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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
Personal Meniion.

Mr.. r. e. Claughton, receiving teller Of
the West End National Bank, has gone
with q party on a bicycle trip through the
valley of Virginia, after which no will go
to Atlantic City for week.
Major w. P. Hall, assistant adjutant
general, has gone to Cape May with his
family for a two weeks visit
Assistant Naval Constructor II. G. Smith
is in the city on leave. I
Chief Engineer Canaga, 4ationed at Bal
timore, was at the Navy Department today
en- business connected with the construc-
tion Of the new torpedo boats.
Major Jno. w. Collins of the Treasury
Department. has recovered from his recent
severe Illness, and has gdne to his home
in Brooklyn, N. Y, for . short rest be-
fore resuming his official dnties.
Captain Harry Douglast King and Mr..
Victor Henry Esch of this city are enjoy
ing a weeks vacation at Colonial Beach.
Mr.. Esch has just returned from a two
months journey to Germany.
Mr.. William A. Case, son of Rev. Watson
Case, pastor of Grace NJ. D. Church. has
been appointed professor of mathematics
in the Williamsport Dickinson Seminary,
Williamsport, Pa Mr. Case is an alumnus
of st. Johns College, Annapolis. Md, and
e5 graduate Of the Graduate School Of
Columbian University.
DR.. H. M. Neuman has returre ed after an
extended stay in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
SUFFICIENT FLOORING.
WOrkmen on the Post Once Build
Now Protected

Workmen on the Post once Building
Now Protected.
"Workmen on the new city post office are
now enjoying the safeguard Of sufficient
scafolding," said Superintendent Kinsey to
a Star reporter today.
1.-The ironworkers are now finishing the
work on the seventh and eighth floors on
the southeast corner of the building They
are all in a contracted space, and plank
flooring has been placed under them so
that in case of a fall a man would be
caught and would not make the terrible
leap among the rafters to sure death.
1.-The protection now provided is superior
to any precautions that have been taken
for the safety of the ironworkers. No new
plank has yet been delivered here for this
purpose, but the men being gathered in a
small space there Is enough plank to cover
the beams directly under them. The work
on the seventh and eighth floors Is now
nearly completed, and it is not likely that
there will be any extensive laying of floor
ing until 1t is placed ON the eighth floor to
protect the men when the ninth story goes
up.
1.-The foreman representing Thorp & Bond
has ordered additional flooring, which will
be delivered In time to be used when the
ninth floor work is commenced. 1 have not
been Informed of the amount Of this floor
ing that has been ordered, but understand
that 1t Is ample to protect the men,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
THE GARBAGE CONTRACTOR.
He Will BE Continually Fined for
Doing Poor Work.

He Will he Continually Fined for
Doing Poor Work.
The authorities are pressing the con-
tractor for removing garbage, and If
continual fining for poor work will bring
him to time, there is every reason to hope
for good garbage service. The garbage
inspectors are Investigating every COM
plant that comes to the health Office. and
IL 1t is found that the contractor ia re-
sponsible, he is Immediately fined accord
ing to the terms of his contract. This
uiScrning the fines imposed amounted to
1882. 1t was aGthoritatireeIy stated today
that there would be no cessation =. tina
fines. and every day they would be infiict-
ed, until the service was as it should be.
This fning has had a wholesome effect
upon the contractor, and he is doing some
hustling. He seid today that after he
had succeeded in systematizing the col
lections there would be no complaints.
Several complaints have been recently
filed against the use of horns by the col
lectors. who make sleep impossible in the
early morning by their hideous toot, toot,
toot. Before the new contract was en-
tered into, the Commissioners stated there
would be no need for horns under the
new arrangement, but they are waking
the tired citizens up every morning just
the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
THOSE OVERHEAD WIRES.
Costly Illustration of Their Danger
Gus and Destructive Character.

Costly Illustration of Their Danger
Gus and Destructive Character.
One of the dangerous overhead electric
light wires crossed one of the fire alarm
wires near the Baltimore and Potomac de-
pot last evening about o'clock and did
considerable damage. The affair happened
near the city. and Operator Simpson, who
was on duty at headquarters, by his
prompt action. saved some of the valuable
Instruments in the Office from destruction.
The extent of the damage could not be
ascertained last night, but early this morn
ing Superintendent Miles had his nnem.n
at work to discover jdst what damage had
been done.
It required some little time to complete
the work and locate the place where the
wires crossed. When this was accom-
plished it was ascertained that thirteen of
the twenty boxes on that particular circuit
had been completely burned out and ruined.
These boxes were scattered in the south
east and southwest sections of the city
and had fire occurred in either section
last night, some difficulty would have been
experienced in calling out the fire depart
ment. The boxes cost 1928 each. making
a total loss to the District of more than
$1,000
Superintendent Miles said this afternoon
he did not know whether the electric light
company would have to pay the damage
or Hot, as the responsibility for the affair
will have to be aseertained before any
thing in this direction is done.
1t is more than probable that the burn
ed boxes will have to be sent away to be
repaired and just what will be done in
the meantime for the people in the sec
tions mentioned Is not known. 1t is likely
that they VIII have to depend on the few
remaining boxes and telephones as a
means of ca ling out the fire department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
THE CHINESE RIOTS.

Members of the I.neatann Here Don't
Hold the yegetnrfnns RespolEtbls,
The better class of Cinnamon in this city,
notably those connected with the Chinese
lega tfcn, discredit the report that the re-
cent riots in China have been committed
by the vegetarfans. Said one of these gen.
tlemen in discussing this report: 1T Is in
credible. The vegetarfans in all eastern
countries are persons who abstain from the
use of all flesh as an article of diet because
CT conscientious scruples against the taking
of any form of life. They are OF Buddhist
faith, and do not believe in killing animals,
much less human beings, and it is not to lie
believed that they would have let their
entagonism to the Christian religion betray
them into any violence that would cause
the loss of life. They are more OF less
fanatical, to be sure, but they are regarded
as of a submissive disposition"
Strong Prejudiccs Against Mission
aries.
Discussing the matter further. the gen.
tleman said it was true that strong preju-
dice existed among the vegetarians against
the missionaries because of the formers
adherence of meat as an article of diet,
and because they believe that the practice
of meat eating is part of the Christian
faith. Many Of them think that II they
should become Christians they would be
compelled to adopt a meat diet, and some
of the native converts to Christianity, be-
tw cen whom and the followers of the other
faith there is always a sharply defined an
tagonisnl. have done much to intensity the
feeling by performing acts especially calcu-
lated to shake the SenSibilitieS of the anti
flesh eaters. But intense as is the feeling
on the part Of the Buddhists on this ac-
count, the gentleman quoted does not be-
lieve that it would have led them to COM
nit an act in direct contravention of their
primary doctrine. He thinks 1t more likely
that advantage has been taken Of the
knowledge Of this antagonism between the
vegetarians and the Christians to lay the
blame for the killing Of the missionaries at
the doors Of the antf-meat eating sect,
when. in fact, they are in no way RESPONSE
BILE for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
NOLlCENsES TO BE GRANTED
Determination of the Excise Board in Re-
gard to the Division.
In Several Other Localities VIII Ap-
PHcatiOns Also BE Refused-The
Placard Order Construed.

There will be no licensed liquor saloons
in the division" next year.
This has been absolutely determined by
the excise board. For many years that
section of the city has been made worse
by the presence of a number Of low dives,
which dispensed the vilest liquor to the
most deprayed class. Many OF the crimes
which have been committed down there
have been traced to these saloons. 1t has
been argued time and time again when ap-
plications for liquor licenses In this local
ity have been refused that the saloons
were necessary for the class that patron
ized them. But the excise board thinks
differently, and after mature deliberation,
and personal inspection of the places
when no one knew 1t, each member Is sat
isfied that not only are the saloons not
needed in that vicinity, but their presence
is a positive menace. So when the new
license year rolls around, they will be
closed for good.
A Transfer Refused.
The board showed it's hand today when
it refused to issue a transfer license to a
man who desired to conduct a liquor busi-
ness on D street. The applicant was wor-
thy and there was nothing against him.
The lieutenant of police made a favorable
report, but the application was refused
ueu IL QeNelOpeQ lndt tHe DOarQ nau de-
cided to issue no more licenses in that sec
ton, and to wipe out all, Of those that re-
mained. Nor is this all. The board pro-
poses to refuse licenses to places on 21st
street, and to close every saloon in Willow
tree alley.
This will be followed by closing several
OF the places on 10th street south of Penn
sylvan1a avenue. 1t was stated today that
many of the saloons south of the avenue,
and located between 10th ard 18th streets,
had alley entrances, and allowed men and
and drink, making night hideous with their
orgies. All of these facts have been re-
ported to the excise board by the inspect
orS, and as stated above the members of
the excise board have looked into the mat
ter themselves that they, might better be
able to understand the situation. This ac-
ton on the part of the excise board will
throw out of business between % and 80
places.
The Placard Order.
Following the statement made to the
committee from the Federation of Liquor
Dealers, regarding the posting of placards,
the excise board has issued the following
order:
The order of July q, 1895. respect
ing the placing of cards notifying the pub
lie of APPLICATIONS for liquor licenses, is
hereby construed ss to apply to applca-
tons for new places and transfer of own
crShip of bar rooms"
The excise board met this morning and
disposed of the following cases 'Applica-
tfon for transfer of bar-room license 10
Moore & Presleau, 1920 D stree. northwest,
refused. Application Of Jas. e. Roche, 1909
l1th street southeast .oransferi, approved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
EFFECT ON THE PARTY.
One Significant Thing About the Re
cent Silver Conference.

One Significant Thing About the Re-
cent Silver Conference.
As far as its effect upon the democratic
marty Is concerned the silver conference
held here this week will probably prove
much more significant and important than
the attendance and public interest in it
would Indicate. AS a spectacular perform
ance, it was extremely insignificant The
fact worthy Of consideration Is that SIX
influential democrats, three OF them United
States Senators ard one the President pro
tenn of the Senate, have been given the
form of an official authority to select
national committee of silver men to work
upon and endeavor to shape the policy
of the democratic party. Eliminating
everything else connected with the confer
cree, this Is a matter Of consequence to the
party concerned.
Standing of the Committee.
The members of this committee are men
of such standing in the democratic party
that their suggestions will be received
by the average run Of their own party
in democratic sections Of the country, with
respectful, II not acquiescent, considera-
tion. They have the naming Of the "sil-
yer national committeeman" for all the
states. In these positions they Will natu-
rally place those men who are the recog-
nized leaders Of democracy. BY this alone
they will almost dominate their party. At
all events they put their cause into
society of political respectability far su-
perior to that 1t finds in the populist or
the independent silver party.
In the south and west the strongest men
of the democratic party are available FOR
service on this national committee. Thus
by a very clever political plan the least
appearing of all the silver demonstrations,
the meeting Of smallest proportions, is la
bic to prove the fatal one to Sound
money" in the democratic party.
Senator Harris shrewdness.
Senator Harris of Tennessee is as shrewd
as he is old No one knows how old he is,
except that he is very old. No one knows
how shrewd he is, except that there is no
one in the Senate more so. He and Turpie
ard Jones of Arkansas have no idea of
joining the populist party. They have Sim
ply got well-laid plan for committing the
democratic party to silver. If 1t defeats
the party at the polls, that's another story.
If they succeed in their plan it is likely
to drive all the sound money democrats
of the Cleveland school to the support of
the republican candidate, and the old DEM
ocratic leaders DO not object to that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
MIXED IN GEORGIA.
Senator Gordon Thinks the Admins.
tratiOn Will Win.

Senator Gordon Thinks the Adminis-
tration Will Win.
Senator Gordon of Georgia, who Is in
Washington today, expressed the opinion to
a Star reporter that the attitude of Georgia
on the financial question was extremely un-
certain. 1.-The situation in the state,'' he
said, sis greatly mixed. I do not think any
one can say at this time what the outcome
will be. Six months ago Georgia was
largely in favor of the free coinage Of silver.
Indeed, think probably the state is still
for silver, but not as strongly SO as before.
Secretary Smiths speeches, which were
very able, have had great influence in the
state, and the administration has greatly in
creased in strength. So much so that
think there Is a very fair prospect of the
administration forces finally getting into
control
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
MIR. DABSEY Will RESIGN.

His Connection With the State De-
partlnent to Cease September Is.
Mr.. Walter D. Dabney ,bf Virginia will
resign his office as solicitor of the State
Department., to take effeh September 10.
in order to accept the position of professor
of law at the Universitykof Virginia, to
which he was elected Thursday. He re-
ceived formal notice of Els appointment
this morning and forwarded his letter of
acceptance during the afternoon. He has
not yet resigned his federal office, but will
do so in few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
Repairs Recommended.

The following repairs are recommended:
Loose rivets to be cut out and re-driven,
leaky butts and seams to be caulked and
re-riveted where necessary. bent bracket
frames to be Strengthened and re-riveted
hroken END cracked cement to be replaced
The estimated cost for this labor is $475,
and the material, $50; total of $J25, and
the total time required. twelve days.
1t will be noted that the fire-room stanch-
ions showed slight increase in buckling
after the ship was docked on the 18th in
slant, although the ship rested equally on
fair true blocks. built up forward to a
point forty-six feet from the forward per-
pendicular, therefore We recommend that
these stanchions be renewed when oppor-
tunity occurs after the ship Is af1oat Esa
timated cost of six new stanchions is:
Labor, $275; material, 5000; time required
eight days,
Acting Secretary McAdoo has ordered the
repairs recommended by the board. The
report is believed to exonerate Capt. Sum-
ner from blame for the docking, and no
further action is probable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
FIST FIGHT IN COURT.

Tennessee Lawyers Come to Blows
Without Doing Much Damage.
Col T. NJ Burkett and Attorney kinser
of Athens, Tenn, had fight in the court
room at that place Thursday afternoon.
Both of the gentlemen were engaged as at
tcrneys ir a case on trial, during which At
torney Burkett referred to Attorney Kin
ser's wife in an uncomplimentary manner.
Kinser resented the same and a fist
fight followed, without serious injury to
either party, Col. Burkett getting tho
worst Of the fight.
1t is feared that the two men may do
each other more injury before the affair is
settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
MARY LANCASTER MISSING,
A Faithful Servant Disappears Fro
Her Home in MARYLAND,

Faithful Servant Disappears From
Her Home in Maryland.
Mary Lancaster, a colored woman who
had been in the employ of Mr.. Jas. G.
Cashell, near Redland, in Montgomery
county, Nd, for over twenty years, left
her home on July 26, since which time
nothing has been heard from her. She
purchased ticket at Derwood for Forest
Glen, and when she left took no clothing
with her. She also left some money to
her credit in the Sandy Spring Savings
Bank. Clothing and other articles to
the amount of over $50 were also left at
home. She was a very faithful and de-
voted servant to Mrs. Cashell, and that
lady is very anxious to learn her where
aboutS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
MIR. TINGLE's SUIT.
The Answer of the District Read to
the Comm iSsioners.

The AnsWcr OF the Dfs1rfct Read to
the Commissioners.
The attorney for the District appeared
before the Commissioners this morning
and read over the answer of the District
to the suit of Mr.. Tingle for an injunction
to prevent the Commissioners from placing
on rece rd the first section of the street ex-
tension plans. At the present time the
map is in the hands of the highway COM
mission for their official approval. After
the map was returned to the Commission
ers the changes recommended by the high
way commission were embodied in a new
map and sent back for approval. AS soon
as the map is returned it will be forthwith
filed with the surveyor of the District, as
required by law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
TRACK LABoRERs sUFFocATED.
Peculiar Manner of the Death of Five
Italians.

Peculiar Manner OF the Death OF five
Italians.
CLEARFIELD, Pa, August 17.-Ffve
Italian laborers employed in grading the
roadbed for the new Pittsburg and Eastern
railroad lost their lives in a peculiar man
ner last night. A number of men were at
work near McGee's. this county. and
heavy blast of dynamite and powder OPEN
ed up an abandoned coal bank nearby.
The escaping gases from the bank uniting
with the powder smoke overlook the work.
men before they could reach a place of
safety and suffocated five of them. SIX
others were overcome by the vapors. but
after working all night the physicians
pronounce them out of danger today.
All of the killed and injured were ltai-
iens and known only by numbers. Their
names, therefore, cannot be given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
Application Denied.

Judge Cole today denied a motion for ALI
mony and counsei fees In the proceedings
for divorce brought December II. last by
Olga Palmer Bagaley against Waterman
Palmer Bagaley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17

One Woman Severely Injuries Another.
Lottie Coates was arrested this after
noon and locked up at the Anacostia SUBJ
station by Officer Marr on the charge Of
assaulting and severely injuring Sarah
Johnston by striking her in the side with
two large stones. The difficulty occurred
last night near Douglass Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
Tost omce Allowances,

Acting First Assistant Postmaster Cen
erai Lamar today fixed the allowance for
rent and Office expenses in the Alexandra
post office for the present fiscal year at ST.
74S. The allowance for Portsmouth, Va,
was fixed at s, 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
Must Enter Her Appearance.

In the petition for divorce filed July 27
last by Stewart e. Shepperd against Mamie
c. Shepperd, on the ground Of desertion,
Judge Cole today ordered the defendant to
enter her appearance within forty days
from date. otherwise the cause will be pro-
ceeded with as in case of default.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa. August IT,
A terrific electric storm and heavy rain
last night broke the long seige of hot,
dry weather Lightning did some damage
In this city. The rain will be of immense
benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17

Assistant Paymaster Appointed.
The President has appointed H. E. Biscoe
and John Irwin, jr., son of Admiral Irwin,
to be assistant paymasters in the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17

The President has recognized William r.
Tucker as Russian vice consul for the port
of Philadell hfa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17

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space.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-09-25
JOYNER IS STABBED.

Atlanta, Sept. 23.-John Gun
ningham, chairman of the populist
party of Georgia, stabbed Hewlett
Joyner at the exposition grounds
tonight. Joyner is not expected
to live. He is a democrat, and for
merly held position in the cap
itol here.
Cunningham says that Joyner
walked up to him and struck him
without provocation. Joyner is
too weak to make a statement.
Cunningham is from Cobb coun-
ty, which is Joyner's> original
home.
1t is probable that a political
quarrhl preceded the fight. Joy
ner is a brother of the chief of At
lanta's fire department.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-09-25

C. G. Bunch, of Boston, is in
town.
J. L. Henry, of New York, is in
the city.
Miss Hattie Dye is visiting in
town.
r. P. Menard, of Illinois, was in
town yesterday.
The Fort King Social Club will
give a candy pulling Thursday
night.
Esta ofcina hace toda clase de
trabajo de lmprenta en- ingles y
espanol.
Master Brantley Weathers will
entertain a few of his young
friends tonight.
For Rent.-A ten-room house.
Hot and cold bath, two blocks
from square. Apply to H. G. Hay
craft at city ticket office of Plant
System.
Elmer Townsend returned yes
terday from Shell Island and the
mouth of Crystal River, where he
has been on a two weeks fishing
trip.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-09-25
FOR SALE.

Eight-room cottage in the city
of Ocala. Lot contains 2 acres,
with stable, carriage house, ser
wants house, well, cistern, fruits,
flowers, etc.
Fifteen acres good land under
fence adjoining, just outside city
limits, can be leased for term of
years very low if desired. Enquire
at this office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-09-25
Watches cleaned for 50 cents.

Watches cleaned for 50 cents.
50 cent crystals, IS c. IS cent
crystals IS c.
Pins and breastpins 10 c., and
all other work done on watches,
jewelry and sewing machines in
proportion.
Work guaranteed to give salts
faction. Next door to the post of
flee, in w. w. Condon's music and
jewelry store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-09-25
DIED.

Mrs. Roller, wife of J. H.
Roller, died last night at her home
three miles southwest of town, and
was buried at 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon in the new cemetery.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-09-25
OYSTERS, OYSTERS!

Fresh, fat, fine, today by the
quart, gallon, or in the shell, on
ice at L. S. Blacks, stall II, city
market.