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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

One of the Questions Involved in the
Stumph Fire.


AS suggested in an editorial in The Star,
one question to be inquired into respecting
the fire at the Stumph factory, destructive
to life and property, was whether inatten-
ton to a private alarm was not in some
degree responsible The first alarm was
turned in from an automatic signal box in
front of the building, and 1t appears that
the alarm was sent in to the nearest en-
CINE house instead of being sent out as
regular alarm. The treasurer of the Ma
tional Automatic Fire Alarm Company has
written letter to the Commissioners call
ing attention to the way in which fire
alarms transmitted through the automatic
system are handled at fire alarm headquar-
tiers, they being treated as still alarms"
instead of regular alarms, thereby caus-
ing a loss of some time before in the case
of big fire an adequate number of engines
can be brought to the scene of the fire.
I'm the case of the Stumph fire." says
the letter in conclusion, even without the
assignment of special numbers, which, We
think, should have been given us at the
outset, the nearest street box number might
have been sent out from fire headquarters,
thus bringing to within a very short dis
lance of the premises the regular number
of engine companies, etc. As our alarm,
both manual and automatic, worked per-
fectly and the signal went practically
direct and instantly from our box in the
Stumph building to the central telegraph
station of the city, 1t would seem that a
loss of several minutes resulted from send
ing in the alarm to the nearest engine
house, instead of sending out the nearest
box number, because the alarm from that
box, as we understand, was not sent in
until engine No. 6 arrived in response to
the still alarm and found assistance neces-
sary. We write this not only for the pur-
pose of requesting that the city fire alarm
telegraph station be instructed to arrange
so that signals received from us will be
properly transmitted, but principally for
the purpose of requesting your honorable
body to thoroughly investigate the whole
matter and place the responsibility, If any
exists, where it fairly belongs. Criticisms
and charges have been made that some one
is responsible and we feel, under the cir
cumstances, that II does not lie with u.s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Payne. has reported to the court in the case
of Butler against Strong, that the sum of
500. claimed by the receivers. VIM. F. Mat
tingly and Andrew r.. Duvall, appears to
be reasonable. The receivers were appoint
ed March 2, 1850. to take possession of the
100000 awarded in the case, but the treas
ury officials refused to deliver 1t to them,
holding that 1t should remain in their GUS
tody. The receivers were appointed about
2 o'clock in the afternoon and about two
hours later gave a bond in the sum of $780,
600. making demand for the award next
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Henderson Drum Corps Lawn Party.
The Henderson Drum Corps. the we'll
known organization of ambitious musical
youngsters. will hold lawn party this
evening and tomorrow evening at Four
teenth Street Park, on 14th street between
7 and U streets northwest. Numerous en-
toyable features have been arranged, and
success Is assured from the fact that the
young fellows lave already sold a large
number Of tickets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Henry ID. Phillips has filed bill in equity
against Sophie E. Missbaum and others for
the appointment of a trustee in the place Of
Joseph r. Hartford, whose absence from
the District requires the appointment of
another. The property in question Is parts
of sub lots AZ, As and 40 Pleasant Plains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
Gave Her Sister Her Estnte.

By the provisions of the will of the late
Elizabeth A McKnew, filed yesterday af-
ternoon, Ann Renick, 4 sister, is given the
residue of the estate, after a bequest of
several articles of household furnishings to
personal friends. Guy Carlton is named as
executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Marshall Hall--Macalester leaves at 10
am. $50 and $50 pm.
Mount ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS leaves at 10
am. and 80 pm.
Mount Vernon--By Pennsylvania railroad
every hour, daily.
Indian Head.-Macalester leaves at $50
p.m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
Real Estate Matters,

f. Z. Baumgras, real estate broker, re-
ports having just made the following sales:
2119 street, at 81, 800. for Edwin F. Jones;
1I45 Q street, at $4,000, for j. F. Manning;
also lO,OOO square feet of ground opposite
GoldSchmid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
A New Real Estate Firm.

ID. Carroll Digges, formerly with c. w.
Handy. and Charles w. Fairfax, formerly
with David d. Stone. have formed a
partnership and have opened a real estate
office at IO1 18th street The two MEM
beers of the firm have had a varied expert
ence In real estate matters extending over
fifteen years, and are most fayorably
known In the business community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTS TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House-"A Wild
Duck"
New National Theater.-Marie Tavary
Grand Opera Company in "Lohengrin."
Academy of Music.-"On the Mississippi"
Buffers Bijou Theater.-Cora Van Tas-
sell in 'Tennessee's Pardner."
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-C. w. Will
lams' Speciality Company.
Columbia monograph Musical Palace Co19
pennsylvania avenue northwesO.-An the
latest popular music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
An I.tere.ti.g Gospel Meeting.

An interesting gospel meeting is now In
progress at the Metropolitan Baptist
Church, corner Of 9Th and A streets north
east. Green Clay Smith, pastor. Rev. w.
P. Hines Of Richmond. Virginia, is preach
ing. Mr.. Hines is one of the most eloquent
and able divines of the south. and he has
done great work in Virginia and elsewhere
as an evangelist. The meeting will con-
tinue through this and next week, perhaps
longer. A large audience was present last
night and a deep feeling of religious
character prevailed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Mrs. c. Stiebel. formerly Of the London
Bazaar. Is at present in New York to buy
for her new millinery store. lib g st. NV
bet. 11th and 18th. Expects to occupy hel
beautiful store by October 1. Notice OF
opening later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
Tide Table.
Condition of the Water

We will place on sale Saturday a special
purchase of Women's Fast Black Cotton
Hose. with double toes and heels, at 20c.
pair; pairs for soc. Usually 25c. pair.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

ASK YOUR COOK IF SHE NEEDS
any additional tinware or blue and gray
enamel ware. The low price on all articles
will surprise even the experienced bargain
hunter. BARKER, cor. 7th and d sw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

HAVE YOU TRIED QUAKER BREAD?"
It's popular among those wishing only
the best Most delicious and wholesome. Sc
loaf. Look for the label. Order from your
grocer or here. Chas. Schneider, Alb st. n. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Mems FAN Hats our speciality. $3.50 and
0O0 Derbies- Extra value Latest styles.
A. T. Lewis As It'll st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

MAKE YOUR HOME BEAUTIFUL.
Rooms papered with rich, stylish paper 81
up. Interior painting low. NOLTE, 907 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Mrs T. B. Harrison. importer OF MILL
merry, has removed from 1320 F street to
1927 G street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
Letter Carriers In Saloons.

Postmaster Sherwood has issued an or
der to the carriers of this city that no car
rier shall be permitted to use intoxicants
of any kind, whether on or off duty, while
in uniform. In explanation of the order
Mr. sherwood said 1t is contained in the
postal regulations and is designed to pro-
hibit carriers from drinking in public
places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Mr.. X. Emmett OBren who mas been
connected with the tailoring business for
years, is now associated with NJ assrs Rcp-
inson. Cherry &C., 18th and F sts., wha-e
he will be pleased to see his friends and
patrons and personally attend TO their
clothing needs.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
The Bakers Bill

TELLS OF GREATLY INCREASED APPETITE
1t affords me great pleasure to tell not only the
condition Of my present health. but also that of
my whole family. friend who knew of my poor
health advised to use Hoods Sarsaparilla
After two bottles a great change I'm my health was
noticed do not have that tired feeling, no pain
IN the stoimch especially after eating, and In
TACT, feel like a new person and hold pleas
dre IN life. Every member OF my family is using
Hoods Sarsaparilla Cures.
l may judge by my bakers bill each week Hoods
rsaparilla is wonderful for purifying the blood
and aiding Digestion" Mrs. MARY ECKE I45
Alabama ave-, brooklyn, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

HAVE FURNACES AND LATROBES
put In order by competent mechanics. JNO
MORAN, 2128 Pa ave. Tel, 9S4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

NOw's the Time for PickIing.
Our pure cider vinegar, 30c gal. Jno. H.
Magrider & Co., 1417 N.Y.av- 1922 Conn. av
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
LOCAL MENTION.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast Tiil 8 PIN. Friday.

forecast TIKI PIN. Friday.
For the District of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia, fair; probably slightly cooler
Friday morning.
Tide Table.
Today-High tide. Has pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide 6:21 am. and 6:1S D..
m; high tide. Il o'clock noon.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at 8
am: Great Falls. temperature. %; condi-
ton. A; receiving reservoir. temperature.
80: condition at north connection, 80; con-
dition at south connection, 80; distributing
reservoir. temperature. II: condition at in
fluent gate house, SO; effiuent gate house, SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
CITY ITEMS.

Hotel johnson Cafe.
Oysters, Oysters Oysters
Steamed. Half-shell, Broiled, &C. Main en-
trance to Ladies' and Gents Cafe, 18th
street front (atairway and passenger ele-
vator). Remember. high grade only. Life
time experience. 1t
Phillips' Dlgcstfble Cocoon.
The only cocoa with rich chocolate flavor. 5
ROYAL HEADACHE POWDERS. 1Oc
Druggists. seS-tu&th,tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

Try Reisinger's Ice Cream. 235 G NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20

4X2O Best Cypress Shingles, $3.50 I 200
F. Libbey & Co., 9th and N. Y. ave.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-20
LUNURIANT HAIR

HOODS PILLS cure biliousness. 25c.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-05-21
CYCLONE IN XTGTSTX.
The IaiI End of the Storm Strikes
the City.

Augusta, Ga, May 1S.-(Special)-A terri
BILE wind and rain storm came up at 800
O. clock this afternoon. Augusta received the
tail end of a cyclone Two great clouds
met over the city and immediate storm
burst Broadway was swept as clean as
whistle Trash and rubbish We're rushed
ahead of the wind with lightning speed. The
first gust of wind shook large buildings ana
caused a stampede to the streets.
The cyclone must have gotten i'll serious
work somewhere near here, and news OF
frightful disasters before morning are eX-
pected Three new frame buildings just COM
pleted on Gwnnett street. near WoodlaWn
blown down. The roof of the HaineS IN
dustrial institute was lifted up. Mr. 2. w.
McDermid, of Gainesville, Ga, a visitor IN
the city, was knocked senselesS by IAN
ing tree upper Broadway. He was struck
on the shoulder and buried beneath the limos
is not supposed to have been seriously IN
and leaves. He was fearfully bruised out
jured. The storm came from the southwest
and Travelled to the northeast.
Heavy Rains in North CurOiiha'
Raleigh, n. G., May 1S.-(Speclal.)-i.nli ne ne
drought which had been severe was VI 4
today by the heaviest rain OF the season: ~
tionably done damage to lands by WaSIl!lS'
Three hailstcrms swept over TINS SeSlloli,,
each coming from different directions Small
grain is beaten down. The electr1c STORMS
were severe. The rainfall in two hours was
three inches. ..-,-.-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-05-21
EI2 BROKE FAITH
Is Charged Directly That MIR. Atkinson
Mnde a Deal for Carroll.


Carrollton, Ca May 1S.-(Special)-The
Carroll County Times this week comes
out against w Y. Atkinson, claiming that
he broke faith in a trade Following is what
is said
Some of Atkison's organs and partsans
seem to be greatly displeased because The
Times has seen proper to publish some OF
their boss's votes and acts. We admit that
we agreed to support Mir. Atkinson, and
gave as our reason that he was IN our
congressional and judicial districts; that
he would be of benefit to Carroll. When we
decided to support him it was upon one
condition and one only. 1t was represented
10 us that it was necessary that Carroll
should go for him if we ever expected
Carroll TO get anything. Also if Carroll
would go for Mr.. Atkinson, CoWeta would
go for Carroll 1t was upon this that we
finally agreed to support him. At the same
time such trading was obnoxious to us,
but knowing that modern politics demand
ell trades. we traded. After The Times
came out endorsing Mr.. Atkinson, we
learned that such a trade would not
ceVe the endorsement OF the man whom it
was intended to help and that he spurned
all such trades with the contempt they de-
served. After learning this, The Times for
several issues did not contain a single
line in reference to either candidate, and
we intended to let the matter go by default.
But when one of Coweta's papers said that
it was too early for Carroll to ask for office
and the other paper sanctioned it by not
saying yea nay, We felt, under the cir
cumstances, that sharp trick had been
worked in order to give Mr.. Atkinson
Carroll county.
I'VE are now confident that Mr.. Atkinson
cannot control CarroHs action either way;
yet, we believe that pledges have been made
with all other counties in the same manner
as was represented TO be made with Car
roll
1.-The action of MI Quinn, who visited
this city recently. goes to confirm the belief
that another trade was made which would
nut him in congress and Mr.. Atkinson in
the gubernatoriaI chair. CoWeta has been
buffeted about with other counties in this
district to the injury Of as good a man
as ever lived in Georgia, one whose name
tricksters are trying to use to get some
thing that their ability will not give
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-05-21

THE RING EXPOSED.
Tom Cobb Hauls Bill Simmons Over
the Goals in Gwinnett.

the Goals in Gwinnett.
Buford, Ga, May 1S.-(Special.)-Mr. I.
r r. Cobb met Major W. e. Simmons
here last night. There a lively de-
bate on the gubernatOrial question. Mr..
Cobb, in the course of his speech, said not
a judge nor q solicitor had publicly denied
the existence of the state ring, although
it has been charged everywhere by tongue
and pen. Major Simmons Interrupted vehe-
mently and claimed that a judge had de-
MED the charge. Mr. Cobb exclaimed:
"Who, where, and When?" Major Sim
mons said:
"Here in this county in a newspaper
Mr.. Cobb said: "Pll give you So to show
Major Simmons stopped the meeting and
sent for a paper When it came Mr.. Cobb
said Get up and read it, major, which
he did, and it turned out to be a card from
Judge Hutchins saying that he had heard
he would be beat for judge it he supported
Evans Major Simmons looked hacked.
Mr. Cobb said: "Major, do you think you
ought to get the $5?'
Major Simmons was silent. The crowd
had taken an excited interest in the matter
and when Mr.. Cobb turned and said: rs
there an Atkinson man here who thinks
the major ought to have the money!? not
a man replied. And when Mr.. Cobb held
I'D the paper and said: What do you iIv-
ans boys think of the majors defense Of
the ring?' the people cheered loudly. a
number of people said after the meeting
that on account of the ring as Mr.. Cobb
proved it, and the action of the Atkinson
men in Oconee county, which Mr.. COBB At
tackled bitterly, they had been Atkinson
men, but they would now do all in treir
power for General Evans.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-05-21
lie Makes Conditional Announce
ment of His Candidacy.
ALE HERRINGToN's LETTER.

Swansboro, Ga, May 16.-(Special.) -TIon.
Alfred Harrington has written a letter to
the committee appointed by the democrat
ic executive committee of Emanuel county
to wait on him and request him to make
the race for congress from this district.
He says:
when 1 returned from Oklahoma 1t was
my purpose to give my entire attention to
the practice of law and let politics alone.
1 have had no cause since to change my
opinion. However. since it seems to be the
pleasure Of a portion of my county friends
to make me the democratic standard bearer
in the next congressional race. | Will so
far consent as to say, if at the primary to
be held the first Wednesday in june at the
different precincts in this county, the people
there will ratify the act of our executive
committee in thus demanding the use OF
my name, and this should be followed up
by other counties in the district, L will
then become q candidate according to the
resolutions Of the executive committee.
This condtionally puts Colonel Herring
ton in the race. When it. became known
that he had written the letter to the COM
mittee citizens became very enthusiastic
and called a meeting last TUESDAY
night They organized to be known as the
Alfred Harrington Congressional Club. MI.
Herrington's friends say he is in the race.
He is daily receiving letters from all parts
of the district urging him to make the race
and assuring him if he does he Will be an
easy winner.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-05-21
w. f. BRYAN DECLINES.
CONGRESSMAN IS NOT
CANDID .TE FOE
His District is HopeIessly Lost-It is Strong
ly Republican and He Has Enough for
the Present--Other Political News.

Omaha, Neb., May DECENTRALIZATION
William G. Bryan, the brilliant young
congressman from the first Nebraska dis
trict and member of the ways and means
committee, has written a letter to j. I'll.
Brody, of Lincoln chairman of the con-
gressional committee, declining to be a cam
didate for denomination.
The letter is powerful argument for
the union of all forces opposed to the high
protection, paternalstic gold standard re-
publican party.
1t contains 1900 words and will be dis
tributed all over the state. The principal
reason for Bryans declaration that he
will not be a candidate is the lack of har-
mony in his party and the overwhelming
republican plurality in his district.
Two years ago Bryan was elected by
plurality of 140, although the district is
really republican and the republican guber-
material candidate carried the counties of
that district by $500 plurality.
Last year the republicans had a small
majority over populists and democrats. The
effect of this declaration Of Bryan will be
to make him the most probable choice of the
democrats and populists for governor and
later for senator. His letter will give a
powerful impetus to the project OF fusion
of populists and democrats in congressional
and state campaigns.
Among the most striking statements
is this: 1.-THE situation in Nebraska is full
of difficulties, for while a majority of the
people are in favor of the measures which
I, in common with the populist representa-
tives from that state have supported, the
friends seem to be divided into hostile
camps while the enemy wins because of our
dissention.
Il believe it is the duty of those who are
in earnest for reforms to join together and
make their voice effective, even though sep
arate organizations are maintained. If.
however, those who are in control of party
organizations prefer defeat in the middle of
The road to a victory shaded by others.
shall avoid responsibility for the conse-
luences by supporting the best man who
az n{a to win
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-05-21
THE TAXING OF OCONEE.

Macon Evening News: The most high
handed and bare-faced attempt to ''contrOp'
ever attempted in this state was in Oconee
when the newly elected county executive
committee resolved itself into mass meet
ing of citizens without an hours notice
and proceeded to declare the county for
Atkinson. Had the fool-killer been i'll reach
he would have had a picnic. Atkinson can't
afford to sanction the affair and yet it must
prove injurious to his cause. The two. votes
involved don't amount to a hill of beans
as the mere fact of the attempted bare
faced steal will compensate him many times
over for the exposure of such methods. In
point of fact. should the race in Oconee be
run over and he should still lose neVerthe-
less the infamy of this despicable proceed
ing would still stand as a stain upon the
record of the Would-be controllers. While
on the other hand that of General Evans
would grow bright from the contrast. The
fact of the business is the Atkinson men
gave themselves dead away in Oconee
They showed Enthusiastically that their OBJ
ject is to win, and that they do not scruple
to empty any means at command. Their
unseemly haste indicates that they had
reason TO believe that if the people had had
a chance the county would have gone for
Evans. The people are beginning to open
their eyes to the Atkinson methods.
Talbotton New Era: The executive COM
mittee of Oconee county met, under call, to
fix the time for selecting gubernatOrial dele
gates. After meeting it was decided to Sc
lect delegates then and there. This was the
only method by which Atkinson could carry
the county, and was resorted to. The vote
was twenty for Atkinson and thirteen for
Evans. This action is not just to the demo-
Gratis of Oconee county. and they will see
that it does not stand as their action.
Gainesville American: If Mr.. Atkinson
don't mind he IS likely to lose of the
glory he gained and might have retained
from his management of the last demo-
cratic campaign.
Rome Tribune: Mass meetings are getting
to be very unpopular. Even the Atkinson
men are ashamed of them.