davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

Views I'm the West on the Failing vaiue q
Silver.

Views I'm the West on the Failing value q
Silver.
CHICAGO, June 2s.-That the action Of the
Indian government in suspending the coinage
OF silver will have q depressing influence in the
United States is the general opinion in banking
circles Of Chicago. Many consider that the
only meth cd Of relief lies in the immediate re-
peal OF the Sherman silver Law. This, IL a
thought, win not only restore confidence in this
country, but win have good effect abroad IN
showing that this government il willing 10 fol-
low in the well-tried lines Of old world anan-
cial experts.
The board Of trade at q special meeting Of the
board OF directors yesterday authorized the
following telegram to be sent to President
Cleveland:
Grover Cleveland, President of the United ss.sss,
bushes mes Interests q shs Country aIEsnty ds@snd
the esns an ss1y
with fs;sn sss yiss of repeating the shsr%sn siysr
MnwAuKrr, WIS.,, June 2s.-Thirty NOR
chants and manufacturers Of this city yesterday
sent dispatch TO President Cleveland erpress-
ing their conviction that q sound, stable cur
rency Of equal value in all the money markets
Of the world is an absolute necessity for The
safe conduct Of business and hoping that the
so-cailed Sherman bill will be repealed ct IN
early date.
SALT LAKE, UTAH. June 2a-The fsll IN Sill
yer causes di smay TO the mine ownsrs In this
region. Yesterday the Daly-west mine as
Park City was ordered closed down The
Diamond mine at Eureka, New, and the old
ordered closed
The owners Of mines as follows say that they
viii be closed in Q few days; Sampson, q
Bingham; Bullion, Breck and Champion, ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

Getting Things Ready for the Expected Com
ing OF Congress.

Getting Things Ready for the Expected Com
ing Of Congress.
The Capitol is undergoing a thorough reno
vation preparatory to the expected extra ses-
sion Of Congress. Charwomen and laborers are
busy all through the great structure cleaning
and repainting and trying to make everything
bright. The bull ling is visited each day by a
large number Of the strangers in the
city and the guides are making q neat
little sum. The foreigners will take
away with them rather poor opinion Of the
Capitol. for at present everything is upside
down. The hall of the House Of Representa-
tives looks like a great repair shop. The
carpets have been taken up and the chairs are
piled together, while man with q big brush
applies q new coat Of varnish to them.
In the rear of the hall on both the demo-
cratic and republican sides a section of the rail
has been set further back and a new platform
has been erected, thus making room for twenty
four new seats, twelve on each side. So soon
this work is completed the carpets will be
put down and the desks and chairs will be
placed in their proper positions. The work has
been somewhat delayed by the plumbing which
Is being put in. Every committee room will have
q new washstand fitted With the latest sanitary
Improvements. and from each q nickel-plated
escape pipe leads to the roof to carry of the
foul air. The improvements in the sanitary
line similar to those which were put in the
Senate during the last recess Orders have
been given to push all the work as rapidly as
possible.
In the rotunda young lady is making q copy
Of the large painting ':The Surrender Of Bur-
goyne" for the descendants OF the original
artist For this purpose she has a scaffold
erected, and while she works she always has
number Of interested spectators watching her
progress.
On the Senate side the chamber is closed to
the public and with the carpets up the appear
ance of the chamber is not especially inviting
1t will probably be a month before the halls
Of Congress are prepared for the Senators and
Representatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
THE GEARY LAW.

Small Amount of Money That VIII Be
Available for It's Enforcement.
OF the sum appropriated by Congress for
the enforcement OF the Chinese law there now
remains available about $4,000 On the LIST Of
July the other appropriation of $4,000 can be
utilized, making total appropriation
available of 5000. In view Of the lack
Of money 10 carry out the full
intention Of the Law the policy OF the Treasury
Department will be to first act on the cases Of
Chinese who unlawfully entered this country
before turning attention to those who are lis-
BILE to expulsion for not complying with the
registration regulations Of the Geary law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
Wrestling With the Ice Combine.

The wrestling match between the ice COM
bine and Uncle Sam is still on. The chances
are. however, that your Uncle Sam will win
the first fall 1t is said that il he gets his ad-
versary down he intends to give him blaok K
eye that will require several seasons of careful
poulticing to restore to q normal condition.
The representatives of the various depart
ments met at the Post Office Department today
to consider the line of action to be taken in de-
feating the combination. Another meeting
will be held tomorrow, which, it is thought,
will be productive Of final result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
MR.. FOSTER ExONERATED.

The Drawbaueh Attorneys withdraw
Charges Against Him in Letter.
Pending a further hearing in the patent Of
fee investigation, which will commence July
6, . paper has been filed with the commissioner
Of patents by Messrs. Church 4 Church, at
torneys for Daniel Drawbaugh, saying:
"HavinP. from a consideration Of the whole
evidence adduced in the above entitled matter,
become satisfied that Mr.. Charles E. Foster is
without fault or blame in connection with the
unlawful procurement of copies OF the Draw
bsugh files. we deem it right and proper and
our duty, to so advise you and to request in
this formal manner that the charges against
Mr.. Foster be dismissed" F"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
MR.. BLAND's VIEWS.
He Regards India's Action - Paxs u
Sflv~r

He Regards India's Action - Psxs u o
Silver Conspiracy.
ST. LOUIS. June 2s-In an interview today
Congressman Richard p. Bland gave - his
opinion that the suspension Of free silver COIN
age in India would have Q serious eject on The
financial policy Of this government and more
especially the silver advocates.
He said: "Most emphatically DO not think
1t is q knockout for silver in this country. On
the contrary, think that IL Congress dos NOT
adopt some measures looking 10 birnstalhs
standard ii will make the battle of standards
the coming issue in this country. This battle
VIII disrupt political parties and cause . contest
between the commercial centers and ths
agricultural districts Of the country. The de-
monetization Of silver is . conspiracy between
the banking institutions Of England and TIE
eastern portions Of the United Bates, and The
suspension of silver coinage In India d part oe
this conspiracy to bulldoze the Oongrsss u he
United States into the adoption Of The singis
gold standard. do not believe that they Win
succeed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
NO SUCH CHARGE WAS MADE.

Messrs. Donath and Vaughan Exonerated-
Misinformstion Given the Press.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 2s.-On June II dis
patch was sent from here, which purported to
give q resume Of the proceedings Of the Inter
national typographical Union q few days prior
when in executive session respecting the Affairs
Of the Childs-Drexel Home for Union Printers.
The dispatch recited that an investigation by
President Prescott had disclosed gross misap-
preparation Of money, and named John b.
Vaughan Of Denver and August Donsth Of
Washington city as the parties held mainly re-
sponsible, and stated that both had been dis
missed from the board of trustees
1t is but just to the gentlemen named to say
that the official data bearing on the subject
shows that nothing Of the kind trxnspired ct
the conventions; that no charge Of misappro-
priation was brought against any member or
ex-member Of the board Of trustees, and that
neither Mr.. Vaughan nor Mr. Donath were re-
moved from the board. The dispatch was
based on misinformation given to the press re-
specting the proceedings in secret session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

Of Democratic Principaee.
Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.
ALBANY, n. T., June 2s.-Pursuant 10 ths
directions Of the order Of the court Of appeals,
the Argus was turned over to Mr.. william NOM.
speer last night and appeared this morning
under his editorial supervision. In his lssder
this morning Mr.. speer outlines the
RS'y ..s. :. %sa. BY r.sa.. ns s.;
to the democracy of its illustrious founders
and editors, William Cassidy, Edwin Orosswsll
and Daniel Manning. 1t will mot be mug
wump or the organ Of faction II win sup
port democratic candidates and democrsi1e
principles, q sound, stable currency and -
duction Of the burdens Of TAXATION"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
THE TROLLEY WIRE BLAMED.
The War Department Cut OF From COmmu-
nication With Fort Myer.
TELEPHONES RENDERED UsELEss-CAsEs WHERE
THE LACK OF COMMUNICATION HAS CAUSED
TRoUBLE-A STATE OF AFFAIRS THAT MIGHT
PROVE REALLY SERIOUS

The War Department has grievance against
the Washington and Arlington electric railroad,
in that its trolley line frequently interferes
with telephone communication with the cavalry
post ct Fort Myer, Va.
The wires Of the trolley company and the
telephone company cross at a point somewhere
between the Aqueduct bridge and the fort and
the current of the telephone wire is frequently
entirely overpowered by reason Of the induc-
tion of the stronger current in the trolley wire.
The trouble has existed at intervals during
the past two months and has resulted in con-
siderable trouble to the War Department, as it
generally turned out that the telephone wire
was shut of whenever there was special oc-
casion for its use. This possible lack of
immediate communication would be a most
serious matter in case it was necessary to sum-
mon troops to Washington in a hurry. as it
would take nearly two hours to secure their
presence by the use Of mounted messengers.
AN EXAMPLE.
An example o: this occurred during the
recent visit of the Princess Eulalie. The
cavalry escort had to make two trips to the
city, one of which could have been averted il it
had been possible to have counter
manded the original order by tele-
phone. The wire was out Of order. and
the troops were compelled to make an
entirely useless trip to the city only to be
turned back their arrival and to repeat the
trip several hours later. The War Department
knew Of the change in the time of the princess
arrival, but was unable to notify the COM
mandant at Fort Myer because the telephone
wire was out of order.
ANOTHER CASE.
A similar difficulty was experienced this
week when it was desired to have prompt COM
munication with the post, in connection with
the departure of the troops to Gettysburg.
Steps are in progress to remedy the defect SO
as to permit prompt and reliable communica-
tion with the post 1t is understood that the
telephone company will subject their
line at the point Of conjunction
to some patented arrangement which will
nullify the process Of induction. A similar
precau ton was recently taken with the tele-
phone wire running to the Soldiers Home at b
point where it crosses the trolley wire Of the
Brightwoo railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
STILL EXAMINING WITNESSES.
The Investigation of the Ford's Theater Di
aster by the Grand jury

The Investigation of the Ford's Theater Dis
aster by the Grand jury.
In the Ford's Theater (record and pension
bureau) case against Ainsworth, Covert, Sasse
and Dant. the grand jury is still engaged in the
examination Of witnesses, the following having
been summoned for today: C. E. Goodwin
R. J. Bell, John P. Sprecker. H. P. Wiley, ID.
B. johnson and w. Patterson.
II is therefore not probable that indictments
will be returned for some days. a., after the
grand Jury concludes the examination Of wit
ness and twelve or more vote for finding pre-
sentiment and send such paper to the district
attorney, it will require some time (two or
three days perhaps) to prepare an indictment
to submit it for the signature of the foreman.
After this it is reported to the court. Hence
no indictment is probable before Friday, and it
may be impossible to present any before next
week, supposing. Of course, that one or more
indictments will be returned.
Detective Carter Is engaged on the case in
getting the proof a. to the victims, their re-
moval from the ruins. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
CREDITORS WILL BE PAM.

Suspensi0n Of the Sc. Paul and lrlnnsaDa01G
Trust Company.
MISSEAPoLrs, MINI, June 2a-The suspsa-
sion Of the St Paul and Minneapolis Trust Com
pany was announced last night. A card from
the president says that its assets exceed lee liz
bilties by e2oo. 900, and that il viii pay in full
The immediate cause " the failure was shs
presentation Of . check for t1s.0o0.
Lock HAVEN, Pa, june 2s.-The doors OF
the State Bank Of Lock Haven were not opened
this morning. A notice on the door read -
follows; by order Of the board Of directors
this bank has been closed for the purposs Of
going into liquidation. Depositou win Be psid
IN full"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

The diplomatice incident, in which Mr..
Riva, the italian consul at New York, and q
coal bill were the principal figures, is closed.
The Secretary Of State showed to the satisfac-
ton Of the United States district attorney at
New York that the 81 200 deposit made with
the Italian consul for the execution Of q coal
contract was in his possession solely in his off,
cial capacity, and was really transaction with
the italian government and was in no wise liable
to any legal process against the consul as ar
individual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
THE BEsIEGED CAPITAL.

THE BESlEGED CAPITAL.
Siam has q standing army Of $4,000 men and
has a population Of about 5000, 900 to draw
from in the event OF war. The army is to
some extent oticered by Europeans. The gov
ernment purchased ten fully equipped war
vessels. Forts with heavy guns are at the
mouth Of the river, into which vessels drawing
over thirteen feet of water cannot enter.
The population Of Bangkok is about soc. 600.
about half Of whom are Chinese. The city pre-
sents a beautiful appearance from the river. the
numerous temples adding to its picturesque
ness, as do also the floating houses, which are
built on RATS. There are a few houses in the
city built of brick and stone, but the greater
portion Of the buildings are of wood. Catho-
lie, Baptist and Presbyterian missions and
schools are located in the capital and two news
papers, one in English and the other in Siamese,
are issued.
The troubles between France and Siam,
which are Of long standing, appear from the
Times GiSpatch to have reached most acute
phase. The troubles had their origin in q
boundary dispute and considerable fighting be-
tween the French and Siamese has been done
along the AMMAN frontier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
TO SHELL BANGKOK.
A French eunboat Anohafs OFF the
Siamese Capital.
PREPARING TO DESPERATELY RESIST.
Ships Sunk in the Meinam River
to Obstruct Hostile Vessels.
DISPUTE OVER A BOUNDARY

LONDON, June 2s.-A dispatch to the Times
from Bangkok, capital of Siam, says that the
French gunboat Lutin has anchored in the
river opposite and has made preparations to
fire upon the city. The topmasts of the gun
boat have been struck and guns have been
mounted in the fighting tops. The French
admiral in his flagship is expected to arrive in
Siamese waters from Saigon.
Siam, the dispatch adds, though most anxious
to maintain friendship with the French, ID
quietly determined to resist aggression, and is
preparing herself for any contingency that may
arise.
The defenses Of the country will prove
stronger than expected. Three ships have been
sunk at the entrance Of the Meinam river, on
which Bangkok is situated. about twenty miles
from its mouth. This reduces the channel to
the narrowest limits possible for use, and the
government is ready at q moments notice to
complete the block to prevent the ingress and
egress Of vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
SIX Omcera Retired.

The President has approved the recommenda-
ton Of the naval retiring board for the retire.
ment of the following named officers on &C.
count Of physical disabilities: Lieut.. Com
mander VIM. H. Webb, Lieut. T. G.. Salter,
Ensign George French, Ensign Geo. F. Hawk,
Chief Engineer Geo. w. Magee and Assistant
Surgeon James G.. Field. These retirements
will make a corresponding number Of vacan-
cies In the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
Died From Yellow Fever,

Surgeon General Wyman has been notified Of
the death from yellow fever Of the captain Of
the bark Anita Berwind, lying in the Satilla
river. The bark has been sent to the United
States quarantine at Blackboard Island, off the
coast of Georgia, and Surgeon H. R. Carter Of
the marine hospital service has been ordered
to the Satilla river at once 1t is not known
how many persons are aboard the vessel, but
the only other person Of the crew who Is re-
ported to be sick is the cook, and it is not GER
tain that he is afflicted with the fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

Governor Brown Has Not Thought a o.
ency for Pfnkney's Associate.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening Stag
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 2s.-Gov. Brown has
received no application for the pardon of Bar
Der. the Marlboro murderer, and says that hs
has not thought of interfering, ss the confession
comes so late that he does not know vAstA9
Pinkney il lying or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

New York Custom House Investigator.
NEW YORK, June 2s.-The custom house in
vestigating commission resumed its work this
morning. This mornings session was secret
There will be another session Of the com
mission this afternoon, at which witnesses vail
be examined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
Sutcide Ends q Spree.

PERTH AMBoY, n J., June 2s.-Frank APP
plegste Of this city committed suicide in the
Amboy House early this morning. When found
a revolver was clasped in his right hand and
there WAS a bullet hole in his temple. He had
been drinking heavily of late and il is believed
he became Respondent He leaves widow and
three children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

Representative Tracy is Here.
Representative Charles Tracy of New York Is
at the Arlington. He is here to talk politics
concerning the appointment Of an Albany man
to the internal revenue collectorship Of the
Albany district vice Collector Hunter, who has
rendered his resignation. Louis W. Pratt and
John II. Lynch are the Albanian candidates,
but the Congressman did not sAete for which he
was going to speak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
Treasury Changes.

IfeAsufy Ch8nges.
Secretary Carlisle has appointed W. N.
Bragaw Of Alabama chief Of division in the
sixth auditors Office
VIM. P. Hagarty, Kansas, as Chinese in
spector, and Robt. w. McCleland Missouri as
immigrant inspector.
The resignation of John w. Burst Of Illinois
as immigrant inspector has been called for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

BETHLEHEM, Pa, June 28-The Bethlehem
Iron Company has completed and shipped to
the American line q spare crank shaft for the
steamship Paris. 1t is made Of nickel steel and
has a te nsile strength Of 50, 600 pounds. This
is Is 900 pounds in excess Of the strength of any
shaft ever made by English or German, manu-
facturers. One Of the crank pins alone weighs
& 600 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
an,,-P.rpell,te. Elect . Member.

DUBLIN, June 2s.-The election in the par
liamentary division Of Northeast Cork to fn
the vacancy in the house Of commons caused
by the withdrawal from the house Of Mr..
Michael Davitt, anti Parnellite, was held today.
The anti ParneIlites nominated William Abra-
ham, and he was elected without opposition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
FATAL FIRE II MICHIGAN.
A Mother and Three Childrsn Burned in
Their Home.

Their Home.
SAGINAW, MICH, June 2s.-Catherins Neu-
mann and four children occupied the second
floor Of two-story frame dwelling at No. i2S
North Jefferson avenue. Fire gained such
rapid headway last night that the exit Of the
family was cut OF. Mrs. Neumann was fsAally
burned and three Of her children smoshsred by
the smoke and flames.
KALAMAZOO, MICH, juno 2s.-Sixtesn bud-
ness places and four dwellings in Augusta, Q
village of 500 inhabitants in kalamazoo county,
were DESTROYED by FIRE early this morning. Ths
loss IL ESQ, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
A Jockey Fatally Hurt.

San Francisco, June 2S.-In the second race
at the Bay district track yesterday afternoon
Cody B. jumped the fence after turning into
the stretch and rolled over Jockey Rinstone.
who was SO badly injured that he died last
night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
CHOLERA IN FRANCE,

Reports Of New Cases Througheus ths
Republic.
PARIS, June 2s.-There were two new oasss
Of cholera at Toulon yesterday, one new esss
at Hyeres, one new case at Seyns and two
deaths from the disease at Cette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
PAYMENT on II

Payment on the Indiana.
The Secretary Of the Navy has made the
twenty-second payment of s91, $50 to Cramp Il
Son on account of the construction OF the bat
tie ship Indiana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
Arrived at Boston,

The q. 8. s. San Francisco and vesuvius ar
rived at Boston this morning to take part in the
Farragut statue dedication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

@GRAND MASS MEETING OF RESI-
dents Of Brightvood ave. and vicinity I'M
der the auspices Of the Citizens Brghtwood Avenue
wood electric railroad and the extension of the Wash
ington Gas LtEhf C2mpsny's mains 70 Tskoms Park.
m at intersecfon Of BrFhwocdi ave- ans 1ab ad,Oek
road, Brizhtwood, D. G Addresses by distinguished
invited quests and members OF the association Muse
the residents Of the county and other friends Of the
ASSOCIATION VIII assist in making this celebration
President Citizens, Brishtxood Avenue Association
and Chairman Committee Of Arrangements
R~TUEsDAY. JULY 4. BEING LEGAL
monday the next regular monthly meeting
of the Of the First Cooperative Building
Twelfth (Eth) series subscription books still
te27-tt J. BARTON MILLER. Secretary.
R~STOCKHOLDERS AND ALL PERSONS
~ interested in the Douglas Cutter Saw Co.
SEsDAY. 2Sth, at 80 ?. m Important business
Report from worlds fair exhibit. l. A. CRANDELL.
R~NOTICE-A DIVIDEND on The CAPT
Of the District Of Columbia will be pad the stock
holders OF the association at the ONCE Of the company
Sls ss. NV. on and after the 30sh June instant
R~YALE UNIVERSITY.
Examinations for admission to the freshman In
Yale College and the Sheffield Scientific school will
room Of the civil service commission. Concordia build
ing corner S:h and sts- NV, beginning on
THURSDAY. June %. at Gam je17. .24S2s3t
HTHE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX-
- istin1 between Edward Kane and James
been dissolved by the death Of Mr. Kane The bust-
ness will be carried BY James Roache who assumes
M n. e e. the late m JaMEs snd Th9 RG s all
June n. issa ue27-asI i3Is Pa ave. nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28

Capt VIM. c. Shannon, assistant surgeon, in
addition to his duties in the Office Of the sur
geon general, is assigned to duty as assistant
to the attending surgeon in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-28
Prorress Of the C.r.vel..

sT. CArHERISE's, ONT, June 2s-The Span
ish caravels reached here this morning and 9
few hours afterward proceeded on their way.