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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
LESS Loss OF LIFE.
Travelling by Steamboat Has Been
Made Much Safer Than Formerly.

Travelling by Steamboat Has Been
Made Much Safer Than Formerly.
The annual report of the supervising in
spector general of the steamboat inspection
service to the Secretary of the Treasury
for the fiscal year is of unusual interest
1t shows a steady decrease in the loss of
life from steamboat travel. In fact the
loss of life on steamboats, is much smaller
than travelling in other ways. It is even
probably safer than horseback riding or
carriage travel.
( 1t Is estimated that during the year CO.
100000 passengers were carried on steam
vessels. The total number of accidents re-
sulting in loss of life during the year was
20. The total number of lives lost from
these accidents was 1873, decrease from
the previous year of 49, OF the number of
lives lost 40 were passengers and 137 be-
longed to the crews of the vessels.
Since January l, 1871, to June 30, 1897,
the average annual loss of life has been
2S9. The loss of life during that time has
averaged one to each steamer in service
An average of 45O,O0O,0OO passengers has
been carried each year for the period men,
toned. The loss of life has been one to
each So. S45 persons far less than on rail-
roads and other carriages. In 1851, when
the matter of steamboat inspection was
first agitated, the loss of life was one per-
son to every $1,000 passengers CARRIED.
Inc average annual number of steamers
inspected since 1871 is 5,613. During The
past fiscal year the number of steamers in
spected was S,327-652 being on the Pacific
coast. 1871 on the Atlantic coast, 1,016 on
western rivers, 2,249 on northern lakes
and 619 on the gulf coast. To run this
number of vessels 1912 officers were
licensed.
The total number of certificates of in
spection issued to vessels propelled by
steam, gas, fluid, naphtha or electric mo-
tors foreign and domestic. was S,327. The
number of certificates to foreign passenger
vessels was 1865, an increase over the fiscal
year of .. The increase in certificates Of
inspection to domestic vessels was 30.
During the year there were employed in
the service 1I5 persons, the salaries of
whom was S,S5, 1882. The contingent ex-
penses was 500, 49, a decrease from the
previous year of s11 ,063S1.
Foreign steam vessels inspected during
the year were: British, ia: German, So;
French. IS: Norwegian. IA: Dutch, ID; Bel
gian. 8: Spanish. 6; Nicaraguan, 5; Jap
anese, 5; Danish, 4; Portuguese, 3; Ha-
waiian, 1.
Life preservers examined and passed
were TAI
The number of persons passing examina-
tions for masters or pilots licenses was
Lab.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24

and resolved to play even II we didn't do
any better than get QUE hotel bills. Well.
sir. we asked 81 admission, and our rake
or that day amounted ID nearly $1,000"
The battle between Grifath and Dad
Clarke Wednesday recalled another that
these two twirlers had In tie close of the
eighties. The story first came out down at
Louisville few weeks ego. Dad was fam
ming with the Colts ore night, when Crit
fifth walked up to thh c1bwd and said:
Dad when are you going to pay me that
$1O?" What $1O?" Queried the comedian.
The SO I won from you DIP at OMAHA"
responded Grit. 81 ren4smher it now" said
Dad and he produced the money and set
tied Then he told the STORY. .'It was in
Omaha" said Dad 2fGr,f was stitching
for st. Joe. One day we PLAYED a fourteen
inning game. In the last of the fourteenth
one Of our men led off with. p triple. 1 was
down on the line coaching and I yelled:
Come on, here's where we win the game
Grit walked out of the box and said to me:
III bet you SO that strike the next three
men out And he did.''-Chicago Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Conference Chooses. Lay Delegates.

The Methodist conference. which is being
held at Hartman, Nd, resumed the con-
sideration of business yesterday. Rev. L.
L. Lloyd of Gaithersburg preached on a
double text, but devoted most of his re-
marks to the subject: Sunday school
work. Its methods and scope"
A great deal of routine business was dis
posed of during the morning session. Pas
tors in charge at Reisterstown. Montgomery,
Patuxent, Townshend, Lingonore, Rock
vile Central, Laurel, Emory Beltsville and
Forest Grove reported progress in the
Epworth League.
Rev. w. l.. Melville of Hyattsville disr
cussed the place of the Pastor of the
League" Rev. L. S. Lloyd also took part
in this discussion.
The business session Of the afternoon was
taken up in the election Of lay delegates
to the annual conference. Col. Robert
Magruder and w. F. Carr of Freedom
circuit were elected on the first ballot; r.
o. Shepley of Wesley Grove circuit, was
elected on the second ballot, and G. H.
Lamar Of Rockville on the fifth ballot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN OPENS
Major Tyler, Candidate for Governor, Fires
First Gun at Richmond,
He Talks Of the Tariff and Compares
the Wilson and Dingley
bills.

A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun
from Richmond, Va, last night, says: The
democratic campaign in Virginia was for
mally opened here tonight Major ]. Hoge
Tyler and Messrs. Edward Z. Echols and
A. j. Montague. the three nominees on the
state ticket, were all present and made ad-
dresses. The meeting was held in the Audi
forum building. which is nearly a mile out
of the corporate limits. On account Of
this distance and the unfavorable condi-
ticns Of the weather the audience was not
as large as was expected. What was lack
Ing in numbers was made up In enthusi-
asm. There were a number of visiting
democrats of prominence. including Speak
er Ryan Of the house Of delegates. A good
many well-known gold democrats were in
attendance. On the stage were about one
hundred democrats. among them being
Representative Lamb, Speaker Ryan, Major
Taylor and the local nominees for the leg
isiature. The meeting was held under the
auspices Of the Powhatan Club and was
called to order by President Jefferson Wal
lace, who made q ten minutes address,
which aroused considerable enthusiasm, es-
pecially his reference to VIM. ]. Bryan.
sented to preside Major Tyler's rival for
the nomination was given a rousing recep-
tion.
Major Tyler warned the democrats
d5dihSl oNcTCOHlluenCe que TO the inactivity
OF their opponents. He devoted his re-
marks mainly to a criticism of the Dingley
tariff and comparison of 1t with the Will
son bill. He claimed the latter, though
very imperfect. was vastly more favorable
to the farmer and all other producers than
is the present tariff. He cited figures to
show that the trade balance under the VIII
son bill was the largest ever known in our
favor.
Mr.. Echols, the nominee for lieutenant
governor, followed Major Tyler. He made
a nne Impression on the audience Mr.
Echols did not go into a discussion of the
currency question, but devoted most Of his
time to presenting the claims of democracy
as party that has proved safe in admin
lsterins the government. He made a plea
for the public schools
Mr.. Montague, who is one of the best
stump speakers in Virginia, got a rousing
reception. He was in fine voice and his re-
marks greatly pleased the audience He
started out by advocating retrenchment
and reform in the administration of the
government and next took up the question
OF better roads. saying that he hoped and
believed the legislature would adopt some
pan by which the public highways may be
improved.
1t remained for Mr.. Montague to make
the principal talk on the currency question
He is strong advocate of the free coinage
OF silver, and at some length presented his
arguments. This part of his address SEEM
ed to please the audience more than any
thing else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Disregard of Patron.. Rights.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
May have the Use of a small portion of
your columns to call attention, publicly. to
the utter disregard, in many instances,
shown by the employees and management of
the Metropolitan Railroad Company to the
rights and convenience of its patrons. A
case in point occurred yesterday morning
about o'clock at 9th and M streets north
west. Waiting at that corner was lady
with an escort and another, twould-be pas
senger. There was nogcar tn sight, either
Up or down the road. When one appeared
it was evident from It'll speed while ap-
preaching the corner that 1t did not intend
to stop. 1t was going atsa tremendous
rate for~a crossing, and sas IL passed 1t APP
peared to be pushing alongs another train
whose power was disconnected in some
way. but the former apparently. running ON
It's own time. Therein lies the point. II IL
was simply pushing am unfortunate train
along ahead of it (ande both trains almost
empty the conductor had noe excuse what
ever for not stopping for this waiting pas
sengers. VINO were there IN time for the pre-
ceding train. had It not been out of run
ming order. and certainly were entitled to be
taken up by the second train, which was
virtually empty. This disregard of the pub
lie BY the management or employees Of the
Metropolitan company has to my own per-
sonal knowledge been Of frequent occur
renee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
BALTIMORE AND OHIO AFFAIRS.
Interest Of English Ffnanciers fu In,
Future Of the COmuany

Interest Of English Ffnanciers fu the
Future of the Company.
Major Alexander Shaw, who for a number
OF years previous to the passing of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad into the hands
of receivers was chairman of the finance
committee of the board of directors of that
company. and who for some weeks had
teen in England for the purpose of con-
suiting with the foreign holders Of Balti-
more and Ohio securities, passed through
washington on his way to his country
home. near Cumberland, Md. yesterday
afternoon.
1t is understood that a meeting of the
baltimore reorgs nization committee of the
baltimore and Ohio Company, with whom
It is generally understood Messrs. J. 4.
Morgan IL Co. are In sympathy, will soon he
held. and at this meeting Major Shaw will
make report of the sentiments of the for
eign stockholders regarding the proposed
reorganization of the Baltimore and Ohio.
referring to the future of the Baltimore
and Ohio Company, Major Shaw is reported
to have said that i'm English financial cir
cles there is much interest in the company
affairs, and that he found improve
ment in the feeling toward American in
vestments. and London financiers showed
faith in the prosperity of this country
Continuing, Major Shaw said as quoted:
No appreciable apprehension seemed to be
felt OF the free coinage of silver and the
belief was that the good times which this
country has entered upon would shelve
this question, at least for the present, as a
disturbing element in business.
The English investors took advantage
of the advances in the prices of stocks to
return to This country a large amount OF
their holdings of this class, in place of gold
to pay bals noes in trading. They however
retained American bonds. and IL is my opn-
ion that the steady betterment of business
in this couutry will again make the English
large buyers of American stocks
1t was the belief of many English finan-
ciers that If this country had held on to
its wheat little longer, even better prices
would have been commanded by reason OF
the short crops in Europe"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
John kloss Used Hi. Cane.

An elderly man named John Klogg wen,
into store on Pennsylvania avenue yes
terday afternoon and asked Mr.. August
Gregers for some money. When refused
Klogg used his cane on the man who re.
fused him. but without infiicting much
damage. Then when Policeman Payne ar.
rested him he turned on the officer, but
was soon relieved Of his cane and locked
up He was under the influence of liquor
I came here from Philadelphia" he told
Judge Kimball this morning.
For what?" the Judge inquired
To look after my pension" was the re.
Spouse.
And he's been here before" added the
officer.
Five dollars or fifteen days was the sen.
tence imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24


The regular session Of Minnehaha Lodge
I. o. q. T.. last Tuesday evening was well
attended, and large amount of business
was transacted. Chief Tempiar Russell
presided.
r. A. Dinsmore. delegate to the Anti
Saloon League. reported an interesting pro-
gram adopted by that body for its forth
coming revival. H. r. Stewart felIcitated
the lodge upon the fact that there were
present five members who were active In
the movement that illuminated in the
league. A. N. Garfield reported oficial
decrease in licenses granted since the
league was organised.
An original essay was read by II. r.
Smith: a selection was read by the chief
templar. and vocal duet was sung by
Mira. Carrie and Miss Nellie Smith. The
lodge VIII celebrate harvest home next
Tuesday evening".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
SPORTS DISAPPOINTED.
The Fight Between Burley and Raedy
Was Declared on.

The Fight Between hurley and Raedy
Was Declared on.
The fight between Nick Burley of Cali
fornia and Pat Raedy Of this city, which
was scheduled to take place at the Spa
Athletic Club last night, did not occur, be-
cause Of the failure Of the men to agree
upon an Interpretation of the rules.
Raedy wanted to fight in clinches with one
hand free" while Burley wanted 70 "break
clean" The referee, Prof George, decided
in favor Of the latter style of fighting, but
the Raedy party would not have it, and
the match was declared Off much to the
disappointment of about two hundred and
fifty sports, who had braved the elements
to see the much-talked-of fight In the
preliminary bout Toady Banks, the clever
colored light weight, put Joe Brown to
sleep in the middle of the second round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24

Earned rnns-Cleveland, 4 Chicago, 2. First base
by errors-Cleyeland 1; Chicago, 1. Left on bases
cleveland, 10; Chicago. 4. First base on balls.
On Griffith 3. Struck out-By Powell, 3; by Grit
fifth, 2. Three-basc hit-Wallaee. Two-base hits
oConnor, Pickering Lange, Griffith, Donohue Sac
riice hit-Ryan. Stolen bases-Burkett, Childs, Cri-
ger. Double play-Childs to McAlster to O'C0nnor.
Hit by. pitcher-Crger. Timel.45. Umpire
O'Day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Record Of the Clubs.
Won by Cleveland.

Only one game was played in the big
league yesterday. the Chicagos and Cleve-
lands playing at the latter city. the home
club getting the verdict by the score of
to 4. Both clubs played well in the field,
but the Spiders did the best batting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
THE FIELD OF SPORT
Awaiting the Result Of the Balti-
more-Boston Games.
GREAT RUSH TO BUY TICKETS
transforming Trip Of the
Colts.
a vrr<%
CRICKET AT CATONSVILLE

Today's Schedule and Weather.
Boston at ,Baltimore-clear.
Philadelphia at Brcoklyn-clear.
Washington at New Notwithstanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24

La Touraine Of the French steamship
line, which sails from Havre on Saturday
next, will bring s1.0O0c0O in gold con-
signed to the Hanover National Bank of
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Draw Game mt Baltimore.

The grounds were SO wet yesterday at
Gainesville. Md, that it was afternoon be-
fore the Englishmen came out from Balti-
more. The game was begun at pm.
The Englishmen had 2J2 runs for their
first inning, and the Baltimoreans GO, Will,
nine wickets of their sixteen wickets to 60.
Play was continued until $50, when
stumps were draw on account of dark
ness.
The Baltimore score at that time for the
second inning was II, with four wickets
down, making a total Of 1SS runs against
2o2 for the Englishmen Ba1timore's ex-
tras in second inning, FIVE The game not
having been completed. the result IS a
draw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24

Russia 10 Prohibit wheat Reports. 2
II II asserted In St Petersburg that the
Russian government VIII shortly prohibit
the exportation Of wheat from Russia. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
NOBLE SAILOR ON THE OLYMPIA.

son OF Sir John Coventry Said to BE
on the Cruiser.
The United States cruiser Olympia is
credited with having in her crew a son of
Sir John Coventry, baronet of England 1t
is stated that he has just come into the
possession of $4,000 year. The young
sailor has been on the cruiser Charleston,
and was transferred to the Olympia before
she started from San Francisco for the
orient
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Colts to Go Bnrnstorming.

AS soon as the regular base ball cam
paign is over James E. Ryan. of the Chi
cago colts will lead an organization of pro-
fessional base ball players, to be known as
the Chicago Professionals, on a barnstorm-
ing tour Of this section Of the country. The
team has been selected and number of
the dates been decided upon.
Harry Parker, Danny Friend and Chick
Frazer. Colonel will alternate in the box
and In the right and center fields. Billy
Moran will be the backstop. Jimmy Ryan
will preside at the initial, cushion, Jimmy
Connor will work at second. and Barry
the Minneapolis team will play at short.
Capt Fred Clarke of the Colonies will play
in left field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
elf they're Rich's
shoes they're proper"


= elf they're Rich's
shoes they're proper.
Ten=tWO F.
We are having a great
many calls for our "Wimo-
daughsis" shoes for women.
They are very appropriately
named, being designed for the
wives, mothers, daughters and
sisters of Washington. They
are built on sensible lines
have heavy soles for walking.
Being as near waterproof as it
is possible to make there is no
need for rubbers. Are shown
in lace and button styles-and
in the broad English shapes,
which are pronounced proper
by fashion leaders-and in all
feathers, such as kid or kid
with cloth tops, patent leather,
etc. We've marked them 81
pair-though they're easily
worth a dollar more.
Here is a new line of fall
shoes for women which we
shall run as a leader at $2.48.
The styles are extremely hand
some-but we're especially
proud of the quality and splen-
did Workmanship offered for
the money. They are in all
the new and most stylish fall
shapes.
For the men folks we have a
new line of fall and winter
shoes, which has no equal any
where in this city. These are
of the most exclusive sort
the swell English" styles so
much fancied by well dressed
men. They have wide heavy
soles-in several shades Of
tan and also patent leather
some calf lined.
The new College" footwear
we are showing has been pro-
nounced the SWEETEST in the
city. The next time you're
down town don't fail to come
in and see them.
Shoes shined free.
Mail orders promptly filed.
b. RiCh's Sons,
''Hish art footwear for the elite.''
:, Ten=tW0 r Street.
N>~.~N.>~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Rush for Tickets in baltimore.

There has been tremendous pressure
brought to bear upon the management of
the Baltimore club to open the sale for the
reserved seats for the Boston series. The
management did not propose opening the
sale until today, but finally consented to
open the sale yesterday.
At o'clock the sale began. and at that
time there was a long line formed at the
door, with officers to keep order and to
keep out spectators The 1850 RESERVED
seats were sold before noon.
For the other games theiseats will not
be sold before the day, of the game, as
those who have already purchased will
have the preference, should rain prevent
today's game. 1t was pouring all day yes
terday, but has stopped now,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24

Special train will leave PennsyIvn.
mia railrOnd station mt pm. Satur-
day, and tickets will be valid for re-
turn passage ON all trains until
September ~ inclusive, including
special train leaving Atlantic City mt
q pm. Sunday, except the New York
md Washington Limited and the
Congregational Limited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Special Opening Sale
Of New Fall
0arnOr Suites.


the largest AMI best selected stocks
. of ParIor Furniture ever brought to .
Washington going TO quote
yoa some special opening prices that
really ridiculous when you con-
side. the qualities behind them Let
' you that all "f these lines
the product OF the finest and
NEST skilled cabinet makers in Amer
. lea That this furniture Is not
thrown together in \ careless man
% ner. but Is carefully and conscfea-
= tiously constructed; all jeints are
. perfect and the strength Of the
. various pieces fully tested before the
!. work left the factory. The polish
ing is done by the olG-fashioned slow
process. which Is the hest md lasts
the longest. and the upholstery work
is neat and substantial Just run
your eye over these Irices: -
Elegant style 5-piece -
Mahogany finish Plrlor d n Z
Suites. upholstered in ~ I'D
tapestry. Special ...... " " -"
. = Handsome 3-piece Ma -
s$;':;rd Fi m SATIN S' d.iaa * SIS
> 49,. Luxurious aplece orerstuffed -
f. 4 a.@:., f sss s''s: $50 :
Magnificent 5-pieee Broc- d. RR
atelie Par!Or suite, worth NSS
$40. Special ..........-.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-07-29

be was engaged to teach out the year and
served in that capacity with general salts
faction. He is q years OF age and unmar-
ried. Though good all-round man, bis
specialties are Latin and Greek, in which
he has attained great proficiency.
He has many warm endorsements ano
testimonials from the faculty OF the U. V.
NJ. and from those who have had an OPP
portunity to judge OF his work as a prin-
cipal in various towns.
Anyone who knows Col. Lucia OF Mont :
pelier will rely greatly on any word OF
commentator from him. His letter and
others are published below.
To whom it NAV be of Interest,"
From personal acquaint-
ance with Prin. Martin S. Villas Of Hyde
Park, | take pleasure in stating that | es-
TEEN him to be young man of SOUND pur-
poses, morals and habits, of substantial
scholarly attachments and of an earnest
progressive spirit. | understand that
wherever he has taught he has met with
unqualified success, therefore l do not
hesitate to recommend him to any school
board seeking progressive, level-headed,
popular teacher.
Respectfully,
MASON S. STONE.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-07-29
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.

Coal for sale. GEO. j. PRINCE, Agent.
For SALE:-Good driving horse and
top buggy. MRS. g. l.. SPEAR.
For SALE.-The Drake place near the
Hale Flint farm. g. +. CUsHMAN.
For a pleasing smoke, try the Golden
Wedding cigar, 10c.
Messer's prescription glasses work won
ders. In Randolph in three months. Wait!
To RENT:-Nice tenement for small fam
lily at No. 16, Randolph Ave. g. L. MARTIN.
For secondhand Waverly bicy-
Gle IN good running order at go.
f. w. PARSONS.
WANTED:-A widow with one child
wants position to do homework. Address
B, Box II, East Roxbury, VT. Wv
For SALE:-Adrianc binding
reaper, almost new. Will be sold at a
very low price. Il. j. PRINCE,
South Randolph, Vt. 3w
Canaries for sale Sweet singers, raised
from imported birds. Price from q to s5.
Sent by express. MRS. G. +. c. WHEATON,
Box zoos, Barre, Vt.
A double-eptry bookkeeper, with ten
years experience, would like books to
keep or balance by the day or hour, or
writing of any kind. Reasonable charges
2w GEO. ID. PRATT, East Braintree, VT.
DR.. r. c. Flowers Complete Catarrh
Cure With its four remedies for local and
constitutional treatment will cure your
eatarrh when all other remedies fail, and
prevent your taking cold. Price, Sl.25,
For sale 6y e. II. Evans, Randolph, and
ali leading druggists.