Evening Star Newspaper, August 12, 1896, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1896¢-TEN PAGES. —— LOCAL MENTION. SIXTEEN IN THE PEN] fReprtsoner, «1 drew a ittechanseandaia}iIN LABOR CIRCLES| commanper noorn-recxen. ae Ere ee “Where did you get your liquor?” He a His Wife to Speak at the Foot “Got most of it from that man there,” he Camp Meeting. —— responded, pointing to Flemming. Chevy Chase Park.—Music. Columbia Phonograph Company, 910 Pa. ave. nw. hibition of the Graphophone and Kin: >. EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall and river landings at 9:30 a.m., and for Marshall Hall a 0 p.m. teamer Norfolk fcr Norfolk and Fortress onroe at 7 p.m. amer Samuel J at 10 a.m. and 2 and Steamer Jane M at 9 a.m. Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio sta- tion for Bay Ridge at 9:15 a.m. and 4: p.m. at Pentz for River View 5 p.m. ley for Colonial Beach er Harry Randall for Chapel Point a. > IT’S IN CLEANING FINE CARPETS that our matchless work is fully apprecia- ted. We remove every particle of dust with- out the slightest injury. Wagon call Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,631-5 Mass.av. There's no doubt about !t—the purity and high quality of Kenny's Preserving Sugar: Beware of poisonous sugars! Seven city stores. c. D. KENNY. = SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and instantly tekes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discov- ery of the age. Allen'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 and shoe stores. By mail for in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address Alen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. > For Spring Lamb and New York Roast Beef go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing Center Market. Corned Beef a specialty. IT’S JUST HALF PRICE. No matter what you may select in this superb stock of China, Glassware, Crockery, etc.—pay us half its value and take it. As- signee’s sale Boteler & Son's stock, 923 Pa. ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. For Sale of a Lot. Anna Maria Ellis has petitioned for the sale of lot 21, square ‘arah E. Evars and others being made defendants, to re- cover $100, alleged to be due on a note said to have been made by the late Mary A ary. ——————— Must Pay Alfmony. Svdge Cole has adjudged John A. Mer gan in contempt of court for faflure to pay alimony in the suit fur divorce filed by Alice Morgan. The defendant, who is said to be a government cierk, must make good the arrears by tomorrow or be com- mitted to jail. The judge has also ordered F. V. John- son to pay his wife, Ela M. Johnson, $2. a week pending a final disposition of the suit for divorce filed by him, and also $25 counsel fees. — To Remove a Trustee. John A. Alexander, guardian of Mattie R., Wilbur C. and William H. Wilson, has petitioned for the removal of Marfin L. as trustee under the will of the grandmother, Martha R. Wilson. at the trustee has failed >-— Trustees Ask Advice. Nicholas H. Shea and James F. Shea. executors under the will of the late Geerge Bogus, bate have asked tne advice of the Pro- Court as to a bequest of $3,250 to Sophia Kohl, which the testator di- should be invested in Carroll Insti- yonds. The beneficiary objects to such investment on the ground that the bonds are a second trust. ——_ For the Benefit of the Home. An entertainment was given at the So- journer Truth Home for Colored Gir 1722 10th street northwest, last evening for the benefit of the institution. The friends of the home turned out In force, notwithstanding the warm weather, and an enjoyable program was rendered in &n admirable manner. An address was delivered by the vice president, Mise F. L. Dyson, which gave an insight into the work of and William H. Daw- ley, jr, Miss A. E. Hopkins and a banjo ard mandolin orchestra contributed the music. The Question of Parity. To the Eilitor of The Evening St Should our government coin silver free and return !t to the criginal owner without matniaining the parity between silver and gold? How could the parity be maintained? In other words, should I take my old silver tea- pot, spoons and forks to the mint and have them coined into the form of dollars, and attempt to put them in circulaifon without first having the government agree to re- deem them In gold when presented, who would take them and give me merchandise in return, except at the commercial value er, whatever that might be? Not a in this country with comon sense would do it. Now, if what our greatest financier, the senior Senator from Ohio, John Sherman, ar: has told be true, namely, that this e try not ast ¢ responsibility for iver cotned free, what will such so-called money be worth as a circulating medium? my humble judgment, ft would be worth ery little more than the confederate shin- lasters were during the late war, when a oy was paid $ for holding a horse five minutes, and poor women were compelled to_ pay $100 for a calico dress. Far better rélegate the free silver men to some barren isle, and there let them remain till Gabriel blows his trum; L. C. BAILEY. —— Excursion to Niagara Falls. Srecial express, with through coaches and Pullman parlor cars, will leave B. and Q. station, Washington, for Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Hochester and Buffalo, Thursday, August 13, at 8:10 a.m. Round- trip, good for ten days, $10.—Advt. —_~e To Baltimore via Pen: Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sunda: August 15 and 16, and will be valid for r $1. turn passage un Monday, August 17. Good on any train.—Advt. —>——_ Saturday and Sunday Trips to the Country. Until further notice, the B. and O. R. R. Co. will sell excursion tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip for regular trains of Saturday and Sunday to pointe on the Metropolitan branch and main line between Washington, Frederick, Harper's Ferry and Charlestown, and to points on the Washington branch between Washing- ten and Laurel.—ady ——____ $3.00 To Atlantic City and Re- $3.00 turn vin Pennsylvania Ratlroad. Saturdays, August 15 and 22, special ex- cursions to Atlantic City vig Delaware bridge route, through in each direction without change of cars, at rate of $3.00. Special train will leave Washington at 11:00 p.m.: returning, leave Atlantic City Sunday at 6:00 p.m.—Advt. Change in Rate—Bay Ridge to Balti- more and Keturn. On end after Sunday, August 16, the rate from Bay Ridge to Baltimore and retura by steamer Columbia will be changed to 3 centa for the round trip for this 4elight- ful eat! on the bay.—Advt. ane lly Conducted Tours to Mag- j= via Pennsylvania Railroad. ‘The passenger department of the Penn- syivania railroad announces a series of rsonally conducted tours to Niagara alls, leaving Washington by special train 7:30 a.m., August 20, September 5 and 17. Rate, $10; tickets good for ten days.—Advt. eo Withdrawal of Local Trains Between Washington and Alexandria. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an- nounces that, taking effect Monday, August 17, the following local trains will be with- drawn from service between Washington nd Alexandria: Leave Washington ¢:25, 8:40 a. 0, 56 and 6:15 p.m.; leave slex- andria 6:06, 7:06, 9:10 a.m., 2:15 and 5:30 D-m.—Advt. = The Prisoners That Were Brought Befere Judge Scott. Most of the Charges Were Those of Drunkenuness, Disorderly and Vagrancy. “Hezekiah,” said one of the police vic- tims in the toils this morning to a young colored man, who was in the sweat box with him, “I sees dat we ain't gwine ter git none ob dem ‘lectric fans in this hole dis season.” “How you know, Jasper?” “Dat ain't no question to put to a gem- man, and you know it. And ef you would read de papers you wouldn't have no trouble findin’ out.’* “What's de rub?” “Dem high-toned people cross de street thinks we's .po’ trash, I spec’, and ain't "titled to notifin’, but dey don't know us, do } me dey?" “Deed, don't ‘em,” was the answer, ‘cause I don’t stand second to none of dem high-toned 'ficlals, even if we ain’t gwine ter git no fans.” “But wouldn't a glass of cold beer go good in dis place now?” “Deed it would; where's Mr. Flynn?” Just then the three-hundred-pound police- man entered the corridor, and with him was the court caterer with a big pot of hot coffee, and a tin cup of the beverage was handed in between the bars to each of the sixteen victims. “Dis is great stuff to give a man when he's roasted nearly to death,” ventured one of the prisoners. “What's the matter with Iced tea? ‘The caterer had no iced tea, however, and Policeman Flynn assured the prisoners that the coffee would stimulate them and do them more good than cold beverages. It is certain that none of them refused the cof- fee, and when the caterer’s work was fin- ished the prisoners were turned loose in the pen, and Judge Scott's court was opened. The First Case. In this court Policemen Evans and Ellis had more cases than any other officers, but their victims had done nothing more serl- cus than make an effort to keep cool, and in doing this they had stood on the street corner. James Parker, Wililam Barnes and John St. Clair, young colored men, were defend- ants in the first case. St. Clair has but one leg and one of the other men has a disabled arm. “These men have becn loitering abont the mouth of Logan's court,” said one of ‘he officers, “and nelghbors have complained of loud talking there.” : m doirg ary loud talk- oS € ° x S 4 § 3 a & now. I didn’t hear any bad talk,” Policeman ‘ans answered, “but 1 was told that St. lair had struck a girl with his cane end cut her ear half off.” “There's nothing against the other two,” remerked the court, after hearing the evi- dence of the cther officer, ‘and you may go. What about your striking the wo- man?" St. Clair was asked. “I didn’t strike the woman,” he answered. The police Lad detained the two young men who had been acquitted, and they said that they saw him use his cane on the woman's head. “Is this proof sufficient?” St. Clair asked the court. “If I hit the woman, why didn’t they bring her here and charge me with assault?” “That's another matter,” remarked the court. Evidence was given to show that pool rooms and saloons in the vicinity of New Jersey avenue and L streets ure frequented by young colored men. “You are fined five dollars,” the court told St. Clair, and he went down in default of fine. One Discharged and One Fined. When Aloysius Campbell and Cornelia Storking appeared on a similar charge the same officers gave evidence in the case. “The girl was there on the street, but she wasn’t doing anything,” the police- man said. “If she didn’t do anything she ought not be here,” the court remarked, “and she is discharged.” Campbell, who is a gentlemanly appear- ing young colored man, denied that he had been disorderly. “I was standing out on the corner,” ne said, “but I wasn’t doing any loud talking. It was rather warm in the house and I thought I'd go out and get a breath of air.” ‘Judge, your honor,” said Lawyer Ricks, “these people live in small houses in alleys, and during these hot nights it is hard for them to remain in their hotses. Certainly they should be allowed to stand on the street and keep cool. “That is their right,” eald Judge Scott, “and during this hot weather the court makes an effort to be lenient with these People.” “Perhaps if your honor will take his per- sonal bonds it will be a warning to him,” said counsel, “and he will not stand about on the streets.” “In some cases personal bonds may do good,” the court said, “but in this case the police say they have warned this young man a number of times, and I am going to fine him $2. The fine was paid and he was discharged. Bertha Finally Fined. Bertha Addison, who is also known as Alberta Anderson, is a young colored girl who lives in Logan’s court, and last night she was caught in the drag net operated by Policemen Evans and Ellis. “So many complaints have been received about the disorderly crowds about the corner,” said Officer Evans, “that last night we gave the corner our individual at- tention, and this girl was there with seven Did you arrest any of the men?” “No, sir.” The young defendant made a hot weather excuse, and as there was not much against her, the judge said he would take her per- sonal bonds. “But there’s another charge against her,” said the officer. “Susie Hunnicutt swore out a warrant against her several days ago, and we were not able to catch her.” Susie related her complaint against her former companion, and Lawyer Ricks ask- ed her if she was acquainted with William Chambers. “Yes, si ."" was her response. “Was he your beau?” No, sir,” was her response, “but I re- spected him the same as I do any other man of manners.” “Now, tell the truth,” said counsel; “didn’t you have trouble with Bertha be- cause Chambers loved her better than he did you?” “Of course not,” I never loved him.’ “But he used to visit you?” “Who said so?” retorted the girl. never visited me.” “Then you visited him?” “"Deed 1 didn’t, he Hved at my aunt's and of course I used to visit her.” “There are two charges against you,” the court told Alberta, alias Bertha. “At first I was disposed to release you on your good behavior, but now you will have to pay a $2 fin “Fen" Brown, a “Foggy Bottom” colored man, had the good senss to remain away from court and not hear what his wife Mary had to say about him. Mrs. Nolan Acquitted. Mary charged that Cecelia Nolan, color- ed, and her three daughters had not alienated the affections of the husband and father, but that they caused him.to Bpend his spare change “rushing the growle “and when I went to their house.” said Mary, “I got a warm reception.” She charged that the four members of the Nolan family had used the vilest language imaginable towards her, and she had sev- eral neighbors in court to corroborate her statement. But they failed to corroborate. I never drank five cents’ worth of her husband's beer in my life,” said Mrs. Nolan, “and the neighbors who know me will tell you that I don’t use any such language.” Her daughters also made denials, and the court acguitted them of the charge. ohn Duffy is not wearing striped clothes on the farm is no fault of M. J. Flemming. The latter made an effort to have Judge Scott send him down, but the judge does not send workingmen down with- out a full hearing. “I’m a stone cutter by trade,” said John, “and yesterday was the first day’s work I had had in weeks.” “And got drunk?” “Tell you the truth, your honor,” said jhe answered. ‘’Cause “He “I'm not disposed to send you down if you are working,” remarked the court. Flemming, however, did not like the idea of Duffy being released, and volunteered another statement. This did not effect the court, for the unfortunate man’s personal bonds were taken. “Yes, I said she was another,” was that Maggie Tolson, colored, said, “because she called me a —- —. “That's not the way you should do, the court told her. ‘Because another woman does wrong that furnishes you no excuse for doing likewise. You are fined $5.” “Five dollars,” blated out the woman. “T haven't got that much money, and I didn’t think I was going to get fined.” “Step back.” Too Fond of Liquor. In the procession was a one-legged young man named Richard Smith, and against him was a charge of vagrancy. “Why I should be charged with such an offense I don’t know,” he said. “He gets drunk and lies about on the sidewalk,” said Policeman Riley, “and yes- terday he followed me about and made me arrest him.” “I'm afraid, young man, that you are too fond of liquor,”. the court sald. ‘You will have to go down for fifteen days. Clara Beckett was the last one tried. The charge against her was disorderly. She said guilty, and went back singing, “Just tell them that you saw me.” Fif- teen days was her sentence. >—— THE COCKING MURDER. Elymet Dows Thinks Certain Infor- mation Was Given by Lynchers. To the Lditor of Tho Evening Star: Your special dispatch from La Plata, August 6, relating to the Cocking murder is a most untruthful one, and is, no doubt, written by or in the interest of the lynchers of Joseph Cocking, who, now realizing the enormity of their cowardly and brutal crime, seek to influence public opinion in their behalf. It {s a well-authenticated fact that But- ton Neal was drowned while bathing, his clothes being found on the bank, dry, and no marks on his person to show foul play, and it is also well known that Mr. Cocking was not at the creek during that day. All tne evidence produced shows the usual amicable relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Cocking on the day previous to the murder up to 9 o'clock In the evening, the last seen of them. Is it not somewhat strange that those two ladies who heard those threats, and by their presence only prevented this murder at that time, should have never mentioned the fact until row? Your correspondent can and will, no doubt, give the names of those ladies, so that the truth of his as- sertion can be verified. The charge of “statements made derogatory to the dead woman” by the friends of Cocking is en- tirely and utterly false in every particular. In regard to Mrs. Millar surrendering her opinion, that, too, is untrue. Mrs. Millar told the writer, most emphatically, that she had not done so, and considered Joseph Cocking’s murder as atrocious as that of her daughter, and the first intimation she had of his lynching was on the evening after, when herself and son were on their way to visit him. Also, in your letter from Cox's station of the same date, your correspondent, after commenting on the bad character of Matthews, the alleged murderer of Irwin, says: ‘He is another Cocking, so the peo- ple here think, and no one has any sym- pathy to waste on him.” Now, so far as Cocking’s character is concerned, until this sad affair, {t was the equal of that of any man in this community, and no man today can conscientiously - .y he is the murderer of his wife and her sister. I have it on the authority of two lawyers of the state, who have carefully considered the case, that. the evidence against him is not even circumstantial, but of the most. filmsy character, and that they believe him innocent of the ‘charge. ELYMET DOWS. Charles County, Md., August 11, 1896. ——.__ EXCURSIO} It will be a sort of children’s day to- morrow at Marshall Hall. St. Paul’s Rock Creek Sunday school have their summer excursion, and from the way tickets are selling the full capacity of the steamers will be tested to carry down the young- sters and their parents who wish to spend the day at this delightful resort, whero it is always cool and pleasant during tho entire day. All the amusements so dear to the hearts of boys and girls will be ready, while the cafes on steamers and at the Hall will be supplied with all sorts of refreshments. It is hard to intagine a more delightful way of spending an evening than to be seated in a big easy chair on the deck of the Macalester as she makes the sail to Marshall Hall and Indian Head on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Leaving at 6:30, while the sun is still shin. ing, the air is far from being unpleasant, and as darkness comes on the cool river breezes are the greatest of luxuries to those who are forced to remain at home during this hot spell. Dancing at Mar- shall Hall still continues as attractive as ever, for the big pavilion is always cool, and Professor Schroeder’s band plays all the popular music for dancing. Short trips during the summer are usual- ly of little value and pleasure owing to the discomforts of travel. Quite the reverse are the trips to Fortress Monroe, Ocean View and Virginia Beach on the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's steamers. Even if but a single day can be taken from work the outing is of the Breatest benefit. Leaving the city at 7 P.m. after a delightful night’s sleep in a big, comfortable state room, the steamor arrives at Fortress Monroe early the next morning. The entire day may be spent here or at Virginia Beach and Ocean View, the finest bathing and fishing resorts on the Atlantic coast. Taking the steamer the game night it brings one back to the city in time for business the next morn- ing, after two nights and a day on the water. As a means of spending Sunday out of town this trip has few, If any, equals for rest and pleasure. ‘Steamers leave Norfolk and Washington every even- ing in the year. ——— 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, 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 between the ages of 5 and 12 years. ‘Trains leave B. and O. depot week days, 9:15 a.m, and 4:28 p.m.; Sundays, 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m.—Advt. ——_-__. Hotel Arrivaln. Willard’s—Thomas Marshall, Pittsburg, Pa.; T. J. Sullivan, Albany, N. Y. Ebbitt—J. Tompson Cole, E. C. Clifford, New York; W. F. Aldrich, Aldrich, Ala.; J. G. Smith, H. L. Cowell, Pittsburg, Pa. Riggs—H. E. Hancock, Richmond, Va. Dr. R. F. Ruttan, Montreal, Canada. Arlington—G. Conkling, Glen Falls, N. Y. La Normandie—Wm. F. Gurley, Omaha, Neb.; #. Maynord, Springfield, Il.; J. H. T. Hull, Des Moines, Iowa; M. M. Parker, city; H. D. Fersyth and w'fe, New Or- leans, La.; D. P. Lamoreux, Wisconsin. Cochran—Samuel A. Warren and wife, New York; J. H. Johnson. Richmond, Va. Raleigh—T. G. Gordon, Philadelphia; BD. M. Van Bruen, New York; J. H. Drake, Richmond; W. J. Davis, jr., New York; H. H. Russell, F. J. Norris, Virginia; Col. B. D. Harrington, Southern Pacific railroad; L. D. Thornton, New York; Mrs. K. B. Ap- plegate, Mrs. L. Hughes, Chicago. il Do the sales of Hood's Sarsaparilla exceed those of other preparations? Because the People have an abiding confidence in Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘As the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. §1., Hood’s Pills ** te om pts to take with Heod’s Business Transacted at the Regular Meeting of the Federation. The Eight-Hour Test Case Believed to Be a Good One—The Buil Trades Council. The regulay weekly meeting of the Fed- eration of Labor was held last evening. President James F. McHugh having re- turned to the city, occupied the chatr, and Mr. C. A. Maidens was secretary. The roll call was dispensed with, owing to the heat. Credentials were received from Butchers’ Assembly, No. 6,341; the Bridge and Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers’ and Shoe Clerks’ Assembly, and the delegates were seated. The committee appointed at a former meeting to investigate the alleged violation of the eight-hour law by Contractor Win- free on the Wallach School reported that the carpenters and laborers were employ2d nine hours; that they had secured wit- nesses, had a warrant sworn out and sery- ed against the contractor, and that the case would be tried before a jury. The committee stated that it was the opinion of District Attorney Birney that a good case had been made out against the contractor, and that he believed a conviction would be had. It was stated that Mr. Mullowney had ably prosecuted the viol nm of the law against Contractor McVeagh, and that he was well able to handle this case with- out aid from the federation’s attorney. The emergency clause, it was stated, cannot be taken advantage of in this case, for the reason that an extension of time 1as many times been granted to contractors on simi- lar work. The federation hopes that a vio- lation has at last been found that will en- able them to test the law. The same con- tractor is reported to have been violating the law on the new school building now be- ing erected on North Capitol street. At the request of the shoe clesks, a com- mittee was appointed to wait on the Craw- ford Shoe Company to request that firm to join other shoe proprietors in closing their store at 6 p.m. during the summer months. A committee was appointed to wait on the Secretary of the Treasury to protest against the acceptance of a bid for paint- ing the third story of that building by an allen contractor. The delegates from Gambrinus Assembly reported that they held a meeting last Sat- urday, that they &lso hold the charter of 118, and that they are not represented in the Central Labor Union. The Pressmen’s Union reported that they had placed the Metropolitan railroad on the unfair list. The labor bureau committee invited the delegates of the federation to attend a meeting of their committee at their hall next Saturday night. Seven of the building trades were repre- sented last night at the weekly meeting of the Building Trades’ Council. It having been reported at a previous meeting that galvanized fron workers objectionable to the Galvanized Iron Workers’ Union are employed at Heurich’s brewery, the man- agement was informed of the fact, and at the last meeting a committee reported that the men had been removed and others ac- ceptable te the council had been substi- tuted. It was reported that nothwithstanding the fact that those having charge of the construction of the Consumers’ brewery at Rosslyn, Va., had verbally agreed that none but union labor would be employed, non-union mechanics are employed on the work. The secretary of the council was in- structed to communicate with the Brick- layers’ Union, and request in behalf of the council that the union appoint a steward for the work, who will ascertain the stand- ing of the employes, and upon his report efforts will be made to have all “unfair” labor removed. >—_—_. The Late John W. Stahl. John W. Stahl, whose death from the ef- fects of the heat, together with heart fail- ure, was announced yesterday, had been a resident of South Washington since 1861. He came here from Harper's Ferry, where he was born, and where he had worked in the rifle factory for several years. In June, 1861, he was employed at the United States arsenal as a machinist under Mr. George Wright, while General Ramsey was in charge of the arsenal. He was also engin- eer at the Agricultural Department for some years. For the past ten years he had been employed as a machinist in the ord- nance department of the Washington navy yard, where he commanded the respect of those in authority by reason of his skill and workmanship. Deceased was a member of Ryland M. W. Church, where for several years he had held official positions. He was also a member of Union Lodge, I. O. O. F., and of Magenenu Encampment. He leaves a widow, two sons and three daugh- ters and a brother, T. B, Stahl of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson of Hart- ford, Conn. His funeral took place from Ryland Chapel this afternoon at 8 o'clock. es Ss Reynolds Post’s Lawn Fete. The second night of the John F. Rey- nolds Post, No. 6, lawn fete, which is be- ing held at the corner of 14th street and Howard avenue, in Mt. Pleasant, was well attended, and the committee in charge is highly pleased over the sum which will be added to the relief fund of the post from the proceeds of the venture. The grounds were decorated and lighted as on the first night and an excellent program of literary and musical numbers was rendered dur- ing the course of the evening. A brief talk was made by Capt. P. T. Galloway, who spoke of the relief fund of the Grand Army and the love of that organization for the national emblem. Miss Ardell Payne, Master Willie Unsworth, Miss Annie Tim- mons, Miss Daisy Norton, Miss Edith O’Bryon, Miss Ada O’Bryon, the Misses Keleher and the Misses Small contributed to the entertainment of the guests. The Mt. Pleasant Field Band was expected to be present, but was obliged to postpone its visit on account of the illness of the pres- ident of the organization, Maj. J. H. Cran- ford. ——__ Single Taxers Will Protest. ‘A meeting of the local single taxers has keen called for this evening at Typograph- {cal Temple, on G street, to protest against the arrests at Dover, Del., of the single texers, who have been speaking in that city. Jackson N. Ralston of this city, the originator of the Delaware campaign, will tell in detail of the sufferings endured by the imprisoned men for opinions’ sake. ———= i “ROYAL BAKING POWDER. Absolutely Pure. cream of tartar baking powder, ait in Jee rength, Food ‘Beport. BAI POWDER ©0., ROYAL |B ee aa a Wade & Butcher Razors. Torrey Razor Strops. a . Razor, bollo 09 W: Bo nasor’ hollow re} fees Ssesk & es be, ies 2 Goamietics, Eisving Soaps, ry Razors, but etc... Ef ibwest prices,” KOLB PHARMACY, 488 4th oi Little Babies Will Die —du bi yt weather if they don’t receive een ateentsen ims best tolng foe heat, and red,, itching is EVAN: ‘TALCUM POWDER. ‘Plain or perfumed. 10c. Evans’ Drug Store, 938 F St. P™lessie aub-84 & Retail, Commander and Consul Booth-Tucker, the new American leaders of the Salvation Army, are coming to speak at the meetings of Sunday and Monday of the Salvation Army camp meeting at Washington Grove camp, which is to begin on Friday of this Week, and run for a week, under the man- agement of Staff Captain Blanche Cox, who has charge cf the Salvation Army work in Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia and Virginia. The American commander and his wife will be accom- panied by some of the leading members of their staff. from the national headquar- ters in New York, and will doubtless draw a large attendance. Those who heard Com- mander Booth-Tucker during his visit to Washington last month, when he came to address the International Christian En- deavor convention, will want to hear him again, for his addresses in the big tents and at the Salvation Army meetings in Masonic Temple made a deep impression. His wife is a very different but equally effective speaker. She, too, was invited to address the Chrisiian Endeavor conven- tion and was preparing to come to Wash- ington with her husband to do so, when she was knocked down by a bicyelist, and she ts only now recovering from that ac- cldent. Both the commander and the consul ac- cepted the invitation to come to the camp meeting very willingly, the commander being delighte1 with his Washington visit last month. They have had remarkable ex- periences as leaders in the Salvation Army in both hemispheres, and have been very successful wherever they have been. Com- ing to the United States just after a few seceders had made trouble for the Salva- tion Army, they have so prospered in their efforts that they have now a firm hold of the work in all parts of the country, and in numbers and influence the army is stronger than it ever was. The new plan of campaign devised by the com- mander and consul has a number of orig- inal features, which promise great suc- cess. Staff Captain Blanche Cox will be assisted throughout the camp meeting by her aid, Captain Hill, and by the Iccal officers, Captain Worthington and Lieut. Hopkins, with others from the sur- rounding states. The meetings at the Army Hall, 930 Penrsylvania avenue, will be continued as usual, under the command oe Worthington: and Lieut. Hop- Ss. >—. Pie Crust Advertising. The shorter it is, the richer, that’s why We say so little. 5-Ilb. box creamery but- ter, $1.25. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave., Center and Riggs Markets.—Advt. —<—<——_ Maj. Cranford Improving. The condition of Maj. J. H. Cranford, who has been seriously ill for some time, took a sudden change for the better Mon- day, and last evening he rested quietly and showed excellent signs of improvement. His temperature and pulse were nearly normal, while he was bright and rational and seemed to take a great deal of inter- est in things going on around him. The change, coming as it did in the midst of the extreme heat which has been preva- lent, is considered remarkable. Virginia Republicans. The Virginia Republican Association held a called meeting last night at 2110 Sth street northwest. The chairman, J. H. Harrison, stated that the object of the meeting was for the purpose of completing the various committees for the approach- ing campaign. The following named were appointed: Executive committee—W.H. H. Young, R. Scott, T. D. Lee, W. H. Nelion, H. Cox, W. C. White, J. W. Da Walker, Wm. Dishman, C. E. Campaign committee—J. E. Jones, W E Richersqn, James Nelson. The association decided to secure headquarters on F street between #th and 10th streets northwest. The campaign committee will be actively engaged in sending out documents to all parts of the state. The Secret OF A Beautiful Skin Is FOUXD IN Cuticura Soap ‘The most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap Jn the world, It is the only preventive of Pimples, blackheads; red, rough and oily skin; red, rough bands, with shapeless nails; dry, thin and falling hair and simple baby blemishes. 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Macelester leaves every Thursday, F aturiay evening in July, At September, at 6:30 o'clock, lading at Mar. s both ways, and leaving Marshal ail on return trip at 9:80 pm. Parties at ‘the Hell” can avail themselves of Indian Head trips wirls th et. Ste: mer “RIVER QU EE: wherf daily ¢Sund, m. Indian He in And Hall Marshni! esters wharf at 5:30 jeaves Marshall Hall 1 ving Washington on morning and oft: rnoon boats return on any of the company's regular steamers Music by Prof. Schroeder's Band. DANCING DAY AND EVENING Fare, Round Trip, 25c. pt Chartered aXe excursions.) SAN will be served on jood cafe on atea Ladicn mre espe: cially invited. Marshall Hali hax no com- peitfor for brouty, elesnliness and good order. Steamer ‘Chas. Macalester’ To Mount Vernon, TOME: OF WASHINGTON, DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY —— —at 10 a.m” and 230 p.m; returning, —— feaches the city'at 2.15 ani 6 p.m. FA —— ROUND "TRIP, Soc. Admission to grounds, Elegant cafe on steamer. 1. Ly BLAKE, Captate. A Woman's Daring Act. SHOOTING THE CHUTE ON A BICYCLE. This Wonderful Feat Will be Performed AT RIVER VIEW, on aull-God WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, At 9 p.m. by MADEMCISELLE GRACE, Starting from the top of the River View Chute, she will come down at a peed of 85 miles per hour into the waters of the lake. Do not fall to see this sensational act. Bicycles checked at the wharf free of charge. Steamer SAM'L. J. PENTZ at 10 a.m, 2 apd 6:45 p.m. TICKETS. CHILDREN. aut0-40d DIRECT ROUTE TO Colonial Beach. SHE PALACE STEAMER Jane Poseley. Fastest, safest. largest and most elegantly a pointed boat on the Potomac. fas EXCELLENT TABLE D'HOTE MEALS. TRE BFST CONCERT AND DANCE MUSTO. ROUND TRIP, 50c.—CHILDREN, 2c. From foot of 6th st. daily (except Monday), at © a.m.; Saturday at 6:30 p.m. SEE THAT YOUR TICKET READS fyl4-te JANE MOSELEY. Norfolk & Weshington Steamboat Co. — Erez, 4az,in the gear for Fortress M = Portolk, Newport * and all, points —— by the ‘super powerful steel palace steamers — “N ews,” Norfolk” ‘and. "Washing AMUSEMENTS. CHEVY CHASE INN. MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS Served at All Hours. TABLE D'HOTE DINNER, 5:30 TO 8:80. ONE DOLLAR. BOWLING ALLEYS, BILLIARDS AND POOL. MUSIC EVERY EVENING. jy23-1m Oldest BICYCLE Fi CAPITAL CYCLING PARK 1408 N. ¥. ave., cor. 14th st. nw. Complimentary 1 ladies. in. strucicrs in att Hectric lighted. Cool CALIFORNIA. MEXICO, TEXAS, CHINA, JAPAN, Australia, Hawalian ‘Islands, “Central ‘America, Spnctal rates, for freight or passage; choice ot routes; private cars to rent: al r- ti ee ‘andy SMITH, oer Pete SS EXCURSIONS, ETC. Special Tickets! SOLD FOR Piney Point Hotel, ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH INST., ON THE Steamer Arrowsmith. Will leave her wharf at 6 o'clock p.m. Returning on Sunday, arriving at Washington by 10:30 o'clock p.m., in time for cable cars. Tickets (Round Trip), $2.50 Including transportation, meals and room at the hotel. Tickets sold for this trip only, By WASH. B. WILLIAMS, Comer of 7th snd D sts. n.w. 10e. aul2-3t We. RIVER VIEW, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, t 14 and 15. . Pentz at 10 a. and 1 Steamer Samuel 2 and 6:45 p.m., returning at 12:15, 5, 8 (0:30 p.m. Persons taking the i0'or'2:45 p.m. trips can re- turn on any boat. Tickets on the 10 and 2 pan. 10c, to all. On the 6:45 p.m. trip, tickets B_ 8, RANDALL, Sole Proprietor. Low Rate. Round $1.00. Trip TO NORFOLK, FORT MONROE AND NEWPORT NEWS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 15. Leary from 6th st. wharf, 6:30 p.m. Bieames SE Len Moweay ea) oe 4 for sale, 904 E si nw. F. D LEE, Manager. 9-008 ENGURSION FOR, $2 pay and, THURSDAY. at Tam, Wo Goan) Fon, ding transportat: nd break: fast ate Hotel’ Bellovac, he $2. Teeul rates, $6, $7 and $8 per w: aul2-4t Be. RANDALL, 9 a.m.; Take the steamer HARRY —— by 10 p.m. Fine boating—crabbing— jyi3-1m Merchants an@ [iiners’ Trans. Co. Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. Steamer BALTIMOKE to Boston every AY, THURSDAY and SUNDAY at 4 pm Stermer BALTIMORE to Providence every MON- DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 4 p.m. ‘or summer books and furt! tion ton," on the following schedule: hound. \ Chamberlin’s new hotel, “The Virginia Beach will find this tractive route, Insuring a com- fortable night's rest. Large and luxurious rooms heated ly steam and fitted throughout with electric lights. Dining room service is a Ia carte, end ts sup- Bled from the best that the “markets of Yashington and Norfolk afford. Tickets on sale at U. 8. Express office. 817 Pennsylvania avenue; 518, 619, 1421 Pennayl- Fania avenue; B. and ©. ‘ticket office, corner 15th street and New York avenue, and on doard steamers; where time table, map, ste, can also be had. BAY RIDGE. ‘The only Salt Water Bathing resort in the victn- ity of Washington. Excelleut restaurant. EMicient train service. Low rates. ‘Trains leave B. and 0. station, week days, 9:15 am., 4:28 p.m Surdays, 9:35 am., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m. Round-trip tickets, 50 cents. For the 4:28 p.m. train 75 cents will be charged and 25 cents se furded upon return of coupor to agent at Wash- ington etation. 4e10-w,s,m,tilauS1in-28 “Ericsson Line Excursions” FROM BALTIMCRE To Philadeipbia (Gaslight trips). ‘Weduosdays and Fridays, at To Auantic Cit To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Bran To Astury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Branch return.season (from Philadelphia by ba 883 seqadenesss ‘and retut To New York (fi.m Philadelphia by rail). T) New York and return yeleven st (exo Sund: wharf, ea Ra gk watesiomee eros ot Betcerten. ickete for ene ak ol [CE ONLY. ENCE SHRIVER. Agent, 204 Light st., Baltimore, Ma. Delightful Trips to Salt Water. STEAMER T. ¥. ARROWSMITH FOR THE PICTURESQUE LOWER POTOMAC. Teucbing at all the popular watering places and sunimer resorts. Leaves Wesbington Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 m., for Colonial Beach, Colton’s, Leonandiow Soniint creek, Piney, Folnt, St. Georg. Swith creek, Goan and Yeos iintco rivers, ‘Washington’ easly Ws Saturdays, 6 p. Piney Point, St. George's Island, Sn Cece and Yeocomico rivera, arriving at ton Sundays, 10 p.m. Ss evening excursion tickets to $e16-tt crsek, Washing: Special Saturday Colonial Gench, returning Sunday—round trip, S0c. ‘All accommodations first-class. tes, state rooms, te apply to Ow bier, "as. Bo 5dHakeEN, Go. Manager. 7th st. ferry SyT-osel Salt Water Trips to Chesa- peake Bay. U. S. Mail Steamer Sue. ELECTRIC ucts THROUGH- All Accommodations Strictly First- Class. ‘The stiamer Bue will lea’ cy DI Pi Pott ‘St. GArkee ‘nlant! Poikt “Lookout ‘nnd’ the Suinmer Rerorts on and near the Chrrapeake bay. Fishing, crabbing snd baibing. ? Returning, leaves Piney Point every Sunday at 3:30 p.m, arriving i ington at 11:30 p.m. a ee ne the best = +s of Washing- pe eee eee eee as e Sunday vight. ‘Thos dispeuring wi se of state rooms. Fare, Round Trip, $1.50. - 910 ¥ 3 whart. sth et. wharf ever