Evening Star Newspaper, July 23, 1896, Page 12

12 See eeEaaEEeeEeEeEeEeEESESESSeESEEEESESESESEeE SSS i THE RAILROAD WAR. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. FINISHED ITS WORK Columbia Phonograph Company, 19 Pa. | The Oonvention of the National Association ‘€. n.w.—Exhibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Chevy Chase Park.—Music. Gonzaga” College Grounis.—St. Aloysius’ destival and Lawn Party. New National Theater.—"My Awful Dad. agg as EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 pm. and for Marshall Hall at 6:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Indian Head &nd intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. and for Marshall Hall at p.m. @teamer John Sylvester for Colonial Beach and Lower Cedar Point at 9 a.m. Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio st tion for Bay Ridge at 9:15 a.m. and 4: p.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Menroe at Steamer 3 at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Indian Head at 7 p.m. Excursion cf St. Stephen's P.E. Church. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial leach at 9am. —-— TEARING A CARPET while we're cleaning it is unheard of here. We use dry-air process, the only modern and effective means of carpet cleaning. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631-5 Mass.av. Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON, 1113 F st.n.w. THE FLIES WON'T BOTHER YOU if you use proper screens. Our window screens fit any window. 35c. Screen doors, 0c. Fancy front doors, with spring hinge: $1.25. Chas. T. Carter & Co., 606 Pa. ave. See SSS Have your plumbing repaired by Shedd&Bro gees Sick headache. nervousness and general feebleness, women’s daily complaints, call for the use of Dr. J. W. Bull's Pills, the best alterative, nervine and tonic known. —+ Price sugar reduced by Johnston; page 6. doeasinies JUDGE US BY OUR WORK. We do our best with every carpet we clean. Try to make carpets look bright and fresh as new. Haven't failed yet. Wa- gon calls. M. R. Thorp, 488 Maine ave. Gas Ranges at reduced prices. Shedd & Bro. CITY AND DISTRICT. A Victim of Religtous Mania. Robert Parker of 4021 8th street, the young paperhanger who several weeks ago was taken to the Emergency Hospital in an almost dying condition, resulting from mutilating injuries self-inflicted, has been removed to St. Elizabeth's Insane Asylum. A marshal’s jury recently declared Parker insane, his manta be‘ng of a religious char- acter. ae Se Death of Michael Kelly. Mr. Michael Kelly of 715 East Capitol street, a veteran of the late war, died yes- terday morning, after a long and painful illness. He had a brilliant career in Bat- tery M, 2d United States Artillery, and as @ Meutenant !n the 4d New Jersey Cavalry. He was for many years a trusted and efil- cient clerk In the adjutant general's office. He leaves a wife and daughter. His funeral will take place from St. Peter's Church to- morrow morning. eg The National Rifle Association. The National Rifle Association was in- corporated today by articles filed by Hen- L. Cranford, Themas M. Gale and J. Heron. The term of the associa- is twenty years, and the directors or wsers for the first year are fixed at articular business and objects association are stated to be the of perscns who may unite them- th it In the knowledge of the art or science of target shooting with the rifle, and to promote such art of science by pro- viding a place where it may be carried on. Se West End Me! ley Clab. At a meeting of the West End McKinley Club, held at its headquarters, 1118 19th Street, last evening, Edgar Davis was elected marShal of the club and Alexander Hawkins chaplain. Douglass Brown and R. Johnson were elected members of the executive committee. A letter was re- ceived from Maj. McKinley, thanking the club for the teiegram of congratulation upon his nomination; also one from J. W. Babcock, chairman ‘of the congressional committee, accepting honorary membership i the club. A ladies’ auxiltary was formed at 1915 M street, with Mrs. Hester Burke as president. ——— Real Estate at Auction. Thos. Dowling & Co., auctioneers, have sold at public sale the dwelling 1612 12th Street northeast for $1,550 to J. Barton Miller for the First Co-operative Bullding Association. Duncanson Bros., auctioneers, have +old at public sale house 1122 16th street north- ‘West for $8,800 to the Untted Security, Life Insurance and Trust Company of Pennsyl- vania. Ratcliffe. Sutton & Co., auctioneers, have éold at public sale eight houses in Bellev 1e urt to A. L. Sill for $5,000: alzo a lot on Sireet between 13th and 1ith streets jortheast to Albert Parry for 40 cents per uare foot. eS Why Are the Gates Locked? ‘Wo the Faltor of The Evening Star: I attended the Marine Band open air con- €ert at the White House last Saturday, and as I entered the grounds at the east entrance (south of the treasury) one small gate was open (in previous years both small gates were kept open) guarded by a policeman, and on leaving the grounds it took just ten minutes for the big crowd to get out through that small gate guarded by that same policeman, still, owing to the fact that the big dcuble ‘gates and the other small one were still locked, as they were when lentered. Yet just think of the mockery of this over carefulness or neglect on the proper authorities’ part, I know not which, when, just as the tailenders were getting out, another policeman appeared on the scene and not only unlocked and open- ed the big double gates, but also the other small ore. This was done, I suppose, to allow the said two policemen to breathe the air fre Tais keeping locked of the big gates happened before this year. Can- not The Star lend its aid to have the big gates open while the attendants are leav- ing the music? Nine-tenths of all who at- tend leave by this entrance. W.M. W. __ The Gonzaga Lawn Fete. The Gonzaga lawn fete ts growing more and more in popularity and the receipts of the big venture are also growing in propor- tion. The crowds In attendance on the fair nights are steadily increasing in numbers, while the generosity and liberality of those who attend is becoming a matter of com- ment. The committee hoped to raise $10,- 000 for the benefit of the new hall, and it ts believed that if the patronage keeps up that sum will be exceeded. The fair has had rather bad luck in the matter of weather, but those in charge take hold of every possible chance during the good weather to make up for the rainy spells, so that the fete looks as fresh and new each evening as though it had just been opened to the joes A large delegation of the Ancient ‘der of Hibernians will be present this evening, accompanied by a part of the Ma- rine Band, which will render music during their stay at the grounds. The Emmet Guard will also ve present, attended by the Gonzaga Drum and Bugle Corps. The en- tertainment provided will be an excellent one and features will be added which were postponed from last week and the early part of this week on account of the rain. ——— One dollar will buy 100 ft. of boards, nice and wide, any length, or all 12 inches wide, $1.25 per 100 ft. Frank Libbey & Co., cor. 6th st. and N. Y. ave.—Advt. On Friijays and Saturdays during June, July and August the Pennsylvania raflroad will sell excursion tickets for 10 and 11 a.m. traing to Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea Isle City at rate of $5 for the round trip. Good to return until the following Tuesday. Advertisement. of Colored Women. New Officers Elected and Many In- teresting Papers Read at the - Closing Session. The first arnual convention of the Na- tional Association of Colored Women, which began its sessions Monday last at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor, closed its labors last night and adjourned subject to the call of the executive committee, who will name the time and place for the next meet- ing. ‘The following were elected officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of Washington, D. C.; vice presi- dents, Mrs. Fannie Jackson Coppin of Phil- adelphia, Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruflin of Boston, Mrs. F. E. W. Harper of Phila- deiphia, Mrs. J. Silone Yates of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Sylvanie Willams of New Orleans, La., Mrs. Lucy B. Thurman of Jackson, Mich.; recording secretary, Mrs. Alice Ruth Moore of New Orleans, La.; cor- responding secretary, Miss A. V. Thomp- kins of Washington, D. C.; treasurer, Mrs. Helen A. Cook of Washington, D.C.; chair- man of the executive committee, Mrs. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee, Ala.; national organizer, Mrs. Victoria Earle Matthews of New York city; editorial staff of Woman's Era, Mrs. Bocker T. Washing- ton, Dr. Rebecca J. Cole of Philadelphia, Mrs. Rosa D. Bowser of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett of Chicago, M Frances J. Jackson of Kansas City, Mo.; comm!ttee on ways and means, Mrs. J. Napier Kemp of Minnecpol's, Miss Lulu Chase of Washington, Mrs. Ella Maham- mett of Omaha, M'ss Julla F. Jones of Philadelphia; committee to draft a const!- tution, Mrs. A. V. Jones, Mrs. Anna Jones, Miss C. L. Franklin, Mrs. Rosa Bowser and Mrs. V. E. Matthews. As soon as the officers were elected Mise Mary Jones of Raleigh, N. C., presented the retiring president, Mrs. Washington, with a handsome bouquet of roses on behalf of the association. After the report in The Star of yester- day's proceedings closed, Mrs. Lottie Wil- son Jackson of Bay City, Mich., read a paper on “Anna Murray Douglass,” the first wife of Frederick Douglass, in which she paid a feeling tribute to Mrs. Douglass, and declared that much of Mr. Douglass’ success In life was owing to the advice and care of his wife. In conclusion she said “What John A. Logan's wife was to him what Elizabeth Barrett was to Browning, Anna Murray was to Douglass.” “The Needed Woman of the Nineteenth Century” was the theme of a paper by Mrs. Selena Butler of Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Rosetta Douglass Sprague thanked the delegates for the favorable mention that many of them had made to the memory of her father and mother during the conven- tion. “Our Countrywomen and Children” was the title of a paper by Miss Georgia Washington of Alabama, and Miss Jennie Dean discussed the “Mountain Women of Virginia.” The venerable Harriet Tub- man mace a plea for the “Home for the Aged” at Auburn, N. Y., and, after a fur- ther appeal by Mrs. Thurman, a collection amounting to $27.42 fer the benefit of the home was taken up. ‘The report of the finance committee, which was made by Miss L. C. Anthony, showed a balance in the treasury of $62.85.. After the passage of resolutions of thanks to the daily papers of the city for the reports pub- lished, also to others for various courtesies the convention adjourned sine die. Se AGAINST LYNCHING. Meeting of Colored People to Protest Against the Practice. A large audience assembled last evening at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. George W. Lee, pastor, to discuss matters connected with the lynching of Sidney E. Randolph. Prof. J. M. Langston, who has been elected temporary president of a society which has been formed here to agitate a sentiment against lynchings, was called to preside, and Mr. G. Snowden was elected secretary. Upon taking the chair, Mr. Langston made an address, during which he stated that he was as much opposed to the lynch- ing of white men as of colored, and that he thought the lynching of Cocking was equally as wicked as was that of Ran- dolph. Dr. J. M. Johnson, who it was stated was well posted in reference to the lynching of Randolph, made an address, during which he said he was sure that ft would not be hard for the authgrities of Montgomery county to pick out*the lynchers if they were so disposed. Rev. Dr. J. A. Taylor of Shiloh Baptist Church sald in the course of his remarks that “if lynching is to be abolished the ne- groes must create the sentiment which will enact the laws against it in every state of Continuing, Dr. Taylor said: nk that Gov. Atkinson of Georgia struck the keynote of this question when he suggested a law making it a felony for a sheriff to give up a prisoner to lynchers. There are plenty of sensible, fair-minded white men like the governor of Georgia who are willing to join with us in bringing all lynchers to justice.” Rev. Dr. Lee made one of his character- istic addresses, in the course of which he said there was no use in trying to bring Maryland lynchers to justice yet. After some remarks by Thomas L. Jones, resolutions were passed unanimously ‘‘de- nouncing all forms of crime, especially lynching; also the wanton and reckless practice of certain police officers in the abuse of their official power; also the si- lence of ministers and others for frequently allowing these matters to pass unnoticed.” ———— FAVORS FREE SILVER. What a Richmond Merchant Says of the Vote of Virginia. Mr. H. 8. Jennings, a Richmond mer- chant, who is spending a few days in the city, says that Virginia will vote for free silver at the election this fall. “Haa the election occurred a month ago,” he said, “Maj. McKinley would have swept the state, but there has been a com- plete ohange in the political sentiment, and now Bryan and Sewall are certain of the electoral vote of the state.” Discussing the political situation Mr. Jennings said that the people of Virginia are in favor of protection, but they have an idea that an indorsement of the gold standard would be an indorsement of the millionaires of the country. Had Cleve- land been renominated, he said, the demo- crates would not have polled many votes in the state, and especially in the city of Richmond. New the voters have lost sight of the tariff question and are thinking of noth- ing but free silver. ——.___ EXCURSIONS. St. Stephen's P. HB. Church will give a “full moon” excursion to Indian Head .to- morrow evening or the steamer Harry Randall. The boat will leave at 7 o'clock and an enjoyable evening is guaranteed those who take the outing. The moon just now is at the most desirable period for moonlight excursions, rising early and giv- ing @ superabundence of light, and a4 fair weather is promised, there ts every indic: tion of the success of the venture. A joint excursion was given to Marshall Hall yesterday on the steamer River Queen by the Sunday schools of Mt. Tabor, Trinity and the Second Baptist churches. The boat was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the youngsters and their older friends and parents had a most enjoyable outing. ‘The weather was cool, and the Hall made a most comfortable place to stop in for the after- noon. The return trip was made early in the evening, and every one who took the trip expressed himself or herself as ex- tremely well pleased with all the arrange- ments, as well as the trip itself. One cent a foot or $2 per 100 ft. will buy nice wide boards uny length uu wish, or all 12"inches wide, $1.25 per 100 ft. Frank Libbey & Co., cor. 6th and N. Y. ave.—Advt. $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 and Sun- day, July 25 and 26, at the rate of $1.25 for the round-trip, valid for return passage un- til the following Monday.—Advt. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. jo Peace Yet Nctyreen the Southern _ amd the Seaboard Air Line. The Southern States Freight Association, which* met yesterday at Atlanta to cen- | sider the question of the war between the Southern and Seaboard railway companies, reached no conclusion. The indications are that no settlement of the fight will be reached today. The Seaboard has declared its ultimatum to its former associates in the Southern States Freight Association—that the South- ern must withdraw its steamer dine be- tween Baltimore and Norfolk before the Seaboard will recede from the stand it has taken and withdraw from its cut-rate schedules. The Seaboard people are disposed to ridi- cule the idca that the Southern may secure @ controlling interest in its rival and thus remove it from the field of competition. As has already been intimated in ‘The Star, many of the securities of the Sea- board are held by Baltimore investors Like other capitalists, however, these in- vestors put their money into the stocks and bonds of the property with the expectation that they would get regular dividends, and the experience of the past has been that roads at war do not usually pay dividends. Unless something unforeseen occurs it is quite probable that the fight between the Southern and the Seaboard 1s far from ad- justment. The Southern, so it is said by ils officials, did not establish the steamer line between Baltimore and Norfolk until after the matter had been considered for a long time, and expenditures amounting to more than $1,0%),000 made, a large por- tion of which was for the building of a railway line from Selma, N. C., to Norfolk and for terminal facilities at the latter city. The demand of the Seaboard is that the Southern shall not only abandon its Chesa- peake bay line of steamers to Norfolk, if the Southern concedes the demand, not only will, it is said, all the improvements made by it at Norfolk be practically abandoned, but the making of other improvements for which the company has made provision must also be stopped. It Is stated that not only have the roa which are immediately invoived in the war become affected by the cutiing of rates in- augurated by the Seaboard, but that sev- eral cf the western lines have had their revenues reduced by reason of merchants in the west from whom goods have been ordered by southern merchants shipping the goods to Baltimore and thence over the Seaboard to their destination. VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS. They Enjoy an Excursion and Elo- quence at Marshall Hull. Democratic enthusiasm enveloped Mar- shall Hall last nignt and spread over the Potomac all the way from Washington down to that historic spot and back again. ‘The occasion was the fourth annual excur- sion of the Virginia Democratic Association, and this in itself would have sufficed to in- spire lots of political exuberance in any year, but there was an additional incentive iust night, and that was free silver. There Was not a clear throat among the mascu- Ine portion of the excurs:onists when the return trip was commenced, and many of the ladies were ulso hoarse from joining in the general cheering that greeted the speak- crs at the Hail’ The first of these was M R. N. Harper, who was called on by Vice President Jones to preside over the meet- ing that was organized in the upper pav. ion saortly after the steamer Macalester had landed its big cargo of passeng ed the Virginia Demo- for tts splendid party past, and prophesied in- creased activity along the same Lnes in the Mr. Harper thought the money would be the chief issue in the align, and believed it was nearer tha any other to the peop! He intro- ced Deputy Commis of Pensions Bell, who made a speech on the subject of silver, upholding the plank in favor of its free coinage, and giving a sketch of the silver 2s a money metal. He w frequently by applause, and when he concluded was given quite an ova- tion. Mr. Frank E. Anders candidate for ess in the eighth district of Vir ginia, also made an ada predic ¢lection of Bryan and Sewali and th ing of a great era of pr i Senator Harris of ‘Tennessee, Congr man “Private John” Allen of Mississippt and Mr. Andrew Lipscomb were expected to make addresses, but were prevented from being present. Over 700 people attended tie excursion, including a large number of ladies, and scores of representative demo- crats from the old dominion, this city and elsewhere. >. WASHINGTON BO °S SUCCESS. He is Likely to Be Comminsioned ta the Regular Army. Among the enlisted men recently ordered to examination at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., for appointment as second Heutenants in the army is a Washington boy named Al- fred T. Smith, who now holds the rank of sergeant in the army, with station at Fort Thomas, Ky. Sergt. Smith enlisted as a private in the army less than two years ago, with the purpose of working his way up to the highest possible Zrade. He rose rapidly through the various non-comiis- sicned grades and is now in a fair way of winning the desired shoulder straps. He is a graduate of the Central High School of this city and was captain of the prize company, D, which won the company com- petitive drill of the High School Cadeis in 184. He is a soldier by instinct and edu- cation and promises to give a good account of himself in his chosen career. There is searcely any doubt of his ability to pass the military examination at Fort Leaven- worth. Piney Branch Sewer and Drive. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In referring to the Commissioners’ plan of extension of Piney branch sewer from the junction of Piney branch and Spring street rewers to Takoma Park, I respect- fully suggest the change from the District plan of following the avenue and street extension as laid down in the revised map, to that of following the contour of the stream. Now, if the proposed avenue be extended from the junction of this stream with lith street extended, up to Brightwood avenue in’a straight line due northeast, it will destroy all the beautiful shade of natural oak and maple found along this whole route, and to obtain a grade for such an avenue will not only destroy the foliage and all the bluffs that border the stream, but would be a great and expensive work of construction. I would suggest, in lieu of having streets and avenues covering this distance, a con- tinuous serpentine avenue, conforming to the contour of the stream, which offers already a beautiful grade, upon which a roadbed can be constructed at compara- tively little cost, and will give facility at once for the construction of this import- ant sewer clear to Takoma Park or the District line. This would offer one of the most attractive drives to the northeast section of the District and would take a large portion of that traffic off of Brigh- wood avenue, which, at present, owing to its crowded condition, makes it always more or less dangerous. The construction of this serpentine ave- nue would bring within the limits of a pleasant evening drive all of that pictur- esque country lying along the Sligo branch now within the confines of the corporation of Takoma Park. I think that it would be available at once from the fact that nearly all parties owning land along this stream (Piney branch) are anxious to have the sewer constructed; that the stream may henceforth be free from pollution, and therefore would be willing to donate the right of way; many of them have so ex- Pressed themselves. It is a well-known fact that this stream now is nothing more than an open sewer for all that portion of Takoma Park lying within the Dis- trict, and the thickly populated borders of the stream, including Brightwood, Pet- worth and Takoma Heights. I would also state, Mr. Editor, that I think it is the duty of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to have signs planted at the various points along this stream crossed by roads or streets, warn- ing the public, especially children and picnickers, from drinking this water, as it has come to my knowledge that ‘fre- quently groups of children who have gone into the woods for the day’s outing huve made lemonade and drank freely cf this water in midsummer, as the cause of sev- eral cases of typhoid fever last season was directly traceable to the drinking from this stream. So I think that the gereral public should be thus notified of the dan- ger. Cc. G. STONE. —_>_— Royal Blue Line Engines Burn coke. No smoke. No dust. Prompt ume. Excellent dining cars.—Advt. ALEXANDRIA® AFFAIRS City Treasurer's Report of the Direct Tax A Horse Breaks His Legs by Falling Through a Bridge and is Killed. —Other Matters of Interest. City Treasurer M. B. Harlow has sub- amitted to the governor his report of the distribution of the direct tax fund for the six months ending July 1, 1896. The re- port states that the tctal amount received for distribution was $12,024.81. Amount disbursed to date, $8,324.56, leaving a bal- ance on hand of $3,700.25. Should no claim- ants apply for this amount, as the law re- quires, it will be turned over to the city council, to be applied to street improve- ments. Base Ball Matters. The “Alexandria Browns,” the crack xm- ateur base be team of the first ward, has disbanded, owing, it is said, to an orgu- ment between the players over ihe money question. The “Free Silvers’ met yester- day and formed an organization to be known as “fhe Free Silver Base Ball Club.” Mr. W. B. Dobie was unanimously d manager, and the following players were signed: Noble Smith, George Petti, Peter Hoy, Robert Evans, Charles Clark- son, Clarance Milis, Gus Dean, Walter Cline and Ernest Craven. The “Free Sil- vers” will go to Occoquan on Saturday, where they will cross bats with the team of that place. The “Free Silvers” ure anx- jous tc meet some of the strv' mateur teams of the District and vicinity. Address W. B. Dobie, Alexandria, Va. jon of ppl were disposed of this morning, and the} as follows: W. B. Chichester, arrested by Officer Young, charge, drunk, disorderly and de- facing property: dismissed, and the ¢om- plainant made to pay cost of werrant. Daniel Nelson, colored, arrested by Of- ficer Arrington; charge, assault on “Aaron Jackson avith a beer bottle: fined. $5. Maud Tippett and Grace Nevett, arrested by Lieut. Smith and Officer Goods; vrunk and disorderly; fined $5 cach. Georgie Kerby and Ruth Johnson, ar- rested by Sergt. Smith: charge, refasing to pay cab hire: fined $2 each. _ Charles Williams, a small colored arrested by Qfiiccr Knight; charge, fight- ing; fined $1. Henry Smith, colored, arrested harge, assault on his wif. d with a reprimand. A Horxe Ki The heavy rain of Tues the bridge over the old canal on Fairfax street extended, and yesterday, when ‘The Lomax, colored, was driving over the strv ture one of the boards broke, and his hor: went partly through, breaking both of his a. y night damaged front legs. The horse was attached to a gon belonging to Mr. TF. “M. Keil. ‘The horse was subsequently shot and killed by Officer Goods. Lomax threatens to sue the city unless he is paid the cost of his horse. Noten. At a meeting of Jackson Council, Jr. O. U. A. M., held last night, the degrees of the order were conferred upon several candi- dates. Mr. C. G. Lemon has sold to Mr. W. c hton the house and Jot at the south- cast corner of Queen and Vatrick streets, ‘and State Com Hi accepted an invitation to be reunion of confeder: Hiil, Shenandoah county, rrie M. Walker of G visiting her cousin, Mr. J. W. G elty. int Mrs. It. J. returned from a ple weeks at Lynchburg. ss L TEMPERAN Closing Sessions of th Cony Correspendence of The x WASHINGTON GROVE, July 22, 189 Today marked the t ing of the end of the first series of gospel temperance meetings ever held at this place by the W. U. The exercises began with a prayer meeting, held at 9 a.m., by Miss Minnie Benton of Washington, whose Scripture lesson was the third chapter of I John. At 11 a.m., the usual hour, a Bible reading was held by Mrs. H. D. Walker, a nationai evangel'st, the subject being the ‘Second Coming of Christ.” This subject, the lead- er said, was mentioned 319 times in the Bible, and the coming of the Lord might be looked for at any time, because the prophecies of the Lord are daily being ful- filled; and when He does come it will not be the end of the world, but the promised “second coming.” At 2 p.m. the annual convention of the Montgomery County W. C. T. U. was call- ed to order by Mrs. M. R. Haslup, the president of ,the state union, Mrs. Havi- land, the county president, being unable to attend. The Scripture lesson, the twenty- fifth chapter of St. Matthew, was read, and the opening prayer was made by the pre- siding elder. The meeting was fairly well attended, about one hundred people being present. The Waverly Quartet of Rock- ville furnished the music for the day, and the several temperance songs sung by them produced rounds of applause. The roll was read by the recording secretary, Mrs. Jack- gon of Sandy Spring, and it showed twelve delegates present. The corresponding sec- retary, Miss Rebecca Miller of Sandy Spring, read her report, giving a history of the union and teliing of the increase of membership and the objects which have been accompl'shed in the union during the past year. The report of the treasurer was next read, and it showed a healthy in- crease of membership and ready money in the treasury at the end of the year. The reports of the superintendents were next read, and the following reported: Miss Ma- gruder, on literature; Mrs. E. L. Tatum cf Brighton, on evangelistic work, and Mrs. Sarah T.'Miller, on kindergarten work. The report of the president was then made by the presiding officer. Miss Bell Kearney followed on the ‘‘Demorest Medal Con- tests.” At the conclusion of her address Mrs. H. A. Gillenwater of Washington gave a recitation. The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place, with the following result: President, Mrs. Sarah T. Miller; vice president, Mrs. E. L. Hartshorne; cor- responding secretary, Miss Rebecca Miller; recording secretary, Miss Mary Thomas: treasurer, Mrs. Florence Wetherald. At 8 o'clock the last meeting of the con- vention was held. Mrs. Walker, the evan- gelist, preached on “Wickedness in the World.” Miss Kearney followed in a touch- ing eddrees, and the meeting closed by singing “Blest Be the Tie Which Binds.” — eee Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ROYAL BAKING POWDER: Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. einer “United” Sintes Government ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N. argued the ev Soefententecsege ~ sSosconton Sonterienge =e ete Cs ta a es es ee el te ae sk ae A i es RED ROUGH HANDS, Bad complexions, baby blemishes and falling hair prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. Most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest of toilet and nusery soaps. Only cure for pimples, because only pre- ventize of clogging of the pores. fold everywhere. THE SIXTH MARYLAND DISTRICT. Democrats Discussing Candidates for the Congressional Nomination. The democrats of the sixth Maryland congressional district, which comprises the counties of Montgomery, Alleghany, Fred- erick, Garrett and Washington, are dis- playing much interest in the, approaching campaign, and many of them believe there will be an excellent chance to elect a suc- cessor in the lower house to Senator-elect Wellington, because of the favorable sil- ver sentiment which they claim 1s strong and growing stronger in the counties com- posing- the sixth. There are many aspir- ants, therefore, for the democratic nomina- tion and the names most frequently heard in this connection are those of Mr. Blair Lee of Silver Spring, Mr. Wil. P. Mauls- by of Frederick, Mr. Ferdinand Williams of Cumberland, who was defeated by Sen- ator-clect Wellington in 1894, and Mcssrs. Wm. Viers, Bouic, Maurice Talbott and George Dawson of Rockville. Mr. Blair Lee seems to be most favored in the dis- cussion now in progress by a large propor- tion of the party men because his views on silver are in accordance with those of Nom- inee Bryan. He is personaly popular also. Mr. George Dawson 1s regarded also as a gocd man owing to his wide influence in Montgomery county and the belief that he would receive the support of his family connections, who are strong in republican circles, and who have been prominently identified with that party, Mr. Bouic has many friends and is a leading lawyer of the Maryland bar, and Mr. ‘albott is likewise popular, but as the latter is a pronounced gold man it is be- lieved he will be handicapped if he strives for the nomination. Mr. Williams is considered strong in the upper end of the district, while Mr. Mauls- by has influential backing in Frederick. Other names are being mentioned, but the gentlemen mentioned above are believ- 2d to be those who have the best chances. ————— AMONG LABOR UNIONS. A Pavers’ Protective Union Organized Last Might. Local Union No. 170 of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America held an interesting meeting last cvening"m Red Men's Hall. President J. H. Sullivan of the National Brotherhood, who was present, made an address. His remarks were principally in reference to the use of boycotts, and he strongly advised against that course to- ward any firm or individual, Jt was rach bejter, he said, to try to settle all di ences between the employer and the em- ployed by arbitration, as the beycott quenily injured those who ordered it than those against whom it wis directed. District Organizer Weber of the Cen:ral Labor Union last evening organized the Pavers’ Protective Union, with the follow- ing temporary officers: lent, William Welsh: vice president fittings: secre BE. John Shanahan; sergea am War- den. An application for charter has been forwarded to the headquurters of the American Federation of Labor. ‘The Labor day confer met last even- ing and several of the committ=cs reported progress. It was agreed that a chief mar- shal will be elected and a route agreed upon at the meeting to be held aext week. ————— LAURA BUCKNER ACQUITTED. of Keeping Be Tried fa ay afterncon in the The Star's report clos Laura Buckner, colored, nning a “speak- hweet, counsel o} nee. M a conviction, and during the argument referred to the of Mrs. Buckner in throwing a solu- Uon of lye in the faces of Sergt. Daley and -on- duet suifMing and nagging WAY FEVEE and Re COLD can be preverted and + cured by Boot “HYOM t To- hal-r Outfit, if taken in time. 5 4 q r fen lente oo $*Cures by Inkialation.” { a At all dry ints, $1.00, or at a Sent & by mail on receipt of price. bottle (5 2 Hyomet titi t, 50c. Send for free pamph- “~ gia ? RT. BOOTH, 23 S. THOMPS: must necessarily be the telling and retelling of the same story. It is a story of making honest clothes to order at lower prices than aaybody else makes honest clothes, It is a story of going ahead from one success to another. Every year an improvement of some sort to our store is made necessary by our increas- ing business. Last year we added 50 feet to the depth of our store. This year we shall put in a new front. Before the work begins we are reducing our stock by “cut- ting” prices. As a sample of the cut we have made, all our Soot % seg dso codgosbociostodindiesestretrap ara ari does sir apapaoaty ar ratvedioriorioteonsorierioitore Sr torsetootente Policeman Greer. On the other hand, Law. yer Closs made a lengthy argument for his client. He argued to the jury that what was done by the woman, so far as throw- ing lye was concerned, had nothing to do with the charge of selling whisky. The tes- timony, he argued, wes far from showing that his client had sold liquor, and he asked for an acqu'ttal at the hands of the jury. Judge Miller charged the jury on the law in the case, and after a stormy session, lasting more than an hour, the jury re- turned a verdict of acquittal. There are two charges against the woman of using personal violence toward members of the police force, and these cases will be heard next week. —_-—_ Royal Biue Line to Philadelphia. ‘Trains on time. Engines burn coke. Rock ballast. No smoke. No dust.—Advt. ———— Boards nice and wide, any length you want, one cet a foot or $1 per 100 ft., or all 12 inches wide, $1.25 per 100 ft. Frank Libbey & Co., cor. 6th and N. ¥. ave.—Advt. SESOTSE COCO SVOCCSCOSECSOOSOSOS sleep ¢ 3 © To be refreshing must be natural. Hood’ P¢ = Sarseparilla gives sweet, refreshin & because by purifying Pa whole system in a ; oition. : ; 4 4 lg 2 s $ Ps 3} Sarsaparilla ¢ <} Is the best—in fact, the One True Blood ¥ & Vuriter. zaists—$1 = p the as Eee aies » HOODS PILLS are the pits e > © with Hood's Sareapartiias = Mus t take COSOS SOTO SET OCSOEES SEES SEES An Instantaneous “HIT” has been mad: y Irwin and John SING ‘SCENE, The Kineto:co%e. Las Ret the whole town talking! Nothing like it ever seen before! Don't mi-s the treat. Only Se. Columbia Phonograph Parlors, 919 Pa. Ave. N.W. H23-thyst GHEVY CHASE INN. MEALS AND KEFRESHMENTS Served at All Hours, TABLE D'HUTE DINNER, 5:20 TO 8:30, ONE DOLLAR. BOWLING ALL BILLIARDS AND POOL. MU ERY EVENING, Tin St. Aloysius’ Festival & Lawn Party In Aid of ths On Gonzaga Golle Entrance on I st. TONIGHT. w rounds, wg the church. and Ilumination, s, Fancy Dancing amd the “Gold Medal” Hop-skip-and-Jump Contest — Military Parades, Drills and Music. New National Theater, ALWAYS DELIGHTFULLY CooL. MY AWFUL DAD, THE Washing tox Compas is Renewing Its Saturday Ni Fe DAD, WEUL \ a PAMER The cycling ACADEMY ate Une of the sigits of Washington. Cycling tan a 12,000-ft. tleor. Competent instructors. Charges small. Music cvery evening. 22d and |’ streets. J. HART BRITTAIN, Mer. ails Tcke F street cara. | ChleWY CHASE “EXCURSIONS ETC. PINEY POINT HOTEL. Why not spend Sata: night and Sun- my1-8m-28 day at Piney Point Hotel? Plenty of sea food, fine service, salt water bathing. fish- ing ‘and crabbing! No state room neces- sary, 28 you sleep at the hotel Saturday $10 — $9 — $8 — $7 — $6 — $5, trouserings will be made to your measure for $ 59, 3: 8 pairs for $10. Mertz & Mertz, 906 F Street. ES ae ae ss i i ss ss CITY ITEMS. Cool ‘Summer Drink: Imperial Lime Juice, ats. Zintadel Claret, ats... Fruit Juice, with sugar. Rich, crusty Port, full quarts. Pure Rye Whisky, 5 years, full a It P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st. nw. It was Arnold, instead of Arthur, Land- yoight who was in the Police Court yester- day for “‘scorching’’ on his bicycle. Se ee Hotel Johnson Cafes. Fresh Norfolk Oysters and Little-neck Clams, half shell; choice Fish, Crabs, Chicken, etc. Meais a la carte. Lunch and 5 o'clock dinner. it ah ened Metal ceilings have replaced the plaster ceilings at the Emergency Hospital. As the old ceflings had begun to fall in places,it was thought advisable to make the improvement noted. The King of Pills is Beecham's. jy8-dly AMUSEMENTS. Right Riding Taught. Magnificent floor space—no posts, no obstruc- tious. Courteous Instructors Special summer ices. 5 lessons, $1.50. WEORD AGENCY AND RIDING ACADEMY, Over the 9th St. Wing, Center Mkt. Jy18-8a Oldest BICYCLE RESORT in city. CAPITAL CYCLING PARK 1408 N. ¥. ave., cor. 14th st. ow. Complimentary lessons to ladies.” Careful in- structors in attendance. Electric lighted. Cool evening resort. Lady visitors and friends welcome, wy PENSE night and arrive back in Washington Suu- day night at 11 o'clo Some sniff the cooling salt breezes. Take steamer ‘Sue.” foot of Stephen- son’s wharf, 5 p.m., Saturday. Fare, $1.50. Jy22-8t EXCURSION TO NORFOLK AND OLD POINT, VA. FARE, $1 ROUND TRIP. Saturday, July 25, 6 p.m.’ Stermer George Leary, from 6th st. wharf. Return Mouday, July 27, 7 a.m. Tickets and state rooms for sale at company’s office, 904 FE st. uw. W. H. THOMAS, Gen. Manager. jy21-tu,th,,f3t Sait Water Trips to Chesa- peake Bay. U. S. [ail Steamer Sue. ELECTRIC Lights THROUGH- All Accommodations Strictly First- Class. SATORDAT. at 5 pms for’ Piney "pointe Se, George's Isiand, Point. Lookout and’ the Summer Rerorta on and near the Chesapeake bay. Fishing, crabbing and batbing. 3 Returning, ieaves Piney Point every Sunday at 3:30 p.m., arriving in Washington at 11:30 p.m. ‘This ts decidedly the best trip out of Washing- ten, arriving at Piney Poirt about 32 o'clock Satur- dey Dight, aud returning to Washington 11:30 o'clock “Sunday night. ‘Thus dispersing with ex. Detse of state rooms, a = Fare, Round Trip, $1.50. STEPHEASON & BMO., my26-3m,39 Telephone 745, Tih st. wharf, GO SHOOT THE GRUTE. Personally Conducted Excursion to RIVER VIEW Every Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday, Under the supervision of E. 8. Randall, rletor; Harry S. Randall, captain steamer Pents; Wil. F. Crane, rector: D. general agent; Chris, “Ath, jr., musical ai: " M. Proctor, floor manager. ‘CING AFTERNOON AND EVENING. Steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 a-m., 2 and 6:45 p.m.; returning, leave Miver View: 12:15, 5, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sundays, 11 and 6:15 p.m.; retn ning at 1, 5, 7:30 and 9:30 p-m. Tickets, 25c. Children, 13c., except on 16 s,m. and’ 2 pm. trips Saiurdaye, when tickets are . to all. Ail objectionable characters excluded. ES. RANDALL, ‘Je10-3m-20 Sole Proprietor. llllSeEESS———E——SS>E————E—————————————————ee ____ EXCURSIONS ETC. 250. CHAPEL POINT. 26C. 120 MILES FOR 25¢. SATURDAY, JULY 25. The palace steamer Harry Randall will leave the River View wharf at 9 a.m, Returning, arrive in Wasbington at 10 p.m. Fine salt water bathing, fishing and crabbing. Music and dancing on the grounds. Hotel Belleview now open. Terms $6 and $8 per week. jy22-3t FULL MOON Excursion to INDIAN HEAD, TO THE GREEN LAWNS OF Marshall Hall. Steamer “MACALESTER" leaves 7th st. Ny Sundays excepted) at 10 a.m, (pn. Keturning, leaves Marstrall at 12:45 and 4:43 p.m. _TO INDIAN HEAD. ~ Macalester lenves © Thursday, Brie day and Suturday evening in July ember, at 6:30 pam and ho ways, and —— shall Hall on return” trip 9:39 pan, —— Parties at Hall” can ayail themselves —— of Indian Hond trips wit —— Steamer “RIVER QUE! leaves —— and © st. wharf daily os YS excey 9:00 a.m. for Indian Mead and all in- 1 Malt 0 p.m. 1:30 and rmediate Landings. And for Mars leaves Marshali Hall oo cae stint, 2 og the company’s regular ‘steamers. Music by Prof. Schroeder's Band. DANCING DAY AND EVENING Fare (Round Trip), 25c. f7AN EXCELLENT COURSE DINNER —— Sill be served on arrival of boats for We. _—_ xxl cafe on steamers, Ladies a pecially invited. Marshall Hal! competitor for beauty, Cleanliness a Steamer ‘Chas. Macalester’ To Mount Vernon, TOMB OF WASSIT 2 returning, city at 2:15 and G p.m, FART, ROUND TRIP. G0e. “Admission to grounds, Ze. Elegant’ Cufe on steamer. Jy20-00d L. L. BLAKE, Captain, Nertoik & Washington Steamboat Co athbound. Northbound, Lv. Washington, w. Portsmouth.5:30 ik ~~ Ns ‘ Ar. Alexandria. . Portsmonth.S$:69 a.m Ar. Wasbington.6:30 s. Visitors to Chamberlin’s new hotel, “The Hygeia,” and Virginia Beach will find this the tive route, insuring a com- — fort st. —— Large and Inaurious rooms heated m —— and fitted throughout with electrle tights. —— Dining room service is a Ia carte, and is sup- —— plied “from the best ‘that the ‘markets of = Sorfolk afford. S. Express of +, 518, GI, 142 Sand 0.” tick 0 New York avenue, . Where time table, m: the company — ing Jy1S-40d The Only DIRECT ROUTE TO Colonial Beach. SHE PALACE STEAMER Jane Ioseley. Fastest, safest, argest_and most elegantly ap- pointed buat on the ROUND TRIP, 50c._—CHILDREN, 2 From foot of Gth st. daily (except Monday), at 9 a.m.; Saturday at 6:30 p.m, THAT YOUR TICKET READS Syl4-tt JANE EY. Qa.UNII® EY PIS ) S3-HOUR EXCURSION FOR $2 Steamer Hi andall every NDAY, TUES. ry DAY and THURSDAY, at 7 a.m. to Chapel I including transportation, supper, lodzing and treak= fast at Hotel Belleview, for $2.” Strictly first-class, DAY TRIP. DR Be. RANDALL, 9 a.m; Fine boating—crabbing— -+--125 MILES. 4-25 CENTS 23 CENTS. ‘13-1. REMEMBER! The clegant U. 8 mall steamer John Sylvester Is the only steamer sllowed to Icrd at Lower Cedar Point Colonial Beach EXCURSION Cisde dock, foot 7th st., 9 a.m. daily (except Monday), and 6 p.m. Saturday. SALT WATER BATHING, Fishing, crabbing, sailing. Superb Orchestra. Unercelled Cuisine. Round trip, soc. Children, 25c. Don’t Miss This Trip!! E TUE HISTORIC PUTOMAC BY DAYLI KE NO MISTAKE-TAKE THE SYLVES' dsl Merchants and [liners’ Trans. Co. Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. Steamer BALTIMOKE to Boston every TUES- DAY, THURSDAY SUNDAY at 4 . Stermer PALTIMOKE to Providence every DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 4 p.m. For summer tour books and further informatioa adcress C. K. GILLINGHAM, Agent, Long Dock, Baltiinor H. R. HOWSER, 619 Penna. ave. 3. C. WHITNEY, ‘Trafic Manager. Je13m $9 “Ericsson Line Excursions FROM BALTINCRE. To Philadelphia light trips), Mondays, Wednesdays snd at 7:30 a.m. 310 To Philadelphia and return (ten da; Tv Philedelpbia ond return by rail To Cape May (from Philadelphia b; To Cape May and return (ten days). ‘To Cape May and return (season). s To ‘Atlantic City (from Philadelphia by rail). To Atlantic City and return (ten days). To Auantic City and return (season). ma To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Branch. .$4.00 To Aslury Park, Ocean Grove. Long Branch and return.season (from Philadelphia by ratl)$6.00 ‘To New York (from Philadelphia by rail). $00 Ts New York and return (eleven days)... Daily steamers (except Sundz: from whart Light and Pratt streets, at 5 scriptive pamphlet of the rout the great fist ae ds at Betierton. Tickets for sale OFFICE ONLY, ‘CE SHRIVER. Agent, Jei6-tt ight st., Raitimore, ‘Ma. Delightful Trips to Salt Water. STEAMER T. V. ARROWSMITA FOR THE PICTURESQUE LOWER POTOMAC. Teuching at all the popular watering places and summer resorts, Leaves Weshington M and Wednesdass, 8 m., for Colonial Beach, Colton's, Leonandiown, Ronin creek, Piney Polat, St. George's. Island, Suitth creek, Coan and Yeocoimico rivers, arriving at ‘Washington’ eatly Wednesday and Fridiy mornings. Saturdays, 6 p.m., for Colonial Beach, Pie int, St. George's Island, Smith's Con and Yeocomico rivers, arriving at Washlug- ton Sundays, 10 pm. Special “Saturday evening excursion tickets Colonial exch, retwrning Sunday—row ‘All accommodations first-class. For rates, state rooms, etc. to trip, 50c, pols to ©. W. RIDLEY, iG. P. JOHANSEN, Agt.. yuan ‘Manager, ‘Tth st. ferry whart. 71m)