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willard Hall was crowded to its full capacity
this morning. Coroner Patterson sat in an
easy chair and looked pleasant. The inquest
over the body Of Frederick Lotus, one of the
twenty-five victims Of the Ford's building
tragedy, was continued Mr.. Thomas, the
attorney for the District, conducted the exami-
hauon OF the witnesses. Before the coroner's
table sat the jury, while bit Of color was
added to the affair by the presence Of q young
lady who sat at the coroners table and sketched
industriously. The usual crowd Of interested.
parties was present. Mr.. Jere Wilson sat by
Mr. Harry Davis, both representing somebody.
Mr.. Perry was not present, and Of course Col
Ainsworth did not show himself Tho knowledge
that the contractor for the excavation and
underpinning had collapsed utterly threw o
further cloud Of tragic interest over the pro-
ceedings.
The new line Of examining was continued to-
day and further information brought out in re-
gard to the work which would seem to have
been at the foundation Of the terrible disaster.
The most important testimony was given by
one OF the clerks, who testified to the appre.
hension he had felt that there was great danger
In making the underpinning and that he had
informed his superiors and had moved his desk
from over the dangerous space. The testimony
also probed further into the manner in which
the work OF excavation and underpinning was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16

PASTOR ADOLF sroECKER, CONSERVATIVE.
ned form The result, therefore, is q gain OF s
vote for the government whichever way the
second ballot may 60.
speier-New ballot necessary between Dr.
Clemm, national liberal and the last deputv.
and Herr Erhart, social democrat
Landsberg-New ballot necessary between
Judicial Councillor Schroeder, radical unionist.
and Herr Paetzel, social democrat A radical
carried the district in 1880.
Sagan-New ballot necessary between DR..
Mueller, radical, and Herr Mednitz, conserya-
tive. The last deputy was Mueller. he voted
against the army bill
IN BIsMARcKs DISTRICT.
Geestemunde-New ballot necessary between
DR.. Hahn, national liberal, and Herr schmal-
field, liberal democrat There we're six candi-
dates in this district, four Of them national
liberals. Undoubtedly the nationals will unite
and elect Hahn on the second ballot This will
be gain for the government, as Prince Bis
marck. the districts last representative, was
absent from the final reading Of the army bill
Hahn calls himself Q Bismarckian national
liberal
Reuss, younger line-Emanuel wurm, social
democrat. elected TO succeed himself
REHABILITATION Hoffman, social demo
crat, elected 70 succeed himself.
Sonneberg-Herr Reisshaus. social democrat,
elected TO succeed Or. Witte, radical, who
voted against the army bill
Maedeburg-New ballot necessary between
Paasche, national liberal. and Herr Harm, go
cial democrat The last deputy was q social
democrat
Erfurt-New ballot necessary between Herr
Fuelle, social democrat. and Herr Cesar ma
tional liberal and conservative cartel The Last
deputy was free conservative.
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A HOT FIGHT ON.
II is Over the Collectorship of Internal Reve
nue. at Chicago.

It 10 Over the Collectorship of Internal Reve-
nue. at Chicago.
There is hot fight on between ex-Repre-
sentative Ben. Cable and Representative Dur
borrow Of Illinois. 1t is over the collec torship
OF internal revenue at Chicago. Mr.. Dur
borrow is very anxious to secure that place for
J. h. Twohig, who was clerk Of his House COM
mittee on the Columbian exposition. This ap-
pointment is always made from the district
Of Chicago and Mr.. Twohig was highly
indorsed. His appointment was about decided
on when a telegram was received from Mr..
Cable asking that the appointment be not made
until he reached here. Mr.. Cable does not live
in the district from which the appointment has
always been made and his ability to interfere is
watched with interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16

Two burglaries were reported to the police
today. The house of MIR. w. A. Pitrikin, Sd
and I streets, lexington, was visited by bur-
glars, who entered through the window. Mr..
Pitrikin's clothing, silver watch and gold
chain, IS in money and some papers were
taken. The other burglary was committed at
the house Of Gen. Moses VI. Bane, l24e New
Jersey avenue, not far from the house OF Mr.
Pitrikin: Here the burglars took gold watch
and chain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16

An Express Guard Killed Aftsr Service ID
Twenty Year,.


Twenty Years.
JAcKsoS. CAL, June l6.-An attempt was
made to rob the mail stage from lone 20 Jack
son last evening by . lone highvayman about
five miles from here. The stage had four pas
sengers inside. two OF whom were Ia
dies. On the outside were the driver,
Clinton Radcliffe. wells-Fargo's guard,
Michael Tovey and one passenger. The robber
wRs concealed behind the bushes on the side OF /.
the road and when the stage was op.
posite his place of concealment he fred.
killing Tovey. Six horses were at
tached to the stage and the crack OF the rife
frightened them into a gallon. The robber,
fired again. and this time the ball
grazsd Radcliffe's back, producing a slight
flesh wound The horses continued
TO run. and the highwaymsn fred twice
more, wounding two of the animals. The
stage was carried along by the uniniured
horses for 800 yards, when the driver halted
and turned two Of the injured animals into q
field aud came on, bringing the body of the
murdered messenger to Jackson.
The robber made no effort to follow the stageI
The firing was heard by several farmers work.
ing in a hay field near by. and they came rum
ming 10 ascertain the cause. The robber es-
capped into the thick brush.
There was treasure on board the stage both
for Amador City and Jackson Tovey had
been a messenger for Wells-Fargo for twenty
years and had been wounded three times before
by road agents.
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KnuPP Musr Rue AGAIN.

Essen-Nev ballot necessary. "Cannon King"
krupp, national liberal, Is but thirty-seven
votes ahead Of Gerhard stoetEel, clerical
Stoetzel. the last deputy for the city, won on
the first ballot in 1890
Goslar-New ballot necessary between Herr
Engels, free conservative. and Freiher Won
Minnigerod, Guelph, and against the ball Min
nigerod was the last deputy.
Lennep-New ballot necessary between Herr
Meist. social democrat. and Herr Schmidt, lib
eral clerical The last deputy was radical,
who voted against the army bill.
Loebau-New ballot necessary between Herr
Seimmermann, anti-Semite. and Herr Herzos,
In 1890
Wsldenburg-New ballot necessary between
Herr Moeler, social democrat, and Herr Bitter,
free conservative. The last representative was .
radical, who was absent from the last reading Of
the army bill
Gruenberg-New ballot necessary between
Louis Jordan, radical unionist, and Herr Bue-
chelt. conservative. Jordan voted against the
bill, but II recalled, will support il in Q moda-
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Good Temrlars' onlcers Elected.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, June l6.-The Good
Templars' international convention has mpds
the salary Of the grand worthy chiet $1,000
year. with fees not TO exceed $4,000. The fol-
lowing officers wero elected: hight worthy
grand chief templar. DIR. ID. II. Mann Of New
York; r. W. @. counselor. Joseph Malins OF
England: r. W. @. superintendent Juvenile
Templars, Mrs America A. BrookbAnk OF Cali
forn!a; r. W. G. vice templar, Mrs. 5. +. Bailey
of Virginia; r. w. @. secretary, b. f. Parker
of Wisconsin; r. W. G. treasurer. George u.
Katzenstein of California
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NATIONAL BANK FAILURES,

The Largest Percentage Since the system
Was Established.
Since the LIST Of January there have been eigh-
teen national banks for which receivers have
been appointed and twelve which have closed
their doors, and for which receivers will be
chosen.
This is the largest percentage Of failures since
the national banking system established,
for during that entire period but 1sI national
banks have failed. The average failures previ-
ous TO this year were six per annum
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against 2.163 cast for Herr Won Schortimer-
Alst, the leader of the dissident clsricals who
favor the army bill
Goerlitz-New ballot necessary: Erwin Lued-
ers, Richterist and last deputy, and Herr keller,
social democrat.
oschatz-Herr Hauffe, conservative, elected
to succeed a conservative
Atenburg-Herr Buchwald, social democrat
elected to succeed DIR. Baumback, free con-
seryadve. The result is a loss for the govern
ment.
Hlrschburg-Dr. Theodore Barth. editor Of
the Nation and radical unionist in favor Of the
army bill, elected TO succeed himself. This is .
gain for the government
Hagen-New ballot necessary between Eugene
Richter and DIR. Lohmann national liberal.
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JUDGE JERE WILSON IS ON HAND
number Of pictures of the wrecked building by
direction Of the district ATTORNEYS Office The
witness identified the photographs which were
exhibited.
CAPT 1HoRPE's CORRECTIONS,
Capt. Thorpe also continued his testimony,
or rather corrected some Of his testimony as
printed in the Post The work on the old
building, said the witness, was practically under
the direction OF Col. Ainswolth. Did not know
whether the contract was sublet or not
JOSEPH FOUGHT.
Joseph Fought followed with his testimony.
The witness was q clerk in the wrecked build
ing. He had looked at the excavation almost
every day. Had taken an interest in the mat
ter, as man who considered his life in danger.
Had talked to the contractor several times in
regard to undermining the piers without any
supports, and the contractor had said he Thought
everything was safe. Witness had felt differ
emily, however. and had considered the build
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Az aAVA AZ
Was near, however, and was early on the
grounds. One Of the workmen and man
who be supposed to be the contractor had told
witness afterward that he had seen the pier
crack. Witness thought the work was not done
with perfect safety.
JOHN H. SCOTT.
1t turned out that the man Mr.. Goodwin
spoke Of was John H. Scott, who was the brick
layer at work underpinning the pier. He was
In the excavation when the fall occurred. The
underpinning on the pier was almost COM
pleted. when he saw the pier crack. He
had run to get something to shore up with,
but the crash came. Witness had no idea
that there was any danger or he would not
nave been where he was. Had never examined
the building. Witness served his time with
Dant.
The best of sand and cement were being put in
the work. River sand was being used. colored
man mixed tho cement One-thrd cement and
two-thirds sand was the mixture. Witness con-
sidered this good mixture. The best quality
OF bricks was used. The joints were about
hye-eighths OF an inch. Mr.. Thomas asked
witness If one could at the present time crum-
Bile the cement or stick o knife in IL il be would
consider it good job. The witness said he
Witness knew OF no broken bricks to any
amount being put in the undcrpinning.
THE JURY HAD 'oUNp BATS.
Mr.. Thomas, however, intimated that the
jury had found q large number Of bats.
Juror Hanvey wanted to know what kind of
cement was used. The witness said Il was
Thought Portland was better for
such work. - ~
The piers and underpinning were Of solid
brick and cement, no core Of dirt being left.
Where there was good, solid ground on such
work no concrete would be used under piers.
Witness worked by the day for Mr. Dsnt. Mr..
Dant had never intimated that the building was
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GERMANY's ELECrIONs.
Returns From the Farming Distr1ots and
Small Cfties.

Returns From the Farming Districts and
Small Cities.
BERLIN, June l6.-Ths election returns from
the agricultural districts and small cities como
in slowly. In most of these constituencies,
however. few seats are likely to change parties.
At noon the government candidates had ap-
parently lost slightly in the constituencies
which chose their deputies by yesterdays bal
lot On the other hand, in the second ballots,
which now seem inevitable in some ITO or l25
districts, the government has exceptionable op-
portunities to win many seats. This is es-
pecially applicable to the seats contested by
trade unionists, who in theilast reichstag voted
against the army bill, but supported it on the
stump, and if elected will vote for it In . some
what modified form.
This morning the national liberals, who were
expected to return to parliament with their
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delegation reduced from forty to thirty, con-
tended that they would have at fewest thirty
eight members after the second ballots.
The Richter radicals will hardly have more.
So far their failure to draw opposition votes has
been the most striking feature Of the election.
The social democrats boast that they will have
sixty after reelection ballots This is about
the number conceded to them before the cleo
tions.
The conservatives and free conservative are
likely TO hold their own. The number of liberal
clericals in the next reichstag although 10
doubt. is expected 10 approach 100.
LATEST RETURNs
These returns have been received TODAY:
koenigsburg (Oder)-Herr Won Levetzow. in
dependent, favorable to the army bill, elected
to succeed himself. He was the president of
the last reichstag
be-Aschersleben-Herr Kessler, social
democrat. elected to succeed August Heine.
social democrat
Cassel-New ballot necessary between DR..
Endemann, national liberal. and Herr
Pfannknch, social democrat The district
was conservative at the last election
hneuss-Herr Weidenfeld. liberal, elected TO
succeed q clerical He received 1882 votes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16
LEAGUE OF CONvICTs.
A Murder Society Organized I'm the Ohio
Penitentiary.

New York. June l6.-A special from Colum-
bus, Ohio, says: 1t was declared Yesterday thnt,
there exists among the ], 500 prisoners in the
Ohio penitentiary a secret organization formed
for murder. The warden and two deputy war;
dens were marked for slaughter.
The first victim Of the order was W J. El-
lott. the life imprisoned editor. who was
viciousy assaulted snd MANNED for life by
another prisoner named Yarney. 1t was dis
covered that ysrney is the ringleader in tho
convict's malta and that they had sworn to
put out Of the way any official or prisoner that
reported any of them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16
THE HAWAIIAN MISSION.
A General Misunderstanding in Regard Z
the ONCE.

u General m19underSf0ndtng In Regard to
the ONCE.
There seems to be a general misunderstand-
ing about the Office of United States minister
to Hawaii. The public have apparently &C.
cepted as true the recent report from Honolulu
that Mr.. Blount has forwarded his resigna-
ton to Washington and many newspapers
have discussed the selection of his successor.
No one at the State Department will admit,
however, that Mr. Blount has resigned, SO it is
impossible at this end Of the line to verify the
report Of his resignation.
dispatch from the City Of Mexico says that
Mr.. Thomas T. Crittenden, the United States
consul general. has been rendered the Office Of
minister to Hawaii, and has the offer under
consideration.
This report was clearly disproved at the State
Department today by a statement that no such
offer had been made
Another name mentioned in connection with
the supposed vacancy is that Of Judge Sneed Of
Kentucky, but it is learned on excellent au-
thority there Is no likelihood Of his selection.
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JUROR HANVEY QUESTIONS CLOSELY.
Mr.. Webb had done this Witness had seen
the pillar fall 1t went down perpendicular
Then there was cloud of dust and he was
thrown to the floor. Witness had considered
the building dangerous, but had never made
any complaint.
WHY HE MADE NO COMPLAINT.
Considered that it would have been Of no
avail. 1t was very disagreeable working while
the excavation was being made, and witness
had spoken to Mr. Webb, and he had said that
he had done all he could.
Witness knew of three petitions made by the
clerks which had been Of no avail
In answer to Mr.. Warner Mr.. Wiley said he
knew of some improvements which had been
made in the building in the line of the sanitary
condition.
Mr.. Scott was recalled. Mr.. Thomas wanted
to know who had dug the dirt out from the
pier. Witness did not know who dug out the
dirt When he wanted dirt dug out he called
one Of the excavators
AT this point a recess was taken until
o'clock
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Personal.

Gen. Kelton, governor Of the Soldiers Home,
who has been seriously i'll for many weeks, is
reported to be very much improved in health.
Col. Leiber, acting judge advocate general,
was able to be at the War Department today,
but is still suffering from the recent accident 10
his back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16
A Cross Bill by the yYife-

In the divorce case Of Lewis W. johnson agt.
Carrie K. johnson Mr.. C. Darlington has filed
cross bill for the wife. In her answer she de-
MES the charges Of adultery, and states in her
cross bill that he produced before the examiners
five witnesses, and failing to prove the charge
dismissed his bill. She now charges him with
adultery, and that he committed perjury when
he swore to the bill against her, and that his
object was to live in adultery with another
woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16

CORONER PATTERSON QUIET AND ATTENTIVE.
being done, and whether. proper precautions
were taken to avoid a general crash. The
technical knowledge Of Mr.. Frank Hanvey, one
OF the jurors and himself contractor. has
been of great value in bringing out facts in
the case. Mr.. Warner has also taken an active
part in the examinations, and today others Of
the jury have asked questions which we're in
telligent and searching.
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STRANGELY DISAPPEARED.
Two Residents OF Lima. Ohio, Are Mysteri.
ously Missing.

LIMA. ONO, June l6.-Ex-Councilman Chas.
Gottfried, prominent brickyard proprietor,
hitherto regarded quite wealthy. is mysteri-
ously missing. He went away about a week
ago and his wife has applied to the police to aid
in finding him, but ss yet no trace Of him has
been discovered.
Samuel Crawford. a leading Odd Fellow aud
secretary Of the Solar Lodge. is also missing.
One week ago he left for Springfield on busi-
ness and was going thence 70 Columbus. since
when his family have heard nothing Of him.
kilograms were sent TO Columbus, Clevela I'd
and other points, but no replies were received
up 70 Q late hour last night
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Chang in the War Departrnent.

Miss Mary h. Eastman Of New York. class
one, ordnance bureau, and Richard f. Barter
class 1000, record and pension Office, have re-
signed.
Harry c. surguy Of Ohio. promoted from
class 81 900 to class one, ordnance department,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16
MOST ABLE FINANCIERs

~THE MOST ABLE FINANCIERS
of the age agree that the best in
vestments First Trust Notes on
Real Estate. Real estate. and es-
pecially corner lot" cannot run
away. and is constantly enhancing in
value.
This company has for sale First
Trust Notes which net the purchaser
JuH stz per cent
AMERICAN
SECURITY
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c. J. BELL. Prssfdsne II
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GETTING MORE LIGHT.
Lack Of Snoring Caused the Ford'a
Theater Disaster.
WHAT EXPERTS SAY OF IT.

Tho Coronsr's Jury Takes Further Testi-
mony Today - Builders and Clerks Tes-
tify-The Man Who Did the Brick Work
He Saw the Pier Gave Way.
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A Chief Clerk Resiuus

d. L. Hynson, chief clerk OF the bureau Of
navigation, Navy Department, has rendered his
resignation to the Secretary of the Navy and it
has been accepted, to take effect July next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16
The Flagship of the sou,b A,,.n,ic

Inc U. 5. 5. Newark, which has conveyed
the Spanish caravels from New York to Quebec,
VIII sail tonight for Norfolk, where she will be
thoroughly repaired at the navy yard. About
sixty days will be consumed in this work, and
before September l the ship will probably
sail for her POST flagship Of the South At
LIANT tic station.
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Capt. Meredith's Resivpaticr

Capt. W. NJ. Meredith has rendered his resig-
nation as chief Of the bureau of engraving and
printing and it has been accepted by Secretary
Carlisle. to take effect June 80 next Mr.. Thos
). Sullivan is acting chief of the bureau.
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Esv York Ofce, SO Potter Buildine.

TEE EVENING star Is serveS to subscribers In the
city oy carriers. their account. .. 10 csuts per
week. or 44c. per month Copies at the counter, 9
cents each By mAiJApywhere in the United Statesor
Cenada-posta2e prebVld-oO cents per month
sAruRpAY QCADRUPLE SHzEr STAB u 70 per year
WIZ foreign postage added. %. o.
Entered AZ the Post Once ~ Washington, d. c. n
eecond-class m ALL matter.l
u All mail subscriptions must he paid IN advancs.
Rates OF advertising made known application
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Receiver for the Hillsborough Bank.
The controller Of the currency today ap-
pointed Mr.. Robert NJ Dittv receiver Of the
Citizens National Bank Of Hillsborouch. Ohio.
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President and Cabinet Meeting.

FresIHeht and Cabinet Meeting.
The President, though still suffering from
rheumatism, came to the White House today at
his usual time. The cabinet meeting was at-
tended by all the members except Secretary
Herbert, who is out of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16

The controller of the currency has appointed
Elisha May of st. Johnsbury, Vt. an examiner
Of national banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-16

The U. s. s. Monongahela has sailed from
Newport for New York, where she will be re-
paired
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IS THE case of Stephen Saunders, tried be-
fore Judge Cole yesterday on the charge OF
carnal knowledge Of a child, the jury tsilsd 70
agree and we're discharged today.
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Entered Upon His ONHc,

Norborne Thomas Nelson Robinson, jr, the
new assistant solicitor of the treasury, has ell
tered upon the duties of his position.
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