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12 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1896-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES, : LOCAL MENTIO: AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Joseph Hart in “A Gay Old Boy.” Bijou Theater.—Barlow Brothers’ Min- strels and Edison's Vitascope. Grand Opera House.—“The Girl.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Miaco’s City Club. Lafayette Square Opera House.—The Mar- velous Baldwins. New National Theater.—“My Friend From India.” American EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at V1 ata. and z 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. Steamer Potomae for Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. ees “LL BE SURPRISED HOW MUCH better we can clean your carpets than the work has ever been done before. Drop pos tal for wagon. Empire Carpet Clean Wks., 631-5 Mass. ave. E. B. Stumph, Mer. > LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS eau A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. lande Bowman, the six-year-old son of Mr. Bowman, 1318 Wallach place, fell off a fence while playing at his home yesterday evening, and broke his arm. Wall Paper, House Painting and Window Shades. RICHARD W. HENDERSON.1113 F st.n.w. Harrison, importer, 1327 G st., will have her fall and winter opening of imported hats and bonnets Thursday and Friday, Oc- tober 1 and 2 (No cards.) ESaNEE PALMS! PALMS! PALMS! _ % price. Now. 3% price. J. LOUIS LOOSE, 1116 F st. n.w. PLETE line of GAS and OIL at SHEDD & BROS"’., 432 9th st. DON’T TAKE THE RISK Of using poisonous preserving sugars—use only Kenny’s Pure Sugars—products best American refineries—seven city stores.—C. Db. Kenny. pain Se Dr. J. W. Bull's Pills deserve the popu- larity which they enjoy, for everybody, mothers, fathers and children, have good reasons to believe in them. Price, 25 cts. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. Ee OT, 1103 G JAMES B. KENDERSON, 923 F street northwest. Wall Paper, Window Shades, House Painting and Frescoing. CITY AND DISTRICT. Won the Contract. The contract for supplying the employes of the Washington and Georgetown rail- read with winter uniforms and overcoats been let to Parker, Bridget & Co., the winners out of a large number of eager bidders. The contract is one which any cencern might be glad to fill The winning ef it is a big “feather in the cap” of the frm, which is pushing forward to a position in its line of business that will be envied by hundreds of the largest and most suc- cessful concerns in the country. The firm is comparatively young in business circles, but ha a patronage that is constantly growing, end which is making it exceeding- ly popular. —_._—_ Derrick Fell on Him. Benjamin Whipps, a colored laborer, liv- ing on ISth street, met with a serious acci- dent while at work on 27th street yesterday afternoon. He was working about a der- rick, which fell on him. The Emergency Hespital ambulance took the injured man to the hespital. It was found that one shoulder and one leg had been fractured, and there was also a serious scalp wound. = 12-Inch Stock Boards Also $1 ver 100 ft. the finest lumber. We keep everything in Millwork, Lumber and Build- & Co., 6th st. and New York avenue. > Asks a Divorce. Sallie A. Harris today petitioned for di- vorce from Charles H. Harris, the papers in the case being withheld from publica- tion. = eS Cliften Park Republicans. The Pioneer McKinley and Hobart Club of Clifton Park, Md., held its eighth meet- ing in Clark's store last night, with a ma- jority of its working members present. After a lively discussion of the financial issue the club decided that no invitation for joint debate would be promulgated, but if a silver democratic or populist organiza- tien should intimate a desire to meet its metabers in joint discussion on the political situation their propositions will receive re- spectful and probably acquiescent atten- ion. A motion was unanimously adopted to instruct the president of the club, Mr. Benj. F. Peters, to notify Capt. John Me- Donald of its support of his candidacy for Congress from the sixth congressional dis- trict of Maryland. The club resolved that 4 grand rally shall be held at Clifton Park prior to election day. committees to be appointed at its next meeting. The committee on registration reported that, with three or four exceptions, the voters of Clifton Park had registered. The ciub then adjourned, to meet Friday next at 7:30 p.m. FE Number 1 Heart Cypress Shingles, every one guaranteel perfect, at $3.25 for 1,000; 4x20. Frank Libbey & Co., 6&N_Y.av. —Advertisement. ad Mrs. Bowler Wishes a Divorce. xi divorce from Joseph A. Bowler was sday asked for by Mary A. Bowler, the Papers in the case being withheld from Publication. Upon the application of Mrs. Bowler, Judge Cox issued a temporary re- straining order in the case, enjoining Mr. Bowler from interfering with or incumb ing or disposing of the furniture at & 1 street, and also from preventing his wife's return to the house. Attorney Camp- bell Carrington represents Mrs. Bowler. —— Royal Blue Line to Philadelphia. Fast (ime. Frequent trains. Prompt serv- fee. Excellent dining cars. Track rock- Lallasted. Engines burn coke. No smoke. No dust._—Advt. ——— Farewell Dinner. Cardinal Satolli was entertained at a farewell dinner by Cardinal Gibbons at the archdiocesan marsion in Baltimore last evening. It was, of course, a very elegant affair. Mgr. Sbaretti and Dr. Rooker ac- companied Cardinal Satolli/ Among the guests were Archbishop Redwood of New Zealand and Mgr. Fagan of Grahamtown. South Africa. Both these gentlemen ac- companied the apostolic delegate to Wash- ington, and are now his guests. ee 5 Library Association. © managers of the Labor Bureau and ingmen’s Library Association held a ial meeting last evening at the resi- dence of Mrs. J. L. Munroe, the treasurer. No. 150 A street northeast, for the purpose of completing arrangements for celebrating the first anniversary of the organization and the transaction of some other matters of business. President F. M. Dent occu- pied the chair and Mr. C. A. Maidens was secretary. Mrs. Munroe submitted a detailed report, which showed the receipts and expend! tures for the year just closing. The re- ceipts, it was stated, amounted to a little over $1,v0v, all of which was disbursed for necessary expenses. The arrangements for the anniversary contemplate a musical and literary enter- tamment, to be followed with a dance. at Typographical Temple on the evening of October 16. —— The Road to Prosperity. One hundred and ten students have en- tered upon a course of training in Spencerian Business College within four weeks, one hundred for full business course. See edu- cational. . AMUSEMENTS. . Lafayette Square OperasHouse.—No an- reuncement seems to interest theatergoers more than when reference ts.made to the coming engagement of Maggie Cline in her new play, entitled “On Broadway.” “This season Miss Cline is making another n departure by playing a legitimate dramatic role and forsaking the vaudeville stage. “On Broadway” is the joint work of Clay M. Greene and Mr. “Ben Teal. It is said to be a strong, well-written comedy-drama of life in New York at the present time. The principal character of the play is, of course, the one Miss Cline will play; a woman of business, not from choice, but from necessity to save her father’s name and credit. The part is said to fit her to the letter and she will undoubtedly make as big hit in the legitimate drama as she has in the vaudeville. Scarcely a scene— and there are ten of them—and hardly a line in the play fails to arouse the most excitable sort of enthusiasm. The trrumph- ant display of scenic effects lifts it far be- yond and above anything of a similar na- ture ever witnessed. Miss Cline’s company is headed by the versa‘ and popular comedian, Joha G. Sparks, who is also a great favorite in Washington. Other mem- bers of the company are Ben T. Ringgold, Harry B. Bradley, Fred W. Peters, Geo. H. Howard, Jonn ‘f. Borke, Jerry Hart, Jerome Stansill, Edward Leaney, Henry Moulton, James Leahey, E. S. Metcalf, Miss Bea- trice Morgan, Alice Tnill, Isabel Waldron, Little Heféne Thi!l and the Broadway Quar- tet. The scenery used in the play is elab- orate and from the brush of Hugh L. Reed, the well-known scenic artist of the Fifth Avenue Theater, New York city. The inci- dental music of the play has been composed by Prof. Jesse Williams and the tire stage production is under the direction of Mr. Ben Teal, one of the foremost stage directors of the present day. De Wolf Hop- per, in Sousa’s success, “El Capitan,” fol- lows. Capitan."—That well known and pop- ular comedian, De Wolf Hopper, will pre- sent that brightest, best and most melodic of all comic operas, ertitled “El Capitan,” in this city for the first time on Monday evening, October 5, at the Lafayette Square Opera House. Mr. Hopper’s support this season is sald to be the largest, best and rrost complete he has yet had, and contains many weil-known and _ popular people, among whom are: Miss Nella Bergen, the popular soprano, who has scored a genuine triumph by her admirable singing and de- lightful acting in the role of Isabel; Edna Wallace-Hopper, the young and pretty wife of the star, an excellent comedienne and nimble dancer; as well as Alice Hosmer, a capital comedienne; Edmund Stanley, the popular tenor of the organization; Alfred Klein, the diminutive comedian; John Parr, H. P. Stone, Thos. S. Guise and others equally prominent and well known. “El Capitan” will be elaborately staged, mag- n'ficently mounted and brilliantly costumed, and all the accessories and mechanical ef- fects that were used during the four months’ run at the Broadway Theater, New York city, last season will be utilized here. The sale of reserved seats for Mr, Hopper’s forthcoming engagement in Washington will commence at the box office next ‘Thurs- ¥ morning. Grand Opera House.—There will be pleas- ant moments at the Grand Opera House during next week, when the stage of that popular house will be given over to an elaborate production of Eugene Tompkins’ Boston Theater Company of the famous fairy legend, “The Black Crook.” The un- equaled suce: of this legendary drama is attributed, aside from the strong moral inculeated, to the lavish expenditure on the part of the owners. As a spectacle it is unrivaled in this or the old world. The same elaboration in scenic environment, liberality in costumes, and armors, as well as the company itself, have characterized the road tour as was given during the runs at the New York and Boston theaters. The ballets, which are continually freshened with new subjects, at present offer novel- ties in the “Ballet of Gems,” “The Ballet of Popular Airs” and a terpsichorean bur- lesque on Du Maurier’s famous work, “Trilby.”” For the presentation of these various dance divertisements a small army of premiers and coryphees are employed. At the head of this department will be found two importations, in the persons of Mile. Kraskee and Mlle. Micari, whose graceful terpsichorean efforts excited the interest of the old world. In addition to the ballet numbers a vaudeville bill of rare merit is offered. The numbers in this en- tertaining portion of the evening's bill were all culled from the foreign field, where vaudeville reigns supreme, and includes the Brothers Borani, the disappearing demons; Mardo, a remarkable equilibrist; the Sisters Young, and Miss Vera Wilson, while the popular tramp, S. S. Whitback, brings up the rear. The dramatic portion of the company fs formed of a number of artists of good reputation, and includes, among others, Frederick Melville, Charles E. Graham, John W. World, William Nor- ton, Frank Rand, Miss Dorothy Lathrop, Lillian Harper, Carroll Clover and Connie Thompson. New National Theater.—Chas. Hopper in “Chimmie Fadden™ will be the attraction at the New National Theater next week. Academy of Music.—The bill for next week at the Academy of Music will be Andrew Mack in “Aileen Aroon. Bijou Theater.—“A Summer Girl,” one of Miron Leftingwell's best comedy dramas, interpreted by the same picked company that presented “The Hand of Fate” and “Blue Grass,” will be the regular bill at the Bijou Family Theater next week, and serve as a sort of frame for the marvelous pictures presented by the Edison vitascope. This machine—a Washington man's im- provement on the kinetoscope—has been the special attraction at the Bijou during the past week, and, owing to its great popularity and the number of people who have not yet seen it, Manager Whitesell decided to retain it for another week at least. The work of the vitascope must be seen to be appreciated; it can scarcely be described. It is like looking at the real life of streets and stage through a camera. Every feature is distinct, every movement is mirrored, and the figures, so real to life, seem strange beings in a far-off country— scmething like the Wonderland which Alice discovered. Of course, it charms the chil- dren. It charms the old folks, too, and the proportion of adults who attend the daily matinees at the Bijou is almost equal to the children. Best of all, there has been no advance in prices on account of the spe- cial attraction, so that Washington is espe- cially fortunate in having the marvelous machine on exhibition at half the prices it is shown in New York theaters, for which thanks are due to Manager Whitesell. “The Widow Jones"—May Irwin's com- ing engagement at the Lafayette Square Opera House in “The Widow Jones,” will constitute the final performances of John J. MeNally’s farcical conceit in this city, as the comedienne is under contract to present a new comedy at the Bijou Thea- tre, New York, on December 28. Miss Irwin has just closed a two weeks’ en- gagement at the Boston Museum, which has broken all records for big receipts at that house. Kernan’s Lyceum Theatre—Manager Ker- nan’s attraction at the Lyceum next week will be Flynn and Sheridan's Big Sensa- tion Double Show. This organization is made up of two separate and distinct com- panies, the one composed of the best bur- lesque and vaudeville artists in the land and the other containing twenty Creole maidens and five clever Afro-American comedians. The idea in itself is a novel one and the, entertainment presented is, of course, extraordinary. The exceptionai olio includes Cunningham and Grant, the original “brutal brothers;” the Sisters Howe, leaders* of fashion; Senorita Flora, the premier high wire expert; Lancaster and Collins, wonderful grotesque dancers; Miss May Lanning, the charming vocalist: the grand clog tournament, led by Miss Sophia Thorne, champion’ femate clog dancer of the world; Billie Farrell, assist- ed by Miss Willie Farrell, in their original creaticn, “The Cake Walkers’ Dream;” Smart and Williams, Afro-American come- dians and dancers, and a novel terpsichor- ean evolution of ten Creoles. The per- formance concludes with an up-to-date bur- lesque entitled, “On the Island,” which will serve to introduce Mlle. Zittella, the acknowledged queen of burlesque. During the abov= engagement Billy Farrell and his wife, who are the champion cake walkers of the world, are open to accept challenges from Washington aspirants. The manage- ment wili forfeit $50 to any couple de- feating the Farrells. Mr. Farrell is the holder of the Richard K. Fox champion- ship medal. Annie Lewis’ Benefit—The theater-going pecple of Washington showed their appre- ciation and testified to the popularity of Miss Annie Lewis by filling the Academy yesterday to the doors at the benefit given in her behalf by some of her friends. Miss Lewis has been ill for more than a year, and the benefit yesterday was to raise the required funds to enable her to take a trip | to the far west in search of health amid b2 able to take the trip now, but will travel with every comfort and convenience, and it 1s hoped she will come back to repay the People of Washington for their generosity by her bewitching presence on the stage. ‘The benefit yesterday was a splendid per- formance and deserved. the patronage it erjoyed aside frum the worthy object for which it was given. Representatives from every theatrical company now jn the city filled up the program, while some well known local people were also seen. The Program was a long one, but was enjoy- eble throughout, and the majority of the audience saw the last, as well as the first number. Zella, the human frog, and Harry Ward, the comic monologuist, from the minstred company at the Bijou, were en- joyed in their unique specialties, and Louise ‘Truax, the phenomenal child whistler, Ed- gar Ely and Georgia Gardner, from the Baldwins at the Lafayette, pleased in their respective turns. Miss Truax is a whistler of no uncommon attainments, while Mr. Ely and Miss Gardner ve the one-act comedy, “A Woman's Sf¥atagem,” in a highly artistic manner. From “The Amer- ican Girl” company at the Grand came “Bob” Graham and Miss Southard in “Their Old, Old Story," which was entertaining and enthusiastically received, while Nellie Waters, the Irish vocalist, and Fields and Wooley, German comedians, gave their services from the Lyceum. As the repre- sentation from the Academy Joseph Hart and Carrie De Mar told how people say “Good night” and “Good morning” in the different countries of the world, and Fleur- ette, the charming danseuse of the “Gay Old Boy” company, gave a dance, which was appreciated by every one. Al Lee ave a clever dance and Frank Gardiner contributec some clever imitations to the performance. Frederic Bond, Ed Abeles and Marion Giroux gave a portion of the third act from “My Friend from India,” which was artistic and delightful, and the Washington Trombone Quartef,consisting of Chris Arth, jr., director; Fred Mulhausen, Carl Neuman and Charles Thierbach, i rendered some pleasing melodies on their difficult instruments. The last number in- cluded songs and dances by Miss Carrie Pryor, and although she occupied the most difficult place in the performance, she ac- quitted herself creditably. The committee of arrangements for the “anti-saloon revival” to be held in Foundry Church October 4 to 11 by the Anti-Saloon League held an enthusiastic meeting in the W.C.T.U. rooms on F street last evening. Encouraging reports were rendered by the various subcommittees. Tke music committee reported that they would have in attendance at the meetings a chorus of from one hundred to one hun- dred and twenty-five voices, and would aise have some of the most popular solo- ists. A chorus rehearsal will be held in the Foundry Church Wednesday next at 7:45 p.m. It is Mr. Foster's desire to have the members of the chorus bring Christian En- deavor convention programs, which will be used for some of the musical selections. The music committee is composed of Mr. Percy S. Foster, chairman; Mr. J. Arthur ose, Mrs. Frank Bryan, Mrs. Isaac Birch, Miss Blanche L. Pattison and Dr. Frank A. Swartwout. Mr. Hermon C. Metcalf, chairman of the ushers’ committee, reported that he had received the names of a sufficient num- ber of ushers from the various societies affilated in the Anti!-Saloon League. A meeting of the ushers for instruction, drill and assignment will be held at the Y. M. c rooms, 1400 New York avenue, on Friday evening. Mr. John H. Mitchell, for the committee on decorations, resorted that appeal-had been made to the various societies in the league for the loan of flags and distinctive banners, and that replies are coming in. The committee expect to begin decorating next Friday, and by next Saturday evening will have their part of the work entirely done. The committee on speakers reported, through the chairman, Mr. Jesse C. Suter, that all of the speakers Were secured with the exception of one. ‘The preludes by the various societies are all being arranged by the officers of the respective organizations, and will be an- nounced In a few days. ——— $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- $1.25 turn vin Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun- day, Sept. 26 and 27, and will be valid for return passage until Monday, Sept. 28. Good on any train.—Advt. Se Concert at the White House. The Marine Bend will render the follow- ing program of music at the White House grounds this afternoon, beginning at 4:20 ‘Beaussant” ..... Overture—Shakespeare’s tragedy, Lear” . Arrarged by Tregina. Song—“Unfinished Music” (first time) Sanders Arranged by Fanctulll. Grand selection from the opera “Faust” Gounod March—“The Thunderer” ..Sousa Characteristic—‘Down in a Goal Mine” (new) Langey Synopsis: Landscap, e mountains; merrymaking on the green; a love song; chorus of miners heard’ approaching from distance; signal to descend; ele- vator descending into mine; at work; danger; explosion; all well. Selection—“Robin Hood”. “March of Progress” (new). Patriotic hymn—"Hail Columbia pares eae An Autumn Social, An autumn social will be given Tuesday evening in the lecture room of the Foundry M. E. Church, corner 14th and G streets northwest, by the board of managers of the Methodist Home of the Aged. The pro- ceeds of the entertainment—a silver offering is solicited from all who attend—will be used for the benefit of the home, and all be welcomed in the interest of the worthy charity. Refreshments will be on sale, and & program of interesting musical and liter- ary numbers will be rendered. De Koven Fanciulli --Fyles — Advertised for a Husband. A fraud order has been issued by the Post Office Department against Anna, alias Nina Glessner, alias Ida Keyser, who advertised from various addresses in New York city and state for a husband, stating that she was a rich widow, but her relatives, to pre- vent her marrying, kept her under close surveillance, and she asked those who an- swered her advertisements to send her sufficient money to reach their homes. She is an elderly woman with a husband and six children. e —__ Royal Blue 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. aes Women Organize for Campaign Work. The preliminary organization of the Auxil- lary Woman's Republican Association was effected last evening at a meeting held at the National Hotel. A constitution was adopted which permits any woman who de- sires to eee republican principles sustained in the nation to become.a member. When the business of the evening had been trans- acted addresses were made by Mrs. Ellen S. Mussey, Mrs. James Tanner, Mrs. W. S. Odell and others. Se To Choose Delegates to St. Louis. The meeting of the Interstate Demozratic Association, which will be held at the club- house, 1328 New York avenue, will be a gathering of much importance to the mem- bers of the organization. Delegates will be chosen to represent the association at the approaching convention of the National As- scciation of Democratic Clubs, to be held at St. Louts. Other business will be transact- ed, after which addresses will be made by the Rev. Alexander Kent and others. Ss Receiver Appointed. As stated in The Star would be the case, a receiver was appointed late yesterday af- ternoon by Judge Cox for the Maryland and Washington Railway Company,upon the ap- plication of Maurice F. Talty. Earlier in the day Mr. Talty obtained a judgment against the company for $269.60, and the writ being returned by the marshal nulla Lona, he thereupon filed a bill in equity against the company and others, praying for the appointment of a receiver. The president of the road, Mr. D. M. Newbold, immediately filed an answer, agreeing to the relief prayed for. The case was laid before Judge Cox, who appointed Mr. J. Kesley Schoepf as receiver, fixing his bond at $25,- 000, with authority to complete the road and operate it, being empowered to issue re- different environments. She will not only | ceiver’s certificates to raise funds, etc. RICH AND(DAINTY. ‘WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET. Some Marvelous Autumn Hats at the Palais Royal Opening. Monday occurs the amnual “opening” of autumn fashions at the) Palais Royal, and in every department ‘of this great estab- lishment an interestimg exhibit will be made of the new seasonis styles. The mil- lrery parlors, however, will, it is expected, be the center of attraction. Some of the gems are: A “Duchessiof Devonshire” hat, after a painting by one of the old masters. It is of heliotrope velvet, the puffed brim studded with rhinestones, the crown orna- mented with black estrich plumes and feathers from the rare1bird of paradise. An adaptation of the’ Puritan hat of the old colenial days is of green velvet, the steeple crown wound with black satin, or- namented with black plumes, tips and iridescent buckle. A chic bonget, typically French, is of royal blue chenille braid, with velvet rosettes at back, the right front with pompon of black ostrich, sur- mounted with paradise feathers. The Tam O'Shanter effect is seen in the sage green silk beaver hat, with puff of black velvet, the side with loops and rhinestones, the back with two velvet bows and steel or- nements. One of the most attractive thea- ter bornets is of geranium chenille braid, butterfly front, sparkling with steel and jet; paradise feathers float over the crown, which is of the velvet and chiffon, the bows at back confined with bar of diamond cut steel. Those whe can wear very large hats will admire the black seal beauty with superb specimens of ostrich plumes and tips and diamond-like rhinestones. A charming set consists of a Russian col- Jarette and turban of green velvet and black astrachan. The entire collection is nctable for the richness of the materials used and the consummate skill displayed in the making. It is evidently to be a sea- son of very expensive hats, judging by the coming display at the Palais Royal. —— EXCURSIONS. Eges Lower Today—Slight Changes in Other Products. ‘With the exception of a slight rise in the price of vegetable@and fruits, due to the advance of the season more than to any- thing else, perhaps, and a slight decline in the price of eggs, quotations in the local wholesale produce market today are prac- tically those observed a week ago. Butter remains at the same figures, while eggs have dropped a cent a dozen. Cheese is stationary, as is poultry, the changes being most noticeable in vegetables and fruits. Beef and other meats show only the small changes noticed from week to week. The market is well supplied, its condition being firm and healthy. While there are strong indications of higher prices in butter, there has been no advance over those noticed a week ago. The stock of fancy goods is short, but, on the whole, the feeling is quite firm, and a healthy market prevails. The prices pre- vailing today are: Elgin extras, 17 cents a pound; chcice, 16; firsts, 15; seconds, 14; bakers’ choice stock, 12% to 13; New Yor! tubs, 15 to 16; dairy print, 14; western, Maryland and Virginia creamery, 15; dairy packed, 12. As may be seen from the following prices, eggs have dropped a cent a dozen, being lower here than in the north or west: Near- by fresh, 15 cents a dozen; western, 14 cents, and southern, 13 cents. The following are the prices for cheese: Full cream, large, 10% cents a pound; flats, 11, and ponys, 11%. Poultry remains as last reported: Live chickens, 10 to 11 cents a pound; old fowls, 8 to 9 cents a pound; ducks, 8 to 10 cents a pound, and geese, 6 to 7 cents a pound. The folowing prices are quoted today for vegetables and fruits: Cauliflower, per bb! $2.50 to $4; celery, per doz., 25 to 75 cents; squash, per doz., 7 cents; lettuce, per bbl., $1.50 to 32; potatoes, fancy, new, per bbl, $1 to $1.25; choice, per bbl., $1; new, per bushel, 30 to 35 cents; Maryland and Vir- ginia, bushel, 30 to cents; culls, per bushel, 20 to 25 cents; sweet potatoes, red, per bbl., $1; eastern shore, bbl., $1 to $1.25; common, 75 cents; yams and haymons, bbl., 7% cents to $1; tomatoes, per crate, 4) cents to $1, beets, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.50; cabbage, per 100, $1.50 to $3; new, per bbl., 40 cents; onions, Bermuda, per crate, 81.40 to $1.50; yellow, per bbl., $1.05 to $1.10; The spring snd fall are always delightful feasons at Marshall Hall. In the apring the planked shad dinners of this resort en- joy a fame that is far-reaching, and in the fall the oyster roasts are just as enjoyable and have just as great a reputation. The first of these events will be given at the yéllow, new, per bushel, 40 to 45 cents Hall tomorrow. There is every prospect of | beans, white. New York mediums, $1.10: fair weather, an abundance of oysters and | New York pea, $1. marrow, $1. Vir- a delightful place in which to make way | 8inla, white, 75 cents; white, mixed, 50 with them, and under these circumstances | CeRts: colored. 50 to 60 cents; black-eyed peas, per bushel, 7: fancy table, bbl., $1.7 cents; choice, T bbl, $1.25 to $1.50; com- mon, per box, to 40 cents; Maryland and Virgina, per barrel, 75 cents to $1 La Conte, per bbl., $2 to $3; per box, 86 cents; Sickle, per bbl., $4 to $4.50: lett, per box, $2'to $2.50; per barrel, $5. #5; peck basket, 70 to $5 cents; half-peck > nts; other varieties, $3 to peaches, fancy, free stone, per bushel box, $2 to $8; medium, $1 to $1.50; quinces, per bbl. $3 to $4; plums, blue, per pound, 6 to 7 cents; plums, gage, per pound, 6 to 7 ; oranges, fancy, bright, $4 to $4.54) per lessina, $3.50 to $ per box; Valencia, 30 per case; lemons, Sici 8 to HS per box; grapes, 15 to 20 cents per 10-pound basket; 10 to J2 cents per 5-pound basket; pineapples, 7 to 11 cents. The following pri: for beef and other meats are noted: Live cattle, from 2 to 4%4 cents a pound; lambs, 4 to 5'% cents; sheep, 1% to 3g cents; cows with calves, $25 to $35; calves, 2% to 5 cents a pound. >. DVE IMPROVEMENT to 0 cents; apples, the trip should be a delightful outing. The to $2.50; per box, 40 steamer Macalester will be called into use, and will make trips at 11 a.m. and 2:30 P.m., and every arrangement for comfort will be made by those in charge of the trip. Oysters are furnished in abundance, and oyster knives will be on hand in pro- fusion to assist in the work of devastation. In addition to the charms of the roast, the dining room will be open for regular din- ner on account of the ladies. The sail down the Potomac and Chesa- peake bay on the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's steamers and a stay at Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and Ocean View form the regular autumn out- ing for many Washingtoniafs. ‘Travelers, too, who visit the capital city, take this route, in order to see these famous resorts, and the many historical places abounding near them. The Norfolk and Washington stcamers form the only direct route to resorts. They are handsomely fur- , heated by steam, lighted by elec- have large, roomy staterooms, and their tables are supplied with everything in season. One of these steamers leaves 7th street wharf every evening in the year at 7 o'clock, arriving at Norfolk, Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach and Ocean View early the following morning. — Wood's Commereinl College claiins to have the largest enrollment of any business college in Washington. A daily report in every study is one of the ‘atest improvements. Vertical penmanship and the Ellis system of bookkeeping, to- gether with the gymnasium, are attracting large numbers of bright young men. See educational. a —. + Gospel Wagon Services. The Central Union Mission enters upon iteefall work this evening by holding serv- ices from the gospel wagon on Market space and also in the auditorium of the mission building. The services during the summer have been conducted with regu- larity and success, and although from time to time many of the regular workers have been absent from the city, others have quickly volunteered to fill their places. It is proposed during the coming sea- son to visit a number of churches and hold evangelistic services in them. Tomorrow night the mission will take charge ot the services in the Fifteenth Street M. E. Church. & Especial care 1s being given to the prepa- rations for Sunday evening services in the mission building also, and to assist in the singing, an orchestra has been or- ganized, made up of banjo, guitar, flute, violins, cornet, trombone, bass viol and cr- gan. WASHINGTON G A Better Water Supply Asxured—Pro- posed Chautauqua Course. For want of a sufficient amount of snow and rain during the winter and spring sea- son the past four or five years there has beema great scarcity of water at the high- er points along the Metropolitan branch, many of the wells failing entirely in the summer season. In order to remedy this great deficiency of water dnusually deep weils have been sunk by-boring or drilling at Garrett Park, Rockville, Derwood, Oak- mont, and Mr. E. T. Kaufman of Garrett Park has just put down one of these wells, through flint and slate rock, over 100 feet deep, in the hotel yard at Washington Grove. Wednesday evening the capacity of the well was tested for three hours, and found to yield an abundant supply of water, there beink over twenty-five gallons per minute. A Rider hot air pumping engine is to be used in raising the water into a tank, hold- ing 4,000 gallons, elevated thirty feet’ above the well. The large tank over the well will furnish an abundant supply of water, so that here- after, it is hoped, the streets and avenues can at all times be sprinkled, when neces- sary, and the walks kept in a fine condi- tion, during the dry and hot weather, as well as in the early spring, when there is usually a sufficient amount of rain. Ofi- cers of the association say that it is not expected to erect an emergency reservoir ner to construct a swimming pool to be fed from a spring in the field formerly used as a lumber yard, as has been stated, as no such spring ever existed. In addition to this enterprise, the board of trustees, who are now managing the af- fairs of ihe Grove, and who last spring graded Grove avente with crushed stone, are soon to commence covering some of the other avenues and to fill in the space around the tabernacle with the same kind of material, which will add greatly to the comfort and pleasure of those who may reside there during the summer. Individ- ual cottage owners on Grove avenue have sigmified their intention in many instances of having their parking in front put into grass this fall to conform to the other fronts that are already beautified in this way. At some time during the coming season it 1s intended to hold a Chautauqua course of lectures at the Grove, covering over a period of about five days, and for this purpose President Peck has designated a committee, consisting of Fred. E. Tasker, president of the Epworth League of thc District; Percy M. Hughes, one of the teachers of the High School, and W. H. H. Smith, the well-known chairman of the committee of arrangements for the Chris- tian Endeavor convention, held in this city, to take the matter fully under con- sideration and report their recommenda- tions to the board of trustees as early as possible. Presiding Elder Wilson of the District, it is said, is in full sympathy with such a movement, as well as many otien leading clergymen and Methodists of this mae SS _Impertial Potentate Dingman and a large number of Almas Temple Shriners will go to Baltimore Tuesday evening next via B. and O. 6:20 train, to make an official visit to Boumi Temple of that city. All Shriners are invited. Rate. $1.50 for the round trip.—Advt. = New Title Company. The Lawyers’ Title and Guaranty Insur- arce Company of this city, which has been in course of formation for a number of years past, under the personal supervision of Judson T. Cull and Ferdinand Schmidt, has commenced business at No. 344 D street. The new company has added to the ordinary title company business that of securing bonds of trustees, etc., and manag- ing investments and estates.’ The officers are Judson T. Cull president; George E. Hamilton, vice president; Samuel Cross, treasurer, and Ferdinand Schmidt, secre- tary, and the directors the above officers, with Hugh T. Taggart, Reginald Fendall, Michael J. Colbert, Charles W. Darr, Ed- ward F. Droop and Thomas Somerville. ee Sunday School Union. The mass meeting to be held to morrow at 3:30 p.m. by the Sunday school unions at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, M street between 15th and 16th streets, will be pre- sided.cver by the officers of the recent Dis- trict Sunday school convention. These offi- cers were P. B. Bagley, president; J. A. Hamilton, Miss M. E. Ware, vice president; F. L. Cardoza, jr., secretary; Misses M. I. Throckmorton, M. L. Watson, assistants. Invocation will be by Rev. J. A. Johnson, pastor Metropolitan Church. Dr. W. H. Conner will welcome the Sunday schools on behalf of his church. ‘Mr. J. W. Jarvis and Miss Mattie Bowen, delegates from the re- cent District convention to the Boston In- ternational Sunday school convention, will then render reports. It is expected that the spacious church will be crowded by the different schools. The alley mission work of the unions will be given due attention by the workers and ministers present. Several, if not all of the mission schools, will either send delegations or be present ina body at the exercises. Renew Your strength, refresh your nerves, stim- ulate your appetite. by purifying avd en- riching your blood during vacation with Hood’s Sarsaparilla ‘The best—in fact, The One True Biowl Purifier. Hood’s Pills to buy,easy to take, easy to operate. 25c. CITY ITEMS. Lots of Cream In Our Milk. It’s pure and rich. Comes from our own farms, where we have the finest herd of Holstein cows in this section. Sent in bot- tles. J. S. THOMPSON, 511 4% st. s.w. It $10 Mandolin for §6.00, Others $3.50, $4, $4.50. $7 Guitar for $4.50. Violin, banjo, mandolin and guitar strings, . each. 1001 G st. n.w. (basement). 11" a $25.00 oak china cases, $15.75 at Moses’ annual furniture sale.—Ad@t. peer Bee [eS Fire ow K Street. Yesterday afteyfoon a fire broke out in the residence of Mr. WilHam K. Ellis, 1833 K street. The engines responded quickly, and the flames, which started in the base- ment, were soon extinguished, but not be- fore damages to the extent of about $300 had been done. Royal Hendache Powders cure. 1c. mh6-m,w,fstt Medical Journal.) from Virginia ical i aaa ‘Colonial Water. Nature’s pleasent prescripiion NEVER fails to cure the most stubborn forms of @yspepsia 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., 1324 F st. n.w. "Phone 234. Sole abents. au20-s,tf a =3 RoyalGlucMucilage sticks everything. 10c. mh5-t,f,stf a The Coal Combinction is a close corporation, but 8. 8S. Daish & Son, 208 Florida ave. n.e., are guaranteeing prices for the year. sell-tt The King of Pilis is Beecham's. jy8-dly Sneezing, sniffing and nagging HAY FEVER and BOSE COLD can_ be rented and cured by Booth’s “HYOMEI” Pocket In- haler Outfit, if taken in time, “Cures by Inhalation.” At all druggists, $1.00, or at,oMce. Sent ty mail on receipt of price, Extra’ bottle Fyomet Inbalant, nd for free pamph- BR. T. BOJTH, 23 E. 20th st., N. ¥. W. 8 THOMPSON, 703 15-h st., Jy18-s,tuath-28tt Selling Agent. EXPELLED GOV. O’FERRALL. | Virginia Executive No Longer a Me ber of the Local Associatio: The Virginia Democratic Association. at its regular meeting held last night at Union Veteran Legion Hall, unanimously voted to expel Gov. Charles J. O’Ferrall of Virginia from membership on account of his recent desertion of the free silver democratic party organization of Virginia. The reso- lutions of expulsion, which were offered by Capt. John A. Jones, denounce the gover- nor for his action in unmeasured terms. President Biscoe was authorized to select the delegates who were to represent the Association at the coming St. Leuis con- vention of the National Association of Democratic Clubs, and named Capt. Jones and Mr. Edward Sefton as two of the dele- gates, the other two to be announced later. Speeches were made by President Biscoe. ex-State Senator Moore of Fairfax county and Judge Yarnall of the fourth Virginia district. The latter speaker bitterly at- tacked the financial policy of Secretary Carlisle, saying that if he was the French minister of finance the French people would guillotine him. a A MOTHERS’ CONGRESS. The First of Its Kind to Be Held in Washington. The first national congress of mothers will be heid ir Washington next February. In Washington the leaders end friends of the movement are Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, Mrs. John G. Carlisle, Miss Herbert, Mrs. William L. Wilson, Mrs. Judson Harmon, Miss Morton, Mrs. Ella Herbert Micou, Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, Mrs. H. W. Fuller, Mrs. A. A. Birney and Mrs. T. W. Birney. Headquarters are open at 1400 New Hamp- shire avenue. The congress will consider all subjects which relate to the home, es- pecizlly those bearing on the moral, physi- cal ard mental training of the young. Wo- inen’s bodies all over the Union will be invited to serd delegates. —__.__ Moncey to lend ut 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 15 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. ——— The Mertz Assigument. Mr. 8S. T. Thomas, the assignee of Mr. Edward P. Mertz, the druggist engaged in business at 1100 F street, has issued a statement in which he explains that Mr. Mertz’s schedule of Mabilities shows that he owes $37,452.67, distributed among individuals and firms, while his assets are put down, in the assignment, at $26,519.%), “But,” says Mr. Thomas, “a careful in- ventory and appraisement made for me by one of our leading auctioneers, assisted by a competent drug clerk and salesman, fixes the value of the assets at #, 55. Baby’s Head & Body _ wat BLISTERS ‘ING TO COMPLETE SORE. FAMILY DUCTOR COULD NOT HEAL WITHOUT LOSS OF HAIR. Completely Discouraged. ECONOMICAL AND SPEEDY CURE BY Cuticura Remedies. NOW NO TRACE OF DISEASE. HAIR THICK, CHILD FAT, GOOD AND HEARTY. When four days old my babe broke out over one side of bis head and body with watery listers, which turned to a complete scab, We calivd the family doctor, and he said that “he could heal them up," but the “baby would never have any more hair on his head,” and we were cow discouraged. We were told to try CUTI REMEDIES and did so. We used two boxes of CUTICURA, two cakes of CUTICURA SOAP, and he is now all right. The hair is on thick, and you would never think there was anything the mat- ter with him, he is so fat, good and hearty, and 1 do not know how to praise CUTICURA REM- EDIES enough for the good they did my child. Mrs. WM. H. SCUTT, Luzerne, Pa. CUTICURA REMEDIES have effected the most Wonderful cures of torturing and disfiguring skin and scalp diseases of infants and children ever re- corded. They afford instant relief, permit rest and sleep, and point to a speedy cure when the best physicians, hospitals and all other methods fail. Speeds cure treatment.—Warm baths with CUTI- CURA SOAP, gentle applications of CUTICURA folntment), and mild doses of CUTICURA RE- SUVENT (blood purifier), Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG CHEM. CORP., Sole Proprietors, Boston, U. 8. “How to Cure Skin Diseases,” mailed free. & A AMUSEMENTS. - G. COLLINS, e NJO INSTRUCTOR. AMl classes of music arranged for banjo. Season opens October 8, "Studia, SiS Portncr place wage Gran OPERA HOUSE. Week Commencing SEPTEMBER 21, Matinces Wednesday and Saturda A. Q Scammon's Superb Company in THE AMERICAN GIRL. R. E. GRAHAM AS THE GREAT AMERICAN HUSTLER, You Will Lrugh. You Will Cry. You Will Come Again, cents, PART. it Bou FaMILy THEATER. MATINEES DAILY. WEEK COMMEN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, Return of Miron Letiingwetl” and Effie Darling, with their excellent company, it ASUTIMER GIR, ‘The Newest and Best of Comedy Dramas. Laughter— Sensation ixtn Pathos. Second Week of VITASCOPE, With a change of Pictures, Thousands delighted this week. Bicycles Checked Prices: Evening, 10, 20, 30 cr SOc. Matinces, Balcony, 15c.;.entire lower floor reserved, Ze. It nd Sat. Mate EDY MIT, THE SMYTH and RICE COMEDY COMPANY In H. A. Du Souchet’s Farcical Comedy, My Friend From India. The funniest comedy ever written. ‘Th cast includes: Frederic Bond, Walter Perkins, Ba- ward Abeles, Misses Marion Giroux, Kenyon Bishop, Louise Gallaway, Helen Reimer and May Vokes Next Week—CHAS. H. HOPPER in FADDE) CADEMY~—Prices 25, and Sat. THE LA’ FLEURETTE From “1492. BOY." ‘One continuous voyage down the stream of merriment to the gulf of side- oceans Next_Week—ANDREW M. BBee amity THEATER. MATINEES DAILY. ALL THIS WEEK, A GREAT DOUBLE ATTRACTION, BARLOW BROS.’ MINSTRELS And EDISON'S VITASCOPE. Prices—Evening, 10, 20, 30 or S0c. Matinees: 16 and 25e. Next Week—A SUMMER GIRL.” se21-6t ERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees Tue-day, Thursday and Saturlay. A MAMMOTH ORGANIZATION OF ORIGINALITY, MIACO'S GITY GLUS BURLESQUE COMPAN STAGE ALWAYS FILLED WITH LOVELY WOMEN THE CITY OLUK AT THE FRENCH BALL. THE PARISIAN rE at sei Baby's Skin and Scalp purified and beautified by Cuticura Soap. Absolutely pure. Kiils Pain in a Plinute. Cc UTICURA Az \TI-PAIN PLASTER. AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Sq. Opera House. it EXTRAORDINARY {| THE GREAT AND ONLY SUCCESS, EVERYWHERE. MAGGIE CLINE THE GREATEST OF MODERN O N MELODRAMAS. BROADWAY ‘THE MOST NOVEL PLAY OF THE TIMES. Seupencous |g Rew York Late enc fevealed vir! Extects, | Super Cast. | protogmphic Exariness. SALE OF SEATS OPEN TODAY. eezitt Lafayette Sq. Opera House. consleNcrsa Oct. 5th. De WOLF OPPER HIS ADMIRAGLE COMPANY, Presenting JOHN PHILIP SOUSA BRILLIANT MUSICAL SENSATION, EL CAPITAN, with A SUGGESTION OF SUMPTUOUS SURPRISES. Seats on sale Thursday morning. it AFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. TONIGHT AT 8 SHARE All Weshingten bewildered by the marvelous and unaccountable presentations of SARI HWRS, BALDW THE WHITE MAHATMAS, comic chess c ist; Kite Russell in quaint min sell and other star features. Re; to $1.50. Rox office Low open. k--MAGGIE CL Southern Maryland FAIR! AT UPPER MARLBOR SEPTEMBER 29 AND 30, OCTOR ATTRACTIVE FEATURE: AN 1 SpaY, TOURNAMENT. for fair’ grounds, 6th xt. Be26-4t jal trains dally t 9 am PROF. J. E. GALES : fine saddie horses for hire: silent steed; ail can learn; excell ampetent instructors in attend: fed: open every nd CAPITAL Cy 706-14 lath st. AN AUTUMN SOCIAL WILL BE GIVEN IN Foundry M. E. Church, Tuesday, September 2, by the board of managers of the Methodist Hous of the Aged, who will be pleased to welcome all friends Interested in thix worthy charity, Silver offering. Refreshments for sale. It David C. Bangs. Chas. W. Clayton. a "SRANGS & CLAYTON, Select Readi and Phonograph Entertainments. ice, 1019 Yth st. nw. Send, for catalogue of Phonograph Selections. eel6-1m* A, JAPA’ “Aust: Islands, Special rates for freight or’ passa ° private cars to rent; special tourist par- free maps and pamphlets. R. J. SMITH, Agt., 49 So. 34 st., Philadelphia, myZ-stew,1yr" COLUMBIA ACADEMY cs. One of the sights of Weshington. Cycling taught on 8 12,000-ft. floor. Competent instructors. * small. Music every evening. d and P stroet J. HART BRITTAIN, ™ Tuke F street cars, mh EXCURSIONS, ETC. Grand Oyster Roast ‘Tt Marshall Hall, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER Steamer Macalester leaves 7th street wharf at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, leaves the Hall at 1 and 5:30 p.m. Round-tiip fare, 25 cents. Admission to oyster roust, 25 cents. All the oysters you can eat. We furuish orste knives free of charge. se24-3 Marshall Hall. Steamer MACALESTER leaves 7th st. wherf dally (except Sunday) at 10 a.m. for Marshall Hall, Glymont and interi Inndings and at 2:30 p.m. for Marshall Hall. HAI Returning, leaves Marshall Hall at aud 4:45 p.m. “ Fare, Round Trip, 25¢. Steamer ‘Chas. Macalester’ To Mount Vernon, TOMB OF WASH —at 10 am. reaches the cit and 6 p.m. FARK ROUND TRIP Admission to grounds, Elegant Cafe on steamer L. L. BLAKE, © se24-80d Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church. ELECTRIC CARS FROM AQUEDUCT BKIDGE. A. AND RY. CO, £ SPECIAL RATES. sel0-Im SCHOOL TIC Norfotk & WVashington Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for pena Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News aud all points south by the ‘superb powerful steel palace stearuers “Newport News,” “Nortolk” and “Washing- ton,” on the following echedul ‘Southbound. Northbound. Ly. Washington, 7 . Portsmouth. Norfolk. ... « Ft. Monroe.7 Aiesandria..6-00 ain. Vasbington. 6:59 9. ma Visitors to Chumberlin’s new hotel, “ihe Mygela,” ard Virginia Beach will find this the most attractive route, iusuring a cou fortable night's rest. Large ard luxurious rooms beated by steam and fitted througuout with electric Mghts. Dining room service is a la carte, and . ied from the best that Washington and Norfolk afford. ‘Tickets on sale at U. S. Express office, 817 Pennsylvania avenue; 513, Gi¥, 1421 Pennssl- vania avenue; B. and Q. ‘ticket office, corner 15th street sod New York avenue, and on board steamers, where time table, map, etc.. can also be Any other information desired will be fur- ished on application to the uw! ed at indersign the companys wher’, Sout of Tin ot, Was- ques “aN. calls No. 750. General Manager.

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