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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
THE CONTRACTOR BLAMELEss.
Verdict of Jury In the Sewer Acct
dent investigation.


dent investigation.
The accident in Garfield Park Tuesday
afternoon, which resulted in the killing of
Thomas Gray and the serious injury of
Andrew Westergren, as published in yes
terday's Star. was investigated by the coro-
ner and jury of six men yesterday after
noon. A verdict of accidental death, which
fully exonerated the contractor, Mr. Frank
b. Murphy. was rendered.
One witness examined was bystander
named William o. Gray, who blamed the
contractor for the accident. His testimony
was that only six or eight men were en-
ployed to move the heavy hopper and chute
and this number he thought was INSULT
cient. When the heavy hopper Overhaul
anced and fell. he said, the contractor turn
ed his back and walked away. Witness
said number OF the men lifted the heavy
structure from the imprisoned workrhen.
who were the only white men on the work,
ard he pulled Gray out. He thought 1t
was too heavy for the men to handle.
Juror Langley examined the witness at
some length and made frequent comments
on the affair, expressing his condemna-
ton of the manner in which the WORK was
done.
Other witnesses were called, and they
fatty contradicted what Mr.. Gray had told
the jury. Mr.. Murphy testified that fully
dozen men were assisting in the work
at the time of the accident. The hopper
and chute had been moved by similar
number on previous occasions, and this
was the first accident. He had hold of
the wooden structure when it FELL he said,
and, instead of walking away. as the wit
ness Gray stated, he remained there and
helped in the rescue.
Several Of the colored men employed on
the sewer were examined. and they told
substantially the same story of the affair
as tolC by Contractor Murphy. They were
unable to account for the accident, unless
1t was that some of the men We're weaker
than usual or that some of them failed to
do their duty. One witness stated that the
deceased, instead of walking around the
hopper, had attempted to pass beneath it
and happened to be under it when it fell.
Mr.. Sidney Bieber, who is Contractor
Murphy's general manager. was present at
the inquest to tell of the extra precautions
which are taken to prevent accidents and
to tell Of how the latest improvements in
machinery are in use on the work, but, in
view of the evidence of the other witnesses,
this was not deemed necessary.
with a view to showing that they had been
told what to say, but the effort was with
out success.
Deputy Coroner Glazebrook told of the
injuries to the deceased, and the jury re-
turned the verdict stated.
In conversation with Star reporter. Mr..
Bieber said that Mr.. Murphy had never
had an accident of this kind before. The
deceased and the injured man, who were
the only white men on the work, he said,
were employed only out of regard for them
personally, and that they were unsuited to
do such work
The body of the dead man was removed
to his home in Northeast Washington at
the conclusion of the inquest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
Stolen Property In Possession.

A young man who has three fingers miss
ing from one of his hands was arrested
this morning by Detectives Weldon and
Boardman, who found him endeavoring to
dispose Of some paint brushes. 1t turned
out that the brushes had been stolen from
H. Markwood's paint shop, on G street
northwest between 9Th and 9TH streets.
The shop was burglarized two nights ago,
and about $40 worth of material taken
away.
The investigation made by the detectives
satisfied them that two men had been con-
cerned in the job, although the man under
arrest does not admit this. He gave his
name as Edward Mccoy, and said he came
here from Philadelphia.
1t was learned that the plumber had been
hidden on the flats since the night of the
robbery, and 1t is believed to be possible
that the proceeds of other crimes are there.
The prisoner is held in custody, pending
further investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
Must Await Action of Grand Jur,

Isaac Moten. colored, who was arrested
Iu'Sday night by Detective Muller, as a
SUSPICIOUS Character. because he could not
account Tor bag containing a ham and a
quantity OF meat he was carrying was
arraigned today in the Police Court on a
charge OF housebreaking- 1t was learned
that the place of business of William j.
Freund. SO 10th street. had been forcib,y
entered TUESDAY night, and ham and six
pounds OF meat stolen. When accused of
the crime, Moten admitted his guilt. Jos.
Lee was arrested on information received
and charged jointly with Moten
When arraigned before Judge Kimha,I
Mcten pleaded guilty and Lee not guilty.
They were both committed 10 jail, in de-
fault OF sJD bonds, to await the action of
the grand jury. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
Il. & o. BULLETIN.

NIAGARA FALLS AND RETURN, so.
Special trains leaves Washington $40 a. m,
October l..
BALTIMORE AND RETURN, 81. Good
going and returning on all trains Sunday
rext.
PHILADELPHIA AND RETURN, 81.
Tickets good going on 1.05 and am.
trains. valid for return on all regular
trains. Sunday next
BALTIMORE AND RETURN. S1.25.
Next Saturday and Sunday. good to return
on following Monday.
HAGERSTOWN FAIR. $50 for round
trip, including admission, October IL to 10.
See new CIGARETTE TUBE Will make
a cigarette in .jiffy-' All tobacco dealers,
or Am. Cigarette Tube Co., $40 F St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

Detective Baldwin of the Baldwin de-
tective agency in Roanoke, Va, has been
here several days searching for a colored
man known as Bill Redd, who is wanted
for completely in the shooting of two de-
tectives in Giles county. Va, some days
ago. 1t is believed by the visiting officer
that the man who is wanted has been in
hiding in this city: but the local detectives
who have been assisting in the search have
failed to locate the fugitive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel J. PentZ for Glymont
snd intermediate landings at $50 am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave 49, street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
pm.
Trains leave 49, street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30. 1o:oo. IL
am, 12:0J 2:O5, g. and Els pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
Change to Rnpia Transit.

a team of horses attached to a 18th
street car became frightened last evening
and ran away. Considerable excitement
followed among the passengers. One of
the animals fell near the corner of L street
and thus the car was brought to ID stand
still.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.


A man named John Murray was locked
up at the first precinct station late last
night. His strange conduct caused the
belief that his mind was affected. Police
Surgeon Vale examined him this morning.
and on his report that it was merely a case
of drunk the police discharged him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

\ broken sewer trap top al 4th and Will
son streets in the county was reported to-
day by the police. request was made
that a new top be placed on the sewer to
avoid accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
ELEANOR JARVIS.

1t matters little What it is that you want
whether a situation or servan:-a
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
EXCURSIONS, ETC.
Complimentary
TO
Capt. L.. L.. Blake.

A complimentary excursion and oyster roast to
Clifton Beach m 81 NDAi. OCTOBER 10. 1897,
Steamer SAMI4. ]. I'ENTZ. 1899 am. will be-
given to Capt. l.. L. Blake. president Mt. Vernon
and MARSHALL Hall Steamboat company, and late
commaider of the popular steamer Manchester.
This excursion is rendered the generous aud genial
Capt. Blake in rrtuu, for hie dniiofn generosity
and courtesy L" the public Tickets. Si.0o
sale at all the hotels and principal business
places, and can also be obtained rom any one If
the under signed:
Theodore l.. IIolbrook Nm. = Yeatman
VIM c. Mclntire. r. r. Ross
Geo. w. Evans, Jno. W stokes
ID. L. Cowl. ]. III. Cayanaugh,
Malcolm Seaton. I. X. Marshall,
II. E. Boyd Chaplin Brown
sam Cross. II. W. Ip,eTman,
Il. 7. Queen. Geo. 4. K,.er.
c. f. Schneider. Jas. T. s9ysfer
Harrison bingman. John E Jcn.s
q. w. Moss. l.. Bell
=. W. Stin, metz Ino. % KNOX
Irving G. Asiby. J. NJ. Ford
Sim'I l.. Matiingly, A. NJ. HIss
Geo. II Walker. II. l.. Bisoo-
ID. j. Ma'arty, Stephenson Bro
A. g. White. r. .. Scnef,r,
A. Nailor. j., Geo. A. Bartlett,
Samuel Bieber. w Nacf..!y
Frank y. Carver, l.. Il. Hay.
VIM g. Moore. l.. T. Droop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
We Keen on the Grass.

By not letting the grass grow under our
fec. Five-pound box finest creamery but
ter at $1-io James F. Oyster 800 Pa ave
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

The dangerous condition of the sewer
trap at East Capitol and nth streets was
complained of by Lieut.. McCathran today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
WHEN WE CLEAN A CARPET

There's never any injury TO fabric or colors
We take out all the dust and grit Remove
spots and stains. Drop postal for wagon
II. r. THORP. ass Maine ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

If you want anything. try an ad. I'm The
Star If anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank \. rawlings. 1895 Pa. ave. -
ADV ertisement. ....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

Best service to Philadelphia. The PENN
syivania railroad, Sunday, October ~.
Round trip, S2.W.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

Via B. & D. r. r. All trains Saturday and
Sunday. October 8 and 10: valid for return
until following Monday.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

II you want anything. try IN ad. In The
star III anybody has what you wish, you
will get answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

e s. RANDAIL'S POTOMAC RIVER LINE
Steamer HARRY RANDALL viii leave River
View wharf Sundays. Tuesdays and Thursdays at
z am, landing at Colonial Beach. Chapel Point
and all whar,es far down Lower Machodoc
Returning Mondays and Wednesdays At o pm,
aud on Fridays about 30 p.ra
UNITED STATES NAH. ROUTE
WASHINGTON, ID. e., TO GLlMONT, MD.
and intermediate landings.
Steamer SAMI. J. PENTZ daily except Sunday
at $50 an. Returning abouf 5 pm.
Passenger accommodations lrstciass. Freight
ceytd until tie aour OF sailing.
T.. s. RANDALL.
Proprietor and Manager.
GEO o. CARI1NTEii. General Agent, Washington
wM. NJ. KEAHUoA, Agent. Alexandria sel3-2otf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
CREATES A DISTURBANCE,
ObsfrcperOus Young Man mt Gran
Opera House Performances

ObsfrcperOus Young Man mt Grand
Opera House Performance.
While the performance was in progress
last night at the Grand Opera House a
young man in the audience created a dis
turbance. When a special policeman tried
to eject him the youth fought against it,
creating considers BILE excitement: Some
one yelled fire. during the rumpus and
a stampede nearly resulted. Several la
dies were badly frightened, but were finally
Quoted. The excitement ended with the
eJectment of the obstreperous young man.
the United States Bottlers' Association
in its ninth annual convention urges the
enactment of the federal law for regis:ra-
ton by the various bottlers of their prop
erty and its protection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

To Baltimore md Return
ia Pennsylvania r. R., Sunday, October 10.
same day. Rate, $1.OO.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

AUTHORITIES HAVE TOLD Us
That our establishment is one of the few
complete ones in this country devoted to
carpet cleaning. Old furniture recovered and
upholstered by experts. Empire Upholstery
and Carpet Cleaning Wks.. 6'1-J Mass. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

HELLman delivers Gasoline at 1oc. gal.
Pest Refined Oils for lamps at 1Oc. gal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

Mandehling. Java and Arabian Mocha
have no equal. Sugars at cost. c. d.
KENNY, City Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

Finest service via Pennsylvania railroad
to Baltimore next Sunday, October 10. 81
round trip.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

$1.OO to Baltimore and Return,
Pennsylvania R.R., Sunday, October 10.
Frequent trains. Fast service.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

Take the Pennsylvania r. r..
to Philadelphia Sunday, October 10. Round
trip rate, 81. Z, s, and IL am. trains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT co.
Summer schedule in eject June 4.
STEAMERS POTOMAC AND SIZE

STEAMERS POTOMAC AND SUE.
Steamer Potomac will leave 9TH 81. wharf every
Sunday at pm. for Baltimore and river landings
Steamer Sue will lave ever. Friday at 4 IN.
for river landings lar Millers Wharf
tSmith's creek and eve-y Monday Z pm for
Baltimore and riyer bindings
Passenger accommodations strictly nnt-class.
All river freight must be prepaid.
SrEPHENSoN & BRO. Agents.
ONCE, 90 Pa. Telephone AS. 1e1-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
$500 To Philadelphia md Re- $500
turn.

The Pennsylvania R.R. will sell round-trip
tickets to Philadelphia for { OO 500, 900
ard Loo m. trains Sunday, Get 10, at s.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
STEAMER WAKEFIELD"

FOR PUTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leaves Washington, ID. e. t1th ferry wharf,,
Mondays, Z am, for intermediate landings 10
Colonial Beach. Eastwood Isock Point. Nomini
Creek. Abell's. Leonardtown Stones. Howard's
Cobruu's. Coiton'S %HHsasse-a
Wednesdays. am. for intermediate landings 70
Colonial Beach, BIZ shwood. Rock Point, Colion' a.
La onarfsown, Ab-lrs. Nomini Creek, Piney Point
ST. Georges Island. Smith Greek, Coan and leoco-
mico rivers.
Saturdays, an. foc fatcrmcdia.e landings 10
Colonial Beach. Bus. wood. Rock Point. Collon's
Nomini Creek.
fSee schedule In effect September Is, 1879
se7-tf C. W. RIDLEY. Cenl Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

To Arlington, Fort flyer
and Falls Church, take
The Electric Cars at
The Aqueduct Bridge.
au7-3m 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
KENNY'S FINE COFFEES.

Flower Stands-Morsell's. 1105 9TH NV.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-02
Annual Election

The Ocala Rifles held their an
nual election of officers last hight.
Capt. r. Z Davidson, the popular
captain of the company, and 5; R.
Birdsey, jr, first lieutenant, were
re elected without a. dissenting
voice. 4 secretary should have
been elected, but C. L. VanEchop,
the present incumbent, is SO popu-
lar that he has probably been
granted life tenure in flee.
Three n1w members were taken
into the company last night: john
J. Reardon, W. A. I,v:ne and
Henry Chace. The attendance
was very large and a lively time
was enjoyed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-02
Magnificent Ministries

magnificent Ministries
Tie cate for Barlow Bros. Meg
Eificert Mjnstrejs a. the opera
house is definitely fxed for Friday,
FEB. 9Th. This organization is
without exception, tic finest Of tie
kind now travelling. 1t is espec-
iaiiy efficient in the comedy ele-
ncnt, bu. its superiority musically
has gained for tie organization the
title Of magnificent" 1t contains
nearly score of excellent vccal
ists, many CT the voices being phe-
nomeral, while it's orchestra is un-
doub,edlY the best ever seen with
a minstrel company. The feature
this season is the next President
of minstrelsy, "Harry Ward"
Editor J. A. Mellon leaves tc-
night for Orlando On a brief bus:-
ness trip.
The monthly meeting of the
board of county commissioners
was he'd in the court house yester-
day.
Mrs. N. J. Johanson has gone to
Tampa to join her husband. They
will reside in that city fox the press
ent.
-Exters;ve sale of russct shoes
the kind that wear. We have
them. Davidson & Van Echcp.
For SALE Some choice
household goods, cheap for cash.
Applyto Mrs. L B. Richardson. If
The Anti Monopoly drug store
IS doing equally as good bus;-
ness as before the bank failu.e, SO
Mr.. Groves informs US.
MIR John H. Trjce Of Nashville,
Tenn is cn Il short visit to Mrs.
r D. Thompson, Mr.. Trice is
superintendent Of tie Tennessee
state prisons and a meJc Der On
Gov. "Bob Taylor's" staff.
In today's is2ue will be found
the ad. of Mrs. A Duncan, rapid
instructor on the piaao. Mrs.
Duncan is a graduate Of the New
York Conservatory of Music and
very sucGeSs!u! instructor.
Yesterday afternooD, and in
fact every day, c. Rheinauer's
popular dry goods house was
crowded with customers taking
advantage of the bargains found
there.
The whole story cf the wcnder-
ful cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla is
soon tod. 1t makes the blood
rich, pure and nourishing. 1t
cures scrofula, catarrh, rheuma-
tism.
Notice Davidson s. Van Echop's
big ad in ;h;s issue. These gen
tlemen are always found among
the foremos! whsn enterprise is
the word.
John Beers of Emporia, Fla, has
great faith ii oranges. He is
liking hard to restore his exteD-
sive groves to their prosperous
condition of two years ago, and
believes there is money in the
golden fruit, despite the treez :s.
Pupils wanting rapid advance
ment in Piano ard Voice Culture
will find my method superior.
Lessons given a h-ne if desired.
Terms moderate.
MRS. A. DUNCAN,
If o. North Pond St,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-02

Tn this time Of bank failures,
freezes and fuanci:l expressions
it is refreshing TO know that our
wide,a wake merchants are doing d
thriving business. The Tea Pot
grocery, the leading grocery house
cf Marion county is a beehive Of
industry and thrift. Their deliy-
cry wagons arc On the go day ard
night.
The Brown brother2. the gen
tlemanly proprietors, have nobly
responded TO the lard times by a
big cut IN the prices IF al their
staple goods. AS a consl qucncc
they are getting the bulk Of the
trade il both the city ard county.
Their goods and prices are now
equal TO and even lower than aUy
northern market, thei- clerks are
courteous and obliging and their
delivery wagons are seen in every
nook and corner Of cur city. 1t
is refreshing to visit this store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-02
Beautiful Home for Sale.

Eight acres of splendid land. z
story frame house, six rooms, pain
ted inside and out. Pleasantly
situated one mile from Waldo.
Fla; good we'll Of spler did water;
stable, barn, workshop and foul
house. Land suited for strawber-
ries, ccrn, tobacco, cotton, pota-
toes and vegetables. Located in
healthy community, free f,om ma
laria.. 800 orange trees and many
other fruit bearing trees, such as
pears, persimmoo, peach and apple
Title perfect. Price $1,000, easy
payments. For particulars inquire
at this office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-02
StaUdS at the Head.

Aug. J. Bosel, the leading drug
gist Of Shreveport, La, says: 'Dr.
Kings New Discovery is the only
thing that cures my cough, and it
is the bes: seller l have" ]. +.
Campbell, merchant of Stafford,
AEiz, writes: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is all that is claimed for
it; i. never fails, and is a sure cure
for consumption, coughs aud colds,
l cannot say enough for its mer-
it's" DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds
is not an experiment. 1t has been
tried for a quarter of a century,
and today stands at the head. It
never disappoints. Free trial bot.
ties a: +. c. A'worth & Co.'S drug
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-02
$500 Reward $tOO.

The readers of this paper will b /,
pleased TO learn that there is At
least one dreaded disease that sci
ence has been able 20 cure IN al
its stages, and that is Catafri.
Halls Catarih Cure S the only
positive cure known TO the mcdi-
cal fraternity. Catarrh bsing a
constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls
Catalrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucuous surfaces cf the system,
thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease. and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the
constitution ard assisting nature
in doing its work. The propris-
tors have s. much faith in it's cur
ative powers, and they cffer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that
it fails 10 cure. Send for list cf
testimonials. Address,
+. J. CHENEY & Co,
Tolt do, o.
IEZy@ Sold by druggists, 75c
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-02
An Editors Plight.

A Chicago general passenger
agent the other day received let
ter from the publisher of q lite
paper down in Arkansas, which
hal the merit of frankness, at
least. The Arkansas editor said:
"Dear Sir: l wish you would sens
me pass from Little Rock tc
Chicago and return. I've got to
g2tc Chicago, ard l can't CO it
unless ycu Go. My paper goes al
most everywhere in this section,
AID I'm having mighty hard work
&c keep it from gcirg to h-l."-
Argcnsut.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-02
A New Florida Remedy

Ripe pineapples that cannot be
shipped are now being utilized for
medical purposes. Some of the
growers now press out the juice by
machinery and ship it to northern
markets, where chemists manufac-
ture it into "pine&pin," 3 new mel,
icine that has proven wcndeIfuiIy
successful il the Treatment Of ga
tarhal disorders. This opens up
a new market for any surplus pine
apple crop il Florida Cincinnati
Jobber and Produce Reporter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-02-02
BuGkian's ATniea SaIVa

The b=st saiE e in the word
for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, tcttcr, chapped
hands, chilblains, ccrne, and all
skin eruptions, and positively cures
piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed TO give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price
25c per box For sale by F. c.
A!worth & CO.