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7 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1896-TWENTY PAGES. Pe es We’re on ;our mettle > Seoteodegeetontortegectententente eeteedeedeeeetedeten this fall. Come and investigate. : 3 > = = eet BRYAN IN NEW YORK ee Satisfied With His Trip Through the | State. -—— STATE MACHINE LOYAL 10 HIM >— Gold Democrats Not Missed at the Demonstrations. THE FARMERS’ Special Corre nee of The Evening Stir. BUFFALO, N. Y., August Candidate Wililam J. Bryan taking temporary Ieave of New York in a satis- fied trame of mind. The demonstrations in the wesiern part of the state have assured him of the l machine. candidate for Preside to expect. The have not been missed in the crowds which everywhere greeted M Probably the presence of repuvl who by curie tees. to be said that the farth abse stronger appears to be his candiv ever identified with the m; tional campaign me have thought al aid in bring organization into Ti ticket. Beginning in has held. They wanted it known were not bolters Democrats Came Together. ler the gutse of social it was Chairman Hinkley of the central committee and thi jal cou been g r of the state central committee liv: same was true of Hiil’s lieutena nis every. warring loc: ence ‘To the initiated these things were easy toe und rstand. The way was being pre all by the democratic state convention, which meets at Buffalo September One thing which does not appear upon the surface is the fact that Mr. Bryan will not owe this indorsement to the favor of ator Hill or others of the democratic They are going to inderse order to retain thelr uwn Influence. © probing shows that the rank and of the democrats in New York staie outside of the metropolis are for Bryan t heeause they care for free silver, but use he was regularly nominated by a hirds majority of the delegates to democratic national convention. — In words, they are democrats who p! e y fealty and the will of the majority vove everything else. They will né tistied with perfunctory and zealous. Senator Hill, with all his money movement or ff he failed to ¢ for the Chicago ticket. The Office Holders. One further point has been carried by Mr. van during his stay in New York. This the declarations of allegiince from the federal office holders. It does not look as though the direct example of President and’s administration and the per- sonal influence of Secretary Lamont can Cleve keep the postmasters and other officials from coming out openly. At Rochester nearly every federal office nolder was ac- tive in the reception to Mr. Bryan. At the Mer places the postmasters are usually in evidence. At Dunkirk the postmaster presided ov: wil pains to assure the whatever the uncertainties of the politi situation {t is certain that Pres Catskills became enthusia: pert claiming that he would pre: that was in him to others in Wa shington. yan May Lose New York. While it 1s the opinion of The Star cor- respondent that Mr. Bryan has succeeded in insuring himself the support of the reg- jar organization In New York state, the impression should not be created that New York is likely to go for Bryan and free sil- ver. Tammany and the regular state or- ganization may be for the ticket, and still it may be snowed under. So far there has been little to show as an offset for the de- fection of sound money democrats, who are terribly in earnest. The direct evidence ans to offset these defections has not yet been produced. In the wesiern states the prac- tice was to put the free silver republicans on reception committees, so that their position that there are free silver republ! could be made known and influence others. Nothing of this kind has happened in New York. If the republican farmers are for free silver, they are not declaring them- selves with much publicity. This is the writer's observation. Against this may be placed the statement made to him by a Catholic priest who was on the We've promised you the every conceivable HOUSEFURNISHING have ever had—and we shall be as good as our word. Don’t be afraid to come in here without your pocket book. You don’t have to buy to be welcome. you do make some selections—we want you to know YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD. ATTITUDE alty of the democratic state They have heen about what any 2 would have a right ound money democrats er away from New York clty Mr. Bryan gets the cy ameng the empire state democrats. What- - statesmen at Washing:on who are anagement of the na- bout licy of the candidate talking so mu-h, ar that his coming east has neen a wz the regular siemo- ne for the Chi- at Albany the workers hav= everywhere put them- evidence at the meetings which h of the getting together has been Senator himself who extended the candidate sies. Meanwhile, at the va- riews demonstrations, democrats who had i standard delegates to the Chi- cago convention served as members of the sion committees. The chairmen of the ty and elty central committees would always be on hand. Wherever a member presence was sure to be noted, and the At some places, Syracuse, among 1 factions were recon- clled, or pretended to be reconciled, by common interest in Mr. Bryan's pres- for the indorsement of Bryan and Sew- he upport on the part of thefr leaders. [t must be sincere rength, would soon become a leader with- out a following if he encouraged the sound sclare T the meeting and introduced Mr. Bryan. It not do to say that these acts are mere courtesies, because most of the officials take candidate personally of their support. They seem to reason oad dent Cleve- land’s administration has only six months’ more of life. In some instanc2s this sup- pert of Bryan is likely to rupture official relations. Public Printer Benedict after a social conference with Mr. Bryan in the fc in his sup- f the Chicago ticket. He left pro- the faith greatest facilities for buying. Come and make comparisons of qualities —s and prices—ours with everybodys It is going to be an eas) r seli that your best interests lie HERE. When in doubt—come to :House & Herrmann, Liberal Furnishers, iN, E. Cor. 7th and I Streets. Soeeeeeneetted y matter to convince your- committee at flock was a rural one, and he stated tha he knew nineteen republicans in it, mostly ‘8, Who were going to vote for Bryan, as he himself intended to do. ported other cases of r in his neighborhood. apparent that if there is to be a overturning in the interior of New Yor state the industrial towns are more lik to cause it than the farming communities. The workingmen are clearly res not convinced them more than McKinley and prote ‘They turn a ready ear to Mr. Bryan's He maxes adroit use of the ef- forts of employers to edacaie ingmen against free coinage. speech made by Mr. Brvan in has had in it a refereave to this campaign When he tells the werking- men that they sell their labor, and not their franchise or rights of citizen: that when he wants the to the workingmen themselv their employers, he immediate response is made. political managers wili find it well to waich arguments, or ap- peals, to the workingmen. ,He know: to stir the ashes of a slumbering voleano. Bryan's View Mr. Bryan returns to the west believing that his eastern trip has been a successful political maneuver. weakened the free is receiving exaggerated perhaps, that the sentiment is growing and that republicans are becum:ns | demoralized in Ilinoi as in the states further west. | the greetings he has | New York as proof that the ¢ | free silver sentiment is not confined to one He also re- heir work- of education. Ss, and not to strikes a chord to which of His ‘Trip. and Indiana as well He accepts rowth of the section of the country. may think, there is no questioning the sin cerity of his opinion on the will make another trip into Ohio in the be- by so doin Whatever: others he will spend half a day In Chicago in suliation with the national commit The function of a national committee a presidential campaign is something that an yet fails to comprehend. CHAIRMAN SLEMAN HONORED. His Valuable Services Endeavorers Recognized. A handsome testimonial was last John B. Sleman, lchairman of the press committee, Christian Endeavor convention the representatives of various secular and religtous papers, in recognition valuable and efficient the reporters ing the convention session: During the Christian Endeavor tion last month that division ot lotted to the press committee was most performed, and a members were constantly gratulations upon the completene: preparatory work and the valuable ance rendered during the actual se: of the great meetings. ingly and unequivocally conceded that the Christian Endeavor press the efficiency of similar committees during previous gather- ings of great public interest in vertion city. Ir. recognition of this fact, and as a per- maneat expression cf the o the representativ man of the committee, was last night presented with an sed testimonial, which reads as fol- correspond- It was unhesitat- committee far {ts service ppreciation of of the press, the chai John B. Sle- We, the undersigned representatives of the religious and secular pre ent at the fifteenth internationa Endeavor convention reporting the proceedings hereof for our do hereunto subscribe our names in token of our appreciation of the complete arrangements made, and un- ssed facilities provided by the pr | committee and by its chairman, John E being pres- purpose of respective papers, advantage was accorded to us in the prose- cution of ovr professional duties through- out the convention.’ ‘Then follow in order the signatures of representatives of the Golden Rule, official organ of the Scciety of Christian Endeavor, The Star, the other daily papers of Washington, and correspondents of se- cular and religious papers throughout the Over forty publications are rep- resented, and there are the signatures of more than sixty-five and correspondents. The testimonial is inclozed in a heavy oak framing, which sets off to advantage the exquisite work of the engrosser. upper corners of the resolutions the pen- a-ink artist has drawn ductions of the official con’ underneath which in scroll work are let- tered the motto of the committee of '96 and text printed on “Write the things which thou hast seen. In each of the lower corners is the familiar National and convention an ink bottle, with ac- companying quills. are among the remain- h appropriately embellish newspaper reporters faithful repro- vention badge, press ticket: Cc. E. monogram. flags, crossed, and ing devices whic! the testimonial. When the membe: tee and a few inv' Mr. Sleman last e: rs of the press commit- ited friends called upon vening he was genuinely Miles M. Shand, president Christian Endeavor Union, on behalf of th of the District addressed him resentaflves, a: some testimonial, with a few well. the members fidelity and th days before ai During the tion songs were heartil of the press committe to be good singers workers, and after vidual congratulati good-fellowship and e press rep- ed over the hand- to which he responded commending ee for their ice in the busy convention. many of the conven- lly sung, the members e proving themselves as well as successful refreshments and indi- lions and a season cheer the company d! |-chosen words, of his committ eir willing serv: ind during the —_-___ An Advisory Board. From the political organizations not ccratic, but in sympathy platform, Chairman Jones fc national committee h: advisory board, the mem! act as advisors of the democratic national fee. The board consists of Colorado, Senator Du- Senator Butler of North Car- Washburn of Massachuset 8 of Colorado an Keeney of Californ'a. HUNGARIAN BITTER WATER, rings: under the abso- Hungarian Chemical It tare), Buda-Pest. with the Chicago of the democrat- aS appointed an bers of which will campaign committ. of Senator Teller bois of Idaho, Sen: olina, G. T. id George P. lute control of the Royal stitute (Ministry of Agricul THE DOG HAD NO TAG So Some Bad Boys Tied a Tin Can to Its Tail. THEN ARTHUR BURGESS GOT ANGRY Pen Pictures of the Procession Be- fore Judge Scott. SEXES EVENLY REPRESENTED a “The first thing that popped out of the van this morning was Arthur Burgess and his sky terrier,” said Policeman Flynn, “any there wasn’t any tag on the dog.” “But he wasn’t arrested because he had no tag on his dog,” said an officer from No. 6. Arthur is well known in police circles, and when he cannot get Mquor he ts gen- tlemanly and polite. Even when he is in- tcxicated he is not ugly, except that he fs a loud talker, and usually manages to in- duige in a little profanity. He was one of ten prisoners who figured in Judge Scott’s procession, five of them being women. When court convened Arthur was in the lead, but he had turned his terrier over to a friend, and the canine was, therefore, en- joying the free air, while its master was in the hands of the law. “I'm guilty,” he answered, when arraign- ed on a charge of bad conduct, “but,” he answered, “I would like to make a talk to the fudge Aithough Arthur hal been in custody scores of times, he knew he was a stranger to Judge Scott, and, in an effort to arouse tne judge's sympathy, he succeeded in shedding a few tears, and they were not shed in vain, “I'll admit,” said Burgess, “that I'm a drinking man, but last night I had taken three doses of Squibb’s mixture and it was too much for me.” ‘ you been here within a month?” asked. “No, sir,” was his response; “I haven't been arrested for a long time “He has been on his good behavior,” said Poticeman Pat. Creagh, “but last’ night be had been drinking and he was noisy be- czuse some boys had tled a tin can to his dog's tail.” Then it was a case of growler and xrowler,”” remarked counsel; “‘a lve growler and a beer growler. ‘That's enough to make a sober man noi: With tears in his eyes Arthur related to the court the story of his having been on his good behavior and said he would thank the court to let him go this time. “Under the circumstances,” ‘said the court, “I'm disposed to let you go, but you must be more careful in the future.” “Thank you, judge," said the defendant, and he went out to meet his friend with the dog. Said He Was Loud, but Not Profane. Armory Cole, a stenesetter, who imbibed a little too freely last night,was called upon to explain his conduct on the street last mgkt for which Policeman Vanrderschaaf had arrested him. fe was drunk, and I heard him cursing and swearing,” was the policeman’s com- plaint. he wasn’t cursing and swearing.” said a friend of the defendant's; “he was drunk, and talked a little loud, but he did r,” the young man answered. “I aking him home, and was only two ares from hig house when the policeman ted him and Iccked him up. Had he let him alone I would have had him home in two minutes’ time.”” ‘The policeman explained that friends were attempting to take the intoxicated man home, but he didn't want to go with them. In his own behalf the defendant admitted that he had been drinking, but denied the use of bad language. “I will have to impose a fine of $5, the court. “Then, will your honor give me time to the fine?’ the defendant asked. “T $2.50 and will get the balance by 2 said His money was paid on account, and he was given the time requested to pay the balance. pecimens of Faulty Femininity. Ida Stillyard, a young colored woman who had been in the toils many times be- fore, called to the rail and asked if she had been disorder!y last night on the public street. “I'm guilty,” she answered. What have you to say? “Nothing,” answered the defendant, who feared a discussion of the case might re- sult in the imposition of a severe penalty. “I'm guilty, and that’s all there is about 3 eg When Depuiy Clerk Washburn called Sarah Adams, Blanche White and Bessle Miles, two girls responded, and the clerk wanted to know where the third member of the trio was. s “She's like Dan Williams.” sald the prose- cutor, “she’s out of town.” "The two girls entered pleas of not guilty, and the court heard the proof. In the nelghhorhood in which the arrests were made is a pile of telegraph poles on a va- cant lot, and the residents of the neigh- borhood’ have complained of the nightly noises there. “These young women sit on these poles at night and ‘rush the growler,’” said a witness, “and then they use bad and loud language. which proves very annoying.” “Taint no such thing” said one of the defendants. .“We were over there on the poles, but we were not using any bad lan- guage.” “Who was?” asked the court. “Twas Sophfe Jones and them other gals.” Her companton gave simflar evidence, but the court held the girls guilty, and fined them $ each. Lewis Cavanaugh, a man who works abcut the cyster wharf, has had too muc idle time on his hands lately, and it re- sulted in his getting in trouble. There {s not much work about the wharf now, because the oyster season will not’ open until next week, and yesterday the man’s conduct was so bad that he got ar- rested. “Guilty”. was his plea, and the court told the clerk to enter up a % fine. Rettie King’s Big Record. Although Bettle King had been drinking, she presented a neat appearance when she appeared in the procession and sald “guilty” to a charge of disorderly conduct. “While I'm guilty,” sald Bettie, “I. hope ycur Honor will let me go this time.” “Has she ever been here before?” “She's been hePe between five and six hundred times,” was Mr. Pugh’s answer. “Not that many times,” said Bettie, “for I've only been in the city seven years.”’ “Then, your henor,” added Mr. Pugh, “she's been coming here for seven years.” A small fine was entered against her. A poor old man named Thomas Hudson, who came all the way from Mississipp! to look for work, was in the toils, charged with belng a vagrant, while his condition indicated that he had been sick for several days at least, and was in need of hospital treatment. “What kind of work are you looking for?” Judge Scott inquired. Thought He Could Find Work. "'m a carpenter,” he answered, “but during these hard times I’m willing to work at anything. “Didn't you know there was no work here?” “No. sir.” Special Officer Rupple related the cir- cumstances under which the arrest was made. "m sick,” pleaded the old man, “and need hospital treatment.’ “You may go down for fifteen days,” said the court, “and there you will be given treatment.”* Rachael Miles, a colored woman who had never been in court.before, was behind the bars as a disorderly person, and she pro- tested that she had not been properly charged. “She was making lots of noise on B street,” said the officer who arrested her. I heard ten whistles blown, and in addition to this there were screams. When I went to her house I found that they were hav- ing a great time.” “There was some trouble in the house,” said the woman,-“but it was not, my fault.” “Is that all you have to say?” “Well, judge;tB have four children and a sick baby,” she*answered, ‘and tae poor little baby is infbe “Then I'll make the fine only one dollar.” ————— CONDUCTORLESS CARS. Citizens’ Copyuittees Din Use on Local Railways. The executive.and railway committees of the North Capitol and Eckington Citizens’ Ass®ciation held’a joint meeting last night at the reaidenc’ of Mr. W. G. Henderson, president of the association, for the pur- pcee of considering what action should be taken with respect to the corductorless cars now being run on the North Capitol street branch of the Eckington and Sol- diers’ Home line, between G and ' streets. ‘This new order of things, including the !m- Pproveé schedule, went into effect yesterday, and cars are now being run on the trolley branch of the line and also on the bobtail branch every five minutes between the hours of 7 and 9 a.m. and 4 and 8 p.m. ‘The members of the association express themselves as highly gratified with the action of the Commissioners tn requiring and insisting upon this improved schedule, which will be found to be a great con- venlence to the public of that section, but they have filed a formal protest against thelr retrogressive action in permitting cars to be run without conductors on the latter branch. The question of the right of the Commis- sioners to permit the running of bobtail cars on this line was submitted by the as- sociation to competent counsel, who has given them an opinion to the effect that the Kckington company in taking off the con- ductors from this lne have subjected them- selves to the penalty of $25 a (lay for each car so run, Imposed by the act approved duly 29, 1892, and that the permit of the Commissioners to run these cars without ccenductors, as it was not based on any provision ef law, does not relieve them of this penalty, and, further, that the Commissioners have no authority under the act mentioned to grant such permission, as the section through which these are run is not an “unimproved and sparsely settled section,” but, on the contrary thickly populated, steadily improving and growing. |. The repres: decided, howe’ Their entatives of the association er, to take no further ac: tlon inthe matter at present, beyond the filing of a protest, designed to plice them on record as not acqulescing in the Com- missioners’ actions, and to recommend to individual members of the association, and to others patronizing this line, to decline to put thelr fares in the box, or to pass up the fares of other passengers, and thus enforce the driver of the car to collect the fares and render himself, or the com- pany whose agent he is, liable to the pen- alty imposed by the act abo: mentioned, which prohibits a conductor from actin a driver, It also decided to request patrons, of the Ine to make a minute of the name and number of any driver who collects fares, the date and time of such collections and the number of the car of which he was driver, in order to be able to make affidavit to the facts when called upon to do so, and to forward such information to the officers of the association, with their name. It was stated that the company would probably find before they got through with the matter that it would have been much less expensive to pay the Wages of $1.60 for thirteen hours’ a day labor, to each of the elght conductors whose services are dispensed with, than to pay a fine of $25 a day for each of the eight cars run with- out conductors, or $200 a day. : It was also stated that the Commission- ers in granting permission to the company to run its cars on this line without con- ductors did so with the express understand- ing that their action should not relieve the company from-the penalty imposed by law for operating conductorless cars, but that the company should assume all responsibil- ity for such action and Habillty for penalty if the matter should subsequently come before the courtS and be decided that the permission granted was without authoriiy of law. Those present at the meeting were Messrs. W.G. Henderson, J. F. Bancroit and W. J. Hughes of the itive com- mittee, and ALR. Serven, T. P. Kane and T. T. Moore of the railway Committ dir DOES NOT BELI ivi IT. Commisstonep Chamberlain 1 h in the Port Townsend Story. ation Commissioner Chambert: says there must be some mistake in the re- port that the United States shipping com- missioner at Port Townsend is insert the shipping articles of American vessels bound for foreign ports a clause that the Wages of seamen may be paid in silver. According to Mr. Chamberlain, such action would be in violation of law. “In 1873, says Mr. Chamberlain, “Congress took care to protect the wages of American seamen In foreign trade against reduction through a depreciated money standard, foreign or domestic, by providing that such wages i a foreign port ‘shall be paid in guid or equivalent, without any deduction w! ever, any Contract to the contrary notwith- standing.” The law is section 448 of the Revised Statutes. —-e-— THE POOR OLD RICHMOND. A Warship of Fame to Be Housed Over. Orders have been given for the fitii x out of the old warship Richmond at the League Island navy yard as a re ceiving ship, a course usually followed when a naval vessel has outlived its usefulness as an engine of war. In the eyes of old ran- of-war's men, a housed-over receiving ship 1s about one-half vessel and one-half a dry jJand domicile, and the out-and-out seafar- ing man views the mongrel craft with something like pitying contempt. unless, as in the case of the Richmond, there is something to inspire respect for t E when the ship did something wort The constructors at League [sland have been directed to lay new decks on the Richmond and provide additional berth space, besides building a roof over the old ship. ee Naval Cadet Dismissed. A naval cade: from Missourl was dismiss- ed from the Naval Academy yesterday be- cause of various infractions of the rules of the institution. In February last he was dropped because-of deficiency in studies, but managed to secure a reappointment. While in Annapolis he formed the ac- quaintance of a young girl who resides be- yound the city limits, and was married, it was stated, by a Presbyterian minister in Baltimore. It is charged the young man represented himself to be twenty years old, while the records at the academy show he Is seventeen. ‘The first intimation of his dismissal was received by the cadet when he reached the academy on the Mononga- hela yesterday. +e C. E. Officers Elected. At a recent meeting held by the Y. P. S. C. E. of the Ninth Street Christian Chureh the following officers were elected: Presi- dent, James C, Adkins; vice president, Miss Theresa Herrle; corresponding secre- tary, Miss Mattie Allen; recording secre- tary, Edgar Kitchin; treasurer, Wm. Galt Bowen; press correspondent, Miss Julia Selby, musical director, Henry Breewoo1; tornetist, Wm. Kretschmar; organist. Miss Addie Melchoir; delegate to District Un Miss Kate Lewis. ——— Robberies Reported. The copper lining was stolen last night from a bath tub in the rear of 2018 E street. J. A. Jennings of 1142 Connecticut ave- nue reported the theft of a bicycle lamp. A pocket book containing $61 was stolen several days ago from the room of B. F. Alvey, 914 M street southwest. D. L. Fowler of 715 O street reports the theft of a mackintosh coat from his house during the last two weeks. _—__—>_—_ Transfers of Real Estate. Nicholas T. Haller et ux. to Elizabeth F. Lake, lot 154, sq. 151; $10. Mahlon Ashford et al., trustees, to Henry €. Jor- dan, part original lot 12, sq. 368; $1,740. Henry T. Adams et ux. to Joanua F. Warwick, lot 14, aq. 877; $300. Chas. H. Armes, trustee, to United States of America, part lot 13, aA, O24; $5,100. ‘ Mary E. Collins to Joanna F. Warwick, lot 14, 4. 877; $300, B. FE.’ Crawshaw, trustee, to Covenant B. and L. A., lot 113, Douglas; $500. Samuel 8: Hoover et ux. 40 and 41, 8q. 511; $7,000. ‘Thos. Kelly, trustee, to Unlted States of America, part lot 13, 99. 624; $3,160. Raleigh Sherm: Paul Chapin, part lot 9, sq. cart an to pin, ps 2 sq. ‘to Mary A. Hoover, lots DAN WILLIAMS’ FALL|“4NowaRD THEY co HOW DEAENESS 18 CAUSDD There is No Chance to Save Him From the Law. HIS BOOKS ARE IN BAD SHAPE The Pool Rooms Got Much of His Money. pb eee MUST STAND TRIAL Boe Den Williams, or “Old Comrade,” as the alleged defaulting policeman was known, 1s no longer a fugitive from justice, for he was arrested late yesterday afternocn in St. Louis. Friends had said yesterday that the alleged embezzler would return of his own accord and stand trial, but such proved not to be the case, for his arrest was the result of his effort to have his family send money, so that he could go farther west. His wife, who has acted so honorably in the matter, did the de- tective work which resulted in her hus- bai.d’s arrest, and to her belongs the credit of his apprehension. During the early hours of yesterday tnorning a telegram from the fugitive reached his wife. To the woman who had been his faithful wife for more than twenty years he imparted the information of his hiding place. He was in St. Louis, and was stranded. From her he wanted financial aid, but she concluded that she would not shield him if he had done wrong, and so she sent the telegram to Inspector Hollinberger. The inspector was not in his office at the time, and so the mei ger handed over the telegram to Chief Clerk Sylvester. Quick Work. No time was lost in sending to Chief Har- rigan of the St. Louis force a request for the arrest of the stranded fugitive, and at © o'clock news was recelved from the St Louis chief that he had Williams in cus- tody. He 3 found in a small hotel on Pine street, and, so far as the local officers know, he submitted quictly to arrest and ex@essed 4 willingness to return with the officers without the formality of a requisi- ast night Detective Boyd left for St. Louis to return with the prisoner, with whom he had done duty, and whom he had known for many years. The work of straightening out the records for the period of nearly four months is about completed, and it is thought when the balances are made a deticit of more than $6,000 will be shown. Now that the amount has been found so high, it will be utterly impossible for his wife to make a settlement of his account. She has the Capitol Hill house in her name, but if sold it would not bring the amount of the hus- band’s shortage, and would render her homeless. The house is paid for, and was put in Mrs. Williams’ name only a short time ago. Must nd Trial. It is now apparent that Williams’ friends will not be able to reimburse the District in an effort to prevent a prosecution, and some of his relatives, it fs said, now favor allowing the law to take its course. Now that it is known that the ex-collec- ter of Police Court fines is an alleged de- faulter, his friends are able to account for some of his queer doings, which they had attributed to the man’s naturally nervous disposition. During the past few menths he snubbed some of his best friend and always seemed worried about some. thing. With several of them he had finan- cial dealings, and in every case he paid all borrowed money in full In one case the amount involved was nearly $160, Wil- liams borrowed the money, and at that time he complained that | when frie Wanted money. the ld get it from him. but he could not berrow any himselt. He paid the money a few days later, and in light of recent develepments, it’ is now thought that this deal was made for the Purpose of warding off suspicion, Condition of the Rooks. Williams’ books are in a frightful condl- tion and it is thought certain that th will show wrongdoing even before the Ist of May, the time he made bis last settle. ment with the collector of taxes. The in. vestigation thus far, however, has been ccnfined to the period mentioned, although it is likely that the officer's accounts for the entire time he has held the position will be subjected to an expert for inv gation. People who knew Williams say that he has been leading a fast life for a year or more and are certain that a further short- #ge will be shown, because he was spend- ing more money than his salary justified long before the Ist of May. Now that the officer is in custody he will ve to undergo the terrible ordeal of re- turning and facing his former associat and benefactors. There ts only a. Police Court warrant out for him, and as he can- not be indicted before the fall meeting of the grand jury he will be compelled to 20 ito the court where ne has been detail and done duty for more than five years. The question of bond has already been dis- ed, and the officials think the courts ill require at least $10,000 security, which he may find hard to give. In this event ii will have to go to jail, and there rem: until his case is tried. During these legal battles the defendant will have to face his former friends, and be in their bards. tie bt Pool Rooms Did It. It is thought that the race horse pool rooms got most of his money, while he spent considerable in other ways. He cer- tainly did not exhibit any of his funds about home, nor was there anything in his conduct there to indicate that he was han- dling more than his month's salary. At the pool rocms, it is said, he was known as a plunger, and had lost, it is said, as much us $150 on a single race. He had been warred that the races would get him in trouble, but, judging from recent devel- opments, it 1s evident that he did not hecd the warning. Detective Boyd will reach St. Louis te- morrow mcrning, and should the prisoner conclude to return without the formality of a requisition, it is thought he will reach here about Wednesday or Thursday of next week. ——— EXCURSIONS. Marshall Hall and Indian Head. —So many requests have come from those who cannot take the sails to Marshall Hail and Indian Head on the regular evenings to have spe- cial trips earlier in the week that the man- agement has decided to have three extra excursions next week. Steamer Macalester will leave 7th street wharf at 6:30 o'clock Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday even- ings, in addition to Thursday, Friday and Saturday, stopping at Alexandria every evening. Parties at Marshall Hall during the day may take the Indian Head sail without extra charge. Music by Prof. Schroeder's Band both day and evening. Meals and lunches always ready on steamer and at the Hall. The River View Balloon Ascension.—The daring feat of ascending over 4,000 feet in a hot-air balloon, remaining up in the air for about five minutes, and then descending in a parachute into the river, was perform- ed for the first time in this neighborhood by Brof. J. H. Reynolds at River View last night. The ascent was made ahout 8:30 o'clock, the same balloon being used that caught fire Wednesday night. At the word the huge bag sprang up into the air, with the aeronaut clinging like a fly to the para- chute bar, while below him swung a circle of colored lights that marked his course through the air. While among the clouds sky rockets, Roman candles, etc., were lighted and fired off. The parachuie, when cut loose, fell_with the aeronaut on the road between Fort Washington and River View, but the balloon landed on the Fort Washington wharf. The search light of the steamer was kept upon the parachute as it fell, and its downward course could be plainly seen by all, in spite of the dark- ness of the night. Prof. Reynolds will make his last night ascension at 8:30 to- night, and tomorrow evening at 6:30 he will make another daylight ascension. Guests Leaving Asbury Park in the Cool Period. Those Who Siny Enjoy Themscives Al the Better and the Real E: Joyment of the Season Begins. Correspondence of The Evening Star. ASBURY PARK, August 26, 1806. Permanent residents, transient visitors and happy hotel men at this resort have all been materially affected by the sudden change in temperature during the pasi week. When the mereury suddenly drop- ped into the fifties cotton gave way to wool in the realm of women’s costumes and duck and crash were replaced by Worsted and cdssimere among the gentle- men. But this is not the only chang> wrought by the facile weather buil Had this been all the largest houses wouid suil have been crowded to the utmost !im!* with a supertluity of patronage and cheer- ful landlords continue to wear the wel- coming smile. But unfortunately the rapid disappearance of visible mercury iu local temperature gauges brought tu the minds of passive seaside resorters sund and frequent thoughts of home and ar ficlal heat, and only too often the result of such reflection has been a squaring of #° counts, packing of trunks and a <u’ mary exit from breeze-blown verand: refrigerated bed rooms. Thus have departed those whose seaboard visits are the product solely of an. alti- tudinoes mercury and whom the cooling breath of relief sends shivering to their city residences. But those who really en- joey the amusements offered “at a fashion- able watering resort, who enjoy the various attractions for their very attractivene and do not shift like weather vanes with every change of wind, are siill decidedly on deck and contributing all their energies toward making the season a financially and Successful one. nd je Whe ans Delight. Under the cooler weather thousands of bikers have been tempted to the splendid boulevards, and knickerbockers and short skirts are everywhere in evidence. Ten thousand wheels daily carry as many zeal- ous cyclists whizzing by the plodding prom- enader, and the hundreds of miles of per- fect roads on this splendid coast are a potent and active means that is operating for the decline of the dogeart and phaeton and the certain extinction of pedestri And this supremacy of the ball-be Vehicle is everywhere recognized. Hotel keepers now provide rooms, porters and “grooms” for the care of the shining stec and the limit is not yet Bathing daily calls out the same great throng of dippers in brine. AM day long the shore is lined and the water bespecked with thousands of plungers in the rolling surf. Gaily costumed bathers are prominence and divide the time cooling off in the bounding pillows and ing in the summer sun on the brown and heated sa Senator Brad sand artist continues to attract lots of attention by his marvelous reproduction, by means of the pepper and salt building material, of striking! curate likenesses of ‘famous men, nymphs and mermaids. He recently mold- ia perfect [keness of George Washington on borsels that seemed to be almost vocal in the perfection of detail and bold, clear-cut outline. Indoor Fun. The atmospheric change has also caused a renewal of ac y in indoor amuse- ments. Euchre has been the prevailing zame. The Brunswick recently held a big card party, in which one hundred aud sixty gi participated. The Ocean, West End, Ce man and Columbia havi so held big progress! hre parties. The regular mid-we iliren’s hops continue to plee ntertain the devo- tees of the dane all the principal “prettiest cotilion given this season, and one of the most select social events of the summer, was the german held at the Coleman 1; eek. — Profess Rich- ards was the effic tor of the danc nt originator and With Mrs. H. PL ¢ Cushman, G. L. Dart; William Bannare Miss Irene Walters: Georg Miss M. Emmons: Mr. Mingle, Miss Doremus; Miss Marion Emmons, P. Smith; Miss May Mor- gan, G. W. Voorhees; Miss F. Morgan, H. L. Tindell; Miss Emma Morgan, B. Smith Miss Katherine Orr, G. Iseman: Miss Dudley, Mr. Anderson: Miss J. Brower, W Bevan; Miss C. Fish, H. Hyndman: Miss Harttord, C. Knight; Mrs. if. Sayre, A. Wilson; Miss Clark, Mr. Terhune: The favors for the ladies were I en watering pots, Delft bouillon sets, Japan- e dolls, dusters and fans. The gentle- men received silver match safes, silver cuff buttons, Japanese tcothpicks, Silver com- watch charms and Japanese nov Dancing Figures. The figures danced included some of the prettiest and most original ever seen. Among these were the funnel, basket, jockey, bottles and parasols, deceiving scarfs, over and under, grand right and left, Maypole, double grand square, fish- ing, bower of golden rod, double star, apple and string, kneeling bower, two circles, leap year, spiral and double’ circles, At the favor table the follow graciously dispensed the favor: Ralph, Miss 1. H. Dodd, Mrs. ¢ ford, ‘Mrs. W. Holden, M Mrs. C. H. Kavanaugh. On Friday evening a unique dance, called a “college” germ was given at the Brunswick. It was the crowning social event at this leading hostelry: and a fitting finale to the season's round of revelry. The figures were most unique, including some humorous one: “Indian Ghost Dance,” “Rapid Transit” and the “C lege Bow were favorites, In the latter the merrymakers danced beneath beautifully decorated arches, draped with the regulation colors of Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Pennsylvania. A very pretty effect was produced by each young lady presenting a genticman with the colors of her favorite, with her name and Hotel Brunswick and the date inscribed thereon in letters of gold. ‘The young men wore sashes of their college color: The favors were Dresden cups and saucers, silver candlesticks and match boxes, mosaic trays, paper weights, ash trays and miniature pigs. All of ‘these were souvenirs, and every lady and gen- tleman received one of each. Among the foliowing who attended are many well-known Washingtonians: Mrs. Helen Kehill and Mr. Anderson, Miss M. Hamilten and Mr. Langdon, Miss Headl and Mr, Gill, Mrs. L. M. Taylor and M King, Mrs. A. D. Booz and Mr. Booz, } L. Mende and Mr. Bailey, Miss Lou Mende Hi. Hart- . Hotchki: and Mr. Hagy, Mrs. Brown and Mr. Re- bill, Miss Rena Belasco and Mr. Mackin, Miss Kugler and Mr. Gundak M. Sayre and Mr. Wilson, Miss Ne Miller end Mr. Cox, Mrs. Ryan and Mr. Morris- sey, Miss Detweiler and Mr. Wade, Mi: Lawrerce and Mr. Woodhull, Miss Pansy Be o and Mr. Patterson, M Force and Mr. Ccne, Miss Dally and Mr. Lessig, Miss Prichett and Mr. Creamer, Miss Mattack and Mr, Finch. Dr. Brigxs Henrd. Rey. Charles H. Briggs, who attracted national attention in being tried for heresy by the Presbyterian synod a few years age Freached here on Sunday, at the Asbury Park Anditorium, both morning and even- ing. Dr. Briggs is a learne. professor in Union Theological Seminary “Founder” Bradley left for Europe last week, to escape the annoyance of hay fever, which attacks him annually at this time. At the Guy Mansion are C. W. Stetson and wife and Miss Carson. A. G. Ruff is at the Albatross, Ocean Grove, with his wife and daughter. C. E. McGowan and F. J. Haig are Wa: ingtonians summering at the La Pierre, Ocean Grove, William C. McBride, wife and daughter are at the Columbia. Mr. MeBride former- ly edited the New York Journal under Me- Lean. Prominent in the social world are Alvert le Booz ard wife, who are at the Bruns- wick. Mr. Booz is the hustling real estate dealer of Washington. Congressman Harry Miner of New York was in town recently. Mrs. E. S. Pollock and daughter are at the Ocean View, Ocean Grove. Miss Ada Willey of Washirgton is at the Edgemere Inn for a few weeks. Personals. At the Leadley is J. L. Newman, one of Why Doctors in the Past Have Failed to Cure. The McCoy Discovery Described—Why Ie ariably Restores Lost Hear- ing—The Length of Time Required e Wiat fx necessary for the people to know rd to car trouble is, first, that roring and buzzing sounds heart in the head come from a disease that begins with the head aud back part of the threat. ‘They must n Stand that the disease that causes these condi tins is sitvated deep down and back ef the car m, and that no t that is applied from wutside can reach it or ever cure deafness or til the petient of the annoying sounds that my this condition. ead : hing that duterfeses with th: Sof the tube that leads to t the onter air; anythin ness and Health and ° drum from that interferes with the free passage of alr through the tube that leads from the threat to the drum; anything that tn feres with the deum itseff, or anything that is dettnental to the nerves of the eur, ent of the bearing, dent iw the head. ses im- ms or nolses Lewd Acute Hearing. $s only possible where straight and in front of 4 ‘The Mude tur at ds Ibed with a Ned mucous me the ear drum stands up as a free current of air ever passing ot pressing tek of it the ear from the wt oof velvety structure ubrane, ‘This ts a coutinuath mucous iwembrane lining the threat. When Sert hus attacked the mucoms f the throat it is lable to extend Into the H tube nd up into the Tt is Dike tins: A cold ts cont 1 and ne- ted, other colds are taken, the at becomes 1, and the tuflammation Is as germs 2 the al disease: spread up inte ation n tube causes th until tin + two sides come tube Hirely blocked ase deaftess slways results. W fon Hittle ulcers scmetines form in the diseased ts the in weinbrane me tnd the discharge from uleers, avt ng able to ¢ + into the tl m AeooUNt rection due te the swollen mucous msin- brane, presses agalet and in the ruptures th then runs cut through the ou’ eeable condition kuown as Discharging Ears. Ir my experience T do net remember a of deafners that bad been present length of At ever got well of Itself os is lw ear, causing Sto REL worse ts worse ts the Eustachian ead rope ly elused as the tien extends further along the mem rane Hines them. In seme cases only one car WH be affected by deafness; in others both ears re involved, fee peop why Gt ds that 1 doctors full to inte ty er it bas extended The reason is doctors hase not ut that wou ep-seated ever removed. 4 cure it any am A cinder trom Uh a thorn fact ds that me treat the haad hoWHK ever dis Hthat did reach the seat of de cured it mci Lm th trewtinen Ss already Hundreds Their Lost Hearing. cures is that itor Abe disense: fom within, drives it on This sevthing smd quieting, amd te with th he tabe Int air behind welling ar anal pt The ne wr drum ties Scienee coupled with ehantes combined with day sense, Length of Time It Takes, fes 2M the way from one wee Jd not prommamon a case treatment had been continued fatthfally over a porkad as lor A very peculiar thing in the bess is that the hs to six a treatment of deat ws ie carely restored a little ta dime, but that when the cure does tu ing & comme of treatment dt will wothooi Th rourms saddenly, All the yatient mations that he eam hear as w ever cam, and does net know jest when hearing returued. ‘Thy rexson for this Is shmpie, for no hearing is ix preved uatil the Eustact the air can pass into It w uh ment this The mew n tube opens up so th 1 proes om the drum, and hearing ix restores, tube as tant as iC is Drought in contact with the disease thut caused It to close up, daring the treatment tt will be found that the part of the tube meanest the throat Will be epened, while that part further away still remains closed; Int ast more and more ef the tube will be apenod, util finally the entire obstruction will be removed, and then tbe bearing is vestord Pke a flash. J. ORESAP Mccoy, MoD, 96. e treatment coutiones eduea nt will disrove "mi 0 cathe Pet (uted i W McCoySystemof Medicine 715 13th Street Northwest. Dr. J. Cresap McCoy, Dr. J. M. Cowden, Consulting Physicians. jours, 9 to IZ a.m., 1 toS p.m. 6 ¥, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m DecTOR McCOVS MONOGRAPH DEAFNESS WILL BE MAILED ON APTLICA- NTO THOSE DIRECTLY INTERESTED IN THE CURE OF ‘THIS CONDITION. Uncle Sam's employes. He ts located at the Department of the Interior. At this house are also F. W. Stone and family and J. M. Clark and wite. Miss E.R. White is at the Ed W. P. Werkert ts at the Plaza. Mr. Ava King, a prosperous Washington business man, fs at the Bruaswick for a brief ‘acation, The Misses Anna and Mary Hunt, accom- plished young ladies of Alexandria, Va., are at the Edgemere Inn for a short st Mrs. A. E. Russell fs at the Spray View, Ocean Grove. Robert Gillim ts at the West End Hotel. L. A. Shaver is recreating at the Ocean Hotel. T. 1B. Brock and E. G. Grable are at the Surf House, Ocean Grove Mrs. M.S. Gist is at the Gramersy House. _— Truck House No. 3 Perfectly Safe. Building Inspector Brady today made an irspection of truck house No. 3, 14th street and Ohio avenue, which had been reported in a morning paper to be unsafe. Mr. Brady says the building is perfectly safe: that the foundation is as solid as could be: that the piers and girders are tive times as strong as necessary, and that the whole place is as sound as could be desired. Fire Chief Parr made inquiries among the tire as to the auth of the story of the 's alleged bad’ condition, but did one who was fearful of e structure, emere Inn, the safety of t ic ance! Contract Awarded. Saks & Company's sporting and athletic goods department has been awarded the contract for supplying Wood's Commercial College with its new gymnasium eguip- ment,