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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
PARALYZED BY FRIGHT.
An Engineers Condition in n Recon,
Wreck.

H. F, Skyles, who was in the Santa Fe
wreck at Hurdland, Mo-, Sunday morning.
made statement to Master Mechanic
John Player a few minutes after the COLI
sion which makes it reasonable to presume
that Engineer Humphrey died of fright
before the two engines came together
As they were approaching tine Hurdland
switch Skyles moved to Humphreys side
of the cab and said. WAS it not al Gibbs
we had orders to stop?''
Just then the headlight of the west-bound
train showed around the curve. Humphrey
said not word nor moved hand or foot,
but looked straight ahead with CLASSY eyes
at the other train, which was moving at a
terrific rate. Skyles spoke to him again. but
still the engineer did not move and the
fireman to save his life jumped The other
and saved themselves by jumping.
When the collision occurred their train
was almost at dead stand, proving that
if Humphreys engine had been reversed at
least serious wreck could have been pre-
vented.
Whether Humphrey was dead or alive
when the two trains Collided no one will
ever know, but from SkyleS' staten INT Il
is certain that when he heard Styles re
mark and saw the approaching headlight
at the same moment he realized that he
had done an awful thing and was paralyze1
by its enormity, If not actually killed by
fri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
WEARY OF THIS LIFE.
Persons Who Wanted to Cut the Win,
Cord.

Albanus H. Snyder fffty-fve Years old
advertising manager of the Dry Goods
Economist, committed suicide yesterday in
New York by cutting his throat in his
apartments at the Broadway Central Hotel.
Mr.. Snyder was well known to the dry
goods trade throughout the country, having
been engaged connected in some way
with the business for the last twenty-five
years. Ten years ago he owned q large
wholesale dry goods house in Philadelphia
W. Belts Lawrence, the Broadway New
York, merchant who shot himself late
Tuesday night. is reported as having a
chance of recovery, though his condition is
still serious Mr.. Lawrence is said to have
been temporarily insane when he made
the attempt upon his life.
Henry Dinis, a wealthy farmer of Manor
township. Lancaster county, Pa aged
sixty seven, had been suffering from asthma
for some time. About l o'clock Tuesday
night he had a severe attack and getting
out of bed went outside. Two hours after
search was made and his body was found in
a STOPPING position in a nearby pond, with
the head under water. The general SUPPOSE
sion is that he committed suicide, though the
coroner's jury rendered a verdict of acct
dental drowning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
THE TARGETS READY.
ordWay Rifles Commence Some Cred
liable Rifle Practice,
correspondence of The Evening Star
CAMP STEPHAN, SEA ISLE CITY.

Correspondence of The Evening STAR
CAMP STEPHAN, SEA ISLE CITY.
August H. 1894.
Yesterday evening Immediately after sup
per Capt. Williams decided to vary the
work of the camp and surprised the boys
with an order to get ready for drill As
the storm had all cleared away and the
street in front of the hotel was in good
condition the captain rightly considered
that conditions We're favorable TO a good
drill. While the boys were somewhat IA
ugued by their exertiOns at the rifle range
yet all appeared to be ready and willing,
and as result the drill was one that would
reflect great credit on anyone. The drill
lasted about half an hour and when II was
completed retreat was sounded and the
colors hauled down. The members of the
company were then at liberty for the even
ing, and soon Sergt Roberts was very busy
issuing passes good until 10 pm.." which
were Immediately signed by the captain,
and the happy possessors of these little
slips of paper soon made themselves eX-
tremely elsewhere. Most of them could be
walk or at the steam Carousal, while a few
could be found dancing at the Excursion
House; and so the evening passed. At mid
night everybody was in and all hands were
asleep, except the vigilant Sentinels, who
silently paced their beats.
Revelle was sounded promptly at 545
this morning, and at O'Clock the sound of
mess call the bugle announced that
breakfast was ready. After going through
this necessary formality the company was
again formed and marched to the rifle range
to complete the work started yesterday.
Soon all hands We're busy, as yesterday
passing sand, mailing planks on the butts,
clearing away brush and putting the target
frames together. Everybody worked with a
will, with the result that before O'Clock
everything was completed, the range being
laid out and ready for use. 1t was then that
a discouraging discovery made, and
that was that the ordnance sergeant at the
Washington barracks had failed to send any
mid-range targets, thus completely check
mating the company any practice at 800 and
6o0 yards. However, every body being some
what fatigued, il was decided to postpone
shooting until afternoon and the company
marched back to camp. The time until din
ner, which is at 11:3O, was spent in any
manner desired by the individual. Dinner
being over the march was again taken for
the target range, and practice at 2OO yards
was commenced. Considering the fact that
many had not fired since last year the
scores were remarkably good Corporal Simp-
son making the highest score-namely 2I-
only one score being fired by each man.
Practice was completed at 3 o'clock, after
which general break was made for the
beach, and bathing was INDUCED in by all
hands. The general health Of the company
is excellent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
Acts ADDrOyed,

Before his departure the President signed
the following measures: The act making
appropriations for current and contingent
expenses Of the Indian department and full
filling treaty stipulations with various In
dian tribes for the fiscal year 1895; the
joint resolution to continue the provisions
of existing laws providing temporarily for
the expenditures of the government; the
joint resolution providing for an investiga-
ton relating to the effects of machinery on
labor; the act making appropria ton for a
United States revenue cutter for service
at San Francisco, Cal; the act granting d
pension to Amanda j. Lane; the act cor
recting the naval record of James Fay; the
act for the relief of Louis Pelham; the act
for the payment of John I. Heard for pro-
fessional services rendered the 'Old Set
tiers or Western Cherokee Indians; the
act for the relief of the owners of the
schooner Henry r. Tilton; the act grant
ing pension to Rebecca II. Chambers; the
act for the relief of James e. North; and
the act to further amend section $500 r. S.
In regard to surveys of public lands and
private land claims
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
Greatly Disguised.

When Max Schultz raised his head above
the rail in the dock at the Police Court this
morning he made perfect picture of a
regular Herr Most anarchist. He had a big
bushy beard, and his hair locked as though
1t had rarely known the presence of a comb
in its midst. He Slared about the room like
a Gagged animal as he entered a plea of not
guilty 10 the charge of being a vagrant
1t was shown, however. that he had been
in court a couple Of days ago and that
Judge Taylor took his bonds then.
Ninety days" was the judges succinct
summing up of the case.
Max protested strenuously and became
abusive whereupon Bailiff Kendig took him
in his arms and bundled him back into the
cells. AS ne went Shambling along the i'm
precautions that he hurled at the government
and all the authorities made a pleasant
tribute to the memory Of the Ia te Caserio
Santo. He vented his rage at all existing
institutions, and when he strikes station
airy bath tub this afternoon his disgust will
know 10 bounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
TO APPRAIsE GROUND,
A Commission Appointed by the Sec
rotary of the Navy,

The Secretary of the Navy has appointed
superintendent of the naval observatory,
Mr.. Ross, Commissioner of the District, and
Mr.. Thos. Z. Waggaman, real estate broker,
to appraisc the ground necessary for the cir
Gle OF 1000 feet radius around the naval
observatory necessary for the protection of
the delicate astronomical instruments in
that building.
Congress appropriated $4,000 for the ex-
tension or Massachusetts avenue two years
ago, with the proviso that the extension of
SAID avenue through the naval observatory
grounds should not he nearer than 1000
Feet from the clock building. This was in
accordance with the recommendations of
the officers in charge. yet when the time
came for making the Improvement per-
mission was denied the District authorities
from entering the reservation. A joint res
olution was accordingly obtained from Con-
gress, expressly authorizing the work, and
authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to
seect the commission above related
In the notification sent out today it was
requested by Secretary Herbert that the
board should assemble at the United States
naval observatory on Monday, the Goth in
slant, or as soon thereafter as practicable
ana TO continue it's sessions at such times
and places as, in the judgment of its chair
man, will best facilitate the discharge Of the
duties devolving upon the board, and the
preparation. within sixty days from this date
AOPoil ieQulISu ny section 3 OF the
resolution
1t Is suggested that, in pursuance of the
authority conferred upon the board by Sec
ton 10 of the resolution, the superintendent
OF the coast and geodetic survey be request
ed to make the surveys necessary to carry
INTO effect the provisions respecting surveys
IN order that the board may not be delayed
IN the preparation of the map referred to in
the second clause of section g.
The board will give due notice to the own
ers OF the property, the purchase of which
Is contemplated by the resolution, of the
time ana place at which such property
owners Will be heard by the board in regard
TO the value of their respective plats Of
ground III any such plaus are owned by
minors, notice will be duly given to their
legal guardians.
with regard to the plats Of ground, the
sale or which is provided for by the resolu-
ton the board will report the value at
Whlch such plats shall be sold, together with
the recommendations of the board as to
Whether or not such plats should be sold
In brlk or in parcels, and II the latter in
what manner said plats should be divided
Inc board Is instructed that Its report re-
speeding the value of the lands in question
should be made upon a cash basis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
AT OLD BERKELEY.
The Pleasures of the Guests mt This
Ancient Resort.


BERKELEY SPRINGS, w. Va,
August Is, 1894.
The past and present weeks have been
the gayest Of the season. On Friday even
ing last a play was given for the benefit of
the Village Improvement Association in
the ball room Of the hotel. The stage was
tistically set. Electric lights were used
and the entire effect was very pleasing.
The little play 'Snow Ball" was given by
strong cast, in which was Mr.. Preston
Gibson of Washington.
After the theatricals supper was given
for the benefit of the Catholic Church,
which was extremely successful. Mrs.
Lieut.. Irwin, U. S. navy; Mrs. D. P. Nc
CARNEY, wife of Chief Engineer Mozart
Eey, U. S. navy; Mrs. Col Baughman of
Baltimore and Mrs. Nat. Pendleton of
Berkeley had the affair In charge.
The costumes worn that evening were the
bGndsomest seen this season. Among those
VINO wore becoming gowns were: Mrs. Col
BauShman Mrs DR.. Pennington of Wash
irgton, Mrs. Rosa Pelham Suit of WASH
fngton, Mrs. Oates, wife of the governor
elect of Alabama; Mrs. Bynum, wife of
Representative Bynum of Indiana; Miss
Maud Bynum Mrs. r. w. A. Branch of
North Carolina, wife of the Representa-
tive from that state; Mrs. George Bloomer,
Mrs. H. A. Orth of Washington, Mrs
Amy and Miss Amy, Miss May Wise of
Washington, Mrs. Col. Biddle, Miss Black
we'll, Mrs. Capt. Breeze.
a series of card parties is given this
week. Mrs. Morris Of Baltimore led the
list on Tuesday night, giving a delightful
affair. Mrs George of Baltimore will give
a very swell card party at high noon on
Thursday. Mrs. Kent will give one at her
handsome home on Thursday night. Mrs.
Capt. Reed will do the same on Friday
night. Mrs. DR.. Pennington will give a tea
TO Miss Lee of Baltimore on Thursday af-
peen issued. very enjoyable affair was
gwen by DR.. and Mrs. Pennington on Mon
day night in the form of fish supper
Congressman Reyburn and wife have Just
returned from trip to Luray and Natural
Bridge. They were the guests of Senator
Don Cameron. who took a party of friends
to those places in his private car.
Col. Oates, the newly elected governor of
Alabama, is here looking we'll and vigorous
after his campaign.
on Sunday evening Miss Margerite yNrenn
Oh Washington delighted the guests of the
motel with her exquisite singing.
"A BOX OF Monkeys is booked for next
Week, also an open air bazaar for the "
l. A.
Gov. Brown of Maryland and staff will
be her Friday.
Gen Flagler, u. S. army, is summering
here.
Mrs. Gov. Blackburn of Kentucky is
among the recent arrivals
John 5. Blankman OF WASHINGTON is en-
Joyng his vacation here
Mr.. Seatcn Monroe of Washington is
stopping at the Berkeley Springs Hotel.
several palls are TO be given, and a
phantom party is announced for next week.
Mr.. John l.. Mills. jr., of Washington is
Cunning and fishing in this neighborhood.
i. L, s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
TO INSPECT THE RAILROADS.
Gen. Wade Hampton Has Left to-
Make His Annual Examination.

Gen. Wade Hampton, the commissioner
of railroads, accompanied by Private Sec
rotary Thomas, left for the west today tl
make the annual trip Of inspection of the
properties of the bond-aided Pacific rail-
roads. The work will be commenced al
Omaha, the eastern terminus of the Union
Pacific and will occupy about six weeks.
The books ard accounts of the Union Pa
Cific and the central branch of the Union
Pacific have been examined in Boston by
Bookk eeper c. L. Storm OF the railroad COM
missioners Office, who has also examined
those of the Sioux City and Pacific in Chi
cago, and Of the Central Pacific in San
Francisco. The amounts due the govern
mcnt for the calendar year 1893, under the
provisions of the Thurman act, have been
found to be in excess of the requirements
for the previous year, Notwithstanding the
industrial depression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
Will Continue the Contract.

Secretary Herbert has reconsidered his
purpose of canceling the contract with John
II. Gillies Of New York for the construction
Of a dry dock in the Brooklyn navy yard,
and the work will be continued under the
existing contract for some time to come IL
is said that the bondsmen of Mr.. Gillies
cannot be made liable for his failure to
comply with the terms of the contract for
the reason that the instrument is defective
and not binding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the clerk Of the court to the following:
Michael NJ. Lyons and Maggie Ct. OK eefe;
John b. Lynn of Prince William county.
Va, and Lucy r. Collier of Washington;
John Sewell and Mary Torney; Felix A..
Heley and Annie l. Burch; William d..
Brown AMI Ida b. Walker; Milton Craw-
ford of Frederick, Md, and Mary MINIS
of Petersburg, Va, Anthony Ferbey and
Mary +. Jackson; Frederick W. Brown and
Martha Sina Carter; Harrison L. Ham
back of Fauquier county, Va, and Annie
Il. Helm of Culpeper county, Va; John T..
King and Martha L. Wonson: William Nit
chell and Amanda A. Skinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16

James Chacomas sella ia panan, vera
fine, gOOt to eata.
But this ingenious son of sunny Italy
stopped his cart at TIN and the avenue in
the way OF pedestrians this morning, and
Officer Heller took him in.
He didn't understand English very well
when he came into the Police Court later
They never do. But he understood it well
enough when the judge fined him So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
Drank the Most.

Mary Murdock.a colcred resident of Pork
steak alley. pleaded not guilty this morning
In the Police Court to the charge Of va
grancy.
ledge, amt no vag. j drink little.
but / works some'
According to Officer Herbert, however. she
drank much more than she worked, and for
the next sixty days she will have 10 re-
verse the proportion, for liquor is out of the
question at the work house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
Tn Strengthen the Fleet,

Secretary Herbert has deemed it necessary
to strengthen the Asiatic squadron for the
better protection of American interests dur.
ing the Chinese-Japanese war. and has,
therefore, ordered the cruiser Charleston,
now at San Francisco, to proceed at once 10
China. Ii will take her about twenty-five
days to make the trip. and she is under
orders to stop at Honolulu for coal en- route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
Not a Secret Association.

Secretary c. ID. Kenealy Of the Fat Mems
beneficial Association writes that the state
ment printed in The Star to the effect that
the association is a secret organization and
the members bound by oath is entirely
wrong: that he is a Catholic, and would
not belong TO any secret. oath-bound assoc
citation; and that the organization is a pure
beneficial association. in which benefits are
derived in case of the death or sickness Of
a member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
MARRIED.,

HELEf-BCRCH. On "Wednesday August Is 1Sat
al immaculate Conception Church. Washington.
u g. by the Rev. Father Ryan, FEIIA A.
HElEf Of Maryland, and ANNIE 1. BURCH Of
Washington. ID. {.
HoBLITZEIl-MooRE On August Is, 1854 az
the residence of the brides PARENTS. Winchester.
Va, Mr.. a. MAN HOBIITZEI-L of tits city
10 Miss MARIE q. MOORE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
4 Touch Specimen.

Hes. Coleman, a tough-looking specimen
of the colored populat ton, in the Police
Court this morning on the charge of pro-
noting policy among the colored people of
the city. The case against him was proved
without difficulty and he was fined a round
$50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16

The second regular meeting of Rescue
Lodge in its hall at 1 IL and @ streets
southwest was held Monday evening Chief
Templar Daley presiding. There was Il
large attendance, both OF members and
visitors. Delegations were present from
Minnehaha, led by Deputy Dinsmore, the
institutinS officer. from Liberty Independ-
ent, Columbia and Good WIN, and Wash
inston Lodge came in a body. Four can
didates were initiated. Gran Templar
Garfield gave Instructions in ritualistic
work, Mrs. Naylor gave a recitation and
remarks were made by Grand .Superin-
tendent Mahoney, Chief Templar Rowley
and others. r
Friendship Lodge met in regular session
Monday evening, Chief TeInplrf Van Week
in the chair. One new member was taken
In under Impressive initiation ceremonies,
ard an entertaining good of the order pro-
gram followed.
Minnehaha Lodge was out in force Tues
day evening and entertained many visit
ors. Among these were Mrs. Sparner of
Anchor Lodge and Mr.. F. W. Tucker Of
Silence Lodge of Pittsburg, Pa. Chairman
Russell OF the good of the order committee
conducted an interesting program, contrib
uted to by Chief Templar Hawxhurst,
Grand Templar Garfield Deputy Dinsmore,
Past Chief Haskins, Past Chiefs Henry
Smith and Stewart, Past Grand Vice Mrs
Rowley, Past Chief Bryson of Persever-
ance, Secretary Smith and visitors from
Pittsburg- Past Vice Templar Miss Ellie
Wade presided at the piano. Several addi-
lions to the library We're reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16

At the Indiana democratic state conyen-
ton yesterday Gov. Matthews refused to
allow resolution to be INTRODUCED favoring
him as a candidate for President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
First Floor.
Ladies' Goods.

Csc fog 81 quality White Channels MOusquetaire
Gloves.
25c for choice of Straw Hats that sell I'D to
zoo each Sailors and Ieghorns. Ladies' and
ChidreR's.
&c for choice of all 25c Handkerchiefs.
Zoe pair for the &c Fast Black and English Tan
Hose.
BE pair for the Chidrvn's 25c Heavy Ribbed
hose sizes TO 0S.
25c for Ladies' soc Plain Isle Thread Vests,
long and short sleeves. -,,, ..., an.
s19s for choice of rarasols selling up to 81 EACH
&c for Zoe bottles Bay Rum. ''''"
1Sc for box containing three Toe cakes Of Pure
Glycerine soap. ---..-.r
% for the full size Sponges sell so freely at
i5c.
j. per cent discount all Embroideries.
Gle for the 25c Silk Windsor Ties and Bows.
21c for the 25c White and Fancy Chemisettes
With latest style collar.
To- for the Ice silverine Belt Buckles. VIII not
tarnish.
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1ie for the e5c Shirt Waist Sets, comprising
collar button. studs and link Buttons
Soc fox the Palais Royals wenknown Superior
SOC Pocket Books.
59c for the 81 Gauze Pans
&c for one dozen spooIs of SC. Bas,ins Cotton.
zoe for one dozen spools Royal Black Sewing Silk
12c pair for the lie, Ice and 1se Dress Shields
rubber and stOckfnet,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16

Police Captains Devery and Cross. and
Nardmen Smith, Burns and Glennop Of
New York were put on trial by the police
board for neglect of duty. SerEeants Nc
Kenna, Jordan, Parkerson and Liebers were
dismissed on similar charges, and Hugh
Clark was allowed to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
Mems Goods.

2oc for the SOC Balbriggan Underwear Three
suits for 81.
soc for tho NeSlige Shirts previously reduced to
tsc from 81 and SIS.
32c for the Boys NegIge Shirts.
o5e for the Mems soc japanese SILK Handker-
chiefs with initial. All initials here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16
Second Floor.

Second Floor.
90 I'd. for i5c quality An-lineu Cream Table
6aulask.
&c for the Huck Towels. 15x3O inches.
Sc vi for the 45-inch Bleached Pillow Case Mus
Ia.
13c for the 1sc stamped Table Covers 36-inch.
25c for the SIC Linen Monte Cloth Bureau
&carfs, 54-inch.
10 per cent discount Fine II. S. Linen Squares,
DC.
&c vi. for the I5e Black Tareta silk. pronounced
tsry superior.
S!de.
45c yd for the Palais Royal 5Dc Storm Serge.
eoe I'd. for the 75c Storm Serge. so inches wide.
81 foE choice Of the remaining Trimmed Hats.
Third Floor.
413 for the Palais ROYALS 81 Lawn Wrappers.
Co. for the sI25 Indigo and Mourning Wrappers.
To- for the SOC Lawn Waists.
800 for tle> sizes Dotted Swiss and Black Lawn
Waists.
&c for the Palais Royals wellknown 4ic Night
sqwn.
49c for choice Of the zoe Gowns, Skirts. Corset
CJyers and CEemises.
Fourth Floor.
IT, for the 2cc Wire Window Screens. self
adjusting.
20, f7r the aSc Screen Doors. All sizes.
Csc pair for the Lace Curtains previously re-
scced u SOC from 81.
20 per cent discount Baby Carriages.
EFPlease observe that. though above prices are
Tod only from 70 Il an ami TO pm, rem
aalfs are offered at ne1ttO-nJthias prices for all
H..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-16

Csc fOr 81 quality White Channels Mousquetaire
Gloves.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1894-08-17
WhfteUiHe Notes.

Correspondence Reporter and Falcon)
Miss Minnie Durham, of Jack
son, is the guest of Mrs. Sam Jar
mon this week.
Mrs. L. B. Wilson, of Somer-
vile, is spending a few days with
Mrs. G. w Morrow and Mrs. G..
T. Price.
Madame Rumor says the marriage
bells may be heard in the distance
Wednesday.
Prof. T. S. Minter, who has been
teaching in Lone Star State, is at
home for a happy vacation, and
will take with him on his return
some fair one, whom we hope will
make his life as beautiful as if
''clad in the beauty of a thou
sand stars.
Quite a number from this part
of the moral vineyard visited the
asylum last Wednesday. They re-
ported one hundred and fifty visi-
tors on the ground; also several
of our young people attended the
ball Friday night.