Evening Star Newspaper, June 30, 1896, Page 11

‘THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. 11 Prices Lower Still at Bon July will be ushered in with the greatest “Reduction” anid “Clearance Sale” in our Never in the life of the oldest inhabitants have prices been as low as they history. are here today. 19¢. VESTS, 7¢.|GLOVES, 39c. BELTS, 10€¢. dozen Women's Wash Swiss 7C. 15c. HOSIERY, 7c. 100 Ribbed Vests, 3 tapes, quality. 19-cent price... ‘Special 1 dozen Women's Fast Black and Feney Boot-pattern Hosiery. Regular price, 15e. - AC <; 'o Special price. TT EN’S HDKFS.,4c : AC. 15c. HDKFS., 8c. Special lot of 12% and Ihc. White and Colored Hemstitched 8 Co dozen Men's tehed Handkerch Fa a a oe i and Embroidered Handker- chiefs. Special price...... LACES, 5¢. Miscellancous lot of White, Cream and Black Laces, in Van Dykes, Poiat Ventse, Point Paris and Bourdons. Were 15, 20 and = BC. Bie. Spectal price. TIES, tc. 6 dozen Fine All-silk Windsor Ties, wide and long, plain and I Ic, figured. 19¢. quality. Special price Bon ELLE ee Ripans Tabules. = Mrs. Annie Risley of 1429 iphia, wife of the beneficial use of Ripans Tabules, T saw the m advertisd, and ent much confide e in patent I decided to try them. Since n taking as them my dyspepsia diminished, and I can feel that it fs leaving My complexion has improved, ara I fel like a pew woran—not the ‘new woman’ of the present fad, but a rejuvenated and phystcally rege ek ee 8 Ripans Tabules are sold by drugzists, or by mail if the price (50 cents a bex) fs sent to The Ripans Chemical © y. No. 10 Spruce st., New York. 10 cents, at Electric Fans. U. S. Electric Lighting Co., | h Street. Phone 77. | 213 14 Je18-20d Buy at Siccardi’s AND PAY LESS MONEY. i 500 Switches at $1.50. { 875 Switches at $2.50. 425 Switches at $3.50. 1,000 Front Pieces from $1.00 upward, Shampooinz, Hairdressing and Manicuring by Grst-class artists, M. Siccardi, 711 11TH ST., next to Palais Royal. Tate of 1224 Broadway, N.Y. Je13-208 BROWNS, opp. “Boston House.” Big reduc =25 per cent off on ‘9S makes. — ee No suffering and inconvenience from hot | eeee when there's an clectrie fan | oeee Electric light {s cooler than eeee "Phone us about the current when ee Sourre ready. Ten Ten F Street Going Away. Take a few vials of tasteless Antikolerine (Tablets). it Instantiy Cures ry—Colic — Cholera Morbus and Fifteen cents a vial. Or mailed ss on receipt of pri tN PHARMAC PANY. neater blag. Kayser’s Pure Silk Gloves, a guar- antee with every palr, in tans, modes, brown and gray.Lowest price anywhere, Sdec. Special pie EMB’S, § 8c. Miscellaneous lot of 12%, 15 and 18e. Swiss and Cambric F’gings and Insertings. Cc. Special price. x BIKE SUITS,$4.98 Crash Bicycle Sults,comprising skirt, bloomer and leg- $4. 98 75¢. to $1.50 =, gins. Vaiue, $7.50. Waists, 50¢c. Special ieee ee Tomorrow we shall bunch, on @ separate table, the balance of certain lines of Shirt Waists which have been 89, 98c., $1.25 1.50. a celal price: 5 O ¢ c 40C. RIBBONS, 25¢ Another 100 pleces of soe 2° Albsilk ‘Taffeta Ribbons, an entirely new line of shad-s. Regular selling price, 25 Cc 40c. Special price. . ° For July 4th—Red, White > Blue Sik Ribbons at nearly half price— 4, 6, & and 10c. Sadetbdeeicetnttetateleateeet Seteteteeeteteeretectetetetntntetetntetet exeeeeg| BAUM’S, } 416 7th St. DPECh inducements TO WOUSEKEEPERS 15C. Extra Large Size Bed Spreads, in good designs. Reg- ular selling price, $1.00. At 75C- 15c. yard. Extra quality Bleached Sheeting, full two yards wide. Regular selling price, 20c. At 15¢. per yard. lic. each. Large Size Knotted Fringe Damask Towel. Regular price, 15c. At r1c. each. 5c. each. All-linen Fringed Damask Towels at 5c. each. Come early to secure these at the price. I9c. yard. Turkey Red Table Damask, 60 inches wide, in the most de- sirable patterns. Regular sell- ing price, Hee BE At 19c. per yard. 20c. yard. } Ityard wide Damask Table Oilcloth, can be used on both sides and has the appearance of turkey red damask. Regular selling price, 35c. At 2gc. per yard. BAUIV’S 416 Seventh St. i A AAA AMAA AAAAAA ee eerie sSpeteeondensreseeseogens sete eteceteteted z Set Roetententoeiontontonsesotontonsesions ‘Seal Rings Foot Comfort. Don’t have your whole summer onting spoiled by sore fee Before going away come to us. We'll the trouble and be a the remedies to ae Hours, § to 30. Sundays, 9 to 1. SS & SON, 1115 Pa. ave., Je20-104 Artistic F Fioral Designs suitable for weddings, funerals and other occasions expertly and expcditionsly exe- cuted at all times. We've always on hand ase supply of the choicest and hest_ flowers of every variety, and can Qiorptls meet the “greatest” demand. Modest prices. Guce & Bro., 1224 F st. 2T-128 To Get Good Effects ‘On canvas good paints are absolute- ly necessary. You artists who know good paints will do well to come here, where you will find the very best at the lowest possible prices. »pedists. Geo. F. Muth & Ce., Ais 7th St. N. W. Je25-24 Maurer’s RAT and ROACH 2 _je30-t,th,s-20 Fuga zeman BS | Fens A. KAHD INSECT POWD) it sree, but ae USES of 14-karat solid gold— in different styles of setting —for men as low as $4—for boys as low as $1.50. O7These are the lowest figures ever quoted for high-grade goods. ‘Galt & Bro., SEWSLLERS,SILVERSMITHS & STATIONERS, It 1107 Penn. Avenue. a number Solera Leather Belts. Special IOC. price... . ae of as QC. 25c. Wht. Leather Belts, 19¢ | 48c.SET: S,25¢. Special lot of Solid Pearl Shirt Waist Sets, in both bell and links, and Ster- Bannan. tee 2 5¢. TOWELS, 6c. 48e. Special price... Another 100 donen of those fine, large-size Turkish Bath Towels, Not more than 2 to a cus- Ofc. tomer. Regular price, 19e. Special price. “EXTENDERS.” 19c. Washable Sleeve Exetenders, T4c. IQC. Special attention ts called to the new “Colman” Sleeve Extender, which canno: crush. We control them for Wasairgton. 25c. pair. SOAPS, 4c. Big lot of Fine 4 cere: which sell everywhere 4C. 8 eat 10 cents. Special ntotettteetetetns Hrheoepen esses SSS AAA Oe eoroe9 | Hotel Arrival: Raleigh—T. E. Donnelly, Chicago, Ill.; B. W. Mitchell and D. K. Baker, New York; W. O. Knight, Atlanta, Ga.; E. C. Getsinger, Detroit, Mich.; H. C. Watts, Philadelphia, Pa. Wiltard’s—W. D. Johnson, Philadelphia, a: Mr. and Mrs. A. Stratton and D. W. De Motte, New York; P. P. Byrd, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; W. H. Alexander, Omaha, Neb. Cochran—E. M. Armstrong and wife, New York; W. H. White and wife, Cin- cinnati, Ohio. Normandie—J. H. W. Rhein and J. Sulli- ven, Philadelphia, Pa.; G. P. Dumois, New York. Arlington—E. = Smith and F. A. Smith, L. W. Dratt, Albany, N.Y. joe and R. Meakin, Lon- don, Eng.; “Ww. J. Bentley, New Orleans, Shoreham-F. M. Evans and T. Rolischer, Philadelphia, Pa.; F. Provost, P. Treadwell A. Smith, New York. —F. J. Keefe, Boston, Ma L. Haminond ‘and S. Larremore, New H. M. Forb H. I » Philadelphia, Pa.; W. Gould, Newark, J. itt—C. A. Stacy, St. Mo.; O. Louis, W. W. Zane, Philadelphia, T. D. Wallace and wife, Springfield, St. James—F, C. Peck, Rochester, New York; B. J. Pfolk and brother, Salem, N. C.; A. F. Hunt, Richmond, Va.; W. E. Underwood, Atlarta, G Wm. S. Breman, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. L. M. Whitside and family, San Antonio, Texas. Metropolitan—W. H. Brawley and Ben Posner of New York; A. P. Myers and y T. A Butler, eri York; Dave Hays, Rochester, N. Y.: H. Weil and O. R. Davis, jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; Dr. P. Michward and wife, New Or- FIRE WORKS. Great Varlety of Novelties in Fireworks at a Tow Price.—Roman Candles, Rockets, ‘Triangles, Wh inakes Grasshoppers, Mines, Flower F Pots, Cannon’ Crackers, Batteries, ‘Cannons, seaper Bal- loors, Japanese Lanterns in shay Crepe Paper Napkins, ete. J. JAY GOULD. 42 thy gt. (Yellow bldg. bet. D and E sts. n.w.) The Duty —of every prudent housewife to save money on the household expenses. The ifference bet grocery stores. At the supplies for your Fourth of July outing are here. ‘Tomorrow's feast of bargains: 5 Ibs. Fine Elgin Creamery, $1. Brest Butterine, 15c. Ib. Mocha and Java Coffee, 2oc. Ib. Sugar-cured Shoulders, 64c. Sugar-cured Hams, 12}c. Carolina Rice, 4c. lb. Gallon Cans Maple Sirup, $1.10. Queen Olives, 20c. quart. 4 Ibs. Lard, 25c. Gold Mine Baking Powder, 60c. (in cans of 5 Ibs.) 2 Sacks of Salt, 5c. Large Pickles, 600. hundred. ° 10 Cakes Soap, 25c. Liquors Lower! ‘Our, especial pride is Pickford’s “Private s we guarantee it the best on the at the price. Only $1 q vod Old Rye Whisky OM Dominion Pure Rye Nad Dock" Fine Port Fine Claret Wine, only. : Pickford’s ’s No Cure, No Pa: Fa Tea Te ‘Just For i Diabetics. Gunaee the, cnes who appreciate our awa Wee fear of any th effects. hor bread without it contains sugar—only Is_ nutritious Sand’ dele clous, " Secred fresh from the oven ** at any time. 15e. loa Krafit’s Bakery, wont ‘EOICE CAKES AND PASTRY. Best Mzinsprings, 75c. a es Work guaranteed for 1 year. Gold-filled Elgin Watches, $10.00. Expert Watchmaker, 935 F n.w. HOUSEHOLD Goons STORED: ine City CHARLS BAUM, 314 9th st. aw. |coeone AND | 75c. Re Roo te Jeti-te Or. GZARROS Private Dispensary. 0. ouseat Fe Penna. Ave. N.W. Washington, D. Metropolitan Hotel ‘Cons iltation, Advice, SPECIALTY—ANl_ Chronic, Skin Diseases, Indigestion, Liver, 1K and Urinary Troubles, Piles, Oftice hours— to 12 a.m. 4-1m* T-R-U-N-K-S ‘That beat them all for prices. Good, stout, fat-topped, canvas-covered Trunks, with tron hard-wood slats, side bolts and tray feituifcorereda beta bat box. 28-in.,, 30-in., 32in, 34-in., 53-00 93:50 $4.00 $4.50. tment in fhe city. Lots & = Co., 497 Pa. Ave. Harness of every description constantly on hand fi ae that speak for themselves. je27- Confidential. Bladder Pistoia Steicure, &e. ud 8 p.m. Pugh and W. A. Haugh- WATERS, 8c. Special of 15-cent bottles cf Fine ¥Vlorida Water 8c 0 EXTRACTS, 2c. 2-ounee bottles of Fine Extracts, all odors. Regular price, 38 cents. pectal 2 Ic. price.. 49c. FLOWERS, toc. Big table full of Magnificent Bunches of Flowers; comprising Amer- fcan Beauty Roses, Hyacinths, Folf- age, Rose Bunches, Daisies, Butter- cups, Ragged Ttobins, ete. None worth less IOC ghan 49e. Special price. ° PARASOLS. Big center table full of Handsome $4, $4.50, $5 and $6 Chiffor” and Lace-trimmed EN white, black —— = $2. 50 styles, perhaps. * Special price..... DISTRICT GOVERNMEN' Lighting the City. The receipts of the bids for public light- ing yesterday was the forerunner of what promises to be a long and tedious fight be- tween the Commissioners and the corpora- tions that supply light. Two grave ques- tions present themselves: “Have the Com- missioners the right to permit the Potomac Electric Light Company to occupy the pub- Ue streets for the: purpose of public light- ing?” and “WI the authorities knuckle to the gas compafy 4nd allow it to continue lighting the city upon its own specifica- tions, or will they stop the use of gas and substitute other,lfghting material? If they have the right, to, authorize the Potomac company tol ght the streets with are lights, it is argued they ahve the right to substitute incandescent elecvttic lights for gas lamps. The Potomac ‘company realized this exi- gency, and put; jn 4 bid for this branch of the service, and agreed to substitute incan- descent electric lights for gas at the price now paid for the latter—namely, $20 per annum. The District fas ‘not had a contract with either the gas or electric light company for over a year. Both companies failed to bid for contracts covering a period of one, three and fivé years, contracts for the same being authorized by Congres, and the Commissioners ‘were forced to continue the lighting service under whatever condi- tions they could get...And this remains the situation today. If the attorney for the District decides that the Potomac company has the right to use the streets for the pur- pose of lighting the same, it is possible that the contracts for lighting pretty much ali the city will be given to that company. But it ts not believed at the District building that the Commissioners have any right or authority to permit a company to occupy the streets even for a public pur- pose unless said use is specifically authoriz- ed by Congress. ThePotomac companiy,as its vice president declares, has the right to use the public streets for a public purpose, in view of Judge Bingham’s decision, which was only specific upon the one point that no corporation had the right, by virtue of a permit from the Corgmissioners, to oc- cupy the public streets for a private pur- pose. The lighting of the streets was in no wise a private affair, and it could not be argued that the Commissioners had no au- thcrity to grant the permit for the same. It seems this question was raised several weeks ago in a different manner. A query was sent to the attorney for the District by an official of the District, asking wheth- er the Potomac company had the right to light the streets east of Rock creek. It was then thought (and The Star so printed at the time) that the Potomac company was contemplating the laying of a submarine SKIRTS. Greatest line of Separate Skirts fo Washington and the greatest values— White Duck Skirts......$1.48 Plain Linen Skirts... Crash Linen Skirts... White Pique Skirts. .. Blue Duck Skirts. . Black Brilliantine Skirts. ‘$2.98 Shepherd’s Plaid Skirts. .$3.98 Fine All-wool Serge Skirts.$4.98 We offer the balance of our Elegant Crepon, Brocaded Silk and Satin apd Plain Satin Skirts, some cf which were as high as $15, for. - SILK WAISTS. Balance of our $5 and $6 Silk Waists, in Dresden afd Persian ef- 4 fects, in light § z and dark colors, = deo 0} Balance of our $7.98 and $0.98 Styl- ish Silk Watsts, in Persian and Dres- den figured effects, $6.50 25c. CANDY, 14c. Tomorrow we will sell 14C. our 25e. Cream Choco- Intes, in all flavors, for Marche, 314 and d16 7th St. AMUSEMENTS, New National Theater.—“The Private Sec- retary” was revived at the National last night by the Washington Stock Company. with the success thet both the work ard the company merit. Charles Coote was seen last’night for the first time this summer in his original character of the Rev. Rob- ert Spaulding, and it is needless to say that he did it to perfection. Side by side with him was Frederic Bond's Cattermote, and the two made an excellent pair to fur- nish mirth and fun. All of the other parts were also well taken. Mr. Mackay and Mr. Boag as Douglas and Harry, John Findlay as Marshland and Ernest ‘Elton as the tailor were all up to the standard. Agnes Findlay in the part of Miss Ashford, Miss Chapman as Edythe, Miss Sanders as Eva and Miss Johnson as Mrs. Stead gave e dences of the completeness of their ward- robes and at the same time filled out the cast most acceptably. A curtain raiser, in the shap- of a part of Gilbert’s “Pygmaiton and Galatea,” was given as a surprise, with Miss Britta Marti as Galatea, Mr. Boag as Pygmalion, Miss Chapman as Cynisca and Mr. and Mrs. Findlay as Chrysos and Daphne. The double bill will continue all the week. Central Market Hall.—Section A of the Christian Endeavor chorus gave a public rehearsal last night in Central Hall that was thoroughly appreciated by the audi- ence. More than 1,000 singers participated in the program, the chorus occupying all the platform and overflowMg into the front seats provided for the audience. Only on rare occasions is the opportunity presented in any city of hearing chorus singing by 1,000 trained voices, and now that this chance 1s given here, the Washington pub- lic, it is thought, will be quick to take ad- vantage of it. Tonight section B of the chorus will give a concert, under the di- rection of Clfarles S. Clark, chairman of the convention music committee, and P. P. Bilhorn of Chicago, one of the musical di- rectors specially selected to officiate at this year’s great gathering. The chorus has been weil trained, and under the direction of such leaders as conducted the concert last night and will officiate tonight and Wednesday ’and Friday evenings, some ex- cellent music is reasonably to be expected. Tonight, beside the convention songs, that are becoming so popular, at least one of the anthems that will be heard during the convention will be sung. For such a large body of singers to attempt intricate anthem music is somewhat daxing, yet last night's performance was sufficient to show that the Christian Endeavor chorus can success- fully undertake it. One of the anthems was very creditably sung last night and others will be included in the programs of the re- maining rehearsals. Miss Alice Kimball will assist tonight with a solo. Last night's rehearsal was the first of the series of reheersals of each of the cable, from which it hoped to light certain parts of the District. The opinion of the attorney for the District at that time was to the effect that by reason of the express limitations in the appropriation bill the Potomac company could not operate east of Reck creek. At the time this decision was rendered the question raised by the Poto- mac company had not been presented. It 1s understood, however, that this new ques- tion will not alter the faats, and that when the attorney makes his decision, it will be against the proposition of the Potomac company. It will be shown that no one has the right to use the public streets without special authority of Congress. That a parallel case to the one offered by the Po- tomac company would be in the case of an existing railroad. While tt has the right, by virtue of its charter, to occupy certain streets, it has not the right to occupy other streets, even though It be for the public good. as The Armes Divorce Case. In the divorce case instituted several weeks ago by Lucy H. Armes against Geo. A. Armes, Judge Hagner today ordered Major Armes to pay his wife $100 alimony and $100 for her counsel fees by noon Tues- day next, or stand committed for contempt of court.’ The divorce case is still pending, and the court allowed the amounts refer- red to pending the final disposition of the case. Se An Assignment. An assignment for the benefit of their creditors was’ made today to Joseph A. Burkart by th@,J./{C. Hutchinson Company, a West Virginiw corporation, engaged in the millinery businéss' aH 1329 F street. The as- sets are placed, a 914.92, and the liabili- les at $6,574. = POISON Go hl a wi fercary ! to be dreaded than the | While ts ins. far worse | Is the result of orders. The systeny” is Potash remedi ‘" ephicedis Pefore. The common result is) “RHEUMATISM | | bottlen will afford ellee whe jen will afford relte! all J suftered from 's severe ron attack er Mes Bheumat y arms teral aun, and, legs being swollen to four sections of the big chorus. Some idea of the great size of this chorus was obtain- ed ty those who attended the concert last evening. The platform, which was an tm- mense one even in that large hall, was solidly filled with the members of the chorus and the overflow was accommodated in the gallery and on each side. The chorus con- stituted an audience in itself, and when the spectators looked over this array and considered that it represented only one- fourth of the big chorus, it was realized what a large number of Christian Endeav- orers were musically inclined. The singing of the chcrus showed the re- sults of the careful training of the previous months and much was heard in commen- dation of Mr. C. S. Clark, the chairman of the music committee, to whose efforts mainly whatever success has thus far been achieved is due. In addition to the excel- lent singing, which was enjoyed by an au- dience that was not as large as it should have been, an opportunity was given to hear the chorus under the leadership of the three men who are to conduct the singing during the convention. Mr. Peter Bilhorn and Mr. E. O. Excell of Chicago and Mr. Percy S. Foster of this city manipulated the baton. A number of tunes familiar in Christian Endeavor work were rendered, and in ad- dition an anthem was sung with admirable spirit and effect. Of course in such a large aggregation cf voices the sopranos pre- dominated, and this, as experience has proven, seems to be a necessary feature of all such choruses. The only musical ac- companiment was that of the piano, which was played by Miss Mattie Bartlett. A cornet solo wes rendered by Mr. Wrights- man, and a solo was sung by Mrs. Hattie Meads Smith. Mr. Bilhorn sang a tenor sclo, and a hearty encore was given to Mr. Excell after the rendition of the pieces which he conducted, but Mr. Clark advised the audience which was anxious to hear him to attend the concert this evening, when they would have an ample opportu- nity. Miss Lucie Rogers and Hal Clarendon, Jr., late of William H. Crane's Company, have joined J. H. Hazletor’s Stock Com- peny at Cumberland, Md. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The bill at Kernan’s Lyceum last night was a bur- lesque on Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular opera, the “Mikado,” and a large house was pleased with the interpretation of the charming number by the Lyceum Stock Company. Maud Harris as Yum Yum, to- gether with Clara Cole and Dora Parker, made a vivacious trio of “three little maids,” while Ada Dewney, as Katie Shaw, carried off a good share of the honors. John Grieves pleased as the Lord High Ex- ecutioner, and Tommy Harris end Charles Marsh were good !n their parts. A Japan- ese ballet was interpolated, with @’Alma and Fanchette, Minnie Cline, Dellie Laf- feria, Lottie Rogers and the Montgomery Sisters as the principal features. A new series of living pictures wus also intro- duced. The specialties in the summer gar- den were enjoyed by a large number, Eva Swinburne, Bessie Milton, Dora Parker, Clarice Vance, Lottie Hill, Miss Johnson and the Brilliant Quartet pleasing in their respective turns. The same bill will be presented all this week, with the usual matinees. FLS-AUPTH Sold everywhere. FELS & CO., Phila. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Complaints of People Who Borrow Wheels Without Leave. Trouble and a Cutting Case—Other Lecal Notes of Interest From Across Rock Creek. Of late quite a number of bicycles that were stolen from their owners have been recovered by the police of the sevemth pre- cinct. The thefts were committed, in most cases, while the wheel was standing in front of a dwelling, and after riding the wheel until tired, the thief would dismount and leave the machine at any place on the street. A case in point, and the latest, oc- curred last evening. Dr. Munson of 38101 P street left his wheel and lamp in front of his residence, and when he came out after it the bicycle was gone. He reported the theft at the station this morning, and was overjoyed to find the bicycle safe and sound. The wheel was found early this morning in front of 1340 29th street, where the thief had left it. Had Trouble. Last evening there was trcuble on the schooner Frar.cis M., which is lying at the ccal wharf, taking on a cargo. The second mate, William Harrington, or Allen, as he is known, became involved in an alterca- tion with Emil Delcomyn, a sailor, which resulted in the latter being thrown dowa the hatchway. Delcomyn’s knee was badly injured and he was taken to the Emergency Hospital in the patrol wagon. The mate escaped after the trouble, but this morn- ing between 5 and 6 o'clock he was arrested ty Policeman Seymour and locked up on a charge of assault. Denth of Frank Herbert. Frank Herbert, a colored politician of the West End, died Sunday at Freedman’s Hospital, where he went some time ago for treatment. The deceased was about fifty years of age and lived or Q street be- tween 33d and 34th streets. In all political affairs in this section he took a leading part, and in the recent republican primaries he managed this end of the ine. Notes. Rev. Father Martin O'Donohue, whose first mass was recently celebrated at Trin- ity Church, has been appointed by Card- inal Gibbons as assistant pastor of St. Peter’s Church, Washington. Mr. Edward Leasure of this place, who left town about a month ago, has gone to San Francisco, where he entered the Uni- ted States navy. After a most successful season, the meeg- ings of the Junior Epworth League of the Dumbarton Avenue M.E. Church have been discontinued for the season. Julius Reinecr, a fourteen-year-old mes- senger boy, was arrested last evening by Policeman Heide. The boy had ran uway from home and was later turned over to his mother. Mr. J. E. Dyer, the wholesale grocer, is just completing a large house at Ballston, Va., which he will use as a summer resi- dence. J. W. Coon has bought of U. B. Mackall house and lot known as 1434 36th street. Mr. James E. Clements has subdivided a tract of land near Ballston into building lots, which has been named Center Ball- ston. —_— Leased by the Southern Railway. Circulars issued today from the office of the Southern Railway Company in this city announce the lease by that company of the Georgia Midland railway, to be operated as a part of the Southern system on and after tomorrow. Gladness Comes Witha better understanding of the transient nature of the many phys- ical ills, which vanish before proper ef- forts—gentle efforts—pleasant efforts— rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis- ease, but simply to a constipated condi- tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt- ly removes. That is ii it is the onl. remedy with millionsof families, andis everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects are to the fact, that itis the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without debilitating the organs on which it acts. It is therefore all important, in order to get its bene- ficial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the =e arti- cle, which is manufactu y the Cali- fornia Fig Syrup Co. only eA sold by allreputable druggists. If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commendcd to the most skillful physicians, but if in need of a laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of aor highest abe is most largely used and gives most general satisfaction. PRESCRIPTION 4387, FOR Rheumatism. The _rcecription of ome of Washington's oldest and most emirent dares IEnUM ATESA. katate and pumanestiy: cures Pry ClA. cour. ATICA, LUMBAGO and all ackes ins Cy to (i AcID Dolson. Tt purifies the restores, i the bealth roy ods to the ve tem. bottle; size, 50c. PaARMACY. or 188 Fir oe. B.w., cor. BE jet-lid —————— Violations of the police regulations re garding bicycles continue to occupy the attention of Judge Kimball in the Police Court. Lillie Johnsen, a comely colored girl, was charged with riding a wheel about. 1i o'clock last evening on Sth street with- out a light. Lillie said that the wheel was being held up by an instructor and that she was taking her first lesson. Her per- sonal bonds were taken. Policeman Duvall arrested Wm. Green for scorching last evening, passing the cor- ner of Vermont avenue and L street at @ rate of speed not less than seventeen miles an hour. The defendant claimed to be gcing not over eight or nine miles, but the court belleved thc policeman and imposed a ene of $5. A. Dodge, a timid lad, was coasting ss, 15th street and Pennsylvania avenue last evening when overhauled by a police- man. The boy explained that he has been z2t school !n Canada for ten months pas' returning home but three days ago, a therefore was ignorant of the law. In view of the circumstances, his personal bonds were taken. ee Sean oem Death of Capt. Thornton Smith. ¢ Capt. Thorntcn Smith, who died in this city Saturday evening, was a native of Pennsylvania. Capt. Smith came to Wash- ington in 1861 to accept a position of consul at the solicitation of Simon Cameron, a warm personal and political friend, but the commencement of hostilities at Sumter changed the situation, and Gen. Cameron, knowing Capt. Smith as an energetic busi- ness man, requested him to accept the posi- tion of quartermaster of volunteers. He was mustered into the volunteer service August 3, IN61, serving as quartermaster of Sickles’ division, also under Gen. Hooker and Gen. Banks. While with Banks on the Red river expedition he was taken sick and was ordered north as the only means of saving his life. He never fully recovered, and not being able to return to service he resigned in June, 1864. He married Miss Kate Abbott of this city in 1862, and had made Washington his home since. Though a constant sufferer since the war he seldom complained. During the last fifteen years of his life he had been an invalid most of the Ume, never being entirely free from one or cther of the diseases contracted in service. Marriage Licenses. Marviag» licenses have been issued to the fcllowing: Whit-—Robt. 8. Trimble and Ada E. Snyder; Geo. G. Abrams and Dene Jenvey; Robt. F. Martin and Josephine A. Lee; Jcseph Dodge and Helen Kerfoot; Robt. E. Woolriage and Annie W. Locha: Jesse C. De Vilbiss of Baltimore, Md., and Daisy D. Cole of Jopline, Md.; Murray Al- Jen of Anacostia, D. C., and Fannie Free- city; Henry J. Bierber and Lit . Huth; Joseph N. Augustin, jr, of Fort Grant, Ariz, and Alice C. Palmer of this city. Colored—Richarad Thomas and Emma Thos. S. Palmer and Sarah iJ. King and Annie M. Lee; Norris and Serah Blackwell, both of Lareley. Va; Wm. D. Topscott and Jer. = Some men ar. afraid of , some are mot. Most of us would rather not meet the grim destroyer to- dey. We would rather put it off untif to-mor- row, or until next year. 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