Evening Star Newspaper, July 1, 1890, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. FORECAST TILL RIGHT A.M. WEDNESDAY. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, rain this afternoon or evening, south- westerly winds; stationary temper** use. CONDITION OF TRE WATER. Temperature and condition of water at 7 a.m.—Great Falls, temperature, 80; condition, 82. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 12. Con- dition at north connection, 30; condition at south connection, Distributing reservoir, temperature, 50. Condition at influent gate house, 13; condition at effluent gate house, 15, High tide, 6:53 p.m.; low tide, 1:07p.m. Do You Kxow, Mothers, that you're doing that baby of Yours an injustice not to have him weil-pow- dered two or three times # day with Crown | Baby Powder, 15 cents per box? Never cakes or crusts and heals in a night or day. In Wash- ington, E. P. Mertz, Druggist. 1014 F st. Karr Fiern’s Wasnixatox, Szcoxp Voium National cover! New type! “Sambo at Harvard Powsnrct Fras. Grasses. Hempler’s,cor.434. ‘Trovsers To Unper, $5. E:semax Bros., $th and E. Tar 4 Cask or Hevnicu's “extra pale” ‘Tur Anuixerox Bortuixa Co., 77th and K sta nw. Canrzrs Camrnonatep and made moth proot free of charge. Ewrtux Cauret CLEANING Wonas, 631-635 Mass. avo, n.w. Telephone 425-2 Use tar Jomxstos Baraxrast Corree. Sold by ali grocers at 25c. per pound package. ‘Tax “Oxp Virorta” is the brand of an all- tobacco cigarette which is milder than a paper jarette nud has the same taste. For sale by first-class dealers. Fosst.1's Kirsch ice — he fruit deli- acy; original with and made only by 2 Fussext, 1427 New York ave. For Goop Frasitune and low prices call at C. E. Bimcenean’s, 731 9th st. ow Compr rs and be measured for a pair of our 95 trousers to order. Erseman Bros., 7th and EL Savant Gem ice cream freezer, om Adjustable window screens, 25 Sgalions very best vapor flu J. W. Scuarren & Bno., China and Giase, 1020 7th street n.w. Boanns, @1.15 per 100 feet. 6th and N. For Fasnty axp Taste Use drink Xanders’ pure Virginia claret, the best tonic aid stim- ulent you can get for the hot weather. A fine line of old mellow whiskies and sherries for Medical use a specialty. Only the best Cali- fornia cabinet wines sold. Cnmisr. per, 909 7th st, n.w. S.B., 1010 F street. That means bargains, F Brager Cursa Srons selling off. Sez Ove Sovra Wrspow for samples of $5 trouserings. Eiseaax Buos., 7th and E. 100 Fr.Bps., $1.15. Lrsney.Birtixorn & Minier Tur Pst axp Perest Been in the market is extra pele” lager. ‘THE ARLINGTON Telephone 624-3. CITY AND DISTRICT AMUSEMENTS 1ONIGHT. Arnavon’s. —Lamout Opera Company in “The Bat.” Tirver Virrw.—Mt. Vernon Place Churck Sun- hool Excursion on the Samuel J. Pentz, jeaving at 6:30. Manswari. Harr.—Raptist Home Excursion ©n the Charles Macalester. : 2 CONDENSED LOCALS. A dead male infant was found on K between 3d and 43, streets southwest yesterday. Yesterday Jennie Ward fell off a cable car at ‘Ith and N streets northwest and was slightly injur. She was sent to her home, 6th and K streets southwest. ” Yesterday afternoon the wood shed and sta- ble in the rear of house No. 1212 16tn street northwest took fire and was burned, causing a loss of #139. ‘The structures were owned by G. F. T. Cook and Kev. James A. Handy. The roof 0. 1200 16th street took fire from the sparks and was slightly damaged. Yesterday four boys—Charles Young. Henry Davis, Charles Murphy and a colored boy called “‘Joe—-were burned by the explosion of 8 toy cannon in the northern part of the city, but not dangerously hurt. An authenticated copy of John C, Hoadley’s Will from the probate court of Suffolk county, Mass.. has been filed in the register of wills’ Office in this city. Mrs. Friess of 1316 D street southwest met with an accident while at dinner Sunday. She was eating fried chicken and a piece of gristle lodged in her throat, nearly strangling her. Dr. Middleton of the Emergency Hospital re- lieved her, but not before she had been greatly Prostrate d. The Washington Argo Literary Society has elected officers as follows: President, Nathan S. Myer; vice president, Richard H. Kuntz; re- cording secretary. Louis B. Osterag; tinanci: secretary, Norman Luchs; corresponding secre- tary, Louis Herzog: treasurer, Sam D. Minster: librarian, L. Mayer, sergeant-at-arms, H. Strauss, A Site for an Old People’s Home. At the Baptist ministers’ conference yester- day at Zion Church it was anuounced that a lot valued at $7,000 had been donated to the Old People’s Home by Father Sandy Alex- ander, Rev. James Kobinson, George W. Lee, W. H. Phillips and T. S. Robinson. A com- mittee was appointed to aid in preventing the desecration of the Sabbath and also to aid in putting a stop to attacks by the police on inno- cent people. ———— Capitol Hill Tennis Tournament. The Capitol Hill tennis tournament was opened last evening by the playing of the pre- liminary games. The scores were as follows J. Shields beat E. Harrington, 6-2, 6-0; C. Byrnes beat M. Steele, 6-1, 6-0; W. Boag bent B. Steele, 6-4, 6-2; J. Shaw beat M. Ryan, 6-4, 7-5; H. Blair beat rong, 6-0, 6-2; C. Byrnes beat J. Shaw, 6-0, 6-2;C. Fair beat Brock, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2; C. Byrnes beat H. Olds by default; G. Clark beat W. Harrington by default, —— An Exciting Runaway. Ahorse attached to a buggy belonging to Mr. C. F. Norment was fastened in front of the Central National Bank, while its owner was attending to some business in the bank building yesterday. The bridle became loosened in some way, and, the horse having slipped it from ite head, ran away. The animal dashed up Pennsylvania avenue and turned up 9th street, Miss Mamie Plummer of Adamstown,Frederick county,Md., with a lady friend, was crossing 9th street as the runaway turned the corner. The horse struck Miss Plummer and knocked her down. The buggy passed over and she was badly cut and bruised. Dr. J. S. Billopp picked her up and carried her im Scheller & Stevens’ drug store, where she received attendance, and was afterward sent inacao tothe home of her friends, No. 1420 Corcoran street. Her injuries are not regarded as serious. The horse was eaptured after tue buggy had been damaged. She Claims to Have Been Defrauded. Lizzie Fry, the colored woman who was once arrested on a charge of stealing $5,000 from a stranger in the cityand acquitted, stopped in Police headquarters yesterday and made com- aint against a white woman named Mamie binson for writing policy. Yesterday was wash day and Lizzie said she calied on Mame and played 10 cents on “washerwoman's row.” Mamie, she charged, put down the row as “1-8-10" and left off the fourth number. When the drawings came out “‘washerwoman's row” was among the lucky ones, and Lizzie then for the first time discovered the mistake in her row. She claimed that according to what she Bupposed she bad played, Mamie owed her ‘$10, but refused to pay bev. That was the cause of her complaint. Detective Raff went ‘out and arrested Mamie, who was locked up for e hearing. penne Seer Indictments. The grand jury yesterday returned indict- ments against the following persons, and were dweharged by Judge Bradley till Monday, Sep- tember 22: Wm. Tsylor, manslaughter (killing Richard Reddick, May 15): Patrick Kavanangh, assault with inte to il E. C. Wineberger June 17; Samuel Ryder, carnal knowledge of child under sixteen years; Wa, E. Ward, false pretences, and Joseph F. Kirby, do. Catholic Societies. ‘To Wilmington, Del, July 6, on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the new Catholic church in course of erection at that lace. For the accommodation of those desir- fe to attend a special train will leave Camden station via Baltimore and Ohio railroad at 9 #m. July 6. Returning, the special will leave Wilmington 8 p.m. same day. Parties from wi can take the Baltimore and Ohio i connect with the special at station. yy PROPOSED LINCOLN M UM. Grand Army Men Will Try to Establish One In the Old Ford’s Theater Building. Arrangements are being made by a number of prominent Grand Army men of this city to incorporate the Linco!» Memorial Association. ‘The purpose of this association will be to found and maintain » museum of Lincoln relics and of war relics that would be of ep Con- gress will probably be asked to permit the use of the ald Fords Theatre building on 10th street, which is now occupied by some of the clerks of the surgeon general's office, The building itself is historically interesting and the appropriateness of its dedication to such a purpose is regarded as unquestioned. There is said to be an abundance of material in this city that would be available for such # p' and contributions would no doubt be received that would make the museum one of the show laces of the city. The Grand Army men have Baa project of this kind under consideration for some time andthe plan now proved as outlined above seems to be a promi one. pes MYSTERIOUS DROWNING CASE. The Body of Thomus McNamara Found in James Creek Canal, About 7 o'clock last ning the body of a drowned man, which proved to be that of Thomas McNamara of No. 38 Jackson alley northeast, was found floating near the mouth of James creek canal and was removed to the morgue. Mr. McNamara had been employed at the Capitol for a number of years, He left the city with his daughter yesterday morning to spend the day on the river—the first time he had taken such « holiday for twenty-five years, They went to River View, but McNamara _re- turned to the city on an afternoon bout. The next bis family learned of him was that his dead body had been taken to the morgue. ———__ Elections of Officers. Economy Council, No. 530, A. L. of H., has elected the following officers: Edward Y. Fisher, past commander; Ernst F. Treiber, commander; John A. Minor, vice commander; Dr. H. H. Barker, orator; G. W. P. Kern, chaplain; E. J. Dowling, secretary; F. Chap- man Lord, collector; Alfred L.. Leonard, treasurer; Frederick Steinle, guide; George Goebel, sentry. ‘The following have been elected officers of Pioneer Council, No. 1, Sons of Jonadab: H. K. W. Patterson, past chief; James 8. Reed, worthy chief; J. "E. Doherty, vice cbief; Dr. John R. McLean, patriarch; John C. Bowland, recording secretary; E. J. Dowling. financial secretary; Edward Mullen, treasurer; Gustave Bonitz, guide; James J. Freeman, assistant guide; J. K. O'Hare, inside watchman; John W. Hayes, outside watchman. The Arbutus Socials have elected the follow- ing officers: Mr. A. Fisher, president; Miss L. Scrivner, vice president; Miss Irene Pumphrey, secretary; Mr. C. Beach, corresponding secre- tary; Mass Lida N. Pumphrey, treasurer. Ata stated session of Uyrus Castle, No, 1, K. G.E., the following officers were elected: Geo. A. Warren, past chief; Fabian Columbus, noble chief; John L. Baker, vice chiet; Wm. 'T. Schlos- ser, high priest; M. D. Mull, venerable hermit; E. J. Dowling. master of records; James J. Trueman,clerk of exchequer; Thomas B, Baker, keeper of exchequer; Wm. B. Chrisman, sir herald; Thomas H. Owens, trustee. The St. Patrick’s Cemetery Case. Judge Cox of the Equity Court yesterday directed in the case of the District against Car- dinal Gibbons et al. that plaintiff pay 3,500 into the registry of the court. This is a bill of interpleader as to the amount due for that por- tion of St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery con- demned for a street, and the Commissioners having doubts as to whether the ground did not revert to the heirs of the grantors filed a bill to determine that questi Cattle Market. At the Union Stock Yards 127 cattle were on the market yesterday. Twenty-one were shipped to the Baltimore market; 106 sold to butchers, as follows: Best, from 434 to 4%{c. per pound; good, from 4 to 4c. per pound; medium, from ¢ to 3%. per pound; common, from 2 to Se. per pound. 393 sheep aud lambs on the market and sold, as follows: Old sheep, from 3 to 43ge. per pound; Jambs, from 5 to 7c. per pound. Cows and calves sold from 25 to #45. each. Market for cattle was dull, Market for sheep and lambs was fair. a. ER Death of Mrs. Ann Fitch. Mrs, Ann Fitch. mother of Mrs. J. M. Me- Grew, died this morning at 1 o'clock, aged ninety-one years. She was born in Loudoun county, Va., in July, 1799, and subsequently lived in Kentucky and Ohi She left three daughters and two sons, more than twenty grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, the eldest of the latter being over twenty-one years of age. Her youngest son, Col. M. H. Fitch of Pueblo, Col., arrived in Washington yesterday at noon in time to be recognized by his mother, who had expressed a strong desire to see him before she died. Her remains will be taken this evening to Ohio by Col. Fitch for interment in the family cemetery at Amelia, Clermont county. Carriage Makers Ask Shorter Hours. Shea’s Hall was filled last night with more than 200 journeymen wagon and carriage mak- ers, who had gathered with the purpose of making @ united request of the employing wogon and carriage builders for a reduction in working hours, Mr. A. Hardisty acted as chair- man and Mr. Wm. H. Cromaline ‘secretary. Addresses pertinent to the subject in hand were made by Mr. Hardisty, Mr. Fitzhugh, president of the Horseshoers’ Union, and the whole matter was finally left in the hands of a committee consisting of John J. Lyons, W. R. Hartley and David Feegan,who were instructed todraw up a series of resolutions to be pre- sented to the bosses, making known their re- quest. The resolutions were signed by every present. The resolutions demand that on and after July 14 @ working day shall consist of nine hours instead of ten. while the wages re- main as at present, with extra pay for all over- time, a The Golden Cross, Over 100 knights and ladies from the nine commanderies of the United Order of the Golden Cross in this city met in the citadel of Goodwill Commandery (Scottish Rite Hall) last evening to listen to an address by Grand Commander John N. Ehle on the prominent features of the order, and expecially the ritual- istic work. Notwithstanding the extreme heat he was listened to for nearly an hour with the utmost attention. Sir Knight John G. Thomp- son, the retiring noble commander, then wel- comed the officers and members present to refreshments in the supper room, which had been prepared by the reception ‘committee, cousisting of Ladies Watrous, Cordero, John- son, Allen, Stiles, Burdette, Payne and David- son, and Knights Pope, Allen and Derrick. The officers-elect of Mount Vernon Com- mandery, No. 440, will be installed this even- ing at Western Masonic Hall by Deputy Grand Commander Wm. H. Pope, aud those of Ana- costia Commandery, No, 423, tomorrow even- ing at Gray's Hall, Anacostia, by Grand Com- mander John N. Ehie. foo! ES The Acorns Elect Officers. The Acorn Club last evening elected officers as follows: J. F. Greenwell, president; Wim. A. Greenwell, vice president; Robert L. Green- well, treasurer and D. 8. Hughes, secretar: At the conclusion of the meeting the Acorn: with a few friends, celebrated the occasion at their club rooms and had a good time, es Nationalist Club No. 4. Nationalist Club No. 4 was organized at 1310 Bhode Island avenue last evening with the fol- lowing officers: Prof. M. G. Kimball, presi dent; Mrs. Anuie M. Coleman, vice president; Dr. Edward Jones, treasurer; Mrs, Jeanie F. Brackett, secretary, Executive committee— Prof. William H. Seaman, Mrs. Helen R. Tin- dall, Mr. E. P. Whipple, Miss Mary Willard, Dr. D. M. McPherson. Mary M. THE LAW WOULD NOT APPLY. A Druggist Charged With Selling Li- quor to “finors. Richard C. Pinkerd, who keeps a drug store on 14th street near the Boundary, was charged in the Police Court yesterday with selling to minors, it being alleged that he sold a half- Pint of whiskey to » thirteen-year-old boy named Gardner. Mr. Cahill, for the defendant, said that the law only applied to licensed saloons and that his client could not therefore be prosecuted. Mr. Pinkard, he said, sold the liquor to the boy who represented that his mother was sick and had sent him for it. He produced the book to show that the liquor was charged to the boy's mother. Mr. Pinkard, he said, cer- tainly sold the liquor, as be supposed, for medicinal purposes, and because the boy drank it and was found under its influence the defen- dant was not responsible. Mr. Dumont stated his side of the case for the District, but Judge Miller decided that the law under which the prosecution was brought did not apply, and dismiased the case. A charge of eee an unlicensed bar was then filed and that charge was dismissed. ——.___ AMUSEMENTS, ALBavon's.—Last night was not a particu- larly cold one, which made it all the more complimentary to the Lamont Opera Com- pany that it should draw a house full of people to sce Johann Strauss’ opera, ‘The Pat.” Mr. Herndon Morsell and Mr. Herbert were addi- tions to the cast which excited local interest, but whatever it was it drew the crowd and when the opera was fully in progress the audi- ence became so interested it did not know or care whether there was any weather at all or not. The opera is light in music and talk and it is pleasing at all times. Mr. Morsell was the leading attraction and he did not disap- oint his friends, His interpolation, ‘Good- ye, Sweetheart, Good-bye,” carried the house with a whirl, Mr. Herbert, the other stranger in the cast, also did well in his role of comedy. Of the re cast, Miss Lamont, Mr. De Lange, M Hanley, Mr. Broderick, Miss Baker, Mr. Wilson, Miss Dolly Worth and Mr. Clark, it is not necessary to speak, They have made their summer record. ‘The Bat" prom- ises to be a success in every particular and will be put on every night, with a special Fourth of July matinee. The Luther Place Memorial Church a school will hold a family pienic at Marshall Hall on Wednesday, July 2. The Corcoran will leave the wharf at 10 am. and at 4:30 p.m. Tickets 25 cents, ge Our World’s Fair Commissioners. The commissioners and alternates appointed to represent the District on the world’s fair commission have returned from Chicago, where they went to attend a called mecting of the rep- resentatives of the different states. Messrs, A, T. Britton, E. Kurtz Johnson, A. A. Wilson and Dorsey Clagett attended the meeting. — The July Juries. This was the day for organizing the July Juries for the Criminal and Circuit courts, and those drawn several days ago were called in the Criminal Court, Judge Bradley. The following were excused: Fred. Mason, James M. Ford, W. P. Lipscomb, F. 1. Howser and Perry V. Hough. The following failed to answer: E. G. Schafer, C, G. Dulin and John King. Warning to Gripmen. To the Editor of Tx Evexixo Star: I want to call the attention of the gripmen on the 7th street cable cars to a habit which seems to be gradually growing upon them as they be- come more accustomed to their work, and which, unless corrected promptly, is liable sooner or later to result in an accident more or less serious to life and limb. I refer to the frequent turning and looking bebind them, which seems to be becoming general. How, ever great their retrospective inclination be they ought to remember that the safety of their passengers, as well as that of many pedestrians hable at any moment to cross the track ahead of them, may depend upon the instant use of the levers, and should such an emergency pre- sent itself some time to one of them when his head is turned the wrong way, he may have to account for some fatality for which he can never atone or forgive himself, however leniontly the law may deal with him. ‘This is not intended in a spirit of fault finding. but as @ timely note of warning to aset of men for whom the writer has the best of feeling aud in whose manhood and good sense he has too wach confidence to believe that they will let this caution go unheeded, A Passenger, —— ANACOSTIA, Goxe to Evrorg.—Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Wit- mer of St. Elizabeth Hospital left a few days ago ona European tour. One object of the doctor's visit is to attend the national medical congress in Vienna, where he will read a paper on “Insanity of the negro,” asubject that is new in Europe and, it is thought, will be of great interest there, Recuasrce Exectiox.—The junior tent of Rechabites at their regular meeting last night elected the following officers: Chief ruler, Ar- thur Tew; past chief ruler, Ed. Williamson; deputy ruler, George King; secretary. Joseph Anderson; financial secretary, Frank McLean; inside guard, Arthur King; outside guard, Murray Allen; shepherd, B. Malstead; treas- urer, W. W. Cordell. Vernon Perkins and Willie Bury were initiated. Notss.—George Wright has gone to Virginia on a vacation.—-Mr. John Reagan, Mrs, Shreeve and Miss Mary Quaid have gone to Asheville, N.C.,on a summer outing.——The second in the series of hot-weather debates in the M.E. Church tonight will solve the prob- lem of license or prohibition.——Mr. and Mrs, H, A. Griswold have returned from their visit with relatives in New England.——Mr. Edward Temple ix extending the street from Shannon place to the south through his property. A WEST VIRGINIA EPIDEMIC, Terrible Fatality Among the Mountains of Clay County, W. Va. Areport of a terribly fatal epidemic has reached Parkersburg, W.Va., from the Clay county mountain districts. From the head of Syeamore and Parallel creeks, which have their source in the mountains, and even so far away as Pocahontas, an extremely fatal disease, of @ character entirely unknown to the physicians of that broad region, prevails. Out of nine families along one creek thirteen per- sons are said to have died in one week. Nothing seenis to have any effect on the disease, al- though almost every remedy has been applied, Beyond Sycamore creek in the wilderness nearly every family is said to have from one to three or four cases, and the people have be- come so worn out with watching and helping each other that when one of the watchers or nurses took the disease he succumbed within au hour,. Nocause can be ascribed for the epidemic, the symptoms of which are those of poisoning in many instances, On the opposite side of the mountain from the head of Syca- more scarcely a family is said to have escaped the dreaded disease. There are many who be- lieve that the headwaters of the streams have been poisoned by some mineral substance in the mountains where the springs which feed the streams originate, Several years since an epidemic somewhat similar broke out in Logan and adjoining counties and carried off many ople; in fact, almost depopulated that section Petore the disease was gotten under control, $e The Tallest of School Girls, From & London Journal, “The tallest school girl in the world,” German cotemporary assures us, lives at Ried- naun near Sterzing. She is in her eleventh year and isabont 6 feet in height. She is taller than any woman in that community. A showman from Vienna has paid a visit to her parents and offered them a good round sum to allow him to exhibit to the world so much feminine beauty. But the parents hay de- sire, they say, to part with their ‘“Maderl” for any amount of money, though they have no tion to an occasional ‘‘at home.” A. Ellwood Lancaster, thé defaulting real estate agent of Philadelphia, who fled with $50,000 belonging toa number of people who had placed the money in his hands for invest- ment, was brought back yesterday by a Pink- erton detecti whom he had been cap- tured at Mam: The Faulkner estate near Martinsburg, W. Va, known as Boydeville, has been purchased by b syudicate for 860,006. The sale does not include the mansion, The real estate assessment in Petersburg shows an increase of $200,469 over the assess- ment of 1885, THE SKY IN JULY. Two Full Moons and Many Beautiful . Constellations. From the St Louis Globe-Democrat. While the torrid temperature of July is or- dinarily supposed to discourage star-gazing, yet it is only fair to say that the evening hours of the month this year present more than their usual share of attractions, There will be two full moons in July, 1890, a distinction which no other month of the year enjoys. Throughout most of the month, too, all the conspicuous planets will be in the field of vision at or soon after the close of the evening twilight and re- main in view from two to seven or eight hours, and in every case will be in a position favorable for observation. The only planets which will be outof the evening sky are Mercury and Neptune, the nearest and the remotest of the members of the solar family. Both rise just before the sun now, and fill the role of morn- ing stars. Mercury, however, will get over on the other side of the sun before the month ends, and those gifted with sharp vision and who know the exact spot where to look for it may be able to catch a glimpse of this elusive orb in the west near the horizon in the closing days of the month haif an hour after the sun goes down, The days are now at or near their longest over all of the globe north of the equator and the nights at or near their shortest. Nine days before the close of June the sun, in its ap- parent 365 days’ swing around the earth, reached the northernmost point in its journey, and for a few days, when the summer solstice, or sun's standing place, was entered, it seemed to pause before turning in its course and be- ginning ite six months’ march to the south- ward. “On the 2ist of June the days in the latitude of St, Louis were nearly fifteen hours in length and the nights nine hours. On the Int day of July the days will have shortened and the nights lengthened above five minutes a8 compared with the earlier date, In the opening days of July the earth will be At its farthest point from the sun, Tho. solar orb on the second day of the month will be about 3.000,000 miles farther away than it was around the beginning of last January or than it will be near the beginning of next January, The part of acircle which the sun describes now In its apparent movement daily from east to wont 18 larger than this was six months ago, the time which that orb remains above the horizon is greater than this was then, and its rays fall more nearly directly ou the northerly half of the earth than was the case at the earlier date. These are the determining conditions in the matter, and much more than compensate forthe increased distance of the orb from which the heat emanates, ‘The honors of leadership among the starry hoste for July aro fairly divided between Venus and Mars. Saturn is still to be seen, but it has vacated its post of prominence and does not attract the attention which it com- manded for months past up to within two or three weeks ago. ‘The ringed planet is lower in the west at the close of evening twilight than it was in the middle of June and sets earlier. It remains in the constellation of the Lion, in close proximity to its old companion, Regulus, the leading orb in that star group. In August Saturn will set with the sun and vanish from the evening sky until the closing TURSDAY. JOLY 1 1 weeks of the year, Those whose cyes are turned toward the western firmament any of these evenings be- tween 8 o'clock and 9:30 will see, a short dis- tance above the horizon, a rarely beautiful ob- ject. This is Venus, the planctary queen, the loveliest and most brilliant of all the orbs of heaven, when at her brightest, save the sun and moon. Venus can be seen before sunset. She has been seen by the unaided eye even when the sun was high in the firmament by persons having strong vision who knew the point in which to look for her. At the begin- ning of July Venus will be avove the horizon until 9:40, but at the end of the inonthshe will set half an hour earlier. Over in the southeast, where Mars has been seen throughout the past few weeks just after sunset, this planet is still to be discerned, It is farther to the west, however, and higher above the horizon than it has been before in the present season at the same hour in the even- ing. About an honr after the close of twilight it will be directly to the south and nearly haif way between the horizon and the zenith, Next to Venus Mars is the most striking and beauti- ful orb, always excepting the moon, which will be visible at sunset in the opening days of July. It is only 45,000,000 miles away from the earth now. This is aclose approach, as the planet of war is only about 5,000,000’ miles farther from us than it was thirteen years ago, when its two moons were discovered by Prof. Hull of Washington, Those who have been tor the ast few weeks closely watching Mars and the right star Antares to the eastward in the Scor- pion have noticed that Mars has been moving west with respect to that orb, At the close of the first week in July Mars will turn to the east and about the middle of August that planet and Antares will be near each other and on the Same north and south line. 4 After the close of July another planet will challenge Venus and Mars to a contest for su- remacy among the starry hosts. ‘The orb al- luded to is Jupiter. At the beginning of July Jupiter will rise about 9:30 o'clock in the even- ing, and on the 30th day of the month it will come into view at sunset. The giant planet rises in the southesst, culminates in the south, like Mars, and, following the latter, will set in the southwest. Jupiter is still in the constella- tion of the Goat, ‘These arc the most interesting of the planets which fill the role of “evening stars” during July. Uranus, however, will also be in view in the constellation of the Virgin about four de- grees northeast of Spica, the bright star of the group, which will be in the south at sunset, Uranus is not at all conspicuous and will have ¢ looked for closely to be seen, The moon, which fulls on July 2, which reaches its new stage on the 16th, and which is again full on the 31st, will be in conjunction with Jupiter on the 4th, with Saturn’ on the 19th, with Venus on the 20th, with Mars on the 27th and with Jupiter once more on the 3ist. ‘The second approach of the moon to Jupiter will be the closest of all these phenomena for the mouth, Luna, when at its nearest, being about 2°4° from the planet, the planet being the farther to the north. A degree in angular measurement is equal to about twice the ap- parent diameter of the full moon, An interesting conjunction between planets will take place on the 17th. On that day Venus passes near Saturn, The distance separating them when at their closest to each other will be butatenth of a degree, Venus being the farther to the south at that time. ‘The conspicuous sturs of July are Regulus, Spica, Arcturus, Vega, Deneb. Altair and An- tares. Soon after sunset, at the beginning of the month, Regulus will be fonud near Saturn in the west, a little above the horizon, Spica in the south, Arcturus close to the zenith, Vega east of the zenith point, Deveb northeast of Vega, Altair in the east and just rising above the horizon, while high above the horizon in the southeast, and near Mars, Antares will be seen, ee They Were Live Princesses, From the London Telegraph, Ashort time agoan amusing incident oc- curred at Freiburg, in Germany. Two ladies were standing in front of ashop window ex- amining the wares exhibited for sale, when the owner of the establishment, impatient at their not entering his premises, told them sharply that they had been there long enough and re- quested them to move on. The ladies walked away without a word of remonstrauce, Half an hour later a footman in court livery calied at the shop and asked the ill-mannered trades- man, on behalf of the hereditary grand duchess of Baden, how much she owed him for having looked in at his shop window. The man’s fecl- ings on receiving the message can be more easily imagined than described. ‘The Massachusetts Lobby Scandal. The committees of the Massachusetts legis- lature appointed to investigate charges of bribery reported yesterday, The senate com- mittee exonerated Senator Fassett and the house committee said the lobby in Boston needs looking after. As Goon As Gorn So enthusiastic are thousands of people over the benefits derived from Hood's Sarsaparilia that they cau hardly find words to express their confidence in and gratitude for this medicine. “Worth its weight in gold” is a favorite expression of these warm friends, If you are in need of a good medicine to purify your bieod, build up your strength, cure or “Once tried Hood's Sarsaparilla always remains a friend in the household. It is staple as wheat and good asgold.” HASKIN & TODD, Ithaca, N. ¥. Hovsr KEEPERS, TEST YOUR BAKING POWDER. ‘The recent death of s Russian painter in ‘New York from an overdose of ammonia em- Phasizes the importance of knowing what is ‘used in food compounds. Most of the baking Powders, according to the United States gov- @rament report, contain ammonia or alum. Does yours? Test it yourself. The presence of this injurious drug can be ‘easily detected by the following test: ‘Mix one teaspoonful of the suspected baking Powder with » spoonful of water ins tin cup; boil ita minute, stirit to prevent its burning and if ammonia is present you can smell it in the rising steam. Pure Cream of Tartar, pure Bicarbonate of Soda, with just enough farinaceous material to Preserve the strength, are the only ingredients used in Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder. “, No Fins ON THIS! Lot 2561—Fifty Black Serge Coats and Vests, no lining, FRENCH FACED, double stitched, AT $7.25. Lot 2367—Sixty-seven Striped Flannel Coats and Vests, FRENCH FACED, strictly all wool, AT 86.00. Lot 2336—One hundred and eighty-four Light-col- ored Cassimere Coats and Vesta, without living, FRENCH FACED, double-stitched patch pocket strictly all wool, AT $5.50. Lot 2374—Thirty-one PONGEE Coats and Veste, kool and komfortable, AT 35.00. Lot 161434¢—Seventy-seven SILK STRIPE Mohair Coats and Vests, dark and durable, AT $4.00. Lot 2626—Ninety-nine Mohair Coats and Vests, pear: color vests with collar, AT $3.62. Lot 2562—Twenty-seven Mohair Coats and Vests, slate color vests with collar, AT 83.12, Lot 1579—Two hundred and fifty Blue Flannel Coats, without lining, FRENCH FACED, patch pockets, double stitched, AT 81.75. Five hundred Seersucker Coats and Vests AT 75 CENTS. ALPACA COATS, $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.50 and 83. TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSR HATS and GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, Be AND 929 7TH ST, N.W. Corner Massacbusetts Avenus BIRICTLY ONE PRICE, 330 Open Saturday until 12 p.m Beavrrect Frovnen Lawss, 5, 8, 10, 123. NEW STYLE FIGUKED CHALLIES, 8, 10, 123¢e. CREAM ALBATROSS, wide doubie width, ali pure Wool, reduced to 45c. COLORED SURAM SILKS, 39¢, VERY FINEST QUALITY LONSDALF CAMBRIC, yard wide, 10c. SILK MOHAIR BBILLIANTINES, Electric Blue, Steel Gray aud Tan, reduced to 15¢. CHINA SILKS, 3736, 40, 450. INDIA LINENS, 8, 10, 1230. OUTING CLOTH, tumense assortment of new Styles, 10, 1230. BEAUTIFUL DRESS GINGHAMS, immense se sortment of new styles, 10, 1235, 15¢. SILK MOBAIK BRILLIANTINES, nearly yard and aquirter wide, reduced to 3734 VERY BEBT QUALITY FRUIT OF THE LOOM BLEACHED COTION, yard wide, Bi¢c, HENRIETTA CASHMEKE SERGE, nearly yard and & hult wide, pure wool, reduced to 50c" BEAULIFUL SATTEENS, immense assortment of new styles, 12%, 1 3 INDIA SILKS, new styles, 373, 40, 45, 50c. Xcellent quality, immense SHEETING double width, ARTLR'S CASH STORE, 711 MARKET SPACE, NEAR 7TH ST. A CASH PURCHASE TO THE AMOUNT OF @5 ENTITLES THE PURCHASER TO ONE OF OUR ALUABLE PKESEN'S. OFFICE OF W. H. HOEKE’S CARPET AND FURNITURE WARE ROOMS, Ocn Creanrso-Ovr Sure Is progressing very satisfactorily, as the throng that daily crowds our store testifies. ‘The Washington public know a good thing when they see it, and are not slow in tuking hold of the opportunity to buy first-class goods at and below cost, HERE ARE A FEW OF THE BARGAINS: ‘The Best Hard-wood Refrigerator on the market at Just one-half the regular price, Matting at cent discount, Only two y Carriages left, Price 8: Pem@are still unsold, Moquette Rugs, Li¢yds, long, at 81; Ingrain Carpets, 45¢.; Tapes- try Carpets, 59c.; Body Brussels, quotes, $1. Three Cherry-frame Silk Plush Suites, 6 pieceseach. Price 865. Now 849. ‘Three Hair Cloth Suttes ut & Former price 40. Led Room, Office, Library and Dining Room Furniture in like bargains, at W. H. HOEKE’S, 801 Market Space, Je30-1m 308 and 310 8th st. nw, Torsaws Veny Low Parces FOR TRAVELING, Bi 8, SATCHELS AND CLUB SATCHELS, Imitation Alligator (real leather) canyas lined, in, 1lin 12in. 13in. I4in. 15in. 16 in. 2 @ ct 10 €115 81 cor (veal leathel 0, 81 1 » $1.50, ‘Cenuline Graii 70, $1.90, ‘Ne the new square shape, no lost apace in them. in, 12ia. 13in. “14in. 3S Gin, 18 in, in, 2.60, 82°80, 8300, S320 BAO SHO, 83.80. New straight Grain Leather: Leather biged = # 94.80, 85.20, $5.60, 86.00, $6.50, 8.50, GLADSTONE Bags, 14 in, 16 in., 18 in, 20 i nagar ahaa ste weenie Crates ui 82.70, 83.10, Lined, N 45, 84. ay 86,95, CITY_ITEMS. Will You Ever Be Convinced ? Axorurr Great Repvuction 1x SvoARs. ‘Tue Great Attaxtic ayp Paciric Tea Co., ~~ “yo seechiap eeninges of 7thand E oa “i ‘st Granulated Sugar, 6%; cents, in 10-pout tote only, to aay one buying tea or coffee from Our $3e, Java and Mocha Coffes can't be beat. Checks given with every 25¢. worth of Tea, Coffee, Baking Powder and Condensed Milk. it H. Bowmay, Manager. We Venture to Remark that our line of Hot Weather Headgear cannot be sur} t style and mice. Our S0c. and @1 especially good value. It Fuaxe & Sox, One Price, cor. 7th and D, Pure Rye Whisky, 5 vears old, 65¢. qt. Pleasant Valley Catawba Wine, 90c. gal. Claret, 34 gal. 50c. ; large bottle 25c. Lime Juice, 25e.; Rasp. Vinegar, 25¢.; Port Wine, medicinal use, 3c. and 50c. qh Process Flour, 3g bbl., €1.50. jylas J. F. Witsox, 984 7th st, Will be Closed all day July 4 Tormaw’s Trunk Manufactory, 1231 Pennsylvania ave. iyi-st for lack news Dw. Buy a Machine with a Reputation! Examine our New High Arm No. 9 and notice how its rotary motion, silent and positive, con- trasts with the rasping, heavy, uncertain action of shuttle machines. " Office, 437 9th n.w. jul-tth.s,3m — Wiercen & Witsox Mra. Co, 500 Dozen More of Those Extra Fine Ribbed Seamless 25c. Half Hose, in all colors, ly at 5c. « pair, 6 pair for 7c. only at C. AUER. 7th and H. Domestic Sewing Machine and Pattern Agency. Je24,26,27,28,30,jy1,2 Piles! Piles! Piles!—Dr. Williams’ Indian Pile Ointment is the only sure cure for Blind, Bleeding or Itching Piles ever discovered, It never fails to cure old chronic cases of io: standing. Wiutiams Mra. Co,, Cleveland, Obio. §025-s,tu,thi60t Castoria. When baby was sick we gave her Castoria, When she was a Child she cried for Castoria, When she became Mise she clung to Castoria, When she had Children she gave them Castoria, jal6-th,s,tu,1y Star Spring Water, Saratoga Star Spring Water for sale in bot- tles and by the ginss by all druggists, Sam's ©. Paumen, Agent. ja25-s, tu, th150¢ Tce Cream in 10 Minutes. —Can be made in any family that uses the Double Action Gem Ice Cream Freezer, Saves time. All dealers. 3 The Great Atlantic and Pactfic Tea Company, 501 and 503 7th st. n.w., 1620 14th st. n.w., 3104 M st., Georgetown; 225 stores in the United States, Pure goods sold only. Best Granu- lated Sugar, 63g cents per pound. Checks given with every 25 cents’ worth of Tea or Coffee. Handsome presents given awaywith every pound of Thea-Nectar Tea or A. and P. Baking Powder. All goods delivered free to any part of the city, Punctuality our motto, Fresh goods received every other day, It N. H. Bowman, Manager. Sleeplessness, Nervous Prostration, Nerv- ous Dyspepsia, Dullness, Blues cured by Dr. Miles’ Nervine. Samples free at 2 Epwanp P. Mentz’s, 1014 F st, $3.50 Folding Dress Forms Sold for 22.50 thas month only at the Domestie Sewing Machine Office, 7th and H. jyl,2 AMUSEMENTS. YOU WANT 10 SPEND A PLEASANT EVEN- ing attend) the GA PARTY at Lochboeler’s City Park, corner Ist and N.Y. ave, under the auspices of Branch 419, Catholic Knighis of America, JULY 4, 1890. a Tickets 25 cent Bk dyl-3t_ TUE LAWN PARTY THAT WAS TO BE GIVEN ou July Sat Mrs. Fletcher's, G35 Soath Carolina e., is postpoued on account of mcku ALesvan 'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE, LAST WEEK OF THE SEASON. Evenings at 8:15, Extra Matinee Friday, July 4, LAMONT OPERA COMPANY. First time in Washington of STRAUSS’ OPERA, THE Bat. Special Engagement of Joseph Herbert and Herndon se = MorselL 330 HE CASINO CLUB'S 2 THIRD ND LAWN CONCERT, THURSDAY, JULY 3, the night before the Fourth, ‘from 7 to 11 p.m. by the MAINE BAND. ‘Sesisted by ‘MISS ALICE RAYMOND, the Beautiful Cornet Tallo-ho Coach leaves 13th and Penn. sve. every Round ‘conte, ening at 7:30. uD ““Alvo na at jus of 14th st, railroad ye30-a0 Also meets cars at every half hour after 8 p.m. AWN PAKTY GIVEN Circle, King's Bons pel, TUESDAY EVENIN sud'F sta. n.w, Adimisgion mente, X THE MISSIO Daughters of Jul; R* RIDGE, ON THE CHESAPEAKE, OPEN JUNE 14, NAVAL ACADEMY BAND. FINEST MEALS. FINEST ATTRACTIONS, EVERYTHING THE BEST. Trains leave B.and O. depot. week days, 9:15am. 1:30 and 4:30 p.m, Sundays, 0:35 em, 1:30 and 3:29 p.m, Leave Bay Ridge, woek days, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sundays, 8 and 9 p.m. OUND-TRIP TICKETS, $1. 3. T. OVELL, CHAS, 0. SCULL, Gen'l Passenger Agent, liound hire, LEWis J. my5-Sui* Casn On Creprr, We will sell you Handsome SOLID OAK ANTIQUE FINISHED BED ROOM SUITE, 3 pieces, for $17 cash or 818 on credit. We will sell you a 7-piece PARLOR SUITE, solid waluut frames, upholstered in the best bair cloth, for cash or #30 on credit. ‘@ will sell you a 7-piece PARLOR SUITE, solid walnut frames, upholstered in plush, combination colors, for 828 cash or $30 on credit. We will sell you a good WIKE-WOVEN BED SPRING good quality BRUSSELS CARPET for Ge. per yard cash or 65c. per yard ou credit. We will sell you a good INGRKAIN CARPET for 35e. er yard cash or 40c. per yard on credit, : We Sew and Lay all CAKPETS Free of Cost and do ‘not charge for the waste in matching figures. We will sell all CARPETS, MATTINGS AND OIL- CLOTHS on Credit at an advance of 5 cents per yard on the lowest cash price. EASY WEEKLY or MONTHLY PAYMENTS taken on all credit sales, and uo notes required. CASH DISCOUNT allowed on all accounts settled in S30 days, P. GROGAN, ie4-3m 730 and 741 7th st. ow. For improved and eoo- Luna Bomic cookery. Useit for ‘Soups, Sauces, Made Dishes COMPANY'S (Game, Fish, &c.), Aspic or Meat Jelly, Keeps per- EXTRACT seotly in all climates for ‘any length of time and is or cheaper endof finer favor ‘than any other stock. BEEF. Ove pound equal to forty i pounds of lean beef of the ‘ta,th,Lm “Value of ebout 67.50. s - 3 p.m. ; Ue, Home, Gain Soba Bredges Wed sud ban. Spa EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, &e. Fost OF SULT FOURTH OF JULY AT RIVER VIEW, ° ‘WASHINGTON'S CONEY ISLAND. ‘More Attractions than all other River Resorts com- Dined. The only Resort Lighted by Electricity. Steamer SAMUEL 3. PENTZ will leave her wharf foot of 7th strect at O45am/145 and@ pm. Returning will reach the ety at 1, 5.50, 8.30 end 11.30 pm Music and Dancing all day and evening at Rivey ‘View on the largest pavilion south of New York. Best meals on the Potomac or any where clea, 500. No objectionable characters allowed on boat oF grounds, KB & RANDALL, Proprietor. © MEMORIAL, CHURCH SUNDAY ly Sobol an. Fam cuic to Mastall Hail, WEED» 2. Steamer Corcoran leaves 7" whart at 10a:a.audasu pm ~ 25 ce! a. ae PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH acursion to Fort Oruway WED venga are ahi Boat a.m. and dpm. Je2N-Be™ OONLIGHT EXCUKSION BY THE © P. M pe ae Recliak g MI. VERNON PLACE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL, TUESDAY EV JULY 1, 1890, TICKETS 25 CYNTS. Steamer SAMUEL J. PENTZ loaves 7th «treet wharf t 6:30 p.m. returuing will stop at River View fof ap hour aud s half, arriving home at 11 pm. nite on boat, _Tickets 25 Fee, CHAetER BY THE DAY, Week outh, to pleasure oF fishing parties, th ELLA LKEADWELL, foot 13th st. #6, > Pa. ave nw, CoobexIAL BEACH. DAY EXCURSIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY, Salt Water Bathing. Famous Shore Dinner at the hotel. WM. T. CRUMP, Proprietor. Steamer T. V. ARROWSMITH leaves 7th street wharf 8:45am. Home st 10 p.m. EVERY SATURDAY, Leaves at 4:30 p.m. Home Sunday 11 p.m. btm _te Go: TAKE A DIP IN THE OCEAN. 4@ JULY. JULY @ MERCHANTS’ EXCURSION To NORFOLK. FORTRESS MONKOE, VIRGINIA BEACH, . ‘and the CH, OCEAN SHORE PARK CAPES ou the Maynificent steamer EXCELSIOR, r 7th st whi a Tic PARK. FINEST SURF BATHING THE ATLANTIC COAST at the two last-named resorts, can be secured at steamer’s whart had of the followiug committee in charge of the excarsion C. L KELLOGG, Sth st. daave: FM WALK at steamer day of leaving, pet Zour tickets cariy,as vuly # iimuited number will sold STEAMER WILL LEAVE PROMPTLY AT 6 P.M. Meals served cn steamer st reasonabie rates. There ‘Will be plenty of cots on the boat. _ Positively uo improper characters allowed, je24-8t NAM, STEAMER BAMTHOLDI_-TLIP EVERY hour to all up river Dixie and Baurthoid) landings; tue Snest scenery on the Potomac. the guly boat stop. plug at Divie Landing, Round wip, be chars tor to run upor down river Boats hire and sale. JNO. CUMBEKLA. — Foot of Foot of ISLAND AND CLIFTON BEACH. STEAML MOFELY EVEKY WEDNESDAY, 1H UKSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, during the oo BY Steamer leaves ber wharf, terminus of cable and 9th- street cars, at 8:15 ait. cartive home at 0 piu Fxcursion tickets Oe ersonw HOt leaving t fare for the round trip, 25¢ niger, free. Children free. nts offered Sunday schools, Aiso lands ut Stewart's, Colonial Beach aud ( wharves; same fare. IVEK VIEW POX 1800. W ASHINGTONIANS' MOST POPULAR RFSORT. The New Excursion Stesmer SAMUEL J. PENTA, the Fastest on th: Potona SUNDAY, three trips, leaving at 10-30 am, 3:1 and 5:30 Rum. Returning #2, SandS pa Tickets, Se. WEDNESDAYS, commencing June 4, three trina, leaving at 9:45 am.,245and 645 pan. Returning atl. Gand 11:30pm. Tickets, Family Days commence SATUKDAY, July 5. Danciug Day and Evening on all trips except Sun- ay at the grounds on the larvest and finest pavilion southof New York. Pine Brass Bandon Sunday. The only place on the Potoinac lighted by electricity. Ex. cellent moals furpiehed ou the grounds, 50c. Thi resort has @ fine Switchback Railway and ali other popular amusements. The Steamer will be chartered ora liberal percentage allowed on tickets sold by So cietica, &c. No objectionable parties allowed on any of the above trips, £8 RANDALL, mzs Proprietor, Mk MOUNT VERNON v AND MARSHALL HALL STEAMBOAT CO, On and after Juve 1, 1890, the new iron andstesh Steamer CHARLES MACALESTER will leave her wharf, foot of 7th street, for Mount Vernon aud Marshall iiail as ioliows, For MOUNT VEKNON.— Every day (except Sunday) at 10 a.m. and 2:30 pau, returning at 7 and 5-49 P.w. Passengers can remaib at Mouut Vernon unui second bout leaves, uf desited. Fure, round trip, #1. including adpussion to the wausion and xrounds. ‘Ble: de on the boat. Meals and es worved Mouut Vernon guide books ca: be pro- curea va the boat, For MARSHALL HALL.—Ssme as Mount Vernon scpoduie tor week days. ‘Ou SUNDAYS at 11 a.m, 2:30 and 6 p.m.; returning at 2, 5:30 and 9 pan. ‘Ou Fridays aud Saturdays, epecial moonlight excury sions down the river to '“Tudieu ," touching at tou at 6:30 pit, reaching chty on, geturust 10 pas, tou a Ui, Peachig city on return : ‘Meals and'Lunclios of all tases at Mareliall Hall few: yurant, ‘ ‘Fare to Marshall Hall and return, 25 ceutson ang trip: children, between 6 and 12 years, 15 ceuts. Popular cud reliable Steamer W. W. Corcoran will make river laudims as far down as Glymont, landing at Marsball Hall gous aud returning, leaving barf daily, except Suuday, at 1U am, rovuruing ofa pa ound tri 35 conte, ommmencing boat and wishing the sail, 5 ERS—LEA’ PERRY ¥: IONS—LARGE 8a! STEAM- STAGE EXCURSIONS. 1TT'S TALLY HO COACH LINE LEAV: DiNsi5a ake Kound-trip: Arlington, 10 aia. Fea onan ue pockets of A and thet will pet ‘drive away 00 cents for a dotlar, aS aa eg a sens aes we one a4 fees GRASTT, The Pushes, 1810-13 Taam