Evening Star Newspaper, July 1, 1895, Page 12

12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. New National Theater—Partners for Life.” Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibi- tion of the Kineto-Graphophone. Washington Light Infantry Armory.— National Amateur Photographic Exhibi- tion of America. Gonzaga College Grounds, corner North Capitol and I streets northwest.—Festival and Lawn Party. “ee EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Glymont, Mar- shali Hall and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. and for Marsball Hall at 5:30 p.m. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at 6:30 p.m. Annual excursion of the Choral Bociety. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 9:45 a.m., 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. Steamer Mattano for Mattox creek and intervening landings at 5 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 am. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot at 9:15 a.m. and 4:28 p.m. for Bay Ridge. Coaches leave the Arlington Hotel for Overlook Inn at 6:30 p.m. Steamer City of Richmond for Colonial Beach at 9 a.m. ——. __ DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE “4TH” to leave your order for Ice Cream. Now’s the time. 19 flavors, including Peach—made of fresh, ripe fruit. Orders sent by ex- ress out of town—carefully packed. rompt delivery. Fussell’s, 1427 N. Y. ave. ge Washington Light Infantry March; hit of the day. Worch’s and music stores. A cooling drink—Che-on iced tea—a pure mixed tea, We. Ib.—Best in America—Good value at S0c.—Sold only at C. D. Kenny’s Six City Stores. ge Excelsior Fire Works, 314 9th street. ~~ WE CLEAN CARPETS THOROUGHLY. Remove every particle of dust—make them fresh and bright--without slightest injury. Rendered moth proof free. Emp. Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-5 Mass. ave. eS Reduced prices on all Leonard Hardwood Refrigerators. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th. Bacio Firecrackers, 2c. pkg., 314 9th street. a LITTLE BABIES CAN’T BE WELL on impure milk. Our milk !s always pure, fresh and rich. Comes from our farms twice a day—one hour after milked. Only 8. quart. J. S. Thompson, 511 4% st. s.w. so ass Fireworks!! Lanterns, 2c. J. Jay Gould's. eaeerenes gy wee TAKEN UP by expert carpet seen et through our fine machine—treated to that steam jet— then your carpets and rugs will be as clean as the day they were bought. "Phone 1435 for wagon. M. R. THORP, 488 Me. ave. —__+___ American Salutes, Sc. doz., 314 9th street. You'll get the choicest cuts and roasts of selected HOME-DRESSED MEATS if you buy of Keane, stalls 4 Center Market. Gas Ranges, all the best makes, at re- duced prices. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th. CITY AND DISTRICT. The Star Out of Town. THE EVENING STAR will be sent by mail to any address in the United States or Canada for such period as may be desired at the rate of fifty cents per month. But all such orders must be ac- companied by the money, or the Paper cannot be sent, as no ac- counts are kept with mail subscrip- tions. aged An Infant’s Body. The dead body of an infant was found fear Maryland avenue and 3d street south- west this morning. Officer Auguste, who found the body, had it sent to the fourth Precinct station. Coroner Hammett gave @ certificate of death, and the body was buried in potter's field. ——— Off to the Chesapenke. The steamer Arrowsmith took guite a number, of families to Point Lookout Sat- urday evening, where they go into camp for the heated term. Among them are Sam W. Snow, John P. Church, Geo. H. Thom- gon, O. C, Taylor, Chas. C. Adams, Jas. A. Macauley, Mrs. Virginia C. Lewis and others. A number of other people will go this week. as Child Abandoned. Friday night a man and woman register- ed at the Elkton as J. D. Helper and wife of Baltimore. Saturday, when the woman said she was going shopping, she left a two-months-old baby in charge of the chambermaid. The man returned to the hotel about 2 o'clock in the afternoon and got his valise, and later in the day, when it was discovered that the infant had been abandoned, ‘the nurse made complaint to the proprietor. It was then discovered that the girl baby had been given a dose of ‘aregoric, and a physician had to be called in. Later in the evening the infant was sent to St. Ann’s Asylum. ae Ball for Battle Minor. This morning in the Police Court counsel for Battle Minor, the colored expressman, charged with having participated in the murderous assault on Policeman Greer, applied to Judge Miller to have bail fixed tor his client. Judge Miller inquired what was the eharge against ths prisoner, and counsel Zeplied that it was assault and battery With intent to kill Mr. Mullowny explained that the officer had the man under arrest when the as- sault_ was committed. Counsel for the prisoner said he had a certificate from the physicians to show that the officer is out of danger, and Judge Miller fixed the bond at $2,000, es First in Quality, First in Quantity. First in the hearts (and mouths) of our customers. What? Our Butter, of course. James F. Oyster, 900 Penna. avea—Advt. ——— Steamer Arrowsmith will leave this day for Piney Point Hotel, with St. John’s choir and chorister boys, for a day’s outing on the Potomac. Plenty of music for the Fourth at the Point. Prof. Daniels is going wlong for the good bathing and fishing.— Advertisement, —__.____ Fourth of July In the Mountains. Buena Vista Spring Hotel, Blue Ridge Motntains, the alps of America. What the Catskills and the Adirondacks are to New York, Buena Vista Spring (the most en- chanting spot of the Blue Ridge) is to Bal- timore and Washington. The management will make a special rate of $10 at this beau- tiful and luxurious Buena Vista Spring Ho- tel from Wednesday evening, July to Monday morning, the Sth. The Pennsyl- vania railroad connects at Baltimore with tern Maryl tound trip, Washington to Bs Baltimore to Buena Vista and ret 0. Adv te ——_—_ $10.00 To Ningara Falls and 810.00 Return. ~ The B, and O. R. R. will commence a series of po Falls on Ju round trip, tickets bein, to 10 days from date of sale. Special train of parlor cars and day coaches will leave B. and O. depot, Washington, at 8:10 a.m., ning via Philadelphia and the gh Valley route, arriving at Niagara Falls 11 p.m. same day. Stop- overs returning will be permitted at Roch- limited for return =) iter, neva, Burdett (Watkins Glen) and Mauch Chunk. be or Firewe Best variety in city, 314 0th st. —Advertisem nt. ————— Arrowsmith leaves her wharf on Wednes- day at 6 o'clock stopping at Piney Point Hotel. Th ng to visit the urth of July din- Ww Point will have a good F ner and good time at the Point.—Advt. >—_—_ Firework headquarters, 314 9th st.—Ad. BEFORE THE POLICE COURT Family Troubles and Family Skeletons Given an Airing, ? Many Cases of Saturday Night Hilarity —Crap Shooters Plentiful—The Sentences Imposed Today. Policeman Flynn was on guard this morning at the Police Court, and the fact that the attraction was greater than usual because of the Monday morning crowd made no difference to the officer, and he kept the sidewalk and entrarce to the court as clear as he did last week. Officer Flynn had determined that the triangular square in front of the temple of justice shall no longer be used as a picnic ground, and the perambulating ‘‘cook” shops and “clam men” will have to go elsewhere to do business. Until benches are provided for the idlers, who get pleasure out of looking at the result of the misfortune of others, the officer intends to keep them on the méve. Those who do jot move will be arrested, as others have n, and Judge Kimball says he will fine thel The officers’ crusade against these people has also resulted in the disappearance from the court room of a number of persons who seemed to imag- ine they owned certain seats because of the length of time they had occupied them. Judge Kimball's procession was much longer this morning thaf it has been for a long time, and nearly fifty prisoners, ten of them females, were in line. Some of them had been down the river yesterday, while others had been locked up since Sat- urday, and in more than three-fourths of the cases whisky was the moving cause. Before marching into court and standing in the cage, where they could be: viewed by the spectators, the mixed crowd had been given coffee and sandwiches. Some of them were not iy condition to take solid feod, and the coffee took the place of an early morning “eye-opener” or “cocktail,” and more than one of them wanted double liquid rations. When Judge Kimball took his seat on the bench this morning he was accompanied by Justice Scott, who wanted a lesson in dispensing justice, as he will soon hold court for a month. The First Prisoner. Edward Gray, a colored man, was the first one called frcm the procession, and he said “Guilty” when ararigned on a charge of disorderiy corduct. “This man was shooting crap,” said the officer. “Ten dollars or thirty days,” said the court. “Judge, your honor,” said the prisoner, ‘I want to say something.” What is it?” “I want your nonor to take my personal bords, and—” “Never in a crap game,” interrupted the court. “You will have to go down.” Peter Shea was charged on the same in- formation, and his collateral was forfeited. Family Troubles. Next in Iine came Lizzie Allen and John Allen, her husband. 'Phese young colored pecple live at the house of the wife's mother, and she is responsible for their arrest. “We were on cross-questions yesterday,” admitted the wife, “but he didn’t strike me.” “And if it hadn’t been for my mother- in-law we wouldn’t have been arrested. ‘Judge,"" said Mrs. Mary Thomas, the wife's mother, “these people behaved so scandalously all day that I couldn't stand it. "I'wan’t no right sort of behavior for Sunday, anyhow.” : “And, judge, she called me a dog,” said John. “No, I didn’t,” said his mother-in-law; “no, I didn’t. He’s just like one of the family, and I can’t stand hearing him sa: such a thing.” S 4 John and Lizzie were fined $5 each. z Victoria Tiason plead guilty to a similar charge, and went down. Fell Once More. Poor Malcolm Hurdle was in the proces- sion, after a vacation lasting many months. Malcolm ts an industrious man, and when on his good behavior he dresses well and makes a good appearance, but when he takes one drink he never stops until he gets on his “uppers.” This time he was arrested for sleeping on the sidewalk. His plea was guilty, and the usual fine was imposed. A Large Growler. Policemen had told the court about “growler rushers” or members of the tin can brigade, dnd when James Lee, an old colored man, was called the growler men- tioned was a whole keg. “These people go to the brewery and buy beer by the keg,”. explained Lieut. Boyle, “and they take it out in the street and tap it, as it is a violation of law to allow it to be drunk on the premises, and I have in- structed the men to arrest the people so engaged every time they find them.” Policeman Quinlan told the court of the arrest, but the judge failed to discover that the old man had been guilty of any disor- der, and discharged him, . William Dorsey and Ella Dorsey, his wife, were in the procession for an alleged disorder on the street, which did not seem to have annoyed anybody other than a policeman. “And have they been locked up all night?” Judge Kimball asked. “They hav the policeman responde: ‘Then they have been punished enough. An Old Offender. Mary Lilly, an old offender, was in the crowd because of her bad conduct on the street. She had not been in court for some time, and the judge gave her only two weeks. David Cook’s good name did him no good. David is a young colored man, and the charge against nim was crap shooting. Orlando King, the janitor of the health office, who wears a numberless shield, complained against him. “FE told him to stop, but he refused,” said the colored janitor-detective, “and I ar- rested him. The police say he’s a very good man, and I hope your honor will take his personal bonds." “I wasn't playing crap,” said the prison- er. “I was only looking on. “Ten dollars.” The other prisoners followed, and Judge Kimball failed to find any proof egainst several of them, and they were discharged. Others were held. —__.__ AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Many Local Notes of Interest From Across Rock Creek. Elizabeth Mahoney, séventy-nine years of age, colored, died suddenly last night. She was taken ill at Jefferson and K streets at 8 o'clock, and died immediately after hav- ing been taken to her home, 1016 Jefferson street, by Officer Morgan. Deceased is said to have been reared at the Georgetown Convent as a slave. She secured her lib- erty before the war through purchase. John Booth was drunk last night, and in navigating himself across the canal bridge near the foot of 34th stréet fell over and down upon the towpath. He received a shaking up that necessitated his removal to the sency Hospital. He is colored and for years of age. The g' cross on Grace P. E. Church here wi struck by lightning Saturday afternoon and blackened and disfigured. A tree mediately in front of the church was stripped of half its bark. Miss Jennie Masterson of this city leaves today for Green Mountain, Vermont, to fill a musical engagement at the fashionable resort, “Bread Loaf Inn.” eae A Card. Wednesday will be our day hereafter for the sale of furniture and goods of every de- scription at our auction rooms, unless it is a special matter. An immense sale of fur- niture, some of it very fine, for next Wed- nesday, Now on exhibitfon. Latimer, Mor- gan & Co., 1229 and 1231 G street.—Aavt. pene Reduced Rates to Fredericksburg nnd Richmond. The Pennsylvania railroad wil! sel! July 2, 8 and 4, good to return until July 7th, round-trip special excursion tickets to Rich- mond at $4.90, and to Fredericksburg at $2.25.—Advt. ae Fireworks! Cheapest in city,314 9th st.—Ad. a THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JULY 1, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. ~ DEATH OF ROBERT STRONG. He Had Assisted at Many Local Exe- cutions. Robert Strong, or Bob.Strong, as he wes familiarly kno, one of the.glfest mem- bers of the District jail forceyfied at his residence, 119 Carroll streét southeast, at 2:20 Saturday afternoon. His funeral will take place from his late residence at 4 o’clock this afternoon. The deceased was seventy-nine years of age, and was born in Albany, N. ¥. He had been a jail guard for about twenty- eight years, the only member of the force preceding him in length of service being Deputy Warden Russ. When auite young Strong became a seafaring man and speat many years afloat, visiting about every quarter of the globe. When he was ap- pointed a jail guard his knowledge of ropes and knots caused him to be selected as the one to assist in the taking off of criminals sentenced to death in this Dis- trict, and from the date of his appointment he officiated as hangman in every execu- tion occurring here, about eighteen. That is, {t was Strong’s duty to prepare the ropes with which the condemned men were bound, the fatal rope and the deadly noose. With the springing of the trap he had nothing to do, that being pulled by some unknown person. So expert was Strong in this business that during his career here as hangman not a single mishap oc- curred. It is true that in 1880, when Stone, a colored man, was executed for the murder of his wife, the condemned man’s head was pulled from his body, but that accident was due, so the physicians stated, to the extreordinary softness of the tissues and muscles. Strong assisted in the execution of Guiteau, and was one of those whom the assassin of President Gartield cursed. Strong's last appearance as hangman was last April a year ago, at the execution of Crumpton. At that execu- tion the rope nearly parted, and a sicken- ing spectacle was only narrowly averted. The rope used then had been used several times before, and the break in it had es- caped Strong's usually keen inspection. Strong was a jovial, good-hearted man, and it is a remarkable fact that he was always on more than good terms with the men he assisted into the next world. He was a brother of the late Samuel Strong, a well-known contractor here, and spent several years in California during the gold craze. It is sald that his ‘only surviving relatives are a married daughter and two children of his deceased brother. —— GEORGIA NEWSPAPER MEN. Going Northward to Have a Cool Out- ing In Canada, A detachment of the Georgia Press Asso- ciation, in solid columns, well ¢isplayed, arrived in Washington yesterday, and made their home at the Arlington. They are on the way to Canada for a cool outing, and an extended interview with certain trout streams of good repute. There are in the party, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hemphill, the Misses E. and J. Hemphill, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keely, Mrs. H. H. Smith, Mr. C. Smith, Mr. EB; M. Massengale, Mrs. C. D. Harrison and daughter, Mr. Charles P. Boyd and Mr. C. H. Johnson, all of Atlan- ta; Miss E. Pendleton and Mr. C. R. Pen- dleton of Valdosta, Ga.; Mr. John Triplett of Thomasville; Mr. Jas. B. Hicks, Dublin; Mr. G. Freund, Jackson; Mr. and Mrs. 8. O. Smith, Lenora; Mr. C. A. Sanders, Madi- son; Mr. R. H. Powell, jr., Blakely; Mr. H. O. Crittendon, and Mr. J. N, Watts, Shell- man; Mr. J. W. Whiteley, Gibson; Mr. M. N. Vason, Madison; Mr. J. Conley, Athens; Mr. J. H. Thomas, Baxley; Mr. and Mrs. Young, Greensboro; Mr. C. H. Brand, Law- renceville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miliken, Mr. J. M. Brown, and daughter, Mr. W. G Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bun and Mr. R. M. Martin. Se AMUSEMENTS. Gonzaga College Lawn Party.—A lawn party will be given this evening on the Gonzaga College grounds, which will last from tonight until Saturday, the 6th. It is in aid of a new hall, and is given under the auspices of the college. The list of young ladies and matrons who will assist is ex- ceptionally long, and embraces some of the best-known people who have an interest in the Gonzaga College. The attractions which will be provided are varied and numerous, end every effort has been put forth to make the affair a complete suc- cess. The world’s fair will be reproduced, cn a slightly smaller scale, of course, but it will prove to be one of the best features of the lawn fete. The grounds will be open from 7 to 10:30 p.m., and musie will be in attendance throughout each evening. Re- freshments will be served, and everything pertaining to the comfort and welfare of the guests will be provided. Remarkable Feats of Strength.—Nearly three thou: id people journeyed down to River View yesterday, despite the threat- ening state of the weather, to see the ex- hibition of strength by Herr Charles Blatt and Minerva, and proved beyond a doubt the attractiveness of the bill which Capt. Randall and his manager have provided for the patrons of this popular resort. Herr Blatt, it will be remembered, was the man who created such a sensation in New York a few years ago by tearing a horse. shoe apart with his hands, while Minerva is the holder of the Richard K. Fox belt and cup for the championship of the world as a strong woman. Blatt started in with two sixty-five weights, manipulating them as though they were madg out of Paper. He then put 150 and 198 pounds up with each hard and polsed a cannon ball weigh- ing 150 pounds over his head with one hand. Minerva then took a turn and toyed with weights from 65 to 200 pounds, handling them all with the greatest ease and grace of movement. The heaviest weights put up were 250, with one arm by Blatt, and 200, with one arm by Minerva. She also lifted 885 pounds from the floor with one finger. The two most difficult feats of the day were the catching of the cannon ball by Herr Blatt and the raising of eighteen men on a platform by Minerva. The men, weighing about 3,200 pounds,were stationed on a platform fastened to a Small stand above by means of chains. Minerva took her stand here, and, when all was ready, merely straightened out her massive mus- cles, and the platform rose at least four inches. The applause which greeted this feat was prolonged and tumultuous. Then the cannon was loaded in full view of the audience, and under the supervision of a committee selected from the spectators. The ball was put in and Herr Blatt took Eis position in front of the muzzle. The piece was touched off, and, amid fire and smoke, the form of Blatt was seen with the ball in his hand. He was the recipient of cheers and hearty applause. The pei fcrmance will be repeated, Wed Thursday, Friday, Saturday and ana v> and on these days Minerva wif allow a heavy team of draft horses weighing 1,400 pounds apiece to pull in opposite directions while she has hold of them. ——_ ee EXCURSIONS. The steamer Harry Randall will makga trip to Indian Head this evening, carry- ing down an excursion, to which all inter- ested in the Children’s Salt Air Home at Colonial Beacb are invited. The proceeds of the trip will be used to defray the ex- penses of this home, and the estimable charity is receiving hearty support. A large crowd is expected, and an enjoyable sail is guaranteed. Refreshments will be served on the boat, which starts at 6 p.m. Tomorrow evening the Choral Society gives its annual excursion to Marshall Hall on the steamer Macalester. No ex- cursion that goes down the river is en- joyed more than those of this popular so- clety, and it 1s expected that this year's trip will prove no exception to the rule, which has held good in the past. As a number of tickets have been sold since the postponed excursion last week, there is every indication of an exceptionally large crowd, and the management will see that every one is taken good care of on the trip. The boat leaves at 6:30 and will re- turn to the city about 11. Tickets may be procured from members or at the wharf on the evening of the excursion. as Officers Elected. The election of officers for the ensuing term, by Metropolis Lodge, No. 16, I. O. O. F., Friday evening, resulted as follows: Noble grand, Jno. W. Watson; vice grand, Frank R. Riley; recording secretary, Chas. F, Trotter, re-elected; permanent secretary, M. J. Weaver, re-elected; treasurer, Peter Harr; trustees, C. W. Leannarda,’ W. Drummond and Jos. Annand, all re-elected; representatives to the Grand Lodge, Jos. Annand, W. P. Betts, M. D. Brainard, C. W. Leannarda, C. C. Mothersead, R.’ H. Sorrell, Chas. F. Trotter and James W. Witten. The officers elect will be installed on Fri- day evening, the 5th instant, by P. G. James H, Crew of Golden Rule Lodge, No. pa PATRIOTIC BURNS Fourth of July Suggestions While Wait- ing for the Doctor. An Emergency Hospital Expert Gives the Benefit of His Experience in Treating Gunpowder Injuries. Already the premature explosions at long intervals of lonesome sounding firecrackers proclaims the fact that the Fourth of July—the same old glorious and long estab- ished Fourth—approacheth, and that the small boy is animated and eagerly awaiting the advent of Thursday next. The dealers in fireworks have also anticipated the com- ing of the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and display generous stocks to satisfy the explosion appetite of the small boy referred to. Of course, history will repeat itself, and even before the day is born there will be burnt fingers, powdered faces—not with cosmetics,but the genuine article; and cuts, gory and galore. All this has grown to be an established custom, it is a feature of the celebration, and the day would not seem like the Fourth without such an accompani- ment. It is an occasion in the year when the physician is kept particularly busy, and the hospitals are far from idle—in fact, those in charge of the Emergency Hospital, where the majority of accidents of the nature referred to are treated, it is sald, are putting in extra hours of sleep, prepar- ing dressings, getting instruments in readi- ness and otherwise looking forward to twenty-four or more hours of unusual ac- tivity. Of course, mammas will be very careful to see that little Johnnie, and also little Mary, do not injure themselves or permit others to injure them by the improper use of fireworks, but nevertheless, in spite of every precaution the accident will occur and the anxious parents should be familiar with the proper action to take in regard to the injured ones pending the arrival of a physician. Until the Doctor Comes. A Star reporter today conversed with Dre J. R. Church, the resident physician of the Emergency Hospital, on the subject of treatment for accidents attendant upon the Fourth of July, and gleaned considerable information that ought to prove of value. “By far the most common injuries re- sulting from the setting off of ‘fireworks are burns,” said Dr. Church. “In the treatment of such the primary object is to exclude the-air. A dressing of carron oil, which consists of equal parts of iime water ard linseed oil, makes a good dressing, as does a solution of boric acid. If the burns are extensive the patient is liable to be shocked, that is, he will complain of cold and depression of the nervous system, and should be kept warm and stimulants given until the arrival of a physician. If the eye is burned a little sweet oil is a good thing to apply. “The cases of explosion of toy cannons are many,” continued Dr. Church, “and usually result in countless grains of pow- der being blown into the face of the gun- ner, which will cause disfigurement if not removed. The only remedy is to pick out the grains with a needle or the point of a knife. The wound remaining is slight and needs no special attention. “Lacerated wounds and cuts are not among tho impossibilities as an outcome of @ proper observance of the day,” the phy- sician went on to say. “In such cases many pertons immediately fill the wound with soot, cobwebs, wood ashes or tobacco, presumably in order to stop the bleeding. This is a great mistake, for such applica- tions will aot check a hemorrhage that is dangerous, and they necessitate much ex- tra labor on the part of the surgeon who finally dresses the aperture, for he must remove all such foreign matter, and in or- der to do so it often becomes necessary to cut away a quantity of the tissue, and in that manner enlarge the wound. The only steps to be taken are to place a cloth about the injury, and if the hemorrhage is pro- fuse to check the same by a tight binding above it. Gun Shot Wounds. “About the only other injuries I recall characteristic of the Fourth are gun shot wounds. If the bullet lodges in the body, that is, the trink, and there is shock, the pulse rapid and feint, with a clammy per- spiration, stimulants should be adminis- tered, the wound covered with a cloth and a physician summoned as soon as possible. A shot gun fired at close range would pro- duce the effect of a large bullet, while the explosion teking place at a distance would cause a number of puncture wounds, which are not Gengercus.” Over thirty persons received treatment on the Reurth of July of-last year at the Emergency Hospital from fireworks inju- ries. One youth was carrying a giant fire- cracker in his pistol pocket, when a thoughtless, or perhaps malicious, comrade applied the lighted end of a piece of punk to the-fuse of the cracker. The result, which removed a considerable portion of the trousers of the victim, can be {mag- ined. Another boy held a giant cracker in his hand end applied a light. His attention was attracted elsewhere for a moment, but the cracker attended strictly to business and was successful in blowing 2ff 2 thumb and maiming several fingers almost before the owner knew it. One of those who ap- plied for treatment was a boy who stooped OIODESPOODIDD Nerve Strength $ ols given by Hood's Sarsaparilla because this 4 great medicine makes pure, rich blood, and the blood supplies nourishment to the nerves. If you are nervous you may be sure your blood is impoverished or impure. Attend to the matter now aM avoid the danger te nervous prostration and its unequaled horrors. @ HOOD'’S PILLS cure, Be sure to get Hood's and only Hood's, be- Hood’s Sarsaparilla : Is the One True Blood Purifier. tion. Price, 25c. per box. z POPC SESOL ESS O SEF OO IOSOOOS | l ERTZ AND l \ ERTZ, Tailors, Importers & Drapers, 906 F Street N.W. Today Begins the tearing down of the lowest original prices ever quoted for to-measure Suits--Think» of tearing down Mertz: and Mertz prices-=-We’re: compelled to do it-=-Must « prepare “for builder=-he’s going to build a greater store for you. While he’s getting ready =you’ll. be saving big money. i: Tomorrow. of In rted Blue da few d ago. ring down price— 4 habitual constipa- We've one piec Serge, just recet! Worth $15. Te SS I O to-measure. TAILORING EXCLUSIVELY. ~ We'll make ‘em to ft you. LOOK AT OUR WINDOW. A LADY FROM BURG HILL, 01 ES: Having heard uiuch of the ‘wonderful cures of Gravel performed by Dr. Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy, I tried it, and am buppy to say it com- pletely cured me, D, WRIT J of firecrackers. While 56 pes lions trained a toy cannon ep and discharged it, a paper wad entering thé flesh fully an inch and causing quite a serious wound. Another incident recalled by Dr. Church happened at a New York hospital on a Fourth of July several years ago. The da: was an excessively hot one, and the physi- clang were kept on the jump treating cases of eat prostration, when a man was brought in with both feet frozen. The con- trast was so great that the physicians were almost overcome. It was soon learned, however, that the patient had been work- ing in the ice vaults of a large brewery, and had there met with the misfortune. ae Spend the Fourth at Bay Ridge. A special program has been arranged for the patrous cf Bay Ridge for July 4. A congress of nations, represented by one hundred young ladies in national darces, display of day fireworks and spe- cial musical program by military orches- tra are announced in addition to the regu- lar attractions at this popular resort. ‘Trains will leave B. and O, depot on July 4 at 9:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Return- ing, leave Bay Ridge 8:00 and 8:15 p.m. Rcund trip tickets, 75 cents.—Advt. to ignite a pac! oceupied seve! ‘Trustees’ sale of the two-story brick dwell- Ing No. 1222 Linden street northeast takes place tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. See advertisement. a 4 4 xe 3 ne Si an statis ts ee ie th ik ts he ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. High- est of all in leavening strength.—Latest United Stater Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N. ¥. Pa a ea Seageese Ferereroremonennrenenoooney CITY ITEMS. Do You Drink Claret? Zinfandel, 3 yrs. old, 20c. bot, $2.25 doz. Zinfandel, 5 yrs. old, 25c. bot., $2.50 doz. Holland Gin, medicinal, &0c. bot. Pure Rye Whisky, 5 yrs. old, 70c. bot. Port Wine, rich, 35c. and 50c. bot. Golden Catawba, 25c. bot. P. R. Wilson, 934 7th st. n.w. 2 ee 4-ball Roman Candles, 2c. 314 9th. 1t* Claret! “Claret!” Claret! Special prices for this week: A Choice Tedle Claret, 20c. bottle; Sugar-cured Hams, llc.; Shoulders, 7'%c.; 5 cakes Bab. Soap, 20c.; 5 packs. Pearline, 18c.; 56 cakes Star Soap, 18c.; Best Catawba Wine, 25c. bottle; 4-year-old Pure Rye Whisky, T5c. qt. bottle; Sweet Muscatel Wine, 30c. bot- tle; Best Elgin Butter, 23c. Entire stock at attractive prices. it® M. Metzger Co., 417 7th st. n.w. eee Johnston’s Lemon Days, 10c. doz. Page 7.* ges Hotel Johnson Cafe does not give something for nothing. But get breakfast, midday lunch and table de hote dinner, you'll be satisfied. it Fireworks! Lanterns, 2c. J. Jay Gould's. Je2z9-4t* —_+__—_ Dog Collars Engraved, Razors Sharp- ened free. Waiford’s 477 and 909 Pa. ave. — Tireworks! Money saved by buying at 314 9th street. it Special Presents—Don’t Miss Them! Just received another carload of those Large, Galvanized Iron Buckets; also a car- load of miscellaneous household articles. Your choice of any of them with one pound of Thea-Nectar Tea, one pound of A. and P. Baking Powder, or one pound of A. and P. Pure Pepper. Our special blends of Java and Mocha Coffees at 33, 35, 38 and 40 cents, stand unequaled. We make a spe- clalty of pulverizing coffees at our main store, 501 and 503 7th street. Buy Sugars now for preserving. Best Granulated, 5c.; A, 446c.; extra C, 4e; Cut Loaf, 5tsc.; Pow- dered, 5%e. Keep cool. Fans free to our customers. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., 501-503 7th st.; 1620 14th st.; 3104 M st. n.w.; 815 H st. n.e, Stands in all the principal markets. N. H. Bowman, man- ager. Je28-5t —_>+—_—__. Fireworks! G-in. flower pots, with handles, 5c. 314 9th street. it SS Johnston's Picnic prices. Page 7. 1t* Fireworks! Lanterns. J. Jay Gould's. je27-6t* ee Fireworks! Special prices for quantities at 314 9th street. nr Firecrackers, 3 packs, 5c. Gould's. je29-4t* ——— Fireworks for the masses at 314 9th st. 1t eee gence! Open Evenings. Gould 421 dth st. Je29-4t* Reece reas Going away on the Fourth? Buy Fire- t works at 314 9th street. i Torpedoes, Fireworks, Lanterns, Bal- loons. Gould’s. je27-6t* Johnston’s Lemon days, 10c. doz. PageT.* For superior fireworks buy excelsior, 314 9th nw. it _—— Fireworks, Lanterns, Balloons. Gould's. je2s-ore RUPTURED? Don’t rest ccntent with an ill-fitting truse. ‘We guarantee a fit or refund the money. Largest stock of ‘Trusses south of Phila- deiphia. EDQCARTERS SOR TRUSSES, cit A Dt € 's NG, 11th and F ats, Je20-124 Extract —the only true liquid food. 15¢. bot., $1.50 doz. qts. Right price is $2 doz. . MERTZ’S MODERN PHARMACY, 1ith and F. jez9-14d. SPOKES IIS POSS HIS IOS SS HVSH SOO Ladies, Attention! BARGAINS for one day: gonly. SILK and SHIRT WAISTS, .CAPES, TAILOR-MADE; 8SKIRTS, 3 SUITS. $5.00 six waists, $2.00 $6.00 Wass. $2.50 2 $7-50 sx wa, $3.00 $ Sick indudea, $2.50 $5.00 -made Suits, $5.00 Remember, for one day only! Naphthaline Bowder and Tar Paper for moths on sale now. $7.50 $13.50 — crepoa skirts, $10.00 ty: Altered Into latest strleg during. sum. mer months at half price. Fasbioa Plates of next fall’s styles now on tored daring summer and in- t loss by fire or moths for IN BAY FOR CO., We | SOPTOOIPO GOST FF TSVOSSSO0690 an ad is the only AL SPRING WaA- lithia enough to roduce LITHIA RESULTS and cure HEUMATISM. x. W. BURCHELL, Gereral Agent. N. Je21-144 AMUSEMENTS, ‘Base Ball Today. BALTIMORE WASHINGTON. GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P.M. va ADMIBSION. «++-----220++.00- ++-25 AND 50c. NW NATIONAL THEATER. Evenings at 8:15. Mat. Sat. at 2 COOLED BY ELECTRIC FANS. Sixth Week and Continved Success of the Comedy Beason. Byron’s Laughable Comedy, EXCURSIONS, &. NORFOLK AND WASHINGTON 8TBA! DAILY LINE BETWEEN WaMINGTOR. MONROE AND NORFOLK, VA. NEW v1 TERS ayy eHE OL RON PALACE INGTO! S Leave Washington day company’s wharf, foot of Fortress and 2 Ve p.m. jeshington at 6:30 next morning. Commencing on July the 4th, ibe elegant new Steamer “Newport News” will be placed on rente between Washington, Fortress Monroe Norfolk by daylight, moet Washington on el morning of the 4th at 8 Monroe at 5:30 and Norfolk ‘at 6:30 same ves Norfolk on same evening at 8 o'cl Fortress Monroe at 9:30, and arrives in W: ton the morning of the Sth at 6:45. Tho regular rchedule by daylight thereafter be to leave Washington on Sui Monday, Wed- ats Friday &t 8 a.m., and’ arrives at N p.m. morning steamer leaves Norfolk on’ same night at 8 p.l, ar ti in Ws Partners For Life, | Sorte. Yattusten st 7 tm. on every Monday ac kets 08, sale, at DIB, 619, 1421 Pa. ave., SERVED Geseat' and 0. ticket office, corer N. X. ‘ave, Sad 2 0, 5 15th st., or on board stea: a 52 59 75+ admission, 25+ ong aatet, nformation ‘desire 1 be tarnished Next " Week—“‘SEALED INSTRUCTIONS.”* SL ne at she com barf foot of 7th t._ Telephoi By special concession of A. M. Palmer, esq. 3 5x0. CALLA TIAN, jy1-6t Jyl-tt 1 Mai RIVER VIEW, yinw. z . lhe Inn A RIVER VIEW. HOVER View, River “i t MINERVA—The Strong Woman of the World. HERR BLATT—Who Defies Death at the Cannon's Mouth. We ‘Thursday (41 Friday CHEVY CHASE. A delightfal terminus to the ride from Amusements {n plenty—MUSIO EVERY EVENING. Billiards, Bowling and the city. Tennis. Exceptional cuisine—and an ex- ceptional table d’hote dinner for $1. Altogether a trip there makes the most agreeable of outings. Drive out by way of Tennallytown, Pierce's Mill or Rock Creek road or ride out on cars connecting at U st. with 7th, 9th, 11th and 14th’st. car lines. GBO. A. MILLS, Je20-244 Overlook INN, Coaches connect hourly 4 to 6—10 to 12 p.m.— half hourly 6 to 10—with Metropolitan caf lines at Capitol sts. and with cable cars at 8th fnd Pa. ave. s.e. round leaves the Arlington 6:30 p.m., Shoreham and Chamberlin’s. Round Je29-28d All Kinds Cut Flowers Can be had here now. Prominent among all the pretty and fragrant varieties shown are the ROSES, CARNATIONS, WATER LILIES and SWEET PEAS. They form the Most delightful combinations of beautiful colors and exquisite odors. Prices most rea- sonable. A. Gude & Bro., Ts street. 229-124 NATIONAL AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHI- BITION OF AMERICA, LIGHT INFANTRY ARMORY, JULY 1, 2 AND 8. MAGNIFICENT EXHIBITS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES. MAGNIFICENT PRIZES OFFERED BY MANUFAC- TURERS AND THE NATIONAL CAMERA CLUB. ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING EXHIBITS EVER HELD IN AMERICA. DOORS OPEN FROM 10 A.M. TO 9 P.M. je29o-4t ADMISSION, 25c. You can buy a “Baby Grand” Graphophone for $75 J the complete instrument 1s smaller and lighter than an unabridged dictionary. Its motive power is an ingenious clock- work motor, which a few easy turns give sufficient power to make or reproduce a half dozen reconis of music, conversation or recitations. Social gatherings are a complete guccess when there's a Grapho- phone at hand, Call in and let'us show it to you—or let us come to you. Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pa. Ave. ’Phone 1172. Je29-2t VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, Va. RACING MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRI- DAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Bix Races Esch Day. First race, 2:80 p.m ADMISSION, 50 CENTS. lal train direct to grand. stand trom 6th 210 prim. Local trains ct} 2 D> street station at 1:30 and stop at the track. 8. N. STILLWELL, Ps powneens it, & fen Secretary. apl3-tf BAY RIDGE. This delightful “and beautiful resort on the Chesapeake Bay opens for the season on SATURDAY, JUNE 8. ‘The principal new attractive features are a $10,000 Ferris Wheel, 75 FEET HIGH, AND A Toboggan Slide FROM THE BATH HOUSE 100 FEET INTO THE Bay. Trains leave B. and O. R.R. depot at 9:15 a.m. and 4:28 p.m. week days; 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 3:15 anes Rate, 75 cents for the round trip. EXCURSIONS €c. Marshall Hall. SUMMER SCHEDULB. Steamer Macalester leaves daily, 7th and M s.w. (Sunday excepted), at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Re- turning, leaves Marshall Hall at 1 and 4:80 p.m. Steamer River Queen leaves daily, O st. wharf GSundas excepted). at 9:80 am. and trom Macal- ester’s wharf at 5:30 p. turning, leaves Mar- shall Hall at 1:30 and 7:30 pm SUNDAY! Steamer Macalester leaves at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6.30 p.m. Returning, leaves Marshail Hali at 1, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. 3 pm Re m. Steamer River Queen leaves at turning, leaves Marshal! Hall at 8 p. INDIAN HEAD “TRISS, Landing at_Marshajl Hall both ways, will com- mence on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, every Friday and Saturday in June. Will commence on Thursday, July 4, and every Thurs- day, Feilay and Saturday throughout the summer. Parties at the Hall can avail themselves of the trip. Steamer Macalester leaves Washington at 6:30 p-m. Leaves Marshall Hall at 9:80 p.m. Parties leaving Washington on morning and af- ternoon boats can return on any of the company’s regular steamers. FARE, ROUND TRIP. Runni time, either way, MUSIC BY SCHROEDER’S BAND. MUSIC AND DANCING ALL DAY. (O7A steamer leaves Marshall Hall every even- ing during the summer at 7:30 o'clock, thus giving our guests the full enjoyment of summer after- boons ani eveping sunsets, The Macalester and River Queen are the hand- somest and best-equipped excursion steamers on the Potomac. Marshall Hall has no competitor for beauty, cleanliness ani good order. The management reserves the right and will re- et all objectionable persous on their excursion trips. THE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL STEAMBOAT JOS. C._McKIBBEX, : General Manager, Tel2phone Call, jed-tt FOR CABIN JOHN BRIDGE—-STEAM LAUNCH Florence will make two trips SUNDAYS cniy, Boat leaves 82d st. and Canal at 9 a.m. and 2:! m. Boat for charter for Great Falls and Upper Potomac at reasonable rates. Inquire of ee st. o.w., or J. Marconnier, 1073 2-1m COOLEST FLACK IN TOWN-—STEWART'S CAPI- tol Hill Summer Garden (late Junemann's), E st. bet. 4th and [th n.e. (Waskington brewery). Double bewling . Coldest beer in city, fresh from brewery vaults every half hour. Light aoe @ specialty. Large cairlage yard. -1m* eer, st. MOONLIGHT EXCURSION ~ INDIAN HEAD MONDAY, JULY 1, 1895, Benefit of CHILDREN’S SALT Alt HOME AT COLONIAL STHAMER HARRY RANDALL Leaves 7tl st. wharf at 6 p.m. Steamer chartered. Refrestiments sold on boa ‘Tickets, to be had at boat, 25c. §e28-8t iy; and Saturday, Juiy 8, 4, 5, 6, grand free ek two exhibitions each day. Pentz 4 9: id 45, 6:45 p.m. Extra trip July 4 at 3: p.m. Tickets, 25c.; children, 15c.; Saturday, 1 at 9:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Je3-1m, 1 River View 4th Eiver View Special Attrac- 4% iy iver View 4th Biver View tion. rH iver View th: river view MINERVA, it River View th River View The Strong 4 Kher view = We wh ver View ae or seed oman ith ver View ; Hier View ofthe World. 4 jay River View 4th tie view HERR BLATT, {2 ii ver View River View Who Defies {23 iver View River View Death at ith 5 iver View 4th ver view The Cannon’s in-tuy River View Tlouth fe ay iver View ith River View outh. 4th July, River View — Glortous, itriotie ro- 4th - River View gram of entertainmen| ‘0 4th Jul; River View grand Epatomanens. to 4th Ji River View ajl. ickets, 25¢.; children, 4th July, River View 15c. 4th I River View 4TH JULY TIMB TABLE. 4th Ji River View ‘The Pentz at 9:45 a.m., 4th July River View 1:45, 8:45, 6:45 p.m.j re- 4th Ji River View turning, leaves River Siew 4th Jul River View 12:15, 8, 5:15, 8, 10:30 p.m. 4th River View See the great show—the 4th July River View talk of the town. 4th July, 1 E. S. RANDALL, Sole Proprietor, HO for the 4th of July — AT COLONIAL BEACH. STEAMER ‘City of Richmond’ From 6th st. dock at 9 2. Or leave Washington 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, July and spend the night at the Beach. Tickets ‘are to return THURSDAY, July 4. Steamer arrives home by 11 p.m. You can engage rooms at hotel; also state at the office, 1434 NF ave, and at Frank's Ucket office, 461 ave. Two orchestras and specialty performance om steamer. Boat race at the Beach; also swimming match horse race and all manner of games, includi GRAND TOURNAMENT at 4 p.m. Program from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fare, 50 cents round trip. RUSSELL COLEGROVE, Je29-4t General Manager, 50 ce 50 cents pons tap Mount Vernon, s\n EVERY HOUR BY RAIL. TAKE TRAINS PENNA. STATION 9:45 a.m., 10:57 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 12:50 p.m, 1:40 p.m., ALSO BY ALEXANDRIA FERRY BOATS, :20 p.m. 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m, 12:30 pm, 280 p.m., 2:30 p.m, Fare, 50c. Round Trip. TAKES BUT 2% HOURS AND HOME AGAIN. 1m POS! Y EV! “JULY & Annual MOONLIGHT EXCURSION THE GHORAL SOCIETY Marshall Hall. Steumer MACALESTER will leave ber wharf, 7th and M sts. s.w., at 6:30 p.m. Meturning, will reach Washington about 11 p.m. Tickets may be procured from the members of the society or at the wharf on the evening of the excursion. Je22-0§ STEAMER DIXTE FOR CHARTER EVERY DAY, including Sunday. wire JAMES DONOHOB, 330 13th st. sw. Northern Steamship Co. ‘The Superbly Appointed and Commodious Steel ti Steamships, North West and North Land, Leave Buffalo Tuesdays and Fridays. 9:80 p.m. for CLEVELAND, DETROIT, MACKINAC, 800, DULUTH AND WESTERN POINTS, passli all places of interest by daylight. In connection The Great. Northern Ry. It forms the most direct route, and, from every int of comparison, the most delightful and_comi- fortable one, to Minneapolis, St. Paul, Great Falls, Helena, Butte, Spokane and Pacific coast. The o transcontinental line running the famous buffet, brary, observation car. Tickets and information of any ticket agent oF B.D. SPENCER, 42 South 3d st., Phila. SIEAMER BARTHOLDI FOR CHARTER EVERY day, including Sunday. Row boats ali kinds. Hiring and storage. JNO, CUMBEKLAND | & SON, foot of F st. and N. H. ave. n.w. my9-Sm Colonial Beach, STEAMER City of Richmond, DAILY, EXCEPT MONDAYS, 9 A. M. SATURDAY, 6 P.M. DOCK FOOT OF 6TH ST. Round Trip Fare, 5oc. Y. ave; To * Secure state rooms st boat or 1424 N. and at Frank's ticket office, 461 Pa. ave. RUSSELL COLEGROVE, Gexeral Manager, Je2s Mount Vernon HONE AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. THR PALATIAL STEAMER Charles Macalester, Will leave foot of 7th and M sts. s.w. daily (exe cept Sunday) at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, reaches the city at 2 and 6 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, Te. Admission to grounds and mansion, 25c. Both tickets to be obtained at wharf and at the princi hotels. Elegant cafe on steamer. é aE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL TALE Jet-tt STEAMBOAT CO. = S TRANS TATION EEN SUMMER TRIPS. ROSTOS BY SEA. PROVIDENCE BY SPA. from Baltimore qverg, TUESDAY and | SDAY at 4 p.m., and SUNDAY at 10 a.m | lings, Baltimore to Provideuce, every MON« Sai r FRIDAY at 2 p.m. Fares, from Baitimore, including meals and saloon, state room berth... 12.4 Round trip. Jppe ‘k state room berths, §1.t extra ea By ae “gw? contains two berths. =! fe ion adress ee LOGINS, Agent, H.R. HOW! Foot Long Dock, 9 Penn. ave., Baltimore, Md. a D. a J. ©. WHITNEY, W. P.TURN ‘Trafic Manager. Pass. Agents jel-3m