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Evening star., 1901-06-10
REGARDS 1T AS DELUsIoN.
Prof. Moore the CannOnadinG to
Prevent Hail Storms.


The extensive reports Of United States
Consul Covert at Lyons. France. relative
to the success Of cannon firing in France a.
a means of protecting orchards and vine
yards from hail storms. and also for the
purpose Of mitigating or nullifying the e.
fects of frosts upon vegetation, have
prompted numerous inquiries by horticul-
turists In this country as to when, If at all
our government would adopt similar meth
DDS of protection:
Prof. Willis l.. Moore. the chief OF the
weather bureau, acting under the dlrec-
tion of Secretary Wilson. has issued to the
press the following statement:
After an examination Of all that has
been published during the past two yeare,
my conviction is that we have here to DO
with a popular delusion as remarkable as
is the belief in the effect of the moon on
the weather. The uneducated peaSantry Of
Europe seem to be looking for something
mira culous. They woul1 rather believe IN
cannonading as a means Of protection and
spend on 1t abundance Of money, time end
labor, than adopt the very simple eXpedient
of mutual insurance against the losses that
must inevitably occur
THE great processes going on in the at
mosphere are conducted on too large a
scale to warrant any man or nation in at
tempting to control them. The energy ex-
pended by nature In the production OF q
hail storm, q tornado, or a rain storm ex-
ceeds the combined energy of all the steam
engines and explosives in the world. 1t ie
useless for mankind 10 combat nature on
this scale.
after the experience that this country
has had during the past ten years with
rainmakers, I am 10th to believe that the
bombardment of hail storms will ever be
practiced or even attempted in the United
States, much less encouraged by the intel
ligent portion of the community. Every ef-
fort should be made to counteract the
Spread of the Italian delustOn which has
been imported into this country by Con-
sui Covert -
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MEETING OF. ORPHANS COURT.
Orders Passed at the SessiOn-Busines ess
Before COmmi ssiners.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star

Special correspondence OF The Evening Star.
MARLBORO Nd, June 8, 1901.
At the regular meeting of the judges OF
the orphans court held this week the fol-
lowing orders were passed: That the first
and final account of Mary Barnes Comp
ton and ]. H. S. Compton, executors Of
Margaret H. Compton, deceased, be ap-
proved, and that they transfer to J. II. S.
Compton and Key Compton, trustees
stocks and bonds under the will of said
Margaret H. Compton; that the bond Of
George E. Boswell. guardian Of minor
children of Thomas L. Boswell, deceased
be approved; that the first and final ac-
count of Louis Woods, administrator of
Andrew Woods, deceased, be passed; that
the same action be taken toward the first
and final account Of ]. D. Bowling, admin
iStrator of Edgar 7. Slingluff, deceased; !;
that the last will and testament of George
Raum he admitted to probate and that
letters testamentary be granted to Caroline
Raum, whose bond was filed and approved
and that an additional warrant be issued
to George w. Wilson and Robert L. Wells
to value and appraise goods, chattels and
personal estate Of Jacob L. Edlavitch, de-
deceased, not heretofore appraised.
The county commissioners and road COM
missioners met the same day. The former
was occupied during the entire session in
considering the report Of former Treas
uerer p P. Castle for the year 1899. but
Iio dclloH WAS TAKEN IL ne ROAD COmNllS-
SionerS directed the payment of a number
of small bills, ranging from Sos to $11475
Many teacher in Prince Georges county
have signified their intention to attend the
meetings of the National Educational AS
sociation, which will take place in De-
troit. Mich, July to II, inclusive At
these meetings many of the most promi-
nent educators of the country will be pres
ent, and the discussions will be on mat
teEs of great interest. The Maryland
teachers will rendezvous at Baltimore and
proceed by way of Niagara Falls to their
Evening star., 1901-06-10
WAS HEIR TO DUkEDoM.
Edgar de Dnphane Descended Frol
Distinguished French Family.

Edgar de Duphane Descended From
DISTINGUISHED French Family,
Edgar de Duphane, the Frenchman VINO
died In a cen at The second precinct sta
ton Friday morning. and whose body was
sent to Newmarket, Va, for interment, II
said to have been The sole heir TO q duke
dom in France. His real name Il 10
stated was Edgar de Chambord, the name
Duphane having been adopted when he
came to this country. According to In
formation received here from Virginia the
deceased was a captain in the British navy.
He was a son of the late Count Charles
de Chambord. and was next In line to the
late Count Henry de Chanbord. AS i'm
perialists. his family was exiled from
France. and with other titled Bonapart-
lists, were granted domicile in England
by Queen Victoria. Since his fathers
death, several years ago. De Chambord.
or Duphane, has received a stipend from
the British government, an official ac-
acknowledgement on the latter's part Of De
Chambord's title to the succession. Among
his effects were found complete identifca-
tion papers, signed by British government
officials.
He married the daughter Of Methodist
minister, and while In Virginia he earned
his living teaching music. Recently he had
not been so prosperous and he came here,
hoping he would be able to open q school
E.-v instruction in music
Evening star., 1901-06-10

If you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
Evening star., 1901-06-10
The 18th Street Sewer a Menace.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Many years ago a marsh existed in the
river opposite this city that at low tide
was overspread with filth exposed to the
scorching sun. which infused the south
wind with poisonous fumes and contami-
mated the city with miasma. 1t was
deemed a serious pest, and large sums of
money were expended to form dry, healthy
soil the marsh. But in doing this a
channel about fifty feet wide and nearly a
mile long was created as an outlet for the
great 18th street sewer. This open channel
has a scum Of filth on the surface through
which sewer gas beiches in the hot sum-
as the flow Is too sluggish to float 1t into
the river 1t is within a few hundred rods
of the center Of the city, and within sight
of the White House. All the filth which
was formerly spread over the flats is now
concentrated in this creek. 1t extends from
of weeds and willows seldom visited bv
any Of the citizens of Washington. The
miasma is as rife in this creek as il was
In the great river swamp eradicated to i'm
prove the sanitary condition of the city.
The matter Is brought to the attention of
the District Commissioners, as regard for
the health Of the city would seem to require
that the channel should be arched over
and some means devised to flush its con-
tents into the river. as apparently the flow
Is now too sluggish to keep the big sewer
clear Of the filth which accumulates In II
DAY and night from the uses Of the large
population Of the northwest section of the
city. A. J.. C.
Evening star., 1901-06-10

Maj. Syivexter's Suggestion Regard
Ing Use of Explosives.

Major Sylvester will shortly issue an
order respecting the of explosives and
the duty of the police the 4th Of next
month. The order will be similar to
that of last year, and will probably contain
a copy of the police regulations bearing on
the subject. Under the law, -ffrecrackers
exceeding three 'inches in length are not
permitted to be used. There will be q tlou-
bic detail of officers on duty both the day
and the night Of the Fourth to preserve
order and protect life and property.
Major Sylvester favors the organization
of a Fourth of July association to have
charge of the days celebration. He thinks
there should be parade, a meeting where
patriotic speeches will be made, and a dis
play of fireworks on a public lot where ex-
plosiveS can do no damage Funds con-
tributed for such purpose would enable the
people to give a big display without danger,
Evening star., 1901-06-10
Hotel Belmont.

Virginia ave- and Beach. OPEN ALL YEAR
Strictly hreproof. steam heat, elevator paFlor
bot and cold water baths Special rates fol
April. E .. WATSON Manager
apI3 52t-H
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Deer Park Hotel, ,
Deer Park, lid.

BLUE MOUNTAIN HOUSE,
Near the Summit Of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Washington County, Md.
The queen resort of the Blue Ridge opens June
90 Accommodations for 500. world of scenic
splendor Rooms suite or single, with bath
High-class cuisine. Electric lights Every facility
for the convent nee and diversion Of guests Blue
Mountain Orchestra. Ball Room. Theatricals, etc
The manager II the Blue Mountain House will
be at the Riggs House on Mondays June g. TO- IT,
from II a. m. to pm, to reserve rooms and give
general information regarding Iates. etc. other
wise addr p. S. FLYNN Manager
my22- -26t-18 215 E. Baltimore st. Baltimore Nd
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Hotel New England.

South Carolina ave. and Beach. Best location. Mod
crate rates for the best accommodation and sery-
ice. Elevator. steam heat, paror, private
baths with suites Large, sunny with south
ern Write for booklet and special spring
terms BRYAN A WILLIAMS
mhT-lOst-S
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Beneht Fund Iucreased.

&C. N" has sent S. to The Star office for
the benefit Of the fire sufferers In Jackson
vile, and IS for the relief fund for those
who suffered loss by floods In Tennessee,
Evening star., 1901-06-10
The ArandaIe Hotel.

BEDFORD, PA.
Open May IS. Best location: beautiful lavn.
farm attached furnishes all the fresh vegetables:
mineral water daily from the famous spring
Terms moderate. ALSIP SMITH
myS-53ts-S
Evening star., 1901-06-10

AII.ANII- IIIN. \. 7.
Kentucky Reach
Every modern convenience. Hot and cold water
baths cafe Buffet. Send for booklets.
Now open.
nv - -2ir : CHARLES A. BAKE. Proprietor
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is expected back from New Orleans in a
day or two.
j. ID. Bone. commercial agent of the
Cottou Belt was In Galveston Yesterday.
l.. Rcaunon, assistant civil engineer o.
the Santa Ne NJ Galveston. was Ia this
city yesterday.
ager OF The Southern Pacific. is expected
hack from New Orleans Today
W. II: whiMlessy, travelling PASSENGER
agent of the Big Four and c. ana O, al
Dallas, was In this city yesterday
NJ l.. Robbins. general passenger agr nj
Of me Houston and Texas Central, left yes
tcrday morning for Dallas and North
Texas.
Dick sullivan. who was badly burned ny
the gas tank explosion at the Grand Cen
trail depot two weeks ago, Ia ont and ~
about MS well as ever.
Another Raymond and Whtcomb cNcur
will attend the farmers meetings THIS Week
and another shipment of the 10000 Porto
Rlcans TO Hawaii Will pass here again In
the near future.
Freight agents whose headquarters arc in
Houston say freight traffic is already
brisk ms consequence of the vegetables
and berries being shipped from South
Texas nt the present time
Major John O'Brlen of Louisville, Ky,
has been appointed general manager OF the
jamestown and Chautauqua railroad. THIS
is the line over which all other roads get
an entrance to the famous resort
Assistant General Passenger Agent DO
ltcrty of tho Houston East and West fcNas
vii, attend the farmers meetings this week
AT Nacogdochcs and mt Center. Mr.. 10
hCrtN thinks the Houston East anu West
Texas passes through the finest country
In the world and he is pushing It along
all lac can
Apropos the announcement that w. u
Scott had resigned as division super II
tendent of the Santa fc at Clehurnc nm
accepted the supcrlntcndoncy Of the Fort
worth and Denver city; railroad men her,
are Inclined to the belief that the Santa
Fc has secured control Of the Fort Worth
and Denver city
General Passenger Agent Bryan Snyder
of tin Frisco an EunCcs BY circular that
Mr.. j. w. Hutchinson Is APPOINTED passen
ger agent of the Frisco. WITH hendquart cr'
at sherman. Texas. and that he viii DC
in charge of the following torIitoryi Ih1
cities of sherman and Denison ana yicin
~. This appointment is effective March
10.
The Texas and Pacific Railway company
shows for January, 1901. mn increase oi
1921 900. The January gross IN lsi9 was
sTls, lis; in 1900, S7SG,52o; In 1901, Sl,OlG
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Exnress and Man Service.

In The course of the investigation o. the
snbiect of railway mail pay by SPECIAL
commission of congress, no little attention
was given to the comparative conditions of
flo mail and the express service con.
siderable part of the argument submitted
hv pruf ucnry c. ADAMS for q reduction
In mo compensation paid 10 the carriers
was based on statistics of payments by the
~cwe,nment for the handling Of the mails,
ana hy the express companies for the n
vevance OF express matter. Judging from
az renorts iust submitted. this comparison
81 unlike quantities appears to have hal
~ ~ ia affeet uDon the commission. Perhaps
Tho clearest practical brief statement of the
relations between the two brnnches OF
trnnsportation was given before the com
mission by Mr.. John j. valentine, the pr ST.
dent OF Wells, Fargo X Co
Mr. Valentine pointed ont thnt me serv'
ice rendered to the government Dy the raii'
WAYS is much more expensive ana eiaporaio
than the service rendered TO the express
companles In the magnitude OF the cars
supplied in the furnishings or these cars,
In fhe carriage of the mail CLERKS, ana IN
other elements Of the service, the work
done for the government Is more expensive
than that done for the express companies
In MIR. valentines opinion, which. however,
was founded rather upon observation thau
mon Investigation, the Inail service OF the
United States IL, IL round figures Der
haps one-half more expansive 10 me ran
road COMPANIES than the express service
These conclusions will hardly be gainsaid
by experienced railway officials
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ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE,


Chicago Oct ~ l,Wn.
Warmers Safe Cure Cos Rochester, \. ":
Gentlemen: About two years ago | had
one foot in the grave as the So h.g cots,
aud life looked black to p,c; thN doctcrs
called II Rnghrs disease. | would gi,r all
had to he cured, hut nothing - ned to
dc me much good until neignhor recon-.
mended that | try Warmers safe go It
was with but little nope that | w. it,
but within two weeks 'lY srnc ~ health
was improved, and In -four months J Mas
completely cured. hardly dnE1 ~ re.
lievc thnt such GOOD fortune was mine. Int
have not lost neal nor had tP 40 tc
or pain since. Words seem but r"oS 10
express my gratitude. Yours truly.
H. NJ, SruBlG.
alderman 2Ith Ward)
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LOST HOPE AND COURAGE.

Duluth, Mimi, Oct /, 1000.
Warmers Safe Cure Co.. Rochester, n. y:
Gcntlemen: Since last January my henlth
failed; | lost so pounds, and my complex
Ion became yellow and muddy Iha doc
tor said ii was kidney trouble / lost
hope and courage at once, as | know h W
difficult that is to cure My room mite
said. TRY VA 'ncr's Safe Cure. and dld.
For -four months ! used IL constantly and
gradually felt better until | felt | was
cured Only those who have suffered rs
did know how grateful | am 20 yop Cor
your cure. | can not praise II too hi ghiy,
and wish all who suffer with urinary trou.
bles would try 1t. Yours truly.
ANDREW z. rRANS,
Chief Templar, SUP. Lodge Good Tempurs.
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rhe G. M. and 3. V. extension.

Waco. Texas, February 19.--The commit
tee of Waco citizens appointed to secure
the right of way for the international and
Great Northern railroad from Marlin to
Waco has goue to work and are meeting
with little trouble so far. The contract
for the construction of the road has been
let and work viii begin inside of ten DAYS
on grading the road, II is expected t9at
there will he trains running into Waco ny
August / over the new road.
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colonist sleepers Over Santa Fe.

Commencing Tuesday, February %, and
continuing each Tuesday thereafter, the
Santa Fe will operate a tourist sleeping
car from Galveston TO San Francisco with
out change. The double berth rate in this
car Is $3.50 from either Houston or Gal.
weston The railrond fare on the dates
mentioned is $25. The train leaves Hous,
ton at a. M. and runs through great
trade centers Rockies, Grand canon, pet
rihed forest and other noted tourist resorts
OF California.
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position of division superintendent or the
Gulf, Colorado aud Santa Ne He began
Iailroading years ago In the employ of
iht Atchson Topeka aud Santa 'e Us n
III olnan ana his promotion Was gradual.
When he left that system he was foreman
OF road engines Mr. Scott viii assume
charge OF his new duties March /.
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Another Government Line.

bill asking the United States govern
ment to grant charter 10 the Atlantic
ana Pacific Railway and Construction com
pany is to he introduced at the next session
Of congress. This is to he a transronti
Mental railroad which will be bonded for
S40n U0o. 900. Recent purchases of railroad
interests tending toward line acress tn ?
United States under one management, are
the direct cause for the introduction OF the
bill The new road is TO reduce the time
from San Francisco to New York to two
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was pointed ont in the Canadian parlia.
ment few days ago that there was I'm
mediate danger cf this combination absorb
Ing both the Grand Trunk and Canadian
Pacific railways. Tracers If was claimed,
were ont locating the stock of IN Sc two
ut any moment 10 coAic under American
control. Fifty millions. il was claimed,
would suffice to secure control Of the Can
ndinn pacihc
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See Dancer Ahead.

Canadians are said 10 he beginning 70 see
danger in the acquisition OF financial con.
troll OF all the leading American railway
systems in this country by few men with
unlimited capital at their command. IL
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$50 As Texas and Pnclhe's operation per
centage Is steadily decreasing It Is fair 10
ASSUME that THIS viii greatly Increase tle
net earnings Advlccs fr0n oil points In
1eNns are most encouraging FOR the cen
tlnuance of good earnings and increase OF
business during the coming year.
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A vo,,,o sunerintendent.

Fort Worth. Texas, February l9.-~W. r.
Scott of Clcburne who N to succeed j..
V. Grode as general superintendent OF tie
Fort Worth and Denver city railway, Is Il
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HEARING BEFORE COMMISSION.
Estimated Weioht of Soda Water Bottles
Was the Question.

Was the Question.
Austin, Texas, February 1o.-The railroad
commission convened in open hearing TO,
day to consider thc following ORDER
1t appearing ia the railroad commission
OF Texas TINT certain estimated weights
nre used on eases of soda water when
shipped by express from Wnco. Texas, and
are not applied ON shipments of the same
commodity when shipped from other
points In the State. II Is Ordered TINT no
tice be and the same Is hereby given TO
all persons Interested. that the railroad
commission Will, on Tuesday, February 10
M its office In Austin. take up and con
slider the question of establishing cStinat
ed weights on soda water and analogous
commodities. in cases Of the various sizes
with u view to either canceline authority
for the use of estimated weights on shin
ments from Waco. or 10 establish for gen
eral application on shipments Of said com
lnodities by express such Estimated weights
as may appear just and proper. u tH
The principal cause Of contention was
from manufacturers at Taylor and Waco.
soda ana mineral waters out of their town
ms Waco Inns. the difference being in tho
estimated weights. The commission took
the question under advlsement.
Ex-senator Greer of Beaumont and Mr..
Norven of the Beaumont and Sour Lake
railway appeared before the railroad com.
mission this afternoon and asked that lum.
Der rates he applied over the Beaumont
and Sour Lake from Shcarn to Hampton.
Railroad Commissioner Mayneld and
Auditor ASkew have gone to East Texas
10 ascertain the character of number OF
logging roads which have applied Tor au
thority to divide rates with trunk Inc
connections the policy OF the commission
being to deny such authority.
ht.4.. ,.,I parconale
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TaSsu aus, run down, weak and dis.
|infnse n. rev doses of HERBINE.
PH,ed nar energy, new life into
Fqisr nrstes, the overworked braiu
nnd husins' and put a new face
"a q Kiess, Price, 80 cents. For
esing, Druggist, 502 Main
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SERVED WITH A SUMMONS.

untiI :, e Hemain in New Orleans
b,Ia"' me Case Is Set.
|ss ~ February 19.-Mr. Edwin
kerv ',ed today with a summons
tpi,.s an amended bill was filed
(nIrr states circuit court yester.
N the suit of the United
IN e texas and Pacific Railway
ts,ssa e members Of the Could fam
4, The Countess De castellane.
xasa ar ff', road landholders.. having
ed b91iiaended bill ana the papsrs
FnopkedI not yet arisen when n
He win III tne door and served the
uhiil = :" now have to remain 10
saIt The United States SAT atto TneT
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Further consideration Of Strother's bill
providing for more efficient system of
quarantine and fixing the responsibility for
fhe expense of such upon the various conn-
Ties has been postponed until next Tuesday
by the house.
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t-Ifalns leaving Houston at4.4sp.
Eriyng at Houston at 3.4s a. IN and
D. also run into Grand Central de-
parting 10 minutes earlier and aIrIv-
nluutes later than time given above.
irye and depart from the Grand Cen
EXCEPT the Missouri Kansas & Texas
slysa depot in the Fifth ward. the In
1 Great Northern and Columbia Tap.
ne International and Great Northern de-
vrsss avenue. and the Houston East and
noTnng train which leaves from and
Pc iogston East and Yves, Texas dep OF
PVT, Kansas & Texas and Galveston
|hentsrson trains pass the International
ferhern depot.
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A bill was introduced in the house To-Day
by Mr.. Perry for the relief of the storm
sufferers Of Brazoria and Motagorda coun.
ties tn remit their state ad Yalorcm ani
poll taxes for the years l9Oe and lul.
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walkers bill regulating the practice OF
medicine passed the house hhally thls
morning.
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An effort will probably be made to amend
the bill providing for the lease of short
lines of railroad having connections at thu
state line TO such connections so MS to X
tho maximum length of the lines that eau
he so leased at l25 miles. This maximum
would cover the Choctaw. Oklahoma and
Gulf extension to Amarillo as Wen as tle
Chicago Rock Island and Mexico division
of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific.
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Mr. Calvin's bill providing for the in
yestment of the permanent school fund IN
bonds of independent school districts
pnssed the house finally this morning.
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The new bill providing for the erection
of an epilcptic asylum at Abilene pc
norod "a meet certain objections of tine
governor 10 the original bill on this sub
feet, was taken up and passed finally In
The house this morning.