army officer or bu-
reau chief nor defendant, but u simple Ameri-
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

* ~NSAisS PHEBi HALL REV FRANK AND
Mrs Sarah Hall will conduct gospel meet
lhgs AZ the old Central Union Mission Hall 0 penn.
syytEanla ave on MONDAY NIGHT June 10 at 4
ocIGcE. ana VIII continue thereafter All Christian
oa~ers are invited to participate in these meet
in@e- 1t.
@SPIRITUAL SPEAKING
TS7Is:;;,, ,psychometric readings, &C., at Wonn's
nni, Slosh ST n W., every To :SDAY, 8 to 10 D. M
uiis1t ~ 10 ,g..her notice By Mrs. KATY ROWLAND.
E~SCoTTISR RITE CATHEDR1L-A
- stated meeting of Mithrss Lodge OF Perfec-
.h n0h, 90 l. VIII be held TUESDAY EVENING June
~ isg3 at 7::'O O'Clock sharp Work fourth TO
eh oeSrees both inclusive. Candidates due for
TIE , fourth degree must report at o'clock sharp
a. II, HOLT. 800. Secretary.
KSJOHN X. PHEIL AND FAMILY HAVE
gone to Colonial Beach for the summer sea-
son All business transactions be done at 2O4 2d
- IL W. je193t'
k~THE CLOSING EXERCISES OF FMYR
-, son institute will take place at Metzerott
11tu6lc ban TOMORROW (Tuesday) EVENING" at
I:oo Friends cordially invited It,
ESse 9O-SUIT sALE-s9.9O
Your choice this week Of 1.SOO suits in Sacks and
Cutaways OF Cassimeres-Cheviots and Serces-ecch
and ererv one 1orth tuHyJrom SIC to s15. All to 10
at $500 E1sFN.N RPos
'eis Cor. 7th and En-. ".
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RONCE USE
49, ALWAYS USE
is the rule with business men who have ever
tried the Edison PhonoGraph. The Phono-
satisfactory manner its marvelou, utility in
Olspatchlng correspondence and similar ofice
n, work. Rented or sold on ins.allments
feTTect a .iGnne1st or the Dsnx1aOre 7ppe1criter.
more typewriter particularly and pre-emi-
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GtCHmep- The tyre bars are hung after ew
and ortZinal principle. and the result is the
is isost Deautifui WORK done BY any typewriter of
rs show Won the Der smcre."
COLUMBIA PHON0GRAPH CO. 627 St NV
Ed; EASTON, Pres r. +. CROMELIN. Sec
K~F99IHo 9IoxTgE THE EYE OF THE coNMIs-
Let -he Commissioners 10 that the INSPECTORS
OF oick are in every instance reliable and competent
men Assure them of their POSITION al long as they
are honest and let have no more such brick side
"siss As We have had In the past ten Years
IT. PEDESTRIAN.
ddrertasi0 your prices riU drop you from the
E1chdH0s." Such is the resolution passed by the
Merchant Tailors' Exch an<e. We want the Merchant
Iailors E-change to understand that propose ad-
vertisiny our prices We further propose that
Prices shall lie the lowest quoted Our friends
are our patrons whom please in cut tit and quality
and last. but not least
PRICE
As an evidence of this. will make You an honest
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TWO CENTS.
THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
1t Will Assemble as Soon as the Coroner's o
Inquest is Over.

But FEW WITNESSES WILL BE CALLED AND COL.
AINswoRTH WILL BE REPRESENTED BY coUN-
sEL-TH1s COURT WILL DETERMINE If HE
SHOULD BE TRIED BY coURr-MARTIAL.
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Government Receipts Today.
Internal revenue, 81, ,15s, SOL; customs, $685.
100