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8 THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D. c.. LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. FORECAST TILL EIONT A.M. WEDNESDAY. Tor the District of Columbia and Virginia, fair; warmer; variable winds. CONDITION OF THE WATER. Temperature and condition of water at 7 a.m.—Great Falls, temperature, 68; condition, 6. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 76. Con- dition at north connection. 14; condition at south connection, 36; distributing reservoir, temperature, 75; condition at influent gate house. 22; condition at effluent gate house, 12. High tide in the river, 10:28 p.m.; low tide in the river, 4:23 p.m. * ees Curtains done up at Acme Steam Laundry for G0 cts, per pair. 1202 F st. nw. For Wat Parens go to Juuivs Laxspcrow, n.—Our well-known, reliable 1.50 and $2. New styles and ‘A. T. Lewis, 435 7th st. 8, Hemrcer, 453 Pa. av. Mennirt’s Puotoorars Gaturny, 25 Pa ave. Strictly first-class. Artistic work. 260 Fr. Bos, 21.15. Linney. Brrrixorn & Mrutxe Brrzen tux E fine felt derbies at staple shapes. | Hemas Artificial Canes Camruonatep and made moth proof free of charge. Esrme Canret Crxaxixo ‘Wonks, 631-635 Mass. ave. n.w. Telephone 425-2 Ber Yorn Coat of J. Maury Dove, Only highest grades of family coal handled, Use rae Jouxstos Breakrast Correz, Sold by all grocers at 25c. per pound package. Boanps, $1.15 per 100 feet. 6th and N.Y.ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Avpavon’s—Fay Templeton in “Hendrik udson.” Te Natrowat.—Williams and Kelly in “U and L Hants’ Brrov.—Ge-Wan-Go Mohawk in “The {ndian Mail Carrier.” . Kervan’s.—Fay Foster's English Gaiety Com- PM ansuaLt Havv.—Elks’ Excursion, ss CONDE The American Sick Benefit Association has filed u certificate of incorporation by M. F. Holderman, C. M. Gilpin and Edwin J, Capt. ndall on the trip up from River View on the steamer Samuel J. Pentz Sunday night was relieved of his pocket book, contain ing about $150. Thus far the thief has ot been captured. » The body of a colored infant was found by ficer Kelfoyle in lowa Circle this morning. Ofresterday R. Gardner of 2034 8th str-et northwest fell from a horse and was injured internally. He was taken to the Emergency jospital. aia Adams,colored.who lives at 1506 M street, had his leg badly mashed yesterday at the Mor- ton Building. 15th and H streets, by a piece of timber falling on him. He was taken to his home by Ottiters Breen and Cross. é Yesterday Joseph Fillius of Anacostia, at- tempting to get on a cable car at the corner of 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue, fell and had his knee badly bruised and his forehead cut. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital by Officer Hinkle aud Dr. Hay dressed his wounds x x William Harrison. colored, was in the Police Court today to answer to a charge of being loud and bdisterous at the corner of 15th und B streets southeast yesterday. Judge Mills imposed a penalty of $5. ; ‘Ihe first prisoner in the dock at the Police Court this morning was «colored man named Andrew Day. He was charged with being loud and boisterous on K street yesterday. He was fined 35. W. P. Metcalf and T. P. Borden of the Bachelors’ Club of Washington are playing at the national lawn tennis tournament at New- port, —— Exciting Runaway and a Plucky Driver Yesterday afternoon the horse attached to the carriage of Mr. W. H. Flacker, 997 F street, took fright at 15th and Bhode Island avenue and ran out that avenue. The driver, Edward Diggs, held to the reins, doing his best to stop the horse, and when thrown out near Sth street he pluckily held to the lines and was dragged over fifty yards. until he succeeded in stopping the horse. He was badly bruised about the head and limbs. His wounds were dressed at Brown's drug store, 7th street and Bhode Island avenue. The horse was somewhat cut about the legs, and the harness and carriage d. Saturday in Seattle, Washington, will be brought to this city and interred at Rock Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Hill, accompanied by her oldest daughter, will leave Dresden tomor- row and will sail for this country. A call for a meeting of the personal friends of Mr. Hill to take action in regard to his death has been issued. The meeting will be held at th» office of Dr. A. P. Fardon, 1326 F street. tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. ee Slight Fires. Yesterday afternoon aslight fire tock place at No. 239 New Jersey avenue northwest. A slight fire to the amount of 215 took place at house 315 Tincup alley, occupied by Hattie Bell, last evening. * eae “Think You’re funny, Don’t You?” John Robinson, a young colored man, plead guilty in the Police Court today to being pro- fane and using indecent language yesterday afternoon He was fined #5. As he left the dock and the door was closing behind him h let drive a Parthian arrow at Judge Mills, re- murking: ‘*You think you're funny, don’t you?” Then he disappeared. ed Three of a Kind Didn’t Beat a Pair. Charles Pentzley was arrested in the elevator at the Washington monument by Officer Evans yesterday afternoon for cursmg and swearing. Jn the Police Court today he had three wit- nesses to prove that it was all a mistake, but Judge Mills remarked that this was a case where three of a kind did not beat a pair. The fine. $1, was the lowest possible, as Pentzley was a stranger and yesterday was Labor day. a A Day for the Merchants. The local wholesale and retail dealers in Cal- fornia fruits, vegetables, cereals, wines, &c., are tobe given next Thursday morning for their especial entertainment at “California on Wheels,” now iu the rear of the Baltimore and Ohio depot. Tomorrow is Congress day at the free fair and Thursday afternoon cabinet day, but on Friday aud Saturday the cars will be open w the pablic as usual, —— A Long Flight. Arce between carrier pigeons took place Sunday last from Barboursville, Va. It was the first of a series of four races for birds of 180 hateb. under the management of the Washing- ton Federation. The prize was « dictionary donated by J. C, Burnett of the Treasury De- partment. The birds that took part were those of -dessrs. Young. Eaton, Turner, Glorious, Miller, Mockmann, Hoffar, Wallace and Colburn. fe séart was made by G. ’arker and the match was won by Mr. Colburn’s Little Cavalier, with Mr. Wallace's Billie Mac second. a Funeral of Frederick Hugle. ‘The funeral of Mr. Frederick Hugie, a well- known citizen of the District, took place this afternoon from the late residence of the de- ceased, 605 P street northwest. The interment was at Rock Creek Cemetery. The members of the Old Men's Society, which Mr. Hugle founded, attended funeral, Mr. Hugle was in his seventy-tirst year. He leaves a wife and six children. He was born in Baden, Ger- mafy. and was resident here for the past forty years. He was the senior member of the brewing firm of Huge, Abner & Beyer. @1.25 Exccustox ro Pex Mam €1.25, Baiti- more and Potomac railroad, Wednesday, sept. 3. Leave at 8:15 a.m., returning at 9 p.m. ‘Tickets for sale at Pankea’s Book Store, 617 pnd G19 7th st ates A Dax with the knights and a night with the queen of love aud beauty at Marsball ‘Tnursday, September 4. See adv. ——s— As Isterestixo Tar Islacd Park and Harper’ * or crowding. Every ticket entitles the holder to a reserved seat. Rouud trip, €1. Train leaves Baltimore and Ohio station each Thurs- day until September 4 at 10a.m. Secure seats am advance at ¢19 and 1351 Pennsylvania ave- nue. No extra charge. ° pat» Manvetovs Lraay.—A personally conducted excursion to the caverus of Luray will leave B. and O. station 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 3. Round trip, including admission to the caves. 33.50. rve your seats im advance without extra cost at 619 and 1351 Pennsylvania avenue. i THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR. Educational Institutions of Washington and Vicinity. ft The “school question is perplexing many Parents just now. Washingtonians are embar- rassed by the number of good cational in- stitutions offered for choice. In this city and vicinity are many noted échools, tolleges and seminaries, and the professional schools rank with the best in the country. To assist in settling the all-important question Tux Stan continues to publish notices of schools and educational establishments that are com- mended by their patrons, The announcements for the next academic year of the famous Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, are now ready will be sent to Persons applying for them. Superior instructions in vocal and instrumen- tal music—performance on all sorts of instru- ments taught—are given at the Washington Conservatory of Music, Good Templars’ Hall, 43g street and Penusyivania avenue, which is entering upon its twenty-first year. The true impostation of the voice, the Ital- ian method, is taught at Mariano Maina’s vocal school. Pupils are prepared for grand opera, concerts, oratorion, &¢, The school opened September 1. ‘The Parisian School for Young Ladies and Children, conducted by Monsiour and Mme. Des Garennes, 2030 P street, will open on the 22d of September. The number of Pupils is limited and applications for admission should be made at once, All branches taught in French, Miss Halstead’s private school for girls and little boys, 1429 20th streot, will open on the 12th of September. Before that date upplica- tions for admission should be made at 2901 Q strect, and after the opening at the school. Acme phonography is taught in sixtcen easy lessons and typewriting taught free of charge to shorthand students at the Head Schocl Acme Phonography, 921 F street, F. J. Mulvey, principal, Sessions held day and night and students helped to positions when fitted to enter the field of practical work. The Edgwood Boarding and Day School, 122 and 124 Franklyn street, Baltimore, Mrs H. A Lefebore, principal, will open ou September 18. It is a well-known institution of learning for young ladies, having been established twenty-seven years ago, The Rose Polytechnic Institution, Terre Haute, Ind.. is well endowed. woll equipped. ‘Lhorough instructions are given in mechanical and civil engineering, electricity, chemistry and drawi The shops and laboratories are extensi Address C. A. Waldo, librarian, for catalogue. Mrs. R. E. Harvey, 715 6th streot northcast, gives lessons in oil painting at the low charge of $3 per term of twelve lessons. Instruction in piano and organ music and in singing at sight is given by J, E. Scheel, at 734 12th street northwest. Mr. Scheel announces that special attention is paid to beginners and the German or Engiish method is tanght, Mrs. Julia R. Tutwiler and Mrs. Anne Cabell Rust, principals of Mount Vernon Institute, 16 Mount Vernon Place Baitimore, aunounce that their boarding and day school for young ladies and little girls will reopen September 24. ‘The number of boarding pupils is limited to twenty. One hundred and sixty doilars for a term of ten months are the terms which are offered to students entering the Charlotte Hall School, St. Mary's county, Md. The location is healthy and the advantages offered are first-class. 1k W. Silvester is the principal, That well-known educational institute, the Pennington (N.J.) Seminary and La Col- lege, enters this year upon its fifty-first year. The principal, Rev, Thos. Hanlon, D.D., has becn in charge for the past twenty-one years, and the institute offers exceptional advantages, An illustrated catalogu of the New York Military Academy at Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, can be obtained by addressing Col. C. J. Wright, B.S., A.M., the superintendent. In a beautiful part of Virginia is located the Fauquier Institute for young ladies, which ope ptember 18. Warrenton, Va, where this school is situated, is well known to Washing- tonians. It is oniy fifty-four miles from this city, on the Richmond and Danville road. Full particulars can be obtained by addressing Geo. G, Butler, A.M., the principal At Concordville, Pa., is located Maplewood Institute, where for $180 per year boys and girls are given a good practical education. Boys under thirteen years of age are charged ouly $150. This school is under the direction of Prof. Joseph Shortlidge, a Yale graduate. Marching orders for the opening of the fifty- eighth session of St. John’s Academy. the mili- tary school at Alexandria, Va., today hay issued. The principal, Kichard L. can be addressed at Drake and streets, Alexandris, aud further particulars learned. That historic seat of learning located at Charlottesville. Va., the University of Virginia, has an especially attractive announcement of the courses of study which will be pursued during the coming year. The sixty-sevent!: session will begin October 1, and by addressing Wm. M. Thornton, chairman of the faculty, fuli particulars can be obtained. A complete uni- versity course is offered for the selection of students. whether they wish to prepare them- selves for one of the learned professions or gain an education that will fit them for business or some special calling. Very popular is the Lewiston Home School for Girls, Lynwood, Rockingham county, Va. The school is situated in the most healthful part of the valley of Virginia. adjacent to the Shenandoah Valley railroad. Special atten- tion is paid the mental, moral and physical training of young children. Board, with tuition in Euglish, Latin, French and instrumental music, $176 per.term. Circulars may be had of Miss Eleanor C. Wheat, principal, or of J. J. Decker, 1111 F street. : Brother Fabrician has charge of St. John’s College. Experienced tutors and moderate terms are the inducements offered. Scholars may take cither commercial or classiea! courses or both. For terms «pply to the president at the college on Vermont avenue, Those who would like to have their girls educated in Philadelphia, ina home school, may find just what. they want at Miss Ellen Si on’s, 1619 Mount Vernon street, Philadel- hia. Special attention is given to music, French and art. The Hannah More Academy for Girls at Reistertown, Md., has long had afi excellent reputation a: educational establishment. ‘The location 1s one of the most healthfu! on the Western Maryland railroad. Tetms of Kev. Arthur J. Rich, A-M., M.D. Thorough instruction by the best of teachers is promised by Mrs. Elizabeth H. Myers, whose school for young ‘ladies and little girls is at 1809 I street northwest. The establishment re- opens on October 6. Hunt's Preparatory School has been a suc- cess for twenty-one years, It begins its next term on the 22d instant in the north session room of the Four-and-a-half Street Presbyte- rian Church. Mr. Hunt, whose address is 717 Irving street northwest, fits pupils for all col- leges, government institutions or business life. The schog sistersof Notre Dame have a col- legiate institute for young ladies and a pre- paratory school for little girls near Baltimore. Those who desire to send children thither may secure terms by writing to the sisters at Embia Post Office, M The twenty-first year of the Warrenton Sem- inary—a select home school for young ladies and children—begins on the 15th instant. The climatic conditions are excelieut, the educa- tion high grade, the terms moderate. Address Miss Virginia Lomax, Box 137, Warrenton, Fau- quier county, Va. Ranking with the beat colleges of the land is Marictta College, Marietta. Ohio. Students are offered every Pomible advantage at terms most moderate. Particulars may be had of President Eaton, ex-United States commis- sioner of education, : tes Cattle Market. At the Union Stock Yards yesterday 236 cattle were on the market and were sold to butchers as fojlows: Best seld from 4 to 4!<c. per pound; good, from 3}¢ to 3%; pound, medium, from 8 to 9c. pound; common, from 2 to 28{c. per-pound. 845 sheep and lambs on the et and sold as follows: Old sheep sold from 3.tq .434e. per pownd; lambs sold from 6 to 7c, 8 pound, Cows aud calves sold from 620 to. each, Market for cattle was fair: market for sheep and lanibe was good. ——<—— ae Lanat Stock oF’ Ta XG Goons, Dax- acxp by Free axp Wateu, at Avctiox.—To- Dowling —— at 10 am., Auctioneer wling wil at his auction rooms a large stock of merchant "as cloths -in —_- for suits, overcoats, pants, vests, dc. ie ea has been slightly damaged fi and water, but the major _ portion +p od The American Athletic Club has recently been organized with the officers: William Fred Voilard, tr : other nated | tool, Cranes, Lc Willaas, W. donee THE COLUMBIAS’ VICTORY. They Won tho Eight-Uar’ Race st Staten Island. : & ROUSING WELCOME HOME TODAY—DETAILS OF THE RACE—A FINAL SPURT WHICH COURTNEY-—-TEE POTOMACS FINISH A CREDIT: ABLE THIRD. The Columbia?Athletic Club's senior eight- | fero i Fay the silvery mists of the morning and light d on the petals of the Moneymekie et teen ne! fy , a8 vivacious as a bottle of as the diabalo. As a 8; gives tips to Carmencita. Te-' the lot of them, and presents a dance Be & dancing girl oared crew yesterday won the mile race at the | which for real arabesque figures, the soft sensu- Staten Island Athletic Club's regatta, near New York. The Potomac crew finished third, and today the town is colored a deep shade by the | the of southern Spain and the warmth of a wt yance ever, The berieegue tor " for ver. je bur! for octasion ia cated, “Hendrik Hudson and ee Columbian adherents. The race was rowed in | is the work of Mr. Wm. Gill and Mr. Robert Yelock. | Fraser, 7) _ car dracbenph ey arteries} as, NE eagle te gerne Th of this city, the Arthur Kulls of New Jersey, the Tritons of Newark, the New York Athletics cenallent vehi of New York and tho Staten Island Ath- letics, The Potomacs made a poor start owing to the suddennoss of the word. The Columbias and Staten Isiand crew at once took the load, the formera little bit ahead. An accident to the steering apparstus of the New York Athletic shell caused them to drop out after pulling abouta dozen strokes. At the half mile the Columbia led by a length, with Staten Island second and Potomac third, two lengths behind Staten Island, The Potomacs soon made a spurt which nearly closed the gap, but some unsteady work in the boat cause: her to lose hor course and the gap was widened again. Columbia crossed the line clean winner by a length, having never been headed, her time being 4.40! Staten Islard’s time was 4.453¢ and Potomac’s 4.564. ‘The vic- torious crew were shouldered by their club men, a large delegation having gone over to New York to wituess the race, and a scene of wild enthusiasm followed, ‘The Potomac peo- ple, althou considerably out of pocket, took defeat phi osophically. th crews returned to the city today. The crews are as follows: Columbia Athletics—J. M. Kenyon, 1; A. A. Ep eek 2; L. L. Harban, 8; Ed. Ryan, 4; A. W. Johnson, 5; W. E. Crist, 6;' Charles Baker, 7; 8. J. Jannus, stroke, and W. A. Smith, cox- swain. ‘ : Potomac Athletics—H. W. Elmore, 1; G. E. Sawyer, 2; W. T. Norton, 8; John Reinhart, 4; E. R. Reynolds, 5; C. C. Smithson, 6; L. A. Fischer, 7; J. 8. Dyer, stroke, and W. F. Rob- erts, coxswain, THE VICTORS WELCOMED HOM. The victorious Columbia, crew with their trainer, Courtney, and the faithful Jack Brem- mer, were met at the Pennsylvania railroad station this morning by a delegation of the stay-at-home club members. At the club house the crew were formally welcomed and feasted. It was there thata Star reporter gained a bit of news regarding the regatta from Mr. Court- ney, who declared it to have been an oasy vic- tory, yet no floating race by any means. He further said that in his experience he had never witnessed such a spurt at the finish as that of his crew. There was no necessity for it, as tho race was well in hand, but the coxswain yelled ont, ‘Now lift her, boys,” and they did, The form which the C. A. C. boys showed in the preliminary practice turned the tide of betting, and it was with considerable difticulty that bets were made. After the race men who were supposed to be too dignified to smash hate took a hand in it and Courtney's hat locks as though lots of them had taken a hand in it. ¥ ‘The Atlanta Boat Club members were out in the club's launch singing « ditty, something about the three C's, moaning Courtney, Cor- nell and Columbia, The medals are of a very handsome design. The large bowl, the trophy won by the Co- lumbias, 1s now on exhibition in the main hail- way of the club house, — LABOR DAY BASE BALL. Many Games Yesterday—Among the Local Players. The country was virtually soaked with base ball yesterday, being Labor Day, and this morn ing the aic was full of scores and games and inflated attendance figures. The results are as follows: National League.—Philadolphia, 2; Cincin- nati, 1. Cincinnati, 8; Philadelphia, 5. New York, 4; Cleveland, 0. New York, 5; Cleveland, 1. Brooklyn, 10; Pittsburg, 9. Brooklyn, 3; Pittsburg, 2. Brooklya, 8; Pittsburg, 4. Chi- cago, 4; Boston, 1. Chicago, 15; Boston, 11. Players’ League.—-Pittsburg, 7; Philadelphia, 3. Pittsburg, 9; Philadelphia, 0. New York, 7; Buffalo, 5. New York, 19; Buffalo, 7. Boston, 11; Cleveland, 7. Boston, 11; Cleveland, 2. Chicago, 13; Brooklyn, 1. Brooklyn, 7; Chi- cago, 6. American Association.—Athletic. 7; St. Louis, Columbus, 7; Baitimore, 0. Columbus, 6; Baltimore. 6 (ten innings.) Syracuse, 7; Toledo, 4. Toledo, 11; Syracuse, 10. Rochester, 12; Louisville, 6 Rochester. 10; Louisvill Atlantic Association.—Lebanon, 9; acres burg, 3. Harrisburg. 6; Lebanon, 5. New Haven, Newark, 0. New Haven, 5; Newark, 4. The jue, from all accounts, came out far ahead of all competitors in the matter of at- tendance. The total admi the League; according to the the Philadelphia Pres 2. igures given by . were 36,575, and of the Brotherhood, 27,977, an advantage in favor of the Lengue of 8,598, The largest attendance of the day wasin Boston on the Players’ League grounds, where thero were 8,79 people re- ported. The Boston League game drow 8,222, and the Philadelphia League 4,255. The Amer- ican Association drew 13,253 people. The Columbia Athletic Club defeated the Alerts 6to 3 yesterday at Capitol Park. Key- worth and Mace were the pitchers. Columbia made two runs in the ninth but the game was called back to the end of the eighth on account of darkness, Columbia won by virtue of harder hitting, while the Alerts put up tho better fielding game, —_—_.____ The East Washington Association. The East Washington Citizens’ Association elected officers for the ensuing year last night after it had adopted resolutions which ex- pressed the gratitude of the association towards those who contributed to the successful cele- bration in connection with the formal opening of the Pennsylvania avenue bridge. Unanimous re-election was accorded the offi- cers: George Francis Dawson, president; A. F. Sperry, secretary; M. L Weller, treasurer, ‘The following were elected to serve as delegates to the committee of one hdndred: J. W. Babson, Duncan Thompson. E. B. Stocking, George E. Harbin, John E Herrell, V. B. Edwar. ne A. Lehmann, Dr. J. Lee Adams. A. F. Sperry, M. 1 Weller, John _H. Walker, Geo. H. Boehmer, H. P. Godwin, Adam Gaddes, B. F. J. Lockwood, Joseph Plant. A. D. Ches- aldine, F. C. Murray, W. H. Maginnis, Dr. W. P. C. Hazen, 8, A. Fitch, A.L. Bliss and J. T. D. Pipes. Ten Dollars for Writin ig His Name. Yesterday Leslie, Borland went up in the monument and evidently thought it would be a very clever thing to write his name on the nice white marble. Officer James B. Evans placed him under arrest and Borland had to put up 10 for his appearance in the Police Court to- day. That did not bring him, though, and th $10 was the price his autograph. , Over the Hills to the Poor House. Michael and Katherine Maroney, an elderly couple, stood side by side in the dock before Judge Mills today. It was a touching spectacle, for the two were old and poor and it wag evi- dent that they wore unable to care for them- selves. They have been the wards of before, and today they went over the hills to the poor house once more. —— Ada and Annie Fined. the city | Jackson, colored. The fight gre assisted in exceedingly bright dialogue of the low comedy » not Very striking music, no plot aad an for the conveyance of popular Rags, songs, dances, &c. One topical song in the third act by Miss ‘lempleton and Mr. Stev- ens is espec' good in conceit and execution. Mr. Stevens i8 the funny editor and ho has a g00d voice and sang some cute things. Mr. Wheelan: is another funny man, Miss New- ham is anh. k. dancer of great grace, whose saltatorial merit would be much enhanced as skirt dancer. Miss Randolph and Miss Han- jon were “pretty and figuresome, Edwards and Kirke as the deputies were favorites all around. The scenery is attractive and unique. The chorus girls are charming, of course, ‘The audiehco was en rapport, as the Dutch say, and “Hendrik Hudson” has no reason to co1 of his weleome. Again tonight. Natioxat—“U & I."—Gus Williams,whom al- most everybody knows, and John R whom the rest know, appeared at the d last night in Smith and Carroli’s phony Op. 6, Bflat major, better known as “U & I," 3 usical satire in three acts. Locality: Sitting Bull Flats, New York. ‘Time: Now. Right now. Mr. Williams appears as Prof. John Un- gerblolz, % music teacher, and Mr. Kelly as O'Donovan Innis of O'Haverstraw, N.Y., and bios Se ten other people with them in their feast OF fun, including seven very attractive and artistic young women, who dance and sing ‘and do both beautifully, especially the dancing. “U & I iy not a classic, and the tun at times is a bit coarse and stringy, but the audience of last night liked it and the laughter and ap- plauso wero 80 prolonged and uproarious that the people on the stage were frequentiy com- pelle to wait until partial silence was restored efore they could proceed with the sho: The play is the usual collection of funny situa- tions, domostia, social, convivial, without much reference to pnythiug except the fun they will create, a he resuit is two hours and a half of hilarity,which is tonic and invigorating at this éeaton, even to those who have a taste for the thore delicate mixtures. Again tonight. Haxnis'—Go-wox-oo Mouawk.—One of the Season's novelties was presented at tho Bijou last night in Miss Go-won-go Mohawk, the Indian actress, who appeared in a pleasan: sensational play, partly written by hersclf, witl the title, “The Indian Mail Carrier.” The house was largo and there was great enthu- siusm over the deeds of valor by the Indian boy Wep-ton-no-nah—Miss Mohawk. The play isa western drama fuli of exciting events, with some comedy busi ness. The play introduces many thrilling scenes, the bowie-knife fight between Wep-ton- no-mah and ane Joe being especially ex- citing. chawk presents a striking, pic- turesque Agure in the costumes she wears as a brave. She i jure. of graceful out- line and commands the admiration which is always excited by the nobler specimens of the rage. She acte, too, with carnestness, and is possessed with a deep, thrilling and in- tense, is a capable one. The drama will be continued throughout the week. san’s—Fay Foster Company. ‘ay Fos- Company opened a week's enaaremeht at this well-kuown resort last night and received af enthusiastic reception. And well it might, for the company includes shining stars from the vaudeville world. “Our Yacht- ing Party,” a nautical first part, opened the entertainment. Miss Viola Clifton, with a beau- tiful figure and abbreviated costumes of rich importations, came next and reecived generous applause. Pretty Pauline Batcheller, a sou- brette of decide ability, danced gracefully and sang like a bird. Vanola, the Mexican wonder, was decidedly a great novelty. His act con- sists of foot balancing, and the way he manip- ulates objects with his pedal extremities was marvelous. Mr. Joe Oppenheimer, an old ane boy, manages the show. Again to- a a ALEXANDRIA, Reported for Tre Evexixo Stam. Arren THE Riversipg GamBiens,—The at- tention of the authorities of Alexandria county having been drawn to gaming carried on 0] )po- site the District of Columbia and within their jurisdiction, they did not wait for the quar- terly session of the county court, to which a grand jury is regularly attached, but have sum- moned a special grand jury at the September monthly term, and {ionterday afternoon the grand jurors returned a true bill against John Heath, Jobn Heath, jr., and ©. H. Heath for carrying on keno and other gaming prohibited by the law of the commonwealth. ‘The names of several others are now before the grand jury and indictments are expccted this even- ing. Pusiic Scuoors.—The opening of the city schools still continues and so far permits for over 600 white children have becn issued and book lists furnished them. The issue of per- mits to white children will continue tomorrow, don Thursday the issue to colored children will begin. The schools of Alexandria county will open on the 15th instant. County Court.—The Alexandria county court, Judge Chichester, has begun its Sep- tember term here and will occupy this week with its sessions. The attendance is larger than usual ‘The grand jury is in session and has found, besides bres indictments, a true bill against Edward Stuart, alias Garner, for the murder of Nelson Watkins; John Hickman and. Ben Duly for houscbreakiig and Thomas Widdicomb for obstructing a public highway. Some questions of reducing shoged excéssive assessments on county linds have been cop- lered by the court and reductions made. A Preasant Evexixc.—Golden Light Lodge of Good Templars paid a fraternal visit to Talisman Lodge at its hall on Royal strect last night, Besides the members of the two lodges there were visitors from Washington and Falls Church. 2 Rev. J. I. Vance of Talisman deliv- cred the woleome address and was responded to by H, M. Foltz tor Golden Light. The other exercises consisted of remarks by Geo. W. Hawx- harst, grand secretary, and by I. C. O'Neal, G. H, Hayden and J, ¥. Birrell; music by Misa Hattie Beatty, Miss Lillie Kause, J. F. Glover and Ashby Bladen; recitation by Mrs. Naylor of Minnehaha Lodge, Washington; reading by Miss Lillic Kause. Mr. F. B, F\ was chair- man of the committee on program. ‘Talisman Lodge voted to return t Light on next Tuesday ni Notes.—On Wednesday of next week the yoters of the second ward will elect a member of the city council, vice Leonard Marbury, re- signed, to serve as state's attorney. The names of Messrs. C. A. Griffin and John R. Haynes are mentioned in that connection.— James Jackson, a colored man, came to the station house evening and complained that his wife had been assaulted by a young white man named Tteakle, Treakle was arrested. It is said that owing to the woman's condition the assault may Prove to be a fatal onc.——The funeral of the infant son of Mr. Owen J. jugent took place from his father's residence on North Payne near King street this afternoon. “ ——____ GEORGETOWN, Fare Fiout 1x a SaLoox.—Mrs, McCarthy's saloon in “Boston” was the scene of a free fight last night between William Mahoney and Jos, McCarthy, white, and Sarah Jobnson and Chas. tof a familiar sort of a slap upoh Sarah's head by Mahoney a8 &hé- came into the saloon for re- froshments. Her escort did not like it aud pro- cei to show his dislike in a forcible way, Ade Shepherd and Annie Wallace, two shift- | but beer bottles and glasses were too handy, less-looking colored women, stepped into the dock at the Polico Court this morning and leaned on the railing as though they wore per- fectly familiar with the surroundings. Ada and Annie were loud and boisterous yesterday, and today Judge Mills fined them each $5, co satvtstacens United Order of True Reformers, Ameeting of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, was held today at | shootil Mount Pisgah Church, 10th and R streets. The affairs of the bauk of the order, which is lo- | ! cated at Richmond, Va., were discussed, as well as other matters of business pertaining to the organization. : and Mahoney and McCarthy used them upon Jackson with telling effect, rested. They were ar- Howe Aoaix.—Mr. Barton Miller of the First Co-operative Building Assvciation has returned ek’s trip to St. George's Island, Tue Caanpio’ CraP Suooter Annesrep,-- Emanwel Johnson. colored, who is regarded ag the foremost crap player in Geo town, was arrest: y by Officer Bradley for crap of Mr, Edwin Bradfield Hart- ut now of ‘New Billings will be Tar ley, formerly of this peer York, to Miss Jessie Ingram is only equaled by his ability to handle steam- boats, in which capacity he hag not an equal in this section of the country. Phe eearch light being a novelty on the Potomac river he 5 on many occasions, to gratify his passengers, shown ‘its great illuminating ity, but never for an instant, I confident, to the discomfort or inconvenience of the bhumblest of God's creatures, knowingly or willfully. Sept. 1, 1890. MAL. —-_ Death From an Overdose of Morphia. Mra. Joannie Rord Conkling died on Sunday at Mra. Parson's residence, No. 609 E street northwest, from an overdose of morph: Mrs. Conkling went to Mrs. Parsons’ to board last Wednesday and Saturday night she was found by a servant ina dying condition. Dr. Gallagher was sent for and did all in his power to save her life, but without avail. Her mother, Mrs, H. E. Rord, was telegraphed for aud arrived a few hours after her death. The coroner investigated the cage and came to the conclusion that death was the result of an over- dose of morphine accidentally taken, —— Negroes were playing crap at Greenville, Mise., when a difficulty occurred about tive cents. During the row Wilfie Henderson struck Audrew Freeman on the boad with a base ball oe bim instantly. The murderer es- cape Au Rex Dows From the weakening effects of warm weather by hard Work or from « long illness, you need a ood tonie and blood purifier. 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PRE, SHELDON's DANCING eat bw.; Tuewiay. | Chareda bitch dat date” ‘Send tor circulars HE 37TH ANNUAL EXUIBITION 4 ‘OF THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF | MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD., ‘Will be beld at the Fatr Grounds, ROCKVILLE, SEPTEMBER 3, 4 AND 5, 1890. parse ®, 19: 10: ; 1 and 3 p.m, New Ursad stand and tanpiroved track. The mansgement promise the most attractive Fair Vural and Horticultural Products, Machinery, &¢. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS: sl a GLEN bene CAFE, 18 NOW OPEN FOR GUESTS, EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, &e, A™ WITH THE KNIGHTS—«NDANIONT QUEEN OF AND BEAUTY. citizens of Washington SA THADL A Sete Pom the peers of Teashee Tat Sitocams take day co Sepa sed see the GBAND TOURXAMENT At Mal On THURSDAY, S-PTEM MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA 4oUsT. B 4, invo, CBIVALRY aT THE Al kuights will ride im cost Tournament free. ‘Seats prow ieee. te the lowed at night by the os oe GRAND BALL IN HONOR OF QUEEN OF LOVE AND beac Tr. An clowant order of dene; Ponder’ Rgtiowsi Guard Band Inapley of Seow eee Ny 6 Gein The Steamers a wil o mu. 280 aid 6 i eter aud MW Cotes — or _—~ Hal ot ly UTE, Ineve ‘ . at 2-50, 4-40 ahd Up am a Si. anior CORCUK AN Foot und Por: Washingt PME St Alexandria, Fort nore shout noon. To Tournament conime: wee sweRCEMEN of the Tit Preparations $x, take the 10 be tilting will be over uneDces et 8 pm m. boats meet. The Grand Bail She first families will be r 2-2 YOLOSIAL BEACH EXCU EVERY WEDNESL Da. ATS 45 4.8. HOME lO PM " H VEY SATURDAY AT 5:30 PM. MOME SUNDAY Speid Stade oye SUNDAY, 20 Pat Famous Fasting Grounds. & wich L0F every onc “1 “+ La BELLE ETOILE” ELKs* ANNUAL REUNION ASSOCIATION FAMILY EXCURSION ‘TO MARSHALL BALI, September 2, 1890. Steamer Charies Macalester loaves w! Yand 6:30 pan A Musical and Literary Treat by Renowned Artiste, Iridescent Miumination and Grand Display of Pyrotechnica, Dancing afternoon and evening. Chris, Artie Celebrated Orchestre’ ‘Trey ~ fone forsale at Drovy's, U25 Pa. ave, at the whart ani ape es ‘wishig to aved them of the privilege of the grounds, bot! and leaving for that purpose ot the gO ts, Must purchase Uekets at Droop's, locubers, as no tckew Will De sold at the the early trips, rR“ View. hart et 10am, eus0.3s BALANCE OF THE SEASON OF 1890, THE CONEY ISLAND OF THE POTOMAC, MORE ATTRACTIONS THAN att ornER RIVER KLSORIS COMBINED, = swift and popular steamer SAMUEL J, will wake regular excursions to this favorite resort as follows: a SUNDAS- Leaving wharf foot of am. 3:lo and 5:30 ).m. Keturning Dak ‘Licketa, Z5e. WEDNESDAYS—Three trips, ieavi - ing at 9:45 arn AAS and 6:45 pam, evurning at 1, Gand 11-30 Pam. Tickets, 25. Family excursions 7th et at 10.30 oS and B30 every SATURDAY. Leave at 9:45am. and 145y.m. Keturming at i and U-30 Pan. Pare roubd trip, 10c. SATURDAY LVENING tripeat 6:4. urning 11:30 p.m. Roundtrip, 250 sours id Abe uly excursion grounds lighted by electricity, The best meals iurmished ou the J any Wh.ce else for Sue. No seep denen Jowed ut boat o grouuds. Ee % ¥. 8. RANDALL. Proprietor. PS MOUNT VERNON z San AND MARSHALL HALL STEAMPOAT co, Ouand after June 1, 180, the new iron andstest t fteamer CHARLES MACALESTER ill leave her wharf, foot of 7 Mount Vernon and Marsuall fail as follows °° #F NTVERAON. “Every day (except 8 ot. wd . returua re) on rt Mount Veruon he boat, tor MALSHALL HALL.—Same se Mount Vernon on Wie Lor week days. 3 Ura. “3 contson any cals es at aif thuceat Sea ee, Fare to Marshall Mal) and ret) trp, children, between 6 aud iz years, 15 cents. nd Felisbie Steamer We Wes afr naif eons, Ter Gown as Gly TUBt, ‘bg aud peturaing. toe’ Shere saat wig aaa 25 ceute. Sunday trips of tue WW ces fauding at er whart daily, at pm. Mound Will We announced weekly. Sec advertisnnnrn for charters of DSlesmers lester and Corcoran foreither Mount Veruou or Hel apply we 4k BLAKE, Captain. on the steamer. Bots By sea. MERCHANTS’ AND MINERS’ conn ‘y TRANSPORTATION eT ee ‘D.H. Miller, Capt. Billups, Augnet 14 ‘This schedule will be contit ular order aug Se be ae continued in reg: rr dinx weals and main saloon room bertha: $12 24, hound O22, “Upver deck vente date, 224 Mound trp, €23. "Passenger act ‘For turther wpformation address AL. KUGGINS, General Agent, Telephone—Baltimore, 247, °™ YO Seis JOR CHARTER—THE STE “BELLE FO ON Dar WEE Cae BE To responsible Five state roms. 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