Evening Star Newspaper, October 4, 1895, Page 16

“THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1895—SIXTEEN PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House—Lillian Russell's Opera Company in “La Tzigane.” Grand Opera House.—“Pudd’nhead Wil- eon.” New Natioral Theater.—“Little ‘topher.” Academy of Mustc.—“'The White Rat.” Bijou Theater.—“The Midnight Special.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Russell Bros., Comedians. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.—Exh!bi- tion of the Kineto-Graphophone. —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Chris- Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon ‘and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m and 2:30 p.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Wakefield for St. Clement's bay and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer T, V. Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach and river landings at 6 p.m. 1312 I street northwest.—Tally-ho coach for Arlington at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Coaches leave the Arlington Hotel for Overlook Inn at 6 p.m. ——————— = OUR MILK IS DIFFERENT From the usual kind. So fresh, so sweet, go rich. Direct from our own farms, one hour after milking. Delivered twize a day. 8c. qt. J. S. Thompson, 511 4% st. s.w. = se If your carpets need cleaning send them M. R. THORP, 488 Me. av. s.w. Phone, 1435. oe MEN'S HATS. All the leading shapes of Men's Derby and Scft Hats at popular prices. Lewis & Son, regular hatters, 1421 New York ave. © Best $3 Hat made. ge Artificial Eyes, $5. Hempler’s, 6th & Pa. av. ——— Fine preserves for this winter—that’s what you'll have if you use Kenny's Granu- lated Sugars, pure and sure. Six modern stores. C.D. Kenny. Best Gran. Sugar, 4'4¢. Johuston’s, page 6. — Messrs. Carhart & Leidy announce the selling of their Entire Stock of Dry Good: Netions, etc., to M..Goldenberg of Bal more, for whom they kindly ask a continu- arce of the patronage of their friends and public. CARHART & LEIDY, 8 7th st. n.w. ———— GAS AND OIL HEATERS, S. 8S. SHEDD & BRO., 482 8th st. now. This brisk fall weather means robust ap- petites at home. KEANE’S Meats will win their approval. Stalls 35-51 Center m’k’t. — Best Gran. Sugar, 414c. Johnston's, paz CITY AND DISTRICT. Big Money for an Imagination. A little exercise of your imagination may be worth five hundred dollars in gold to you. Read the particulars in another column of The Star's great mystery siory, “When the War Was Over,” by Frederick R. Purton. —— Denth of G. A. Ellegood. Mr. G. A. Ellegood died suddenly In Ivy City Wednesday evening. His death came at a time when he was considered fairly on the road to recovery. He will be mourned by a large circle of acaunintances. He leaves a widow, son and daughter. -_-——.-— Court-Martial. The trial by court-martial of George H. Boston of the G. A. R. for insubordination was commenced last evening before a court consisting of William Gibson, president; E. D. Sweet, judge advocate; Matthew Bick- ford, H. H. Martin, Calvin Farnsworth, L. Vanderhoef, H. A. Gunning and T. R. Senior. Several witnesses were examined and the court shortly befure 11 o'clock adjourned until Monday evening next. —_. Will Filed. The will of the late Charles P. Doug- lass, a grandson of the late Frederick Douglass, was filed bere yesterday. The instrument is dated March 1895, and one-haif cf the estate is left to Robert Small Douglass, a brother. To Lewis H. and Charles R. Douglass, uncles, the sum of $100 each is given, and to Rosetta Sprague, an aunt, $500. ‘To Emanuel M. Hewlett, an uncle, and Ella M. Colt, an aunt, the residue of the estate is bequeath- ed. ———-—_—- A Story of Mystery. Do you know what a “Story of Mystery is? It ls a continued story of which all but the last chapter is printed, and then guesses are made as to the soiution, then the final installment {s printed. On October seventh a most interesting mystery story, “When the War Was Over,” will be started in The Star, and five hundred dollars will be given for the first absolutely correct solution. In case no guess Is abso- lutely corrcet the amount will be divided among those nearest to a correct solution. ‘The guesses will be confined to women read- ers. Fuller particulars elsewhere. se Epworth Leagae. The young people of Epworth M. E. Church are making strenuous efforts to tecure funds for the erection of the new ehburch edifice which ts now being con- structed. During the month of October a friendly contest will occur between the “red” and “blue” divisions, into which the Epworth League of that church has been separated. The bard that raises the larger sum will sit down to a substantial supper at an entertainment to be given after the result is announced, while the de- feated party will have to be content with «bread and water. At a meeting of the league last night the following officers were elected: President, Fred. E. Wood- ward; first vice president, E. J. Hopkins second vice president, Mrs. M, Cook third vice president. Mrs. L. A. Potter; se retary, L. Pierce Boteler; treasurer, Mi: Grace Comer. M+ E. J. Hopkins and L. A. Poiter and M L. M. Cook were chosen delegates to the District Epworth League conference, to be held next month. —— Good Storics. Saturday's Star will contain several in- teresting stories. In addition to a delight- ful story from the pen of Anthony Hope, Published entire, the concluding chapters ef “The Foundry Foreman,” which is be- gun in today’s Star, will be published. ‘There will xlso be some good short siories. ————— High School Uniforms. Made from same cloth and with same trimmings as adopted by the school author- files will be supplied by Robinson, Chery & ce 2th and F streets, at $12.85 for coat, parts and vest, the price of their bid for the whole contract, and which is $1.15 less than the price at which the contract wi @warded.—Adv: ee Talk's Chenp—Quality ix Best Talker. All who have used 5-pound boxes best butter at $1.40 agree quality is finest. Jas. F. Oyster, $00 Pennsylvania avenue, K street market.—Ady ‘The three brick dwellings, 2106, 2108 and 2110 New York avenue northwest, will be sold separately at trustee's sale, tomor- row afternoon, beginning at hance for inyestment.—Advt. — Persopally Conducted Tours to Wat- kins Glen and Magara Falls vin Pennsylvanin R. R. ‘The Pennsylvania railroad will operate a personally conducted tour to Watkins Glen and Niagara Falls Tuesday, October 8. Rate, $10. Tickets good ten days, allowing stop-over privileges at Watkins and Roch- ester in either direction, and at Buffalo re- turning. Special train leaves Washington é dvt. o'clock; good % a.m. Later tour,,October 15 ——— $1.25 to Baltimore and Return. The B. and O. Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets from Washington to Bal- timore for all trains of Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, Octover 6, for the round trip, valid for re: we until following Monday.—Advt. ——— A tirst-cl Crawford shoe is sold at $6.00, 9.00 and $4.00 It is not a $3.00 shoe, though we make a good one at that price. Only at 08 Pennsylvania avenue.—Advt. at inn pass IMR. MOSS IS LUCKY An Apology Saves Him His Ten Dollars. Others in the Court Today Were Not Allowed to Make Amends. Seven colored lawyers, two white mem- bers of the bar and perhaps a dozen spec- tators were in the Police Court this mora- ing when Judge Kimball's short procession appeared, and Lawyer Moss, who was fined $10 yesterday, was first to get the ficor. He wanted to make an apology and get back his $10, and in this he made a cemplete success. _*s i “In the course of my remarks yesterda he said, “I was wrong. When I said ‘de- flantiy’ I did not mean to defy the courts, for had I meant such a thing, 1 would have been a fool. What I meant was that I de- fled a successful contradiction of my posi- tion in the case, and in support of my posi- tion I desire to refer to Lovejoy’s subdi- vision--I meen revision of the Revised Stat- ute: Judge Kimball told counsel that he did not want to hear any argument about the case, as it was closed. Lawyer Moss then called the court's at- tention to his remark when he said, “I'll sit down when I get ready,” and sald for this he desired to apologize. “That language I'll admit was highly im- proper,” said counsel, “and was said in my zeal to properly care for the interests of my clients.” Judge Kimball said he was very glad to hear the apology, and remitted the fine. “Which will go to Mr. Peyton,” added Mr. Mess, “as he paid the fine.” The Procession Moved. Then counsel! filed a motion for a new trial for his clients, and the procession started. Jefferson Jones, a colored man, was in the lead, and he plégd guilty, res2rving the right to make a statement. Jefferson carried a tin lunch bucket when he appeared in the toils, and the -ourt was of the opinion that he was ar d while on his way to work, but such not the case. “I just got out “and on my wa. “Full of what “Didn't get exactly full, but what I drank went to my head. I hadn't had a drink for some time, and I couldn't stand much." “And what do you want me to do?” Judge Kimball inquired. “Judge,” answered the man, “if you let me go this time I won't do so again.” “I'm not so sure of that,” said the judge. “When a man can’t keep sober from the time he gets out of the work house until he gets home, I'm afraid there's not much hope for him.”” “But, judge, I mean what [ say this time,"’ plead the colored man, and Judge Kimball released him on his own 1ecog- nizance. As a Vagrant. George Collins, an old colored man. came next in line, and @ policeman charged that he is a vagrant, without any means of support. ain’t guilty of that.” was the old an’s response, when arraigned. “Collins,” said the officer, “has been beg- ging from place to place ‘and siecping in sheds. He is the man who was in court last winter because he lived*in a caye on the flats.” “And he is the man who was arrested for picking up a rope with a horse tied at the erd of it,” volunteered Bailiff Kendig. “He's simple, but harmless.” “What was done with him last ge Kimball asked. Sent down for mental inquiry,” answer- ed the bailiff, ‘and his relatives came and took care of him.” Collins made a statement in his own he- half, and Judge Kimball committed him for a few days. * Had the Bones, A sat of bones, a colored man, a game of crap and a watermelon figured in the next case called, which was a charge of disorde:- ly against John Wise, a young colored man from South Washington. Lawyer Sillers was counsel in the case, and he made an effort to show that his cient had not indulged in this p@rticular gume of “7—11,” but the evidence of the policeman was posisive, and John was put on the defensive. “I had the bones in my pocket,” admitted the prisoner, “but I had ‘em there for months, and they hadn't done no service. “If you were not playing crap,” said the court, ‘‘why were you so near the game? “Well,” said the prisoner, ‘I was there, but I had no money. But I did have a. wa- termelon, and was on my way home. I heard a man say ‘police,’ and the shooters got away, but I could not run with my watermelon.” “and,” said Lawyer Sillers, bave gone with the others if had the watermelon?” “What I want to run for?” was the way Wise answered this question. “I don’t see no running when you ain't done noth- winter?” ‘would you you had not Judge Kimball tock the policeman’s word In the matter, and fined John. Hereafter John will not carry “‘bones.”” unless he is out for something other than a water- melon. Broke the Window. “I'm guilty of the charge,” said John Shehan, an old soldier, when arraigned on a charge of destroying private property. “What did this man do’ the court in- quired. “Broke a large plate glass window at Jarvis’ store, corner of Pennsylvania ave- nue and 2d street,” answered the officer. “I was full,” id the prisoner. “I had been drunk several days, and that’s my only excuse. “Did you have the window insured?” asked the court. “Yes, sir,’ the proprietor of the store answered. “Ten dollars. The Only Fem: Lavinia Morton, a colored woman, the only female in the procession, appeared at the rail, but it was not her first appear- ance. She was in the “Division” last night and Policeman Kilmartin arrested her for dis- orderly conduct. “Are you guilty or not guilty?” the clerk le. was her response. “Five dollars or fifteen days.” Josep Jones and Danicl Shea came next ard said guilty. As they’ were short of funds they stepped back instead of paying thetr fine. Two colored boys, who geve their names as Wm. Bell and Jas. Melvin, were ar- raigned of a single charge of disorderly, and the former answered “guilty.” ‘The latter said: “I ain't guilty, ‘cause I was standing near ny wife.” “They were engaged in a crap game,” the witness against them. ‘No we wasn't,” said one of the pris- orers, The judge held that they were in the geme and fined them $10 or thirty days. No Trust. “I'm guilty,” said a young man named E. J. Cunningham when arraigned for dis- orderly conduct, “but if you let me go until tomorrow I'll pay the tine.” “Will you vouch for him? asked. No, your honor,” the officer answered. "'m working on Heurich's new building and will get paid off tomorrow,” plead the defendant, “and then 1} pay the fine.” He was informed that the court is now doing business on a casa basis, and so he had to step back. Spencer Webb, Isiac Hamilton, Davis and Frank Johnson, colored men, were brought Into court by Policeman Flynn because they had congregated on the sidewalk near the court. Judge Kimball heard their explanations and, commending the officer for his conduct, released the defendant iam H. Brewer, a resident of George- in court under coilateral because as charged that his dog had bitten a boy named Harry Goro. The boy described his encounter with tne dog and said that the canine's teeth entered his les. Witnesses showed that the boy was mlis- taken in the dog, and the charge was dis- missed. An old man named the officer was Dover John Peyton wae complained against by Policeman Duvall because he has a manure box in rear of his premises. ‘ “I'm guilty,” said the cld man, “but the box was on my premises, and not in a pub- lec alley.” “If that is so," said the judge, “this Prosecution must fail.” Other evidence was heard, and the de- fendant’s personal bonds were taken. William Wailace, who allowed his horse to go at large and walk on the sidewalk, paid @ fine of $2. Dennis Connell, a hardware man, was charged with violating the police regula- tions in the sale of weapons, and the case was continued until next week. UNIFORMS FOR THE CADETS. Parker, Bridget & Co. Get the Con- tract—Some New Departures. Two muscular young men stood in front of Parker, Bridget & Company's store, at No. ith street, this morning critically examining the display of foot ball para- phernalia in the show case at the entrance. Then they entered aud a Star reporter followed. “Athletic goods are on the third floor,” said a polite clerk, and the elevator took the party upward. While the two cus- tomers were selecting a pair of complete foot ball outfits and expatiating upon their good fortune in getting such excellent arti- cles for such small prices the reporter ex- amined. the remarkable variety of sporting woods in the apartment. Punching bags hung from the celling, Indian clubs, dumb hells, rowing machines, fencing foils, mzsks and gymnasium appliances were everywhere, and in the cases were run- ning, foot ball, gymnasium and other shoes made especisliy for athletes, while high- grade sporting gccds Mned the shelves and burdened the counters. ‘This is a new departure of ours,” sald Mr. Harry B. Parker, the senior member cf the firm, “and we propose to make it equal to cur other departments in the high character of the stock it contains and the moderate prices the articles will be sold for. Gf course, we will pay the same strict attention to the down stairs part of our busiiess thet we have in the past. Washington men are good customers of a firm that shows enterprise in {ts dealing: and it is not beyond the bounds of mod- esty for us to lay claim to that material business principle. We purchase only from the best manufacturers and secure their hest goods, made in the latest styles, and being satisfied with small profits our prices do the rest. “We hav for making just been awarded the contract the uniforms for the High School Cadets. This was particularly gratl- fying to us, because the decision of the es was based upon the quality of the fabric we showed and the excellence of the trimmings and character of manufacture, and not because we offered to make them cheaper than any one else. There were other bidders, who made offers at smaller figures, but our samples were so much bet- ter in the eyes of the judges that we were selected for the important work. “The cool weather is increasing the de- and for thicker clothes,” said Mr. Parker, in conclusicn, “and we are getting our stare of the custom simply because our garments are stylishly made of the newest and most fashionable fabrics, and more than all, are selectea with a view to their durability and wearing qualities.” THE WHIPPING POsT. How It Opernted in Alexandria, Ac- cording to a Stranger’s View. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: Having carefully read the v ments on “the recommendation of the old- time whipping post,” I take the liberty of sending you a copy of an article, written by a correspondent of the Hartford Times (a Connecticut paper) in 1877. It was written just after having visited Alexandria, Va., at a time when an old law (almost obsolete) liad been put in force, for the purpose of checking petty larceny and to save the cor- poration the expense of providing for the criminals. But I will give the article as he wrote and es it was printed: Punishment by Whipping. Correspondence of the Hartford Times. I never thought I should ever be an advo- cate of the lash as a punishment of any kind, but visiting Alexandria today and making a little examination into the result of a ten months’ trial. I am now free to say that the whip will prevent a great deal of the petty thieving, as well as the larger stealing, now so prevalent in all our cities. Happening to come across a copy of the me: sage of the model mayor of Alexandri — —, which had been sent to the city council, I was struck with the following sen- tences: “I take pleasure in saying that not a single Instance of any consequence of a violation of law has gone unreported and unpunished. ‘The police department has not a single pri: éner on the chain gang and but one prisoner im jati for action of the court. There have been but four cases of felony sent to court daring the last ten months, and fifty-one eases of petit larceny have been disposed of at the police department without one dol- lar’s expense to the corporation, thereby saving by such a disposition to the city treasury a sum not less than $3,000, thus in- dicating the good results of a prompt and impartial enforcement of the laws, regard- less of the prejudices of any one, and as disturbers of the peace and violators of the law bear but a small proportion to the rest of the community who keep the peace and respect the law, it has always appeared to me to be a misgutded sentiment for those who desire the maintenance of the ordi- nances that have for thelr object the pres- ervation of life and property to evince mis placed sympathy for the violators of the law when they are punished and to make com mon cause with them In reproach of thos who justly and impartially enforce the laws.” ‘The idea of disposing of cases of this kind without any expense to the cit} struck me a very novel, and I scon called upon his honor and asked him for the secret. I found the mzyor to be an excellent and intelligent gentleman, very communicative, proud of his position, his success and his city. He has given the affairs of his city much study and thought, and has reduced it almost down to a science. He informed me that when he at first looked into the subject he found that the jail was full of prisoners (more than tive-sixths of them colored), who were serving out sentences for various of- fenses. He thought it would be better for all concerned if these fellows were required to do some kind of work. He then wrote what are now known as the ain-gang law which were at once adopted by the municipal lawmaking power, and put the prisoners to work cleaning the streets, al- leys, gutters, &c., all of them being chaired together. “I soon found out," sald the mayor, “that this would not work, because, first, it would not pay, and, second, it deprived the fami- lies of the services of these men. It worked injury in other ways. No city wants to make or save money out of the proceeds of crime, and our endeavor should he to pre- vent crime. We found that imprisonment would only temporarily do this, and, besi this, it costs 40 cents a day to keep a pris- oner in jail. Then, while men are in jail there is an expense for medical attendance, clothing, &c., which materially adds to the cost. After looking thcroughly into the mat- ter and in accordance with the laws of the corporation, I ordered “that all persons found guilty of stealing should be given nine and thirty stripes on the bare back for the first offense.’ It is a success in every way and is economical. I usually order that but twenty of the stripes be given and tell the party ‘to come back in ten days for the other nineteen.’ Of course he never comes back for what is due him. This clears the city of a class that we can get along without, and it is the rost effectual way of doing it that I know of. During the ten months just ended we have had but fifty cases of steal- ing to dispose of, while In previous years we had a great many more. The whipping is dcne in the ‘spread-eagle’ style in the pub- lie station house. The prisoners’ arms are run through a door and locked together on the other side. The stripes are laid on the bare back with a large cowhide. The pris- oners don’t relish the business a bit, an. only two or three have been known to r quire a second dose. It is my opinion that wife beaters ought to be given a heroic dose of this treatment, which I am sure would Le effectual.” (Signed) MAC. SS A Mental Stimulus, The first installment of the great m: tery story, “When the War Was Over, by Frederick R. Burton, will be published next Monday. Five hundred dollars.in gold for the first correct solution. Particulars in another column. Best gran. sugar, 4!4c. Johnston's, page 7. —Advertisement. AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Young Men's Sodality Lycenm Celebrates an Anniversary. Other Local Notes: of General and Special Interest to Many Citizens— The Police Gourt. The seventh anniversary :of the Young Men's Sodality Lyceum was held at their hall on Duke street last-night. Never be- fore in the history of the lyceum has there been a more successful entertainment given than the one last night. Owing te the sick- ness of the president, Mr. F. T. Quinn, Mr Daniel J. Normoyle, first vice president, oc- cvpied the chair. After making = few re- trarks of welcome he spoke of the progress that had been made since the organization seven years ago, and after a few other re- marks he announced the program of the evening, which consisted of the following: A selection by the Leonada Quartet, com- posed of Messrs. Smith, Menroe, Nalls and Harper; address by Rev. Father Bowler, address by Rev. Father Kenifick of Fred- ericksburg, who said that he had not come prepared to make an address, but to eat oysters. Nevertheless he made a short ad- dress, which was greatly enjoyed. He was followed by Luther H. Thompson, mayor of this city, who said that he had had the pleasure of be!ng present at sev- eral of the anniversaries, and that he was struck the first time with the unity in which the young men seemed to work. At the conclusion of Mayor Thompson's address the oyster roast was announced, and all adjourned to the large gymnasium, whore tables had been prepared, and in a few minutes all were doing full justice to the oysters which had been provided. After all had satisfied themselves to their icarts’ content they adjourned back to the hall, and the Leonada Quartet sang several very pretty selections, which was followed by an address by Mr. Carne, wao spoke cf the unity of Catholics all over the world; said that it was very seldom that he hail the pleasure of being present at the Lyceum, but that he had always felt at home there, but tonight he felt more so. He was fol- lowed by a solo by Mr, Wm. Hov. The ation of Mr. Leo Harlon. en- titled “Regulus to the Carthagenians,” was ereatly enjoyed. Several short impromptu addresses were made, and the evening’s.en- tertainment wound up with several selec- tions by the quartet. Police Court. Mayor Thompson this morning disposed of the following cases: Ernest Day, ar- rested by Officer Wilkinson, charged with stealing clothing and one dollar from Mr. Paul Boss, was made to return the money and pay the cost of the elothes and war- rant, which amounted to $4.25, or go to jail for thirty days. Edward Schiller, az- rested by Officer Wilkerson, charged wits an assault on Hannah Blouse, forfeited collateral. Patrick Quinn, arrested by Of- ficers Jones and Dean, charged with an as- sault on Edward Johnson, forfeited col- lateral. Held for Stenling Spoons. A colored boy named Ernest Stillydrds, who has on two occasions carried a market basket to the home of a gentleman living cn Duke street, was arrested yesterday on picion of having stolen several silver spoons. The boy on both occasions de- posited the basket in a basement room, and at both times spoons were missing. He is locked up at the station house, in order that direct evidence be obtained against him. It is a common occurrence tor such characters after depositing their baskets to steal something before they leave, and Mayor Thompson has decided to make an example of this one. Calli«-Bradshaw. Mr. Thomas Callis and Miss Florence Bradshaw were married last night at the house of the bride’s uncle, Capt. Richard Remington. The ceremony was conducted by Rey. Mr. Williams of: the Metiodist Episcopal Church South. After the cere- mony Mr. and Mrs. Callis left on the Nur- folk boat on-a bridal trip through the south. The presents were mumerous and very handsome. od NATIONAL’ RIFLES. Business Transacted at the Regular Monthly Meeting Last Night. ‘The monthly meeting of the National Rifles was neld last night. The finance committee reported an examination of bcoks of the secretary end treasurer for the quarter ended September 30, which were found correct. The treasurer's report fer the month of September was submitted, showing all current obligations of the com- pany settled, leaving a substantial balance cn hand in the treasury. Privates Sherman Williams, W. E. Blocher, E. H. Duff and Guy S. Davis were dropped from the rolls and Private Walter‘W. McConihe's resigna- tion from membership in the company was accepted. Privates R. E. Constant and Jeseph H. Curran having served five years cn the active roll, were, on their applica- tion, transferred to the veteran roll. Quar- termaster Sergt. C. E. Simms resigned his office, and Corporal E. A. Goodwin was elected to the vacancy. An invitation from the Corcoran Cadets to aitend its grand feir was accepted for the night of Novem- ber 4. It was alco decided that the Nation- al Rifles make a donation to the fair. Lieut. George W. Evans was unanimously elected chairman of the committee on en- tertainments for the ensuing season, with power to select his committee of assistants. It was also decided to commence the twelfth season of the Saturday evening re- unions of the company November 16, 1895. The company was ordered to emble Monday night next to be measured for the National Guard uniforms. ae NOT CONCERNED. The Metropolitan Company Careless, Yet Satisfied as to the Reis Suit. President .Phillips of the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company 1s not at all di turbed by the suit which has been filed against the company by an inventor, who claims that some of his patents have been infrinyed upcn by the company in its con- struction of the 9th sireet road. Fyven sup- posing that the claim made in behalf of Mr. Reis is well founded, the Metropolitan com- pany says it is only remotely and not ma- terially concerned. Speaking of the matter to a Star reporter today President Phillips said: “This sult of Mr. Reis has been anticipated by the company for several months. His claims have been investigated in the most careful manner by the ckief counsel ot the General Electric Company and pronounced to be entirely untenable im every respect. I have also very carefuily examined them all myself and unhesitatingly say that neither the steckhoiders, bondholders or (he public need give themselyes one moment's concern in regard to this suit. The construction of the Metropolitan railroad Joes not infringe any patent or any claim that Mr. Reis owne. Under the contract which the Metropolitan Railroad Company has with the General Electric Company this suit will be defended by the latter and all damages will be pald by them, if Mr. Reis succeeds in showing to the court that he is entitled to anything.” DOSS OO OO LCCC SSOOOSCOSECOSCSO . It Will Pay To make some provision for your pbysi- cal health at this season, because a cold or cough, an attack of pneumonia or ty- Phoid fever now may make you an invalid all winter. First of all, be sure that your blood is pure, for health depends upon Pure blocd. A few bottles of Hood’s Sarsaparilla will be a paying investment now, It will give you pure, rich blood and invigorate your whole system. Get HOOD'S. cure habitual constipa- Hood’s Pills tlon. Pride, 25c.per box. 3 POSTHSSSSOSSSSESHT OS CSCS SAS For years I suffered from dyspepsia, nothing re- licved me until L used Dr. David Keunedy’s Pa- vorite Remedy, made at Rondout, N. Y. This medicine effected a complete cure. F. Chrisile, A*beny, THE MODERN DRUG STORE. Some of the Secrets That Account for Its Success and Prosperity. It would be interesting to hear what the apothecary i “Romeo and Juliet” would say if he came to life In these progressive days and found himself in a modern drug store. Probably he'd collapse from amaze- ment and require all the power of medical rejuvexators to bring him to his sehses again. Even to the average present-day in- dividual the prevailing high-class phar- macy is something wonderful. It presents a splendid opportunity to stué@y human nature from the gay crowds at the soda fountain io the pale waiters at the pre- scription desk and the between crowd that seeks everything, from cosmetics to castor ol. As such establishments have advanced in character many of them have reduced the prices of drugs and other stock in a remarkaile degree, and these seem to be most prosperous and successful. In conver- sation toiay with Mr. E. P. Mertz, whose well-known establishment is at the corner of 11th and F streets, a Star reporter asked him the secrets of success in a modern Grug store business principles,” sa'd Mr. ‘Buying in large quantities as near as we can from first hands, thus saving big counts, selling at small profits and ictly for cash, and by this means pre- venting the consideration of bad bills In the matter of future profits, are some of the secrets of the modern pharmacy. This sys- tem we follow not only in drugs and pro- pr.etary medicines, but 'n cosmetics, per- fumery, toilet articles and the innumerable other things which make up the stock. ‘The public appreciates such a system substan- tially, as our business proves. i ‘It is the general impression,” he con- tinued, “that stores which sell general lines of medicine at low prices charge higher for prescriptions, but this is erroneous, The general trade increases the prescription trade, and customers not only save in price, but get the additional advantage of fresher drugs. I have recently adopted a catalogue system, by which persons either at a dis- tance or In the city can be supplied with all the staple articles of household drugs al- most at manufacturers’ prices, Large sh'p- ments are made daily to outlying places, while the wagons make two deliveries daily to all parts of Washington, and one in Mt. Pleasant an] vicinity. “There is a call for a better class of toilet articles now," said Mr. Mertz, in conclusion. “I sell now a great many sold silver trim- med brushes, combs and mirrors, and the prices are very little higher than the fig- ures for plated goods were a few years ago. The enterprising drug store now, to meet the public taste, must earry in stock nearly every toilet article made in this country or abroad.” —_—— WILL MEET HERE. Colored Convention Set for October 16. Mr. James W. Poe, the president of the National Republican Vigilant Association, has issued a letter changing the time und Place of the colored convention, which was to have met in Baltimore October 9. In- stead the convention will meet in this city on October 16. The convention wiil con- sider questions of a moral, political and €conomical character. Mr. Poe in his letter to the delegates explains that the political struggle in Maryland makes it inadvisable to hold the convent.on in Baltimore. He repudiates with scorn any intimatioys that the convention has been called in the in- terests of ary presidential candidate. — Good Stortes, Saturday's Star will contain several in- teresting stories. In addition to a delight- ful story from the pen of Anthony Hope, published entire, the eoncluding chapters of “The Foundry Fereman,” which is be- gun in today’s Star, will be published. There will also be some good short stories, —___.___ The Columbia Athletic Fair. The executive committee having in charge the arrangements for the projected fair of the Columbia Athletic Club met at the club house last night, but transacted no definite business on account of the absence of sev- eral of the members. Another meeting will be held next Tuesday night, at which it Is expected the members of the various sub- committees wiil be appointed and the work of assuring the success of the fair com- menced in earnest. — A Story of Mystery. Do you know what a “Story of Mystery” is? It is a continued story of which all but the last chapter is printed, and then guesses are made as to the solution, then the final installment is printed. On October seventh a most interesting mystery story, “When the War Was Over,” will be started in The Star, and five hundred dollars will be given for the first absolutely correct solution. In case no guess is abso- lutely correct the amount will be divided among those nearest to a correct solution, The guesses will be confined to women read- ers. Fuller particulars elsewhere. ——.—__ Protecting Pensioners. A committee of the Grand Army of the Republic, consisting of Judge I. G. Kimball, chairman; F. L. Campbell, W. H. Doolittle, Stanton Weaver and E. J. Sweet, appointed recently to take under consideration steps to protect pensioners in the care of there money. held its first meeting last evening. Subcommittees were appointed to con with the Interior Department officials and others, and reports are to be made nex Wednesday evening. oo United Hebrew Charities to Meet. The annual meeting of the United Hebrew Charities will be held Monday evening next at the Eighth Street Temple, and will be im- portant in many particulars. The work of caring for the poor and needy during the approaching winter will be mapped out, and it is probable that the agency of the splendid organization for doing good will be extended in many directions. a Fine Storage Goods at Auction. Elegant folding beds and other fine furni- ture will be sold at Latimer's, 1220 and 1231 G street, tomorrow at 10 o’clock.—Advt. ee The Furniture Sale Tomorrow. There willbe a large line of furniture of all kirds sold at Sloan's, 1407 G street, to- morrow at 10 a.m. Goods now on exhibi- tion and everything just as advertised.— Advertisement. 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., 8e27-36d 10G Wall st., N. ¥. 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—end IS. 15c. bottle, $1.50 dozen. Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, 11th & F. 05-144 Bargains In : Long Hair Switches. ee eae Bee 50. Formerly $10.50. E7 First-class uttendance in Hatr Dressing, impooing, ete. our '“Curlette,” efor keeping the hair S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N.W. NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS President Griswold of the Anacostia Rail- way States the Oondition of Affairs The Union Has Taken No Action—Some ef the Troubles That the Road Has Suffered, There have been no developments in the impending trouble between the Anacostia Railway Company and its men since the publication of the article on the subject in The Star of yesterday. The Protective Street Railway Union held its usual weekly meeting last night, and the subject was talked over informally, but no definite action was taken. In conversation today with a Star re- porter, President Griswold of the railway company said he deeply regretted that something must be done which will affect bis men in order that the current ex- penses of the road may be met, but such a step is unavoideble. He had not, he said, determined when the ‘change shall go into effect, but he intimated that either the present force of employes must be willing to work for $1.25 per day, in which case he will keep them ail in the service if they de- sire to remain, or if the wages are to be kept at $1.50 he will take off some of the ears, making the time between them much greater than it is now. Opinion of the Union. The members of the Street Railway Union who have been talked with om the subject are loath to believe that the reve- nres of the company have fallen off to the extent stated by Mr. Griswold to the citi- zers of Anacostia with whom the railway president has conversed in reference to the matter, and to whom the books of the road have beerf shown, but these citizens are ecrvinced, as stated by themselves and as stated in The Star yesterday, that the road is not able to retain its present force at the present rate of pay. Speaking of the troubles of this railway company, a life-long citizen ard large prop- erty owner of Anacostia today sald to a Star reporter: Imost from its com- nencement the enterprise met with em- berrassments which annoyed and disheart- ened its prospectors. Owing to the in- clement season in which the roadway was built the cobble pavement could not be laid down, and it became necessary to use plank foundation between the tracks to prevent the horses sinking in the mud. A large portion of the rails were laid £0 closely together that no space was allowed fcr the contraction and expansion of’ the metal. The next summer's heat caused them to bulge up from the stringers and recessitated fresh expense in relaying. Change of Cars. he original cars were large c7 which rendered a conductor and two horses necessary The read passed through a comparatively sparsely settled region, and even yet derives its mam patronage from people many of whom ure for sev- eral months in the year out of employment and at that tims have no money to spend. “When it is con. ed that an additio: al horse for the bobtail cars and a con- ductor for each car operated by the com- pany would mean an sdditional expense of a good many thousands of dollars, it is not surorising that many of the original stockholders became disgusted, and in many instances sold their stock for less than actual cosi. It was at this cr'sis that Mr. Griswold, then, 2s now, president of the company, saw that something must be done. He ban- ished the most of the two-horse cars and all the conductors, and substituted the one- horse cars, which were then considered quite a novelty. “It cannot be said that tie reasons above stated are likely to make the bobtail cars popular, but they do explain why it is that the stockholders have never received any dividend, and why the company finds tiat itds no longer able to pay its men $1.50 per day and retain all of them in its service. CITY ITEMS. > - Consumers, Look to Your Interest! Tomorrow (Saturday) we will offer best Sugar-cured Hams, 1: Shoulders, 8c.; 5 cks. Babbitt’s Soap,20c.; 5 pa. Pearline, 18c. 5 cks. Star Soap, 1$c.; Burbank Potatoes, @0c. bushel; 4-year-old_ pure Rye Whisky for medical purposes, The. qt. bottle: best Catawba Wire, 25c. bottle; a very fine Port Wine, special price tomorrow, 40c.; finest Elgin Butter, Coffees, Teas and a general line of groceries at attractive prices. Only first quality goods offered, and money re- funded in every instance if dissatisfied. M. Metzger Company, 4 thet. nw. - 1t* cas eo bhai It« a Pieasure to Denl With Us. _Everything here: you could wish in Fruits, Vegetables, Poultry, etc. Everything here the freshest and choicest. If it isn’t to your liking we refund the money. Lowest prices. Cannon&Chandler, 76 to 81 Cen. M’kt cara thee Bhs Hotel Johnson Cafes. Choice shipment of Cherrystones and Rockaways received today; steamed, roast, Lroil, % shell, etc.; also lunch and table dhote dinner. it a. Best Gran. Sugar, 4\c. Johnsten’s. page 6.* 7 AMUSEMENTS. the . “Trilby” dance y the Leigh Sisters Is the as danced b latest sensation, and is the only bare- foot dance ever produced. faithfully produced Columbia Phonograph Co., gig Pa. Ave. 64-240 Many People prices to secure seats for ¢ ARE TARING ADV. tage of the popular inne and the Kimball Burlesyue Co in it HE! DRIK_1 HUDSO:! 5 Lafayette Square (yma Bx JOHN W. ALBAUGH, Manager. SEATS NOW ON SALE AT OPEILA HOUSE. Lillian Russell Opera Company sles Ihe Tzigane (THE GYPSY). Next week—FRED'K WARDE in The Mounte- bank, Lion's Mouth, Damon and Pythias. o3-tf PROF. J. E. GATES’ RIDING SCHOOL. Lessons given fn riding a specialty. Fine saddle horses for hire. Low tates. Boarding. Horses Well cared for. 1105 11th et. o.w. 0c3-6t* ASE BALL . AT NATIONAL PARK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER’ 5, BENEFIT OF OLD RELIABLE JIM McGUIRE, THE CHAMPION OF THE COUNTRY, Having Caught 132 Consecutive Games. Game called at 4 o'clock. +25 CENTS ADMISSION. ‘0c3-2t* A™“EN'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. WEEK OF SEPT. 30. Matinee Saturday. MARK TWAIN'S Pudd’nhead Wilson, MR, FRANK MAYO'S DRAMATIZATION. MR. MAYO AS PUDD'NHEAD, Supported by an excellent company. Next Week—?PELAsco’s Meant oF ({ARYLAND. First production on any stage. Sents now on sale. 3 MR. ALLAN DE COU MUELLER WIL REOPEN his febool for dancing and ment at Masonic Temple, 9th and F sts. n. iDAY, SEPTEM- BER 30, at 4 ond 8 o'clock sel4-1m SS AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL THEATER. Every Evening, Wed and Set. Mats, ee SUCCESS — NEw “Best | Burlemjue la or, paraeR’s FAMOUS Yet Seen.” [| GARDEN THEATER BURLESQUE COMPANY, Presenting LITTLE 282 consecutive nights in New York. CHRISTOPHER. Introducing the original series of Garden Theater Living Pictures —Next Week— CAMILLE D'ARVILLE And ber Opera Company, {n MADELEINE, OR THE MAGIC KIss. Seats now on sale. Regular prices. 03-3" CADEMY. Prices 25, 50, 75c. and $1.00. Wed. and Sat. Mats., 25 and 50c. Reservet Only a few more times of DAVIS & KEOGH'’S MELODRAMA, THE WHITE RAT. Next Week—The Peerless CORINNE and the Kix ball Burlesque Company in the big extravaganza, HENDRIK HUDSON, JR. Seats now on sale. Regular prices. tt Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7TH STREET. COMMENCING Monday, October 7. Markos, , The Hypnotist, SUPERB DEMONST: STARTLING NATURAL RATIONS OF PHENOMENA. DANCING ACADEMY open, M ad THURS, ‘evenings. Private class for beginners, to 8. Private lessons given daily. Class soiree, & to IL. Speed oO ocz-tit® “INSTRUCTOR, BANJO. tec. pha 131 -V st. nlw. Send for eli = GL COLLIN Speciale Sturtio, VT CU THEATER, ONE WEEK, COMMENCING SEPT. 30. Metinees Tuesday, Thursday and Satanlay, THE GREAT DRAMATIC SUCCES The Midnight Special. ALWAYS ON TIME. Pronounced the Acme of Stage Realist, GENERAL ADMISSION, first floor, 25 CENTS. BER: VIRGINIA JOCKEY CLUB. St. Asaph, Va. RACING MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIe DAYS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Six Races Each Day. First race, 2:15 p.m. ADMISS| 50 CENTS. Special trait dire street station at 1 stop at the track. HENRY SCHULTZE, ‘Secretary. Where Cool Breezes Blow— Overlook Inn. + The most delightful resort imaginable, + Beautifully situated on the heights of East Washingicn — commending charming views— Muvic every evealpg, Coaches connect at, 4, 5, 5.30, 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 220, 9, 10, 11, 12 p.m. with Fst. cars ‘at Sth ‘Capitol sts ith cable cars at Sth and Pa, . Fare, round trip, 25 cts, Cogch leaves Arlington at 6 p.m., stopping at Chamberlin’s, Shcreham and Raleigh; passes Page's, Riggs House. Randall and Willard’s. se24-14d to grand. stand from 6th and 1:45 p.m. Local trains E. B. DOWNHAM, President. sel3-tt Vermilya’s Dancing Academy, BUILDERS’ EXCHANGE HALL, 721 13TH ST. Ciass for misses and masters Saturday mornings at 10 o'clock, Wednesdsys at 3:30 . Prt inetruction at residence, 624 H_ st ERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER. All this weck. ~ RUSSELL BROS., COMEDIANS, AND Lew Dockstader, ‘The Eminent Minstrel. Next Week—THE V, PROF. SHELDON'S DANCING ACADEMY. F st. ‘nw. Tueslays, Thursdays and Saturdays. All the latest dances. Cull or send for, clr- enlar. se-Bm — EXCURSIONS éc. MARSHALL WALL. STEAMER MACALESTER . Leaves at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Returning, arrives in the city at 2 and 6 p.m FARE ROUND TRIP Qe. sel0-tf To Arlington. Fare, 25 Cents Round Trip.. Through the grounds to the Lee Mansion. Take stage of the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway Company that leaves terminus of cable cars, Georgetown, at 9, 10, 11 and 12 a.m., 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Grounds open from ennrise to sunset. sel6-21,tt TALLY-HO COACH LINE Fit 1312: 1 St.— Dally —Arlington. Bridge, ctc.. 10 a.m. 2 pi Uncle Sam, Bridze—Wednesdays. Sundays. Mfon- days—S. Home. Tues., Fri.—A:tington. Fare, 60c. N. & W. Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Norfoli, Portsmouth ‘ant all southeast by the powerful Steamers “Newport News.” “Washington,” leaving daily schedule: Southbound. fl Fortress Mon points south a1 hew fron palace “Norfolk” and fon the following Northbound. Ly.Wasbington 7: - Portsmouth 5:50 p.m, Lv. Alexa.dria.7: Norfolk. ...6:10 p.m. Ar. Ft. Monroe.6: m. Ly. Ft. Monroe.7:20 p.m. Norfolk. . ..7: Alexaudria.6.00 a.m. Ar. Portsmot :00 a.m. Ar. Washington 6:30 a.m. VISITORS TO THE ATLANTA EXPOSITION and the resorts at Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and Florida will find this @ very attrac- tive route. as it breaks the monotony of an all-rail ride. ‘Tickets on sale at 513, 619, 1421 Pennssiva- , B. and O. ticket office, corner 1th nia avem street and New York avenue, and on board steamers, where Cime table, seep, ete. cin alow e had. Any other information desired will be fare ished on application to the mndersigned at the company’s wharf, foot of 7th st., Washe ington, D. ‘Telephone No. 750. se2-404 JNO. CALLAHAN, General Manager. Mount Vernon HOMB AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON. THE PALATIAL STEAMER Charles Macalester Will leave foot of 7th snd M sts, s.w. dally (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, 0c. Admission to grounds ard mansion, 2c. This te the ocly company permitted to sell tickets of ad- mission to the grounds and mansion. Both tickets to be obtained at wharf and at the principal hotels, THE MOUNT VERNON AND MARSHALL HALL B-tt STEAMBOAT Cv.