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Evening star., 1896-07-02
ROCKVILLE WATER WORKS..
Preparing to MOdernize the Well
known Maryland Town.

Preparing to MOdernfze the Well
known Marylnnd Town.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, July 2, 1896
The special committee of the town COM
mission ers, consisting of Mayor Joseph
Reading S. B. Hege and James F. Allen.
having in charge the preliminary work of
providing q water works and electric light
ing for Rockville is earnestly engaged upon
the subject, and. after voluminous cor
respondence with hydraulic engineers. con-
tractors and others familiar with the gen.
eral question of water supply, has reached
a point where some decisive steps are to be
taken Yesterday morning Mr.. George S.
Morgan, the well-known engineer Of Chica-
go, arrived in Rockville at the invitation of
the committee, and spent the afternoon
looking over the ground and acquainting
himself with the general configuration of
the country. Today he will make closer
and more exhaustive examination of it
with view of determining the direction
of the water shed. and will then, he de-
clareS, be able to indicate the spot where
an abundant flow of artesian water may
be secured.
Mr. Morgan has built many water works
in the west, and his plan. which is favored
ty the committee, consists OF artesian wells,
from which the water will be pumped to
6O.OOO-g gallon tank, elevated on a solid brick
tower seventy feet high. This system, he
explains, assures a constant supply of
fresh water, which a tank Of several hum
dred thousand gallons capacity would not
secure. Mr.. Morgan has given his opinion
that a water works sufficient to provide an
abundant supply for Rockville can be erect
ed and an electric light plant established
in conjunction with 1t within the amount
S2O.OOO-that the town commissioners are
authorized to expend for the purpose. The
town is now lighted with coal Oil lamps at
cost of $500 per annum, and the commit
tee feels that saving such an amount would
be highly judicfous, while a substantial
revenue would be derived from merchants
and citizens who are anxious to light their
stores and dwellings in more satisfactory
and safer way than they are able to do at
present.
1t is probable that at meeting of the
special committee, to be held tonight, 1t
will agree to recommend that Mr. Morgan
be authorized to draw up plans and speci-
fcations for the contemplated improve
ments, and that bids upon them will be
called for as soon as they are completed.
The town commissioners have decided to
lay many new pavements in portions of the
town hitherto neglected in this regard, and
to replace old ones, and this work will be
commenced at once.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
AN OLD TRICK.
rhi. Man Watched the Vnltse IN
Vain.

Todd p Edwards. a colored resident of
s,1er CITY. N. c., came here yesterday from
Richmond. On the train he met two we'll
a,.ssed vo,,ne white men with whom he
became on friendly terms. When they had
succeeded in getting the North Carolinians
confidence they induced him to believe they
had g.. 900 in gold in satchel, and this they
got him to watch in the depot while they
vent to nav the freight on some packages.
One of them remembered that he was just
s. 70 short and of course the colored man
did not hesitate to loan him this amount.
The North Carolinan watched the Vanse
until he found it did not belong to MS
friends and then he called at police head
quarters and told of how he had been bum
coed. giving good descriptions of the men.
who no doubt came here to work the
crowds next week during the Christian
Endeavor meeting.
TODAY there was another bunco or con-
fidence game worked. probably by the
same men who victimiZed the NORM Caro-
linian yesterday. George w. DHsnarooh
Who lives in Suffolk county, Va, being tne
victim. He met young man at the Bai-
timore and Ohio depot. ard the latter Klna-
ly volunteered to escort him to the w nlte
House. On their way down Penhsy'9Miila M
avenue the confidence man to!d the Vlr
ginian that he had found locket, ana
when they went over in a park and were
G. ated beneath shade tree the other con-
fidence man appeared. The conversation
turned to the alleged found locket, and the
con" men made a bet Of $50 as to whether
or not the locket could be opened
Disharoon's companion made the bet,
and when 1t came to putting up the money
he was O little short. 1t was sure thing,
SO he told Disharoon, and the latter let his
friend have SO and watch Ihe pet was
made. and Disharoons friend. of course,
lost. Then the men separated, and now
the detecti1 es are looking for them. They
have good descriptions Of the men and hope
they will be able to apprehend them
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Women Suffrage in California.

From the Sacramento Cali Record-Union
It Is argued by some that since the pro-
posed suffrage amendment Is before the
people it will be well to adopt 1t and give
the women opportunity to demonstrate
whether they want and will use the ballot;
that II the experiment is a failure the
amendment can be repealed. That Is beg
ging the question. The issue before men,
not women, is rs it for the best interest
Of women and the home that the demand
for equal suffrage should be granted?"
Men are to decide the matter. not women.
Men should pass upon it as good judg-
ment dictates. and not enter upon the
realm of doubt and experiment. Once
adopted, 1t will be more difficult to effect
the death Of the amendment than to kill
it now. The safe thing and the wise
thing to do is to vote down the PROPOSE
ton in the interest Of women, the home
and the state.
Evening star., 1896-07-02

The following heavy precipitation dn
inches) was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours
Charleston. 2.28. .a
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at
8 am: Great Falls, temperature, 20; con-
dition, Z. Receiving reservoir temperature,
80: condition at north connection. 8; con-
dttion at south connection, Z. Distributing g
reservoir, temperature. 70; condition at
inf1uent gate house, Z; effluent gate house,
8.
Tide Table.
Today-LoW tide, 7:15 am. and 1925 pm
high tide. O:4O am. and 12:55 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. S:O2 am. and S:1O
pm; high tide, "a am. and 40 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun rises, 4:39; sun sets, 100. Moon
RISES lies pm. Moon reaches last quarter
at 1923 pm. today.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by $40 pm; ex-
tinguishing begun at 40 9. m. The lighting
Is begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at S:22 pm; extin-
guished at 4:2.
Range of the Thermometer.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today:
8 am. II; pm, S5; maximum, 81; min
imum IL
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Denied by the Porte.

The Turkish legation has received a tele-
gram from the sublime porte saying: 1.-The
news published lately about the so-calIed
cruelties Of the Mussulmans and the i'm
perial troops in Crete are absolutely false
The truth is. on the contrary. that the
Christians themselves burned the houses
and olive trees OF the Mussulmans and
committed sacrilegious acts in the mosques
The Mussulmans burned in return and
from spirit Of revenge, a few Christian
houses. But the imperial troops are doing
their best to protect all property without
distinction"
Evening star., 1896-07-02
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT
Naphtha LQmDs.

MT. Martin Maloney, representing the
Pennsyivai.ia Globe Company this after
noon appeared before the Commissioners
ana argued against the award of the con-
tract Tor street lighting In the District of
Columpla, SO far as naphtha Is concerned
10 any other concern than his COMPANY.
Mr.. Maloney claimed that his bid to fur
nish naphtha lighting al so per lamp is the
lowest price paid m the United States for
naphtha lighting. He took occasion to
speak OF what he termed the inconsistency
and Ignorance Of the parties who submitted
bids to do the work at a lower figure than
the amount mentioned
Mr. Maloney further said that he could
insure the Commissioners the best lighted
city In the world if opportunity should be
given MIN to set up and operate here his
improvements in street lighting facilities
Inc matter was discussed at some length
and Mr.. Maioney offered to set up several
lamps about the city in order that the
Commissioners might have practical proof
OF his declarations. 1t Is likely that the
oner Will be accepted, and an exhibition
gwen m the near future. probably at some
point along Connecticut avenue, the lat
ter being Commissioner Truesdeli's suKges-
ton.
Home for Young Men.
The Commissioners have referred the
proposition to establish a home for young
men to the superintendent of charities for
report.
Deemed Necessary.
The Commissioners this afternoon in
formed Chairman w. H. Smith Of the Chris
tan Endeavor convention that 1t is not
deemed expedient to comply with his re-
quest that the regulations relativA>Sa bells
and lanterns on bicycles be suspended dur
ing the Christian Endeavor convention in
this city. The regulations referred to are
designed for the protection Of the public
the Commissioners explained, and the OBJ
servance Of them at a time when the city
Will contain so large an additional number
OF people Will be especially necessary.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
REPUBLICAN DlSAFFECTION
It is Alleged to Be Cropping Out in Kansa
and Iowa
Mr.. Ingalls, Embarrassed In His
Fight for the Senate by the St.
Louis Financial Plank.

The news from Kansas alleging repub-
lican disaffection with the financial plank
of the ST. Louis platform is comforting to
the democrats. They predict that the feel
ing will spread in the state, and IL it ac-
compiShes no other result will either force
Mr.. ingalls, out Of the republican party or
defeat him for the Senate They are in
formed that Mr.. ingalls, sees his peril, and
they are expecting some sort of deliverance
from him soon. He has always been a
silver man. One of his speeches in the
Senate made just before he offered for
reelection, and made with the view Of
forwarding his chances in that race, was
on the subject of free coinage, and while
1t did not help him at home, 1t was clear
bid for silver support MIR. Ingalls, was at
st. Louis, close observer of all the pro-
ceedings, and his friends saw that the
financial plank of the platform gave him
a bad half hour. The phraseology Of the
Ohio platform would have served his pur-
pose better. He is placed in an embarrass-
ing position. He Is very anxious to re-
turn to the Senate, but if Kansas gives
her electoral vote to the silver cause she
may also elect a democratic legislature.
Trouble In Iowa.
The democrats likewise have news that
republican disaffection with the ST. Louis
platform is stronger in Iowa than is as yet
generally understood. Something startling
from that quarter is expected by them
soon. Mr.. Allison, it is true, came out
very promptly with an Endorsement of both
the platform and the candidates. but the
democrats assert that he spoke before in
forming himself to opinion throughout
the state, and largely with the view of
showing that he could accept personal de-
feat gracefully. Since then opinion has
ripened, and, according to democratic re-
port. it is now strongly tinged with silver
If Boies Is Nominated.
Accompanying this story is the prediction
that if Gov. Boies is nominated at Chicago
nothing can keep Iowa out of the demo-
cratic column in November. He would be
stronger in the northwest, his friends
claim, than even Mr.. Teller. He is as
strongly in favor of silver as Mr.. Teller
and has the advantage over him among the
farmers of being one Of them and in SYM
pathy with their views about the tariff
Mr.. Teller is a protectionist, and the north
western farmers are for low tariff. Sem
ator Gear is said to be much disturbed
over the situation. and the Boies men will
be quoting him at Chicago this week and
next on the subject of their favorites pow
er at home.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
His Adventure With n Burglar Alarm
C1om the Chicago Daily Tribune.


From the Chicago Daily Tribune.
A large Chicago jcwelry house recently
appointed a new superintendent. Prior to
his arrival the duties of the position were
filled by an employe, who was named as as
sistant superintendent.
All entrances to the jewelry house, the
windows and the vaults are connected with
electric wires. which run to detective head
quarters and are there attached to q burglar
alarm Something was the matter with the
alarm. and it went OF Of it's own volition
three times within the week prior to the new
superintendent's arrival. AS soon as the
alarm rang detectives were sent to sur
round the store. while one Of their number
was dispatched to the residence of the as
sistant superintendent, who went down to
the store with his keys and admitted the
officers.
The jewelry store closed at noon Saturday.
At o'clock in the afternoon the burglar
alarm at headquarters rang furiously. on
GERS went on a keen jump to the store while
another went. as usual, for the assistant
superintendent. Some one had heard of the
arrival Of the recently engaged superin-
tendent. and he was likewise sent for.
The assistant superintendent reached the
store nrst. and found that the burglar alarm
had gone on strike of its own accord
again. and the officers were sent back to
headquarters. The assistant superintendent
went home. In few minutes the superin-
tendent reached the store, unlocked the
door and entered. His opening the door
rang the burglar alarm at headquarters
once more. Down came the detectives with
rush. They found the stranger superin-
tendent walking round in the store, peeping
into this place and that, and here and there
trying a vault door to see If it was secure.
When he saw the officers he blew them I'M
for being slow, and said that twenty places
could be robbed while they were getting
round.
Il am the superintendent here" he said.
ana TINS oilatoriness shall be reported"
Pretty good bluff. that" said a rrav-
headed detective. but it won't work. See?
You come along with U.S."
And forthwith they dragged him to head.
quarters. Ihe superintendent had nothing
with him to prove his identity, and he was
compelled to submit to the humiliation Of
being taken under guard to the far South
Side to have his character vouched for by a
subordinate
Evening star., 1896-07-02
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CaStOrsiia /
Infants and Children.
j
For /
!.

cAsroRIA PROMOTES DIGESTION, and owe,
comes Flatulency, Constipation. Sour Stomach
Diarrhoea and Feverishntss. Thus the child IA
rendered healthy and its sleep NATURAL. CAS-
TORIA contains no morphine or other narcotic
property.
"cAsToR1A is 30 well adapted to children that
recommend 1t as superior to any prescription
known to me-" H. A. ARCHER MD
III So. Oxford st., Brooklyn, N. T.
For several years l have recommended 'Casto-
ra,' and shall always continue to do 80. as it has
Invariably produced beneficial results"
EDWIN +. PARDEE, Md,
l2oth 1t. aud 7th ave.. New York city.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
WILL GET THERE.
government officials Who VIII Re in
Chicago Next Week

"OVerhmeht OHcfHIH Who VIII Re in
Chicago Next Week,
Assistant Secretary Hanffin OF the Treas
ury Department, who is now in New York
Will make it convenient to be- In Chicago
during the sessions of the democratic con-
venuon. Assistant Secretary lMcAdoo Of
the navy. who is on a tour Of inspection,
VIII also be In Chicago during the same in
teresting period Mr.. Eckels. controller of
sne currency, Is already there. and Mr.. Van
Sender. private secretary to Secretary Car
ilsle. Will also be there early next week.
II is expected that these gentlemen, to-
gether with other representatives of the
administration, will Join forces with Mr..
whitney and the New York delegation in
an endeavor to stem the strong silver SEN
tIment that seems to prevail among the
majority of the delegates to the convention.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Showing for the Fiscal Year.

The records Of the Treasury Department
show that the excess of expenditures over
receipts since January /. 1893, aggregate
$40, ,635. 123, which is divided as follows:
Last half Of fiscal year 1S93 81 9S4. 1885,
fiscal year 1894, S6a. .so3 26O: fiscal year 1885,
81, sO5, DOB: fiscal year 1896, $26.O42,244
The public debt. less cash in the treasury
at the close Of the fiscal year. was $685.
297. .254. an increase for June Of 81, ,s2O, ,S54
The total debt is 81, Do. 729, ,35O which does
not include $a47. 11O.973 in certificates and
treasury notes. offset by an equal amount
Of cash in the treasury. The treasury cash
Is classified as follows: Gold. sl44.020, 1863 !:
silver. $513,39S, 113; paper. s11S.31l ,621 !,
bonds. disbursing officers balances. etc,
SIS, ia, ,936. making a total of SS53, ,905 6S.,
against which there are demand liabilities
amounting to $3.50. 473 $50, leaving a cash
balance in the treasury of $267 432, ,O96.
The coinage of standard silver dollars
during the last six months was 1900 412
and the total silver coinage during the
year $11 ,44O,641.
Evening star., 1896-07-02

To accommodate the public the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has put in an ad-
ditional telephone at the 9th street station
Information as to tickets. sleeping car
reservations and train movements can now
be had at practically all hours-from m
to p.m.-at the office of Passenger Agent
Studds. through telephone 1865; from q
pm. to 8 am. at the bureau Of informa-
ticn, through telephone 1924.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
A Medal of Honor.

A medal Of honor has been presented to
Martin E. Scheibner. late private, Company
B. Goth Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry
Volunteers, for most distinguished gal
lantry In action at Mine Run. Va, Novem-
Der q. 1863. This soldier voluntarily ex-
tinguished the burning fuse of shell
which had been thrown into the lines of
the regiment by the enemy, using, to ac-
complish this end, the coffee with which
his canteen was filled. He is now principal
of the Boys High School, Reading, Pa.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
For Mandamus.

A petition for writ Of mandamus was
filed today by c. Francis jenkins, praying
that Justice Of the Peace Anson 8. Taylor
be commanded to accept the bond of VIM.
H. Smith on Mr.. Jenkins appeal from
Judgment secured against him by T. Cush-
ing Daniel. the justice holding that 1t was
not filed within the period required by law.
The petitioner is represented by Attorney
Clarence A Brandenberg.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Failed to Pay Alimony.

In the divorce case Of Mary L. Hoover
against Thomas G. Hoover, Judge Hagner
today directed that the defendant show
cause Thursday next why he should not
be dealt with es in contempt Of court for
falling to pay alimony and suit money, as
ordered by the court the 14th of last May.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company,
OF the District OF Columbia.
CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE.
Chartered by special act Of Congress,
jan. 1857 and acts Of Oct. $780, and Feb, 1892.
CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
Rents safes inside burglar-proof vaults at
S per annum upward
Securities. jewelry, silvcrware and raluables
OF al! kinds in owners package. trunk or case
taken on deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward
AMI interest allowed on IS and above
Losns money real estate and collateral
security. Sells frst-clnss real estate and
other securities in OF $500 and upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT
This company is legal depository for court
and trust funds and acts as administration
executor. receiver, assignee, and executes
trusts OF all kinds. Wills prepared by 4
competent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS.
BENJAMIN P. SNYDER. R..........Pr President
THOMAS HYDE. ........... First Vice President
W. RuEf DEfIBi.E. Second Vice President
1IoMAS X. JONES. Third Vice President
e. rfIA->Sio hiEbs- Treasurer
GEoRGE HOWARD. --..-.... Assistant Treasurer
ALBERT L. STUETEVANT. ............. Secretary
CHARLES E. NiMAN... Assistant Secretary
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Evening star., 1896-07-02
Mr.. Chamberlin in No Danger.

A dispatch in the Chicago Times-Herald.
sent from this city under date Of June 80.
stated that Mr.. John Chamberlin. the noted
hotel man, was dying at his hosiery in
this city and could live but few hours.
Mr.. Chamberlins many friends will be
gratified to learn that this is untrue, and
that Mr.. Chamberlin's health has i'm
proved considerably Of late.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
The Venezuelan boundary Dispute

Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British am
bassador, and Senior Andrade, the Venezue-
Ian minister, each had a conference with
Secretary Olney at the State Department
today, at different times, in regard to the
latest developments in the Venezuela boun-
Diary dispute.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Transferred.

Miss Annie Callahan. who has been en-
ployed in the Treasury bindery by detail
from the government printing office for
the past twenty-eight years, was yester-
day transferred permanently to the regu-
lar rolls Of the Treasury Department.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ENTERED INTO THE GEN.
eral feed business at the corner Of 18th and L
the public and Of the late firm OF Schafer &
Clary. dy1-4tS WILBERT CIAARY.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Named Fort slocum.

Secretary Lamont has directed that the
fortification and army post at David's S
Island. New York. be named Fort Slocum.
for the late Maj. Gen. William H. Slocum.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Naval Movements,

Monadnock. which are cruising along the
Pacific coast. arrived at Monterey today.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Pre.fIentiaI Postme.1e..

The President has appointed the follow
ing postmasters: Minnesota, John McCabe
at st. Peter; Pennsylvania, Jacob s. Grof.
at Newtown.
Evening star., 1896-07-02
Government Receipts.

National bank notes received TODAY for re-.
demption, $6s9.O71 Government receipts
in rrom internal revenue, $719, SIG; customs
S9ZS.lo4; miscellaneous, $5gS4Oi
Evening star., 1896-07-02

AS his part in the general celebration of
Independence day c. D. Kenny, the tea and
coffee dealer. will tomorrow give away at
his seven city stores copies Of a beautiful
art lithograph, entitled June Roses"
Evening star., 1896-07-02
\ merican SecuritW
& Trust Co,

.n@N@>N>~N
OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC
Telephone COnpany.-A dividend OF dollar per
stt re will be payable the 27th day Of JULY,
1s6. to the stockholders OF record Mt the close
OF business the 18th day Of July, 1896, at
the ot1ce Of the treasurer OF the company, 619
leth st. NV, Washington ID. c.
The transfer books will he closed from the 18th
OF July to the 27th Of July, inclusive
SAMUEL NJ. BRYAN, President.
CHARLES q. BEERE, Treasurer.
Washington ID. c., June q, 1896.
Je23, ,jy2,9, 16,A,25.27
Evening star., 1896-07-02
SPECIAL CASH PRICES

From will prevail in high grade bicycles,
as our nxlBg the price of 1896 '-RAMBIEES'' is
bound to BRING competitors TO that figure, be-
low it. Until further notice RAMBLERS. late
70 patterns. either in black or colored enamels,
Will be sold At ElGHTY-FIVE DOLLARS CASH.
When sCld ins allments slight advance Will
be made on above price Buying RAMBIERS at
this new price Is like picking up money, and the
rider thar has Not yet made selection of new
mount Will do we'll to inspect line. We also
sell the best $40 wheel in this city, and only ask
$50 for it, Both mems and wOnen's patterns in
Stock, and prompt delivery be made. Re-
member, the wheels sell have the guar
antee Of IL years experience of wheel building
back OF them, and a reputation for good work
that counts for something.
GORMULIIY & JEFFERY MFG. CO.,
tyl-tr 1881 l4th ST. nw-42e-31 10th st NV
Evening star., 1896-07-02

THE WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE BCrLD-
Ing and Loan Observation-Disclosures nj CT deposit
at any time litter one year: per cent interest;
shares mature In eighty six go monshs; par
value $4,000. Real sold to members on
small monthly payments. Vim. oscar Roome,
Iiest. cashier ohiD Nat. Bank. wash.. DC. Jas
Scott, Treas., cashier Ns- Mechanics Bank Balto
Nd: Wash. Office. 6I5 NV. Lewis Mundhein.
tel9-1m
Evening star., 1896-07-02
FINANCIAL.

CLEVELAND PARK SAVINGS BANK-10 PER
cent Interest can he made on a home.
U1 ONCE, 61O 14th q,