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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
CONGRESSIONAL INFLUENCE.
1t is Still Said to BE Potent Factor as to
Appoint ment.

1t is Still Said to Re a Potent Factor as to
Appointment.
kissing goes by favor says the old saw,
and it is said to have become apparent to those
on the inside that this trite adage still holds
good in the matter of appointments under this
administration. early protestations to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
The department gossips in talking about ap-
pointments and promotions which have been
made since March recall the fact that early in
this administration loud and earnest statements
were made. emanating from high authorities. to
the effect that the merit rule would prevail in
the matter OF promotions; that applicants for
appointment above the civil service need not
necessarily bring congressional Endorsements il
they had endorsements of worthy citizens. bust
ness men and people of standing in their COM
munity. The impression was conveyed that the
ubiquitous Congressman was not to be all pow
erful, and that Others than the men holding
congressional influence would have a chance.
1t was noticed at the time that the Congress-
men, who were thus threatened to be rudey
shorn of their Samsonian locks of power by
this edict. did not make any violent outcry.
They did not seem at all appalled, a; the gloomy
prospect of having their Endorsements disre-
garded. They said never a word. but winked
the other eve.
The gossips say that subsequent events have
shown that the Congress men knew how they
stood when they did not become alarmed. They
say that the large crowd of applicants who
rushed in with their outside Endorsements for
place. confident, eager and enthusiastic. still
cool heir heels i'll the ante rooms of the heads
OF departments. with hope gradually oozing
from them. while the men whom the Congress
men indorse carry off the prizes with regularity
and dispatch.
They say that the promotions which are be-
ing daily made in the higher clerkships can all
I be Traced to congressional Inttuep and that
the able clerk thirsting for elevation is not
likely to get it unless he has his Senator or
member call the attention Of the head of the
department to his ability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
NEW QUARTERS.
The Court of Appeals viii Take the Civil
Service Comm .ssinner Rooms.


As heretofore stated in The STAR. the civil
service commission will vacate their present
quarters in the city hall and move into the
Concordia Hall building. sth and ID streets. on
the first of the month. Marshal Ransdell. the
custodian of the city hall building, has
accordingly decided TO quarter the
Court of Appeals in the rooms now
occupied by the civil service commission.
The court will occupy as its court room
the room on the third floor of the southwest
corner of the building. years ago used by the
local board Of aldermen. The clerk of the
court will be provided with the next adjoining
room on either side OF the hail. and the men,
bers of the court will occupy their private
rooms and chambers the three large rooms on
the west side of the hallway on the second
floor of the wing. which are now occu-
pied by Civil Service Commissioners Roosevelt.
Lyman and johnson. On the opposite side of
the hall the first room will be made the private
retiring room OF the members of the District
Supreme Court, and the room now occupied by
Secretary DOYLE will be provided for the Use of
the Judge holding court in what is known as the
old Circuit Court room. room on the third
floor of the wing will be given to Clerk Young.
and the storage rooms in the basement now
used by the commission. will be placed at the
disposal Of the recorder of deeds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
DESIRED COL AINSwORTH SUMMONED.

At this point MIR. Warner announced to the
coroner that a majority of the members of tine
jury desired that subpoena be issued for Col
Ainsworth, not only that he might be given a
chance to make anv statement he might wish.
but also that they might question him on GER
tain important and relevant points as a COM
mon witness.
DR.. Patterson in answer to this request re-
ferred to the letter from Col Ainsworth that
he had received last Thursday and said that
he saw no reason for changing his opinion as to
the refusal which he had given. Col. Aims
worth had volunteered to come and to be repre-
scented by counsel. Furthermore he had heard
through Col. Ainsworths counsel this morning
that Col Ainsworth declined to come under any
other circumstances
But said Mr.. Warner. The can be reached
bv process of law, and we think that he should
be subp9naed, not as an army officer or bu-
reau chief nor defendant but as simple Ameri-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

A. l.. Swartwout has suddenly been called to
his old home in Illinois 10 attend the funeral
OF his mother. who has just died.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Spaulding
has left the city for Chicago and Detroit upon
departmental business. He expects to return
Saturday.
Mr.. W. Z. Morgan. employed in the Office of
the director of the mint, left for San Francisco
and Carson City this afternoon to close up the
annual accounts of the minis at those places
Mr.. Louis Dagger. the Danish consul in this
city has been knighted by the King OF Dem
mark. who has conferred upon him the royal
order of ''Dannebrog, one of the oldest and
most highly esteemed orders in the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
THE PRESIDENTS SUMMER PLAN

Mrs. Cleveland Will Go to Buzzartl's Bay
Tonorrow-Mr. Cleveland VIII Go Later.
Mrs. Cleveland, her little daughter AMI a
number of the household attendants will leave
Washington at $40 o'clock tomorrow morning
In special car No. 60 over the Pennsylvania
railway for Gray Gables, Massachusetts,, the
summer home of the chief magistrate.
The President had intended to accompany
Mrs. Cleveland and see her comfortably estab-
lisbed in their seashore home, to which both Of
them are much attached.
1t Ia announced at the White House, how
ever, that he has changed his plans this morn
ing and will not go to Buzzards Bay tomorrow.
as he at first intended. There are matters Of
public business which he desires to dispose of
first before taking his summer vacation, and
instead of making two trips. by going to Gray
Gables and returning to Washington and then
going back to Massachusetts, the Presidents
present purpose is to remain here till he can
see his way clear to join Mrs. Cleveland at GRAY
Gables, there to remain till the end of August
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Dant had ordered good arch brick and had got
them. Had said he wanted one load of red
brick for splitting Dant had never to his
knowledge complained of the brick. Did not
remember Dant saying anything about under
pinning. Witness had not gone on MIR. Dant s
bond. Neither had his father.
WIN. CAMACK.
VIM Camack testified that he had furnished
Mr.. Dant some Of the best New York Rosendale
cement. Had gotten the cement from the
mandatory in New York. Witness had had
the cement for about year. OF course under
cover and also in headed-up barrels. Was not
an expert in cement. Was n dealer in lime.
The building in which the cement was kept was
water tight.
Mr., Harvey asked if dealers did not usually
want domestic cement as fresh as possible.
The witness thought they usually did, but did
not know the reason. Had kept cement longer
than year. He did not know whether do
nestle cement deteriorated by age. Had had
cement returned sometimes because it was
damaged. but not from age. He had sold the
cement to Mr. Dant for S1.25 per barrel.
That was his regular price Had advised. he
believed. Mr.. Dant to take this cement Had
not told him about the age of the cement.
Thought it was all right Had other cement on
hand. Had Cumberland and Portland. Had
heard bricklayers say the Rosendale cement
was good.
HARDLY THOUGHT 1T WAS HIS CEMENT.
Mr. Thomas handed the box containing the
cement taken from one of the columns and
asked him to crush some of it up.
"WLere did you get that at?'' said the wit
ness, evidently astonished.
'Do you think that is your cement?
The witness then said distinctly, 81 can
hardly think that is my cement"
In answer to Mr.. Warner the witness said he
did not think the samples shown were good
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
,THE wAsHINGT LOAN AND TI.Csr
COMPANY.
Corner 9Th and F sts.


FIRE-PROoF GRANITE BUILDING
This company furnishes to persons seeking con-
seryative PERMANENT investments its REAL ESTATE
BONDS which are confidently amended pos
sessine basis Of security which renders them safe
: those of the Government
This company pays interest on deposits from TO 4
per cent according to time OF deposit Acts
fiscal agent treasurer for churches
money on approved real estate and collateral Rents
g'th and SITS.
his company Is CHARTERED BY ACT OF CON
lIHESS. AND ITS BUSINESS Is SUBJECT TO
rHE SUPERVISION OF THE UNITED STATES
TREASURY OFFICIALS. PAID-UP CAPITAL.
ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
BRAINARD II. WARNER. President.
JOHN JOY EPSON. Vice President
JOHN A. SwOPE, Second Vice President
JNO. K. CARMODY. Treasurer
HN b. Robson, Secretary.
ANDREW PARKER. Assistant Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
Charles B. Bailey. John A. Hamilton,
A. l.. Barber, John. e Larne-
James l.. Barbour. Theodore W. Noyes.
William Z. Barae-. Issdore SAILS.
l. y. Batchelder. y. II. shea,
Charles Baum. Ellis Spear.
John R. Ca-mody. Frederick c. Stevens.
John II. Clapp, John A. Swope
Horace 8 Cummings, j 8. Swormstedt
!. j. Da-,inz tOn, George Truestlell
John Joy Edison. y II. Warner.
Albeit +. Fox. A. A. Wilson.
James Fraser. Louis d. Wine
q. c. Green, s. W. Woodward
William B. Gurley. A. s. Worshington. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
Interior Department Changes.

The following official changes have been
made in tine Department of the Interior:
Office of the Secretary-Appointme VIM.
T.. Copper of Florida. chief of patents and
miscellaneous division. $4,000.
General land Office appointment: Marion
Hull of Georgia. clerk of class 4, for duty as
receiving clerk, $500.
Pension office-Promotion: ". de Saussure
Trenholm of South Carolina, clerk, S 400 to
assistant chief OF division. II. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
S3ya, Orders,

Commander Geo. c. Reiter has been ordered
to duty assistant to the inspector of the
fourth light house district on July and as in
spector Of the district from July Is. He re-
lieves Commander p. F. Harrington, who is de-
tached and ordered to settle accounts and wait
orders. Lieut.. Commands Samuel Belden and
Lieut.. James II. Oliver have been ordered to
examination for promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
silver Movement.

The issue of standard silver dollars from the
minis and treasury offices during the week
ended June II. 1893. was $3.50 $50; for the cor
responding period of 1892 s4iU lOi. The ship
ment of fractional silver com from the LIST to
the 18th instant aggregated S437. s54
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
Loving Cum for Admiral Cherar,yi

The officers of the Russian warships now in
this country have presented Rear Admiral Che
rardi with beautiful loving cup a token Of
their appreciation Of his kindness and hospi-
tally during the recent naval celebration. The
cup il of transparent enamel. set in frame
work Of gold fliGree work. II stands six inches
high and tapers from two and a half 10 three
and half inches in diameter. 1t is of Russian
design and manufacture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
ROBERT CLARESON.


Robert Clarkson, the brick contractor then
went on the stand again. He had made the
examination Of the underpinning decided on
yesterday. The piers. he said, we're in a
shaky condition. lie had gone under one por-
ton of the work. but some
dirt had come down and he had gotten out.
The piers, he said. had dirt core He
could shake the bricks. Many were on edge.
The building he thought was decidedly I'M
safe at present.
ARCHITECT KEFFERsTEIN.
Architect Kefferstein was recalled and ques-
toned to some further examinations that he
had made in tine new work The second pier to
the south showed Il space inside that was plumb
and showed no dirt core.
He introduced some specimens Of the mortar
that he had found and stated that he had no
reason for changing his opinion as to the char
acter of the mortar. After removing the first
brick it was comparatively easy to remove the
other bricks with a trowcl. So far the safety
of the building and the bad quality of the work
were concerned he had no reason to change his
opinion already expressed to the jury.
At this stage the mortar was handed around
among the jurors, and they examined il care
fully. Mr.. Harvey measured piece OF 1t and
announced that it was nearly an inch thick,
showing the size of the joints left in the pier.
/ On being questioned Mr.. kefferstein stated
that such mortar would never harden suf-
GENTLY to sustain great weight. 1t was of a
worse quality than ordinary lime mortar. Even
in small houses a joint should not be over three
eighths OF inch thick. but here he found
joints that were nearly an inch thick. such de-
fective construction should have been noticed
by any overseer Oh Gdihary intelligence and
experience. mSh Oh an ordinary poly
technc training ana education should have
| been able to see that the bull ling being
| properly and safely repaired
c. J. WALKER.
! c. Walker. son Of Mr.. Walker, the brickmaker.
| testified he knew Mr.. Dsnt and remem-
/ bered his having ordered the bricks from MIN.
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who would serve them taking the arrested
parties to the marshal. who would arrange with
the prisoners for bail. Col Ainsworth had
his bail all prepared and Mr.. Dant, it is
thought, would have no trouble in arranging
for bail
The prospective early closing of the inquest
added a new intensity to the proceedings today
and the spectators lintened to the final testi-
mony with a closer attention. The further at
tempt to have Col. Ainsworth summoned and
the refusal or the coroner made something of a
sensation.
W. T. WALKER.
The first witness this morning was Mr.. W. T..
Walker the brick maker who sold Contractor
Dant the brick for the work OF undermining
the old Ford's building. Mr.. Walker said that
the brick he sold were arch brick, hard
and OF the sort that is usually used
for such work The order came through tie
Office and he did not know personally Of the
quality of brick that was ordered. Had been
told that abou. 10000 brick would be
necessary for the job. Nothing
was said by Dant to him to wanting
any special quality of brick. The order was
given through his SON. c. J. Walker. Mr..
Walker hesitated moment about this name,
for he said he had so many sons he had to stop
and think OF their names.
This closed his testimony.
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But FEW WITNESSES WILL BE CALLED AND COL
AISswoRTH WILL BE REPRESENTED BY coUN-
Sell THIS COURT WILL DETERMINE If HE
SHOULD BE TRIED BY CoURT-MARTIAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

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

The total number of fourth-ciass postmasters
appointed today was one hundred and thirty,
of which fiftv-six were to ill vacancies caused
by designations and deaths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

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

DIR. Patterson ruled against this request. he
said that if Col. Ainsworth desired to come
voluntarily before the inquest and make
statement he would be given a hearing. He
did not think, however. that Col. Ainsworth's
testimony necessary to their understanding
of the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

Lieut.. Henry G. Fisher of the marine corps
has been retired with the rank Of captain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

1t Will Assemble soon the Coroner's
Inquest is Over.
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THE CLOSING TESTIMONY.

Witnesses Who Were Before the Jury
Today.
The inquest into the Ford's Theater disaster
opened this morning with every prospect of an
early close. From all prospects the evidence
would all be in at or before adjournment for
recess, and the impression prevailed every
where that the verdict would take only a short
time to be rendered. The process after the
verdict was well outlined The coroner, after
making out his committqls, would
place them in the hands of Lieut. Amiss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
Government Receipts Today,


Internal revenue, S1.15S, sci; customs, $685.
1872.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Ts------,1-ISS PHEBI HALL, REV. FRANK AND
- Mrs. Saran Hall will conduct gospel meet
ing at the old Central Union Mission Hall $50 Penn
sylvguil ave- MONDAY NIGHT, June 10. al 8
O'Clock, and will continue thereafter All Christian
workers invited 10 participate in these meet
inGs. It.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SPEAKING,
49,. psychonetric rea iings. &c. 1T Nonn's
Hall, 121 9th St Il. every TUESDAY. $40 10 y. H.,
until further notice. By Mrs. KATY ROWLAND.
tel9-2t-
SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL - A
80 stated meeting of Mithras Lodge Of Perfec-
ton. ". l. will be held TUESDAY EVENING. June
%. 1898, at 40 O'Clock sharp. Work fourth to
eighth degrees. 10th inclusive. Caudidltes due for
the tourih degree must repors at O'Clock sharp.
1t A f. HOLT go Secretary
f2--[,IOHN X. PHEIr. AND FAMILY HAVE
So zone to o onial Beach for the summer
son. All business transactions can he done at 24 d
St H. w iel9-:it'
Sx--,THE CLOSING EXERCISES OF EMER-
49, Institute Will take place at MetZerott
Music Hall TOMORROW CTnrsday) EVENING at
40 Friends cordially invited. IT.
H,Ss9 9O-sUIT sALE-s9.9O.
Your choice this week of 1.SOO suits in Sacks and
Getaways of Cassimeres-Cheviots and Serges-each
and erery one gorth tiHVtrom SIC to SIS All to go
at 50 90. EIsEMAN BROS.
jel9 Cor. 9TH and n. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
SOUNDS OF ARGUMENT.

1t was generally thought that the jury
would not be out any time, but sounds
of argument from the room rather led
to longer time of discussion. 1t was
known that Contractor Dant was exceedingly
sick today and confined to his bed He will be
represented in his future proceedings by Mr..
Harry Davis. Mr.. Davis said today that Mr. Dant
was heart broken over the idea that any one
should believe him capable of doing anything
criminal. He had taken the contract with the
idea that inspection would be provided. This
had never been done.
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THE COURT OF INQUIRY.

Continued on .Sirth Pdge.)
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EEx T ! IIlA !.
/ ED!
Responsibility for the FOrd'S
ThGatGr Horror.
TIE JURY'S DECISION.
Officials Held for Criminal
Negligence.
THE GRAND JURY NEXT.
Col. Ainsworth Blamed for the
Disaster.
Col. Ainsworth Blamed for the
Disaster.
WARRANTS FOR ARREST.
MGSSrS. Dant, SaSS and Covert Also
HCld.

The inquest in the case of the Ford's Theater
disaster came to a close this afternoon and the
jury has fixed the responsibility lar as its
decision can fix it.
What the Jury Decided.
The jury has voted to hold Colonel
Ainsworth. Contractor Dant Supt. Covert and
Engineer Sasse for criminal negligence.
The verdict has not yet been announced by
the jury.
1t is almost positive that no commitments
win be made out until tomorrow morning. as
the courts will have adjourned and there will
be no chance to give bail today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

tt,4Ow TO KEEP COOL
serene Tempe he hrst essential. yet
Of times f'.f~ r- 4, ..i~uit TO stain when the
EGly - ef sd with too warm ciothin<
y c1-s. -cr-tOre. comfortable clothes
rLl rr- mr.
our bushes l. - furnish you with cloth
in--. or Goat and Nes., II all
tolOrs. 81
GEORGE SPSANSY.
jeI9 Al 9Th ST.
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THE EVENING STAR.

fev York OHcs. SO Potter Bulldog.
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R,IT'S A GREAT RELIEF
81 to board during in hot weather if one can
ind a place that has comfortable, large rooms.
private bath and a. elegant tabe-You will find
all these comforts ard more at
THE fLSMERF -
l4Ot-l4i., Ii STREET.
sE summer prices. my3l-:Sm
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lConfinued On Stzth Page.)
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c. Walker. son Of Mr. Walker, the brickmaker
testified he knew Mr.. Dant and remem-
bered his having ordered the bricks from him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-06-17
Practical Education.

is it necessary that everybody should
know everything? writes Doctor John
Brown. Is it not much more to the
purpose for every man, when his turn
comes, to be able to do something; and
| say, that other things being equal, a
boy who goes bird-nesting and makes
a collection of eggs and knows all their
colors and spots, going through the ex-
elements and glories of getting them,
and observing everything with keen
ness and intensity, an exactness and
permanency which only youth and a
quick pulse and fresh blood and spirits
combined can achieve boy who
teaches himself natural history in this
way is not only healthier and happier
boy, but is ADLER in mind and body for
entering upon the great game of life
than the pale, nervous, bright-eyed,
feverish, interesting" boy with big
head and thin legs, who is the cap
tain, the miracle of the school; dux
for his brief year or two of glory, and,
if he live, BOBBY for life. lam of course
not going in for complete curriculum
of general ignorance; but am for call
ing the attention of teachers to draw
ing out the minds, the energies. the
hearts of their pupils through their
senses, as well as pouring in through
these same apertures the general knowl-
edge of mankind, the capital of the
race, into this one small being, who, it
is to be hoped, will contrive to forget
much of the mere words he has unhap.
PLY learned.