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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
HIGH EXPLOSIVE SHELLS.
A Subject Being Considered by the
War Department

In connection with the reorganization of
the field artillery force for the fall cam
palgn In the Philippines, the question of a
hlgn explosive shell Is being urgently pre-
sehted by to the commanding general by
some or the experts of the War Depart-
ment- 1t is admitted that one of the great
needs of the service Is an efficient auto
matte held gun, and complimentary to this
1t is pointed out that an efficient TYNE Of
hlgh explosive shell is one of the next re-
qulsiteS for an aggressive campaign esne-
c-alIy against a barbarOus enemy The War
department is in receipt of detailed reports
on the obdurman campaign in Egypt
one or the most remarkable features of
tnls campaign was the effective work of
the British lydenite shell thrown from or
qlhary held guns against the masses of
not only was the moral effect of these
smells exceedingly great, but that their
killing power was far beyond that of ordi-
nary shrapnel. One-third of the dead in
the area OF this shells action showed no
marx of violence, it's victims being killed
by shock. 1t is said that this shell is prac-
ucalIy the counterpart of the French NELL
mite about which a good deal has been
written, but which has not yet had a trial
In active field work. The officers who are
interested in giving the high explosive
smell a trial under service conditions in
the Philippines say that there is no reason
why this government should not be able
TO manufacture a high explosive quite as
eHectiTe as iydenite or meiinite, and that
II IL is ever TO be given a practical trial
the Philippines offer the best possible field
Inc war department is not ready to dis
cuSs any of the details of this problem at
present, but it is very we'll understood that
If the wishes of the commanding general
are complied with, the trial of the high
explosive shell will be made with the open-
ing of the fall campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
BIG FIRE IN TOLEDO, OHIO
One Hundred Loaded Freight Cars Destroyed
by Flames,
The Blaze Starts in the Freight House
of the Michigan Central
Railroad.

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 26.-A destructive
fire is now raging in the middle grounds.
At ! O'Clock fire broke out in some uuex-
planned manner in the freight house of the
Michigan Central railroad. In a few min
utes the whole structure, including the
freight offices. was a solid mass of flame.
strong northwest breeze was blowing,
and the flames were driven across the ba-
you, slip from the river. and one freight
house of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Day
ton fell prey.
One hundred freight cars, nearly all load
ed, have been destroyed, and the entire
fire department is battling to save further
damage. The Dayton and Michigan ele-
vator, now empty, is in great danger. a
dredge, a sand sucker and some minor
craft in the bayou We're destroyed. The
loss so far is estimated at a half million
dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
Generally Improved Tone of the
Stock Market Today.
RAILROADS IN GOOD DEMAND
Sharp Buying Of Boston and Albany
on a Rumor.
GENERAL FINANCIAL REPORT
pecial Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, June 26.-Opening prices
this morning were uniformly higher ana
for a time a decided improvement in the
volume OF commission house business WAS
noticeable. Early London cables indicated
a better demand at that center and vera
something OF a factor in Influencing the
local market. The railroad list was esna-
cially favored in the buying the Vanderbilt
s S,ars ieaaing the entire group. The ru-
niors relative TO the New York Central ana
Boston and Albany merger were resuonslbls
ror sharp gains in both properties.
Inc latters share sold at an adyanc. NJ
early dealings 'i'e
In sympathy with this nnovene,t ,b,
common and preferred shares of Union
racine were bought in round amounts
pItess responding easily to the demand
Atchlson preferred was advanced under
mixed buying inspired by the reported in
crease OF over s5oo,ooo in May earnings.
Inc Granger shares were in good ouest
as the result of recent earnings ana the
growing belief in at least an aysraf,s w.,
crop Some realizing was encountered in
tnis group at the high prices. brokers 1,su
any acung Tor the so-called STANDARD OIL
party seIhng rather large amounts partfc-
ularly In st. Paul. Taken as a whole tbe
market may be said to have made a decid-
ed gam In strength without entirely over
coming the inertia of cartatn IarsSs -,
eSts. %
These interests are committed to higher
prices, however, and can be relied upon TO
resume active operations once they are
convinced OF a revival OF public interest
Much OF today's buying may be attributed
10 desire to anticipate the demand which
VIII follow the semi-annual disbursements
next month.
Gold shipments are to be resumed tomor-
row, something over s.. 80 900 having been
engaged for export by recent shippers
Bankers familiar with the present move
ment are disposed TO regard the outflow
as nearing its end. There is no concern an
parent in financial circles and while call
money rules abundant at 2I5 per cent.
Europes urgency demand for American
gold cannot be construed into an arY1tmsnf
against values
The industrial list is rapidly sinking into
second place, penalty justly earned as the
result OF recent juggling with private prop
erty and public confidence.
A period of neglect may force the recent
promoters to trade within their own circle
as DID the pioneers OF this advanced fnan-
clal school several years ago. This latter
spectacle Is not a pleasing one, but Il has
the merit Of not wounding innocent pur-
chasers.
Rumors of labor difficulties Influenced an
attack on Brooklyn RAPID Transit during
the morning, and forced a sympathetic de-
cline in other parts OF the local railway
list. The Steel and Iron shares were heavy
OF their own weight and the Tobacco issues
began a new decline with all the earmarks
OF the action bsing preliminary to an ad-
vance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
OBSERVATIONS ABROAD,
Gen. Miles Report on His European
Trip in 1897.

The formal report Of Major General Mel
son A. Miles of his tour of observation in
Europe, from May . to October 10, 1897. has
been issued in pamphlet form by the War
Department, under the general title of ''Ob-
servations Abroad General Miles visit to
Europe in 1897 was mainly for the purpose
of visiting the scene of the Turko-Grecian
war, then in progress, although he was
given authority to go to other countries af-
fordlng the best opportunities for military
observation. The report gives In detail the
itinerary of travel followed by Gen. Miles,
a full discussion, historical and otherwise
of the war between Turkey and Greece, an
enumeration of gun factories, arsenais etc,
in Great Britain and the continent, some
remarks on English troops and a discussion
of the Russian, French and German ma
neuvers witnessed by the general. Practical
ly all the information contained in the re-
port has been published at one time or an
other since General Miles return from his
trim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH.
Conclusion of Conference at Canon
Springs.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
CAPON SPRINGS, W. Va, June "a, 1899.
The second annual conference on Chris
tan education in the south adjourned here
today The growth of the movement in
this the first year of it's birth has been
phenomenal the north vying with the
south to insure its success. At the closing
session a number of resolutions were Of
fered by specially appointed committee
composed of DR.. James McAlister of the
Drexel Institute, Philadelphia DR. Albert
Shaw, editor of the Review of Reviews;
DR.. c. E. Bigelow and Prof. F. W. Wood
worth of New York, Alexander Purves of
Hampton, Prof. Henry St. George Tucker
of Washington and Lee University and
Prof. G. w. Kent of the University Of Vlr-
ginia.
The conference was congratulated in
these resolutions the breadth of its
discussions; the growing apprecia ton it
evinced of sound principles and scientific
methods in education and the remarkable
harmony of view disclosed in the various
addresses. 1t was suggested that an agent
of the conference be appointed under the
president, DR.. Curry of Washington to
study conditions in detail in regard to
southern education, both public and pri-
vate, to make more clear what methods are
to be encouraged and what avoided. 1t
was also stated that the education of the
white race in the south is the primary and
imperative need.
In the development of industrial schools
after the test methods as now established
the conference recognized helpful means
toward better working out of existing
social economic and racial troubles
A high compliment was paid to DIR. Curry
for the manner in which he performed the
duties falling upon him head of the con-
ference. A grateful Endorsement was also
expressed for his wise administration of
the Platter and Peabody funds of which he
is the custodian.
AT an informal meeting prior to adiounn-
ment a collection was taken up Robert
Ogden of the firm of John Wanamaker e.
Co., Philadelphia and George Foster Pea
body. president of the Rio Grande Western
railroad, heading the list with $4,000 each.
Dr. Shaw of the Review of Reviews also
contributed literally, and in addition Offer
by the conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
GEN, WOOD YET UNDECIDED.
Not Settled Whether He Will Accept
the Local Syndicate,s OFFER.

Gen. Leonard Wood, military governor
of the province of Santiago, will leave here
this afternoon, with Mrs. Wood. on the
Colonial Express, for Boston. He was at
the War Department for a short time this
morning. in consultation with Adj. Gen.
Corbin in regard to certain questions per-
tanning to the administration of affairs in
Santiago
To a Star reporter who met him in the
corridor he said that he had not reached
any conclusion, with respect to the offer of
the presidency of the Washington Traction
and Electric Light Company, but that he
hoped to be able to announce his decision
in that matter in a few days.
He said ne was going to Boston tonight
and would return to this city Friday next,
for the purpose of seeing the Secretary of
War. and expected to leave the next day
for New York to take the steamer back to
his post at Santiago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
MORE R1oTING IN CLEVELAND.
strikers Attack Cars With Stones
Fired ON by MOtorman.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 26.-Several
riots took place today, due to the pres
ence of non-union crews on Big Console
dated cars. At Harvard and fremont
streets, on the Broadway line, a north
bound car was attacked while going
through a Polish settlement. The motor
man and conductor were struck by stones,
and the former drew revolver, firing
over the heads of the crowd, which then
gave way in fright The man who fired
the shot, Charles w. kenney of Buffalo,
was arrested.
At South Brookline there were several
hostile demonstrations directed against
non-union creWS.sI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
improvements to Hospital Grounds.

DR.. Francis NJ. Nesmith. superintendent
of Garfield Memorial Hospital, has been
engaged during the past month in direct
ing the building of cement walks and the
macadamzing of the roads in the hospital
grounds. Three water mains have been ex-
tended throughout the grounds, and many
flower beds nave been SET out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
Trustees Reanpofnfed

Their terms having expired the District
Commissioners this afternoon reappointed
J. Ormond Wilson, J. B. T. Upper and
Mrs. Emily L. Nourse to serve as members
of the board of trustees of the Industrial
Home School
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
A Private Soldier Drowned.

The adjutant general this morning re-
ceived cablegram from General Davis,
commanding at San Juan, P. R., saying
that Private George E. McDunnou, Com
pany E, 18th Infantry was accidentally
drowned yesterday.
Grain. Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 f St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg. Thalmann e. Co., New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
Doherty Defeats Gore.

LONDON. June 26.-At Wimbledon to-
day in the lawn tennis singles Champion
ship, r. L. Doaerty. holder of the cham
ptonshtp, defeated A. w. Gore. three to
two. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
Photo-Ensravers ON strike.

CHICAGO. June 26.-over 200 photo-en-
gravers struck today for an increase IN
wages to 81 per week. They recently or
ganized themselves into a union Ahaut
seventeen firms ara affected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26

Government receipts from internal rev.
enue today. 81 .537 .403; customs, S5OS sol
miscellaneous, $4o,536; expenditures, $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26
To Celebrate Santiago Day.

eagerness in New York. Merchants, manu-
facturers shipping masters and trasporta-
ton companies have sgnified their desire to
do all that they can to make the day a sue
cess. On Santiago day New York will don
her brightest bunting and gayest-calored
flags and all the shipping in the harbor
will decorate for the occasion.
1t Is announced here that Spring Island a
beautiful spot at the mouth of Fort Royal
harbor, S. c., after centuries of private
ownership, is to become a sporting club
with a membership of milliopaires like unto
that possessed by Jekyll Island, off the
club. which will be known as the Spring
Island Club, are Louis T. Duryea, ex-Gov
John Gerry Evans of South Carolina, Geo.
P. Hayes, a prominent eubman of Buffalo:
former State Attorney General William A
Barber of South Carolina and Colonel Thos
Martin. now the owner of the island. The
club membership is to be limited to eighty
and will include some of the richest men in
America. And they will be not only rich
men, but men of social standing and of
course, men of prominence. All the mem
bers will be drawn from the Union RACQUET
and Metropolitan clubs of this city and the
Westchester Country Club the MARYLAND
Club of Baltimore and the University.
Union and Rittenhouse clubs of Philadel-
phia. Each man, on signifying his intention
to join, will send his check for 1900 and
become a charter member. He then will
have all the privileges of a part owner of
the island. Most of those who join proba bly
spend 100000 at once for improvements
Golf Experts Going to Chicago.
By the latter part of next week a number
of eastern golf experts will be on their way
TO Chicago In order to coznpe1e In the COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-26

Policeman Hanley testified to a statement
made by the prisoner. The latter told hin,
that he acted as peacemaker when the
fight started over the game and Dodson
attacked hin He went home and got his
pistol and ,svG went to 26th and 1 streets
His moihrr. Ne told witness. tried to get
him homo. AID he was walking with his
mosher when DodSon came running along
Ii was then. he said. that he shot him.
Policeman Smith, who made the arrest,
The age-herald., 1899-07-30
Miss Grants Approaching
 Wedding Recalls Other Romances

The approaching wedding of Miss Julia Dent Grant and Prince Cantecuzene, of Russia, has recalled past romantic mar riages which have connected the social history of this country with that of Rus sia.
 The first young diplomat from the Rus sian empire who welded an American girl was Baron Bodisco. He represented the czar in Washington, and there met and courted Harriet Williams, of Georgetown she being 16 and he GO. The marriage was the notable event of the season. official cir cles being unusually gay with brilliant func- tions in their honor. After the baron's death his widow made Russia her home The Bodisco name has been a famous one In the social and diplomatic world. Walde- mar Bodisco. who died a few years ago in New York, being the beau ideal in Goth ried Miss Barton. of Georgetown. Their wedding and that of other famous matri- monal alliances of American girls with Russian diplomats and those of Spain are written or in New York paper thus. as the writer says the Duchess d'Arcos, who has just returned to her old home in Washing ton finds herself in succession to line of notable women, who have brought honor to both the United States and Spain. The fol- lowing extracts from the article are delight- fully interesting:
 Like the other marriage, that of Miss Barton was romance. At the close of our
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Autumn Plans of the
 Woman's 'Exchange

The ladies of the Woman's Exchange at a meeting the past week discussed some interesting plans for the autumn. and also decided to close the exchange for the months of August and September. The ex- change will consequently close it's doors on Tuesday, August 1, and will reopen the first of October. Consigners are requested to send for all articles at present at the exchange tomorrow between the hours or and F D. m and to D. m. At the re- opening of the exchange in october the ladies will have a cafe feature in connec- ton with the exchange It is their inten- tion to serve lunches at small cost and the cafe will be for the convenience Of the working girls. The members of the ex- change have been anxious for some time to establish 6 convenient place where the busy young woman could enjoy her midday meal at a small cost, and they hope to make the lunch quarters attractive In every way and to serve elegant lttie menus at comparatively small cost to the army of women whose daily duties take them in the downtown offices and stores. The need of such place is beyond question and the members of the exchange are en- thusiastic over the plans.
 Resolutions were passed at the last meet ing thanking the Adams Drug company where the exchange is now operated, for their courtesies to the members, and reso- lution thanking MT. w. V. M. Robertson for liberal donation to the exchange.
The age-herald., 1899-07-30
In Society.

Mrs. Thomas Parke has returned from Canada.
 Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Coleman Morris irl- tend leaving tomorrow for Baltimore where Dr. Morris will take course ot lec- lures at the Johns Hopkins hospital. Mrs. Morris. will spend a part of the season at one of the nearby summer places.
 Mrs. Ripley Beasley and Mrs Mary Beard will leave soon for the lake shore. where they will spend the remainder of the sum- mer.
 Miss Emma Lou Johnston, who spent the winter at Mrs. Darlington Semples school in New York. is now at Atlantic City with her grandfather and her sister, Miss Eloase Johnston.
 Miss Julia Ward is at Blount. where she has joined Miss Louise Mallory and Mrs James Kennedy, of Selma. Miss Mallory was one of the visiting bellies here last sea- son at Miss Wards house party.
 Miss Amy Jordan and Miss Mollie Jordan left yesterday for Blount, where they will spend few days.
 MT. and Mrs. IT. F. DeBardeleben left yesterday for Champion.
 Mir Fritz Hardie, of Tennessee, is in Bir- mingham.
 Miss Carrie Morris is at present the guest of her sister, Mrs. Algernon Nelson, and is rapidly convalescing from her recent ill., ness.
 Mrs. Mark Myatt and her children are spending the summer in Marion.
 
 Miss Estelle John will remain in Bir' mingham through the month of Augus with her parents, Colonel and Mrs. w. s John. Miss John really spends greater part of the time with her aunt, Mrs. Fred erick Watson, in Selma, which is her for mer home and her friends in Birmingham do not often have the pleasure of seeins her. She is one of the most charming girl in society and Is looking unusually wei and handsome this summer
 c. C. Washburn, Birmingham's popular baritone, went to Blount Springs yesterda, afternoon, where heSAave song recita last night in the parlors of the hotel Quite a number of music lovers took advantage
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Harding was extremely critical, there being but slight hope of his recovery. Col onel Harding is at Grand Rapids, Mich. and MT. and Mrs. William P. G. Harding are both at his bedside
 Provided of course that there is no rain the sacred concert, which was to have been given last Sunday, will be carried out in ful at North Birmingham tonight One of the features of the programme will be Q quartette, composed of Justin Thatcher, c. c. Washburn, Walter Drennen and George Clark. They will sing Sweet and Low" (Barneby). and "Forsaken" (Kos- chaD. The solos of the evening will be Angels Bright and Angels Fair'' (Boexl, by MT. Washburn, and Fear Ye Not, O Israel' (Buck), by Mir. Thatcher. The in- strumental music during the evening will be especially good consisting of several numbers by Suttos orchestra, and includ- ing a cornet solo, Dear Old Home" (Bar-
The age-herald., 1899-07-30

of this occasion to go to Blount, among the number being Miss Amy Jordan,E Mir Washburn's accompanist. Mrs. LaIlah Jor- dan Hillman, Miss Lutie Sharpe, Miss Rosabel Runyon, Miss Ethel Clifford, Mrs Matthews, Judge and Mrs Coleman, Jack son c. Halstead, Mayor Drennen, M Porter Walker. Mortimer Jordan, Will Mabry, John w. Henley, Colett Munger. Rob Hood, and others A number of the party will return this afternoon and others will remain at the springs for several days.
 MT. and Mrs. D. G. May sailed from Sa- vannah the past week for New York, Bos- ton and Atlantic City.
 Mrs. Robert Chadwick and her children have returned from Bailey Springs.
 Miss Florence Hirsh, a charming Mont gomery belle. will arrive in the city this morning to be the guest of the Misses
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Markstein on Eighth avenue for two or three days.
 Mrs. N. w. Trimbe and Miss Mary Trim ble will leave this week for Talladega Springs.
 Miss Cora Hardie is at present the guest of Mrs John London
 MT. Harry Burns will leave soon for Chandler Springs.
 Mrs. Dobbins and MT. Boles of Columbia, Term, are in Birmingham.
 MT and Mrs. M L. Clifford left yester- day for Biount
 Miss Amelia Graham Nabb has returned from house party at Prattsville.
 News received in the city last night stated that the condition of Colonel Horace
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rip, by Phil Memoli.

rD, by Phil Memoli.
 MT. Thatcher, MT. Washburn, Miss Schoolar and Miss Strauss will present some time in August the delightful opera, "The Sleeping Queen." They intend to put it on for week at the East Lake theater The rehearsals are going on daily and the presentation of the opera by this brilliant coterie of artists will be quite an event in social and musical circles.
 MT. and Mrs. Waderson of Bessemer have taken house on South Highlands, wehere they will reside permanently.
 Miss Nina Redd will return to Blount this week. where she will remain until the first of September.
 Mrs. A. L. Woodliff, of Gadsden, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph
 Continued on Thirteenth Page.)
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Mosquito Bars

What Is worse than being annoyed with mosquitoes these hot nights? Be comfortable for 9Sc with one of our Bars, put up anywhere in the city. Canopy Top Bar. SIPS.