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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
BURIED IN THE RUINS
Wall Falls in With Fatal Results in East
Washington.
One Man Killed and Others Badly
Hurt - Engines and Police
Force Called Out.

This afternoon at half-past the front
wall of the house 1903 street southeast,
which was being remodeied, fell in. carry
ing with it number of men who were
working on the wall. a number of the
workmcn were badly shaken up and five
OF the bricklayers were buried in the ruins.
The neighboring engines and the entire
reserve of the fifth precinct were imme-
diately called out and in a very short
time the injured workmen were removed
from the debris. The man who received
the most severe injuries was c. c. Hess
Ter, white, forty-five years old, who lives
at 326 LIST street northeast.
died a few minutes after he reached that
place. His neck was broken. The others
injured were Thomas Carol, thrty-five
years of age, 121 H street northeast, hurt
about the head and body. He was also
taken to Providence Hospital.
John Kirby. white. Of 7G2 10th street
northeast, hurt about the leg and shoulder.
He was taken to his home. Gus Williams,
colored, fifty years old, living at 9 Shows
alley, injured internally, was taken to
Providence Hospital. j. F. Jones, another
workman. was also severely injured.
The building where the accident occurred
was the property of a Mr.. Egloff, and was
iE course of alteration. Hessler, who was
killed, was working at fireplace under
the wall. He leaves a wife and seven chill
dren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
TO REMOVE THE TRACKS
The lexington Railway Company to Be
Prosecuted.
District Attorney Davis Instructed to
Taking Up of Unused Rails.

The Department of Justice has instructed
District Attorney Davis to bring suit
against the lexington and Soldiers Home
railroad to compel that company to re-
move the unused tracks on New York
avenue between 9Th and 9TH streets and
10 restore the street to it's form condition
Some time ago complaint was filed with
the Secretary of the Interior by business
men and residents en- New York avenue
between 9Th and 9TH streets that the I'M
used tracks and cobble stones between and
on the edges of the tracks were obstruc-
tons to travel Messrs. Barker and Mer-
rill were the leaders in the appeal to the
Secretary of the Interior.
The Secretary of the Interior referred the
complaint, which was ACCOMPANIED by afti-
davits. to the Attorney General who in
turn instructed the district attorney to
bring suit. Mr.. Davis has also been re-
quested to push the action. The Depart
ment of Justice. in years gone by, had
trouble with the railroad company and
found nothing in the treatment of the road
Tor the department that would warrant
anything now but quick, speedy and de-
ciSive action.
II Is stated at the Department of Justice
tfat there is no question as to the right
CT the United States TO compel the COM
paDy to do something. The only quss ton
Low Is as 10 the form of the proceeding
District Attorney Davis and the Depart
ment of Justice have this under considera-
ton, ard something will be done at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
PRINTING POSTAGE STAMPS.
Bids Will Shortly he Invited by the
Department.

department.
Bids will shortly be invited by the Post
Office Department for furnishing the United
States with postage stamps. At the present
time the bureau of engraving and printing
is making the stamps for the government,
under an arrangement made four years ago
between the Postmaster General and the
Secretary of the Treasury. The bureau of
stamps at cents per thousand, the news
paper and periodical stamps at ia cents
per thousand. the postage due stamps at
6Oj cents per thousand and the special
delivery at liza cents per thousand. The
work has been entirely satisfactory to the
department. But the law provides for the
regular advertising for bids to do this
work.
No change is anticipated in the colors
or sizes OF the stamps, although approx
mately 10 per cent more stamps will be
required this year that when the contract
was made four years ago. At that time
the government issued the following num-
stamps for. use of the public 2 $50, 22f3 $50;
newspaper and periodical stamps, AIN ,G9I !;
postage due stamps, Is, 101 ,960, and special
delivery stamps. 3,52s.07O.
The new bids will be invited during the
early part of January.
Should an outside contractor obtain the
contract. 1t will result in throwing out of
employment a large force of people who
are now engaged at the bureau of en-
1t is not thought, however, that an out
slider will get the work. as Uncle Sam
has saved a considerable amount by doing
the work himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Strong Bear Sentiment Developed in
Stock Market Today.
SLIGHT SLUMP IN WHOLE LIST
Only Bull Strength Came From
Shorts Covering.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Pecial Dispstoh to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatoh to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, December oa-Oneninp
prices this morning were generally steady
around last nights closing level but failed
to hold, as the result of considerable profit
taking in the specialties. Sentiment and
general conditions are opposed to any ma
terial decline, but the dullness is an in
oucement to frequent changes in position.
consolidated Gas, Manhattan, Metropoli-
tan Street Railway and Sugar were the
features OF the days business. With the
exception OF the latter the activity was
not profitable. Interviews and propheses
were used in Justification of the advance
In Manhattan. but after a stubborn resist
afce the stock declined Ia per cent Earn
lnSs are said to exceed the necessities of
the present dividend rate by trihe less
than l per cent and for this reason in
vestors are invited to buy
Politics were used less than a week ago
1or the purpose of encouraging speculation,
and merit was not factor. When manipu-
iation turns from speculation to invest
ment the subject of it must be regarded as
dangerous.
The surface road was rather weak all
morning from general lack of support
and a growing conviction that recent prices
were high enough.
The buying of sugar was described as
good, but the covering of short contracts
had undoubtedly considerable to do with
ITS advance. In nearly all parts of the
loan crowd there was good demand for
the more active issues this morning and
TINS Tor time gave an appearance of
strength to the general market.
Inc net result of the days trading was
a more clear demonstration of the fact that
the large interests are holding aloof ami
that traders are making prices 10 suit
whlmS rather than to reflect value. Under
stch circumstances no significant trading
Is likely, AMI none but the room trader is
likely TO assume the responsibilities of new
operations over the coming holiday.
The cessation of buying by the short in
terest resulted in demonstrating an absence
or q demand of a more legitimate charac-
ter. Tie discovery very naturally invited
new selling, the market again receding
within fractional limits. Rumors that the
wheat corner had been broken were freely
circulated during the afternoon. and this
intelligence served as an excuse rather
than an argument Tor depression.
After the January disbursements are an ac-
complished fact it is likely that higher
prices will result from the familiar process
of reinvestment This prospect is encour-
aged by good earnings and a growing will
iLgneSS to make the most of them. For
the immediate future prices are thought to
be high enough in conservative circles. and
the falling off in commission business
clearly reflects the discontinuance of adj
vice to buy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
GOV. SHEPHERDS CONDITION.
Friends Dixcredit Story OF His
Serious Illness.

A dispatch received last night from San
Antonio, Texas. in New York. which stated
that Mr.. Alexander r. Shepherd had suf-
fered stroke of apoplexy and that his
condition was serious, caused consterna-
ton among Gov. Shepherds friends in this
city today. Friends and relatives both in
this city and New York, however. were
satisfied that the story was not founded on
fact. Those most intimately connected
with Gov. Shepherd have received up to a
late hour this afternoon no intimation of
the governors Illness
The following dispatch from Mr. l.. H.
Stevens in New York, was received by The
Star this afternoon:
Il place no confidence whatever in dis
patch from San Antonio regarding Gov
ernor Shepherd. l would certainly have
been advised. I received telegram from
the governor Christmas day All then in
perfect health. L. H. STEVENS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
COL. w. H. LOwDERMlLK DEAD.
Prominent Business Man OF WASH
inEtOn Succumbs to Diabetes.

Prominent business Man of WASH
fngtOn Succumbs to Diabetes.
Colonel William H. LowGermflk died to-
day at 1870 o'clock at his residence, 1918
New Hampshire avenue. His death was
not unexpected, as 1t has been thought for
several weeks past that he was in dying
condition. The immediate cause of his
demise was diabetes. The remains will be
taken to Cumberland. Nd, tomorrow after
noon, where the funeral services will be
he held and the interment will be made.
Colonel Lowdermilk was born at Cum
berland, Nd, the 9TH day of January, 1899
At the age Of eleven years he went to
Louisville, KY, where he acquired a COL
iegiate education, and afterward learned
the art Of printing.
AT the breaking out of the war of the
rebellion he enlisted in a Kentucky regi-
ment, and later became an officer on Gen.
W. b. Hazen's staff. He was captured at
the battle of Stone river and held a pris-
oner of war in Libby prison for eight
months, when he was exchanged, and then
he rejoined his regiment and served with
dlst1nction until the close of the war, hav-
ing participated in the battles of Shiloh.
stone river, Chickamauga,etc.
ne tnen returned to Cumberland and
becoming the editor and proprietor of the
Clvinan and Telegraph, a weekly paper
printed at that place, he conducted 1t with
great force for a number Of years in the
interest of the republican party
In recognition of his services to his Marty
PRESIDENT Grant appointed him postmaster
of Cumberland which position he filed
Ior eight years. During this period Col.
Lowdermilk wrote and published his widely
known History Of Cumberland" which is
valuable work. not only as giving the
local history of the city. but also for its
narrative Of the Braddock campaign.
About 1878 he came to WASHINGTON and
embarked in the book business as a mem
Der OF the firm Of James Anglim & Co. He
afterward became the head Of the business
with MIR. John 7. Loomis as a partner. and
conducted one of the largest book stores
in the country. He was a member of the
Society Of the Sons of the Revolution.
where he had filed important positions.
Col LeWdermiik was man of sterling
qualities, and in mis- death the city loses
an energetic and useful member of soci-
ETY.. He leaves a wife and one child. Mrs.
H. +. +. Thompson A brother, Upton s.
Lowdermi1k. resident of this city, also
survives him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
SUSTAINED THE APPEAL,
Assistant Secretary Davis FavOrabIy
Decides "a Pension Claim

Decides "a Pension Claim
Among the decisions rendered in appealed
pension cases today by Webster Davis. as
sistant secretary of the interior, was one
in the CAIN ot Elizabeth JaEe, widow of
Harry Ward, late of Company D. 1u2d u
s. C. Infantry. which is of special interest
The action Of the commissioner of pensions
was reversed. The claim is for pension un-
der provisions of section 3 of the act of
June %. 1890
Claimant is an ignorant colored woman
who signs by mark. but is described by the
witnesses as poor, innocent hard-work-
ing woman The reports of the two spe-
cial examiners are unequiyocally in her
favor.
The only question involved was the mar
riage of the claimant to the soldier. There
is no record evidence of marriage and it
Is claimed that the marriage certificate is
lost.
In his decision Assistant Secretary Davis
says:
The evidence is sufficient to settle, be-
yond a doubt, the fact that claimant was
the widow of the soldier. Soldier was not
a pensioner. nor had he ever applied fol
a pension. and at date of the alleged mar
rage there was no reason to believe that
claimant would ever be entitled to a pen-
sion on account Of her marriage to soldier
Claimants account of her separation from
soldier is corT0Sorated by her s:epson
who Is evidently not biased in claimant $
favor.
The case is free from any evidence of
collision on the part of claimant or her
witnesses, and the testimony leads me 10
the conclusion that claimant was married
to soldier as alleged. notwithstanding the
absence Of record evidence of the marriage
/ am of the opinion that the testimony in
the case would establish a valid marriag
in the state of Michigan. The action ap-
pealed from is reversed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

The Commissioners this afternoon sub
mitted to the chairman Of the two Dis
trict committees in Congress a report on
Senate bill 2619 and House bill 1854. COM
panion bills, for the extension eastwardly
of the Columbia railway.
The bill has heretofore been published in
The Star and the Commissioners say that
iE their opinion there appears to be no
objection 10 the route or to the manner
in which il is to be acquired. The widen
ing of the Benning road will, they believe,
be not interfercd with by the proposed To-
cation of the railroad, and when the Wild
ening takes place the railroad will be prac-
tically in the middle OF the widened road.
provided it is given a width of 10 feet.
The Commissioners say, too. that in case
the road is widened the railroad will be
required by its charter to donate 30 feet,
which seems to them a fair proportion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
MINERS WANT MORE PAY.
Trouble Expected In Northern Colo
RADIO Coal FfcIdx

DENVER, Col. December 29.-Trouble is
brewing in the northern coal fields. The
operators have received notice from the
miners that unless their wages are in
creased before January 10 they will close
down every coal mine in Lafayette, Louis
vile, Marshall, Erie and the smaller camps.
The operators say that the schedule de-
manded Is an advance of from 10 to 40 per
cent. The present scale runs from 10 to
80 cents per ton for mining after machines
and 40 to 90 cents per ton for pick work
According to the way the operators figure
1t the scale demanded would be % to GO
cents after machines and So cents to 81 for
picf work.
The operators say that the present wages,
together with the other expenses of produc-
ton, leaves them very small margin, and
they declare that if the miners insist on a
higher scale the operators will be forced to
close down the mines
There are 1850 men in the territory who
would be thrown out of work in the event
OF strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
sAGAsrAs POLICY DEFENDED.
Friends of Present Government Re-
ply to Adverse Criticisms.

Friends of Present Government Re-
ply to Adverse Criticisms.
MADRID, December 29.-In regard to
criticisms of the governments inaction, 1t
is pointed out in ministerial circles that
the Spanish cabinet has invariably pro-
tested against ''tne attempts Of the United
States to intervene in Cuba;;'' that Presi-
dent McKinley's message, however incor-
rect. did not adopt the comminatory tone
Of President Cleveland's;" that the weak
ness of Senior Canovas in yielding to the
demands of the United States in the Com
petitor. Alliance and Mora affairs in
creased the difficulties of Senior Sagasta in
combating similar demands" and that,
anyhow. a return to the policy Of Senior
Canovas. who. 1t is alleged. sent 2OO.OOO
troops to Cuba and expended two miliiards
without result, is impossible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
TO CRUISE ON THE MICHIGAN.
The Old Warshfp to BE Used by Naval
Apprentices.

The old warship Mohican, which has
been thoroughly overhauled at the Mare
Island navy yard, has been turned over to
the training service and will be put in
commission there about the 10th proximo,
under command of Commander Book.
lately the captain of the Marion. Most Of
the officers of the latter ship will be trans
ferred to the Mohican. This ship is to re-
cruit large number of apprentice boys,
and it is In contemplation to start with
them about the middle of January on a
cruise around the world. According to this
plan some time will be spent among the
South Sea Islands, where the American
navy has not been represented to any ex-
tent since 1888, Notwithstanding the i'm
portant commercial interests of our coun-
tryin that PORTION of the globe. The de-
partment hopes to secure a crew of $50
boys for the Mohican, all to be recruited on
the Pacific coast for this service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
WRECK on WABASH RAILROAD.
several Passengers Shaken I'm I'm n
Renr-End Collision

CHICAGO, December 29.-In a rear-end
coiilsion on the Wabash railroad last even
ing at faios Springs. nineteen miles south
west OF chicago. five passengers were in
Jured' among them being State Senator
John Humphrey. The Cannon Ball. ex.
press bound for Chicago, ran into the last
coach of suburban train from Cbicaro
which had switched at Palos to allow the
cannon Bali to pass. The rear coach Of
the suburban train was thrown from the
rails INTO the ditch a the side of the track
Ihere were fifteen persons in the car at the
bruised '"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
NBw YEAR RECEPTIONS.

Lists of Those Receiving or Not Re-
ceiving to BE Published Friday.
The Star viii publish Friday list OF
those receiving or not receiving New Year
day. Persons desiring to announce that
they will or will not receive can do SO with
out any charge by sending notices to The
Star any time prior to 9 o'clock Friday
morning. The notices should contain only
the announcement that there viii OF WIN
not be reception and the names and ad-
dresses. Every notice must be properly
authenticated to insure publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

Assistant Secretary Howell gave a hear
ing today to a Boston delegation interested
in the question of duties on frozen herring.
w. d. sohier headed the delegation. The
information is that the customs officials at
Gloucester admit the herring free of duty
on the ground that they are products of
American fisheries. The Boston officials in
dictate disposition to levy a duty on the
ground that the fish are not products of
American fisheries. The delegation desires
that the question be settled that there may
be uniform action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
HIS TREASURE IN A TIN PAN.
fhieSes Broke in and Stole-NOyy Mr..
Walters il Crazy.

NILES, Micn.. December 29-Lawrence
WATERS an aged farmer residing three
niles north of Walyand. Cass county, had
10 iaith IN banks. and instead placed his
savings. consisting of about s3,:1OO in green
oacks' s41o in government bonds, notes
mortgages and other valuable papers, in a
TN pan. This he buried beneath the floor
IN ms house some months ago. and he has
been in the habit of visiting the hiding
safe.
rms morning when he made the custom
airy visit he discovered that robbers had
Teen fhera, for his fortune had disappeared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Capt. Mnrten. Suspended.

NEW YORK, December 29.-At the police
board meeting today President Moss Of
fered a resolution providing for the. dis
missal Of Captain Martens of the East 35th
street station, on charges of failing to sup
pr ess policy shops in his precinct. A tie
vote resulted, Commissioners Parker and
Smith voting in the negative. A resolution
suspending the captain for thirty days
without pay was then carried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Hnrveyi.ed Armor Plate Patents.

HnrVey1zeu AfmOf Plate Pafcnte,
The opinion of the experts of the United
States patent Office upon the point sub
mitted to them as to the technical pro.
cess used in the manufacture of Harvey
lied armor plate has reached the Navy
Department and Is under consideration bv
Judge Advocate General Lemly. Upon this
opinion. which sets at rest the exact de-
gree of temperature necessary to secure
success In the cementation process which,
constitutes the Harvey treatment, 1t d
said. depends the validity Of the patent
which has now come to be 20 valuable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Secretary Longs ton.

Secretary of the Navy Long has recon-
mended to Congress legislation amending
the law as to pensioners admitted TO the
naval home in Philadelphia so as to here
after restore to the naval pension fund all
pensions deducted on account of residence
in the naval home. and to restore to the
naval hospital fund all pensions deducted
because of the admission of a beneficiary
to a naval hOspital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

Judge Cole this afternoon set aside an
order entered yesterday confirming the pro-
oeedings in lunacy in the case of Deborah
H. Carter. 1t is understood that counsel
for the woman has prepared an application
for her release on writ of habeas corpus,
which will be presented probably tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
FRESH OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA.

Inhabitants of Mandvie, India, Dis
trict Fly From Plague.
BOMBAY, December 29.-There has been
fresh outbreak of cholera, especially in
the Mandvie district. where the inhabitants
are seeking safety In flight.
There were ffty-four new cases of chol-
era and thirty-seven deaths from that dis
ease today. The total cholera returns from
Bombay up to date are 14.257 cases and
IL 49, deaths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
DEATH OF MRS. PIERCE.
Was q Sister of Senator Faulkner of
West virginia.

"Us u SIbtCE UI SehatOf FuuIkneF OF
West Virginia.
Mrs. Saliie Pendleton Faulkner PIERCE
widow of Charles H. Peirce Of New York.
daughter Of the late Charles James Faux
ner Of West Virginia, and sister of the
present sens tor Of that name from West
Virginia, died at her residence, I12O 10th
street northwest. yesterday. Mrs PIERCE
came from Gre of the oldest families I'm
West Virginia and one which has always
been prominent In national affairs. The
Faulkners resided In Martinsburg, W, Va.
which is the home of the present senator.
Arrangements have not yet been made for
the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29

President Randle of the Capital Railway
Company today called upon the District
Commissioners to induce them to make
such a police regulation as will prohibit
the sailing of railway tracks for the pur-
pose of removing snow or ice for other
purposes. The Commissioners took the
matter under Amusement. and 1t is not inn
probable that some such police regulation
will he made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-29
Cold Wave visit. New York.

Cold Wave Visits New York.
SARATOGA, N. Y, December 29.-The
thermometer today dropped to 8 degrees
below zero at North Creek. 10 degrees be-
low at Saratoga, II degrees below at
Rouse's Point and 10 degrees below at
Blue Mountain Lake.