Evening Star Newspaper, August 4, 1896, Page 10

10 - Z4OCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Columbia Phonograph Company,919 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest—Exhibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Chevy Chase Park.—Muste. Gonzaga College Grounds.—St. Aloysius’ Festival and Lawn Party. New ‘National Theater—“The Magis- trate.” Athletic Park, Conduit road.—Band con- cert and entertainment. ed EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at Mam. and ) and 6:30 p.m. g Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall at p.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at ll am. 5 and 6:15 p.m. Steamer John Sylvester for Colonial Beach end Lower Cedar Point 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 8:15 p.m. Steamer Arrowsmith at 3 p.m. for Poto- mac river landings. —_——_—_ ‘When your system is depleted and run down no better medicine can be taken than Dr. J. W. Bull's Pills, a reliable tonic, blood restorative and tissue builder. —— MOTH EGGS IN YOUR CARPETS are destroyed by our cleaning process—ev- ery spet and stain taken out—and insured egainst loss. Drop postal. Wagon will call. M. R. THORP, 488 Maine ave. s.w. Johnston's meat reductio Page 7. eg AN ENVIABLE REPUTATION — have Kenny's Pure Sugars—highest quality. Products of only the best American refiner- jes. Beware of poisonous sugars. Seven city stores. C. D. KENNY. _ YOULL SLEEP PEACEFULLY when you use our window screens that fit any wir dow —because they keep mos- quitoes out. Door screens, We. Best_ho: We. foot. T. CARTER & CO., 606 ——— ITS PAID HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE to have us clean their carpets by our dry-air process. We do it right—remove ali dust and dirt. Wagon calls. Drop postal. 1-5 Ma Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks. CITY AND DISTRICT. Political Information and Statintte Every one interested in politics can find fullest information upon past political events In The Evening Star Almanac. Ta- bles have been prepared with care, showing the vote by corgressional districts in the last congressional election, state election returns for 102 and 18M, and the electoral votes from 1789 to 1892, with other valuable statistics. In addition, there is an interest- ing chapter upon the money of the United States. 2c. per copy. SSS ee An Electric Fire. Smoke and fire coming up through the slot of the conduit of the 9th street electric road at its intersection with Pennsylvania S.av. avenue last night attracted a crowd. The cause was a burned-out insulator, which Was soon removed. SS Acme Mutual Union Incorporated. Articles incorporating the Acme Mutual m have been filed by Gilbert W. Crane, . W. Jackson and Noble E. Barnes. The 's to improve the moral cial welfare of its members, to aid ss and in securing en ide a benefit fund for the ed members, rhite pine stock, 12 in. wide, $1 F. Libvey & Co., Gth & N. ¥. av > Effects of His Fall. Schwartz, who fell from a residence at the corner of hwest early Sun- at Emergency Hospital o'clock y ay afternoon. oner Hammett concluded to hold an Schwartz leaves a widow s fifty years old. ned Himself. Deputy Coroner 75 100 ft. —Advt. Di w window 2th y morning. Fro liam of bh at and D streets nor died ook on the body of Benjamin Mar- shall, the colored boy who died Saturday at Free, Hospital, discovered that de caused by Paris green. Mar- shall had taken the poison with suicidal in- tent, and a death certificate has been is- sued to this eff. New Pastor of Cone Chu Rev. Paul A. Mentzel of Baltimore has been chosen to be the new pastor of the Concordia German ,Lutheran Church, 20th and G streets northwest, to succeed Rev. vitz. For several years the F Mentzel has been at the Baltimore charge, previously + % served in Annapolis and “ on. He is a native of Pekin, Ohio, and, aft » education, he studied in Germa He is of scholarly att m most agreeable gentleman. Thi the church will meet today to Mr. Mentzel. It is expected that he will assume charge by September 1. SS See ths, bright, kiln-dried,$2 Carolina. &.Libbey & Co. > No Charge of Fraud. In the report of the equity suit of Au- gust Meier against Maria Piepenbring and others, filed last month, it was inadvertent- Ty stated in The Star that all of the de- fendants nimed were charged with mis- statements, deceit, undue influence and fraud in a real estate transaction. Mr. Edward H. Thomas, one of the defendan was made a defendant merely because he Was one of the trustees of the property. No charge whatever of fraud or wrongdo- ing was made against Mr. Thomas. eee Knee Cap Treate Peter Delearmey, the sailor who frac- tured his knee cap, has been discharged from the Emergency Hospital cured. The sailor was scufiling on board a ship when he fell on the deck, fracturing the knee cap. He was at once removed to Emergency Hospital, where Dr. W. P. Carr operated. It was found necessary to remove quite a large section of the bone, and secure the remainder with silver wire. The operation has only been successfully accomplished in this city a few times, and Dr. Carr is be- ing congratulated for the good result ob- tained. er 1,060,North v-Y.av.—Advt. Fractured Successfully —— A Good Templars’ Installation. On Saturday evening the officers of Per- severance Ledge No. 2, I. O. G. T., for the ensuing quarter were installed in open meeting by G. D. T. Frear in presence of a large audience, containing many of the prominent members of the order. The fol- lowing were the officers installed: Chief templar, Charles H. Cuthbertson; vice tem- plar, Miss Laura E. Bryson; secretary, Mr. Piper; assistant secretary, Mrs. Horsman financial secretary, Miss Ida Ayres; treas- A. Chambers; chaplain, Miss marshal, J. Bryson; deputy s Kate Clements; guard, Wii- sentinel, Edgar Hallenbeck; past chief templar, E. A. Vowles. After the installation the meeting was entertain- ed with a pleasant program of music and recitation, in which the following took part: Misses Ikelheimer, Miss Dana, Miss imma Lowell, Mrs. Philips, Misses Ahin, Prof. Ogle and Mrs. Bauer. During the evening refreshments were served by the ladies of the lodge. The social program Was under the management of Mrs. A. H. Frear, and in the installation ceremonies Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Minnehaha Lodge perfermed the duties of grand marshals. es Moncy to lend at 5 and 6 p cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement, _ Atlantic City—Cape May via B. and oO. R. R. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m., 12 m. Round trip, $5. Good returning until Tues- day.—Advt. ae Lumber prices falling lower sand lower. F. Libbey & Co., 6th & N. Y. ave.—Advt. CENTRAL LABOR UNION Important Business Transacted at Its Regular Meeting Last Night. Correspondence With the Metropoli- ta Railroad Company in Regard te the Discharged Men. ‘The regular weekly meeting of the Cen- tral Labor Union was held last evening at Typographical Temple, and every affiliated organization was represented. President Milford Spohn presided, and Mr. Joseph F. Torrens was secretary. The greatest interest was manifested throughout the proceedings, especially when the secretary read a copy of the cor- respondence between Mr. William Silver, chairman of the committee to investigate the difficulty now pending between the Metropolitan Railway Company and its locked-out men, and Mr. Robert D. Weaver, a member of the board of directors of the company. The following letter from Mr. Silver to Mr. Weaver was submit- ted and ordered placed on file: “As chairman of a committee from the Central Labor Union I address you at this time. We are instructed by the above union to thoroughly investigate the cause of the trouble on the Metropolitan street railway. In order to inform you of our pur- pose, I will state that we have been asked to boycott your road, and be- fure the Central Labor Union takes any definite action it is necessary that the plain facts in the case are heard on both sides,so that the C. L. U. can act intelligent- ly, as it is their purpose to act squarely in the matter, and give cr withhold their in- dorsement, according to the evidence. We hope that you will see fit to meet the com- mittee in the near future, and, if possible, let me know on or before Monday, August Mr. Weaver's Reply. Mr. Weaver replied to the communica- tion of Mr. Silver as follows: “I thank you very much for the honorable and impartial sentiments contained in your letter. “The Metropolitan Railroad Company throughout this whole matter has been treated with great unfairness. It has been boycotted on the ground that men were discharged because they were union men, when the directors, every one of whom is a respectable and responsi! citizen, have stated that no one was di charged because he was a Knight of La- bor. “The directors have solemnly and in the mest unequivocal manner stated that these men were discharged because it was he- Neved to be for the best interests of the company, and the subject of whether they were members of the Knights of Labor or not was not discussed or mentioned before the board. “That they were not discharged because they were union men is evidenced from the fact that a number of both officers and members of the Knights of Labor were not discharged, nor is it the intention of the company to disturb these employes as long as they perform their duty. The directors did not act hastily in this mat- ter, but with great care, and after much deliberation came to the conclusion that either they must discharge these men or surrender their authority. None regret the necessity of this course more than they do, but the circumstances became so ur- gent that they were compelled at last to act.” No positive action was taken by the Cen- tral Labor Union in reference to the mat- ter, but the committee were continued, with the understanding that they will again make an effort to have a confereuce with the directors of the Metropolitan Railway Company on the subject referred to in the communication. The committee appointed to investigute a report that the Columbia and Maryland Electric Railway Company was employing non-union electricians on its work re- ported that the construction of the line has been in great part deferred: that they had been unable to find any office of the company in Washington, and that they had communicated with the Baitimore union of the National Brotherhood of Elec- tricians and asked them to interest them- selves in the matter. Non-Union Pavers. The delegates from the Pavers’ Union reported that cne of the largest contractors in Washington was employing non-union men; that a committee from the union had visited the men referred to, and that the latter stated that they did not wish to join the union. The subject was referred to the grievance committee, which will visit the ceutractor and ask him to employ union men only. The case of Mr. M. P. Collins, which was brought to the notice of the Central »or Union by Delegaie Canty, attracted much attention, and presented some feat- ures the existence of which was not, before known outside of the circle of those im- mediately interested. Mr. Collins, according to the statements made, was formert. mber of the Jour- neymen Horseshoers’ Union. Becoming am- bitious to be a boss, he some time ago opened a shop of his own and secured a contract from the Washington Brewing Company, Mr. Harry Williams manag This action on the part of Mr. Collins de- barred him from longer continuing as a member of the Horseshoers’ Union, and the latter gave him an honorable release, stat- i among other things, that he was a s Mr. Collins performed all his work himscif, not thinking it necessary to employ a journeyman, he could not, un- Ger the rules of the bosses’ union, become a member of the latter. Mr. Collins contin- ued to do Mr. Williams’ work, but mean- while the latter received, it is said, a letter informing him that Mr. Collins’ was no longer a member of the journeymen’s union, and requesting that he be given no more work by Mr. Williams until he was admitted to the bosses’ union. The next thing that occurred was, it is said, that Mr. Collins received a letter from Mr. Williams informing him that he (Mr. Williams) was in favor of the employment of union labor, and that until Mr. Collins united with the bosses’ union he could give him no more of his horseshoeing to do. The Central Labor Union, by unanimous vote, instructed Secretary Torrens to write to Mr. Williams and give him a full state- ment of the facts in the case. Want District Men Employed. Delegates Phillips, Silver, Canty, Large and Murray were appointed a committee to call on Mr. James L. Kernan and see if a centract for painting his theaters here can- not be secured for union men in the Dis- trict of Columbia. Credentials were received from the Gal- vanized Iron and Cornice Workers, the Pavers’ Protective Union and the Painters’ Protective Union, and the delegates were mitted and obligated. The address Sunday in this city by Mr. Samuel Gompers, president of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor, a full synopsis of which was published in The Star of yes- terday, was fully discussed, though in an informal manner, ard the consensus of opinion was that the effect of Mr. Gom- pers’ visit would be highly beneficial to the trades unions in the District. Notes. The following have been elected officers of the Street Pavers’ Protective Union for the ensuing year: President, William Welsh; vice president, Charles Seddings; secretary, E. P. Lynch; treasurer, John Shanahan; delegates to the Central Labor Union, Messrs. Thomas Buttner, John Cur- ran, William Rodgers, Frack Stewart and E. P. Lynch. ‘A report has reached the headquarters of the Street Railway Assembly that Mr. J. D. Steele, who has been in the employ of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company for about seven years, has been discharged be- cause he was a member of the Knights of Labor. Mr. Steele was, it is stated, dis- missed from his employment Saturday last, but was given no reason for -his dismissal. ee The finest, the best boards, only $1 per 100 feet. If you want common boards, Se. per 100 feet. Libbey & Co., 6th and N. Y. ave.—Advt. —_—.__ Seashore Excursions via Pennsylva- 5 mia Railroad. On Fridays and Saturdays during June, July and August the Pennsylvania railroad will sell excursion tickets for 10 and 11 a.m. trains to Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea Isle City at rate of $5 for the round trip. Good to return until the following Tuesday. —Advertisement. ———————— Roy: Blue Linc to Philadelphia. Trains on time. Engines burn coke. Rock ballast. No smoke. No dust.—Advt, THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1896-TEN PAGES. BEFORE JUSTICE SCOTT Not a Very Large Assortment of Prisoners Mamie Casey, Who Wanted to Dance @ Can-Can, Given a Trip to the Farm. There were not many prisoners in the cells at the Police Court this morning, and Justice Scott had a comparatively easy task in the dispensation of justice. It was a very motley crew that lined up in front of the judge. It was made up of whites and blacks, young and old, men and women, from a few for whom it was their first appearance in court up to a couple of hardened old vags, whose faces were sufficient to warrant their going to the workhouse. ‘ One of the first to face “hizonner” was @ young white man by the name of Augus- tus Reynolds, a tianer by trade. He was charged with profanity. He was put un- der arrest last evening by Policeman Ellis, who was the only witness against him in court this morning. The evidence in the case showed either that some one was lylng or that an un- warranted arrest had been made. Rey- nolds looked like a law-abiding citizen, and his testimony was given in a straightfor- ward manner. He said that he was walk- ing along 4th street, when he saw Police- man Ellis and his partner were standing on the curbing by a bicycle. Supposing that there had been an accident he asked Ellis what had happened. “You seem to take a good deal of in- terest in this,” said the policeman. “Well, I thought I had a right to ask,” replied Reynolds. At that, and for no other reason, said the defendant, he was gathered in and locked up at the station house. Justice Scott evidently thought he was telling the truth, for he dismissed the case. Mamic Danced. “Mamie Case} called Clerk Harper. The woman who rose in the dock was an- other case of “cone more unfortunate.” She was not far from the hey-day of her youth, 2nd notwithstanding that she has lived a hard and reckless life, her face still shows the traces of beauty. She has a fine figure, but a few years’ more of devo- tien to the growler and the can will leave her a broken, bloated wreck. According to Policeman Kilmartin, who does duty in the “Division,” Mamie was on C street Saturday evening. She was doing the can-can in most approved style, and he pulled her in on the charge of vagrancy. Out of her wages of sin she had secured a lawyer, and he pleaded earnestly that Mamie be treated with consideration. Justice Scott thought that it would be the best thing for Mamie if she could be se- cluded from the temptations of the world for a whiie, and he sent her to the work house for fifteen days. George Washington and Mamie Harris, denizens of Caton’s alley, in Georgetown, are colored people with almost unlimited capacity for beer. They exceeded even their generous limit last evening, and the result was that Policeman Harrison locked them up and charged them with fighting, disorderly conduct, profanity and pretty much everything else that two people could do in a short time. At the police station George was so ob- streperous that he was put in the ‘“dun- geon.” In some mysterious manner he €: caped from that retreat. and hurried across the Potomac. Virginia not appeal to tastes, and he came back to Georgetown hin an hour. He had been back but a short time when he was arrested again. in court this morning both pleaded guilty with the understanding that they might make a statement. “What did you do, Washington?” asked Mr. Pugh. ‘I didn’t do nothin’. ‘Then why did you plead guilty?” “’Cause I was afraid some of these Po- lice Co’t lawyers might offer to ‘fend m this with a glance toward the attorney who had defended Mamie Case “Fifteen dollars for George and $ for Mamie,” said the judge. “Sarah Brown,” called the clerk. The unfortunate who stepped up resembled but litte the famous Sarah Brown, the artists’ model who for several years kept the Quar- tier Latin and the art students of Paris by the ears. She was less than thirty years of age, but during a good many of the stages of her span of life she has studiously avoided the narrow path of good behavior. Last night she was “fuller’nagote” «nd was running amuck in the neighborhood of ith and P streets. A man and a woman were with her and drring the trouble the man hit Sarah just above the left € The woman bled profusely and when she came into court this morning the front of her yellow cotton shirt waist was all cove with blood. The man who siruck he released on $% collateral. This he forfe There was no doubt about Sar: duct last night and the judge fined He after’ her pile. CLERGYMEN REPLY. Baptist Union Discussed Crime and Lynchings, The Baptist Minis Union, which is composed of all the colored Baptist minis- ters in the District of Columbia, held their usual weekly meeting yesterday, at which the subject of lynchings was discussed. The particular reason for calling atten- tion to the subject at this time was that a letter signed by a colored man was pub- lished in a morning paper addressed to Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, in which the writer suggested, in effect, that it would be rather more consistent with the principles of the Christian religion if the colored preachers would call a mass meeting of their race to denounce such crimes as those of Ford, who killed Elsie Kreglo, ,and Smith, who last week murdered’ Miss Drown, instead of denouncing the lynchers who avenge similar crimes. After a full discussion of the matter, a paper was adopted denouncing the out- rages of Ford and Smith; regretting that these men were colored, and criticising the conduct of some persons who, when a crime is committed by a colored man, de- nounce the whole colored race therefor. Continuing, the paper says: “As clergymen, we believe we know our duties, and should we seek instruction re- garding our duties, would apply to those more competent to impart instruction. We cannot feel that we are responsible for the crimes of our people—any more than white clergymen are responsible for the white criminal classes. “The clergymen of Washington seek to instruct their parishioners upon all high moral questions. That we are doing our work well is proven by the fact that we have developed one, to say the least, who stands so high in purity that he would see the duties of the clergymen and dare to exhort them to a nobler performance. If we would more largely benefit our people, let such of our members as those who criti- cise us in respect to our course on the question of lynchings, who see the great needs of improvement, band themselves to- gether as good working laymen and go into these cesspools of vice and persuade men to higher lives. ‘The clergy would heartily assist the laity.” . ——.__ The finest, the best boards, only ¥1 per 100 feet. If you want common boards, We. per 100 feet. Libbey & Co., 6th and N. Y. ave.—Advt. ——— Excursion to Luray Caverns. Wednesday, August 5, special express train will leave B. and O station, Washington, 8 a.m. Round-trip tickets, including admis- sions to the caverns, $3.50.—Advt. PLODOLOS EOS SSESHOSOOHO OOS ‘The gasping, wheezing and shortness of breath in ASTHMA may be instantly relieved and permanently cured by Booth’s “HYOMEI" Pocket Inbaler Outfit; the new and wonderful Australian “Dry-Alr’ treatment of throat and lung dis ases. “Cures by Inhalation.” At all druggists, $1.00, or at office. Sent by mail_on recelpt of price. Extra bottle Hyomel Tnbalant, 0c.” Send for free pamph- le R. T. BOOTH, 23 E. 20th st., N. ¥. W. 8. THOMPSON, 703 15th st., Jy16-s,tu&th-28tt Selling Agent. READY TO RATIFY Arrangements by Demoorats and Republicans Nearly Gomplete. Little or Nothing Bema! to Be Set- tled Except the Dates of the Demonstwations. Two rousing big ratification meetings will be held in Washington within a short time, the arrangements foreach, with the ex- ception of the selection of the date upon which it ts to be held, having been virtually completed. One will be held by the de- mocracy of the District in honor of the nomination of Bryan and Sewall, and at this one Mr. Bryan will be present and make a speech. The other will be given under the auspices of the McKinley and Hobart Interstate Republican Campaign Club and the republican nominations of the St. Louls convention will be enthusiastic- ally indorsed. Meetings to consicer both affairs were held last night. Representatives of all the local democratic organizations assembled at Myer’s Hotel, and were presided over by Chairman Thomas B. Kalbfus. The Jack- son Democratic Association sent represen- tatives in the persons of Mr. James L. Norris and John EB. Clark, while Jackson Yates, J. B. Wingate and Jeremiah Mc- Carthy appeared for the new Bryan and Sewall Club, recently formed in South Washington. Mr. Lawrence Gardner, the national committeeman, and Mr. William Dickson were present for the Columbia Club, and a large number of other gentle- men were in attendance. Mr. John Boyle, chairman of the special committee appoint- ed to wait on Senator Jones, reported that it would be impossible to fix a date for the demonstration at this time, because Mr. Bryan could make no engagements until after the notification meeting in Madison Square Garden. Mr. Boyle's committee was continued to report definitely at a later period. The committee on hall and music reported that Convention Hall had been en-.| gaged for the meeting, and Weber's Band secured. It was decided to invite Mr. John R. Mc- Lean to preside over the ratification meet- ing and to ask the following gentlemen to speak on the occasion: Senator A, P. Gor- man; Senator Jones of Arkansas, Secretary Hoke Smith, Senator J. C. S. Blackburn, ex-Gov. James E. Campbell of Ohio, Con- gressman Wm. Sulzer and Thomas F. Grady of New York, James J. Hemphill, Andrew Lipscomb and A. M. Beck, the young democratic orator of Philadelphia. The invitaitons were sent out by Chair- man Kalbfus today. A very satisfactory report was received from the committee on finance, and ad- Journment was had until next Monday night at the same place. Republicans at the Ebbitt. There was a large attendance of the meeting of the McKinley and Hobart In- terstate Republican Campaign Club in th red parlor of the Ebbitt House last night. President W. 8. Odell of the club was in the chair. The question of aniforming the members of the club was taked ov, and offers made by various merchants in Weshington and elsewhere to furnish such uniforms at stated prices were discussed. A large Napoleon hat, inscribed ““McKinle and Protection,” and a cane met the ap- proval of a great many of the members, but on motion of Col. Grosvenor of Ohio, a brother of the well-known Congressman, the whole question was left to be decided by the executive committee, which was requested to report as soon as_ posible. Forty-ore new members were unanimously elected, increasing the membership to more than two hundred, and a discussion was held over the feasibility of permanent erganization. Final action was not taken, but a committee was appointed to a hall for the use of the club. P: Odell appointed Treasurer Thompson, ure retary Emery and Dr. Mills a sp2cial com- mittee on finance, the regular committ on finance being composed of William Che- shire, C. B. Wyke and W. H. Hocke. The president also announced the executive comimiitee, to consist of Messrs. A. Kreig- ter, B. M. Biliott, B Crossthwaite and g Michener. This committee will mect tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Eb- bitt_ House to decide the question of uni- forms, and the club will meet tomorrow night at the Raleigh Hotel. Spe2ches were made last night by Col. Grosvenor, H. E. Burton, B. Wyke and several others. A letter was read from national commit man Myron M. Parker, stating that he ex- pected to return to Washington about the h of August, and it is probable that the date of the proposed ratification meeting will not be fixed until that time. The Local Division Indorses the Pro- Posed Bicycle Path. The regular meeting of the League of American Wheelmen of the local division was held lest evening, and was fairly well attended. The chief consul called attention to the proposed bicycle path from the Anglers’ clu', house to Great Falls, and made a proposition to the meeting. It was decided to take hold of the matter and push it along. An appropriation of $50 to head a fund for the purpose was made, and a com- mittee of three, consisting of Messrs. Cha: C. Dodge, Dr. J. Barton Hills and J. L, Steel, Was appointed to meet delegates from the different local clubs to push the matter. From the report of Mr. Degges, the rman of the road book committee, it was ascertained that considerable progress was being made.” Thirty routes have been mapped out, with many more to be secured. It will probably be some time before the road book can be issued. In order to reduce the thefts of wheels a motion was passed offering $10 for the re- covery of every wheel stolen from a local league member, with an additional $15 re- ward in the event of the arrest and convic- tion of the thief. : The matter of attending the coming na- tional meet at Louisville was discussed, and it is likely that a good many local’ men will go. ——— 83.00 To Atlantic City and $3.00 Return via Pennsylvanian Railroad. Saturdays, August 8, 15 and 22, special excursions to Atlantic City via Delaware bridge route, through in each direction without change of cars, at rate of $3. Special train will leave Washington at 11 p.m.; returning, leave Atlantic City Sun- day at 6 p.m.—Advt. 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A suicide threw the Italian colony in the vicinity of Purdy’s court into a fever of excitement at 4:30 o'clock yesterday after- noon.” Antonio Paggi of Baltimore, an el- derly native of Genoa, cut his throat with @ razor half an hour after his arrival here on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Rosa Va- relll, at 112 1st street northwest. He was removed to the Emergency Hospital, where he died at 1:10 o'clock this morning, not- withstanding the efforts to save his life, Which included the transfusion of blood to supply that which had poured from the ghastly wound in his throat. The trachea had been severed, but the razor had just missed the carotid artery. Paggi was un- able to speak after committing his rash deed, and the police could obtain little in- formation as to the motive that actuated him to take his life. It is surmised, how- ever, that he had become suspicious and despondent in his old age and feared a plot a the part of one of his children to kill im. ———— AMUSEMENTS. New National Theater.—The bill for the last week of the Washington Stock Com- Pany at the National Theater, “The Mag- istrate,” attracted a larger crowd last evening than has hitherto greeted the ex- cellent aggregation which has helped to make the long summer evenings pass so pleasantly. The work brought out the whole strength of the company, and for a first night's performance it was smooth ia the extreme. “The Magistrate’ was brought out in this city over ten years ago by John T. Raymond, and has not been produced here since. At that time it scored @ success, and last night's rendition ef the work was only a repetition of the former production. The brunt of the work last evening fell upon Mr. Percy Brooke as Mr. Posket, the utle role. He sustained his part in an exceedingly intelligent and fun- provoking manner, and was at his best in all the maty mirthful situations of the farce. Next to Mr. Brooke, Mr. William Boag as Cis Farringdon, the nineteen-year- old, who poses as a fourteen-year-old, de- serves the greatest amount of credit, his work being fully up to the standard set by him in recent productions. Mr. Frederic Bond as Col. Lukyn was only seen in two short scenes, but showed his ability even in that limited opportunity. Mrs. Agnes Findlay as Mrs. Posket was good, and helped out in the fun-making in a’ very Substantial manner. Mr. John Findlay as Mr. Bullamy, the other magistrate of the Charles Mackay as Capt. Vale and A. 'T. Seaman, in the dual role of the pro- prietor of the Hotel des Princes, and the chief clerk of the court, together with Miss Edythe Chapman us’ Charlotte, Miss Corinne Parker as the young lady ‘music teacher, and Miss Mary Sanders as Pap- ham, were up to the standard set by the remainder of the company and filled thelr parts very acceptably. The play was well staged and will continue as the bill for the remainder of this week. Gonzaga Lawn Fete.—The last week of the Gonzaga College lawn fete was begun last night with an immense crowd in at- tendance, ang the receipts for the evening were probably as large as any amount which has becn taken in during any single evening of the event. The attraction for the evening was a cake walk by the Sunny South Cake-Walking Association, and fif- teen couples entered to win glory and dough. The contest was awarded to Peter Barnes and Miss Julia Carter, while hon- orable mention was given to Warren Arm- field by the judges, Messrs. Leeman, Mor- ris, Cassell and Kummer. Besides the cake walk two fancy dances were given by Miss Blanche Riley and Miss Susie Humphries, which elicited hearty applause. The usual exhibition of fireworks was given during the evening. Miss Brosnen was awarded the picture of Father Conway, that young lady having taken up the biggest collection for the purpose. She turned in $181 to the treasury, while Miss Flannery came sec- ond with $100.37. A diamond ring, which has been on exhibition at the peanut stand, was won by the holder of ticket No. 1,552, and the owner of that lucky pasteboard will receive the jewel on presen‘ation of the same. This will be the last week of the fete, although there is every indication that the big event could be given even longer and still make a good sum of money. a All White Pine Doors, 90c apiece,1win. thick. F.Libbey&Co.,6&N.Y.av. —Advertisement. ———— Bicycle Stock Attached. To make good an alleged debt of $1, the Fowler Cycle Manufacturing Co. attached the stock cf bicycles, ete., in the hands of Eugene C. De Riva, 417 2th street. De Riva, it is claimed, was a subagent here of the company, and W. F. Espey, repre- senting the company, claims that the sub- agent left the city Saturday last, indebted to the amount claimed. Deperperaeeseceteteteteteted | ROYAL | BAKING } POWDER. Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength. <Latest United States Government oe Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall st., N. ¥. Setnetreeetapedeececeeeeetated CITY ITEMS. Hotel Johnson Cafes, New York Little Neck Clams, real ap- petizers; Roast Spring Chicken, English dressing, and Sugar Corn on the cob. Also Branch Cantaloupes and Cold Melons. Meals a la carte. Lunch and 5 o'clock Ta- ble d’Hote Dinner. it SS RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything.1 mh5-t,f,stf st fia The King of Pills is Beecham's. jy8-dly "AMUSEMENTS. Hear Bryan’s Great Speech which won for the “‘boy orator of the Platte” the democratic nomination for By President. While you're here don’t miss “‘Mc- Kinley’s Speech of Acceptance.” Every one should hear it. Another great drawing card is titled “I Told Them That I Saw You"— the answer to ‘Just Tell Them That You Saw Me." Se. each. Columbia Parlors, Phonograph 919 Pa. Ave. aud-t,th,s,24 AND CONCERTS, MAGIC, FANCY DANCES, ETC., EVERY NIGHT, ATHLETIG PARK, On Great Falls Railway and Conduit 4y81-tf,14 CHEVY CHASE INN. MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS Served at All Hours, TABLE D’HOTE DINNER, 5:30 TO 8:30. ONE DOLLAR. BOWLING ALLEYS, BILLIARDS AND POOL, MUSIC EVERY EVENING. 3y23-1m THE ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE. Arranging for a Midsummer Tem- Pperance Mass Meeting. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Anti-Saloon League was held last evening at their hall, No. Louisiana avenue northwest. There was a full attendance of delegates, ard President James L. Ewin occupied the chair, with Mr. Jesse C. Suter secretary. Mr. Charles H. Dixon was present as a delegate from Gunton Temple Memorial ‘Church vice Mrs. 8. B. Leet, resigned. Mrs. Leet was elected an associate member. Mrs. Louise D. Watrous was admitted as a delegate from the West Erd W. C. T. U., and Mr. John L. Fletcher represented the E eee Baptist Church in a similar ca- Pethe program for the concert to be given Friday evening next at Foundry Church, for the benefit of the league, was submit- ted and approved. Col. Vinal, chairman of the committee on mass meetings, reported that arrangements for a mass meeting have been completed to be held probably at Calvary Baptist Church, August 30. Rev. Charies A. Win- bigler has accepted an invitation to speak there, and other prominent speakers will, it is expected, be present. Good music will also be prcvided. —_>—__. EXCURSIONS, The third annual excursion of the officers of the steamer Samuel J. Pentz was given yesterday at River View, and a large num- ber availed themselves of the opportunity to take the outing. The officers’ friends number up in the tnousands on account of their unvarying genial manner and accom- modating ways, and a large proportion of them took advantage of the occasion yes- terday tc show their appreciation of the officers’ worth. The day was spent in a pleasant manner under the shade trees and on the pavilion, where dancing was kept up all day long, or taking in the many amusemcnts. “Shcoting the chute” proved a popular diversion, and nearly every one who made the trip had a slide down the huge waterway. The Plate Printers’ Association will give its annual excursion to Marshall Hall to- morrow on the steamer Macalester. Al- though the tickets for the outing will be honored on any of the day boats, by far the largest crowd will go down in the evening at 630. The plate printers always have a jolly time, and secure one of the largest crowds of the season on their outings, and there is no reason to expect that the event this year will fall behind in any way those which have been given in the past. The regular Wednesday trips to River View will be made tomorrow, under the personal direction of Captain Randall and his corps of able assistants, and nowhere in the country can a more delightful place to spend the day be found than at River View. There 1s plenty of shade on the View grounds, and cool breezes always blow. The chute and other attractions are ready to furnish all the amusement desired, and there will be music and dancing all day and evening. The steamer Pentz will leave her wharf, foot of ith street, at 10 2 and 6: p.m., and will return at 12:15, 5, 8 and 10:30 p.m. — Flooring, $1.50 per 100 Feet. Kiln-dried, heart, one width, and all one length. F.Libbey & Co., 6 & N.Y.ave.—Advt. Bie Royal Blue Line Engines Burn coke. No smoke. No dust. Prompt Advt. ume. Excellent dining cars. Rest i And recreation at sea and mountains will not relieve. that tired feeling unless the blood is rich and pure. Take Hood’s Sarsaparilla The One True Blcod Purifier. All drugei PEPFTPOCPPPOG EO £Hood’s Pilg 27 te ents pitis to take 3 With Hood's Sarsaparilia. CHESHOSIE SOSH CEHODOSSCOSOOS _ AMUSEMENTS. St. Aloysius’ Festival & Lawn Party In Aid of the NEW GONZAGA COLLEGE HALL, On Gonzaga College Grounds, Entrance on I st. adjoining the church. Continuation of Lawn Party Tuesday and Wednes- day nights Many new f Prize Jump! works erything at public auction tomorrew—Wed eatures tonight. ing, Electric Mluminations and Fire- EXCURSIONS ETC. —$<———————— ee" FLAG RAISING AT THE CHILDREN’S SALT AIR. HOME, COLONIAL BEACH, AUGUST 6. Steamer Jane Moseley leaves at 9 a.m. Adult tickets, 50c. Dinner at the Home, 2c. au3-3t* Grand Annual Excursion Of the Washington Grocerymen. W. 8. SIMMONS, Manager, © River View, Tuesday, August 4. ‘Take the steamer Pents at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 7 Ses FCRT MYFR, BALLSTON AND FOSTORIA, NEAR FALLS CHURCH. Take electric cars from south end of Aqueduct ays-7t W., G. AND F.C. RY. 00. Down the Potomac TO THE GREEN LAWNS OF Marshall Hall. — Steamer “MACALESTER” ii Bhari daily (urdays e: cepted) at ——— 2:30 ond 6:50 p.m. FB leaves Mar- ——_ thal Han at :30 p. TO INDIAN HEAD =a {Macvlester leaves every Thursday, Friday = and Saturday evening in July, August. and September, at 6:30 o'clock, landing at Mar- shall Hol both ways, and’ jeaving Marsbail Hall on return trip at 9:30 p.m. Parties at the Heli” can avail themselves of Indian Head trips without extra charce. Ster, RIVER QUEEN” leaves 7th and cepted) at all inter ndings. And for Marshall Hall only from Macalester's wharf at 5:30 p.m. Returaing, leaves Marshall Hal EF Thase leaving Washington on morni and oft-rnoon boats can return On Muy Of the company's regular steamers. “Music by Prof. Schroeder’s Band. DANCING DAY AND EVENING Fare, Round Trip, 25c. <<. (Except Chartered Excurs! , —— orax't ELLENT COURSE DIN il be corved op arrival of boats for 7th st. a. Good cafe on steamers, Ladies are expe- clally fovited. Marshali Hall has no com- Peiltor for beauty, cleanliness and good order. Steamer ‘Chas. Macalester’ To Mount Vernon, DAYLIGHT EXCURSION Fi to Richmond, Thursday, Aug’ leaves th st. and Md. ave. noon. Returning, leaves Bi Aucust 14, at 12 o'clock p.m. $2.50, ELEGANT U. 8. MAIL STEAMER John Sylvester, ONLY FAST STEAMER TO Lower Cedar Point AND Colonial Beach. Civde Dock. 9 a.m. daily, except Monday. Satur day, 6 p.m., Colonial Beach oni; NCTICE.—On and after Saturday, August 1, free list suepended. Jy31-20d See Special Notice. 33-HOUR EXCURSION FOR TO HOTEL BELLE » CHAPEL Pe Steamer Harry every SUN DAY and THUR: 7 a.m. to Chapel Point, including transpo: per, lodging and bre: fast it Hotel I or $2. Regular rates, 5, $6. and SPECIAL SATURDAY TRIP. 125 MILES FOR 25e. Take the steamer HARRY RANDALL, 9 #.m. home again by 10 p.m. Fine boating—crabbing. Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. Norfi Visitors to Chamberlin's new Hiygeia,” ard Virginia B the most attractive route, fortatle night's rest. Large and luxurious roome heated by stenm tt fusuring a com- and fitted. throughout with electric lights. Dining room service is a la carte, and is sup- Piled | row the best that the “markets of Washington and Norfolk ; Tickets on sale at U. vania a’ ; BR. and 0. street and New Yor Doard steamers, where time table also be had. other information desired ‘on application to the the company's wharf. inzton, D.C Jy18-404 "JNO. and on General Manager. New National Theater. THE Was COMPANY Last Werk of the Comedy ‘ON STOC IN PINERO'S GREATEST COMEDY, SATURDAY NIGHT—GALA EV! LAST NIGHT OF THE COMED uz son, ‘Oldest BICYCLE RESORT in city. CAPITAL CYCLING PARK 1408 N. Y. ave., cor. 14th st. n.w. Complimentary lessons to ladies. Careful n- strucicrs in attendance. Electric lighted. Cool evening resort. Lady visitors and friends welcome, Jyl5-7a COLUMBIA ACADEMY ™..cs"* Sig ie ee beta aes Music tvery evening. 22d and T° streets, Take F street aa HART SSS ~~ EXCURSIONS ETC. OPENING DAY! Wednesday, August s. Cycle Cottage! CARROLL AVE, NEAR THE SLIGO, TAKOMA PARK. Coolest spot to be found. A beartifal ride for cyclists, either by 7th st. roud, 14th st. road or by Soldiers’ Home. SPECIAL DINNERS AND BREAKFASTS FOR CYCLISTS. REFRESHMENTS OF ALL KINDS SERVED. DANCING EVERY EVENING—LARGE PAVILION. 20L, SHADY YAR FOR GPENING DAY "BUS WILL MEET Cans. Dancing will commence at 4:80. Ladies" specially invited. “Everything first-class, au3-rte JAS. J. MARTIN, Manager, CO SHOOT THE CHUTE. Personally Conducted Excursion to RIVER VIEW Every Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday, Under the supervision of E. 8. Randall, proprietor; Harry S. Randall, captain steamet Penis, cys Fr e jent; . Arth, Jr, rector; Fu Mf. Proctor, Hoor managers” Sues! a DANCING AFTERNOON AND EVENING. Steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m.; returning, leave River View 1 12:15. & 8 and 10:30 pm. Sundays, 11 a.m. “2 a D.m.; ret ning at 1, 5, 7:80 and 9:30 p.m. ‘Tickets, 25c. Children, I6e., except on the 10 A.m. and 2 p.m. trips Saturdays, when tickets a1 0c. to all. = me a All objectionable characters excluded. E. 8. RANDALL, Je10-3m-20 Sole Proprict Delightful Trips to Salt Water. STEAMER T. V. ARROWSMITA FOR THE PICTURESQUE LOWER POTOMAC. Teuching at all the popular watering places and “Leaves Weshington Mondays and Wednesdars, 3 .m., for Colonial Beach, Colton's, Leonardiown, jomint Piney Point, St. ge's Island, Smith creek, and Yeocoimico rivers, Washington’ early Wednesday and Fridis mornings Satu 6,p-m., for Colonial Beach, "Colt copes, Island, | Smit % = a, and Yeocomico rivers, arriving at Washlug- 78, 10 p.m. Special Saturday ‘evening excursion ticketa to Colonial Geuch, retorning Sunday—round trip, 50c. All accommodations first-class. For rates, state rooms, etc., a) to ©. W. RIDLEY, , Bo jonaksex, Gn. Manager. th st. ferry wi yiim The Only DIRECT ROUTE TO Colonial Beach. SHE PALACE STEAM Jane Moseley. Fastest, safest, largest and most elegantly ap- pointed beat on the Potomac, ENT TABLE DHOTE MEALS, From foot of 6th st. daily (exc: a.m.; Saturday at 6:30 p.m. THAT YOUR TICKET READS Ssl4-tt JANE _MOSEI i ” “Ericsson Line Excursions FROM BALTIMCRE. To Philadelphia (daylight trips ‘Wednesdays and Fridays, at To Philadelphia and return (ten days)-..- Tv Philedelpbia ond return by rail... To Cape May (from Philadelplia by ratl). To Cape May and return (ten days). To Cape May and return (season) To Atlantic City (from Philadelphia ‘To Atlantic City and return (ten days), To Atlantic City return (season) To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Bi ‘ To Aslury Park, Ocean Grove. Long Branch and return.season (from Philadelphia by rail To New York (fim Philadelphia by rail) Ty New York aod return (eleven days). Daily steamers (except Sundays) from wharf, Light and Pratt strcets, at 5 p.m. Write for de- scriptive pamphlet of the route and the great fish- a Betcerton. Tickets for sale at (CE ONLY. CLARENCE SHRIVER. Agent, Je16-tt 204 Light st.. Baltimore, ‘Ma Merchants and [iiners’ Trans. Ce. Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. Steamer BALTIMOKE to Boston every TUES- DAY, THURSDAY and SUNDAY at 4 Rx Stermer PALIMOLE to Providence every MON- DAY, WEDNESDAY und FRIDAY at 4 p. For summer tour books and further information C. R. GILLINGHAM, Agent, Long Dock, Baltizoore. Ma, 619 Penna ave, Wash. D. a * TURD Sait Water Trips to Chesa- peake Bay. U. S. Mail Steamer Sue. ELECTRIC Uents THROUGH- All Accommodations Strictly First- Class. The etramer Sue will leave Tth st. wharf every SATURDAY, at 5 p.m. for Piney Point, St. George's Isiand, Point Lookout and the Suiomer Rerorts on and’ rear the Chrenpsake bay. Fishing, crabbing und baibjng. i Returning, jieaves Piney Point every Sunday at 3:30 p.m., arriving in Washington at 11:30 p.m. This is decidedly the best trip out of Washing- ten, arriving at Vines Poitt about 12 o'clock Sain ght, and retursing to. Washington 11:30 o'clock ‘Sunday might. Thus dispersing with ex- peise of state roors. « Fare, Round Trip, $1.50. STEPHENSON & ERO., 910 Pa. ave. nw. Telephone 745, 7ib st. wharf, my26-2m,39 4