Evening Star Newspaper, August 10, 1896, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1896—-TEN PAGES.. AMUSEMBNTS TONIGHT, Athietic Park, Conduit road.—Band con- ert and entertainment. Chevy Chase Park. —Music, Columbia Phonograph Company, 910 Pa. Ave. g.w.-Exhibition of the Graphophone and Rinetoscope, Cyele Cottage, Carroll avenue, Takoma.— Music and dancing. New National Theater—Benefit for em- eyes, es EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Ha’l at 10 a.m. and 2 Vand 6:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall 920) am, and Sa% p.m, eamer orfolk for Norfolk and Fort- ress Monroe at 7 pm. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at lv am. and 2 and 6 2. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colontal Reach am, ‘Trains leave the Raltimore and Ohio sta- tion for Bay Ridge at ¥:15 a.m. and 4:28 p.m. Steamer Harry Rendall at 7 am. Chapel Point. eee DON'T LEAVE THE CARPETS at home while away. May be injured or stolen. We'll store them in compartments beth fireproof and mothpreof. Wagon calls. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631-5 Mass.av. zeN for For Spring Lamb and New York Roast Beef go to John R. Kelly, 9th at. wing Center Market. Corned Beef @ specialty. SRAKE INTO YOUR SHOES Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It cures pa'nful, swollen, smarting feet and instantly tekes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discov- ery of the age. Alien’s Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, eching feet. Try it today. Sold by all druggists aud shoe stores. By mat] for 25c. in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address Ailen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. ¥. — Blanche B. Cox, commonly known Staff Captain Cox of the Salvation Army, led the Epworth League services at North Capitol M. E. Church, corner of North Capitol and K streets, last evening atz o'clock. ———— BARGAINS LORE!! That assignee’s half-price sale of Boteler & Sons’ stock. China, Crockery, Glass Ware, &c., at one-half off—think of it. Bot Penna. ave. YOUR PRESERVING A SUCCESS. It's assured if KENNY'S PURE SUGARS are used—but beware of poisonous sugars. even city stores C. D. Kenny. WHEN AT MARKET IN JUDGE SCOTT'S COURT | Quite a Number of Cases Brought Up for a Hot Day. Many Were for Vagraacy a: There day Night Rows. Were Two 5: John Jones and his sweetheart, unable to endure the hot weather, last night made a trip to Chevy Chase and enjoyed the cool breeze from the lake, as well as the music on the grand stand. Not only were the seats cn the incline all occupied, but there was a mass of humanity stretched upon the green lawn about the lake. “Deed, wasn’t dat music jes’ hansum, remarked the female, whose wearing ap- parel indicated that she had not been from the country very long. “Twas better 'an hansum,” said Jack; “"twas ‘nough to put any gemman ter sleep.” “Lord, man, yo didn’t go ter sleep, and you'se a gemman ob de first clas: “Here comes dat conductor ag’in,” said Jack as the man in charge of the electric train approached, after the circle had been Passed, “but I done paid him.” “Dat ain't nuffin’,” said the sweetheart, “yo will have ter pay him ag’in.” Just then she realized that there was a sweetness she wanted that was not to be found in her lover, and, lifting her skirt, she ran her hand in a pocket of an un- mentionable undergarment. When the hand emerged from the pocket there was a big stick of peppermint in it, and this the flashity dressed woman proceeded to de- vour. “Fares, please,” said the conductor. “Here you 13,” said Jack, “but I didn’t pay no two times comin’ out. “Then you beat the company,” explained the conductor, “and you owe 10 cents. “Den, Maria,” said Jack, “if we is done beat de company for 10 cents let’s ride all de way roun’ de Belt line and spend de money.” ‘And so they made a start around the Belt, but instead of making the trip on the endless part of the road they went to the steamboat wharf terminus, and when Jack leerned that he would have to pay another fare or walk, he lost his religion and in- dulged in some hot weather language, which had the effect of disgracing his Sweetheart and getting him in the hands of the police. Jack’s last money had been spent on the street cars, and so he could not leave collateral for his appearance. He did succeed, however, in giving a fic- titfous name, and this morning he sald his sweetheart would think her last night's ex- perience was all a dream. “‘Fo’,” he said, Tomorrow, don’t fai! to visit our stands, if yo need anything In the way of Meat. Home-Dressed Beef, Lamb and Veal. T. T. EANE, 35-51 Center Market. CITY AND DISTRICT. Robbery Reported. George Covington of 919 6th street“com- Plained to the police this morning that his Silver watch was stolen from his vest pocket several days ago. Richard Norment, brother of the late Samuel Norment, and uncle of President Clarence F. Norment of the Central Na- nal Bank, died of apoplexy some time Friday night at his apartments at No. 1319 F street northwest. The deceased was Seventy-three years old, and had been a well-known and successful school teacher during a great part of his life. The funeral Will take place In Baltimore. ——. Miss Gertrude Terry Miss Gertrude Terry of tol street. who was Colonial Beach last week through the thoughtlessness of a practical joker, Is now regarded as on the way to recovery. She regained consciousness yesterday after- hoon, but apparently had no memory of the event which so nearly threatened her life. Her family and physician have strong Lopes that she will now get well. Michael Harrington’s Will. ‘The will of the late Michael Harrington, &@ sergeant major In the United States Ma- rine Corps, dated June 8 1896, has been fled. His personal effects are left to rge C. Fugitt, a drummer in the corps, 1 all! moneys due him from the govern- t are to be divided between James -novan of Northampton, Mass., and Kate Latham of Florence, Mass. ST Tee Fell From a Cabie Car. Last night about 10 o'clock Simon Har- rod, colored, seventy-four years old, fell while getting off a cable car at Pennsyl- vania avenue and 19th street and re- ceived severe tjuries to the head. The police patrol wagon was sent for and the injured man was taken to the Emergency Hospital. When his wounds had been dresse? he was sent to his home, No. 1010 With street. Condition. 43 North Capi- nearly drowned at Ge > Pat. Ready Fined. Patrick Ready had some trouble in a lath street saloon Saturday night, and when Special Officer O'Dea was called he found that Ready’s pugilistic qualities were too much for him. The trouble ended when Policeman Kelly appeared and the man Who caused the trouble was locked up. He Was tried in the Police Court today and a fine of $10 was imposed. ——— Death of Mra. W. G. Nicholas. Mrs. Julia Smith Nicholas, wife of W. G. Nicholas, Washington correspondent of the Chicago Evening Post, died yesterday at the family residence, 1728 Corcoran street northwest. The deceased left three chil- Gren, the youngest a baby of fifteen months. The remains of Mrs. Nicholas will be taken to Norwich, N. ¥., and placed by the side of her parents, Col. and Mrs. E. B. Sm: Knocked Down and Badly Hurt. Frank Smith, aged twenty-four, son of Lieut. Smith of the Alexandria police force, was knocked down by # horse Saturday night on Pennsylvania avenue near E while about to get on a Mt Vernon electric car. The young man received several cuts and bruises about the head, and there were eins of his having suffered internal in- Juries, He was removed to his home in Alexandria. igen The Star’s Convention Reports. Kind words of praise for the work of The Star during the Christian Endeavor convention continue to be heari. The lat- est is from Seed, published by the Y. P. 3. ©. E. of the Sccond Church of the Dis- ciples of Christ, which says: “The reports of the great convention by the Washing- ton Evening Star are the best we have as yet seen, nor do we expect to see bet- ter. The Star certainly spread itself to secure tho fullest and most accurate re- ports, and what is even more retarkable, it seems to have even caught the spirit of the gathering and recognizes that the strength of the Christian Endeavor move- ment cannot be estimated correctly by mere numbers. Everybody is impressed by the crowds of delegates and visitors. ‘The Star happily is also impressed by their spirit.” > —_ Redaction im Rate to Bay Ridge. The_rate to Bay Ridge, the beautiful ex- cursion resort om the Chesapeake Bay, has been reduced this season to 50 cents for adults, except 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 Letween the ages of 5 and 12 years. ‘Trains leave B. and O. depot week days, 5 a.m. gnd 4:28 p.m; Sundays, 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 3:15 p.m.—Advt. Sie Excursion to Niagara Falls. Special express, with through coaches and Pullman parlor cars, will leave B. and ©. station, Washington, for Niagara Fall Watkins Glen, Rochester and Buffalo, Thursday, August 13, at 8:10 a.m. Round- trip, good for ten days, $10.—Advt. era Donal Every sale made is a seed sown that blossoms into a continual patronage. We never lose a customer, because we give the service that warrants it. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. Butter and eggs.—Advt. “my name ain't gwine ter be in dem pa- pers, and she certainly do read ’em.” Disturbing the peace and quiet of the neighborhood of the steamboat wharves was the charge upon which he was ar- raigned, and a friend in court paid his fire, and he will bo able to see his sweet Maria again tonight. Two Vagrancy Cases. Charles Steele, a young man whose failure to get employment rendered it necessary for him to ask for food, was in Judge Scott’s procession, and the charge against him was vagrancy. “Found tegging in and about the streets,” read the clerk to him. “Are you guilty or not guilty.” “Guilty, young man. “I found him begging,” sald the police- man who made the arrest. Vhat do you want to say?” ‘Nothing. understand,” said the officer, has been here before.” “Four months on the farm, Judge, “and make the bond $100.” Mary Adams, colored, was charged un- der the vagrancy act with being a sus- Picious person, but she was not willing to admit her guilt. “I found her in an areaway,” the police- man said, “‘and her statement was that she had loaned shirt waist to a woman named Mamie.’ “Was there any such woman living there?” “No, sir.”” The woman repeated her statement, and the court sent the suspicious woman down for fifteen days. Judge Scott sees no reason why the police should want suffering humanity to remain indoors this weather. Policeman Betts seemed to have an idea that Jim Hurd should have been in the house after he had sold his papers, but Jim thought a breath of fresh air would not hurt him. Standing on the corner was the excuse given for the arrest, but the court was not satisfled that there was any foundation for the arrest and incarceration of the pris- oner, and discharged him. “Shad” Brown was in the toils because Policeman Vanhorn had arrested him on a charge of disorderly. “Complaint was made to me that some boys were using smutty language on the street,” the policeman said, “and when I got almost near enovgh to hear them they broke and ran.” There was no further evidence except the denial, and “Shad” went down in default of fine. Mary McCullen, a heavy Irish resident of Georgetown, appeared in court in behalf of her son William, egainst whom Policeman Connor had preferred a charge of vagran- cy. “He's me own son, judge, your honor, and a good son he is, too,” she seid, “for he’s me only support, and he works when he can get it.” “And he also drinks when he can get it?” queried the court. “Indade the day was warrum, and it wouldn't be a bad thing to take a glass of beer,” she said, smilingly. “Step aside,” said the judge in disgust. ‘Next witness.” The policeman said that William was drunk. when he arrested him, and he had also heard complaint about him. “He asked me for five cents to get a glass of beer,” sald Albert Starke. “I knew him pretty well, and so I gave him the money. Then another man asked me for a nickel, and I gave it to him because I was frightened.” “I work for my living,” the prisoner said. “I workea on an ice wagon until I strained myself, and then I had to quit work.” He admitted having gotten the money and bought beer, and the court imposed a sentence of fifteen days. Two Sunday Night Rows. Malinda Jackscn, Mary Wheeler and Philip Johnson composed a trio of colored representatives of Freeman's alley who figured in a Sunday night row. One cf the women suffered a wound in her side, inflicted with a fork. There was @ general rovv in the alley, and the man claimed that he acted as peacemaker. Malinda a friend of yours?” ‘o more than anybody else.” And what about Mary Wheeler ‘She's just the same.” ‘Now,” said Mr. Pugh, one was your sweetheart.” “Nary one of ’em,” he answered. one as well as the other." “Thea what were you doing mixed up in the fight?” “I was only trying to quiet them.” “You are discharged,” the court said, “and the women are fined $10 each. I would advise you to keep away from such gatherit.gs. Fighting alley well deserves its name, for the residents of the alley think they are not doing their duty unless they are keep- ing up the reputation of the thoroughfare. Tillie Butler, Lulu Brown and Mary Washington, colored girls, figured in this Tew. “The weather was so warm Saturday that we ‘rushed the growler,’” said one of the girls, “‘and when they felt their beer they had a fight.” “Was it a regular Fighting alley prize fight?” “I gvess that’s what they call it.” “Call it what you may,” said the court, “there was certainly a disorderly gathering in the alley and these gatherings are not going to be tolerated.” Tillie and Lulu were fined and Mary was released. Robert Jackson is a hard-working man, who found the heat last night so intense that he sought relief on his front door step, and while enjoying his sleep and get- ting the rest necessary to fit him for today’s work a policeman tapped him on the foot. Being awakened so suddenly Robert in- dulged in a little loud and ‘ofane lan- guage, and the policeman who had thus aroused him arrested him. “He's a hard-working man,” the officer told the court, “‘and I hope you will take his personal bonds.” “What have you to say about personal bonds?" Mr. Pugh was asked. “My position is such that I can’t con- answered the dejected-looking ‘that he said the “tell us which “I like sent to personal bonds in any case,” the prosecutor's response. “Senter up a fine of $2, Mr. Clerk.” A Bicyclist Fined. A young man named Benjamin Reeves, who is employed in the Smithsonian, was in court on a charge of speeding his bi- cycle on 14th street yesterday. It was charged that he rode faster than the cable cars at the street crossing, and the young man claimed that he did not fully under- stand the law. At the same time, he sald he thought it was necessary for him to ride fast to avoid an accident. The court spoke of bicycle violations of law, and imposed a fine of $5. “May I be permitted to say something in this case?” asked a man who had listened to the hearing. “Who are you?” the court asked. ‘“‘Are you a witness in the case?” “I'm a lawyer friend of the young man, and appear here in his interest and with- out his solicitation. My name is Eugene A. Burrow, and I'm an examiner In the patent office. “You're a little too late,” the court told him, “but I'll Msten to what you have to say.” Taking the witness stand, the lawyer friend of the young man spoke from notes about the arrest. He referred to the offi- cer as a petty policeman, and said the young man would have been put in a cell with some drunken negroes had not a friend left collateral for him. “The spirit of anarchy and socialism is growing, and—” “And I would suggest,” interrupted Mr. Pugh, “that you give your manuscript to the judge and let him read it after cou-t adjour..s.”” The young man’s fine was paid and the case closed. ——_+—__. EXCURSIONS. Tomorrow evening the Confederate Vet- erans’ Association give their annual excur- sion to Marshall Hall on the steamer “Charles Macalester.” Their fame as genial hosts is too well known to need comment, and the fact that the members will do all in their power to make pleasure reign supreme is a sufficient guarantee that ev- ery guest will spend a most delightful even- ing. Steamer Macalester makes a special trip to Marshall Hall and Indian Head ‘this evening at 6:30. The feat of riding down the steep chute at River View on a bicycle is to be at- tempted Wednesday night next at River View by a young lady known by the soubriquet of M'lle Grace. This, however, only conceals the identity of a Boston belle, who is an expert bicycle rider, and who has many friends in Washington. One day last week, while Captain Randall, the proprietor of River View, was seated in hf& office at the View wharf, busily en- gaged in plans for the improvement of his delightful resort, there came a knock at the ‘een door, and Captain Randall called out, “Come in.” To his surprise, in walked a very stylishly dressed young iady, who almost took the captain's breath away by saying she wanted to ride down the chute at the View on her wheel. She ex- plained that she was a skilled rider, and had won a number of trophies at home, and was certain she could make the descent in safety. Captain Randall at first laugh- ed at the idea, and wouid not consent, but the young lady insisted, and finally he agreed to let her try it. Wednesday even- ing was fixed upon as the time, and the attempt will doubtless draw a Jarge crowd. For the benefit of bicyclists, who will be interested in the feat, arrangements have been made to take care of their’ wheels on the arrival of the boat at River *View. The Pentz on Wednesday. will leave her wharf at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m., and will return at her usual hours. All of the excursion boats and smaller craft, and every variety of street and rail- road car were used yesterday by the resi- dents of Washington in a wild scramble to get out of the intense heat. All of the summer resorts down the river were pai- ronized to their full capacity, while the inland resorts, such as Chevy Chase, Cabin John bridge, Cycle Cottage and other like Places, caught what few wheelmen were out. The day was calculated to sead every one who could possibly get away out of the city, and it is probable that the river re- sorts, taken as a whole, have never had more prosperous day. Colonial Beach and Lower Cedar Point were the favorite objective points of all-day excursionists, and the Moseley was loaded down to the water's edge with steaming humanity. River View and Marshall Hall afforded nice retreats from the heat and hot streets of the city, and were patronized all day long by immense crowds, the boats run- ning to those places hardly making enough trips to satisty the demands made upoa them. All of the cars running out of the city were generally well filled, and toward evening were jammed, as the motion of the car made a breeze that was delightful while it lasted. Altogether, Washington is to be cangratulated on the number and variety of ways its residents can run away from the heat. a AMUSEMENTS. ‘The Last Performance.—The Washington Stock Company took its leave of the Wash- ington theater goers Saturday evening in a double bill, which included the regular at- traction for the week, “The Magistra' as well as a novelty, in the shape of “A ‘Tragedy Kehearsal,” which seemed to have for its object the bringing of every member of the company upon the stage for a brief period, for the sake of having a fareweil filing at the audience. The double number was heartily enjoyed, however, and ova- tons to every member of the company were the order of the evening. Flowers were in evidence In the greatest profusion, and each one of the excellent aggregation that has contributed so much to the amusement of the Washington public during the long, hot evenings was remembered. A benefit will be given the employes of the National Theater this evening by the members of the stock company, essisted by a number of outside artists of recog- nized ability. The closing of the summer season leaves the attaches of the house without employment for some time, and it was thought that a graceful act would be the tendering of a benefit to them for their faithful and efficient services during the hot nights. Frederic Bond, Edythe Chapman, Mary Sanders, John’ Findlay, Charles Mackay and Corinne Parker wili stay over until tomorrow night in order to appear at the benefit. One act of “Snow- ball” will be given, as well as the balcony scene from “Romeo and Juliet,” with Mary Sanders and William Boag as the principal figures. Among those who will appear who are not connected with the Washington Stock Company are Miss Abbe Johnson, Mi: Emma Sauter, Miss Edna Harris, Miss Irma Gertrude Callahan, Tony Cum- mings and Mr. Henry Jaeger. The La- fayette Quartet will also render a number of selections, and the program promises an excellent entertainment, so that those who go for the purpose of showing their appreciation of the work of the attaches of the theater during the run of the stock company will get the worth of their money in full. a Royal Blue Line Engines Burn coke. No smoke. No dust. Prompt lime. Excellent dining cars.—Advt. = Fined for Promoting Policy. Thomas Faine, a colored barber who ob- jects to earning his living by the sweat of his brow, has made barbering an incident to his policy business during recent months. Precinct Detective Hartigan has suspected him of engaging in this business, but not until Saturday did he place him under ar- rest. Even then the colored barber w extremely indignant at the idea of a work- Ingman being charged with such an of- fense. Ordinarily the officers experience considerable trouble in getting witnesses in these cases, but this proved an excep- tion, for Andrew King had made a “hit” and had not been paid in full, and he was only too glad to turn informer. “I played ‘fire row,’” he told Judge Mills today. ‘What do you call this row?” *4-6-46."" ‘And did he pay you?” “No, sir. I played 25 cents and made a hit for $, but he only gave me $3.” Another witness gave similar evidence, and the prisoner denied the charge. He was fined $50 or sixty days. BATH OF BEAUTY Baby Blemishes, pimples, red, rough hands and falling hair prevented by CUTICURA SOAP. Most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap, as well as purest and sweetest of toilet and nursery soaps. Only cure’ for pimples because only preven- tive of inflammation and clogging of the pores. Sold everywhere. - wSITHE SUN’S ECLIPSE Tes Burfioe Was Obmmred Yesterday by the Moon’ Shadow, Great Interest insthe Event by As- tronomers—Uneatisfactory Re- sults Repepted So Far. It was a doleful waste of a good thing for the sun to go-and hide himself yes- terday in such a position that it made a difference only to -the fishes and the Li- berlans. It was dike carrying coals to Newcastle. There is a pleasant flavor to the word “eclipse” at such a season, just as the very British word “coals” has an unpleasant smack. Ordinarily the people of this region would gladly welcome a bit of modesty on his solar highness’ face, especially on such a day as yesterday, when the ofiicial thermometer ran up to 98 degrees and the unotticial thermometers Played leap frog with the hundred mark. But the inscrutable law of the universe aeons ago decreed that this particular shadow cast by the moon as she passes between the earth and the sun should fall on a strip of the surface of this sphere extending in a parabolic line from a point just north of the British Isles across the upper edge of the Scandinavian peninsula, skirting the isles north of the Russian shore and swinging _southeastwardly through Siberia, leaving the Chinese coast north of the Japanese Islands, then to turn sharply out into the Pacific, ending just west of the Hawailan Islands, where the curtain fell on the show by reason of the shadow lifting from the sun. And it was also decreed that eclipses such as this shculd occur once in every eighteen years and eleven days. The program has been followed with fidelity, so far as human records have been kept, and unless there are different arrangements made in the business department of the solar system there will be another of these streaks of darkness trailed across the earth’s surface along about August 21, 1914, and again about August 31, 1932. It may comfort seme folks in the United States to know that the first of these forthcoming mid- summer total eclipses of the sun will prob- ably be visible to them. No other total eclipse of the sun can be expected to arouse the same amount of enthusiasm in local circles as one taking place in the dog days and giving evidence to Washing- tonians. Interest of Astronomers. There is something gratifying in the knowledge that the sun was handicapped by the moon on such a day as yesterday. Perhaps it is the joy that the small and powerless always feel when the great and tyrannical is bested for a time. But to think of such a boon being wasted on the Siberians is enough to drive the people to drinking ginger ale. Astronomers take a great deal of interest in all eclipses, just as the political candi- dates take a deal of trouble with the chil- dren of their prospective constituents he- fore election day. There are plenty of both. Of course, there are not so many eclipses as children, nor will there ever be, but as- trenomy is a never-beginning, never-ending science, and even an event that occurs only once in eighteen years and eleven days can become quite ordinary in the course of a few hundred billions of years. Yet men of the sky-scraping genius are so constituted that they can see a use for every phenome- non that occurs tn the unfathomable heavens, and if there-are no new data to be secured from an eclipse, a transit or an oc- cultation, there are old data to be verified ard prognostications to be anticipated. ‘The only trouble about the business is that it 1s practically all eut and dried centuries ahead of time, and ‘the novelty of the de- velopments can harély be called startling. It takes a truly scientific mind for a man to appreciate the keen zest that astrono- mers take in their work, and hence the facts must be accepted as they stand. It is a fact, for instanee, that for the purpose of observing this eclipse. astronomers have for weeks been journeying from all the centers of science to the far-away tract of shadow and placing their instruments with accuracy just to sce if they couldn't catch Old Sol napping, to try to find him a hun- dredth part of a second slow, or to prove that the mocn had startedin the spring be- fore the crack of ,the celestial pistol. For instance, Prof. Schaeberle of the Lick observatory, in California, went over to Yesso, Japan, end joined forces there with an cxpedition sent by the British Royal Astronomical Society. Prof. Payne of Carleton College, Minnesota, and a group of students went over to Bodoe, Norway, where he found a party of Scan- dinavian sun-squinters scattered along the north Finnish coast, and on the fjords of the north cape country were other parties, and over in Siberia the Russian sky-prob- ers were stationed in numbers. Unsatisfactory Reports. And all hoped for a clear day. Thousands of dollars were spent in the chance of se- curing an unobstructed view of the ob- structed sun, and a single cloud there- fore meant a less of great value to science. Som: of the reports recetved thus far from these skirmishers with the telescope, the chronometer and the camera are unsatis- factory. A cablegram from St. Petersburg states that the sky was wholly obscured and no observations could be taken, while at Varanger Fjord, where the British scientists had established a station, the clouds prevented all but the observation of the early phase of the eclips ——_——_—_ INTERSTATE DEMOCRATS. Enthusiasm Shown Over Prophecies of Bryan's Election, The regular meeting of the Interstate Democratic Association, held Saturday right at the club house, No. 1328 New York avenue, was largely attended and great en- thusiasm was shown. An address was de- livered by Editor John B. Shanklin of the Evansville (Ind.) Courier, who is also a member of the democratic national com- mittee, in which he predicted a sweeping victory for Bryan and Sewall in November and urged all democrats to use every ef- fort to aid in the result. Mr. James S. Mc- Carthy presented the association with an excellent portrait of Nominee Bryan, whom he eulogized in glowing terms, declaring that there wus no doubt of his being the next President of the United States. The colored messenger, L. Moore, who recently resigned from the treasury because his chief, Logan Carlisle, had bolted the dem- ocratic ticket, sang several songs. The meeting was presided over by D. W. Gale, vice president of the organization. ‘The chairman of the executive commit- tee of the people's party has called a meet- ing of the committee for Wednesday even- ing. The committee expects to map out the work for the precinct clubs, and to de- vise ways and means to raise a fund to do missionary work inthe state of Maryland. The committee meets at the K. of L. head- quarters. —_+>—__ Royal Blue Line to Philadelphia, Trains on time. Exgines burn coke. Rock ballast. No smoke.< No dust.—Advt. Be Sure. Your blood is pure; rich and nourishing. ‘Then your nerves will be strong, your health good. Be sure to get Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘The best—in fact, ‘The One True Blood Purifier. Hood’s Pills 2 Lm: a2, take.easy to operate. 2c. Wade & Butcher Razors. Torrey Razor Strops. 2.00 W. & B. Razor, hollow ground. 1.50 W. & B. Razor, hollow ground. 1 Kour-alded Torrey Strop. SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES. Midsummer. Work-in the Washington Churches. Rev.W. G. Cassard, pastor of the Twelfth Street M. E. Church, addressed the mem- bers of the Y. M. C. A. yesterday afternoon on the topic of “Enthusiasm.” The music of the services was conducted by Prof. Chas. H. Chase. The festival of St. Dominic was celebrat- ed at St. Dominic’s Cathedral, 6th and E streets southwest, yesterday morning. Over 1,200 were in attendance. The other s ices of the day were masses at 6, 7:30 and 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Solemn high mass wes conducted by the Rev. Father F. A. Spen- cer of this city. Father F. A. Wilson of Benicia, Cul., delivered the sermon. The pulpit of Hamline Methodist Episco- Fal Church was occupied by the Rev. T. B. Hunter of the Wilmington conference last night. The preacher took as his theme the “Widow's Meal and Oil,” I Kings, 17:13. Rev. R. R. Acree of the First Baptist Churelf, Knoxville Tenn., occupied the pul- pit at the First Baptist Church last even- ing. He tock his text from the Psalms, xviii:2, “I will say of the Lord, He is my rock.”” Rev. S. M. Hartsock, pastor of Ryland M. BE. Church, preached on “Tongue Gov- ernment” iast evening to quite a large congregation. The services were held in the basement of the church, corner of D and 10th streets scuthwest. Rev. Mr. Hart- sock took for his text the thirteenth verse of the thirty-eigtth Psalm, “Keep thy tongue from evil and thy lips from speak- ing guile.” Rev. Robert P. Kerr of the First Presby- terian Church of Richmond, Va., preached at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church last evening on “Church Union.” He spoke from Ephesians v:23, ‘Christ is the head of the church. The pulpit at Trinity P. E. Church was occupied last evening by Rev. A. M. Rich, who has been placed temporarily in charge pending the call of the late Dr. Addison's successor. He spoke of “Our Lord’s Weep- ing Over Jerusalem.” In compliance with the wishes of many communicants of Dumbarton Avenue Meth- odist Episcopal Church, the pastor, Rev. Joseph B. Stitt, D. D., dispensed with the usual evening service yesterday on ac- count of the heat At the Wimodaughsis parlors last night Mr. R. L. Lerch of this city delivered a lecture before the Theosophical Society, taking for his theme “The Future Evolu- tion of Man.” ee ORGANIZING FOR SOUND MONEY. Washington Young Men Invited to Join a New Political Club. A call has been issued for the organiza- tion of a non-partisan sound money club for young men, under the name of “The Amerclus Club.” The document is addr ed to the young men of Washington, and after declaring that grave responsibilities devolve upon them to defend the sacred trust of the count 's instituiions against which revolutionary forces are now con- spiring, proceeds as follows: “Fully realizing, therefore, our duty as citizens, all young men, irrespective of party, including the students of our law universities, cadets and militiam2n, who are willing to participate In an active cam- paign for the maintenance of the princi- ples of our free institutions and believe in a strong, honorable, financial system as against one of repudiation are respectfully requested io assist in the organization of the Americus Club next Wednesday even- ing at 1916 G street northwest. The meet- ing will be called to order at 8:30 by Mr. Vanmetre Gates. Please notify by card with name and address or by "phone 673 at earliest possible moment whether you will be present, in order that another place may be secured in case his :.pariments should prove inadequate for the accommo- dation of the many that may participate in the organization. It may be well to state that the object of the club is to en- courage as many of the young men as are capable of handling the financial Guestion in active service before the people of ad- Joining states and organize in eonnection therewith a superior marching club for demonstration.” ages Personally Conducted Tours to Niag- ara Falls via Pennaylvanin Railroad. The passenger department of the Penn- sylvania railroad announces a series of personally conducted tours to Niagara Falls, leaving Washington by special train :30 a.m., August 20, September 5 and 1 Rate, $10; tickets good for ten days.—Advt. peteneecs Held on a Serious Charge. A colored man named Horace King given a hearing in the Police Court this morning on a charge of attempted felon- fous assault on a young child named FE telle Madison. It is charged thit he coax- ed the child in the hallway of his house on North Capitol street Saturday and was caught by a young colored man. Judge Mills held the prisoner for the action of the grand jury, and committed him to Jail in default of $1,000 real estate securit: a a a ee ee ee ROYAL BAKING ‘POW DER: Absolutely Pure. 3 ae Sa a A ee “ A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength. Latest United States Government Food Report. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. 106 Wall ¥ ST Soesoedonteetectonteetnetontnege Seer ner Seeteesterosternstetostere SS | Setoeeoendntoroeeedeetesorentos For any pair of Trousers in our store—made-to-measure. Our store front is being im- proved—hence you'll have to come inside to see the styles —they’re the usual $1 $8—$7—$6—$5 kinds— MERTZ and MERTZ. 3 906 F Street. Claret, it. Bot. I O P not using now. TO-KALON “eine 614 14th St. Phone 998. au8-20d The Old ade Young It is astonishing bow much a adjusted set of artificial teeth eB the appearance of those who have lost their teeth.“ Hollow checks fill out and become plump again. Our reputation guarantees satisfactory service. Best fet of teeth. : $8.00 Evans’ Dental Pariors, 1217 Penna. Ave. N. W. ane-244 : | | These are a jfew “odd size” bottles we are a A SBRIOUS CHARGE. A Married Man and Woman Ar- rested on the White Lot. Policeman Estes and Duval, members of the bicycle squad arrested a man and a woman in the White Lot Saturday night. The young woman was so much over- come by the arrest that she nearly fainted, and while in the police sta- tion the man made all sorts of excuses, be- cause he said he did not want his wife to know of his arrest. Had he not mentioned the fact that he is married he would have been charged with the lesser offense under the Edmunds law, and would have been re- leased on collateral, but as it was he was charged with the more serious offense, and real estate security was required. His name was given as Frank Kendrick, while the young woman said her name was Jennie Walker. She forfeited $10 collateral in the Police Court this morning rather than stand a public trial, and the man waived an examination and gave bond in the sum of $300 for his appearance. Hie denies the charge, and says at the Proper time he will prove his innocenc A Wonderful ledicine. 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Wash. Branch, 703 N. Cap. st. It —— “Partridge” Hams Never Get Stron; when they are kept during warm weather, ‘cause they’re properly cured. Tender and juicy, All mkts. B. Emmert, 202 Cen. mkt. it ee Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf The King of Pills is Beecham's. Jy8-dly _ AMUSEMENTS. EXCURSIONS, = ETC. A Woman's Daring Act. SHOOTING THE CHUTE ON A BICYCLE. ‘Tals Wonderful Feat Will be Performed AT RIVER VIEW, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, At 9 p.m. by MADEMOISELLE GRACE, Starting from the top of the River View Chute, she will come down at a speed of SS miles per hour tnto the waters of the lake. Do not fall to see this sensational act. Bicycles checked at the wharf free of charge. teamer SAM'L. J. PENTZ at 10 a.m, 2 ané 6:45 pom. TICKETS. Cents, CHILDREN ‘ aul0-40d “Special” Musical Excursion To Marshall Hall And Indian Head Monday, August io, At 6:30. Music by Prof. Schroeder's Band FARE (ROUND TRIP), 25¢. Steamer ‘Chas. Macalester’ To Mount Vernon, PP? © TOME OF WASHINGTON, nto DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY isin —at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Retorplag, oe reaches the city at 2:15 and 6 p.m. Pee: FARE, ROUND TRIP, 0c. Admteston to * 99 grounds, au8-000 FCRT MYFR, ARLINGTON, BALLSTON AND FOSTORIA, NEAR FALLS CHURCH. Take electric cars from south end of Aqueduct bridge. 7 W., G. AND F.C. RY. CO. Ce. Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. Steamer BALTIMORE to Roston every TUES- DAY, THURSDAY and SUNDAY 4 p.m Stermer PALTIMORE to Providence every MOS DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 4 p.m. For sumuner tour books and further information adcress © K GILLINGHAM, —— Dock, Baltimore, H.R Howser. olo Temas ‘ave, Warh., DG _te13m Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Mon Norfolk, Newport Ni by the superb power ‘Newport News," ° ton,"" on the following schedule: Southbound. Northbound. Lr-Washington, 7 W. PL TURNER, Gen. Puss. Agent, Portsmouth.#.50 p.m. Norfolk. ... 6: Portsmouth:8:00 a.m | Ar. Washington.6-80 Visitors to Chamberlin's pew hotcl, “The Hisgela,” ard Virginia Beach will Gnd thie NEW NATIONAL THEATER. Tonight at 8:15, BENEFIT OF ATTACHES. THE WASHINGTON STOCK COMPANY And a Host of Volunteers. SEATS, 50 AND 75e. (lt) ADMISSION, 25c. GHEVY CHASE INN. MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS Served at All Hours. ‘TABLE D'HOTE DINNER, 5:30 TO 3:30, ONE DOLLAR. BOWLING ALLEYS, BILLIARDS AND POOL. MUSIO EVERY EVENING. 4y23-1m Oldest BICYCLE RESORT in city. CAPITAL CYCLING PARK 1408 N. Y. ave., cor. 14th st. n.w. Complimentary lessons to ladies.“ Careful in- strucurs in attendance. Electric lghted. Cool evening resort. Lady visitors and friends welcome, Sy15-7a COLUMBIA ACADEMY **..cz.'"* One uf the sights of Washingten. | Cycling taught on 12,000-ft. floor, Competent instructors. Charges Music every evening. 224 and P streets. 3. HART BRITTAIN, Mgr. ‘Take F street cara. tt EXCURSIONS, ETC. Special Noticell! COMMENCING TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, ROUND TRIP Colonial Beach, U. 8. Mail Steamer John Sylvester, 25 Cents. Clyde Dock, 9 a.m. daily, except Monday. day, 6 p.m. Low Rate. Round $1.00 Trip Satur- ate TO NORFOLK, FORT MONKOB AND NEWPORT'| NEWS. FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 15. Steamer George Leary from 6th st. wharf, 6:30 p.m. “Ectosn ‘Monday 7:30 ava. = State Rooms for sale, 904 K st. n.w. au7,8,10,12&14-5t FD. LEE, Manager. 4, NIUE, AGUREION Fan. $9 at 7 a.m. to Chapel Point, break: tes, including transportation, lodging and fast it~ Hotel Bellevue, for ‘Regular sand $8 per'weex = 5, $6, Colonial Beach. THE PALACE STEAMER Jane [loseley. safes! jt Eactest extet, & ‘and most elegantly ap- EXCELLINT TABLE D'HOTE MEALS. THE BEST CONCERT AND DANCE MUSIC. BOUND TRIP, 50c.—CHILDREN, 2c. From foot of Gth st. dafly (except Monday), at © a.m: Setuniay at 6:80 p.m. SER THAT YOUR TICKET READS * gyta-te JANR MOPELEY. the most attractive route, insuring a com- fortable night's rest. oe 8 and luxurious rooms heated by steam and fitted throughout with electric lights. Dining room service is a la carte, and is sup- Pied from the bent that the markets of Vashington and Norfolk afford. ‘Tickets on sale at U. 8. Express offic 817 Pennsylvania avenue; 618, 619, 1421 Pennsyl- vania avenue; B. and . ‘ticket office, corner 15th street and New York avenue, and on board steamers, where time table, map, ete., can also be had. _ Any other information desired will be fur- — nished on application to the undersicned at —— the company’s wharf, foot of 7th st.. Wasb- — ington, D. © Teleptione No. 750. $16-400 "JNO. CALLATIAN, General’ Manager. BAY RIDGE. ‘The only Salt Water Bathing resort in the victn- ity of Washington. Excelleut restaurant. Efficient train service. Low rates. Trains leave B. and O. station, week days, 9:15 a.m., 4:28 p.m. Surdays, 9:85 am., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m. Round-trip tickets, 50 centa. For the 4:28 p.m. train 75 cents will be charged and 25 cents ze furded upon return of coupon to agent at Wash- ingtcn station. Je10-w,6,m,tilau31in-28 “Ericsson Line Excursions” FROM BALTIMCRE To_ Philadelphia ‘Wednesdays snd bay To Philadelphia and return (ten days). To Philadelphia ond return by rafl.. pe May (from Philadelphia by rail). To Cape May and return (ten of To Cay May and return (season). To Atlantic City (from Philadelphia ‘To Atlantic City and return (ten days). Be ee Beek tees ate is To aaleey Park, Ocean Grove, Long Branch railyge. ‘and return.season (from Philadelphia by 00 To Nev York (fim Philadelphia by rail). 00 7) New York and return {eleven days)... _._ $6.00 Daily steamers (except Sundays) from wharf, Light and Pratt streets, at 5 p.m. Write for de- scriptive pamphlet of the route and the great fish- td at Betcertoa. at OFFICE ONLY. 3e16-tt Delightful Trips to Salt Water. STEAMER T. V. ARROWSWITR FOR THE PICTURESQUE LOWER POTOMAC. Teuching at all the popular watering places and “Leaves Washington and Wednesdays, 8 ves .m for Colonial Beach, Colton's, Leonardiown, Rotint Piney Point, St. George's Island, Smith creek, ‘and Yeostimico rivers, PTE eS “Cotta Beech, “Coltoste, ENCE 8H Agent, 204 Light st., Baltimore, "Md. Island, Smith's creek, Yeocomico rivera, arriving at Washing- nd ton Sundays, 10 p.m. Spectal Satur ev excursion tickets to jontal rclorniag Senday—round trip, BOs. CONT Secommodations ‘Sret-class, 24 state SyT-osel. . Sait Water Trips to Chesa- peake Bay. U. S. Pail Steamer Sue. ELECTRIC ues THROUGH- All Accommodations Strictly First- Class. leave ith st. wharf . Point, in Washington. at ‘This ts the yore