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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Stands aa d PriyflexeH.

The committee oh stands and privileges
held meeting this afternoon to consider
bids for the thirteen stands along Pennsyl-
vania avenue afrona1he Peace monument to
18th street. Chairnan j.. E. Hornblower
presided. and Chairman Knox and Vice
Chairman ThAyer were present, represent
ing the executive committee. Three or four
bids were received, in which the sums Of
fered ware entirely too small to be con-
sidered. Mr.. J. L. Marty of New York, who
had bid $3.50 for stand No. II, at Lafayette
Square, and 500 for stand No. 10, at the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street. and whose bids were accompa MED
by a certified check for $1,000. made a prop
osition to build all thirteen stands accord
ing to. specifications. pay the total cost for
labor and materials and permit the COM
mittee to control the sale of tickets for the
seats. which should number at least 5000
From tia proceeds de was to be first reim-
bursed for the actual cost of the stands.
and then the balance remaining woul1 be
equally divided between the jubilee fund
and the contractor. The COMMITTEES was
considering the advisability of accepting
his offer at O'clock, and the indications
were favorable to its approval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13

walk on both sides of Newport place north
west from 2lst to 22d streets; at an esti-
mated cost of SIT
Reset curb and lay cement sidewalk on
the west side of 14th street northwest
from yelling place to Euclid place, abut-
ting lots In block ~ University Park sub
division. at an estimated cost of $3.50.
Pave the following alleys with Vitrified or
asphalt block: All alleys in square 544 es-
timated cost. $500: all alleys in square 123
estimated cost, S1.po: all alleys In the
south half of square 153 between 18th
street. New Hampshire avenue. Riggs place
and r street northwest, estimated cost
$500; all alleys in square 440. estimated
cost. $3.50: all alleys In square $50. esti-
mated cost. s., 600: all alleys in square 1905
estimated cost. s.. 10; all alleys in square
go estimated cost $500: alley AUDITING
lots 1884, 1875. 1876. 1877 lSS and 1870 OF Chas
E. Spaulding's subdivision of John Sher-
mans subdivision of Mount Pleasant, as
recorded in county book f, page ~. sur
veyor's office. and lot II of John Sherman's
subdivision of Mount Pleasant at an esti-
Bted cost of 500.
Fifteen-fcot alley in square 81. running
parallel to 21st street from + to + streets
abutting lots 10, 81. A, ~. 40 50 Is &C.
~, 40. Al, ~ and part of original lot 16
be ginning for its frontage on said improve
ment at point on the south building line
of F street 1853 feet west of the west build
Ing line of 21st street. running thence south
1852 feet, at an estimated cost of 81 $40
Alleys in square $50 abutting lots l. = -
81. 81, so. 81, "a. 53. a. 81 -. IS. p. ~. 49,
Is and IL of said square, at an estimated
cost of $50.
That the roadway of 9th street from
Bunker Hill road to Providence street be
improved by grading, guttering and gravel
to the appropriations for repairs TO county
roads, 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
WIDENING OF A STREET.
Proceedings Instituted Before n
Board of Appraisers

The hearing in the proceedings instituted
under the act of February -. 1899 for the
widening of 10Th street extended to q width
of 20 feet from Florida avenue to Column
bla road, and to connect Wyoming avenue
with the latter road was commenced YES
terday before the jury of seven appraisers
The appraisers were s. II. Kauffmann fore
man; H. T. Blount, Lewis ]. Davis. T
Maury Dove. Thomas Hyde, Isador Saks
and Charles Worthington. Mr. S. T
Thomas represented the District, and the
property owners were represented by
Messrs. a. S. Worthington, John B. Larner,
VIM. B1rney, Malcolm Hufty and others
Mr. Worthington gave notice that unless
his client, Mrs. Amanda NJ. Dean, is al
lowed such an amount as will compensate
for this second condemnation of the land
proceedings will be instituted to enjoin the
District from making the contemplated i'm
plOyement.
The hearing of witnesses a s to the value
OF the land proposed to be taken then pro-
ceeded. At the conclusion of the session an
adjournment was taken until O clock Mon
day afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
sIPT. SwIGARD EXPLAINS.
says Draw Bars Pulling Out Primary
Cause of Wreck.

PHILADELPHIA. May 13.-General Su-
Ieriutendent l. A. Swigard Of the Reading
railway gave out a statement this after
noon in which he places the number killed
In the wreck near Exeter. Pa. last night
al twenty-five and those injured at fifty.
In his statement Mr.. Swigard says: The
prime eau se of the accident was the pull
ing out of draw bar on a coal train.
which was taking a side track at Birds
boro' to allow the first section of the ex-
press train to pass. ON account OF this
draw bar having pulled out considerable
time was consumed in coupling up the coal
train. and 1t lid not clear. Train No. II
CHE first scctionJ left Reading three min
utes late. and ran by the block at Exeter
the entire length of the train. but immed-
HteIy backed the length OF the train while
the conductor was receiving his orders at
The telegraph office
The block ahead then being clear the
train started. and, just as il was leaving
the second section COlliied with the rear
Of the tram.
The engine. Of the second section tele-
scOped the Harrisburg coach its entire
length, AMI stopped with the front end Of
the engine in the Pullman car The front
end Of this Pullman ear was also crushed
IN by the car ahead. The Hrst ear OF the
second section was damaged to some ex-
tent. was the car next TO it. The engine
Of the second section WAS badly damaged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
STORY OF THE ENGINEER.
Says He Saw No Signals Before the
Crash Came.

PHILADELPHIA, May 13.-Three cars of
the Inflated second section which crashed
into the first section of the cannon BALI
express train at Exeter last night, arrived
here at 4:15 o'clock this morning The sec
Ond train was composed of six day coaches
but three OF them were badly wrecked in
the collision. When the three cars which
arrived here left the scene of the wreck
they carried large number of the injured
and others who escaped injury. Some OF
the injured were taken off at POttstOwn
and fifteen were removed 10 hospitals at
NOrristown. While the train standing
AZ the latter place two Of the injured ex-
pired before they could be removed. Their
names Were not learned.
When the train arrived there We're on
board Harry Orell, the engineer of the sec
ond train. his fireman. W. l.. Everett, both
of whom Were hurt. There We're also on
the train half = dozen Of the uninjured pas
sengers, all residents ii this city.
Day was just breaking when the tram
came to a Staudstill and many railroad
men and others were waiting us arrival
The railroad employees warmly congratu-
lated the engineer and fireman on thelr
miraculous escape from death. As the oil
fegrimed raiIroaders shook hands tears
came to the eyes of many of them. Orell
had been reported dead, but the only m
Jury ne received was bad scalp wound;
His head was bandag-i and blood coNereh
his far-, hands and clothing. His fireman
was slightly injured about the back.
The Engineers story.
In an interview with reporter OF the
Associated Press OreH said he could not
account for the accident. He said:
We left Reading a little late. We were
going at the rate Of between thirty-five and
forty miles an hour. and everything APP
peared to he all right Just before reach
ing Exeter there IS a curve After We had
rounded il and had Strengthened out / was
Mortified - see loom up few hundred
Yards ahead the first section. | instantly
reversed the lever. but before l could stop
the engine We went into the rear Of the
train ahead with terrible crash. My en-
gine plOwed through the day coach, which
in turn crashed half way through the Pull
man parlor car. The impetus Of the col
HSion sent the parlOr car half way through
the day coach In front of it. | did not
know where | for a time, but finally
discovered myself imprisoned among
twisted iron. spintered wood and broken
glass. I got out Of the wreck unaided. How
I escaped without more serious injury |
cannot tell I do n0r know how many are
dead and injured. but they tell me the num-
Der is large.
Orell and Everett Were taken to hos
pitaI where their injuries were dressed.
Everett was seriously injured by jumping
from the tender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE, May 13.-Flour quiet and firm Nm
SSa+nsed' receipts Ices barrels; exports sos
the mopth, 72Aa7y1s; June and JULY, 3gi1a4sH:
snshass No; red G7s.a67 receipts. iO7 10
psh, exports, 1900 bushels stock, 44407f
9Sssaa.SE; DO. on grade. es.a73A Corn easy-spot.
IS; steamer mixed, 36a36L.; receipts ia 40 tusb
els exports, S2s ia bushels; stock s7 30s bushels
sales, 5000 bushels; southern white corn II
do. yellow, 3sLsa39. oats-steady; No > Whit
SS19a54; No. 2 mixed 3la3l " receipts 49, I67
bushels; exports none stock 49,, ss7 bushels. Rye
Sos bushels; exports 6s571 bushels: stock iii,
Sos bushels hay trm for the better grades; No
timothy. Sl2oO asked Grain frcights firm un-
ehanged Sugar strong unchanged butter steady.
unchanged Lettuce, S0a40c. per bushei boy. WINS
Ky unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13

questioned by reporter regarding the &C
Cisicut said.
I was on the ordinary train. but escaped
with no injuries except severe shaking
mp. The train is what is known as the
cannon ball express, and the special extra
section Of it crashed into the-ordinary train.
The regular train passed the signal tower
all right. but orders We're given for it to
back toward Exeter and this was done
We had only got back a very short distance
when the second section crashed into the
rear portion Of our train. 1t is said that
TN. second section started within two min
utes after our train started. l do not know
how many people were killed. There were
about ~ in our train and the second sec
tinu was also crowded.
Soldiers Rendered Assistance.
There were a number of soldiers in the
train and I am glad they We're. for they
rendered invaluable assistance in getting
the dead and injured from the cars.
When the crash came. l thought We
would have been all killed 1t was a ter
rifle crash people We're thrown in all di-
rections and those who were not injured by
broken wood were more or less injured by
being bumped against the sides of the cars.
The scene WAS a most distressing one, and
] shall never forget il.
Henry Schiveley of Jenkintow a passen-
ger on the regular train. said:
L was in a smoking car of the regular
train. Our train ran past the signal
towers. an order was given for it to stop,
and an order was given for it to reverse
and go back. This was Immediately done
and We had only got A short distance back
along the line when the second section
crashed into US.
There was terrific crash: 1t sounded
like big thunder bolt or an earthquake.
People We're thrown in all directions: sew
eraI OF the cars were smashed like match
wood.
After the sounds of the crash had died
away the screams and cries of women and
men could be heard on every hand ! saw
a number of bodies of the killed end
injured. The parlOr car on our train was
smashed but not badly. Its strength saved
1t. and the occupants Of it escaped with less
injuries. / believe than those in the ac-
COmmOdation car next to it
Norristown in Mourning.
NORRISTOWN. Pa. May 13.-The people
Of this city are much excited over the
killing of thirteen well-known citizens in
the wreck on the Reading railway last
night. In consequence, the town is in
mourning and business is practically sus-
pended. Fifteen or twenty persons are con-
fined to their homes with serious injuries
and sixteen were taken to the charity hos
Dital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
ROSSY IN ACUNA's PLACE.
Report of Summary Action by Gen.
Davis in Porto Rico

1t is reported that Gen. Davis, the new
military governor of Porto Rico has re-
voked the appointment of Francisco Acuna
as secretary of state for Porto Rico and has
offered the place to Manuel Rosy, leader
of the republican party on the island
Mr.. Acuna recently obtained leave of alb
sence for the purpose of visiting the United
States in the interest of the Spanish Bank
which Is seeking TO secure a renewal of
the monopoly of the note Issue in Porto
Rico. When Gen Davis learned of the OBJ
Ject of Mr.. Acuna's proposed visit to the
United States he at once called for his res
ignaton, the ground that 1t was incom-
patible for a man holding the office of sec
rotary of state to act the representative
of a corporation doing business with the
government. AdjutanI Gen. Corbn said
this afternoon that the matter had not
been reported to the War Department so
far he Informed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Interior Department Changes.

Official changes have been made in the
Department of the Interior as follows:
Office of the Secretary: Appointments
w. Scott Smith of Portsmouth, N. H, pri-
vate secretary to the Secretary. 81 ,25O. Mr..
Smith has been serving heretofore as con-
fdential clerk. Sherman III. Craiger of
Maryland, copyist, $500.
Pension office: MISUNDERSTANDING
Boswell of Maryland, copyist, $500.
Patent Office: Appointments-Herbert 8.
Bryant of Wisconsin, copyist, $720. Resig-
nation-Mrs. Emma E. Pearce of New
York. clerk, 81 900. Promotions-Miss Ella
B. Clapp of North Carolina. copyist $500
to clerk, $1,000; Walter s. Johnson of
Washington. copytst, $720, to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
RAILWAY TRAIN DITCHED.
Accident to SeabOard Air Line Train
Mt Woodbridge.

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va. May ia serious
railroad wreck occurred at Woodbridge,
Prince William county. Va, about noon to-
day. when the north-bound Seaboard Air
Line passenger train over the Pennsylva-
MIA road ran into an open switch and was
ditched, overturning several cars and de-
molShing the engine. 1t is reported here
that several passengers We're seriously in
Jured' but this the railroad officials deny.
The track had not been cleared at . 40
O'Clock this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
The Treasury Club.

The Treasury Club. a dining organiza-
ton. being made up from the heads of the
Treasury Department, holds its last meet
ing and dinner for the season this evening
at the Shoreham at Z o'clock Treasurer
Roberts will preside, and the address of
the evening will be made by j. M Beck.
United States district attorney for PbiIa-
delphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13

Among the provisions, so it is alleged, were
the following:
Said wife agrees always to sign and to
declare as of her own free will and accord
all deeds or other papers needed to enable
said husband to convey away either or all
OF the pieces Of real estate now or hereafter
owned or held by him. and she expressly
claim to dover or other financial consid-
eratons growing out of marriage.
Said wife agrees not to contract any
debts in the name of said husband, and
agrees that so to do will be an offense pun
ishable by the laws applicable to betrayal
OF trust.
During marriage the wife agrees to de-
fray her own personal expenses from the
income of her own separate funds, or from
money voluntarily presented to her for the
purpose. She shall make no request nor de-
mands for financial aid whatever nor any
financial return for work voluntarily per-
formed by her.
Refuses Assent to Sale.
Continuing, Mr.. Smiley states that last
month ne was DESTROYS of selling certain of
his property, and a notary public requested
Mrs. Smiley to acknowledge his deed to the
same. but she positively refused to do so
unless Mr.. Smiley should pay secure to
her dover interest in the property as his
wife Therefore, he charges, she refused to
perform her part of the agreement, as in
justice and equity she ought to have done,
that is, to execute needed papers to en-
able him to sell his real estate.
1t is asked that Mrs. Smiley may be de-
creed specifically to perform the alleged
agreement made prior to the marriage of
the parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Govern ment Bonds.
VIII of HIP. Mo,,rou.rx

The will OF the late Henry p. Montgom-
cry, dated the LIST of last December was
filed this afternoon for probate. The great
er portion of the estate of the deceased is
pequeathed to his wife, Emma V. Mont
somery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
TRIP TO NATURAL BRIDGE.
President Mckinley and Party Pay
Visit to Famous Place.

HOT SPRINGS, Va, May 13.-The Pres
ident and Mrs. Mckinley, Secretary and
Mrs Gage Assistant Secretary Cortelyou,
DR. and Mrs. Rixey and few friends left
on the Presidents special train at S:15 this
morning for Natural Bridge, Va. About
two hours will be spent there, the party re-
turning here in time for dinner this even
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Census Act onintan

The controller of the treasury has de-
cided that the director of the census is
authorized to use the appropriation to rent
quarters for district supervisors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
The News mt Cornell.
Sale of Valuable Pronsrtx

George W. Reinhardt has purchased OF
Stiison Hutchins the property at the south
west corner of It'll and l streets. The price
paid was $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
ter. both of Rappahannock county, Va;
Edgar S. Dean and Irene Dye.
Colored-George Rhodes and Ida B. Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
REMAINS OF MR.. FLOWER.
Brought to New York From Eastpor,
l.. l., Today.

brought To Ne" \ Ork From PASSPORT,
l. l., Today.
NEW YORK. May l3.-The body OF Ros-
well Z. Flower was brought to this city
from Eastport. l. l., early this morning on
d special train. II was accompanied by Mrs
Flower. her daughter Mrs. Taylor, his
nephew. Frederick 5 Flower and Drs.
Thomas H and p. s. Allen, the family ply
5icians
The funeral Will probably take place next
Monday in this city.
The intsrment will be al WATERFOWL. N
Y. In the Flower family plot. Mrs. Flower
has been able to one this morning
being under the care of physicians She IS
FRUSTRATED by her husbands death There
was a constant stream OF visitors at the
house all the morning.
The News Mt Cornell.
ITHACA. y. Y, May 13.-When the news
Of Ex-Governor Flowers death reached
Cornell Acting President Crane Immediate
- called a special meeting Of the executive
committee Of the university. A committee
Of ave was appointed TO draft resolutions
of respect on his death, and ARRANGEMENTS
are being made for all the members of the
funeral.
Ex-Governor Flower was chairman Of the
board Of trustees OF Cornell University for
he past year. He had also given funds 70
he university at different times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers' 1419 F St, members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg. Thalmann & Co. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is a bona-fde one.
1t is easily possible for a news
paper with elastic conscience to
swell Its legitimate circulation enor-
mously. in order to deceive adver-
Users. by sending out thousands of
papers to newsstands which are re-
turnabIe. and which are in fact re-
turned. but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers. however
judge by results. and bogus circula-
tons don't give them.
The family circulation of The Star
is many thousands in excess of any
other Washington paper.
Circulation of The Evening Star"
SATURDAY, May 6, 1895. 81, 1876
MONDAY, May ), 1899 3O141
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 1898. .4sI
FRIDAY, May IL, 1899. 3O,252
lola... .-'----. -.-.-...--.--..--.-.-1S S,61A
bahy NefASe---'---'.- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 31yA36
solemniy swear that the above statement
represents only the number of copies of
THE EVENING STAR circulated during
the six secular days ending Friday, May
II. 1S99-that is. the number OF copies actu-
ally sold. delivered. furnished or mailed,
for valuable consideration to bona fde pur-
chasers or subscribers. and that the copies
so counted are not returnable to or remain
In the office uryold.
]. WHIT. HERON,
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
thirteenth day of May. A. d. 1899.
d. FULTON HARRIS.
Notary Public, D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
Were Never Signed.

Because of inadvertence and oversight
says Mr. Smiley, the memorandum of
agreement was not signed by the parties
but. he adds, there was never any express
sion Of dissatisfaction with or dissent there
from Mr.. Smiley goes on to say that the
memorandum of agreement was acknowI-
edged. reaffirmed and renewed In another
memorandum Of agreement signed by Mrs
Smiley May IS, 1891 after the marriage
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-14
Freezing Weather in July

Would cause great discomfort and
loss but fortunately it is seldom known
A vast amount Of misery is caused a,
this season, however, by impoverished
blood poor appetite and general
debility. These conditions may be
remedied by enriching the blood and
toning the stomach with Hoods Sarsa.
parilla. This medicine seems 70 put
new life into the whole physical system
simply because Of its wonderful power
to purify, Zurich and vitalize the blood,
creates an appetite and invigorate the
digestive functions. We advise you to
get bottle and try it IL you are not
feeling just right. 1t will do you more
good than six weeks vacation. 1t is
the best medicine money can buy.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-14
Deafness Cannot Be Cured


BY local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed
condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets
inllamed you have a rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing and when it is
entirely closed deafness results and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but aninfamed conditionof the mucous
surface.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness caused by catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarr h
Cure Send for circulars free.
+ J CHENEY & Co; Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 15c.
Halrs Family Pills are the best.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-07-14
Through Tourist sleepers to N.rhwest.


The Burlington Route has established
a twice.a.week tourist car line from
Kansas City to Butte, Spokane Taco.
ma and Seattle. Cars leave Kansas
City, Lircoln and Grand Island every
Tuesday and Thursday, arriving at
Seattle following Friday and Sunday.
They are upholstered in rattan The
bed linen and furnishings are clean
and Of good quality. The heating, ven.
tilatng and toilet arrangements are all
that can be desired and each car is in
charge of uniformed Pullman porter,
whose sole duty Is TO attend to the
wants of passengers. Cars run through
without change of any kind and the
berth rate from Lincoln TO Tacoma or
Seattle is only s. 90. To intermediate
points it Is proportonately low. Mon.
tana and The Puget Sound country are
now enjoying period of unexampled
prosperity AS a consequence, travel
~ the northwest is rapidly attaining
large proportions. This new tourist
car. line has been established with a
view Of caring for the Burlington's
share of it 10 the best possible manner.
Berths, tickets and full information
can be had on application to any Bur.
lington Route ticket agent or BY ad-
dressing j. Francis, q. p. A. Omaha,
Neb.