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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
BANKS OF THE POTOMAC.
Col. Bingham Reports on Their De.
plOrable Condition,

Col. Bingham Reports ON Their De-
plOrable Condition.
Col Bingham has made report to Col.
Mackenzie. acting chief of engineers, in re-
gard to the deplorable condition of the
banks Of the Potomac river from the north
line of the Arsenal grounds to the southern
line of N street south, which was recently
placed under the jurisdiction and control OF
the engineer department by the act of Con-
gress approved March 3. 1880. He says that
in July, 1892 heavy windstorm blew down
a part of one of the old warehouses on the
o street portion of this wharf property. AS
the part left standing was liable to fall at
any time and cause an accident, a gang of
men was set to work tearing down the re-
mainder of the old buildings The old ma
terlals thus obtained were used in building
a fence along the shore line to prevent per
sons from walking out on the old wharf or
into the river. The fence is 21S feet long
and g feet high. The old material of any
value not used in its construction was
hauled to the propagating gardens and
signboard was placed on the fence stating
that 1t is United States property and pro-
hibting trespassing.
This wharf property" says Col. BIng-
ham, "is in very unsightIy and dirty con-
dition, covered with tumbled-down build
lngs. old useless piles and pieces of wharf
houseboats, squatters, &c. It should be at
once cleared off and cleaned uI-old piles
and useless and rotten buildings torn down
and be put in condition for future i'm
provements. An estimate of $500 is sub
mltted for this purpose"
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LORD ROBERTS, REPORT.
Informs the War Office of the Pro-
gress in BOer Campaign.

the oWCe Oh the FRO.
Eress in BOer Campaign.
LONDON, July 23.-Lord Roberts reports
to the war office, under date of Balmoral.
July 25, as follows:
I'VE marched here yesterday without
seeing the enemy. The Beers on July "a
engaged French and Hutton six miles south
of Balmoral. While Alderson's mounted
infantry attacked the Beers right, French
made a turning movement around their
left. Seeing their retreat threatened, the
Beers broke and fed. French and Hutton
followed and proposed to cross Oliphant's
river today at Naauw Poort Our casual
ties were one wounded
Lord Roberts reports to the war office
today that General Archibald Hunters
command was heavily engaged July ~ and
z, in the hills south of Bethlehem The
Beers were strongly intrenched and fought
stubborniy throughout the 9th and com
PEELED the British to retire from some of
their positions with about fifty casualties
At last accounts General Hunter had
worked around into Brandwater basin. in
the rear of the Beers, while General Hector
Macdonald and General Bruce Hamilton
were blocking outlets on the front of the
federals, who had evacuated their position
at Witnek.
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Army Orders.

Capt. Charles Miller. 34th Volunteer In
iantry, having been appointed to the grade
OF captain in the regular establishment,
and having resigned his volunteer commits
sion' has been discharged from the volun-
teer service.
Maj. John c. Dent, 24th Infantry. has
been relieved from further duty in the
philippines and ordered to duty in San
Francisco.
Capt w. T. Wood. 18th Infantry. has
been ordered to recruiting duty at Chicago.
capt +. A Lewis, 18th Infantry, has
been ordered to Baltimore for recruiting
duty for four months
Lieut.. o. S. Eskridge, 18th Infantry, has
been ordered to Boston for recruiting duty
for four months.
An order has been issued for the depart
ment commander of the Department of
Goiumola to select one company Of the 7th
Infantry. at Vancouver barracks, WASH
ington, for station at AIcatraz Island, Cal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

The officials of the War Department do
not attach much Importance 70 the civil
suit instituted against CoiOne! Amos Kim
ball. L. S. A, assistant depot quartermas-
ter, in New York by the Philippines Com
pany to recover $4,000 said to have been
lost by 1t as a result Of an alleged con-
spiracy or combination between Colonel
Kimtau and the Pan-American Express
Company, nov the International Express
Company. Ii is asserted in the quariermas-
ter generals office that the suit is nothing
but a quarrel between two contractors. one
of whom is aSgrieved against the other be-
cause of his greater success in securing
government work. and that so far as known
il does not affect the official integrity of Col
onel Kimban. No charges have been made
against that officer TO the War Department.
and consequently the case calls for no Off
c!al action in its present stage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
SPOKE FOR HER FATHER
n Little Girls Efforts to Secure His
Release From Prison

DEs MONIES, Iowa. July 26-John Mac
boiiaid' former resident of CTeston, Iowa,
"tiiie IN Montana five years ago became in
vowed in quarrel and killed a man. He
Claimed he acted in self-defense. He was
convicted OF murder and sentenced to the
penitenttary for life MacDonald,s daueb-
ter. now twelve years old. lives at C,reston
Knowing that ex-senator Clark wouId he
at the democratic national convention tho
girl raised money enough TO huv a +,cr,a,
and went to Kansas City She called ON
Clark and told her story. He made her his
guest and promised to help her. Later.
alter investigation. he instructed his attor-
neys in Montana to present the case 70 tba
board Of pardons. Word arrived TODAY
that pardon had been granted and thai
MacDonald would be released
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
PREFERS TO GO TO JAIL.
Result of Refusing to Pay n Judgmentf
in a DAMAGE Suit

LEXINGTON, KY, July 26-Major Thos.
j. Carson, the noted turfman, proprietor
of Dixiana stud, is in Jail here on a war
rant charging him with refusing to pay a
judgment for damages found against him
in the circuit court. The judgment is for
$1,000. and is in favor of Photographer W.
E. Singleton, whom Major Carson shot
and wounded here two years ago in diff
Guilty over a photograph of Major Carson's
niece, Miss Mary Warfield. now Mrs Percy
Burrell of New York. Singleton has never
fully recovered. He brought suit against
Major Carson and was awarded damages.
Major Carson says he will not pay the
damages. but will remain in jail until the
required ten days have expired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
STEEL AND IRON INTERESTS.
A Proposition to Close Blast Furnaces
for One Month.

CHICAGO, July 2G.-A conference of lead
ing steel aud Bessemer pig iron interests of
the country was held today in the offices of
the Federal Steel Company in this city in
compliance with a cali issued by President
E. II. Gary of the Federal Steel Company.
President Schwab of the Carnegie Steel
Company and Joseph G. Butler, jr., repro
senting the Bessemer Furnace Association.
The object of this conference is 10 go over
the trade situation for the purpose of De-
Gliding. If possible, some plan to i'm
prove IL. The pan contemplated is to cut
down production by closing every blast fur
Lace controlled by the interests mentioned
for one month. The subject was discussed
at length in an effort TO reach the absoluts
unanimity OF all interests necessary to lhs
success of the plan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Consular omcer. Recorn,,ed

The following foreign consular officers
have been recognized:
R. F. Lang. vice consul of Belgium at
Honolulu, H. I.
Henry S. Martin, consul of Greece at
San Francisco, Cal.
William A. Riordan, vice consul Of the
Dominican Republic at Baltimore, Nd.
Andrew ]. Howell, jr., vice consul of the
dominican Republic at Wilmington, N. c.
Federico Alfonso Pezet consul general Of
Peru at New York city.
D. Felici, consular agent of France at
Ponce, Porto Rico
Otto WantZelius, vice consul Of the Meth
erlands at Ponce Porto Rico.
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FOR ORDNANCE OFFICERS.
hoard Appointed to Examine Lien
tenants for Transfer


A board of officers. consisting of Capt.
Rogers Birnie, Capt William B. Gordon
and Capt. Edwin B. Babbitt, ordnance de-
rartment, and two officers of the medical
department to be designated hereafter has
been appointed to meet on October 1 at the
Army building. New York city, for the ex-
animation of such leutenants of the line
as may be ordered before Il, with a view
tc their selection for transfer to the ord
nance department. The record Of the pro-
ceedlngs of the board will be made up, to-
gether with report of the result of the
examinations. and forwarded to the adju-
tant general Of the army through the chic
of ordnance.
The duties Of the medical officers of the
noard Will be confined to the physical ex-
amlnat1on OF the candidates which shall be
the same as that required in the examina-
ton of officers for promotion The junior
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Forest Fire. I'm Mo,,.,.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, July ga Dispatch
special from Kalispell, Mont, says:
One of the worst forest fires ever known
in northwestern Montana is now raging In
the Swan lake country. on the western part
Of Lewis and Clarke forest reserve. GINS
Mcsler. superintendent of the reserve re-.
ports that the Indians deliberately set fire
to the timber and are slaughtering the
game. He will proceed against the Serne-
traitors. Within the space of thirty miles
up and down the river. he says, there arc
over thirty fires now burning fiercely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
SECRETARY HAY AT CANTON.
He Expects to Leave This Evening for
This City.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 26-Secretary
Of State Hay. who came here to attend the
funeral Of his wife's mother, Mrs. Amasa
Stone, departed this morning for Canton
over the Wheeling and Lake Erie road to
visit President Mckinley. He occupied the
private car of President Myron T. Her.
rick of the latter company, and was
scheduled TO arrive In Canton shortly be-
fore noon The Secretary's visit to Cam
ton is largely connected with the Chinese
situation. He will discuss the matter at
length with the President, and expects TO
start for Washington this evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

SEATTLE. Wash. July 26-Three troons
of the lst United States Cavalry have ar
rived in Seattle from Russell and have gone
into quarters at Interplay. Thirteen cars
of mules have also arrived All are on
their way TO the orient. Five transports
are here. or are due her within a few days.
TO carry the soldiers. horses and mules To
the orient 1t is expected that the ship
ment Of mules alone will number GOO ami
ualS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
The Mohican Orde,.a ,o Sea.

VALLEJO, CAL. July 26.-Orders have
been received at Mare Island to fit up the
United States Mohican for duty on the
Chlnese station and to have her in condi-
ton to sail In seven days at the most. 1t
VIII take seventy-two days for the Mohican
to make the trip, and as she Is one of the
Old ships or the navy surprise is expressed
at her being ordered to take such a long
cruise,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
A KENTUCKY ELECTION CASE
Judge Brown Retains His Place in
the 9th JndIcinl District

LOUISVILLE. KY, July 26.-Judge Fields
or the common pleas court has handed
down an opinion on the case of John Hem
ry Wilson against Judge VIM. L. Brown. in
which he held that there had been no cleo
ton last November in the twenty-seventh
judicial district of Kentucky for circuit
Judge Under the decision Judge Wilson.
who claimed to have been elected and who
attempted to hold court, will have to va
cate. and Judge VIM. L. Brown, who was
appointed by Gov. Bradley to fill an unex-
pired term, will hold on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
EAGLE Attncka q child.

sHEBoYGAN, Wis. July 20-An eagle
measuring six feet one and a half inches
from tip to tip Of wings was killed by T.
smsfh' farmer living in the town of She
ooysan Fails. While at work he saw the
great bird fly close to his children and clasp
MS daughter Mary. aged three years. The
man secured a rifle and shot the eagle.
The child and bird fell to the ground. The
chhd was not seriously injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Noxement. of Naval ye..el.

The training ship Lancaster has sailed
from Chris,iana for Copenhagen. The AL
bany has sailed from Gibraltar for Malta,
and the Scindia- a collier, en- route to the
Philippines. from Gibraltar for Marseilles.
The Chicago, Rear Admiral Schley's flag
ship. has sailed from Ensenada for Monte
video, and the other ship of the South At
lantic squadron, the gunboat Wilmington,
from Ensenada for Buenos Ayres,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Naval Orders-

Commander S. W. Very has been ordered
to proceed home from the Mare Island
Navy yard.
Ensign L. Shane and Naval Cadets A. r.
keating and S. Cannon have been detached
from the Newport torpedo station and
ordered to the Michigan
Ensign w. G. Roper from the Nay.,
Academy and placed on waiting orders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

SAN DOMINGO, July pa plot to as
sassinate the governor of Santiago Ramon
Caceres, has been discovered, and TWENTY
five of the conspirators have been impris-
oned. Several military officers ara in
volved The accused will be tried by court
martial
President Jiminez is visiting the interior.
The country generally is quiet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Col. Robe Ordered to China.
Instructions Sent by Secretary Gage
to the Pacific Coast.

Secretary Gage of the Treasury Depart
ment has sent the following letter to all
collectors of customs on the Pacific coast:
"At the request of the honorable the
Secretary of State, you are instructed to
use the utmost diligence to prevent the
sending of arms from your port which may
be used by the insurgent forces in China to
the harm of American citizens in that
country.
I'm any case of the shipment of arms
destined for Asia which you have reason
to believe may thus be used, you will tele-
graph the facts promptly to the depart
ment and detain the vessel until instructed.
You may communicate the substance of
these instructions personally to the own
ers or agents of vessels desiring clearance
from your port to ports in Asia. or the is
lands of the Pacific, inviting their attention
also to sections 1883. 1890 and 4102 of the
Revised Statutes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
OPPOSED AN INQUEST.
STOOD Guard With n Pistol Over Her
Husbands Coffin

f. CHICAGO, July 26.-The funeral OF Chas.
Newbury, a prominent real estate dealer.
over whose body his widow stood guard
with revolver to prevent the holding of
an Inquest. has taken place Mrs. New
bury was finally prevailed upon to permit
the inquest. The coroner had stated he
would not allow the funeral to proceed un-
less he was first permitted to determine the
cause OF the death of Newbury. whose
body was found in the bathtub at the fam
lily residence Monday.
The coroner's jury found that death was
caused by locomotor ataxia, occurring
while Newbury was bathing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Mr.. Hanna at EIbero,-

NEW YORK, July Ex-senator Mark
A. Hanna, accompanied by his wife and
Miss Hanna and Miss Ruth Hanna, their
daughters. and Miss Phelps, arrived at FL
beron, N. J.. this morning. They made the
journey from Cleveland in Senator Hanna.s
private car. Carriage were waiting ar
the railroad station and the whole party
were driven to their cottage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

The Treasury Department today drew a
warrant for s2.OoO in favor of Brigham II.
Roberts, the amount allowed him in the
deficiency act of June 6. 1900, as full salts
faction of salary, mileage and expenses in
Cured by him under virtue of his certifi-
cate Of election as a representative from
the sta.e of Utah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Lieut.. oliver HonornbIy DISCHARGED,
Second Lieut.. John Oliver, 9th Volunteer
Infantry (commissary sergeant, U. S. A..
retired), having rendered his resignation
has been honorably discharged from the
volunteer service of the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Peary Relief Shin sn,,.

NEW YORK, July 26.-H. L. Bridgman.
connected with the Peary relief expedition.
received today a message from Channel. on
the west coast of Newfoundland, that the
Windward the Peary relief ship, after hay-
ing put in there, sailed this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
THE sTAR BIZ MAIL =,

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailcd "a
them TO any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering It at
this office. in person or by lettets
Terms: 13 cents per week: IS cents
for two weeks. or 50 cents per.
month. Invariably IN advance. SUBJ
scrtbers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
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PersOnal Mention,

Col. D. s. Gordon. U. s. A. (retired).
leaves Tuesday morning for Narragansett
Pier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Secretary Long has gone to New York.
He expects to be absent from the city for
several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
ARMY POSTAL SERVICE.

Arranging to Provide Facilities for
Troops in China.
This government has arranged to provide
the American soldiers In the field in China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Steamship Arrivals.
AT New York-Majestic. Liverpool.
At Giasgow-Astorfa, New York.
At Hamburg-Deutschla New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Coal Is War Munitions.

In connection with the scare created bv
the immense quantities Of steam c~al lsav-
ing Great Britain for France. admittedly
Tor the use of the French navy. Mr.. A. ].
Balf'ur. first lord of the treasury. and gov
eminent leader in the house of commons.
Replying to question In the house today
sish4hcantly pointed out that the bill be-
l9rt parliament 10 prohibit the ex,orta-
tlpn OF war munitions applied To coal as
Well as TO other military stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

A dispatch from missionary sources.
dated Shanghai. July 2G, says:
Rioting has broken out at Ai-Yuen-Fu.
the capital of the province of Shan-si.
There are no details. Rioting has also oc-
Cured at Huai-luh. south of Chill All
the missions have been destroyed Our
friends safely escaped to the country. but
are Stiu In danger" II is reportei here
that RUSSIA has borrowed nearly ten mil
lions sterling from the Inlperiai Rank ~
RUSSIA since the commencement of the
troubles in China
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-27
YOUNG PEOPLES DAY.

Tomorrow. Sunday, January rs, viii
be generally observed as Young Peoples
Day In the Universalist church. At the
Church Of the Messiah there will be an
appropriate sermon in the morning by
the pastor. Ihs evening service will be
held in the vestry under the conduct Of
the Young Peoples Christian Union.
There will be short addresses or papers
on the following subj 7ots: "The Original
Aim OF the Y. p. G. u, "The Progress
and Development OF the Y. =. Q. u"
"The Limitations and Dangers of the
Nov ment, - "Why the Y. =. c U. Has
Come To Ssay?" "What the Junior
Union Has Done for a Universe, 1.-THE
Future OF the Y. =. q. u" There will
also be some ROTATIONS by members of
the Junior Union. Every one is cordial
iy invited to these series.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-27
SUIT OF COUNTY SETTLED.

The suit of the county Of Cumberland
VS.. the Elder Dempster company, owners
Of the steamer Europa" has been final
ly adjusted by the Interested parties, the
county receiving, tits understood, several
hundred dollars. County Attorney Libby
appeared for the plaintiff and Carver 4
Blodgett Of Boston tor the defente.
The suit originated from the collision
of tina EUROPA" With the southerly open
ing of the Portland bridge draw, on the
7th of last June, while passing the draw
under steam and In tow of the tug al.
A. Belknap." 1he cost Of repairs was
500 81.
Suit was Immediately brought to re-
cover damages and the steamer attached
at Boston, the attachment being after
ward released by the filing of a bond for
1900 by her owners. After being in the
Suffolk Superior court since that time
the case was finally settled without a
trial, Thursday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-27
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

The annual meeting Of the Woman s
held at 8 O'Clock Monday afternoon. AL
members are invited to be present.
Vesper service at Congress Square
church Sunday afternoon Mt $50. The
choir will be assisted by Prof. Given
on the violin.
Pearl Cannon, the fireman. who was
badly injured In the Bailey fire several
days ago, Is recovering from the effects
Of his injuries.
The public school teachers were paid
their monthly salaries yesterday. The
pay roll aggregated the sum Of Sil, 342. %
Deputies Gribbin and Osborne ysster-
day made seizures OF liquor at 81 Pleas.
ant street, 45 Com nleroial and "a! Fore.
The board of registration has completed
the revision OF the check lists 1t struck
from the lists 52 names. 80 for deaths
and 90 on account of n change in resi-
dsnce. The lists now bear 10, 653 names.
Beginning on February 10Th the board
will again be In session for 10 days for
the addition of MINES and corrections.
Miss Nellie Dennis, the i2-year-old
daughter of Mr. Henry Dennis, living at
the corner OF Cumberland and Chapel
streets, fell down stairs yesterday morn
ing and broke her leg. She is pupil of
the jackson school.
On Sunday morning the rector OF St.
Paul's will give the second sermon on
church going. Subject: Why men do
not go to church,
Before a number Of the comrades of
the &. A. H., at the Bosworth Post hall
on Free street last night, Major S. W.
Tnaxter read a most interesting paper
on "Bank's Campaign In the Valley In
1862"
The committee on fire department met
last evening and transacted routine bust
ness.
The weather last evening Was the cold
est that has been known this season. A
piercing wind ragged during all of the
evening and the atmosphere was very
bitter. There were very few people out
and the streets were practically deserted.
There will be q meeting Of the Repub-
ming to select the date for the IN unicipal
caucuses.
. The Mutual improvement club will
meet with Mrs. 5. +. Hopkins Monday
afternoon January 80 ut 40 Cumberland
street. Roll call from the third chapter
OF the Manual, Also the seven dependent
motions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-27
COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

Yesterday afternoon the committee on
laying out new streets. the committee on
public buildings and the committee on
lights met in the City building. Busi-
ness OF only a routine nature was tran
sacted by the light and public building
COMMITTEES. The COMMITTEES on laying
our new streets which is composed OF
Mayor Robins on, Aldermen Sprague and
Frye and Councilman Dyer, Wilson and
Mclaughlin considered the widening OF
Brentwood avenue, the widening of Fern
street and the widening of that part OF
Danforth street near the Boston and
Maine railroad tracks.