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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

during the week 81 nulsances previously re-
ported were abated and 572 premises found
without modern plumbing.
The following is a list of the squares in
spected during the week. viz: 81, So, 50, 30. 81
%. 90. Georgetown; "A. as, Sc, 1872 1855. 24s
2S4, 2S5, BIG. 469, 49, AL. Az. 479. 49,. 4s6.
504, SIS, ISL, 1888. 7S4. sl4 S25 n. s25 s.. sos.
S3S. si7, $40, $50 and sec. Washington. 9si
premises were found connected with the poto-
mac water mains, the inhabitants of 222 houses
obtain their water from hydrants on streets
an 81 were supplied by wells
During the week there were thirty-seven
squares and l,2G5 houses and premises in
spected. 4O4 nuisances of a minor character
found and the persons responsible notified To
abate the same. or this number forty-thrae
were referred to the various officers of the Dis
ret government. through the Commissioners
Tor abatement. such as filthy alleys and streets
defects In pavements and defective nlumbinr-
for action OF the inspector of plumbing. &c
There are l.2I4 numbered SQUARES in -ha
cities OF Washington and Georgetown ms laid
down on the maps furnished bv the enpipee,.
departmental 1891, and there have been drrinc
the period OF three months ending June II 567
squares inspected. percentage of "A. 80 of the
entire number of squares within the cornora,o
limits Of the two cities.
Saturday last was the third month opnirar-
sary OF the institution of the house-to-honse in
spectlon In the District of Columbia. and am
happy to say that my expectations in coanec-
ton Herewith have been realized to such a de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
GILBERT, THE DYNAMITER.

He Arrives at New York From England on
the Steamer Chester.
NEW YORK, June 20.-James Gilbert, the dy-
namiter, recently discharged from an English
prison, arrived here this morning on the steamer
Chester. His name appears on tho second
cabin passenger list as James Cunningham.
He was met at quarantine by Mr.. Kennedy
and party Of friends. who Immediately trans
ferred him to a tugboat and started for the
city. Gilbert was in prison for alleged COM
pheity in the Tower Of London explosion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
The Arr Gallery Enildinr

The work OF excavating for the foundations
Of the new building for the Corcoran Art GAL
le-y, in the square bounded by New York ave-
nue.. 18th and Z streets, begun today by
the contractor. Nr. NJ Shea cut of the
building. with a full description. has been pub
ished in The STAR. 1t is expected that the
building Will be completed in the course of two
or three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
A Rule to Show ca use.

Judge Hagner, in the Equity Court this after
noon. granted a rule on the officers of the
Fidelity Building, Loan and Investment Asso-
citation commanding them to show cause on the
9th instant why receiver should not be ar
pointed In conformity with the petition filed BY
a number of the shareholders of the association
on Saturday last, as stated in yesterdays STAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
VIII MT Resume.

Controller of Currency Eckles this morning
received Messrs. Nevbe-ry aad Wood OF the
Citizens National Bank OF Spokane. Washing
ton. who wished 20 arrange for the reopening
of that bank. No agreement satisfactory 10
Mr.. Eckles could be mace The bank viii
either so into voluntary liquidation or a receiver
viii be appointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
No News of Justice BIatchford's Illness
Here.

No information has been received by the
officials of the United States Supreme Court re-
garding the reported serious illness of Associ-
alto Justice Blatchford at his Newport cottage.
When the justice left Washington he was in his
usual health. The statement that he suffered
several slight shocks OF paralysis while in WASH
tngton L. incorrect. The :act that none of the
officials of the court have been advised OF his
Illness leads to the belief that his condition is
not so serious as stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
Mr.. Dant's Bondsmen,

The following are the bondsmen for Mr..
Dant: ]. Harrison johnson. John Quinn, John
T. Lewis and Theodore A. T. Judd, who quail
fed IN the sum Of $4,000. Mr. Dant was un-
able to appear in court
The sureties went to Mr.. Dant's house and
qualified there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

Smallpox Prevents n Courts Assembling.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PETERSBURG. Va. June 20.-Smallpox has
broken out at Luuenburg Court House and it is
feared that it will spread, inasmuch as the pa
tient was visited by great many persons be-
fore the nature of the disease became known.
The presence Of smallpox Immediately at the
court house will prevent the holding of the
next term Of the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
A Contr,ctor,s Assignment.

An assignment for the benefit " creditors
has been made by AndrewJ. Fisher. contractor,
OF 419 street southwest. He CONVEYS all his
property, real. personal and mixed. TO J. II.
johnson and L. c. Williamson. and puts down
MS assets at Sl9,074 and. his debts are noe def
nitely stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
In Jps,ice s,cCouas, c,urt.

In Justice McComas' court Criminal. Divis-
ion u this morning a no;le pros entered in
the case of Benjamin Warfield. charged with
perjury. In the case Of Horace Ackcen. con-
victed OF maas!aaghSer. the time for filing ex-
ceptions was extended to June ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

He Says He Has Nothing to Say on the Coro-
ner's Yertlict

ner's Verdict.
Col. Ainsworth was at his Office the entire
afternoon transacting business as though
nothing unusual had occurred. STAR
reporter called on him and asked him
If he had anything to say for publica-
ton in regard to the verdict of tho coroner q
jury. He thanked the reporter for the oppor-
tunity afforded him and said: II have nothing
to say on that subject Even II had think it
would be improper to say it at present." A
great many friends of the colonel called on him
during the afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
A New Hank.

The following application for authority to or
Bnnize a national bank has today been approved:
'The Midlothian National Bank" Midlothian,
Texas, by W. L. Hawkins, Midlothian, Texas,
and his associates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
Deed of Trust-b by Railway Company,

A deed Of trust Of the Tenleytown and
Rockville railroad to J. B. Henderson of Rock
vile and J. E. Mitchell! of Washington was re-
corded today. All the franchises ard property
Of the road are conveyed to insure the payment
Of twenty bonds Of $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

A Washington Boy Drowned in Kentucky.
News from Catlettsburg, Ky, under date Of
the 18th instant says that "a boy sixteen years
old, copper colored, calling himself Andrew
James from Washington city, was drowned at
this place last Sunday. His parents can learn
the particulars by writing to DIR. L. Carnahan."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
Range Of the Thermometer.

The range Of the Thermometer at the signal
ONCE today was as follows: 8 a. m, 70; p. m. :,
"a; maximum, "a: minimum, IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

Assignment Of James Mcmillan With Ampl,
Assets to Meet Debts.

Assets to Meet Debts.
MISNEAPoLIs, MINI, June 20.-James Nc
MILAN Of Minneapolis, has made a voluntary
assignment Of his property to NJ. c. Fletcher.
Mr.. Mcmillan was in the hide and fur business
until a short time ago, when his business was
transferred to a corporation known as James
Mcmillan 4 Company. The assignment
does not affect this corporation. Mr.. Fletcher
estimates that the assets will amount to
100000 and liabilities to $3.50. ZOO. OF his
80 per cent are foreign creditors,
persons who have made consiguments OF goods
to him or who have furnished capital The
other 40 per cent are Minneapolis people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
Mr.. Dapray'- Resignation Asked For.

"r. Dapray'- Resignation Asked FOR
Secretary Carlisle today called for the resig-
nation Of Mr. st. Julien B. Dapray, who for a
humber Of years has been chief of the law
division In the supervising architects Office OF
the Treasury Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
DISTRICT AFFAIRS.
Improvements Asked by the Cit
zens of Brightwood.
A PETITION PRESENTED.

Result Of the House-to-House Inspection
Under tho Direction of the Health Omcer
Last Week-Many Minor Matters That
Have Received the Attention of the Com
missi0ners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

VIII Assume His e<iice ON the Let Prox'fuo
Mr.. Murray Nandiver, the new collector oil
internal revenue for the district Of Maryland,
which includes the District of Columbia. called
on Commissioner Miller today ana rlade ar
ranSements TO assume control of his Office %
-June 30. His bond was approved yesssrday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

Security aud Trust. 1875 bid 1870 asked. Wash.
lngton Loan and Trust, bid l43 asked.
sEx. div. TEX. rights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

The Citizens Relief Fund.
Subscriptions to the relief fund 20 aid those
who have suffered.by the Ford's Thester dis
aster have been sent to The STAR Office o.
satla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

NO ONE KNOWS BETTER THAN THOSE WHO
~ have used Carters little Liver Pills what relief
they have Given when taken for dyspepsia dizziness.
pain in the side constipation and diso-dered stomach
IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH BE SIRE
and that old and well-trisd remedy. Mrs. Win
slows soothing Syrup for children teething. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums aays all pain.
wind collie and Is the best remedy for diarrhoea
Twenty-Five cents a bottle my1-ly
IF YOUR BACK ACHES. OR YOU ARE ALL
OUT rood for nothing, IL Is general debility
Browns Iron Btrers will cure YOU, make You strong.
elsanso your liver and give good specifications the
nerves
TT,HE GENUINE ANGO5TURA BITTERS CURE
indigestion and the appetite Every dealer
feeps tnem- DR.. J. G. b. sIEGERr SONS. Sole
Manufacturers. je16
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Name.

The following th. and closing price. o,
the New York Stock Market, as reported BIZ special
wire TO CorsOn L Mccartney. 1419 h street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
Tur Liver

When out Of order. II best regulated By AYERS Pills.
TAsy are searching. Jet mild and strengthening in
Their eject. and speedily restore the most sluggish
liver 10 . normal and health condition
Tor four years was afflicted with liver complaint
The best physicians attended me. but As was not
RELIEVED BY
Their remedies took AYERS Pills. and believe my
liver Is now in . perfectly healthy condition."-M.
FARRELL proprietor Of J4rrell's Hotel. High
Point. NC.
For several years great sufferer from
liver complaint. which caused pains under the
right SIDE from under the right shoulder blade, SAL
lowness Of the skin lov-spiritedness and cramp in
the stomach I am pleased De able to state that
have been relieved Of all thess complaints by the
Of AYERS Pills. find them also to be an elegant
sfter-dinner pill Mrs. NJ A. STEAD. Muncy. Pa.
AYERS PILLS.
Prepared By DR.. J. c. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass.
ss13 EVERY DOSE Effective
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20
RECESS TAKEN,

The court then took recess till las.
THE PRISONER PROTESTS INNOCENCE.
At las the court resumed its session and the
defendant was given an opportunity to speak.
She said: Il am innocent, but will leave my
case in your hands and with my counsel
TIE JURY CHARGED.
Justice Dewey then charged the jury. He
told them to disregard previous hearings and
defined the different degrees Of murder He
stated the presumption of innocence, which
was increased by defendants character. There
must be real and operative motive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-20

The horses entered for the race. their weights
and the jockeys who will ride them, are as fol-
lows:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-09
MR.BLOUNTSSUCCESSOR.
ALERT Wills, or KrSTUCHY.
MADE EyToT 10 HAWAII.
Theodore Runycn, OF New Jersey, Appolas-
cd Ambassador To Gsrmaay-rwo
Hirglnisns IN the List.

WASHINGTON. Sept ,. - President
Cleveland to-day sent to the Senate the
following nominations:
Theodore Runyon. Of New Jersey. 90
b. Ambassador Extraordinary and Min
lister Plenipotenuary OF tho United
States 20 Germany.
Albert S. Willis. Kentucky. Envoy Ex-
traordlnary and Minister Pleuipotentiary
Of the United States 20 tho Hawaiian
Islands.
Henry NJ smy1he OF Virginia, to be
Minister er-Resident and Consul General Of
the United States TO Eayti
Ellis Mills. OF Virginia, Consul General
at Honolulu
NJ S. Carroll. OF Maryland. Consul
General at Dresden Germany.
United States Consuls. George ]. VII
lis Of Georgia at Port Stanley and ".
Thomas Canada
John r. Mobley. of Texas, az Acapulco.
Mexico
Henry n. d. MacIvcr, OF New York. at
Denia. Spain.
George Keenan,, OF Wisconsin, az Kehl.
Germany.
Henry c. c. Astwvod. OF New York. at
Calais. Franco
Leopold Moore, 0f New York, al St.
Christopher. w. l.
Also nineteen postmastcrs, collectors of
revenue and appraisers wer,e nominated.
All were recess appointments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-09
Norfolk Politics Other News.

NORFOLK, VA. Sept. S.-Speclal.-The
tity Democratic Executive Committee
viii Old meeting Saturday 20 consider
the proposition of holding 4 primary cleo
ton 10 select candidates for the Lcgisla-
ture. The candidates 30 far mentioned
are Mr. q. Brooks Johnson. Colonel y. c.
Pamplin, Major A. Myers. Nr L. L.
Warirg. Major w. J.. Foster. John c.
Corhn. Colonel G. A. Nash, Major a. J.
Dalton and w. W. Vicar. Mr.. NJ. r,
Cooke. who served in the last Legislature
elll be n candidate Mr. r. ". Mallete,
his GEsC ciate, Will not run, but will risk
his chances for Commonwealth Attorney.
Nctfclk IS for Fitz Lee for senator and
no man can be 0omirated who VIII not
dctare his intention 10 vote for him.
Major J. J. Woodhouse, OF Princess
Anne county. who will be nominated for
the Senate, is for General Lee. The
Princess Anne cavalry were under him
during the war.
The shipments Of coal from Lambert's
Point for the eight months from January
20 September were 1.164.5i0 IL tons. The
shipments this year win so 10 nearly
200-. 900 tons
The exports from Norfolk for the month
of August as represented by the collector
OF The port, We're valued at $G79.313
During the past month ten vessels with
a tonnage Of 1851 entered this port from
foreign ports. During the same period
twenty-eight vessels with a total tonnage
Of 81 SCI cleared from Norfolk for foreign
ports.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-09

CHICAGO, Sept S-The next 70 the
last day Of the Catholic Congress was
given up 10 the discussion Of Catholic
education" papers being presented by
many Of the most prominent educators
Of the church. one 0f the most interest
ing was that prepared by Brother Aza-
rias> Of Manhattan College. whose death
occurred some months since. Right Rev.
John J. Keane, Rector OF the Catholic
University Df America delivered the
opening address on ECatholic Higher
Education" saying that It's object was
20 prepare men for the three great stud
les-Nature. Man ana God. Maurice
Francis Egan, Of the University Of
Notre Dame. Indiana. discussed the need
of Catholic Colleges" and Right Rev.
John T. Murphy, OF the Holy Ghost Col
lege. Pittsburg. talked about Catholic
High Schools" 1he session concluded
with an interesting account Of the Cath
Ollie exhibit at the Fair by Brother Am
broSe. 70 whose able management the
favorable showing Is due. The atten-
dance at the congress has been wen
maintained throughout the week. and
II is the universal verdict that u Is one
Of the most successful denominational
gatherings ever held.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-09

the restitution OF the freedom Of the
ballot. The free ballot, he said, IS worth
more than free coinage.
Jones. (Ark) was the next speaker.
He favored the repeal Of the sherman
act, not ia part, but I'm the whole. He
did not believe that the Sherman act
had been the cause OF the financial trou-
bles Of the country; and ne believed that
they would pass away without the re-
peal Of that act
Mr.. Jones quoted from Senator HIS
speech IA favor OF returning 20 himetal-
lism as II existed before 1873 lie G0nes)
agreed with him, and believed that the
majority OF the Senate ala so. II that
were so who, he asked. would not prompt
" apply the remedy
At 43O proceedings in the Senate SEEM
ed TO come 10 a standstiH No Senator
sought the floor. This led Voorhees, 10 ex-
press the hope that the Senate would not
adjourn early lie had supposed that the
Senator from Colorado (Teller) who
wished % speak. would be willing to so
on, up 10 q reasonable time FOR adjourn
ment. II there was no Senator desirous
10 speak now, he (Voorhees) would have
TO ask for n vote on the bill.
Harris suggested that there were seve-
raj nominations awaiting the action Of
the Senate. and that they might be con-
sidered now I'm executive session.
The Senate adjourned at 4.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-09
wEERLT COMMERCIAL REPORT
Evidences Of RevivinE Trade md Growth
of Confidence.


NEW YORK. Sept. s.-Bradstrrets to-
morrow will say; The third successive
week Of improving financial conditions
followed by a stimulation OF demand for
staple articles az many points has prao-
ticaiiy Glushed the commercial and in
tus.slal communities that tho charge for
the better IL q result OF improved con-
dltions, and that the movement will prove
continuous. The last Of the premium on
currency has finally disappeared and the
tendency of bank deposits 10 Increase
pointed out n week ago. has become
neral and pronounced
AZ nearly all the larger financial CEN
Tres funds are more easily obtainable.
though In few instances az lower rates
OF Interest or Discount The fail in rates
~ domestic exchange was widespread
and very little that Is abnormal remains.
A careful examination Of detailed tele-
graphic reports Of the state OF trade
10 Rradstreets makes Il plain that easter
money has stimulated an Increase of vol
une OF trade, but that the improvement
I'm the financial situation has rarely been
greater than commercial industrially
the gain Is noteworthy, 80 many mills and
factories have started up within two
weeks.
NEW YORK, Sept. ar a. Dun and
Co.'s weekly review of trade viii say:
Improvement has extended from the
banks 70 the mills. The condition Of great
Industries has distinctly mended, though
stiil seriously depressed. More important
by far than any rise IN stocks is the
fact that more works have resumed dur
Ing The past week than have stopped cper-
alton, SO that the producing force Of the
country, otter months Of constant de-
cline, has begun 10 Increase.
Dispatches mention twenty-eight tex
tile and thirty metal works which have
resumed. some only with part force, while
twenty-five textile and nine irun works
have stopped II is expe'ted that most
of the Fall River mills will start soon.
the hands assenting to reduced wages.
The money markets are moro healthy.
the premium on currency hos alm0s.
vanished the emharrassments IN domestic
exchanges have welnigh disappeared
and while very little money Is yet avail
able for commercial OF Industrial loans.
there is some relief In that respect. also
that II was time for some improvement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-09

In Writing just Before Death no Pro-
tests Ills Innocence.

DENVER, COL. Sept 8-The following
letter. written by Dr. T. Thatcher Graves.
was found among the papers LEFT
10y him 10 his vile yesterday.
To the United Press: written 40 exc
cutlon house, Canon City, State peniten-
itiary) Know ali men by these presents.
greeting; That I, T. Thatcher Graves.
being under sentence Of death and ex-
pecting soon 70 be hanged. do hereby
make the following statement. In no way,
shape, manner nor deed did I have any
thing TO DO with the death Of Mrs. Jo-
sephine ii. Bamaby, that I have never
confessed to any person that / had any
thing 10 do with the matter. ! do declare
this upon my Masonic oath, / declare
this on my oath rs member OF the Grand
Army, as \ member Of the Golden Cross
and as a soldier. Veteran and gentleman.
1 call upon the Free and Accepted Masons
upon all soldiers and veterans Of the
Grand Army that responded TO the wall
OF the nation, upon all members Of the
Golden Cross, and upon all lovers Of
truth 20 believe this my last statement.
(Slgned) T. Thatcher Graves. Harvard
II.
This letter is without late, but It IS
supposed to have been written while Dr.
Graves was I'm prison at Canon City I'M
der sentence OF DEATH. and prior 10 the
tie Of the granting OF a new trial in
his case by the Supreme Court
The remains OF the Doctor Will he ia
ken 10 Bridgeport. Conn, Sunday night
for burial. Short funeral services VIII be
conducted by the G.. a. r. OF this city
Sunday afternoon prior TO the removal
Of the body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-09
RICHMOND VA. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER g. Is9

and Grounds, Of which Mr. Stanford
was chairman. did not go TO Mr.. Per-
kins, as Mr.. Carr, or Wyoming, was sub
stituted. The caucus also took No the
question OF patronage, by endorsing the ac-
ton Of the Caucus Committee which mad
divided the places given them by the
Democrats among the oldest Senator's in
point of service. There was some little
amusement over this distribution OF Sem
atorial loaves and fishes, and one or two
OF the younger members from the West
ern States good naturedly referred to
the way the matter had been arranged
as a Senatorial bunco game in which the
new members had been made victims.
There was no contention over patronage.
however. the position assumed by The
Caucus Committee being in accordance
with well established precedents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-09
THE VIRGISLtOCEAN LINE.
Inauguration of the Chesapeake and ohio
Europea1 Steamship Service.


Tho inauguration OF the European
steamship service OF the Chesapeake &
Ohio Steamship company limited, through
its feet Of splendid new steamers the
Rappahannock. the Shenandoh, the Kan
awah. the Appomattox. the Greenbrier,
and the Chickahominy will be celebrated
to-day.
The Chesapeake & Ohio train. which
leaves the Bread street depot az $50 a.
m. will take TO Newport News large
number OF Invited guests. who will there
Join President Ingals and other officers
of the comps ny on board the steamer
Rappahannocf. the first OF the steamers
above named 10 be put In service, for
run 20 the Capes.
The train VIII arrive az Newport News
nj 1850 a. m. and the trip 20 the Capes
Will De Immediately begun. Lunch VIII
be- served on board and the Richmond
g1ests on the return VIII be landed az
old Point Ia time % take the 4.30 train
for home.
The business men of Richmond recog-
riza I'm this magnificent enterprise OF the
Chesapeako 4, Ohio a factor full OF prom
isa for the future trade Of Richmond,
and they take deep interest In to-day's
celebration.
II is expected that n large percentage OF
hose invitel VIII go.
Mr.. G. =. Ryan, of Cincinnati Assist
ant General Passenger Agent Of the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
will be I'm charge Of o special train from
the West that will pass through this city
early I'm the morning en- route 60 Newport
News Ii will DE "a representative party
Of importers and exporters from Louis
vile. Cincinnati. st. Louis. Kansas city,
Memphis. Chicago, Omaha. and Min-
npap1lfs