Evening Star Newspaper, August 24, 1893, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C.. THURSDAY. AUGUST 24, 1893. LOCAL MENTION. sae RENCE THE WEATHER. Foreenst Till 8 p.m. Friday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland ant Virginia, northwesterly winds, high oa the toast: backing to warmer southwesterly, with aw weather. tion of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 75. condition, 86; receiving reservoir, temperature, 78: condi- tioa at north connection, 36: condition at south connection. 36; distributing reservoir, tempera- ture, 78; condition at influent gate house, 36: effluent gate house, 36. High water. Low water. 614 am 546 p.m | - 12:05 p.m. ‘The Soliograph.—This new and wonlerful lcture, mate bY MERRITT. «5 Pa. ave, superior to anything ever ‘nade i Dho- Nothing like it. tography. Call and see for yourself. em ‘Try Reisinger’s Ice Cream. 25 G St. B.w. Hats for Fall, 18%. Gentlemen's new Derbys and Tourist Hats now epeniug. R. C. Lewis & Son, 1421 New York avenue. WN. B. Reduced prices on all summer goods. ‘The best Sucar Cured Hams, 12 L-2c. at Cope -- TS CREEED Fussell’s Ice Cream delivered anywhere ont of town by express or steamer. Mii New York ave. = ‘The Great Rush stili continues at the Em- ‘Carpet Cleaning Works, S1-405 Massa- Rhusetts ave. Telephone, 2 Carpets made moth-proof free of charge. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—Helen Rus- sell’s Sports. Harris Bijou Theater.—“The Midnight ‘Trains leave Alarm.” : f Tournament at Oak Crest. Tra B. and ©. depot $0 a.m. and 12:15, 3:5, 4:31, 525 and 6:3 p.m. ——————- EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. River View.—Samuel J. Pentz at 9:45 a.m., i aaa hall Hall.—Charles Macal anvS and £6 pm River Queen at 920 m. and 5 p.m. Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Indian Head.—Macalester at 6:15 p.m. Mary Washington to Occoquan Falls, at 9 a.m., from River View wharf. Bay Ridge. Trains teave Baltimore and Ohio station at 9:15 a.m. and 4:28 p.m. An Interesting W. C. T. U. Mee! The Chapin auxiliary of the Wom: Christian Temperance Union held its semi- monthly prayer meeting yesteriay after- noon at 1313 H street. The meeting was made particularly interesting by the pres- ence of a party of missionaries on their way to They were Mrs. Laura Mitchell, ida Kinsey and Miss Mattie Burges: the Christian Churen of India. Mrs. W. en presided at the meet- ing and made an earnest talk on “conv tions of duty M Mary E. Gritfith, na- onal organizer of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, spoke of the growing mtiment throughout the nation on the temperance and prohibition lines, and em- Phasized the tmportance of educational Work among the children. Mrs. T. Brown. ary in Willow Tree slley oke of nprovement of the many chil- the ledies began their work. H. La Fetra introduced a was adopted, thanking Dr the interest they are pression of the liquor zhborhood of 41-2 street and the ne Maryland ave Aloystes’ New Choir. ‘The arrangements for the new choir at St. Aloysius Church has deen completed by Mr. Mariano new director, and it is’ inte to fully maintain the high sic that has been so many at this church. ‘The solo quartet will consist of Miss Mae soprano; Mme. Maina, contralto, whe will be assisted by Miss Pauline Whit- : Mr. A. S. Fenneil. tenor, and Mr. Jas. ‘olan, bass. Miss Jennie Glennan will be the organist. Mr. Maina will have a large tw support ists, which will y bout me as that which irection. The new mence its duties on Sunday, end there will be two rehear- Mor.day and Tuesday at building on I street near Aloysius Church. > Merine Rand Concert at the Barracks. under ht: St. The prozram for the Marine Band con- at the marine barracks this afternoon -Paneiulli Arbitration, of The Evening Star: i have aot “appliel for appointment treasury agent at the (fur) Seal Islands,’ though I have twice been there, the subject In this connection permit me to Jitionally, that as far as the United States are concerned the award of the Paris arbitration Is the Worst case of parim unt montes, nascetur md- feulus mus in history. GEORGE P. URIF, Yate United States Army. To the Eat —_— A New Mastcal Clup. ‘The Columbia Zither Club is the latest in the way of a musical club. For the past six months the club nin rehearsal. and will appear In in the early fali. The eluding two . ‘cello and plano, this Hlent combination for string the direction of n is to snake It = the foremost musical elubs of the District. Want Robert E. Fre R. Bond, has fi Behoyer ‘et al. Building Association an account of advanc the payments thereon, and for the delivery of certain certificates of the stock of the Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank of George- town, which Were deposited to secure the Fepayment. or the payment, of the amount found to be due. — m Account. . by C. H. Cragin and 8. ed a bill against Louis of the Eleventh Georgetown, for made to him and officers. of John Holland was brought before Justice Cole. and his surety, James Mooney, sur- rend. . but he was released on fur- Rishi in $1.50, with James H. Me- Cree Holland was indicted in July. 1889. for contempt of court in having | in ‘disregard of an injunction issued by Justice Cox removed the property involved (hack and horses) from the District. > Call on J. D_Crotssant, 610 Mth street, for Bi tieket to GAR. and world’s fair via ©. and O.—Advt. — Slight Fire. A slight fire was caused b oline stove at WS L street at 7:15 0’ this morning, the damaxe being $20. oe sala To the World’« Fair via B. & 0. R. R. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad « more complete and varied train servic: Chicago th ed by any other I Tt has two xpress trains ruuaing via Cumberland and Pittsburg, two running via Deer Park. Oaklané and Tr runn! via Cincinnati a Round trip ex for all of th &» one way and return the other. Tickets At the same rate are good going via any of the routes described and returning via Nias ra Falls. These excyrsion tickets wiil be eur: mored on all Baltimore and Ohio trains, Without exception and without extra fare. until the close of the exp sition and th p over priv ns are goud for Park. M einnati. Indianapolis an Special excursions at $17 August 30, Seprember 7. ticulars call at Baltin ewes at Deer ountain Lake Park. Oakland, Cin- lagara Falls. for the rn 13 and 21. S17 Via Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Special trains of new and handsome vesti- Duled day coaches will leave Washington Via Chesap nd Onto railway Saturday, August Ww September % 16 and 2 at 2pm, Tun trough ‘to Chicago with- eat change, acrivine 5:15 p.m. next day. nt on the road. ‘Tickets, $1 ning cn regular yrains within tea is route enters Chicago on the lake in full view of the expo- sition grounds, and lands passengers di- Fectly at the world’s fair station, Midway Plaisance or convenient to the great south- aide hotels and boarding houses. The most | Picturesque 1 nistorie route between ‘ashington and Chicago. For particulars nll at Chesapeake and Ohio offices, 513 and 321 Pennsylvania avenue. . Crotssant, 610 lth street, for A.R. and world’s fair’ via Call on J. D. i? ticket to G . and O.—Ad Ceres ur makes (he best brea L—Advt. - | 117 to 119, sq. 4 and passengers can! | ardson, | cording secretary, and J. P. Madigan has ABOUT GEORGETOWN. Light Loads Coming in on the Qanal Lately. fate a Sorceedvrivate of Corn and Wheat—Short Para- of Interest. The following laden canal boats yesterday arrived in town: Detroit, Capt. G. Dicherhoff; R. L. Som- erville, Capt. Geo. Burns; No. 1, Capt. W. Swain; No. U3, Capt. R. D. Smith; B. R. Mayfield, Capt. G. Dickerhoff; Eva, Capt. J. Wolf; Three Brothers, Capt. G. Ingram; Consolidation No. 9 Capt. D. Taylor; F. Flanagan, Capt. J. Moore; Cuba, Capt. C. Tingstrum; Morning Star, Capt. H. Lin- burg; Granite No. 1, Capt. J. Magrudet Boats to leave town yesterday after hav- Ing discharged their cargoes were as foliows: No. 131,Capt. J. Wright; J. Hanway, Capt. J. Leary; No. 104, Capt. S.°Benner; Consoli. dation No. 10, Capt. J. F. Swain; No. 126, Capt. J. Connell; W. S. Jacques, Capt. C. Benner; B. T. Johnson, Capt. F. Moore; W. T. Conlehan, Capt. W. Woodard; Eva, Capt. J. Wolf; H. H. Keedy, Capt. B. Jack- son: G. S. French, Capt, R. Sorrell; Gracie .. Capt. J. W. Collier; Consolidation No. Capt. ‘artwrisht. Boats to leave Cumberland yesterday for Georgetown were as follows: Dan'l Linkins, Capt. W. McCauley, 99 tons; M. E. Grove, Capt. W. Dolby, % tons; J. K. Cowen, Capt. R. Hebb, 87 tons; John Leight, Capt: R. Eaton, § tons: Comas, Capt. W. Gloss, 2 tons; 319, Capt. L. Keesucker, 87 tons; Judge Bradley, Capt. Hammond, 89 tons: No. 139, Capt. J. W. Mitchell, 89° tons; M. J. Stephenson, Capt. G. Ginivan, 89 tons; Isabella, Capt. G. Ginivan, 93 tons; No. 130, Capt: ©. R. Castle, &2 ‘tons: J.'R. Mclean, Capt. J. Price, % tons; W.'B. Orme, Capt. R. Eaton, $4 tons; Chas. E.K., jr., Capt, J. Bender, 89 tons; A. H. Bradt, Capt. A. Roof, 9 tons; Consolidation No." 1, Capt. 0. Kretzer, * tons; No. 1M, Capt. J. Galloway, % tons; . 122, Capt.’ J. C. Baxter, 9 tons; No. 126, Capt. J. Galloway, 91 tons. very incoming captain complains In loud tones of the lowness of the canal's water, and the consequent loss he sustains on every trip. Cargoes yesterday came in nearly twenty tons short, yet the expense of getting the boats here was the same as when 15 tons were brought. i Mount Tabor Fair. Last night there were not only the im- mediate friends of Mount Tabor present at the fair given for the benefit of the church, but hundreds of outsiders, and many of them Washingtonians. As was confidently predicted by those in charge, it was a success socially, and what fs better, financially. Al who atiended were delighted, the surroundings bein of the most beautiful character. The highly elevated grounds {iluminated by arc lignts dowated by the officers of the Georgetown and Tenleytown Railroad Company. fair-colored lanterns hung amid the trees, and the lighted and plainly visible etty below, all produced an effect that was beautiful and appreciated. Mrs. Benj. F. Hunt, who had general su- vision. devoted her attention particular- ly with Mrs. Theo, Barnes and Mrs. Knott, to the cake table. “Mrs. Donaldson and Miss Vessey presided at the fancy booth, Mrs. W. F. Hunt and Mrs. Ford sold quantiti of candies, and the Misses Weaver and Barnes served lemonade. The grab-bag was also present at the fair in charge of Masters Geo. Hunt and Norman Brooke. Peanuts were sold by Masters Clyde Hunt and Ralph Weaver. A particularly welcome visitor to the fair grounds was Rev. W. Sherman Phillivs, the former pastor of Mount Tabor, who is now stationed at St. Michaels, Md. ‘To Be Removed. Dr. John Kurtz of P street has ordered the removal from the old Presbyterian graveyard of the body of his grandfataer, Hon. John Kurtz, one of the fatkers of the town. He was one of the legislators of the place, for a long time held the presidency of the Farmers and Mechanics’ National Bank, was president of the Potomac Insurance Company and occupied many other posi- ticns of honor and trust. His tomb in the old cemetery fs one of the largest and most conspicuous ones there. ‘The relatives of the head of the family will also be removed. Accepted Again. ‘Mr. H. G. Wagner, who resigned the eap- taincy of Hermione Division,No. 4,Uniform- ed Rank Knights Pythias, at the last meet- ing of that body, has been prevailed upon to hold the office for another year. Tomorrow night the division under com- mand of tts old captain will meet Columbia Division,No. 3,Knights Pythias,on the entry into Washington, after a pleasant trip to Atlantic City, and act as an escort to the lodge headquarters. Short Paragra; The Knights of St. Peter yesterday, with their host of friends, presented an excellent complimentary program at Bethesda Park. Every amusement incident to modern pic- nics was participated in. itt 318 Sa street Mrs. Elizabeth Gosser ied yesterday after havin, t about month in the sick bed. = “Pent Shout one Deceased will be buried from Trinity Church on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Martha Reintzel, who fell and broke her leg, is still in a precarious condition. The original plaster cast was taken from the broken member yesterday, but it was found necessary to reinease it immediately. Ropes have been stretched around the home of the unfortunate lady to prevent the pas- sage of noisy vehicles. The Presbyterian Mission Chapel on 334 street is soon to be generally repaired. 1.500 bushels of corn and 1.000 bushels of wheat came in this morning by way of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. The grain came from White's Ferry on the Unexpect- Corn is now bringing fifty-three cents and wheat sixty-five. ‘There are four vessels loading with coal at Georgetown docks and several others on the way here. The Emmet Guards, one of the crack organizations of the District, will give an exhibition drill tonight on the Trinity Chureh fair grounds, within the walls of Georgetown college. Rey. Mr. Elliot of the Dumbarton Avenue Church preached today at Washington Grove for the first time this season. Mrs. Emma McCahill and daughter left this morning for Chicago. They will prob- ably be gone a month. ——— Sued Two Rallrond Compantes. Fannie K. Dashiell has, by Mr. C. C. ‘Tucker, entered suit against the Washing- ton and Georgetown Rallroad Company and the Rock Creek Railway Company to Tecover $19.00) damages. She alleges that on April 16th last she was a passenger In a Washington and Georgetown car on Mth street northwest, when, from no fault of her own, but from the negligence und un- skillfulness of defendants’ servants, the cars collided at U street and she was thrown down, and bruised, and hurt. and permanently injured in the thigh and hip, and caused to expend larze sums of money in endeavoring to be healed. —_— Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: D. Carroll Diggs to Allen S. Johnson, sub 41. bik. 1. Le Droit Park; $C. V. Trott | te D. Carroll Diggs, lot 14, bik. 1, Le Droit $. W. Saunders to W."W. Cart- tet al. lot %, Whittinghaia; #20), Childs et al. to John Ridout, subs 140, | 42 and 146, sq. 1051; $4330. Same to Am- brose Williams, sub 143, do: 3 Pp. N. Dwyer to Paul E. Johnson,’ subs 113, 114 Ml; $. R. J. Marshall to F. | M. Cox, fot 16, sq. 690; $925. aoe He Got Drank. At Castle Stewart, now occupled by the Chinese legation, Some excitement was | caused last evening by the colored butler, | James A. Plowden, getting drunk. and finally Officer King was called ami locked him up at the third precinct, where | he sobered up. _ | Piate Printers’ Clab. Tae Plate Printers’ Club, for social and intellectual improvement, by E. M. Rich- president; M.' F. McCann, re- filed a certificate of incorporation. — Collided With a Grip Ca: Charles W. Moore of 1213 6th street north- west. while riding his bicycle yesterday af- ternoon, collided with grip car 3 at isth and G streets, slightly injuring nim- self-about the face. a Natural Bridge. Commencing Friday, August 11, and Sat- urday. August 12, and continuing’ each Fri- day and Saturday during the season, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell ex- cursion tickets from Washington to Luray at &, to the Grottoes at $6.30, and to Natur- al Bridge at $8.30, valid for return passage until the following Wednesday. The rate to Luray and the Grottoes will include ad- mission to the caves. The Natural Bridge rate will include transfer in both directions between the railroad station and the bridge. For Luray and Grottoes tsains leave Baltimore and Ohio station, New Jer- y avenue and C street, 3:20 and 1110 p.m. iy. Por Natural Bridge at 11:10 p.m —Advt. ‘TOURNAMENT AT RIVER VIEW. Those Who Were the Successfal Kaights—A Hig Crowd. The River View seventh annual tourna- ment was a triumph. The resort was a rainbow of color. Standards, ensigns, jacks ard pennants, foreign, national and state, it the scene by day and electric lights made noon of night. The grounds were in summer bloom. People from the city and the country in force. It was a great day. ‘The bugier of Esputa’s band sounded as- sembly at 2 o'clock. ‘The following contest- ants entered the lis Professional class: A. Smith, Knight of Accokeek; G. B. Dent, Knight of White Forest; L. Seibel, Knight After the Ball; J. S. Bryan, Knight Maryland Boy; T. S. Cowper, Knight Virginia Boy; Joseph Har- ris, Knight Little Daisy; G. A. Fowl, Knight of Alexandria; J. Kemp, Knight of Colesville; William Miller, Knight of Surratisville; B. H. Swart, Knight of Fair- fax; H, E.'Kieler, Knight of the Red ee A. B. Bi Knight of Amateur class }. Bryan, Knig! Potomac; Phil. Edelen, Knight Red Headed Boy; B. A. Jenkins, Knight Might Have Been; ‘f. B. Sioore, Knight Alexandria Boy; Harry Randall, Knight of River View; C4. Montgomery, Knight of Bryantown: W. H. Moore, Knight of Franconia; G: Gardiner, Knight Healthy Home; Blandford, Knight of My Maryland; H. D. Bodrieck, Knight of Big Walnut; “Arthur Bryan, Knight of Mount Pleasant; J. J. Graham, Knight of the Old Dominion; 8. 3. Atney, Knight of Bburtensville; J. W. Lydone, Knight of Ivanhoe; J. D.’ Kdeten, Knight of No Luck; R. E. Edelen, Knight of Hedgeneck; H. Dent, Knight Man in the Moon. ‘The advertised orator of the day, George C. Merrick of Marlboro, failed to show up and his place was satisfactorily taken up by ex-sheriff of Prince George's county, N. C. Darniell, He talked of chiv- alry past and present, more particularly the former. After several hours of tilting the result Was announced as follows: Professional class.— Accokeeck, 8° rings, first honor; White Forest, 7 rin; second honor; After the Ball. 5 rings, third honor; Alexandria, 5 rings, fourth honor. Amateur class.—Man in the Moon, 6 rings; Grst honor; River View, 4 rings. second honor; Burtenaville, 3 rings, third honor; My Maryland, 3 rings, fourth honor. ‘The coronation ball took place In the pavilion, Mr. James Rogers of Maryland delivered the address, Miss Underwood was crowned Queen of Love and Beauty in the professional ciass, and Miss Parker, qucen in the amateur ranks. Their maids were Mies Lizzie Ran- dall, Miss ila Edwards, Miss Siebel, Miss Mamie Willams and Miss Lavinia Lederer. It was this morning when the dancing closed. ‘The officers of the tourney were as fol- lows: Chief marshal, John_T. Fisher; as- sistant marshals, A.B. Suit and A. L. Kirby; heralds, &. A, Brooks and Sieed Edelin; judges, John W. Belt, J. R. Edelin, RC. BE. Parker, Henry Busher, R. Wessley Beall, J. F. 8 Bryan and J. M. Kendrick; committee “of arrangements and invita: tions, H. 8. Stowe, J. W. F. Hatton, M. C, Waring and James McGirr; master of ceremonies, H. S. Stowe. emer ALONG THE WHARVE:! G. B Matters of Interest Picked up Along the River Fron ‘There has been a change in the captaincy of the Norfolk and Washington propeller Washington. Capt. Davis has been suc- ceeded by Capt. William Geoghegan, late of the steamer Sue and the Virginia Steam- boat Company's steamer Pocahontas. On Monday he received a letter from the su- perintendent of the home company, notify- ing him of the change, and assigning no reason. He ts granted leave with pay up to the 3ist of August. Capt. Geoghegan 1s now in command of the Washington. He 1s a brother to Capt. Geoghegan, master of the sister ship Norfolk. The change has occa- stoned a great deal of comment among the people of the front. Capt. Davis ts a com- mander of recognized ability, has a good record, 1s a careful and successful naviga- tor, and his retirement without a stated cause gives rise to considerable gossip. The Margaret Kenna has been sold. now belongs to Mr. Newton of Quantico. ‘The Kenna was built for Senator Kenna at Wilmington, reached here the day after his death, and has done service in this harbor as a ‘pleasure craft. She is a good rough water boat, a smart sailer. and deserves the good will of her new friends, and car- ries away with her that of her old ones. Capt. Milstead of the Mattano Is on va- cation, ‘and is sight-seeing at Mathias Point.’ His temporary successor ts, Capt. Skinner, pilot of the Mattie. Capt. Skinner has held a master’s license for a long num- ber of years, and has seen service in all the older craft of this port. Capt. Randall has arranged to give an ex- ion_to the world’s fair in behalf of bis men. The officers of the Pentz,Harry Ran- dall ‘and the Mary Washington, who have thus far signified their tntention of uc- cepting are Capt. Nowell, t. Luckert, Capt. Allen, Chief Engineers Thomas Ten- nyson and William Moore, Capt. Posey and Pilot Tulle. The Kanawha has been caniked and re- painted. She is in good condition, but Is a sort of a white elephant on the hands of the harbor police. Officers Dean, Lewis and Perry of the harbor police fore will spend a short vaca. tion at Tangler Islands. Dean and Le at one time used to navigate those waters, and are going to revisit the scenes of theit youth. The Holy Name Society of St. Dominic's Church gave an excursion to Marshall She Hall. Capt. Gwinn Harris acted as jfurser. Capt. James Neal has retired from the discussion of steam versus sailing craft. He is satisfied that he gained his point, and made out a case in favor of the sailor. a MANY CHARITABLE BEQUESTS Found in Wills That Were Placed on File Today. ‘The will of the late Alethia Landic filed yesterday leaves gifts of furniture, &c., to Ro®t. Dick, Catherine E. Brown, Malvina Fletcher and Sarah Landic, and the rest of the estate to John F. Cook in trust to sell and of the proceeds pay the funeral expen- ses, for the care of the burial lot at Har- mony cemetery and the ereetion of a monu- ment; $100 to the cemetery, 3900 to her brother, Robt. Dick, $20 to CBiherine E. Brown, $100 to Mary Beckman, to Sarah Landic, and $19 to Adonia Brown, gifts to other relatives, $250 to the Knights of St. Augustine, $200 each to Wesley Zion Church (Methodist) and St. Augustine’ Catholic Church and the Colored Woman's League. ‘The will of the late Wm. M. Thayer was filed yesterday. It was executed Ateust 28 1891, and he leaves his household effects to his wife. One-third of his real and personal estate In the District of Columbia. is. be- queathed to his wife for life in lieu of dower to revert to Eleanor C. Thayer, wife of Na- thantel C. Thayer, in’ trust for their chil dren. The balance of the estate in the Dis- trict he leaves to his brother, Nathaniel C. ‘Thayer, sister, Caroline E. Thayer Manning and David Hutcheson of the brary of Co! gress. To his wife Julla he leaves in lieu of dower a one-third interest in his real and personal estate in Montgomery county, Md. The remaining two-thirds of his estate. in Montgomery county, Md.. he leaves as fol- lows: one-sixth each to Hleanor C. Thayer, in trust for her children, N.C. ‘Thaye Caroline EB. T. Manning, Lucius W. Thever, Mary J. F. T. Jones and David Hutcheson, His ‘estate in Anderson county, Kan., and Buehanan county, Iowa, he jeaves to his nieces, Ella L. Thayer of Wisconsin, and Mary E. Jones Wasson of Missouri. ‘These provisions, excepting those relating to bis wife, are subject to a bequest to the vest of the church in Rock creek Barish of $1,000, in trust, as a fund to be known as ‘the Helen Thayer fund. the interest of which is to be used first In the proper care ant main. tenance of the family lot In Rock Creek cemetery, and secondly in the purchase of suitable books as annual gifts to the young girls of Rock Creek Church Sabba:h School, in memory of one who loved them. He ap: ints his brother. N. C. Thayer, David jutcheson and nephew, Lucius M. Thayer, as executors. ———— Coming Convention of Democ: Clubs. During the past two or three days the president of the National Association of Democratic Clubs, ex-Gov. Chauncey F. Black, has been here for the purpose of in- viting a number of prominent democrats to attend the convention of democratic clubs to be held at Allentown, Pa., on the 2d of next month. The association will Send a special car to Washington to convey the invited guests to Allentown. The party will be escorted by Lawrence Gardner, the secretary of the National Association of Democratic Clubs, and will be composed as follows: Vice President Stevenson, Senator Faulkner, and Representatives W. L. Wil- son, Gen. J. C. Black, Benton MeMtliin and W. D. Bynum. The pesnetpal orator at the convention will be James L. Beck, who d livered the oration in Independence Hall on the last Fourth of July; at the invitation of the city of Philadelphia. During the con- vention will be held the first reunion of the men who crossed the continent. several years ago in the interest of the democratic | clubs and brought about the National Asso- elation. They are ex-Gov. Black. Senator Faulkner, Representative Bynum, Lawrence Gardner of this city, and James L. Beck of Philadelphia. tie a See Croissant for $17 rate to world’s fair September 2 via C. and O.—Advt. — Two-story brick dwelling and store, N 817 7th street southwest, to be sold tomor- | row at 5:20 o'clock p. m. Well located ana | A GREAT PARADE Will Be Seen on the apitol Centennial Day. Bodies That Have Promised to Be in Line—What Gen. Ordway of the Arrangement. Last evening representatives from many of the organizations which propose to par- Ucipate in the parade incident to the cen- tennial celebration of the laying of the corner stone of the Capitol on the 18th of next month met the committee on parade at the headquarters of the general com- mittee and announced the probable number that might be expected from the different bodies. Secretary Chas. W. Darr of the committee presided in the absence of Chair- man Spear, and explained the purpose of the meeting, which was to acquaint the grand mershal, Gen. Ordway, with the ex- pected strength of the parading organiza- tions with such other information as would be necessary for nim to know in order to fitly arrange the various bodies in line. Bodies to Be in Line. In response to the invitation of Secretary Darr to register their names, the following representatives did so and then explained what might be expected of them: Grand Master John H. Wood and Grand Marshal Thos. J. Jones of the 1. O. 0. F., who stat- ed that the order would parade about 750 men, 200 in uniform, and would be accom. panied by music; Marshal John W. Thomp. son of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen’s Association, who unnounced that 30 or 60 men and a‘band would be in line; Mr. Jos. H. Downing of the Veteran Volunteer Fire- men’s Assuciation of Brooklyn, New York, 10) men in uniform with a band of 20; E.R. McKean of the Oldest Inhabitants’ Asso- elation, who sald that about 70 members would ‘probably participate, but that as the youngest member was 61 and the eldest 86, The ims that marching would be beyond thelr powers; Mr. George H. Shisld@ of the Sons of the Revolution, who @tated that Gen. Horace Porter with the Washington body and bodies from other parts of the country would probably par- ticipate; Messrs. James E. Dement and J. C. Downing of the Improved Order of Red Men, 10) men in uniform and with band, with Nathaniel Wells as marshal; Capt. James M. Edgar of the Ola Guard, 50 or 53 men and music; Thomas M. Bowling and m. E. Paxton of the Junior jer of United American Mechanics, between 300 and 50) men from here and elsewhere with band; Mr. F. F. McNulty of the Baltimore Lodge of Elks, 150 men and the best band in Maryland; Chief Engineer Joseph Parris of the District fire department, or 70 men with music; Mr. John Hochemeyer of the German-American Societies, who stat- ed that while the societies had proposed a grand torchlight parade, if that feature should be deemed impracticable, and Chair- man Gardner informed him that he feared it would, the German-American citizens Would not fall to otherwise enthuslastic- ally participate in the celebration, and that @ meeting would be held tonight to take ac- tion In the matter. AN those present hav- ing responded, Secretary Darr stated that the Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias had informed him that between 00 and 600 knights would be in line with music, many from Baltimore. He also an- nounced that the National Rifles with 70 men and band would also be in line. Essentially a Civic Parade. Gen. Ordway, the grand marshal of the parade, then explained that his idea of the parade was that it should be essentially a civic one and that the military would be subordinate to the civic bodies in line. ‘The civic organizations would have the post of honor and he hoped to so arrange the procession as to satisfy all participat- ing. The parade would be as far as pos- sible @ foot parade and the line of march would be from about 17th street to the Capitol. Chairman Gardner of the general committee stated that he was much grati- fied with the large attendance of the repre- sentatives from the different organizations, and he felt assured that the parade would be all that could be desired. The committee had been repeatedly asked what was re- quired, and he bad only to reply: “Do all that could be done to make the event the great one it deserved to be.” An adjourn- ment of the meeting was then announced. THE FIRST BIG REHEARSAL. Nearly Five Handred Members of the A grand total of nearly 500 voices was the feature of the first consolidated chorus in connection with the Capitol centennial cele- bration at the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church last evening, and Prof. N. Dushane Cloward, who conducted, was highly pleased with the success of their efforts. Five choruses met from the following sec- tions: Northeast, J. H. Hunter, directo Capitol Hill, Dr. F. J. Woodman, director; Anacostia, J. A. Roeder, director; Ecking- ton, William A. Domer, director, and the southwest, Prof. Godron, director. Four selections were rendered, “America,” “Te Deum,” “The Heavens Are Tellin; and “Home, Sweet Home,” with Miss Wrenn as accompanist. There was a large audience present, the lecture room of the church being crowded. Prof. Cloward complimented the singers upon the Rood work they had ‘one, and in- troduced Dr. Frank T. Howe, the chairman of the committee on chorus, who cxpressed his gratification at the excellent progress the chorus had made, and assured those present that the musical feature of the ex- ercises on the occasion of the centennial celebration would be the most imposing and effective of the whole program. He thanked the ladies and gentlemen for their ready re- sponse to the cail of the committee for a chorus and complimented the assistant con- ductors for the energy they had displayed in the matter. He also pald a high tribute to the zeal and ability manifested by Prof. Cloward in arranging the details of assem biing the grand chorus. ‘The rehearsal concluded, Prof. Cloward called attention to the proposition to form a permanent choral society in this city for festival singing, such as {s a feature of Cin- einnati and Boston musical work, end the position was unanimously agreed t rof, Clowarl announced that the commit- tee had taken the matter ir hand, and had divided the city into three sections, eastern, central and northwestern, and officers for he eastern division were selected as follows: President, T. W. Smith; vice president, Dr. F, J. Woodman; secretary, Fred A. Grant; treasurer, Mrs.'W. E, Parsons; assistant directors, Messrs. J. H. Hunter and J. A, Roeder, ‘and accompanist, Miss Minnie Bailey. Prof. Cloward has been chosen as gen- eral director of the permanent organiza- tion, and hopes to make it one of the most prominent choral societies in the country. At the rehearsal at Trinity Chureh, 24 and C streets, last evening Mr. J. A. Roeder conducted in’ the absence of Prof. Jecko, Buck's “Festival Te Deum,” “America” and “Home, Sweet Home,” being sung. Thirty or more were present, among whom were Misses Simonds and McNickle, Mrs. George Ross, Mrs. William Meyers and Mr. D. W. Middleton. ‘The next rehearsal of the central division will be held at the First. Congregational Church tomorrow night and Mr. McArthur, the director, expects to have over a hun: dred in attendance. This is one of the most popular of the subdivisions and it 1s believed that {ts membership will ultimately exceed 200. Mr. McArthur, the director. 1s full of energy,and says that he intends to make his the banner section. He wants all who lve within his district, who can sing, to be present tomorrow night. —_ Marriage Licensen. Marriage licenses have been tssued by the clerk of the court to the following: Mason Wharton and Laura Werton; Bern- ard Miles and Bettie S. Worthing, both of Montgomery county, Md.; John ‘Marshall Jones of Georgia and Alice Maude Mac- donald; J. Walter Smoot and Emma_B. Chapman, both of Charles county, Md. Bowling ‘Coleman and| Emma Johnson John A. Crumpton and Lizzie Cook; Joshua B. Simpson and Mary E. Garrett of Spring- field, Mass.; James F. Pierce and Henrietta R. Ramsey; John W. H. Miller and Nellie Hadley, both of Baltimore, Ma iad cera acai Thursday Evening Trips to Mar a The River Queen at this after- noon and the Macalester at 6:5 this even- ing will afford ample opportunity for all who wish to attend the grand military hop at Marshall Hall in honor of the Light Artillery, or desire to take the Indian Head trip. Returving, the Macalester will leave Marshall Hall at 9:30 p.m. and the River Queen will leave the hall ‘at 7:20 and 10: .m., the late trip being a special accommo- lation to the dancers at the hop. The fare for the round trip 1s 2 cents. seb The ky "se Voyage. Lord Dunraven’s cutter Valkyrie, the challenger for the America’s cup, as stated in The Star yesterday, sailed from South- ampton for the United States early yester- day morning. ‘The anchor was hove shortly before a quarter of 6 o'clock. Exactly at 5:40 her cruising sails bellied out to the wine ani her trans-Atlantic voyage began. Capt. Cranfield is in command, and Capt. Harvey of Wivenhoe, Essex, is the navi- gating officer. The yacht has a crew of twenty-four men. T. W. Ratsey of Ratsey & Laptorn, the sailmakers of Cowes, wiil go to New York by steamer. He will sail on the Valkyrie during her races to assist in case of accident. ———— See Croissant for $17 rate to world’s fair igesirable investment. See advertisement. *! September Z via C and O.—Advt. ROCKVILLE, MD. mtgomery County Seat Pro- juces Several Good Items, Correspondence of The Evening Star. ROCKVILLE, Aug. 2, 1993. Horse thieves appear to nave -nade their appearance again in this community, as on Monday night they visited the premises of Mr. T. O. Stonestreet, about a mtle west of this place, and took from his stable a val- vable mare. They also visited the adjoin- ing farm of Mr. Frye and took a horse from his stabie. No clue to the robbers kas yet been obtained, but they are suppose’ to have gone in the direction of Washington. In the orphans’ court today the following business was transacted: Letters tes mentary on the personal estate of Lucy C. Stephenson, deceased, were granted to Gerard Bell Mason of Virginia, the execu- tor named in the will; bond, $,uW. Letters testamentary on the personal estate uf Jno. ‘T. Murphy, deceased, were graated to F. T. Murphy, the executor named; bond, $:00. Thomas Anderson, executor of Remus G. Dorsey, deceased, filed inventory of person- al property, except stocks and bonds, and list of debts due deceased; aiso a petition to strike off certain articles from the afore: said inventory, which the court ordered to be done. The court issued a final decree ratifying and confirming the sale of real estate reported by Florida ri. Hurdle, ad- ministratrix of Netue L. Corrick, jeceased. Maria E. Willson, executrix of Leonidas Willson, deceased, ‘passed secoud ani final account. Laura V. Ward and Igaaunus T. Fulks, executors of Henry C. Ward, de- ceased, passed fourth and final account. G. B. Mason, executor of Lucy C. Stephenson, deceased, fied inventory of personal es- tate and iist of debts due deceased. The ladies of the Union Cemetery Asso- clation will conduct the dining rovin at the fair grounds during the three days of the agricultural exhibition on September 6, 7 and 3. ‘The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the association. Mr. J. Stainaker of Martinsburg, W. Va. cane recent visit to friends at Galthers- A daughter of Mr. Joseph Cornwell of Edward's Ferry, aged eleven years, was drowned in the canal at that place on Sun- day evening last. Ars. N.S. White, Mrs. Henry ‘Tolle and Miss Addie Tolle of Baltimore are visiting at Elmer, this coun Messrs. Harry Hilton and Chas. Deitz of Washington are spending some time at Ed- ward's Ferry. Mrs. M. D. Benton of Poolesville district will ina few days leave for an extended visit to Mount Vernon, Ohio. Messrs. Cline and Stupp of Frederick are visiting frends in the vicinity of Martins- burg, this county, At the quarterly | meeting of Distret Lodge, No. 1, Good Templars, held at Lay- tonsville, Grand Chief Templar Burdette, Grand Secretary Lewis and a large repre- sentation from subordinate lodges were present. District Chief Templar Amiss pre- Sided. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: George W. Selly, Wm. R. Windsor, Jennie Hodges, Della Walker, C. Scott Duvall, W. B. Burdette. C. C. Lau- gon, Chas. D. Duvall, R. O. Windsor, Edgar Benson, G. J. Robinson and Mima R. Hobbs. Delegates to the grand lodge were Wm. M. Fowler, Geo, W. Selby, Wm. Bell; alternates, C. C. Laufon, Miss Mollie Oxley and Miss Jennie Waters. An address will be delivered at the Chris- tian Church, Redland, on Sunday next by Mr. J, W. Benson. Subject: “Temple of ‘Truth. A meeting of the board of school commis- stoners will be held here on Tuesday next, for the purpose of confirming the appoint- ment of teachers and other business. Mr. Alex. Austin Braddock. who was yes- terday placed on the republican ticket for the house of delegates.{s a native of this town and son of the late Geo. R. Braddock, who was for many years connected with the newspaner press of the county. During the administration of President Harrison Mr. Braddock occupied @ position in the Indian service in South Dakota. Some years ago he received a large vote for sheriff of this county on the republican ticket. S. A. M. Drugged on a Trai William Coles, nineteen years, of Balti- more, Md., was taken from a train at the Pennsylvania railroad depot in Philadel- phia last night in an unconscious condi- tion and removed to the Hahnemann Hos- pital, apparently suffering from the effects of poison. Late last night, after he was brought to partlal consciousness, he stated that after leaving Asbury Park, where he had been sojourning for several days, he met two men on the train, who made his acquaintance and appeared to be quite friendly. ‘They shared seats with him and offered him a drink of liquor from a pocket flask. Soon after taking the drink’ Coles claims he became unconscious, and did not remember anything until he reached this city. His pocket book, containing $7.20, was gone, as well as his unknown friend: At the Hahnemann Hospital the physician: say It was @ case of hydrochloral polson- ie. He 1s Left #800,000. About seventeen years ago, while John S. Hough of Central avenue was a resident of Plainfield, N. J.. a sick stranger appeared in that city. Mr. Hough volunteered to take care of him. The man had typhold fever, After his recovery he started for his California home, leaving a well-filled purse for Mr. Hough. With the purse was a note saying he would look out for Mr. Hough in ‘the future. Mr. Hough recently received word that his friend had died and made him the sole owner of real estate and cash equivalent to over $300,000. Mr. Hough paid little attention to the letter, but last week two attorneys called on ‘him, had Papers from the surrogate's office and ex- plained the case. Mr. Hough {s straight- ening things out with the lawyers. “WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.” A BOX OF Beecham’s Pills Constitutes a family medjcine chest. Sick Headache, Weak Stomach, Loss of Appetite, ‘Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Giddiness, Fullness, Swelling after meals, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flusbings of Heat, Shortness of Breath, Cos- tiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep and all nervous and trembling sensations are recieved by ‘using these Pilis. Covered with a Tasteless and Solu- ble Coating. Of all drnggists. Price, 25 cents a box. wb New York Depot, 365 Canal st. CITY ITEMS. Everybody Goes There! Where? RUDDEN’S. , Why? Because he’s The Accommodator. How does he accommodate? He sells everything in the Carpet and Furniture line on “Bottom” Prices. Baby Carriages, Refrigerators, Sideboards, ete. 613 Seventh street northwest. “Time” Payments at Save the Big Percentages, You can do it at TROTT'S, 1602 14th st. n. w. — This is Worth Reading. If you are not interested yourself tell your friends ‘tis a big saving. 20 per cent discount at Grasty’s means fust this: Six- foot Cluster Leg Tables, Bes: Grade Hair Mattress, $10; Cotton-top Mattress, $1. Extra ‘Fine Rug Parlor Suites, over-stuffed,. $2 (you can’t buy one for less than $75): Solid Oak Bed. $2.40; Brussels Carpet, 4c. to $1; Copper Bottom Boller, No.7, 80c. Every article at same re- duction. Fair and honest sale till Sept. 1. Come and see. GRASTY (The Pusher), Furniture, Carpets, China, Glass, ete. 1510-12 7th st., bet. P and Qn. w. 11 Butter for the table from Va. and Md. at 308 10th st. n. w. Bee > Bay Ridge next Wednesday with T. F. Men must have ‘em, women all iik> them and children h-o-w-l' for Royal Headache Powders. 10c. Druggist 4y29-s,m,th Comfort Powder. This great external remedy for affec- tions of the skin has sprung into sudden but deserved popularity. All druggists. 1 recheainsite When you visit the world’s fair just no- tice the number of White's ‘ucatan wrappers you will see lying around. Here- on hangs a tale. au2l-6t acd Children, In every house where there are children Comfort Powder is indispensable. Infact, it comes into play from infancy to old age. All druggists sell it. 3 ——— 8. Heller, 720 7th st. n.w., is making a spe- claity in Ladies’ and Children’s Hair Cut- ting and Shampoolng; also cures Dandruff Syls-t —__-—_—__- Comfort Powder. Itching Piles are the bane of many lives. Comfort Powder cures them. Druggists sell it. ob Elixir Babek cures oli malarial diseases. TAKOMA PARK. ‘The second rehearsal of the Takoma sec- tion of the festival chorus took place in the chapel Tuesday evening under the di- rection of Assistant Conductor Theo. Frei- bus, jr. There were about thirty present, each of whom received a copy of the mu- sical program in pamphlet form, prepared for the occasion. The hour was spent in practicing “The Heavens are Telling,” with gratifying results. The meetings will occur semi-weekly, Tuesday and Friday even- ings, in the basement of the chapel. Those taking part are: Sopranos, Mesdames Frei- bus, McManus, Blodgett, Kinnear, Judson, Davis, and Misses Jimmerson, Faughner, Davis, Naylor, Tennant, M. Bailey, Summy and Favorite; altos, Mrs. E. Perry, Misses Stier, A. S. ‘Best, “A. Jimmerson;’ tenors, Messrs. 8. S. Shedd, G. Davis and Petty; bassos, Messrs. G. H. Wells, Geary, Edgar Perry, Summy, Blodgett. ‘The’ meeting ‘of the council Tuesday wa: a large one. Many impoctant local matters were discussed, and some much-needed work will be reported at the next meeting. The position of marshal has not yet been filled, although applicants are numerous. ‘Miss Mabel Bailey led the weekly prayer meeting of Christian Endeavor last evening, with a good attendance of members and friends. The Washington friends of this society are occasional visitors, and an effort is being made to arouse ‘additional interest and increase the membership. ‘The handsome residence of Mr. H. A. Curtis (which Is the first erected on’ the Thornton subdivision, adjoining Takoma) is rapidly nearing completion, and will be occupied by the owner, with ‘his daughter ster, Mr. J. B. Kinnear and Mr. C. Scudder of this place have also par chased lots in this subdivision, intending to build upon them in the near future. Miss Ida Cady has returned from Berry- ville, W. Va., where she has been spending month with a former schoolmate. Mrs. Tawrence, with her family, Mr. Bert. Lawrence and Miss Bessie Lawrence, formerly of this place, have removed from Washington to New York, where they have gone to housekeeping. ‘Miss Summy will entertain a number of friends this evening in honor of her guest, Miss Mabel Stier. Master Ben Favorite, with his matetnal grandmother, Mrs. Permelia Gates of Tip- pecanoe, Ohio, returned from that city to- day, after an absence of two months. Dr. and Mrs. George McManus, with thelr little daughter Ruth, will remove to Wis- consin early in October. ‘The E. 0. F. Club wiil resume its meet- ings in the early autumn, when some pleas- ant entertainments are promised. Mrs. Karl Decker, with her daughter Ruth, have returned to their home. TIRED, WEAK, NERVOUS. — “*Five yearsagoT had rheumatism sosevere tha — I was obliged to use cane. Iwas tired of life — andaburden to thse about ma My doctor HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA CURES. ? — onlysucceeded in giving mes little help at — times. Ioften suffered from dizziness, and it —— seemed almost impossible to bear the pain I HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA CURES. ‘worried much and was subject to nervous spells ‘which greatly reduced my strength. Tbought « bottle of Hood's Sarsaparilia and before the med- icine was all gone I was much better, Ikept on until I felt like a different person, I have ete a HOOD’S SARSAPABILLA CURES. — ‘rained fifty pounds. Towe my present good —— health to Hood's Sarsaparilia.” MRS. MARY C. — CRYDERMAN, Lafontaine. Kan. HOOD'S PILLS cures Constipation by restoring the peristaltic action of the alimentary canal. 8 WHAT CAN CUTICURA DO? Everything that is cleansing, purifying apd beas- tifying for the skin, scalp and hair of infants and children the CUTICURA REMEDIES will do. They speedily cure itching and burning eczemas, cleanse the scalp of scaly humors, purify the blood and restore the hair. They are absolutely pure, agree- able and unfailing. Sold everswhere. au2i The Earning Power of $i <by Itself ts not very great, but when YOUR DOLLAR 4s added every month to that of ten thousand of your fellow cit!- zens and invested judiciously, the net earnings of your savings will in a com- Daratively short time amount to a good round sum—will enable you to own @ home of your own-to redeem your home from mortgage-or to go inte business for Yourself, Besides, every dollar invested is secured by REAL ESTATE for double the amount in each case. Tt you desire to turn your weekly or monthly savings to good ‘account—if you Are ambitious to get-abead in the world, begin NOW to deposit vour sa with the FIDELITY BUILDING. LOAN AND INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION nowhere Shs TA gman amounts cara such cor rain and sure returns! Come and bring your friend&. McGILL BUILDING, 908-914 G st. ALONZO TWEEDALE, Secretary. HARRISON DINGMAN, President. au24 WHITFORD & 00. BANKERS, AT CENTER MARKET BANK, Iesue drafts direct upon all principal EXCURSIONS, &c. Croissant’s SPECIAL G. A. RAND CHICAGO TICKETS GOOD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2PM. TRAIN, $17. Via C. and O. Handsome vestibu® train. Can return om any train within 30 days. Stopovers allowed. J. D. CROISSANT, ‘6210 Lith st. a 4 PM. GRAND HOP. 6 PM. THE MACALESTER AT 6:45 P.M. TRU MARSHALL HALL AND INDIAN HEADS. MAI iN x GRAND MILITARY HOP-ON THE HANDSOME EW PAVILION C. VES 9:30 P.M. FOR HOME. RIVER QUEEN LEAVES 10:30 P.M. FOR HOME. Home by the light of the moon and the meteors. P All merry maidens and their escorts are cordially Invited. 10 m. and 2 5 and SATURDAYS bry remain at Marshall Hall un- til the 9:80 pm. trip, If desired, or go to Indian Hoad on the Macalester, landing et Marshall Hall on, gue Indian Head evosing tripe EXERY THURS. DAY. FRIDAY and ae AY EVENING, leav- ing Washington mn. ‘An! for the round-trip fare of 25 cents. at After You Arrive In Chicago, you'll appreciate the con- venience of having your hotel accommo- dations engaged for you and your bag- gage seen to. In spite of this extra offer CONN’S prices for a week at the WORLD'S FAIR are lower than others. $23 ts the price for the tour leaving AU- GUST 26—best hotel accommodations and transportation over the scenic C. AND 0. ROUTE incinded. Better be quick if you want to en- gage your place. Our explanatory booklets are free to all ‘who send or call for them. Conn’s P.C. Tours, au2¢ 16 METZEROTT BUILDING, 1110 F ST. GAZE'S SPECIAL TOURS TO CHICAGO SEPT. 2D, 3D AND4Ta. $17-00. PULLMAN TRAINS, PENNSYLVANIA RR. Tickets good to return on any train within 30 days, and for stop-over at Indianapolis on the outward trip. Full particulars call 08 wp vay WICKLE, au23__ Bradbury Piano Ware Rooms, 1:225 Pa. ave, THE MONARCH OF PLEASURE RESORTS. River View. GRAND FAMILY DAY EVERY SATURDAY to River View, on which occasion everybody 10 cents ou the Samuel J. Pentz at 9:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. uly, “Bring ont the baby and tte ones and picnic wer View nest Saturday. The Pents at 6:45 p.m. for River View and Indian Head on Saturday.” Tickets, 25 River View. CAGO AND RETURN via CHESAPEAKE & OHIO VESTIBULED TRAINS, LEAVING WASHINGTON 2 P. M. SATURDAY, aveusr 26. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER ®. OTHER EXCURSIONS WILL FOLLOW. ‘The scenic C. and O. is as quick as any other rowie snd lands passengers at the World's Fair Station, Midway Plaisance. Excursiontsts no pecomity for carrying baskets Bath Rooms with all sew suits, For further information apply wim = «RH. EVANS, 1821 F. oo —— es AMUSEMENTS. rr COME TO LEESBURG. $1.75. $1.75, am Round trip, including admiaslon to the fair, $1.7 Begins August 20, 30 and 31, 1808. Six races eseh day. ‘They have all filled, ‘Tickets good from August 28 to September ® inclusive, $1.75. au24.t H.C. SELMAN, Sec. NEW NATIONAL THEATRE. ‘DAY, Opening of Regular Season. | Aagust 2, i tat = | Charles 1 Eeyore” = | Frohmam’s Willlag ‘Lewera (Comedians (POURTH | SEASON | peccentng ate nog — WASHINGTON every FRIDAT of ‘The most de- tful all-day excursion ree hours at the falls. : ry F View wharf at 7 am., EDNESDAY and FRIDAY aboat tion Steamers MACALESTER and RIVER follows (round trip fare at all times, Bc.) ‘ruart at 0°50 om. and st 6 pa from Maced Pr 30 0. ih ° iets Macalester, from Mt. whart “eamers eave’ Marshall Hall at 12:45, 1:30, and ‘7:30 p.m. on Moudays, da: and also at 9:30 Dats’ and SATURDA “"SUSDAYR_Both steamers from The Macalester Ly rs can return, EAD EVENING FRIDA ‘and OUT THE SUMMER. leaving Diw., landing at Marshall Leaving Marshall Hall Rchrocder's Orchestra Dancing’ Muste on the Bi . a on Pavilion. Partios can go down to Marshall Hall Retnoon trips of our steainers of the company's regular boats one round-trip ‘fare, 3e. STEAM. au-tf VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL _BoaT 60. 2 SPECIAL EXCURSIONS TO OCEAN CITY, MD. on the Atlantic ocean. every SATURDAY, via Bay Burope at reasimable rates Par A. RB. CHISOLA & CO., BANKERS AND BROKERS, 61 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. RAILROAD STOCKS AND BONDS. State, County, City and Town Bonds, GRAIN AND PROVISIONS, Cotton, Petroleum, Mining Shares and all securi- thes ‘that are dealt in on New York, Chicago, Philadelphia or Boston Exchanges’ bought and for cash or carried on ‘Market letter on application. Established 1876.) ? WASHINGTON OFFICE, aul7-Im 1416 F st., Kellogg building. = ° THE NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT, SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act of Congress Jan., 1867, and scteof Oct., 1890, and Feb., 1892. CAPITAL ONE MILLION DOLLARS. BENJAMIN P. SNYDER, ny CHARLES C GLOVER, First Vice President. Tusa GOMES thisd ie Heeaken E, FRANCIS RIGGS. arene i ALBERT L. STURTEVANT. Secretary. JOHN C. WILSON, Trust wh $10 WILL BUY ONE SHARE OF PRE. ferred stock of the. Colinubia. tnd” insures Company. Only $5,000 worth will be sold, and, ‘as S per cont is guaranteed, it is @ very good 1m: ‘vestment. Call_at office. First Boor, McGill bailding, eos Get ty < ty18-te EX! . Glover Butiding. SSlcsern Moore "Schley, 80 Bankers and Dealers in Government Ponds.” Deposits, ‘Exchange. Loana. A =, and = = = tae, Mate fon the exchanges of Xe .Philadelph Boston and Baltimore Sought and sold. im trict Trond and ‘alt, Yoeat Hallsoed, “Gear it ca rae and Telephone Stock dealt in. ee oe Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. © T. HAVENNER, Member Washington Stock Exchange. Teal Estate and Stock Broker. Rooms 9 and 11. Atlantic Building, 930 F st. nw. INVESTMENT SECURITIES. Stocks, Bonds and Grain bought and sold for cash or on margin. Cotton bought and sold in New York or New Or- Jeans. CORRESPONDENTS. Purnell, Hagaman & Co., New York Stock Exchange. Lehman Bros., New York Cotton Exchange. Lehman, Stern & Co.,New Orleans Cotto@Exchange. Lamson Bros. & Co., Chicago Board of Trade. Ridge. “Trains leave B. avd at 3:40 p.m., ping at ‘Orean City at 724%. Round sig, ther information apply ofBce of the Sine: parent Reach Co.. m ‘SOS 17th st.. Washington, D. C_ wr —— w .'S FAIR EXCURS! e hate Organised. 8. ‘special perwou ducted tour, starti from Baltimore and ington, Thursday, tember T, Chicago, returning via Niagara day will be 4 Special Pullman train going ‘ror particulars. Our week coatinucl ‘as’ beretofert THE THOMAS FOr jr223m MOUNT VERNO HOME AND TOMB OF WAHINGTON. By Wash., Alex. and Mount Vernon Railroad. Along the banks of the Potomac and through the main streets of Alexandria, in view all historical points. No delay. ‘Take trains, lvania a.m: 12°01, 1300 ang E11 pam Ware, 45 cents. Also by Ale te wharf, 9:30, 10:30. 11:30. a.m. P-m. ‘Round’ trip, 35 centa, dave, trom Tas tok plan, a 8, a.m. to 4 p. S'pm. Admission, 25 cents.” G. R. PHILLIPS, Gen. Pass. Agent, 1821 F st. WM. S. NOBLE, Gen. Manager. eld STEAMER MACALESTER TO MOUNT VERNON. SUMMER SCHEDULE: MORNING TRIP AT 10 O'CLOCK. roing 1:30 p.m.) AFTERNOON TRIP Af 2. O'CLOCK SHARP. TO, MOUNT VERNON. NO FERRY: FARE, ROUNI Admission ‘Tickets with Mount Vernon admission " tached for sale at the steamer's wharf, of Teh st. and hotels. " MOUNT “VER XD_ MARSHALL HALL STEAMBOAT CO, yat4-cf MERCHANTS AND MINERS’ THANSPORTA- TION COMPANY. TO BOSTON BY SRA. Maguiticent Iron Steamsbt Fairfi Capt March. Salting UES and THURSDAY at 4 p.m. and SUNDAY at 10 a.m. Fare, including meals and upper deck- State room. berth. Round trip. . Fare, including For further information address— Telephone, teat af De Haat ‘Ma. 247. Foot ork. Baltimore, TC. WHTTsEy. W. PB. TURSER, Gen'l Pass. Traffic Manager. UR W. . 15 15th stn. w., ARTHTR W. RODSUS, gt ns = THE JOLLY SOCIAL CLUB WILL GIVE AN EX. cursion to River View MONDAY, August 25 Tickets, Be. TALLY ACH LINE DAILY.10 A.M. 2PM. Tehama St aeth ate Aclineton, Cain 4H andl ta of intcrest. ‘Trip, 80 to Te. Finest Tally jo ob earth, No cars running. auis-tn* om, and 6:45 p.! . WASHINGTON. Admission, 25, 50 and 7ée. Game called $:30 p.m. eu: KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. Helen Russell’s ENGLISH SPORTS. © All the Bright Beanties of the English stag ‘Special attraction in the summer warden. MISS CLARA BECKWITH, THE SYLPR OF THE SEA, eu216t In ber natatorial dive-sions. BARRIS’ THEATER Mrs. K. Herris and R. 8. Britten, Propristom. Week commencing Monday, August 2L THE MIDNIGHT ALARM. ‘ever presented. ‘Next week—McCARTHY’S MISHAPS aul ALL THE WEEK, AUGUST 21 TO 28 FOR FUN IN THE WOODS. GRANGE CAMP, VA., FAIR, WEDNESDAY Raby Show. THURSDAY, y Concert and Tournament and. Pall. FRIDAY —Democratic Rely, and other Virginians; Boatwer (La.), and others. VBatunbay- REUNION BLUE AND GRAY; Hon. John Tarsner. Hon. John Allen and others, "Tournament and Bail. “"hraine, eave ania station 9:10, 12:80 "25 and 6:25 p.m., returning at 11 p.m. BAY RIDGE, Cn the Chesapeake, snow tn tts glory, and affording full enjoymentior ‘ercursionists. Boating, Bathing. Fishing end Music by the Fifty ‘Trains leave B. and 0. station, Washington, weet days, 9:15 m ond 425 p.m Sundays, 0:35 om and3:15p. m Round trip from Washington, 61 Children, 58 conte. ‘A Aslightfal trip on the steamer Columbia, 10 cents, Jo12-teel —=— ———— LECTURE ON MEMORY CULTURE.—THE IX terest vifested ‘Washingtonians Inemory culture “induces 5 to give another feeu New oq Women We Have ing OUR GREAT DISCOUNT SALE, but ‘still peed more money and more roum, 0 will continue for a few days longer to offer our entire stock of DRX GOODS, WRAPS, &e., at a dircount of ONE-FOURTH OFF FOR CASH. Even if you should not med anything ~ at present “twill pay you to anticipate your future wants. JI.@L. Joussox & Lorrasi, ws ‘TAB Market space. Gas Ranges ARE GREATLY REDUCED THIS WEEK. 2 burners, were S18, now... 3 burners, were $20, now. 4 burners, were $22, now. All set complete with tron pipe connections. 8.$. Suzpp & Bno, 432 Osu Se