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12 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. — LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Cyrene’s Vau- @eville Company. Columbia Phonograph Company,919 Penn- vania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Kineto-graphophone. Cairo Roof Garden, Q street between 16th and 17th streets northwest.—Music and re- freshments every evening. 8th street between Massachusetts avenue nd B street northeast—Lawn party for he benefit of Lincoin Corps, No. 6, Wo- men’s Relief Corps. —____»—___ ~— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Stearer Macalester for Marshall Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.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 Colonial Beach at @ a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio de- pot at 9:15 a.m. and 4:28 p.m. for Bay Ridge. = Coaches leave the Arlington Hotel for Overlook Inn at 6:30 p.m. Steamer City of Richmond for Colonial Beach at 9 a.m. —_— > Furnace, Range and Latrobe “fixing up” ® specialty—skilled men—modest charges. ROBT. M. HARROVER, 438 9th st. NEEDN'T BUY NEW CARPETS. Let us clean your old ones. We'll make them Ike new—just as pright and fresh. Rendered moth-proof free. Wagon calls. Em. Carpet Cleaning Works, 631 Mass. uv. ideas: ARE YOU CANNING OR PRESERVING? Don't do it without Kenny's Granulated Sugars—purest and surest. Always fresh. Six modern stores. C. D. Kenny. —— YOU OUGHT TO KNOW US! We paper rooms with rich, stylish paper, $2 up. Do finest work. NOLTE, 810 9th st. pecans ic WE KNOW YOU'LL BE PLEASED with any of our 19 flavors of Ice Cream— especially Peach Cream. It's made of fresh, ripe fruit. Served any time you wish. FUSSELL'S, 1427 New York ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. ‘The Star Out of Town. THE EVENING STAR will be sent by mail to any address in the United States or Canada for such period as may be desired at the rate of fifty cents per month. But all such orders must be ac- companied by the money, or the Paper cannot be sent, as no ac- counts are kept with mail subscrip- tions. oo Convalescent. James Willingham, who nearly bled to @eath from nasal hemorrhages two weeks ago at the Emergency Hospital, is con- valescent and able to walk about and as- sist in the hospital work. He will be dis- charged in a few days. po ea Renner Improving. Charlie Renner, the fourteen-year-old boy who was hurt by a falling telegraph poie on the Canal road, 1s improving at the Emergency Hospital. At present there Seem to be no internal Injuries. pan Crushed by a Bont. James Wharton, a laborer, twenty-four years of age, was severely crusaed in the chest yesterday afternoon by a canal boat near Georgetown. He is at Providence Hospital. ee Howard F. Johnson Vindicated and Sntinfied. The criminal libel suit brought by Mr. Howard F. Johnson against Mr. 8. H. Agnew has been settlgl out of court by Mr. Agnew signing a statement that he had never maliciously attacked the char- acter of Mr. Johnson nor imputed to him elther fraud, dishonesty or unworthy mo- tive in any business transaction, especially in the one narrated In the bill of complaint recently filed by William A. Murray against Hannah I, Kelly and James Madigan. Mr. Agnew’s stutement has been accepted by Mr. Johnson as satisfactory. ——— The Culered Exhibit. The entertainment for this evening in connection with the colored people's At- Janta exhibit at the ¥. M. C. A., 1609 11th street northwest, is {n charge of the Art Club, Mr. Freeiman, president. They have provided the following program: Duet, Miss Chanie Patterson and Mrs. J. H. Con- ner; solo, Miss Geneva Belt; recitation, Miss Georgie A. Coleman; exhibition in rapid free-hand sketching, by Mr. Daniel A. Freeman. —— Se Death of Dr. William T. Okie. Dr. William T. Okie, formerly well known in this cliy as a physician, died yesterday at Bedford Springs, Pa., from shock fol- lowing a severe surgical operation. Dr. Okie was at one time a surgeon in the army, and afier leaving the service he practiced his professton in this city. Dur- img recent years he has made his home in the country near this city. ———o— Right of Way Granted. William L. F. King and H. A. McKin- ney have filed agreements with the clerk of the court granting right of way through their lands to the Washington and Great Falls electric railway. —- A Suit Dismissed. The suit in admiralty recently brought by Manuel Thomas to recover wages claimed to be due for services on the schooner John §. Ames, has been dismissed by Judge Mc- Comas, it being shown that Thomas de- serted from the boat. ——— Danghters of Liberty Adjourn. At yesterday's session of the national convention of the Daughters of Liberty officers were elected as follows: W. N. Simonds of Connecticut, national counselor; Mrs. Carrie Wilson of New York, associate counsel; E. G. Badger of Pennsylvania, national vice counsel; Mrs. Lizzie Stephens of New Hamphire, national associate vice counsel; W. O. Staples of Connecticut, sec- retary; Miss Esther Smith of New York, assistant secretary; G. H. Burde of New York, national treasurer; Mrs. Fannie Johnson of Connecticut, associate treas- urer; Mrs. Jennie Focht of Ohio, guide; Mrs. Letty Brunswick of Indiana, inside guard; W. A. Daniel of Virginia, outside guard. After some other business had been disposed of, Manchester, N. en having been selected as the place for the next meeting, the convention adjourned without date. $5.00 Weekly Seashore Excur- $5.00 sions vin Pennsylvania Railroad. Every Friday and Saturday until August 81, inclusive, the Pennsylvania ratlroad 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 following Tues- day.—Adyt. —_——. Excursion Tickets to the Senshore. Commencing with June 14 and 15, and continuing until August 30 and 31, inclu- sive, the B. and O. R. R. will sell excur- sion tickets to Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea Isle City for the 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. trains on each Friday and Saturday, good for return pa: on any train until the following Tuesday, tnclustve, at rate of $5 for the round trip.—Adv _ Cheap Excurstons to Virginia Springs During the summer season the R. and O. R. R. will sell excursion tickets from Washington to the following-named resorts at exceptionably low rates for all connect- ing trains each Friday and Saturday. Tickets valid for return including Monday following date of sale: pon Springs, ulphur, $2.60; Ork- Springs, 4.86; Rawley Springs, $5.45.— Advertiser ee Hotel Lincoln Furniture at Auction, Rateliffe, Sutton & Co., auctioneers, will sell tomo norning at 10 o'clock, by or- der of Job ard, trustee, the entire fur- nilnre, carp ete., In the Hotel Lincoin, corner 10th und H streets n.w.—Adyt. RAILWAYS AND WIRES Important Topics Discussed in a Report Made Today. OBSERVATIONS OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Grade Crossings in the City and the Overhead Wire Nuisance. STREET CAR FENDERS One of the most important annual re- perts received by the Commissioners from their subordinates is that of the general in- spector of the engineer department. This department has assigned to it the super- vision of street and steam railroads, in- volvirg inspections looking to features of maintenance, equipment and the general cordvct of the roads as affected by char- ter provisions and municipal reguiations trereunder. It has also the supervision of telegraph, telephone and electric light over- head lines and underground conduits, in- volving regular inspections looking to safe and proper maintenance, the selection of routes, the designation of points for the Iecaticn of poles and an oversight of the stringing of wires. This office also in- vestigates damage suits against the Dis- trict, complaints and general inspection of all kir.ds. Ferhaps the most important of all work assigned to it is the supervision of steam railrcads and the inspection of the street raflrouds of the city. In the absence of General Inspector E. Y. Beggs, who has long been on the sick list, the work of the office has devolved upon his assistant, Mr. L. P. Bradshaw, who is acting general inspector, and who made the following report of the workings of his de- partment to the Commissioners today: Steam Railronds. “The situation respecting the steam sur- face tracks remains in statu quo, while the inconvenience and dangers resulting from the grade crossing and unprotected por- tions of the tracks lying in the line of the public streets are an ever fruitful subject of discussion. The Baltimore and Ohio road has added no protection in the way of fencing during the year; in consequence, lcng stretches of*unprotected track, lying in and across the public streets on an ap- proximate grade therewith, pass through pepulated localities, affording no security whatever against accident. The danger of this condition of affairs needs no comment, ard if existing law cannot abate it, legis- lation should be sought at the earliest practicable moment that will. It would seem, however, that the requirement of fencing, so far, at least, as the right of way proceeds upon public property, is with- {n the scope of present police power. “The maintenance of crossings on both brenches of this road to the District line has noticeably improved, but some within the city are yet to be brought up to the required standard, and the company {s now in receipt of orders to that effect. “The Baltimore and Potomac road, with- in the year, has inclosed its tracks along 6th street as far as the station, and also of its mcst dangerous piece of road, along Maryland avenue between 6th and 7th streets, so that there remain to be fenced the tracks between 9th street and the Long bridge, for which the company now has a permit, and between 3d and South Cap- {tol streets east, which latter are, in part, above “grade. Additional protective ap- pliances and flagmen have also been pro- vided at the New Jersey avenue, the 6th and Virginia avenue and the 6th and Mary- land avenue crossings, and it is believed that these crossings are now as well pro- tected as_is possible under the circum- stances. The maintenance of crossings throughout this road has been of the usual high standard. “Phe 13th street crossing of the Southern railroad also received attention during the year, ani safety gates were erected and Iaanned in accordance with the recommen- dation. Street Railroads. “Under this head, considerable time and study has been given to the question of safety fenders suitable for use on the cars of the rapid transit roads, the outcome of which has been the adoption of designa combining the action cf what is styled ‘the front pick-up and wheel-zuard fender,’ the practical merit of which has now been fully demonstrated and its capacity for saving life proven beyond question. “The roads having a full equipment as re- quired by the fender regulations are, in the order of compliance, the following: The Rock Creek, the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home, the Georgetown and Tenleytown and the Brightwood. The 9th street electric line has a regulation equipment upon such of its new cars as are in operation. The grips of the Washington end Georgetown and Co- lumbia road are not, as yet, fully equipped as required by the regulations. “Other events of interest_occupying the time and attention of the office in the way of general supervision requiring compliance with permit conditions have been the com- pletion and successful operation of the Co- lumbia cable and ‘ith street underground electric roads, both advantageous changes over previous conditions, the one as having substituted cable, the other electric, for herse power, and each alike dispensing with a considerable area of cobble stone paving, while the 9th street construction has been of especial interest as demonstrating the feasibility of operating street railways by means of underground electric conductors. The work of construction of both these reads was expedited in the most workman- like manner, and there was rio real cause of complaint from any source, the con- tractor and his assistants in every instance showing a most willing disposition to com- ply with the orders of the Engineer Com- missioner. The track surface of these new roads, barring slight defects in the paving of the Columbia tracks, is excellent, while the companies, as a whole, have given at- tention to paving and track surfacing, and gcod conditions of maintenance prevail, us a rule. Overhead Lines and Conduits. “This office was relieved of the super- vision of underground constructions early in the yeay, and the sewer department was given control of this branch of work. There was also one overhead line less to be look- ed after, the old dilapidated Rapid Transit line haying been remcved from the streets under the direction of the superintendent of streets. Of the remaining companies operating overhead lines the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company alone has maintained a respectable standard of repairs or made any effort in the way of improving distribution service, the other companies having done nothing except as absolute sefety demanded or street im- provements necessitated. “The work done by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company consisted in the replacement of old with new, stronger and taller poles, the strirging of copper in place of iron wires and uniting lines, the most extensive work of this character be- ing done -n the Benning and Brentwood roads, extending as far as the District line. Owing to the lack of attention given to features of maintenance by the other com- panies thefr lines of necessity are daily growing weaker, the poles in many in- stances have rotted at the base, and unless early legislation shall be secured compel- ling the companies to operate underground loss of life and injury to property are like- ly to result. The lines especially noted as being in bad condition were the Western Union Company’s line along 7th street northwest and Brightwood avenue and the Postal Conpany’s Ire. which traverses the city by way of Virginia avenue, I street south and 13th street e: This latter Is an abandoned line, and there appears to be no excuse for its existence except that an occasional pole is utilized for carrying a District wire. In this connection I would again urge that all poles within the Dis- trict, including District poles, be marked with the name or Initials of the operating companies, as this not only greatly facili- tates Inspection, but affords an opportu- nity for the police to communicate directly with the responsible parties in the event of the necessity for Immediate action. Ciaims and Damage Suits. “Under this head, in addition to time oc- cupled In investigation, there was the usu- al consumption of time in attendance upon the triat of causes. The method of invest!- gation pursued was the same as In times past, the object belng to ascertain the truth and facts as admitting of an equita- ble adjustment of damages. The number of cases at law investigated involving dam- ages for injury to person was eight. The number of claims investigated involving compensation for injury to property was five. The number of communications acted upon, showing, in addition to work of gen- eral supervision, that of a particular char- acter, occupying the attention of the office was 360. The number of applications for inspection of sidewalks, requiring from one to three inspections each, was 284." ———a RIDING AT RINGS. The Tournament at River View Was a° Decided Success. ‘The event of the season has taken place at River View, and the country people for miles around will have something to talk about for many days to come. The affair was the ninth annual tournament, and knights from Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia rode for the honor ef crowning the queen at the ball, which took place in the evening, and incidentally winning the money prizes which were of- fered, but which, of course, were not thought of in the light of the other privi- lege. The tournament took place in the afternoon on a large open space to the left of the hotel, which was fenced in by a motley collection of vehicles of every description, belonging to the country peo- pie, who had come to see their favorites show the others how to ride and spear rings. The course was one of five rings, sus- pended about fifty feet apart, and two classes of knights competed for the honors —professional and amateur. The riding commenced about 2:30, and the contest was a close and interesting one, although the winner of the professional class was not even tied. The winner of the professional class was G. A. Smith, who rode under the title of Knight of Marshall Hall, and he made the entire fifteen rings, without a miss. L. Love, Knight of Arrowsmith, was second, and H. E. Keller, Kenilworth, and J. B. Dent, White Forest, won third and fourth prize, respectively. The winner of she amateur class was W. G. Gardner, Knight of P. G. B. The other prize winners were W. E. Broadus, Knight of Fairfax; Ben- jamin Underwood, Accokeek, and J. B. Young, Mount Larretta. The entries and scores in the two classes were as follows: Professional—J. E. Kemp, Coltsville, 12; L. Love, Arrowsmith, 14; J. B. Dent, White Forest, 11; A. W. Sulli- van, Maud S., 10; C. A. Spencer, River View, 11; J. B. Blandford, My Maryiand, 9; W. Miller, Surrattsville, 12; J. J. Gra- ham, Old Dominion, 6; J. Harris, Little Daisy, 4; G. A. Smith, Marshall Hall, 15; H. E. Keiler, Kenilworth, 14; J. D. Ford, Old Virginia, Amateur—S. B. Moore, Virginia Boy, Benjamin Cudmore, Ac- cokeek, 13; J. B. Young, Mt. Laurette, 13 William Gallahan, Chapel Hill, v. i. Broadus, Fairfax, 14; W. J. Gardner, P. G. B., 14; J. I. Simmons, P. G., 11; J. A. Fisher, Montgomery, 12; I. I. Graham, Old Do- minion, 6: I. Harris, No Luck, 10; H. Dent, Brazantown, 5. The coronation ceremony took ~ place about 9 o'clock in the evening, each win- nirg knight of the two classes being allow- ed to crown a queen. The other winners crowned the maids of honor, after which the court dance was gone through with. The two queens were Miss Nona Hogan and Miss Marie Young. The maids of hon- or were Misses Ruth Thomas, Ruby Thom- as, E. M. Queen, Marion Berkley, Daisy Hurt and Margaret Young. Mr. Ed B. Hay wes to have been the orator of the evening, but he sent word by the 6:30 boat that he would be obliged to disappoint the gathering, on account of some very press- ing business. Mr. Joseph S. Wilson of the Upper Marlboro bar was delegated to fill his place, which he did very acceptably. After the court dance the ball was declared open, and the dancers from the country and from Washington and the towns on the way enjoyed the excellent floor and good music until after 2 o'clock this morn- ing, when 2 special boat brought the re- mainder of the party back to the city. ——_-—__ AMONG THE WORKINGMEN. Meetings of Various Trades Organizn- tions—The Labor Day Parade. The Protective Street Railway Union will hold a meeting this afternoon at their hall, No. 314 Sth street northwest, but so far as Is known there will be nothing of an unvsual character to claim the atten- tion of the members. President Lawrence this morning told a Star reporter that the most cordial feeling exists between Presi- dent Phillips of the Metropolitan line and his employes, and that there is no prospect that this happy condition of affairs will be disturbed. Ten new members were elected at last night's meeting of Columbia Lodge of Ma- shinists. The attendance was large and a great deal of routine business was trans- acted. The action by the Federation of Labor placing the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company on the unfair list was indorse Complaint was made at last night's meet- ing of Barbers’ Assembly by a represen- tative of the Union Cigar Makers, who had attended for the purpose, that cigars made by ron-union men are being sold at some of the barber shops in the city, and Mr. John R. Boyce was appointed a ‘com- mittee of one to confer with Federation Delegate Willis on the subject. Announcement was made at last night's meeting of the Plate Printers that every member of the organization expects to be in the Labor day parade. Much enthu- siasm wes manifested and the final ar- rangements for that event were made. An open meeting, preparatory to the regular weekly meeting of the Paper Hang- ers’ Association, was held last night. Near- ly fifty non-union men were present, and ft 1s thought from what was said, ‘after the meeting adjourned, that most of them will soon unite with the body. The ar- rangements for the Labor aay parade were completed by the adoption of a uniform,to b2 worn in the procession, and which will consist of dark coat and trousers and white cap. Each member will also carry a Japanese parasol, from the top of which there will float a’ small United States flag and embellishments illustrative of the craft. The association will also have a ficat In the line. a Can’t Whisper to Judge Mills. Judge Mills this morning sat down with full force on the practice of policemen in crowding about the bench and endeavoring to whisper suggestions about cases. This practice has been permitted, and apparent-, ly encouraged at times, by some judges, although the lawyers have made vigorous complaints, because they thought the offi- cers were endavoring to influence the court. On many occasions lawyers have objected to this practice, because they were not given the right of cross-examination on the subjects mentioned by the officers. This morning Policeman Bannegan, who figured in a Glick’s alley case as witness, took his position near the reporter's table, and at the proper time, as he thought, he leaned over to do some of the whispering, whereupon Judge Mills proceeded to give him some instruction in this matter. He said he had called attention to this matter before, and he was not disposed to do so again. When officers have anything (o say to the court they will have to do it in the proper way, and not attempt to whisper any evidence or suggestions of any kind. Policeman Bannegan took a back seat, and the Glick’s alley colored woman was fined five dollars. ——_—_— Columbian Commandery to Parade. Columbia Commandery, No. 2, Knights Templar, will hold a practice drill, dress parade, Inspection and review at Capitol Park, corner North Capitol and G streets, tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock. The Mount Pleasant Field Band, fifty4ive pieces, will assist in the parad a Officers Elected. ‘Fhe Lend-a-Hand Circle of King’s Sons of the Second Baptist Church met last evening at the residence of Mr. Harry Willlamson, 525 6th street southeast, and re-elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mr. Harry Halley, presi- vice president; secretary; Mr. Chas. ; Mr. Horace Price, dent; Mr, William Miller, Walter Edella, Mr. sergeant-at-arms, Scott Acquitted in the Police Court. Yesterday afternoon in the Police Court Judge Mills heard the case of Charles Scott, the Anacostia contractor, charged with having assaulted Lawyer Moss during the row in Anacostia several days ago. The jury listened attentively to koth sides and acquitted the contractor of the charge against him. Lawyer Moss has about recovered from the effects of the treatment he received. TO CELEBRATE SEDAN Germans of This City to Observe the Anniversary. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AFTER THE EVENT Veterans of the Franco-German War to Be “Assembled. THE PROGRAM ADOPTED Monday night, September 2, veterans of the Franco-German war of 1870 residing in Washington, together with many German citizens, will celebrate the capture of Sedan, tcgether with the Emperor Napo- leon, which momentous events occurred September 2, twenty-five years ago. The celebration is not intended to be in the least degree an affront to the French. It was thought by Dr. Christian Straek, a well-known German newspaper correspond- ent, whose home is at the national capital, and who took part in a number of the great battles during those stirring times, that a suitable celebration of the event would serve to bring more closely together those of the survivors on the German side who can be conveniently reached. This idea was broached to a number of leading German citizens, and they heartily in- dorsed the plan and will enter with spirit into the observance of the day. A Cull to the Veterans, Feeling encouraged by these evidences of @pproval on the part of his friends, Dr. Straek, a few weeks ago, published a notice in one of the German papers of the city in- viting all persons in Washington who took part in the Franco-German war to meet him on an evening appointed at Arion Hail. Only a few veterans responded; but inquiry among these led to the discovery of the whereabouts of others, and at a second meeting there were sixteen present. Among the number was one old soldier who had been a comrade of Dr. Straek and in the same company of the 116th Hessian regiment of the ninth corps d’armee, which was under the command of Prince Freder- ick Karl, a nephew of the great Emperor William, the corner stone of whose monu- ment was laid with such imposing cere- mony by the present Emperor of Germany Sunday last. The two comrades had not seen each other since they parted at the close of the Franco-German war, and the reunion under such favorable circum- stances was especially agreeable to both. The question as to whether a celebration of the victory at Sedan could be construed to be meant as aa insult to the French was very fully discussed at the second meeting and the decision was finally ar- rived at that as the world at large had not criticised’ the Germans when they cele- brated the declaration of peace in 1870, there could be no reasonable objection to the observance of the capture of Sedan in the manner proposed by those having the present celebration in charge. The Deutscher sCentralverein, ‘The next step taken was the appointment of @ committee to attend a meeting of the “Deutscher Centralverein,” a union com- posed of delegates from more than twen- ty of the leading ‘German societies of Washington and ascertain if their co-oper- ath uld be secured. This organization appr@ed the plan and entered into the spirit of the affair with the greatest en- thusiasm, the members pledging them- selves to do all in their power to make the eclebration a success.» Up to this time it had not been fully detormined upon what date to have the celebration, but st the meeting of the Centralverein it was voted that Septem- ber 2 would be most appropriate. Since then the arrangements incident to the proper observance of the occasion have been proceeding quietly, but efficiently, un- der the direction of a committee of ar- rangements, composed of the veterans of the war and representatives of the Cen- tralverein. While the program has not been entirely completed, the following details have been agreed upon, and will be carried out as stated. The General Program. The meeting will take place in Brick- layers’ Hall, corner of 7th and L streets northwest. The assemblage will be called to order by Mr. Rudolf Faur, president of the Deutscher Centralverein. After this the veterans, who, meanwhile, will have been waiting in one of the smaller rooms, will enter the main hall, the audience re- ceiving them standirg. After quiet shall have been restored President Faur will, it is iikely, ask one of them to preside during the evening. Two of the German singing societics—the Saengerbund and Arion—have already accepted invitations to be present, and it is expected the Ger- mania Maennerchor, which has also beea invited to attend, will likewise be present. These societies, with a band, which has been engaged, will have charge of the vocal and instrumental music. Of course the hall will be appropriately decorated with flags and bunting. The songs to be rendered will be the na- tional airs of Germany and America, the singing concluding with the rendition in grand style of the “Star Spangied Ban- ner,” led by the members of the three so- cieties named above, with the entire audi- ence joining in the chorus, Other features will be the recitation of am appropriate poem by Mr. Joseph Colig- non and the reading of an original poem by Mr. Frank Claudy. Toasts at the Banquet. Following the musical and literary parts of the celebration there will be a banquet. During the progress of this affair, which is expected to be something more than ordi- narily fine, three toasts will be offered, as follows: “The day we celebrate,"’ “Not that we wish to rejoice over the defeat of the French, but we do rejoice that through Sedan the unification of the German em~ pire became complete, and Germany took the proud position before the world that she today occupies;” response by W. L. Eltarich. Secord. “The contrast between the influence that is exerted by the Ger- man empire of tcday and how that power was regarded by the great nations of the world before the Franco-German war took place;” response by Dr. Christian Straek. Third. “German women in peace and war; response by Rev. E. Drewitz. How the Army Received the News. Speaking of the effect of the news of the fall of Sedan and/the capture of the French emperor om the German troops, with whom he was then serving, surround- ing Metz, Dr. Straek said: ‘In those times —compacratively recent as they were—there was not so much dispesition to let one part of the army know what another was doing as there is at the present day.” The battle of Sedan was fought ‘Saturday. The next morning being Sunday, the army not in immediate service was assembled in the field in a great hollow square to attend di- vine worship, conducted by the headquar- ters chap’ain, whose name was the same as my own, though we were not related. The troops sang a hymn, as requested. The chaplain followed with a sermon, accom- panied by the usual number of prayers, and at the close of the -exercises an officer, dressed in the uniform of a dragoon, rode into the square, and after a short speech said in a loud tone of voice: ‘A great battle took place yesterday at the fortress of Se- dan. Eighty thousand French have been captured, and it is said that even the French emperor, Napoleon, is among the prisoners.’ At this announcement the feel- ings of the soldiers broke out into a loutl hurrah, and a few minutes later they, by orders, returned to their respective quar- ters.” —__s—__ Reduced Rates to Boston, Mass,, via Pennsylvania Railroad. On account of the Knights Templar con- clave, the Pennsylvania railroad will sell, August 23 to 26, inclusive, excursion tickets to Boston, Mass., at rate of one fare. Lim- ited to leave Boston September 10, to reach Washington not: later than midnight of September 11.—Advt. aS $1.25 to Baltimore and return via B. & O, Avgust 24 and 25.—Advt. e Day and Night Steamers to Ft. Monroe and Norfolk. See ad., page 12. —Advertisement. : THE W. C. T. U. Business Transacted at-Its Regular Monthly “Meeting Yesterday. At the regular monthly executive meeting of the District W. C. T. U. held at head- quarters yesterday, the following program for a Gospel mass-meeting at Washington Grove tomorrow at 3 p.m., was matured: Mrs. S. M. Hartsock, superintendent of the evangelistic department, will preside and make a brief address; Mrs. M. E. Catlin will give the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. M. E. Cohen offer the opening prayer. Brief talks will be made as follows: “Organiza- tion,” Mrs. T. A. Williams; “Children’s Work,” Mrs. Bartlett; ‘Works of Mercy,” Dr. Alice Burritt; “Gospel Temperance,” Mrs. Maria Merrick; “C! ship,” Mrs. La Fetra; Clinton Smith; “Our Victories,” M. Ss. H. Martin, and “Prayer and Faith,” Miss Lizzie Kessler. The ladies will leave at 8 a.m. by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and take a basket®luncheon, and it ts ex- pected that a large number of friends will join the party and attend the camp dur- ing the day. Among other business transacted at the executive session was a vote to hold the next annual meeting at Foundry M. E. Church September 26 and 27, all-day ses- sions. It was voted to invite Mrs. A. S. Benjamin of Michigan, superintendent of parliamentary usage of the National W. C. T. U., to come to this city the last of October and give a course of training; also to Invite Mrs. Elless A. Blair, chalk talker of the National W. C. T. U., to spend some days in this city at the same dates, in the interests of the Loyal Legion work. Mrs. S. D. La Fetra was given a rising vote of congratulation, with a pledge of most hearty support, on her election to the department of Christian citizenship of the World's W. C. T. U. Mrs. Bartlett spoke eloquently of her faith in what this de- partment wouid yet accomplish for this country and the world, !t having been born at a fime when the need of patriotic teach- Ing Avas never greater. / See EXCURSIONS. Capt. Randall's special excursion to Co- Icnial Beach takes place tomorrow on the steamer Sam’l J. Fentz, the boat leaving at 9 a.m. and returning in good season for all. The outing is given on account of the many requests which Capt. Randall has received from his patrons to give a family excursion to Colonial Beach, and it is expected that the boat will be tested to its full caracity to accommoiate the many who will take ad- vantage of the opportunity to make the de- lightful trip. Arth’s band will furnish a continuous program of music all day and evening on the steamer, and dancing wiil take place at any time the excursionists desire, and last as long as they wish. Everything at the Beach will be in good running order, and care will be taken for the comfort and convenience of those who participate in the outing. ‘The Macalester, or the “Mac.” as the graceful steamer is generally called, will leave at 6:30 this evening for Marshall Hall and Indian Head, stupping at Alexandria for those who may wish to take the trip from that place. Schroeder’s orchestra will furnish music on the boat and for dancing, and preparations are being made for an extra large crowd. The trip will also be made Friday and Saturday nights at the same time. ‘There was no trip to Chapel Point today, but a trip will be made Saturday instead. The Harry Randall will leave at 9 a.m. Saturday, and will stop at Alexandria. Chapel Point is just now in its glory, and no prettier place exists on the banks of the Potomac. The amusements are varied, and the natural ones include crabbing, fishing, bathing, rowing and sailing. Music will be furnished all day long and dancing will take place on the boat and on the grounds. It is a family affair, and the fare will be twenty-five cents for the round trip. The steamer will reach home about 10 p.m. —— Lafayette Post's Anniversary. The third anniversary of Lafayette Post, No. 20, G. A. R., was celebrated at Cos- tello’s Hall last night in a manner highly pleasing and gratifying to the large au- dience that participated in the ceremonies. Speeches, music and recitations enliver the evening, followed by a feast of water- meion, canteloupe and peaches. One cf the pletsant features of the occasion wax the presentation of a silver dish to Past Com- mander Charles F. Benjamin and a framed photograph to Mrs. Chambers of the Wo- man’s Auxiliary. The participation of the ladies of the relief corps in the services of the evening added to the enjoyment of all present. —_—> ‘Transfer of Interests. By bills of sale which have been filed with the recorder of deeds, George H. Judd, Waring Evans and John D. Bartlett, ex- ecutors of the estate of the late John G. Judd, transfer the interest of the deceased in the printing business of Judd & Det- weller to Frederick M. Detweiler for 3 ; one-third interest in the business is then transferred by Frederick Detweiler back to George H. Judd. SS Low Rates to Boston. The B. and O. R. R. Co. will sell excur- sion tickets to Boston, at one fare for the round trip, for all trains August 23 to 20, inclusive, valid for return leaving Boston as late as September 10. POSPEPE SPOS TEGO OOOO SISOS ES Summer Trips Will afford you little pleasure or profit if you are suffering from Impure blood, tired and languid, without ambition, unable to eat or sleep. First purify your blood aud build up your system with Hood's Sarsapa- rilla and then vacation will do you good. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the only true blood purifier prominently in the public eye today. HOOD'S PILLS are the best after-dinner Pills. ‘They assist digestion, SHHOASELISDIGISSEDOOESE I OOS very day brings our new “an- nex” nearer completion, and every day we are offering you new chances in consequence—soon the walls that divide it from the pres- ent store will have to come down— and, to avoid the loss on goods from falling debris—we are lowering 3 3 3 A Special Policeman on Trial. James Taylor, a colored man, ‘who says he is a special policeman, was a prisoner in the Police Court today, charged with dis- orderely conduct and concealed weapons. Jim, as he is called, was drunk last night, and when aroused from a nap he was tak- ing on the pavement he was inclined to be quarrelsome: Then he was arrested, ond the policeman relieved him of a loaded pis- tol. His plea was that he had a right to oe the wearon because he was a watch- Judge Mills told Lim that special police- men have the right to carry weapons when cn their -beats and not when parading the city or when getting drunk. In view of the circumstances, however, the judge said he would make the penalty a fine of only $30 or thirty days. ——_-__—_ Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., ‘Will remain open, and special rates will be made during September. Address Eubank & Glcver, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., or apply at C. & O. offices, No. 513 and No. 1421 Penreylvania avenue—Advt. Deeteetetetntentetetertetentertetontectedontecietentecintectegh ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure. A_cream of tartar baking powder. High- est of all in leavening strength.—Latest United States Government Food BOXYAL BAKING POWDEL ©0., 106 Wall st., N. ¥. De as ee tes ee a a es es ad CITY ITEMS. The Grent Hygienic Kneipp Malt Coffee. (Pastor Kneipp’s Malz Kaffee) is a de- licious, nutritious and wholesome article of feod (not a medicine), highly recommended by physicians to persons suffering from Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Nervousness and General Debility. Especially recommended to Invalids, Children and Nursing Mothers, and to all persons to whom the effects of coffee are injurious. It combines the health-giving properties of Extract of Malt with the pleasant aroma of coffee. Con- tains neither caffeine, chickory, artificial coloring matter nor any substances injuri- ous to health. Can be used either as a complete substitute for coffee or as an ad- dition to the same. It will not only im- prove the latter, but reduce the cost of it from 40 to 50 per cent. Try it and be con- vinced of its wonderful merits. 12 cents a pound, at all grocers. Every genuine pack- age bears the portrait and signature of Father Sebastian Kneipp of Woerishofen, Bavaria, and the signature of the manu- facturers, THE KNEIPP MALT FOOD COMPANY of New York and Chicago. THEODORE HINRICHS, General Agent, 316 Hanover st., Baltimore, Md. ALBERT LEPPER, Wholesale Agent, 148 & 149 Center Market, Washington, D.C. au22-3t Apply for free sample. “Royal Glue” Menas Everything, 10c. jal2-eott AMUSEMENTS, Academy. Prices, 25c. to $1—no higher. A Good Reserved Seat for 50c. MONDAY, AUGUST 26, Opening of the Season. CLEVELAND’S GREATER MASSIVE MINSTRELS. 81 Artists 81 an22-3t Box office now open. DINE AT Chevy Chase Inn, Where you'll enjoy the best $1.00 table @hote Meal in Washington. “ Cool and leasant surroundings. Music every even- “Fake Tenleytown and Pierce's Mill or Rock Creek roads. Or take electric cars with 7th, 9tb, 11th and 14th lines. GEO. A. MILLS. The Leading Attraction * 229% —just now is the Sousa’s new march, see “King Cotton,” reproduced on the . phophone. “King Cotton”, was writ- fen expressly for the comihg Atlanta expositioa. We ere enabled to present it to the public through the courtesy of Mr. Sousa, although the march {s not yet published for brass bands. Only Be. to hear it. Columbia Phonograph Co., gig Pa. Ave. au22-24d On These Warm August Nights Overlook Inn Proves a Mecca for Washingtonians. Plenty of breezes and Music also. Coaches connect with cable cars, 8th and ave. s.e.—F st. Mne—8th and E. Capitol. —au20-14d BASE BALLI TODAY. CLEVELAND WASHINGTON. GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P.M. ADMISSION nent . ath 23 AND 60c. Mertz and Mertz new “era” prices: these prices are moving the goods quickly—tomorrow will likely see the end of that special $2.65 to-order trouser sale—snaps like it are not to be had every day in the year—if you have not gotten a pair—don’t blame us—-we have done all in our power TWO BIG SHOWS IN ONE. CYRENE’S High-Class Vaudevilles AND MLLE. MILLOTTA’S Terpsichorean Beauties. ‘One admission to all. Next Week—G. W. Turner's Vaudevilles, aut9-6t to let you know about it—remember, tomorrow will likely see the end of the special sale of $4 and $5 to-order trousers for $ 65. 2 MERTZ AND MERTZ, New “Era” Tailors, au22 906 F Street. “Money back if you want 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 ruptured? ALFRED A. SMITH & CO., Largest Stock of Trusses South of Philadelphia, Mertz bidg., 11th and F sts. 420-1 “A TRUE LIQUID FOOD”— More nourishing than milk and easicr to digest—Liebig’s Pure Ex- 2a tract of Malt—only 15c. bottle, $1.50 | dozen bottles. Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, 11th & F. © aub-14d i FALSE ECONOMY IS PRA ple who think that Urinary t themselves. Dr. Kennedy’ emely cures the most obstinate cases of Diabetes, Gravel or Kidney Complaint. CAIRO ROOF GARDEN. EVERY EVENING. MUSIC, NEFRESHMENTS, _ 3y10-tt COOL BREEZES. VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, Va. RACING MONDAY: DA B Six Races Each D ADMISSI 5 Special train direct to street station at 1:30 and stop at the track. S. N. STILLWELL, ‘Secretary. BAY RIDGE. This delightful and beautiful resort on the Chesapeake Bay opens for the season on SATURDAY, JUNE 8. ‘The principal new attractive features are a $10,000 Ferris Wheel, 7 FEET HIGH, AND A Toboggan Slide FROM THE BATH HOUSE 100 FEET INTO TLE BAY. Trains leave B. and Q. It.R. depot at 9:18 and 4:28 p.m. week dass; 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and rand stay§ from 6th iO p.m. Local trains E. E. DOWNHAM, President, apls-tt E aE 15 p.m, Sundays. late, 75 cents for the round trip. e6-tt = EXCURSIONS &o. RIVER VIEW, ~ THE CITY'S PLEASURB GROUNDS. TRON PALACE STEAMEIL HARRY RANDALLe hapel Point, Saturday, ‘ Satorda August 34. 25c. Sie. De. As cut 25 Chapel Point,” ROUND-TRIP Chapel Point Crabbing, FARE, Salt Water? Fishing, LEAVE SATURDAY, Bathingy Dancing, AUGUST 24, 9 A.M. Fishing, Music, HOME 0’ P.ai, Salli Sports. | STOPPING Ai ALEXANDRIA. Dane SPECIAL EXCURSION FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, = SAMUEL J. PENTZ. Grand family excursion given bj 5 Randall by request of his papell = COLONIAL BEACH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, ‘The Samuel J. Pentz at 9 a.m. “Ronnd-trip fai 0c. Childrep, 25c. Arth’s fuli brass and stri band in continuous concert on steamer. Dai all day. [¥Positively xo odjectionable parties ale Jomed gu steamer. Leave Alexandria at 9:30 a.m au Delightful Trips For Tourists and Pleasure Seekers. Take the ren down the Pot. Fortresg Monroe and Norfolk hy day or might. elegant. 5 ‘N a Bew “‘Newport News’ . A most re able outing wheneter takena gail down the entire Potomac—to Chesapeake Bay—with 9 view of Atlantic Ocean, Hamy Roads, — oe Point cae a Norfoll nections are made with ALL steamboat: railroads for the North, South and West.” Fj SCHEDULE FOR NIGHT STEAMERS, EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR. Washington 7:00 p.m.|Lv. P ington 7:00 p.m.)Lv. Portsmouth Mondays, riving at Ft. Monroe 5:45 and folk Sfenlng. Returning, leares Norfolk 7:45 a.m.. fonroe 8:80 a.m., f ote A arriving in Washington 6:: 7'The Sunday morning sti from leaves Norfolk same night at 7 and Fe Menton 7:45 p.m., arriving In Washingt : or eloce Passengers are privileged to feave samme bod er, esired. Am idea! Sunday. Round Trip Tickets, $3.50, B. and ickets on sale at 513. 619, 1421 « 0. Weket Omice, cor. Hoth st. aod Be Pewee on board steamers, where time table, ‘map, ete, can also b> bad. For further information telephone Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co. , mo Wharf. foot 7th st. JNO. Sen one st. JNO, CALLABAN, Gen. Mgrs 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 Mount Vernon HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. THE PALATIAL STEAMER t Charles Macalester Will leave foot of 7th and M sts. s.w. daily (exe cept Sunday) at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, reaches the city at 2 and 6 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50c, Admission to grounds ard mansion, 25c. This ig the orly company permitted to sell tickets of ad- mission to the grounds and mansion. Both tickets to be cbtained at wharf and at the principal hotels, THE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL Sy3-tt STEAMBOAT Co. Marshall Hall. SUMMER SCHEDULE. Stevmer Macalester leaves daily, 7th and: M #,W, undsy excepted), at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. turning, leaves Mieshal! Hall at} and pm. Steamer River Queen leaves daily, O et. whart Gupday excepted), at 9:30 a.m.. and trom Macales: fer's Wharf a1 5:30 p.m. Returning, Mar shall Hall at 1:30 aod 7-30 pms 12" SUNDAYS. g.Sgrtmer Macalester leaves at 11 a.m. 2:30 and :30 p.m. Returning, leaves 2% pats a4 ning : ves Marshall ifail at 1, feamer iver een leaves at 8 p.m. Returning leaves Marshall Vial a 8 hae INDIAN HEAD TRIPS. Every Thoreday, Friday and Saturday throughout the rummer. Parties at the Hall can avail them: selves of the trip. Steamer Macalester leaves Washington at 6:30 p.m, wes Marshall Hall at 9:30 p.m. Musle ncing all day. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 25 CENTS. ' 308. C, McKIBBEN, Bape ryeore ae General Mansger. aul- eee aH 4H HH * 2 ERICSSON LINE EXCURSIONS TO PHILADELPHIA, FROM BALTIMORE. Daslight trips, Mon., Wed, ‘and Fri. at 7:30 a.m. SINGLE FANE. ---..$100, To Philadelphia and return (ten days). $2. To Philadelphia and return by ral To Cape May. To Cape May and ‘return (ten Gays). ‘To Gape May and return (season, Oct. To Atlantic City. sees To Atlantic City mn ( To Atlantic City and return ( To Asbury Park, Long Branch and retu: Daily Steamers (except Sundays) from “Oct. cecriptive pamphlet of roste. ‘Tickets for sale A: OFFI INLY. State roome, St. $1.50, $2; mela, 50 cents. CLARENCE it, jy11-2m 204 Light st., Baltimore, ‘Md. Colonial Beach, STEAMER City of Richmond, DAILY, EXCEPT MONDAYS, 9 A. M. SATURDAY. 6 P.M. DOCK FOOT OF 6TH &T. Round Trip Fare, soc. Sea Food Dinne~ on arrival of boat at Colonial Beach Hotel, S0c. Spectal party, family and weekly rates. WM, A. WOODS, Prop. Secure state rooms at boat or 1424 N. ¥. are, ‘Tickets only at Marmaduke's, 493 Pa. ave.; May's, G11 Pa. ave., and Frank's, 461 Pa. ave.; Davia, 631 Pa. ave.; Cent. Nat. Bank bldg. RUSSELL COLEGROVE. . _ss27 2 General Manager. MERCHANTS” AND MINERS” TRANSPORTATION QUREN OF SUMMER TRIPS. BOSTON BY SEA. PROVIDENCE BY SFA. Sailing from Baltinore every TUESDAY ‘a THURSDAY at 4 p.m.. and SUNDAY at 10 a.m, Sail Baltimore to Provideues, evers MON« DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 2 fm. Fares, from Baltimore, including meals end main sajoon, state room ‘berth. 2.50 Meipper deck’ state’ room berths, $1.50 extra ea r ate 50 peach state om contains fwo berths. Pot further information adress T. HUGGINS, Agent, HL t Long Dock, Baltimore, 31d. 3. © WHITXEY, ‘Traffic Manager. Je1-3m Time to Buy Traveling Goods —is now, during this ten per cent reduction. First of September will end it. Not a single thing in the store has been skipped. Kneessi, 425 7th St. au2t-284 é C, Biscking ~ Brashes, “Paint ‘© Brushes, Clothes" Truskes, Metai Stoe Daubers, Hutchets, Hammers, Ruzor Straps, Shays ing Brurhes, Butcher Knives, Browse Padiecks, Cail Bella, Bread Auger 4 CULRPHICE HARDW. Co, Cor. 1th and Baw. 330,80