Evening Star Newspaper, July 15, 1893, Page 15

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C.. SATURDAY. JULY 15, 1893—SIXTEEN PAGES. We Invite Orders and Inquiries from ‘Dereons out of town. OUR CHINAMAN ‘Has sold for us thousands upon thou- sands of yards of MATTINGS, in that Bis picture has attracted hundreds of economically inclined buyers to the SREATEST MATTING OFFERS Ever known in the history of any bust- Dew. We've sold more MATTINGS since February Ist than ogr fondest do sires could have hoped for. ‘There's bute single explanation—we've gotten prives down so low that they simply eamnot be equaled—that's all. These offers will doubtles¢ crowd our sales all next week. Only sample Values. There's no end to our stock of attractions. MATTINGS. OUR $200 ROLL—40 yards Good Strong White Straw Matting. OUR €3.50 ROLL—40 sacds Fancy China Matting, good quality.” Big vs- riety. OUR 84.50 ROTI—40 yards Extra Good Fancy China Matting. Worth 87.50. Choice of 10 OUR 15-CT. JOINTLESS —Splendia quality and good value as ever offered for 1 centss yard. Chotee of 10 pat- terna, CARPETS Also have enjoyed immense sales the Past fow weeks. Our offers are invart- abiy without parallels, If you'll need & grand CARPET this fall buy now and ave us make your order up for you. Here's one offer that'll give sou an ides of our prices: MOQUETTE CARPET, 7% CENTS A YARD. Very best quality; 10 patterns; 25 to 100 yards of each. BRASS BEDSTEADS REFRIGERATORS Are always in demand, at least ours are, for an unworthy one can't find place in our stock. We donot sell “cheap” RE- FRIGERATORS, but we can give yous, Standart make at a lower price than You'll find elsewhere. Go ‘round, and ‘nd that out for yourself. 49 low as 86—a8 high as you want. ICE CHESTS. WATER COOLERS snd FILTERS at your own prices. oe and Best Filter onearth for WIRE SCREENS Are the grestest Known comforts for Keeping ont flies and other insects. We ean sell you ready-made any sort you ‘Want, or we will make what you wantto your order. Window Sereens, $5e. and more, Door Screens, $1.00 and mora. PORCH, LAWN AND COTTAGE URE of every description, im reed and rattan. Rockers, Chairs and the like, “PROTECTORS” ALL SOETS—ail prices—and always the LOWEST. - LOOSE SLIP COVERS, to protect fine furniture, expertly made to order for you for less than your material and labor will vost PREE ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN. AWNINGS, or “sun protectors,” mae and hung for less than yon will have to pay elsewhere in the District. MOSQUITO CANUPIES (or the net- ‘ting to make them) at whatever price you desire. See our Patent Canopy Holder. By Mts use you avoid putting a screw into & nice ceiling. BAMBOO CURTAINS or “SIDAR- RIS." for protecting Porches and Vo- OUR FLY FASS render you ‘fy. Proof.” Just what you wat to keep these little pests away from your dining Foom table. They cost but $2.00. OUR AUTOMATIC FAN, adjustable to any rocking chair, so works that flies will keep faraway from you. Yet the fan ie neither objectionable nor in your war. Is a very pretty article. PRICE, $1.70.ach. WANT A HAMMOCK? A TENT (for any purpose)? A CEDAK CHEST? A BABY CARRIAGE? OR ANYTHING ELSE you'd natur- ally expect ns to keep? THEN COME TO US for the proper tul- fillment of your want, ata proper sort of price. A SPECIAL LOT OF DUCK STOOLS FOR CAMPING OUT PURPOSES TO BE CLOSED OUT AT 25 CENTS EACH. fe The services of our expert MOVERS, RENOVATORS and PACK- ERS are at your disposal at noménal shar ges. W. B. MOSES & SONS, Furniture, Carpets, Upholstery, Budding. 11 Watt Papers and TH AXD ? QTREETS ti ASD FS TREETS. it ROCKVILLE - AFFAIRS, Political and Social News From Mont- Circle of the King’s Daughters will on Tuesday evening next, 18th instant, hold s lawn party at the residence of Mr. Charies W. Prettyman, be- ginning at 6 o'clock. The proceeds will be de- ‘Yoted to works of charity. The following program of athletic sports has been arranged for the Catholic festival at the fair grounds on the 25th instant: First event, 100 yards dash; second, pole vault; third, 220 yards dash; fourth. running high jump; fifth, 120 yards hurdle race; sixth, throwing base ball. Entrance fee to all events, @1; for s single event, 50 cents. Only open to athletes of the county. A gold medal will be swarded in the first five events, and in the sixth a National League base ball. ee will also be awarded to the knights nament, the bicycle rider and the winning base ball club. The latter sports will be open to all. ‘Among the new candidates announced for nomination at the democratic primaries on the 29th instant are: Francis T. Cahill of Clopper's station, for county commissioner, and Edward H. Barton of the 5th for sheriff. The names of all candidates who desire to go on the primary ticket mast be sent to the committee on or before Tuesday next. ‘Commodore A. W. Weaver, U. 8. N., has for several days been visiting his cousin, Mrs. George C. Dawson, at the Corcoran Hotel, this to wn. ‘Mr. Daniel A. Millbrick and Miss Mary H. Shotwell, both of Washington, were married here Tuesday by Rev. 8. R. White of the Bap- tist Church. The Jobnson farm near Wheaton, containing fifty-one acres, has been sold to Mr. Ernest Leotler at $41 per acre. Mr. Caroy Kingdon of this town left here on Wednesday to accept a business situation at Greensburg, Tbe Montgomery County National Bank of Rockville this week declared a semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent. The financial flurry in other sections does not appear to effect this in- stitution in the least. Ex-Sheriff W. W. White has returned to his home at Buck Lodge after an absence of several weeks in Pennsylvania. Dr. R. L. Elliot: of Washington is visiting friends in the northern part of the county, A largely attended and pleasant dancing party was given at the residence of Mr. W. E. Wall near Buck Lodge a few nights ago. Mr. William Clagett of Potomac district, who has been confined to his house for the past year, is now able to go about again. Some days ago much excitement was created im Spencerville, this county, by the sudden ap- pearance of a mad dog in that vicinity. Reports from a large number of farmers in this vicinity who have finished threshing their wheat represent the crop as above the average for yield and quality. ‘The tournament and picnic held near Potomac on Wednesday, for the benefit of St. Gabriel's Catholic Chureh, was quite a success financially and was well atten: The following gentle- men participated in the tournament: Knight of Herman, Robert Stone; Knight of Beane, Ber- nard Gingell; Knight of Cabin John, E. E. Crockett; Knight of Montgomery, G. W. Rick- etts. Mr. Crockett won the first prize and crowned Miss Ruth Lynch; Mr. Ricketts, sec- ond, crowned Miss Ida Beane; Mr. Stone, third, crowned Miss Maud Lynch: Mr. Gingell, fourth, crowned Miss Mariel Fisher. Col. William Kilgour delivered the charge to the knights and coronation address, Since the reduction in fare by the railroads quite s number of persons in this section are aking preparations for a visit to the Colum- jian exposition at Chicago. For the past two or three days the heat has been oppressive here during the day, but the nights are cool and pleasant. Mr. Thomas Warthen of Front Royal, Va., a former resident of this place, is now visiting relatives here after an absence of eighteen years. He is loud in his praises of the progress ‘of the town since he left. SA i RUSSIAN WARSHIPS COMING. It is Said That » Fleet Will Be Stationed at New York. ‘The New York Times says: It was learned from high Russian sources yesterday that the Russian government has decided to maintain a Permanent fleet of warships in United States waters and that the port of New York will be made Russia's western naval center. Acting under instructions from St. Peters- burg» board of Russian naval officers has been engaged the last week in making » careful inspection of the big Erie dry docks to ascertain the exact number of Russian warships the ocks will accommodate. It was further announced yesterday that rep- resentatives of the Rassian government have made overtures to the Erie dry docks estab- lisbment to undertake the care and overhauling of all warships maintained by Russia in Amer- fean waters, ‘The opinion was ventured in naval circles last evening that, m view of the likelihood of the Bering sea case going against Great Britain, and the late announcement that England is re- inforcing her naval force at Esquimault, British Columbia, the proposed action of Ras- sia was of great importance to the United States. With a Russian fleet constantly in and about New York the ability of the powerful British fieet on the North American station to rally upon exposed Atlantic ports of the United States would be greatly lessened. Human Life in the Glacial Epoch. From the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Transcript. The period at which the glacial epoch existed in this country has long been an interesting problem. With few exceptions geologists have united in placing the date within com- paratively. recent times, and evidences are multiplying that the great ico age in North America actually occurred during the present era of human life. These evidences consist in the finding of stone implements of ancient man in undisturbed glacial gravels. Among the discoverers of these relics is Dr. C. C, Abbott, @ distinguished archwologist of this city. ‘The specimens were all ;found by him in the Trenton gravels at Tranton, at re~ corded depths and in undisputably ‘undis- turbed glacial deposits. Prof. Pntnam also found specimens in the same locality, and other sciontists have come upon implements of stone in similar deposits in various parts of the country. The most convincing, however, find made some time ago by Mr. W. C. Mil Newcomerstown, Ohio. In a glacial gravel ter- race in that town, at the mouth of Buckhorn creek, he came upon a stone implement fifteen feot below the surface, and which is now in the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleve- land. The gravel in which this relic was found was covered by six inches of sand, several feet of supplementary gravel and from three to five feet of earth. ae if fe i i H F I £ i i aie & 3 F, READY MADE MUSTARD PLASTERS We were the first manufacturers on this Continent. Our latest {mprovement surpasses ever before anything luced. _15c., 250., 35c. ef tin. "Be sure to have SEABUBY "3. Ask For them spread on eotton clothe SEABURY’S SULPHUR CANDLES: Prevention is better than &e. are. are kept away; also useful for expelling mos- 5c, each, quitos and irritating insects. Price, ‘To purify sick-rooms, apartments, ete., HYDRONAPHTHOL PASTILL prbich In Darning. Gistnfect and product box of 12, Sole Manufacturers, = DF SEABURY & JOHNSON, Phot }NEW YORK. Use Es, BY THE Sixce Tue Paras Roya Has Beex Tus Means Tus Season Or Disravsurixa Suwwer Forxtsmxcs At Prices Tsar Have Bezx So 15 RY DARING VENTURE IS MADE PALAIS JROY AL. Hexerc. To Wassrsoron Since Mencaayrs Ars Over Tur Usirep Srares Ane Quonxa Us, Is Ir Esorsrican To Ixpcucr Ix A Lrerz Paetmmary Basa Berort Texzrxe Or Our Laresr Danna Vewroner Travz Cinctzs Axp Bovont Sranrsotr Eanty Ix Tux Seasox, Warn Prices Revzen Hace. Gewenatty Overtoanen We West Exastzn To Visrr Tur Woaoresace Maneers Axo Mace Oor Owx Quoranioxs, Prorrrasty Serzxa Ax Tue Prices Pam Ar Wraoxesaze By Mosr Mencuaxrs. To Gioaxtio Prorontioys. Wirs Paorserro Vistox We Forzsaw Tar Couxe Sromu Ix Taos Ws Huvs Bax Tues Cae Tuz Rewovar Suz, Axp Bosixess Tscasasz> Asp Now, Wire Lirrz Mone Tuas A Mowra Lerr Us To Star Ar Taz Conxenr Or 12rz Srazer Axp Tur Avenve, We Sexp Our Bovens To Tue Wootzsare Manzers To Box Ur Tur Scrervs Sommer Srocxs Or Iuronrers Axp Masonic Suovry You Nor Reap Or Tus Reascirs Or Tare Wares Diane TURERS. Do We Nor Dessavz Tae Svrrorr Or Wasurxcrossanse Vexronz Axo Excourace Us Wira Your Paesexce Ox Moxon Woxpnovs Banoarss [x Sizas. Every yard of these Silks are entirely new to Wash- ington. Our buyer, whose opinion is respected and ‘whose word is safficient to so many, says: “Figured China Silks like those I will ofer Monday at 0c a vard were being sold on Brick’s Bargain table at 79¢ a vard. * * * * * © * * Lhace secured the moet desirable bargains of the seagon.” 2,500 yards Hc quality Wash Silks for only 0c » yard for choice. The lot includes plaids, glace effects and fancy stripes on cream grounds. All the most lovely abades of blue. pinks, lavenders, Nile, old rose, tan, navy, &c. 1,200 yards 85c quality Chins Silks for 50c yard. ‘These are the same quality silks, in the same colors of figures and stripes, as attracted such crowds on Tuesday tos leading Sixth avenue store in New York. 900 yards 75e quality Silks for 44c yard, in stripes of navy and white, black and white. And 600 yards 81 quality for only 68¢ s yard. 800 yards Biack Japanese Sitks, 58¢ quality for 440 yard; 89¢ quality for 68 yard. 250 yards, 27-inch wide, Cream. Jap Silke, $1 quality, for only 69: yard. Exsromears Axo Warre Goons. 82.000 worth having been secured for less than 81,000 the following bagains are possible and » small ‘margin of profit remains for the Palais Royal: Lot 1—8e a yard for choice of Embroideries worth from Se to 33c. They range up to 5 inches wie, 4m colors such s@ red and white, blue and white, black and white. Lot 2—-25e yard for choice of Cambric Embroideries ‘worth from Bbc to 75e yard. Artistic designs up to 14 inches wide. Lots3and 4—10c and 12% a yard for Swiss Em- broideries worth up to 20c. Only 25e a yard for those ‘worth upto 50c yard. Exquisite designs up to 10 inches wide, INDIVIDUAL WEAR AND TEAR. Au Octogenarian Recounts the Accidents " ‘That Have Befaiien Him. From the Wilmington News. Eleazer Chace is now over eighty years of age. He is a man most highly respected by all who know him. His has been a life of acci- dents. Some of his experiences are as follow: “I was sliding on the crust when a boy an: slid over a fence, running a stake into me and making a bad wound. Once, when my mother was making soap, Ieawa dipper of what I thought was water and drank three swallows, It proved to be strong lye. My mother melted some tallow and gave it to me, and the doctors said that was all that saved my life. Four times came near getting drowned, twice breaking through the ice into the river, once falling from a raft into the mill pond, and once I fell out of s boat intoa river. [was nearly killed twice by being thrown from horses, fell from a loaded team to the frozen ground and was picked up for dead, and fell out of a wagon and had a leg caught between the spokes of one of the wheels, Once I was driving a covered wagon when the stanchion bolt came out, letting the body down. The rein hook caught me in the fore- head, tearing a great gash, and when I fell out I struck my head on the axle. Twice I fell twelve feet from a staging, once fell down a trap in a ae house on a pile of boards below and started arib. I stepped on a scythe and cut my foot badly, and a cake of ice fell on my foot and burst open one of my toes,cut my ankle very badly with an ax, broke a needle in my heel, which was not removed for two months, and stepped ona tenpenny nail and drove it’ into my foot, making a bad wound, from which pieces of the shoe and stocking were removed, and which had to be cut open and the bone scraped. I had a windlass rope break when trussing up a barrel, and it broke out two of my teeth. Ihave been blown up once when blast- ing stone and dadly burned three times. My hand was caught in the feed roll of a picker. I was badly hurt once with a circular saw and again with a buzz planer; fell on an 18-inch belt when it was running, and on top of a four- foot gear when that was running: twice have fallen down stairs in the mill, the first time hurting my back badly, tho second time start- ing three of my ribs. ‘In. the winter of 1891-2 fell over ascale and broke two ribs. a George Grandin, who says he represents Le Journal, Paris, left the New York Herald offico at 4:20 p.m, yesterday to walk to the world’s fair, Chicago. He swung down the middle of Broadway at five-mile-an-hour gait, accom- panied by two lusty Russian sailors and a trote ting contingent of the coming generation. He was dressed in a manner calculated to proclaim his individuality. On his right sleeve was a tri-colored band with the words *New York for Chicago” in lotters of gold. A gold anchor ornamented the shoulders and a small knap- sack of black leather swung by black straps over his hips. A revolver dangled from his leather belt. In his mouth he carried an En- glish ‘bull dog” pipe. When he started out the crowd gave hima cheer and he bowed with mock courtesy and waived his hat. He expects to make fifty miles a day. Hestarted yesterday decause it was the anniversary of the fall of the bastile. He goes through Yonkers, Pough- keepsie, Albany, Buffalo and Toledo,’ He car- ries no money, Telying entirely upon good fel- lowship. He ‘is a man of short stature, great muscular development and very nervous tom: perament. ——— Prof, Smith’s Resignatien Accepted. ‘The trustees of Lane Theological Seminary, Walnut Hills, Ohio, have accepted the resigna- tion of Prof. Henry Preserved Smith, to date from the end of the fiscal vear, August 1. ‘They protest against the action of the last general assembly in criticising Lane Seminary and have appointed a committee to prepare a circular ptotest for the information of the church. The board has placed Dr. Morris in charge of the seminary with power to employ necessary help. ses. Attractions. From Truth. Mrs. Banghro—“I wish the new lady in the next house were more sociable.” Baughro—“Why?” Mra. Baughro—“Don't you see that elegant hat of hers just matches my dress?” axetil An Observation. From World's Fair Puck. “Are Chicago people fair-minded as a rule?” “Fair-minded? My dear boy, they're Fair- crazy.” WHITE GOODS—Bost Imported Dotted Swiss for 25c a yard instead of 35c, 40c and 45c. ‘Only 125¢¢ for the 16e quality Scotch Swiss in wmall dots. 8c yard for the 16c Shantong Pongee, with grounds of white, navy, black and Agures ofcolora, 17e, Be and 40c yard for White Duck for Eton dresses, Sc. That at higher price is all linen. Comsrarion Lors Ov Laces- And Trimmings. Laces could not be secured at as low prices as those which have lately startled the trade and delichted the Jadies of W. The phenomenal wwe broken some of the match sets and left but few yards of many pieces, So low prices are lowered ae follows: The 19, 25e and 20¢ Point d'Treland Laces are to go at Sea yard. The 5c and 0c Laces for only 25c yard. ‘The gems of the collection that were from $1.35 to 81.08 are now to be O¥e « yard for choice. ‘Sue a yard forthe rare Orieutal Laces that, were from @8c to 98c. ‘The matchless stock of Black, White, Cream and Fora Bourdons and the hand-made Torchon Laces are made cheaper with 10 per cent discount. This is for choice of whole pieces. Remnants of all Laces, including nets and flouncings, are to be offered at 20 cent discount. TRIMMINGS —You know what goods are included as trimmings—offered at 20 per cent discount. RIBBONS—The ribbon buyer promises to surprise you Monday with a manufacturer's combination lot of Faille Silk and Satin Ribbons, worth from 48: to ic a yard, for only #5e For chotce. hic instead of 5c for 10-yard pleces of these Narrow Ribbons now so much used on dresses. 25e a yard for the new lot of Whiteand Black @, @ Stik Ribbdns worth 35 cents. be instead of 8e a yard for the 1-inch G. G. Silk Rib- bons, and 1S instead of 19¢ « yard for those 3 inches wide, You know these ribbons to be bargains at former prices. And probably you know of our 35c and 4c Millinery Ribbons, such as generally retail at 50 and 68 cents. All these are now in the combination Jot at 2c yard. VRILs— Veils, 280 for 250 Sewing Silk Veils, 18c for 19¢ and 25c Columbia Veils, Sur Asp Wise Derr. Our Mr. Lindau in conjunction with two of New York's leading retailers has purchased the Suit stock of Messrs. Goldman Bros, So noted a manufscttrer assures Suits that are superior. The conditions of ‘tho purchase make possible ridiculous prices like the following: $2.98 for $6.50 English Duck Eton Suita. 87.50 for 815 Storm Serge Eton Suits. 89.08 for 818. 75 Storm Serge Eton Suite, 822.98 for #25 Storm Serge Eton Suits. WAISTS—Messrs. G. Sidenbers & Co., manu- facturers of the celebrated ‘‘Derby” Waists, have favored us with surplus summer stock. 45 each for choice of 93 dozen Waists of lawns and dimity made to retail at 68c, 75e, 08c and 81.25 each. ‘98e for choice of 42 dozen Laundered French Percale and French Chambray Waists made to retail up to $2.25 each. 9.48 for cholce of 23 dozen Figured India Silk and platn Surah Silk Waists. Worth @5 ea: WRAPPERS—89¢ for choice of all $1.25 Wrappers, including those of best Indigo and Gingham, 1.54 for the $2.25 Lawn Wrappers. 81.08 for €2.50 and 82.06 Lawn, Zephyr and French Chambray Wrappers. 82,08 for the @5 and $6.50 Lawn Wrappers, with choice embroidery trimmings. 490 Liste Hose, 290. ‘The hosiery buyer triumphantly dictates the follow- ing: "You can say that most of these Lisle Hose are ilk Aniahed and ingrain dyed; that theyare war- ranted sast black, and that those in boot patterns com- dine the latest shades, that none are worth less than 35c, that most are worth i8c, and thateuch quality stockings has never before been re tailed at £9¢ a pair—here or eleewhere.” Gs-Over 85,000 worth of other hose have bess picked up by our buyer. UNDERWEAR--The following sre among the lots secured: Low-neck Ribbed Vests at 130 instead of 25c. Children's Vests and Pants in sizes 1 to 16 years at 21c instead of B5c to 50c. Corrox Axp Camsaro Ganwewrs —And Corsets. — Combinstion lots that include the gems of the Palais Royal's Underwear Department—garments that were #o choice and so expensive that few could afford them. And now prices are to be lowered so that the outlay will be no more than for ordinary gar- ments. ‘79 for choice of $1.68. $1.48 and $1.35 Gowns, Skirts, Drawers, Chemises and Corset Covers, msde of filmy cambric and summer-weight cottons, with trimmings of lacea made to wash and look as good as new. 98: for choice of $2.68, 82.25 and §1.98 garments of all kinds, with trimmings a little more elaborste than above mentioned. 800 for choice of $1.25. $1. 15and 61 Gowns, Skirts, Drawers, Chemises and Corset Covers that are made of best cambric and cotton, finished like home made, with trimmings neat but rich and durable—wonderful $1.15 and $1.25. garments for $l Cameos Grom From 10to 11 am. and4toSp.m. Monday the 59o. Palais Royal's Superior @1 White and Netural Chamou ‘Mousquetatres at only 50c a pair. HAKDKERCHIEFS—Sc for Ladiov So White Lawn, Handkerchiefs Ocr_Or-Tows Parnroxs Max Oxper By Max Wira Ta Assvuaxce Or P, ROMPT Asp Tsrerzicexz Szavica THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER To Be Displayed in Pyrotechnies at the Cap- Stol Centennial, A well-attended meoting of the committee on illumination of the Capitol, one of the com- mittees appointed in connection with the cen- tennial celebration of the Idying of the corner stone of the Capitol, on the 18th of next Sep- tember, was held last evening, Chairman F. A. Lehmann providing, and the following members being present: A. W. Hart, B. N. Morris, Geo. L. Morton, W. F. Hart, A. B. Claxton and 0. B. Hallam. Mr. A. W. Hart was made secretary and Mr. W. F. Hartvice chairman, Messrs. A. B. Clax- ton, BN. Morris, A. W. Hart and G. L. Mor- ton were appointed subcommittee on fireworks. Chairman Lehmann explained that, with the exception of the American flag, which would be canard during the rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” by the chorus of 300, no other set pieces were desirable. New York and Baltimore fireworks firms were represented at the meeting, and a pyrotechnic display of the American flag, 100 feet in length, suspended in the air by balloons, with a great deal of favor. The idea of repre- senting the original Capitol in the same manner was also considered. Such display it was stated, could be seen ata distance of thirty miles, ‘and would have none of the objetion- able features of “set pieces” on a framework, which could be witnessed by but a few people. The committee will receive definite proposals from competing firms during the coming week. Mr. Claxton of the gas illuminating commit- tee submitted a number of suggestions in re- gard to the lamination of the Capitol and the park east of it. One proposed lifting the globes from the seventy-two gas lamps in the park and substituting handsome designs made of gas lets, representing on each the initial of one of the forty-four states and other ornamental forms. No plans were adopted, and the com- mittee adjourned until the 22d instant, ee SSS MILITARY CYCLERS. Progress of the Second Separate Company on Their Ride, Correspondence of The Eventng Star. ; Stavytox, July 13, 1898, Yesterday our run from Lexington to Natu- ral Bridge and return, a distance of thirty-four miles, was made with comparative ease, consid- ering the roughness of the roads, The running time was about two hours each way, thus giving us ample time to view one of the greatest won- ders of the world. ‘The bridge is so well known, that a description of it would be useless. A little above the bridge is what is known as the Lost river. From an opening in the rocks a small pool can be seen. The opening is suffi- ciently large to allow a man to drink. Whence comes the water or whither it goes remains a mystery, as neither its source nor mouth has yet been discovered. The Washington military cyclists can now sing: “Homeward bound we sweetly glide.” ‘The run from Lexington to Staunton was cov- ered with ease by about o'clock. Tho after- noon has been spent in looking after the needs of the “bike” preparatory for a century run tomorrow. We will cover the distance which occupied two days on our outward trip—from Staunton to Winchester, a distance of ninety-six miles— and some of the boys will make the other four miles, 80 as to have a record of 100 miles in one day. ' The object of this long run is to gain one day so as to visit the battlefield of Gettysburg. ‘hus far the scbodule has been carried out as repared and: published, without the slightest Brest and with no accident worthy of note to “man or beast.” Sergt. Wiggens and Corp. McQueen left us yesterday morning and Private Harleston this morning for Washington, their official duties demanding their presence. —_s___ Presents Suggested to the Columbia. Suggestions for an appropriate gift to the District's namesake, the Columbia, arein order. A library, asilver service anda silver punch bowl have been severally suggested as suitable methods of expressing the pride and apprecia- tion of the noble ship named in honor of the District of Columbia. Naval officers generally favor the silver service, but they are not alto- gether wedded to it in ‘case anything better is offered. The latest suggestion is that of Mr. John P. McKenna, who addresses himself espe- cially to the citizen soldiers, saying it would be appropriate for the District National Guard to present a stand of colors—“Old Glory” andtwo guide flags, THE PALAIS ROYAL, 12th St. and Pa. Ave. K! SINGTON NEWS. Social and Religious News From the Thriv- ing Village. Correspondence of The Evening Star. Kexsinatox, Mp., July 14, 1893. ‘The regular monthly meetings of the Woman's Home Missionary Society and the Ladies’ Aid of St. Paul’s M.E, Church were held at the residence of Mr. W. H. Wheatley on July 12, beginning at 11 o'clock a.m. The president of the Home Missionary, Mrs, T. 8. Gartrell, pre- sided during the first hour of the meeting, and the interest of the work and ways and means of further improvement were discussed, This is a very flourishing auxiliary, and the members are true and willing missionary workers, At 12:30 luncheon was served, after which the meeting of the Ladies’ Aid was held, Mra. E, Baxter, the president, presiding. This society is in every way deserving of its name, as dur- ing its short existence it has been the means of furnishing a parsonage and adding greatly to the comfort and beauty of the church in pro- iding hew carpet, stained glass windows, &c. ‘The meeting adjourned to meet in August at the home of Mra. E. Baxter. je many friends and acquaintances of Miss Nellie Miner of Yankton, 8. D., will be pleased to learn that she is now in our village, visiting her uncle, Mr. J. F. Stoek. Mr. Arthur Baxter left on Thursday for a week's visit to Indianapolis, after which he will visit the world’s fai Master Scott Israel, who was so serious! burned with powder on the 5th of July, is pro- nounced much better, ‘The services at St. Paul’s M. E. Church for the coming Sunday will be: Preaching at 11 a. m. by the pastor, Rev. Wm. J. Thompson. At 8 o'clock p. m. Mr. B. H. Warner will deliver an interesting address, Miss Louise Radz of Michigan is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Eldridge. On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mra. B. H. ‘arver gave a musicale at their home. Miss Rowelle and Mr. E. B. Hay added much to the evening's entertainment. Among those prosent were Mr. and Mrs. Curtis McCain, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Eldridge, Mrs. and Miss Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Kinnear, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell, Mr. J. Howard Fishback, Mrs. Martin and Mr. and Miss Ogden from Kensington and a number from Washington, —— What Commissioner Lyman Thinks. Civil Service Commissioner Lyman said this afternoon that there is no question of the right of the Secretary of the Interior to abolish the examinations for promotions. He has author- ity to do that, although he could not abrogate the keeping of the efficiency record, as that an executive order. Mr. Lyman declined to give his opinion of the wisdom or desirability of abolishing the examining board. Mr.Lyman thinks that, whatever theimmediate effect of this action will be, the altimate result of this and similar actions will be the adoption and promulgation by the President of a uni- form system of promotion for all the depart- ments, and that the administration of it will be under the civil service commission. 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