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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
BLOWN TO sHREDs.
Terrific Explosion of Nitro-Glycerfns I'm
Western Peunsylyauia-

LNptosiOn OF NttrO-GIycerfn0 In
Western Peunsylvauia-
P1TTSBURG, Pa. July 27.-Early this
morning NJ. s. VanBuren and two brothers
went to their magazine near Samples sta
ton on the Pittsburg and Western railway
to get a load of nitro-glyceriue for the pur-
pose of shooting an oil well. The danger
Gus fluid was being transferred TO a wagon
to which three horses were attached. A
considerable quantity had been placed on
the wagon, when, in some manner which
will probably never be explained, the sly
cerine exploded.
The terrific conclusion shook the sur
rounding buildings violently. People near
the scene were thrown about In every di-
rection.
The only portion of NJ. s. VanBuren's
body yet found is part of a leg. Small
shreds OF nesh were scattered all about
The three horses were also blown TO frag-
ments, while only few small pieces of the
wagon remain. A hole was blown into the
ground large enough for a cellar.
Several people were injured by the con-
cussion and flying debris. but they will re-
cover. NanBuren was twenty two Yea rs
old and unmarried. The escape of his
brothers who were near by is miraculous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
WAS 1T CHOLERA?
Death of an Austrian at Chester, Pa, From
a SuspiciOus Disease

Death of an Austrian at Chester, Pa, From
Suspicious Disease.
An Austrian named Wazek Prosch, re-
Gently arrived in this country, died at
Chester, Pa, yesterday from what his at
tending physician declares was Asiatic
cholera. The man was employed at the
Weiiman iron and steel works and lived on
Lewis street in a poor section of the city.
Dr. A. l.. Boahner was called in to attend
Prosch yesterday morning, and at half
past two the Austrian died. The man suf-
fered from cramps in the arms, legs and
generally over the body, his body and
breath were cold, he purged and vomited
and yellow cast. The board of health will
quarantine the street and disinfect the
premises.
Surgeon General Wyman of the marine
hospital service told a Star reporter this
forenoon that he had received no further
Information as to the alleged case of Ash
attic cholera at Chester than was contained
in the newspaper kilograms. He had at
once wired to the Pennsylvania state board
of health to inquire whether a bactero-
logical examination had been made in the
case. sand If so, what results had been OBJ
tanned. He would naturally be compelled
to delay any action he might take until a
reply to his telegram had been received. Up
to noon today no such answer had come.
The surgeon general also said that no
further details had been received OF the
reported presence of yellow fever on board
| the schooner Hannah MLoon which had
arrived at the Delaware breakwater from
Havana and Matanzas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
THE ENGINEER CONGRESS-.
Omcers Detailed Will Have Their Expenses
Paid by the Government.

The orders of Secretary Lamont issued
( few days ago, in regard to the mileage
Of officers going to the engineering con-
gress at Chicago seem to have been mis-
understood. Acting on the advice of the
accounting officers of the treasury he de-
cided that such expenses could not be paid
out of the regular military appropriations,
but since then he has found that such ex-
penses can properly be met out of the
War Department allotment OF the appro-
priation for the governmental exhibit at
the worlds fair. Accordingly he has au-
thorized five officers of the engineer corps
to attend the congress. and their travel
ing expenses are to be paid out of the
worlds fair appropriation. The officers
are Col. H. L. Abbott Of New York, who
Will read paper on Coast Defenses and
Submarine Mines" Lieut.. Col. w. r. Kine
Of Wiilet's Point. who has a paper on
Movable Torpedoes;'' Lieut.. A. n. Dar-
nit of Philadelphia, who will read a paper
on "Intrenched Camps" Lieut.. Henry Jer-
vey of Willet's Point. who will read OF
Reconnaissance and Map Making" and
Maj. W. r. Livermore of Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
A GALLANT SOLDIER GONE.
Death of Gen. George W. Morxa, Of ohs, a
Fort Mouroa.

N.No'se - VI O11o -
Fort Mouroa.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
FORT MONROE Va, July T-C~n
George w. Morgan OF Ohio, who has been
here for some time in feeble health. with
his wife, died at 6 O'Clock last evening. His
remains viii be taken to his old home at
Mount Vernon, Ohio. for interment.
In the death Of Gen. Morgan the country
loses citizen who led a varied carver
and acceptably filed many posts OF honor.
Born in 1870. he entered college at the early
age Of fifteen. and a year later left o. and
enlisted In company commanded by his
brother, with which he went to Texas 70 as
sist that country in gaining her indepsnd-
ence. Shortly after his arrival there he
was commissioned a lieutenant IN her regu-
lar army, and soon afterward was promoted
TO captaincy. After serving In that ca
pacity for some time. he resigned to enter
the L. S. Military Academy at West
Point, but left In 1888. and went to Mount
Vernon. Ohio. and commenced the practice
of law there in 1856. At the beginning OF
the Mexican war he was, notwfthsta hdine
ms ms ssenns YOUTH f & made colonel 9;
was subsequently appointed colonel Of the
fifteenth United States infantry, which he
led wi with ability and sallantry, recsiving
Cherubusco. where he was severely weund-
ed. the thanks OF the Ohio Legislators and
ter ter the close Of the Mexican war he re.
sumed the practice of law. and In 1854 was
appointed United States consul at Narseil-
les. which position he held until 1853 when
he was appointed United States minister
10 Portugal This place he filed until Mo-
yember. 1861. when he came home TO offer
his services TO the country IN a military
capacity. and was appointed brigadier gem
eral. being assigned to duty under Maj
Gen. Buell.. Subsequently he was made
major general and assigned to the thir-
teenth army corps. and commanded ct the
capture of Fort Hindrnan, Ark. Owing TO
failing health he resigned IN 1853. and re-
turned TO private life. Afterwards hs was
and part of another on the committees OF
foreign affairs military affairs and recon
struction. He has been IN delicate health
for a long time, and his death was not un-
ned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27

The civil service commission will hold an
examination on August 15 to fill a vacancy
in the position Of assistant (computer) in
the Nautical Almanac Office. The subjects
will be letter writing, penmanship trigo-
nometry, rudinents of analytical geom-
etry and calculus, logarithms. theory and
practice of computations and astronomy.
Each applicant must provide himself with
a five-place logarithmic table.
The examination will be held in Wash
ington, and if applications are filed in
son arrangements may be made for ex-
aminations in the large cities. Blanks will
be furnished upon application to the COM
mission at Washington.
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THE AUSTRIAN HEIR APPARENT.
He Will Visit the Fair. but viii Trave
IncOEnito.

IncOEnito.
Another royal visitor is on his way to
the United States to see the worlds fair.
This is his imperial highness. the Arch
duke Franz Alexander of Austria, the heir
presumptive to the throne Of Austria and
Hungary. The news Of his visit came to
Washington today in the form of a pri-
vate telegram from Vancouver, B. c.. say
ing that preparations are being made there
for the reception Of the grand duke and
party, who are now making a tour Of the
world and who are expected to reach that
port early in September. The grand duke
is travelling incognito and therefore will
not be received in an official capacity. He
will make an extensive tour of the United
States, beginning with shooting expedi-
tion In the valley of the Yellowstone, after
which he will visit San Francisco, Chi
cago, Washington and New York and other
places Of note on the route. 1t is not ex-
pected that the government will take Of
fetal cognizance Of the presence of the
distinguished foreigner in view Of the fact
that he will be here in a private capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27


One outcome Of the recent patent Office
investigation Is the change in certain
practice which has existed there for some
time. Hereafter no outside typewriters
will be permitted to operate in the office.
1t has been customary for attorneys who
were in a great hurry for copies of papers,
which the regular force Of the office could
not furnish in time, to bring in their own
clerks to make copies, paying the Office
the same rate as If the work were done by
the office. This was simply to save time
and was tolerated as convenience to at
torneys.
Commissioner Seymour has issued orders,
however, that this is no longer to be per-
mitted. He takes this action in the line of
protecting the privacy Of papers on file in
the secret archives of the office, so that
there will be no possible opportunity for any
outsider to get at these papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
Wants the United states to Intervene,

Thomas Hughes of England, author of
tom Brown at Rugby" has written a
letter to the President asking him to take
steps to protect the property of his son.
who owns a cattle ranch in Mexico. 1t
appears that cattle thieves on the border
have been running his cattle over into the
United States and, having registered his
brand. generally succeeded in keeping the
stock. He feels that the United States gov
ernment should intervene and the COM
plaint has been referred to the State De-
partment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27

Surgeon II. ]. Babin has been ordered
to temporary duty at the naval station,
Port Royal, s. c.; Pay Inspector G. w.
Beaman to prepare for duty on the New
York Lieut.. H. Morell has been detached
from the Adams and granted three mon ths'
leave, Assistant Surgeon A. r. Alfred
slstant Surgeon j. NJ. Moore from the
Naval Hospital. Norfolk, to the Frank
lin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27

In reply to the counteh offer of the act
ing director of the mint for silver there
was obtained only S,008 ounces of that
metal yesterday. Including all the pur-
chases made this month the aggregate is
about $4,000 ounces There remain now
but two days in this month upon which
the government buys silver. and 1t is al
most certain that the purchases will not
reach over 2,500,0OO ounces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27

The Z. S. s. Bennington. now fitting out
at the New York navy yard. will be ready
for sea in about ten days. AS predicted in
The Star, several weeks ago, the Benning-
ton will be attached to the European
squadron, which is now composed of the
single ship Chicago with Admiral Erben
IN command. She will cruise principally in
the vicinity of the Ottoman empire. where,
IL Ia said, American interests are threat
ened The Bennington will probably re-
main on the European station for a term of
wears unless It shall be found necessary to
transfer her to another station, of which,
however there are no present prospects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
RAILWAY MEMS GRIEVANCES.
Lehieh Valley Employes VIII Bring N.tter
10 an Issue.

PHILADELPHIA, July 27.-vice Presi-
dent voorhees, of the Philadelphia and
Reading railway did not confer with the
Lehigh Valley employees grievance COM
mittee this afternoon. The committee.
which numbered about forty. called ~ the
Reading Offices shortly after o'ciock in
pursuance to an appointment made with
Mr. Voorhees, but were told that the vice
president was out OF the city and would
not return until tomorrow.
Mr. Voorhees, left no word as to when he
would meet the committee, but the lead
ers of the latter say they are deter min cd
10 see him and viii not leave until this
has been accomplished. Another call will
probably be made tomorrow.
Upward of ten thousand employees are
represented by the committee.
While a strike is not expected the chair
men Of the different branches say thew
are determined to force matters TO an Is
sue should their bill Of grievances not be
considered.
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Personal.

N. Siegfried Pels Of Germany Is at the
Arlington.
A party OF tourists from En;;iand arc Al
the Randall.
Senator Hunton of Virginia is at the Eb-
bitt.
Mr.. p H. c. Brenan left the city TODAY
for a months visit to Red Sulphur Springs
w. Va.
Mr. Lispenard Nicholson of Capitol
Hill is located at Rock Fish, Va. for sew
eral weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27

SEA GIRT. n. J., July N.-Today Is 'tsov-
ernors' day. at the state camp grounds
OF the New Jersey militia. In anticipation
OF the visit Of Gov. Roswell p: Flower and
stafY OF New York and Gov. Pattison and
stan of Pennsylvania together with GOV.
Warf. of this state the officers and men
are nutting extra finish on their uniforms
Tonight the officers Of the first brigade and
the men OF Gov. werts' personal star are
10 tender a ball and reception at the Nom
month House. The visiting governors and
the officers of the Russian frigate will be
present.
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To Attend the Engineering Congress.

Engineer-in-Chief Melville aid Passed
Assistant Engineer Mcfarland will leave
here this evening for Chicago to attend the
engineering congress. but unlike their
brothers of the engineer corps of the army
they will have to bear their own expenses
Mr. Melville is chairman and Mr. McFar-
land secretary of the division of marine
and naval engineering and naval architec-
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
The Philadelphia Mint Site.

Secretary Carlisle has under consideration
the selection Of a site for the Philadephia
mint. The matter has not as yet been
decided, but Mr.. Carlisle intends to make
a choice before the convening Of Congress
He is not a little disappointed that all the
sites offered are valued at figure which
is greatly in excess Of the assessed price of
the land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27

BELGRADE. July 27.-The troubles be-
tween the radicals. the party in power,
and the liberals. who were ousted on April
Is last. at the time King Alexander de-
clared himself Of age and assumed kingly
power, have resulted IN a crisis I'm the gov
ernment- King Alexander has summsned
NJ. Cristics. who was prime minister dur
ing part OF the reign OF King Milan. father
of King Alexander, and Is conferring s1tn
him as to the course to be followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
ABir Reouisit,on for Pensions.

The acting secretary Of the interior to-
day drew his acquisitions on the Treasury
Department for $13.5OO,OOO to pay the pen
sions in the second group Of agencies due
August 4, to be distributed as follows: To-
peka, Kan, $500, 900; Philadelphia, 81 90O.-
8, 800. 900; Louisville. KY, $l.200000; Indian
apolis, S. 100 900.
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The Marblehead,

Another naval vessel that is nearing
completion is the cruiser Marblehead, now
receiving her machinery from the Quin-
tard iron works. 1t is expected that she
will be ready for her official trial trip in
a few weeks. She is a companion ship to
the Detroit and the Montgomery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
prrrsBuRc,s TRIPLE TRAGEDY.
George schmaus Committed To Sail for the
Crime.

PITTSBURG. Pa. July zz-Today the
coroner's jury in the case OF George
Schmaus. who yesterday morning brutaily
killed his wife and two little daughters by
beating them ove- their heads with ham
mers and then tried to conceal his crime
by setting fire 20 the house, rendered a
verdict finding that the three victims hsd
died of wounds inflicted by q hammer th the
hands of George Schmaus. with felonfoug
intent Schmaus was committed TO 1sn fot
trial at court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
GAUDAUR CHALLENGES srANsBrRY.
He VIII Row Him Three Miles for 0s,sO0
Side.

Side.
TORONTO. Ont. July 27.-Jake Gsudsur
has sent a final challenge 10 Stansbury. He
prefers to row the Australian three miles
with a turn for q stake OF 2.5O0 a side.
the championship not to be included. or
he will row him three miles straight away
for the same stake and the championship
OF the world. He will row on any course
that may be agreed upon. or he will name
three lake courses IN Canada and allow ssO0
for expenses to row on any of then. or
Stansbury can name three lake courses I'm
the United States and allow GaudauT the
same money.
The winner is to take all money accruing
from any source whatever. The raos q
be rowed within the next six weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
Surgeon General wyman Not Advised.
MIR. OUINCY's RETURN.
But He Is Very Busy Looking After COnsula
Appointments.

But he IL very BUSY LOOKING AFTER Cousuiak
Appointments.
Assistant Secretary Quincy is in the city,
but does not wish that fact to be known,
as he has several consular matters of
Importance under consideration which he
hopes to have ready for the President 8
action on his return to the city. These in
clude a number of appointments which
have already been delayed much longer
than was anticipated. In order to avoid
a rush Of visitors interested in these ap-
pointments Mr.. Quincy's messengers at
the State Department have been instructed
to say he is not in the city. He will re-
turn to Martha's Vineyard in few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
TICKNOR & co. ASSIGN.
The Well Known Publishers Are Ffnanc,.ux
Embarrassed.

BOSTON. July E.-Ticknor & Co. pub.
fishers. nj fremont street are financially
embarrassed. and have made an assign
ment to Col Charles Fairchild of Lee, Hig-
ginson & Co. The firm succeeded 10 the
business Of James r. Osgood e. Co. when
the latter firm failed In 1ss5 Besides its
book publishing business the firm publishes
the American Architect
The creditors are well disposed toward
Mr.. Ticknor and II Is thought that he will
have no difficulty In efrecting an amicable
adjustment OF his Affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
O'FERRALL FAR IN TIE LEAD.
The Indications Are That He VIII Be rOmfs
mated on the First Ballot.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va, July N.-The denocra-
TIC gubernatorial contest in Virginia has
reached stage where intelligent estimates
can be made. Over half of the counties
nave elected delegates to the conveption,
which meets IN this city August IL.
ACCORDING TO the most reliable reports
me delegates upon the whole stand for
Cahries i. OFerran of Rockingham, 81 I;
for j. Hoge Tyler of Pulaski, S4s; for A. l.
Buford of Richmond city. 333; for Robt.
e Kent of Wythe. Is; doubtful, s.
Inc Indications now are that Col OFer-
rail- will be nominated on the first ballot
IL he falls to win on the first ron call hand
lily, his chances are slim, for Il Is evident
that there viii be a stampede for Bsford
since he is the second choice of both the
OFerrau and Tyler supporters, ana very
few OF the county delegations have been
Instructed Hence they are at liberty 10
break at will.
The fight is very hot. but O'FerraI Is
safely in the van as 10 the number of deae-
gates for him up to date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
Resignations Called For.

Secretary Carlisle has called for the res
ignations Of the following collectors Of in
ternal revenue: John o. Cravens sixth
indiana; Frank E. Rocutt. Massachusetts, /:
D. Brady, recond Virginia, and Patrick r.
Mccall, sixth Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
The Concord and the Macbias.

The gunboat Concord sailed yesterday
from Gibraltar for Port Said. touching at
Malta en- route. She is on her way to Join
the Asiatic squadron, which will later on
be further reinforced by the Mashias, now
at Portsmouth N H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
An American Wreck.

The captain of the Spanish corvette Don
Antonio Jane, from New Orleans for Bar
celona, on May Is last sighted the derelct
American schooner Caleb S. Reigrave of
Philadelphia. She was abandoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
West Point Cadets Appointed.

Cadet appoin tmentS to the Military
Academy have been made as follows:
s. II. Mcdowell. Cynthiana, KY; J. w.
Campbell Gettysburg. Pa; Frank l.. Jor-
dan. Phoenix, Ariz-; j. W. Furlow, Amert-
Gus Ga
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M.chias to Welcome It. Naval Namcsak.

MACHIAS. Me, July 27.-By order OF the
Navy Department the L. S. s. Mackias
will visit Machias August II. A public re-
ception and banquet will be given the c6rn-
mander and officers by the citizens of Ma
chias
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
ARMY Promotions,

Maj. T. C. Tupper. sixth cavalry, and
Capt. L. S. Ames, second infantry, have
been retired. promoting Capt. Lebo and
Lieut. Reed in the cavalry and Lieut.
Webster in the infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27

A Kansas Bank Resuming.
Controller Eckels was advised today that
the First National Bank of Fort Scott.
Kan, was preparing to resume business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
Fourtb-CIass Postmaster.

Fourth Class Postmasters.
The total number Of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was ninety-one,
of which forty-one were to fill vacancies
caused by designations and death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
Few York 06ce, SO Potter Building

1HE EVENING STAR is served 10 Subscribers In the
city Dy carriers on their account at cents per
Nesk. or &c. per month Copies al the counter Y
rents each BY msl-anyvhers in the United States
Csusda-postaTe prepsid-J0 cents per month
SATURDAY QUADRUPLE SHEET STAB O. l. 90 per year
with foreign postage added. $500.
Entered at the Post Office At Washington d. c. as
second-class mail matter
% All mail subscril tons must be paid in advance
Rates Of advertising made known on application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-27
YOUR OWN HOME.

R~OwN YOUR OWN HOME.
Have You ever visited beautiful
Charlton Heights!
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transportation EXanine that lovely
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modern Improvements. II cost us
5000. but we will sell for "a, 600
1900 Down and 80 per month. Charlton
Heights is not yesy far from the city
only 20 ininu:es' ride It's desirable
desirable during the hot summer
months. for breezes always blow there
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