Evening Star Newspaper, September 12, 1896, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 189¢>-TWENTY PAGES. ‘EOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Bijou Theater—“The Hand of Fate.” Columbia Phonograph Company, ¥1¥ Penn- sylvania avenue northwest—Exmibition of the Graphophone and Kinetoscope. Grand Opera House.—Gaiety Opera Com- pany in “Little Hussar.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.John W. Isham’s Octoroons. . —_——__. EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Colonial Beach at 9 am. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for Chapel Point at 9:45 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. —_— Li LIKES SINGER SEWING MACHINES. He Visits the Singer Shops in Glasgow. From Springburn the ambassador jour- neyed to Clydebank, where he went over the great Singer Co.'s works at Kilbowie. His excellency soon showed that he !s in- terested, not only in guns, tronclads and railways, but also in sewing machines. For once in a way he was moved to give an or- der, but the members of the firm would not hear of his buying a sewing machine—they insiste@ upon giving him two. One is for the Empress of China, and the other is for Li Hung Cnang’s own use. Delighted With a Singer Sewing Machine. He proved himself to be a domesticated man. Seated at one of the machines, he carefully sewed a seam, afterward inspect- ing the workmanship with great delight. It was fourd very difficult to get him away from the sewing machin H. W. Peters reports the theft of a gold watch and piated chat — The hope that the coal barons would at last get so much money as to become in- different to its attractions seems utterly without foundation.—Editorial, Star, Sep- tember 10. Yes, the coal barons are still at it, stiil after money, but we are here to sell first- » clean coal at less than combination and guarantee prices for the year, Daish & Son, 2d st. and Florida "Phone 328. JAMES B. HENDERSON, 922 F street northwest. Wall Paper, Window Shades, House Painting and Frescoing. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. BORNOT, 1103 G st. WHY BE IN A HOT KITCHEN *most every day, baking Bread, Rolls, Cake and Pastry, when we'll send you everything of this kind, fresh from our ovens. Just as good as home-made. CHAS. SCHNEIDER'S Bakery, 413 I st. A Victor bicycle belonging to E. H. El- liot of 1345 Q street was stolen last nig from in front of his house. A slight deviation from nature’s laws brings many discomforts, and paves the Way for serious sickness. Therefore, when you feel bad, take Dr. J. W. Bull's Pills. ge COAL WILL GO HIGHER. Secure the guarantee of S. S. Daish & Sen, 208 Florida ave. n.e., against raise in price. ‘Phone 328. LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1108 G st. ANY CARPETS TO BE CLEANED? Read our ad., page 13. It tells fully just why we can please you-why we make soiled carpets fresh and bright as new. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,(31-5 Mass.av. Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON.1113 F st.n.w. Se THE COAL BARONS may put cou up. Protect yourself by se- curing guarantee against raise in price. 8. S. Daish & Son, 2d st. and Florida av.n.e. Wade Luckott of 66 H street hired a Tel- egram bicycle to a colored man yesterday, Which he has not returned, and now he has asked the police to find it for him. DON’T RISK YOUR LIFE using poisonous Sugars—use only Kenny's Pure Preserving Sugars—always reliabie. Seven city stores. Cc. D. KEN A bowling alley is about to be added to the gymnasium of Wood's Commercial College. —— Human Artificial E CITY AND DIS Hempler's, 6th&av. STRICT. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to Joseph H. Keefer and Elizabeth Medairy, white, and to Rufus J. Carter and Ida M. Brown, colored. —__. The Money of the United States. This is th> title of one of the chapters cf Whe Evening Star Almanac, which latter contains in addition to other valuable in- formation, complete tabular statistics of all political matters. It includes tables of state, congressional and presidential votes. Persons interested in politics will find this almanac of invaluable ald. 25c. per copy. ——— $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- $1.25 turn via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sol Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, and will be valid for return passage until Monday, September 14. Good en any train.—Adv eee Seashore Excursion via Pennsylva- nin Railroad. On Fridays and Saturdays until Septem- ber 19, inclusive, the Pennsylvania <ailroad will sell excursion tickets for 10 and 11 a. m. trains to Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea Isie City at rate of $ for the round trip, tickets good to return until the tol- lowing Tuesday.—Advt. _ A New Pastor Called. Some weeks ago the congregation of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, C street near 12th southwest, extended a call to the Rev. J. C. Bowers of Jefferson, Md., to become their pastor. He has had the matter un- der consideration, and has decided to ac- cept, and will assume charge at once. Preparations will be made for the instal- lation services, which, owing to the meet- t month of the Maryland synod, will necessarily have to be delaye after that date. He will announce tention to the congregation tomorrow, end Fis letter of acceptance will be read. ‘This is Mr. Bowers’ first charge, he haviag com- pleted his course at the Theological Sem- inary, at Gettysburg, Pa., last June. oe ‘There is yet time for some party to come forward and score a hit by declaring for the free and unlimited mining of coal.—Edi- torial, Star, September 10, 1896. That party is here, and right in Washing. ton, too. We are ready to score the “hit.” Clean coal, full weight, at less than combi- ation figures, and the prices guaranteed for the year. We have the coal, and we are “free” to sell it for what we wish, and “un- Hmited” by any one—not even’ the coal barons. S. S. Daish & Son, 2d st. and Flori- fa avé. ne. ‘Phene 328.—Advt. ——— Claims Damages. Lizzie Brown, formerly a stewardess on the steamer Washington of the Norfolk @nd Washington Steamboat Company, to- @ay sued the company, claiming $3,000 dam- ages, because of injuries alleged to have been received by her the 6th of last May. She asserts that on the day in question she fell through a trap door on the boat, suffering severe injuries to both legs and to her right shoulder, as well as a seyere shock. She claims that the trap door ‘was left open, unknown to her, through the carelessness and negligence of the com- pany. _She is represented by Attorneys ichards and Bailey. —-___ Laid to Rest. Funeral services over the remains of the late Louis Gebicke, assistant leader of the Marine Band, were held at 4 o'clock yester- @ay afternoon at Congressional cemetery. ‘The services, which were in accordance with the program announced in yester- @ay’s Star, were conducted by Rev. Mr. Hobbs of the Fourth Street M. E. Church. Se A Promising Field. Enterprising young artisans and mechan- ics are registering for admission to the De- — of Mechanical and Architectural wing of Spencerian College, which opens on Tuesday evening. Prof. Duhamel, ® practical draughtsman, in charge. See educational. . PASSED IN PARADE|INEW MOVE MAD E|IN: MUSITAL ‘CIRCLES Those Who Were Fined in the Police Court Today. A Peculiar Case of Cruelty to Ani- mals—Some New Faces in the Review. Jane Josephine Gannon remained away from the Police Court all the time that Policeman Flynn wes rusticating in the mountains, but with the return of Flynn came the return of Jane. “When Mr. Flynn's away I don’t like to come here,” she said through the bars this morning; “because he’s the only one who has a kind word for us.” Jane spends most of her time on the farm, but she has not been there for at least three days. “Yesterday,” she said, “I was tired and sat down in the park. “She was drunk yesterday,” said Police- man Vanderschaaf, “and I found her stretched on the grass in Lincoln Park.” Witnesses explained that Jane had had a bottle of whisky when she went in the park, but no bottle was found, although her breath indicated that it was not far away. “Judge Kimball,” said the familiar pris- oner, “I have been on my good behavior ever since I made you a solemn promise, and I’ve been doing the tailoring work at the almshouse. Now, judge, if I'm doing this work for the poor, unfortunate people down there, how can I be a vagrant?” Inquiry was made at the farm about the woman, and it was stated that she had done a little work there. : The judge returned her to the farm to re- sume the work of making clothes. The First Time. “I guess I'm guilty,” was what William McNamara said when arraigned on a charge of profanity. He was a stranger in court, but his ap- pearance was almost conclusive evidence of the fact that last night he had indulged in somethir.g stronger then water. “McNamara was drunk, and I heard him swearing,” was the complaint of Police- man Owens. “But he has a wife and four children, and he is out of work, and I hope you will let him go.” “If he’s out of work and his family in want,” said the court, “how does he man- age to get money for whisky?” “I don't know,” the officer answered. “What have ycu to sey about this? Cefendaut was asked. “I can’t say exactly,” he answered. “I've been out of work, and haven't had any money for 2 long time, but I have friends whe treat mz.” “Then,” said the court, your friends.” “This is the first time I have been here on such a charge,” said McNamara. “Ard,” added the court, “I hope it will be your last. The defendant's personal taken, and he went home. Emil Gans proved to be another victim of “friends.” es “I'm an inmate of the New York Sol- diers’ Home,” he said, “and have been here on business.” “Are you @ pensioner?" the court asked. nae “And where's your pension money?” “I sent some of it home and spent the balance.”” i “How did you happen to get drunk?" “Met some friends,” was his answer. Gans wanted the court to release him, saying he had a friend who would send him home about the 15th of the month. “I'll. impose a fine of five dollars,” said the juage, “but will give you only four days in default, and then you. may go home.” John Henson was arrested yesterday be- cause he was drunk and disorderly on the street, and when the case reached court it proved to be one of what the police call “swearing around the corner,” and Judge Kimball entertained the cases. Policeman Auguste arrested him for swearing on 13th street southeast, and when he learred that he had also used bad language on lth street he doubled the charge on him, but did not bring a third case for what happened on the cross street. Lawyer Ricks argued that the offense could not be split up in this way, but the court held otherwise and recorded two con- vietions against him. He wag fined $5 in each case. No Law. “Yesterday at 6 o'clock roll call,” sald Policeman Wheeler, “there was complaint made about men on H street who were in- toxicated, and when I went there with my partner we found John Waller and John McMahon.” “There’s no law here against a man get- ting drunk,” the judge said, “unless the drunkenness is continued.” “They were in a bar room,” added the of- ficer, “and I saw them hugging each other.” Still no offense had been committed and the court dismissed the charge. Disorderly conduct was the charge against a colored boy named Ben Brooks, and the complainant in the case was Po- liceman Martin, who has been on the force only a short time. “The boy was sitting on a bench in a park,” said the officer, ‘and he was acting suspiciously. There were tw2 of them to- gether, and they had their heads together. In the park was a men who had money in his pocket and I think these boys want- ed to get it.” “But” said the Judge, “what about the disorder?" “Some time before that I heard some bad language,” the oificer answered. “And who used it?” don’t know. “Case dismissed.” In order to prevent the possibility of be- ing sent to the work house William Rob- irscn, colored, came near losing his life erday. ¥<crhis man has been loitering about the Center market for some weeks,” said Po- liceman Hartman, “and Policeman Sulll- van told me that he had been in the habit of carrying a slur.gshot, made of a stone tied in his hanakerchief.” “What you were told,” the court said to the officer, “is not proof.” “Well, your honor,” the officer resumed, “I pursued Robinson and he wen: in the Agricultural grounds, where he jumped in the lake and came near drSwning him- self Ly attempiing to hide under the wa- ter lilies.”” ‘The officer’ produced a stone that he had taken from the prisoner's pocket. Robinson made a statement in his own behalf, making a denial of the charge. “I'm a stranger in the city,” he said, “and have been going down to the market doing edd jobs.” “What about this stone?” “[ had that because some boys threatened to beat me.” “You shouldn’t carry such a weapon,” said the judge to him, “but the proof does not sustain the charge of vagrancy, and you are discharged. “Quilty,” was the response of William Hill, when arraigned on a charge of dis- rly. ‘ne court fines you five dollars.” “This is a game of crap,” said Policeman Vermilion. “You're too late,” he was tol alty has been imposed.” Who Was Cruel? Isaac Armstrong, an elderly colored man, was given a trial on a charge of cruelty to animals because his son Sam had driven a sore-back horse. The animal belongs to the boy, but Agent Rabbitt of the Humane Society insisted on preferring the charge against the father. It was in proof that the animal was ieft standing in front of the first precinct police station nearly ten hours, and, fortunately for the animal, Sam furnished water and food. “But the horse was left there in the sun with the cart on his back,” said Sam. “That was an act of cruelty,” said the ecurt. “When we leave a horse at a police sta- tion,” said Agent Rabbitt, “we have noth- ing more to do with it.” “You ought to have something to do with the court told him. ‘I toli him to lock me up and send the horse home,” Sam told the court. As the boy owns the horse, the charge against his father was dismissed. a The Price of Coal Is sure to change. 8. S. Daish & Son guar- antee prices for the year. 2d st. and Flori- da ave. n.e. "Phone 328—Advt, —— ay White pine stock, 12 in. wide, $1.75 100 f, F. Libbey & Cw., 6th & N. ¥. ave—Advt. the “they are not bonds were “the pen- it, Contract. Suit Filed Against the Southern—The Latter’s Position Stated in an Interview. The Seaboard Air Line wants $150,000 from the Southern Railway Company for an alleged breach of a contract, the orig- iral of which was entered into January 1, 1877, and which was supposed by all aware of its previous existence, except the rep- resentatives of the Seaboard, to have ceas- ed to exist in 1882—the paper having been made effective for five years from date. Suit to recover the above sum was enter- ed yesterday in Baltimore by the Seaboard company, the owners of the “Bay Line” of steamers, under the corporate name of the Baltimore Steam Packet Company, against the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Richmond Steamboat Company, the cor- Porate name for the Southern Railway Company in Maryland, so far as the own- ership of the steamer line on Chesapeake bay is concerned. The claim of the plaintiff is based upon an agreement which it is admitted was entered into between the two companies January 11, 1877, for five years, and there- after until six months after a written no- tice of the defendant's or plaintiff's inten- tion to terminate the eontract, whichever should first occur, and so long as the Plaintiff should observe the contract, that the defendant would not permit any steam- er_or steamers by it owned or controlled to touch at Fortress Monroe or at Norfolk, Va., for the purpose of receiving or deliv- ering passengers or freight, and would not either alone or in connection with any other person or corporation, directly or in- directly, carry on such business. The penalty for a breach of the contract was fixed at $75,000. The Bay Line (or Seaboard) people claim that they have faithfully observed the contract, but that on or about July 1, 1896, while the contract was in force, the defendant permitted steamers, by it owned or controlled, to touch at Fortress Monroe and Norfolk for the purpose of receiving freight, passen- gers, ec. This, briefly stated, is the position of the Seaboard Air Line Company in the macter. The Southern’s Position. How the alleged contract is tooked upon by the Southern railway officials can best be stated in the words of one of their prin- cipal men, as told last evening in Baltimore to a Star reporter, as follows: “On or about July 5 last the executive department of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Richmond Steamboat Company receiv- ed from the president of the old Bay Line a letter inclosing a copy of the contract re- ferred to and notifying us that our action in permitting the steamers of our line or under our control to touch at Fortress Monrce and Norfolk for the purpose of re- ceiving and delivering freight and passen- gers to and from Baltimore, and in exer- cising, promoting and aiding the business of running steamers between Baltimore, Fortress Monroe and Norfolk was a viola- tion of the covenants entered into on Jan uary 11, 1877, and requested us to cease doing as we were at once. “Of course, the Southern did not comply with the request or demand, as the lan- guage of the letter might be construed to mean. It did, however, send a communica- tion to President Hoffman of the Seaboard in which there was inclosed the copy of a letter which was sent to the then president cf the Old Bay Line, Mr. John M. Rob- inson, dated July 9, 1881, terminating the contract, and at the same time suggesting for the consideration of the officials of the Qld Bay Line that in view of the present and prospective encroachments of the all- rail lines, the propriety of abrogating the ccntracts between the two companies at once, instead of waiting for six months to elapse, as had been prevtously agreed upon, thereby placing each company in an independent position to protect their own individual interests in any way which might in their judgment be deemed best without reference to the other or feeling, bound by any agreements. “Shortly after the passing of the com- munications of July last between the of- ficials named Genera! Manager Foster of the Southern's steamboat line called on President Hoffman and informed him of the existence of the letter sent Mr. Robin- scn four years before in reference to the contract of July 11, 1877, and told him that in pursuance thereof he desired to notify him that when the through traffic of the Southern Railway Company should be transferred, as it would be upon the com- pletion of its terminals, to Pinner's Point, at Norfolk, some of the steamers of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Richmond Company would be operated between Bal- timore and Norfolk and intervening points, So as to enable the Southern Rallway Com- pany to handle its own traffic between those points. “Subsequently considerable correspon- dence passed between the Seaboard Ruail- way Company on the one side and the Southern Railway Company on the other, in the hope on the part of the latter that the business and interests of the several companies might be equitably harmonize3, but in no interview with President Hoff- man of the Seaboard, nor in any of the let- ters which passed between any of the offi- clals of the Seaboard and those of the Southern, except that of July 8, 1896, as above noted, was it ever intimated that any agreement existed between the two com- panies which ought to interfere in the slightest degree with the announced pur- pose of the Southern to employ its steam- ers as it might deem best for its interests. “Under these circumstances General Man- ager Foster inferred that President Hoff- man of the other company knew as well as he of the termination of the agreement of January 11, 1877, but, of course, he was equally willing to assume that he was not advised of the letter sent by Mr. Foster to President Robinson in 1891, notifying the letter of the termination of the contract between the two companies, otherwise he wculd not have sent Mr. Foster the letter, which, in July last, demanded that the Southern should cease the operation of its line between Baltimore and Norfolk.” Late yesterday afternoon the Southern and the Seaboard Air Line railway com- panies each filed rotice with the interstate ccmmerce commission of intention to put into effect a reduced tariff on freight, there- by extending the rate war north and east to Boston and Providence. The new sched- ule will, it is expected, go into effect Tues- day next, and applies between Boston, Providence, New York, Philadelphia, Bal- timore, Washington and Atlanta. sea Far Too Hot to Bake Bread Rolls, Cake and Pastry ut home. Let us save you that trouble. We'll zend all kinds of Bread, &c., daily, fresh from our ovens. Chas. Schneider Bakery, 413 I st.—Advt. gee Dedication of Monument at Antietam, September 17th. On account of dedication of Philadelphia Brigade Monument, Antietam, September 17, the B. and O. R. R. will sell excursion tickets to that point for special train leay- ing Washington 8 a.m., at rate of $2.15, re- turning direct; $4.15, returning via Luray, and $3.60, returning via Gettysburg and Baltimore.—Advt. ————__ Music Mass Meeting. A musical mass meeting was held last night by the District Epworth League in the McKendree Church under the direction of Fourth Vice President William J. Pal- mer. After devotional exercises, conduct- ed by Rev. Mr. Hcbbs of Trinity M. E. Church, a short welcome talk was made by President F. E. Tasker and a solo was sung by Miss Gertrude Dana. Rev. Dr. Naylor, pastor of McKendree, delivered the principal address cn the subject, ‘‘Music in Divine Worship.” Rev. W. R. Strick- land, Hamline’s pastor, made a short ad- dress, followed by a euphenian solo by C. H. Henny. Mr. Palmer and Miss Dana Sang as a duet, “Sweet Peace,” and inter- spersed through the program there was enthusiastic congregational singing. Notice was given of the next mass meet- ing of the League to be held in the Fif- teenth Street M. E. Church, October 9, !n charge of the literary department, Mrs. H. B. Moulton, chairman. Roynl Blue Line to Philadelphia. Fast ‘ime. Frequent trains. Prompt serv- ice. Excelent dining cars. Track rock- ballasted. Engines burn coke. No smoke. No dust.—Advt. —— _ The Coal Combination May determine on higher prices, but you should secure a guarantee against raise. 3. S. Datsh & Son, 2d st. and Florida ave. northeast.—Advt, Breach. of |‘The Choral Siciety: to Have New: Rehearsal Quartems This Season. y : 4 Many Items of ‘Interest About Local Musicians and~ Their mts. A special meeting of the- board of di- rectors of the Choral Society was held this week to determine: the final arrangements for the-beginning of rebearsals, which will be on the first Monday of next month. Pro- fessor. Kaspar, the musical director, who has been spending the summer on his farm ‘at Snicker’s Gap, will return to the city to- day and be in good shape for work when the society reassembles. The rehearsals will not be held at Typographical Hall, as has been: the case for the past two years, as @ more certral location has been secured in the Sheldon Hall on F street between 10th and 11th, and it is there that the rehearsals will be held this season. It is expected that Professor Kaspar will take up Men- delssohn’s “Hymn of Praise’ for the first work, for although the “Messiah” will be given during the Christmas holidays, the members are so familiar with the oratorio that they will not require much rehearsal on it. Prof. Will Haley has just returned from the Hotel Marion, at Lake George, where he furnished and conducted the orchestra during the summer. He was highly com- plimerted for the excellent music furnish- ed, not only by the hotel people, but many of the guests took opportunity to person- ally thank him. Among these were Mrs. U. 8. Grant, Mrs. Nellte Grant Sartoris and Miss Sherm: Prof. Haley is now busily engaged in perfecting arrangements for the series of concerts by the Military Con- cert Band, of which he is the leader. He says there will be four concerts, the first one to be held on the first Sunday night in December. At each concert there will be one soloist, who will probably be taken fram among local singe! It is possible Mr. Haley may give also a series of Sunday night band concerts in Baltimore. The success of his concerts last year war- rants thc prediction that they will find even greater favor this season. Mr. Chas. Hall, the well-known basso of this city, has joined the Whitney Opera onpeny and will be heard here in “Brian oru. By the way, this new opera, which will be first given in this city at the new Co- lumbia Opera House, is by Julian Edwards and Stanislaus Stange,both well-known for their opera of “Madelaine; or, The Magic Kiss,” as well as for other successful works. It is founded on the legends and traditions which cluster around Brian Boru, the heroic and famous old Irish chieftain of Munster, one of the most celebrated of Irish warriors, and is given a romantic and poetic setting mingled with the natural brightness, wit and humor for which the Celtic race is noted. Musically it is said to be above the level of the ordinary comic opera, yet retaining the lightness, grace and beauty which appeal to the popular teste. Ireland's beautiful old ballads are effectively used, while stirring war songs, grand ensembles and concerted music ali combine to make the opera one sure to Please. Mr. W. H. Conley has brought back from Europe a good coilection of English con- cert, hall and dialect songs, which he will expleit this winter. Mr. Herman Rakemann has’ returned from Fort William Henry Hotel, where he played with great success during the sum- mer. It is understood that Mr. Nathan Stein, who is cne cf the hest double bass players in the District, will forsake his big fiddle and music for the box office of the new Ccmb.a Opera House. Most of the church choirs that did not begin work last’Sunday will resume their duties tomorrow. Mr. Victor H. Johnson has returned from an engagement at Lake George. He will again resume his position as mitsical di- rector of the Lafayette Square Opera House, on the. opening of the regular sea- son. i Mrs. Thomas -C. Noyes will resume her solo work at the Calvary Baptist Church next month. ‘x The Sunday Night-Music Club‘celebrated the birthday of Meyerbeer at the resfdence of Miss Annie Marshall, at Langdon, play- ing hjs.third Fackeltanz, a selection from his. Huguenots, and the Coronation march from his Prophete. Miss Reichenbach sang the Graden Aria, and the Page's Song from the Huguenots. ‘In addition to the regular program Miss Arnie Marshall played first Beethoven plano concerto with string or- chestra accompaniment. Mrs. Harriet H. Mills, well known in musical circles, and who nas long held a foremost rank in Washington's corps of vocal instructors, has been spending the summer amorg the lakes and mountains otf New York, and returns next Tuesday to resume work in her studio. 2 Mrs, J. Esputa Daly will have a reception at her studio, 944 New York avenue, next Monday. It will be a day of welcome to her friends and students. : occegee Dr, R. C. Flower of Buston at Riggs House, Monday and Tuesday. Dr. R. C. Flower of Boston will be at the Riggs House alt day Monday and Tuesday. Wherever Dr. Flower goes crowds of the sick and suffering flock to see him, and heretofore Washington has proved no ex- ception to this rule. The Boston Globe says; “In the treatment of cancer, con- sumption, tumor, heart and nerve troubles Dr R. ‘C. Flower has no equal in the world.” The Boston Traveller says: ‘“‘Thcre is no experiment in Dr. R. C. Flower's Practice. Able as he is to tell any one his disease without asking him a question, he is not Hable to doctor his patients for the wrong disease.” No one should miss this opportunity to consult this eminent spe- cialist.—Advi ——————— Held a Sociable. The junior chapter of the Epworth League of Trinity M. E. Church has made itself a factor in the raising of funds for the new church edifice now being erected by this congregation. It has made an honorable record for itself in securing con- tributions to the building fund, and last night added to its laurels by holding in, the church parlors a very successfui candy sociable. gee Personally Conducted Tours to Ning- ara Falls Pennsylvania Railroad. On Thursday, September 17, the Pennsyl- vania railroad will cperate the last of this season's series of personally conducted tours to Niagara Falls,special train leaving Washington at 7:30 a.m. Rate, $10; tickets good for ten days.—Aadvt. —_ Withdrawal of Parlor Cars. On and after September 15 parlor cars on Baltimore and Ohio between Washington and Staunton and Grafton will be with- drawn from service for the season.—Advt. eee Not Gaptured Yet. There was a premature celebration at Heurich’s brewery: last night because it was reported that John Sites, the colored slayer of Conrad Plock at the brewery sev- eral weeks ago, had been captured in Mary- land. The police, however, knew nothing of such capture. In fact, they knew to the contrary, for Detectives Boyd and Helan had returned from near Ellicott City, the neighborhood in: which it was reported the capture had been made, and they knew that Sites had not been apprehended. Inspector Hollinberger had sent out a descriptive circular asking for the man's: arrest, and today @ reward of $50 was of- fered. —+—__ The finest, the best boards, only $1 per 100 ft. If you want common boards, 5c. per 100 ft. Libbey & Co., 6th and N. Y. ave. —Advertisement. SPeoooeosoooovoessoscsesess Socering, snifling and nagging HAY FEVER and ROSE COLD can be prevented cured by Booth’s “HYOMEI”’ Pocket haler Outfit, if taken in time. “Cures by Inhalation.” At all druggists, $1.00, or at alice: Sent shee SS ra bottle Hyomel)Inbalant; /G0e: for free pamph- and In- B. T. BOTH, 28 BE 20th st., N. Y. 15th st., ‘Selling Agent. W. 8 THOMPSON, 768 Syl8-s,tu&th-28tf ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS Republican Mass Mooting to Be Held in the Opera House Tonight. Am Attempted Suicide—Death of Mrs. Summers—Rushing Sewer Work at Night — Notes. _ There will be a republican mass meeting at the Opera House this evening, at which it is expected that clubs from Washington will be present, and it 1s also believed that there will be a big attendance of both dem- ocrats and republicans. Among the speak- ers announced are P. H. McCaull, a candi- date for Congress; Maj. O. E. Hine and Capt. E. H. Burton of New York. Death of Mrs. Summers, Mrs. Julia M. Summers, the young and accomplished wife of Mr. Ernest Summers, died at their residence on South Pitt street at 3 o'clo~k yesterday afternoon of Bright's disease. Mrs. Summers was a daughter of Mr. George Legg of Fairfax and had many friends, who will learn with regret of her sudden death. Attempted Suicide. Mr. Frank Summers, a well-known young resident of this city, attempted to commit suicide yesterday afternoon by taking an overdose of laudanum. He was arrested by Officer Atkinson and taken to the sta- tion house, and when searched there an empty vial, which had contained the poi- son, was found in his pocket. He was given medical treatment and released. No cause is known why the young man com- mitted the rash act. He stated that if the dose taken did not have the desired effect he would repeat it the first chance he had, but up te the present time he has not done ee Sewer Work. The contractors for laying the King street sewer worked a gang of fifteen or twenty men all last night. It was rather a novel sight to see it. When asked by The Star reporter the reason for it, the contractor said he had arrived at a dangerous point. The urder surface was so mixed with sand and water that the banks caved in on him as rapidly as he could take thé dirt away. and removing it during the night would enable him to start the brickwork this morning. The work was done at the inter- section of King and St. Asaph street. At this point it became necessary a few days ago to bridge up the electric car track to enable the cars to safely pass. Gum Spring Violators of Law. Special Constable William Webster, who expressed himself a few days ago as being disgusted with the way justice was dis- pensed at the magistrates’ courts in Fatr- fax county, has determined to present the cases of Charles Knoxville, Richard Bu- mell, James McCuen, Tine Henderson and Ed. Julius to Judge Chichester at Fairfax Court House today. Constable Webster claims that the charges made in the war- rants executed by him fully sustain all the violations of law as charged, but that little -or no attention was given the cases, and the parties were released on merely nomi- nal fines. The action of Judge Chichester will be awaited with interest. Police Court. Mayor Thompson this morning disposed of the following cases: Alexander Wood, coicred, arrested by Officer Bexch, charge, disorderly conduct, dismissed for want of evidence. John Poindexter and Hattie Dur das, colored, arrested by Lieut. Smith, charge, living in edultery, sent on to the corporation court. Edward Grayson, col- ored, arrested by Oflicer Wilkersoa, charge, fighting, fined $7. Notes. Mr. Roy D. Hassler, associate editor of the Alexandria Times, today sev2red his connection with that paper. Mr. James Peyton will be the business manager, with Mr. Thomas Cockrell as editor. Mrs. W. H. Muier has sold to L. and D. Ruban the store on the northwest corner of St. Asaph and King streets. Birds are reported very scarce in the marshes near the city. Two of Alexan- dria’s gentlemen sportsmen speat several heurs yesterday in the large marsh near new Alexandria and returned home in the morning with only fourteen sora. Several years &g0 as many as 200 would have been killed in the same length of time over the Same ground. ———-.—__ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on reat estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. a ee Royal Dlue Line to New York. Fast time. Frequent trains. Prompt serv- ice. Excellent dining cars. Track rock ballasted. Engines burn coke. No smoke. No dust.—Advt. _. Reduced Rates to Barnesville, Ohio, and Return via B. and 0. R. R. On account Friends’ annual meeting, at rate fare and third. ‘Tickets good’ go- ing September 11 to 30, for return until Oc- tcber 15.—Advt. —— Golden Commandery. Installation services of Golden Command- ery, G. U. O. G. C., were held last evening in Scottish Rite Hall. There was a large gathering of Golden Cross members pres- ent. The officers of this young commandery are as follows: Past noble commander, A. R. Lamb; noble commander, Ossie Klinger; vice noble commander, Lady Ida M. Ayres; noble keeper of records, J. A. Kemp; finan- cial keeper of records, W. M. Beebee: treas- urer, H. L. James; herald, A. W. Camp- bell; warder inner gate, Lady Theodora North; warder outer gate, J. E. Barnes. Gviden Commendery is the youngest com- mandery in the United States and has the largest. membership of any commander having nearly 300 names on its roll: Among its members are more than fifty members of the police department. pine Flooring, $1.50 per 100 Feet. Kiln-dried, heart, one width, and all one length. F. Libbey & Co., 6 & N.Y.ave.—Advt. ROBADPAOOCSOESASEE DE FES5 904 Now Is the time to purifg your blood and fortify your system against the debilitating ef- fects of warm Weather. For this take Hood’s Sarsaparilla The best—in fact, The One True Blood Purifier. Hood’s Pills cre Liver ls; easy to take,easy to operate.25c. CITY ITEMS. Hotel Johnson Cafes. The fine Salt Oysters are now arriving from the finest beds in Cherrystone. Eat them where you please, you won't find anything like them. Also other marine products. It Burglars entered the house of B. H. White, 630 Callan street northeast, night before last and stole a pair of trousers, which had $110 in one of the pockets. En- trance was gained by forcing the front door open. —— Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mhb5-m,w,f,stf Sees The Coal Combinction is a close corporation, but S. 8S. Daish & Son, 208 Florida ave. n.e., are guaranteeing prices for the year. sell-tf RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything.10c. mb65-t,f,stf from Medical Journal.) Nature's pleasant prescription NEVER fails to cure the most stubborn forns of dyspepsia and ALL stomach ailments. It readily assimilates food and dispels uric and lactic acid from the blood and stops PERSISTENT nausea. Pamphlets at Jo- nas & Co., 1824 F st. n.w. ‘Phone 234. Sole abents. au29-s,tf —__+ ‘The King of Pills is Beecham's. jy8-dly SS ———————— ws ONE ORGANIZATION. AMUSEMENTS Consolidation of the National and Grand Opera House, Umion Republican Clubs. Week Monday, The consolidation of the National Repub- R A secned ned a ~ ee le : lican and Union Republican clubs was ac- eee he Ph complished lest night by the election of THE EMMA R. STEINER GAIETY officers and the adoption of a constitution LITTLE HUSSAR! and by-laws of the National Union Repub- And the First Exhibition in America of the can Club. The officers chosen were: Pres- ident, Simon Wolf; vice presidents, Dr. A. ? F. Fardon, Col. Charles P. Lincoln, Col. W. “Animatographe. L. Bramball, Col. W. A. Cook and H. D. “It is the ‘ion of instantancous Wallbridge; secretary, B. F. Crawshaw; | Poy-,,1t °9 Sasey tea motion, with abe er assistant secretary, Charles H. Krener;| Leadon Times, meee financial secretary, W. B. Reilly; political Bagram 50 and 75 cents. Matinees—18, 25 secretary, Edward Sutherland; treasurer, Maj. William O. Roome. ‘The executive committee includes all the officers with the exception of the assistant secretary, together with the following: Alphonso Hart, A. M. Clapp, B. M. Elliott, John C. Chaney, Lewis Ciephane, H. D. Norton, W. C. Dodge, Col. R. G. Ruther- ford, B. F. Craethwaite, J. W. Douglass, T. F. Ellis, L. M. Saunders, Dr. C. B. Pur- vis, Arthur Stabler and George E. Em- mons. President Wolf, on assuming the chair, which had been occupied temporarily by Mr. W. L. Bramhall, declared his belief the triumphant election of McKinley Hobart. He said there were 646 German hewspape-s in the country, of which all but twenty-five were opposed to Bryan “and the Siamese twins running with him,” | it ard wa3 sure three-fifths of the German democrats in Iowa and all the German re- publicane would vote for sound money. Mr. A. M. Clapp told of what he had A good reserved seat on the first floor, 25c, CHAS. E. BLANEY'S SUCCESS, “A BOY WANTED.” WITH HARRY CLAY BLANEY AS THE BOY, AND A Company of 25 Peons. 16 BIG VAUDEVILLE acts. Bijou Family Theater. Robt. M. Whitesell - Manager lcarned in a recent trip through the west, aay 6 saying Iowa would surely go republican. ae — ga Mr. Lewis Clephane aiso addréssec the| ™ Moen nace Ragin 9 A Notable Bill—Last Week of Miss Effie Darling And her excellent company in MIRON LEFFINWELL'S BLUE GRASS A Bomance of Kentucky. SENSATIU! A SUCCESS EVERYWHERE. THE ATTACK ON THE JAIL. THE GREAT LYNCHING SCENE, THE SABER DUEL, A Realistic Picture of Domestic, Social aud Polite feal Life in Kentucky Prices: Evening—10, 20, 30 and Sr. Matinees— Balcony, 15c. Eutire lower floor reserved, 2c, BICYCLES CHECKED FREE arlow Next Week —B«i it NATIONAL T meeting, dwelling upon the value in cam- paign work of marching clubs, referring to the famous “Wide Awakes” of 1860, and urged the formation of one by the National Union Club. President Wolf announced the standing ccmmittees of the club as foliows: Mew- bership, W. M. Rosser, Col. Jacob H. Dew- ecs, E. M. Dawson, J. Croissant and Jzmes Wood; auditing, Benjamin P. Davis, Frank M. Evans, H. C. Craft, A. E. L. Leckie, Abram Hart. 8. J. Block was a; pointed sergeant-at-arms and George McElfresh his assistant. H. D. Norton was designated to form a glee club of ten voices, and the executiv committee was instructed to select new headquarters, the present ones at 923 F street northwest being inadequate. After sending a telegram of congratulation to Maj. McKinley, the club adjourned. —_ To Enforce Judgments. To enforce judgments of $253.68 and $243, James Nolan has filed a bill in equity agair.st John H. Howlett aid others, the equitable interest of the defendant Howlett in lot 180, square 445, and part of lot 2 square 211, being asked to be sold and the proceeds applied to the payment of the judgments. Attorney John Ridout repre- sents the complainant. coma The finest, the best boards, only per 100 ft. If you want common boards, Tc. per 100 ft. Libbey & Co., Gth and N. Y. ave. —Advertisement. COMEDY! PATHUS! ee “agnificent 4 Linstrela, MO: EVERY NIGHT DAY AND WIVALED COMP IN A MAGNIFICENT PRODL« GREAT ROMANTIC PLAY, In Search of Happiness. MAGNIFICENT NEW SCE TUMES, ORIGINAL ML > AND NOVEL DOAN Seats and boxes now on sale for COVERED tine week, WITH SCALES Sept. 21-—MY PRIEND FROM INDIA. Cast fn eludes Mr. Frederic Bond. sel2 ECZEMA IN WORST FORM. 4 vier 18 WELL WORTH MAKING TO THE Ss jest bicyele resol ie et he FACE 4 LOATHSOME SIGHT. sort taught. ‘Also the home ot the LADIES BE COULD NOT LEAVE HOUSE. CYCLE. | Blectric lighted. Compe instructors, All cen learn. <= sel2_ CAPITAL CYCLING PARK. 1408 N.Y. ave, CADEMY. GALA OPENING—-NEXT MONDAY. WM. CALDER’S MASSIVE PRODUCTION, NORTHERN LIGHTS. co. Prices, 25, 80, T5c., $1. Matinee prices, 25, B0e. FICE HAIR IN DESPAIR DISMISS DOCTORS AND BEGIN THE USE OF GUTIGURA REMEDIES. Effect Wonderful. In Three Weeks Scales Gone. Seats now nelling. sel08t Six Wi ete. = ~ siege iors ctor a CALIFOUNTA, MEXICS, TEXAS, (CHINA, JAP Australia, Hawailan ‘Island: ral "America: About feur years ago Eczema made its appear- | QO°°ii' tures for, treigut ane cee ae ance on my head in its worst form. I was at-] routes; private cars to rent; isi ne ee tended by two physicians, but notwithstanding | ties; free raps and amphi KJ Agt., 40 So. 3d st. Philadelph ry, # CHP The cycling COLUMBIA ACADEMY craze. One of the sights of Washington. Cycling taught om 2, 12,000-ft. Poor. Competent inst Chareee small. Music every evening. 220 1 ree! ae eee rey MART BIITTAIN, Mgr, Take F street cars. Bet "EXCURSIONS, ETC. _ their treatment St continued spreading, until my face was covered with scales and became a horrid, loathsome sight. For three months I did not leave ‘he house, and people passing would turn and look back when secing me at the window. I had a fine head of hair, seven years’ growth, and had to sacrifice it. I was in despair. The physicians had failed even to relieve me, when one of them recom- mended CUTICURA My father dismissed the doctors and procured a full set of CUTICURA KEMEDIES. I commenced using them according to directions, and in three wecks from the time I Degan the scales had left my face and the skin lost ETC. STEAMER MACALESTER —TO— COLONIAL BEACH, SUNDAY, SEPT. 18. SUNDAY, SEPT. 18. ita florid hue, In six weeks I was entirely cored. | eying sat amie Hall cite eth ea My face was smooth and my complexion clearer | Riverside, both going and returnin Bring your and finer than it had ever been before. I used | fishing tackle, as we furnish li it free of three boxes of CUTICURA, one-half dozen cakes of | charge. Regular table qhote dinner aud supper CUTICURA SOAP and one bottle of CUTICURA | Nhartiat ® aim; lees Aloxandcla nt 0:30 man RESOLVENT. Persons having any doubt about this | returning, leaves’ the beach at 5 p.m.; home at testimonial being genuine can write to my address | 9:30 p.m. es is and I will cheerfully tell them more about CUTI- te TRIP FARE, -50 CENTS. CURA REMEDIES. Miss MARION A. SMITH, Sunbury, Pa. Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church. ELPCTRIC CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE. sel0-7t | W., A. AND F.C. RY. CO. 120 MILES FOR 25c. POSITIVELY THE LAST TRIP OF THE SEASON The almost miraculous cures daily effected CUTICURA REMEDIES prove them to be the great- est skin cures, blood purifiers and humor remedies ever compounded. SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT. — Warm baths with CUTICURA SOAP, gentle applications of CUTICURA (ointment), and mild doses of CUTI- CURA RESOLVENT (blood purifier.) T7“How to Care Skin Disease,” free. POTTER DRUG & CHEM. CORP., Sole Props., TO CHAPEL POINT, Boston. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. River View's full orchestra, Chris, Arth, $r., con. ductor, will farni the trip. | Wine Bathing, Boating, Crabbing and Fishing at fur Best Appreciate ¢ free music oURA ERS. sel2 nish ai e ee Stet - sore Hed ber wharf at 9:45, Alex. TS ENTS andria at 10: ome again at 10 pan AMUSEMENTS. Ei a eee — > ears: Dinner at Hotel Belleview. S cents. Columbia Athletic Club setl-tt Bicycle Tournament. The Cycling Novelty of the Year. Obstacle Races, Hurdle Races, Every Event Full of Columbia Field, 17th and C Sts. Saturday Afternoon, Sept. 19, 2:30 O’clock. Admission to Park.......25 Cents. Grand Stand Seats.......25 Cents. 8e12,16,17&18 FREE LEGTURE LADIES & CENTLEMEN —ON— “TRIUMPH OF WOMEN AND GLORY OF MAN, Marshall Hall. —— Steamer MACALESTER leaves 7th st. wharf —— dally (except Sunday) at 10 a.m. for Marshall —— Hall, Glymont and intermediate Iandings— —— and at 2:30 p.m. for Marshall Hall. Return —— img, lesves Mershall Hall at 12:45 and 5 p.m. Fare, Round Trip, 25¢. —— U7 Meals served a la carte on arrival of —— boats in the elegant cafe at the Hall. Steamer ‘Chas. Macalester’ To Mount Vernon, TOMB OF WASHINGTON. DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, —at 10 am. and 2:30 p.m. Returning, reaches the city at 2:15 and 6 p.m. FARB ROUND TRIP, 50c. Admission to grounds, 2c. Elegant Cafe on steamer. BeR-3hd L. L. BLAKE, Captain. Noriolix & VVashington Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, ‘Newport ‘News and all. pointe. souek by the ‘superb powerful steel “Newport News,” “Norfolk” ‘ul WN by Wash! 2 Alexa ‘Monroe. - Portemouth.5:50 . Norfolk. ... 6:10 pa re Ft. Monroe.7:20 pa - Norfolk. ..,.7:30 a.m.| Ar Alexandria.6:00 a. Portsmouth.8:00 a.m’ Ar. Washington.6:80 to Chamberlin's new hotel, “The ard Virginia Beach will fia this the most attractive route, insuring © eom- fortable night's rest. Large and luxurious rooms beated by steam and Atted throughout with electric lghte. Dining room service is 2 la carte, and is sup- lied from the best that the markets of jashington and Norfolk afford. Tickets on sale at U. 8. Express office, 817 Pennsylvania avenue; 513, 619, 1421 Pennsyl- Fania avenue; B. and 0.’ ticket office, corner 15th street and New York avenue, and om Doard steamers, where time table, map, ete, can also be bad. Any other information desired will be fare nished on application to the undersigned at the cor "a wharf, foot of 7th st., Wash ington, P.O" Teleptione No. 780. syis- JNO. CALLAHAN. General Mat “Ericsson Line Excursions” DR. R. C. FLOWER OF BOSTON, aT Odd Fellows’ Hall, Sunday Night, Sept. 13, AT 8 O'CLOCK. [| [Rees se10-3t Bijow Family Theater. MATINEES man aes Week Commencing Septem! & Elaborate Production of the Comedy Drama, THE HAND OF FATE. With EFFIE DARLING and MIRON LEFFINGWELL. FROM BALTIMORE. Evening—10, 20, 39 and S0c. aus To, Philadelphia Cdastight | a tine: 5 and Fridars, vig Se eee ss a To ran aelphia and return (ten da: 0 See ee To Gape Mag team Witladelpiua t Ps om Philadelphia by : Next Week—BLUE GRASS. se7-61,16_ | To Cape Ba aber yp 3 To Cai return. (season) E Kernan’s Lyceum Theater. |7 Seine ty fears lad ini ig Fah: At a To Atlantic City and return (ten days) = ee wah al eS > Adiantie City and fm pe OCTOROON Ss. ‘To Asbury Park, Ocean ¢ Branch. $4.00 e To Asbury sete sone = 3 ow 4 waren veg oo ae i return, eeason (from Philadelphia by rail). -.86: Introducing 8 fuperior Aggregation of Meritorious 3o'New fon tig etait ty ral 3 “New and return (eleven days)... 40—REAL STARS—40 Daily steamers (except Sundays) from wharf, OPERA, Light cnd@ Pratt streets, at 5 p.m. Write for de BURLESQUE, scriptive pan phlet of the route and the great fisb- ae ae FS a at Betterton, “Tiekets for sale at eck, | DRAWING CAkDs. “GLARENCE SHRIVER, Agent, eT -OL15 204 Light st., Baltimore, Ma.