Evening Star Newspaper, June 18, 1896, Page 16

16 = LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. | Allen's Grand Opera House.—Vaudeville. Chevy Chase Park.—Music. Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Pa. ave.—Exhibition of the graphophene and kin=toscope, Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Burlesque. New National Theater.—“Contusion. —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. calester for Mount Vernon at nd for Marshall Hall Steamer M: 10 a.m. and ¢ at 10 am. Steamer River Queen for Indian Head and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m., and for M all Hall at 5:30 p.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fe Monroe at 7 p.m Ste at 9am. Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio s tion for Bay Ridge at 9:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at Sam. = to Arlington leave every hour from 2 St. and Penn. ave. Mount Vernon Park.—Cars leave every heur from 1% street and Pennsylvania avenue. fount Vernon Place Sunday School to at Falls. Boat leaves a.m. donia Club to River View.—Regular e mer Johz. Sylvester for Colonial Beach 1 —_——-— CLYAN CARPETS DIFFERENTLY Don't tear the fabric, or in- WE from others. jure colors. Take out all the dust. Carpets insured for owner's benefit. Wagon calls. Mass.av. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631 OWNERS OF VALUABLE CARPETS are wise in having us clean their carpets. We insure them while here. Return the carpets or their full value in cash. Wagon calls. M. R. Thorp, 488 Maine ave. s.w. A child's tricycle was stolen Tuesday night from the front yard of 1813 12th street. > -- Our make, 5c. the best made. Sickles. CUT THE GRASS OFTEN. That's the wav to have a velvety lawn. Get a gcod mower. Carter's Lawn Mowers are easy running and durable. Only $2.50 up. Chas. T. Carter & Co. Pa. ave. NO MATTER WHO Is at St. Leuis, let US pap do them, $2 up. NOLT OMINATED ‘our rooms. We S10 9th st. Cigar dealers who sell 20th Century Ci- gars will report to us at once the number they have on hand, that we may give them tickets for the 20th Century Cigar guessing contest. CHANDLEE & ROUZEE, 1337 Pa. ave. x eS pechet book containing olen Mcndzy frem the house of 14th street northwest. room Cottages at Colonial Beach; pa furnished; $100 cach for season. Address T. B. Harrison, Co- lonial Beach, V: G st. n. For rent ‘Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON, 1113 F st.n.w. - - William D¥ckson, the colored boy who trested in the Center Market by De- ves Boyd and Helan because he at- tempted te pick a weman's pocket. was sentenced in the Police Court yesterday on larceny from the s on the farm in de- ult of real estate security. - = Dangerous kidney diseases can be avoided by the prompt use of Dr. J. W. Bull’s Pills. "Their specific effect stops the encroachment of diabetes and Bright's disease. DON'T READ THIS! icreen doors complete with hinges, etc., : fancy, cak finished, $1.15: cak-finished Window screens, 17x34, 15e.; 2-burner gas stoves, $1 ‘m”’ freezer, $1.25; 3-at., $1.50: 4-q/ Have a few refrigerators left whi to close at less thar cust. Tel. 934. Jno. Moran, 2126 Pa. ave. Saas A National bicycle, belonging to W. W. Delano of 1416 New York avenue, was stolen last night from in front of 2650 14th Street. CITY AND DISTRICT. Will Re Held Tonight. The lawn fete of Adah Chapter, No. 6, Order of the Eastern Star, which was to have been given Tuesday evening, but was pestponed on account of rain, will be held —_ One dollaz will buy 100 ft. boards; we keep everything to build a house. Libbey & Co. —Advertisement. Virginin Hot Springs. The New Homestead, opened today, is a grand, new hotel, occupying the entire hill upon which the Old Homestead stood. n in every respect, and elegant in all intments, it will be conducted as rine‘pal hotel at the place, and will n open the year round. Call at C. and for descriptive matter.—Advt. = Ruffalo Convention. other friends of education who intend attending the tional J t Buffalo, N. Y., July 11, will please communicate with Hege, D. P. A., B. and O. R. RB. street northwest, for special car arrange- ment en route.—Advt. Deer Park and Berkeley Special. Commencing Monday, June 15, the B. and O. R. R. will place in service a special fast express train for the accommodation of those desiring to visit the summer resorts along the main line of the road. The train Will be equfpped with first-class coaches and buffet parlor car, and will run on the following schedule: ve Baltimore, 11:40 a in the Distric National Educ tion to be held am.; Washington, p.m.; arrive Mar- tinsburg, 2:30 p.m.; Hancock, 3:07 p.m. Berkeley Springs, 3 p.m.; Cumberland, 4300 Key: p-m.; Piedmont, p.m.; Mountain Oakland, 6:22 p.m.; we keep everything to build a house. Libbey & Co. —Advertisement. a Mountain Resorts. tickets to various mountain hed by the Chesapeake and y. on sale at very low rates. Apply at company’s offices, and 1421 Pennsylvania avenue and ‘1110 F street northwest.—Advt. a Seashore Excursions via Pennsylva- nia Railroad. On Fridays and Saturdays during June, July and August the Pennsylvania railroad will sell excursion tickets for 10 and 11 a.m. trains to Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea Isle City at rate of $% for the round trip. Good to return until the following Tues- eay.—Advt. Yesorts re Ohto railwa ——__. to Itimore and Return via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun- dey, June 20 and 21, and will be valid for return passage until Monday, June 22. Advt. — thick, all sizes, 90c. apiece. All white pine. F.Libbey & Co.,6th&N.Y.ave. ~Advertisement. ns Parlor Cars for Deer Park and Vir- winin Springs. Commencing Monday, June 15, the B. and ©. R. R. will operate a line of buffet parlor curs between Baltimore, Washington and Staunton, and another between Baltimore, Weshingion and Deer Park, Oakland, Mountain Lake Park and Grafton. The car for Staunton will be attached to express leaving Washington 11:30 a.m., end_the car for Deer Park and Grafton to the Deer Park and Berkeley special leaving Wash- ington station 12:35 p.m.—Advt. —s Special Train to Bay Ridge Janc 19th For the accemmodation of members of Moody Chotr and others who may wish to visit Bay Ridge on Friday, June 19, in ad- ition :o regular trains, special train has been arranged to leave B. and O. depot, Sashington, 1:30 p.m for that point. Rate cents for @ rou! trip for Be for children—Advt. 7 Saults and —_—_—__—. 100 ft. hoards, $1; any length you want. F. Libbey & Co., 6th and N.Y. Ad. —_ Savl's plant sale, Williams & Co.'s auc- tion rooms, corner i0th and Penna. ave.,to- morrow, ll a.m. and 4 p.m.—Advt. SOME SAD CASES Appeared ‘Today in the Long Police Court Preca:sion. = An Old Gentleman Without a Home Who Wanted to Be Sent Down. “There’s a shaking up of everything in the tolls this morning,” said Keeper Madi- gan this morning when the Police Court session opened. “Thirty-one in all,” he added, “and six of them are women.” “And I'm in here fer nothing,” said one of the women. “An old raggedy nigger had me arrested because he said I took $7 from him; and, Mr. Madigan, you've known me long enovgh to Knew I pick my com- pany “That's true,” said the officer, are in your right company now. George Payne, a colored man, was in the adjoining cell endeavoring to sleep off his drunk, and his leud snoring amused his fellow-prisoners. “Get up there, George,” called one of the prisoners when the procession started,“and get a move on you.” “Don't bother me,” muttered the colored man. ‘'Tain't breakfast time yet, and I ain't going to get up.” Finally he got up and led the procession of men and women into the court, and there he was arraigned on a charge of trespassing on the grass in Seaton Park. ‘and you THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1896-SIXTEEN PAGES. - MAKING PREPARATIONS Getting Ready for a Big Labor Day Oele- bration. An Unsuccessful Visit—Genern! Notes of Interest From the Men Who Work. A conference of the delegates of local labor bodies to provide for the proper ob- servance of Labor day was held last evening at Bricklayers’ Hall, corner of 7th and L streets northwest. Mr. William Silver of the Central Labgr Union presided and Mr. James M. Boyce was secretary, : Delegates from the following organiza- ons were present, all having the proper credentials: Granite Cutters’ Union, Steam itters’ Aesociation, Bookbinders’ Associa- ticn, Typographical Union, Amalgamated Carpenters, Brotherkood of Carpenters, electrical workers, bricklayers, bakers and ccrfectioners, Painters’ Protective Union. ‘An invitation was extended to all labor organizaticns in the District to participate in the deliberations of the conference, and a special committee was appointed and In- structed to visit all organizations and vite their co-operation. An tavitation was also extended to the representatives of the press to be present at the next meeting of the conference, which will be held Wednesday eevening, July 1, in Bricklayers’ Hall. At this meeting all organizations desir- “Well, boss,” he answered, when arraign- ed, “I ain’t sure whether I’m guilty or not, ‘cause I don’t know nothing about it.” “He was beastly drunk,” the officer said, “and it was with considerable difficulty that I aroused him.” “Five dollars.” A middle-aged man, whose name was given as Frink Joyce, was in the proces- sion ss a vagrant, ard Judge Kimball lis- tened to his sad story. “He came to the station last night and asked to be sent down becatse he has no home,” said the officer. “Have you been drinking?” the prisoner was asked. “Haven't had a drink for a week,” was his response. “I seo that you are nervous,” the judge remarked, “and I thought it was from drink.” I know I'm nervous,” said the un- fortunate man, “but it's not’ from drink- ing.” He told the court that he has no home, and had surrendered himself to the police in order that ke might get sent down. “Have you ever been down before?" s, sir; about three mcnths ago I was sent down for ninety days.” nd hew much time do you want now?” he same time.” is request was granted. Thomas Dooley said he came here from Hampton because he was ordered to do so by the pension officials. “And got drunk, I suppose?” queried the te Yes, sir; I took a few beers and got drunk, but’ if you will take my personal bonds I'll leave without giving you any more trouble.” “I'm afraid you will get drunk,” said the court. et “Indeed I won't, ycur honor, for my money all gone.” “That's a good thing,” the court told him, »nd took his persenal bonds. Took Three or Four. Last evening Julia Robinson, colored, wearing her new blue costume, went down the river as far as Glymont, and because of the liquid refreshments in which she in- dulged she got arrested when she reached the city. “I arrested her for being drunk and dis- y."" said the officer. ‘But I wasn’t drunk and disorderly, terrupted the woman. “Had you been drinking?” “Only had three or four bottles of beer down the river.” “Three or four bottles of beer?” asked the judge, who was very much surprised. “How many bottles of beer does it take to make you drunk?" “I never took any account of i! she answered, “but three or four bottles ain't much.”" She was released on her personal bonds. Foost Chavis and Rachel Parker, a col- ored couple from Capitol Hill, were in the toils because they were under a tree in the Capitol grounds. The woman hung her head and showed that she felt keenly the position in which she had placed herself, and asked that her personal bends be taken, saying she work- ed for cne of the Commissioners. Chavis admitted that he had walked on the grass, but denied other statements made against him. ‘They were fined $10 or thirty days each. Charles Dyer was in the toils for the first time, and the court excused his trivial violation of the law. George Washington was also in the toils. He is a small colored boy, and Policeman Adams, who arrested him, gave him such a good name that he was released on his own recognizance. Five foreigners who seil bananas, pea- nuts and candy were in court for violating the law relating to street obstructions. Yesterday morning several of them were driven from the vicinity of the O street market. and one of them was arrested. Later In the day he was arrested with the others near the K street market. Officials of the market company complain of the conduct of these men, who stand on the streets with their wagons and send boys about the market doors with haskets of bananas to sell. Judge Kimball said he did not lke to have to fine these people, but he had to do go, and fined them $2 each. —— THAT FLAG INCIDENT. ~ Explanation of the Affair at the Navy Yard. Mr. Henry Giles, foreman of one of the sections of the gun carriage shop at the navy yard, who, as stated in Saturday's Star, the day previous ordered Mr. Robey, one of the machinists, to remove a small flag which he had placed on his lathe in honor of Flag day, said last evening that the act on his part was not prompted by disloyalty to the Union or want of respect for the flag, and that he took the step com- plained of by many of the men In the yard simply because Mr. Robey's course attract- ed so much attention from the other work- men in the shop as to interfere with the work. Mr. Giles claimed that Mr. Robey had a circle of flags on his lathe, and when the latter was in motion they revolved so rapidly that, to avoid tearing them, it was ing to participate will, it is expected, be represented. At the preliminary meeting last evening the unions represented com- prised an aggregate membership of 3,:4N), which indicated a successful demonstra’ next Labor day. Were Unsuccessful. The joint committee of Steamfitters, Building Trades Council and Central La- bor Union, as instructed by the several bedies, visited yesterday the employing steamfitters who have refused to concede the eight-hour day, as demanded by the steamfitters, and were unsuccessful in their final attempt to adjust the matter. As a result it was stated by a member of the committee the most prominent firm of what is termed “the combine” will be reported to both central bodies and also to all local organizations, and all legiti- mate means will be employed to secure an eight-hour work day for the members of the Steamfitters’ Union. Tenants’ League. As the result of the unsuccessful efforts of a committee of the Central Labor Union to secure the work of several real estate dealers who are employing non-union labor on the repair and construction of their werk, the question of withdrawing patron- age from such firms will be brought to the attention of all local bodies, and it will be suggested that a ‘Tenants’ League” oe organized for the specific object of with- holding patronage from all dealers, agents and landlords who persist in employing underpaid labor. Carpenters and Joiners. At the last meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners several propositions for membership were received, and very encouraging reports were made by the delegates to the Central Labor Un- fon and Bullding ‘Trades Council. Several large contracts were reported as having been secured by these bodies, and it was stated that within the next two Weeks the entire membership would be em- ployed. 2 Tne committee appointed to formulate rules for the special discussion of technical and theoretical subjects connected with carpentry, promised a full report at the next meeting. Delegates to the Labor day conference were elected, and an appropria- tion made therefor. peas AMUSEMENTS. Allen's Grand Opera House Closed.—Afer the first number of the program at Allen's Grand Oyera House last night there was an unexpected wait of some minutes that made the audience restless and. uneasy. While it was a mystery to those who were in front of the curtain, to any one behind it the situation explained itself. Mr. George Buckler has been running a vaudeville per- fermance for some weeks at the theater, and, while the bills presented have been excellent, the public has not seemed to catch on to the good properties of the per- formances and has not given the support that was expected. Up to last week sala- ries have been paid with somcthing like Fromptness, but the performers on last week's bill did not receive all of their money on Monday morning. As a conse- quence last night, after the first turn, the t of the troupe, with the exception of two teams, struck for their over-due wages. Manager Buckler was waited upon, tut he explained that the first money that cume into the house every evening went to Manager Allen on behalf of the stockhold- ers, and that the money taken in at the tox office was in his possession. Mr. Allen was seen, but he refused to advance the money to Mr. Buckler, and so the per- formance was stopped, the audience having their money refunded at the box office, and the house closed. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The summer burlesque season at Kernan’s seems to grow in popularity with each successive production. The stock company is one of the best that has ever appeared in Washing- ten in light burlesque. The subject of bur- lesque for next week will be the “Mascot,” which will be produced under the stage direction of Mr. John Grieves. Among the features introduced will be a new spectacu- lar march and a great ballet of nations. ‘The vaudeville performance will be entirely new, including orly meritorious artists from Proctor's Pleasure New York, among whom are Miss Minnie Cline, vocal- ist; Melrose and Rice, character change artists; Miss Maude Gregory, contralto; Clarice Vance, the terpsichorean queen; Mlle. Rosina, the marvelous contortionist: ‘Tyrene and Evaline, the sensational novel- ty dancers, and the original Brilliant Quar- tet. a Chautau Give a Banquet. The Chautauqua Circie connected with Waugh M. E. Church celebrated the close of their second year's work with a banquet last evening, June 17, at the residence of Mrs. Scott, 417 B street northeast. Over fifty members and guests were pres- ent. Prof. John O. Russell favored the company with several guitar solos in his usual artistic style. After indulging in sev- necessary to operate the machine ata much reduced rate of speed, and this, he said, prevented the turning out of as much work as should have been the case. Mr. Giles said, further, that after reading the article in The Star, the captain of the navy yard sent for him and asked for an explanation of the matter, and that he told the naval officer the same that he subse- quently told The Star reporter, as above, and that he had reason to believe that the explanation was satisfactory to his superior officer. On the other hand, men employed in the shop where the flag incident occurred, told The Star reporter that Mr. Robey’s action, which gave offense to Mr. Giles, consisted of the former placing three or four one- cent flags in a block on top of the lathe, and that when the latter was in motion the flags revolved, but in such a manner as not to Interfere in any wise with the machinery. Golden Cross. ‘Trinity Commandery, No. 522, United Order of the Golden Cross, have elected the following officers for the ensuing term: Walter R. Hopkins, N. C.; Elizabeth C. Duryee, V. N. C.; George B. Rose, W. P.; Elbridge J. Pattee, N. K. of R.; Frederick R. Sparks, F. K. of R.; Sacket Duryee, T.; Arthur J. Pettit, W. H.; Mary E. Vogelson, W. I. G.; William E. Vogelson, W. O. G.; Herman F. Denham, P. N. C. Susan A. Langley, P. N. C., has been appointed spe- cial deputy. The installation will take place at Golden Cross Hall, 316 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, Monday evening, July 6. —— Petition Dismissed. Judge Bradley has dismissed the petition of James T. H. Landon for a writ-of man- damus to command Justice of the Peace O'Neal to approve an appeal bond in a suit brought by Mr. Landon against the Bright- wood Railway Company. The trial before the justice of the peace was by jury, and it is held that for that reason no appeal was allowable. eral games of “literary potpourri,” the company was addressed by the different members of the circle on the following sub- Jects, all bearing a humorous relation to the readings of the year: Mr. Harry O. Hine, the president, gave “A Review,” with numerous statistical tables: Mr. L. D. Clark spoke of the un- wisdom of going through life “Seeing With One Eye;” Mr. W. B. Hardy made a clever parody of Col. Wright’s book in speaking of the “Evolution of Love;” Mr. John Hench led the circle to look forward to “Some Last Steps in Human Progress,” while Miss Bertha Walter, the secretary, offered “A Preview of the Studies for the Coming Year.” The circle at Waugh numbers twenty-nine, and is one of the most en- thusiastic and progressive in the city. ——.__—_. Queries. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Why are the would-be patrons of the Met- ropolitan railroad subjected to an all-per- vading dust sprinkling whenever they are sy venturesome as to essay a comfortable ride over the said line, notably along the P street northwest portion? Why does not the District of Columbia street sweeping sinecure contractor, or else the safd Metropolitan Railroad Company, sweep not only its filthy Augean (P street) stables, but also the said portion of its line, and thus lay the dreaded dust ghost that re- lentlessly hovers and covers o'er the other- wise immaculate garb of its passengers? SINE CERA. ees Granted a Divorce. Judge Cox yesterday afternoon granted Lizzie Loretta Peoples a divorce from David W. Peoples. They were married at New- port, Ky., July 26, 1892, and Mrs. Peoples charged that her husband deserted and abandoned her within a month after their marriage. The judge also granted Henry L. Bur- dette a divorce from Mary L. Burdette, on the ground of desertion and abandonment, AGR'SULTURAE COLLEGE The Maryland Institetion Holds Its Thirty- Seventh Gammencement. Prizes and Diplemas Delivered by Gov. Lloyd bawndes — ‘The Paradetand Drill. The thirty-sevently year of the Maryland Agricultural Collegeywas brought to a close yesterday with a variety of exercises, in- cluding the regular commencement, an ex- hibition drill and the ball which winds up the social season. A large number of the friends and relatives of the graduates and students were present from Washington Baltimore and the surrounding countr and although the weather-was threatening for a time, it cleared off in time to allow all the exercises to be given in their reg- ular order. The regular commencement exercises were held in the chapel at 2:30, the hall being handsomely attired in bunting and American flags. Probably the most inter- esting feature of these exercises was the address to the graduates of Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford, who talked on the subject of ‘The Elements of True American Citizenship.” Dr. Stafford was at his best, and the hall was hardly large enough to hold the large concourse that evidently came to the com- mencement to hear him. Following Dr. Stafford, the degrees and diplomas were presented by Gov. Lloyd Lowndes of Maryland. The governor made a short address in performing this duty, in which he said that he had always taken a great deal of interest in agricultural pur- suits, and was always on the lookout for the good of the college. The degree of bachelor of science was conferred by the governor on James Anderson, jr., Robert R. Beale, Thaddeus G. Crapster, Cyrus W. Dirickson, John R. Laughtin, W. T. S. Rol- lind and Clarence N. Walker, while the de- gree of bachelor of arts was given to Don- ald Eversfield and Harvey N. Heyser. The distribution of prizes was the next thing on the program. H. N. Heyser, the member of the senior cl ttaining the highest record for the past four years, re- celved 4 gold medal, given by President Sil- vester. Mr. H. T. Welty of the junior class also received a gold medal, given by the president for the highest standing for the past three years. Mr. Welty was also awarded a gold pen for proficiency 1n draw- ing, and a similar gift was made to Ru- dolph Burroughs of the sophomore class for the best set of drawings. A set of books was awarded for the best mechan- ical drawings to H. T. Welty, and a set of books to F. Posey for the best essay on American citizenship. The uward of the handsome sword and flag, as a result of the winning of the com. petitive drill Tuesday, was made by Gov. Lowndes to Capt. Cyrus W. Dirickson of company B, that company being chosen by the board of army officers who were se- lected as the judges of the contest. Com- pany A came out second. he target prac- tice, which was to have been held Tuesday afternoon, was held yesterday morning, and Mr. H. T. Welty was awarded a silver medal, the first prize, having made 40 out of a possible 50 at 200 and 300 yards. After the awarding of the prizes Mr. W. T. S. Rollins delivered an oration, which was an able and conscientious effort. The valedictory of H. N. Heyser was also an able effort, and ¥ as.warmly received. At 4 o'clock the battaKon, attired in the regulation gray coat, but with white duck pants, was formed cn the parade grounds and presented to Maj. Rollins, the banc from the Naval Academy assisting in the ceremony. Maj. Rollins then put his com- mand through a series of movements that embraced nearly every number in_ the school of the battalion, except extended or- der, and showed the fine training that the command had received at the hands of Lieut. Overton, the: commandant of the college. At the conclusion of the battalion drill the ceremony of dress parade was gone through with, with Lieut. Overton in command of the hattalicn. At its conclu- sion the appointments for the foliowing year were read ont, as follows: Major, Schenck; captain of Company A, Graham: captain of Company B, xacant; captain of Company C, A. S. Gill; first lieutenants, Lewis, Whiteford, Crcnmillet, Weedon, N. H. Gill and Posey; sergezmt major, Lilli- bridge; quartermaster sergeant, Turner; first geant cf Company A, Mitchell; first sergeant of Company B, Straughn; tof Company C, P. L. Dennison, Peterson, meron, Dickerson, Ridgley; ecrporals, and Sappington, Adams, Leathermay, Blanford, Whitel Church, Grayson, Belton, Dirickson. The adjutant and quartermaster will be chosen from the two senicr first lieutenants. Af- ter this order had been read the command marched in review before Lieut. Overton end the battalion was missed for the ear, the newly appointed officers immedi- ately taking command. The Alumni Asscciation of the college met at 5 o'clock for the ennual election of officers, and the following were chosen: President, Edward G. les; vice president, Sotheron Key; secretery, F. B. Bamberger; treasurer, Barnon; executive com- mittee, F. P. Feitch, R. A. Bowen, jr., and E. D. Johnson. Mr. R. B. B. Chew will represent the association on the board of trustees 0° the college. The annual social event, the June ball, was held in the evening and lasted until daylight this morning. The Naval Academy band furrisked the music, and the grounds | were handsomely decorated with bunting and lanterns, presenting a picturesque ap- pearance. The crowd was exceptionally large and the cool evening made dancing delightful. A nimber of the boys leave cellege today, although some will be left to pack for the summer. The majority, how- ever, will get away by tomorrow, and the college will be practically dead ‘until the opening day next fall. ——— 100 ft. boards, $1; any Iength you want. F. Libbey & Co., 6th and N.Y. av. -Ad. eae errie For Hope and Help Misston. A large and successful lawn party for the benefit of the Florence Crittenton Hope and Help Mission was given at the home of O. T. Towner !n Le Droit Park last night. The affair was under the direction of Mrs. Trotter of Hamline Church, and ladies from ten different churches assisted. Their success was beyond all expectation, and a handsome svm was realized. An admission fee was charged, and refreshments were served to hundreds present. The table of the First Congregational Church was pre- sided over by Mrs. F. Fishback, Miss Flora Johnston and Miss May Pond; St. An- drew’s Episcopal by the Misses’ Morrison and Miss Birney; E Street Baptist, Miss Alice Fletcher and Miss Grace Fields; Ver- mort Avenue Christian Church, Miss Mamle Wiillams and Miss Golda Gideon; Fourth Presbyterian, Misses Duncan, Babcock, Blake, Vanneman, Cunningham, Collamer and Graff, Gurley Presbyterian, Miss Clear; Metropolitan M. E.,.Miss Mattie Haine: Foundry M. E., Miss Stinemetz; Hamline M. E., Mrs. Wertz, Misses Towner, O'Neal, Booream, Mayse ahd McClelland; Luther Memoriai, Miss Callahan and Miss Butler. sosnonongordocteeesedseeteeteetee ! ROYAL ' BAKING (POWDER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength, =Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N. ¥. Sostratretncsecsestoadoatoatoesnesreseoseasentoateateesoeteeseateooafoatoate OW BABIES SUFFER When their tender skins are literally cn fire, with itching, burning, ecaly and blotchy skin and scalp diseases, with loss of hair, none but mothers real ire. CUTICURA REMEDIES afford immediate re- Nef, permit rest and sleep, and point to a speecy and economical cure when the best physicians and all other remedies fail, Sold everywhere, SOOO eEOs atoll lett Seageotoes SoSonfenseasee sees tk te te te ete es ete tea LEAGUE EPWORTH Gonference of Chapters Held Tuesday at Bookville. Local Men Who Took Prominent Parts—News of the League in This City. The first Epworth League conference of the chapters of the Epworth League in the Rockville circuit, M. E. Church South, was held Tuesday at Rockville, Md., the ses- sion lasting all day. Rey. John O. Knott, pastor, and Fred, E. Woodward, president of the chapter, No. 1403, in Epworth Church, corner A and 7th streets northeast, this city, were present and participated in the exercises. Rev. Mr. Knott -spoke on the “Epworth League of 1900," and by way of illustration com- pared the league to the new library build- ing, showing many points of resemblance, and predicting for both a brilliant and help- ful future. Mr. Woodward spoke on the “Epworth League, Past and Present,” call- ing attention to the value of co-operation und organization, and presented the sta- tistics of the league's progress. “‘Syste- matic education, systematic benevolence and systematic holy living become us,” he said, “‘as true Methodists, and if we are true to these principles we must succeed.” Mr. Woodward also made use of a series of illuminated charts, of his own manu- facture, which have proved very helpful whenever used. They show the workings of the league in a pictorial form. They were as follows: No. 1, “Epworth League,” “Ob- ject,” “Promotion of Piety Loyalty to the M. E. Church South,” “Education in Bible and Christian Literature,” “En- couragement in Works of Grace and Char- ity;” No. 2, “Spiritual Work,” “All Devo- tional Meetin, “Prayer and Praise,” Cott: Missionary, Temperance, Outdoor, and Bible Reading M N ity and Help,” stematic Vis! Sick, Needy Poor and Strangers.” “Assist Pastor in All Charitable Work and Co- crerate With Him in All Church Work:” No. 4, “Literary Work,” “Promote Careful Study of Holy Scriptures,” “Doctrine, His- tory and Polity of the M. &. Church South,” “Reading, Study and Entertainments, Ex- tend Circulation of Books and Periodicals of the Church.” Many of the delegates f. speaker as he rapidly but for attention to the prominent each department and bly c features ugKesied many lines of work. Many clergymen were pres- ert, well us delegates from nearly pe dozen chapters of the league in the vi- cinity. The sessions of the convention will close tod Washington, # account of iil health, and ss ret Waesche has been elected to fill the vacancy; Mr. E. J. Hopkins has been appointed chairman of the committee on outdoor meetings, and Mr. L. A. Potter on temperance meedngs. The semi-annual clect n of officers will be held early in July, in accordance with @ new amendment to the constitution, which prevides for the election of officers in Jan- and July. Knott and Woodward of Ep- worth Chapter, No. 1403, are to addre the leagues on the Occoquan circuit in Vir- ginia, on the evening of June 23. ——.__ A Papal Anniversary. Next Sunday, June 21. will be the seventy- fifth anniversary of the first communion of pe Leo XIII, and the occasion will be rclebrated in the Catholic churches through- out the world. A particular feature of the anniversary will be the attendance of the old and young at the earls masses to par- take of communion. and the pope, through Cardinal Rampolla, has granted a plenary indulgence to all children who partake of their first communion on that day, and an indulgence of seven years and 280 days to all others who receive the sacraments on the same day. BERSOADES LO SSE OOS G ESO RERES The hawking, coughi and choking oC Bronchitis vanishes if Booth’s “HYOMEL’ Pocket haler Outfit, the Australian treatment, is used conscientious) eeses of the throat, it “Cures by Inhalation.” At all droggists, $1.00, or at office. Con- sultation free. d for free pamphlet. R. T. Booth, Pere 5 da ttt data ttn de oh rete , MEN HAVE AN IDEA that they get more for their money at Mertz’s than any- where else, and there is every reason why they should. (\ First reason is that there isn’t another tailor shop in America where such a perfect system is followed. There isn’t another place where so many leaks and wastes are stopped. There’s a clearing sale in progress now. All sorts of suitings are being sold away down. All suitings that were $14, $13, $12, $11, $10—you can have a suit made from any pattern you select for $9.50. Again, you can have your choice of our imported Suit- ings, which were as high as $30—take your choice for $14.50. MERTZ AND MERTZ. 906 F Street. | f you miy could buy your provender from the farmer himself you could buy it a great deal cheaper. The nearer the producer you get the less % you have to pay. We're closer to the factories than any other Furniture folks in town. That’s why you'll always find our prices lowest. We're more than a fur- niture store—we're com- plete Housefurnishers — and here, too— “Your credit is good.” sooo [~} Selenininy Sesecte seetete ees ¢House & Herrmann, Accommodating Furnishers, N.E. Cor. 7th and I Sts. Je18 4 cont Soa Fs ee Ss ss es SS Mh i as SRO I Knights of. Malta Celebration. Capital City Commandery of the Ancient and Ilustrious Order of the Knights of Malta celebrated the first anniversary of the organizatién of the commandery at Masonic Temple last night. The program of addresses, music and recitations was thoroughly appreciated by a large audience. The address of welcome was made by Rev. Dr. T. C. Easton, the first commander of the body. Those who took part in the exercises were Miss Gertrude Dana, Mrs. Z. W. Alderman, Miss Flora Shinn, M. F. O'Donoghue, H.W. Stoecklin, George D. Scott, C. H. Edmunds, H. W. Weber, M. Wright, Prof. Meyer-Teeg, Prof. Scholz and M. O. Spring. ——— Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ———__ Spruce Laths, $2.25 Per 1,000. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th st. & New York av. —Advertisement. Is essential to wa ons ot BOO by the blood, and good digestion, robust health. means scrofula, dyspepsia, rheumati<m, SCEPOSESESESLSSOOT ESOS health. Evers nook and corner of the on its quality the condition of every organ depends. Good blood means strong nervy tarrh or other diseases. The surest have good blood is to take Hood's Sarsapa- Impure blood ca rilla. This medicine purifies, vitalizes and enriches the blood and sends the clements of health and strength to y nerve, or- gan and tissue. It creates a good appe- Ute, gives refreshing sleep and cures that tired feeling. Remember, Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fact, the One True Blood Purifier. HOOD'S Plas take, easy to operate. Liver Ills; easy to De. !o Sesceseccoses CITY ITEMS. Be Ama Direct From the Catchers. Choice marine products, including Chris- field Soft Shell Crabs and New York Little Neck Clams. Also Home Vegt. and Choice Fruits. Meals a la carte. Lunch table d"hote dinner. Hotel Johnson Caf. The Strong Points and Improvements of the “Kankakee” Bicycle would take a book to tell. The weak points can be told in three words—there are none. $60, $85 and $100, th and D sts. sw. 1t xe = J ings Keep Homes Cool. We make all kinds—the best—those that give entire satisfaction. Awnings of new signs, $2.39 up. Hammocks, 65c. up. Head- s. for C.E, flags. Copeland & Co.,409 11th. ar it oe Good Beer ix Strengthening and invigorating. Nothing better as a spring tonic. “Faust” or “White Label” are be: for family use. Send for case. Anheuser- Busch Brewing Assn., Ist & Va. ave. 1t Its Easy to Be Economical in buying Ice. Just as easy to get Kennebec Ice as any cther, and Kennebec Ice lasts longest and is purest. The INDEPENDENT ICE CO. wt!l serve romptly and prop- erly. Order from drivers or at offices, 910 Pa. ave., and 3108 Water st. It etna i Lanterns, Fireworks, Paper Napkins. Gould's. Jel7-at* AMUSEMENTS. “Faces We Miss From The Stage” As sung by Dan Qninn, ts well Worth the five cents it” costs hear It on the Grapbophone. You can spend a pleasant hour or 80 here any evening Columbia | » l Phonograph ar Ors o19 Pa. Avenue. 24 “The World’s Drill Champions,” MORTON CADETS’ FIELD DAY! At the Internationa! Athletic Park Saturday Afternoon June2o COMMENCING AT 4:30 O'CLOCK SHARP, Mrs. Adlai Mra. Dan’ G Dulin, Ss INPERSTA’ CENTLY AT SAVANNS WILL. RE REPEATED IN BOTH CLO: > MANEUV TW BRILLIA Ample facilities 00 stalls for the checking of wheels. No charge for carriage symace, POPULAR OF ADMISSION, 2%, 50 and 75 cents. Private Boxes (seating six), $6.00. Reserved seats now on sale at Droop & Sons’. Pena. avi Jel EVERY EVENING SAT. MAT. Engagement for Two Weeks Only of the Washington Stock hdythe Chapman, M Sanders, Ag Tretta Marti, Prederi Bond, Ch im Boag, Johu Findlay, Ernest Stevens, Opening Till, Derrick’s Funniest Farce, CONFUSION. Reserved seats, 2 Second avd last Kernan’s Lyceum Theater AND SUMMER ARDEN, ALL THIS WE! 5 ‘The Original Nautical Burlesque, BILLIE TAYLOR. GRAND MARCHES. NEW LIVING PICTURES. 10—HIGH-CLASS SPECIALTIES—10 Jet5-6t IN THE GARDEN. ‘The ho:e of the LADIES’ BICYCLE. Oldest CYCLE RESORT in city. CAPITAL RIDING PARK. Cor. 14th st. and New York ave. Complimentary lesscts given to ladies. Special hour for instruction by appointment. ‘expe- rhnced instructers always in attendance. Electric lighted. Lady visitors and friends wel- come. Open cach day and evening, except Sunday. ave. nw. Jo5-144 Office within and 1423 N. ¥. OLUMBIA ACADEMY ™*.<z°™ One vf the sights of Washington. Cycling taught on a 12,000-ft. floor. Competent instructors. Charges small. Music every evening. 224 and P streets. J. HART BRITTAIN, Mg: ‘Take F street cars. Chevy Chase. Chery Chase Lake and the beautiful grove bor- dering its banks is the ideal place to spend a few hours each day during the summer months. The grounds are kept clean and perfect order is main- tained. A dclightful place to take your children for a day’s outing to roam in the woods surround- ing the lake shore. Accommodations are made for picnic parties, and no better place can be found for the purpose. Donch’s Band will play cvery evening during the summer from $ uatil 10 o'clock. Pleasure boats for hire on the lake at all tics, Take cars of the Capital Traction Company. y1-3m,28 ____ EXCURSIONS ETC. ‘Ericsson Line Excursions” FROM BALTIMCRE, To Philadelphia @aylight trips), Wednesdays and Fridays, at 1:30 To Philadelphia and return (ten days) Philedelpiia god returu by rail ye May und return (ten Gaye) ye May and return (weason). To To To Adant fo Atlantic City To Atlantic City r To Asbury Park, Ocean ¢ Te Asbury Park, Ocean Grov and return (seascn) fly steamers tex Light “and Pratt stree scriptive pamphlet e ing grounds at Betterton. Tickets f OFFICE ONLY, CLARENCE SHRIVER, M4 Light st., Baltimore. je16-1m UTIFUL | ‘Third of the regular R VIEW. day trips. GO SHOUT i Wedhnes- RIV THE CHUTE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, and all other Wednes- days during the season The steamer PENTZ will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m., and, returning, will leave River View at 12:15, 5, 8 and 10:30 pw, Tickets, Children, De, E. 8. RANDALL, Sole Proprietor. Asrociatioa Ibe. Interstate Democratic 8. 1806. whirt at 10 aves River mer Samuel J. Peutz leaves be . 2 and 6:45 pm. Returning. at 12 goon, 5, 8 und 10:80 p. AL. MES’ AND PRIZES WEEMS) STEAMBOAT Co Hedule, in effect June Piney Polur, St. George's Landings, giving our patrons au opport spending a day at the remote on and besapenke bas. where Fisling, Bathing caa be thoroughly en! arrive in Washington § a.m. Monday Modutions stelctiy first-class. For eta’ further information apply to STEPHEN BRO. 7th st. wharf. Tel $0 Fa. ave. Telephone 591-2. Colonial Beach Excursions. Palace Steaner “JANE MOSELEY Fastest and Most Elegantly Ajy Eacursion m th COOL and SPACIOUS SALOON DEC on Unsurpasses Dancing 2 Muse 0; LARGE REBATES PAID ORGANIZATIONS. ROUND TRIP ONLY 30 CENTS. Foot 6th street daily (except Mon days) et 9 x.m.; Seturduye, 6 pan. Offices, 619 Penna. ave. and wharf. “Mt. Vernon Park! TONIGHT, And Ail the Week, W. H. DAVISON, Champion High-Wire Walker of the World. Dazzling Feats on Wire 80 feet from ground und Suture peS-oser FREE. ADMISSION SENTS ROUND TRIP. Cars leave 14th st. and I and 9 p.m. W. F. THOMAS, Proprictor. WALTON BRADFORD, Manager. jet in COLONIAL BEACH. By the only datly line Fastest Excursion Steamer on the Tiver, THE JOHN SYLVESTER. Swift, Spacious, Clean, Respectatle. , E ROOMS Saloon exclusively for ladies and children. 9 for family pa Fare, 60 cents. Children, cents, LOWEST. WN RAT so < ft Unexeelied Clyde p.m. on $ Down the Potomac To the Green Lawns of Marshall Hall. dow ith m, it od Mall p.m, AN HEAD. Macalester leaves Friday and Saturday ings in June aud every Thursday, Friday Sitar july, Augus! and Sept 0 Tall jer5-toa Captain. Merchants and ([iiners’ Trans. Co. Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. Steamer BALTL TUES- DAY, THURS 5) , e MON: RIDAY at 4 pan, and furtl . GILLING |. R. c HOWSE WHITN . Wash, PL TURN n. Dans. BARTHOLDI FOR CHATTER day, including Sunday. Row Hiring and storage. JNO. CUMIN SON, “foot of F st. and N.HL ave. 9 N. & W. Steamboat Co. novia, @ay in the sear for Fortress Moni Newport News and all points suuth by the superb powerful steel palnce | steamers “Newport News,” “Norfolk” and. “Washing- ton,” datly, on the following schedule: thbound. Northoound. Washington, Portsmouth.’ ‘Alexandri zi Ft. . Monroe. 7:24 Norfolk....7:30a'm. Ar. Alexandria.6 01 Portsmouth.8:00 a.m. Ar. Washington 6.30 Visitors to Chamberlin's new hote ‘Monroe. Bees most attractive route, insuring a coi right’s rest. farge and lngurious rooms heated hy steam and fitted throughout with electric Lig! Din- ing room service is a la carte, and I~ supplied from the best that the markets of Was!i/nzton and Norfolk can afford. Tickets on sale at T. Pennsy! % vania ticket office, 16th street and Fenue, and steamers, ware timo table, map, ¢ also be had. ‘Any other information desired will be fare nished on application to the undersigned at the company’s wharf, foot of 7th st., Wasiington, . C. Telephone No. 780. $ell-40d JNO. CALLANAN, Gencral Manager.