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make over S., 900 900 Of legal tender for over
5000, 900 bushels OF wheat. the labor cost of
which is more than $780, 0.OOO That is, by free
coinage, under law, $365, 900 Of mine labor is
made and forced to an equality with $9, 900 600
of farm labor cost By law this free coined
silver will, when it represents only $50, 500 o;
mine labor in Montana. be made exchangeable
for $500 900 farm labor in Nebraska. Is this
right? Will Nebraska and other farmers hurrah
for this enormous swindle of their toll?
'There is no advantage to the farmer or the
laborer in redundancy uf cheap money. 1t
raises the price Of the farm products in cheap
money, cutting off the export trade and mar
rowing the market With fictitious price put
upon wheat through the cheapness Of the
money with which it is purchased, the foreign
purchaser cannot afford to deal with our
farmers. but goes to India, Russia or the Argen-
tine for his wheat. The consequence Of this is
hard times here and the export Of gold
from the country. As soon as our wheat gets
down to price where it can find purchasers
abroad, as soon as we begin to sell to foreign
purchasers, the supply and the demand alone
regulating the price. the gold begins to come
ba to us. The turn in the tide OF gold no.
ticeable within the past few days was due to the
sales Of wheat, which had been brought about
by the necessity the holders we're under to raise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
TO BE INDICTED.
Ainsworth, Sasse, Covert and Dant Will Be
Held, Says Mr.. Birney.

The examination Of witnesses by the grand
jury in the matter Of the deaths resulting from
the disaster at Ford's Theater building, which
was, as stated in The STAR, commenced yester-
day, was continued today. and much i'm
portant testimony was given. At the re-
quest of District Attorney Birney, the Secretary
of War directed that the plans and specifica-
tions of the repairs in progress at the time Of
the accident be furnished his Office
and today they were. with other docu-
mentary evidence in the case, pre-
sented to the grand jury. District Attorney
Birney stated to a STAR reporter this afternoon
that Secretary of War Lamont was afforiing
him every assistance, and that he (Birney)
would be able to present to the grand jury an
the coroner's jury, and that he felt
and Covert would be indicted. He ex-
pected that the hearing OF testimony
by the grand jury would be concluded next
Monday or Tuesday. In the event Of Indict-
ments being found it would be several days
later before they could be presented in court,
because Of the great care necessary in their prep
aration. The indictments would also necessarily
be very voiuminous The district attorney
thought. however, that the indictments would
be ready for presentation in court not later
than Friday next, provided, of course, the
grand jury decided TO indict the parties or any
of them. The srraignment of the indicted
persons would imme ediately follow, and the
earliest practicable date ret for their trial.
which. as heretofore explained in The STAR,
would be some day early next October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

Information to BE Obtained in Regard to the
Personnel of the Departments.

information to Be Obtained In Regard to the
Personnel of the Departments.
The heads Of divisions, chiefs Of bureaus
and other officials of the Treasury Department
recently received a circular letter calling on
them for certain information regarding the
personnel Of the force under them. The in
quiries were made for the benefit Of the COM
mission appointed by Congress to examine
into the condition Of the various gov
ernmental departments in this city. The
ofhcials at once began the prepara-
tion of their replies. but it was
found that the terms Of the communication
were SO ambiguous that the statistics obtained
would be Of no use, as the answers were based
on different interpretations Of the construc-
ton. They are now struggling with this ques-
ton at the Treasury Department, for. as the
same circular will be sent in the course Of time
to all the departments, the Interpretation will
be important. 1t is probable that another and
more specific circular will be issued. The full
text OF the circular is rs follows:
Gentlemen: You will please furnish this
Office division Of appointments) a statement
giving the following information SO far AS it
pertains to your respective offices or divisions:
First. The number and title of each divi-
sion.
Second. The number Of persons authorized
or employed in each division; the number that
with the total number of both sexes.
Ihlrd- The ages OF the persons employed in
each division; the number Of years each has
been employed in the department. and the num-
Der who entered the service under the civil
service law of January 16. 1888
Fourth. The number employed in each divi-
sion who have wives, husbands. brothers, sis
tiers, sons. daughters or other relative employed
In the Treasury Department or any other
government establishment in Washington.
Fifth. The number ofpersons employed in each
division, as clerks or otherwise. with compen-
sation exceeding the rate of $40 per annum
who are doing duty appertaining to the POSI-
tons of, and that should be performed by mes
sengers, assistant messengers or laborers, and
the number of persons in each division en-
p!oyed as messengers, assistant messengers,
watchmen or laborers who are doing clerical
duties appertaining to higher salaried offices.
You will please make this work special and
furnish the same not later than the 25th in
stant. Respectfully yours.
(Signed) j. G.. CARLISLE, Secretary.
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CALAMITIEs IN THE WEST.
Fire, Rain, Wind and Hail Create Much
Damage.

AAAes AAeans "inu auo uoii STc8tc MUCH
LEoNARDsvILLg, KAN, June 23.-Twelve bus
mess houses and three dwelling houses, about
one-third Of the town, we're wiped out by fire
yesterday afternoon. Loss, about CSC, ,000 par
TALLY insured. Those who defeated the propo-
sition to bond the town for S., 900 for water
works year ago were the only ones who lost
in the fire.
WINFIELD, KAN, June 2S.-wednesday night
cyclone struck Winfield, destroying many
small houses and injuring a number Of people,
out only two fatally. The Episcopal Church is
completely destroyed. The Babbitt Hotel and
thomson block, q three-story building, are
badly damaged. and the plate glass front Of the
First National Bank building was blown out.
The west wing Of the court house was also
blown away.
MACON. No.. June pa terrific wind storm
occurred here Wednesday night In Macon
great damage was done to buildings and shade
and fruit trees In the country north of here
crops and fruit trees were destroyed by whole
sale. The large brick residence Of Charles
Norton was struck by lightning and was demol-
ished by the wind. Several Of the inmates
were injured. No deaths have as yet been
reported.
GUTHRIE, OF, June 23-A terrific hail and
wind storm visited the northeastern portion of
this territory Wednesday night doing thou
sands Of dollars Of damages to property and
crops.
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THE MAPLE SUGAR SEASON.

Nearly Five Million Pounds Weighed and
Inspected at Montpelier.
BURLINGTON, W., June 2S.-The maple
sugar laboratory at Montpelier has closed FOR
the season. There have been weighed for in
spection 4,75s,76 pounds. Of which $1,000
pounds have tested ninety degrees and over,
,0SS, $50 pounds have tested between eighty and
ninety degrees and $50, $50 pounds less than
eighty degrees The amount Of bounty will,
therefore. be in the vicinity Of e72. 500. This
covers the product Of all the New England
states. The Vermont bounty will be close TO
e70, 900.
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A Small Fire.

Considerable excitement was occasioned
about noon today by slight fire in Jones
court, near 25th and NJ streets A small frame
house. owned by Gabriel Jones of Vienna, Va,
and occupied by John Plowden, had defective
fue and from there the shingle roof caught
fire.
The residents of the alley became alarmed
for fear the flames would spread and damage
other houses, but the fire department was
prompt in its response to an alarm of fire. and
not more than $40 damage was done.
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CAPE COPS SHIP CANAL.

Its Building Will Soon Begin-Ths New
Company Organized.
BosroN, June 2S.-What may be regarded as
the final step in the Cape Cod canal was taken
yesterday, when the business meeting Of the
Old Colony and Interior Construction CON-
pany, which has been chartered for the express
purpose of building the canal, was held and
organization effected. ]. s. Anthony was
elected president
The new company is capitalized at e.. 500 900,
divided into shares OF sl00. Some 81 O0o, 900 has
already been pledged by Boston and New York
bankers.
The canal will begin at some convenient point
in Buzzard' bay aud run through the town Of
Bourne and Sandwich to point in Barnstable
bay. 1t will have a depth of not less than
twenty-three feet at mean low water.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

NsPIRITU ITUALISN:-LAsT FRIDAY THIS
Of Nis- Nagyte iau.e os Baltimore
Al DAY Friday a. go b. ST, s 70: Pr1yate si'inss at
Gaue has equal living as test me um. ie,:,-:2t'
cTHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
Pcor.e's Fire Insurance COMPANY of the
District of Columbia have dec a-ed a sem! annual
dividend Of tIrre q per mt on the capital stock of
The COMPANY. rsya0'e and after july l. ISp3 AZ
the cOmpany's III =. :1r2 Pennsylvania ave :, nth
east BooE for transfer Of stock will close June 90
lSg3 and remain closed until June ~ lSq3 inciu-
sive- By order of the board Of trustees
JOHN q. SLATER, President.
Attest: HENRY K SIMPSON. Sec'y. je.s!-:}t
tR,THE BOARD OF DIRECTIONS OF THE
- Capital Trust Compsny have declared the
regular quarterly dividend uf oneand half a ~ per
cent on the capital stock of the company rayable on
end after July l. lS.l3 At the mpany's Ofhce 800
Rennsyivsnia sOuiheast-
BOOAs for transfer o. It ck will close June 26 1893
and remain closed until June 10 1885 inc uSive.
By order Of the board ot directors.
JOHN q. SLATER. President.
Attest: HENRY Z. s fNPSON. Sec'y je:12 81
-. old gentleman was thrown from car "a of
the AIacosrts T. r. at the crossing of Maryland ave.
ANY person who witue<- ed III occurrence will
Ter @ -svor on the laJured party hy conmunicsting
with HUGH MOfGaS.
je2l-H IO)l est Sc
Se~NY WIFE, Louise NTCOLATDEs HAy-
60 in- '~FI bed ani toarl hereby notify
Contracted by her kIMON NICOLA!DES- je2l-3t-
R~OFFICE Of The ASS -SsOR. DIS
- trsct o: Cola1nbia. Ws-hi nrton. June II?
S3-Notce IL hereby given to the p-opr:etors OF all
hreS for the '~ansI crtaton % dsssnTsrs for hre
that al such iccn~ Issued by the District Of Co,um
1873 Prop: Of all vehicles d sirinS TO
continue busine must pronItlC rensw TIER II enses
IN aecordanc with Law By order Of The Commission
err. DC AATrHEw TEIMBLE, assessor. d. T.
ie.O-7r
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The President today made the following ap-
pointments:
To be collectors Of internal revenue-Wm.
H. Doyle, for the first district of Pennsylvania;
Richard B. Morris, for the district of Kansas.
Harry A. McNeally. to be a collector of GUS
toms for the district of Saco, Me.
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Lights on Tcws in New York Harbor.

Lights on T"ws in New York HarbOr.
Assistant Secretary Curtis today gave hear
ing at the Treasury Department to about twenty
representatives of marine interests in New
York as to a recent order Of Supervising
General Dumont placing lights on barges and
tows in New York harbor. Steamship interests
in favor of the order were represented by ID. d.
c. Mink, DIR. Geo. CLAWS and j. Chapman
Neale.
Those representing local steamboat interests
who opposed the order we're: G. L. Douglass,
Capt Van Keuren. Capt. Perkins. Capt F. A.
Churchman. Capt. NJ. E. Staples. Capt C. w.
Woolsey, j. Van Glider and W. H. Hooker.
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International wheeInen's Meet.

sAoINAw, MICH, June 2s.-At meeting OF
the race committee of the State League Of
American wheolmen held in this CITY yesterday
it was decided to hold the international meet
in which wheelmen from all over the world will
compete at Detroit August and under the
auspices of the Michigan Division League Of
American Wheelmen in this country, and over
$50 entries are expected, with prizes amounting
to S5,O 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
Local Bidders Get Contracts.

United States Marshal Ransdel today awarded
the contract for supplying his office with coal
during the coming fiscal year to Charles
Woerner of this city at S475 per
ton. The contract calls for $50 tons Of
white ash coal. The other bidders were:
John Kennedy, 81 90; r. J. Kennedy, "a
and Columbia (S. c. Supply Company, SAT-
The contract for supplying the Office with sta
tonery was awarded to John G. Parker of this
city, C. C. Pursel being the other bidder. The
contract for ice awarded to the Great
Falls Ice Company at 35 cents per 100 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

Lord Dunraven's Yacht Measuremsats Ex-
ceedsd Those Allowed for the Race.
BosroS, June 2s.-A cable dispstch 10 the
Herald from London says: The Valkyrie has
been officially measured by Mr.. Dixon Kemp,
secretary Of the British Yacht Racing Associa-
ton, and he states that she exceeded the length
named in the agreement made by Dunraven and
the New York Yacht Club. She measures on
the load line $3.50. According to the mutual
agreement no boat can sail for the America o
cup which is more than two per cent over IS
feet on the water line Chat is boat over 90. 20
feet can be selected).
In view Of this condition Of affairs the valky-
rie has been clipped all around in her mainsail,
topsail and headsails, her spars have been
hghtened to reduce her weight; her mast has
been shortened eighteen inches; also her top
mast, and some of her lead keel has been cut
of. When she first came out on the Thames
she rated l49 tons She now rates 147. 80.
The alterations will make her just safe inside
the limit of sc. 20 feet
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UTAH HAS A VOLCANO,
An Immense Column of Smoke That Has
Been Rising for Several Days.

DENVER, COL. June pa special to the
Republican from Green River. Utah, says:
An immense column Of smoke has been OBJ
served for several days rising few miles north
of Thompson's Springs station. east of Green
River, on the Rio Grande Western railway.
c. H. Hallet a well-known mining man re-
turned from that section yesterday and reports
that il is caused by volcano that has Just burst
forth. Owing TO the smoke the party was un-
able to approach closer than quarter OF a mile,
but powerful field glasses showed break in
the formation through which the sulphurous
fumes were pouring.
A similar disturbance took place near
Crevasse, just across the Colorado line, four
years ago. when for three weeks volcano
emitted smoke and fumes of sulphur.
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ANTICIPATING THE INTEREST.
Within . Week Over S7,OOO,OOO VIII b
Put in Circulation.

Put in Circulation.
just before the close Of the Treasury De-
partment yesterday Secretary Carlisle decided
not to wait until Monday to anticipate the July
interest on the per cent and Pacific railroad
bonds, and kilograms we're sent to the sub
treasurers throughout the country to at once
honor the coupons and to pay the checks and
registered bonds as soon presented.
A number Of these checks we're signed and
forwarded last night and by Monday it is OK
pected that all will have been completed. This
action will place between today and about
Wednesday 81, 500. 900 i'll immediate circulation
and relieve considerably the presen: stringency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

This will leave a surplus Of about 81 900 900,
which will be turned into the treasury.
Second Controller Mansur, at the request OF
the commissioner of pensions, has furnished
him a statement pertaining to army pensions
for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1893. 1t
shows at the close OF business June 2l
there still remained to the credit OF army
pensions A10. .439,6l0. This will be reduced
when the accounts reach that Office, making
the figures correspond substantially with those
given above.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

NR. L. GALL MEMBERS OF PLASTER
-. ers' l. A.. 1914. X of L.. are hereby notified
to attend the meeting of the assembly
MONDAY EVENING, June 20. 1898. Business Of
je23-3t' BY ORDER OF THE ASSEMBLY.
@SPIRITUALISM.
49, Last sunday Of the wonderful test
medium. Mrs. Maygie Waite of California, at the
Temple 423 g ST n W. Mrs. Waite closes her two
months, sngaGenent in Washington on SUNDAY
EVENING. June 2S, and erybody should attend
her closing seances. NM C. SCRlfNER.
te23-2t' Chairman Bus. CON-
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The Court Perceived That Her New Counsel
Had Had No Time for Preparation.
TRENTON, n. J., June 2s-Ex-Senator Geo
o. Vanderbilt Of Princeton, who volunteered to
defend Mrs. Matte Shann. the woman under
indictment for poisoning her son. this morning
secured q postponement Of the trial until
August 8.
Judge Albeit was reluctant to grant any
further delay, but recognized the embarrass-
ment of Mr.. Vanderbilt, who has Just entered
the case to iDl the vacancy created by the with
drawal Of Barton and Dawes, who were Mrs.
Shanu's counsel until Q few days ago The
court intimsted that. once begun. the trial
would have to be finished in ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

ROME. GA. June 2S.-Caleb Wright, . negro
preacher in the chain gang, committed suicide
by jumping into the river yesterday. He was
sentenced for wife beating. and had preached
to the convicts several times. II 10 believed be
committed suicide on account Of learning Of
his wife's faithlessness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
R~THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST
COMPANY.
PAID-UP CAPITAL. ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
ORGANIZED under act OF Congress and under the super
rissOn Or the u. ). GOusrnment

Has for sale real estate notes and
bonds which pay , anil 6 per cent per
Year. and which are az safe investments
as government bonds. These are sold
In any amount at par and accrued in
terest
Interest paid on savings derosits.
lami les leaving the city Ecr the sum-
mer can deposit their silver ware and
other valuables for safe keeping in the
strong vaults Of this company at very
reasonable rates SInal! safes for rent
at prices from SO to go per year. No
one can afford the rish of rob cry when
the cost Of perfect security is 80 inex-
penslvs. je2lS23
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One Jockey Breaks Another's Skull.

HACKENsAcK, N. j., June 23.-James Allen
and James Gott. colored jockeys Of this place.
quarreled last night over a woman and today
Allen is in a hospital suffering from fractured
skull, the result of a blow from a piece Of iron.
His recovery is doubtful Gott il missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
More Labor Trou BILE .t L.mont, III.

More Labor Trouble at Lemont, III.
LEMoNr, ILL.,, June 23.-Fully 100 men in
the employ of Campbell 4 Co. on section 8 Of
the drainage canal struck yesterday. They
claim that their wages for the past two months
have not been paid them. The strikers are be-
having quietly, but declare they will have
their money before they return to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23

Another Richmond Terminal Postponement.
RICHMOND, Va, June 23.-The stockholders'
meeting Of the Richmond Terminal Company
was adjourned BY the secretary today until
July q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
a New chief Of -.fvistOn

T. @. Munce of Louisiana has been appointed
chief of the stamp division, Post Office Depart
ment, vice T. B. George resigned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
FoErth-Class POstm asters,

The total number Of four.h-class postmasters
appointed today was 127. of which 60 we're to
fill vacancies caused by designations and deaths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-23
To close Un,,l yy.sp..d.x

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 2S.-The merchants
exchange has decided to close from noon July
l to Wednesday morning., July s. The cotton
exchange, the curb. banks and street markets
viii only CLOSE on July L
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Fey York Oice. SS Potter Building

TEE EVENING STAn is served to subscribers IN the
week or A. per month Copies at the counter.
each By mai!-anyxhere in the Unitei Statesoc
Csnsda-postage prepaid-50 cents per month
sAruRp.Y Or.pRUPLE SHEET STAB 81 W per year ;
with foreign postage aided. $500.
Entered at the Post Ofice al Washington. d. c.. As
tecoud-class mail matter
EV All all subscriptions mrst Ne raid IN advance
Rates of advertising made known on application
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NO PENSION DEFICIENCY.

What the Figures From the Treasury De-
partment show.
There will be no pension deficiency for the
current fiscal year, which ends June 80 next
That is assured by figures obtained from the
Treasury Department. They show that the
appropriations for pensions were:
For the fiscal year 1928 S146, 737, $50
Deficiency for year 1893 and prior
years. ...................... 14,144, ,8S4
Total. ........... ........... i. .elsO, ,ss2 2s4
Expended for pensions:
For eleven months ended May 81. .s147, ,946. .3s6
For June. up to today y......... 10. $50. 900
sI5s, ,S26, ,s66
Estimate for next eight days of
June. 1.oOo, 900
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w. American Security and
Trust Company. l4o5 G st
THE 6 PER CENT REAL ESTATE NOTES
of this co'npany better than
Government Bonds. inssInuch they
are equally safe and pay much
more interest WHY lock your money
mp in real estate and take the chances
of its deprcciatin9 when you can buv
First Mortgage Notes paying net 8
Per cent. Such notes also ex-
treInely handy collateral in time of
financial stringency.
1t C. ]. BELL President