Evening Star Newspaper, May 22, 1897, Page 20

20 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY; MAY 22, 1897-24 PAGES. y SUBURBAN NEWS ee ANACOSTIA. remains of the Railway Com- Although less than Period within which one week the Capital paoy, tn erder to comply with the terms of its charter, mnst have that portion of its road be- tween Congress Helghis and the Navy Yard in operation, is every reason to believe that Refore Saturday of next week D'resident and Gen: eral Mapager Raulle will be able to have rapid transit cars running between the points named. seve nights past Mr. Randte has had a large force of men constantly st work the line, and great progress has been made. was placed in position in th Loproe ‘Thursday, ard ft ix stated that the ready for use in the ners of the Rrown which the Capital as offered wstin and J sident Griswold of the Tne Line permission to equip his entire route with that «y Mrs. tress kave a concert Tuesday evening Iust at the Masonic Hall, in whieh she was assisted by « portion of the Marine Band and & uumber of the voralsts of Anacostia, — Mrs Fentress same several solos by request, amd & Violin solo was rendered by lor At the Epworth at of “Woman's Rights.”” taken Mrs. uit. Miss Mary McLean. and the negative Linge yon Fe vege Kin; w i paster of Paul and vMAS. ‘The d sion, in favor of the affirmative, seeined (0 give general watisfue- ton. An cntertatntient, entitled “The Prodizal Son." was given Friday night at the Methodist Episcopal Church, under th the Ladies’ Afd peiety. amd the ton. ale liquor establishment of M: H of Anacosthe was entered by early Wednesday morning and a cor tity of cigars and cixurettes stolen. also secured a rnall sum of n The thieves id to be no elus to the p ‘The Knights of Py union Wednesday night, reurly all th ere and also the n of the vicinity. Ad- young ler from Washington. y comple he £ officers expr ply pleased with the building. . e ‘The two young colored men. named William Jackson and John Simmons, who were drowned Tuesday night last Ina small creek, fornerly Ihed in Gartleld. near Farmington. ‘The a Neen employed in hauling seine, and late in the evening Went. In company with How wor men, to Farmington ina row ome time fter midnight they started to ‘and were caught in a heavy wind, which capelzd the boat. ‘Two of the party succeeded in swimming ashore. Mrs. Margaret Will of Jobn F. Wil- lett. has sold her property near Melwood to Win, Schooner Perasyivania for $400. William F. Bereps, a brovier-in-law of M Mundell of “Anacostia, and who was bimseif former resident ‘a few days ago at Wor- cester, Mass., in whieh ety he had lived for sev- eral years. ‘Iie deceased was a veteran of t late war. was a m rr of the G. A. RL. Knights Templar snd orgenizations. He leaves 9 three sons and three wiitw and six eee daughters. The wife Miss Maggie Mundell of this town ee ALEXANDRIA COUNTY. Rose Cottage, the beautiful home of Mr. and Thomas, was the scene Tuesday even- of an enjoyable affair, it being the celebration we twentleth anniversary, or china wedding, of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, The was handsomely decorated, and the table supplied with all the good things ef the sea- fon. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were the reciplents of | many valu: usefal presents. Amonz the many present from Washington and Judge Randolph Birch, Mrs. ‘Thom- J. Wright Norris and wife, Mr. El. Veitch and family Mrs. John Veitch and Mr. and | Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. ‘k. Mr. and Mrs Tey Mr. and Mrs. Benner. Mr. Miss . Mr. and Miss 9 Velte i sister. Mrs. Bailey and daughter, Weodwarl, Mr. J. W. Thempeon, wife and dang ter, Mr. Jos Burroughs and wife, Mr. Ab Ten Clark and w Mr. L_ Mothershead and wife. Mr. Wm. mand wife, Mr. Millard Bireh, Mrs. Lewis. wick, Mrs. Ella Carl, 1 w Misse Mrs. Alphonso Hart left Ti Visit at Hillsboro, Onto. ter, Miss Margie, will 5; sence In Washington. Miss Mary Lontse Harr has been spending several days tn Washington, thectim of Baltimore Is the guest of Mrs. day for a month's Mr. Hart and his dw nd the time of her ab- D., pastor of Westmin- nd stated clerk of the sshington, w upy the Warner E palpit tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock Mex. F ank T Los Angeles, Cal., ts vis- {tlng her sister ©. Few Mise Margaret ef Washington is visitiag Mrs. Dr. Brace Themis Miss Linda Jones, who has been spending some hom * « in Dt Mr. W. H. Mannakee, ieft for Russell, © Was given before evening by Mr. Her Mt of the Noyes Li Lewis Mr. Le ts, who ts Sof Was ground and the work tividual, prop rly the in rat S private wi instituziens plan of s Minnesota and Wis:onsin asylu wine what is ky were grouped and tn * Was made wregated asylum pla ations Were shawn zaylum, 2 model of Its kind, While cleanlin . everything was ¢ Long dormitories. intend girls from In everything dlisé showed ho opportunity for tollet, In the workshops duscry seemed the chief merit. Knitting stockings and bettoming chairs kept. the Inmates from mischtef and prodixed a revenue fur the in stitution, but falled, the lecturer thought, in tura- eat and wemen fit to cope with the duties harity In the District of Columbia, turer bod tamil: himself upon. bought ow that the varions sums paid Wate irstitations would. if t buildings and grounds, ene of the srandest Insti: civing of alms was the Was often more hari. arents too lazy or Vi- now eared for. Their sing. One ird of ers blicks, who flocked thither from. Daring the summer many. of igh to lve: in wint petty thefts. "Ti shown oa the screen, and een by the lecture en i charity fe as the bord of children's guardians OUT from these bi uncared for offsprings y parents, and of trans localities fur re from contamination, t > usefal eltizens a Tndast he test ing up ter like the wholesome training of and Virginia were childless and care for these outeasts, turer flashed upon the screen many pte- rai beauty where the alley children of ton had been transplanted. The wisdom of ¢ gradually its muniticent mi sectarian Institutions and of ex- ys under the eye of the law seemed eyenul Gu metton of Mr thanks was extend: juestion B. H. Warner a rising vote of to Mr. Lewis for uis rare entertainment Mrs. Ausust Burgdorf. who sustained serfous_in- Juries by ‘being thrown from a buggy about four Werks ago, has sufficientiy recovered to be out. flome and Foreign Missionary Socteties of the t Memorial Presbyterian Chureh were de- i entertained Wednesday by Mrs. H. K. Shopson. The Foreign society was called to ord-= by the president, Mrs. W the usual Lusin as was disp interesting bregrum on ‘Siam and Laos,” the subject of the iy. was given. Ki ing, mily Life in Laos,"* Mrs. ©. P. Smith; notes on Slam and Laos, Mise Arnie Galles per on Siam. Mra. A. F. ‘Hart: “Nan Tata, “a Hero,” Mrs. J. Wilson Townsend: notes on Lacs. Mrs. B. H. Warner; notes on Ar- menia. Mrs. W. E Ruseell. After a a served luncheon the home s0- clety was opened by its president, Mrs. A. E. Hart. A committee of three, consist! of Mesdames A. EB. Hart, 1. Thomas and J. T. Marshall, who bad been in conference with memiers of the M. E. Missionary Shelety fn regard to missionary work among the colored people here, reported in favor of a plan for the erection of a school house north of the village Hmits on a plot of ground which Mr. B. H. Warner has agreed to donate for that pur Pose, and im which chureh services may be held. A sufficient numer of colored children reside in the neighborhood whose nearest school facilities are at Linden, and who, if properly housed, would be en- tithd to a teacher from the county. Colored men have already raised $50, and the committee thought the field for good a most promising one. Negot! under way for the purchase of in which the M. E. Church services are sesereion to be given as soon as the con- ion shall occupy its rew temple on Fawectt avenue. The old church building can be moved to the proyesed location without gregt expense, and the financial management of the echeme be put in the hands cf a committee of white men from three different churches until all irdebteduess is Hqul- slated. Mormonism was the tople for the meeting and the following papers were read: ‘Modern Utah,” Mrs. Willlam M. Terrell; “Mormonism Today. Mrs. . Clum: “*A Mother in Mormondom,"’ Miss Florence Thomas, “‘A Missionary Poem,” ‘by the late E. L. Hayden, was read by Mrs. Mamie a niece of Mrs. Ha i to suspend the all-day meetings rand to meet during the intervening first Thursday of each month at 7 m., in the house of worship. ‘The for- ty will meet the third Thursday at the « hour and place, tes” will be given by the ladies E. Church in the town hall Mon- Paul's M. ay, May 31. ir. B. H. Warner Js locating the site for seven houses which he expects to have erected dur- the summer. Rev. William Bannerman. late of Gabon, Af- ties. ‘gave an interesting lecture at the Warner Memorial Church on Sunday evening last on his life and work among the Fang tribes who inhabit Africa cn the west coast, near the equator. Their life, customs, habits and’ peculfarities made an in- teresting picture, which was graphleally described. During the evening the mombers of the Soclety of the Ring's Messengers sang several select solos being rendered by Miss Margie Hart, Miss May Massie, Miss Irene Brown and Miss Blanche Ridgely, respectively. —_—>__ RIVERDALE. As Mr. Fink and his son of Branchville were crossing the railroad track in Riverdale in a one- horse wagon Wednesday morning horse touk fright at the sound of the electric warning bell and ran away, throwing the two men out of the wagon. The clder gentleman was injured quite seriously, but the son was not hurt. Mr. Fink was carried to Mr. Robert Mangum's porett, where Dr. Kichard- son of Hyattsville gave bim the necessary atten- tion Mr. J. B. Waters and daughter, Mrs. W. R. Brown, and family, and Mrs. Waters are guests of Mr. J. A. Blundon. Mrs. Dr. Brooke. who bas been the guest of her father, Mr. H. Clay Browning, left Riverdale Tues- day with her little daughter to Join Dr. Brooke at Butte, Mont., where they will mike thelr home. Mr. Sizer's house has been painted and otherwise improved. ensburg is sharing in Riverdal spirit of improvement. Mr. Duckett has cleared the tract of land located between Mr. Milton Jayn's and his own place, thereby bringing some bullding lots uto tha mirket. Mr. rhatz and his family found a temporary refuge after the partial burning of their home ‘pb the vacant house owned by Mr. Walter Morrison. Assistant Secretary Brigham of the Department of Agriculture. accompanied by Mr. King. also of that department, attended a meeting of the Belts- ville Grange at Beltsville the 11th instant. _Pre- vious to an address mide by Mr. King Mr. Brig- bam conferred the third and fourth degrees of the order of the Patrons of Husbandry upon Mr. Wal. ter Bend of Beltsville and Mrs. H. B. 3 Jonne ll of College Park. Among the members of tiis or- der are President R. . Silvester of the Maryland Agricultural College and the other members of the faculty of that institution. : ‘Taere was a regular meeting of the Prince Georg+'s county commissioners T ssday. It was dered that road and bridge aecoun's he pail as : B. F. Richardson, eighth district, $41.50; Ricard Leek, second uistrlet, $80: 8. IT. Free- land, feurth district, $16.50; Johan Hyde, cleventh district, $31.23; James T. Grimes, welfth dis- $80.50; Marcelius Robey, first district, $38; B. N. Hardesty, seventh district, $ > Wm, c. third district, $15.86: ely, third Erasmus Waring, seventh district, $5 y Hopkins, seventh distr $1.14; B. H. ©. Bowie, third district, $39.50; J. M_ Knowles, fourteenth district, $2 it. F. Hicks, fourteenth trict, — $117.40; Waring, seventh district, $25.50; Joseph Tayman, thir: teenth district, $16.50; N. Perkins, second district, $49.5; H. J. seventh ‘district, $1.95: Greenberry Sweeney, seventh district, $2.63. Ordered: ‘That $500 be ‘appropriated to erect building for a white school on Central Pike, Kent district; that $10.50 be expended by Benj. H. Bowie to complete the road from Mrs, Quinn's gate to the burnt tree; that the president of the board be authorized to ‘sign the recelpt and dupli- cate receipt to the Phoenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn, N. Y., for their check for $356.74, being in full for all’ claims and demands against the company for loss and damage by fire to the build- 14 ing of ‘the colored school at Bowie, Janu: 1807, and the clerk be directed to send U to Thos. S. Stone, treasurer of the county beard. The mortgage tax for this county has been completed to the Ist instant. It amounis to $7,157.60. ‘Two yenng colored men, named Jackson snd Simmons, respectively, drowned ‘Tuesday night of last week in Pise ington, in this county. ‘The question of the ok near Farni- away ¢1 eligibility of retired army officers to hold civil positions is raised in the ezse of Capt. €. C. Gordon of Hyattsville, who is aspiring ‘to represent this county In the state Ken- ate. He is making a fight for nomination on the republican ticket. ——————— TAKOMA PARK. Takoma Lodge of Good Templars, in spite of the leasant weather Ist week. had a very en? le time in entertaining Distri-t Lodge, No. and the visitors from Columbia Lodge. t night an open meeting was held in the Park for the Lenctit of their friends, when a good musical program was observed. Tuesday, the 25th fe &@ temperance rally at the Rev. Mr. Muir of the £ Grand Chief ‘Ten plar H. 0. and Rev. Mr. Van Ness, pestor of the Takema Chureh, ‘will “address the people, and the choir will furnish music. A great gathering of Chris- Han temperance workers and thelr sympathizers is expected. ‘The program rendered at the concert given Wed- day night at Takoma Hall by ‘fukoua Lodge, 2 M., Was very attractive. I mnett end Mr. Platt had ant, the lodze will hold Presbyterian Church, Street Baptist: Church, Emmons of Maryla the tion of Takorna Park will nent next Wednesdiy evening at used Among the num M. No Martin, ud Mrs. Hiels, 5 Flint, vontralto” and f Mr. Murdock, tener; James Nolan. basse; J. H. Conley, character spechilist, and L. E. Gannon, baritone ‘and dir xs Hotel, Hotel Take to Moni A last already booked for June 1 the publie ing at the hotel Dr. E. > i S. Hamlin of Washingt Mullen of Minneapolis, shington ‘ Mrs. Clay Hayes of Washingt er of Jefferson City, Mo., were Su and Mrs. Haulk- ent guests of Mi tof Redlunds has been visiting bis whter, Miss Libbte Magruder, tn this pluce. Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presby terlan Church held a meeting ‘Thursday afternos y Mrs. Gates. wo Clerk Warren has been quite bu intending the work on Various st . among them t Carroll avenn ue, Hill street, Montgomery avenue avenue. Poplur avenue will be week. Mr. Angus Lamond, the District main on Montgomery av Station, at a cos jumbis Vine taken up next aving secured a permit f1 ‘authorit bas tapped the water ma Water pipe along to his residence at Lamond’s iy @ thousand dollars. es BROOKLAND. Mrs Ford and fanily are makiog a short stay at the tome of Mrs. Rodler on the Bunker Hill road until the completion of ber new home in stookland. Miss Carrie Grabam of Washington, who has been spenling the past month und a half with Miss Sydney Johnson, is now im Alexandria, Va., where sbe will remain during the summer mont’ ‘The Baptists are busy with preparations for the Strawberry festival to be held next Tuesday night Az the residence of Mr. J. L. Sherwool. There will be a large attendance, and a general good time will be enjoyed by the young people Miss Mary Helen Howe of New few days during thls week with he: parents, Mie. Oliphirt and family will take possession of the Venred cottage, recently vacated by Mts. Fert, on June 1. ‘There was « pleasant infor night at the residence of Prof. and Mrs. Carl 0. Burg, in honor of their guests, Miss Mary Frances Christy of Gallitzen, Va., and Miss Jessica Ste art of Huntington,” W During the evening Vocal solos were Tartisied by ewart, a gtaduate of the Cor ory of Musle of Cin- cinnatl, Chio; Mr. Edward Burg, Mr. O'Brien, and Mr. Joba Burg. and plano selecilous were given by Miss Christy and Miss Stewart. Mr. Edward Burg also furpished music on the tute and violin, York spent a Monday with Mrs. Burg as accompanist. Later in. the evening refreshments were served. Among those Jiesent were Mr. Igoe, Mr, O'Brien, Miss Lristy, Miss Katie Lay How iss S t, Mr. a2 Mlfoile, Miss Sarah lard Howe, l'rof. and Mrs. Burg ami the Messrs. Buzg. Miss Eleanor Harry of Frederick, Md., is the ‘t of Miss Katie Lay Howe. The Calvary Unton ‘Sunday sebool ig making eparation for a festival at the town iuall June and 2. The music last Sunday at St. Anthony's Church was-exceptionally fine. The organ was played by Miss Mary F. Christy of Pennsylvania, while Mr. Frward Burg accompanied on the flute and Vrof. Burg on the violin. Miss Stewart of West Virginia song several solos, as also did Mr. Joba Burg aod Mr. Joseph Burg." Tomorrow an equally good pro: gram will be rendered at high mays at 19 o'clock for forty hours’ devotion. The testimonial given recently at Soldiers’ Home Marble Hall to Miss Rachel C. Levey, president of the Home Temperance Untov, proved a decided success. Among the excellent’ talent who partlcl- pated may be mentioned Mr. Edward J. Walsh, Miss Bessie Stewart, Mr. Browne, Mr. W. A. Mor- sell, Mr. J. H. Dobbertin and Miss Carrie Bur- rington. There were two comedietias with the following casts: ““Barbara”’—“‘Liile,"" Miss Nora Cocker; *‘Barbera,"” Miss Anne Hathxay; “Cecil,” Mr. Percy F. Leach; “Finnicum," Mr. W. D. Me Carthy. “A Bonnet’ for My Wite"—"'Mr.” Telewa- chus Frisk.” Mr. Osborn Towner; “Mrs. Telema- chus Frisk," Miss Georgia J 3 Mr. Alfred Desert,"" Mr. Clay Graff; “* fly m,"* Miss Alice Freeman; “Madam "Miss Helen &. Rapley. The Soldiers’ Home Band also gave pleasing selections. is Mr. EM. Zimucrmann, consul to Neuremberg, Germany, was a recent visitor to the Calvary Union Sunday school. ‘There was an informal musical evening Thursday at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Frank T. Howe. Miss Mary F. Christy, Miss Jessica Stewart, Marle Howe and Dr. Howe furnished plano selections, while Mr. "Edward Burg, Miss Stewart and Marie Howe added vocal ‘solos for the evening's enjoyment. Katie Lay Howe gave sey- eral numbers on the banfo. Late in the evening refreshments wee served. Among those present were Miss Lamb, Miss Eleanor Harry of Freder- ick, Md.; Miss Stewart of Huntington, West Va.; Mrs. C. 0. Burg, Miss Mary F. Christy of Penn: sylvania, and the Misses Howe, Mr. Joseph Burg, Mr. Aichard Lamb, Mr. Franklin T. Howe, jr, Edward Barg. Frank T. Howe, jr., 1s improving rapidly and is now able to get about on crutches for a short distance. Mr. Frederick Lewis of New York Js stopping in Brookland. Col. and Mrs. Juan Lewis anticipate locating in Brookland for a short while. Later in the sim- mer Mrs. Lewis will make a lengthy visit to the mountains, Mr. and Mrs. P. Holton will shortly reside vl their son and wife, M Fred Holton, ke up thelr ——_o—__ ROCKVILLE. The board of directors of the Agricultu-al So ciety met in Rockville cn Weducsday last. The grounds committee reported progress on fencing grounds, stating that the old fence has been taken down and new posts put in ready for rails and planks. It was decided to remove the stabling from the front of the grounds and put up twenty stables at the end of the new line, and to rebuild the oid line as far as possible. The race program of last year was adopted in fall, with slight increase In some purses. The rate of wages paid carpenters was fixed at $1.50 per day and laborers at $1 per day. Mr. Artemus Sullivan was elected chief of po- itce, with the power to appoint all watchmen, sub= Ject to approval of the board. The application of Mr. Keys to run a match race on th> track on May 20 was granted, and also the use of the grounds on June 7 to the fire depart- Bunt of Rockville for their annual plenie. It was decided te open negotiations with the town council of Rockville for supply of water and electric lights for the fair grounds. The clers of tne conrt has issued marriage 1- censes to the following parties: Wm. H. Taggar' and Mary 4. Swith, Wm. C. Dwyer and Mary E. Bou ronto rally meeting will be held in the M. E. A Church South, this place, on Friday evening, June 4, at which’ well-known Bpworth Leaguers “will make addresses, setting forth all that Js necessary to be known by those contemplating the trip re- garding the international Epworth League conven- on to be held in Toronto, Canada, July 15-18. ‘The addresses made at this mecting will be by Messrs. Harry QO. Hine, F. 'T. Isreal and others. Miss Tia O'Neal of Washington will contribute to fhe ‘enjoyment of the evening by singing some solos. ‘The following business was transacted in the or- phens’ court: The last will and testament of Hadassah J. Moore, deceased, was admitted to probate and record. Letters of administration ¢.t.a. on the personal estate of Hadassah J. Moore were granted to Joseph T. Moore aud Wm. W, Moore. Letters of administration ¢.t.a on the persosal estate uf Lucy C. Corse, deceased, were granted to Julia M. Corse; bond, $10,000. meeting of the ‘county commiasioners on the following business was transacted t 5, Kichard Leck, bridge a 4, J. M. ©. Williams, road ace sunt; 2, Mablon T. Lewis, road“ account; $3. 2) Jno. W. Byrne, piking; $6. District District District On Friday last while Edgar H. Cashell was driv- ing a colt to a road cart the girth broke nd the: animal becom! frightened he was thrown to the ground and severely hurt. Saturday afternoon, May 29, a match race n Fred. Page's Dare Devil and Thos. C. Key's Avon will be run at the fair grounds, this place. The horses will be ridden by their owners. Allen Selby, an aged citizen of this county, at his residence near this place on ‘Tharsday The following transfers of real estate ha put on record in the office of the the circuit court: Edwin DP. . Littleton, a wick C. Hough 101 Rockville; $2,397.33. W. Th Hom all,3 lots in Garrett Park; $ to Metropolitan Building and Lao: f Richmond, Va.. 4 lots in Take Joseph Lewis to Dr. Win, 1. Les Jot in Kensington; $400. Wm. L. Lewis to V ner Lewis, Jot in Kensington; $—. Reuben B. Detrick to trustees M. E. Church, lot in Kensing- tou: $—. Leantheanna M. Iabbitt to Florence J. Rabbitt and of partition; $15. — GAITHERSBURG. Mrs. E. Wilson Walker has left for Millinbu Ta, to engage in busivess. ‘The observance of the elghth anniversary of the founding of the Epworth League by the Gaithers- burg chapter took place Sunday evening at Ep- worth Churoh, “Phe Oli Paths" was the title ef the interesting program, creditably rendered tinder the direction of the liter departinent, iss Bessie Kingsley chalrman, church was tastefully decorated with ever; and wild Gowers. District Lodge, No. vn 1, of the Order of Goca ‘Templars, eld its qearterly sesstos at German- town with the new kdge in that place. ‘The at- tondance was uausually Large, som» seventy re tatives being there from the different lo the county, and sixteea applicants for member: beng initiated. District Seere stitcion of ArLut addition to the Juv. Grand Chief Templar Emmens of 1. a. visitor, y Arthur Jones reported the in- Lodge at Conus ond membership, munbecing tsville- w: and, among others, mad> an address. Atrangments Were completed for the annul pic- Which is to take place Whitmonday in Mount’s Grove, near Damascus, At noon lunch was »crved to the delegates y the G antown lodzes, Re 1. Rienards being chairman of the committee on entertainment. Tue neat session will be held. with Bethesda Ledge, ngsville, August 21. Grimes, while visiting at Hicott ‘eken with paralysis of the brain. 2s removed to her boime bere, and but little ope of hor recovery is entertain pupils of + school will ival Saturd 2, in the school weds to be devoted to th | se Of hooks ry. Mr. Arthur R. Watkias, principal, Hicipates a success, - amis the Mottgomery Courty Sunday School Assochition will bold two conferences; one at Ash- ton 1s’ Meeting House, when H. Pv will preach and Messrs. C. 2. Murtsaorn>, Warren Choate and J. F. S MM make addresses: the ork sbytertan Church, Poio- : sts. C. W. Prettyman, W. A. Dob- son, J n, Joseph Rewling and ¥. 1s. Horner are’ to conduct” the exercises and ibe Mockville Quartet will sing. —_—_—_. RANDOLP! Dr. Frank Elgin of Bethesda is form ed as a candidate for the Maryls Miss Priscelia Page, who bas b ting Miss Marie Stevens at Royston, Las returned to the Anchor: Sandy Spring. Dr. J. C. Brown und Mr. Frank Repp went to Baltimore ‘Tuesday last in the interest of our tizens in the matter of a better afternoon train service westward bound. Mr. and Mrs, Frederick Stearos of Capitol Hill, Washington, are spending the week with teir parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Kuo-h of Spriug Lake é on Williams of Chevy Chase mong the recent visitors here. ". aries Holmes of the Columbian University spent Sunday at Idlewild, the guest of lis father, Mr. Thomas Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hickerson were recently visiting Myra Maught. Dr. Edward Stone week of Mr. Thom The fortnightly of Frederick was-a guest this 8 Viers of this viclaity. prayer meeting attracted a fairly good audi Wednesday aftezavon at the residence of Mr. Samuel Renshaw, near Halpine. Rev. Parke P. Flourney of Bethesda conducted the service, his tople belug “The Sheltering Care of Chrtet."* Mrs. James Atwood and children are visiting relatives in ‘Tenleytown. Miss Clara Knight has returned to Washington from a brief visit to Randolph friends. The guesis of Ingleside Hotel were «ntertained Saturday evening by a creditable exhibition of the graphophone by Mr. Clinton Redo. Choice colle- quial records “aud ‘rare ballads, ‘sung by noted Vocalists,” were reproduced. —_— -— LAUREL. Mrs. T. Alexis Berry ts entertaining her sister, Miss Hattie Dashields of Philadelphia. Miss May Mackall MacKenzie of Park avenue, Baltimore, was the guest during the week of her aunt, Mrs. Frank I. Ahern, on Prince George's street. Mrv. Nelson, wife of Bishop Nelson of the Epis- copal Church of Georgia, is visiting ex-Controller and Mrs. Barnes Compton, at “The Lawn.” Mrs. Nelson will sail with her husband the 29th instant for Europe, where Mr. Nelson goes to attend the Lambeth conference. Miss Kate Williams, who for several months past has been at jamsville, Frederick county, has returned to Laurel. Mrs. John W. Lanahan and Mrs. Nina Lanahan left on Monday to visit frlends in Parkersburg, W. a. Miss Helen D. Ryon was visiting Baltimore friends recently. Mrs. Favier and Mis ley were the guests of Washington friends during the week. Mrs, EC. Crowther gave a & o'clock tea Tues- day evening in honor of Mies Marr Mackall Mac- Kenzie of Baltimore, who is here visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. I. Ahern. Mrs. Oberble of Elizabeth, N. J., is the guest of Mrs. Frank Clark. Senator A. P. Gorman and son, A. P. Gorman, Jr, Spent Sunday at thelr country home in Howard. Mr. Edward 8. Valk of Sashington was here y visiting his brother, Mr. William E. Valk. Mrs. D. C. Heath of Boston was here Sunday at the home of her mother, Mra. M. L. Jones, on Laurel avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Hand of Baltimore spent Sunday at the home of Capt. J. W. Collins. Me. Charlee H. Staley of Laurel, one of the xestrsmen of St- Philip's 1 Chureh here, is 8 delegnte to the second convention of ‘the Protestant iscopal Church of the diocese of Wash- ich began in St. Paul’s Church, Washing- . Mr. Stanley is a membe- of the ittee on canons, of the committee .on ition of laws and canons and also of the special lay committee. ‘The Laurel branches of the Junior 0. U. A. M. ea will celebrate Decoration day_hy visiting-the Laurel | Ing the use of birds’ wings and feathers w: emetery and holding services over the graves of their departed brethren. The procession to the cemetery will be formed at Shaffer's Hall be preceded by the Latire! Military Band. ‘The Lanrel foot ball team gave an Ice cream and strawberry featival at the Agademy last night. —_—— BRIGHTWOOD. 1 The May party given by Mr. and Mrs. Kam- mack of Brightwood avenue to celebrate the eighth auniversary of the birth of ¢peir son Edmund, was a pleasant affair. Fifty-eight children, accompan- Jed by thelr parents and nurses, came by pony cart, trolley car and a@ome! by steam car from Baltimore, to enjoy the gantes, the toys and the goolies provided for them by; their little hozt. Of course there was a May pole dance, taken part in by those little’ ones “who could spare time from base ball and other sports. Graceful fancy dances were given by little Elizabeth, daughter of Senator Reeside, and Miss Marie F Refreshments ‘were served on the veranda, the children being particularly delighted with the ices, gotten up in the shape of bicyele ricers, base bali players, animals and in other forms. ‘The birthday cake, iluminated by clght ting candles, was surmounted by a complete miniatnr wnt, With fish pond, settces, hammocks, trecs and grass. Besides the souvenir cups received at the table each child was given a jumping rope, Vall and bat and a sample “yellow Eid. ‘The presents received by Master Edinind were numerous and valuable, being mostly of silvce. Among those present’ were: Mrs. Senator Pugh and danghter, Mrs. Senator Itecsile and daughter, Mrs. Ro J. Wir children, Mrs. ‘Taylor and children, and the following named Hittle masters aud misse: Richardson, White, Brows Ma her, K. ©, Highberger, Shafbirt, Freeman, ‘Tingle, Weaver,’ Mandy, Bradford, Rawlings and Barnes, A horse belonging to Messrs. Shaw & Gleason and attached to one of their delivery wagons was struck and badly injured by an electric car on thy Bright- wood line Wednesday morning. ‘The car was that operated for the convenience of North Takoma pas- the accident happening just north of the ‘The driver snd motorman luckily cs- Without Injury and neither was blamed for rollision. rgeant John M. delivered a _lecturs, “Lost in the Arctic Oc Emory Chapel Tues: day evening. Mr. fitted for this lecture, beinz an entertaining talker and having gained Information from a ing one of a former relief expedition. He used a large chart to explain the many currents and counter-currents met with in the northern waters. ‘A strong sentiment of patriotism runs through his talk, snd as he recounts the wonderful bravery of the ‘Americans in the crew he was with and the shirking of Ue foreigners on that, pa ticular ship his hearers are moved to shout for “Old Glory” and the man before them. The physical endurance of those men who did not und experience use alcool as compared to the weakness of those who indulged contains a temperance lesson which all would do well to learn. ‘There was not one cent of expense to the church, thanks to the generosity of Mr. Kenny. and the $40 raise will go toward the improvement of the rise Detwiler was tendered a surp yy his hosts of little friends on the 0 sion of hs twelfth birth Games of the kind that please the youthful mind were ed and appropriate prizes awarded. — Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs.-Detwiler, assisted by Mr. and Mis. Wood, to the following Iads_ and lassies: Clarynce Parvons, Albert Thomas, Law- rence Tolson, Ben. Detwiler, Will Detwiler, Ed. Thomas, Earnest Thomson: Geet Parsons, Lilian elle Kronse, Lydia Miinion,, Mamie O'Brien, Mellin, Ei ¢ Mellin, Rosie. Mahoney. Jones, coutractor and builder, js ¢ seventeen keuses at Petworth for Mr. Christan not, block, bounded by Kansas avenue, nnab, Trenton ‘and Sth streets, is to be bullt up. The houses are to have two stories and celar, will contain eight rooms and be fitted with electric lights ynd bells. Mrs. Jane MacElwee has been entertaining at her Lome on Flint street Mrs. Dickson and Miss Jennie Dickson, relatives of hers. They returned to. thelr home in Philadelphia Wednesday, Tweth and family of Washington have oc- the cottage opsthe 14th street road re- vacated by Mr, Homer Coliins. ‘: —__s——— HYATTSVILLE. Mr. Elbert Dent and family have returned to Hyattsville for the summet ‘AU a recent meeting of Chillum Castle Lodge the third degree was conferred upon Messrs. Jos. Ager, William Abbott arddyward Schultz. After the conferring of the egregha banquet was held In the hall under the lodze¥om, and many guests * S participated. Dr. George H. Ray of VG&smouth has returned home after a visit to his bagfker, Mr. J. Euos Ray of itlum. Ee The fight for the nognagion for the state sen- ticket in this county is atorship on the repmblt i etmice is predicted becoming sp A ¢ At the JE the orphans’ ‘court, held at Up an order was passed pro tery we xrunted to utor of Boswell HS ttl June 1. - in Chilum Hall. One ‘The court then A bazaar was recentl; of thi test for a hands Mr. features of the 1e was won by correct Leinhardt, w number of grains of am_ear contained. ‘The Junior Euchre Club of this place met Thurs- ning ut the residence of Col. and Mrs. Shallenberger, at Rives’ station, The first. prizes were by Miss Cherlotte. Fenwiek and Mr. Brlerer, respectively. “and . the second by Miss Frances Mu Mr. G Upon th served. Those pre A. Louise Fuller, Fenwick, Miss Mary Dorsey, berger, Mes. Russell, Mr. uid M . Mr. and Mrs, H.W. Gore and Bal, Cauy Bricrer, Wells, Galvert, Shallenberger, Rives aud Dorsey. Mr. Pottinger Dorsey of Frederick county was the guest thigy week of his brother, Dr. H. W. Dorsey. Miss Frances Mudd 1s visiting her parents in Bsltimore. dogs, some of them valued highly, have been poisoned on the premises of thelr owners in Lang- don and Avalon Heights, and there fs intense tn- digration among the owners, who belleve the deed done by some malicious person, In every in- stance the dog tax had been paid and each an mal wore a tag. Some of the losers are trying to find out whether, in view of the fact that they compHed with all the requirements of the dog law, they are not entitled to the assistance of the po- lice department in ferreting eut the parties who did the poisoning, From information recelved, it ts belfeved that the request. made to the District Commissioners by some of the bieycle riders of Langdon and vicinity to be permitted to ride at will on the bosrd walks in the settlement will not be granted. ‘The matter was referred by the Commissioners (0 the lieuten- ant in charge of the ninth precinct, and by him to the officers on duty in Langdon. ‘It is suid that us also a number of citizens, opposed the re- impression that the proposition to have the free delivery system extended to Lang- el. s have the ad- morning and evening mail, and for son that if free delivery were i i it would mean the abolishment of the post office at Lungdon, those most interested have concluded that they ‘prefer the present arrangement. Al- though Langdon has quite a large population, the mail mutter sent out amounts to very Jittle, as nearly all the residents are employed iu Washing- ton, ‘and almost invarfabiy dispatch thelr letters from there ‘The annual reunion of the friends of the Home, near Winthrop Heigh' ok place day, and was attended. number of vi itors from the city. inmates of the hou: Were treated to ice other delicacies, aud a good time was expe! resent, ‘The members of Langd 1.0. 0. F., have arranged for an open meeting at the Opera House on Tuesday evening next. This is ex- pected to mark quite an epoch in the history of the lodge. Most of the grand »fficers of Grand Tadgé of the District of Col cepted invitations to be present. In conneezion therewith a musical and Mterary entertainment will _be rendered. ‘The same evening the ladies of St. Barnabas’ P.E. Mission will have a strawbercy und fee cream feetival for the benef’ of the mis- sion. The twelfth anniversary of the Dirth of Misé Edna Durfey was gbserved one evening this week, a party being tendered her by her parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. G. Durfey. The house was elegantly decorated “With cut roses and daisies, Among those present were Mr, aud Mrs, ‘I. M. Rogers Mrs. Wilton Harvey, Mrsz.0. T. Putnam, Misa Ida Jennings, Miss Sagfe “Whitcomb, the ‘Misses Lizzie Warren, Florence Haskell, Magzie Ander- son, Susie Warren, Estella Clark, Lizzie Loor, Celesta Sutton, Alice Bloyd, Susie’ iarvey, Flor: ence Hillengass, Sarah Lloyd, Adelaide Francis, Etta Page, Ethel Brown, Ethel Mackenzie Harris, Olive MeNeil, Leula Baker, Masters Osear Harvey, Teed Baker,’ Raymond D. eee Pellam Walton, Webster DeLoss, Ralph Rogers, “Willie Page ond others. ‘The ladies of the Langdoy M. E. Church, Rev. Mr, Clark, pastor, have orgtnized an aid society, svhich will, it Js understood, have the church painted and generally rengvated. Sunday last several children were kaptiztd there. ‘The offairs of the charge are stated’ to be in a more prosper- ous condition than ever before. The sacrament of the holy communion will administered next Sunday by Rev. C. 0. Book of Brookland. Miss Maude Cook and Mr.Harry ook, Caughter and son of ex-Represenfative 8. A. Cook of Wis- consin, and Miss Lizgte Bartlett’ of the ‘sume state, "who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Koupfer of Langdon, ett Yor ‘thelr ‘homes this B f ec! Mrs. Christie of this place/has returned from a visit to frends in ‘Phitddelphiia, —_—_-- SANDY SPRING. ‘The Enterprise Club recently met at Amersly Farm, the home of Tariton B..Stabler. Henry H. Miller was a guest, and a new member, S. Harold Hopkins, was welcomed. The tour of inspection showed that the fields were carefully cultivated nd steadily improving, dairying being the principal interest. The June gathering wiil be at Harewood, Arthur Stabler, host. The Home Interest Soclety convened for tea, at Tanglewood, the home of Mr. and Mrs, Alban G. Tuomas, Monday, with Willlam W. Moore pre- siding, and Mrs. Edward N. Bentley secretary. It was an unusually large Legrand as, in addition to fendance_of most members, Mr. Sirs. “‘Fiegerle D. Jackson, Mr. ‘yas We Davis, Mrs, Cannon, bit, Mr. and Mrs. and will | | taining the ward system and proposing that the road funds be distributed in the wards accorling to mileage in each, and that the mayor be elected voted upon, and it was decided that the responsibility for the s!aughter of the innocents rests upon civ- Sized womankind, and not upon hunters and trap- pers in distant Wilds, who only supplied the con- stant demand made for the adornment of millinery. A lene husband caused much merriment by asking what was the kind of letter to write an ab- sent wife, since If he forwarded a real, old-fash- Joned love letter she would not like it, and if be sent one entircly filled with agricultural. items, that did not pease her gny better. A happy dium was suggested by one meniber, who nought the single sentence, “there are others.” might pre- Yent the necessity of further correspondence by ‘ausing the wife to shorten her visit. ef ractical’ queries were answered, and the neat and promising vegetable garden inspected and com- mended, This, however, was quite thrown in the Shade by a beautiful conservatory erected within the past year, and Mrs, Thomas was congratulated on the possession of a fine collection of blooming plants. The club wil! mect ne ‘xt at Bloomfield, the nome of Mr. aud Mrs, Edward N. Bentley. in June. Isaac Hartshorne, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Siabler and Miss Elizabeth B. “Tyson, who have all becn absent for several months, have returned. and Mrs. Hervey Page and the Misses Chandlee will shortly reopen thelr homes here, z - Miss Catherine Stabler, after a rotracted visit in western Missouri with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sta- ler 1s now t the Hot Springs, Ark.. and she pur. poses Vist relatives in Onto ‘during Six of our’ young. peo the summer, ple spent Sunday at Falr fax with Miss Jessie Love, using thelr bicycles for mest There are so many and such ent Imen and wheelwomen here that equestrian exercise has“fallen Into disfavor, but a number of citizens, nters, had a merry chase alonz the banks of the emai Monday evening, and it. was dis-overed that the horse las not been entirely su rseded. Steain engine in hfs mill, which recalls. the t that the first one ever seen'in this vicinity was din the same mill about forty years azo by led by a few old fox Mr, James B. Henderson is e aa le putting a very late Benjamin Rush Roberts, und that when it was fired up there were several adults present Who had never witnessed such a sight before. Mrs. Edward C. Gilpin and Miss Ellen Stabler the guests of Mrs. Sarah A. Chandlee of Hope- » & former resident here, and Mrs. cis Thomas is visiting Mra. Francis Darby of Williamspert. Mrs. Benjamin D, Palmer is in Baltimore. “ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hf, Miller end Miss Annie Miller in Philadelphia; Miss Carotine Taylor at Lincoln, Va., and Miss Clara A. Moore in“ Alex:rdria Josey few days at Frye Jddings, Moore of New York has been for a iis country home here, and Chirles I Mrs. Edna Cannon und Miss Julia Zeverly, all of the suine city, ure staying bere with relatives. | Other arrivals have teen Mrs. Kemington and Walter Thomas of Baltimore; Mr=el Uriah Kirk and Miss Mary Shoemaker of Thi delphia, Mr. Bridgman ‘and Miss May Lambert of Washington and Miss Wallace of Alexandria. The May session of the Friends’ Association for Christian work was recently beld ut Ashton meet- ing house, with the president, Charles It. Harts- horne, in’ the chair. After the routiie business Was transacted there were literary exercises, tel- lowed by a pleasant and informal tea. ‘The com s and delegates et at the same plice on the afternoon of d instant. Mrs. tiartshorne is the superin- Mr. and Mrs. Leay: Mrs. King and family, Mrs, Hill and family, Mr. Spoftord ard daughter and Mes, Chapin and family, all of Washington, will probably spend the summer in this community. Invitations toa dance to Grange Hall bfre been issued by a committee, cou- sisting of Messrs, Bond and ‘Thomas. FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. County court convened Mondas, Judge James M. Love on the bench, The last will and testament the late Nancy Hanua was adwitted to proba ¢n the application of Mary A, Vandersloot, the ex- ecutrix. Letters of administration on the estate of the late Geo. Averille were granted to James Coc erilie, Chas, W. Phillips qualified as committee of his wife, Rowena S, Phillips, a lunatic, confined 4n the state asylum, and the last will and testa: Inent of Miltou Hanna, deceased, was. on the pleation of Laura F. Hanna, the executrix, ad- anited to provate. Oa motion of Kovert Wey, treasurer, RH. Shepherd and W. 8. Kinchloe were appointed and sworn as deputy treasurers of this cou deo. L. Kenyou was appointed guardian of and Beutrice Carter, infants, under the Me of fourteen years. Supervisors J. HM. Hurst and Franklin Williams tt and family, Mr. end be given at Olney reported that they teacted with J.B. iI Mot for repal bridge over Vimpiet run, near Fauikue aud with E. 2. Carlin tor building # culvert on the Carlin toad wear Line coinia, ane that the work bad been completed aud accepted. In the matter of the change of road, at or near Bene mill, over Accotink run, the pi Were re- vived from the board of supervisors, and it was tered that the change be made in accordance the report Robert Wiley’s motion for a new road was re- ferred to the road commissioners of Meant Vernon istrict. m motion of Virginia F. Burke, the estate of ate Jobr F. Burge was committed to Gco. Gordon, sheriff, for administration. Capt. M.A. Austin of Washington and bis daugh- ter, Miss Emma Austin, were for a few days visit- ing at Mr. John H. Renn y J. Sagar has returncd from a visit to relatives in Washington, Rev, W. H. K. Pendleton and Dr. W. P. Mon- cure are attending the P. E. Church council in redericksburg, the tter as the delegate from jon Chureh of this plac Mason of Washington is the guest of Miss Alice Fitzhugh. Miss Rebecca Dangerfield and Miss Evie Prescott ef Alexandria, recently visiting the Misses Moore, © returned’ home. Mr. ( Ford, who has been appointed by Judge Lave to fill out the unexpired term in the oftice of commonwealth’s attorney, Is twenty six years of ege, and ts a cousin and law partner of Mr. Jos. E. Witard. 3 Tudse Love fixed the amount of the bail- bond for the release of Richard Burnett. Geo. Chi- chester and Edward Jamiason, respectively, who are “1 in jail under a charge of burning @ at $4,000. Messrs. John Greene Moore, attorneys for Iurnett, have inade application to have the amonnt reduced. “Dr. John McGill of Falls Chureh will pre Zion’ “Episcopal Church Sunday afternoop at 4 relock. Phe children’s day celebration will he held in the M. E. Chu uth Sunday nicht, June 6. Mrs. J.D. Newman of West Washington is’ visit- ing her brother, Mr. J. R. Steele. Mrs. James Hunton of Buckland, Va., is visiting her brother, Judge James M. Love: ——_——_— FALLS CHURCH. Pursuant to a cail issued by authorlty of the town council, a iaceting of the voters of the cor poration was held at the ecuneil rooms Saturday night for the purpose of nominating three cuuncil- men, to be voted for at the corporation election next Thursday. The mecting was valled to order by Mr. G. W. Hawxhburst, town clerk, when, on motion of M ©. DePutron, Mayor J. D. Payne was clected Chairman, and Mr. E. F. Rorebeck ‘There were atcut forty voters present. 1 bailots the following were nominated: w. > ch, W. E. Parker and Julius Me StS. ham. Corsiderable diseu offered, council jon arese over a resolution F. Roiebeck, requesting the the wards of the town ang to the plan of placing the streets and s under the care and supervision of the This was vigorously opposed by DePutron, who offered a subs by Mr. BL to abelish town Mr. J.C. sus- by the people of Uie town inste cil. Tt dof by the coun- is was also favored by Messrs. AL Davis, 5 S. Abbott and others, but was voted down, also the origmal resolution, and the ineet= ing adjourned without actior ‘The election occurs next ‘Thursday between the hours of 1 and 7 p.m. Other names than those nominated ace spoken of, and in ail probability Wlil be before the voters on that day, and we electicn promises to be very interest Mr. Jatacs E. Febrpy and wife mad visit to his mother, Mie. M. A. Febrey, at Shade, Suuday last. Among those present at ain- ner on the occasion were Mr. wel Mis. Gus Thonp- sou, Mr. Mrs. Henry’ P. West_ and tamily, Mr. and Ernest J. Febrey, Mr. and Mrs! William Shreve and family, “Ales. “Nettie Hughes and family, Mrs. Kate’ Wright and family, Miss Edna Bailey, Miss itlsie Febrey, and Mr. Henry Bailey ‘Miss Kate Chamblin of Winchester, Va., is the guest of Miss Kate L. Hiett. Mr. Guy Luttrell is in Nashville, Tenn. att ing the centenalal, the guest ef bis cousin, Gov. Taylor, Jobn McGill left Weduesdsy for Fredericks- . to aitend the council of the PE. , Which 1s called to decide the parish lines in Virgiola. = The. marriage of Miss Alzine Berry of West Fells Church and D-. A. M. Middleton of Prince "3 county, Md., was solemnized at the Cath- rch here Weduesday, Rev. Father Tierney ‘The bride was prettily attired in a traveling gown of blue made with a red silk vest, covered with w fon, She cazried a bouquet of bride roses. Messrs. Victor Terrett and Carlin acted as ushers, and escorted the bride to the altar. Her uncle, Mc. W. A. Duncan, gave the bride Wee ae oun: left for an extended trip immediately after the ceremony. S ‘The spring meeting of the Local Union of North- ern Virginia, embracing the Christian Endeavor societies of ‘this and several adjoining counties, called to meet here im the Baptist Church Saturday etd Vill be of much interest. Among those who will deliver addresses on the occasion are Mr. M. M. Shard of Washington, Rev. F. T. Benson of Alexandria, and Rev. J. W. Kincheloe. Papers on various subjects connected with the work will be read, election of officers will take place, and con- siderable important business will be transacted. ‘The convention will open at 9 a.m. and close at 3:50 p.m. ‘The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Falls Church and Potomac Railroad Company was held in the oifice of Mr. M. E. Church Tuesday night, with the president, Maj. O. E. Hine, in the chair. A board of directors was elected for the en- suing year, as follows: Maj. O. E, Hine of Vienna, Gen. ¢ 8.’ Burdett of Glen Carlyn, Dr. N. F. Gra- bam of West Falls Church, Mr. J. E. Willard of Fairfax Court House, Maj. R. 8. Lacey of Alex- andria county, Dr. Max Wieble of Wieblie, A. P. Eastman of East Falls Church, M. E. Church and E. J. Northrup of Falls Church. One hundred and eighty-three shares of stock were represented. A delegation of the members of Constellation ir, O. U. A. M., of Washington, consist- ing of Messrs. J. D. and Frank Schofield, S. A. Todd, T. 8. Sergeon, A. E. Walker, G. W. Colitas, ., J, W. Lowry, Maurice Maddox, R. B. Hayes, C.- = Hilbert, F. C. Robbelt, J. P. Heflin aud Frank Biaine, paid a visit to Crescent Council here, Mon- night. “Ne F. Hlmer Jacobs, registrar, was at the store of Mr, J. W. Brown’ Monday, "registering ‘voters the election. ‘The ‘books were closed that ‘day. "District officers are to be. elected nest Mr. H. F. Lowe bas been elected experintendent of the Juntor Christian Endeavor Sorlety, vice Miss Margaret Fay, resigned, and Mine Tillie Rawlings ass! es ‘A delegation from Star of Hope Lodge and Co- lumbia Lodge of Good eTmplars of Washington Visited Ploueer Lodge Tuesday night. The mission band of the Presbyterian Sunday Schoo! held a festival Friday night. Mrs. Daniel Zeigler and Mra. J. C. Roberts are fisiting the famtty of Rev. D. i. Katbbun. Mrs, rs will spend the summer bere. ‘Nir, and Mis W.-Y. Mason of Washington, who recently rented the ““Evergreens,"" have moved out Master Ashby Long, the six-year-old son of Mr. Vernon Long, met with a serious accident Tuesday. In endeavoring to get In a wagon while it was in motion he fell between the wheels aud was run over. His leg was badly fractured, and be sus- tained a contusion at ihe base of the skull. ‘The wagon Was heavily Jaden, and his escape from in- stant death “was almost miraculous, Dr. T. C. Quick was called in and rendered the pocessary attention; and later Dr. Sterling Russell of Wash- ington arrived to assist In the case. Tue lad is in 8 precarious condition. Mr. W. V. Foltz of Washington has rented and moved into the house of Mr. W. D. Evans on pastor of the M. E. ‘Tenn... it the Grand University. the annual address. Mr. and Mrs. It. J. Yates are visiting friends at Paxon, Va. Rev, Johan M Memorial da: Confelera: Mr. 1 will deliver the address nt the ercises to be held by Lee Camp of ins at Alexandria May 24.. Vete II. Christman x occupying his summer residence on Fairfax stree Major M.S. Hopking of “Washington will move into his new house on Washington street June 1 Mr. Seth Osborne, an old and highly resyp citizen of this community, died at | his home on my morning. He leaves a jeughter, Mr, Oshorne had been for the past fifty Years, coming from The fancral ‘took place Thursday and the interment w Broad street widow and 1 living Conn it from his Tate residence, in Uakwood comet g Mics Lena Herbert, daughter of ex-Secretars Herbert, was in town’ Tuesday. Msfise ‘Htorence Leeds has gone to her home at Glenbrook, Va.. for the suminer. Mr. S.A. Wrenn, commissioner of revenue for the north side of th> county, Is in town making the annual askessment of personal property. Mr. E. F, Crocker received is commission as postinaster of this town Wednesday. PAir, It, W. Moore, attorney for the corporation, has decided that there Is a vacancy in the council, caused by the resignation of Mr. E. F. Crocker, nd the nation having been “accepted cannot e reconsh ir. H. A. D. Crocker is -poken of in connection w he vacancy, to be filled at lection ucxt ‘Thursday. firs. Rufus D. Choate of Washington ts the guest . J.B. Gould. J. R. Jacobs of this town, the funtor min- ister on the Sterling circuit, M. arch South, was married In Alexandria on Wednesday to Miss Edith Strickler, daughter of Re . M. Strick of Marshall; This is reported to have been a runaway m ‘as the consent of the young lady’s father could be obtained. ‘The parties were met in Alexandria by Miss Lelia Jacobs and Mr. . Jacobs, sister sind brother of the groom, the red and the knot tied by Rev. J. the M. E. Church in that to the home ot where ther are now Va. Mr. Jaco his father, here visiting, 2 Miss Nellie E, Hawxhurst is visiting friends in pug ‘Thursday, Richmond. ¥ At the meeting of Falls Church of Odd Fellows Thuréday night Mr. J. Howard Brunner, representative to the Grand Lodge at tts late ses sion in Staunton, made an interesting report of the Procevdings of that bods. ‘The first degree of the mex was conferred upon Mr. J. D. Chapin. ° Mayor J.D. Payne. held court Wednesday and sed of several important cases. bast ar man, who han been fll for some ime of pneumonia, is convalescent. tit dande waa ziven at (dd Bellows’ Hall Friday evening under tle supervision of Messrs. J. E. Ju cobs and SW. Flagg. committee. The chaperons were Mrs. ‘Eugene . Mre. J. B. Gould and Mrs, W. H. Now!an. —_————_ A NEW DISINFECTANT. hire ‘The Value of Formaldebyde and How It is Used. From the New York Tribune. In scientific and public health circles in this.country, as well as in France, Russia and Italy, considerable attention has been aroused during the last few months in a new process of disinfection which {ts ac- knowledged to have great, possibilities in it. The world in general has heard little of it, for the reason that the experiments have been buried in a mass of chemical techni- calities, and because the practical value of the discovery has seemed uncertain until just lately. The new disinfectant is a gas known as formaldehyde, or formiealdehyde, and, when in solution, formalin. It is pro- duced by burning methyl or wood alcohol in a peculiar mannet, and this much is al- ready assured, that it is a germicide of great power and efficiency. The only question now in the minds of the doctors and chemists who have been experimenting with it for some time is just how well it will penetrate. So far it has not been proved that it will disinfect tightly tled-up bundles of clothing (which can be accomplished by steam perfectly and in a short time), and the experiments in this di- rection have been rather discouraging. But though the new gas does not seem to pen- etrate, it is marvelously certain when goods and fabrics are spread out and ex- posed to its vapors, and for “house-to- house disinfection” (the scientific cleansing of infected rooms, drapery and furniture) it Is a complete success. Not only have practical tests been made of it in several of the largest cities in this country, but a number of health officials have put the new system into actual use and have built “formalin chambers” in conjunction with their steam disinfecting plants. Such a “chamber” was installed several weeks ago on the New York quar- antine boat by Dr. Doty, and many articles pass through it weekly. While Dr. Doty does not think it can take the place of steam, he believes it to be a valuable ad- junct to any disinfecting plant, for the reason that it leaves the finest fabrics un- injured. Steam and sulphur destroy colors and surfaces, and until formaldehyde gas was discovered there was nothing known to science that would kill every germ and still leave valuable articles untouched by chemical action. In his office down at quarantine Dr. Doty has a curious and interesting proof of this in the shape of three large scrap books, which have fabrics of silk, delicately tinted muslins and other stuffs, samples of up- holstery, draperies, furs, leather and elab- orate wall papers, arranged in three par- allel columns to a page. The first column shows the goods before they have been sub- raltted to any disinfection whatever; the second, the same goods treated with for- maldehyde gas; the third, as treated with sulphur. In every instance the -samples disinfected with formaldehyde gas have re- tained their original delicacy of tint and surfaces. Those treated with sulphur are, in many cases, completely destroyed. see Not Enough. From Life. They say she ts a poem— Quite likely that may be; I find unto my sorrow She is averse to me. ses “Do you know a good tonic for nervous persons, Simpkins?” No. What I want to find is a good tonic for people who have to live with them.” —Chicago Record. maura: hi i ‘a bl If you want anything, an ad. in The Star. If anybody has whet you wish, yoa will get an answer. This List Appears Every Saturday HOTELS For descriptive OF THE WORLD lets, Information, Cir giving Ratlway connections, ete, of any B Velow call at or adders (send stam; HOTEL TARIFF BUREAU, ( 83 Fitth Ave., New York. 4 26 Regent st, Landon. (248 Rue de Riveli, Paris HOTEL POCKET GUIDE FREE. AD, $4 ADIRONDACKS. . < June a New York affice, 1 have. «C. M. Eatony ADIRONDACKS. The Childwold, opens J ASBURY PARK, N.J. Coleman House.opons 3 do.......Hotel Columbia, opens Decora iton Day ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.The Hesworth, AU 8% BABYLON, L. 1. Hotel, opens June 1 BALTIMORE, Xt EP. $1.50 up BOURNEMOUTH, Eng. Royal Bath He BRADFORD, Eng. Midland Jat. AP $3. BRISTOL, ROT... J BROOKLYN, N.Y. Hotel St.George. EP 81: AT RS INCIANATI, 0... .Grand Hotel, EP. $1; AP, 88 DEXVER, Col. .New St James Hotel, AP. $2 es Hotel Windsor, A, 2 - Royal Clarence Hotel, AP, §8 FIRE ISLAND. .Surf Hotel & Cottages, open Juiy 1 FISHER’S ISLAND. The Mannatawket, AD GLASGOW. «(Bath st.) Cockburn Hotel, APJ TY. Mo. TheMidland, E.P.,S1ap. LEEDS, Eng. Queen's Hotel, A.P..83.5 LIVERPOOL, Eng. Adelph Motel, AP. LONDON, Eng.. -Hote do.. -The Lan t.Paneras), Midland do.13 Henrietta st.Strand) ¢ do. .Barkston Gardens Hotel, SK LONDON, Eng..DeVere Hotel) D. " do... .Broadwalk Kensington do. .Prince of Wale ) Specially recom MATLOCK, Eng al Hydro 1 MIDDLETON SPR'GS, Vt. The Montvert, opens 24. Mineral Springs and sclentitic MILLEROOK, N. Y....The Haleyon, opens May NARRAGANSETT PIER, RL Rockingham, A 85 ay 1 AD S408 P stup yen June 1 do... ++-The Massasoit, pons Jone 1 NEW ORLEANS, La. 1! sl up do......The Cosme $150 up yPOR’ RL T.......Ocean House, opens J: NEW YORK... Fifth Avenue Hotel, A do... e Majestic, KP i, EP, $1.50) AP, $3.50 5 "S150 do. ...Hotel Westminster, do...(Wm. G. Leland) Grand Hotel, EP wis & Foster) Hotel St.Andrew, E. -+-- 45th ave. & 10th st.) Th do WJobnsonQzinn)Htl, Empire,E.0’ do.(s.e.cor.5th ay.€15th stjHotel 1 do. never, EP 85) up de C15th st_pHotel Kensington,.E.P 51.50 OCF: J..Hotel Brichton, AI, $2.50 up OLD PT. COMPORT, Va..Hygeia Hotel, ADs: PHILADELPHIA, Pa..New Walton Hotel, KP. 2 do. . -The Aldine Hotel, AP, 83.50 doiRestaurant ala-carieyNewLafa, Vsiup do...(Arcb&12th st.) Hotel Hanover, s2 up PLYMOUTH, Eng..... and Hotel, Ai, 8% PORTSMOUTH, N. H....The Rockingham, AP. $4 QUEBEC, Canada. ..Chatean Fronte RICHMOND, Va. TheJefferson, ROCHESTER, > SEA BRIGHT, N. SHELDRAKE, N.¥..Cayaga Lake House, ST.GEORGY, Staten Island. The Castiet firep'f) Jindell Hotel, E.P..81.50 up; A. N.Y... Yates Hotel, E.P.81.9, seeseesThe Troy House, AP, WASHINGTON, D. ¢ Arlington Hot --Motel Normandie, E. <The Bbbitt Heass, AI 34 ap do.. % The LP, S10 up WATCH HILL, R.I.New Oce SYRACU TROY, NX. ¥. Plimpton Hotel, opens J Jectric cars Yy-henrly to beach -Larkin House, opsos June &. do.... a my16,20,23,27thenstf OCEAN TRAVEL. TICKETS TO AND FROM EUROPE RY ALL lines at lowest rates. BROSNAN'S OLD ROPHAN PASSENGER AGENCY, yeh wt my20-61 5 Anchor Line Steamships from New York Weekly. GLascow TA LONDONDERRY, Rates for Saloon Pass: CITY OF ROME, $70, Other si ‘Séeond Cabin — Rome, $42.50; Furnessia, $27.50; other steamers, $35, Steerage Passage Rome, $25.50; Furnessia,$24.50: other stinrs. $25.50, For new illustrated Book of Tours an | further in- SON BROTHERS, G ners, $50, formation apply to HENDERSON - eral Agents, 7 Bowlug Green, N.Y... or G. #21 Peuna. av er EDW. F. DRO 925 Penna, Wathington. NORTH GERMAN LLOYD FAST EXPRESS SERVICE. PLYN ONDOX, Trave.Tu..Ma : cabn. Tu 1,10 ans Havei.Tu.June 8,10 am Lahn. Te PAKIS, Alle BK Sat.J CHERBOURG, ree .Sat..May 29, 10 am. . TWIN-SCREW Ps SOUT! Friedrich Barbarossa ss GIGRALTA Werra Fulda. QELRICHS & CO., 2 BOWL) Apply to E. F. Dior ja20-Iyr HOLLAND-AMERIGA LINE. From New York to Rotterdam and Ams? First $72.50 and up bin, 36. For information zpply to General Passenger Agency, 39 ew York, or to G. W. Moss, 121 ‘Pa. .; EF. Droop, 925 Pa. ave., and Crane, Parris & Co., Bobitt House, Washington. D.C American Line. New York-Southampton (London-Perisy Twin-screw U. 5. Mail Steamships. Sailing every | Wedne St. Paul. .May 26. 10 am Berlin. St. Louls..June 2, 10 am St. Louis. Paris......June 9, 10. am Paris... June St. Paul. !-Jun- 16, 19am St. Paul. July Red Star Line. NEW YORK TO ANTWERP. June 23.10 am KENSINGTON, seeeees May 26, 1 pam, WESTERNL. v+e+ June” 2, 12 noon SOUTHWARK. e+ -Jane 9, 11 am, NOORDLAND| g 16. 12 noon BEKLU -. 2 Saturday. Jane 1, 10 INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY, Piers 14 and 15, North Ks Ofice, 6 Bowling Green, N. Ye GEO. W. MOSS, Agent, 921 Penn. ave. French Line. COMPAGNIE GENERALE: TR. DIRECT LINE TO Panis, VIA HAVRE. La Gascogne, Baudelon. Sat., M La To . La Bretagne, RATES OF PASSA New York to Paris, $105 and upward by ail steamers except La Touraine, including railway fare to Varls and land- ing charges. Parlor car seat is season. Se ss to Paris, $64. General Agent, General Office, No. 3 Bowling G NY. G. W, Moss, i9-15 == =n POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. E_S. RANDALL'S POTOMAC RIVER LINE. ‘Steamer HARRY RANDALL will leave River View wharf Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m., laoding at all wharves us far down as Nomini Creek. Reth-ning, on Mondays and Wed- nesdays at 9 p.m. and on Fridays about 3:30 p.m, Passenger accommodations tirst-class. Freignt received wutil the bour of sailing. : . §, RANDALL, Proprictor and Manzcer. x General Agent, Washington, fe5-14.tf WM. M. RDON, Azent, Alesandria, STEAMER WAKEPIELD, FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS, Leaves Washingtot, D. C., foot of 7th st, Mon- days, 7 a.m., for intezmediate landings to Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point, Nomini Creek, St. Gement and Breton Bay landings, os ‘ednesdass, 7 a.m, for intemncdiate landings to Colonial. Beach, Busiiwood, Rock Point, Colton’s, Nomiul Creek, Pincy Volut, mith’s Creck, Coau and Yeo- m., for intermeliute landings to Bushwood, Rock Point, Nowini Gee schedules.) afeeit _©._W. HIDLEY. General Manager. The Weems Steamboat Co. WINTER SCHEDULE. In cffect December 31, Steamer Potomac leaves 7th st- wharf, moda’ mh22-6m 1 Penn. ave.,Washington,D.C. GEO. 0. CaRPIN' Leonardtown, Abell’: St. George's Island, comico rivers, ‘Special : on Maltimore freight. fcphenson & Dros Ages, Omet, O10 Paar. el ea8, de24-108f Re DENTISTRY. = Painless Extracting, 50c. i Bo eter dings, Qrowns, Bridges. ete,