Evening Star Newspaper, July 13, 1895, Page 6

6 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY 43, 1895—TWENTY PAGES. ——but, we.want your custom. Qur mode and manner in conducting busi- hess is wide—plain and straight—a quiet—in- disputable statement of facts—backed up by Push— Energy— Brains— Capital] the Confidence of the people— We're thoroughly satisfied with our last spring’s business. We've made small profits on a very large amount of orders. We're creating an extraordinary sum= mer business—our July sales are’ far ex= ceeding our most sanguine expectations— that’s the way we like to have it—We’re making room for the ‘builders’ to take possession of our store—that’s the reason we’re taking orders for clothes+-simply for the money they cost us—or possibly a little less—and in some cases ‘“‘considerably less’’ —The money we get for these woolens— we'll put into fall and winter goods—by © laying the money down spot cash—we’il make about 10 per cent—Many of our regu= lar patrons are taking advantage of these reductions — besides, many men who’ve never dealt here become acquainted with us—and our modern methods—and will be- come’ permanent customers—Here’s an idea of what we’re doing:— $Q 62 8. for any of our $10 suitings. *10 for any of our $14, $13, $12 or $i suitings. ; § 25 - = 12. for any of our $18, $17, $16 or $15 suitings. $ 25 10. for any suiting in our house $35 to Si9. tailoring== =-exclusively. “Perfect fit guaranteed.”’ Mertz and Mertz, 906 F Street. - Are You Preserving? ‘Then you need a few quarts of To-Kalon’s Preserving Brandy. We have a special grade for this purpose, and it always gives good results, Only $1 qt.; $3.50 gal. De- livered quick. “To-Kalon Wine Co.,614 14th "Phone 998. [2 West Washington orders filled Pes Manogue & Jones, 82d and M sts. n.w. A Ceol Kitchen for $17.20. —That’s all we're asking for a regular $20 GAS RANGE—the «oolest, cleanest and most economical appliance for summer cooking. You'll derive lots of satisfaction from its use, besides maintaining a comfortable tempera- ture throughout the heuse on the warmest days. S8.S.SHEDD & BR $y13-16d Mantellos, $2 doz. Plumbers, °9 482 Ninth St Mantellos, $2 doz. Just to get you acquaint- Mantellos, $2 doz. ed with our prices and Mantellos, $2 doz. work, and to keep our force Muntellos, §2 dez. employed during the sum- Mantellos, $2 doz. mer months, we are mak- tellos, $2 doz. ing Mantellos for only Mantellos, $2 doz. doz. We employ only skill- Mantellos, $2 doz. ed- artists—use no head- Mantellos, 32 doz. rests—and give you the Mantellos, $2 doz. best photographs possible Mantellos, $2 doz. to turn out for the least Martellos, $2 dos. poesible money. Could we Mantellos, $2 dos. more? ‘Try us! $2 Stalee, 1107 F St. y13-164, j FOR YOUR SKIN’S SAKE —use “Dermarex.”” Use it for baby’s bath becatse it is one of the thousand ‘and one soaps that does not irritate the most delicate skin, ““Dermarex’’ Toilet Soap —is best for shaving, because It is abso- lntely pure and lathers freely. 25e. every- where. Manufactured by J. H. HEPBURN, M. D., Mertz Building, Coz. 11th and F sts. 3m,2 mM RA EN W. H. SUCCESSOR TO M. B. BRADY. Sn i 5 i TE F9S9SOOO055556004SSO68 SCROFULA: Miss Della Stevens of Boston, Mass., writes: I have always suffered from hereditary Scrofula, for which I tried various remedies, aud many reliable phy- sicians, but none relieved me. After taking 6 bottles ISIS [am now well, I am very grateful to you, ax I fret that 1 saved me from a,life of un- agony, and jeasre in ing only words of pralse for wonderful med: felne, aud {a recommending it to all. ‘Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed i free to any ad- i H esa SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga. ELECTRICAL WORKERS. The Local Union of the National Brotherhood in Session. The fact as already stated in The Star that there is an excellent prospect that the next convention of the National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will be held in Washington, and the enthusiasm felt on the subject by the members of Lo- cal Union, No. 26, of Blectrical Workers, lent additional interest to last night’s meet- ing of that body. President John M. Berg- er occupied the chair and Mr. A. C. Bal- ser was secretary. President Berger said he had received a letter on the subject of holding the coming convention of the Na- tional Brotherhood in a centrally located city, from Mr. J. T. Kelly, secretary- treasurer of the executive board of the order at St. Louis, and he then made a de- tailed report of what steps he had taken in the matter in order to, if possible, have the body assemble here. Mr. Berger said further that from what he had recently learned he felt sure that the number of strangers, who will attend the convention if it meets here, exclusive of the more than 400 delegates, will be in the neighbor- hood of 8,000. Remarks were also made on the subject by Messrs. R. F.. Metzel, John Lioyd, Henry Phillips, Alexander ‘Watson and others, all favorable to the plan as suggested by the president, after which a resolution was: unanimously pass- ed approving the action of the president, amd declaring that the union will use all honorable means to secure the approaching convention for this city, and also author- izing the appointment of a committee to further the movement. The committee as subsequently appointed is composed of Messrs. R. F. Metzel, John Lloyd, Henry Phillips, Malcohm Beaton, A. C. Balser, and in acceptance of a unanimous request the president also consented to serve as a member and will probably be elected chair- man. ‘The committee heretofore appointed to co-operate with the joint committee of the Federation of Labor and Knigats of Labor on the celebration of Labor day were in- structed to vote against allowing any car- riages in the procession. The union passed, amid great applause and without a dissenting voice, a resolu- tion indorsing the act of che striking em- ployes of the Anacostia Railroad Com- any. President Berger called attention to the fact that the doings of the various societies of organized labor being regularly pub- lished in The Star. The press secretary was requested to prepare a letter expressive of the grati- tude felt by the members of the union and forward it to The Star. a Apportioning the Contingent Fund. In accordance with the requirements of the appropriation act, the Commissioners today made the following apportionment of the contingent fund: Executive office, ‘| $2,812; superirtendent of charities, $425; assessor's office, including detection of frauds, $1,112; special assessment division, ‘oliector’s office, $900; auditor's office, sinking fund, attorney's office, coroner's offic repairs to mark- penses of markets, BS contingent e: er department, $4,320; health 40; Police Co including pay of tempo: je e, S10 superintendent of miscellaneous ex- Matters. At the Y. M. C. A. Literary Soclety to- night the following question will be dis- cussed: Resolved, “That women should be granted the right of suffra Mr. George F. Willlams will maintain the affirmative, while Mr. Cc. Eldrid; will present the negative side of the q n. Previous io the debate Mr. W. N. toa will deliver an oration, Purify And Enrich Your Blood By. Taking YER’S Sarsaparilla. It was the Only Sarsapariila admitted At World’s Fair. AYER’S PILLS for the Liver. WHY DON'T YOU TRY CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER Pills? They are a positive cure for sick headache, and all the ills produced by disordered liver. Only one pill a dose. IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TERTH BE SURE and use that oll and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gum, allays all in, cures wind colle and is the best remedy for Harthoca. 25 cents a bottle. eel0-ly Partings Are Sad! You can delay parting with a orlie rinent of any description by having it repaired by the hota PNIBERSAL. MENDING CO., apé-7d u 4. i114 P st. n.w, Ms, Ae No leaders Everything low. CUT-PRICE Hand Brush, Tooth Brush, Cake Turn ‘Potato Masher, Ladle, Forks, Spoor HARDWARE CO.. 11th and E sts. Jy3-3m (hy WE ARE LIBERAL. Gold-filled Rimless Eyeglasses, warranted to wear 10 years, with silk guard, gold-filled hook N ik a » all for $1.25. Same ckel or aluminum, $1. djy8-1m_ A. KABN, Optician, 935 F p.w. Have You a Baby? You'll need EVAN'S TALCUM POWDER. Cures red, Itching skin—chafing—prickly heat. Plain or rfumed, 10e. box. Wholesale and retail. YAN'S DRUG STORE, 936 F STREET. fy Of exquisite flavor, pore and whole gostura Bitters is a standard table delice manufacturers, Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & Sous. At all druggists. EXCURSIO: Ss. Tomorrow will be the greatest day of the year at River View. It will be the last chance for the peopie of the city of Wash- ington to see Minerva and Blatt in their wonderfpl and taking act, and besides this the only chance to see Speedy, the most wonderful and daring diver/in the world. Minerva and Blatt will give two exhibitions of their skill and power in handling big weights and Herr Blatt will catch the cannon ball fired from the big cannon in full view of the audience. This forms a triple bill for the patrons of this popular resort and Capt. Randall has made prepa- rations for the greatest crowd of the year. Speedy’s dive is really a most daring feat. He stands on a platform eighy feet from the ground, while below him is a iittlo tank of water only three and one-half feet “deep. When all is ready, he plunges down Uke a bird, and, striking the water with his head and hands, emerges from the tank without even wetting his back. He has been engaged at a great cost, and it is expected that the people will turn out in force to take advantage of the numer- ous attractions of the day. The Jolly Fat Men will give their annual excursion to River View Monday. One of the features ot the occasion will be a championship game of base ball between clubs, composed of members of the Jolly Fat Men of this city and Baltimore, The trophy to be awarded is a mammoth base ball bat, handsomely decorated. The pen- nant must be won three times before it becomes the proyerty of the winning club. Another feature is the payment of all danc- ing and other prizes in gold coin, instead of awarding medals to the successful compet- itors. The sale of tickets indicates that this year’s trip down the river will even be a greater success than those of former years, as the committee, with the assist- ance of Capt. E. S. Randall, have spared no efforts in arranging a suitable program of amusements. The steamer Pentz will make three trips, at 9:45 a.m., 1:45 dnd 6:45 p.m. The Concordia Sunday school will give their family excursion to Marshall Hall Monday next, when a pleasant day is an- ticipated by their many friends. Amuse- ments have been arranged to make the day pass merrily on, and it will be safe to say that this year’s excursion will be a suc- cess. The Macalester will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. For a delightful ride and a chance to get a view of the beautiful scenery that bor- ders on the lower Potomac, take the elec- tric cars from Alexandria to Mount Ver- non. It takes but two and a half bow to make the trip. Trains leave the Balti- more and Potomac depot every hour for Alexandria where connections with the elec- tric cars are made. Tomorrow the many patrons of Marshall Hall will have another chance to take a trip to this picturesque spot and stroll on the green lawns, where cool breezes and plenty of shade are to be found in an abund- ance. No one should fail to take a ride on the Ferris wheel, for it is one of the prin- cipal attractions at this resort. When ihe oat leaves her wharf Prof. Schroeder's pand will enliven the trip by rendering some excellent music that is generally en- jcyed by every one. The steamer Charles Macalester will make three trips tomorrow, at 11 am., and 6:30 p.m. The River Queen will leave at 3 p.m. Those who enjoy an all-day excursion should take the steamer City of Richmend when she leaves her wharf tomorrow et 9 a.m., which runs to Colonial Beach, one of the beauty spots of the Potomac. Salt wa- ter bathing and plenty of crabbing and fishing are some of he pleasures that are hard to beat, and are generally liked by every one. The trip down is pleasant, «and an excellent view of the Potomac is ob- tained from the steamer. ‘The delightful and beautiful resort cf Bay Ridge will be open all day tomorrow, and will receive the many thousands of people that patronize this place. Bay Ridge is never behind in getting all the latest at- tractions for its friends, and to add _ more to the pleasure of the trip, a large Ferris wheel, seventy-five feet high, is now run- ning. Another feature is the toboggan slide that runs from he bath house 100 feet into the bay. Trains leave the Balti- more and Ohio depot at 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m. The Library Association and Ruth Lodge, I. O. O. F., will give their annual excursion to Bay Ridge Tuesday, July 16. A numer of the friends of the order nave signified their intention of accompanying the party, and a good time is expected by all. Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot at 9:15 a.m., and 4:28 p.m. CHORISTERS’ OUTING. Pleasant Outing of Masicians at Piney Point. . The choristers of St. John’s returned to- day from their third annual outing to Piney Point. On this trip they were accompanied, as usual, by the Philharmonic Quartet; Mr. Arthur Mago, pianist, and Mr. Robt. Stearns, violinist, and a large party of friends. Ten days were spent at Piney Point-in the most delightful manner. All sorts of recreation and amusements were indulged in, such as bathing, boating, sail- ing, base bail, hand ball, three-legged races, cake walks, paper chases, ete. Not a single thing happened to mar * the most succe: ful outing the choir has ever kad. Regu- jar discipline was observed, and each da: program was varied in such a inanner to afford the greatest pleasure to all. M ‘glected. Mendelssohn's frequ al by. the Choir Leagu afforded by this ox tiful_ composition. with the most be = ze of the choirmaster, fty were in cha W. H. Daniel, and the assistant rector, Rey. Mr. Wood. ‘The choir of Grace P. E. Church will leave Washington this evening for a week's outing at Piney Point. They will be accom- panied by a layge party of friends, and will be under the charge of Choirmaster Ernest H. Daniel. GEORGETOWN HAPPENINGS A Happy amp Full. of Ohoir The Various Oceurrences of the Day Beyond ‘Rock Creek Canon. Forty of the Christ Church choristers and twenty-five friends are now at Chapel Point recreating. The boys are under the _| cbarge of their leader, Mr. James Watson, who is ever on the alert for their good. ‘They are nevef allowed to go in bathing unless he is off in a boat, ready to send back stragglers within the safety lines. Capt. Randall has thrown open the bowling alley fgr the boys’ free use. Wednesday night there was a colonial ball, with an attendance from the country fifteen miles about. Fishing and crabbing are reported ¥ excellent, and sailing and row boats are as free as air to the young singers. A Pretty Landing. The Columbias are fitting up a landing on the upper Virginia side that promises to exceed all its neighbors in picturesque- ness. A pavilion is being erected on top of a romantic hill, where informal dancing may be enjeyed. ‘This will be reached by a flight of rustic steps. . Dramatic Enterprise. * The Linthicum Students will come to- gether next w2ek to sketch their plans for the coming season’s work. Big improve- ment is promised on past efforts. The plays selected will be more ambitious, and spe- clal attention will be paid to the casting of characters. Old ieaders will be frequently seen in small parts. Details will be par- ticularized. ‘The irtroducticn of ladies in the company has proven a wise innova- tion. New stage settings will be intro- duced this year, new costumes bought and everything improving within the scope of the company” obtained. There 1s a proba- bility that a new stage, with proscenium arch and all incidental attachments, will be a feature of Linthicum Hali next year. Notes, Ex-Policeman Benjamin F, Shanks was buried at Arlington tediy. Yesterday the officers here were “skunk- ed.” Not an arrest was made. Camp Georgetown, with most of its old supporters, will be re-establithed at Colon- ial Beach in a few days. Mr, Steve Cassin, for so long a popular boy here, died last night, near 12 o'clock, at his home on New Jersey avenue. * ——._—_ A GOOD GAME. fhe Government Printers Won From the Army and Navy. One of the best games of the season was played at National Park yesterday be- tween the Government Printing O:fice and the Army and Navy teams. The score at the end of the game stood 9 to 4 in favor ef the former club, and although each team is marked with six errors, the whole game from start to finish was snappy and well played. Oné of the causes of this was Umpire Betts’ work. He made the teams hustle in and outf the field, and besides making unquestionable decisions all the way through, kept the game going at a lively rate. Switzer was in fine fettle, keeping the warriors down to seven hits, and struck out thirteen men. Andre pitch- ed good ball also,.and both pitchers were backed in good style. Richards of the G. P. O.’s played second base in excellent style, while Connell, Switzer and Mont- gomery le@ at the bat. Buckingham and Robinson were the only ones who could find Switzer for amore than one hit. The score: P. 0. { R.W.0.A.E. -H.O.4.B - F118 Tt 010 0 0 Sb 2.2 0°R o1101 al , 88200 3 1211 Richards, 2b 2 1 9 2 1) 2051 Switzer, 'p.. 1 2 0. 1.0) Cook, 0302 herty, 1f. 0 O OO 0) Dromm'drft 1 1 2 0 0 0 rf. 1 2.1 0 O)Gilson, cf...0 0 10 1 Woodw'd,1b 0 1 4 0 1Buck'h'm,p1 210 0 Eccles, cf.. 0 1 0 0 0} Moi ib.0 0710 ‘Totals. 8 472776 G. P.O. 5 1013029 Army and Navy......:.0 000301 0 04 Earned rons—G. P. 0. 8; Army and Navy, 1. First base by errors—G. P. 4. Left on bases—G. P. 0. Army and ey my aud Nav; First_base on balls—Om Switzer, 1 1; of Andre, 1. Struck out—By’ Swit 6; by Andre, 2. Home ruus—Mont- omery, 2. Tivo-base hits—Connell, Robison and uckingham. Hit by pitcher—By Swi 13,03 Andre, 1. iid pitch—Andre. Passed Dalls—Me- Manaway, 2. Umpire—Mr. Will G. Betts. ‘Time of five minutes. game—One hour and fift Publication of Objectionable Medical Advertisements Should Be Stopped. Yrom Art in Advertising. Our eminently clever contemporary, The Fowth Estate, in its issue of May 30, is gratified to perceive that “there is a wholescme casting away of objectionable medical advertisements from the leading papers of America.” So should all the “makers of newspapers’ be glad. Would that it were as wholesale a casting away as it is wholecome. But in far too many journals, of which better things were to be expected, the quack and charlatan, the compounder of Mlegitimate nostrums and the criminal practitioner are stili in evi- dence. Surprising as it is that reputable pub- Ushers will accept the nefarious patronage of such as these, far more surprising is it that good citizess do not rise in their wrath and call a halt to this infamous business. If their newspaper contains in its advertising columns, no matter how muth pains is taken to hide it in some out of the way corner, anything in the nature of medical literature which is of a con- taminating influence or suggestive of crim- inality, or of which the inward ‘‘cussed- ness” is tod obvious to need description .n detail, they should make a point of stop- ping their subscriptions and replacing such a paper by one that can be read by the whole family. It is true the evil is fast disappearing. The number of papers that one can read without being ashamed of himself or that he wouldn't care to have his wife or daugh- ter or sister read is becoming quite lmited. But, whether great or small, it is an abuse~ that in all its Insidious and artful forms ought to be forever and absolutely extin- guished. see. THE PRESIDENT ON MATRIMONY. “A Loving Wife the Bent of All God’s ‘@itts.” The Atlanta Journal prints the following letter, written over four years ago, by President Cleveland to John Temple Graves of Georgia, the southern orator, on receipt of an invitation to Mr. Graves’ then ap- proaching marriage: No. S16 Madison Avenue. * __NEW_YORK, December 20, 1890. John Temple Graves, Rome, Ga.: My Dear Mr. Graves: We received the card of invitation:to your wedding a day or two ago, and I am glad that your letter, received only a few hours ago, justifies me, on behalf of my dear wife and myself, to do more than formaily natice the occasion. And, first of all, Jet me assure you now how much we appreciate the kind and touching sentiment you convey to us in our married state. As I look back upon the years that have passed since God in His infinite goodness bestowed upon me the best of all His gifts—a loving and affec- tionate wife—all else, honor, the opportun- ity of usefulness and the esteem of my fellow-countrymen, are wlinated fn every aspiration of gratitude and thank- fniness. You are not wrong, theuefore, when you claim in the atmosphere of fast- coming bliss, v ip with on nile: ce to man when he the way to marriage. theme has made Since us Kinsmen, let me wish for you and the dear one who this is to make your life doubly dear to you all the joy and happiness vouchsafed -to man, You will, I know, feel that our kind wishes can re wo greater sincerity and force than when my wife joins me in the fervent desire that -you and your bride may enter upon and enjoy the same felicity which has made our married life “one grand, sweet song.” Very truly, your friend, GROVER CLEVELAND. AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA The Board of Polica Co :missioners Holds Cases in the Police Court Decided To- day—Club House Robbed of Some Weapons. The board of police commissioners held its first meeting for the purpose of organization last night and all the mem- bers were present. At the request of Mayor Beckham, president of the board, Justice of the Peace L. H. Thompson ad- ministered the oath of office to the mem- bers. Mr. John F. Tackett, member from the fourth ward, was elected secretary. The board has arranged for a meeting Monday night, at which time applications for membership on the police force will be received, and as the time of all the men expires on the ist of August they will be candidates for re-election, and it is cer- tain that the venerable Captain Webster and Lieutenant Smith, who are both popu- lar and efficient officers, will be re-elected, and there will be but slight changes in the force as it now stands. The applications must be in Writing and will be acted upon at a meeting to be held Tuesday night. The police commissioners will organize the new force according to the most modern ideas. Police Court. In the police court this morning the fol- lowing cases were disposed of by Mayor" Beckham: L. H. Kell, drunk and disor- derly conduct; reprimanded. Edward Bean- der, a small boy, charged with stealing a watch, was whipped by his father. Robert Arnold, charged with stealing a pistol from Mr. Jas. Galloway, was sent to the county ecu Lewis Larkin, charged with big- amy, was sent On to the grand jury. Aaron Jackson, charged with robbing the store of M. S. Lee, sent to jail for thirty days. Club House Robbed. Mr. James Galloway, the actor, who owns a club house at Four Mile Run, has report- ed to the police that some one unknown entered the building in his absence and stolen a pair of field glasses, a double- barrel shotgun, an old pepper-box pistol and an army revolver. The revolver was recovered in Goldstein’s pawn shop, where it had been pawned by Robert Arnold for $8. Arnold was arrested by the police and sent to the county court for a hearing. Still Refuses to Work. James Cliff, who was put on bread and water by the mayor for refusing to work on the chain gang, says he will not eat, but will make himself sick, so as to be sent to the infirmary. He has taken noth- ing but water for four days. He says he will not go to work on the gang. Delaney Shoe Company. A charter was granted by Judge J. K. M. Norton of the corporation court today to the Delaney Shoe Company. Notes. Mr. Geo. R. Shinn and Miss Sadle Lang- ley were married near Washington on the 4th of July. Capt. Fountain Beatty, who has been crit- ieally ‘ll, is no better. R. 3. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans, has received an invitation to attend the re- union of confederate veterans to be held at Purcellville on the 20th of August. The Oid Dominion Boat Club will not en- ter a crew in the regatta at Washington. They have no crew in training. A garbage scow capsized off this city yes- terday. She was towed to the ship yard ang righted. rs. Louisa J. Cooley, widow of Rev. William C. Cooley, died at the resi- dence of her niece, Mrs. Clarence Ball, on King street, yesterday morning. The fu- neral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Grace Church. Interment will be at Providence, R. IL. The tugboat Pojomac, which was burned oe the lower river, will be rebuilt in this ty. The citizens of Del Ray held a meeting last night and protested against the gar- bage of the city belng dumped where the odors are wafted over the new suburb. Grand Lecturer C. G. Davis visited Alex- andria-Washington Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Thursday night. ss THE HORSELESS CARRIAGE. Cemmon in France and Now About to Be Introduced in America. It is the expectation of those who have watched the progress of the invention*of horseless carriages and their trials abroad that in a comparatively short time these automatic vehicles will become more or less common on American streets, although in the present conditions of the country roads in this part of the world it is not thought that the mechanical carriage will immediately become popular as a road ma- chine. The recent race between the horse- less carriages from Paris to Bordeaux dem- onstrated that there has been a great im- provement in the past year, as the race of ‘94 from Paris to Rouen afforded mcans of comparison. The ‘94 test covered only a distance of eighty miles, while that of the current year covered 726 miles. There was apparently Mttle gained in the point of average speed, but the increased distance showed that the motors that are now ap- plied to the vehicles can be built so strong- -ly that they will resist the wear of a long- continued run, while not being so heavy as to impede the progress of the machine. The Daimler motor wes demonstrated this year to be the most effective aud was awarded first prize of $8,000. These motors have been perfected to such a point- that they are now to be frequently seen on the streets of Paris and have even passed the stage when they attract attention by their passing and repassing along the thoroug! fares. In this country they are being man- ufactured on Long Island, but hitherto have been made chiefly for marine use, although preparations are now being made to apply them to carriages for use in the city streets. The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will prpb- ably soon change from horses to these mo- to on its ambulances. It is calculated that the use of the horseless carriage will be a matter of great economy to such es- tablishments as the large department stores of a big city, which are now compelled to maintain expensive stables. The estimate is that a three-horse-power petroleum engine can be run in the streets of New York at a cost of 3 cents an hour. It would do the work of two horses that would cost many times that sum in sta- bling and feeding. Of course, the cost in a city like Washington, paved as it is with asphalt, would be much less than in a roughly paved city like New York, as each engine would make a greater return. In the Daimler motor the power is ob- tained by the explosion of gas produced by the volatilization of petroleum, naphtha and similar fluids. At first some difficul- ties were encountered in the mechanism, but these have been overcome by ingenious Gevices. For instance, a fly wheel has been introduced to regulate the force, which is otherwise apt to be too great at one period of the revolution of the piston wheel. An- other defect was that when the normal power of the engine was greater than the work to he done, too many explosions oc- curred and the machine overran itself. To remedy this an ingenious valve has been devised that operates much like a governor on a steam engine, A water jacket has also been introduced around the explosion cylinder that prevents overheating, and hus the obstacles to a more or less per- fect mechanism have been overcome, until the machine is today capable of producing a maximum result at a minimum cost. it wes found in the Paris-Bordeaux race that the pneumatie tires were rather a hindrence than an advantage to the vehi- cles equipped with them. The two-seated carriage which made the best run had its running gear seriously damaged, although its motor was in good condition. Thus far little or nothing has been done in France to apply electricity to these vehicles, but it is expected that there will be something Gone in this line inva short time, now that the petroleum engine has been practically AT THE BIG CONVENTION The Endeavorers Distinguished as Singing Ohristians. Characteristic Scenes at Boston— ‘Washington Preparing for Next Year—Topics at the Hub, Staff Correspondence of The Evening Star. BOSTON, July 12, 1895. One who has never attended a Christian Endeavor convention cannot realize the amount and extent of enthusiasm that pre- vails at every meeting. The delegates gather for one purpose—that of uniting in song and prayer and of listening to words of experience and instruction. Each session of the convention proper is attended by as many as can get into the hall and tents, and it is estimated that at least 30,000 are present at the three sessions that are simultaneously held here. It puzzles an outsider to define the cause of the enthus!- astic fervor which prevails, and which seems to increase with each session. The crowds assemble long before the hour of meeting, and they fill in the time with songs. It only requires some one to start one of the many familiar hymns and im- mediately everybody joins in the singing. This matter of song seems to be with the Endeavorer everywhere. As they go on the street cars or in 'buses, or march py delegations to and from the conventfon sessions, they open their hymn books and sing nearly all the way. J have seen a dozen or more street cars all in a line filled with Endeavorers, and on all there was singing of hymrs. All the exercises at the convention ses- sions are punctured with songs. There will be an address or two and then a song, and this arrangement will be repeated perfected and has probably reached the limit of its performance. The forthcoming road race between carriages of this sort from Milwaukee to Chicago will be the first event of the kind in this country, and will doubtless attract such general attention that the era of the horseless carriage in America will be said to have begun. through the program. Not satisfied with regular conyention sessions, there are sun- rise and noonday prayer meetings, denom- inational rallies, evangelistic bands and other religious exercises, so that if one were disposed and had the physical strength to endure it he could commence with the dawn of day and continue until nearly midnight attending some meeting of.prayer or praise every day during the convention. Even after the regular meet- ings are*over the Endeavorers don’t seem to be satisfied or exhausted, for tkey give corcerts of hymns at the hotels or board- ing houses where they are temporarily located. ‘This has been the case with the District delegation, and I am told it is so with the others. After they get back from the night service the delegates will sit in the hotel rotunda, on the stairs and in the reading rooms, some lady will go to the piano and Mr. Percy Foster will lead them in an impromptu program that will last nearly an hour. The District delegation is fortunate in possessing quite a large number of good singers, and the concert which they furnish is greatly enjoyed. Washingtonians Are Prominent. More interest is taken in the District delegation this year than in any other, for the convention will be held in Washington next year. Eight of the next year's ex- ecutive committee are here, and they are keeping their eyes wide open so that they may evail themselves of all the good ar- rangements that the Boston committess have made, and also be able to avoid suci mistakes as have been developed. . WwW. H. H. Smith, the chairman, is making close ohservations of the general plans and even the details that have been carri2d out,by, the Bostoa commictee, and he has had corferences with many of the mem- ters. Mr. W. A. H. Church, chairman of ‘the hall committee, has been looking over the arrangements in Mechanics’ Hall and in two big tents. Preparing for Next Year. The District Endeavorers have a financial interest in these tents, and they will be taken to Washington next year, where it ts proposed to erect them on the White Lot if permission can be obta‘ned. Mr. Church is not yet determined whether it would be better to put up two more tents las big as these or to erect a large tem- porary building, but whatever is decided upon it is certain that there will be pro- vided. seating capacity exceeding that in Boston by about 10,000. Mr. Miles M. Shand, chairman of the ac- commodation- committee, 1s confident that with the plans he has in view the dele- gates. who come to Washington will be amply provided for, and he estimates that there will be over a hundred thousand En- deayorers who will attend the convention of 96. Rev. E. B. Bagby, chaplafh of the House of Representatives, the chairman of the, committee on reception, has already made himself quite popular by the earnest and bri'liant addresses he has made here, and as he is a good executive, as well as a fine speaker, -he will see that the-delegates will be well received on their arrival in Washington. Mr. Chas. S. Clark is chairman of the music committee, and he is determined to have the important part of the exercises that fall under his care fully equal to the showing made here, and up to the high standard that marks the musical ability of Washington. In this convention Mr. Clark 1s drawn closely to Mr. Percy Foster, for although the latter is treasurer of the '96 committee, his interest in music is well known, and his advice and suggestions will undoubtedly be sought. Judge A. S. Taylor, the vice chairman, is studying the situation in the same way as Chairman Smith, and John D. Morgan, the writer of the song “Washington, '96,” who is the secretary of the committee, is learn- ing from the experience of this yéar’s work. Mr. John B. Sleman, jr., chairman of next year’s press committee, has had sev- eral interviews with Mr. W. F. Bartholo- mew, who has charge of that work here, and is determined that even the admirable arrangements that obtain here shall be im- proved upon. Endenvorers in Politics. The Christian Endeavorers, who now umber between two and three million, are likely to exercise some considerable in- fluence in municipal, state and national politics, but not in any way so as to divide Farties, and only in the direction of elevat- ing politics from partizan bias and in the direction of good citizenship and goof gov- ernment. This aim of the Endeavorers has been frequently referred to in the ad- dresses made before the’ convention. I don’t know but the enthusiasm that per- yades this convention may be not inap- propriately compared to that which is s0 certain, so insinuating and so infectious at a great national political convention. It hasn’t the boisterousness of a nominat- ing assembly, but there’fis the glow of such intense feeling of loyalty to the cause that the magnetism stirs the pulses of every ene who comes within the influence of the convention's spirit. Evangelistic Work. Some of the Washington delegates have been quite successful in evangelistic work. This consists in going to large factories during the noon hour and holding brief services with the operatives. At some this work has been so effective that the pro- prietors have invited a second and third visit, and have extended every facility in the prosecution of the work. Several ro- quests for prayers have been made, and some conversions have resulted. Rev. D. M. Skellinger has been in charge of these evangelistic bands, and he has been as- eisted by Messrs. Shand, Sleman, Wise, Snyder, Dutton and others. 2 é rr. W. ennell of the Was! delegation has the honor of Fiera the first signer to the Christian Endeavor ecnstitution. As one of the delegates ex- pressed it, Mr. Pennell is the Adam of the Endeavor race. He fs one of the national trustees, and is one of the most earnest workers in the cause. Boston has been giving the delegates a very good example of weather, only those from the District and farther south don’t like the raw winds that come up as the sun goes down and make it decidedly cool. There is a damp- ness with these winds, and, as one of the District lady delegates said, “it’s a mystery pied the Boston girls keep their hair in curl.” ~~ Miss Lizzie Macnichol ts doing the lead- ing role in Richard Carroll's “Kismet,” now being played at the Tremont Thearer. She is singing in good voice, with artistic effect, and acts with considerable spririt. “Some of my friends,” she told me, “were rather con- cerned at my going into comic opera, but it was a matter of business, and a qves- tion of money. Of course, I would rather sing in grand opera, but then I get more salary now, and my money is absolutely sure.” She has won her way into the hearts of the Bostonians, who are quick to = appreciate artistic merit, especially the work of a beautiful woman. rattan Since the Grand Review. I attended @ reunion of the surviving members of company G, fortieth Massachu- setts volunteers, in Chelsea the other night, It was an informal gathering, got up to welcome a comrade whom some of them = oe since the close of the war, en, company participated in the grand review of the Union crenies in Wash- ington. Some of them had not visited the patlonal capital since that time, and I was ept busy telling of the changes that had been made and how Washington-had now grown to be the most beautiful city in the country. It was hard for some of those grizzled and Soap Sairet veterans to realize that instead of the streets where mule teams used to get stuck in the mud there were now broad expanses of asphalt pave- ment, and that with its thousands of shude trees and many public parks the city was now almost a paradise of comfort. It was a pleasure to meet these men, with whom I had marched and tented over thirty years ago, and the affectionate remembrance they had of me, who in that long-ago time they called the kid of the company, was really quite touching. There were twenty-three out of the 100 men with whom we renters a the eer and all had that spirit of patriotism that govern them when they enlisted. a ze Time had not dealt kindly with all of them, for there were some who bore the marks of wounds and disease received in the defense of their country that they will carry until their final muster out. Many interesting stories were told, not only of the experiences of the living, but of those who fell at Cold Harbor and in front of Petersburg. Kind things were said of Col. Guy T. Henry, who commanded the regi- ment during its best fighting days, and the hope was expressed that he could attend the next regimental reunion, in September, : . tT. —_—_. BEFORE THE: JUDGES. Cases Settled by Fine or Imprison- ment Today. Nellie Parker and Allie Brown, colored giris from Reed's alley, led Judge Kimball’s Procession this rrorning, and were ar- raigned as common vagrants, and they said “not guilty.” They had been arresied by. Policemen Wortz and Colbert. The former was first examined, and he told the court what he knew about them. “Nellie Parker was sent down about five weeks ago,” said the officer, “and I told her she would have to k 1 when she got out.” Nice Np ete What do you know about the other girl?” the court asked. “She was a good girl for a long time,” he bad company, answered, “but she got in and then went from bad to worse. “That's not so,” said the girl. “I have Sone eng ge Be worked for Mr. 5 one 0! departm: a = time.” “ Sie “How lon: aun 1 ago was that?” the court in- “Two or three years ago,” was her re- sponse; “but I have worked peo- « ceed then.” sale’ oliceman Colbert, who has been a mem- ber of the force for t ee ee two weeks, was next ae girls,” he said. “What do you know about ad court Bort ye it them?” the “They are no good,” he answered. What do they do to earn their living?’. wont we don’t,” chorused the girls, ork.”” The court heard their statements and sent Parker down for fifteen days. Ollie Brown was released on her personal bonds. Thomas Moulton, a colored boy, was in the procession because he had thrown stones on the street. There was nothing se- rious done,.and a fine of only $3 was im- Pother There was a political meeting’ in South ‘Washington last night, and the crowd and band of music attracted quite an outside audience. made Ollie While ail this noise was being Brown, colored, and his wife came along, = the eres arrested them. “For what were they arrested?” Judge get oe to know. “Lous g,"" was the officer's response, and the officer thought th gaged in _a_ quarrel. it rig yee “We were talking a little loud,” said the wus. “but we were not using any cross words.”” ae eee ropes about this case Ine the defendants,” said Ji Ki “and they are discharged.” Peace Back Again. Bettie Ford, a big colored woman, who figured in a street scene more than a month ago and spent thirty days in prison, was in line today because she returned to Prather’s alley when she’got out and want- ed to fight the battle over again. “It's all prejudice,” said Bettie. “I just got out and I waiked through the. alley and said I was out for the alley niggers to tell lies on me again.” “And the proof is that you are guilty of disorderly conduct,” ssaid Judge Kim’ after he had heard tHe evidence of several witnesses. “You did not seem sati: with one term in prison, but returned there ard tried to kick up another rumpus.” The usual fine was imposed. When the name Lillie Williams was call- ed a good-looking young woman who was well dressed walked to the rail and in- = oa told her. “Are you guilty or not guilty “Not guilty.” Policeman Flather told the court that the woman was a prostitute. “She does not live in the ‘Division,’” he said, “but has a room at 507 llth street and walks the streets.” Judge Kimball inquired whether or not the young woman had -been in court be- fore, and it was stated that she had ap- peared only as a witness. A colored man was arrested on a charge of robbing her of a watch and was acquitted. It was stated at that time that she was @ married woman and that she came here from Richmond. Judge Kimball sentenced the prisoner to thirty days in the workhouse in default of security. . —_—_—.——_ ROOSEVELT ON HILL. Ax a Party Man .Delighted, as an American Ashamed. Senator Hill may expect to hear from Police Commissioner Roosevelt of New York on Tuesday night next, for the presi- dent of the’ board said yesterday he would probably take occasion then to make an extended reply to the expressions in Sena tor Hill’s letter relating to what he calls the “narrow, harsh and unreasonable con- struction” which the police commissioners have given the excise law. Mr. Reosevelt is to deliver an address before Good Government~Club I on that evening, and he intimated that ae ee be a good time to answer. All he woul say previous to this yesterday* was the following: “As a party man I am delighted to have nty opponents make a party issue of the enforcement of the law, but as an Ameri- can citizen I feel ashamed that any party leaders should expose their party to ‘he degradation of making as an issue the de- mand for the violation of the law. I hope that for the sake of decent American citi- zenship all honest men of every party*will indignantly repudiate advice given only in the interest of corrupt and disorderly classes. That is all I care to say on subject at this time.” Potomac Commandery. Arrangements are being made by Poto- mac Commandery, Knights Templar, for an entertainment to be given at the Glen Echo Chautauqua grounds on the 25th of July. There will be tournaments, drills, fancy horseback riding and other outdoor sports in the afternoon, “and in the even-~ ing there will be an entertainment in the amphitheater and dancing in the Hall of Philosophy. The object is to raise funds to enable the commandery to take the Fort Myer Band to Boston on the occasion of the conclave there in August, —— “nestricting American Trade. ‘The stringent regulations of Germany re- garding the importation into that country of American produets have again been brought to the attention of the Agricul- tural Department in a report by European Agent John Mattes, jr., on American evap- orated or dried fruits in the German em- pire. Shippers of these fruits are given warning of the severe restrictions imp: by Germany, which the department views as commercial rather than hygienic, or pesemea intended to shut out American trade.