Evening Star Newspaper, August 21, 1895, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1895-TEN PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Cyrene’s Vau- deville Company. Columbia Phonograph Company,919 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Kineto-graphophone. Cairo Roof Garden, Q street between 16th and 17th streets northwest.—Music and re- freshments every evening. ae EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 4.m., and for Marshall Hall at 5:30 p.m. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall end Indian Head at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Excursion of the Catholic Knights of America. 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 a.m. Steamer Washingtcn for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio de- ot at 9:15 am. and 4:28 p.m. for Bay idge. Coaches leave the Arlington Hotel for Overlook Inn at 6:30 p.m. Steamer City of Richmond for Colonial Beach at 9 a.m. Steamer Sue for Baltimore and landings at 9 p.m. ——_-__ For fresh, tender and choice cuts of HOME DRESSED MEAT go to Keane's, 85-51 Center market. river Kenny's High-quality Sugars only safe kind to use in canning and preserving. Al- Ways fresh—always pur Six mod stores. c. D. KENN ———— LOOK AT THESE CLARET PRICES! & bottles Cal. Zinfandel Claret, only $1. Full half-gallon bottles, Wc. John H. Ma- gruder & 1417 N. Y. av., 1122 Conn.av. 2a : MOTHERS WHO HAVE LITTLE BABIES Sheuld use our Milk exclusively. We re- ceive it one hour after milked from our farms. Delivered twice daily, Se. qt. Butter- milk, 5c. qt. J. S. Thompson, 511 412 st. s.w. 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. €7Bat 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. An Exception to An exception to the estate of the ——— he Auditor's Report. the auditor's report on late Annie L. Thomas Fas been filed In the Probate Court by Annie L. James. It is alleged that claims for sii M. Adele Tait and $145 by Jane Conbeye “were settled by the deceased yrier to her demise, and it Is, therefore, @sked that such portion of the report be Overruled. Samuel H. Agnew has been arrested on @ warrant sworn out hy Howard F. John- fon, charging criminal libel. It is claimed that Agnew wrote an article reflecting on Johnson and ca 1 it to be published in an afternoon newspaper. oe A Suit for Damages. Suit to recover $10,000 damages has been brought against the Rock Creek railroad by Celestine McKernen, who claims that July 2) last, while attempting to alight from an electric car at 15th and U streets, she was thrown to the ground starting of the conveyance, ained injuries which will permanently disable her, _———————— Hibernian Rifles’ Reception. An unusually ‘successful and enjoyabie reception was held last evening by the Hibernian Rifles, officially known as com- pavy B, fourth battalion, D. C. . G., in their quarters at the L street armory. The Tocms were appropriately decorated with the e ems of America and Ireland, and for several hours merriment reigned su- preme. he affair was under the dir jon of Capt. John M. Walsh, and among those who assisted in eniertaining were Thomas Gate James a Maher, Lieut. Nelligan and Capt. A large number of guardsmen and civilians erjoyed the hospitality of the company. ee An Enjoyable ¥. Outing. The stay-at-homes of the Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union had a most delightful outing last Monday evening on the spacious grounds of Mr. Gresham of Fernwood, on the Pierce Mill road. After roaming the woods, with their picturesque ravines, lined by every variety of ferns, @ bountiful luncheon was spread under the trees, to which they did ample justice. They illuminated the woods with “the light of other days," in the shape of tallow dips, and played some lively games. There were twenty-five in the party. a A Fire and Uoat Drill, A fire and boat drill was held aboard the steamer River Queen yesterday afternoon upon her return trip from Marshall Hall. i opposite Fort Washington the mer came to a stop, the crew were called to quarters, and the work of laying lines of hose and clearing away the small boats was proceeded with, to the astonish- ment of the p ers, who did not know what w Bul the matter. ‘The drill was very ful. ——— The Cattle Market. At the Union § Yard at Benning yes- terday 11% cattle were on the market and sold 4s folicws: Best sold from 4% to 415 per Ib.; good sold from medium sold from to mon sold from per Ib. sheep ar ndred lambs on the follow Lamis sold old sheep sold from with calves sold from and sold to 5 pe ri Co Queer Cause of Street Obstruction. Constable George Gibbons was before Judge Scott this morning on a charge of obstructing the sidewalk on F street rear Justice Striter’s court. The constable sold a horse on the street, and the police com- Piained that the gathering attracted there obstructed the sidewalk. The defendant denied that there any obstruction, and the case went over to hear additional prof. $1. Avgus Personw i Tours to Wat- kins and Niagara Falls, i operate a urning to pn at Later tours, 7 and October 8—Advt. + 1 Reduced Re P-unsy lv Kuighis Mass., via Account of From Auge the ania Fy mpany will sell tickets to Bosi Mass. ing irning by the s re for the round t will b d to return, later t ington n Sept not later mber 1 than midnight o! f Sep- good going via one another, will be tes, at a slight advance te for the round tri Low Rates to Boston. and O. R. R, Co. will sell excur- to Boston, at one fare for the , for ail trains August 22 to for return leaving Boston sion tic Found tri inclusive, valid as late as September 10. FEDERATION OF LABOR Butchers Make Complaint of Employment of Cheap Workmen. Various Matters Brought Up at the Meeting Last Night—Labor Day Preparations, At the meeting of the Federation of Labor last evening the butchers reported that several of the employing butchers of the city who are interested in the abattoir at Benning have brought a number of men from Baltimore to work at their establish- ments, and require them to labor from day- light to dark for wages of $1 per day. Many of those present made earnest speeches in reference to the matter, which was denounced as an outrage, and the committee having charge of such subjects were instructed to inquire into the truth of the report, which they will do without any unnecesary delay. The meeting was unusually well attended, thirty-seven crganizations being repre- sented, and President James F. McHugh occupied the chair. ‘The credentials of the new delegates from the Tin and Sheet-iron Workers’, Horse- shoers’ and Butchers’ Assemblies were pre- sented, and after being examined and found correct the delegates were obligated and seated. The legislative comm'ttee reported that they will call on the District Commissioners the latter part of this week and ask them to amend the building regulations so as to provide for proper flooring and scaffolding while the construction of buildings is in progress, as they had been instructed to do by the federation at a previous meeting. The contract committee reported that they have had communication with Mr. H. L. Cranford of the Cranford Paving Com- pany in reference to the employment of non-union cement workers in his paving operations, but that the course of Mr. Cranford was not satisfactory. The federa- tion, therefore, voted to indorse the action of District Assembly No. 66, K. of L., in placing the Cranford Paving Company en the unfair list. Labor Day Matters. The plasterers reported that they have completed all their arrangements for the Labor day parade. The threatened trouble in reference to retaining the services of the Marine Band, which had been engaged by the plasterers and the plate printers for the occasion, has been averted, and they have been assured by Prof. Fanciulli, the leader of the band, that it will re- tcain in Washington and fulfill its en- gagements fur Labor day. ‘The committee appointed for the purpose reported that they have prepared resviu- ticrs concerning the incarceration of Debs, which will be read in this hall on the morning of the parade and previous to jcning the procession. At the request of the paper hangers, the ecntts committee was requested to see Mr. Charles Kaufmann, who is about to inake extensive improvements at his place of business, and see if the work cannot be secured for union men. The soft stone cutters reported that they were not satisfied with the reported ac- tion of the conference committee of the stonemasons and bricklayers, at which an amicable a) gement was reached in ref- erence to the Fort Meyer job, and as they Were not consulted, as they claimed they should Rave been, they do not intend to recognize the agreement as legal and bind- ing. The bakers’ drivers reported that their assembly has indorsed the action of the ration in placing the Eckington and Scldiers’ Home Raiiread and its branches on the unfair list, and in addition placed a fine of one dollar on any of its members who ride in the interdicted cars. ‘The secretary was instructed to commun- ieate with Nicholas Auth and A. Loeffler, savsage makers, and request them to employ none but union butchers and to inform them if they do not agree to do so their sausage will be put on the un- fair lst. ———— A LIVELY FIRE. Seven Houses Burned on the Bladens- burg Ron Fire almost entirely destroyed seven frame houses on the Bladensburg road be- tween L and M streets northeast last night, causing a loss of between $6,000 and $7,070, and rendering six families homeless. The flames, which started in some unaccoun able way in the stable of Thomas Healy, who resided at No. 1036 Bladensburg road, raged for nearly two hours, giving the fire- men a hard fight, which the low pressure of water in the mains made more difficult. The houses, which were badly gutted, were those of A. J. Willis, No. 1032; Joh Hill, No. 1034; Thomas Healy, No. 1036 Fred. Loots, 1038, two vacant houses, num- bered 1040 and 1042, and Henry Long's, No. 1044. A house in the rear of the lat eupied by C. Bennett, was also destroyed. Most of the household furniture of the dwellings was saved. There was no in- surance. During the fire Charles Burke, a private of truck B, ran a wire nail into his foot, causing a painful wound. L. M. Winters, who was assisting in saving fur- niture, hi ured by an ice box faliing on it, and Miss Mary Sands of 921 northeast fainted from the -moke sment. All were removed to shelr THE DISTRICT REPUBLICANS. Talk About the Cenvention—Mr. Brad- haw's Candids Republican politicians here are somewhat worked up over a statement circulated among them that a committee of members of the national republican committee will visit this city just about the time for the holding of the District convention for the selection of delegates to the national re- publican convention to see just how the elections are conducted. In this connec- tion, the politicians are interested in the question as to when Aaron Bradshaw, the chairman of the central republican com- mittee, will call the convention for the se- lection of the delegates to the District convention. Th who are opposed to the so-called Carson combine are in favor an early call, they say, but Mr. Bradshaw has expressed himself as being in favor of a late convention, as he believes that the District people ought to wait until the time and place for the holding of the national convention are determined upon. The an- nouncement that Mr. Bradshaw is a can- didate to go to the national convention has put his friends to working for him, and a circular, in which his praises are being sounded, and his services to the party are set forth, Is now being prepared. _— DEATH OF BUD GRANT. A Former Wel Washington- ian Expires Suddenly in Norfolk. Bud Grant, who was well known in Washington some years ago, dropped dead of heart disease Sunday morning in Nor- folk. He had just stepped off the steamer from Washington when the fatal stroke came. He was the manager of Jones’ res- taurant in Norfolk at the time of his death. While a resident of Washington he was slated with John Rogers in the man- of the Theater Comique. Mr. Grant enjoyed a wide acquaintance, and was very popular. He was forty-nine years old, and leaves a widow and consid- erable property. a Marriage Licenses, Marriage licenses have been issued to the fcllewing: Chastin West and Annie Camp- bell; William Jackson and Addie Virginia; William H. McCauley and Susanna R. Gor- den; David Green, jr., and Maud L. Fox; Stephen Leverene and Katie Trillig; An- drew Wall and Carrie Jones; William Get- tirger and Jesste D. Heward; Frank Graf- fam and Grace Krezmarz; W. E. Dalton and Georgie Waller, both of Caroline ccunty, Virginia; John G. Warren and Elanora L. Mulcare; Harry O'Neil! and Cera G. Kahlert; John A. Drawbaugh and Gertrude Iseman; Reuben W. Henderson and Delia A. Jones; William E. Pomeroy of Westmoreland county, Virginia, and Emma L. Humphrey of Washington. eS $ suit sale at Parker, Bridget & Co.'s tomorrow. See ad.—Advt. BENSING CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION. The Need of Street Car Facilities Dis- cussed at Length. The regular meeting of the Benning Citi- zens’ Association was called to order by Vice President Mewshaw last evening, and all officers were present with the exception of the financial secretary. Mr. Keyser of the lights and sidewalks committee reported that he had called on the authorities in reference to having lamps erected on Benning road and was led to understand that an estimate for them had been put in the estimates for the com- ing fiscal year. The report was accepted, as was also one from the road committee to the effect that a letter had been ad- dressed to the Commissioners asking them about the lamps and requesting them to have the gutters about the town cleared of weeds and rubbish. Mr. Jchn Boland of the railroad commit- tee reported that the B. and O. gong was ringing regularly and that other railroad matters were in good shape. Subsequently the committee was instructed to look after some defective plank in the crossing at Deanwood. Mr. France thought there should be a specially large attendance next Tuesday evening to take part in the discussion of the monthly topic, “Manual Training in Our Public Schools," and Mr. Mewshaw said he would make an extra effort to notify the public to be present. Mr. Keyser said he had the association's lamps on storage, and then the chairman of the committee on practical progress urged all present to give the monthly topic some thought. ‘The question of urging the extension of the Columbia street car line to this point was then brought up, and very generally discussed. The president of the association recommended that a representative of the company be invited to be present to in- form the association what the company propose to do and what they would like to have the Benning association do for them. He also thought the people living on Benning road near the cily and the peo- ple on Bladensburg road should co-operate in securing proper street car facilities on both the roads. Mr. Boland said there were 1,400 people living in and near Benning who would undoubtedly sign a petition for a street car line. Mr. France and others were opposed to any line that was apt to sell a franchise in case it was secured, and finally, on motion of Mr. Broome, the raad committee was instructed to correspond with President Baker of the Columbia road with the view of ascertaining the inten- tions of his company in the event of their securing a charter to extend their line to Benning. After a long discussion It was ‘‘Resolved, ‘That it is the sense of the Benning Citi- zens’ Association that all residents snd property owners on Benning road from the power house to Miller's hill join the as- sociation,” and a petition to that effect was ordered to be drawn up and circulated for signatures. In response to a resolution, the chair then nained Me: . Boland, Broome and Mew- shaw as a standing auditing committee, after which the meeting adjourned. — EXCURSIONS. The employes of the Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall Steamboat Company took an outing yesterday to Marshall Hall, in which several hundred friends of the employes ard patrons of the company participated. Messrs. J. F. Branson, Joseph McDevitt and W. C. Richie had charge of the ar- rangements as a select committee, and they performed thelr work in a highly satisfac- tory manner. A cake walk was given in the evening, the participants being dressed in fantastic costumes, and the winners being presented with suitable prizes. The feature cof the evening, however, was the grand ball tendered under the direction of the oilicers of the company to their employes. It was held in the large dancing pavilion, and ex- cellent music was furnished for the entire evening. Although the air was a trifle chilly for the excursionists who did not join in the dancing, the dancers were €x- ceedingly grateful for the cool breezes which blew around the pavilion during the intermission between each dance. The Mecalester brought the party back to this city about 11:30. The sale of tickets for the excursion ot the Catholic Knights of America, which is to be given tomorrow under the auspices of the commanderies of the District of Co- lumbia, ts increasing dafly, end the indica- tions point to a most successful outing. A competitive drill by the battalion of Gon- zaga cadets will take place in the evening, the winning company to Le presented with a Landsome prize. The Pentz will ieave her wharf at 6:30 in the evening, while tickets for the excursion will be good on any of the day boats. A great many people are looking forward in eager anticipation of the special excur- sion to Colonial Beach which Capt. Randall will give Friday next. It is on account of the numerous requests which he has re- ceived from his patrcns that he is giving the excursion, and he proposes to make it one of the most enjoyable family outings that he has ever managed. The Pentz will leave Washington at 9 a.m., and Alexan- dria at 9:0, and will arrive at the Beach in good time. The stay at the Beach will be a long one, and amply sufficient to allow the excursionists to test fully the ca: of the place as an amusement ground. music will be furnished by Arth’s bras: Land and orchestra, and selections will b: rendered all day long. Besides this, danc- ing will begin in the morning and continue all day and evening. The round-trip fare is fifty cents, while children will be charged half fare. Today is a great one at River View, and the largest crowd of the season has already beer recorded there. Besides those already on the grounds, the evening boats will take down a large number to see the fuil dress ball and assist in the festivities, so that the number of excursionists will fill every nook and corner of the spacious grounds. The knights tilted this afternoon for the henor of naming the queen of love end beauty and the first prize, consisting of the ertrance fees of the knights, with $50 added by Capt. Randall. The feature of the even- ing will be the grand full dress ball. The grounds wiil be brilliantly lighted by elec- trie.ty all night long, and Capt. Randall has promised to furnish music until the sunrise gun. Richard E. Brandt performed the duties of orator of the day, while Ed. B. Hay will do justice to that position durin: this evening. The Pentz will leave at 6: this evening and the Randall will leave at 5:30 and 7 p.m. ‘The regular Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday night trips to Marshall Hall and Indian Head on the steamer Macalester will be continued this week. The boat leaves at 6:30 each evening mentioned and, after stopping at Alexandria to take on merry Virginians, proceeds on her way to Marshall Hall, where another stop is made to allow the dancers and those wishing to enjoy the amusements at the Hall to dis- embark. The trip is then continued to Indian Head, a delightful sail ensuing for those who stay on the boat. The return trip Is made about 10:30. Schroeder's band furnishes music on ali the down and up trips and then resolves itself into an or- chestra for the dance music. The Ferris wheel {s running and affording a chance to every one to see the surrounding country and river. _— Maleolm Hurdle’s Death Accidental. Coroner Hammett has concluded his in- vestigation into the circumstances attend- ing the death of Malcolm Hurdle, who was drowned Sunday, and given a certificate of accidental death. Hurdle was drunk when he got in the boat, and as soon as the start was made he fell overboard. His two ccmpanions fished him out and set him in the bow of the boast, but he fell in again and failed to come to the surface. There was nothing in the case to indicate anything other than that Hurdle was drunk and accidentally fell overboard, and for this reason the coroner gave the certif- icate stated. —— Stole Carriage Lamps. Detectives Wepdon and Horne had George America, eighteen years old, in the Police Court today because he stole carriage lamps from the Young estate. pleaded guilty ard was fined $20 or ———— A Lawn Party. The lawn party of the Keller Memorial Church was held last evening in the church building at Maryland avenue and 9th street ncrtheast, instead of on the lawn on Sth street betweon F and G streets, because of the threatening aspect of the weather. The party will be repeated this evening, when, it is hoped, the lawn may be used. eee $8, $10, $12 and few $15 suits to go for $5 at Parker, Bridget & Co.'s tomorrow. See ad.—Advt. WING NAN ACQUITTED A Oharge of Arson #¥yainst a Ohinaman Tried (iilay. The Mystery of the!Rire at = Capitol Hill Laundry—Oil mud Paper Used for IneendiaryiPurposes. “Chinatown” was petrtiy depopulated this morning because of @ great attraction at the Police Court. Wing Nan, a Capitol Hill Chinaman, had been arrested for al- leged arson at the Lee Wah laundry, No. 401 A street rcrtheast, as published in yesterday's Star. Precinct Detective Sam Browne of No. 9 had made an investigation of the case, as had Detectives Carter and Gallaher, and the arrest of Wing Nan fol- lowed. With this case came the usual stories of threats and bribery, such as characterized the Chinese cases several weeks ago. Lee Yuen, who conducts the Lee Wah laundry, took charge of the burn- ed papers and can and satchel and had tkem in court this morning. Lee Yuen and Wing Nan are brothers, so it was stated in court, and, although they have never had any difficulty, their rivalry in the laundry business has prob- ably caused an ill-feeling. They never speak as they pass by. Wing Nan, the prisoner, has been in business on Capitol Hill for a long time, and he enjoys the confidence of his neigh- bors, who were very much surprised to learn of his arrest, which was made on the statement of a colored man. But even this stetement failed to make a case against the Chinaman, who has enjoyed so good a reputation for so long a time. The Hearing. But Precinct Detective Browne took the case to court, and so Wing was given a preliminary hearing on a charge of arson. Precinct Detective Browne was the first witress examined. He did not see the fire, but yesterday he made an investigation of the place, and found that the rafters and sides of the house had been burned. In the areaway he found a satchel, in which were two bars of soap and some paper, such as s used as totacco wrappers. There was also a gallon milk can filled with paper and oil. After making an investigation he ar- rested the prisoner and locked him up. Judge Mills questioned the witness, who said he found the articles mentioned in the laurdry. Policeman Wagner had taken them from the area, so he was informed. vhat Policeman Wagner Saw. Policeman Wagner was next called, and testified that he was in the neighborhood of 4th and A streets when the fire occurred. He had turned in a report from the patrol box at 11 o’clock, and was going over his beat when he saw the fire. Witness was coming along A street, when suddenly he saw a flash, and, thinking the place was on fire, he hurried to the house and ‘aroused the two celestials of the Lee Wah laundry. Lee Yuen, who conducts the business there, and his Chinese laborer,-responded to his call, and then he (witness) got water at a cigar store and put out the fire. When the flames had been extinguished he fished out the can and satchel'and took them in the laurdry. The can was filled with paper saturated with oil, but the paper had been stuffed in so closely that it was not free to burn. In the satcheli there was also sat- rated paper. Witness explained ‘that the soap was put in the area to feed thei fire. The soap, he said, is made of grease, and will melt and run when jt comes tm contact with intense heat, and will, of course; spread the flames. The soap had been ;put on the ground in the area and the satet.el‘placed upon it. On cross-examination: witness said that there were colored :peaple asleep on the floor over the laundry when the fire was discovered. The soap, he said, could have been put there fromthe cellar. Lived Over the ‘Laundry. Next in order came a colored man, named Charles Shadrick, who lives over the laun- dry where the torch was applied. He testi- fied that he was seated at his window on the second floor about 11:30 o'clock Monday night and he saw the prisoner crossing the street from the burned house to his own laundry. He was walking sidewise, and seemed to be looking toward his home. At that time he left the window and got in bed. About two minutes from the time he saw the Chinaman cross the street he heard the cry of fire, and when he saw the blaze he did not know what to do. Lee Yuen, whose laundry was damaged, testified that he was asleep when the po- lHceman knocked on his door. Witness said he had been in business there about three months and had never had any trouble with the defendant. “Do you visit each other?” Mr. Jeffords asked. “No, sir,’ the Chinaman answered. This was the government's casc, and Judge Mills promptly acquitted the China- man. — THE MARSHAL CAN PROCEED. Judge Cole’s Decision of an Interest- ing Injunction Case. Judge Cole today rendered his decision in the case of William M. Starr against Marshal Albert A. Wilson for an injunc- tion restraining the latter from levying an execution on Starr's property. The court made an order restraining the mar- shal from deeding the property until the Equity Court decides whether or not the official mentioned is empowered to execute a legal deed to the property. Starr, who is a well-known herb doctor and a veteran of three wars, set forth that in 1879, in conjunction with George T. Mason, he furnished bond for Collier C. Frayser, to indemnify the government in letting certain mail route contracts to Frayser. The latter sublet some of the contracts and because of the default of several of the subcontractors the govern- ment, in 188%, brought suit against Fray- ser and his bondsm2n, For some reason Frayser was eliminated from the case in 1885 and three years later judgment by default entered against Starr and Mason. It was claimed by the petitioner that the judgment lay idle until a few months ago, when it was discovered that Dr. Starr owned considerable property. The mar- shal attached the same and delivered to the government, the only bidder, a tem- porary deed of gale. The petitionar main- tained that execution on the judgment se- cured in 1888 was invalid because of fail- ure to levy and renew with the first and each subsequent year and a day after the judgment. In his opinion Judge Cole held that the government canrot be imputed with laches and ruled that the facts set forth do not bar the mershal from completing the exe- cution. —_——.__ Marine Band €oncerts. The following is the :program of tha music to be played by the United States Marine Band this afternoon at the Capitol grounds, at 5:20 o'clock: 1. March—“The Only Texas Star’. .Fanciulli Dedicated to Col. Sterret. 2. Overture—“Merry Wives of Windsor,” Nicolai Corbin . Waltz—"Santiago” 5 eminiscences ef SceUand” ‘The Trumpeters of the Czar, Volistedt .Fyles the Marine the program will be 8. “Hail Columbia’ At the concert by the Barracks tomorrow as follow: 1. Merch .Sousa . Overture—‘Semiramid -Rossint . Waliz—“ispana aldteufel of todfrey 8. Patriotic hymn—‘‘Hail Colum) $5.00 Weekly Seashore sions vin Pennsylvania Railroad. Every Friday and Saturday until August 81, Inclusive, the Penrsylvania railroad will sell for the 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. trains excursion tickets to Cape May, At- lantic City and Sea Isle City, at rate of $5.00, good returning until follewing Tucs- day.—Advt. Ee Deer Park and Oakland Hotels. These celebrated hotels, locate] on the crest of the Alleghanies, are operaied on the American plan. For full information as to rates per day, otc., address Geo. D. De Shields, Manager, Deer Park, Md., and Oakland, Ma. z * THE MOUNT VERNON ROAD. It Will Soon Seck an Extrance Into Georgetown. The Mount Vernon electric road exten- sion to the Aqueduct bridge has almost been completed. The route follows closely the bed of the old Alexandria canal, ter- minating at Rosslyn. There is but little doubt felt here that the Mt. Vernon road is the property of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The roadbed is the property of the Pennsylvania railroad, and the title stands in that company’s name. The steam road’s extension, which was at first contemplated, was stopped and the electric construction begun on the same line and under almost the same management—facts that confirm the general belief that the Pennsylvania Company has acquired pos- session of the Mt. Vernon road. All the rails, etc., were shipped in the name of the Pennsylvania railroad people. It is sald, too, that the Washington and Arlington road, which has not been in operation for some time, either, has already been turned over to the Pennsylvania company, or will so0gn he. osslyn, authorities say, will be the ter- minus of the Mt. Vernon road but a short time, as legislation enabling the crossing of the Aqueduct bridge and the entering of the union depot in Georgetown will be asked for this winter. eee AMUSEMENTS, Mike Leonard.—The “Beau Brummel” of the prize ring, or the “human fashion plate,” as Mike Leonard is referred to, will be the attraction at Kernan’s Lyceum ‘Theater next week, in conjunction with G. W. Turner’s Vaudeville Company. Leonard has gained the above distinction by being exceedingly tasteful in his dress. It is sel- dom he appears twice in one week in the same suit of clothes, and his stock of canes, umbrellas and hats would be envied by a Prince of Wales. Leonard will appear at every performance next week, and will offer as an inducement to local aspirants a purse of fifty dollars to any one staying four rounds. The balance of the organiza- tion is composed of a number of high-class specialty artists, among whom are Marion and Marion, who come direct from Koster & Bial's, New York; Lillian and Leigh, sen- sational and acrobatic dancers; the Em- metts, refined sketch artists; the original Quaker City Quartet; Magee and Crim- mins, in their amusing sketch, “The Box- ing Lesson; Florence Miller, the southern beauty; O'Brien and Buckley, musical comedians; Alice Gilmore, vocalist, and Little Lillian, child artist. Grand Opera House.—Eugenie Blair will have the strongest and most dramatic part in the title role of Victorien Sardou’s ro- mantic play ‘Helena’ that she has ever been seen in. Rehearsals were commenced at the Grand Opera House Monday, and will continue until the opening of Robert Downing’s tenth season, September 2. Mr. Downing will be supported by the strong- est company of legitimate players en tour this season, and, the roster includes Edwin Ferry, John Collins, J. H. Kolker, J. R. Amory, Walter Burton, Mrs. F. M. Bates and other well-known artists. Mr. Down- ing will appear during the season in his regular repertoire, which includes “The Gladiator,” “Virginius,"" “Damon and Pythias,” “Ingomar” and “Julius Caesar,” in addition to his production of “Helena eS Inquiry After a Mixsing Husband. Inspector Hollinberger received a mes: age from Mrs. Buchanan, at Harrison, N. J., making inquiries about her husband, James Buchanan, who disappeared from home some time ago. She heard, so she says in the letter, that her husband was injured at one of the race tracks and died In a@ hospital. No record of the man’s death could be found — Georgia Pine Flooring, $1.90 100 ft. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th and N. Y. ave. Advertisement. POSSPEPSS SSS SIISHS iVacation Benefits are more ‘Than equaled by the Pure Blood, Life and Energy given by Hood’s sSarsaparilla e SHOOSOALSESESE PHS P OF OSE PECO Quick! Did you say you wanted your laundry bundle quick? We can do work quicker and do it better than any laundry in Washingto.. Of course we don’t do all of our work quick. Because only a few want it quick. At the most, it only takes a couple of days, and no matter how long or how short the time we take, you can be sure that your clothes are laundered right when they do come back to you. No dilly-dailying here; everybody hustling. ’Phone us or write us and our wagons will call. THE YALE, F. H. WALKER & CO., 514 10th St. N. W. ‘Phone i092. Plant 43 G st. n.w. It SECCSORD SOO: POCOS ext!—Your turn to get meas- ured—two cutters hustling all day yesterday taking measures for that special drive in $2.65 trous- ers to-order—fit guaranteed—just the Mertz way, you know—So many men want a pair that we telegraphed our Baltimore house to send us 50 pair more—They came in today— you'd better come in and leave your measure for several pair—My, how the old-time tailors’ prices have been tapered down—Mertz and Mertz, new a” tailors, are the pioneers of low prices—Did you ever hear of an ALL-WOOL pair of trousers MADE TO ORDER—FIT GUAR- ANTEED—for $2.65? MERTZ AND MERTZ, New “Era” Tailors, 906 F Street N. W. “Money back if y ant it. The Military Truss we sell is recommended by the leading sur- geons of America. It is as near per- fection as a Truss could be. Are you tured? au2t ITH & CO., “A TRUE LIQUID FOOD"— More nourishing than milk and sier to digest—Liebig’s Pure Ex- tract of Malt—only 15¢. bottle, $1.50 dozen bottles. Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, 11th & F. : au5-14d_ ; Remedy cures the most obstinate cases of Dizbetes, Gravel -or Kidney Comp}ator- UNIQUE WINDOW DISPLAY. Crowds Enjoy a Novel Sight at the Palais Royal. Large crowds are being attracted and interested by the unique display in the large G street window of the Palais Royal, where Artist Handley has shown a new evidence of his original powers. The en- tire space is taken up by a creation made entirely of Kleinert’s gem dress shietds. A ti'ed roof cottage stands to the rigut, and across the yard is a well with the familiar old oaken bucket poised on the box. A high wall incloses the rear and everything is made of the dress shields arringed in a thousand fanciful ways. The display is well worthy of a visit, which may be profit- ably extended to the interior of the popular establishment, — UP IN THE MOUNTAINS, Divers Amusements Make Time Pass Pleasantly at Black Rock Springs. Special Correspondence of The Bventing Star. BLACK ROCK SPRINGS, Augusta County, Va., August 19, 1895. This charming spot, situated in the moun- tains of Vi»ginia, has been the scene lately of a good deal of gayety. Bowling, euchre and dancing parties rule the hour, to say nothing of occasional “cake walks” given the darkies. On Friday night the largest dance of the season was given. The ball room was brilliantly illuminated and sim- ply thronged with youth and beauty. The german was danced to bewitching strains produced by the band from Fort Defiance. Among thos: present were Mrs. Monroe G. Chew of Washington, D. C., Mrs. H. B. Turner of New York, Mrs. Hester of Wash- ington, Miss Brown of Georgetown, D. C., Mrs. Wheat of Alexandria, the Misses Har- ris, Marten and Turner of Charlottesville, Va., Miss Virgie Grallon, Mrs. Col. Cosby of Richmond, Va., and many others. ————— $1.25 to Baltimore and return via B. & O. R. R. All trains Saturday and Sunday, August 24th and 25th.—Advt. Ba a ee a ee es ed ROYAL BAKING POWDER? Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. High- 9° est of all in leavening strength.—Latest United Stater Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER ©0., 106 Wall st., N. ¥. ars Meseteteteteteetedentnteedteene tent CE a is a a a se ts AMUSEMENTS. Matinee Brightwood Driving Club. Thursday, August 22—2:30 p.m. st Race, 2.30 Class—Fiauss, b.m., C. Fahrney; Bell, w.b.m., T. Shru- gue; Lillian Purdy, g.m., B. P. Milli- gan; Era C., or Chs. M. 2.35 Class —-Robert E. Lee, b.g., J.-H. Morrow; Leland Stanford, b.g., C. Fahrney; Pat Murphy, chs.g., Al Beymer. 2.37 Class--Golden Nugett, chs.s., C. Fahrney; Westmoreland, b.s., J. H. Morrow; Longfellow, g.g., A. Bey- mer. Admission, 50c. att LAWN PARTY, For the Benefit of LINCOLN CORPS, NO. 6, W. BR. C., Sth'st. bet. Mass aid Hi st. ame. AUG. 22 and 23. THURSDAY and FRIDAY EV’GS, AD! 10 _Refreshn ents On These Warm August } ights Overlook Inn Proves a Mecca for Washingtonians. Plenty of breezes and Music also. Goaches connect with cable cars,e8th and ave. F st. line—Sth and B. Capitol. auvo-14d BASE BALL! TODAY. CLEVELAND WASHINGTON. ALLED AT 4:20 P. nulg-at “Far From the Madding Crowd” —Oa the summit of a breezy ridge, stands the famous CHEVY CHASE INN. ‘The place to cnjoy a pleasant evening. $1 Table WHote Mus! ; Mill or Rock Creek it on electric Cars co cting: th, 9th, 11th and Lath street Ines. GEO. A. MILLS. There’s a New March Out —"King Cotton,’’ written by the famed Sousa for the coming Atlanta exposition. It is not yet published, but throagh the courtesy of Mr. Sousa we present it on the Graphophone. Se. to hear it. Columbia Phonograph Co., gi9 Pa. Ave. au20-16d ONE. CYRENE’S High-Class Vaudevilles AND MLLE. MILLOTTA’S Terpsichorean Beauties. c m to all. Turner's Vaudeville aw AS, CHINA, JAI entral "Am Nes CALIFOR Australia, Spectal rates for freight or passage: cholee oi routes; private cars “to rent; free maps and pamphlets. 49 So. 34 st., Phila. pecial tourist it. J. SMITH, fel; Jy10-tt. COOL BRERZES. VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, MONDAY it es Exch Day, ADMISSI¢ train ¢ ton at 1 track. Spectal streets stand from 6th 10 p.m. Local trains E. BE. DOWNTIAM, LL Vresident, pat th st EXCURSIONS, &c. BEAUTIFUL RIVER VIEW, <..; THE CITY'S PLEASURR GROUNDS. Next Sunday will be a great gala day. More amusemen?s than all other resorts combined. The Pentz on scheduled time. THE IRON PALACE STEAMER, HARRY RANDALL. Chapel Point, august Se Be. Be. say 5 i 3 A in Chapel Point, ROUND-TRIP Chapel Point, Crabbing, FARE. ‘Balt, Water, Dancing, “tater SeCROAN; Bathing, Music,” HOME 10° P.M.” ‘Salling. rts. STOPPING AT ALEXANDRIA. uy AND DANCING ON poar AND Groups, ‘No Thursday trip to roint. Randall Saturday. ° oe auzhioa® SPECIAL EXCURSION FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, VIA SAMUEL J. PENTZ. Grand family excursion given Capt. EB. Randall by request of his SEAS 3 = COLONIAL BEACH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 23. ‘The Samuel J. Pentz at 9 a.m. Round-trip fare, 50c. Childrea, 26¢e. Arth’s full brass and string band in continuous concert on steamer. Dai all day. (2Positively no objectionable parties lowed on steamer. Leave Alexandria at 9:30 a.m. ‘aul9-3t EXCURSION TO BAY RIDGE BY THE HAND- some Young Men's Club, THURSDAY, August 22. Tickets, 75c.; children, 40c. ‘Trains lea’ B. and O. R. R. depot 9:15 a.m. and 4:25 p.m. 1° Beer, * Fishing and gunning parties * can have Val Blatz Milwaukee * Beer packed in ice and delivered * to steamboat wharves without *™* extra charge for $1.25 a Case of Two Dozen. F.H.Finley & Son, 1206 D St. *Phone 541. au5-Im Delightful Trips For * * * * Tourists and Pleasure Seekers. Tuke the ron down the Potomac to Fortress Monroe and Norfolk by day or night. Thi “Nori a “Washington” at night—the jewport News"? by day. A most enjoy- able outing whenever taker—a sail down the entire Potor-ac—to Chceapeake Bay—with « view of Atlantic Ocean, Hampton Roads, Newport News, Old Point Comfort and Norfolk—where connections are made with ALL steamboats and railronds for the North, South and West. SCHEDULE FOR NIGHT STRAMERS, EVERY DAY IN ‘THE YEAR. Washington 7:00 Portsmouth 5:50 p.m, Norfolik.... 6:10 Ft. Menroe. 7 +. Alexandria. 6 a.m. a.m. /Ar. Washington 6:30 a.m. th &: Round Trip Tickets, $5.00. UNLIMITED.) SCHEDULE FOR DAY STEAMER. “Newport News’ leaves Washington Sundays, 8, Wednesdays ard Fridays at 8 a.m, a riving “at Ft. Monroe 5:45 and Norfolk 6°30 same evening. Returning, leaves Norfolk 7:45 a.m. Fe Monroe 30 a.m., arriving in Washington 6:45 “Dp Tte Susday morning steamer from Washington -FThe Sunday morning steamer as leaves Norfolk same nicht at 7 and Ft. — Tt .m., arriving in Washington next morning at 7 o'clock.” Passengers are privileged to leave sam day by night steamer, if desired. An Idea! Sunday Round Trip Tickets, $3.50. ‘Tickets on sale at 513. G19, 1421 Pa. ave., B. and oO. et Office, cor. 15th st. and N. Y. ave., and on board steamers, where time table, ‘map, ete., can also b) bad. For further information telephone menacer. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co., tho 750. Wharf, foot 7th st. JNO, CALLABAN, Gen. Mgr. aul9-6od GRAND R |ON_ EXCURSION OF THE C.K. OF A. Under the Ausplces of the CATHOLIC | KNIGHTS OF AMERICA of the Pisirict of Columbia, to RIVE! THURSDAY, 4 On the steamer Pent “aves wharf, foot of 6th street, and 6:20 “p.in. ets—Adults, 25 cents; ebildren under seven rs, fre omipetitt evening, Mount Vernon HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. THE PALATIAL STEAMER Charles Macalester Will leave foot of 7th and M sts. s.w. daily (ex- cept Sungay) at 10 reaches the elty at Cadets in e drill by Gonzsga College : aula itted to sell tickets of ad- nd mansion. Roth tickets nd at the principal hotels, D MARSHALL HALL mission to the ground: to be obtained at wharf THE MOUNT VERNC Marshall Hall. Stermer Macalester leaves daily, 7th and M a.w, td), at 10 a.m, and 2:30 p.m. Re Marshal! Hall at 3 and 4:30 p.m River Queen leaves daily, O st. whart ay excepted), at 9:30 a.m., and from Macales- harf at 5:30 p Returning, leaves Mar 2 Hall at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m, SUNDAYS. Steamer Macalester leaves at 11 a.m., 2:30 and Returning, leaves Marshall Hall at 1, Returning HEAD. TRIPS. sand Saturday throughout the Hall can avail them Steamer Macalester leaves Washington at 6:30 p.m. Leaves Marshall Hall at 9:30 p.m. Musle and dancing all day FARE, ROUND TRIP, 25 CENTS. JOS. C. McKIBEEN, Telephone $25. General Manager. aul-tt ERICSSON LINE EXCURSIONS TO PHILADELPHIA, FROM BALTIMORE. Davlight trips, Moi and Fri. at 7:30 a.m. SINGLE Fal To Philadelphia and return (ten days To Philadelphia and return by rail. iten days). y and return (season, € Sundays) fre aily Steamers at 5 PM., st nt and Pratt st Groat "Fishing CE SHRIVER, Ag: Light st., Baltimo: , Colonial Beach, City of Richmond, DAILY, EXCEPT MONDAYS, 9 A. M. SATURDAY, 6 P.M. DOCK FOOT OF GTH ST. Round Trip Fare, soc. Sea Food Dinne= on arrival of boat at Colonial Beach Hotel, 50c. Special party, family and ‘iy rates. WM, A. WOODS, Prop. Secure state rooms at boat or 1424 N. Y. are. Tickets only at Marmaduke 493 Pa. ave.; May's, 611 Ta. ave., and Frank's, 461 Pa. ave.; Davis, ave.; Cent. Nat. Bank bldg. RUSSELL COLEGROVE, General Mana: as This dolightfal 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 leare B. and O. R.R. depot at 9:15 a.m. and 4:28 p.m. week days: a.m., 1:30 and 8:15 -m. Sundays. Mate, 75 cents for the round trip. BAY RIDGE. pORTATH exery MON- NESDAY and FRIDAY at 2. p.m. from Baltimore, Including meals end state room berth. z main $12.50 ‘ 22.00 te roan berths, $1.60 extra cach contains two berths. For Baltimore, J.C. WHITNE' ‘TURNER, ‘Trafie . Agent. Je1-3m J. T. WALKER SONS, 204 10TH ST. N.W., CAR ¢ Lining, Felts, Fire Brick and Giay, Asbestos, Paints, Brushes, Lime, Cement, two and three Material. wok