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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
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A FATAL CRASH.

A Workman Killed Under Falling Debris.
A little before o'clock this afternoon
some OF the stone work on the addition to
the Richmond and Danville building, cor
ner OF 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue,
Ieli. A workman was buried under the de-
bris and killed
the stone coping on the top Of the new
portion or the building fell. 1t appears not
to have been secured in place. The man
VINO was killed was struck by the falling
stone and his head was crusmhed.
The name Of the man was Alexander
MINER. a stone setter. about forty-five years
or age. He lived at Eckinkton. The men
mad Just quit work and were about to leave
Tor the day when Miner stepped on one
OF the projecting stones which had just
been laid. but the mortar under which had
not set.
his weight overbalanced the stone and 1t
fell. carrying Miner with it. He was in
stantly killed. The accident caused great
excitement and a large crowd soon gathered
about the building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
THE NATIONAL BANK BILL.
No Vote on 1t Yet Reached in tn
Senate.

No Vote on 1t Yet Reached in the
Senate.
The Senate has adjourned until Monday.
After the report of The Star closed yester-
day vote was taken on the Allen amend
ment to the national bank bill and 1t was
defeated by a vote of II ayes to 80 nays. The
next question was on the amendment Of
fered by Mr.. Cockrell (Mo.) for the redemp-
ton at the face value and accrued IN terest
Of such 2 per cent bonds as may be pre-
scented for redemption and to Issue
greenbacks to pay for them. The amend
ment was opposed by Mr.. Mcpherson
On. j. and by MIR. Sherman (Ohio). The
latter characterized it (as he had done the
other day. as an unbusiness-like transac-
ton. The government of the United States
could not now increase its demand liabili-
ties. 1t would be unsafe to do it. He
would rather vote for the redemption of the
per cent bonds-a proposition which would
be also wrong in principle. The very fact
that the government was increasing its
liabilities by the purchase OF silver bullion
had caused the disturbance in London. on
account of the fear tat one time the an
nouncement) that the certificates would be
paid in silver. That had caused distrust
and doubt as to the purpose of the gov
eminent to maintain all its money at the
standard value. Such a proposition would
shake the foundations of the governments
credit Nobody doubted that the govern
ment was strong, rich. powerful, and able
to maintain every dollar of its money and
pay in gold and silver coin, but it was not
able to assume new obligations now. What
manufacturer. what banker. what citizen
would now assume new obligations? Debts
were perilous now.
Mr. Cockrell replied to Mr.. Sherman and
advocated the amendment. He argued that
there was no difference in the governments
liability between greenbacks and national
hoo hn hnI Of NOT tnr oil
bank notes could demand greenbacks FOR
them, and could then demand gold for :he
greenbacks. 1t was case of tweedle-dum
and tweedle-dee. The question before the
Senate was whether the necessary increase
of currency should be made by the govern
ment or should be percolated through the
national banks.
Mir. Hawley Comm asked Mr. Cockrell.
sarcastically, why should he stop at the re-
demption of the q. 100000 of per cent bonds;
why not apply the same principle to the
whole national debt and issue greenbacks
in payment?
Mr.. Cockrell-That question is not here
now. 1t is not involved in this PROPOSE
ton.
Mr.. Hawley-It is, right here
1t is obVious-said Mr. Noorhees-that we
cannot get a vote on the bill tonight
I hope we can-Nr. Morrill, interposed
81 think it is impossible" said Mr. voor
hees, land / am told by Senators around
me that 1t is impossible. The air Is very
close and heavy. and 1 rose to suggest an
executive session"
The Senate thereupon proceeded to execu-
tive business-frst allowing Mr.. Butler Is.
c. to offer amendment to the bank bill
repeating the 10 per cent tax the notes
of state banks. At 4:3O pm. the Senate ad-
journed till Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
A REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
Senators of That Partywuu Determines
as 10 Their Patronage.

The republicans will within the next DAY
or two hold caucus to fill the vacancies
IN the committees caused by the death %
Senator Stanford and also TO deal out fhe
little patronage the democrats have given
them This patronage amounts to about
sixteen places-a few in the Office of The
secretary, but the majority under the ser
geant-at-arms-the same number given The
democrats when the republicans were in
control Of the Senate.
The death Of Senator Stanford causes q
number OF Senators on that side II The
they will be In line for chairmanships should
the democrats lose control of the Senate
again. Senator Stanford stood first on the
committee on civil service and retrench-
ment as at present constituted. His death
leaves Mr.. Washburn as the ranking re-
publican member. On the committee on
education and labor he stood second. snd
here also Mr.. Washburn moves ND into
his place. On the committee on fisheries
Mr.. Squire is. by the same process. moved
up SO that he ranks as the second member
OF the committee on the republican side
next to Mr. stockbridge.
In the Fifty-second Congress Mr.. STAN
ford was chairman Of the committee on
public buildings and grounds and Mr. Nor
I'LL, the Nestor Of the Senate, now becomes
COMMITTEES, A vacancy is also found by the
California Senator's death in the COMMITTEES
on naval affairs, very important commit
tee Tor the Pacific coast
The name Of Mr.. Allen. a member OF the
last session, and reappointed by the gov
ernor OF Washington. does not appear IN
the list Of committees owing 10 the fact
that his right to the seat under such ap-
pointment Is being contested. Mr.. Alien
was Chairman Of the committee on rsia-
tions with Canada, and should be the rank
ing republican now, IL he does not by rea-
son OF the contest lose what he has gained
during the time OF his service
He was also second on the committee on
claims and, by the retirement OF Mr.. Pad
dock OF Nebraska, takes the same place
among the minority membership of the COM
mittee on public lands. He also served on
the select committees on Indian depre1a-
tons and woman suffrage and In the latter
committee stood next to Mr.. Hoar, the pres
ent chairman.
Mr.. Sanders OF Montana whose place 10
taken by Mr.. Mantle served ON the corn
mittees on claims. irrigation, patents. pub
Tic lands and private land claims. SIR.
Mantle may be given the same assignments
but II so. his name will be at the bottom Of
the list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
IN THE JURY'S HANDS
Judge Abbett's Charge in the Sham
Murder Case.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER.
The Most Heinous Crime in New
Jerseys History.
LAYING DOWN THE LAW.

TRENTON, n. J., Aug. 1s-Judge Albeit
charged the jury in the Sham murder trial
at O'Clock this morning. He said the
question was whether or not Mrs. Sham
was guilty Of administering to her son mer-
curial poison, which produced his death on
or about the 18th of April last.
The court, on the request OF counsel for
the defense. charged twenty-five points laid
down as legal propositions to govern the
action of the jury, and refused to charge
points upon other requests. on the ground
that they sought TO confine the jurys de-
lberations to the consideration OF only
parts of the evidence. or were questions OF
fact for the jury to consider.
The jury were to eliminate from their
minds all considerations Of pity for or
prejudice against the prisoner. The fact
that the crime committed was the most
heinous in the annals Of the state should
have no weight in their deliberations. The
only question was the guilt or innocence
of the prisoner.
The court reviewed the testimony in the
case setting forth clearly what had been
proven in it, and what had not been estab-
lished.
Coming down to the story OF Mrs Shaun
about the disembowelment OF her son, Judge
Albeit said that IL was true that the pris-
oner made no outcry. III that occurrence
was real. and IL the jury believed IL to be
true, they would hesitate a long time before
finding her guilty. II they did not believe
that story to be true, but on the other
hand concluded that IL had been concocted
to falsify the circumstances of the case
then the jury would take into consideration
whether 1t was not additional evidence Of
the truth of the charge OF murder, and Of
the prisoners guilt.
The court stated with great elaboration
the law in the case to which the jury were
to apply their conclusions and next defined
murder and its several degrees. IL the pris-
oner committed this murder with mercu-
rial poison and her acts were not willful
and premeditated they might find for muir
der in the second d gree.
If the victims death was the result Ct
negligence or gross carelessness the
part of the prisoner. who was his nurse
they might find a verdict for manslaughter
The court delivered the usual cautions re-
lating to reasonable doubt. referred briefly
to the tury's grave responsibility ana dis
missed them to deliberate upon their YER
dict
They retired at $40 am.
The jury will be locked UP until Monday
morning, whether they agree on a verdict
or not. the court deciding that IL cannot re-
ceive the verdict sooner, because Saturday
afternoon is legal holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Personal Mention.

Gov Sims. the first assistant secretary of
the Interior, will leave for Chicago next
Tuesday to be gone about three weeks.
Commissioner of Patents Seymour left last
night for his home in Connecticut.
Assistant Secretary Hamlin has been
called to Boston on political business. 50 70
IL said.
Mr. Grant Parish will sail for Europe On
September q. After a visit to London he
viii 20 to Paris and thence to Rome, after
which ne will make an extended tour along,
the Mediterranean coast He will return
about Christmas.
Mr.. John A. Murray OF this city has gone
to New Orleans to take a position with p
r. Hamsell & Bro. manager of their
artist material department Mr.. Murray
has been with Geo. Ryneal. jr., OF this city
for the past ten years.
Col William Hoynes OF the University ~
Notre Dame. located near South Bend Ina.
was In the city last evening on a brief visit.
T. r. Hungerford and George w. Smith,
son have gone to the worlds fair.
Rear Admiral Stevens Is visiting hts
nephew. l.. r. Hamersley. at Belmon. y. J.
Messrs. @. w. Hale. Frank r.. Doolsv.
Harry Thompson and John Freeman have
gone to camp in the mountains OF Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
THE MARCH ON WARRINGTON
Little known Here Of the Threate.e6
InynaiOm.

Invasion.
But little is known in this city OF the re-
ported onslaught OF the army of the unem-
ployed upon the nations capital Even
less is known Of the plan Of warfare adopt-
ed by this army, to be put into effect after
they get here.
At the bureau OF labor TODAY a Star re-
porter was told that SO far as they knew
there was little foundation for the story
commissioner wright said. however that
the matter would not properly come within
deals solely with facts and differences to be
drawn therefrom, whiie anything said by
them with reference to this present matter
would be mere conjecture. Conjecture IL
is thought. might injure the value OF the
facts gathered by the officials OF the labor
bureau.
A number Of well-known labor leaders Of
this city have made the statement that
they have been apprised for some time past
of this plan Of the UNEMPLOYED workingmen
prominent member of the local assembly.
X. Of L., says that II was originally plan
red to gather anywhere from 5000 to &c.,
O09 men, and by means OF demonstration to
force Congress TO provide relief for the
needy classes. He thinks. however that
the movement was not put on foot bv the
Federation of Labor. but through the agt-
tation Of craEss, socialists and anarchists
who are taking advantage OF the present
uncertain condition TO stir up trouble.
1t is said that the first proposition was IN
assemble great crowd OF the unemployed
around the Capitol twice every day To de-
mand work or bread. The plan, however.
did not meet with he approval of the labor
organizations of the country. They are very
much interested in the resolution Introduces
by Senator Chandler Yesterday calling upon
the Secretary of the Treasury for the status
of the public improvements already author
lied by law. but which have not yet been
begun. They estimate that between So
100000 and s6o.0oo.ooo have been appropriated
for public improvements and II the ex-
penditure of this sum were commenced that
II would furnish employment for al least a
large proportion of the unemployed work
ingmen Of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
THE NAVAL ENGINEER CORPS.
senator Buffers Bill to Improve That
Branch of the Service.

As year by year the new navy grows
and steel ships are added to the naval
lists. each containing. perhaps. as much
machinery. 80 far as the number Of parts
and completely are concerned. as an sn-
tire steam fleet did during the late war. she
demand becomes more pressing for experts
to run these complicated machines. Cllef
Engineer Melville has some very practical
notions on the subject. which he has urged
upon Congress, but so far without avail
mainly because OF the resistance OF the lire
officers. who prefer to have the ships
manned by machinists rather than have
omcers added to the engineer corps who are
thoroughly competent TO assume the heavy
ana numerous responsibilities OF caring Cor
the machinery.
eject to some Of these ideas of the chief
engineer and IL got so far along as 10
cure a favorable report from the House
point Of final action. SeSator Butler has
again introduced the measure, and by taxi
ing time by the forelock he hopes to secure
expires.
The measure provides that the engineer
corps shall col sist Of fifteen chief engines
with the rank Of captain; eighteen chief
engineers, with the rank OF commander;
nifty chief engineers. with the rank OF lieu
tenant commander; ninety passed assistant
eighty passed assistant engineers, with the
rank OF lieutenant, Junior grade. and ffty
T,1 WIN ne rans ., Ensign.
lied by this bill has been reached the num-
Der Of naval cadets appointed in the en-
gtneer corps annually is TO be twenty rlus
the number OF retirements and casualties
In the corps. The cadets appointed 20 The
corps are to be assigned 10 cruising ehips
for one year and then TO various working
navy yards for such practical Instruction
as the enefneer-in-chief of the navy may
recommend. Two years from their appoint
ment the cadets are to undergo an exam
inafion and be commissioned as engineer
officers to Ill vacancies In the corps.
The pay OF officers OF The corps q 20 re-
main a. At present provided by law snd
nothing IN this act Is TO be construed TO
give officers OF the CORPS the right 20 ex-
ercise military command other snan IN
their own department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

The Way Representative Everees
Translated the Expression.

Representative Everett OF MASSACHUSETTS,.
the son of the famous Edward Everett
held the attention OF the House yesterday
for some time during the leliverance Of his
silver speech
DR.. Everett is nothing IL not choice IN
the selection Of his language. He is e pol
ished man, an erudite scholar and has the
queens English at his tongues end Dr.
Everett had heard somebody Use the faIsil-
lar expression OF being put in a hole" 10
struck him as very expressive and he Prob
ably stored II up in his mind fer Use upon
q favorable occasion.
But DR.. Everett cannot get over his
training. and this is how he delivered him
self when he came to make use OF that
expression:
Il have to ask greater Indulgence than
those members. Mr.. Speaker. i have had
absolutely no experience in legislative life
IL Ia perfectly possible for any old
member here by Judicious questions and
well selected Interruptions to deposit me IN
q cavity"
To be deposited in a cavity was as near
as he could come to express being put in
q hole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
PRINTING OFFICE BUILDING.
A Bill to Revive the Appropriation
Approved by the Last Congress.

Representative Richardson Of Tennessee
who was chairman of the House committee
on printing in the last Congress and who
takes a keen interest in the matter of pro-
viding safe quarters for the employees of the
government printing office. said to a Star
reporter today that he intends TO introduce
a resolution in the House as soon as the
committees are appointed making available
the appropriation heretofore made for the
purchase of site for new building.
1t will be remembered that Congress has
made an appropriation of $50 900 for this
purpose. but the appropriation was sus-
pended by a resolution originating in the
Senate, pending further action IN the selec-
ton of a site. 1t is urged that the present
is a good time 10 buy a site AMI that at all
events. a site having been agreed upon by
the House some action should be taken in
the direction Of getting new structure
under way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
HOUSE DISTRICT COMMITTEE,
A Proposition to Increase the Mem
bershfp to Seventeen.

The House committee on rules has pre-
pared a resolution, which will be offered at
a convenient opportunity. fixing the number
of the committees to be appointed by tie
Speaker and the number Of members on
each committee.
1t is understood that the District COM
mittee membership is increased by the ad-
dition of two, which will form, therefore a
committee Of seventeen members. If all of
the members Of the committee in the last
Congress who are reelected TO this Con-
gress should be appointed IL will leave five
vacancies to be filled by the selection of
new men. and there is still 4 scramble for
these vacancies by members who cor slider
the District committee a desirable one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
THE PRESIDENT AT WORK.
He Is Attending to Public Business Mt
His Summer Home.

The President is atten ling to all neces-
sary public business in the temporary ex-
ecutive mansion at Buzzards Bay, rrac-
tically the same as he would do in Wash
ington, with the material difference that he
is now almost entirely exempt from inter
ruption by official. we'll AS other less
desirable classes of visitors. IT is said that
he is not working hard. but that re is not
neglecting anything hat he thinks nc, DIS
his immediate attention. Acts of Congress
and all other documents requiring his sig
nature are mailed 20 him from he White
House as soon as received.
While at his summer home the Presi-
offices and new nominations nay be ex-
pected at any time. He will return to
Washington about September :, at least
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
EVIDENCE FOR CURTIS.
A Surprise i'm the Case OF the Actor
Charged With Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 19.-Evid snce for
the defence in the Curtis murder trial yes
terday was a surprise to the prosecution.
Two new witnesses appeared and swore
that Curtis was at Berkeley with a large
sum or money early IN the evening of
Grants death.
ms tended to corroborate the .iefence's
theory that Curtis had been robbed and ,he
tnlrd man who robbed him killed Ofrcer
Mrs curtis swore she gave her husband
x2i0 before he left her. She swore that her
husband never owned the pistol found near
the dead man. Many prominent persons
testified as to Curtis good character Two
women swore that they saw a third ma n
run past them after the shooting
The case was continued until Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Currency Certificate Regulation.

Secretary Gresham has approved the sue-
gestion of the Treasury Department that
regulations relating to currency
certificates as amended by executive order
of August II. 1891. be restored to full force
and the fee charged for such certificates be
abolished. Consular officers have been in
accordingly. The object of this
action is to secure greater accuracy in the
statistics regarding imports into the United
Ctata
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Mr. Mynne Has ReAiYned

Secretary Carlisle has accepted the res
ignation of Mr.. Robert A. Wynne as sne
cial employe Of the Treasury Department.
in which capacity he has acted since the
change of administra ton. Mr. Wynne was
private secretary to Secretary Charles Fos-
ter 1t is understood that he will resume
his duties as a newspaper correspondent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
steam Heating Bids.

Bids have been opened at the Tr.asu
Department for steam heating appa ratus
for the Butler building in this city, as fol-
lows:
cellars and Company of this city 50 900:
John Lyons Of this city. So, 9s3; Petit and
Dripps of this city. So. NJ; Blake and Will
Company of Baltimore, 81. 1874: ]. F. Dalton
of Chicago, $500; s. F. Pope and Company
Of Chicago, $3.50. The last bid Is the lowest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Approved by the President.

The President has approved The JOINT
resolution providing for the approprfs te
commemoration OF the one-hundredth ami
versary OF the laying OF the corner stone %
the United States Capitol, September IS 1898.
and the 1oint resolution making availa BILE
appropriation for the payment OF session
employees Of the House and Senate during
the first session OF the Fifty-third Congress.
These measures were sent to him at Bus
Yards Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Mfssi.sippf Stenmhont Mem.

A committee of Mississippi steamboat
men, headed by Mr.. ]. W. Bryant, made
arguments before Assistant Secretary Cur
tbs at the Treasury Department today to
secure a modification of department reyu-
lations concerning the wrapping of cotton
bales. They claim that existing regulations
are too severe on them and are diyertiny
all their business to the railroad lines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
Lightning Strikes Again,

Mr.. Ben F. Harrah of Illinois has been
appointed chief of division. third auditors
office. This is Mr.. Harrah's second ap-
pointmen Of this kind. He declined the
first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Ordered to washfngtou.
Ensign H. A. Bispham has been ordered
TO duty in the bureau Of navigation, Navy
Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

The following were the readings a. a.
Thermometer at the weather bureau toas-.
9 am, 70; pm, IS: maximum. 81; min,.
uaeA3 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

George Harvey was arrested in Chicago
Thursday night on the charge Of being the
principal in the 5000 robbery in the First
National Bank Of st. Paul. Mimi. August
IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE GROCERY TRADE
generally are hereby informed that We have
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Pork products, both fresh and cured Sausages,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

An Inspector Of Customs.
Whitney Wall OF Minnesota has beensap,
pointed a special inspector OF customs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19
INVEST YOUR MONEY!

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in First Mort2 are
Notes Of this company.
These yield the par
chaser full6Percen Per
annum, and are fully
secured by FIRST mort
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within the city limits.
These notes are for sale,
~ par ana accumulated
interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

Government Receipts Today.
The receipts from internal revenue 90
day were s2s7 $50; from customs. ss135y1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-19

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