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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
FATAL MINING DISASTER
Five Men Horribly Burned in an E1-
plosion.
Safety Lamps Were Carried, but They
Proved No Preventfve-Pres-
cnce of Mind Shown.

SHAMOKIN, Pa, June 1.-Five miners
were horribly roasted by an explosion of
gas at the Buck Ridge colliery this morn
ing. Two Of the men are dying from their
injuries, and there is but slight hope of
the recovery Of the others. The victims
are: George Faust, frightfully burned
about his entire body; cannot recover.
Samuel Faust, brother of the above
named, burned about hands, face and
body; recovery doubtful Thomas Thomp-
son, roasted from head to foot; will die.
Daniel SchmeltZ, burned about head, face
and upper part Of body; may recover
John Specht burned about head, face and
body; may recover.
Seven other workmen who were within
twenty-five yards of the injured men es-
capped without injury. The men We're en-
ployed in No. vein, west side, which was
known to be full Of gas at the time they
entered. They proceeded cautiously and
We're using safety lamps, while brus hing
the gas from the chamber Suddenly there
was a loud explosion and the five men
were hurled to the floor surrounded by
flames. Had 1t not been for the presence
of mind of their fellow workmen the men
would all have been killed, as they were
carried 10 a place of safety before the
deadly after-damp had had time to ac-
cumulate.
The mine is owned and operated by the
Reading Coal and Iron Company, and is
located about four miles from this place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
Personal Mention.

Assistant Secretary McAdoo has gone to
Newport, where he will deliver an address
at the opening of the Naval War College
tomorrow.
Assistant Secretary Curtis has returned
from short visit to New York
Lieut.. L. NJ. Koehler. ninth cavalry, and
Lieut.. W. W. Wright. second infantry, are
In the city on leave of absence.
Secretary Lamont, who has spent few
days at Seabright, J.. with his family,
Will return here this evening.
Mr.. Paul II. CrOnelien has resigned his
position as receiving teller of the Lincoln
National Bank and entered The service of
the Columbia PhOnograph Company.
Maj Charles A Woodruff. commissary CT
subsistence, has been assigned TO duty as
chief Commissary of the department of the
east. vice Lieut. Col Thomas Wilson, as
sistant commissary general of subsistence,
relieved.
MIR. George Hawley Rockwoo1 of New
York. but formerly of this city, spent Sat
urday and Sunday here, and was warmly
welcomed by his friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
7 H E l. A w VAL D
Court of Appeals sustains the O.eomarga-
rine Act
Decision in the Prather Case-Con-
vfctfon Upheld and the APP
peal Overruled.

The Court of Appeals this afternoon. in
an opinion written by Me-. Justice Morris.
decided in the case of Wilkes c. Prather
that the oleomargarine act is valid and
constitutional law, affirming the conviction
Of Prather.
Prather, retail dealer in groceries, &C..
was charged with violating section Of
the act by selling oleomargarire as and for
butter without marking the stuff as oleo-
margarine. Upon his trial before Judge
Cole several weeks ago he was promptly
convicted, being sentenced to pay a fine of
$50 and costs Of suit and to be imprisoned
three hours In Jail. He noted an appeal
to the Court of Appeals, contending, first,
that the section in question IS rot a con-
stitutional and valid exercise of legislative
power; second, that the regula tions made
by the commissioner of internal revenue
In pursuance of the act should have been
proved at the trial Ghe court below merely
having taking judicial notice of them,
and, third, that a sale by an employe of
the defendant at the latter's place of busi-
ness and in the due course Of that busi-
ness was not Sufficient to charge the de-
fendant with such knowledge as to make
rim Qrather) criminally liable under the
act
The Court of Appeals decides against
Prather, however, in every instance, hold
Ing the law to be a valid nd constitutional !
exercise OF legislative power by Congress,
that the court below acted correctly in tax
ing judicial notice of the commissioners s
regulations, and that the sale by an en-
ploye of the defendant under the circum-
stances made Prather criminalIy liable.
Mr. Justice Shepard, however, dissenting
from the first proposition.
In concluding the opinion of the court,
Mr. Justice Morris says: 1T is true that il
Is not the sale of oleomarga rine for butter
however dishonest such transactions NAV
be that is prohibited, but only the sale Of
oleomargaTine without its being packed in
stamped or branded packages in violation
OF the internal revenue law imposing a tax
upon 1t. AS claimed on behalf of the ap-
Iellant HratheD. 1t was proper for Con
gress to charge the act with a penalty only
III the event of its being done knowingly
and Intentionally, but knowledge and in
tenton to violate the revenue laws might
equally be charged, whether the act done
was the immediate act Of the person charged
or his authorized act through an employe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
Weather for This Month,

According to the north Atlantic pilot
chart, just issued by the naval hydro
graphic office. there will be generally fair
weather in the central and southern parts
of the north Atlantic during the present
month. \ few southwssterly and westerly
gales along and to the northward of the
transatlantic routes and near the Ameri-
can coast. Fog is indicated from ~ de-
grees west to 30 degrees west, and from
60 degrees west to the coast; also near 80
degrees north from degrees west to %
degrees west. Icebergs and field ice De-
tween the +5th meridian and the New
foundland coast; bergs between 45 degrees
west and 80 degrees west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
NEW COSTA RICAN MINISTER,
Senior CnIvO Formally Presented to
the President by Secretary Olney.

Secretary Olney today presented TO the
President Senor Don Joaquin Bernardo
Calvo, In his new capacity as minister TO
the United States from Costa Rica. Senor
Calvo has been attached 10 the Costa
Rican legation here for nearly ten years,
and since April a. 1898, when Minister
Peralta returned to Costa Iiica, he has
acted as charge d'aftalres ad interim of the
legation.
In the course of his address to the Pres
ident, Minister Calvo said:
"A sincere adnirer Of the country of
Washington, and Of the patriotic men who,
ike your eXcellency, are inspired by the
lcfuost ideas OF Justice and a govern
mental policy promoting harmony among
nations, the mission iutrusted TO me is
alike honorable and agreeable.
In the discharge OF Iha; mission, | ell
tertain the hope that faithfully interpret
ing the aspirations which have always Bni-
mated the government and the indus trious
snd peace-loving people OF Costa Rica |
ma! secure your eNceI!ency good will and
the cooperation of the government OF
which your eXcellenSy is the worthy chief .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
GEN. CLARksuN's HEALTH.
Senator Gear Does Not believe That
He Is Ill.

A New York paper this morning reports
that Gen. James S. Clarkson Of Iowa is i'll
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in that city and
is reported to be in a dangerous condi-
tion." 1t is stated that he has been i'll for
two weeks.
When spoken to this morning about the
report Senator Gear said that he did not
put any faith In it. Il got two letters from
Gen. Ciarkson this morning." he said.
They We're dated last night and signed by
him. When Gen. Clarkson was here few
days ago he was suffering a good deal Of
pain from a kidney trouble, but l haven't
any idea that he is seriously ill.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
RAINING AT NASHVILLE.
InnuspiciOus beginning of the Gem
tennfal Festivitics.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 1.-The CEN
tennial anniversary day, to which Tennes-
seeanS had long looked with such emotions
of pride and with such delightful antcpa-
tons, dawned Sloomily. The sky was over
hung with clouds, which fingered after the
heavy rains of the day before, and as the
day advanced the rain once more began
to fall. The city's gay decorations were
drenched and the prospect for the splendid
and elaborate parade was disappointing.
However, the booming of cannon giving
what was intended to be the sunrise salute
of sixteen guns, thrilled the assembled
multitudes and despite the beclouded skies
and the showers of ram the streets were
alive with hurrying couriers and cavaI-
cades of marshais and aids, who were
busy preparing for the parade. The great
procession was to start at $50 o'clock, but
so unpropitiouS and forbidding was the
weather the centennial committee decided
to postpone the parade through the city
and out to the exposition grounds until
II 30.
The trains since Saturday have heen
bringing crowds of people into the CITY, and
many thousand strangers are here to en-
joy the demonstrations in honor of the hum
dredth anniversary of the state.
The Procession.
The driving rain. with all of it's depress-
ing effects. could not dampen the fervor
of the centennial occasion. While the rain
poured down, and there was no apparent
prospect of favorable weather, the order
was issued to march at u o'clock, rain or
shine. AS soon as the announcement was
made ringing cheers were heard and were
taken up on the streets.
General Thurman. al the appointed time
set the parade in motion. First were the
bicycle brigade, headed by eight mounted
policemen, then came the chief marshal
and staff, with an honorary staff of 100.
composed of leading citizens of the state
state. next the state and federal officials
present and distinguished guests, followed by
the State Historical Society and exposition
committee. The second division consisted
of the chamber of commerce, Colonial
Danes, Daughters of the Revolution, Her
mitage Association, Christian Temperance
Union and various civic organizations
The third division was composed of ex-
confederates, knights of Pythas. T. p. A.
Association, Hoo-Hoos and various other
organizations in uniform. The fourth di-
vision contained citizens in CARRIAGES
numerous labor organizations and cen
tennial guards. The fifth was the coiored
division, which was very large, and in
cluded mary negro organizations in uni
form, benevolent and social societies and
wo-kingmen.
Notwithstanding the weather the parade
was one of the largest and most nthusi-
astic ever witnessed in the history of the
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
RIVER AND RARBOR BILL.
House Committee Recommends Its
Passage Over the Presidents Veto.

The House committee on rivers and har-
bors today decided to recommend to the
House the passage of the river and harbor
Kill over the Presidents veto. There was
no difference of opinion between the re-
publican and democratic members of the
committee on the main question, and al
though no formal vote was taken the de-
cision was unanimous. The only point
CT discussion was whether the report to the
House should be in the nature of a reply
TO President Cleveland's objections to the
bill and to the contract system, and an
affirmative conclusion was reached. There
was an attempt in the committee to have
the bill brought up in the House today,
but the assurance given by Representative
hermann that the bill would be called I'D
Tuesday prevented such action. 1t was
decided to ask the committee OH rules to
allow a day or two to debate the veto.
Only half hour debate was had On the
passage of the bill in the House
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
NEW CHIEF ENAMINER.
The President Selects Abram 8
severn for That Position

The President sent to the Senate today
the nomination of Abram S. Severn of NJ W
York to be chief examiner Of the civil serv-
ice commission. vice Webster, deceased
Mr. Severn is at present an employe in
the office of the controller of the currency,
having been appointed May 10, 1895, to
duties connected with lhe organization oil
Ia uonal banks, and it is said that his legal
work therein has been of the highest char
aCter.
He Is a native. of Waterloo, NY, thirty
four years of age. He en,ered Hamilton
College III 1888, became bachelor OF arts in
1881 and master oil arts III 1880. lie was
aiterward principal OF Waterloo Union Col
Iege and teacher of Latin, Greek and Ger
man. He studied law in 1891, and pracilvei
before hts appointment to the government
service. The office to which he is now
transferred has been vacant about Two
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01

LONDON, June 1.-At the Bow street po-
lice court today, Cuthbert Cooper, who was
recently arrested at Sheffield, charged with
embeZzlng funds belonging to the Pru-
dental Insurance Company Of Erie. Pa,
was discharged by the chief magistrate,
the latter holding that the evidence pro-
duced was insufficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01

The President today returned to Congress
three private pension bills with his veto in
each case. In the case of two of the bills
granting pensions to Mrs. Amanda Wood
cock and Jonathan Scott, both originating
in the House, he points out that owing to
careless description in the bills the pen
sions could not be paid under their terms.
In the other, a Senate bill, granting a
pension to Helen NJ. Jacobs, the President
sets out his objection 10 allowing pensions
to the widows Of soldiers who remarry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
GOING TO GRAY GABLES.
Mrs. Cleveland and the Children VIII
Leave Thursday.

Mrs. Cleveland and the children will
leave hers Thursday next for Gray Gables,
where they will remain until The cold
weather Of the late fall necessitates their
return to this city. A force of servants,
including the Presidents valet Sinclair,
left here today for Gray Gables TO get the
cottege in readiness. The President will
remain here until Congress adjourns, but
fully expects to join his family on the
shores of Buzzards bay before the end of
next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
Louisvinc's Fall Races.

LOUISVILLE, KY, June 1.-The Louis
vile Fair and Driving Association an
aounces that it will hang up $4,000 in
stakes and purses, to be contested for dur
Ing Its fall meeting. There will be ten
fixed events, none Of which are for less
than $500, the principal ones being for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
Egyptian Town and Gown Ro,x

CAIRO, Egypt, June 1.-Serious disturb
ances have taken place at the Moslem
University mosque. Some sanitary officers
attempted to visit the school, where case
of cholera had been reported. The students
opposed the entrance of the officials, and
the governor of Cairo and other govern
ment officers were summoned The
students stoned the police. The disturb
ance was finally Quelled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
PARLIAMENT REASSEMRLES

The SOudnn Expedition BrOuxbt lin
in the House of Commons.
LONDON, June 1.-Parliament feassen-
bled today after the Whitsuntide recess.
In the house of commons, the parliament
tary secretary for foreign affairs, Mr.
George N. Curzon, replying to Mr., John
Morley, denied the existence Of any cores
pondence with Germany on the subject of
me Soudan: He added that the correspond
ence with Italy in this connection vas of a
military character and could not be laid
upon the table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering IT at
this office. in person or by letter, or
postal card. Terms: 13 cents per
week: Is cents for two weeks. or 90
cents per month. Invariably in ad-
vance. Subscribers changing their
address from one Post-office to
another should give the last address
as well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01

PITTSBURG, Pa, June 1.--Fire at an
early hour this morning partially destroyed
L. Lutz & Sons brewery, on Spring Gar
den avenue, Allegheny. Loss, s5O,oOO--fully
Insured. The origin Of the fire is a mys-
terry. The brewery will be rebuilt at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-01
Naval Movements.

The training ship Alliance has arrived at
Norfolk and the Machias at Kobe. The
San Francisco has sailed from MessIna to
Mers.ne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01

nr,ces they deserve the success they are
meeting with. IN
any civ south OF New York city, ana
even New York cannot boast Of as tidy
= one as Richmond. nor as attractive
stage. and surely the talent engaged -
Of the highest vaudeville order. comins
directly from the gardens OF the sreae
metropolis. The actors who come mere
speak OF Il and their good treatment d.
the hands of the managers ~ hishcs'
terms. and express desire for a SPECIFY
return engagement.
What more enjoyable spot can one Sc
lect TO pass an evening and forget the
heat and cares OF the day?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
(my 23-sa. Tu&Th-6weowl

Fresh Country Eggs. per dozen 10
Fresh Dairy Butter. per pound ...... !s12
Fresh Creamery Butter ............... 10
1000 pounds Strictly Prime English
Cured Shoulders, sugar-cured' per
pound .................... ...''s.''''''''
Mustard Sardines, per box. ...........
Best Leaf Lard, per pOuDd.......;..
NeW California Prunes, per pOuhu;
Best Virginia Claret Wine per gar N
lon .................-..-.. :. 49,. ~
Breakfast Bacon, per pound 1c.' or g.
pounds Tor :.......'..'..''''''
Pure Lard. per pound .................. D
Imported Macaroni, per pound &C., or ~
Tor OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .....,' -
XXX Family Flour, $40 per barrei %
or per sack '....'.....'; m
Boneless Ham, per pound .-..'...'.. ~
(This is delciOus) . 49,
4-year-old Rye Whiskey. per gallon ~ W
Large Lemons. per dozen ....-.....''..
Toasted Lunch Milk Crackers, per
Fresh Soda Crackers and Ginger
Snaps, per pound ................'''.
Best Leaf Lard, per pound.........'
Lemon CrJckers, per pound ..........
Tea Dust good as any tea you ever a
drank, per pound ...........:.....''' ~
Large New Potatoes, per peck ~
North Carolina Gross Herrings, per
silver silver" King Patent Family Flour,
$3.S5 per barrel, or per sack...... y
10c. bottle of Shoe Dressing ......... %
8 pounds Lump Starch for ........... 70
Fresh Rolled oats. per pound -.
Snowflake Patent Family, Flour . 70
2ic. bag, or per barrel. ;:....... o''o
Best City Meal, per bushel, 4Zc.' or :,
per peck.......... .:.....s...'.'''' "a
Best Hams, per pound. ...........'; ~
Good Cream Cheese, 7c., or -
New Roe Herrlngs, per dozen l6
Good Mixed Tea. per pound .......... ~
CThis is regular 4Oc. Tea) -
Large olives, per bottle .;a;,.,,;ii,.;, r,;
Quart Best Virginia Blackberry -
New California Raisins, per pound.
Fresh Mixed Cakes, with iceing'
BEST Jet New S" Orleans Moiasses, gallon. 40
| lO-pound Bucket Home-Made Pre- -
serves .......;', 49, ~
Graham WATERS. in 1-pound boxes" 10
Good Cooking Butter. per pound 81.
RIB Salt Pork, per pound ....''...'''' o.
Oe'"' "'1 Irregular price, 6Oc.)
Large Cans Condensed MIX :.''''''''
5 besS oSpi noackase Fooled oats..........
| Best Corn Starch, per package.'''''' -
1 Best Hams, per pound .........'..''''. ~
2 Bottles Brandy Peaches for ..... .
! New Figs, per pound ...............;'' %
| Mocha and Java Coffee, per pound. "
! Freezing Salt, for cream, per peck. ~
| White Corn. per bushel .............; ~
| Srnjthfeld Country Hams, per pound u
| Iunrorted Sardines with keys .''....;
French Candies, per pound T., OF a.
pounds for ................:.:....... -
| pure old Country, cider Vinegar, -
years old. per gallon. ........: ..... ~
s,reA Mde co usa1tt' per pound. 16 p
| 2 boxes Washing Powders for
| MortOn's Cocoa. per can .............'. o
Good Cream Cheese I pounds for.... 70
! Rest Oats. per bushel ............;... q
| Homemade Preserves. per pound.
| Large James-river Shad ..............
| Pure Leaf Lard, pounds for $500. y
| Small California Hams, per pound.
| Large Cans Grated or Sliced Pine .
S. ULLMAN'S SON,
1870 AND 1922 EAST MAIN STREET.
| ,phone sfe Phone 81
Cjy lisa, Tu& Th)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
She WEEDS n PhtInheInhinn.

Miss Ellie Adele Williams and Mr. VII
Liam Theodore Broome We're married al
the residel Of the former mother, MS
Richmond Leroy Williams. ill east Frank
lin street, az O'clock Wednesday evening
Rev. DR. X. n. Slcdd former pastor Of
Centenary Methodist church. this city, but
now OF Danvilie was the officiating cler-
gyman. The affair was very quiet only
relatives and a limited number Of triends
We're present. The couple took the i
NJ rain fCr the North, and their future
hont VIII be Philadelphia, in the business
= nd social circles OF which city the groom
although n native OF New York state, Is
prominent The bride is a granddaughter
OF Mr. Charles Talbot and favorte In
Richmond society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
prnnerfY Trnnsfers.

Richmond: Ella r. Boiling. Carrie y.
Williams. and ID. b. " illiams's executriN
10 William a. Payne, Is feet on east size
St Paul street near COutts, $1,000.
Frank v. Christian, James Caskie, anu
their wives 10 Richmond Traction Com
pany. IS feet on south side Broad street
near Shafer, 1886.
Louis Eulxer and wife 10 George r. Can
non 20 feet on north side Broad street be-
tween Seventh and Eighth, $500.
Mary c. and l.. T. Paul 70 Edward r.
Bailie. PAS feet on cast side Reservoir
street between Chaflin and Beverly, 81
go
Bernard Remke and wife to Charles #.
siutter 10 feet on east side touIth sttee'
between Leigh and Jackson, $3.50
Henfico: Judson Cunningham and wire
10 Charles Blankenship, q n6-lO9O acres
near Meadow Station. 500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
The street-aa,lway dispute.

The dispute between the Richmond Rail
way and Electric Company and the Rich
mond Traction Company as TO the amount
the former should pay the latter for the
use OF a part Of its tracks on broat
street during the reunion has not ye
been settled. The arbitrators wer'
Messrs George ". Stevens, general man
ager OF the Chesapeake and ohio Railway
Compsnv. and Charles y. Boiling, Super
iutendent 81 the City Water-Works. ans
the award has been referred back TO then
20 construe the language contained there
m II Is probable that the arbitrator
win 90 this ~ soon as Mr. stevens. wn'
Is out Of town at present, returns to tn
CITY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-01
RICHMOND RAILWAY
AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY.
sTREET-CAR TRANSFERS.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES OFFERED
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

Commencing January /. 1896, this COM
INV extended It's transfer sys-
lem TO embrace all connecting
Us OF street railway Ia Rich
,nond and Manchester. A passenger
Is allowed the privilege OF transfer TO
any connecting line Ia either ,city. and in
any direction at junction points.
he .ayment OF scent fare entities
. nasgenger 10 only ONE trans Ter ticket,
Sut additional transfers are allowed on
80 same ticket at any point printed
st,sreon. which does not return the pas
saneer TO the point Of starting.
An the parks ard suburban districts can
be reached from any point IN eilheF ~
~ payment Of one fare.
Is a standing order Of the company.
Cor the convenience OF transfer ,passen-
gers, that cars shall wait at june ton
6cints Tor the arrival OF car on connect
ne line, il the approaching car is within
,~e distance OF ono square; The travel
ling public Is requested 70 awe tne CON-
pAnS VI any ia Eta