Evening Star Newspaper, August 20, 1891, Page 8

y LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. PORPCAST TILE EIGHT A. M. FRIDAY. For the District of Columbia and Marsland, fuir during the day, showers are probable to- night; fresh southerly winds and warmer; con- tinued warm and showery Friday. For Virginia, scattered showers in southern portion and in’ the mountain districts, fair in remaini ; continued warm, variable winds, southerly; warm and’ showery Friday. — High Water. Low Water. enone “ess pm. /200am. 2:32p.m Tre axp Suret-Ifox Worxrrs—Two good workmen wanted; also two stout boys as help- ers. M. ©. Mrrcnext, 3108 M st. Usri Surt. 15 ror Case ‘We will allow 20 per cent discount on refriger- ators and baby carriages. 200 retrigerators from 82.75 to $50 each. 100 baby carriages from €5 to $35. ‘We will also allow 10 per cent discount on 1,000 rolls of straw matting», all patterns and ities, from 10 cents to 60 cents per yar: ae W. B. Moses & Soxs, Lith and F sta. Srecta for Friday at Grix's, 1429 F st, as- sorted bon-bons 25 cents per pound. -a¥Ts that were $3.50 now $2.90. : Euwemax Bros., 7th and E streets. Foseris's Ice Cutan shipped anywhere out ef town by express. 1427 New York ave. ats that were $10 now $6. Ewemay Baos., 7th and E streets. Coxoxtaz Beacu for Saturday nights, 7:90. by the Empire Carpet Grka, SL-AS5 Mase ang. new, are’ made moh proof free of charge. Telephone 425-2. Bor Gmz's fruit tablets from your druggist. -asts that 95 now $3.60. = eames Bros., 7th and E streets. jarx—Ovn Loss!—We're overstocked eaeumag sake “We make no bones about if"—and if price will tempt you, we're going to Shirts that were $1.75, Shirts that were $1.50, Shirts that were $1.25, Shirts that were $1.00 Now going at 8%. each. See our Sie. window. Hexur Faaxc & Sox, one price, Cor. 7th and D. that 97 now $5. — Eucman Buos., 7th and E streets. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. —Carleton Opera Troupe. .—“Uncle Hiram.” 's Lycecu.—Bobby Gaylor in “Sport Axpavon’ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Mr. Venxex axp Mansmatt Hatt.—Charles Macalester at 10a.m. For Marshall Hall, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Bar Kivor.—Trains | at 9:15 a.m., 1:30 and 4: Conostat. Beacu.—George Leary at 9am Currox Beaca.—George Leary at 9 a.m. depot 9 am., 1:50, 4:45, 6:25 and 7 p.m. Pex-Mar.—Lutheran Reunion. Train leaves B and 0. depot at 3:30 a.m. ——__ CONDENSED LOCALS. Mr. Chas. M. Bates of this city leaves today for Takoma, Wash., to accept a position as stenographer in the office of the secretary of the Democratic Society of Washington. Philip Kline, one of the work house gang grading the streets, was struck by one of the dirt c: 9th and Cstreets northeast yester- day and slightly injured. He was sent to the asylum hospit: The B.L.D.C. held their meeting last Tuesday night, August 18, at the residence of Mr. A. M. Dufour. Those present were Messrs. Gaieski, Dunt, Loeftier, Hyam, Keek, Waters and Penn In the Police Court today Edward Ni colored, plead guilty to an assault on Andrew Taylor, who iad refused to treat him, and was fined $20 or sixty days. —————— The Garbage Question. To the Editor of The Evening Star: ‘Must I wait until Kosg returns before I can have the half barrel of reeking, seething melon Finds, &c., removed from my back gate? For the last three years I have appealed in vain in turn to Commissioners, alleged contractor and board of health. The fact is we have no mic of typhoid thing. Unlicensed Liquor Cases, Policeman McDonald was a witness in the Police Court this morning, and he had three dottles of beer which were filed as exbibits in the case of a colored man named Robert Ware, who was charged with being an unlicensed liquor dealer. Ware keeps a r.uall store on Champlain avenue and had a revenue license. Lawyer Moss, bis counsel, contended that he sold the beer thinking he had the required license, when he had not obtained a District license. The judge said he bad heard of such cases betore, and told Ware that it was his mis- fortune. A fine of $25 was imposed. Morgan Brown was charged with keeping an unlicensed bar on B street southeast. Selling beer in quantities less than one pint was what was alleged. One witness who appeared complained that he did not get a full pint of beer because there was foam on it. “If it had been water,” said the witness, “it would have been a pint.’ The charge was dis- missed. Granville Long was charged with being an ‘Unlicensed liquor deater, and he was granted a contunuance until next week. sire ttamaat Century Bicycle Club. ‘There was a well-attended meeting of wheel- men at the residence of Mr. D. E. Terry, on Capitol Hill, last evening, called for the pur- pose of organizing a century wheeling elub. ‘The meeting was largely the outcome of Mr. E. B Terry's recent trip from Washington to Boston by wheel. he having met several of the members of such clubs in other cities. Those present were determined that Washington, with her vast army of wheeimen, should no longer be behind the times in this’ respect and an organization was speedily effected with the ng officers: President, C.E. Terry; secre- tary and treasurer, Clarence Shaw; captain, W.J. Espey: first licutenant, Philip Otterback, and Hugh Dougherty, chronicler. The new club will be known as ‘the Crescent Century Wheelmen, and to be eligible for membership the applicant must have ridden 100 miles in sixteen hours or less. The members of the elub are also pledged to participate in the semi- annual 100-mile runs of the club. Messrs. L. B Taylor, E. B. Terry and Hugh Dougherty Were appointed as a committee to draft a con- stitution and by-laws, and after deciding to meet at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday next for the first run of the club. whic will be to Washington Grove, the meeting adjourned. The next mect- ing will be heid Weduesday, September 2, when the report of the committee on by-laws will be heard and Capt. Espey is expected to Snuounce the date and route of the first 100- mile run of the club. As the members are all Veteran riders of the wheel, the club is already an assured success. ee Stole # Kat Trap. In the Police Court today James Carter, a colored boy, was convicted of stealing a rat It was testified that the trap was set to catch rate and that Carter took it. Carter said & white boy threw the trap in biscart. A fine of $5 or fifteen days was imposed. Pai ee Broke Gas Lamps With Beanshooters. In the Police Court, before Judge Harper, this morning, three small white boys, arrested by Officer Clinton—j Barstow and George Sanborn—were charged with breaking the gas lamps on Pennsylvania The national regatta has come and gone, and the prizes have also gone. None of them have remained here. Washington has demonstrated its ability to conduct successfully a great affair of this kind, and its three clubs have won for themselves a warm spot in the hearts of the rowing men of the country. But the talent of the Potomac river has not shown its power to cope with the men from the north, who train with diligence and devote their time and atten- tion to such matters for many weeks before the regatta, A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. There could not have been a more successfal or enjoyable meeting of oarsmen. The course was as nearly fect as a water stretch can be, the policing’ ef hecier cae very effective. and the weather was fair and delightful. The local committees no efforts to perfect every detail, and deserve unstinted praise for their hard, untiring labors. ‘They faced many diffi- culties, but their arrangements for the events were not only well made, but well carried out. The oarsmen almost all departed and the town is resuming its normal appeardnce, with an extra tinge of science here and there. Last night the lobby of Willard’s shared the attention of the rowing men with the club house of the Columbias. At the latter place the prizes, medals and banners were awarded to’ the winners by President Garfield at 9 o'clock. He took occasion to praise the good work done and to encourage the winners to future efforts. ‘THE VICTORS. Those who were thus honored were as fol- lows: Joseph Wright of the Toronto Rowing Club of Toronto, Canada, champion junior single sculler: William Caffrey, Lawrence Canoe Club, Lawrence, , champion senior sculler; Joseph Bergin, Bradford Boat Club, Cambridge, Mass., winner of the quarter-mile dash: E. J. Mulcahy and M. F. Monahan of the Albany Rowing Club, Albany, N. ¥., champion double scullers; J. A. and G. E. Dempsey, Atalanta Boat Club, New York, champion pair-oared scullers; H. H. Bailey, W. J. Homer, Abbott Allen an Chas. H. Steven of the Arlington Boat Club of Arlington, Mass., champion Junior, four-oared seullers; W. Brownell, W. Hoover, L. Oleh and J. Snowden of the Fairmount Rowing Associa- tion of Philadelphia, champion senior four- oared scullers, and R. Crawford, J. Crawford, E. L. Cook, C. K. Noblock, A. Macorkindale, E. J. Giani A. Clark, S. B. Hunt, D. G. Smythe of the York Athletic Club of New York, champion eight-oared scullers. YESTERDAY'S RACES. Yesterday's racing went off without accident and with but one foul. ‘The water was smooth at first, but it roughed up toward 5 o'clock slightly. ‘THE FIRST RACE. The first race of the day was quite prompt in starting. The course was clear and the water smooth, and the four contesting boats were promptly aligned. ‘The word to go was given at 3:40. Wright went ahead at once. Berry failed to take the ater at first and had to spurt to get his p. tion. Fleming was the only man who gave Wright any trouble, Berry and Dyer dropping back badly. Fleming held his own with Wright to the half and there was nice race there. Wright was pulling with a long sweep and held the lead. At three-quarters bis lead was full a boat's length, with Berry two lengths bebin Flemifg. Dyer was three behind Berry. At the mile the Canadian had put a lengthof open water between him and Fleming, who had gone over into his course. Berry saw a chance at the third quarter to get a place and he Fleming for the place, passing him at the last eighth tlag. Fleming was so Jar gone that Dyer caught him before the line was reached. Wright finished a winner by four lengths. Berry sec- ond. Time, 10.161-5. Second, 10.27. ‘THE SECOND RACE. ‘There were five starters in the race for pair oars, the Argonauts and two each from the Atalantas and New Yorke. ‘The Argonauts were Stewart and Crooks. Atalantas number one consisted of the Dempsey brothers; number two was the Lau brothers’ boat; New Yorks number one held Valentine and Pinkney, and number two Phillips and Hare. The word was given at 4:06. Argonauts and Atalantas were the only crews that steered squarely, and the other three went wild toward the Hata’ The Dempsey brothers took the lead. New York two fouled the Bartholdi and left the race. ‘The Dempseys pulled like fiends and at the half were a length in the lead of the Laus, who had caught up to the Canadians, the Argo- nauts. Atalanta two went over the water of the Argonauts and fouled them at the bow, at the mile. The Argonauts found their wind and the Dempseys a brush. At the last quarter the two crews were neck and neck, with the Atalantas on their heels with New York one pushing. Dempseys won, all the other crews going into the shore. New York one made second place. Time, 10.12 2-5. THE JUNIOR FOURS. The local interest was sharpened by the next race,a heat between the junior fours. The entries were Arlington, Neptunes, Ariel und Potomacs. The Potomacs’ boat was pulled by J. Hadley Doyle, bow; J. N. Oliv 2; MeC ; A H. Mil eighth the line of four shells was unbroken. ‘The Potomacs pulled in splendid form, but had a tendency to drift toward the flats. ‘lhe Ar- lingtons were to the fore at the half, with Po- tomae slightly behind, but it was anybody's race and the prettiest race of the regatta up to that point. Et‘the mile tho boatewere within three lengths of each other, with the Arling- tons leading by two lengths. The Potomacs still rowed well, but it was astern chase. At the fifth quarter the race lay between Arlington and Ariel, with Neptune third and Potomac fourth. Arlington was going easy with a fine stroke and was easy winner. ‘The crews finished in this o1 Arlington, Ariel, Nep- tune, Potomac. Time, 9.11. The second time was 9.23. One of the Ariel crew fainted at the close of the race and was very sick when he was taken out of the boat. ‘THE SENIOR SINGLES. ‘The race for senior singles was looked for- ward to with a great deal of interest. It was rowed by three men—Hedley, Caffrey, Hi gins—and it was sthrted on time—5 p.m. Caf- frey went off first, but Hedley spurted and took a slight lead.’ He cut over and had to turn in a few strokes. Higgins did not ap, to be much of a factor at first. All of the men were pulling well and in their own waters. At the first quarter the three boats were in line. At the balf Caffrey led by half & length, but Hedley crawled up. The boats were so close that there was no clear water between them at three-quarters. Hedley was growing weak and at the mile flag was dropping back. Caffrey was in the lead and rowing easily, but Higgins Was spurting and coming up magnificently. Hedley was a “dead man.” Caffrey had lots of speed in him at the last quarter and Higgins had a long chase before him. Caffrey had two open lengths at the last eighth and ‘won in a canter by three lengths, Higgins second. Time, 10.08 2-5. Second time, 10.16. ‘The race was rowed against a hard head wind. Caffrey won the senior singles last year also. — his '90 record yesterday by fifteen sec- on DOUBLE SCULLS. ‘The final heat in doubles was rowed next. The crews were the Catlins, Albanys, Vespers and Verunas. The start was made two minutes abead of scheduled time. Aibany led with the best steering. ‘The others were going wild and had a race for second place, but the Albanys, with lead of seven or eight lengths, were not tobe caught. The Catlins were soon distanced by the Vespers and Varunas. Even the Albanys went to the east with the drift of the current, but the others were so much worse that it made little difference. The V were Baving hot brush for a place at the Inst quarter, with the Vespers slightly better. The The time of the double sculls was 8.39. Sec- ond, 8.4634. ‘THE EIGHT-OARED RACE. The day and the regatts closed with the quarter. It was evident that the local crew was worl led, with New York At the mile the At THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C. rnvuiinae PLENTY OF WATERMELONS. ‘Twenty Thousand of Them Arrived Here in ‘Two Days—How to Eat Them. “There are enough watermelons at the wharf to.supply the people until Christmas if not another one comes,” said Inspector Harris to = Sra reporter this morning. “Monday night and nearly twenty thousand melons arrived from down tho river, and they are as fine as were ever brought here. “The supply is now divided into three classes—selects, primes and cullings—and are as cheap asever before. The cullings, which, of course, are small, sell as low as $2 per hun- dred, while the primes sell at from @5 to $8 and the selects sell from $10 to $13. “But,” he said, “it is not every one who knows how to eats melon. Most persons think that the melon should be put on ice and almost frozen, but such is not case, a8 the cold robs the melon of its sweetness and makes it taste entirely different. ‘The best war to pro- pare the melon is to put it in a spricg or well, or even in « tub of cold water, so that the chill- ing process is gradual, gna when the melon is about 40 degrees it is at its “What is the best only one way. It is all right for persons who steal melons to break them on a fence-rail and ent the heart of it while getting away, but when they are obtained in the legitimate way they should be placed on & table where those who are to enjoy them are seated. "The melon should be out fa half and eaten with a spoon.” ‘A bystander that champagne put inthe melon would improve it, but tho in- ray insisted that nothing could improve flavor of a good sweet melon. “Some years ago,” said the inspector, “some melons were stolen from apatch down in Mury- land and hidden in @ fodder stack, where they remained until October, and when found they Were as sweet and sound as they were when taken from the vines” ‘ lons are put in the cold rooms Center Market by persons who aeake them for Christmas dinner. Some freeze them, while others prefer to keep them in the rooms where the atmosphere is above freezing point. In these rooms melons have been kept, and with success, as they were in good condition when gut and put on the dinner table on Christmas y- ee Lutheran Reunion at Pen-Mar. ‘The sixth annual Lutheran reunion will take place at Pen-Mar tomorrow. There will bes business meeting at 1:45 p. m. and at 2 o'clock an interesting program of exercises will begin, includirg music by the Marine Band, which will accompany those who will go from this city, and ‘addresses by many distinguished clergymen. ‘The train will leave the Baltimore and Potomac Sepot at 8:3 a.m.,and the trip will be a delightful on —— Polo on Bicycles. A number of spectators enjoyed an interest- ing game of polo last evening at Reh’s Acad- emy between Messrs. Clarence Proc tor and Bonaparte Narcom. Proctor had everything his own way, winning easily by the crushing score of 4to 0. Gussie Stewart officiated as referee. ee ‘The Amateur Athletic Union. The Atlantic Association of the Amateur Ath- lotic Union met yesterday at the Columbia Ath- letic Club house to perfect the program for the fall meeting in Baltimore. There were present delegates from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Wil- mington and this city. The only change made in the program previously announced was the addition of a contest in putting fifty-six pound Neight. A committee consisting of Messrs. G. T. Root of Philadelphia, Howard Perry of Washington and Secretary McClellan was aj pointed to arrange the time and place for hold- ing the wrestling, boxing and fencing cham- pionship contests. It is probable that the con- test will be held in Washington. A committee wasalso appointed toarrange for the swimming championship which will probably take place in Philadelphia. Owing to the fuct that the schedule of the field days to be held by the dif- ferent clubs in the association conflict, so far as Washington is concerned, with the date of the championship games in Baltimore, the schedul for Washington was changed, and the Columbi Athletic Club was allowed the privilege of having its annual games either on September 26 or Oc- tober6. The next meeting of the board will be held on the 18th of September at the Carrollton Hotel, in Baltimore. Accident to Assistant District Attorney Armes. Mr. Charles A. Armes, assistant district at- torney, met with a painfal and perhaps serious accident at Rockville this morning. He has been living near Rockville during the summer, and this morning he was a little late for the train. Just as he got near the station the train started, and he ran to get on while the train was in motion. Instead of reaching the end of car he struck the side and was thrown to the ground. When picked up he was hardly able to walk. He was sent home in a carriage. pi atotacmahaets Also Waiting for the Railroad. of The Evening Star. Brooxvirzz, Mp., August 18, 1891. Anent the letter of your correspondent J.X. in your issue of Saturday (15th instant) last— “Waiting for the Railroad”—it will be observed that this beautifully picturesque and salubrious hamiet is also patiently waiting the advent of the inevitable railroad. Situated as it is, only ten miles from the thriving town of Rockville, wherewith it is connected by stage, many vale. tudinarians sojourn here every summer and are greatly benefited in health by ite unlimited supply of unadulterated ozone “It rejoices in venerable town hall, formerly the Brooke- le Academy, which now, however, occupies a building specially built therefor. ‘This flour- ishing institution of learning is located most eligibly upon a coign of vantage commanding a picturesque prospect of the village and vicina; and many useful and protiinent citizens have been graduated from its halls. It is connected with the village by © magnificent suspension bridge, a counterpart of the famous ‘Ratural bridge of Meier erected in anticipation of a recently projected electric line of cars from Rockville, having Unity as its temporary. ter- minus. temporary because the annually increasing influx of northern students necessi- tates its extension farther north and west. e sun do mo d_ civilization ex- tends its benign influences even beyond the ultima thule, Sandy Spring. Indeed, limited time and space alone preclude .the récital in extenso of the manifold advantages of Brooke- Ville as the home ef the valetudinarian and lit- erati. Sive Cena. John Lewis’ Sudden Death. A colored man, John Lewis, twenty-three years of age, boarding at 414 Temperance Hall alley, between D, E, 9th and 10th streets, was found dead in his bed at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, He had been working for some time for the Belt Line railroad, but yesterday stopped off for the purpose of going’on a visit tohis mother in Orange county, Va. After packing his valise he lay down about 1 o'clock to rest, stating he felt sick, and was soon asleep. At the hour named he was found dead. gut atiesksaea ‘Tunzx Huxpnep axp Srxrx-rive. people left oe this morning on the Pennsylvania ial excursion to Watkins Glen and Niagara Falls. To meet the wishes of a large number who wish to make the trip later the company has decided torun another oxcursion on September 5. ‘These excursions are. ran under the personally conducted system of the Pennsylvania railroad, being secompanied by a tourist agont and chaperon. —__ Comm axp Sez Him, He 18 4 Woxpzn.—River View, Sunday, August 23, 139 Prof. J. Loris in his wonderful exhibition, shooting apples placed on his fair assistants head und ether features too numerous to mention. Tickets, 25 cents. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz will leave 7th street wharf at 10:45 a. m., 8:15 and 5:30 P-m.— —_—— A Haxpsome souvenir pho! Lillian Lewis will be present next week at Kernan’s Lyceum. ———_ Hazy Rates to Mixxzarous, Miwx.—For the national encampment Sons of Veterand at Minnea Minn., August’ 24-29, the B. and O. railroad will sell round-trip tickets from al stations on its lines cast of the Ohio river at of Miss ie ery lady eight-oared race, entered by the New Yorks, | Fate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets ihe Atalontas, the Waitmocsis aad’ thee ae: | will be sold from August 5 to Me incluaive —. Totnes oe ee we i ‘Lhe start was made at 5:54 with the umpire’s | A's : 4 boat fying. One of the Columbias’ men elegne | &£0m is it. acrab at the jump. Atalantaled by halfa length in twenty hopes Zatemount and New York ‘end oxal at ma wefe even. Columbia was behind at the first | -, Goo Sshing : —— > AFTER NEW PLAYERS. The Nationals to Be Given » Shaking Up By the Management. When the directors of the National Base Ball Club secured the Omaha contingent of ball players they came in for a good deal of praise for their energetic efforts to build up o first class ball club. That this was a good move no one has the elightest doubt. The fact that the | busi Senators have made such a poor shewing of late is due largely to hard luck. Instead of dis- heartening the directors, this bad Inck has made them all the more desirous of strengthen- ing the team, and they have their plans laid for securing several new men on their pay roll in a short time. The Cincinnati-Milwaukee deal afforded opportunity for securing some of the players of the former team. President Von der Ahe telegraphed that we could have Reery, Marr and Whitney. The re- Ply was that Washington wanted Mains and fanghn (battery) vrnobody it was the inten- tion to put Sut_iiffe permanently in right field if this battery could be secured. When this was not possible it was determined to get an- other \d a first-class right fielder itcher he | and let Buteliffe take his turn bebind the bat PITCHER DUKE SECURED. The pitcher has been secured in Duke, the “eyclone” of St. Paul, who, barring wildness, is Tegarded as one of the greatest twirlers of the country. He has a habit, itis said, of filling the bases by wild pitching and then striking out the next three batters. Duke has tele- graphed that he will be here tomorrow. ght fOr the strong right Helder, I non is now on the still hunt for him. io t liberty to tell knows who he is, but it is whispered that if .on is successful he will bring back a jewel. Manager Shannon, by the way, has recovered from his recent accident and would play with his men in Baltimore had it not been thought best for him to go in personafter the new man. It was expected that the Nationals would get Ward, the hard-hitting northwestern infielder, and a telegraphic order for traveling expenses was sent him yesterday, but it was returned with the information that he had gone with the Pittsburgs. AFTER SHORT-STOP ELY. Another man who is expected to join the Na- tionals is Ely, the Duluth short stop, and an offer hasbeen made to him which, it 1s thought, he will accept. In this event it is but natural to suppose that some rearrangement of the in- — follow. Just what this will be ie not nown, A NEW INFIELD. But there are signs. In the first place Dowd isnot keeping up with the procession, and should Ely come Shannon will probably re- sume his old place on second. Then there is something ele: worth thinking about. Hat- field, since he has been in fast company, has been doing better than was expected, while Alvord, while making occasional phenomenal plays, is not coming up to expectations. He isn't steady enough. It need not cause any surprise if in the second reorganization of the team Hatfield be shifted over to third bag and given an opportunity there. This part of the rogram is supposition, but Manager Shannon is bound to get a good team together. In se- Jecting men he pers little or no attention to tneir records. When he suggested getting Ely some one called attention to the fact that his record was only fair. “I don’t carea cent for a record,” sid Man- ager Dan. “When I see a man play ball I know how he plays. You can’t tell anything by figures on peper. Some of the greatest shirkers in business have the best records. I know Ely can play ball because I have seen him. He's the man we want.” Whereupon an offer was made for his services. Of the Omaha contingent Eiteljorg isthe only one who has not shown up well. The suspicion is gaining eae that he has become chicken hearted.” He will probably be released if he doesn't do something soon. He pitched great ball out west. ee TELEGRAPHERS. Concluding Business of the Two Associa- tions—-Officers Elected. After Tue Stan's report closed yesterday aft- ernoon the old-time and military telegraphers decideg to hold their next meeting at Omaba, beginning the third Wednesday of August next. Mr. Edward Rosewater, proprietor of the Omaha Bee, was elected president of the Old- Timers’ Association; Geo . Dugan was chosen vice president and W. J. Dealy was re- elected secretary. The old officers of the Mili- tary Telegraphers’ Association were all re= elected. The visiting telegraphers devoted their time today to sightseeing. They visited the Cor- coran Art Gallery, which was opened expressly for them, and while there they held a meeting, which was organized spontaneously in front of the portrait of Prof. Morse, and elected Mr. 8. H. Kuuffmann to membership in the Old ‘Timers’ Association. They also a reso- lution of thanks for the courtesy shown in opening the gallery. Florists to Meet in Washington. At yesterday morning's session of the Inter- national Florists’ convention at Toronto Wash- ington was selected as the next place of meet- ing. The following officers were elected by acclamation: Vico president, W. R. Smith, perintendent of botanical department at W: ington; secretary, W. J. Stewart, Boston; treas- urer, A. Hunt, Indiana. The election of other oflicers will occur today. panoss tense ‘Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: D.W. Nesbit to W. R. Frisbie, lot 4, Clark Mills’ es- tate; $2,500. Mary E. Adams to B. J. Gant, pt. 14, sec. 2, Barry Farm; $100. J. 0. Stant to C. W. Robinson, pt. 10, sq. 101, Georgetown; $2,050. City Investment Co. to Frank Tweedy, sub 27, sq. 1012; $911. W. Moseby Williams to 1b 26, do.; £989. D. D. Thompson to 23 to 26, lock 9, . D. D. Thompson to Solomon 8q. 1027: $1,000. Joseph Maddren ht, part 6. block 7, Le Droit Park; 4. Mctachion to "JohnH. Mich: ards, sub 52, sq. 936; €2,528, W. L. Bramhell, trustee, et al., to Harry Standiford, sub 148, #q. 69; $3,800. A Husband's Plea for Divorce. John Norris has, by George H. Armstrong, filed a bill for divorce from the bonds of matri- mony with Catherine Norris. They were mar- ried October 14, 1880, have four children, and he charges that for some time past the re- spondent has been given to a worthless, disso- lute life, and has been guilty of adultery with one Wm. Rollins and others. ——— Amusements. Hanns’ Byov.—“Our Melinda.” a comedy drama with an abundance of singing, dancing, clever sayings and the other ingredients of the popular light attraction, will be at Harris’ Bijou Theater next week. A strong cast is promised, with plenty of specialty talents to give the per: formance un interest independent of its strongth as to plot. ‘Ihe story of the piece is a very pretty one and has some offective touches of thow ag well asfunin it, ‘The play isa novelty To Washington thoator goers. oats are now on sale. ae A Lecture on Memory. Prof. Boyd, who is the author of a system of memory cnlture said by those who have besn instructed by him to be most effective, de- livered a free lecture on the subject of memory at the Y. M. C. A. rooms at 8 o'clock last even- ing. Prof. Boyd's eyatem is, it is stated, easily acquired. —— Dexicutrct bath at Colonial and Clifton Beach.. Take steamer Geo. Leary 9 a.m.—Adot. OEE SORES Bromoprxe cures headache; 25¢.—Adet. ———_ Bosr Mzn’s Excunstox to Ariantic Crrr via B. & O. ann Ruapiva Roure Sarunpar Arrennoox, Avavst 22.—8) fast express train leaves B. and O. station, 4 p. m., at clove of business hours, and returns at 5 p.m. Sun- day. No time lost from your office. Blue Line Tick trains Mon- also good on all Ro} day. Round trip, $3.50.—Adot. i } rr i | ki i i BE and the people of Georgetown have lost another one of their and a Bite ee) much Birch's books he prepared for Tong business career as many are now living people in Many of those for whom be per- formed the last offices occupi positions in the country. Mr. Birch the site of the present establishment, in an old log house, a picture of which the family still recerves. It was stated along in the twenties -¥ & colored man who was reputed to be a con- tury old and perfectly reliable that this house was one of the first, if not the first one, builtin Georgetown, and that the logs composing it Were cut from the surrounding forest. funeral will take place from the residence, S041 M street, tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock’ and the interment will be at Oak Hil. Mr. Bireh's ve sousand two sons-in-law willact as pall-bearers. THE GRADE OF M STREET. ‘The merchants on the south side of M be- tween 3ist and 32d streets are complaining continually of the grade of that square between the car track and the curb. They say never a day passes but that one and often several horses here slip and fall. Two or three years ago this street was ina similar condition and the people petitioned the Commissioners to alter the fi le. This was done and all went well until the street wax again torn up to make some improvements. Then when the blocks were replaced the old and objectionable grade was made, and hence the complaint. XoTES. ‘Mr. W. Nordlinger ond family return today from Ocean City, where they have been sum- mering for some time. Mr. Henry Simpson and family of Q street have left town for two or three werke, Mr.and Mrs. B.C. Fenwick of Sist street have returned from River Springs, Md., where they spent several weeks. a NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE. Western District Baptist Association to Meet—Gene-al Notess Correspondence of The Evening Star. Rockviie, August 20, 1891. The ministers and laymen’s meeting of the Western District Baptist Association will be hold at the Germantown Baptist Church, com- mencing on Thursday night, 27th instant, and continuing three days. The following program of exercises has beer. adopted: Thursday, 8 p. m., sermon by Rey. T. D. D. Clark; Friday, 10 a. m., essay by D. H. Bouie on “The Relation of the Church to the Sunday School.” Addresses br R. E. Sellman reel ois nee Relation e Sun- Missioriu” — Addresses by Milbourne and — Luther day at 8 p-m., sermon by Rev. ‘turday, 10 a. m., essay b “Ought Women to §j a by Rev. y and Winfred Berry. Same day at 8 p.m., sermon by Rev. John Kingdon Sunday, 11 a. m. sermon by Rev. J. L. Lodge. Samo day at 3 P. m., praise meeting. Several ministers from & distance are expected to be present, and should the weather prove favorable a large-con- gregation will be in attendance. ‘The festival at Dickeson Station on Friday for the benefit of the M-E. church south at that place was a pleasant affair and financial suc- cess, sufficient funds being raised to relieve the church from its presont debt, The church is very handsome edifice and was completed about eighteen months ago. On account of extensive repairs and addi- tions to the house of worship services at Mount day School to Re. L. BR wei Same Zion Baptist Church, near Montrose, will be suspended till Sunday, 6th of September. Jp the orphans’ court yesterday letters of ad- ministration on the estate of Sarah J. Curtis, deceased, wore granted to George V. Curtis; bond $2,000. Samuel Riggs, administrator of Samuel Riggs of H., passed his first and final account. Miss Cordelia Sprinkel of Martinsburg, W. Va,, is at present a visitor at the residence of Mr. Wm. A. Davis at this place. Pleasant M. Brown, a colored man of the Ticinity of Spencerville, has been committed to jail at this place in default of a fine of $50 im- Posed upon him by Justice of the Peace Murphy for violation of the local option law. This is & new Lobes | in case of violation of this law, as heretofore all cases were tried by the circuit court after indictment of offenders by a grand jury. Should this proceeding hold good in wit is likely to make the prosecution of offenders more swift aud sure wn under the Past procedure. SAM. a WASHINGTON GROVE. The Keynote of the Camp-—Great Interest Still Manifested—Notes. Correspondence of The Eveninz Star. Wasuinatox Grove, Angust 20, 1891. ‘Very fow strangers were to be scen in attend- ance upon the services yesterday, but a fair concourse of the Groveites assembled at each devotion. Rev. H. M. Leamon’s sermon at 10:30 a. m. was an eloquent effort. He took his text from John xiv:1, “Let not your heart be troubled.” The Indies are finding their mecting place, the pavilion, too close and inattractive for them, and it is thought expedient to hold an open-air service in the outlying grov ‘At 3:80 Dr. Naylor introduced Rev. W. Irving Dice, formerly of Ohio, but now of the Lanham ‘The earnest simplicity of the preacher tion of all ashe impressively of- ‘ater of Life” to those thirsting after righteousness. After the sermon the el- der opened an experience meeting, in which many, particularly the clergy. spoke of the power of God in their individual cases, and it was a noticeable fact that in almost every case camp meeting was the place of the new birth. The key note of this camp meeting is, “Hol Every One That Thirsteth, Come Ye to the Waters,” and there are rich streams of gospel salvation always flowing. Rev. B. M. Browning spoke toa large con- gregation in the evening on “God's Promise to Satiefy All Our Needs. Today is the rallying time of the strongest lay power in the Methodist church—the women and the young people. At the close of the missionary program at §:30 p.m. the young people will meet at the tabernacle to consum- Inate plans for the reception of the “Epworth League,” to arrive at the Grove depot by special baunered train at 7 p.m. The com- mittee of reception is as follows: Chairman, J. Ritford Mickle; 8. C. Cissel, W. H. Houghton, W. R. Woodward, Mrs. Dr. C. W. Keyes, Mra. Addie Mickle and Perey Hughes. Prot. Henry Wilson, chorister, and Prot. Glen. G. Pools, cornetist, will accompany the committee to the station to meet the ue. A pretty badge, bearing a Maltese er the ue motto, “1 Up—Litt Up, musical program being on the reverse side and “Washington Grove, August 20, ‘91,” will be presented asa pleasing souvenir to each of the metbers of the visiting league. ‘The audito- rium will be gracefully decorated for the occa- sion and is beautifally lighted from a gas ma- chine inthe cottage of Mr. Cornelius Claeel of 4th avenue. Mra. J. B. Quinter, with her very interesting family, has apartments at the Hotel Osborne. Mr. Frank Calhoun is spending a few days in camy Mrs. Mary W. Nash is the guest of her daugh- ter, Sire, ie Mickle. of ek Cottage, 4th avenue. 5 Mrs. Lothe Cammack and daughter are so- Journing at the Grove. Jos. 8. Stellinins and wife of Ws ar "iirclGagt Highay 7 ache pet oh tha Os. rs. juite borne. Dr. Keyes ts attedding her, a Gudiness on | st UGUST 20, 1891. e ANACOSTIA. ‘There was an important meeting last night of Anacostia Chapter, No,4908, Epworth at the residence of Vice President Herbert F. Alien. ‘AN EXCITING RUNAWAY. ‘There was a runaway yesterday forenoon that stirred excitement toa high pitch. The large horse heavy wagon belonging to Frederick Dietz was ‘in front of the grocery store of Henry Tolson Beaded up strest’, Foran une known reason the rods, Sore fright, turned sharply, ‘dashed “down | Monroe ‘street and generally. ret 8 ¥. heed hardly bore peseed when the fugitive collidea with the bu; of bruised. Mr. Andre's horse then took fright and dashed off ahead of the original runaway. Mr. Peter McCrink, the fruit merchant, man- aged to arrest Dictz’s horse, but paid for that credit with an injured knee and cut arms. An- | dre’s horse was stopped far up 11th street east. Mr. Dietz last evening compromised the trouble by giving Mr. Andre $40 to repair, datages = requesting shat Mr. Linger's bill be sent to A SAD DEAT. Acad death occurred at the residence of Mr. Dunbar of Silver Hill. Mrs. Dunbar was taken suddenly ill, and by telegraph summoned her tister, Mrs Bickele, who resided in Brooklyn, to her bedside. Mrs. Dunbar recovedand Sickels was taken i yesterday. Her remains were forwarded to Brooklyn. She was the wife of Daniel one of the most distinguished Free Masons in this country, having been an acti member of the Supreme Council for more than forty years and secretary general of that order for over eighteen years. BICYCLISTS ENTERTAINED. ‘Miss Irene Bock last evening held an im- Promptu reception. Several Washington bi- sick ina similar manner and cyclists wheeled over, among them being Claud | sdmiasion Hensley, Albert F. Skinner, Napoleon Forrest and George Bocl Among the Anacostians resent were Miss Nellie Petty, Miss Mildred k, Mr. and Mra Wm. H. ‘Abbott, Mise Davenport and others. Conversation and re- freshments consumeyl the time. H. G. Kenner has bought for $1,200 from Thomas H. Bivens the lot and frame dwelling at the northeast corner of Jackson and Adams streets. ———— Srzamer Geo. Leanr leaves for Colonial gad Clifton Beach, Sundays, Mondays, Tues |r: juredays and Fridays days, Wednesda; ys aim} Soturdays, 7:30 p.m Adve ————. IT CAUSED RAIN TO FALL. Explosion of an Octohydrogen Balloon Near be: . Midtand, Texas, The first octohydrogen balloon brought here by the government's rain-making experts was exploded on Tuesday near Midland, Texas, at ‘an altitude of oneand one-quarter miles. There Were o few scattered clouds in the sky at the time. The experiment was made at about 3 o'clock. There were no indications of rain,how- ever, prior to the explozion. ‘The balloon was exploded by electricity, and the report from it sounded like a heavy clap of thunder. Tho unusual sound coming from a clear sky stampeded a herd of cattle near the ranch headquarters. Several kitos with dyna- mite attached to their tails were sent up mediately after the balloons, and the dynamite was e by electricity. ’ Rendrock powder was distributed for a distance of two and three- quarter miles from the headquarters, and also exploded by igniting dynamos. It made a terrific noise and sent up great volumes of white smoke, which rose only a short distance, howevef; and then were beaten down by the rain, which at once began falling and continued for four hours and twenty minutes. Incoming ranchmen and trainmen say the rain extended many miles. Prof. Curtis, meteorologist for the rainfall expedition, esti- mates that the rain covers an area of not less than 1,000 miles. . The explosions were easily heard twenty-five miles away, and were mis- taken for thunder by the settlers. ‘The delicate instrument for ascertaining the barometrical conditions showed the atmos) immediately before the experiments to be ex- tremely dry and not more than 60 per cent of humidity. ‘The explosions were followed by a rapid fall- ing of the barometer and the rain came down in torrents. Between the ranch and Midland, & distance of twenty-five miles, the roads were badly waehed out by the heavy A New Fad in New York. ‘The London fad of so-called cigar clubs has been introduced to New York. The first to adopt the innovation is the proprietor of a swell cafe on fee Broadway. Each sub- scriber to the clifb pays $5 a year, for which he is provided with a private box, to which he can have his private letters delivered and in which also he can place whatever liquor he wishes and a box of cigars. ‘he bibibles are furnished at what is supposed to be cost price and the cigars at 10 per cont above the invoice price, the invoices beingshown. The man who secures one of these compartments can take his friends into the tap seat them at a table aud have a servant bring’ him the contents of his private receptacle. It is not unlikely that before long those institutions will be spreading over Manhattan Island. Cixvetaxos Barrxe Pownrn, WHOLESOME. LEAVENS MOST. LEAVENS BEST. Bend stamp for cook book. Cleveland Baking Powder Co., New York. WE, MAKE, THE CIGAR, YOU MAKE THE ‘smoke. TIGER CUBANA—The best Cigar. oc. each, Sue. per bund! je. | Ank your dealer tor thei. LEOPOLD MILLER & SONS, 140 Chambers st., N.X., Manutacturers CITY ITEMs. For Best, Purest Olls go 714K st. Youxe & Co. au20-7¢ sti-ly Dog Collars engraved, razors sharpened free, Rodgers cutlery. WaLrorp, 477 Pa. ave.* Nervous Prostration, Slee, ess, Opium habit; Dulinese, Blues Cured’ by Dr’ Miler Ne Bam) free at leutz's Davo Stone. 1014 F st. An Invention Mai “i Recon egnkneaes acme e on uso eI Office 487 9th street northwest.” LECTURES. ECTURE ON MEMORY CULTURE. Pri ep iy I ed ae ed ee ae EXCURSIONS. PICNICS, &c. 7 EVENING. EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, .&c. ToMoKKow. GG™48D FAMILY EXCURSION TO RIVER ViEW FRIDAY, Aucust 21. Steamer Pent2 leaves wharf at 9:30, 1:30 and 6.90, Ticketa, Bie. ault-ae" R= EXCURSIONS. 32 MILES ON THE POTOMAC Kienteenecheety. = a Soy whan, _Stop at Alexapdria, Va. TR aplhten ‘BARTHOLDI, DATLY EVERY Bork Muse all day and evening on the green lawns of MANSHALE HALL: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 and 2, Toe cuantts MACALESTLIG stat and far fgur fron compartments, tanking the MACKLESTER ane % FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS At ». m. Toro: tic INDI 7 ioe TAN HitaD and the green lawns of To. Schroeder’ ‘Guard Dancing in the handsorve uew pavilion. ‘See the great dane iy oor. The W. W. CORCORAN at 6:45 p.m. if Go down at 10a. m. oF 2. SH 30 pain. and take the boat at MARSHALL KH. 4 y Hound ih ticket, en NASER rere oe Se SE ee auz0ie su. Condy Macalester. MoT VERNON, ‘The TOMB OF WARHIXGTON, GREEN LAWNS OF MARSHALL HALE POR MOUNT VERNON—One Sunday, af 10 am. sharp, reachiae the ey Ga het urn at 220) v.m. Fare, round trip, @1, mciuding the iuansiou aod rounds: tate nthe Charice Macalester abi luncty eerste Sky ces. FORK MARSHALL HALL Two trips daily, Sunday, at 10am. and 290 yp. mn. sary, reaching city on feturn at 2:20 p.un. and @p.m. Fare, round tr ren tinder 14 years 1 conte. Vartion to spend a pleasant day at Marshall Hall can 0 am. abd remain until tue last buat. ut 3. onverybody made cou:tortable, "Elegant sew DANCING “MUSIC IN THE NEW 3 E WEEK (EXCEPT N 5 eye res Mi lester tor Marshall Hail Mar every ‘tnd Sati 30, tL pine Music and dancing at Marsuall Hail day and evening. Prot. rerio orcieatra. Fare, found tryna Parties cau go ‘Marshall Halt at 108i. as at 2-pOp-us abd take the evenunx boat tere to indian fend. (if necessary the W. W. Corcoran at 6:45 p.m. f Marsliall Hall’) —_s~ for charter of Steamers and MARSHALL HALL apply at the company's office. Telepuoue calls. Col. JOS. ©. McKIBLEN, ‘Marshali Hall. 3720, NNUAL ENCAMPMENT WASHI GI A INFANTRY CUPS SO TON MGUT (First Battalion, D.C. N. AUGUST 16 TO 24 I At . Gd, NCLUSIVE, OCEAN VIEW, VA., Friends of the oncanization desiring to visit it while im camp may obtain tickets, via Nortol by he NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON, D. c., STEAM- BOAT COMPANY, Good on either of the magnificent steamers of this line from Aucust 10 to 4 inclusive, aud to return. Up to Awrust “. ISOL, af the greatly reduced rate of 60 torte rig ty upen Siricathon , 1411 G st. now, Ser Sie AE celts tagaran Sars fhe iger aad bay having ben re B4™ #iver, ON THE CHESAPEAKE. SALT WATER BATHING, BOATING, FISHING, CRABBING. EXCELLENT RESTAURANT, SUPERIOR SERVICE. SUPERB MUSIC BY U. & NAVAL ACADEMY BAND, Amusements of all kinds, including free theatrical exhibitions. TWO PERFORMANCES DAILY. ROUND TRIP 81.00. | Trains leave B.and 0. Station, week days—9:158.m., 1:30and4:28 p.m. Sundays—9:35 a.m., 1.30 and 3:13 p.m 133m eee IVER VIEW. WASHINGTONIANS' MOST POPULAR RESORT. MOKE ATTRACTIONS THAN ALL OTHER RIVER RESORTS COMBINED. THE PALACE STEAMER SAMUEL J. PENTZ SUNDAYS. ‘Wil make three trips, leaving 7th st. wharf 10:45, ma. :1) and 6 p.m. sharp. ‘Tickets, 25 cent, WEDNESDAYS ‘Will make three trips, 9:45.m., 1:45 and 6:45p.m. Tickets, 25 cents, SATURDAYS, Family day, two trips, 9:450.m., 1:45 p.m ‘Tickets, 10 cents. SPECIAL SATURDAY EVENING TRIPS TO ‘Indian Heed, stopping at River View return- igs Lowen O30 pany aasps Tickets, 25.cents, ‘Steamer and grounds lighted by Electricity. ‘The Best Meals iurnished on the Potomac river or anywhere else for only Ss. No objectionable parties allowed on bost or grounds. For charters, &c., call or address 6 E. 8. RANDALL, Proprietor. eee een ogee Taz WASHINGTON EXCURSION COMPANT ‘Will give DAILY EXCURSIONS To ‘And ° COLONIAL BEACH ‘On the PALACE STEAMEL GEORGE LEARY, foliows: As 3 MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and SUNDAY MOMMIRG a N BEACH and COLONIAL THURSDA’ FRIDA\ oem BEACH, ma. it i 8 5; ie i nt | 8, Mr. H. A. Linger, driven by Mr. Frederick Lin- on. 3 eres os «That young gentleman bad to walk home, | TAU eS Saat. we FRO CUMBERLAND S SOR” an farther on from the country was struck | to ‘TOMORKOW. FUTURE DAYs. ange wee poe ee gy FS, GR 200s BRIDGE Tae STAM Andre was turned out and badly cut and | {HE FAVORITE “INDIAN HEAD TRIPS." ‘sorping of Littie Felts Shea CONTINENTALS writ. ve 8 ae to Feu Mar ou WEDRES many friends to orth nem. cipeageastengged i and’ 1310 Pa ave. @ morning of the excursion. E> ™armacrions RIVER VIEW, sunnah ato! Js, aso. ML. 3. PENTZ, ‘Steamer SA! whart, a tiotem: Sides 0p wal “kote, 20 cen Bogecktt par awn SDALL. E ot ‘8. MAN! To Accoumopare THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY, Now in Camp at Ocean View, Va., with Daylight ‘Trip up the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River ‘The Norfolk and Washington, D. C., Steambest Co. ‘Will make one more trip by DAYLIGHT down the Poto- ‘tuac and Chesapeake Bay with thetr new and fast Palace Steamer WASHINGTON, leaving her wharf, foot of ‘7th st., on MONDAY MOKNING, August 24, at 7 o'clock for Norfolk direct, making no stops, and arriv ing et Norfolk at p.m. same evening. Returning, leaves Norfolk et 6:30 same evening and arrive at Washington at 6:30 on Tuesday morning. Tickets can be procured from purser on steamer. Fare, for the round trip, @3.00. ‘Tickets will be good to return until August 2%. The W. L. 1. Corps will leave Norfolk at 7 a.m. Monday, August 24, arriving at Washington at 7 o'clock same JOHN CALLAHAN, Gen’ Supt. ‘MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1801 TICKETS, 25 CENTS. ‘Steamer Samuel J. Pents will leave her wharf, foot of 7th st., 9:30, ‘Pee National Fencinces Give an EVENING EXCURSION To On THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, Macalester leaves wharf at 6.30 p.m. Tickets of members and at boat. skets of members ai at. sulT-lw EKCHANTS AN’ TRANBPOR: M *° NOR GoMaNT. as TO BOSTON BY SEA MAGNIFICENT IRON STEAMSEIPS, EX. 3. ©. poet ati Sot Fo, now, CHATHAM Capt. J.B. Maron.’ SAILING FROM BALTIMORE EVERY MONDAY axD THURSDAY AT 4 O'CLOCK P.M. iste, ‘children between Sand 12 yearn, @7. Bound (Each state room contains two bertha.) ‘Wor furtuer wformation address 4. L. HUGGING, Agent, Foot Long Dock, Looms THis. ‘The Palace Steamer SAM'L J. PENTZ ‘Will commence her INDIAN ‘HEAD trips SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 11, Andevery Saturday during the season, stopping st ‘River View going and returning. Dancing at Kiver {ism during the evening. Leaving 7th st wharfat 2e. No objectionable parties allowed on the boat or ine —E 6 RANDALL, 3710-3m —s (=0e0 nu —— ‘Pennsylvania eve. and Lith ot. OPENING WEEK OF THE NEW HOUSE. GRAND MATINEE SATURDAY. BOBBY GaYLoR, In His Latest Success, SPORT McALLISTER, ONE OF THE 400. ‘Next week—LILLIAN LEWIS in “*Credit Lorraine. aul7e Kars Cie Tee ues ‘Week Commencing Monday, August 24. Opening of the Leritimate Beason. By Syecial Request of the Ladies, ‘The Great Dancing music every fair evening from 6:30 to 10 pm. Care of the Rockville railroad run from terminus of Georgetown and Tensllytown railway every half ‘hour on hour and half hour until 11 p.m. Swings, Flying Horecs and other amusements, ot W. T ENERAL ADM 3 Cl oeerved Gents, Ube: and Toe. Uamnge of opers each nist boat arrangements | (FRAND CONCERT AND GARDEN PAST eoul74e Given Echoes from = yocluding the ait ste ot eames rip dee, ome CENTS. CHILDREK, FRER