Evening Star Newspaper, June 26, 1897, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1897-24 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Columbia Theater.—Columbia Stock Com- pany in “Jack Robinson.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The Henry Burlesque Company. Lafayette Square Opera Ho leria Rusticana” and “Pinafore. Chevy Chase Lake.—Hydrocycles, Donch’s Band and dancing. For Amusements see Page 24. >— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. “Caval- Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at 11 a.m., 2:20 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall at 3 p.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fort- ress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave B. and O. station for Bay Ridge at 925 a.m., 1:%0 and 3:15 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from Spm Steamer Pentz for River View at 11 a.m., 235 and 6 p.m. Steamer Potomac river landings at 4 p.m. Ss Harry Randall for at 7 a.m. for Baltimore and Steamer Colonial Beach and river landin - eamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach a.m. CARPETS ARE IN SAFE HANDS ining them.Our proce without injury. We fully in- against lo Carpets made kes all th carpets out sure nad mothproof free. M R. Thorp, 488 Maine ave. s Range reduced from $20 to BERLY'S SONS, 7! 7th st. n.w. idered grand values: Xerez Amoroso, gal.: Va. ;_Norton Va. Claret, By connoii Ch < jer's Ports, 75 and 5 $5 doz.; Old Reserve Whisky, $1 qt. 909 7th street. LACE CURTAIN cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 IT 1S ry Be to Bare your kit mosaic of roaches, uted DEATH DUST It kills them your druggist for it. 10c. a AND BLANKETS st. Blue Flame Oil MUDDIMAN, 1204 G KE f16 12th st. and FINEST CEYLON TEAS ual at any price. Only 60 cts. Use “Che for iced tea, the Pure Ameri- in America. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, sth st. wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. Ladies are invit: visit the Singer ma- i ST. N.W., to see the ave an ex- ed to oTE chine. We w York, who will be 2 chine. THE SINGER MFG. Co. S = = Jewel Gas Stoves are best. Cc. A. MUDDIMAN, 61 = LLS. (SIRUPS) Mueller, NOW BALLS. wholesale confectione=, avenue n.w., manufacturer of twenty flavors of sirups for snow balls, fountains and summer drinks. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Veteran at Rest. sui a, The Thousands Who Have Inspected the Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 621-5 Mass. ave., pronounce them the most com- plete they have ever seen. Only fireproof Eldg. devoted to carpet cleaning in the city. Advertisement. = igs SA Expert Gasoline Stove Repairing. A. EBERLY’'S SONS, 718 7th st. n.w. Fireworks, fire crackers, cannon crack- The remains of Captain Wm. L. Trem- Cheapest Printer on Earth. 920 F st. trs, wholesale and retail. Geo. J. Mueller’s, wholesale confectioner, 326 Penn. ave. n.w. tley were buried at Arlington Thursday. The deceased was born in the state of New York in 1830. He enlisted at the breaking out of the late war in the losth New-York Volunteers, and was promoted to a cap- tainey, serving on the staff of General Warren as ordnance officer. At the close of the war he located in this city, and re- sided here until the time of his death. He leaves a widow and five children. Captain Trembley was_a member of Pentaipha Lodge, No. 23, F. A. A. M., and also of the Scottish Rite, 32d degree. ss Reduced Rates om Account of Collegiate Boat Races via Pennsyl- vania Railroad. For this occasion excursion tickets will be sold to Highland, Poughkeepsie course, June 22 to 25, good to return until June 26, at one fare for the round trip. Tickets £004 to July 3 will be sold June 22 to fare and one-third for the round trip.. ter- dem Cross Election. Meridian Commandery, No. 178, U.0.G.C., held its regular se: ion Friday evening and €lected the following officers for the ensu- ing term: Noble commander, Dr. D. M. Ogden; vice neble comm: nder, Mrs. Vandera Huggins; prelate, L. G. Magruder; keeper of records, re elected for fourteenth term, S. W. Mi éux, r.: financial K. of R., re-elected, H t rm, R. A. Walker Keck; warder, inner ¢, E. C. Johnston; Warder, outer gate, F. Huggins. The noble commander appointed as au- diting committee D. W. Keck, Dr. D. M. Ogden and Byron A. Ford. The officers will be installed July a H. Hough: treasurer, re-elected for four- th herald, D. V 9, Isy ——_—__ Feel Certain of Getting Garden Hose of the best quality made—if you come here. Se., Se_ and 1c. a foot. Goodyear Rubber Co., S07 Pa. ave—Advt. Enjoyable Piano Recital. The pupils of Mrs. Frank Byram gave their plano recital at Sanders & Stay- Man's music rooms last Wednesday, pre- senting an enjoyable program, and all ac- quitting themselves creditably. Those who barticipeted were Misses Nettle Law, Maud Burns, Horterse and Thelka Sond- heimer, Ruth Smith, May Belle Clements, Indie White, Jean Loker and Master Rich- ard Barber. These were assisted by Miss Alys Bentley, soprano; J. Walker Humph- rey baritone, and Carl Au, -named playing with M delssohn’s “Midsummer overture on two pianos. pianist, the - Byram Men- Night's Dream” — B. and 0. Excursion lagara Falls via Pittsburi. Leave Washington 10 a.m. July 7, arriv- Ing at the Falls S a.m. Tickets good for five day ——— Mr. Gloetaner Wins Another Prize. Mr. Anton Gloetzner of again won a first prize. piano composition, Teachers’ ‘following morning. 8, $10.—Advt. this city has This time for a given by the Music ‘ational Association, which is at Present con ed in New York. It will be recalled that a short time ago Mr. Gloetz- ner was awarded the first prize for the best organ composition, given by the New York Manuseript Society. Washington's music loving people are justly proud of Mr. Gloetzner’s success. © will perform his composition at the con- vention Monday afternoon. Francisco, Cal., o. Account annual convention, Y. P. S. C. E., San Francisco, July 7 to 12, the Balti- more and Ohio railroad will sell tickets to that point June 27 to July 2, at greatly re- duced rates. For full particulars call at offices, 707 15th street, 619 Pennsylvania avenue, and depot, New Jersey avenue and C street.—Advt. ———__ Award of Contracts. Messrs. W. B. Moses & Sons were award- ed the contract for the following items for miscellaneous supplies for the Treasury Department for the fiscal year 1807-"s: Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, ‘BZ. 28, 20, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, = The contract includes linoleums, ma:- 8, cocoa mats, chair repair stock, up- trimmirgs, hair, etc. hoisterers’ AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Policeman Connors, the Possessor of Valua- ble Old-Time Currency. Colored Boy Arrested for Stealing Milk and Committed to Reform School—Other Items. Policeman Daniel Connors of the seventh precinct has become the possessor of a val- uzble set of the class of shinplaster eur- rency so familiar during the war, but Which ts new rather scarce. Seven or eight years ago, while at Flushing, L. 1, he bought a picture of Martha Washington. A few days ago he had occasion to take the picture apart, and between the picture and backboards there were neatly laid out thirty-nine specimens of sfinplaster cur- rerey, all in a good state of preservation and printed on only one side. Evidently they were designed for a set for some col- lector, the print being very good, and all pieces signed by either M., B. Colby or M. Jefferies, registers of the treasury for dif- ferent terms, and F. E. Spinner, treasurer of the United States. ‘The set includes three 3-cent specimens, front and bac! cent notes, which there are five different face d end two differeat backs. There were cent notes, of five d thre different backs: four 15-cent notes, of different colors; seven 25-cent notes, of four different face d and two differ- ent backs, and ten 50-cent netes, of four different face designs ard three different back: The set is regarded as quite valu- able and the fortunate policeman has re- fused several good offers for the collection. Philip's Fondness for Milk. The arrest of Philip Brooke, a twelve- year-old colored boy, yesterday morning by Policeman Fennelly, for stealing milk, promises to be more important than was at first supposed. When captured, a quan- tity of milk was found in the boy’s poss: sion. Later in the day he confessed to hav- Z stolen nearly a gallon of the fluid al- together yesterday morning, which, he claimed, he drank. The boy told of a num- ber of places which he had visited and from which he had stolen milk, embracing al- most every section of to He is un- doubiedly ‘responsible for the many com- plaints which have been received of late ‘garding this of thefts. The boy has been working the scheme for some time past, and claims that there is a gang of three or four beys from the first ward who do the same thing he was doing. De- spite his age, Brooke is quite a tough, and admits that only last February he was re- leased from the reform school. He does not want to go back to the reformatory, ard, thinking that he would escape, he confessed to his many misdeeds. When brought before Judge Mills this morning the boy was sent to the reform school during minority Ann’s Church Fair. Owing to the great success which has at- tended the fair given for the benefit of St. Ann's Church, tne question was seriously considered of continuing it for another week. At a meeting of the committee last evening, however, it was decided to close it Monday evening. There was a very large attendance at the place last evening. The program consisted of the presentation of a humorous sketch, entitled “Ici on Parle Francais, the cast was as follows: M. Vi Victor H. Wallace: Major Regulus Rattan, Mr. Spriggins, Mr. Wil- Mrs. The program was prefaced vy ‘a soprano solo by Miss Delia L. O'Day, and closed with a soprano solo by Mrs. J. Burrows Waters. Odd Fellows Elect Officers. At the regular meeting of Covenant Lodge, No. 13, I. O. O. F., held Thursday evening, the.following were elected officers for the ensuing term: Noble grand, Joseph Soramers; vice grand, Harris Krick; re- cording secretary, Harry A. Howes; per- manent secretary, E. H. Harner; treasurer, William H. Rollins; trustees, Edwin H: Harner, John J. Cherry, Théodore F. Kin- John M. Pruitt, William H. Rollins and W. i. Harnest. Death of Barbara Wagner. Mrs. Barbara M. Wagner, the wife of Mr. John Wagner, a well-known resident of this place, died Thursday evening, after an illness of some days, at her residence, No. 3223 P street. The deceased was fully sev- enty-eight years of age. Her funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from her late residence, services being held at the chapel in Oak Hill cemetery, at which place the interment will be made. Ss Low Rates to San_ Francisco via Chesapeake and Obio Ry. Only $31.75 via_C. and O. Ry. to San Francisco, June 27 to July 2, approximate- arae rate San Francisco to Washing- ton on convenient dates during July and August. Apply to C. and O. offices, 513 and 1421 Pa. ave —Adv eal - Marine Band Concert. The program of the Marine Band con- cert at the President's grounds this after- noon, beginning at 5:50 o'clock, is as fol- “Liberty Bell”. Grand selection, “Turkish March’. Mozart Medley, “A Night ‘anciullt (including old and new popular songs, and concluding with “The Man That Wrote Ta-ra-ra-boom de Aye,’ and How He Did It.”) Mexican dance, “Chloe”... Serenade, “Souvenir of Mexico’ ‘Cavalleria Rusticana,”” Mascagni March, “The Etks’’. Patriotic Lymn, “Ha —>—_— Reduced Rates to Poughkeepsie vin K. and 0. Account intercollegiate boat races at Poughkeepsie, the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. will se excursion tickets to that point June 2) to July 2, good to return until July 3, at rate one fare.—Advt. gasses To Remove Doubts. The Masonic Mutual Relief Association has filed a bill in equity against Henry Klingenstein and David Lipson, praying that the court determine to whom $855 in- surance money on the life of the late Hen- ry Burnstein shall be paid. Ss Christian Endeavor News. The rate to San Francisco and return via the C. and O. route, account the Christian Endeavor meeting, will be $63.50 via St. i.) via Chicago. Tickets good going June to July 2, returning until August 17. For further information apply to G. M. Bond, D. P. A., or offices C, and O. route, 513 and 1421 Penna. ave.—Advt. = Civil Service Examination, The United States civil service commis- sion has ordered that an examination be held by its local board in this city August for the grades of clerk and carrier in the postal service. Only citizens of the United States can he examined. The age lmita- tions for this examination are as follows: Clerks, eighteen; carriers, twenty-one, and not over forty years of age. No applica- tion will be accepted for this examination unlesss filed on the proper blank before the hour of closing. All applications should be filed by July 23 with W. D. Peachy at the elty post office. a Feast Celebrated. The Feast of the Sacred Heart was cele- brated with elaborate ceremony at St. Aloysius Church last evening. Thirty-five persons recelyed the cross and diploma in the presence of an immense gathering. Rev. James T. Casey, S. J., preached an eloquent sermon. Crosses and diplomas were conferrred by Mgr. Donatus Sbarretti ef the papal legation. The music ren- — on the occasion was exceptionally ine. —__——__ ‘The two-story brick dwelling No. 2004 Harewood ave., and the two-story frame welling No. 2000 Harewood ave., will be sold by trustees on Monday at 5 o'clock pm. See advertisement. xs POLITICAL CLUB FORMED. Republica: at Beltsville, M4., ganize for the Campaign. The organization of the Vansville Repub- lican Club at Beltsville, Md., under the auspices of the Riverdale Republican Club, was perfected last night, with the follow- ing officers: President, Carl Edwin Frey; first vice president, A. W. Brown; second vice president, Thos. R. Smith; third vice President, John Weems; secretary, W. R. Bentz; assistant secretary, J. T. Hill; treasurer, Edwin T. Shea; sergeant-at- arms, Henry Crump; committee to report & constitution, Messrs. Brown, Shanna- brook and W. E. Bentz; executive commit- tee, Messrs. Hail, Benton, Crump, Bentz and Hill. Speakers addressed the meeting, which Was very largely attended, as follows: Dr. Hall, Capt. Wm. M. Potter of Laurel and Mr. Burchfield of Tennessce. A resolution, offered by Mr. Bentz, was adopted; in substance declaring as the first duty of all republicans of the state to be absolutely united in the advancement of the principles of the party; that meas- ures and not men should be the issue, and condemning any effort, by whomsoever ad- vanced, which may tend to divert the true policy of the party, to labor for the best interests of the people, to a mere question of spoils. An appeal was made to repub- lican voters throughout the staie to stand by the masses of the people in their ef- forts to retain control of the party, and to frown dowr any attemvt to use them as mere stepping stones to personal ends and power, in contravention of the true intents and purposes of the cause. Fair pri- maries, it was declared, should settle ques- tions cs to men, and conventions and leg- islative enactments proclaim the true policy of the party. Or- ———— Saturday and Sunday Excursions to the Country. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has Placed on sale reduced rate excursion tick- ets, to be sold every Saturday and Sunday during the summer season, valid for return until following Monday, from Washington to points on the Washington branch as far as Annapolis Junction, and points on the Metropolitan branch and main line a3 far as Frederick and Charlestown, W. Va. —Advertisement ——— CAUGHT BEGGING. Two Offenders Sent Down for Thirty Days Each. “Striking congressmen for booze money,” was the specific charge against Richard Scott and Samuel Herbert today in the Police Court, although the general informa- tion set forth vagrancy. “ “I found these men last evening on Penn- sylvania avenue,” said the policeman who ide the atrest. “They were begging in a systematic manner, devoting special atten- tion to gentlemen who were leaving the Capitol.” “I Know Herbert well,” remarked the court. “He has not been out of the work- house very long, if I remember correctl; “Only got out yesterday,” volunteer Herbert. “And, jedge, if you give us the chance me and me friend will get out of town without a stop.” “I won't give you the chance,” replied the court. “Thirty days each.” ——__ Personally Conducted Tour to Cres- son, » Vin Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold for 10:50 a. m. train from Washington, Saturday, July 3, good for ten days, including one day's board at Mountain House, at rate of $8.00.—Advt. —— WORKHOUSE INSTEAD. Colored Boys Committed for Attempt- ing to Steal a Ride. g “Violating the police regulations by Jumping on moving trains,” was the charge today in the Police Court against William Jackson and Charles Russell, small colored boys. “I arrested these boys last night at 6th street and Virginia avenue, as they were attempting to board the 11:35 train for Bal- timore,” explained a policeman. “We have been greatly annoyed of late by such of- fenders.” ‘Where are you boys from?” asked the | court. “Richmond.” “Are you wanted there for stealing?” ‘No, sir,” replied Jackson. “We are on the way to Baltimore to see my aun “You can go to the workhouse for ten d each,” Judge Kimball decided. When you get out, dott lose any time in starting for Baltimore, but I would ad- Mes you not to try to steal a ride on a train.” ——_—_ Connection for Bedford Springs via B. and 0. R. R. Under summer schedule of Baltimore and Ohio railroad, passengers can leave Wash- ington at 10 a.m. and reach Bedford Springs, Pa., at 4:10 p.m. Returning, leave Bedford Springs 10:43 a.m., arrive Wash- ington 4:50 p.m.—Advt. —— IMPORTANT DECISION. Judge Hagner Issues an Order An- nulling a Sale. Judge Hagner today decided the case of the Fairview Cemetery Association against the Talburtt heirs in favor of the com- plainants. Some months ago the cemetery association, by its attorney, Str. Wilton J. Lambert, filed a bill in equity against Catharine A. Talburtt and others, praying that the sale of lots 20 and 21 of the Tal- burtt subdivision of Chichester, made to them by the Talburtt heirs, be rescinded. Also that a deed of trust for $6,000, which had been given to secure part purchase money, be annulled, and all moneys paid by the association on account of the sup- posed purchase be refunded to them, be- cause of misrepresentations alleged to have been made by Thomas J. Moore, the de- fendants’ agent, at the time of the sale. The property in question consists of about eighteen acres of land in Anacostia, including part of what is familHarly known as “Old Fort Stanton,” and is part of the tract of land for which the Weyland Semi- nary has been negotiating, with a view of moving from its present buildings on 16th street. By Judge Hagner’s order, Messrs. Wilton J. Lamberc and Philip Walker have been appointed trustees to sell the property at, public auction, unless the defendants re-' pay the money advanced upon the pur- chase within ninety days. The complain- ants were represented by Messrs. Lambert and Lambert and the defendants by Messrs. Lipscomb and Walker. In view of the in- terests involved, the case will probably be taken to the Court of Appeals. — Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement, ——__. The Firecrucker Nuisance. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: Must very ill patients have to stand the firecracker nuisance for a week before and after the Fourth of July? Won't you ask that it be confined tp the actual Independ- ence day. The people can only appeal to the good feeling of the public. I think be+ fore the Fourth and afterward the fire- crackers might be set off in the country. A READER OF THE STAR. ——_____ See auction column for big sale of ‘97 wheels. Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co., auction- eers, 920 Penna. ave. n.w.—Advt. aS Ss To Meet Gen. Grosvenor. Nathaniel McKay gave a dinner at his residerce, 1008 13th street northwest, last evening to meet Gen. Chas. H. Grosvenor. Those present were Gens. C. H. Grosvenor end D. B. Honderson, Senators J. C. Bur- tows, J. R. Hawley, J. M. Thurston, Wm. P. Frye, Geo. L. Shoup and Henry C. Hans- brough, Representatives 8. E. Payne, John Dalzell, J. P. Dolliver and H. C. Van Voor- his, Land Commissioner Binger Herman: Assistont Secretaries Wm. R. Day and Thomas W. Cridler, Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans, Patent Co = m- and Dr. Thomas Price More mleerant Than Words. $1.10 for 5-Ib. boxes finest creamery but- ter is all the talk that is necessary. James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.—Advt. —>+—__ ( $1.25 to Baltimore and Return DES Sh nee ece oe ie for rm uni lowing Monday.—Advt. AFFAIRS INJALEXANDRIA logical Senta: Deacon’s OrdersaCo@ferred. Upon a Class of Nine — Bey Accidentally Shot—Funeralof John Purcell. Evening Star@Bureau, No. 520 King Street, Bell Telephones No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 26, 1897. The regular ordimation services at the close of the session of the Episcopal Theo- logical Seminary were held yesterday in the seminary chapel. Promptly at 11 o'clock the procession of students to be ordained, with their precentors and the professors of the seminary, entered the chapel. The bishops of Virginia, southern Virginia and West Virginia were within the chancel rails. An interesting sermon was preached by Rev. P. P. Phillips of St. Paul's Church, Alexandria, and after the sermon the dea- cons, R. C. Cowling, Wm. H. Laird and A. H. Osmond of Virginia, S. R. Guignard and W. N. Tillinghast of South Carolina, W. T. Snead of the diocese of Utah, and W. B. Stehl of Delaware, were ordained by Bishep Whittle, and Deacons Cary Gamble and Upton B. Thomas of southern Vir- ginia, were ordained by Bishop Randolph. The deacons ordained by Bishop Whittle were presented by Prof. Carl E. Gram- mer and those ordained by Bishop Ran- dolph were presented by Rev. Crawford. After the ordination ceremonies the Rev. W. H. K. Pendleton of Fairfax Court House and Manassas, and Rev. J. Howard Gibbons of Rappahannock county, were or- dained to the priesthood by Bishop Whittle, the precentor being Rey. Carl E. Grammer. Bishops Peterkin and Randolph assisted Bishop Whittle in most of the ordination services. All the services were deeply im- Eressive and were largely attended. The deacons of the diocese of Virginia Were assigned as follows: The Rev. W. H. Laird to St. Ann’s parish, Albemarle coun- ty. The Rev. R. C. Cowling was appointed missionary in Madison and Greene coun- ties, while the Rev. W. H. Osmond will be transferrred to the diocese of Maryland, where he will assist the Rev. Mr. Griffith of Ascension Church, Baltimore. The Rev. Mr. Gamble of southern Virginia has been assigned to the church at Onancock, Acco- mac county. The Rev. Upton Thomas has not yet been assigned to any parish. He expects to spend the summer in England and Scot- land. The Rev. Mr, Stohl goes to the dio- cese of. Easton, the Rev. Mr. Snead to Utah. and the Revs. S. R. Guignard and W. N. Tillinghast will be assigned to. work by the bishop of South Carolina. Police Court Canes. The follcwing cases in police court were continued this morning on account of the absence of witnesses: William Chapman, charged with an assault on William Foun- tain; George Cliff and James, alias Barney Richards, charged with stealing a lot of lard out of the warehouse of Mr.. Charles Fisher; Jessie Dorson, colored, charged with escaping from the chatn gang. Accidentally: Shot. While playing on the old fair grounds; at the head of King street, yesterday after- noon a small coloted» boy named John Bryant was accidemtally shot by a boy named Charles Gasben, ‘to whom one of the circus men had Joaned a old pistol. Bryant was taken to the atatfon house and an examination made of-his wound, which was found to be of a tfivial nature. No ar- rests were made. Funeral of Jolia Purce The funeral of the latd John Purcell, who was acciaentally killed by being run over by a Baltimore and Ohio train in Staunton a few days ago, an account of which ap- peared im The Staf).took place from St. Mary’s Church, this city, yesterday. ‘The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Bowler. _The ipall-bearers were Messrs. George D&Bell, M.-B: Harlow, J. ‘T. Johnson, Charles Appich, J. By:Birrell and E. Birrell. Wilts, Protated: The will of the-tgte Major George John- ston was admitted to probate today. He left his estate to his widow: and-to- his two sons, George D, and Frederick W. John- ston, respectively. His widow was ap- pointed executrix, and he directed that no security be required of her. The will of the late Dennis Buttermore was also admitted to probate in the cor- poration court, and his widow, Mrs. Klien Buttermore, qualified as executrix. General and Personal Notes: Mr. W. D. Zimmerman of Sarepta: Lodge, No. 46, I. O. O. Ki, of this city, last even- ing received a commission appointing him district deputy grand master of this dis- trict. The appointment of Mr. Zimmerman meets with the approval of the Odd Fel- lows in this district. “Only 455 dog licenses have been issued up to the present time, as against 600 at the same date last year. Mr. John Nelson, ‘superintendent of the Alexandria brick works, is seriously ill at bis home on South Washington street. An infant child of Mr. Selders died at the home of the parents yesterday. A regular meeting ‘of Mount Vernon Council, No. 1, Daughters of America, was held last evening. Business of importance to the council was transacted. The hottest weather of the year in this city was recorded yesterday, the ther- mcmeter registering 95 in the shade. Mr. William Wade, a bricklayer em- ployed on the new building of the Virginia Beef Extracting Company, was overcome by the heat and had to quit work. ——— Reduced Rates, Fourth of July, Over Southern Railway. For the above occasion the Southern ratl- way will sell tickets at one-fare for. the round trip to Orange, Harrisonburg, Round Hill and intermediate stations on the 3d, 4th and Sth of July, valid for return until July 6, inclusive.—Advt. © . —_—_——__ YOUTH DID NOT SAVE THEM, Two Lads Committed to Workhouse i for Bathing in Public. Two little colored boys, who had never been arrested before, spent last-night in a police celJ, and today they were sentenced to the work house by Judge Kimball be- cause they were unable to pay fines. The offense committed by them was taking a bath in the Anacostia river before sun- down. Luther Coleman.end Irving Shields were the names given by the boys, and their ages were stated as thirteen and fourteen years, respectively. Wit® William Dough- erty, William Thomas aad William Chase, the two boys mentio#ed went in the muddy but cool water near ‘the foot of 4th street, for in their homes they have not the luxury of bath tubs. They’ @id ffot anticipate that they would get arrested): however, and be charged the price of # Tarkish bath. They are both working boys, and de- clared they did not know it was against the law to go in the fiver'to get clean, even in the day time. Hifd they known of the law, they said, they weuld have waited until after dark. As it was they did not wait, and Policeman Latéhford arrested all five boys. The parents of thtee of them were able to leave collateral, and these were released. Their collaterals wete forfeited because of spénd three days on the farm. _———— Water Lilies at Gude’s. painful iliness.. Mr. Sharnon leaves a wife children, with a circle’ of’ EPWORTH PROGRAM. Mecting Called to Make Arrangements for Toronto Trip. The Toronto ’97 committee of the Wash- ington District Epworth League have pro- vided for a meeting of the delegates and friends expecting to attend the next inter- national convention at Toronto, July 15-18. Messrs. Fred. E. Woodward and E. S. La Fetra were appointed to arrange a pro- gram for Wednesday evening, June 30, at 8 o'clock, at Wesley Chapel, 5th and F streets northwest. Mr. F. T. Israel, chairman of the commit- tee, will preside. Prof. Wm. J. Palmer will have charge of the music, and will sing the Toronto rallying song. The devo- tional exercises will be conducted by Mr. . 8. Dewhirst, District president, and Rev. J. O. Knott, pastor of the- Epworth M. E. Church South, will tell the Epworth- fans “What To Take and What To Bring Back.” Mr. Knott will also be on the pro- gram at Toronto. “How To Get the Best Out of the Convention” will be discussed by one of the city pastors. The question box will be presided over by the chairman. After the meeting there will be a social gathering, with music interspersed, giving the detegates and friends an opportunity of becoming acquainted. The arrangements made by the Washing- ton committee are meeting with universal approval. Parties in Virginia, Maryland and New York state have requested the privilege of joining the delegation and to Stop with them in Toronto. The quarters secured were found to be inadequate to meet the demands of the large number of applications, and to ac- commodate all the committee has secured two additional houses near their head- quarters on Jarvis street. These privileges are not restricted to members of the Ep- worth League, but are extended to their friends as well. The Epworthians will leave the city with flying colors on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Wednesday morning, July 14, at 7:45 o'clock, on a special train, which will be decorated with the league colors, bunt- ing and flags. Mr. Fred. E. Woodward was assigned the duty of procuring a badge to be worn by the members of the delegation. It is very unique, and surpasses all previous designs, embracing both the colors and the mottoes of the league of the M. E. Church and M. B. Church South. A limited number will be sold at the meeting. Programs of the convention are expected to be on sale also. A Unique Excursion For amateur photographers will leave B. and 0. station July 9, 11:45 a.m. Round- trip rate to Harper's’ Ferry, cock, $1.95; Cumberland, $3.05; July 12. Special car with dark room will be attached.—Advt. eA Orders for Public Work. The Commissioners have ordered: That the proposal of W. H. H. Allen, opened June 16, 1897, to construct sewer “FE” be accepted, he being the lowest bid- der on the work, and believed to be Tespon- sible. That proposals for furnishing sidewalk and sewer bricks be accepted, as follows: The several prcposals of John Miller and Charles Ford for furnishing sidewalk pav- ing bricks, an equal quantity to be fur- nished by each; the proposal of the Wash- ington Brick Machine Company for fur- nishing sewer bricks. That Thos. J. Fisher of the street light- ing division be detailed to inspect the work of repairing the conduits of the Chesa- peake and Potemac Telephone Company, at $4 per day, to be paid from the deposit of said company, detail to date from June 16, 1897. That sewer be constructed in Champlain avenue between Superior and Erie streets, estimated cost, $395; chargeable to. appro~ priation for suburban sewers, 1898. That 4th street northeast between D and F streets be placed on the schedule of streets to be improved in the northeast section; estimated cost, $9,800; and that 5th street northeast between D and F streets be placed on same schedule; esti- mated cost, $10,400. That the old public well on 8th street between Richmond and Savannah streets, Petworth, be filled and abandoned. —— Excursion to Milwaukee, Wis., via B. and 0. Account National Educational Associa- tion convention, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell excursion tickets to Mil- waukee July 2, 3 and 4 at rate one fare for the round trip, plus $2.—Advt. ——— Medal for a Washington Girl. Miss Hattle Constantine, formerly a resi- dent of Washington, carried off the honors of her class at the recent commencement of Notre Dame Convent, Chicago, and was awarded a gold medal for proficiency in lterature. eee Bicycle Meet at Frederick. Account Maryland Division, L. A. W.. meet at Frederick, July 3 to 5, the B. and O. R. R. will sell tickets to that point July 2 to 5, good to return until 6th, inclusive, at rate of one fare for the round trip— Advertisement. ———__ Gone to Alaska. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Croissant, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Croffut, D. C. Croissant and Mrs. M. E. S. Davis left yesterday after- noon for Alaska, and intend to,spend the season on the Pacific coast. ood Aumors Whether itching, burning. bleeding, scaly. crusted, pimply, or blotchy. whether simple, gcrofulous oF ereditary, from infancy to age, speedily cured by CUTICURA REMEDIES, greatest of skin cures, blood purifiers und humor remedies. @ticura REMEDIES are sold throughout the world. POTTER DRUG & CHEM. CORP... Sole ., Boston, © “How to Cure Every Biood Humor,” free. FACE HUMORS ""Saiearrssus™ They Must Be Good. OUR ROYAL BLUE SERGE SUITS MUST. BE GOOD SUITS ELSE WE WOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN ORDERS FOR SO MANY OF THEM IN SO SHORT A TIME. IT IS ONLY THREE WEEKS SINCE WE INTRO- DUCED THIS NEW WORTH, AND WE’RE PLEASED AT THE GROWING FAVOR WITH WHICH THIS ROYAL PRODUCTION OF OURS IS MEETING. Blue That’s Blue— Bait to-order, *10 - Mertz & [ertz, , New ‘Era’? Tailors, : 906 F Street. WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET. CONGRESSMEN AS JUDGEs. Butter Slightly Higher — Other Pro- ducts Practically Unchanged. With the exception of butter, which is a fraction higher, today’s prices in the local wholesale produce market are practically those reported a week ago. Butter is somewhat firmer, and shows an upward tendency. Cheese and eggs are also firm, but unchanged in price. Poultry is plenti- ful, as are fruits and vegetables, but as to them and beef and other meats little change in quotations is observed. Butter—Creamery, Elgin extras, 16%; choice, 16; firsts, 15; choice bakers’ stock, 1 to 12; creamery print, 16 to 18; New York tubs, 12 to 14; lecal creamery, 12 to 14; dairy, 9 to 11. Cheese—New York full cream, large, 9 flats, 10; ponys, 10%. Monthly Award of Prizes for S| im pleat and Most Usefal Inventions. Nearly two score quick-witted inventors were present at the meeting last night of the board of awards appointed to bestow the prize of $150 and‘ gold medal, donated monthly by Meesrs. John Wedderburn & Co., the well-known patent firm. These prizes are given to the authors of the simplest and most useful devices submitted to the firm for patenting during the pre- ceding month. A lerge number of devices was entered in the May competition, which was decided last night, and the heat had no effect upon the enthusiasm of the con- testants who were present. The board of awards, which is composed of United States Senator William M. Stew- art, Representative Claude A. Swanson, ex-Senator Charles H. Gibson, Mr. Arthur Eges—Nearby, fresh, 12; western, 11;]C. Moses of the firm of William B. Moses southern, 10, & Sons. and Mr. John C. Eckloff, cashier Poultry—Winter chicks, Ive, 6 to 8] of the Second National Bank. waded knee. spring, large, live, per Ib, 13 to 15; spring, | deep in models and drawings, which were 4 to medium, per Ib., smail, 13 to 14; capons, large, 2: slips, 9. Old fowls—Live, per Ib., 5 to 6; roosters, live, per Ib., 4 to 5. Ducks—Live, Teese young, 12 to 14. Geese—Live, per live, explained in detail by the firm's experts, each of whom vied with his colleague in exploiting the good points of the invention intrusted to his care. After an “executive session” the board announced the awards as follows: First prize to Rev. Anthony K. Felton of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, for an in- zeniously contrived detachable button; gold medal to Louis Rivet of Minneapolis, Minn., for a novel self-feeding ratchet drill. While the board was in session refresh- ments were served to the guests of the firm, and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present. Vegetables and fruits—Asparagus, extra, doz. bun., $1.50 to $2; prime, doz. bun.. $1 to $1.25; culis, doz. bun., 50 to T5e.; cucum- bers, per box, $1 to $1.50; peas, per bbl., Toe. to $1; celery, fancy, pe! ; medium, per doz., per doz., 15 to 2Uc. Per box, $1 to $1.50; lettuce, per bb!. $1; potatoes, fancy, new, per bbl < 0; choice, per bbl. $2.50 to § = ri> ry kork, per bush., 0 to Soc; Maryiand and Virginia, bush., 40 to 45c.; culls, 35 ta 40c., ¢Nervous Headaches Sweet potatoes, fancy, per bbl., $1 to $1.50; | # No. 1, Te. to $1; culls, 35 to 40c.; yams and haymons, bbl., $1.10 te 31.50; tomatoes, per crate, Florida, $. :0 $1.50, beets. per 100 bunches, $1.50 t> $2.50, cabbage, new, per bbl., $1 to $1. onions, Bermuda, per crate, $2 to $2 beans, white, New York mediums, 80 to § New York pea, 80 to $1.20; 0 O0c.; white, mixed, HWe.; iWe.: black-eyed peas, per bus' . to $1; apples, $1.50 to $4 a barrel: peaches, $1.24) to $3 a basket; oranges, California, navels, per box, $3.50 to $5; seedling, per box, $25 to $3.50; lemons, Cicily, per box, $2 to $4; cherries, per bush., $1 to $2; strawberries, per quart, 2 to 7 cents. Beef and other meats— to # per ewt.; butcher, $2. common, $1.5) to $2 per ew! ewt. 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