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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
\ DlSAS TROUS FIRE
Ivy City Brick Works Destroyed Eafly This
Morning.
Heavy Loss in Materials and Mnchin-
ery-EnSines Found Difficulty in
Securing Sufficient Water.

This morning about 2:4O o'clock a tele-
phone message was received at police
headquarters giving information that the
plant of the Ivy City Brick Company was
burning. and No. 3 engine company was
sert out to extingu,sh the flames. Before
this company reached the fire an alarm was
sounded from box 6lS. at Eckir gton. This
called out other companies, and Nos. 3 ara
: engine companies, truck a and Assistant
Chief Belt went to the scene CT the conna-
grafton. There was no water in the tank
and 1t was only after several large trees
had been cut down that one of the engines
could get near enough TO pond to throw
stream of water When the fi~emea Lad
succeeded in checking the names .here
was only one shed left standing. The other
shed ard kllns were totally destroyed, al d
the engine shed was also consumed.
The origin of the fire is not known, but
! is supposed to have been caused by sparks
from the engine or kiln.
Heavy Loss.
The Ivy City Brick Company has it's
works at the old race track The main
| building, where the fire broke out. covers,
or. rather, did cover upward of three acres.
In it were all the modern appliances for
| brick making, and all of this machinery
was a total loss. II was the hardest kind
VI a ne ~ lSHl anu by the Time the ell
gines at last got a stream TO playing on
the flames it had got such Roadway that
there was very little left to save. OF the
four big kilns two were destroyed.
1t is difficult matter to estimate the
amount Of the damage done. The works,
with all the machinery, probably cost up
ward of SlD0,0OO, but a good deal of it was
not of the most modern and improved sort,
as the plant was put in during the summer
Of 1850. Possibly One-half of that amount
will lie necessary to put things in working
order again. The place was insured. hut
no one seems able today to say for just
pany, who had charge of the insurance, is
in Philadelphia and was not heard from to-
day.
Of late insurance companies have come
TO look upon brick yards rather danger
Gus risks on account of the lia blity to ire.
aS shown in the many conha grationS which
have occurred among them of recent years.
So when time came to renew the Ivy
City works some of the companies refused
TO take ii at all, while others doubled on
their former rates.
The loss will be particularly felt. as COM
ing just ut This time of the year, when
building operations are beginning and
there is a brisk demand for brick. The
company was supplying material for a
large number of houses in course OF con-
structioH, and only yesterday orders for
I'VE more houses were declined, as the
company had all the work on hand it could
possibly attend 20. A meeting of the di-
recto-s of the company was called by Pres
idsnt Albert Gleason for 3 o'clock this at
ternoon to discuss the situation and to
make plans for rebuilding and resuming
opera tons with as little delay possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
LANDSCAPE SECTION.
Difficulty in Extending Streets West
of ifoci< Creek.

of ROct< Creek.
Now that TIE second section of the street
extension plan is well under way. the Com
missoners have turned their attention to
the preparation of the maps for the third
section, which embraces all the territory
west of Rock creek. Because of the pc
culiar topography of this locality, the gem
eraI plan of the city of Washington will
not be followed. The section is high and
hily, with deep ravines ard difficult grades.
1t is just the section that calls for the in
genuity of landscape engineer. and Mr..
J. G. Oimstead, son of Frederick Law Ohm
stead. the consulting engineer of the first
section, has been called in to prepare the
plans for the streets and avenues in this
section. Mr.. Olnlstead had an interview
this morning with Chief Engineer Richards
who is preparing the plaTs. and sketched
for himself the curvilinear plan for the
southern part of the new section, extending
as far north the Pierce Mill road. a
meeting has been set apart for tomorrow
morning, between II and II o'clock. at
which all the landowners in the vicinity
are invited to he present to hear the eX-
PLANTATION of Mr.. Omstead and view his
plan of street extension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
TOmorrow's Alexander Island Entries

First race. fve-eighths mile, selling
Flushing. los; Mss Bess, 105; Blackfoot.
105; Beckton, 105; Tiny Tim, 100; Repeti-
ton, 1875; Duke of Gloucester, l05; Fan
King. 1O5; Intimdad. 105; Kentucky Lady
105; Duke of Fief, l65 Home Run, io5.
Second race. one-half mile, two-ycar-
olds-Charma 100; Vesta, 1O5; Jeneola, los;
Little Ralph 102 Irish H., 81
Third race. one mile, seliing-Headlight.
no; Touiain 10: Fagot 40; Cheddar, 107:
c. o.. 107; Lento. 106; 0uartermaster, 103
Irish Pat, 100: Jersey Pat, 100; Taconey.
So Andrew D.. III; Hemet, 40.
Fourth race, six and half furlongs-
Trinculo 115; Columbus, 105; Key West.
105: Jersey, 105; Benvolio, 1o5; Grand Prix,
lo5: Hume. 1O5.
Fifth race. six and one-quarter furlongs
selline-Ponce De Leon. 10: Blue Bird no.;
Nestibule. 10; Pckaway, 10; Foxglove
80; Tim Flynn, 10; Luray, 10; Marguerite,
10; A. o. H, 10; Venusbu:g, 10; Nc
Keever, no.
Sixth race, six and one-half furlongs, SELL
ing-Norway, 113: Little Jim, 10; Tom K,
l07; Brogan, 101; Tancred, 1e1; Cremona,
1O1; Rosita, 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
NICARAGUA PAYS
The "Smart Money" That Was De
manded by Great Britain.

In compliance with the agreement under
which the British men-of-war withdrew
from Nicaragua on condition that the
smart money, amounting to $4,000, de-
manded by Great Britain for the expulsion
of Consul Hatch, be paid in London within
fifteen days. that amount of money was
yesterday covered into the treasury Of
Great Britain on behalf of Nicaragua by
Senior Cherisanto Medina. minister to Lon
don for Salvador. who has acted for Mica
ragua in London throughout the episode
thus closed.
Nicaragua had until May 20 to pay the
indemnity under the terms of agreement
which allowed her fifteen days after the
British warships left Corinto. The depart
ure of the British took place May 4.
The payment of the smart money closes
the incident which resulted in the occupa-
ton of Corinto for a week by British ma
rines and the floating of the British flag
over that town. That portion of the dis
pute which Great Britain declined to sub
nit to arbitration is thus settled. Such
damages for losses to British subjects in
Nicaragua as are claimed by Great Britain
and remain unsettled the British govern
ment has consented to submit to arbitra-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
SMALLPOX AT STANTON.
The Cases to Date Number Fifty-TyyO
and Four Deaths.

STAUNTON, Va, May 1.-THE total
number of cases of smallpox to date is
fftytwo by City Physician Catlett's daily
bulletin Just issued. All except two are
negroes and 90 per cent of all cases come
from the Guaranteed district of Middle
brook road a suburb, where the disease
two weeks ago made its appearance.
OF the seven new cases reported today
five are Variloid, the other two discrete or
mild smallpox.
AS some doubt exists in the minds of
citizens whether the disease is really small
poX the city council today wired for one of
United States surgeon generals assistants.
No death from the disease has occurred in
the past few days, and but four have died
in all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
FITTING OUT FOR KEEL.
Admiral Kirkland Will Make the New
York His Flagship.

The Secretary of the Navy has received a
telegram from Admiral kirkland, COM
Inanding the European squadron, saying
that the flagship San Francisco and the
cruiser Marblehead sailed from Al3ers in
company this morning for Gibraltar. where
they will be fitted out for the Kiel celebra-
ton. From Gibraltar the vessels named
will go to Southampton, where they are
due June ). At this port they will be joined
by the cruisers New York and Columbia,
now lifting out at New York, and the four
vessels will proceed to Kiel together. The
New York and Columbia are under orders
to be ready to sail from New York on the
10Th instant, and it is probable that the
New York will start tomorrow or Sunday.
rear Admiral Kirkland, who will have
command, will undoubtedly make the New
York his flagship. She is by far the finest
ship of the feet and will probably surpass
all other vessels of her class at the celcbra-
ton, even those of England and France.
The San Francisco is now the admrals
flagship. He will probably transfer his lag
TO the New York as soon as she reports for
duty under his command, which will be
when she reaches Southampton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, May 17.-Flour strong and higher
western snrer. 25oa2. 60; do. extra, 2.Son3.s5 do
spring wheat straight. 3.7Oa3 90-recepts $50.
barrels: shipments 6is3 barrels: sales. 800 barrels
Wheat ursettlci-spot and month, Ila,a72; June
Tlai asked: July and August, 7li.a71tl: steamer
No red 6Si,a69-receipts, GGje2 bushels; stock
i3n3tO bushels; sales, 5000 bushels; southern
wheat hy sample, 72a7i: do. on grade. 7Oa73. Corr
e:sy-spot and month 5GLla5Gi.; Jane. 5Gia asked
bid receipts. 1G,120 bushels: shipments % III
btls,cis stock. 1t721T bushels: sales, i3,oDo bush
els; southern white corn. 51t2; do. yellow, ;,s
Oats fgu.--No. . white western. 3Ta3I1a: No
mixed, 50 a4-receipts SOS bushels; stock, H.
Gt;3 bushels Rye firm, good inquiry No y. GS-re
cc!pts. aoi bushels: stock, l2.2l0 tiish.ls. Hay
stta,iy-=aad to- choice timothy. S3 "il$l i.0j
Grain frciahts IGli and easy. Unchanged Sugar
firm. uncilItSed Butter and eggs steady, I'M
changed. Cleesr quiet, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
A Ncrry-G0-R0unJ,

John w. Patterson today flied bill in
equity against J. Edward Chapman and
others to restrain Chapman from delivering
to VIM. II. Thomas and Robt. H. Key 4
certain machine known as a merry go
round flying horses. Patterson claims
that last June he purchased the machine
from one W. A. Hall, and, after having
paid $50, Hail directed him TO make future
payments to Chapman. To the latter he
pad So, and later rendered $50 when
Chapman refused to accept, and then en-
slaas oret to sell the machine to Thomas and
Keys.
Judge cox granted temporary restrain
iEC order returnabe on the 2ist instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
DECORATION DAY.
All Regular Troops to Assist the


Grand Army in Its Observance.
Gen. Schoileld has issued orders for all
the regular troops in the District to assist
the Grand Army of the Republic IN a prop
er observance of Memorial day. This in
cludes the cavalry troops at Fort Myer
and the artillery troops at Washington
barracks. They VIII take part in the
their full bands. Col Gordon Of The cav
airy commanding the post at Fort AIEer
will be in command of The regulars and
Will complete all the details of their par
tlcipation after consulate on with t'ol. Az
derson of the Grand Army of the Republic
who is in charge of he arrangements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
TWO SENATOR'S VIEWS.
CuIIom and GaiIinger on Issues and
Candidates.

SEATTLE, Wash. May 1I.-United States
Senator Cullom of Illinois, in an interview
today, says he is in no sense a candidate
for the presidency, but admitted that he
would accept it If it were offered him. He
expressed himself as believing that the
tariff question, and not the money question,
would be the leading issue OF the national
election.
Senator Gallineer of New Hampshire.
who arrived here last night was inter-
viewed on presidential possibilities. He IA
vors Reed but thinks Mckinley will be
nominated. If the Allison and Mckinley
forces so evenly divided as to prevent
the nomination of either, a dark horse =
probably Senator Cullom--will be nominal
ted. Senator Gallinger says that he con-
sders Harrison out of the race.
Senator Gallinger is on the coast for
pleasure and will visit Alaska before re-
turning east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Dr.. Kcrsi,ner's Case.

According to a press dispatch, in the
kershner court-martial at Brooklyn yes
terday the judge advocate was requested
to read the records of a court-Inartial held
in 1867 when DIR. kershrer was convicted
of writing a letter to a newspaper reflect
Ing on the action of Rear Admiral Dupont
al the siege of Charleston. He was order
ed to be dismissed from the navy, but was
reinstated and cautioned not to repeat the
offense The fact that this record was call
cd for IS held by some that the present
court-martial has found DIR. Kershner
guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
RAILROAD RIGHTS OF WAY.
Secretary Smith Ahirms an Import
ant Departmental Decision.

Secretary Hoke Smith has affirmed on re-
view departmental decision of last De-
cembeI concerning the Pensacola and
louisville Railroad Company of Alabama.
The Secretary holds that the grant of
lands to a railroad for right of way is a
grant OF an easement only and not grant
in fee and that the United States may DIS
pose of the lands in question by patent to
other persons, subject to the right of way
of the railroad company.
The Secretary points out that otherwise
the company might sell the lands Il
bona ride purchaser and never build the
road a all, thus defeating the purpose of
the grant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17

Washington Grain Market.
Reported by the Grain Exchange.

Spring patent flour, per barrel 4.1Oa4.25; spring
straight -four, per barrel, s.90a4.10 winter patent
flour. per barrel. 3s0ai.00; winter straight fcur,
per barrel 36)3. 50; winter extra flour. per barrel.
29oa335; clipped white oats. per hushcl, 39a40;
No. white oats, per bushel. 37a3Tia: No. . mixed
oats, per bashcl,a sia34h2; No. yellow corn. per
hushel, 51a5s; No white corn, per hushel, !7a5s;
No. Timothy hay, per ton, 13.jGI14.OO; No. .
timothy hay, per ton, 11.5Ja12.5O; No. | mixed
hay, per ton, l2ooa13 90; No. clover hay, per
14.5O bulk bran, per ton. II GOA $50: bulk mid
dnes. per ton. l7ooalsOo; rye straw. per ton.
quotations for car lots delivered on track WASH
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Bids Opened.

Bids were opened this morning by the
Commissioners for supplying street lamps
and globes during the next fiscal year Bids
were as follows: Pennsylvania Globe Gas
light Company. street lamps, $4.35 each; H.
|. Gregory, street lamps. $4.44: Coleman &
Son, street lamps, $i.65; j. G. Miner, globes
" -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Civil Service at the G. p. O.

The Women's Bookbnders' Union, No.
AZ, met last night to talk over the plan of
putting the government printing office un-
der civil service rules. Members of the
joint committee recently appointed were
present and the whole situation was thor
oughly discussed. The bookbinders' union
has not considered the subject yet, but it
is hoped it will soon. The joint committee
has asked an interview with Public Printer
Benedict. which will doubtless be arranged
in q few DAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17

1t looked this morning as if the Virginia
Jockey Club would have perfect weather
for their meeting at st. Asaph today, but
at noon it clouded up and became very
threatening This. however, had no effect
en- the attendance, a very good crowd
was on hand. The card for today was u
very good one, both in size and quality.
The track was heavy. Nine books were on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Arrested in baltimore.

James Mckittrick, for whose arrest a
warrant for alleged false pretenscs was
issued Il few days ago, was arrested in
Baltimore today ty Detective Pointer and
locked up. The prisoner, as heretofore pub
lished, is charged with having obtained
$500 from widow under the pretense of
going to marry her. He will probably be
brought here tomorrow for trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Personal Mention.

Capt ]. H. Willard, surgeon. is in the
city on his way to his station, Vicksburg.
Miss.
First Lieut.. Arthur Murray. first artil-
lery, is at the Ebbtt.
Mr.. J. NJ Smith. assistant auditor, and
Mr. Stephen c. Mason, assistant statsti-
clan of the interstate commerce commits
sion. returned yesterday from Kentucky,
where they went to testify as experts in
G. railrC ad case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Condition of the TREASURY.

Todsy's statement of the condition of the
treasury shows Available cash balance
$lS2 .44990l; gold reserve, 7,1Ol245: net
silver, $23 flG.92p: let silver of 1880, $Inl :;
United States notes in the treasury. S.l,-
s5j,25I; treasury Totes of 1890, so, 15S. SaG
Total rvccipts-this day. $9J;,l49: this
month, 81 i.i!S,3ri Total cApcnuitures-t!lis
dag. 81 .20-. IG5; this month. so. @9i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
A NEW APPOINTMENT CLERK.
James A. Wetn:ore of New York Ten.
POrarity Given the E'lnce.

".fhIhSS n. W etHsVFe OF NtW OFk ItHt-
pOrarity Given the Place.
Secretary Carlisle today appointed Jas.
y. Netmore of New York chief of the APP
pointment division Of the Treasury De-
partment. vice Mr.. kretz, resigned, to ac-
cept the Office of superintendent of the
mint at Philadelphia. Mr. Wetmore Is at
present an $1.SoU clerk, 'luty in the
office of chief clerk of the department. He
has been in the service since 1885, and is
regarded most efficient clerk. His ap-
pointment as chief OF the appointment d.
vision is only temporary, and is made to
give the Secretary more time for per-
manent appointment. 1t is believed that
he will fill the office up to the LIST of Au-
gust at least During the same time he
will act as chief clerk in the absence of
MIR. Logan Carlisle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Building Permits

Building permits issued today were as
follows:
NJ. Z. Church, to erect frame church
building on lot $, square II, Brookland, ID.
d., to cost $1,000; Joseph r. Johnson, to
erect two brick stores at 1153 and 1875 9TH
street northwest to cost Si,0jo Daniel Hart
nett, to erect one two-Story and basement
brick building, at sl5 street southwest,
to cost ST coo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Three Unfortunate PeopIe.

Upon the application of the attorney for
the District. Judge Cox today directed that
an inquiry by marshals jury be made into
the mental condition of Charles J. Simp-
son, Walter c. Dutrow and Mary j. Ad-
ans. alleged lunatics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17

A committee of the High School Cadets
Visited the War Department today and
personally invited ali thea rincipal officers
Of the army stationed Il ! to attend the
forthcoming competitive drill Of the conf
psr'es forming that organization, May -
and p.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
C0LOMDIA'S CLAIMS.
Trouble May Arise With Nicaragua If
T:cy Arc Asserted.

TEicy Arc Asserted.
Officials here fear that serious complica-
tons may arise over Colomba's assertion
of ownership of the Mosquito territory in
Nicaragua. the country has a special
Importance owing to its proximity to the
Nicaragua canal route. Colombia set up
this claim once before, twenty years ago
has:nS it or grant from the King of
Spain two centuries ago. Nicaragua's an
swer that the independence of Central
American republics had been subsequent
to grants Of the Spanish king, and the lat
ter grants We're imperative. The question
has remained in allegiance until the present
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17

Canadian Delegates VIII Not lie Al
lowed to Tutkc Fart.

lowed to Take Part.
The announcement of Minister Foster to
the Canadian parliament that Canada
would take official part the Boring
sea conference at Washington next Octo-
Der is said here to be premature. The
British government requested that Cana
dian delegates be recognized at the con-
ference, but Secretary Gresham formally
replied TO Earl Kimberly that The United
States could deal only with the imperial
government. Canadian officials Will come
to Washington. but merely III an advisory
capacity, Secretary Gresham and Sir
Julian Pauncefote VIII he the only parties
to the conference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
American Fish Nets Seized.

WINDSOR, Ont, May 1I.-Five miles OF
nets. said to belong to j. r. Eaton Of
Cleveland, were seized today by the Cana
alan government cruiser near Rondaut, it
being claimed they were in Canadian
waters. The ottawa government officials
were at once appraised of the seizure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
An Engineer Corps Assignment.

Additional Second Lieut.. James p. Jervey,
corps of engineers, has been assigned to q
vacancy of second lieutenant in that corps,
vice Jadwin, promoted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Resignation Accented,

Th> Secretary CT War has accepted the
resigHatfcn Of Cadet Henry j. Yates. fourth
class, United States Military Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17

TROY, N. Y, May T.-Dr. Richard DIT
bois Trayer took large dose of choral
, this morning by mistake and died shortly
rebellion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
To Enforce Judgment.

To enforce a judgment creditors bin of
SOL. the National Capital Brewing Com
pany today fled a bill in equity against
Thomas B!rney and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the. opening, the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices
or the New York stock market today, re-
ported by Corson K Mccartney, members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents
MeSSrS. Moore L. SchleY. No. 80 Broadway:
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eth end
EVERY ''' '''
DIAMOND
REDUCED.

For little while longer. in order to
reduce stock prior to inventory. We have
reduced the price OF every Diamond in
stock. Don't miss this opportunity TO jul
diciously and probably invest a little of
your surplus cash. Note these few .'spe-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17

Contracts for Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The Navy Department has awarded the
contract for the improvements at the
BROOKLYN navy yard to the lowest bidders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17

Gals" for tomorrow:
Handsome Marquis
Ring, 3 colored stones
in center, surrounded by
diamond. Usual price,
$12 and $40. GM On
Tomorrow pWo SU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17

Handsome Solitaire
Ring, fine stone. A
SO val ue, GuS
Tor ..........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-17
Barber & Ross,
G and Eleventh SITS.

These have a Pinch blade
and are fully guaranteed,
which means that should
they prove faulty you can
bring them back and get
your money. You can save
the cost of a mower in one
season by cutting the grass
yourself. The grass needs
cutting worse than ever
now. If your old mower is
little cut of repair, send
us word and We VIII send
for it, repair and return it
for a dollar.