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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
Falling Wall Crushed Fire
men at Albany.
HEAVY PROPERTY LOSS
PUBLIC MARKET BUILDING A
TOTAL LOSS.
Columbia Hotel and Elks' Club House
on Either Side Also
Victims.

ALBANY, n. ", July 25.-One fireman
dead, one in the hospital said to be dying
and a number seriously injured. In addition
to a monetary loss variously estimated at
from 100000 to S7J0ooo is the result Of
a fire which broke out in the heart OF the
business district shortly before 3 o'clock
this morning. The dead fireman is ID. X
Bishop, an auxiliary member OF the insur-
arce patrol and prominent in the city's
social and financial circles. James J. Shelly,
a fellow member of the patrol, was dug out
of a mass of wreckage terribly burned and
with both hips dislocated, both legs broken
one arm shattered and severe internal inju-
ries. He will probably die. Another fire.
man, who is seriously injured. is Frank ii.
Wetherwax, superintendent Of the insur-
ance patrol, who is suffering from concus-
sion of the spine and internal injuries
The fire started on the top floor of the
public market building on Beaver street and
spread rapidly to the Columbia Hotel and
the Elks' club house, which adjoin IL on the
west and east. reSpectiVely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
KING EDWARD CRUISING.
Favorable Report Of His Condition
Coronation Plans,

LONDON, July 25.-Ths was the first
bright day since King Edwards arrival at
Cowes, Isle of Wight, and his majesty en-
joyed the sunshine on deck. At 1880 pm.
the royal yacht left her moorings and
cruised westward.
All reports from the yacht agree that the
king is still steadily improving.
There was another rehearsal this morn
ing of the royal procession from Bucking-
ham Palace to Westminster Abbey. 1t was
witnessed by a large crowd.
The very strict fire precautions at the
abbey and its vicinity have been accentu-
ated since the recent fatal laundering at
the Queen Victoria street conf1a ton. A
special detail of firemen has been added to
the regular Westminster force, and a pri-
vate telephone solely for emergency use
connects Westminster Abbey with the
Francis street fire brigade station. Equal
precautions are taken at the great stands
surrounding the abbey. Hose has been laid
and attached to all the neighboring hy-
drants, and is ready for instant use.
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FOURTH ROUND AT CHESS.
Order in Which the Masters Were
Paired Off

HANOVER, July 25.-When the chess
masters engaged in the international tourn-
ament now in progress in this city, under
the auspices of the German Chess Associa-
ton, met this morning In order to contest
the fourth round 1t was announced that
round seven of the Berger system would
guide the pairing and the men therefore
played in the following order:
Cohn VS. Mason.
Gottschall VS.. Swiderski.
Tschigorin VS.. Popiel.
Pillsbury VS.. Mieses.
JanowsN VS.. Olland.
Bardeleben VS.. Marshall.
Napier VS.. Wolf.
Atkins VS.. Gunsberg.
Levin VS. Suechting.
Play proceeded so steadily on all the
boards that not one game was concluded
at | o'clock this afternoon, the time for the
first adjournment. 1t seemed, however.
that Cohn had much the superior game
against Mason: that Janowski had OBJ
tanned a winning advantage in his contest
with Oland. and that Atkins had succeeded
In outplaying Gunsberg, while all the other
games were adjourned In perfectly even
positions. Play will be resumed this af-
ternoon at o'clock.
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FOUR DESERVE MEDALS
PERFORMED MERIToRIoUs sERv.
ICE IN THE SPANISH WAR.
Decision of the Naval Board on Awards
Capt. Hobson, Lieutenants Ward,
Buck and Blue Specified.

Now that the list of officers and men of
the navy who are to receive the West In
dian campaign medals and bars has been
completed the naval board on awards is
busying itself with the ''meritorious SER
vice. medals which are intended to go to
those officers who rendered particularly
telling services in the West Indian naval
campaign. Rear Admiral Watson, who.
with Admirals Benham. and Luce, con-
stitute the award board, has just returned
from his mission to the coronation and the
board now meets internationally to pass
upon applications for medals which are
constantly being brought forward.
So far it appears that only four persons
have been decided upon for the meritorious
service medal. These are Captain Richard
P. Hobson for his Well-kuown feat with the
Merrimac, Lieutenants Ward and Buck for
their perilous secret mission into Spain
and Lieutenant Victor Blue for his famous
work in connection with the location of the
hitch occurred in Lieutenant Bucks case
The letter of the act OF Congress under
which the medals are to be bestowed speci-
fled West Indian service, and while Lieu
tenant Wards work carried him to Porto
Rico, and thus into West Indian waters
Lieutenant Bucks did not. However, the
board has decided that there could be no
question as to the spirit of the act, and
the recommendations in all four cases men
toned have been approved.
1t is understood that mertorious service
medals are also intended for the American
officers and men who rendered exceptional
service in the rescue of the drowning
Spanish officers and men of the defeated
Spanish fleet at Santiago. The reports Of
the rescue showed that the Spaniards them
selves shouted warnings to the rescuers not
to approach for fear of exploding maga-
zines, but the Americans persisted in their
efforts to save, in the face Of imminent de-
Struction.
The main function of the award board Is
not to specify individuals for recognition,
but to select certain service which 1t deems
worthy of commemoration by medals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
AGAIN AT HIS DESK.
Return of Assistant Secretary Sanger
to the War Department.

The situation in the War Department has
been relieved by the arrival of Assistant
Secretary Sanger and his formal assump-
ton of the duties of acting secretary of
war. He had been detained in New York
city by the serious illness Of his wife, but
an operaton improved her condition so ma
tefially that he was able to leave her tenn
porarily and come to Washington last
night. He received a telegram from New
York this morning saying that Mrs. San
ger was better. The assistant secretary
will run over to New York to see his wife
tomorrow night, returning to this city
Monday morning.
The principal officials of the department
called upon him this morning to pay their
respects and to express their sympathy ior
Mrs. Sanger. Lieutenant General Miles
was among the first of such visitors.
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Personal Mnntions

Mr.. John T. Dickinson, Of New York and
Mr.. j. William Shea Of Denver are at the
Arlington.
Mr.. H. S. Powell of New York and Mr.. L.
l.. Ball of Chicago are at the New Willard.
Mr.. E. H. Jennings of Pittshnrg and MI
Charles l.. Parmelee. of New Jersey are al
the Raleigh.
Mr.: Roscoe Conkling Bruce IS the guest
of Mr.. Robert H. Terrell al i826 I street
northwest. Mr.. Bruce graduated at Har-
vard this year with high distincSion and was
the class orator He is on fissway to Tus-
kegee, Ala, where he will begin his work
as the supervisor of the famous school OF
which Prof Booker T. washington is the
head.
Mr.. Anthony T. Tyssowski left today for
an extended trip to the Pacific coast.
Mr. William Eichhoiz has gone for two
weeks vacation at Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
FIGHTING NEAR BLUEFIELDs
Belated Advices From Minister Merrv
Received.

In report dated July 13, United States
Minister Merry to Nicaragua informs the
Stete Department that he had received a
telegram, dated July II. from Vice Consul
Wallace at Managua. telling of the capture
of some minor revolutionists near Blue
fields, after they had landed from the Co
lombian gunboat Pinzon. The Pinzon, II
was stated, had engaged the fort at Blue
fields bluffs, but had been repused by the
greater range of a modern gun at the fort.
At the time Minister Merry wrote he
apparently had not been advised of the
capture of DIR. Russell Wilson, the Amer
lean. who is in danger Of losing his life for
the part taken with the revolutionists ex-
petition, and whose release this government
- trying earnestly to effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
STORM AT PHILADELPHIA.
Firemen Kept Busy Fighting Fires
Started by Lightning.

PHILADELPHIA, July %. violent
electrical storm broke over this city and
surrounding country today, causing con-
siderable damage to property and vegeta-
ton. The fire department was kept busy
for the space of an hour extinguishing fires
caused by the lightning. The flint glass
works of James J. Murray & Co. in the
northeastern section Of the city, was struck
by lightning and partially destroyed. The
loss is estimated at more than sJ0,eO.
bolt of lightning descended upon one OF
the smaller Gil tanks at the Point Breeze
oil works. The flames were confined TO the
one tank The storm was the most serious
this city has experienced since the memoir
gble combination of wind. hail. rain and
snow OF February 21. Lightning played
havoc with overhead wires, and the police,
telegraph and telephone services were badly
crippled In all sections sewers overfoweG,
streets were converted into rivule:s and
cellars were flooded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
NO ADVANCE HERE.
Increase in Price of Coal in New York
Merely Local

The advance of - cents ton for domes-
tic anthracite coal and 10 cents a ton for
steam coal in New York yesterday will not
affect the market in Washington accord
ing to a statement made by one of the
leading retail dealers of the city today.
The explanation given was that in New
York only anthracite coal is used, even for
manufacturing purposes. In this city btu
minous coal is used for manufacturing
purposes, and in many instances for heat.
This dealer said that the supply of an
thracite coal in Washington at present is
sufficient to last two months, based upon
the weather that is usually experienced at
this time of year.
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Front Wall Falls Down.

While the firemen were at work the front
wall OF the market building buckled and al
most Immediately fell, carrying with it the
upper story of the Columbia Hotel. 1t was
in the latter building that the firemen met
their fate. They were spreading tarpaulins
on the upper floor and were caught under
the mass of wreckage
Before the fire finally under control
II communicated to the Uncondition Repub-
lican Club house and the building occupied
by the Evening Times-Cnion. Neither or
these establishments suffered to any great
extent.
Among the heaviest losers will be tho
Lang Rubber Stamp Works. the Crucihle
Steel Company, Lester Parker Furniture
Company. Albany Tire Wheel Company,
Huth and Fisher shirt factory, United Shirt
and Collar Company, Cadby Paper Box
Company, Wertheim Bros. clothing manu-
facturers; Columbia Hotel Company and
Albany Lodge of Elks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
IMPORTS FREE OF DUTY.
Decision as to What Travellers Abroad
Nav Bring Home.

In answer to an official inquiry as to
whether under the existing laws residents
of the United States returning from abroad
are entitled to import free of duty 500
worth Of merchandise Of "any kind for
personal use. the Secretary of the Treasury
has held that the intentions of the law
seem to permit returning American tour
lists to bring with them 500 worth of pur-
chased articles, with but little regard to
their nature. Articles SO purchased, he
says, are not strictly confined to those in
the nature of wearing apparel. articles of
personal adornment, toilet articles and
similar effects, but may include any article
for the personal use of the passenger not
embraced in any provision of law with linn
itations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
NATIVES SURPASSED AMERICANS
Surprising Result of Recent Examina-
ton in Porto Rico.

Mr.. John r. Proctor of the civil service
commission today gave out the following
statement:
The commission is very much gratified
at the result of the recent examination for
the postal service at San Juan, Porto Rico.
In this examination very creditable show
ing was made by the native Porto Ricans
who entered the examination. A larger per-
centage of the natives than Of the Ameri-
cans who entered the same examination
passed, and the natives obtained a higher
average. The most remarkable fact is that
on the geography sheet, which consists of
questions on the geography of the United
States, the natives passed with a higher
average than the Americans one getting
1CO, while the highest average attained by
any American in the same examination
was "a per cent"
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ORDER TO CLOSE SCHOOLS.
Signed by President Loubet at Cabinet
Council.

PARIS, July 25.-A cabinet council at the
Elysee Palace today examined the ques-
tions brought up by the application Of the
law of associations. President Loubet sign
ed decree submitted by the premier. NJ.
Combes, ordering the forcible closure of
twenty six congregational schools in Paris
and in the department Of the Seine which
have refused to disperse voluntarily. De-
crees closing forcibly similar schools in
other departments Will be signed as soon
as the projects reports are received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
Pennsylvania Limited Train
Wrecked in Ohio.
FOUR PERSONS KILLED
FIRE, WITH ITS HORRORS, FOL
LOWED THE CRASH.
Engineer Totally Cremated-The Train
Was From st. Louis
to New York.

XENIA Ohio July Ga wreck occurred
at 1880 last night at Trebein's station,
three miles from here, when train No.
. the Pennsylvania limited from st. Louis
to New York, was met by a wild coal car
at the foot of a heavy grade.
Following is list of the dead and in
jured:
Dead-William Clark, engineer. Colum-
bus. formerly of Xenia, trunk of body and
one leg found leaves widow and three
children.
Patrick Dwyer, fireman, residence Gin
cinnati.
NJ NJ. Peters. mail clerk. residence Gin
cinnati
z. F. NJ. McKeown, mail clerk, Green
field Ind, body not recovered.
The injured: Joseph Converse, aged twen-
ty-seven, Elmira, n. Y, scalp wounds, not
serious; Bessie Donovan, eighteen. Irwin,
Pa, cut about head, not serious; William
G.. Forsyth, Indianapolis, Ind, mail clerk,
dangerously hurt; W. A Clifford, Wood
stock mail clerk cut about head and arms
dangerously hurt; James McFadden, Indian
apolis, nose fractured, not serious, had a
ticket for Ireland and was able to pro-
ceed; Mollie Collins, Louisville, Ky. head
cut, not serious.
Former Rumors Not Confirmed.
The story of a woman and child having
having been burned to death is not con-
frrned and discredited. Ten or twelve peo-
PIE, who are not included in the above list,
were slightly injured. Besides the postal
and express cars the train consisted of
day coach and several sleepers.
In some manner the coal car had become
rnloosened from its couplings and started
down a three-mile grade, gaining velocity
as it went. At the bottom of the grade it
crashed into the engine of the passenger
train. The coal car was smashed to spl.n-
tiers and the passenger engine demolished,
while the postal and express cars were
piled top of it in promiscuous heap.
Almost simultaneous with the first crash
the gas tanks under the cars exploded and
set fire to the ruins.
An engine from Xenia was hurried to the
scene, and two Pullmans that remained
safely on the track were hauled to a place
of safety, serving for the time being as a
refuge for the less seriously wounded.
Mostly Through Passengers. ..
Most of the passengers were ticketed
through from St. Louis or far western
points to New York.
The badly injured were taken to Xenia,
where not only the hotels, but private
houses were opened for their accommoda-
ton The others were later taken to Co
lumbus to resume their Journeys. The en-
gineer, William Clark of Columbus, was
buried beneath his engine and his body was
burned to ashes. His fireman, William
Dwyer Of Cincinnati was horribly mangled
but was thrown clear from the engine
The uninjured passengers rendered all
possible assistance and rescued many from
the debris before the fire broke out and
drove them back TO be helpless witnesses
of the cremation of those who were pinione q
beneath the wreck. Conductor Hughes s,
who was on the Inflated train, reporte d
that there We're at least three or four pas
sengers who could not be gotten out and
whose bodies are still in the ruins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
Marshal Crum Dead.

The Department of Justice has received a
telegram announcing the sudden death of
Littleton S. Crum. the United States mar
shal of Kansas. Mr.. Crum died at Oswego,
Kan He was appointed marshal about six
months ago. succeeding William E. Stern
He was selected through the influence OF
Senator Burton.
VIM. II. Pope. special assistant attor-
ney OF the Department of Justice in the
court of private land claims at Sante Fe
y. NJ. has resigned his position and has
been appointed as d judge of the court OF
first instance in the Philippines. He Will
soon sail for the Philippines.
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o'GoRMAN TO SAIL TOMORROW.
Bishop Has Final Interview With Car
dinal Rampuiia Today.

ROME. July 25.-Bishop Thomas O'Gor-
man of Sioux Falls, S. D., had a final audi
ence of Cardinal Rampolla. the papaI sec
retary of state, today. They discussed the
Philippine situation and the Importance of
selecting a suitable candidate for apostolic
delegate but no names were mentioned.
The bishop leaves Rome tomorrow, and
sails from Genoa for New York on the
steamer Hohenzcllern July 80. He goes
first to Oyster Bay, l.. J., to present Pres
ident Roosevelt with the letter and gift of
the pope. Thence the bishop will go to
Washington to deliver Cardinal Rampolla's
letter to Secretary Hay.
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Custodian Service Examinations.

The United States civil service commits
sion invites attention to the fact that after
August -. 1902. examinations educational
and non-educationaD for positions in The
custodian service will be held only wheL
ehgibies are needed. Whenever it is neces-
sary to hold these examinations they will
be duly announced in the public press. APP
piieations will not be accepted for such ex-
aIninations until after the announcements
have been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
ACTING ADJUTANr GENERAL.
Gen. Carter Will Hold the Office Until
Gen. Corbin's Return.

General Carter, recently promoted, mas
assumed the duties of acting adjutant gen
eral of the army in the absence OF General
Corbin, who has gone to Ohio and western
points for business and pleasure.
General Carter will hold the office for
several months and Until General Corbin
returns from his visit to Germany to VII
ness the maneuvers of the German army at
POsen in the fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
Revenue CutterSTrials.

The new revenue cutter Tuscarora, which
is building at the works of the Trigg Com
pany at Richmond. Va. issnow about ready
1or the dotx trials of her machinery, and
omcials OF Che revenue acutter service have
gone to Richmond TO overlook the vessel.
Sne VIII early next week be taken to Bal
1lmofe TO prepare for her acceptance trials.
The Trigg Company has the cutter Mo-
hawk we'll under way, and will have her
ready Tor delivery early next year.
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PASSENGERS ON PHILADELPHIA.
Chinese Minister, Prince Chen and
Whitelaw Reid.

LONDON. July. 2o-The steamer Phiia-
delphia, which sails from Southampton for
New York tomorrow, will take among her
passengers Tiang Chen Tung the Chinese
minister TO the United States; Prince Chen,
head of the special mission of China, which
was appointed to attend the coronation Of
King Edward, and his suite, and Mr.. AID
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid.
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DAMAGE FROM STORM.
Hail and Rain Visits CaEaseraga, New
York.

HORNELLSVILLE. N. Y, July pa
hail and rain storm visited Canaseraga,
thirteen miles west of here, last night,
doing thousands Of dollars damage, espe-
cially to growing crops. For time the
water was three feet deep on the Erie rail-
road tracks.
Water ran down the streets OF the village
in rivers, utting great holes in the streets
All cellars of the town were filed, and
merchants could not remove their goods in
time to save them. About forty rods of
the Shawmut track and small bridge are
reported as washed out.
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Chicago Man Shot by Negro.

CHICAGO, July 25.-Arthur A. Schneider.
a booEkeeper, was shot and killed last
midnight while standing in front of a rest
aurant in Wells street His assailant was
a negro.
The men had quarreled over some trivial
matter. Schneider is said to have threaten
en- to shoot the negro, whereupon the lat
ter drew a revolver and fired five shots with
fatal effect. He then made his escape.
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DEPARTED FOR LA GUAIRA.
Venezuelan President Has Left BARGE
Iona

The following cablegram has been receiv-
ed at the Navy Department from Com
nander Mclean of the Cincinnati, the Sc
nior United States naval officer on the
Venezuelan coast:
LA GCAIRA, July "a
The president of Venezuela with troops
embarked for La Guaira 2 pm. today
They leave only 300 soldiers at Barcelona
Venezuela Rumored Valencia has been
faEer