Evening Star Newspaper, August 1, 1896, Page 14

12 - THE EVENING STAR,.SATURDAY, AUGUST 1,. 1896--—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Columbia Phonograph Company,919 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest.—Exhibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Chevy Chase Park.—Music. Gonzaga College grounds. St. Aloysius’ Festival and Lawn Party. New National Theate1 ‘School.”” ge EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at 11 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall at 3 p.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at I am., 243 and 6:15 p.m. Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer John Sylvester for Colonial Beach at 9 a.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9 a.m. ‘Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio sta- tion for Bay Ridge at 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 3:15 p.m. —_——— dysente in Heu of tannized Wine use Chr. Xander’s Norton Claret, We. qt, naturally most astrin- To cure Castillon Va. gent, or his old Blackberry Brandies, 60c. and Toe. qt. 99 Tih st. ~ = Don't shop after 6 p.m.! Perfect Preserving Sugars are Kenny's Pure Sugars—highest grade—products of best American refineries—Beware of im- pure stuff—Seven city stores.—C. D. Kenny. Hardwood Refrigerators at cost. A. EBERLY’S SONS, 718 7th st. n.w. YOU WON'T BE DISTURBED in your morning nap by flies if you use our window screens—ft any window—35e. Door screens, complete, We. Best garden hose, We. ft. Chas. T. Carter & Co., 606 Pa. ave. gst ttosal aa bees GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. ——-—_— No appetite; or a ravenous appetite, with discomfort and flatulency after eating, in- dicate dyspepsia. Take Dr. J. W. Bull's Pills; they are a specific for this ailment. ers Best $1.00 2-burner Gas Stov. A. EBERLY’S SONS, 718 7th st. n.w. - = IT'S TOO HOT TG BAKE BREAD this weather. We'll send you bread, rolls, biscuits, etc., fresh from the oven, every morning in time for breakfast if you wish. Chas. Schneider's Model Bakery, 413 I st. ——__* LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. THE LATEST DRY-AIR METHOD is employed by us in cleaning carpets. We bring back faded colors—remove all spois and Drop postal. Wagon calls. E rpet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass. ave. = Picea t put up. h st. n. Mb cle ‘The {deal place to visit on Sunday is Cabin John Hotel at Cabin John bridge, on the Conduit road. Take the Great Falls electric line from Georgetown. pire CITY AND DISTRICT. Washington City Free Library. One hundred and eighty-nine volumes were purchased for the use of the Wash- ton City Free Library during the past n and 1} dorated by public-spirlted s, making a total number of volumes for issue to borrowers 6,842. g the fact that a large num- Ss leave the city during the er months, the interest in the library has not diminished, the report of the li- bra for July showing that 7,382 vol- umes were issued during the month, of Which 6,1% were for home use and 1,319 for use in the reading room of the librar: in addition, sixty velumes were loaned in traveling libraries. Three hundred and forty-n new cards have been issued, which brings the total number of registered borrowers up to 420. On July 16 the issue ef non-fiction cards was commenced, since hich date seventy-five have been issued. = D per 100 Feet. rt, one h, and ail one -ave.—Advt. Tr f the United States. This is the title of one of the chapters of Evening Star Almanac, which latter addi valuable in- statistics of all It ntial votes. will find this almanac of invaluable aid. 25c. per copy. Assignee’s Sale of Horses, Vehicles, Harness, Livery and Office Fixtare on M y, August 3, 1806, commencing at I a.m., at the “Tally Stables, rear of O18 O street northwest, Sloan & Co. neers, will sell for Geo. W. Drew, a! signee, the entire contents thereof, cons! ing of horses, carriages, harness, etc. This affords an excellent chance to obtain a good horse or vehicle, as the stock is unusually good and free from limits or reserve. On exhibition all day tomorrow.—Advt. 19th Annual Temperance Bush Meet- in, Purcellville, Va., August ith to Oth, 1896. For the above occasicn the Southern rail- Way will operate a special tra’ leaving Washington at 7:25 a.m., August 5, 6 and 9, atriving at Purcellville 10 a.m.; returning, leave Purcellville 6:05 p.m.; arrive in Wash- ington S:30 p.m. Tickets at greatly reduced Yates on sale August 3 and daily until Au- gust 9, good to return August 10.—Advt. eos Parlor Car Service on B. and 0. 12 o'clock, noon, train for mountain resorts will be discontinued on Sundays, commenc- ing tomorrow.—Advt. Bhinhahh es Lumber prices falling lower and lower. F. Libbey & Co., 6th & N. Y. ave—aAdv' to Baltimore and Return Via Pennsylvania Ratiroad. ‘Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunday, Avg 1 and 2. and will be valid for re- turn passage until Monday, August 3. Good on any train.—Adv 1.25 > Conducted Tours to vin Pennsylvania Railroad r department of the Penn- ad mounces a series of tours to Niagara Personall gorn Fa The p. Vania onal ted Washington by special train per m. August 6 and Rate, $10, Advt. 20, September 5 and 1 tickets good for ten days. Seashore Excursions vin Pennsylva- nia Railroad. On Fridays and Saturdays during June, July and August the Pennsylvania railroad will sell excursion Uckets 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 Tuesday. Advertisement. > Laths,bright, kiln-dried.$2 per 1,000,North Carolina. Libbey & Co.16 &N.Y.av.—Advt. ——— cxcursion to Lu Wednesday, August 5 will leave Bo and O s a.m. Round-trip ticke! sions to th y Caverns. pecial express train ion, Washington, 8 . including admis- averns, $3.50.—Advt. ee Reduction in Rate to Bay Ridge. The rate to Bay Ridge, the beautiful ex- cursion resort on the Chesapeake Bay, has been reduced this season to 50 cents for adults, excépt for evening train a rate of 75 cents will be charged, with rebate of 25 cents after coupon is stamped by ticket agent at Bay Ridge. Half rate for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years. ‘Trains leave B. and O. depot week days, and 4:28 p.m.; Sundays, 9:35 a.m., 1; 3:15 p.m.—Adyt. Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real es . Frark T. Rawlings, 1506 Pa. ave.— Advertiser ee For Northern Summer Resorts. yal Plue Line is a desirable route. f Frei trains. Coke-burn- Rock-ballasted track. No Spencerinn College Graduates Are requested to forward to Spencerian Col- © #8 soon as possible present occu- pation and position or title, year of gradua- tion and business or home address, or both, for insertion tn directory of Spencerian Col- lege graduates for thirty years in forth- Soming new annual announcement for '96- | | i YE ANCIENT HORSE CAR Something About a Lingering Feature of Old- Time Washington. An Over-Deliberate Journey to the Making of Which Much Pa- tience is Essential. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In a prefatory note in Rand, McNally & Co.’s recently published ilustrated “Handy Guide to Washington and Its Neighbor- hood,” the author invites suggestions from its readers which will enable him to im- prove future editions of the book or to cor- rect any errors the present one may con- tain. As everybody reads The Star, perhaps this communication may catch the eye of the writer of this volume and contain sug- gestions which he may Geem of sufficient interest to incorporate in the next edition of this guide. Of all the places and things described by the author of historic and general interest in and about this attractive city, no men- tion is made of what seems to visitors in these days of progressiveness to be, judg- ing from their overheard comments, one of the greatest curiosities of the nation’s capital, exceeding as a source of open- mouthed wonder even the famous acoustic properties of statuary hall, with its mys- teriously whispered echoes, distinctly heard at a distance. The stranger entering Washington by way of the Pennsylvania railroad and passing out of the 6th street depot through the north doorway of that building will observe, standing side-tracked a short distance to the west, a cumbersome-look- ing object of a faded yellowish hue, resem- bling in color the washed-out shade of a smallpox flag, with a prefix, which, upon close inspection, will prove to be the frame work of all that is left of two of man's noblest friends in animal nature, the an- cient horse. The interior of this appendix wiil be found to contain seats, upholstered with a stuffy reddish railroad plush, with # summer covering of a grayish material of dust, dotted over with numerous flies, attracted from the Center Market close by by the more alluring crumbs of discomfort which daily drop, and remain where they fall, trom the noonday meal of the under- paid and overworked companions of the beasts of burden to which this object is appended. The thing described is ye ancient horse car, the property of that famous retrogres- sive corporation, with a promising national reputation, the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Raliway Company. Rapid as has been the transformation of modern Washington and fast-disappearing as are the old landmarks, there still re- mains to be seen, upon many of its most fashionable residence streets in the favored northwest, the imposing mansion of the mionaire, a moedel of architectural beauty, standing side by side in striking contrast with the time-worn, tottering irame of the day laborer. So, too, will this characteristic be found in the onward march of other improve- ments in this capital city of the republic. If the visiting stranger will board the rep- resentative of antiquity above described, by walking down to it instead of waiting for it to come to him, and retain a seat and his patience in it long enough for it to get in motion, he will find this characteristic of Washington's development exemplified in the fact that this thme-honored method of transportation parallels, for the distance of a square, side by side, as it lazily rolls along, the finest and most modern system of rapid transit street railway service in this or any other country, the underground electric system of the Metropolitan Rail- way Company. It is only during the sum- mer months, however, that this box, said to be simiiar in design and contents to the one presented by Jupiter to Pandora, can be utilized as an observation car, aS the view during the winter season ts obstruct- ed by the closed stained glass windows with which its sides are ornamented. Rounding the corner at 6th street, this representative of the past parts company with its modern sister, to the great delight of the latter and its occupants, and starts alone on its weary journey northeastward. The first point of interest reached after turning this corner is Pennsylvania ave- nue, or “the backbone of Washington,” as the writer of the guide book terms’ this broad and magnificent thoroughfare. Here another modern system of rapid-transit is encountered, the underground cable of the Capital Traction Company, across whose path the tracks of ye ancient horse car company Ile. Funeral processions in Wash- ington have the right of way, and in rec og nition of this municipal edict, traffic is fre- quently suspended on the cable line at the intersection of the past with the present to allow thls mortuarial-looking object to sol- emnly go by. Proceeding a square further, a steep grade is encountered, at the foot of which this pageant Is reluctantly joined by two mere animal air motors, of the same family of those heretofore described. These mo- tors are not of the Hardie breed that are raised around Rome, N. Y., but belong to stocks that have been evolutionized into their present emaciated condition, whose pedigrees, if ever written, is the secret of their present owners. They are sald to be considerably less expensive than the Har- die type of motors, proof against exploston, and a Christian Endeavorer is authority for the statement that they will exist even on transfers when everything else fails. After considerable of a struggle and cersumption of time the summit of the hill is reached, to the great relief of the almost exhausted wind motcrs and the sympathetic nerves of the newly arrived visitor, and the journey iz then continued on a dead level until G street is reached, where junction is made of this ancient and ornery line with its counterpart in an- tiquity and member of the same system, with which it lavishly exchanges little slips of colored paper perforated with nu- merous holes, indicating the place of meet- ing and the time of day, called transfers. These are what the Christian Endeavorer had reference to at the foot of the hill. They are issued for the purpose of per- mitting the passenger to change his course to a right or left angular direction, if he is tired of the ills he has thus far borne and wishes to fly to others he knows not of, but are more frequently retained as souvenirs by visitors to show their friends at home, the time of the recipient of the corporation’s gracious generosity In Wash- ington being too limited to permit of his waiting Ieng enough at this point to avail himself of its use. At this corner an enterprising druggist, with a keen eye to business opportunities in these days of sixteen fatlures to one success, has recently opened a store, in the windcw of which appears the following our transfer is good for ten minutes. Let me cool you off with a glass of our Gelicious soda water while you wait for the next car.” It 1s asserted that the industry which he has established at this corner, of keep- ing transfer passengers cool, under all the varying conditions of the four seasons, although in ite infancy and started since the passage of the Wilson tariff bill, is rapidly accumulating for him a fortune, as the business is a thriving one at this point, not only during the summer months, but throvghout the entire year, and the more disegreeable the weather the greater the demand of transfer passengers for something to keep them cool. At this junction it is advisable for the stranger who has never gone over the route before to hold fast to himself to pre- vent being thrown from his seat, because of the sudcen activity displayed by the here- tofore seemingly spiritless motors which have slowly dragged him along. The cause of this sudden activity is due to an effort inspired by an over-zealous desire to get cut of the way of a similar transfer emit- ter approaching the junction a half square away from the east or the west. There is no danger of a collision, however, as the managers of these heretofore almost in- animate things are experienced practition- ers in averting collisions of this character, so by the time the cause of this surprising activity reaches the junction your car is certain to be a half hundred yards away and the four-footed motors attached to it will have resumed their normal oxen-like gait as they rattle their bones over the stones to the next point of interest. By reason of the narrow avoidance of a side end collision, however, great excitement prevails among the transfer passengers left at the junction behind. This has a ten- dency, of ccurse, to heat their blood and make them uncomfortably warm, even on a cold day, necessitating a reduction of their temperature by the cooling application of the soda water of the enterprising drug- gist on the corner. The next point of disturbance on this leng and eventful journey is the terminus of this animal motor line, where close transfer connection 1s exasperatingly avoided with the overhead trolley, a branch line of the same misfit system, which has been relegated to the suburbs and country beyond. “At this point @ rustic waiting station has been established for the discomfort of impatient passengers, no il- lustrated sketch of which will be found in the guide book referred to, for the reason robably that it was considered too in- ricate a subject for the poet's pen, th painter’s brush or the photographer's camera. In appearance and odor it is not un- like a cyclone-struck country pene with roof, sides and stalls swept away by the fury of the gale, leaving nothing but the floor behind and numerous pyramid-shaped miniature piles of manure, around which transfer passengers wind their way to the cal Nothing else between earth and heaven appears to have been left by the gale. Not even a rude bench on which the tired sightseer may rest his aching limbs while he impatiently waits, waits, waits, with a gradually rising temperature, for the separate parts of this misfit system to pull themselves together. There's no soda water at hand to keep him cool, as the scrching summer's sun, hot as Hades, de- scends upon his unprotected head, with nothing to shelter him from its burning rays but the shifting shadow of an over- head trolley wire. But, as all things come to those who wait, so, too, does the car. A stone's throw from this point the trol- ley line strikes Eckington, with its pretty cottage system of houses and beautiful surroundings, from which name the lead- mg word of the company's chartered title was derived, the only thing modern about it. On the upper outer edge of Eckington is the celebrated cave of the winds, which 1s said to have been leased many months agg to air motors, but for some unex- plained reason no member of that tribe has yet taken possession of it. Recent activity in that quarter, however, gives rise to the hope that some member of the fam- ily will shortly move in, application having been made to the District Commissioners for permission to tap the water main at that point in order to supply them with that necessary Hquid. The quantity asked for, however, was so enormous, 400,000 gal- Jons a day, that the Commissioners, fear- ing the Potomac river would not be equal to the demand, refused permission to tap the main and suggested the boring of wells on the premises. Acting upon this sugges- tion, it is understood that the company has entered into a contract with the Fort Myer government well-digger to find for them a perpetual stream. This will delay, of course, the moving in of the air motors, as they cannot subsist without water in large quantities. T. P. KANE, ee AMUSEMEN' New National Theater.—The attraction by the Summer Comedy Company at the New National Theater next week will be “The Magistrate.” Gonzaga Lawn Fete.—The attendance at the Gonzaga lawn fete last night was the best of any evening since the opening. The weather was propitious, and the attrac- tions were interesting. All the booths did @ land-office business, and in the voting contests there was considerable rivalry. ‘The votes on the paintings of Fathers Gil- lesple, Dolan and Conway are running into the high numbers, and a big sum is ex- pected from this source. Gonzaga Council, No. 441, C. B. L., with delegates from the other councils, arrived early, and were met by the Mount Pleasant Field Band and Drum Corps, which also attended the fes- tival in a body. The organizations were welcomed by Father Gillespie, and a fine assortment of fireworks was set off in their honor. The pavilion was cccupiled by How- ard and Leigh, the acrobatic wonders, and was crowded fully an hour before-the time for the performance. The work of these. acrobats was even better than at their last appearance, if possible. Mr. Howard made his entrance in the small box, which cap- tured his audience before, and Mr. Leigh went through some remarkable contortions. The cake walk will be repeated tonight, and a variety of new attractions will be of- fered. The arrangements for next week are not yet completed. Athle:ic Park.—Tonight will inaugurate a series of band concerts at Athletic Park, which cannot fail to prove attractive. The ride to the park on the electric railway is extremely pleasant, and to sit on the grand- stand, listen to the music and watch the bicyclists speeding on the well-illuminated track is entertaining. Robert Downing’s Manager.—A contract was signed in Washington Thursday be- tween Robert Downing, the tragedian, and James W. Morrissey, whereby Mr. Morris- sey becomes Mr. Downing’s manager for the next four years. The new plays will be produced during the first season, which begins in Washington the latter part of eptember, one a romantic drama entitied n Search of Happiness," by Eduard Dousard and Robert Downing: the other an historical play entitled “Putnam, a Hero of the Revolution.” Both plays will receive elabora‘e productions. Columbia Musical Parlors.—The past week has been a most successful one at the par- lors of the Columbia Phonograph Company. It could hardly be otherwise,as the program was one of the best yet prepared, being re- plete with all the latest songs and hits fresh from the metropolis. Among the most pleag- ing selections to be seen on the kinetoscopes are the following, which are all new: Levant Richardson, the champion trick bicycle rider, in an exhibition of fancy and trick riding on his bicycle; Niagara Falls, a scene full of beauty and wonder; an elevated train thundering along the rails on its way down to the Battery, New York, and a fountain scene in Central Park. On the ever-popular graphophones may be heard: “Dear, Kind Doctor,"” New- York's latest hit; “The Pride of the Nation,” latest two-step, played by our own Marine Band: the acceptance speech of Mr. McKinley, the famous speech of Wm. J. Bryan, which won for him the democratic nomination, and the answer to “Just Tell Them That You Saw Me,” en- titled “I Told Them That I Saw You.” =e This business follows its own leadership— none other to follow. James F. Oyster, 900 Pi Pioneer low-priced wholesale but- .—Advt. ——_>—__ All White Pine Doors, 0c apiece,1%in. thick. F.Libbey&Co.,6&N —Advertisement. Union Republ The Union Republican Club met last night with the president, Dr. A. P. Fardon, in the chair, and Mr. C. H. Kremer, sec- retary. The report of the financial secre- tary, Mr. W. B. Refliey, showed a pros- perous condition of affairs, and an increas- ing membership. After regular business was concluded the political issues of the day were discussed and speeches were made by Dr. Fardon, William Elterich and Mersrs. Paxon, Lester, Trainor, Bramhall, Norton and Swineburne. ———— Filed 2 Demurrer. The District Commissioners have filed their answer, in the shape of a demurrer, to the petition for a writ of prohibition filed several days ago by the City Invest- ment Company and others to prevent them from reassessing their properties. The Commissioners say that they have juris- diction under the act of April 24, 1896, to Teassess in cases contemplated by that act; that the petition is multifarious in that it appears that the interests of the re- spective relators is several and not joint as to the property alleged to be affected by the proposed reassessment; that if the pro- Posed reassessment is illegal, the petition- ers have another and adequate remedy at law, and that the duty of the Commission- ers in this regard is ministerial, not judi- cial, and hence prohibition does not tie in the premises. —_—.___ 100 ft. nice wide boards for $1, any length you wish. F. Libbey & Co., 6th & N.Y. ave. —Advertisement. —— Mr. Byrn Won $250. The semi-centennial anniversary number of the Scientific American, recently issued, is locally of especial interest, for It con- tains the $250 prize essay, which was writ- ten by Mr. Edward A. Byrn of this oity. Second honors in this competition were won a another resident of the national capital, ir. Edmund Becker, who is employed in the office of the Hghthouse board. Mr. Byrn’s essay contains a vast quantity of skillfully condensed information on ‘“The Progress of Invention During the Past Fifty Years.’ ———__ ‘The entire stock of groceries belonging to Jas. L. Barbour & Son, 614 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, will be sold by auction on Monday, 8d of August, beginning at 10 o'clock. Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co., auctioneers, will conduct the sale.—Advt. ees The North American Review for August has been received from Robert Beall, 495 Pennsylvania avenue. IN LABORACIRCLES Bricklayers’ Union sitdthe Carpenters Trans- act Business. Position of the Workers in Wood— Notes of Interest From the Tollers ofthe City. A special meeting of the Bricklayers’ Union was held last evening and a new constitution, which ‘has been in preparation for some time, was considered and finally adopted. It was also ordered that a fine of $4, or one day’s wages, be imposed upon any member of the union who, without reason- able cause, fails to parade on Labor day. Reports in reference to the trouble at the Union Depot, Georgetown, were submitted, as printed in last night's Star, and the ma- Jority report was accepted. Iron and Cornice Workers. At the stated meeting of the Galvanized Iron and Cornice Workers’ Lozal Union, No. 99, held last evening at the hall, 737 7th street northwest, delegates were elected to represent the union in the Central Labor Union and the Building Trades Council for the ensuing term. Carpenters’ Unton. At the meeting last Wednesday evening of Carpenters’ Union, No. 1, the long-pend- ing boycott of the local breweries was de- clared off and the union signed a contract which was submitted by the brewers. This contract is the same as that sow existing between the Building Trades organizations and the local brewers, and which “1as been the cause of much dissension between those organizations and those represented in D. A. 66 and the local Federation who have maintained and enforced the boycott. The action of the carpenters, it Is stated, will tend to complicate the situation, as it gives the boycott another phase of ihe many which it assumed since It was im- posed last November. A prominent mem- ber of a trade organization who was asked by a Star reporter what would be the re- sult of the action of Carpenters’ Union sald: “The carpenters did last Wednesday what they should have done six months ago. At that time the organization was represented in the Building Trades Council, ‘and had they indorsed the agreement of that body they could have remained there, and their action of last Wednesday even- ing would have been supported not alone by the council, but by the Central Labor Union alsu. They persistently maintained the boycott and refused to accept the coun- cil contract or indorse the seal, and all re- lations with the council ended. Being rep- resented in the local Federation, which is antagonistic to the Central Labor Union, the representative body of the trade unions of the District, of course they cannot be considered by that body. “At the last meeting of the local Federa- tion, it ts said, that body decided to main- tain the boyeott by an almost unanimous vote. Thus the rpenters’ Union is placed in the unenviable position of being at least censured and disciplined for what it has done by the local Federation, while neither the Building Trades Council or the Central Labor, ander present conditions, can give it any support. Under these conditions any contract with the brewers would, pe: haps, not be recognized by the council or those organizations which did months ago what.Carpenters’ Unien is now attempting to do. It is possitte that the matter may be satisfactori adjusted, and that- the union may again become part of the Build- ing Trades Council and the Central Labor Union. As a union this should properly be their position.” Notes. Seeretary Torrens: of the Central Labor Union has received a communication from President Gompers of the American Feder- ation of iabor, informing him that during @ visi: to the eastern states he will stop over at Washington, and if arrangements are made he would address a meeting of working men and eonfer with the officials of those organizations represented. in the Central Labor Union.- Typographickl Hall has been secured, and alt arrangements have been made to hold a meeting on to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Notice has heen published, and a large attendance is enticipated. At the .ast meeting of the Barbers’ Pro- tective Union, A. F. of L., held at Gatto’s Hall, sth and E.strects northwest, a price list_was adopted, and the union’ display cur@ was ordered from national headquar- ters. A committee was appointed to vi all cut-rate shops and unionize them if po: sible. The secretary read a letter from Na- tional Se sky, stating that he would visit the organization in a few day The secretary reported a membership of forty-two, with six applications pending. bifforts will be made to combine all the reputable white barbers of the city, and the rapid increase of membership is suid to be encouraging. see 100 ft. nice wide boards for $1, any length you wish. F. Libbey & Co., 6th & N.Y.ave. —Advertisement. = Concert at the White House. The program of music to be rendered at the White House grounds by the Marine Band this afternoon, beginning at 6:10 o'clock, is as follows: March, “Pride of the Navy” Andrews Introduction to the opera ‘“‘Rautzan” (vorspiel), Mascagni “De Concert Birgit’. Larson Musician Larson, Suite for Orchestra No. 5. “Scenes Napoletain: Masenet (a) “La Danse” (the dance); (b) ‘La Pro- Polka, session (the procession). L'improvisateur theme and variations, 1. 2, 3. (c) “La Fete” (tne feast). March, ‘‘Directorate’’. .Sousa Medley, ‘Metropolis by Night” De Witt March, “Old Hickory’. Fanciulli “Hail, Columbia’ ge White pine stock, 12 in. wide, $1.75 100 ft. F. Libbey & Co., 6th & N. Y. ave—Advt. .. Kyles goteeonenacons r Ure Rich blood is the basis of good health, and Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies, vitalizes and enriches the blood. In fact Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists,81. Hood’ s Pills syst: inteestion, SAAAASOAS ESCORTED OS S404 00008 ; ME RITZ Seletontetectetontontene CLOTHES : cm < é : Will wear astongandlookas ¥ well as the clothes of tailor + who charges; double Mertz + prices. Weame justascertain ¥ of this as we mre certain that $ we breathe. _ We have confidence in our foods and in our workmen. his confidence leads us to say “MONEY BACK?” if the garments we sell yon are bad. age sg eSontee We've received enough +4 goods to make 250 pairs of z trousers—the usual $5—$6— + $7 — $8 kinds — made-to- 5 measure for #3 Boe rons pairs for $10. MERTZ and MERTZ, 906 F Street. OOO: EXCURSIONS. The United States mail steamer John Syl- vester will make the trip to Lower Cedar Point tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at a greatly reduced rate. The fare has been cut down just half, and the run to and from the Point will bo made in quick time, giving excursionists an abundance of time in which to enjoy both the natural and ar- tificial advantages of the place. The third annual excursion of the officers of the steamer Samuel J. Pentz will be given Monday evening on that boat to River View. The officers of the craft, at all times courteous and: pleasant, will exert themselves on that occasion to extra efforts for the comfort and convenience of those who attend, and an enjoyable time is prom- ised those who take the trip. The Moseley will make her regular trip this evening at 6:30 o'clock and tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock for Colonia! Beach, where a pleasant day may be spent away from the heat and glare of the city. The round trip being low enables a great many to take the trip, which is one of the pleas- ent features of the Potomac river excur- sions, and outings at the Beach 6n this boat are always productive of enjoyment. The Moreley makes trips every morning at 9 o'clock except Monday for Colonial Beach, making good time on both the down and up trips and affording excursionists the full limit of time at the popular resort. The steamer George Leary will make a trip this evening at 7 o'clock to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort and Hampton, Va. The ar- rival at Old Point is made at 8 a.m., and at Norfolk at 9 a.m., while returning the boat will leave Norfolk at 3 p.m., and Old Point at4p.m The fare for both the round trip d state rooms is reasonable, and as the Leary is a safe, commodious craft, there | should be no reason why the trip should not be enjoyable in every respect. The steamer Sue will make her regular trip this evening at 5 o'clock for the summer resorts on the Potomac and on and near Chesapeake bay. The arrival is made at Piney Point about 12 o'clock midnight, and the return trip is made s0 that passengers may reach th's clty Sunday about the same hour, thus doing away with the expense of state rooms. There is to be a country ball at the Ca- sino tonight at Colonial Beach, under the management of Mr. Woods, the proprietor of the Colonial Beach Hotel. The Sylvester lands her passengers early enough to par- ticipate, and it is expected that she will carry dewn a goodly number. See Republicans in Montgomery. The Pioneer McKinley and Hobart Club of Cliftcn Park, Montgomery county, Md., which was organized while the convention was taking place in Chicago which nomi- nated Mr. Bryan for the presidency, met last night at the store of Mr. William Clark, which has been made the head- quarters of the club. At this meeting the first gun of the cam- paign was fired, when Mr. Benjamin F. Peters, the president of the club, read the sentiments expressed by Mr. Thomas B. Reed of Maine upon his nomination for Congress, published in The Star. The club | was entertained with addresses advocating sound money versus the silver agitation by Major Daniel coll, Mr. Julian C. Dewell, Col. Kingsman and the chairman of the county committee, Mr. 3c. Noyes, who received a vote of thanks for the able manner in which they handled the question. It was resolved by the ciub that a grand ratification should take plact Au- gust 14, and a c ninted to. make every arrangement for the mceting. Messrs. Julian C. Dowell, Thos. C. Blair Reed, Col. Kingsm Osgood Dowell and Harry were present, were elected membe club. A communication from Mr. Parker was read which contained e - sions of good will for the succ cub in its efforts to elect: McKinley Hobart Mr. and | etcher Matthews was present and announced a McKinley and Hobart club had been organi in the Colesville district, at Whit d invited the members of the “Pion Club to be Present at its next mee August 6. 100 ft. nice you wish. F. Li —Advertisement. ——— Roynl Blue Line to New York. Fast time. Prompt service. Engines burn coke. Track rock-ballastea. No smoke. No dust.—Advt. HAY F and ROSE COLD can bey cured by Rooth's “HYOMET haler Outfit, 1f taken fn ti “Cures by Inhalation.” At all drug; by mail EY Sent bottle pamph- 2 R. T. BOOTH, 23 E. 20th st., N.Y. W. S. THOMPSON, 703 15th 81 Jy18-s,tu&th-26f Seiling Agent. GFEOOSG 000906 $605F465266608 CITY ITEMS. Sea ee Don't shop after 6 p.m.! ite “If Schneider Mnkes It, It's Good.” PE PPE red When you want bread, rolls, biscuits, cake and pies of any kind, fresh from the oven, drop us a postal and’ we'll deliver your or- der in time for breakfast. Chas. Schneider's Model Bakery, 413 I st. 1 Sg RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything.10c. mh5-t,f,stf —_> Carpets Clean heve not a particle of du them. Try us. d by Us st or dirt left in We're sure to give highest Wagon calls. Drop postal. satisfaction. M. R. Thorp, 488 Maine ave. s.w. It — Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf Se gee The ideal place to visit on Sunday is Cabin John Hotel at Cabin John bridge. on the Conduit road. Take the Great Falls electric line from Georgetow: At Jy8-dly The King of Pills Is Beecham’s. __ AMUSEMENTS. “Dear, kind doctor” °° * —New York's very latest hit, can be b °° * on the Graphophon It's proving just as * © popular here—where everybody who comes pear fh hears It before they leave. 5 cents. **-¢ A host of other ne" ecords. Phomran Parlors Phonograph 9 919 Pa. Ave. “THE BEVERIDGES,” SUPPORTED BY POPULAR INSTRUMENTALISTS, FOUNDRY CHURCH, FRIDAY, AUG. UNDER AUSPICES OF ANTI-SALOON 1. AND CONCERTS, MAGIC, FANCY DANCES, ETC. EVERY NIGHT, COMMENCING SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, ATHLETIC PARK On Great Falls Railway and Conduit soak. dy81-tf,14 CHEVY CHASE INN. MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS Served at All Hours. TABLE D'HOTE DINNER, 5:30 TO §:30. ONE DOLLAR. BOWLING ALLEYS, BILLIARDS AND POOL. MUSIC EVERY EVENING. Jy23-1m = RY, THON AND FALLING HAIR - Is due, in the ‘majority of cases, to imperfect action of the sebaceous or oil glands. Deprived of ite Proper nourishment, the hair becomes harsh and brittle, the scalp dry and scaly and the roots choked and lifeless in a hard, dry skin. The purest, Sweetest and most effective treatment is warm shampoos with CUTICURA SOAP Followed by light applications of CUTICURA (oint- ment), the great skin cure. They clear the scalp and hair of crusts, scales and dandruff, allay itching, soothe irritation, beal eruptions, destroy microscople insects which feed on the hair, stimulate the hair follicles and sup- ply the roots with nourishment. Sold throughout the worl soar, 3; RESOLY DRUG AND CHEM. CORP U.S. AL Price, CUTICURA, T, $1. POTTEI Trops., Boston, CF AM About the Hair and Skin,” free. WORN = “‘Aches and weaknesses, but still com- ovr pelled to labor on.”” suffer WITH — ers CUTICURA ANTLPAIN PLASTER is PAINS, a priceless blessing. AMUSEM St. Aloysius’ Festival & Lawn Party In Aid of th NEW GOXZAGA COLI On Gonzaga College Grounds, Entrance on I st. adjoining the church. Continua‘ion of the lawn party until SATURDAY, August 8. Gonzaga Coun tions from four the Mt. Plensant Band, 60 pieces, a College” Drum and Bugie Corps, 30 pieces, on to the fete, and entertain during the ‘eniire evening. ‘The boneless wonders and living corkscrews, How- ard and Lei; Iso perform. Fireworks jectric illumination. Sy31-tt New National Theater, Only Cool Spot, TONIGHT AND ALL THE WEEK. TH ASHINGTON STOCK COMPANY, Presenting Robertson's Idyllie Play, SCHOOL. Summer prices—25, 50, 75e.; admission, 25e. Next: Week—"‘THE STRAT! EF BICYCLE RIDING-- Is quickly mastered ff you learn here. The finest riding academy in the south. Open daily, am. to 6 Sti Y AND RIDIN - Wing of LE PESORT in city. CYCLING PARK ave., cor. 14th st. nw. CAPITAL 1408 N. ¥ Complimentary lessons to ladies.” Careful in- struccrs in attendance. Electric Nghted. Cool ey resort. Lady visitors and friends welcome. SylS-ta CALIFORNIA, % Austraia, Hawaiian C al rates for freight or’ pas: private cars to rent aps and pam 34 et.. Phila choice tourist par: R. J. SMITH, ia. thy 2-n&ew. 191 cycling craze, cling taught on Competent Gostricton. Chances Music every evening. 224 and P streets. J. HART BRITTALN, Mer, Take F street cai zeke : _— EXCURSION DAYLIGHT EXCU hu ION FROM WV ad. Thursday, August 13 si. and ay turing, deaves Richn ugust 14, at 12 o'clock p.m. F $2.50, to fi lea: noon, 1 HOOT THE CAUTE WITH US. Third Annua! Excursion OFFICERS STEAMER SAM'L J. PE RIVER VIEW, MONDAY, At Steamer Pentz will leav P.m., and will return at Pp. ‘There will be dancing all dy ‘to a large orcles! And an exhibition of fireworks at night. Spend Sunday On the Green Lawns of Marshall Hall. EXCURSIONS * Steamer “MACALESTER” leaves 7th st. * wharf at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Re- * turning, leaves Marshall Hall at 4, * and pm. On week days leaves at 10 a.m., 2:30 and Steamer “RIVER QUEES p.m. Keturuing, leaves Marshall Mall at 8 p.m. eeceeeee wee eeeee ee eeeeee ad Music by Prof. Schroeder's Band. FARE (ROUND TRIP), 25¢. EF AN EXCELLENT COURSE DINNER Will be served on arrival of hoats for SOc. Ladies are expecially invited on these ex- cursions. Marshall Hall has no competi- tor for beauty, cleanliness and good order. Steamer ‘Chas. Macalester, To Mount Vernon, ose TOMB OF WAS abet DAILY, E Jt at 10 am. and 2.30 pan. Returning, eee ity at 2:15 and 6 pan. FARE, see We. Admission to grounds, ae Elegant Cafe on ¥ . aul L. L. BLAKE, Captain, Patriarchs Militant, I. O. O. F., Excursion to =Colonial Beach- —ON ST MER JOHN SYLVESTER, Tuesday, August 4. Tickets, . Be, Music. Returns 10:30 p.m. Boat leaves 9 a.m. aul-2t ROUND TRIP TO Lower Cedar Point BY THE FAST U.S MAIL STEAMER COMMENCIN Clyde Dock, foot 7th st 20 FREE Lis CRABBING, FISHING. ELEGANT MAIL STEAMER John Sylvester, ONLY FAST STEAMER TO Lower Cedar Point AND Colonial Beach. 9 a.m. daily, except Monday, Satur- Colopial Beach only, On and after Saturday, August 1, free See Special Notice. NCURSION FOR “VIE AP POINT, uding transp. At Hotel | Be Take the steamer r home again by 10 p.m. Fine b and febiug. jy13-1m Norfoik & ‘Yyashington Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, ‘orfolk, Newport News and all. points south the ‘superb powerful steel palace steamers "Norfolk" and “Washing- following sebedule: ‘Southbound. 1 Northbound, Lv. Washington, p.m.| Ly, Portsmouth.5:5 Lv. Aleaandria. L folk. Ar. Ft. Monroe. am. Ly Ft. Mon Ar. Norfolk. Ya.m.! Ar Alexandria. 6 Ar. Portsmouth 8:00 a.m) Ar. Washington 6:20 Visitors to Chamberlin’s new hotel, “The Hygela,” ard Virginia Beach will tind this CO SHOOT THE CHUTE, Personally Conducted Excursion to RIVER VIEW Every Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday, Under the supervision of E. S. Randall, proprietor Harry S. Randall, captain steamer Pentz; Will. F. Crane, gener: Jr., musical ai z Will leave her wharf at 10 2 and 6:45 p.m.: returning, leave River View 12:15, 5, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m ning at 1, 5, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets, 25¢. Children, Le., except on the 10 a.m. and 2 pm. trips Saturdays, when tickets are 10¢. to ail. All objectionable characters excluded. E. S. RANDALL, 4e10-3m-20 Sole Proprietor. Delightful Trips to Salt Water. STEAMER T. V. ARROWSMITR FOR THE PICTURESQUE LOWER POTOMAC. Teuching at all the popular watering places and sunimer resort Leaves Washington Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 m., for Colonial Bea: Leonandiown, mini creek, Piney Polnt, eorge’s Island, th creek, Coun and Yeocomico rivers St. George's Island, Smith's creek, socomico rivers, arriving at Washing: days, 10 pm. Saturday “evening excursion ticketr to I torning Sunday—rouad trip, 50c. All accomodations tirst-class, For rates, state rooms, ete. apply to ©. W. RIDLEY, G. P. JOMANSEN, Agt., Gin. Manager. Zth st. ferry whart. Sy7-1m “Ericsson Line Excursions” FROM BALTIMCRE. To Philadelphia ight trips), Mondays, Wednesdays and . :30 a.m... To Philadelphia and return (ten days). delphia and return by rail. . To Cape May (from Philadelphia by rail). To Cape and return «ten days) To Cape May and return (season). To Atlantic City (from Philadelphia To Atlantic City and retarn (ten day To Atlantic City aad return (season) To Asburs Park, Ocean Grove, Long To Aslury Park, Ocean Grove, Lonz Branch ‘and return.season (from Philadelpiia by se 4. To Nev York (fim Philadelphia by rail). Ty») New York and return (eleven days)... Daily steamers (except Sundays) from wharf, Light and Pratt streets, at 5 pm. Write for de: scriptive pamphlet of the route and the great fish- ing prounds gt Betcerton. Tickets for sale at OFFICE ONLY. SHRIVER. CLARENCE Arent, 204 Light st., Baitimore, ‘Ma. BAY RIDGE ‘The only Salt Water Bathing resort in the vicin- ity of Washington. Excellent restaurant. Efficient train service. Low rates. Trains leave B. and O. staticn, week days, 9:15 a.m., 4:28 p.m. Surdays, 9:35 am., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m. _te16-t8 Round-trip tickets, 50 cents, For the 4:28 p.m. train 75 cents will be charged and 25 cents <e- furded upon retuin of coupon to agent at Wash ington station, 4Je10-w,6,m,tilau31in-23 the most attractive route, insuring a com- fortatle night’s rest. Large and luxurious rooms heated by steam id fitted throughout with electric lights. Dining room service 1s a la carte, and ts sup- Plied from the bert that the ‘markets of Vashington and Norfolk a‘ford. Tickets on sale at U.S. Express off enue; 513, 619, 14 can also be th Any other information desired will be far- the company’ » Dd. CT The Only DIRECT ROUTE TO Colonial Beach. HE PALACE STEAMER Jane lloseley. Fastest, safest, largest and most clegantly ap- pointed beat on the Potomay EXCELLENT TABLE D'HOTE MEAL TEE BEST CONCERT AND DANCE Mi ROUND TRIP, 50e.—CHILD: From foot of Gth ~1. daily (except Monday), at 9 a.m.: Saturday at 6:30 p.m, SE HAT YOUR TICKET READS ae1a-tt JANE MOSELEY. Merchants and [liners’ Trans. Co. Qucen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. Steamer BALTIMOKE to Boston every TUES- DAY, THURSDAY and SUNDAY at 4 pan Stermer FALTINOKE to Providence every MON- DAY, WEDNESDAY and FIUDAY at 4 p.m. suusner tour books and further information Cc. KR. GILLINGHAM, Agent, re, Ma. Dd. H.R. SER, GIy J. CG WHITNEY, ‘Trafic Manager. se18m_ v0 — «| Sait Water Trips to Chesa- peake Bay. U. S. Mail Steamer Sue. ELECTRIC LIGHTS THR GUT. All Accommodations Strictly First- Class. ‘The steamer Sue will leave 7th st. ane OUGH- SATURDA 5 pan. for Piney I Point Lockout and” t rts on and ear the Cheeapeake t er und ba‘bing. ieaves Point 230 p.m., arriving Returning, Piney every Sunday at in Washington at 11:30 p.m. ‘This %s decidedly the best trip ont ten, arriving at Piney Poirt about a& pigh a o'dock Sut y perse of state rooms. 5 Fare, Round Trip, $1.50. STEPHENSON & 5 910 Pa. Telephone 745, 7th f Washin; tom 1 my26-2m,39