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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
1T is We RY HOT
The Dog Star is in the Ascendant
Today.
EVERYBODY is PERSPIRING
Difference Between Official and
Unofficial Thermometers.
OVERCOME BY THE HEAT.

The leaves Of the trees have been kept pretty
constantly rustling today, but if at
any times you got little out
SIDE OF the breeze the temperature was
calculated to cause hair to crackle That
means that it was hot and q collar stood
about much show as repub-
lican voter in Texas Collare were not
the only affairs that showed up with q
wilted appearance. Almost everything from
man to a tree had a PARKWAY, gone-to-
seed look, and the only articles
around the city that kept their heads right up
In the air were the thermometers, and the
thermometer in these articles had fits CT climb
ing calculated to make the reputation OF q dozen
Alpine club men.
THE SUN GOT IN ITS WORK.
This morning it looked as if it might be cool,
bat the clouds speedily moved away and the
sun began 10 get in its work. The maximum
heat OF the day at the weather bureau
was 49, but thermometers all over the city were
doing much better and ranging from LOG near
BY soda fountain to 80 at a coal dealers.
Thermometers are curious creatures anyway,
and gain early In life intense sympathy for
their owners.
However, whatever Thermometers said, it was
hot.
Auo Jug SUR was IN the ascendant ana gen.
eral humidity was In absolute control OF the
field The weather was most oppressive
and considerable suffering resulted. 1t was
close, muggy, sultry and oppressive and the
atmosphere was laden with moisture.
THE THERMOMETER RECORD.
Ohciaily the maximum temperature today
was 9S. but unoffcially the record sus much
higher. The thermometer at the Weather bu-
reau for today read Is follows; Am 76;
IL M, IS; pm, s3, showing a marked and
rapid rise Of temperature. This record has
when It was o. 2, and June 20, when it was IS. l,
the Top notch SO far. 1t was fair and clear on
those days, aud the atmosphere being dryer
made the temperature less oppressive
than today. There scarcely breath of air
stirring during the early afternoon, but n light
breeze sprung up later and rendered life little
more endurable.
The comparatively cool record Of the weather
bureau leads to the suspicion that an
iceberg Is concealed somewhere in the
building. for the story told BY its instruments
Is sadly disappointing to the average citizen on
the verge ~ collapse.
COOLER TOMORROW
The forecast for the District Of Columbia 10
local thunder storms for tonight or tomorrow
morning, with cooler weather tomorrow even
ing.
OVERCOME By THE HEAT.
colored woman named Sarah Moore was
overcome by the heat in the Smithsonian
grounds this afternoon. She was taken to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
THE NEWPORT FIRE.
Preliminary Report Made by Com
mander Converse. in Charge Of the Station.

A Preliminary Report Made by Com
mand~r Converse. in Charge Of the Station.
The preliminary report Of Commander Con
Newport torpedo station, on the destruction Of
the gun cotton factory there, has been received
by the chief OF ordnance. The fire,
the report says, started at lao p. m. in
the northernly part Of the building
the cause Of the fire and the exact loca-
zion Of its origin being unknown. An
alarm was immediately given and the fire
force of enlisted men responded with
alacrity, and the entire civil force of the station
repaired to the scene as volunteers. About
fifteen minutes after the beginning Of
the fire explosion. with characters
tics OF an explosion Of the second
order, occurred in the northern end Of
the factory, blowing out the northeast side Of
the building, killing three men who were at
work in the locality, seriously wounding four
and less seriously wounding three.
All efforts to extinguish the fire were una
vailing and in about two hours after its begin
ming the building was burned to the ground.
A part Of the gun cotton stored in the building
was removed during the fire and quantity
partly consumed was recovered from the ruins
afterward.
Great credi. is due to the officers and to the
enlisted and civil force for their prompt at
tendance at their stations and for the cool,
daring and efficient zeal in the face Of danger
displayed throughout.
Especial mention IN this connection is made
Of Joiner G. A. Brown, Daniel Burns, quarter
master; Seaman Gunners ]. Bowling, b c.
Nelson and A. S. Seeckts.
The coroners jury will meet on Tuesday,
after which full report will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
Personal Mention.

Jar12s +. Deale of Maryland has been ap-
pointed clerk at the INDIAN Head proving
grounds. He was formerly clerk at the wash
iag,on navy ward.
Edgar +. Strong. formerly principal OF the
Phelps School in this city. has just returned
from Chicago. where he visited the world :
fair after graduating III June from the Uni
yersitv of Wisconsin ut Madison.
Frank G.. Wurdemann has returned from
Milwaukee after pleasant visit to Mr.. II. V.
Nurdemann-
Mai. W A. Coulter mas gone to California for
al Indefinite STAY.
William kimmei of Germany. John Verdon
Of Montreal. John Greenhalgh Of England and
the Misses Verdou of Ireland are at the Con-
cressional Hotel.
Private Secretary Lands has been summoned
10 Lcgansport, Ind, by the serious illness OF
his father.
Assistant Secretary McAdoo was in the city
for few hours today on his way to Hot
Springs. Va, where he will remain two or three
weeks.
Secretary Gresham and Postmaster General
Sissell left here this afternoon for Glen Sum
nait. Pa, 10 pend Sunday.
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SwINDLING UNCLE SAM.
Exhibits in Bond at the Chicago Fair b
ing Sold.

Exhibits in Bond at the Chicago Fair Be-
WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, CHICAGO, Ill, July
S.-while the Secretary OF the treasury has
come to Chicago ostensibly for pleasure only,
it is known in government official circles that
questions Of importance relating to
the sale of exhibits in bond
at the fair by exhibitors and the policy to be
pursued toward the offenders will be finally
and effectively passed upon before Secretary
Carlisle says goodbye to his friends here.
Since his arrival the Secretary has been al
most constantly In the company of the COL
lector of this port. familiarizIng himself with
the customs situation at Jackson Park and
listening to Collector Clark's statement as to
the trouble which his deputies and inspectors
have experienced in dealing with exhibitors
since the exposition opened.
Detective work has been done BY some of the
inspectors. and exhibitors caught through an
agent posing as out-of-town Wis
itor who bought goods C. o. d. The
inspectors say that the British exhib-
itors almost defy them to make arrests
and prosecute, thinking they and their govern
ment are all powerful. reposing in fancied secur-
ity under the impression that they have a
special permit from the Secretary of the Treas
ury to sell goods in bond.
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MANY PRAYER MEETINGS.
They Preceded the Morning Session of the
Christian Endeavorers.
Gatherings at the Drill Hall and in the Tent
at the Montreal Assembly-Denomi-
national Conferences and q Rally.

MONTREAL, July S.-Another series Of prayer
meetings-ive in number-were held in
churches of the city this morning on the part
OF the delegates to the annual convention of
the Christian Endeavor Societies. They were
followed during the morning by meetings in
the drill hail and the tent, at both Of which
there was full attendance.
The meeting at the drill hall was devoted to
missions. Mr.. S. L. Mershon of Evanston
H., opened the speaking by IN address on
Missionary Literature; Why Used and How to
Use It,"
He was followed by Miss Ella D. McLaurin of
Chicago. whose theme Missionary Meet
tings: How Conducted
After an "Open Meeting" led by Rev. Gill
bert Reid of China, in which the question
"What is your society doing for missions?' was
discussed Rev. w. H. G. Temple Of South Bos-
ton, Mass delivered an address on "Missio nary
Money; How to Raise It."
An address by Rev. J. T. McCrory of Pitts
burg on The Reflex Influence of Missionary
Effort closed the meeting.
The services at the tent were of an informal
but interesting character, many leaders Of the
movement being among the speakers.
This afternoon denominational conferences
will be held In the various churches and Rev.
John L. Sewell Of st. Louis will conduct q
Junior rally at ST. James Methodist Church.
state officers conference and local union
conference will be held at the Y. NJ. c. A.
building. This evening the drill hall meeting
will be addressed by Rev. George H. Wells of
Minneapolis on international Fellowship"
Rev. j. L. Campbell Of New York will speak
at the tent on The Pastors Hour" and Rev. j.
W. Lee of Atlanta on The Raw Material Of .
Great Life"
TWO MORE DAYS.
Two more days Of the Christian Endeavor
convention are yet in store for the enthusiastic
delegates. and Monday morning will witness
general stampede from the city.
Mr.. Baer makes the statement that outside Of
the big convention in New York last year this
has been the greatest convention ever held
The anti Romanist speech Of Rev. Mr.. Kar-
marthare has created considerable antagonism
against the delegates on the part of the lower
classes Of the French Canadians, and some Of
the French papers this morning have articles
calculated to fan this feeling
This speech was made yesterday, and likened
the Hindu religion to Roman Catholicism
especially in the formers reverence Of imageA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
WILLOW AS A CROP.
Cutting Time Comes Once in Four Year,,
But 1t Pays.

Cutting Time Comes Once in Four Year,,
But 1t Pays.
From the Baltimore American.
In q beautiful sweep Of lowland north of
Melvale station, on the Northern Central rail-
road, and about nine miles from the city, there
is peculiar farm. 1t is peculiar in that it
renders to its owner and tiler but one crop in
four years, and that crop Of willow shoots.
The farmer, Antoine Spath. came from Frank
fort. Germany, many years ago. and after
erecting himself comfortable stone house,
which still stands in the midst of picturesque
clump OF willows. at the end Of the little val
ley. set about planting bis first crop Of willow
shoots. Every year since he has gone on plant
ing row after row, until the valley has become
covered with them. Spath had learned the art
of weaving willow ware in his boyhood DAYS by
the shores of the River Main. and as fast as his
little plantation grew he gathered the shoots,
stripped them Of their green outer covering.
and, after drying them, wove baskets Of every
conceivable form size.
ut seems rather peculiar work in this coun-
try," said the willow farmer. in speaking of his
business, but in all parts of Europe, especially
in the German provinces. it is a very common
thing TO find willow plantations and willow
weavers, for there willow il used in many forms
and for greater number Of purposes than
find II used in this country. In Germany and
France willow is employed in making at least
twenty different sorts Of bird cages, while in
America metal is ussd-brass or iron wire-and
different woods. Among the best families in
European countries cradles woven by German
workers, may be found constructed entirely OF
willow Then there q hundred and one
shapes OF marketing baskets, baskets used BY
millners and laundresses, baskets and panniers
TO be carried upon the backs Of man and beasts
for holding fish and fowl
lin preparing the willow for the weaver, Wa
plant the slips in long rows. parallel with a
running stream Of water, and cut them when
they have attained four years Of growth The
cutting time is early in the spring, before the
sap is done running. and after tying them in
bundles they are placed in ponds of water to
keep them in a green state until ready for
stripping. Stripping the willow is accom-
plished by drawing the switches through and
between two heavy iron stanchions whose
edges peel the light green bark from the white
heart, and then, after drying or curing them
upon long racks we have got the willow in a
form for the weaver.
1T was many years after l planted this farm
with willows before any one thought of initial
ing my example. but now there are several
other plantations located upon the Washington
and Annapolis roads, and though YOU may find
quite busy scenes there. you will scarcely
find more picturesque place than this any
where, and that was one of the reasons that led
me to settle here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08

Ex-Minister Grant, Maj. Halford. Stanley
Brown and Others Back From Europe.
NEW York. July 8.-CoL Fred d. Grant, ex-
minister to Austria arrived today on the New
York from Southampton. With him came MIRA
Grant and his two children, Miss Julia Gran:
and Ulysses Grant
Other passengers on the New York were: J.
Stanley Brown, who was President Gar6eld's pri-
vate secretary, and Mrs. Brown, the daughter
of President Garfield; Maj. z. W. Halford, pay
master Of the Boring seq tribunal and late pri-
vats secretary to President Harrison; a. Wal
ter Webb, Walter N. Wallace, N. II. and Rich
ard Harding Davis.
The passengers on the New York had Jolly
time on the voyage from Southampton The
New York arrived at quarantine early this
morning and reached her dock at the foot Of
Christopher street at about 9 a. m. The pas
sengers told how they celebrated the GLORIOUS
Fourth at sea and Of the grand entertainment
in honor Of the marriage Of the Duke of
York and Princess May two days later.
The committee Of arrangements for the In
dependence day celebration was composed Of
Col Grant. Maj. Halford. W. H. Hughes. d. G.
Purdy, ID. ]. Holden. d. w. Moore, W. D.
Mann, Alexander Caldwell and Charles E.
Evans.
The entertainment took the form Of dinner
at which orators and musicians had an equal
chance. In the evening large number Of fire.
works were set of. all the passengers gathering
on the decks and giving vent to their enthusiasm
with just as much energy and vim as though
they were on good, firm American soil
Both the first and second cabin passengers
held entertainments on Thursday, July 6, in
honor of the royal wedding. The proceeds
were for the benefit Of the society for the relief
of destitute children Of seamen Of Staten Is
land and Southampton.
The celebration in the main caloon ~ae N y,
elaborate affair. Stewart Wallace, NJ. p, acted
as chairman. The toast Of the evening was
The Duke and Duchess of York." proposed by
Col Grant and responded to by the chairman
1t was intended after dinner to have q dance on
the deck, but the unpleasant weather put an
end to that idea.
On the steamers arrival here congratulstory
cablegrams we're sent to the queen, the Prince
and Princess OF Wales and the Duke and
Duchess of Teck
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WESTERN TORNADOES.
The Weather Bureau Has Something to Say
| on the Subject.

y
on the Subject.
The weather bureau has issued special bulle-
tin on the question of tornadoes which says:
referring to the occurrence of the recent
tornadoes in the west attention is called to the
fact that these destructive storms have been uu-
usually numerous and severe during the present
season. During February tornadoes were reported
from Mississippi and Louisiana; during March
from Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. Louis
lana. Arkansas. Missouri. Indiana and Ken
lucky. During April from Ohio. Illinois. New
York, West Virginia, Iowa, Arkansas, Indian
territory, Oklahoma. Kansas, Missouri. Ne
braska. South Dakota, Texas. Georgia, Ala
bama. Louisiana, Indiana. Michigan Wisconsin
and Tennessee. During May from North and
South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas,
Indiana. Ohio, South Dakota, Minnesota,
Michigan, Missouri. Tennessee and Kentucky.
During June from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska.
Indiana. Georgia and Texas and during July
from Iowa. 1t is estimated that abont 40 lives
have been lost, ard probably million and a
half hal dollars worth of property DESTROYED.
those entailing the greatest loss of
lie and property, were those of March 8 in
Mississippi, April IL and II in Missouri April
% in oklahoma and April % in Texas, May %
in Michigan. May rs in Missouri, June q in
Kansas and that Of July 6 in Iowa. This last
storm exceeds all previous tornadoes in the
number of lives lost since that Of March q.
1890. at Louisville Kv
.'In the greater number Of these cases the
weather bureau has given warning twelve to
twenty-four hours in advance and in the
case OF the Iowa tornado messages
were sent the preceding night to every
weather bureau station in the state stating
that severe local storms we're likely to
occur in Iowa on Thursday, the 9th. These
warnings were disseminated a. widely as posi-
BILE throughout the state BY telephone and tele-
graph during the day and people within reach
OF these agencies were cautioned to be on their
guard.
Special attention has been given to the fore
casting OF tornadoes this year by the weather
bureau and with marked success. 1t is not to
be inferred from the foregoing statement that
there is permanent change In the weather
conditions in the direction of the increase of
tornadoes, but this is unusual year for their
occurrence, rs was also the year 1893. As
matter Of precaution and protection residents
OF the states in the upper and central Missis-
sippi and Missouri valleys should provide places
of safe resort,such portion of the cellars in
their houses strongly protected"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08

CHICAGO, July s.-Chief Justice Fuller was
apprised Of the death Of Justice Blstchford by
telegraph last night He was deeply moved by
the news.
"Justice Blatchford has been in serious con-
ditiOn for two weeks, but the news Of his death
comes no less a shock Tor that" said the chief
justice. ~ shall go east Immediately. Justice
Blatchford was profound lawyer and Judge.
He a man Of indefatigable industry
and Of exact method. He was an especially
able judge of admiralty and patent law, but
was An able all-round jurist He was greatly
beloved by his associates and the loss the Su-
preme Court sustains by his death is great"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-08
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE July s.-Flour duh, unchanged
receipts. 1850 barrels; shipments So s6s barrels
sales, sci barrels. Whear nrmer-No red spot
69a691.; July, 69a69h; August, IOlta.Ok; Sep
TENDER, 721oaI2s.; steamer No. Z, red, 64as4k-re-
ceipts. 1854 bushels; shipments 5000 bushels;
stock, 81 900 bushels; sales, $4,000 bushels.
Milling wheat by sample, classy. Corn quiet and
hrmer-mixed. spot IS bid: July. IS bid; Au-
gust, 49a49h receipts, l6.493 bushels; stock
sO0,35G bushels sales. 1900 bushels White corn
by sample. 5zk; yellow corn by sample, a.
Oats frn-No. white western, SsaS9; No. 2
mixed western, 36a36k-recepts, SSH bushels:
stock. 2Gi,0zI bushels. Rye slOw-No. ?, 59a6O-
receipts, 100 bushels: stock, i5,2S2 bushels. Hay
good demand-goOd to choice timothy, l6.OOal7. o.
Grain freights steady, unchanged. Cotton nominal
--middling. 81. Provisions quiet-mess pork 10 So
Butter dull-creamery. fancy, 2lk: do. fair to
choice, isaac; do. initiation, IL. Eggs weak-l5a
1871. Coffee frm-Rio cargoes, fair, IS: No. /,
Ia. Sugar strong-granulated. $50 Copper un-
changed Whisky steady-llSa1.19. Peanuts un-
changed.
BALTIMORE, July s.-vfrginia threes S5ass.
Baltimore and Ohio stock. 49, Baltimore and OHIO
southwestern first incomes, 1Oek; Consolidated
gas bonds, l0s: 10. stocks. a}Ia55.
Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO. July s(closing).-Wheat-July6 5,s:
August, 6i's; September, I0s.aI0E. Corn-Julv,
Az: August. AN; September, AN. Oats-Julv,
30; August. e6'.; September, 2s%. Pork-July,
1910; September, POLO. Lard-July, eos; Septem-
Der, lO-5lH. Short rlbs-July, S.l5; September,
SAN.
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Services will be held this evening over the re-
mains Of Thomas Russell Bowden at his late
home, 709 / street northwest after which the
body will be removed to Williamsburg, Va, for
burial The services this afternoon will be con-
Quoted by DR.. Addison and Gen. Green
Clay Smith. Mr.. Bowden was a we'll
known Virginian and for six years was
attorney general Of that state. For some time
he has made his residence in this city where he
has devoted himself to literary pursuits, his
health forbidding active work i'll his profess
sion. The dead man comes from one Of the
best families Of Virginia He leaves widow
and grown daughter. who will have the sympa-
thy of wide circle of friends in their Attic
ton.
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WOMEN AS PRISONERS.
Several We're on Trial In Judge Kimball's
Court Today.

Several Weze on Trial In Judge Kimbalrs
Court Today.
A little woman dressed in black was on
trial in Judge k;mtsll's court today. Habitual
drunkenness was the charge against her, and
her sister appeared against her.
The broken hearted sister was moved to tears
when she appeared and cav the unfortunate
woman in the tolls.
''She has been the torture and torment Of
my life for twenty years." said the sister, land
il / were the only one to suffer l would
willingly bear it, but I am not She
has not been sober three weeks at q
time in six months. Most Of her time she is
drunk and is continually hanging around bar
rooms. At all hours Of the night she returns
home under the influence Of liquor. and am
able to stand it no longer"
"What does she do?'' the court inquired.
Nothing" replied the witness. ''She had
been living with me, and il she would do right
l would only be too glad to continue support
ing her as long as 1 have work, but she will
hang about bar rooms and the love Of drink has
taken full possession of her."
81 don't get drunk often" was the prisoner
response, and now intend to be . good
woman"
This 10 a sad case," remarked the court
sentence of thirty days in default Of bonds
was imposed.
Susie Robinson, female from jackson alley,
Whs neat CdiieO- que uau Oeen OlsOr0erly
the alley and she admitted her guilt. Not hav-
ing IS she went down for two weeks.
Two other colored women from the alley were
tried for vagrancy. One of them wore white
shoes and carried a baby in her arms, while the
other wore red shoes and was childless. They
were discharged.
1t was Annie Smiths frst offense, and 20 the
judge would not send her down. Annie is q
young colored woman who lives in the neigh
borhood OF Willow Tree alley. The worst the
officer could say Of her was that she was usu-
ally half drunk.
What supports your" the judge asked
"a friend, was her response.
That's not very respectable way to live, I"
said the judge, 'but as it is your first offense
I'll take your personal bonds"
Maggie McLane. a young woman from
Rochester, admitted thst she was here for no
good purpose and the court released her upon
q promise to return home.
Mary Simms, ffteen-year-old colored girl
who has been spending her nights about the
flying horses, in addition to being guilty Of bad
conduct, was sent down for thirty days.