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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
ALEXANDRIA.
THE NEW CITY COUNCIL,

The new city council was organized on the
LIST of July, but rs yet have done nothing ex-
cept to elect officers. 1t has, SO far, no COM
mittees and is not in position to move in the
direction Of any new departure. The boards
will meet again next Tuesday night, when the
committees will be appointed and arrange
ments made for the election Of the police
and other officers Of the corporation
whose election is not by the charter given
into the hands Of tho people Then
after the matters left over by the old council
shall have been referred to the new committees
on finance. police, schools, streets. general
laws. light, poor. public property and
on claims, the new council will be
ready to 60 to work The most extensive
proposals for expenditure will be held in check
by the fact that there is no money to expend
except that which is covered by the appropria-
tons already made. Any new proposal for
expenditure not on lines already provided
for must involve new taxation or new bonds
The question whether new bonds may legally
be issued on the basis Of old bonds already
bought In and withdrawn is now under con-
sideration.
DROWNED AT THE wHARvEs.
A colored boy named Eli Wilson fell over
board yesterday afternoon while fishing on
Reeds wharf between King and Prince streets
and was drowned. Mr. James Phillips leaped
overheard after the boy, but he never
rose. and it was some time before his body was
dredged up. While dredging for his body tho
satchel OF r. A. Coates of Westmorela Va,
who was drowned about the same place last
year, was dragged up.
NOTES.
The police were called last night to quell
some disorder near Patrick and Duke streets,
where some women had an affrav over man.
The riot was quelled by taking the par
Elephants into custody.
In the corporation court the will OF VIM R.
Riley has been admitted to probate, and F.
Munford has been appointed guardian of his
wife, who is a minor.
Mr.. Wesley Makeley, injured by an explosion
at store on Pennsylvania avenue yesterday,
for which he was treated at the Emergency
Hospital, has returned to his home here and
his condition is much improved today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
How to Prevent Accidents.

rom the Wiling World
A large decrease in the number Of accidents
has resulted from Il law in Germany relating to
shops in which machines are used. Under the
law the manning of workman entails upon the
proprietor the payment of doctors bills. a life
pension to the employe in case " permanent
disability resulting from the accident, or, in
case death results. pension to the family Of
the deceased. The effect OF the law has been
the general discharge OF careless help and the
shielding of such parts Of the machines as are
ordinarily dangerous when left exposed, and
these measures are said to have produced a re-
markabie diminution of casualties in the use Of
machines. 1t would be wise. in the absence Of
such law in this country, for proprietors to
instruct superintendent or foremen that care
lessness on the part of workmen as to their
personal safety will be Immediately punished
by suspension or discharge. More accidents re-
suit from heedlessness and recklessness on the
part of employees than from all other causes
combined. 1t is probably no mistake to attri-
butte the decrease Of accidents in German work.
shops more to the elimination OF careless oper-
atives than to the boxing in Of the dangerous
parts of machines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
THE FORD's THEATER DISASTER.
Belief That the Grand Jury VIII Report
Early Next Week.

Belief That the Grand Jury VIII Report
Early Next Week.
When the grand jury adjourned yesterday
afternoon until Monday morning next they did
SO without giving any intimation as to
what the result Of their investigation
into the matter Of the Ford's Thester
building disaster would be. It is
supposed, however, that the investigation has
about been concluded and that decision may
be expected early next week, possibly on
Monday next But even after the grand Jury
should notify the district attorney of their
purpose to indict one or more of the parties
alleged to be responsible for the calamity. il is
thought that 1t would be several DAYS later
before an indictment could be drawn. There
fore, even in the event of an early decision
of the grand jury to indict. it would necessarily
be, because of the very intricate presentment
not much earlier than the latter part OF
next week before the indictment was
formally presented in open court. There
again, although 1t is supposed that the grand
jury will be ready to vote Monday on the ques-
ton of returning an indictment, they may de-
eide then to examine more witnesses, which
would, of course, still further delay matters
1t is thought more than probable, however,
that the whole matter will be concluded
next week. Upon indictments being re-,
turned, the next step would be the ar
would soon follow the presentment Of the in
dictments. Then the date Of the trials would
probably be set, which cannot. because Of the
summer vacation Of the courts, take place be-
fore next fall. Probably some time next o.
tober
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To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Will the railroads still adhere to their present
high rates to the worlds fair, or may wo ex-
pect reduction later on? am In one Of the
largest OF the government departments (the
War Department., and this is the case as far as
my observation goes: A year ago the clerk who
was not planning to 90 to the fair WAS an ex-
ception to the rule; now the opposite is the
case. This is the way they talk:
"Well, going to the fair?''
"That depends. II the railroads do the
square thing l intend to 60, but if they don't
I'll stay at home or go somewhere else"
l think l speak truthfully when l say that
this Is the way that 30 per cent of the clerks
feel about the matter at present. We are wait
ing for n reduction in rates, and IL it does not
come or comes too late-after the annual leave
has been used up-the majority will not 60 at
all.
There is feeling that the railroads want it
all. and that they think the people. after kick
ing awhile, will so anyway. This spirit Of ex-
orbitance has engendered a resentment that
will lead many to give up visit to the fair,
that has been contemplated ever since its in
ception, rather than submit to unfair oxactions.
II the roads would announce q low-rate trip
l know that hundreds of clerks who are at
present making no plans to go, or, at least, are
awaiting developments, would at once decide to
go. And believe this is rs true of other cities
as Of Washington. COLUMBUS.
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Galilean Fishermen.

The R. W. q. District Grand Tabernacle,
No. 2, Of Galilean Fishermen, held their cleo
ton Of officers on July 4, 1893, at Galileans
Temple, $40 street southwest. Richard Tur-
ner acting as chairman. The following officers
were installed: Henry Wright. U. D. C. ruler;
Richard Turner, U. d. d. G. ruler; George
R. Brown, U. D. A. G. ruler; Wallace L. Cur
tbs, U. D. G. secretary; Emily Gaskins. U. d.
G. treasurer; Lucinda Brown, U. D. G. con-
ductor; Alexander Brooks, U. D. G. chaplain;
John Miller, U. D. g. marshall; James W. John
son, U. D. G. orator; George Hines, U. D. G..
inside guard; C. G. Baker, U. d. G. outside
guard; Emma Spriggs, right hand support to
grand ruler; Alice Y. Smith. left hand support
to grand ruler; Julia A. Curtis, right hand sup
mort to associate ruler; Bette Armes, left hand
Ripport to associate ruler. Installation was by
George n. Campbell, special national grand
deputy ruler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08

Of the Washington Road Club have been true to
their name and have beer on the road ct almost
every favorable opportunity.
Capt. Jose Of the W. R. c. has prepared
schedule Ct runs for the balance Of the month,
q follows: Thursday. July IS. Cabin Johns.
7:So p. m; Sunday. July 16, Marshall Hall, $50
AM Thursday, July 20. Four Corners, 7:30
m; Sunday, July %, Fairfax Court House,
$50 q M; Thursday. July ~, fayetteville, 7:90
pm; Sunday, July 80, Rockville, $50 am.
While the other clubs were participating in
races the members Of the Capital Bi Club were
enjoying touring parties over The Pennsylvania
mountains aud through the valleys.
Not many Of the members were able to get
away for the three days and so those who re-
manned at home made Q Fourth Of July run to
Bay Ridge.
The members Of the Georgetown Bicycle
Club are now arranging to celebrate the clubs
frst Anniversary on the 2sth at the Glen Echo
Chautauqua buildings and grounds
Sunday the Carroll Institute cyclers went to
Annapolis junction, where they reached the
residence Of the Scaggs family in time for
good country dinner.
. 1t 10 also the intention Of Capt. Cook to lead
on the watermelon season with . watermelon
run next Wednesday to Takoma or some other
place within . short distance Of the city.
Tonight Georgetown Club members will
Leave TOR Four Corners. where they will spend
the night at Convey Lodge" Tomorrow
morning they will be Joined by those who At
tend the regular Sunday run.
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STATE LIQUOR DIsPENsARIEs.
The Law In South Carolina Decided IN n
Unconstitutional.

The Law In South Carolina Decided In n.
Unconstitutional.
Judge Hudson Of the circuit court At OAR
ington, g. c., yesterday decided the new LIQUOR
dispensary law Of South Carolina to be upcon-
stitutional The case was the application for
an injunction restraining J. B. Floyd, who had
been appointed liquor dispenser for Darling
ton, from opening the dispensary.
Judge Hudson. in his decision, gave an
elaborate opinion, In which he said that the Law
10 clearly unconstitutional, that no one can
open dispensary there without violating the
law. This settles the matter for the present
and things win remain in statu quo until the
supreme court passes judgment on it
Judge Hudson is accounted one Of the very
ablest judges in South Carolina, and his deci-
sions generally hold water. It il probable tina,
injunctions win be applied Tor in the other
counties where dispensaries are established, In
which case the state will be badly crippled
The amount Of whisky stock in the county
dispensaries averages $4,000 1t lie very doubt.
ful II the entire amount Of stuff sold by the
dispensaries DO far reaches $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
Along the wharves.

This is q banner day in the lumber trade so
far as johnson l. wimsatt are concerned
They report the arrival of the barkentine
Sanchez. Capt. Collins, from Pensacola, with
600 shingles and 600 feet OF lumber; the
schooners Raymond Fuller. Young, Corbet and
Edwin c. with aggregate OF about half q
million feet Of lumber.
Chief Engineer Patrick O'Donnell Of the
steamer Charles Macalester left last evening on
business trip to Wilmington, Del. Thence
he will go to Chicago on a lark and will take in
the fair. From Chicago he will cross over to
st. Louis. From that point he will take trip
down the Mississippi to New Orleans, and
thence home, with a short lay over at Atlanta
to visit relatives. The trip down the father Of
waters is one Of the greatest treats which a
river man can have. Potomac men feel an &C
tive and personal interest in the feats Of the
western boats. No gathering of local steam
boat men is complete without Bludso kind Of
story. with an extra amount Of resin, pine and
bacon in the furnace.
The Washington and Broad creek tug. Martin
Dallman. Capt. Oscar Dolman, has been re-
paired and tied up last night in the Joe Black
burns slip.
The German American Association gives an
Florence, Capt. John 7. Luckett, will carry
down the crowds
The First Reformed Church goes down to
Buena Vista on Wednesday next
Bennett today shipped to Virginia Beach one
large rough-weather fishing boat
The southwest cliff at River View is to be
sodded and terraced.
Engineer Davis of the police cruiser Black
burn is sick,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
1T MAKES A DIFFERENCE
In the Opinion OF Judge Miller as to IL
Circumstances of an Assault.

In the Opinion OF Judge Miller as to the
Circumstances Of Assault.
The case Of E. ]. Downing. an employe Of
the lexington road, charged with assault on
Mr.. Austin, former employe, gave rise to some
remarks from Judge Miller in the Police Court
yesterday, which were rather forcible.
After.hearing the testimony the judge sad
that il this case had come into court az an or
binary knock-down it would have amounted
to but little, but with the surrounding circum-
stances it Is rendered Of more importance.
"Mr. Downing" said the judge, seemed to
have lost all possible regard for himself and
his position, and it il the duty of the court to
deal with him summarily. He is the last man
in the world who ought to be on a car under
such circumstances. By jumping off the car
and precipitating a fight you did what in many
cities might have led to serious trouble
A fine of $50 and costs was imposed.
Mr.. Ridout, his counsel, appealed to the court
for reduction Of the fine.
The court refused this and added: 81 will
say right here that if the offense is repeated L
will send Mr.. Downing to Jail for q long period,
and If, on the other hand, the men raise their
hands to bring about disturbance they will
have to go to Jail" The fine was paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
THE ECKINGTON ROAD,
The Old Employees Finding Other Employ
mene-The General Situation.

The Old Employee Finding Other Employ
men.-The General Situation.
Business on the lexington railroad seems to
be in its normal condition. The men who left
the employ Of the company . few days ago are
looking for other work. 1t is said that
the cars are now run on the regular
schedule and that the company has all
the assistance 1t needs in operating the road.
It is proposed to give an excursion for the
benefit Of the employees who are out of work,
and several of the men are working up the
affair.
The recent strike has attracted good deal of
attention from the employees on other street
railroads in the city, and it has been dis
cussed in its various phases. The gossip
about sympathy movements on the part Of the
employees on other roads is believed to
be mere gossip. 1t has been said that the en-
ployss on the Washington and Georgetown road
are DESTROYS OF getting moro pay, but it Is I'M
derstood that nothing definite has been deter
mined upon, and 1t Is doubtful If the matter
has assumed larger proportions than merely
the expression Of individual opinion.
Another matter that is said to be conten-
sisting Of the employees Of all the street rail-
roads. 1t Ia said that men have been here try
Ing to work up an interest in such an organ
ization, but II Is thought that they have found
the men in this city rather indifferent, and so
they have not been able to make much pro-
gress.
sTArKMHNrs DENIED.
Speaking Of the lexington strike one of the
conductors who had gone out said today to
STAR reporter: t'.
II want to contradict many Of the state
ments that have been made in reference to the
strike.
First Of all. Mr.. schoepf says in an interview
that he did not ask men on the G street line
OF cars to sign the agreement, he only asked the
electric car men. He did, as q matter Of fact,
ask the G street drivers to
sign the paper Of agreement, which
any man with knowledge would not
sign. He also commenced his work
by taking the mems dinner relief away from
them and then gave an order not to eat on the
cars. The next thing WAS to cut the meme pay
down to 81. so a day.
Another thing IL that the men have never
asked to be taken back, as stated. Col. Trues-
dell used to look after the interests Of the men,
but it Is different now.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08

From the Philadelphia Times.
The registration and sanitary committee Of
the board Of health has addressed the following
notice to the physicians Of the city:
"As the board Of health is doing all in it's
power to prevent the spread Of contagious dis
eases, you are requested not to place on any
certificate heart failure as the cause Of death,
but the disease Of which the patient was suffer-
ing prior to the heart failure. This term has
never been placed on the list Of diseases
adopted by this board, it being looked upon as
q result Of some other illness from which the
patient was suffering. Furthermore, 1t fur
nishes opportunity to conce oil contagious dis
eases, and thus permits the ignoring Of the
rules Of this board by the family and UNDER
Hereafter burial permit will not be issued
on the certificate Of death Of heart failure
when unaccompsnied with the disease from
which the heart failure occurred"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
How veragua Lost His Fortune,

The financial crisis through which the Duke
of Veragua is now passing and which will end
in all probability in his being declared bank
rupt, seems to have been caused in a great
measure by speculation in Paris. the duke hav-
ing intrusted his money to a broker. The story
OF the dukes trouble comes from the duke him
SELF Just before his departure from Chicago
he told President Palmer he had been speculat-
ing with the major portion of his fortune in Paris
and had just been informed by cablegram that
he had lost every dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
WILL BE A GREAT RACE.

Fights From Cornell and University Of
Pennsylvania to Row This Evening,
The university boat race between the Fights
OF Cornell University and the University Of
Pennsylvania, on Lake Minnetonka. Mimi,
Will DO rowed this evening at o'clock.
Forty thousand people, it is expected, will
witness the race. Every steamer on the lake
has been chartered and every available neck Of
land that affords q view Of the course has been
pre-empted. The boats will be started seventy
five feet apart to avoid any possibility of a
foul. Cornell will row in the aluminium boat
unless the water is very rough.
The betting Is now to l on Cornell with
plenty OF takers. Courtney says that the
Pennsylvania crew is the best that university
has ever sent out. The course is four miles
and both crews have rowed 1t in less than
twenty-five minutes
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Constructor Nixon and the Ammen Ram.
PHIIAnEIpHIA pa Inlv & 1909

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 5, 1898.
Editor Evening Star. Washington. DC:
Referring to the communication from Rear
Admiral Daniel Ammen, U.S.N.. published in
THE STAR Of July /. in which am taken to
task for saying that to have the same
momentum as the Camperdown has at speed
Of ten knots the Katahdin must have q speed
Of fifty knots, beg to say that this statement
is strictly correct.
In my remarks, which we're given in hurried
interview, l endeavored to point out the fact
that light body is more easily DETECTED than
heavier one, and then said that 1.-The efficiency
Of a ram depends probably more upon her
momentum than upon anything else." In this
case the term momentum was not only used,
but momentum was meant. 1t seems hardly
necessary to state that the momentum of a
body is the product Of its mass into its
velocity. while its els rird or energy Is the
product Of its mass into tho square Of its
velocity.
had no intention Of criticising the Ammen
ram, as she will be a useful vessel within limits.
but only to combat the idea that such rams
should be our main defense against battle
ships. Yours truly, LEWIS NIXON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
Surveyor Lyon Has Resigned.

Mr.. George W. Lyon. United States surveyor
of the port Of New York, has notified the Treas
ury Department that he has forwarded his
resignation to the President. In his letter Mr..
Lyon SAYS he has neither written nor has he
contemplated writing such letter to the de-
partment as was ascribed to him by the news
papers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
WILL RETURN TO WORK.

The Locked-Out Stonecutters Will Once
More Hammer and Cut.
The foreman in Mr.. Manning's stone yard
yesterday paid the fine which had been imposed
on him by the stonecutters' union. His fail
ure to pay this fine led to the lockout which has
been in operation for several weeks past. The
men who were employed in several of the yards
befoie the lockout have been notified to return
to work on Monday. 1t is believed that the
lockout is at an end. much to the relief of those
who are interested in the stone business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
A ssasonabIe Church Service.

rather new departure in the way Of church
services has been inaugurated at the First
Presbyterian Church, ~ street. All the reg
ular services Of the church are kept up during
the summer. The evening service has been
specially arranged and adapted by Rev. Mr..
Holmes to the season. Beginning at o'clock,
the first quarter hour will be devoted to q SER
vice Of song under the direction Of the male
quartet choir of the church. Then there will
be a service Of devotion. in the course Of which
there will be q brief meditation upon one of the
beatitudes by Rev. Mr.. Holmes. The entire
service lasts an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
EPILEPSY OR FITS.

Can this disease Be cured, Most physicians say No
Isay Yes; all forms and the worst cases After 30
Pears study and experiment have found the remedy.
-Epfepsy 10 cured by IL cured not subdued by OPT
etss-ths old. treschsrous. quack treatment Do not
0Dpair Forgot past I'm positions your purse past
eatrasss your confidence past failures Look for
ward. lot backward My remedy Is Of today. Valu-
able work the subject and large bottle the rem
sdy-ssnt free for trial Mention post ONCE and
Press address Prof w. II. PEEKE. r. d.
th7-s321 4 Cedar ST., New York
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Cameron VIII Dodge.

RfeN-
HARRIsBuRe, July Friends Of Senator J.
ID. Cameron who know his friendiiness for free
silver say that he will dodge the extra session
and remain in Europe until the extra session 10
over. Cameron has all along been on the side
OF free silver, not SO much because be believes
In IL, but because he wants to obliRe his
friends" the silver men in the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08

ONH ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs il taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sy,.
tenn eAectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs il the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
Septable to the stomach, prompt in
rs action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fye syrup co.
.... SAY fRASoisco. cAi.
LOUISVILLE. ~. new YoRx ~
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Saws His Rrother Shot Him

George W. Kager of 1923 Sd street northeast
had his left arm dressed at the Emergency
Il ,spitd yesterday for a wound received on
July 4. He stated that his brother Henry shot
at MIN with the intention to kill him and made
off