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UNDER MOLTEN IRON,
Terrible Accident at the Rosena Fur
mace, New Castle, Pa.

At New Castle. Pa, the big Rosena fur
mace. owned by Senator Mark Hanna and
ex-senator Cameron. burst yesterday morn
ing. and heavy yolley of coke. iron ore
and c1al came crashing through the roof
of the casting house. burying in the neigh
hood of thirty men under the debris.
Manager Refs was taken out with the
skin hanging in shreds from his hands and
arms. and his legs were terribly burned and
bruised. The others injured are:
Samuel Moody, burned and bruised all
over the body.
Mike Petro. head cut In half dozen places
and bruised and burned about the hands
and arms
William Hanna, head cut, arms almost
severed by falling sheet iron.
Joseph Love, head a mass of cuts, laying
the skull bare In three places
Frank Sheard, head badly cut. legs badly
bruised back burned and arms terribly
burned. His injuries are very bad, and
will result in death.
Half a dozen other men were also more
or less injured, but the above are the worst
cases.
The second accident Of the day occurred
about twenty minutes after the one at the
Rosena furnace. 1t was cave-in at the
big seventy foot cut Of the New Castle
Traction Company that is engaged in max
Michael Curdy was buried at least seventy
Feet IN sand. gravel, clay and rocks. and
was dead when taken out. Peter Herinsky
was terribly crushed about the shoulders
anu nips, while his chest was crushed. He
will likely die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
STRIKE NEARING A CLOSE.
Thirty Philadelphia Firms Sign the
New Wage Scale.

The indications are that the great tailors'
strike in Philadelphia is nearing an end.
At the meeting of the executive board yes
terday morning over 30 contractors agreed
to sign the new wage and time scale. As
these contractors. beside owning the largest
of the downtown shops. We're among those
who last week refused TO have anything 10
do with the strike, 1t would appear that the
workers would be only too glad to take
their old places back under these new con-
ditions. In fact, the tailors. through the
action of number of members of the
executive board, are prohibited from taking
up work again until all the contractors in
the city sign the new agreement. The
board is at present divided into two fac
tions over this matter. and serious rupturas
have at times been narrowly aVerted.
Since last Sunday the numbers of the
strikers have been steadily increasing. The
total of the men now cut of work is esti-
mated at 60oo. The strike leaders say that
an equal nj mber are now at work In the
downtown ana Kensington shops, who are
ready to come out on a days notice. These
workers are helping the strikers with their
money, and contribute regularly to the ex-
pense of the executive board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
GREAT TELESCOPE IN PLACE.
First Glimpse of the Heavens Through
the Ycrkes Instrument.


the Ycrkes Instrument.
The first glimpse of the starry heavens
through the worlds greatest lens was given
to President Harper of the Chicago Uni
versity and a party of representative Chi
cagoans at the Yerkes observatory, Will
Jams Bay, Wis, last Friday. Director
Hale and Prof. Barnard were present
The visitors were shown the two motions
of the telescope, the clock was set in mo-
ton, the lifting floor came up with a mo-
ton almost imperceptible, the great dome
revolved and the telescope was turned on
Jupiter. Director Hale then got the star
in the field of the finder and President Har-
per was the first of the visitors to look at
the planet through the Chicago Urivers-
ity's great glass.
Jupiter is 100000 900 miles distant from
the earth,. roughly estimated, and the
Yerkes telescope brings 1t to less than a
million miles distant. The night seemed an
ideal one for observation. The sky was
cloudless, but owing to the atmospheric
In temperature the seeing was pronounc-
ed by the astronomer only fair.
Prof. Barnard, captured by the Chicago
University from the Lick observatory de-
what the telescope may do for science. 1t
will take weeks and possibly months for
the operators to successfully. solve the
problems which the atmosphere may pre-
sent.
we have a right to expect great re-
suits" he said; ''this instrument collects
Is per cent more light than does the Lick.
This means great deal. since II allows
US to penetrate one-fourth farther into
space. Were there no problems in the space
between heaven and earth and the atmcs-
pheric was an invariable quantity It would
be reasonable to give the Imagination
swing and tell about what we ought to do
with the great telescope. We have been
fortunate In working with the smaller tel
escope from this site, and from this we
are able 10 say that the Yerkcs telescope
u located ct practically an ideal point.
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Fidelity Commends Them.
TURKEYS TERMS of PEACE.
Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett Discusse
the Situation.


In an interview with the Worlds London
correspondent, Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett
said regarding the terms of peace between
Greece and Turkey:
LAS to the ultimate terms of peace, / be-
lieye they will be:
81. An indemnity of 100000. accom-
panied perhaps by European control Of
Greek finances.
"2 Recnfcation of the Thessalian from
tier SO as to give Turkey complete control
Of the mountain passes.
So Whole or partial abolition Of Greek
capitulations
1T is a painful menacing fact that Eng
lish influence at Constantinople is now at
the lowest ebb. Germany has supplapted
England commercially in Turkey, and Rus
STA has supplanted England politically.
While the people in England have been
Tuning and raging against everything Turk
ish. thereby benefiting no interest, least Of
all Armenians. Germany has been steadily
and wisely befriending Turkey. thereby
winning not only the gratitude Of the Turk
tsh sovereign and people. but also the most
substantial commercial privileges and DO
ntical influence Of great value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Baltimore are two very pretty and stylish
young ladies at the Boscobel.
DIR. and Mrs. Henry Chandlee Of Balti-
more are sojourning at the Pennhurst
Lieut.. Commander Harbef, U. 8. NJ, and
Mrs. Harder of Washington, ACCOMPANIED
/ by Mrs. w. D. Booker of Baltimore and
Miss johnson Of Cumberland, Nd, are en-
joying visit at the Grand Atlantic Hotel.
Mrs. ], Henshaw and Miss Carrie Farm
ham Of Baltimore are visiting at the Hotel
Champlaine.
Mrs: H. L. Bscoe of washington is a
guest at the Hotel Dennis
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. 8. Phoebus are among
the well-known Washingtonians at the
Brunswick.
Miss o. Buck of Washington is spending
some time at the Shelburne. Mrs. F. Rame
OF Baltimore Is also at the Shelburpe.
Mrs. w. Harvey, Mrs. l. f. Emerson.
Miss Emerson and Miss Margaret Emer-
son form party of prominent Balti-
ing the week
Miss A. G. Irwin and Miss @. Irwin of
WASHINGTON are guests at the Edison.
]. p. Ford Of Washington Is among the
many guests from that city at the Berk-
From Washington and Baltimore.
Among the recent arrivals from WASH
1ngton and Baltimore. registered at the
leading hotels are the following: J. A. Gal.
len, ]. P. Cooney, P. McEnnes, J. P. Ford,
A'AASo ANoii 10, NIL harmon, MISS Carrie
Farnham, Mrs. j. Henshaw, c. W. Hayes
M. Fisher. Mrs. H. L. Biscoe. A. McMur-
ray, A. II. Shortridge. Lieutenant Com
maEder Harder. U. 8. NJ; Mrs Har-
Der, Mrs. w. D. Booker, H. G. Gump, Miss
johnson, R. Jefferson. F. jefferson. Mrs
McArdle, ]. Otterbard. p Otterbard Mrs
P. Otterbard, NJ S. Copeland, Mrs. NJ. S.
Copeland, Mrs. NJ Gunnell, Mrs. H. Frood.
H. B. Cramer A. s. Williams, IT,, G. c.
Cutter. F. II. Crump Miss c. NJ. Burchard
Miss A. G. Irwin, Miss Irwin, D. Buckley
A Michler and family, T. H Mckee, Mrs
F. Stanford j. Stanford, G. Stanford, S. S.
PhoebGs, G. NJ. Phoebus, DR.. A. F. Ma
gruder. U. S. N; Mrs. Magruder, Mrs. EN-
DRY, Miss Meagher. Mrs. H P. Merrel
Miss E. Sinclair, Mrs. Almena B. williams
j. Fl; Weiles, Mrs; ]: D. Mcpherson, Miss
McPt erson, NJ. Schodesecker, r. BeaH p.
J. Corcoran. B. Il. Harvey, Mrs. B. F.
Harvey, Mrs. r. V. Holmes, Mrs S. s.
Phoebus, the Misses Davis, Mrs. W. n
Porter, Miss o. Buck, Mrs F. Rame. ]. S.
Ramsey, G. Carr. Mrs. w. Harvey, Mrs
T. E. Emerson and maid, Miss Emerson,
Miss Margaret Emerson, A. Simpson. Mrs.
A. Simpson, Mrs. NJ. H. Smith, Mrs. Earn
Miss carp, Mrs. r. Norris Mrs. W. c.
Faiber, L. Kann, NJ. Frank Mrs. S. Frank.
Mrs. w. Abrahams Miss c. Felgner, Mrs
A. r. Cathcart Miss G. Cathcart, Mrs. NJ.
Spring, Miss J. Jenifer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
THAMES TUNNEL OPENED,
The Work IL Regarded as n Triumph
CT Engineering Skill.

OF Engineering skill.
The new tunnel under the Thames, at
Blackwell, was inaugurated by the Prince
OF Wales Saturday. The royal procession
consisted of two semi-s landaus, each
headed by four bays driven by positions
each preceded by two grooms. In these
besides the prince, were the Princess of
Wales, Princess Victoria OF Wales. the
Duke of York, the Duke of Portland, Mr..
Bull of the London county council, chair
man Of the bridges committee, and Mr. Bin
ME, chief engineer of the tunnel.
The procession followed the Mall Pail
Mall, Northumberland avenue, the EN-
bankment, Queen Victoria street sEd
thence through Whitechapel to the en-
trance of the tunnel. Here the royal party
were met by the Duke of Cambridge. the
Prince of Teck, Lord Methuen, command
ing the home district: the Earl of Denbigh
commanding the Honorable ARTILLERY Com
pany; DR.. Collins, chairman of the London
county council, and many militarysand 9TH
er officials.
The procession then proceeded through
the tunnel, which was illuminated by three
rows Of electric lights. At the Green
Wlch end was dais, upon which the royal
party TOOK their places, and from which
the Prince of Wales, in the name Of the
queen. declared the tunnel open to public
traffic forever
The state trumpeters blew blast, a royal
salute was fired by the Honorable Artillery
Company, and the Bishop of London. the
Right Rev Manden Creighton, pronounced
the benediction.
The Prince of Wales was then presented
win gold medal specially struck for the
occasion by the bridges committee of the
London county council
The return was by Blackwell lane, Wool
witch road. Old Kent road New Kent roai
81. Georges road, Westminster Bridge
road Parliament street and Pail Mall TO
Marlborough House.
The new tunnel is generally regarded us
triumph of engineering skill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
NAVAL OFFICERS TO RETIRE.
Those Who Will Give Up Active Ser
vice In the Next Few Months

VICE AZ the Next Few Months.
A number Of naval officers of high rank
will be retired within the next few months.
Rear Admiral George Brown, commandant
of the Norfolk navy yard and the ranking
officer of the navy, will be relieved from ac-
tive duty on the LIST proximo, preparatory
TO his retirement on the 10Th proximo. 1t
is said he has political aspirations ard
that he VIII be nominated for the mayor
atty OF his native city, Indianapolis He
Will be succeeded in command Of the Nor
folk navy yard by Commodore N H. Far
quhar. Admiral VIM. A. Kirkland COM
manding the Mare Island navy yard, will
be the senior officer of the navy, with Ad-
mlral Beardslee, commanding the Pacific
station next in point of rank
Commodore r. l.. Phythian, superin-
tendent OF the naval observatory will retire
on account of age in July, and Commodore
X. H. wallace, commanding the naval sta
uon, Newport, r. l., will similarly retire
IN October. The plan by which Admirals
Miller and Norton were to retire volun-
tarlly In order that Commodores Phythian
ana Wallace might be enabled to retire
with the grade and pay of admirals has
been abandoned because of the unwilling-
ness OF Admiral Miller to expedite his re-
tirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
FIRED ON FRUIT STEAMER.
Spanish Gunboat Sends a Shot Across
Ethclred's Bows.

The crew of the fruit steamer Etheired
of the Quaker City Fruit Company, which
put into Philadelphia last evening from
Jamaica. reported that white rounding Cape
Maysi, the eastern extremity of the Cuban
coast, she was fired on by Spanish gum
beat. The Ethelred was gong at high
rate of speed when the gunboat was sighted
off the starboard side. She made no signal
indicating that she wanted the Ethelred to
slow up, and the steamer kept on. few
minutes after the gunboat was sighted fire
helched from her port side, and almost in
stantly shot struck so near the Etheired
as to dash the water on her decks.
The steamer hove to in quick order, and
after the gunboat reached her the captain
made the statement that he supposed he
was running down a filibrster, and without
Offering any apology steamed away. The
Ethelred flies the British flag, and Captain
Israel will submit a report to Consul Clip
perton today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

The gunboat Helena left the Newport
news snip yard yesterday in tow of the
tugpoat ocean King for the Brooklyn navy
vard' where she will take on armament
ana stores preparatory to going into com.
mission. She will have complement of II
ohicers and $50 men. About two weeks
time Will be required to equip her, and then
she VIII be formally put into service 1t Is
thought the Navy Department win assign
TINS VesseI 10 the North Atlantic squadron
Tor brief period, and at the expiration OF
mat time dispatch her to the Asiatic sta
ton Tor service. The vessel is designed for
cruising In shallow waters, such as she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
CHICAGO MUST PAY DAMAGES.
Decision Tint the City is Liable for
Loss by Riots.

Circuit Judge Adams of Chicago, in a re-
cent decision. upholds the constitutionality
OF the act of 1877. which makes the city
liable for loss by riot. and awarded the
Manhattan Cement Company $50 damages
for two cars Of cement, which were destroy
ed on the Panhandle tracks at 47th street
curing the strike of 1894. The city fought
the suit on the grounds that the law was
unconstitutional
Suits against the city for a million and a
half dollars. brought by railroad companies
for damages during the labor troubles of
1894 rest on this decision Of Judge Adams
The company sued for $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Walter Kennedy of Pittsburg. Pa. has
taken charge Of the Chinese iron works at
Hanyang, under instruction Of Sheng
Taoti. and is making good steel rails,z.hirty
Feet In length. at the rate of LID pr day
The rails are shipped to Shanghai to be
used on the Wosung railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

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master Of aeosrftsiny'. says:
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Star, ane prosa8fp fratBfufRp
Claimed. fiat no offer nswspaYsr
IN f8s country goes info 50 farss
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from f6e Office Of publication
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n you want anything. try IN ad. In The
Star II anybody has what you wish. you
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star II anybody has what you wish, you
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It matters little what II u that you want
whether q situation or . servants
.swant'' ad. In The Star VIM reach the
person who can MI your need
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some Well-Known Visitors

DR.. A. F. Magruder. U. 8. N, of Wash
ington u a guest at the Hotel st. Charles.
He 10 accompanied by his wife.
The Misses Barryhof, society leaders of
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admirable system of paving, lighting, sewage,
and transportation. The street-cars have their
connections under ground, and no network
Of troley-wires intrude themselves upon the
sight, OF come rafting down with every wind
storm, menace to the life and peace of the
passers-by.
The plan of Washington embraces a line Of
streets, numbered, running north and south,
and another letteIed, running east and west,
parallel with Pennsylvania avenue These
cross one another at right angles, and are
from 130 TO 100 feet wide.
Crossing these streets, diagonally, are wide
avenues. named for the States of the Union,
the principal avenues rasiiating from the
Capitol, or the White House, or Lincoln
Square. Where the avenues intersect with
the streets, at numerous points, circles and
squares have been formed, in the hearts of
which are placed statues of Americans dis
tjaeuished rs great military leaders These
circles aud squares bear the names of the hero
whose memory has been kept green by the
statues erected.
In one of these is an equestrian statue of
George II. Thomas, the Rock of Chicka
manga, " in another the equestrian statue Of
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Our statesmen do not go about in semi
nude condition as dir the Senators and
Tribunes of old Rome, and one cannot find it
in his heart to blame the wags and wits who
make much merry laughter at Washington's
expense.
Commenting upon Washington's attitude,
with his hand extended towards the Capitol
and his muscular arms and brawny torso
wholly destitute of clothing, one Of these
wags has represented Washington pointing to
his clothes which are preserved in the Patent
Office, as if begging decentralization.
One can only take consolation, when view
ing with sadness the Father of his Country"
SO ruthlessly exposed to all kinds of wind
and weather. in the noble expression of the
face and majestic pose of the figure. The
countenance conforms with that of the cele-
brated Houdon's statue at Richmond, which
is said to be the best likeness of Washington
extant.
Truth is that Greenough, the sculptor, who
executed the statue at Florence, Italy, work
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1902, its lines extending from Rock Greek,
on the west, near Georgetown, to the East
Branch of the Potomac including a frontage of
four miles on the Potomac River. The width
of the city was three miles and a quarter. On
Feb. /, 1871, the charter was annulled, since
when the city has been under direct Federal
control A terrible wall arose whcn he first
Commissioners were appointed ana internal
Improvements began; but all who have lived
to see the change rejoice in the rise of great
city, from the village mire
In the old war days the heavy guns and
wagons used to stick fast in the muddy streets,
and troops passing and repassing went through
seas of CRIME and slush The sewage system
was inferior, and malaria ragged in its worst
form. The system of lighting was bad and
tie streets were dark and dangerous The
Potomac marshes were constant menace to
the health of the occupants of the White
House and the National Legislators
All this is past, and the beauty Of Wash
ington as residence city is enhanced by its
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Gen. George Washington, in another bronze
sfnf,,o harnir aiuo Of Admiral Ilnro,f

Gen. George Washington. in another bronze
statue, heroic size. of Admiral Dupont.
Though Washington always spoke of the
Capital rs the Federal City, the Commission
ers whom he appointed gave it the name of
Washington. In 1900, when Congress first
assembled there, it had but few thousand
inhabitants, but had trebled its population
when, IA years later, the British captured the
city and set fire to the public buildings.
They were there to stay, but in the night
which followed Columbia go up terrible
hurricane of wind and rain that put out the
fire and drove them to seek shelter else
where. The buildings were rebuilt, and
from that on there was steady development
until 1860, when the city numbered 81, 600
inhabitants. 1t is now estimated that in
Washington and its environs the population
is over 275,00
During the last few years Washington has
extended very rapidly. More than half the
area is reserved for streets and parks aud
suburban homes.
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