Evening Star Newspaper, April 30, 1895, Page 14

EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1895-SIXTEEN PAGES. The Is For int Is For LD) 1s For Is Is For Prescription: Rhubarb Ipecac */\ oes olJr*Peppermint — *Nux Vomica Soda . ipams Tabules At All Druggists, 50 Cents Box. Liver 1s to Blame” For those bilious attacks you have so frequently. becomes engorged, congested and inflamed, and the bile, instead of being properly excreted by the intestines, is taken up by the blood. in the abdomen, The liver here are griping pains headache and dizziness, and you suffer from what is known as a _ bilious attack. Let us be your physician and prescribe. Our prescription is Ripans Tabules, 50c. box at all druggists. tabule after each meal until The dose is one the bilious attacks cease to occur. “One gives relief.” Or by mail if the price (50°. box) is sent to the Ripans Chemical Co., 10 Spruce Street, New York. WHOLESALERS: F. A. Tschiffely, 475 Pa. Ave., Wash., D.C. E. S. Leadbeater & Sons, Alexandria, Va. : i Ane dit Janta a eae wanday. last. Mr. R. Fi. | alternates, Morris Crawford, Hezekiah Day | pounds; same conditions as No. 1; $15 to| morning, preaching an able sermon from | cott, Mrs. Miller, Misses Keys, Josephine CHINAMEN IN REVOLT. S U B U R BA Jordan will act as superintendent for the | and Mrs. M. HL. Garrett. first, $10 to second and $5 to third. ‘The|the text “For by grace are ye saved | Glascott, Bertie Glascott, Maughlin, Pax- Bee present and Mrs. Christina Cook was elect- The quarterly election of officers was the president appointed the following commit- | through faith. The bishop also confirmed | ton, Wilson, Blanche Lay, Latie Lay, Dar- Manifesto Issued by Highbinders Chosen Sunday nore: One? Officers will be | principai business of the Thursday meet-| tees: On races, Messrs, Offutt, White and |a class of two, consisting of Mise Laura | Seni, Gamihe kee eee egy, Bare chosen Sunday next. ANACOSTIA. Arrangements for the funeral of Sergt. Charles Kerby of the Anacostia substation, gn account of whose untimely and sudden death yesterday morning was published In The Star of last evening, have not as yet been completed further than that the sad ceremonies will be performed at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Anacostia, Thursday morning, at which time Rev. &tephen Holleran of the diocese of Newark, N. J., a brother of Mrs. Kerby, will say the mass, 4nd th&t Rev. T. B. Hughes, the dead man’s pastor, who will be present, will make some remarks appropriate to the occasion. The St. Theresa's branch of the Catholic: Knights of America, of which Bergt. Kerby was, up to the time of his death, president, have been called to meet in special session tonight in the Sunday School room of the church by Vice Presi- dent Thomas E. Reardon in order to take appropriate action relative to Sergt. Kerby’s aleath, and to make arrangements for being sepresented at the funeral. It 1s expected that one-half the pallbearers will be se- Jected from among the members of the knights and that the others will be police Cfficers attached to the Anacostia substa- tion. Although voroner Hammett decided that an i t was unn ary, it being plainly evident that the death was from natural cau Mrs. Kerby, at the urgent request of friends, consented that an au- topy should be made, and this was done. This developed the fact that a clot of blood had formed on the brain, which caused apoplexy and the fatal result. ‘The death of Sergeant Kerby has not only caused widespread regret among the entire population of Anacostia, where he was so well known, as was stated yesterday, but to Hillsdale, and, in fact, throughout the entire district over which the deceased had supervision, and the expressions of regret made since the death became known have Leen deep and genuine. ; Although the funeral has not occurred, speculation os to who will be Sergeant Ker! successor has already, of course, been induiged in, and the consensus of opinion seems to be that the appointment will fall on Officer William T. Anderson, who was yesterday designated by Lieut. McCathran to be acting sergeant of the district until the vacancy caused by Sergt. Kerby’s death shall be filled. Acting Ser- geant Anderson has often performed the duties of his present position whenever Ser- geant Kerby has been absent from his post for any cause. ‘A special meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Anacostia Citizens’ Associa- tion has been called by President Linge to be held at his residence tonight. The object of the gathering so soon after the regular meeting Friday night last has not been publicly announced, but some of the members who favor free mail delivery in Anacostia intend, they say, to embrace the opportunity to express their views as to the propriety of a member of the associa- tion, having arranged matters at the meet- ing Friday night so that Mr. C. L. Brooks of the Washington post off who was in no way connected with the association, was permitted to make a speech, during which he made certain allegations, which resulted in the majority of the fifteen members pres- ent voting to discharge the post effice com- mittee from further consideration of the subj It is anticipated that the pro- ceedings at tonight's meeting will be of a somewhat spicy character. Policeman Reagan yesterday had sum- monses issued for Messrs. J. W. Bartley, H. B. Darling, William H. Truslow, Rich- ardson and Smith and C. H. Weis all prominent merchants of Anacostia, on the Charge of allowing their signs to’ project further beyond the building line than Is al- lowed by law. Mr. Richard DeShazo of the Anacostia Railway Company has gone to Frederick: burg, Va., where it understood he will be untted In marriage to Miss Robinson, a opular young lady of that city. Mr. and Mrs. D in Anacostia. The Reading Circle of Hillsdale gave a “cobweb” party last night at the residence of Miss Bertie George on Howard avenue for the benefit of the Douglass Memorial School at Manassas. The recetpts were quite liberal. A large number of the best young people of the village were present. ‘The Silver Hill, Md., Union Sunday school ill make their future home Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Fregel and the Misses Fregel, who have made their home in Anacostia for several months, last night started for Celumbus, Ohio, their former residence, where they expect to remain for the future. Mr. William H. Rose, proprietor of the only saloon in Anacostia, has been notified by tho excise board, through the police authorities, that he must cease selling Uquor after 12 o’clock tonight, and rot again open his place for the disposition of spiritous drinks. Mr. Rose's application for a renewal of license was rejected about two mon-hs since. ————_—_ GAITHERSBURG. St. Bartholomew's Protestant Episcopal Church was the scene of a very pretty wed- ding Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The church was brilliantly lighted and ar- tistically decorated. The contracting par- ties were Mr. Daniel H. Gaither of Howard county and Miss Edith Griffith Mobley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Mob- ley of Laytonsville. Rev. Wm. H. Laird read the impressive marriage ceremony of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Gaither depart- ed after receiving the congratulations of many friends for an extended tour to east- ern cities. Forest Oak Ledge, Knights of Pythias, of this town has extended an invitation to Rev. John W. Steele of Clarksburg to preach its annual sermon next month, and he has accepted. Farmers from all parts of this county were in attendance upon the meeting of the Montgomery County Grange here Thursday in Grange Hall. The morning session was purely of a routine business character. Af- ter lunch at noon the exercises took the turn of a farmers’ institute, to which the public was made welcome. County Master Joseph B. Ager presided. He introduced Capt. R. W. Sylvester, president of the Maryland Agricultural College, who spoke at length of “Our Staple Crops.” Mr. Rob- ert H. Miller, director of the Maryland ag- ricultural experiment station, made an ad- dress on “Uses and Benefits of Different Fertilizers.” The subject was opened to general discussion, and Messrs. Bentley and Patterson enlarged upon it. Master of State Grange H. O. Devries of Howard county was the next speaker, and recom- mended that there be other more important subject that stares the farmers in the face discussed and declared that the present financial condition of the country did not justify the talking about the effects of lime and other fertilizers upon the soil, and was of the opinion that at the present rate in three years at least the farmers would not be able to buy fertilizers, unless they bor- rowed money for the purpose. He asked for opinions as to what was the cause of prevailing low prices of crops, and the dis- cussion that followed evidenced that the sentiment cf the grange was of his opinion —attributable to combinations, trusts and monopolies, and not to overpreduction.""The Practical Application of the Elementary Principles of Plant Life” was ably dis- cussed by Prof. James S. Robinson of the Maryland Agricultural College, who very clearly demonstrated the growth and com- position of different fruits and vegetables by the use of models he exhibited. The ad- journment was to meet on July 25 at Browningsville. Prof. G. W. Walker and a choir of ladies rendered the music of the day Misses Margaret Alinutt and Annie Byrd are visiting friends in Missouri for a month. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Diamond gave a progressive euchre party at their r dence Thursday ev2amg. Refreshme were served and prizes awarded. ts Thursday evening the La Gascogne Lodge of Good Templars held its reguiar session, the meeting night having been changed to Thursday. Rev. L. 1. Lloyd, Christian Hurlebaus and “isses A. M. Myers and Hattie Thomas were initiated. New officers were then electe:] as follows J. 8. Crawford; V. ’T. Sec., Zella Crawford; F. Briggs; T., D. G. Carlisle; C., Rev. L. L. Lloyd; M D. M., Hattie Mills; G., Etchison Crawford; Sen., N. P. Cooke; P. C. T., E. D. Kingsley; 8. J. T., Mrs. E. L. Amiss; L. D., C. W. Crawford delegates to district iodge, James ©. Gar. rett, C. W. Crawford und ©. D. Kingsley; ing of Gaithersburg Lodge, No. ees G. T., with the following result: David F. Virts, chief templar; R. H. Miles, past chief templar; Mrs. KE. C. Poole, vice tem- plar; John J. Swartzback, secretary; G. W. Selby, financial secretary; Wm. W. Grimes, treasurer; Florence Waters, chap- lain; S. T. F. Sterick, jr., marshal; George Ward, sentinel; H. J. Sterick, guard. Dele- gates to the district lodge at Burtonsville in May were named as G. W. Selby, D. F. Virts, Miss Nora Sibley, with H. J. Sterick, Mrs. E. C. Poole and Florence Waters alternate delegates. At the next session delegates will be elected to attend the Maryland State Temperance Alliance in Baltimore. —_.__ HYATTSVILLE. The Citizens’ Improvement Association met last night at the office of Justice Carr, with H. O. Emmons in the chair and F. A. Holden secretary. Mr. Chas. E. Beech ten- dered his resignation as president of the association. The question of providing the town with a suitable chemical engine, in- cluding the necessary apparatus, was dis- cussed. Representatives of the Howe Com- bined Chemical, Water and Fire Engine Company of Indianapolis, Ind., and the Handly Automatic Fire Extinguisher Com- pany of Pittsburg, Pa., were present, and explained the workings of their respective machines. A committee, consisting of Dr. Buck, H. C. Dobbs, Arthur Carr, L. H. Campbell and F. A. Holden, y appointed to witness the test of the Howe chemical engine, which will be made at akoma. Park in a few days. On motion of Mr. Em- mons a vote of thanks was tendcred the town commissioners for the courtesy shown the association during their term of o.tice. Mrs. Harriet N. Ralston died yesterday. The board of town commissioners met I night at the residence of Dr. Cha: Wells and settled its accounts for the ending April 80, 1895. Mr. John F. Hickey tendered his resignation as one of the judges of the town election which will be held on the 6th proximo. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. ith have returned from a three months’ trip abroad, having visited the islands of the Mediterranean, Egypt, the Holy Land, Turkey, Greece, Italy, France and England. They brought with them a number of interesting pictures of scenes in the various countries through which they traveled. Owing to the death of Mrs. Harriet N. Ralston, the Tuesday Club, of which she was a member, has postponed till two weeks hence the meeting which it intended to held tonight at Bonnie Brae, the resi- derce of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Holden. Scenes from Dicken: and Thackeray's novels will then be presented. Golden Rule Lodge, No. 45, I. O. M., met at Mechanics’ Hall last night and conferred the third degree upon a candidate. The lodge intends to give a “feast of reason and a flow of soul” at Grand Army Hall on the evening of the 22d proximo. A number of members cf the order from Washington will be present. ROCKVILLE, The board of directo: of the Agricul- tural Society held a meeting here the 27th instant and decided to reconsider the prop- osition of the Rockville Athletic Base Ball Club to pay 10 per cent of receipts for the use of the fair grounds, and decided to allow the use of the grounds to the club without charge. Scme changes were made in the race program, as follow fuesday, September 3, trotting; purse, $15; entrance fee for horses owned in Montgomery coun- ty which have never been in a race, best two in three. No. 2—Purse, $75; trotting or pacing; open to colts two years old and under owned in Montgomery county three months prior to y of race. Wednesday, September 4—Pacing; 2. class; purse, $ Hunters’ prize, No. 1—For ‘hunters up to carrying 180 pounds, to be judged by their quality, which shall include form, manners, pace and everything which tends toward perfection in hunters, shown by three successive jumps in front of grand- stand, verying in height from three feet six inches to four feet, each horse to have three trials; $20 to the first, $15 to the see- ond and % to the third. Hunters’ prize, No. 2-For hunters up to carrying 100 Hurley; on grounds, Messrs. Bogley, Fields and Rabbitt; on appointments, Messr: Bentley, Hutton, Griffith, Nyman and, request of the board, the president. committee on appointments will make all appointments of employes for the fair ex- cept in the offices, and will have power of conttrmation of appointments made by the secretary and treasurer, Mr. Leonard Weer, jr., of Brookeville was appointed chief marshal at the next fair. On the same day a general meeting of the members of the society was held at the town hall, to take into consideration the following resolution, submitted by the board of directors: “Be it resolved (three- fourths of the members present concur- ring), That the board of directors of the Agricultural Society are hereby instructed to negotiate a loan of $10,000, secured by a mortgage on the grounds of said society, for the purpose of acquiring additional lands and constructing a half-mile track and additional buildings.” The question as to why this amount was necessary led to a statement by the secretary, which wa presented by request of the meeting. Thi: stated that the cost of the track would be $3,500; iand, $2,500; moving trees, &c., $100; outside fence, $250; track fen $200; sta- bles, $2,000; cattle sheds, hog and sheep pens, $390; moving grand stand, $100; tctal, $9,767, or, adding mortgage and notes now owing, $11,417. This led to a lively debate, which was participated in by the president, Messrs. D. H. Bouic, Arthur Stabler, Lee Offutt, R. B. Peter The yote was taken on a roll c bers, resulting in 66 ayes and 29 nays. The necessary three-fourths not having been obtained, the resolution was declared lost, and the meeting adjourned. On Friday evening last a di oceurred on the farm of Mr. Zachariah A. and others. il of mem- tructive fire Briggs, near Darn>stown, and which spread to adjoining farms and did much damage. After destroying a large amount of timber, fencing, &c., the flames were subdued after a stubborn fight. : a FALLS CHURCH. At a meeting of the school board of the town Saturday Miss Fanny Bugg and Miss Virgie Bugg were re-elected as teachers for the public graded school for the next term. The election of a principal was deferred for the present. The report of the principal for the term losing April 17 was submitted to the board, and shows an increased interest in the school over the previous session. The enrollment of scholars’ was’ 150. Average monthly enrollment, 119; average daily at- tendance, %); perdentage of attendance on total enrollment, 6& t The monthly union services, under the au- spices of the Christian Endeavor Society, were held Sunday‘nightin the Presbyterian Church, conducted'by Rey. D. L. Rathbun, and opened with the hymn “Singing With Grace to the Lord,” folowed by Scriptural reading by Rev. J. H. Jenkins, and prayer by Rev. J. T. Barber. Sermon by Rev. A. M. Cackley of the M-:#. Church South. The several ministers of the town were all present. The general assembly ‘of the Presbyterian Church having, ‘through its temperance committee, declared in ‘favor of “total ab- stinence for the individual and prohibition for the state,” the pastor of the ehurch here has requested the signature of each r of his church to this principie. unis C. Quick, Who has just gradu- ated in the medical course of Columbian University of Washington, left for New Brunswick, N. J., Monday, on a visit to friends and relatives. A special meeting of the Christian En- deavor Society will be held at the residence of Rev. D. L. Rathbun lay night. Mrs. Granville Garrett of Haddonfield, N. J., is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. M. Phorne. The Local Union f Northern Virginia, composed of the Christian Endeavor socie- ties of Fairfax, Alexand Loudoun and Prince William counties, will meet at Ar- lington Saturday. Miss Lora Collar of Washington is visit- ing Mrs. M. E. Church. ‘Testimony in the suit of Campbell against Dulin was taken before Mr. Vernon Ford, commissioner, here Saturday, and continued to May 1, at Fairfax C. H. Miss Ensign, lecturer for the W. C. T. U., will deliver an address in the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon. Bishop F. M. Whittle of the Protestant Episcopal Church held services Monday Chamblin and Miss Maud Riley. Mrs. Kate B. Vroom of Massachusetts 1s visiting her sister, Miss Sue Riddle. — LAUREL, Mr. Jessie Hance, one of Laurel's provi- sion dealers, died yesterday morning from preumonia, after an illness of one week. He leaves a widow and several children to survive him. Naval Officer and Mrs. Barnes Compton of Baltimore visited their summer residence here Saturday. They state the family will occupy their home here the coming month. Mrs. A. P. Gorman and daughter were in Laurel Friday to pay a visit to their home here before moving out for the summer. At 2:30 p. m. yesterday memorial ser- vices of the Laurel Wreath Lodge, No. 149, A. F. and A. M., were held at the Masonic Hall upon deceased members. Mr. D. M. Fisher was chairman of the commit- tee of arrangements, assisted by Mr. M. N. Gambrili, who was director and in charge of the musical part of the program, and Mr. W. A. Fairall. The services were open- ed by an anthem, “Lead, Kindly Light,” b a choir composed of Mrs. Wm. H. Har son and Mrs. George E. Baldwin, sopranos Mrs. D. M. Fisher and Mrs. George Living- ton, altos; Me: W. D. Biggs and J. D. ; Messrs. J. C. Howell and ompanied by t, and the fol- Violin, Messrs. H. H. lowing string m W. Thies and R. H. S: J. H. Alexander; bass viol, Federline. The opening pra: Rev. Dr. A. C. Gibson, followed by an address by Past Master D. M. Fisher. The addresses of the evening upon the deceased members of the order were as follow “Late John D. Latghford,” by Mr. T. N. Young; “Late James Curley,” by Past Master C. H. Stanley; “Late Henry Me- Ewing,” by Rev. James Nicols; “Late W. B. Miller,” by P. P. Castle; “Late George dler; violoncello, Mr. Mr James T. W. Bond,” by Dr. J. F. Billari Late Col. George W. Alexander,” by Joseph R. Wheeler. —__~—.___. LANGDON. Mr. C. A. Baker left here last Thursday for an extended trip through Arizona, Col- orado and California. The St. Barnabas Mission has changed the time of their Sunday school to 2:29 p.m. The M. E. Church is making arrange- ments for an “Old Folks’ Concert.” At the regular meeting of Langdon Lodge, No. 6, I. O. of G. T., the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: C. T., Mrs, C. A. Baker; V. T., Oscar Harvey: Mrs. I. J. Bake: S. T, Miras A F. S., Miss Verdie Catterton treasurer, Mr. J. R. Sherwoo Dewey; Mar., Avory Smoot; guard, W. R. Berry; ., Wm, Willis. Langdon Lodge, No. 26, I. O. of O. F., ex- pect a grand lodge visitation at their next meeting. Mrs. F. Reeves led the meeting of the Y. EIB: last Sunday night. It is reported thut four new houses will soon be started in this neighborhood. —_—_. LIND: R.S., W. Preliminary to the formation of a danc- ing club a hop was‘given Friday evening last by the young ladies of Linden at the residence of Mrs. Glascott, which was without doubt one of the most successful dances of the season. The ball room and hall were beautifully decorated with ap- propriate flowers and ferns, corresponding admirably with nature’s spring flowers and blossoms on the extensive lawn surround- ing the old mansion. During the evening Prof. Douglass gave several violin solos with piano accompaniment, which were highly appreciated. Refreshments weére served at midnight, after which dancing was resumed until the program of twenty- four numbers was exhausted, when the guests departed for their homes in different parts of the county, some of them enjoying a ten-mile drive to Washington. Some of those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. Wil- son, Mr. and Mrs. F. Benjamin, Mrs. Glas- bler, Welch, Dr. Harbon, Dr. Middleton, Dr. Gartrell and Messrs. J. Viers, Bouie, J. Maughlin, B. Colegrove, Blunt, Cobb, Waggaman, W. Wilson, F. Enos Keys, Ed. Keys, G. Getty, R. Lay, N. Lay, H. Waters, H. Baden, C. F, Peters. —— BOYD" The funeral of Stephen H. Anderson, a former resident of Boyd's, who died at his residence, No. 1407 New Jersey avenue northwest, Washington, on Friday evening of blood poisoning, took place at the Pres- byterian Church here Sunday at 2:30 p.m. He leaves a wife and daughter. He had a wide circle of friends in this place and county. ———.__ A Copyright Law Decision. The opinion of Judge Reeve, solicitor of the treasury, in the matter of the copy- right of Lew Wallace’s book, “Ben Hur,” has been sustained by the Attorney Gen- eral. The opinion holds that the copyright act of March 8, 1891, does not prevent for- eign publications of American books copy- righted under the old law from being brought into this country and sold. Books so brought in and sold are not subject to any copyright previously obtained here. The Canadian edition of “Ben Hur,” it is held, may be sold in this country without any infraction of our copyright law, and, inferentially, the foreign edition of any — book published prior to July 1, + 2+ _______ Has Not Paid Alimony. An 6rder has been made by Judge Cox for the commitment of Rush C. Steele to the marshal’s custody. Steele is a machin- ist on the U.S.S. Dolphin, and a suit for divorcee filed by his wife is now pending against him. About two months ago the court ordered Steele to pay $25 per month alimony. This he has failed to do, it is claimed, and has also ignored an order to explain his failure to comply with the for- mer order. The order for commitment has not yet been forwarded to the marshal. — Ice Will Be Cheaper. Ice water will not be as expensive a lux- ury next summer as it was last, and the chances are that the ten-cent lumps left in the morning at the front area will not be metamorphosed into a cool and con- tracted damp spot on the lower step be- fore the servant girl can get out to take it in. These applaudable prospects are due to the general ice harvest that was made all over the country during the past win- ter, and the consequent abundant supply of the necessity—luxury. The price of ice has already dropped in Washington from 50 cents to 40 cents a hundred pounds, and should low freights for schooners ' and barges continue it may go still lower. > On the Retired List. Capt. Lewis Jchnson, twenty-fourth in- fartiy, has been placed on the retired list of the army, with the rank of major, on aout of disabilities incident to the ser- vice. ——__+ Ordered to the Monongahela. Surgeon H. G. Beyer has been ordered from the Naval Academy to the Mononga- hela, ——__-e—______ The Monroe Statne in Caracas. Advices r-ceived at the Venezuelan lega- tion state tuat a popular subseription has been opened at Caracas for the statue of President Monroe, which is to commem- orate the Monroe doctrine. Manuel Car- rion opens the subscription with 100 boli- vars, a coin equivalent to a franc. Test at Indian Head, The ordnance bureau of the Navy De- partment will test an 18-inch plate of Har- veyized armor at Indian Head tomorrow. The plate will be subjected to shots from Against the Six Companies. Rising with the fetid smells in Chinatown, San Francisco, Sunday afternoon there was a babel of voices that could be heard for blocks, and a great crowd of pig-tailed, blue= bloused and greasy looking Chinese waa fairly wedged in at two corners on Dupont street, where Washington and Jamison in- tersect. So dense was the excited mass that it blocked the street and compelled the cable line to suspend operations pend+ ing a clearing of the way. The trouble wag over four Chinese placards at each of tha points named, evidently a manifesto issued by highbinders, and which may be pro- Guctive of a war in the Chinese quarters, This was the text of the placards: “Take Notice—The white devils sent inta Chinatown by Chief of Police Crowley. have lately been held in check. They da more blackmailing. We are only re- eved from one class of blood suckers tq, be afflicted with another. “The captain and eight men appointed byt the Six Companies to keep order are now Worse than ever the white devils were. They are blackmailing the women, tha opium sellers and lottery games. None off us are safe from them, and it is time they Were done away with. We have to put up with the white devils, but we won't put uy with the Six Companies’ dev Some time ago the Chinese Six Compa- nies organized a police force of its own. It is composed of nine men—a captain, ser- geant and seven patrolmen. These were se= lected for their fighting qualities and trust= worthiness, They must be brave men, sa as to face the highbinders without fear when it comes to a fight, and they must be trustworthy, so as to command the re= spect of the Chinese community. It is this little force that the circulars posted on the telegraph poles accuse of blackmail. The police could not disperse the crowd until finally one officer tore down the plae cards. G. A. R. Hall at Elyria, Ohio, was almos demolished yesterday by a terrific gas exe Plosion. A gas jet was in some way opened without being lit last night and filled the place with gas. When Janitor Martin Fider, struck a match in the hall in the morning’ a heavy explosion followed. Fider was ter= ribly burned, and is in a serious condition, — Oil Found in Wyoming. A sand-bearing ofl has been discovered in a tunnel being driven at Douglas, Wyo. for irrigation purposes. The ofl was on the surface, and can be seen floating on thi water coming from a spring in one of the gulches. It has been pronounced equal to‘ the Casper oil. Developments of the Doue glas field will be begun at once. The oil lands are situated close to the railroad and near the North Platte river. See Central Park Suicides. Two men committed suicide in Central Park, New York, yesterday—one by hangs ing, the other by shooting. The first suf. cide was found hanging by a rope to @ branch of a tree on the hill oppo- site S5th street and Sth avenue. Thera was nothing on the body of the man that would lead to his identification. He was apparently forty years old. The only ef- fects founu on his person were a smalk open-faced silver watch and a small pocket knife. The second suicide was that of a man seemingly twenty-four years old. Hid identity is also unknown. While seated on a bench in the park near the entrance at 79th street and 7th avenue the man sent @ bullet into his temple. Death was instane taneous. Gambling Must Cease. The police authorities at Cléveland, Ohio, have issued orders to the effect that all pool rooms, policy shops, gambling houses and every place where games of chance are run. must be closed at once. Even the nickel-in- the-slot machine ts not exemptéd from the order, and they must not be operated in tha future. The police are instructed to spare no effort in enforcing the law. —e soe Naval Movement. a 12-inch gun. The plate is a sample of the last cf the side plates for the Oregon, and was made by the Carnegie Company. The Essex has arrived at Port Royah The Baltimore has arrived at Yokoham&