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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
THE HAzY ATMOSPHERE.

Smoke said to BE the Cause of the
Peculiar Appearance.
The singular hase which has been HANGING
over the country for several days has. Of
course. attracted tho attention Of scientists
and many savants with q meteorological
turn Of mind are investigating the subject
for the purpose Of ascertaining its CAUSE.
Profs. Henry Hazen and Cleveland Able Of
the weather bureau believe that the over
hanging. sky obscuring and sun biotting
mass Of gray vapor h nothing moro nor
less than smoke from the vast forest fires Of
the west. which. on account Of the i'm
condition Of the atmosphere extends has
risen to great heights and then hoated
away In every direction becoming gradually
dinused through the entire atmosphere for
enormous distances from the starting point
The dark day Of 1871. when New Eng
land was clouded with q similar haze to
the terror OF the timid and superstitious
was probably due to the same causes a.
those assigned to the present condition In
1881 also q similar haxy state continued ali
over the east Persons who attended the
national regatta held on the Potomac here
In that year will remember the peculiar ef-
feet on the river during the various con-
tests. when every object seemed wrapped
in . ghostly mist that made It look un-
canny. AZ soon a. . good rain falls the
atmosphere will be washed clean of the
smoke dust particles with which II II now
charged, Do there II no use for people to
worry themselves about things supernat-
ttral and sleep with their heads under their
pillows. The old earth II only INDUCING in
q good smoke. and that's al there 10 about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03

He Was Iowa's War Governor and In
Gnrheld's Cabinet.

He Was Iowa's War Governor and in
Garheld's Cabinet.
Samuel Kirkwood, the war governor of
Iowa and Secretary Of the Interior ih>Pres-
ident Garfield's cabinet. died Saturday at
Iowa City, at the age Of eighty-one years
Samuel Jordan Kirkwood was born In
Hartford county. Nd. December 20. 1913.
His schooling ended when he was fourteen
years old. In 1896 he went to Ohio, studied
law. ard was admitted to the bar In 1915.
He was made prosecuting attorney of Rich
moEd county, and In 1850 was a member of
the Ohio constitutional convention. In 1855
he went to Iowa to engage in farming, and
the next year was elected to the state SEN
ate.
In 1859 he was elected governor of Iowa,
and was reelected in 1851. He placed in
the field fifty regiments Of infantry and
cavalry. and throughout the war never had
to order a draft. as Iowa's quota of volun-
teers was always filled. President Lincoln
offered him the post Of United States min
lister to Denmark. but he declined It. In
1856 he was elected to the United States
Senate In 1878 he was for the third time
elected governor of Iowa, and In 1915 was
reelected to the Senate when he resigned
to enter the cabinet Of President GARFIELD
as Secretary of the Interior. After he left
office. in 1882, he lived a retired life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.

Dedication Exercises Today Attended
BY q Large Crowd.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
MANASSAS, Va. September 3.-The dedi-
cation Of the newly established Manassas
Ind strial School for Colored Youth took
Pace today with appropriate ceremonies.
Their was q large crowd in attendance. in
GLIDING many visitors from Washington
and the southern states. An interesting
program was gone through with. in which
a number Of people took part. Preliminary
to the dedication exercises was the raising
Of the fag. which was pr resented to the
school by Miss Jane e. Thompson Of Eau
Quier. The standard was raised by Miss
Jennie Dean. who was the first person to
propose the establishment Of the new
school. --.--..
The Institution will open October 2. and
its objects are many and mer1torious. A
sound English common school education
will be given to each pupil. and the young
men and women will be prepared for useful
and intelligent citizenship by being taught
trades as well as the manner to follow
them with profit. The girls will be taught
cress making. mending and plain sewing.
millinery. cooking. housekeeping. laundry
work. poultry raising wood work and type
setting; while the boys will be instructed in
carpentering. blacksmithfng. wheeiwright-
making. printing. book binding gardening,
fruit raising and stock raising. Each stu
dent must be between the age of twelve
and twenty years. and will be charged 8
month for tuition, room and board, 81 of
which will be payable In money, and "a In
work. thus enabling pupils to pay one-half
OF their expense by their own labor.
Tuition without room and board will be
charged for at the rate Of e . month half
payable in cash.
John r. Clifford Is the principal. and the
board OF directors for the first year 10 COM
posed Of Rush r. Shipper. president: Henry
p. Montgomery. vice president; Henry Fl
Baker. treasurer; James H. Bradford, re-
cording secretary; Emma v. Montgomery
George G. Rounds, Marshall d. williams
Emily Rowland. Minnie G. Whitman
Henry HI. Warning. Robert L. Ruffin, Lucy
8. Dooiittle, William A. Credit, Winfield
8 Montgomery, d. q. Henderson, Rufus
z: Gardner, Ora c. Langhorne. Jane q.
Thompson and James H. Merriwether.
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THE ARRowsMrrH's SHAFT
II Was broken, bat the Schedule Trfp
Was Made.


The sidewheeler T. v. Arrowsmfth, Cant
Entwtsle. from Potomac river ports a. far
down as Smiths creek ana Yeocomico. made
landing at the dock OF the Washington
Steamboat Company at $40 this morning,
overdue since 1890 O'Clock last night In
an interview this afternoon with The Star
man Capt Entwisle said that on the mouth
OF Yeocomico the craft broke her shaft.
From that point progress was slow, II be-
ing made with one wheel and the rudder
hard over. In this way she made all
schedule landings and transacted her route
trade News OF the accident was brought
TO the city this morning by the Sue. from
Baltimore.
During the night considerable anxiety was
felt by those who had friends and freight
on the missing steamer. She will be with
drawn from her route and repaired at Bal
timore.
The Wakefield will take care Of her busi-
ness. The work Of repair will be done
promptly.
The Arrowsmith several weeks ago while
on her way down the river met with
cident. when her passengers were trans
terred to the steamers George Leary and
Sue and carried to their destination.
Owing to the dense fog on the lower Po-
tomac this morning other steamers were de-
layed The Lady OF the Lake remained at
Colonial Beach several hours. and did not
arrive at her wharf In this city until Ia
O'Clock today, nearly five hours overdue.
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Chinese Imperial Edict on Recent
Victories. -..--
GENERAL YEHA land TROOPS COMMENDED
Feeling Regarding Japanese in
Corea. --.'-. -
THEIR REPORTED LOSSES

TEN TSlN, China, September 3.-An in.-
perial edict has been issued rewarding Gen
Yeh and 100 Chinese officers for their vic
tory over the japanese at Ping Yang on
August IL. Gen. Yeh reports that the JAP
anese lost 5000 men in the engagement al
Ping Yang. and during the days when the
Chinese were in pursuit Of the enemy while
the casualties OF the Chinese were small.
LONDON. September "A dispatch to
the Times from Shanghai today says that
the Japanese Marquis Saigonjs landed al
Chsmulpo. Corea. on August ., and con-
graduated the King Of Corea upon having
attained his independence -
The dispatch adds that the japanese hold
at present the provinces Of Seoul. Hwang
HO and the country around the treaty
ports. The remainder of the country Il
said to be in possession Of armed bands of
Coreans.
1t IL stated that the feeling against the
japanese Is increasing, and that the ma
tives are commencing to wage guerrilla
warfare against them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
DEATH FROM POISON.
The Coroner Jury's Verdict In the
Case of John 4. Patterson.

The COEOmeFo NefOhct
Case of John 4. Patterson.
An inquest was held this afternoon by
Coroner Hammett over the body OF John
d. Patterson. the colored man who was
found dead in the Soldiers Home grounds
Saturday afternoon The body was discov-
cred by an inmate Of the home. who noti-
ned the police The testimony OF the sol
der and OF Deputy Coroner Giazebrook.
who performed the autopsy. was the only
evidence heard.
DIR. Glaxebrook testified that death was
due to poison. Q quantity Of arsenicai poi
SON. sufficient to cause death. being discov-
ered IN the mans stomach. The mans
body was decompossd. and he had evidently
bean dead ffve or SIX days. "A halt-nlled
boz Of rat poison was found In the de
cea.s eds pocket A veG Dict setting forth
that the deceased had committed suicide by
taking poison was rendered
Patterson was G wen-known coiored man.
about forty-hvs years OF age. and was for
about ten years q clerk IN the general land
ONCE, being dismissed about q year ago.
HIS three sisters. Chanis Emma and Mary.
are teachers In the public schools OF this
city. He left his home 1882 18th street,
last Wednesday morning IN good humor
saying that he would not be home until
late IN the evening. No reason for taking
his life can be thought Of by his friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Repair of Elevators.


The Commissioners have amended their
order Of June &C. 1891. regulating the con-
struction, repair and operation of elevators
by making 1t unlawful to use In any build
iEg in course Of construction HOSTS or ele-
vators for hoisting building material, etc,
unless the well hole or opening shall be
closed with temporary guard rails Of board
placed six inches apart to q height of five
feet with a gate or door swinging outward
The New Assistant.
Isaac T lobe. who was appointed to sue
coed MIR. Mckenzie as assistant superin-
tendent Of street and alley cleaning, was
formerly resident Of Johnson City, Tenn,
and Is understood to have been recommend
ed to the Commissioners for appointment
by Senator Harris of that state, Vice Pres
idcnt Stevenson, and Representatives Houk,
Tate, Marshall, Richardson and others Mr.
Jobe Is a democrat and for four years was
member of the democratic executive COM
mittee Of Tennessee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
MR.. sTEPHENsoN's SUCCESSOR.
Some Of the Current Gossip About
the Vacant Presidency.

SSne % tAe Cufrent Gossip About
the Vacant Presidency.
There does not seem to be a very great
desire on the part Of any Of the larger
stockholders Of the Metropolitan Railroad
Company to assume the presidency Of the
road. 1t Is pretty well established In the
minds OF those acquainted with the facts
that Mr.. Stepbenson's illness was aug
nerted. II not brought about. by the worry
In which he was plunged over the affairs Of
the company regarding the change OF sys-
tenn contemplated in the motive power OF
the cars.
The names Of several gentlemen have
been mentioned In connection with the
ONCE. among the most prominent Of whom
nave been Marshal A. A. Wilson, Mr. John
Cammack, Mr.. Joseph Weaver Mr. George
W. pearson. who was formerly president
A well-known avenue bookseller. who has
been closely identified with street railway
interests here for many years. expressed
the opinion today that Mr.. Clasett would
M the position with better results than
any man he knew Of. and thought It was
not an improbability that he would be
selected Mr. Clagett has just returned from
8 summer Jaunt In the north. and told .
star reporter that he knew nothing about
MS own name being connected with the
presidency Of the Metropolitan, nor did
he have any definite idea as to who was
hkeiy to succeed Mr.. Stephenson.
The Talk In Georwetown.
There Is talk current in Georgetovn to the
eject that In all probability the presidential
chair Of the Metropolitan Street Railroad
Company. recently made vacant through
the death Of Afr. Stephenson. will be nllsd
by the reappointmsnt Of Mr.. Pearson, the
ex-prestdent or the election OF Mr.. Joseph
weaver. The latter. with his family in
Gliding the Cammacks. are known to be the
III hpl To- 81
As TO Mr.. Pearson, II II said that since
his retirement from the presidency Of the
company he has been connected on all mat
tiers OF Importance pertaining to the road
Mr.. Weaver 10 q wealthy man. being as
sociated with his brother Robert In the
neat business He - Q director in the
Georgetown and Tenlsytown Railroad Com
ability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
THE GOLDEN CROSS.
Coming Session Of the Grand Con-
manaery On the 25th Inst.

Coming SessiOn Of the Grand Con-
manaery On the 2Sth Inst.
Grand Commander Perry has issued q
call announcing that a special (semi-ann uaD
session OF the Grand Commandery viii be
held on Thursday evening. September "a. at
National Commandery Hall. No. 623 Louisi-
ana avenue. and requesting Q fun and
prompt attendance OF members and past
noble commanders. who win be entitled to
admission on that data He also requests
that subordinate Communicates or members
Of the Grand Commandery having sugges-
lions or propositions for the good Of the
order win have them ready for presenta-
ton. % that II hral action cannot be had
at this session they may be put In shape
to be acted on at the annual session.
The grand commander has received from
Knight Horace Mitchell grand keeper Of
records Of the Grand Commandery Of the
state OF Maine. Tn invitation to members
Of the order to attend q reunion at Kittery
Point on September IL and at Maranacook
on September II, where the beneficial phases
Of the order will be discussed. II ie expect
ed that several OF the supreme officers win
be present and address these meetings az
veil as able speakers from the grand COM
nc anderies Of Maine ana New Hampshire
1t IL believed that these meetings viii Be
the means Of largely increasing the men,
rounding New England states
At the meeting Of st. Johns Commandery
on Saturday evening last Past Noble Com
mander VIM. e. Graham presided. A COM
munication from Grand Commander Perry
was read, calling atteation to the import
ance OF sending notices OF application for
membership to sister Communicates. inter
esting remarks. under the good Of the or
der. were made by knight W. e, Graham
and Mrs. Emma McKim. BY request Past
Noble Commander w. H. Pope Of Goodwin
Commandery conferred the second and
third degrees on one lady candidate. The
committee on the good Of the order, VIM.
e. Graham. Miss Gertrude r. Bartlett and
Mrs. Emma Mckim, are making arrange
ments for a musical and literary entertain
ment to be given at an early date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
Personal Mention,

Mr.. d. B. Wainwright Of this city IL
stopping at The Thorndike. Boston.
Mr.. Monkey Of 2127 street northwest
has returned to Washington from White
Sulphur Spring.
Chairman Proctor Of the civil service
commission left today to spend his vacation
in Massachusetts,
Director Walcott of the United States
York.
Congressman w. ]. Bryan of Nebra ska
has accepted the position Of editor-in- chief
Of the Omaha World-Herald
Capt. Edward z. Clapp Of the Arlington
Wheelmen has gone to Hartford, Conn, to
accept a position IN the office Of the Thorn
Typesetting Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
FIRMLY ESTABLISHED.
Admiral Walkers Opinion of the New
Hawaiian Republic.

Admiral Walkers Opinion of the New
Hawaiian Republic.
Rear Admiral Walker. who has Just ar
rived here from Hawaii, had q conference
with Acting Secretary Ramsay at the Navy
Department Saturday in regard to the naval
operations In those islands during his recent
visit there. A Star reporter met him in the
department and endeavored to get him to
talk about the state of affairs In the new
republic. He declined most positively to
say anything In regard to political Ques-
lions. but was not at all averse to discuss
ing the climate and wonderful resources of
the Islands. Everything was quiet at
Honolulu when left there In August" he
said, "and there were no prospects Of an
outbreak.
THE new republican government seems to
be firmly established and thoroughly COM
petent to take good care Of itself unless
there Ii interference from the outside
Pearl River harbor where 1t IL proposed to
establish q United States coaling station, II
a beauty. 1t IL one Of the finest harbors In
the world and IL large enough to accommo-
date all the ships afioat. All II wants 10 the
removal Of a little bar at its entrance. This
bar Is all sand. and can be easily taken out
in o reasonable time and At small expense.
1t was thoroughly surveyed while l was
there by Max Wood, one Of our officers. I
subject to the Navy Department, and possi-
bly, they may let you see It."
How about annexationr' asked the re-
porter.
"Oh. I canot say anything on that sub
ject except that the sentiment among the
people for annexation to the United States
still appears to be very strong. By the
way. Honolulu 10 most charming place.
and I had q most delightful experience
there. When shall I take charge of the
Naval Academy Well. that depends alto
gether on circumstances. I will have to
remain in Washington for some time for
the purpose Of comforting with the Sscro-
tary Of State and the Secretary Of the
Navy in regard to affairs In Hawaii. They
may want more information than I have
given them in my report. How long that
will keep me here do not know. But the
probabilities are that I shall not go to An
napolis much before the beginning Of the
next term. early in October"
Admiral Walker Is In remarkably fine
health and spirits. and Is stouter than when
he left Washington several months ago. He
enjoyed his visit to Hawaii very much. and
speaks In the highest terms Of the people
who have been chosen to administer its af-
fairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
PURELY ACCIDENTAL.

The Avenue Gable Gar Gripman Re.
leased From Arrest.
The inquest over the remains OF William
Lacey. who was killed Saturday afternoon
by being struck by a Georgetown cable car
near the Peace monument, was held this
afternoon at the sixth precinct station. The
witnesses examined were DIR. Hazen, John
Lindsey. Henry Docorselski DIR. Leonard
Bell, Mrs. Ellen Mccartney. Miss Ella Nc
Canrey, William Ward. Stephen Newly.
Deputy Coroner Glazebrook. Hugh e. SAN
dsrson. d. r. Walton and Gripman w. A.
Eppley. After Q few moments consultation
the jury returned . verdict to the effect that
Lacey's death was purely accidental ana
wholly exonerating the gripman. who was
thereupon discharged from arrest The
body Of the deceased was taken this after.
noon TO his late home In Occoquan, We
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
Capt. Elliotrs Son Drov.ea.

Capt. Mckay Of the navy. in charge of
the Port Royal g. c.. dry dock, has inform
ed the Navy Department Of a serious storm
there on August n. It was the anniversary
Of the great cyclone at Port Royal in 1893.
The dock was not injured. but Capt Mckay
reports that two sons Of Capt Elliott, q
brother Of sx-Reprssentativs Elliott, were
lost In the water between the mainland and
the sea islands. The older Of the boys was
afterward picked up and saved, but the
other, about eighteen years old, and a color
cd lad. who was with the Elliott boyv In the
boat were drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03

He Wanted TO Run Cars Through the
Labor Procession.

He Wanted to Run Cars Through the
Labor Procession.
While the Labor day parade was passing
7th street on the avenue today, q riot was
nearly precipitated by the determination Of
the Washington and Georgetown Railroad
Company to run Its cars up and down 7th
street through the parade. Lieut. Kelly
directed the arrest OF two gripmen. which
was DONE and then. 1t II said. President
Geo. 7. Dunlop. of the company Jumped on
one OF the cars to run It through, when he
too, was arrested and taken to the Police
Court. where he gave his personal bonds for
his appearance In court on Wednesday
morning.
1t is said that Mr.. Dunlop claimed that
the company's charter required the run
ming Of cars uninterruptedly. and that he
said he would sue the District whenever
the cars were stopped.
Those composing the procession and
many Of the spectators were very indig-
nant at the course Of the company. and
1t IL said that but for the police the Cars
would have been overturned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03

The dead body Of Lloyd Vermilion was
found In the road near Upper Marlboro
yesterday with evidences about II Of foul
play. A coroner's jury was summoned and
the men with whom vermilion had left
town for home the previous evening were
examined. The jury examined several wit
Eesses. including the men themselves, and
held Asa H. Tucker. Benjamin Lawson and
John E. Lawson for the death of Vermilion
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COURT OF APPEALS,
The September Term VIII Begin with
TOmOrrOw's Session,

TOmOrrOw's Session,
The District Court Of Appeals win con-
vene tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock for
its September term. Only motions will be
heard. and the tribunal will then adjourn
for several weeks. ssventy-two cases are
on the calender. among them being those
Of the United States w. Martin r. Nor
ris; Eugene Qaddis W. John q. Carlisle.
Washington Market Company Va. District
Of Columbia: United States ex rel Thomas
w. Kerr VI. District Commissioner: Unit
ed States ex rel National Investment Com
pany VS. Postmaster Henry Sherwood:
Prospect Hill cemetery VS.. the District Of
Columbia. and Luke J. Kearney w. the
District Commissioners.
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Japanese Legation Secretary.

Mr.. Taunejiro Miayofa. secretary Of the
Japanese legation, who was charge daft
fairies during the recent interim caused by
the change In the ministry. has been trans
ferred to duty at Vienna. He will be sue
ceeded by Mr.. Amano. The retiring secre-
tary is very popular in this city.