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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
NEW STYLE OF TURRETs.
ihey Will he Used ON New Battle
ShiDS

Sn1DS.
steel turrets Of new design have been
adopted by the Navy Department for use
on the battle ships Alabama, Wisconsin
and Illinois. They are the design of As
sistant Naval CONSTRUCTOR Dashiell, and
are unlike those carried on any other war
ship. In the proposed turreats l3-inch guns
Will be Installed, capable of IA most de-
structive fire. and at the same time well
protected from bombardmef1t Or assault of
any kind. The main features. of the new
turrets are vertical walls on the rear and
sides and sloping plateo in front. The
plates are of uniform thickness of II
inches the front plates slopine AZ degrees
to the horizontal. At such an inclination
1t will be almost impossible for any pro-
jectile, no matter how heavy and with
what velocity it Is sent. TO- penetrate the
plate. while the vertical plates would re-
sist a 12-inch shot at 1000 wards range
One of the chief advantages of this in
clined plate over the verticaldplates that
are used In the construction Of all turrets
on other warships is the denecting quali-
ties 1t has 1t has been re60enfzed that the
necessity for keeping the turret guns
trained at all times on the enemy opens
the immediate front or exposed part of the
turret to serious consequences, while with
curved plate that will defect the projec-
tiles 1t will be almost impossible to do the
turret any great harm when the defective
parts are presented as the target.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
ACROSS TWO CONTINENTS,
st. Petersburg to New Orleans In
Twelve Days After a Runaway Boy.

St. Petersburg to New Orleans In
Twelve Days After "a Runaway Boy.
From the New Orleans Picayuue.
Last night there was a reunion of mother
and son at the Denechaud Hotel, in con-
nection with which there is a very pretty
romance. About month ago a Russian
boy arrived at the hotel, and it was known
that he had run away from his home in St
Petersburg. He could not talk English
but managed to carry on a sort of discon-
nected conversation with the young men
about the hotel. particularly the young son
of Landlord Denechaud. and among the
first things that was asked was where he
could get horse to ride along the sea-
shore, which he supposed was contiguous
to the city. He remained at the hotel and
wrote 10 his home, asking information
about the family. and saying that he
wanted money, and would wait here for an
answer. His mother answered the letter,
and then, on reflection, made up her mind
that she believed he would leave the city
as soon as he got the letter; she at once
determined to outrun it and arrive he--
Self here first, if possible. She asked an
other lady to come with her, and she con-
scented. and they telegraphed and found out
that they could make connection all the
way through to this city if they lost no
time. and so they started on the long race
to beat the letter to New Orleans.
Making hasty preparations. they started
from st. Petersburg twelve days ago, at
30 pm. and went by the way of Berlin,
and thence to France. and across the chan
mel to London. and there embarked on one
of the American lire steamers for New
York, and, on arriving there, Immediately
took the train for this city. and arrived at
the hotel at $50 last night, very tired,
after so long ride, and very glad, indeed,
to find the young man there safe. He was
out when they arrived, and had not ex-
pected them, and was very much surprised
and delighted when he returned and found
his mother and aunt waiting for him. After
exchanging greetings, the party went into
the cafe for supper, and the boy was
seated between the two ladies. chatting
merrily In Russian, when the reporter
caught a glimpse Of them. The ladies
looked as if they did not intend to let The
enough to have them near him.
A trip of twelve days from st. Petersburg
to New Orleans is something remarkable,
and undoubtedly is a record-breaking one.
1t must have been a great strain on the
minds of the hurrying ladies to think that
they barely had a chance to get here in
that time, If there was no accident, and
even small delay would have spoiled their
plans.
But they beat the letter. which is due to
arrive today. The ladies are Nine. de
Multi Brown and Nine. Eperhof. They
are small and dark-complexioned, and
speak Russian almost altogether. although
the former can speak little French and a
few words of English. They had NOT had
time to discuss their plans last night but
will no doubt make their way home to St
Petersburg in a more leiSurely manner
than they came here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
A Royal Tragedy.

About the same period at which Queen
Caroline was earning notoriety for herself
there resided in a small town in the north
of Germany man noted for his skill as
public executioner. Late one evening two
men in military uniform called upon this
person and requested him to accompany
them, as his services were required at
some distance, and would be literally re-
warded, but that he must consent to be
bliudfolded. To this, after some demur he
consented and entered the carriage brought
by the two officers Apparently they drove
long distance. and at last by the sound
he judged that they had crossed bridge
and entered a paved courtyard.
The carriage having stopped he was as
sisted to alight, and conducted along cor
ridors and up stairs, till at last the ban
dage being removed, he found himself In
large. gloomy room, in the center of which
stood a block with a heavy sword laid on
1t. door at the far end of the room open
ed, and tall and very handsome woman
entered, led by two men, and gagged She
was forced to the block and the execution
er ordered to do his office. With some hest
tation he obeyed. Instantly he was again
blindfolded, hurried down stairs, placed in
the carriage, and driven off at full speed.
10 all his inquiries and circumstances his
escort remained obstinately deaf; but on
reaching his home, very large sum of
money was given him, with warning
ehat He "ouiu 10 wei never TO attempt 10
solve the mystery or tell of that nights
work
Shortly afterward he heard that the
Duchess of Wurtemburg, sister of Queen
Caroline, had died suddenly on that very
night. She was a woman of great beauty.
and known to be an object of great jeal-
ousy and suspicion to her husband, who
was said to keep her in enforced secIusion.
ana from inquiries he made the execution
er felt no doubt that this Inflated daugh-
ter Of the house of Brunswick had been
the gagged lady who had been thus Sc
cretly done to death by his hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
BOYS CATCHING TURTLES,
A Prolific Source of Revenue for
Juvenile SpOrtsmen.

Juvenile Sportsmen.
From the indianapolis News.
The small boy seems to have more inge-
lily while the hard times are on than his
father. and he is putting them TO good use.
at least in this section. where the numer-
portunity. Not only does he go fros-hun
ing every night. selling his catch for a
good. round sum per dozen. but he has dis
covered that there Is a good market for
turtles. both snappers and soft-shel and
that it costs him hardly anything beyond
his trouble and a good broilng in the hot
sun, which he does not mind, to catch
enough in day to discount the wages of
the stoutest workingman.
The News correspondent noticed num-
Der OF little fellows in a butcher shop two
days ago, trying to obtain some tainted
meat. They explained that they used 1t in
catching srappers. They go to any creek,
or to the ponds. or to the Ohio. where the
water is not too deep and the bottom mud
dy, which is the favorite resort of the
swapping turtle. The hooks are bated with
the meat. and it is seldom long until one
OF these creatures is caught. The boys
have to be careful not to allow their catch
to bite them, but beyond that and the oc-
casional loss of hook, there is no risk.
Some of the boys do not even resort to
nook and line. but use simply their feet.
doing their turtle hunting in the shallow
waters of group of ponds back of this
city. They wade into the water. which is
hardly knee-deep. At their approach the
turtles sink into the bottom mud, and the
youngsters, wading along. soon discover
their game by stepping on it with their
bare feet and bringing it to the surface
triumphantly. The turtles sell for a good
price, which varies. however. considerably
from day to day. and a good turtle catcher
oS Law
Some of the youngsters give the soft
shell turtles. found shallow banks in
Ohio, the preference, since they can at the
same time catch turtles and enjoy a swim.
They simply surprise the turtles while on
the sand banks. These turtles furnish a
Jelly which is the delight of the gourmand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
STOPPING A RUNAWAY ENGINE
How the Davy Crockett Was Brought
to a StandstflI With wheels Buxxing


to n StnndstfiI With Wheels Buxxing.
From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
when the road was first built the
storytelling railroad man continued
(which now rurs from Harrisburg TO Can
andaigua, NY, it was nicknamed the 'Davy
Crockett and for many years thereafter
the name chung. 1t was brought about in
this way:
''One dark night. when the conductor was
taking three passenger cars through to Sum
bury, he noticed the headlight of a loco
motive in the rear. He instantly informed
the engineer of the fact, and both began
specializing what it meant. The train was
running at a high rate of speed, but the
headlight in the rear was gaining steadily
on them. AS there were no lights in the
rear of the headlight, they concluded 1t
must be an empty engine. That road twists
In and ut among the mountains. and skirts
the banks Of the Susquehanna river in such
a way as to permit any one looking back to
observe what is going on in the rear for a
considerable distance.
The conductor ordered the engineer to
put on more steam, and the latter pulled
the throttle wide open. Then followed a
wild chase through the night Pursuer and
pursued tore along at the highest speed.
Everybody on the cars believed that the en-
gineer of the pursuing engine was either
drunk crazy.
~ last d Di SHt Iucd Sti uSh iiie thSlHtct
He recalled the fact that locomotive can
make little progress on greasy rails. The
contents of two large cans of lard oil Were
poured on the track from the rear of The
last passenger coach. The idea proved n
great one. Soon the headlight of the pur
suing engine grew dim in the distance.
When it was safe to do so the train stopped
and backed up to solve the mystery. A
very funny sight was revealed.
One of the firest engines on the road.
called the 'Davy Crockett-they gave the
locomotives names in those days instead of
numbers-had broken away from hos;ler
UP at Williamsport, and started down the
track on voyage of destruction. The oil
poured on the track had baffied all the de-
Structive abilities that locomotive pos
sessed. There stood the 'Davy Crockett,
putting and snOrting like Texas steer. the
driving wheels buzzing around on the
creased track like a fywheel in a machine
shop, but hardly moving an inch"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
Some Great Marksmnnship.

In the competition for the Queens prize
at Bisley, England, yesterday, in the first
stage. 900 yards distance, there was some
phenomenal shooting. Two OF the Compel
itors tied with scores of 102, a third had a
score of 1o1 and four had scores of 100
each There were no Canadians among
these Sir Donald Smith, the Canadian
high commissioner, has offered a cup for
the highest score in the grand aggregate"
Inc Canada Club has offered one for the
highest score in the volunteers aggre-
gate and prize of $3.50 is offered by Lord
Mount Stephen, the conditions of which
have not yet been settled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
G. A. c. TENNIS.
POmerOy and Campbell Winners of
Yesterday,s Mntches.

Only two matches were played yesterday
in the annual tennis tournament of the CO.
lumbia Athletic Club on account of the bad
condition Of the grounds but two courts
being available for use. These were be-
tween Davis and Pomeroy and Taliaferro
and Campbell. Pomeroy defeated Davis
6-3, 6-1. and Campbell defeated Taliaferro
81. 6-3 6-3. The attendance was not large,
but plenty of enthusiasm was manifested.
Pomeroy played a good staying game,
while Davis went to pieces at critical times.
The other game was more interesting and
was closely watched by the spectators.
Campbell developed a graceful style and
won out on general good play. Taliaferro's
play after his first service which was eX-
cellent. was somewhat weak, The winner
of the championship is hard to pick on ac
count of the new players that have en-
tered the club since last season. The
tournament will continue every afternoon
until finished, and the finals in all proba-
bility will be reached some time next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
Keeping Up Appearances.
From the Argonaut.

A performance OF 1.-THE Barber was be-
ing given in honor of Rossini in the local
theater. While the overture was in full
swing. he noticed huge trumpet in the
orchestra. manifestly blown with remark
able force and continuity by a member OF
the band. but not sound in the least akin
to the tone OF that instrument could be
heard. At the close of the performance, he
interviewed the conductor, and asked him
to explain the purpose of the noiseIess
trumpet. He answered: Maestro. in this
town there Is not living soul who can
play the trumpet: therefore specially en-
gage en- artist to hold one up to his lips,
binding him by an oath not to blow into
1t. for 1t looks well to have a trumpet in
an operate orchestra"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

From Puck.

From Puck.
First boarder-"Were you here last sum-
mer?"
Second boarder (crossly)-"No: think I'd
be here now II had been here last sum-
mer?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
National Cuban LEAGUE.

The regular meeting of the Cuban League
will take place this evening at Confed-
crate Veterans Hall. corner of 18th and
E streets. League members are requested
to meet at 7:15 sharp IN order to give OPP
pcrtunity to attend the labor meeting at
Typographical Temple in a body It is
hoped that all members will be prompt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
Mclaughlin and Kerk,n

Inc opening contest of the six-day bill
nara tournament between Hugo kerkau,
champion OF Germany. and Ed. McLaugh-
hh' champion of Pennsylvania. took place
IN New York Monday. Many wagers We're
maze besides the purse of $3.50 put up by
DAILY. Kerkau made a score of 400 noints
ara Mclaughlin scored 23l points Twenty
eight innings were played and the averages
were: kerkau, 10 2O-2S; Mclaughlin. lbs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

1t was an even break at Cincinnati yes
terday. the Bostons capturing the first one
and the Ewingites getting the second, by
the scores of to 3 and u to l. respect
lively. Dwyer was hit hard in the first
contest, but Rhines allowed but two hits
to be scored off of his delivery in the Sec
oEd. The second game was called at the
end of the sixth inning on account Of dark
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
He Call. Himself BIondln's Successor.

From the London Leader.
One of the jubilee visitors from the other
side Of the water Of whom something is
likely to be heard is James Hardy Of To-
ronto. who claims to succeed Blondin and
asks the world to adopt the name for him.
One of his most recent exploits was to
walk a tight rope 800 feet long, stretched
a. a height Of 30 feet over the river at
Rochester, N. Y. The Canadian Blondin
is reported to stand on his head run.
dance, walk backwards and sideways, do
trGpeze feats. do a pole sQuat'-what-
ever that is-which Is counted most diff
cult and lay on his back all on the sway
ing wire hundreds OF feet in the air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
BROOKLYN Lost Two.

The Brooklyns struck a large-sized snag
at Pittsburg yesterday. the Pirates Win
ming two games from them although out
batted in each contest, the score being 4
to 1 n the first try and 3 to in the sec
cnd. The pitchers on both teams did fine
twirlng. but the errors of the Bride
grooms were costly, while the Pirates play
ed heady game and ran bases in excel
lent style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
The Kennel clubs Wide scope.

The American Kennel Club has just made
an important move, as a-fesult of which
the entire Dominion Of Gaaada comes UNI
der the clubs jurisdiction. In future all
shows held in Canada will be conducted
under the rules of the American Kennel
Club, and the executive committee of the
Canadian Kennel Club becomes the Cana
dian advisory board of the American Ken
nel Club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
BALTIMORE.
Totals 7n27 9 q Totals 81 Is

iotais-.-.. IL - q lotalS..... b q 10 =
'Bowernan batted for Blackburn in the ninth.
cleveland .............. 0 % 1 OF
Eirned r1ns-CIcvelind. 3. First base by errors
Cleveland 2; Baltimore. l. Left on hases-( Cleveland
IL: baltimore. I. First base lslS-Df Young, 3:
off Blackburn, :. Struck out-By Young, 4. Home
run Wallace. Threeh;,se hits Mexican. Jennings.
Two-tase hits thinner t2), Burkett, RcitZ Sicri-
fee hts-Childs, Wallace, Young. Stolen bases
Childs o. kecler. Double play Mexican TO Te-
beau. Umpire-Ems1ie. Time-Two hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

The second game between the Interstate
Commerce Commission and the Columbia
Athletic Club base ball teams will take
place at Columbia Field-ron1orrow after
noon. The c. A. c. team Von the first
game and the I. c. C.s are determined that
such a state of affairs shall not come to
pass a second time. The Interstate team Is
one of the strongest departmental teams
in the field this season. END the Columbia
boys have greatly improved in their play,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

As a precaution against accidental poi
sonirg, the German government has passed
a law requiring all drugs intended for in
ternal use to be put in round bottles. and
those which are only used externally to
be placed In hexagonal bottles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
Wonro md Abbott.

Frank Wongo, the Indian wants to fight
Stanton Abbott, the ex-lightweight cham
pion of England. Abbott. who will short
ly be in Norfolk, will no doubt accept the
challenge. The match will be held near
Norfolk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

Walter Wilmot, manager of the Mime
apols Base Ball Club, will receive his re-
lease this week. The management has be-
come dissatisfied with Wilmot's work. and
is trying TO secure Stallings, Norman Ba-
ker, William Moran or some of that class.
They say that Wilmot has been altogether
too free and easy with the players this
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
Phillies Won at Chicago.

The Phillies won from the Ansonites ut
Chicago yesterday by the score of y to 6.
The home club was a patched-up affair,
Griffith being at third base and Callahan
at center. and the errors of this pair really
lost the game although they batted well.
CHICAGO PHI .DE,J PHI,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
Mccoy and Ryan Matched.

AT Buffalo, N. Y. Chas. (Kid) Mccoy and
Tommy Ryan of Syracuse were yesterday
matched to fight on September before the
club offering the largest purse, the men to
weigh In at 1853 pounds. e'. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

It matters little what It IL that you want
whether q situation or q servants
want ad. In The Star will reach thu
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
LOT ;ISNuIE.

Earhed ruhs-W aslnSton 3: louisville, 3 First
base errors-Washinston. L: Louisville, 3. Left
on Washington. 4: Louisville, 10. First base
on halls on King. 3: of Magee. 6. Struck out-By
Magee. 3: by King, l. Two-base hitS-Werten,
Stafford. Magee Sacrifice hit Stafford Stolen
bases-Seba.h t2,. Farrell. Double plays-Clingman
Dolan and Werden Brown and Deiont Time
20. Cmpires Cunningham and Mctiuire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
Cleveland Defeated baltimore.

Cy Young was back in his old-time form
yesterday at Cleveland, and the Spiders
walloped the Baltimores by the score of
to .. Blackburn pitched for Baltimore and
was hit easily. Jennings was hurt and had
to retire. Kelley taking his place and
O'Brien going to left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

Earned runs Cincinnati, 1: Boston, 5. Two-base
ntsnfergen Long Collins. Lewis. Burke Petz
Ihree-base hits-Stahl. Lowe. Left bases-Cn-
cinnati. 8: Boston. 10. Stolen bases-Irwin Miller.
Double plays-Rergen. Collins and Tenney: Lewis.
Long and Tenney First base balls-On Dwyer,
2; OF Lewis. l. Struck out-By Dwyer, l. Time
1.50. Umpire-Hurst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
SEIOND CAME
SIs'-'1.NU OAuE.
C\CTNN PASJ

Earned Cincinnati. 10: Boston, l. Two-base
hits Burke. Miller ~. Three-hase hits-Ritchey
Hamilton. Holiday, Schriver. Left hases-Cin-
,nnati g. Boston. l. Stolen hases-Burke. Miller.
First base on balls-Of KlOhelanz, /. Struck out
By Rhines, 2. Time-1.2O. Umpire-Hulst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

II you want anything. try an ad in The
Star II anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
Even Break at Cincinnati.

on balls-OT Payne. s. Hit by ball-Grifin. Struck
out-By kilien, l; by Payne. q Time-1.5O. I'm
pire-Sheridan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

II you want anything. try an ad in The
Star II anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
Lizzie Glau Makes N., u

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2l.I,izzfe Clan tho
German champion bicyclist. has made
new outdoor worlds record for ,on,o,,
riders. In one hour at the Casino track
she rode twenty-seven miles and four and
e-nalf laps, fourteen laps to the mile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

1otalS-... b 10 - IL II Totals. IL rs IL
Arson declared out Galatians Interference
Chicago. ................ &C
Philadelphia. 0 %
Earned runs-Chicago, s. Left bases-C Chicago,
4: Philadelphia, 7. TwO-hase hits-trifIth Gala
han. Anson 1hre'-i,ise hts-Grfi,h. Cooley.
Sacrifice hit-Nash. Stolen bass-Ctoey. Double
plays-Decker and Mccormick Struck Out-By
Friend 2; by Taylor. 2. Bases on balls-Of Friend,
UDay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
CURRENT NOTES OF SPORT
TOIny'A Schedule.

Washington at Louisville.
Baltimore at Cleveland.
Boston at Cincinnati.
New York at St. Louis.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
Brooklyn at Pittsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21

Totals. Is 27 10 7 Tots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-21
FIRST GAME.
Totals. 80. 3 3 81 9 81
, n.kx-xl g.

Cincinnati. 1
Boston n .