Evening Star Newspaper, September 11, 1895, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1895—TWELVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. “The Black Crook.” Emily Grand Opera House. New National Theater.—Miss Bancker In “Our Flat.” Academy of Music.—Andrew Mack in “Myles Aroon.”” Bijou Theater.—The pany. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Al. Reeves’ Big Show. Columbia Phonograph Company, Pennsylvania avenue nerthwest.—E? ‘on of the Kineto-Graphophone. ee CURSIONS TOMORROW. Noss Jollity Com- 919 xhibi- Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon und Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall ard Indian Head at 6:30 p.m. Steamer M«ttano for intervening landings at 5 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, E ch and river landings at 7 a.m. rt News for Norfolk and t7 p.m. the Baltimore and Ohio sta- am. and 4:28 p.m. for Bay Mattox creek and m. Hotel for in John bridge and p.m. daily. 3altimore and river land- —_—— —__ ED IN THOUSANDS OF HOMES. Ke ny's Granulated Sugars; handle enor- Teo! quant.tes; it's always fresh; nine modern 3} D. Kenny. 1,000 Fancy Flower Pots, saucer attached, at Wm. Lowenthal's, BE CAREFUL about milk they give thelr babies. Least impurity means sickness. Trust us to serve pure, fresh, creamy milk. Only 8c. quart. J. S. Thompson, 511 4% st. s.w. Grumbling husbands can find no fault with the steak hops if they come from KEANE'S. he very finest. Cen- ter market stalls LIMES, A! the California Fruit Co., Telephone, LU ——— in Markets. 8S. Daish & ja ave. and 2d st. n.e., sell ic. per bu.; White Oats, 274ec.; Meal, 40c.; Hay, Creek Coal, $2.60; tove, $4. Best Flour 28. Telephone CITY AND DISTRICT. On a Church. A mechanics’ lien for 3885 has been filed by Robert Low & Co. against the parish of St. A re: P. E. Church for an alleged balance due them on the construction of the new edifice. —_—-—-> — Fell Down the Elevator Shaft. Herbert Rich, 3 employe of Emrich Brother while at work at 1306-112 evening, shaft, a distance of twenty-tive feet. He suffered @ fracture of the right ankle and a general Bhaking up. He was removed to the home of h.s brother, N street. _> Run Over by an Electric Car. A train on the 9th street electric line ran wn the elevator over ar aged white woman at the corner of i...... avenue and 4 1-2 street yester- @qy morning. The old lady was bruised, but beyond being badly scared was not réverely hurt. She refused to give her hame aud walked away unassisted. SS Father Mackin Sprains His Ankle. Rev. Father Mackin, pastor of St. Paul's Cutholic Church,is suffering from a sprain- ed ankle, received while overlooking the erection of some booths for a lawn party on the grounds of the church. He stepped irto 2 hole in the ground and fell, twist- ‘ag his ankle and making quite a serious sprain. — A Child Badly Barned. A three-year-old son of William. McKib- hen. a printer residing at O street southwest, ramed Edward,was badly burn- ed last evening about 9:30 by a candle fall- ing frem a table to the floor. The child’s dress caught fire, and but for the prompt and energetic action cf his father he would have been burned quite severely. As it was he w burned about the back and arms and abdomen, but with proper care he will recover speedily. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital by his father In the fourth precinct patrol wagon, where Dr. MeDonaid made the little one as com- table as he could. —— Propoxed Modern Normal School. A meeting was held at Typographical Temple for the purpose of organizing in this city the Modern Normal College. Mr. Andrew Wilson occupied the chair, while Prof. P. C. Palmer vccupled the position of secretary. Prof. Richard stated the ob- ject for which the meeting was called. He gave an interesting account of school work and the need of a law college in Washington base‘l on the plan of study itation rather than on the simple ian. A committee of five, consist- ing of Messrs. Richard, Andrew Wilson, J. I. Parker, Irwine Dungan and L. A. Bailey, Was appointed by the chair to plan a course of study and select a faculty for the jaw school, which opens the Ist of Oc- obese ——._ __. Hig! ra ST., WASHINGTON, D. C., August 28, 159 Noble D. Larner, Esq., Secretary of the Na- tfonal Unicon Fire Insurance Co., Wash- Angton, D. ¢ My Dear am requested by my moth- er, who returned te the city yesterday, to say to you that the repairs made at her residence, 17 F street rorthwest, under your direction, to make good the damage done iy the fire of July 19 last, are entirely setisfactery. She desires me to express to you her appreciation of the generous and faithful way in which your company has kept its contract with her in this matter. I am glad to add my personal thanks for your courtesy. With renewed thenks, I remain sincerely yours, HENRY B. F. MACFARLAND.—Advt. —__——_—_. Excursion to Luray Caverns. Wednesday, September 18, special train will leave B. and O. R. R. station, corner New Jersey avenue and C street, 8:30 a.m. Round trip, including admission to the cayes and reserved seat on train, $3.50. Seats reserved In advance without extra cost at ticket offices B. and O. R. R., loth Street and New York averue and 619 Penn- sylvania averve.—Advt. ——~—— $1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets to Baitimore and return will be sold by Pennsylvania railroad on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, good to return until Monday, the 16th, at rate of $1.25 round trip.—Advt. 1106 G Ten Dayw’ Trip to Niagara Falls. An early fall (rip to Niagara Falls, Wat- kins Glen, Mauch Chunk, Glen Onoko, Rochester and Geneva has been arranged yia the Royal Biue line and the famous Lehigh Valley route. A spectal express with Pullman parlor cars attached, In charge of an experienced tourist ageut, will leave Baltimore and Ohio station, Washirgton, Thursday, Sep- tember 8:10 a.m., Baltiniore 9.05 a.m, arriving at the Falls 11 p.m. : Reund trip tickets, gcod ten days, $10.— hin and Return vin 1 Blue Line. ‘ational Council of U. A. M., on at Philadelphia, the Balti- more and Ohio ra'lread will sell excursion tickets to Philadelphia and return, Septem- inclusive, good to return until ve, at $4 for the round trip.— ement Excursion Tickets to the Seashore, ing with June M4 and 15, and until September 13 and 14, in- the B. and O. R. R. will sell excur- ckets to Atlantic Ci May and Sea Isle City for the 10:0 and 11 a.m. trains on each Friday and Saturday, good for return passage on any train until the following Tuesday, inclusive, at rate ot $5 for the round trip.—Advt. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN The Police Think They Have Oaptured « Murderer's Accomplice, An Explosion That Has Not Been Ex- plaincd—Excitement Over Re- moval of a Pump. The police believe they have taken an ac- complice to a recent Richmond, Va., mur- der in the arrest of a nineteen-year-old colored boy. On August 28a telegram from the Richmond police was received here re- questing that a lookout be kept up for “Wm. Kemp, nineteen years old, ginger- bread color,” and giving particulars as to appearance, weight, &c., particularly men- tioning a scar on the arm. It was thought that he was in Washington. About this date, according to the statement of hang- ers-on about the neighborhood, the pr's- ener made his appearance here on Water street with no means of support. He lived from “hand to mouth” during the day x.nd slept in a wheelbarrow near the ice house &t night. To the police he told such con- tradictory stories that they arrested him on suspicion. First, he said his name was “Willams,” again “John Willi and then again “Dodson.” He answers so well the description of the William Kemp want- ed that he will be held for thorough inves- tigation. A Star reporter talked to the toy this morring, cnd he admitted having been in Richmond a year ago, but states that for nearly five months he has been “‘boat- ing’ on tbe canal for Capt. Smeberg and Capt. Eli Spawn, the latter of boat No. 122 of the Consolidation Company’s fleet. For @ man who has been in Georgetown but a few days, as the police think of the pris- oner, he has become remarkably familiar with mean districts here, and has a broad acquaintance among the denizens of “Frog Island’ and ‘Hungry Hill,” and speaks in an old-time way of hard characters in other parts. The boy says he was loafing about here waiting for the coming into town of Capt. Spawn, who owes him money for having worked a trip with him. He claims that he lives in Cumberland. ‘There is $100 reward for information that will lead to the capture of the man wanted in Richmond. An Unexplained Explosion. There was a terrific explosion here at 12:10 o'clock last night, that shook buildings and filled the air with “buzz” for several minutes. The police station rattled, and sleeping officers were awakened. The naval observatory force sent out men to ascer- tain what the matter was, and policemen in every quarter of the town were inquired of at the next hourly report. Everybody awake was startled by the sound. It was More thunderous than a cannon shot or a avarry explosion. The peculiar thing about it all is that the explosion could not be located definitely. Reports are very vary- ing. Some say that it emanated from the vicinity of the Aqueduct bridge, others that it came from the opposite end of the town. Some people thought that a mass of the dyramite used in excavating at the union depot had gone off; others that an over- looked charge in the Virginia quarries had suddenly decided to burst its fetters and carry things with it; others, still, that one of the big gasometers had gone into frag- ments, while still others say it was a meteoric burst. The explosion is still a mystery to the majority, though many be- lieve now that the quarry theory is prob- ably the correct one. Against Removing the Pump. A gentleman who has been considerably worked up by the alleged wanton removal of pumps from all sections of the town sends to The Star the following protest against the filling up of the well near his home door, and at which he has drank constantly for over seventy years: “Great distress hds been caused by the needless des:ruction of the well that has afforded such a sweet and wholesome sup- ply of pure water to nearly eighty families on 34th street near P. Soon after this glo- rious well was wantonly destroyed by the contaminationists the one at the corner of 34th and Q streets was pumped dry, and property holders since have been compelled to go all the way to street and to the ‘Bear pump’ near the New Cut road for drinking water. The inconvenience has not been borne without many curses being heaped upon the heads of the men for whom we pay taxes to maintain.” It is stated that on the removal of this 34th street pump, two days ago, the resl- dents about only needed a leader to attack the District men. Indignation waxed high, and many strong words were uttered. ‘The New Light and Power Company. The purchasers of the Potomac light and power plant are busy making necessary changes. The transfer from Mr. Victor M. Watkins, executor of the estate of A. H. Wilder, who owned the plant, carried with it only the personal property of the company, engines, dynamos, poles, wires, converters, franchise, etc. The real estate at the Vic- ginia end of the Chain bridge, being ten acres on both sides of Pimmet run, extend- ing from the river back to a point near the run bridge, and improved with a power house, was reserved. The Potomac Light and Fower Company is the successor io the old Potomac Electric Light Company, which became bankrupt, and was hougat in by Mr. Wilder, a St. Paul, Minn., mil- lenaire, he holding a trust upon the whole. Mr. Wilder died almost immediately after the organization of the new company, and the sale here was made to Messrs. Miller, Lieb and Crosby to settle the estate. It was the only Interest Mr. Wilder had in the east. The new owners will operate the plant tonight effectively. Notes. Daniel Masterson, colored, was arrested last night, charged with raping Hannah Adderson, thirteen years of age, an alleged relative of the man. The parties live in Tenleytown. Miss Jennie Masterson, after a two months’ stay in the Green mountains, is home again. + —_ GOOD TEMPLARs. Special Meeting Last Night of District Lodge, No. 3. A special meeting of District Lodge, No. 3, of Good Templars, embracing Persever- ance, Rescue, Goodwill, Star of Hope, Inde- pendent and Silver Star Lodges, was held last evening at Good Templars Hall at Ten- leytown. Ali the lodges were represented, and the District Lodge degree was con- ferred upon eight new members, Mr. A. E. Shoemaker, district chief templar, pre- siding. The presentation of a prize ban- ner to the lodge making the greatest pro- portionate gain during a quarter having been decided at a former session, a commit- tee was appointed to procure the banner for presentation to Rescue Lodge, which, dur- ing the past term, increased 37 per’ cent. The committee on literature reported satis- factory progress as to the establishment of reading rooms and an official organ for ihe District. The lodge of instruction recently organized under the auspices of the District Lodge was placed under the care of the committee on the standing of the order. Mr. N. E. Vowles was selected as chairman of the committee on public meeting, and Sergt. J. C. Daly, chairman on entertain- Trent committee. The grand chief templar was present, and addressed the lodge upon its work and responsibilities, and referred to the benefit that must hereafter accrue to the Grand Lodge from the fact that here- after all representatives to the Grand Lodge fror subordinate lodges must be in possession of the District Lodge degre The work of the district through its co mittee in opposition to the Issuance of sa- loon licenses was also discussed, in connee- tion with which it is the purpose to circu- late a large quantity of Mterature “Before adjgurning the lodge wag entertained by Provesgdr A. L, Ogle and Mee fiir ‘Bon, with instrument& Mmuslé, Mrs. Gury wit Xocal music, recitation by Miss. Susie Springman, and remarks by Mr. A. T, Mau- pin, grand counselor. The acceptance of an invitation by Miss Lowell to the lodge of irstruction to meet at her residence, 630 E street northeast, this evening, was an- nounced, as well as that Mrs. Welch would deliver a “Chalk Talk” before the Perse- verance Lodge next Saturday evening. ———E_ 84 Half Rates to Philadelphia $4 and Return via Pennsylvania R. R. On account of Natlonal Council of United American Mechanics, now in session at Philadelphia, Pa., the Pennsylvania rall- road will sell round trip tickets between Washington and Philadelphia, September 10 to 18, inclusive, good to return until September 14, inclusive, at one fare for round trip, viz., $4.—Advt. AMUSEMENTS. “Old Glory."—“Old Glory,” a new naval elodrama, by Charles T. Vincent and Wil- Nam A. Brady, is said to contain several of the prettiest and best settings seen in many a day. The growth of the United States navy, the establishment of u naval prestige for Uncle Sam on the sea, is the foundation of the play, during which the “Baltimore,” one of the crack members of the “White Savadron,” is introduced at a critical mo- ment. This is an American play in so far as sentiment is concerned, but the elabo- rate effects are only a frame for a story of hearts, the final chapter of which is a re- union under the inspiring folds of the stars and stripes. The tale of “Old Glory” is woven about the discontent of Chile with the United States, involving the United States consul, whose daughter ts loved by the governor of a province; the Trachinetions of a villain, who deserts his country for a Chilean government, and the unlawful arrest of an attache of the Ameri- can corps, who as the accepted lover of the heroine is to be removed because his at- tachment for the girl is a bar to the ambi- tion of the executive power of that country. The scene of a street in Chile, the costume of the country, and the very sensational scene on Toros Head on the sea, during which the Baltimore is saved from a trap by the daring heroism of a woman, are es. the best of recent stage descrip- fons. The Twentieth Century Maids.—Manager Kernan’s attraction for next week will be Morris’ Twentieth Century Maids. The com- pany is headed by that inimitable German comedian, Harry Morris, which fact alone guarantees an entertainment positively up to date {n every detail. The curtain rises on an original conception of “the new woman,”’ entitled “The Girl Bachelors’ Stag,” which is presented with gorgeous scenery and costumes. An exceptionally good olio follows, in which will appear Mr. John T. Hanson, the original Yankee Clod- hopper; Coakley and Genero, the acrobatic sketch team; Lelia Trimble, the American nightingale; Harry Emerson and Annie Certer, in their new and laughable sketch, entitled, ‘Don’t Notice It. Nettie De Coursey, singer of popular melodies, and Miss Claric> Terry, the modern Venus, who will appear in Mving reproductions of famous paintings and works of plastic art. The performance will conclude with a humorous burlesque on the latest hypnotic craze, entitled “foo Much Trilby,” Harry Morris appeiring in the character of Slang Valley, dealer in hypnotic electricity. A feature of this portion of the program will be a bevy of pretty girls in natty costumes. St. Paul's Lawn Fete.—Fully 1,200 people attended St. Paul’s lawn fete last Tight The steam carousal did an especially thriv- ing business, over a thousand persons en- Joying the ride. It was patronized well also by the visiting clergy, of whom there were many. The “coon’s” head target afforded much amusement to the little children, All the booths were well patronized. It is heped there will be fully as large an at- tendance tonight. —_——. EXCURSION The Macalester will make her regular trips to Indian Head and Marshall Hall Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, the boat leaving her wharf at 6:30. The end of the season is nearing rapidly, and the many who patronize these trips are availing themselves of the last chances of the season for a pleasant sail on the river, an hour or two of dancing to excellent music, and the beautiful trip home in the mconlight. The number is always large on these trips to Indian Head, and the brief outings from the city’s hurry and warmth have proved veritable windfalls to Wash- ington’s pleasure-loving pubiic. A number of large parties take the boat for these trips, and the return home is always en- livened with music, both instrumental and vocal. Schroeder's orchestra is still on bend to discourse the latest and most pop- ular music both for the concert on the boat and the dancing in the pavilion. The steamer Samuel J. Pentz will make a special trip to Chapel Point next Sunday, under the personal direction of Capt. E. S. Randall. An effort will be made to secure the largest crowd of the year, and as this is one of the last trips to that beautiful spot, the number will doubtless be large. The boat leaves at 9:45 a.m., stopping at Alexandria at 10:15, and arriving at Chapel Point in time to give the excursionists a long period to enjoy the amusements on the place. The return home will be made atout 10 p.m., the fare for the round trip being twenty-five cents. These excursions to Chapel Point are probably the most pop- ular of the long excursions on the river, and Capt. Randall has hopes that on this trip a passenger indicator will break the record. Buena Vista was the scene this afternoon of a very interesting and closely contested tcurnament, which began at 2 o'clock. There were twenty entries, ten professional and ten amateur knights, who competed for the prizes offered by the management of the place. The crowd that went down was very large, and completely filled the grounds, the knights receiving thelr full share of the applause as they rode over the course in their attempts to spear the little rings. In the evening the full dress grand bail will take place, the crowning of the queen and of the maids of honor, and the announcement of the winners to take place before the royal set is gone through with. The steamer G. J. Suefferle leaves her wharf at foot of 6th and O streets every hour until 11 p.m., the fare for the reund trip, including admission to the tournament and ball, being fifteen cents. An excursion will be given Saturday night next to Norfolk on the steamer City of Richmond. The boat will leave Wash- ington Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, and will return Monday morning at . The excursion will give those who avail them- selves of the opportunity of taking this pleasant trip the chance of visiting the capes and points of interest in and around Norfolk. The trip will be under the direc- tion and management of Mr. Russell Cole- grove, and it is expected that the capacity of the boat will be tested by the crowd. A large number cf state rooms and tickets have been already secured, and the outlook seems most promising for a successful ¢x- cursion. _————— School Board Meeting Postponed. ‘The meeting of the board of public school trustees called for yesterday afternoon in anticipation of the reopening of the schools was postponed on account of the sudden Ill- ness of Mr. Jeseph Falck, the secretary of the board and the custodian of all its records and papers. He is suffering with gastric fever, but is expected to be able to resume his official duties in a short time. A meeting of the board will be called as soon as satisfactory arrangements can be made therefor. ——_— Music at the Capitol. The following program will be played on the east front of the Capitol by the Marine Band this evening: March, “The Band Played On” Overture, “The King’s Lieutenan Waltz, “Dolores” ...Waldteufel Selection, ‘La Gloconda’ y request), Ponchielli Heller Fanefullt Synopsis—Hustling in the army; signals previous to departure; march; campfire; teps; repose; from night to dawn; foraging; attack on a barnyard; the boys enjoy a scng and dance; coming home. Patrol, “Passing Review” “Hail Columbia” —_—_—_ Ohio Democratic Association. The Ohio State Democratic Association of this city held a meeting on Monday evening for the purpose of advancing the interests of the democracy of Ohio, with especial reference to the coming gubernatorial cam- paign. James E. Campbell, democratic nominee for governor, had written the as- scelation a letter, which was read amid much enthusiasm. He said that the great- est Rameny vreyalled among the demo- crats of the state, and hé thought there was a good fighting chance of winning afi election in an off year. —— St. Vincent de Paul Society. The annual meeting of the supreme coun- cil of the Soclety of St. Vincent de Paul is row being held in New York city. The council of this city 1s represented by Messrs. Thomas E. Waggaman, Thomas A. Whelan and Jefferson A. Walsh. The So- clety of St. Vincent de Paul was organized in Paris in 1838, with a membership of even, but has now spread to every quarter of the globe where the Catholic faith is krewn. It ministers to both the physical and spiritual needs of the poor of the Catholic faith. There are thirteen branches of the society. “Grand Tarantelle”. Descriptive, “A Day With Troop -Dodsworth -Fyles coming more apparent. GEORGETOWN DAY The Famous Convent tai Be Honored at Atlante, . A Reunion of Scholars: in the Wo- Building—Large Number Ex- pected to Be ‘There. One of the interesting) features of the coming expositicn at Atlanta is the re- urion of the scholars of. the Georgetown Convent. The meeting will be held under the auspices of the Alumnne Association of the convent, which has its headquarters in Washington, but all former pupils have been invited to be present on the day set apart for the meeting in the woman's building of the exposition. Mrs. Joseph Thcmpson, the charming young woman who, as president of the woman's board of managers, has made such a success of her Gepartment of the exposition, finished her education at the Georgetown Convent, and is a member of the Alumnae Association. It is needless to say that she is very much interested in the coming reunion, and has dcne all that was necessary as president of the woman’s board to make the coming meeting of her old school friends, and of the women who were scholars in the famous old school, a success. Mrs. W. A. Roebling, president of the Alumnae Asso- ciation, has been giving a great deal of at- tention to the coming reunion, and is sure that it will be a success. Mrs. Arthur W. Durn, firgt vice president, and Miss Susan Roy, secretary, have had the details of the meeting in hand, and the matter has pro- Bressed to the extent that circulars have been sent to the known addresses of all pupils, as well as to all members of the Alumnae Association. It is not yet known how many will be present at the meeting, but a sufficient number have already signi- fied their intention of being present to in- sure a very successful gathering. Georgetown Day. The 23d of October has been set apart as Georgetown day in the woman's building. A great deal of interest has been manifest- ed in the gathering by the southern wo- men who were formerly pupils of the con- vent. For many years the Georgetown Con- vent was known as a southern school, and it drew its large attendance from that sec- tion. Now, and, In fact, for several years pest, the west has furnished the larger number of pupils. It has been, therefore, more of a southern and western schol than eastera, although it has graduated a number of eminent eastern women. The Georgetown Academy enjoys the distinc tion of being the oldest school in the coun- try of the kind. In past generations any women who were prominent in the politica) and social life of the country claimed it as their alma mater, and at the present time its graduates number some of the most noted women of the day, among them being Mrs. Potter Palmer of Chicago, Mrs. Fred Grant of New York, Mrs. ‘Thom- as Semmes of New Orleans. Mrs. Cora Semmes-Ives of New York, Mrs. Hattie Newcomer Gilpin of Baltimore, Mrs. Rus- sell Harrison of Indiana, Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker of St. Paul, Mrs. Lizzie Beall Webp of Washington, Miss_Harriet Monroe of Chicago, Mrs. J. Frank Aldrich of Chicago, and others who have taken a prominent part in the affairs of the werld. Highly Honored. It is assured that many: of these more prominent members of tae Alumnae Ass0- ciation will be present, and that a large gathering will make “Geargetown day” an occasicn such as can only be enjoyed when old school friends meet after years of sep- aration. It has already been asserted that the chatter of the old and mew girls will be so great that it is doubtful iif the more for- mal ceremonies of the day, the speeches and reception given President Cleveland will be heard. Mrs. Thompson has said that it is none too great an honor for her old school friends to have the same day in the woman's building that is given by the ex- pesition proper to the chief magistrate of the nation. President's day and George- town day will go down together in the his- tery of the Atlanta exposition. ——< MONTGOMERT: POLITICS, How the Campaign Progresses Out in Maryland. } 3! Correspondence of The Evening Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., September 11, 1895. Since the visit to this place last week of the several candidates on the state ticket of the democratic and republican parties politics have become more lively, and indications of a hot campaign are be- The action of the managers of both parties in Baltimore is watched with much interest, and. every move is noted down. In the democratic ranks some apathy is manifested in various parts of the county, and this feeling is of sufficient power as to cause some uneasi- ness among the leaders. So far as the state ticket is concerned, the republicans appear to be perfectly satisfled with the outlook, and predict a good majority for Mr. Lowndes for governor. A meeting of the republican county committee was held here yesterday, at which considerable busi- ness connected with the conduct of the campaign was transacted. Ignatius Belt was recognized as the member from Be- thesda district. Four new members were added to the executive committee, and the chairmam was authorized to appoint a finance and campaign committee. aa WASHINGTON STOCKS. Good Prices Brought at an Auction Sale Yesterday. Unsubscribed stock and bonds of the new issue of the Washington and Georgetown railroad were sold at public auction yester- day afternoon at the auction rooms of Dun- canson Bros. The securities were ordered sold in this manner at a meeting of the board of directors of the corporatiop, and consisted of $5,000 worth of convertible third mortgage 6 per cent bonds and $250 worth of convertible scrip. Mr.Wm. C. Hill started the bidding on the convertible third mortgage 6 per cent bonds, par value $100, at $145, and finally secured the entire batch for $7,775 at $155.50. The $250 in script was bid in by Mr. Hill at $154.50, By private parties there was also put on sale $3,500 worth of convertible third mort- gage 6 per cent bonds, which occasioned more bidding. They were finally knocked down to Mr. John Cammack for $135 per 100, or $4,725 for the entire lot. Twenty- five shares of the U. S. Electric Light Com- pany were also put up for-sale, the par value being $100. The shares were all bought in by Mr. Robert Beall on a bid of $186 per share. —._—_- May Be Reopend. It is expected that the Randall House will be opened in a few*weeks under a new management. A number of persons are negotiating with the Randall estate for possession of the house, which is now in the hands of the Unite States marshal. ——._—_ $5.00 Weekly Seashore Excur- $5.00 sions via Pennsylvania Ratiroad. On Fridays and Saturdays until Septem- ber 14, inclusive, the Pennsylvania 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 ésle City, at rate of $5.00, good returning until’ following Tues- —Aavt. day. Weak and Weary Because of a depleted condition of the blood. The remedy is to be found in purified, ‘enriched Ba vitalized plood, which will be given by Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier. It will tone the stomach, create an appetite and give renewed strength. Remember Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the only true blood purifier prominently tn the public eye today. $1; six for §5. HOOD'S PILLS cure habitual constipation. Price, 25 cents. 000065640400 I suffered from inflammatory rheumatism, had to be roatand ured ia, Bedwas ieguced to oe Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, which, after a trial, entirely cured me.—G. LANSING, Troy, N. ¥. BENNING CITIZENS. Work and Bu as Transacted at the Last Meeting. The Benning Citizens’ Association was called to order last evening by the presi- dent, and a roll call showed only the vice Fresident and financial secretary absent. After the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved the road commit- tee reported through its chairman that pe- titions had been prepared and circulated along Benning road, calling on all public- spirited residents and property owners to join the Benning Association, which has Gone so much to advance their interests. Some signers were reported, and it was said a letter had been addressed to Pres- ident Baker of the Columbia railroad, ask- ing for a statement in writing as to the wants and intentions of his company in the matter of building an extension of the line to Benning. x Mr. E. F. Broome of the auditing com- mittee said they had been unable to see Mr. Hipsley, and hence were unable to present a final report. Mr. N. Keyser of the furniture committee presented evidence that he had complied with the requirements of the association, and, on motion, the work of said committee was declared finished and the committee discharged. : e The question of the advisability of having a financial secretary was brought up, and, cn motion, the office was declared abol- ished, and the treasurer was authorized to collect and receipt for all dues hereafter. He was also authorized ‘to get from the financial secretary the books and papers belonging to the association. A report from the special committee ap- pointed to secure the co-operation of the Northeast Washington Association in the matter of getting the Commissioners to recommend to Congress the purchase of Graceland cemetery for public park pur- poses was received, showing that the mat- ter had been brought to the attention of said association, which had considered the subject and referred it to the committee on putlic parks and spaces, with instructions to co-operate with the Benning Association, aid, oa motion, the whole question was turned over to the road committee for such action as they may deem advisable. After the transaction of some minor bus- iness the meeting then adjourned. SS WAR DEPARTMENT GUARDS. A Pleasant Affair, With Toasts and Songs. Company D, sixth battalion, District Na- tional Guard (War Department Guards), en- jeyed a banquet at Faber's last evening, when success and prosperity was drunk to the reorganized command. Some fifty or mcre of the company and its friends sat dewn at the prettily decorated and bounti- fully supplied tables, and after enjoying an elegant menu, listened to impromptu toasts, sorgs and to a neat address by First Lieu- tenant Otto G. Simonson, now in command of the company. Lieut. Simonson said that he did not wish to be looked upon as the permanent commanding officer of the com- pany. All he was endeayoriug to do was to get it well started, running smoothly, whén the command could intelligentiy select the required officers. He congratulated the ccmpany upen the excellent material of which it is composed, and remarked that he was confident that it would take its place as one of the finest bodies of men in the National Guard. The leutenant was greet- ed with cheers, and then the remainder of the evening was given up to songs and pleasant little speeches. Mr. George R. Pohl gave’ a very amusing representation of the company chaplain, and Prof. McLeod and Lieut. Rawlins. Among those who en- joyed the hospitality of the company were: Otto A, Bielman of New Orleans, George R. Pehl, Lieuts. Simonson, Garrett, Odell and Rawlins, and Messrs. Gardiner, Stock, Whitacre, Gammon, Wade, Young, Simon- son, Lomax, Wilcox, Hooker, Rosser, Mc- Lean, Ranke, Craft, Beatty, Baum, Thomas, Tucker, Magruder, Coumbe, Benjamin, Bui pus, Gott, Smyth, Benjamin, Groome, Saun- derland, Feaster, Blanton, Hutton and Dr. Walker. ne The Golden Cross. At the last meeting of Columbia Com- mandery, United Order of the Golden Cross, Necble Commander E. J. Hopkins presided. The degrees were conrerred on Miss Emma Bishop. The subject of the Golden Cross brary was discussed by Knights Sullivan and Dickinson. Mrs. Nettie Cole and Mrs. Anna Dykes also made brief remarks un- der the good of the order. Noble Com- mander Hopkins read a humorous selection and Miss Bishop gave several organ solos. She was subsequently elected organist of the commandery. At the next meeting, on the 24th instant, the degrees will be con- ferred and Dr. Dickinson promises a choice program by the committee on the good of the order. a Lectare on the “Pilgrim's Progress.” Prof. J. Minniss Johnson of Wilmington, Del., delivered an iMlustrated lecture on the “Pilgrim's Progress” at Trinity M. E. Church last night. The lecture was illus- trated by means of stereopticon views, em- bracing about sixty pictures taken from Bunyan’s famous work. The proceeds of the lecture will be used for the benefit of the Sunday School Gospel Temperance So- ciety, the lecture being given under the auspices of the church. Ba ss se ed ROYAL BAKING POWDER: Absolutely Pure. ‘A cream of tartar baking powder. High- est of all in leavening strength.—Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N. x. efeeonteeseote Seorerrereneeneneeena ere simply tun- ing our whistle— you'll wonder where the profit comes in —probably it doesn’t come—we'll soon an- nounce the opening of our new “Annex”—you'll then see the kind of tailoring store that great- er Washington expects— we continue the $3.65 and $4.65 — made-to- measure trouser sale— by the way, have you ever seen equal values? Mertz and Mertz— 906 F Street. sell Many People Are —in Washington, but so clr’. thelr trusses been adjusted vy our expert that you would never suspect it, bnt there are many whose cumbersome, i}l-fitting trusses expose thelr condi- Hon to the ost cesupl i observers, and these a elp. Wan! jig charge for examina- ton, whether you bug of ub Shot Money back it pay want it. = ALFRED A. SMITIT & CO., Largest stock of trusses south of Philadelphia, st Melrg, BUILDING, cor. 11th and F sts. n.w. ptured and neatly have se10- Think of a food that is easier to digest than milk—and more nourish- ing. Liebig’s Pure Extract of Malt is said to be—and IS. 15¢c. bottle, $1.50 dozen. Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, rith & F. we5-14d THE COMMITTEE OF ’96. Christian Endeavor Union Getting Ready for the Convention. The committee of '96 of the Christian Endeavor Union, which was rendered home- less by the recent fire in the ¥.-M. C. A. building, have secured new quarters in the Lenman building, on New York avenue, adjoining the rooms of the ¥. M. C. A. The headquarters are on the second floor, overicoking New York avenue and the treasury corner, They are furnished with desks, tables and a typewriter, and on the shelves of a bookcase are piled a quantily of newspapers containing accounts of the lest convention, besides other useful litera- ture. The walls are adorned with photo- graphic views of convention scenes, with badges, souvenirs, group pictures of Union efficers and a striking lkeness of Rev. Francis_E, Clark, or, as hé is more famil- iarly called, Father Endeavor Clark. Some of the union’s banners are displayed, one or two of them badly damaged by the fire that destroyed the Y. M. C. A. building. Two members of the committee, Mr. W. H. H. Smith, chairman, and Mr. John B. Sleman, jr., chairman of the subcommittee on press, are almost constantiy in attend- ance at headquarters, spending the ma- jority of their waking hours which are not necessarily taken up in their daily occupa- tions at their new desks. In the early morning and late at night these two inde- fatigable workers gre on hand to answer the large correspondence that comes to the committee and meet personally the small army of seekers after information. Mr. Sleman said this morning that he expected soon to get everything in order and running smoothly, and would then push vigorously the work of preparation for the reception and entertainment of the thousands who will come to Washing- ton next year to attend the convention of "96. He had received a great deal of as- sistance frcm the Boston committee in the way of suggestions, office parapher- nalia, pamphlets, circulars, &c., and things would be booming, he thought, in a week or 80. —_——__ The Cattle Market. At the Union stock yard at Benning yes- terday ninety-four cattle were on the mar- ket, and sold as follows: Best, sold from 4 to 4% per Ib.; good, sold from 3% to 4 per Ib.; medium, sold from 3% to 3% per Ib.; common, sold from 2% to 3 per Ib. Two hundred and ninety lambs on the market, and sold: Old sheep sold from 2 to 2% per Ib.; lambs sold from 3% to 4% per Ib. Cows with calves sold from $20 to $40 each; market dull. sheep and CITY ITEMS. Hotel Johnson Cafes. Rockaways, half-shell, by express, salt and fat. Midday lunch and 5 o'clock ain ner. 1t es Evils of Tea and Coffee. The Evils of Tea and Coffee Drinking have become apparent throughout the civil- ized countries. The medical profession has thrown its weight of authority against the practice, and frequently referred to the baneful results occasioned by the free use of there articles as a beverage. Every con- sumer should realize that coffee is not an alimert but a medicament, possessing a powerful active principle or alkaloid known as “caffein,” which produces serious de- rangements of the digestive organs and the nervous system. Dyspeptics, nervous persons and all those suffering from indigestion, insomnia and general debility should try the great hy- gienic Kneipp Malt Coffee, which is abso- lutely free from all injurious substances. It contains all the invigorating, health-giv- ing elements of malt extract, combined with the aromatic flavor and taste of cof- fee. Sold by all grocers in one-pound pack- ages only. Price, 12 cents. Try Tt Try It. ‘Try It. Manufactured by the Kneipp Malt Food Company, New York and Chicago. None genuine without. the name, signature and portrait of Father Sebastian Kneipp of ‘Woerishofen, Bavaria. Theodore Hinrichs, general agent, Balt!- more, Md. Albert Lepper, wholesale and retail, 148 and 149 Center Market, Washington, Cc FREE SAMPLE ON APRLICATION. se2-m,w,s-tf Bailey, 807th st. $1 Saw. $1 Carv % * $1 Carvers. AMUSEMENTS. ST. PAUL'S LAWN FETE.-GROUNDS ADJOL ing the rectors, 15th and V ing from 6 to 11 o'clock. Season tickets, 25. horses. Grand Opera House. EDWARD H. ALLEN, Manager. Week September 9. Every Evcning, Matinee Saturday, GRAND. PRODUCTION OF The Black Crook. 200 PEOPLE ON THE STAGE. Prices—$1.50, $1.00, 7c. reserved; 50 and 25e. admission. Next Week NEW Sationar THEATER, Every Evening. Wed. and Sat. Matinees. Ceoled by Electric Fans. LAUGH AND KEEP COOL. Unanimous Success of Emily Bancker, In the Screaming Comedy Hit, OUR FLAT. Next Weck—-PRIMROSE & WEST'S MAMMOTH MINSTRELS. Seats now on sale. sell-tt ACADEMY.—Prices, 25, 50, 75e. and $1. Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25 and 50c. Reserved. The Ladies’ Favorlte Sweet 4 Andrew Mack, In the Beautiful Irish Comedy, Myles Aroon, Rie |_otrod Introducing Mr. Mack's own CHILDREN | sweet songs, ially written TO SEE | for this ‘play: * ie AND HEAR! Own," “I Love You, Trish,” '“Dooley’s “The Art of ing Sweetheart,” “An Woolng”” and "Mack's Next Week—PETER F. DAILEY. sell-tt PROF. J. B. CALDWELL'S DANCING ACADEMY, Bullders’ Exchange Hall, 721 18th st. n.w. Open: ing Soiree, MONDAY, Sept. 23, 8 o'clock. = a evening, MON. and THURS., 6:80 to 11. 5e10-2w* Bijou Theater. GRAND OPENING. TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY. Under New Management. Entirely Refitted. Ev- ‘erything New. “OLD GLORY.” sell LAST MATINEE SATURDAY AT 2. 25e. and 50c.! M; 3 THB WHIRLWINDS OF FARCE COMEDY, The Noss Jollity Company, In Their Fantastic, Burlesque, Musical Comedy, K , IN THREE SNAP SHOTS. An attraction of unusual excellence. Headed by LITTLE ELSIE LOWER, the Dancing Sunbeam, ‘Washington's Popular Favorite, CHAS. T. ALDRICH ‘The Original Tramp, HUNGRY HAWKINS. ‘THE 4 LASSARDS, se10-4t HELDON'S DA! (G ACADEMY, 1004 F ST. Seer, opens, NEXT SATURDAY, September 14, li a.m. and 8 p.m. Call or send for circular. se9-6m ACADEMY. °- 0 i Prices, .Be., B0c., Tc. and $1 Wed, . Mats,—25 & 50c. res‘r'd ° : THE SWEET SINGING COMEDIAN, ANDREW MACK, In the beautiful Irish Comedy, Tyles Aroon. ‘4 weet songs: “‘Maggle, My “Tm Proud I'm Irish," ‘The Art of Making Love,” An Irish Lad’s Wooing’’ and RF. DAILEY. Next Week— se-9-6t dy3-tf AMUSEMENTS. KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. 7 Al. Reeve’s Big Show, ROLODIRG SGNER CHABOOT, we Lady Scientific Hypnotist on’ eat UNTHAN, _ The Armless Wonder--An absolute novelty. Next_week—The 20th Century Maids. se9-0t A quaint, delightful retreat, within a ai distance of the city. Overlook Inn. Everything strictly first-class. Exceptional Music. cuisine. 230, 6, », 7, 7:80, with Fst. cars at 8th ble cars at Sth and Pa. ave, Re. Fare, a trip, 25 cts. ae woach leaves Arlingtou ‘at .m., stopping a Chumberlin's, Shorebam and Ralefzh; passes Page’ Riges House, Randall and Willard’s. eel0-d Hear The New Song —"Only Gne Girl in the World for Me.’? on the gruphophone, as sung by the . 2 famous sonzster, Gaskins. Every new ee ae song that comes'out can be heard here Latest March "CMe March"* e. See the “Mexican Duzl,”’ the latest ss Sttraction on the kinetoscope. bas Tee , Cheap amtsemert. Columbia Phonograph Co., 919 Pa. Ave, sel0-24d Chevy Chase ; INN Is quite the fashionable ren+ Gezvous of Washington thess close ev raclig breezes up here all the time. 3.00 table d'hote dinner. Music every ‘ake Tenleytown Pierce's MIN or Creek ronds. Or board the swift elec- trie cars, ccnnecting with the 7th, 9th, 11th and 14th street ‘sel0-16d GEO. A. MILLS, Free a TE. 3. SMITH, Ket. 40 60. 84 st.. Phils. fel3-w&aly BAY RIDGE. This delightful and beautiful resort on the Chesapeake Bay opens for the season Om SATURDAY, JUNE 8. ‘The principal new attractive features are @ $10,000 Ferris Wheel, 1% FEET HIGH, AND A Toboggan Slide FROM THE BATH HOUSE 100 FEET IXTO TRE BaY. ‘Trains leave B. and O. E.R. depot at 9:15 a.m, end 4:28 p.m. week days; 9:85 a.m., 1:30 and 3:15 cna Rate, 75 cents for the round trip. VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, Va. RACING MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRE ix ay. irs 230 p. ADAUSSIOX, ‘50 CENTS. {rain ‘direct 3, grand sting trom @th street station at 1:30 and 3:10 p.m. Local trains Stop at the track. E E. DOWNHAM, 8. N. STILLWELL, President, ‘Secretary. apls-t¢ EXCURSIONS &c. MARSHALL WALL. STEAMER MACLAESTER Leaves at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Returning, arrives in the elty at 2 and G p.m INDIAN MEAD, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY; STEAMER MACALESTER AT 6:30 P.M. Returning, leaves Marshall Hall at 9:80 p.m. FARE ROUND TRIP... ++ 23a se9-21,tf GRAND SPECIAL SUNDAY EXCURSION ‘TO CHAPEL POINT. THE SWIFT PALACE STEAMER SAIMUEL J. PENTZ, SUNDAY—SEPT. 15—SUNDAY. CHAPEL POINT. Sunday, Sept. 15. SUNDAY, SEPT. 15, Leav 9:45am] Be. |St at Alex- |rountein fendela, iors a.m, ure. E. 8. RANDALL, Sole Proprietor. To Norfolk And Return For $2.00. SECOND GRAND EXCURSION OF THE STEAMER City of Richmond, Leaving Washington Srturday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. ‘and returning Monday at 7:30 ‘a.m. Giving passengers boncht of trip from Norfolk te Des. late rooms and tickets at bout or st General Offices, 142t N. ¥. ave. Tickets also sale at following ticket offices: Marmaduke s. Ta. ave.; May's, 611 Pa. ave.; Davis’, Central National ‘Bank building, and at Frank's, 461 Pa, ave. KUSSELL COLEGROVE, eG General Mawigor, Home, 10 p.m. se9-5t TALLY-HO COACH LINE FROM 1312 I 8T.— Daily—Arlington, Bridge, etc., 10 2 pm Uncle Sam, Bridee—Wed v8, fon= days "S Home. Tues., Fri—Arlingt re, Bde. N. & W. Steamboat Co. day in the year for Fortress emg Ever Norfolk, Portsmouth and all points sou! southeast by the powerful Bew tron —- “Newport News,"" Sa and “Washington,” leaving daily on t wing schedules ad Southbound. Northbound. Ly. Washington 7:00 p.m.|Iy. Portsmouth 5:50 pt. Ly. Alexandrin.7:30 p.m.|Lv. Norfolk. . Pm. m. . Ft. Monroe.7:20 p.m. m.|Ar. Alexandria.6.00 a.m. ‘Ar. Washington 6:30 a.m. palace the resorts rea. 1, Bench and Florida will find tive route, as it breaks the of an all-rail ride. Tickets on sale at 515, 619, 1421 Pennsylva+ nja avenue, B. und 0. ticket office, corner 15th street and New York avenue, and on board steamers, where time table, map, etc., can also be had. ‘Any ‘other information desired will be furs nished on application to the undersixned at the company's wharf. foot of 7th st., Wash- ington, D. C. Tele No. 750. se2-40d JNO. CALLAHAN, ERICSSON LINE EXCURSIONS TO PHILADELPHIA, FROM BALTIMORE. | Darlight. trips, Mon., Wed- and Fri. at 7:30 a.m. SiN LE. FARE. 1.00. To Philadelphia and return (ten days). To Philadelphia and return by rail. To Cape May.......-----.-++. To Cape May and return (ten days To Gane May and return fan Bei. To Atlantic Ci Seay return (ten Gays) To Atlantic City and To Atlantic City and return (season, Oct. . BI). To Asbury Park. Long Branch and return Daily Steamers (except Sundays) from wha Light, and Pratt streets. at 5 P.M., deceptive pamrilet of roster chickets for sale A tive pamphlet of route. ets for ale orride ONLY. State rooms, $1, $1.50, £2: meals, cents. vi RENCE 8HR ‘Agent, dyll-2m 204 Light st., Baltimore, Ma Mount Vernon HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. THE PALATIAL STEAMER Charles Macalester Wit seave foot of 7a: and M ste. gw, dally (ex- cept Sunday) at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m; Fetu reaches the city at 2 and 6 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50c. Admission-to grounds ard mansion, 25c. This is the orly company permitted to sell tickets of ad- mission to the grounds apd mansion, Both tickets to be obtained at wharf and at the principal hotels, THE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALE STEAMBOAT Co,