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Evening star., 1901-07-05
JOINT USE OF POLES.
Attorney for District VIII Consider
Recon- me m d atiOna

RecOmm e ndatiOns.
Capt. Beach, the Engineer Commissioner.
has recommended to his associates Of the
District board that the recommendations
of the electrical engineer. Walter c. Allen,
for the erection Of a number Of poles to be
used jointly by the Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone Company and for the fire
alarms system Of the District be referred
to the attorney for the District. Mr. AL
lens first recommendation was as follows:
II have the honor to state that 1t Is nee
essary in order to establish the new lire
alarm boxes in Georgetown to erect the
poles mentioned below. which will be used
Jointly by this department and the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company
These poles will connect out existing lines
on U street. o street and M street The
telephone company has bought the right ot
way for poles and wires on private prop-
erty. On account of the joint use of these
poles the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company will erect them for the
District without cost. 1 would therefore
recommend that be authorized to erect the
following poles:
"One south side OF street between Both
and 31st northwest, one south side of n
street between 3Oth and 31st northwest one
south side of Dumbarton avenue between
5Otn ana 31st streets and one south side OF
street between Both and 31st streets"
In second recommendation for a nur,
Der of poles in the northeast section Mr
Allen stated that the erection Of the poles
was necessary In making the extension Of
the overhead wires for the fire alarm sys-
tenn The poles are to be Jointly used by
his department and the telephone company
and to be erected at the expense of the
company. as follows:
One east side Of 5th street between East
Capitol and A streets northeast, one east
side OF 1th street between East Capitol and
streets northeast, two west side of 9Th
street between East Capitol and A streets
northeast. Sf side 3fh hats
East Capitol and A streets northeast. and
also to move the present District pole on
the east side Of 9th street between East
Capitol and A streets northeast
It is understood that the other Commits
sIoners will approve Captain Beach's recon-
mendation of reference to the attorney
Evening star., 1901-07-05

Acting Adjt. Gen. Ward received cable
message from Gen. Chaffee this morning
saying that Lieut.. Charles Mcclure. tr,
3nh Infantry died at Catbalogan. Samar
r. l., on the LIST instant. of dysentery.
Lieut.. Mcclure was a son OF Col Charles
Mcclure pay department. and a grandson
OF Gen. George W. Getty. u. 5. A. retired
He was born at Sioux City, Iowa. June TO-
1915. and was appointed a second lieutenant
In the army from civil life June 1. 1899. He
wes assigned to the 1st Infantry, and
eral months
In July. 1900. his regiment was ordered to
the Philippines and Lieut.. Mcclure accom-
panied it. In February last he was pro-
NOTED to the grade Of first lieutenant and
assigned to the Both Infantry. and was at
tached to that regiment at the time of his
death. He was a promising young officer
siid well known in this city
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DIR. j. MENDEZ DE SOLA DEAD.
He Was at One Time Prominent
Jewish Rabbi.

DENVER. Col. July 5.-Dr. J. Mendez de
Sola, at one time prominent Jewish Rab-
bi, Is dead here Of asthma. aged eighty
three. DR.. De Sola came from a family Of
Cfurchmen well-known In Europe. He held
charges In number of cities in America,
and was at one time located at Curacao.
West Indies. Recently DIR. De Sola aban-
doned his religious belief and announced
himself opposed to all religion. When DR..
De Sola came first to America in 1853 he
took charge of the tabernacle in Richmond
Va. His last charge was Church Temple
Emanuel of this city. which he helped
found. Since leaving the pulpit he had been
engaged in teaching the language.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
MANASSAS SUMMER SCHOOL.
Study and Pleasure to Be Combine d
for Four Weeks.


for Four Weeks.
The Manassas Normal School. which
opened for four weeks term at Manassas,
Va. on July 1. offers most attractive pro-
gram Of recreation and study to teachers
No tuition is to be charged. and special
railroad and living rates have been secured.
Trips to the historic battlefields surround
ing the town have been arranged, and be-
sides the regular curriculum. special lee
lures will be given several evenings a week
by popular lecturers and distinguished
educators from this city and Virginia.
The school is being conducted by Prof
Thomas Jefferson Stubbs, Phi D., College Of
William and Mary. The faculty consists of
Prof. Thomas Jefferson Stubbs. theory and
practice of teaching: Mr.. James p. Britt,
principal Of Bousch Street School, Norfolk,
arithmetic and reading: Miss Virginia Rey-
nolds. State Female Normal School. geogra-
ply and nature study: Miss Edna V. Mof-
fett. B.A.. Cornell University. history and
English literature: Miss Elizabeth V. Faris,
Richmond High School. physiology and prf-
mary methods; Mr.. B. w. Arnold, PhD.
State Female Normal School. English
grammar and civil government: Miss E.
Anna Harrison. B.A Baltimore Woman's
Colleget. Ruffner Public School. algebra:
local manager. Mr.. George c. Round.
Manassas.
Evening star., 1901-07-05

Giant Firecrncker Exploded Under
Cumberland Mans Arm.

Giant Firecrncker Exploded Under
Cumberland Mans Arm.
Special Dispotch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md. July 5.-Practical
Jokers caused the death Of Andrew Kirk
patrick. aged twenty-five years, at Iona
coming this morning. Kirkpatrick was in
the bar of the Maryland Hotel with a
number of friends and was holding a giant
frecracker under his arm. fuse behind.
Some one lighted 1t, and before friends
could get it away from Kirkpatrick, he
thinking they were joking, an explosion oc-
CURED. tearing a hole in his side, break
Ing two ribs, iacerating his lungs and in
juring his heart He lived six hours Mr.
klrkpatrick was recently married. He be-
ionged to the Junior Order of United Amer
ican Mechanics, which held county cele-
bration at Lonaconing yesterday
His brother John was killed only q few
weeks ago by fall of coal in Koontz mine.
Lonaeoning. No arrests have yet been
made.
Similar Case In Baltimore.
The Baltimore Sun of today says: Henry
Morsnosky, a Bohemian, twenty-six years
old. living at q Cereal street. Curtis Bay,
was almost instantly killed yesterday after
noon by the explosion of a giant firecracker.
which he was injudiciously holding beneath
his left arm.
Morsnosky. with several companions. was
celebrating the day In an extremely noisy
manner in front of his home about 8
o'clock in the afternoon. Giant crackers
were the principal noise producers. and a
lavish supply was on hand. Morsnosky had
taken one from his pocket, put 1t under his
arm and had started to light another one
which he held In his hand when the fatal
explosion occurred.
1t is not known whether ne, in the excite
ment Of the moment lit the one under his
arm instead of the one in his hand, or
whether one of the other men set fire. as
a practical joke. to the one he held under
his arm. At any rate, the giant cracker
exploded. and in few minutes the man
was dead
His left arm was broken in two places
above the elbow and In one below. several
of his ribs were smashed In and his entire
left side torn and biackened by the
powder. DR.. Thomas B. Horton of Curtis
Bay was hurriedly sent for but by the
time he arrived Morsnosky was breathing
his last
Coroner Hawkins summoned jury of in
quest last night and It's verdict was that
the man came to his death by paralysis of
the heart, caused by the explosion of
cannon cracker which was beneath his
arm.
Morsnosky was not married, but is sup
posed to have two brothers in Baltimore.
He was an employe of the South Baltimore
foundry at Curtis Bay
Evening star., 1901-07-05
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, July 5.-F1our dull unchanged. r.
eeipts 14.20i barrels; EXPORTS IS ass barrels
" Eaeat very dull spot and the mouth. Gsxs70 Au-
gust. 09ha69N: September, 0sysn 20; stea user No
red. doa ,66: rec-ipts 70 100 bushels; southern br
sa nple. 6oa7l; do ON grade. 67a71 Corn inactive
August. 47%a+7N: September 4sa4s,4 steamer
miIsd s6ssa.ss: receipts. 2s.5s6 busheis: exports.
2s 1f8 bushels; southern white corn. +s,sa ss,s do
yellow, Ika4S. Oats firmer: No. 2 white ssisn34:
No. mixad, 32 sales: receipts. 10. .Sss bushels
81; receipts. 81 busbels Hay dull and easy: No.
timothy. $l55o asked. Grain frcights quiet and
Sc ady. anchanscd Butter steady. unchanged:
faucy iad-e. i5ais: store PACKED. i3aIsI Exe.
ste.d!. unchanged: fresh. 1salSh Cheese steady,
unS.hanged; large. 0k: mediun 10; small IoG
Saf.sr strong unchsnged: aae ssd cearse grrnu.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
ACQUITTED OF FRAUD CHARGE.
Post COmmissnry Steward Sappele at
Manila Released.

MANILA, July 5.-Post Commissary Stew
ard Sappele, accused of completely in the
commissary frauds. has been acquitted.
Provost Marshal Davis disapproved OF the
sentence.
civilian clerk named Stockman has been
sentenced to three years Imprisonment.
An Englishman named Howard. former
chief of Geronimo's artillery. Is In COM
mand of the insurgent forces in Mindoro
Island. They are estimated to number GOO
men. armed with rifles. including several
American deserters. They occupy strong
intrenchments at Calapan and Nangan.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
seventh National Bank pl.u.

William N. Cromwell. counsel, represent
ing the directors of the Seventh National
Bank Of New York. called at the Treasury
Department today. He said he had nothing
definite to report beyond the fact that the
directors of the bank were Considering
some plan of putting the bank in shane
to pay the depositors. While plan for re-
organization had been discussed. the di-
rectors have not progressed far enough to
know whether or not they will have any
proposition for resumption to make for
the approval of the controller
Evening star., 1901-07-05
Probably Committed Suicide,

Benjamin Young. colored, twenty-five
years old. died suddenly yesterday after
noon at his home near MonteIlo His death
was supposed to have been caused by an
attack of cholera morbus. A letter found
in his room today indicated that he had
committed suicide. 1t was addressed: My
dearest Elmira," and concluded. Farewell.
my truest and only love-" In the letter
Young stated that his condition was such
that he could never marry his sweetheart.
and he had never been able to muster up
courage enough to tell her the truth. The
police think Young probably took Paris
green. An autopsy will be made by Acting
Coroner Giazebrook.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
STATUS OF AN ALLEY.


Wants 1t Numbered.
Mr.. A. B. Duvall. the attorney for the
District. recently submitted an opinion to
the District Commissioners in regard to
the complaint Of James Wood concerning
the erection Of a gate across an alley in
square 693. between South Capitol and lst
and D and e streets southeast Mr.. Du-
vail held that the alley was not q public
one. and that its care and obstruction by a
gate are purely a matter Of private concern.
The attorney also stated that the attention
of the assessor should be called to the mat
ter. and that the area OF the alley should
be listed as taxable property,
Mr.. H. H. Darneiile. the District assessor
has reported to the Commissioners on the
subject as follows:
'It has been the rule of this Office to
recognize all alleys laid out In subdivisions
as public alleys. unless specially desie-
Evening star., 1901-07-05
John Lewis Rollins. days; Virginia Wood
"a days; John Fratantuona, day.
VICTIM OF EXCESSIVE HEAT.

Thomas H. Walsh, War Department
EmplOye, Passes Away.
Thomas II. Walsh, an employe in the rec
ord and pension division, War Department,
died suddenly last evening at his resi-
dence. 1I12 14th street. The cause of death
was heat exhaustion. When Mr.. James
r. Walsh, the son of the deceased, left
home early in the evening he noticed no
indications Of illness upon the part Of his
father. Upon his return he found him ly-
ing upon lounge and life was extinct
The dead man was a native Of Ireland.
He came to this country when not nine
years old, and was educated In New York
city and then went to Savannah, Georgia,
where he opened a drug store. He came
to this city about twenty-nine years ago.
Four sons survive him
Evening star., 1901-07-05
PORTO RICAN REGIMENT.
Order by the Secretary of War Fixing
It's Status.

Order by the Secretary of War Fixing
It's Status.
In order to more clearly establish the
status Of the Porto Rico provisional regi-
ment Of infantry since the disbandment OF
the volunteer army. the Secretary of War
has issued an order directing that on and
destruction OF mosquitoes and their larvae.
after July 1, 1901, enlisted men of that
regiment shall receive the same pay that
enlisted men OF infantry Of the regular
army may receive when serving within
the limits Of the states composing the
Union and the territories of the United
States contiguous thereto"
1t Is also ordered that non-commissioned
officers Of the Porto Rican regiment who
originally enlisted In the army within the
limits OF said states. shall be entitled to
additional pay equivalent to the 20 per
centum Of increase of the pay proper pro-
vided In the act Of March 2. 1901. This 20
per cent increase Is paid to the army on a
war footing.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
RACE TROUBLE AT 1RoNToN. OHIO.
Attempted to Lynch Two Negroes,
Who Stabbed White Men.

IRONTON, Ohio, July Sat Fleetwood
Park late yesterday John and Albert
Slaughter. white. were probably fatally
stabbed by Luther Page and Abner Owens,
colored. Charles Martin and Riley Slaugh-
ter were beaten with clubs. The trouble
occurred over an attack on a small white
boy by a colored man. A small-sized riot
followed. Finally the colored men were ar
rested and placed in the county JAIL
After midnight an attempt was made to
organize a mob to lynch the prisoners. A
crowd catered at the tunnel on Olive street
but one volunteered to lead an assault
on the Jail. II the attack had been made
bloody battle undoubtedly would have
occurred. as fifty armed colored men were
doing guard duty around the jail where
their friends were Imprisoned.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
GEN. J. w. DARR IMPROVED.
DisttnEuished Veteran Stricken by
Heat Rallfea at Hoapital.


Heat Rallies at Hospital.
Gen. Joseph W. Darr. who served on the
military stan of Gen. James A. Garfield
during the civil war. was prostrated by the
heat at his home, All Missouri avenue
northwest. yesterday afternoon and was
removed in a critical condition to the Prov
tdence Hospital. He was reported this az
ternoon as having greatly improved in con-
dition. When stricken Gen. Darr was pre-
pairing to go to the depot to meet his
daughter, Miss Blanche. who was expected
to return from a trip to the west. Shortly
after being conveyed to the hospital his
daughter arrived in the city. and she was
Immediately taken to her fathers bedside
Last night Gen. Darr rallied considerably
and this afternoon was on a fair road to
recovery.
Gen. Darr is well known in Washington
He has been clerk for years in the war
records Office of the War Department. He
is over seventy years Of age.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
THE CANADIAN CRICKETERs.
Capt. Van Straubenxie Urges His Men
to Best Efforts.

to Best EnOrts.
PHILADELPHIA, July 5-The Canadian
cricketers today began their final match Of
the local series. meeting the Philadelphia
cricket team on the grounds at Wissahick-
on Heights. a suburb. The visitors express
disappointment over their poor showing
against the Merton Cricket Club.
Before play began today Captain Van
Straubenzie called his men together and
requested them to make a strong effort to
win the last game. The heavy rain yester-
day softened the wicket considerably and
the prospects for high scoring were not
good
Evening star., 1901-07-05
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR SHAMROCK 1
New Cup Challenger Fairly Outdone
In TOday's Race.

RoTHESAY. Firth of Clyde. July 5.-In a
fair trial today in smart breeze the Sham
rock l beat the Shamrock II by over 200
yards in a three miles turn to windward.
This Is the older yachts most decisive VIC
tory over the cup challenger.
The yachts started from Knock Castle,
on beat to windward. under all light
weather canvas. The conditions seemed all
to favor the challenger. but. the older
boat beat her on every tack. On the fourth
tack the Shamrock 1 dropped the chaI-
lenger like paying out a line, being about
minute and half ahead at the turning
point.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
NJ. ID. BRAINERD's SANITY.
An Investigation to Determine II A
pears Necessary.

An Investigation to Determine Ii Ap-
pears Necessary.
Mark d. Brainerd. a well-known local
attorney. will, it Is understood. be sent tc
st. Eizabeth's Asylum today to await an
Investigation to his mental condition,
Drs. Hickling and Bowling having certified
that this course Is necessary. 1t is alleged
that Mr.. Brainerd is under the delusion
that he has organized great lawyers
trust and has made a fortune of 81. 500 600
within the past week. He is also on the
bond of Edward NJ. DAVIDSON who Is
charged with the larceny of some 81 600
worth Of tewelry from Mrs. Robert Portner
OF Manassas. Va. and the question OF his
liability therefor has been raised
Evening star., 1901-07-05
STREET CAR AND TRAIN COLLIDE
Several Passengers Injured In Acct
dent at Buffalo To-day.

BUFFALO, N. Y. July "a northbound
car on the Main street line smashed into a
New York Central coal train at the Jewett
avenue crossing at 1880 o'clock this morn
ing. The car was crowded with passen-
gers and several were injured. The condi-
ton of John Ruskey. who was hurt inter-
nally. is serious. John Herrs arm was
smashed and Mrs. H. P. Baker of Brook
lyn had her spine injured.
The gate tender says the gates were
down and that the trolley car broke through
them.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today az
follows:
Frank x. Ertler. two-story frame dwell
ing. 525 Flint street. Brishtwood Park:
cost, 81 200.
Ella F. Hubby, repairs to 432 9th street
northwest; cost, $500.
Henry Orth. repairs to 500 7th street
northwest; cost, 5000.
Julia L. v. McCord. repairs to 1000 Q
street northwest; cost, $260.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
No Need of Board Walk,

Allen e. Hill Of 1884 Dover street. Brook
land. has requested the District Commis-
sioners to lay boards on the north side of
Dover street between 18th and 18th streets
pending the laying OF cement sidewalk
Mr.. Morris Hacker. the superintendent Of
county roads. states that he Is informed
that the contractor for laying the side
walk is rolling the subgrade preparatory to
laying the concrete. and there is no need
Of temporary boards
Evening star., 1901-07-05
American Library Association.

WAUKESHA. Wis. July 5.-At the morn
ing session OF the American Library Asso-
citation annual convention today routine
business was transacted. Reports of Of
fcers and of standing committees and on
bequests received during the past year
we're the principal items of business.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
secretarx Root,s Cominx Trin.

Secretary Root will leave here this even
Ing to visit his son at Hamilton College,
Clinton. N. Y He will return to Wash
ington Monday. Soon afterward the Sec
retary expects to make an extended trip
OF inspection OF the various military posts
in the northwest:
Evening star., 1901-07-05
TelephOI

Telephone Poles On LOughboro' Road,
The District Commissioners have an
proved the request OF the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company for a permit
to move thirty-three line poles erect ono
guy pole and take down 1ve guy poles on
the Loughboro' road to Nebraska avenue.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
MRS. II. G.. SMITH BETTER.
She Fell From Atlantic City Hotel
Porch Last NfXhf.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. July o.-Mrs
Benjamin c. Smith. wife Of the treasurer
of the Georgia Southern and Florida rail-
road. who was seriously injured last night
by falling from the second-story porch Of
the Hotel Dennis. is much better today
The hospital authorities say It VIII not he
necessary to amputate her fractured limb
and that she Is out of danger.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
BANK DIRECTOR A SUICIDE.

1H"VtHGE HctIHN OI tHD L0IpB103r BAnK
Failure.
LEIPZIG, Puly 5.-Another director of
the Leipziger Bank, Karl Felix Schaeffer.
committed suicide by shooting himself this
mrning. Schaeffer was also a member of
the firm OF Berger & Voigt. This firm de-
clares 1t Is not affected by Schaener's
death. as he sold his share of the business
yesterday on favorable terms.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
Earl Russell to BE Tr

Earl Russell to BE Tried July 1S.
LONDON. July 5.-The lord chancellor,
Lord Halsbury. today informed Earl Rus
sell that he will be tried July is before the
house Of lords on the charge of bixamy
Evening star., 1901-07-05
Chief Clerk Michael Overcome.

NnIeI OIeFK M1ChaeI OVeFCOmC.
Colonel Michael, chief clerk of the State
Department. was overcome by the heat
near the corner of 11th and F streets. while
on his way to breakfast this morning. He
was taken into Dieudonne's drug store and
given temporary relief after which he was
removed to his home. His physician says
he will probably be all right in a few days.
Evening star., 1901-07-05
New Gas Company incorporated.

TRENTON. N. J.. July 5-The American
Coke and Gas Company was Incorporated
here today: capital. 81. 600 900: incorporators.
Paul Sheldon. Robert wheelan. Frederick
Ii. Schacht. all of Jersey City
Evening star., 1901-07-05
Col. Kirkman Retired.

Lieut. Col Joel T. Kirkman. 18th Infantry,
at San Francisco. was placed on the re-
tired list today On acceak Of age.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-05-16
WILL GAMBLING GO NEXT?

THERE seems to bel growing
= sentiment among the bnsi-
ness men for a cleaner deport.
mrent for Bemidji in every way.
The people who pay the bills ale
becoming tired Of loose ethods
of government No town can
afford knock down and drag
out reputation. The state has
stepped in and stopped prize
fighting, but gambling which is
far worse, IS allowed d fuller
swing here than in western mill-
ing towns IS Benid il to become
Hurley, Wis Tt isstinle
to call a halt.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-05-16

counties. Bro. Streets ideas
are all on the broad gauge plan.
In fact he has been dubbed as
Boulevard by his admirers, and
his predictions may seem prodi-
gions, but the development Of
Northern Minnesota has but Just
begun and means wonders that
are scarcely realized There are
portions Of this great state rich
in agricultural possibilities and
mineral growth that are a perfect
wilderness at this time The de-
velopment Of the Big Fork coure
try will undoubtedly produce
vast wealth. Rush City Post.
The Bemidji pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minn.) 1896-1917, 1901-05-16
School Notes.

III s11dIciu - Wishing fbIl6 FOL. ain.
Ills strange how easy some peopl,
manage to get through their recita
lions.
No visitors for three weeks.
The young people are rehearsins
after school these days for the exer.
cises to be given at the close Of school.
Singing is back in its old place on
the program this week, but the pupils
are rather out Of training regarding
in the center Of the aisles
straight and quiet.
Harold Sprague was absent. for d
short time Monday afternoon, bidding
goodbye to his father and sister who
left on the 2 O'Clock train for their old
home in North Dakota.
There are cures for most all diseases
except that of being tardy. AS we
notice persons come in late, morning
and noon, day after. day, we are be-
ginning to think there never will be d
cure for it. Althoughwe are sure that
If some one would discover Al way to-
stop it they would receive a liberal
reward from the teachers.
HARRY F. CELL, Editor.
The WoNSoR, Assistant.