Evening Star Newspaper, July 30, 1895, Page 9

EVERY PAIR OF SHOES REDUCED. Tan Oxfords, Black Oxfords, ‘g| White Oxfords, Canvas Oxfords. IP All Were $3. Children’s Shoes ‘Now $1.25, $1.50, 91-75: Were Half as Much Again Men’s $3.50 Patent Leather Ox- fords and Pumps for $1.50. Men’s $3.50 Russet Oxfords Now $2. Now is the “Buying Harvest.” HOOVER & SNYDER, Hoover & Snyder, au F St. N.W. Men’s “Russet” Lace Shoes, Three Styles of Toe, Now $2.50. LATE. SPORTING NEWS PLAYED IT ON “BUCK.” An Old Trick That Gave the Engrav- ers the Game. ‘The game yesterday at National Pari between the Army and Navy and the Bu- reau of Engraving and Printing teams was as pretty an exhibition of base ball after the first intiing as one could wish to see. in the first Inning both sides scored five runs, and in thelr half of the second the Warriors made three more. It was not on errors, however, and the three which they managed to get then nearly won them the game. The eight runs were made off Or- spada, and the Printers made their five off Andre. After Buckingham and Bernard were put in the points four runs and cight hits tell the story of the remainder of the game for each side. : Joe Bernard held his opponents down to two singles, while “Buck” allowed the Printers to make six off his delivery. The Bureau made one in the fourth, and sey- eral times had chances to score with men on bases, but Buckingham had the ball under excellent control and, moreover, was backed up in great style, and the Printers were unable to get thelr men home. Then it was that the wily Bernard set- tled upon a trick. When “Joe” begins to think of some trick whereby he can win the game the opposing side had better hang up their bats and go home. But the spectators expected to see something newer than the famcus “Anson” gag, and when he perpetrated that the crowd in the bleachers were sorely disappointed—mainly because they wanted to see the Warriors win. With the bases full, Doyle at the bat, one out and the score 8 to 6 against the Bureau, Joe Bernard called to Buckingham to let him see the ball. Buckingham had shown that he was losing his head at this trying time by hit- ting two of the opposing batsmen and fill- ing the bases, and when Joe asked him for the ball it was the most natural thing for the obliging little twirler to throw it to him. Joe immediately stepped out of the way, and those who were on the bases in- stituted a scamper for home. Foremeyer made a throw that nearly went over the left field bleachers, and the game was won for the Printers. Of course, there was kicking, and there Probably will be kicking for some time to come, but Mr. Heydier could do nothing else than to decide it the way he did—in favor of the Bureau. The only thing to be Geplored on the Army and Navy side is that Buckingham was so ignorant of the rules. The game abounded in excellent playing and star plays. Leach, McCauley, Fla- herty and Madigan for the Bureaus, and Merrill for the Warriors put up a beautiful game. Merrill especially at short filled up @ big hole and cut runs off at the plate in great style. The attendance was fair, Mr. Heydler of the W. L. I. team umpired an exccllent game, only one of his decisions being questioned at all, The score: B. E. and P. { A. and N. RHO. R.H.O.AE. Leach, 3b.. 23 OM'Ma’y,c,20 1 12 2 2 Madigan, 2) 2 3 1\Forem'r, ‘ib 2 0 9 0 1 Flahert 1 O| Merrill,’ 53. 2.1 0 5 0 2 12001 ° 221-80 ° 00100 2 o1122 1 oooo1 0 Pees 0 -0 012 ; A. and N., ; ‘off Bernard, Struck ont ‘Audre, 2; by Buckingham, 8:" by Orspada, 1; by Bernard, ‘hree-base hit—MeMan- away. ‘Two-base hit—Beach. Stolen bases—Madigan 4), Flaherty, McCauley (3), Beach, Merrill. and Handito= (2). Hit by pltcher—By Buckingham, 2; by Ors 1. Wild pltch—Bernard. Umpire—Mr. licydler, W.L-I. ‘Tne of game—Two hours. Standing of the Clubs. Clubs. Wis PC B. EB. and P.. 1 0 1006 Dd, C. ¢ s L. 1.2222. 1 0 100 Crushing Defeat of the New Y. M. C. A. Nine. The Pension Office nine defeated the Y. M. C. A. team again yesterday at Capitol Park, by a cne-sided score of 16 to 8. This was the second game in the new District Amateur League, and the increase in at- tendance proved that good ball playing will always draw. ‘The Pensioners had the game won by the fourth inning, when eleven hits wera made oft of Kearns’ delivery and flve bases on balls netted thirteen runs. Morrison was then substituted, and, while he was batted hard, the hits were well scattered, and only three runs resulted. The ¥Y. M. C. A. scored two runs in the first inning on hits by Kearns, Durant and Hodge, and were then held down until the fifth, when Knowles was hit by the pitcher, stole second and came home on Cook's hit to center. The next three men went out in order. In the seventh a batting streak came down upon them, and three more runs were added. In the lust inning Kearns hit for a base, stole second and came home on Durant’s hit, making their last run. It might be said that the Pensioners were somewhat strengthened by the appearance of Bolway and Wright. The latter, who pitched, was very effective, holding his op- ponents down to ten hits. Beall played third base, and put up a very pretty game, accepting all but one chance. For the Y. M. C. A. Hodge, Dalton and Knowles played a sharp fielding game, and also did well at the bat. The next game scheduled 1s on Thursday, when the Post Office Department team will cross bats with the ¥. M. C. A. Capt. Jaeger was well pleased with the at- tendance yesterday, and when the crack Hagerstown team appears here for the first time it is safe to say that the seating ca- pacity at Capitol Park will be tested. The score: Y. M. 0. A. | PENSIO: R.H.O.A.E. R.H.O.4.B. Cook, we... 1 0 3 SO Bolway. we 22 439 Dalton, 2b. 1 © 2 1 O|Thomp'n, 2b 2 3 3 21 Kearns, pct 2 2 0 0 1 Harris, 1b, 1 313 1 0 Durant, rf. 1 1 0 0 0| Raab, 222381 Hodge, 3b. 1 2 2 2 9 21030 E.Brown, 1b 0 011 1 Co res H.Brown, if 1 2 0 0 123800 Carr, ¢ 1170 22010 Knowles, cf 0 0 0 0 0100 Morrison, p.0 0200 © ——-——— =----7 Totals... 1617 2714 4 Totals... 8 827 7 lon. ° Earned runs—Pension, 12; ¥.M.C.A., 6. First base by errors—Pension, a 4. Left on bases-- Bension Y. 4. “First base on balls—Om c out—By Wright, 1; by Kearns, Th ‘i H 1d : by Morrison, 2. se hits—Kearns an ‘Two-base hits—Cutcheon and Beall. Stolen ears, 2). Hit by pitcher Umpires. of game— ‘Two hours. Yesterday’s League Games. Tunningham was effective at Louisville yesterday, and the Colonels defeated St. Louls. R.H.E. 001001 9 2 St. Louis.. 000000 42 Pitchers—Cunningham and Ehret. The Phillies bunched their hits in the ninth inning yesterday at Philadelphia and won through errors by the two reliables, Long and Nash. . HE. Philadelphia 110201007-1215 8 Boston + 2200010141013 7 Pitchers—Carsey and Nichols. Hawley was hit hard at Pittsburg yes- terday, and the Pirates were kept out of first place. Leulsville 0000 : RILE. Pittsburg 000-591 Chicago .. 002-715 3 Ww. - 40° 34 41 A ) 26°F 16 59 Today's Schedule. New York at Washington. Baltimore at Boston. Brooklyn at Philadelphia. Chicego at Pittsburg. St. Louis at Louisville. After Denver Ball Players. DENVER, Colo., July 30.—Director Burk- ett of the Chicago National League team is here for the St. Louis Browns, and last night a contract was signed engaging Wal- ter Kinloch, third baseman of the Sandal Electrics, Denver, to play that position for St. Louls. Kinloch starts east tomorrow and joins the club at Chicago. Mr. Burkett THE EVENING STAR, ig also negotiating with Albert Hickey, catcher of the Denver Wheel Club nine, to catch for Anson's team, and it is stated that Hickey will join next week. Base Ball Notes. ‘Washington has played the least number of games of any team im the league. ‘The National League pennant fs still within the easy reach of nine of the twelve | clubs. a Nothing definite has been done as yet with Schriver's application for a position as catcher with the Orioles. One.thing Manager Hanlon is ietermined upon, and thet is to put a stop to the heter- egeneous kicking of-the champions. Kid Gleason will continue at second base for some time to come. He is fielding the position for all it is worth. . It is said that the Washington club may purchase the release of Shortstop Lewee of the Buffalo club. “Bill” Joyce has made lots of home runs. He now has ten to his account, leading the league in that respact.—Exchange. Buck Ewing leads the Cincinrat! team in batting, and he ts not so much over the 200 mark at that. Catcher Ryan Boston has not made an error in fourieen_ xames. It is reported in Pittsburg that Pitcher Frank Killen will have to remain out of the game for anot: six weeka, owing to the spiking he rec2ived from Park W'lison, the New York catcher. Buek Ewing ts himself authority for the statement that Arile Latham will not be a member of the Cincinnati team next sea- son. . From St. Louis comes tha report that Connor’s retirement is only temporary. So far this season he has a batting average of about .330 and a fielding average of about .980. Arthur Irwin considers that the Phillies Rave a better snow for the pennant now than they have had in several seasons, and Eroposes to use Carsey and Taylor as much as possible in the pitcher's position. Cincinnati fans are not auite as hopeful as they were a brief period ago. They pro- fess flow that they will be satisiied if Buck’s braves can be landed in the first division at the finish. “We'll be in it for the Temple cup series at all events,” said Manager Ned Han- lon, when asked how he thought the Orioles would finish in the race for the pennant. The old trouble in the Chicago club was stirred up when Anson put Stewart on the bench. Several of the Colts denounced Anson's action as being taken simply be- cause he has a grievance against Stewar rot having signed him. Speaking of the reported retirement of Roger Connor, Capt. Ewing sald: “if it 1s really true that Connor has retired, then base ball has lost one of its shining lights. I played with Cornor in New York from 1883 to 1891, and in that time he always was an honest, corscientious player and a gentleman at all times.” AGAIN DEFENDER WINS. Another Brush With the Old Cham- pion, Vigilant. The New York Yacht Club cruise was opened yesterday by a race, starting from Glen Cove und finishing at Eaton's Point, off Huntington, L. I. Off Matinacook Point, towering high abcve the lofty caavas of the rest of the yachts, moved the great club topsails of Defender and Vigilant. Though the rest of the yachts moved slowly in the light air which was blowing from the southwest at rot more than six knots an hour, the two big single stickers went through the ficet in grand style, although they had none of their great kites out. The Vigilant had considerably the bert of the start, because the Defender, in maneuvering for position, got too far away from the line, and when both were ready to get down to the line the Vigilant was about one-eighth of a mile ahead. Defender at 2 p.m., less than ten minutes after crossing the line, passed Vigilant to leeward, and soon began to open a gap be- tween her stern and bowsprit of Vigilant, and finally won by 1 minute 42 seconds. TALKING OF MEXICO. Sporting Men Doubtful About Pulling ON the Fight at Dalias. SAN ANTONIO, Tex., July 30.—A private dispatch was received here this morning from one of the officers of the Florida Ath- letic Club, inquiring as to the feasibility of pulling off the Corbett-Fitzsimmons battle in Mexico, just across the border from Laredo or Hagle Pass, Tex. The club de- sired to know what facilities In the matter of transportation could be afforded by rail- roads leading to the border. The latter question was immediately taken up by tele- graph with the railroads, and it is believed a satisfactory guarantee as to rates and portation facilities will be given by the nger department of the roads con- It is believed that the outspoken attitude of Goy. Culberson toward the proposed pugilistic carnival precludes all possibility of it taking place anywhere in Texas. ‘A telegram has been received from Gen- eral Passenger Agent Martin of the Aran- sas Pass railroad, now in New York, stat- ing that he had been authorized to procure training quarters for Champion Corbett. A preference was expressed for quarters on Government Hill, near Fort Sam Houston. DALLAS, Tex., July 30.—The following telegram has been received at the head- quarters of the Florida Athletic Club: ORANGE, Tex., July 29.—Offer $20,000 for the Corbett-Fitzsimmons glove contest and guarantee to bring It off free from interrup- tion or interference on* an island near Orange, the title of which is in dispute be- tween Texas and Lousiana. GATE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB. B. B. GREEN, Secretary. Tennis Cracks Assemble. SOUTHAMPTON, L. IL, July 30.—The tennis tournament which will commence here today will be noteworthy by the pres- ence of such cracks as Larned, Howland and others who have won honors this sea- son. The drawing has taken place, the grounds are in good condition, and every- thing looks promising for a great series of contests. The hotels and cottages are crowded with visitors. Jack Milliga: Yew Team. ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 30.—The Potts- ville team of the state league has been purchased by Alvin Markle, the Hazleton millionaire, and transferred to this city to take the place of the recently disbanded Allentown club. The new team will be strengthened. Catcher Jack Miiligan will manage it, and Mulvey will play third base. It is said that the managers of the Buffalo Eastern League team offered those players $300 a month each, but they preferred to remain here. McCoy and Moore Matched. CINCINNATI, July 30.—Kid McCoy of Memphis and Dick Moore of St. Paul have signed articles to fight at Louisville on September 2 at 158 pounds. They agree to fight fifteen rounds, with the privilege of five more if required by the referee. Coming After Betier Horses. LONDON, July 30.—The Sportsman hears that Mr. M. F. Dwyer and his trainer, Campbell, are returning to America to bring back a better batch of horses for tho English races. Saratoga Races Postponed. SARATOGA, N. ¥., July 30.—Owing to the heavy rain prevailing, the Saratoga races have been postponed until tomorrow. It is officially announced that the entries made for today stand for tomorrow. Cork Yacht Club Regatta.- QUEENSTOWN, July 30.—Britannia and Ailsa started this morning in a race over a 50-mile course under the auspices of the Royal Cork Yacht Club. The Prince of Wales’ cutter had the best of the start, be- ing a couple of lengths ahead of Mr. A. Barclay Walters’ yacht in crossing the line. The breeze was light and from the east. Both yachts carried club top sails. aa Funeral of Frank Tharp. Funeral services over the remains of Frank J. Tharp will be held this afternoon at his late residence, 604 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. The interment will be at Gienwood, under the direction of Pen- talpha Lodge of Masons. The deceased dicd suddenly on Sunday of heart disease. ee No lover of good stories should miss reaa- ing the $2,000 prize detective story, “The Long Arm,” by Miss Mary E. Wilkins, the first instaliment of which will be published in The Star of Saturday, August 8. BY STANLEY J. WEYMAN. (Copyright, 1895, by Irving Bacheller.) (Concluded.) I made way for M. Du Laurens, who, having saluted the king, knelt down by the sick man, and felt his pulse; while we all stood reund, looking down on the two with grave faces. It seemed to me that the man’s eyes were growing dim, and I had little hope. The king was the first to break the silence.. “You have hope?” he said. “You can save him?’ “Pardon, sire, a moment,” the physician answered, rising from his knees. “Where is the cat?" Someone brought it, and M. Du Lau- rens, after looking at it, said curtly: “It has been poisoned.’ La Trape uttered a groan of despair. “At what hour did It take the milk?’ the physician asked. = “A Httle before ten last evening,” I sald, seeing that La Trape was too far gone for speech. “Aan! And the man?" “An hour later.” Du Laurens shook his head, and was preparing to lay down the cat which he had taken in his’ hands, when some ap- ie Dealt the Prostrate a Hearty Kick pearance led him to examine it again and more closely. “Why, what is this?” he ex- claimed, in a tone of surprise, as he took the body to the window. “There !s a large swelling under its chin.” No one ans wercd. “Give me a pair of scissors,” he con- tinued; and the after a minute, when they had been haaded to him, and he had removed the fur, “Ha!” he said gravely, “this 1s not so simple as I thought. The cat has been poiscne@, but by a prick with some sharp instrument.” ‘The king uttered an exclamation of in- credulity. “But ft drank the milk,” he said, “Some milk that—" “Pardon, sire,” Du Laurens answered, positively. “A draught of milk, however drugged, does not produce an external swelling with a small blue puncture in the middle.” “What does?” the king asked, with some- thing like a sneer. “Ah, that is the question,” the phy: cian answered. “A ring, perhaps, with a poison chamber antl hollow dart.” “But there is no question of that kere,” I said. “Let us be clear. Do you say that the cat did not die of the milk “I see no proof that it did,” he answer- ed. ‘And many things to show that it died of poison administered by puncture.” “But then,” I answered, in no little con- fusion of thought, “what of La Trape?” He turned, and with him all eyes, to the unfortunate equerry, who still lay seem- ingly moribund, with his head propped on some cushions. M. Du Laurens advanced to him and again felt his pulse, an opera- tion which appeared to bring a slight tinge of color to the fading cheeks. “How much milk did he drink?’ the physician asked after a pause. fore than half a pint,” I answered. And what besides?” “A quantity of the king's posset, and a lttle lemonade. " “And for supper? What did you have? the leech continued, addressing himself to his patient. “I had some wine,” he answered, feebly. And a little Frontignac with the butler; nd some horey-mead that the gipsy-wench gave me.”" “The gipsy-wench?” “The butler’s girl, of whom I spoke.” M. Du Laurens rose slowly to his feet, and, to my amazement, dealt the prostrate man a hearty kick, bidding him at the same time to rise. “Get up, fool! Get up,” he continued, harshly, yet with a ring of triumph in his voice, “all you have got is the colle, and it is no more than you de- serve. Get up, I say, and beg his majesty’s Po .” the king remonstrated in a tone of anger, “the man is dying!” . “He is no more dying than you are, sire,” the other answered. “Or, If he 1s, it is of fright. There, he can stand as well as you Coban Ard to be sure, as he spoke, La Trape scrambled to his feet, and with a mien be- tween shame and doubt stood staring at He Came to Me Hot-Foot With the News. us, the very picture of a simpleton. It was no wonder that his jaw fell and his impudent face burned; for the room shook with such a rosr of laughter, at first low, and then, as the king joined in it, swelling louder ard louder, as few of us had ever heard. Though I was not a little mortified by the way in which we had deceived our- selyes, I could not help joining in the laugh; particularly as the more closely we reviewed the scene in which we had taken part the more absurd seemed the jest. It was long before silence could be obtained; but at length Henry, cuite exhausted by the violence of his 1 held up his hand. I seized the opportur itr “Why, you rascal!’ I s "Trape, aid, addressing La who did not know which way to where are the ten crowns of which defrauded the scullion? ‘To be sure,” the king sald, going off into another roar. “And the third puppy?” “Yes,” I said, “you scoundrel; and the third puppy?” “Ay, and the gipsy girl?” the king con- tinued. “The butler’s wench, what of her? And of your evil living? Begone, begone, rascal!” he continued, falling into a fresh paroxysm, “or you will kill us in earnest. Would nothing else do for you but to die in my chamber? Begone?” I took this as a hint to clear the room, not only of La Trape himself, but of all; and presently only I ard Du Laurens re- mained with the king. It then appeared that there was still a mystery, and one which it behooved us to clear up; fmasmuch TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1895-TEN PAGES. s Du Laurens took the cat’ ° insisting that it died of foison administered in a most sinister fashion, and one that could not fall to re- call to our minds the Borglan popes. It needed no more than this to direct my sus- picions to the Florentines who swarmed about the-queen, and against whom ‘he king had let drop so many threats. But the indisposit'on which excitement had for a time kept at bay begaa to return upon me; and I was presently glad to drop the subject ani ratire to my own apartineats, Consequently, I was not with him when the strange discovery which followed was made. In the ordinary course of dressing, one of the servants <oing to the fireplace to throw away a piece of waste linen, thought that he heard a rat stir amony the boughs. He moved them, and in a Moment a small snake crawled our. hiss- ing and darting its tongue. It was Jed, and then it at once occurred to the king that he had the t of the cat's death. »He came to me foo: ith the news, and found me with T'u Laurens, who was in the act of ordering me to bed. I confess that I heard the story al:nost with apathy, so ill was I. Not so the phy- siclan. After examining the snake, which, by the king’s orders, had been brought for my inspection, he pronounced that It was not of French origin. “it has escaped from some snake charmer,” he said. ‘The king seemed to be incredulous. “J asure you that I speak tho iruth, Du Laurens versisied. E “But how then did it come In my room?” “That is what I should like to know, ire,” the physician answered, severely, ‘and yet I think 1 can guess. It was put there, I fancy, by the person who sent tp the milk to your chamber.” “Why do you say so?” Henry askea, “Because, sire, all snakes are inordinate- ly fond of milk.” . “Ah!” the king said slowly, with a change of countenance and a shudder which he could not repress, “and there was milk on the floor in the morning. “Yes, sire; on the floor and hesile the head of your bed.” But at this stage I was attacked by a fit of illness so severe that I had to break ‘in on the discussion and beg the king to withdraw. The sickness increased on me during the day, and by noon I waa p-us- trate, nelther taking interest in anything nor allowing others, wno began to fear for my life, to divert their attention. After twenty-four hours I began to mend, but still several days elapsed before I was able to devote myself to business, aid then I found that, the master mind being absent and the king, as always, iakewarm in the pursuit, nothing had been done to detect and punish the criminal. I could not rest easy, however, with so abominable a suspicion attaching to my house, and as soon as I could bend my mind to the matter I began an inquiry. At the first stage, however, I came to an impasse; the butler, who had been Icng in my service, cleared himself without dif- ficulty, but a few questions discovered the fact that a person who had been in his de- partment on the evening in question was now to seek, having indeed disappeared from that time. This was the gipsy girl whom La Trape had mentioned and whose presence in my household seemed to need the more elucidation the farther I pushed the inquiry. In the end I had the butler punished, but though my agents sought the girl through Paris and even traced her to Meaux, she was never discovered. The affair, at the king’s Instance, was not made public; nevertheless, it gave !:im so strong a distaste for the arsenal that he did not again visit me nor use the rooms I had prepared. That later, when the first impression wore off, he would have done so, is probable; but, alas, within a few months the malice of his enemies prevailed over my utmost precautions and robbed me of the best of masters; strange- ly enough, as all the world now knows, at the corner of that very Rue de la Feron- nerie which he had seen in his dream. ——— How to Fill a Masie Hall. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I read this evening in The Star, with much pleasure, the communication of Mr. Gus. A. Schuldt, entitled “The Need of a New Music Hall." This letter is in accord with that of Mr. D. G. Pfetffer’s, on the same subject, in Friday’s Star. Hoth gen- tlemen write strongly and truthfully for a hall that will be an honor to our city, and I hope the managers of the Y. M. C. A. will see to it that in their new building an audi- ence room will be provided for, which will have good acoustic properties, and capable of seating at least 2,500 persons. That this is wanted no one will deny; and just here I desire to write about, not “The Need of a New Music Hall,” but “How to Fill a Music Hall.” To those who manage the financial affairs of our different musical organiza- tions this has always been the stumbling block. While our citizens are music-loving, and spend largely to advance this grand art, Still there is always one thing want- ing—money enough. Asic the men -vho run the affairs of the Georgetown Orchestra, Philharmonic Society, or any of our musical societies, the reason why they are short at the end of the season, and they will tell you, non-support. I am in favor of. large, fine halls, for they are an ornament to our city; but the burning question is, how to fill them, even to make expenses? We haye good, earnest, hard-worxing, thoroughly competent people at the nead of all our musical bodies; and if one were to guaran- tee them an average attendance of 1,000 persons at 75 cents aplece for g series of it would surprise them. It has never been done in the past. To all those who tread’ the pathway, which leads to “sounds sublime,” it means hard work and very little recompense, It is toil and labor, and if they come out square they are thank- gs death ‘very had fi Nir. Pfeiffer said the Georgetown Orches- tra has a struggle te live. True; but do net other organizations suffer in the same way? And why? Because there are not enough people to patroa:ze them. I wish there could be a itall built to hold 10,000 people, and that it could be crowded when- ever any reputable coucer:, vocal or Yn- sirumental, was given; but to think that a large hall wiil be 1ille1 every time it is used is wrong. it never can while affairs exist as they do now. What we want is for our yeople to support every effort made by our musicians; to contribut: money—not prayers or gool wishes--to every entertain ment given by them; to become a passive Gf not an active) member of some orchestra = society, and sta1 by it. swear by it and give what you can for -t- and even if the large hall ts no! built, there are other halle which will do as . and all the time we will be better educuted, better plessed..and I know that those who give us this erjoy- ment will be better paid. Patroatze the ef- forts of these faithful people, and that large hall will be filled; otherwise it never will be. July 20. M. J. W. ——— —_ #XCURSIONS. Judging from the large number of tickets which have been sold for the excursion which will be given this evening on the steamer Macalester to Marsffall Hall, under the auspices of Charles Baum's Empioyes” Aid Association, the affair. will be a huge success. The Marine Band, under the lead- ership of Prof. Fanciulli, has been engaged, and will render a lawn concert on the grounds. The dancing will be made a fea- ture, and all the other attractions of the place will be in excellent running order. The National Guard+Band will render the music for the dancing, so that a highly entertaining and musical evening may be expected by these who make the trip. Delightful are the midsummer days at Chapel Point. The Thursday trips cf the steamer Samuel J. Pentz afford a splendid all-day excursion, which presents an array of summer pastimes and deiights so dear to those who can only spend a day from home. Capt. Randall has placed the round- trip fare at 25 cents, which means a large measure of enjoyment. at little expense. Salt water bathing, fishing, crabbing, music and dancing on board the Pentz ard at Chapel Point are on the menu of a jolly good time. The Pentz leaves at 9:°5 a.m. on Thursday, returning home et 10 p.m. An excursion was given last evening to Marshall Hall, on the steamer Macalester, fer the benefit of the Woman's Relief of Lincoln Post, No. 6, under the auspices of the Rei, White and Blue Club. This club is composed mainly of the clerks and employes of the Police Court, so that good order was generally observed throughout the evening. A large crowd went down with the club, many Grand Army ten be- ing among the number, and all seemed to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. No program was rendered, but dancing took the best part of the time at the Hall. The committee in charge of the excursion was ns follows: Daniel Williams, N. C. Harper, Joseph Harper and "George M. Washburn of the Police Court and Mr. Osborne of the pension oflice. Department Commander Anderson, ex-Commissioner of Pensions W. W. Dudiey and Assistant Attorney Pugh were among the guests. The boat reached the wharf in this city about 11 o'clock. aS The first installment of the $2,000) prize detective story, “The Long Arm,” by Miss Mary EK. Wilkins, will be printed in The Star Saturday, August 3. * People who get the greatest degree of comfort and real en- joyment out of life, are those who make the most out of their opportinities. Quick perception and good judgment, lead such promptly to adopt and make use of those refined and improved products of len inventive genius which best serve the needs of their physical being. Accordingly, the most intelligent and progressive people are found to employ the most refined and J perfect laxative to reg- «ulate and tone up the stomach, liver, and ae % ete when in ee ofsuch an agent—hence the great populari of Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets. Ethiese Ee made from the purest, most refined and concentrated vegetable extracts, and from forty-two to forty-four are contained in each vial, which is sold at the same price as the cheaper made and more ordinary pills found in the market. In curative vir- tues, there is no comparison to be made be- tween them and the erdinary pills, as any one may casily learn by sending for a free sample, (four to seven doses) of the Pel- lets, which will be sent on receipt of name and address on a postal card. ONCE USED THEY ARE ALWAYS IN FAVOR, The Pellets cure biliousness, sick and bilious headache, dizziness, costiveness, or Sons pale sour stomach, loss of appetite, coated tongue, indigestion, or dyspepsia, windy belchings, ‘‘heart-burn,” pain and distress after eating, and kindred derange- * ments of the liver, stomach and bowels. Put up in glass vials, therefore always fresh and reliable. One little ‘“Peliet” is a laxative, two are mildly cathartic. As a “dinner pill,” to Some digestion, take one each day after dinner. To relieve distress from over-eating, they are un- equaled. They are y, stigar-coated granules; any child will readily take them. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be “just as good.”” It may de beller for the dealer, because of paying him a better profit, but #e is not the one who needs help. Address for free sample, Wor.p’s DISPENSARY MEDICAL Asso- CIATION, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. ve 1 il ih MNS rs N 9OSO00000900000600000006006 Ladies’ Oxfords, 3 $2 who appreciate honest prices—rely on ONE ENJOYS Both the method an ults when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and jepetung tothe taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidne: Liver and ee Ae the oe tem effectucily, dispels colds, head- aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ao- ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug- gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on ha_d will pro- eure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Donot acceptany substitute. CALIFORNIA Fié SYRUP CO, |{U.S. Electric Lighting Co. our word, when we gay our prices are 50c. LOWER than pricos uptown— when wo say all the ‘‘swell” toes in Black and Tan are Ji Men’s Russets, (NTT $3 and $3.50. Men's haven't been laggards, either. Lots of them are buying Russets here who've never done 80 before, They find it's $3.50 and —— when we sell the same shoes for $3 gRobt.Cohen& Soni 2 3 630 Penn. Ave N.W. Sescecceeesss seo +See T OOD Hundreds of Votes Cast. Hundreds of votes are being cast daily for the Indy favorites who are contesting for our Three Grand Free Excursions to Boston by Sea, to Niagara Falls and to Cape May. The contest is for the three most popular ladies in the government employ. Each 50c. worth purchrsed entitles you to one vote for your favorite Indy. The contest closes September 30. You have but five weeks to work for the votes that will eend your favorite on one of these free trips. WILSON, SBOEMAKER FOR TENDER FEET, 929 F St. 4524-364 = Se at . “turn on the switch” —that’s our part of it. You'll find electricity the most satisfactory pow- er and the cleanest. You'll find electric lights cooler and better light than gas—and safer. A word from you and the current will be on. ABU 218 14TH STREBT N.W. "PHONE TZ. jy27-204 mm MUNYONSE HOMOEGRPATHIC REMEDIES. No matter what the disease is or how many doctors have failed to cure you, ask our druggist for a 23-cent vial of one of unyon’s Cures, and if you are not bere- fited your money will be refunded. ‘This Company puts up Acure for every disease THE ANIMAL EXTRACTS. CEREBRENE Extract of the brain of the ox, for Nervous Prostration, Invomnia, CARDINE, Extract of the Meart, for Func- {onal Weakness of the Heart. MEDULLINE, Extract of the Spinal Cord, Yor Locomotor Ataxia. ‘TESTINE, For Premature Decay. OVARINE, For Diseases of Women. THYROIDINE, For Eczema and impurities of e Dose, 5 drops. Price, $1.25. SOLE OWNERS. Columbia Chemical Co., 1404 FOURTEENTH 8T. N.W. Washing! D. Send for book. aa - Je6-th,s.tutf POTENT—PRICELESS. Foster’s German Army and Navy Cure. For Ali Skin Diseases. Prompt and Permanent. salt Rheor, Tetter, Da Ring We ‘Blotches, itching Piles and every if tion. 00 CENTS, AT ALL DRUGGISTS’. Foster Medicine Co., Baltimore, Md, FOSTER’S GERMAN ARMY AND NAVY CATARRH CURE cures Catarrbg Hay Fe- ver, Cold in the Head and all Infamma of ihe Nasal Paswages. 50 cents. 42a12r-4 BRIAR PIPE GIVEN AWAY MIXTURE for > 5 cents Every pipe stamped DUKES MIXTURE or <at> 2oz. Pacxaces 5¢~ SS SSSSS66 2S “CREDIT IS OUR CREED.” We'll Foot The Bill=« Or do what'll amount to the sume thing—wilt until such time as it 1s convenient for you to spsre the money. ‘That's what our “Equitable Credit System” Is for. You may want FURNI- ‘TURE—CARPETS — MATTINGS— DRAPERIES —a Refrigerator—a Baby Carriugo—and don't want to put out the cash just now. Come and get what you want— and all you want. After that's done, promise to pay us in week- ly or monthly installments, and we'll send the thirgs right howe. No rates—no interest. We're patient! We're fairt House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 and 923 7th St. 636 Mass. Ave. Sy27-844 8S 6280s ees Gray Hair A thing of the when Nattans’ Crrstal Dis- cover, used. Guaranteed to restore or faded hair to its natural color in 3 to WF tare positively not a dye. Stops the hatr from falling it, arrests dandruff and Yor the hal: Ne ye end or one 4 a No ont mest, No stains. Price, $1, "Trial size, KOLB PHARMACY, SOLE 438 7 ST. N.W. Sent, can use, AGENTS, Tos caniy on canipret pace: = ae ree SEOCP PESOS ESOC OSES OOHRS ROOD MAJEST COOKING RANGES Are made of STEEL AND MAI- LFABLB IRON. They revolutionise things in the kitchen, change worry and waste into comfort and economy. More than one thonsand horsewlves have them. They bake evenly, cook quickly, save fuel and never have to be repaired. Majestic M’f’g Co. St. Louis, Mo. Sold by B. F. GUY & CO., 1005 Pennsylvania ave.