Evening Star Newspaper, August 6, 1897, Page 5

— 3 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1897-12 PAGES, SUMMER RESORTS. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. SUMMER RESORTS. SEASIDE—MISCFLLANEOUS._ The Scarborough, BEACH FRONT. TLARD AVE. Quiet, refined, SPECIAL RATES FOR au6-26t ALFRED WY ae TUDOR HALL, Ben cod South Careline te aE, Hl. THOMAS, Formerly of Baltimore. AN 2G NEW NJ. ‘conventence. SEPTEMBER. AN ‘TIC HOTEL.—AN ELEGANT —— o ako 7 ‘elevator to street. . baring two Cop ae attached rma are reason. on Book flotel.dingram of Coach meets all trains. Parlor orches- tra.” Special Sept. rates. CHAS. E. COPE, Prop. aut-2w THE CLIFTOS—ATLANTIC AND CO: city, ete. 3 minutes’ walk to beach; homelike Iv 80 te & ety: Fe $10 weekly; new man- Seement. W. F. SHAW. au2- The Westminster, Kentucky -, Dear beach. Large rooms. Bieraton we? “Gyantany M. ROCHE. HOTEL LURAY. rT on Po eee tev: JOSIAH WHITE & SON. ‘THE STANLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA AVE., NEAR “ibe ‘beach; capacity 200; all" modern improve: GEORGE McLAUGHLIN. The Waldorf. Gresn end New York ave. First class in every de- tanh, $10 and upwards per Week. HE. WEIGHT. 4y13-26t THE DUFFINGTON._HOMELIKE. 20 80. us the beach. Terms, $7 to $10 per week. MRS. T. MARKS of Lancaster, Pa. Jy HOTEL CHAMPLAINE, Kentucky ave.; near beach; elevator; cuisine of the highest standard; $2 to §3 per day; special weekly rates. C. SKILTON, Prop., formerly of the Hotel Royal. DEMPSEY BROS., Mgr. jy8-tf 7 »_18 H CAROLINA AVE., THE NUTTALL, 182 SOUTH CA! inenen? Atlantic City, N. J.; house from terms $8 to $12. per week. Mrs. M. M. FAR RAR, Mrs. M. A. ATKINSON of Washington, ve. Jy8-1m* THE EDISC Bea tnd of Michigan ys, Hlevator to street Bede 3.6. COPELAND. HOTEL ALDINE, NEAR THE BEACH. SPECIAL iGccommedatious for cyellgte, Compleve dark room for amateur photographers. Send for booklet. Terms $9 to $14 per week. _H. D. EASTMAN. ms28-78t ae sr THE OCEAN VILLA, SOUTH CAROLINA AVE- fue, ‘corner of Pacific avenue, Atlante “Cty, N. J. Mrs. M. E. SUTER, Proprietor. Also The Albary, Philadelpbia. $e80-2m* HOTEL STICKNEY, =, ave.; 100 feet from eer Kentucky levator. ‘Transient, $2 to $2.50. K S14.""Sena for booklet. “LV. STICKNEY. Je2s-att HOTEL HECKLER (FORMERLY NORWANDIE), comer Atlantic and Pennsylvania avenues, Atiaa- ie City, N. J.—Open all the year. jeosows HENRY WECKLER, Prop. HE PENNHURST—OCEAN END OF MICHIGAN rare ationtie City. 3, electric elevator to street levet. Send for illustrated booklet. Je25-t¢ _____ JAMES _,_THE ALBEMARLE AND COTTA inla ave. near beach. A beautiful’ hotel, wir il_the modern conveniences; location 1s central; $2 to $2.50 per day; $10 per week and upwards; ‘excellent, table and service: write for boo! yw} re] ete. 3 Loree rand ent. J.P. COPE. myS-Sit The Maryland, New York ave., near the beach., Atlantic City, N.J. Je21-52t F. S. OREM, Proprietor. BRADY HOUSE, siete ctcas: handsome rooms; good table; garden lawn; rates mod.; booklets free. JAMES BRADY. jel5-tf TRE FORTESCUB: OCEAN END OF ARKANSAS ave; 0m the beach, two squares from Reading epot: American ai ropean plan. jae: eae 1) FORTESCUE. HOTEL METROPOLE. Ocean and New York ave. FRANK H. STAMM, Of Wheeling, W. Va. RON, COR. TEN: PACIFIC ms, Per week. Se $1.50 to $2 per day; $7 to $12 . Send for booklet. MILLER & LUDY, formerly of Miller Cottaj my25-3m TF RIOLE—202' PACIFIC AVE.; HOMELIKE ar the beach. Open all the year. Terms, T. BUZBY. of Beltimore. Hotel Imperial & Cottages. Maryland ave.and Esplanade. Full ocean view from Wide three story por : With moderate prives. Every comfort and conven: Jene= for 250 guests. Large rooms. artesian water. Appointments and cuisine of the highest standard. $2 to-S3 per day; $10 to $18 per week. Special GW. = Viret Appointments and service excellent. reasonable. (myiS-3m) M.D. N N. J. ST. CHARLES. Finest Hotel on the coast. Directly om the beach, Salt ané fresh water in every bath. Reduced rates for May. June and September. Write for bookl JAMES B. REILLY, Owner mh6-156t | Proprietor. HOTEL BERKELEY. Kentucky ave. 50 feet from boardwalk. view from all rooms. Steam heat. etc. Elevator from street level. Fates. 6 o'clock dinners. JAMES & mh30-120¢-5 LITTLE BRIGHTON, HOTEL So. Cerolina ave. ‘and beach. Home comferts. Terms reasonable. SCHWEISFORT, Formerly on Boardwalk. mb10-156t Ocean Sun parlors, orcs ‘ND RESTAURANT, Full ocean view. SA HOTEL MT. VERNON, PACIFIC AVE. NEAR the beach; extensive’ improvements; $1.50 to 2.50 per day; $8 to $14 per week.’ Send for y cirealar. JAS. 8. MOON and CHAS. W. SHAW. Je9-tf THE STKATH-HAVEN- OCEAN END OF KES- tueky ave.; entirely renovated and reopew d under ‘gement; rates, $1.50 and $2 daily, $8 to M. MARSH & CO. myl5-tf _ ASBURY PARK, N. J. THE YORKSHIRE. ‘Third house from beac Dieyele accommodations; : p. 8. HI ‘ pARPER'S FERRY, W. VA— view on the Shenandoah river; open rders. Send for circular and terms. it . Ww: BELL, Prop. Colonial Beach, Va. Hotel Alvin. Fronts beach. Free bath houses. Cuisine and appointments first-class. Under man- agement of prorietor, C. E. BRAYTON. aut-2w PLEASANT PLACE TO SPEND YOUR VACATION; <= try board; free sailing, fishing—Go to ARRATT'S, Piney Point, wa San for Garratt’s carriage at wharf.” ‘Terms reasomable. jy27-1 WALNUT aear the mouth of the Potomac: rates, $1.25 per + a © week; take steamer AC, Soe ‘or Arrowsmith. “Address W. P. COWARE, Cowart, Vi 3 SANDERSUN'S HOTEL, ANNAPOLIS,MD.—LARGE rooms; modern conveniences; abundant table; boat! bathing, fishing; per- week upward. We sikpansct a orale Hotel, Washington. > ty Comet PIANOS AND ORGANS. B granwar AND OTHER LEADING PIANOS. 8 oo eee, Upright Piano $220 recent order rega: ssures all D \} 8 a! Peaght st asch aon gure aa tht at alow as to enable us to offer it to you SPRING LAKB, N. J. ‘THE CARLETON. Fronting ocean near lake. First-class in every pel eee lod«rm ccnveniences. Je18-{,m,w,2m 8. B. SEMON. SPRINGS AND BATHS. Bedford Springs Hotel, BEDFORD, PA. é The Carlsbad Of America. ‘Will open June 26, with increased attractions. One of the most naturally attractive resorts in Pee Located smid the moder oe its of curative waters, it is a health-giv as well a6 a delightful summer home. ‘For booklets and terms address J. T. ALSIP, Manager. my22-3m* Carroll Springs Sanitarium HOMEOPATHIC ISTITUTION.—Situated in the Bills of Md., on Met. branch of the B. and 0.; 9 miles from Washington; 400 feet above the cit designed for invalids, convalescents and those de- siring 1est and quiet’ Medicinal ; beautifal mds. Special attention given to dietary and jenie treatment. For circular address G. H. HT, M.D., Forest Glen, Md. Jy21-1i = $220 nthlyinstallments Handsome new style Hardwood Stool and neve Silk Scarf included. ‘Excellent Square Pianos of good, stan- rd makes from — da ‘Up, OM very easy terms. ‘Bradbury Warerooms, 1225 Pa. Ave. Second-Hand Hallet & Davis, $5 PAYMENTS. Vose & Sons, D. G. Pfeiffer & Co., 417 ith St. N.W. au3-20d On — Ia ROCK ENON SPRINGS. NEAR WINCHESTER, VA. HOTEL NOW OPEN. For circulars send to A. S. PRATT & SONS, jy3-tf | Washington, D. C., or Rock Enon, Va. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Doubling Gap, Via C. V. R. R., Newville, Pa. An {deal mountain health and pleasure resort. Dry climate. Medicinai waters. Refined environ- ment. Fifty-first year. ‘Telegraph and post office at ‘hotel. For terms and illustrated circulars address GEORGE ALBERT FREYER, Je5-3m Owner and Manager. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINCS,VA. NEAR WARRENTON, FAUQUIER CO. ‘The most perfectly equipped health and pleasure Fesort in the south. Prices to suit the times. Water unsurpassed in dys- Beets, _dropey and nervous troubles, Send for lustrated circulars. Address PROPRIETOR WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Je20-e028t Near Warrenton. Fauquier Co., Va. BERKELEY SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA-THE eley Springs Hotel is open for the season. These celebrated springs are famous for the cure of rheumatism. gout, kidney affections, dys- Pepsia, in its varied forms, and nervousness; three hours’ ride to Berkeley Springs via . and O., without change. For rates and cir- culars apply to CHAS. P. JACK and A. R. UNGER, Props. Jy24-1m* Berkeley Springs, W.’ Va. EDUCATIONAL. IN WASHINGTON. -NEW PUPILS IN VOICE CULTURE ) taken at half price betwee this and and children), 234 F st. n.w. Sept. 15. (specialty, — beginners LAWRENCE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Jy30-12t* VOCAL TEACHER OF ESTABLISHED REPUTA- tion will accommodate a Himiied number of resi- deat pupils. Terms moderate. Address V TEACHER, P. O. Box 414, Washington, D. C. ate H GLASSES AND PRIVATE good pronunciation: quick, easy, thorough method for adults and children. courses Sept. MLLE. V. PRUD'HOMME, 307 D st. u.w. ap30-4m* MRS. FLINT’S SCHOOL WILL REOP! 18. For circulars and information app! idence, 1734 I st. Until Oct. 1 be a¢dresscd at Cotuit, Mass. FOR SHORTHAND TAKE THE é cue “Quick Train.” jel6-4,tf ‘THE DRILLERY, 504 11th st. A Business Education. Nene better; $25 a yeai oc night. Ivy Institute Business College, 8th and K n.w. Jet-3m Chevy Chase. FRENCH AND H SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Suburb of Washington. French the language of the house. Y, — Principal, OCT. ly at Mrs. Flint may jy18-4m Mile. L. M. ROUL! Pr Miss ©. PETTIGREW. Asst. Principal, myI3-ly-10 P.O. Station E, Washington, D.C. MISS LAISE, 1333 12TH § wan system, NEW and RA method: ' type- VIL SERVICE; in- my7-tt Writing and business course dividual belp; open all SU OUT OF WASHINGTON BROOKEVILLE ACADEMY FOR BOYS—THOR ough academi-, preparatory and teachers’ courses: location bys tuition, board, roon, ete., $300 per year. Opens Sept. 14." H. HOUSKEEPER, M.A., Prin., Brookeville, Md. au2-Im* $230. MARYLAND COLLEGE AND SCHOOL OF MUSIC FOR YOUNG LADIES—45th year Sept. 15. Three courses leading to degrees. ‘ine Music and Art School. Excellent buildings and grounds. Send for Oatulogue. Rev. J. H. TURNER, A.M., President, Lutherville, Md., near Baltimore. Js27-60 SAINT JAMES—A COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY ‘school for boys; three (3) hours from Washington, Address JULIAN PARTRIDGE (Harvard), Head Master, College of St. James P. 0., Washington county, Md. $y23-1m* THE 17TH SESSION OF THE CLEVEL. School for Beys will open Sept. 15, 189 = BO ex For catalogues app! M. C. MARSHALL, Markham, V: TRAINING SCHOOL CF BALTIMORE zi garten Association. Junior, senior and graduate courses. A course for directors of normal classes, one in primary methods, and a mothers’ cla ze, healt! Lectures from prominent lecturers. Address } €. M,C. HART, The Northampton, Bulto., Md. iy19-2m* ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, FOR boys; home life; icdividual instruction; prepares for college or business: terms moderaté. Address W. P. MASON, U.S.N.A., Prin. Jy15-2m* MARYLAND, St. Mary's Co., Charlotte Hall. Charlotte Hall School, feted 1774. aA = —____ © shed Military Academy. io proximity, to Tal M«DOWELL HOUSE, HARPER'S FERRY, W. VA. timore ‘asbington. tate o! acres. cog ume 1, Dellghful roan: acelin table! | Healthy focation. Mate’ nome for boys,” Board wderat- - 3 “DOW! wa nt per session o} a a — see ‘2m GEO. M. THOMAS, A.M., Prin. KWOOD.” HARPER'S FERRY, W. open for the season May 15: rooms: plenty of shade; table firsi-clase A. P. DANIEL mnyl-Sm MIT E:OUSE, HARPER'S FERRY, Ww. + Will be open for guests June 12, ‘gj For Circulars and further information address Miss M. J. BAKER, Clerk. References exchanged. my 10-3n* HOTEL ALLEGEENY, EAGLES MERE, PA. ‘The most delightful summer and health resort in Pa. vation, 2,200 ft. Special rates for September. Open all the year. Send for booklets aml rates. W. H. VAN BUSKIRK. — fy10-Im HILL TOP HOUSE. HARVER'S PERRY, W. VA— Th lar resort fe open. Satisfact! . boat! Ashi ing: telegraph ia Ashing = telegraph tn ‘ts Lover. MOUNTAIN HOUSP, HARPER'S FERRY, — Open. Located on Fruit Hill Farm, Blue Hidge mountain, 20 min. dri $6 and $7 per week; $1 and $1.50 per edicinal water; conveyane’s meet trains. |. Dane! ne. me. Apply carly for rooms. my+6m for elrcular. St. Agnes School. Under the direction of Bishop Doane. Prepara- tion for all colleges. Special studies and courses of college study. Special advantages in music and art. Gymrasium. ELLEN W. Mise ~ BOYD, Principal, Albany, N.Y. dyl-78t 3 VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, LEXINGTON, Va., 50th year. State Military, Sclentifie and Techrical School. Thorough courses in general and applie' chemistry, and in ring. De- Rrees ccaferred in course: grad, VALT and bade elor science; in post-grad courses, master science. civit engineer. All expenses, including clothi and i: identals, provided at an average rate ‘oF $26.50 per month, exclusive of outfit. exsmpcndets Ger EPs Te pt. 1. D, dyl2-co19t Superintendent. SHENANDOAH VALLEY ACADEMY, NEAR WIN- chester, Va.; a strictly first-class school; attrac- tive und som lete; for 50 boys and young men: ATTENTION NO THE INDIVIDUST 2 LEADING FEATURE; also a summer school. For cata! address J. 'B. LOVETT, M.A. (Univ. Va.), dyt-m,w, ‘B. 2m CAPE MAY, N. J. THE WYOMING. South Lafayette st., Cape May, N. J. Near beach and Congress Hall. Terms sts jy28-1m_ is Mrs. G. H. GARRETSON. HOvEL LAPAYETTE — DIREOTLY ON THE bes Electric lights, elevator and all ‘m- essen tose tietance ‘Telephone No. 9. Rates, ‘0 $4 per day; rf week a . _j2Stt PS JOHN TRACY & CO. THE RREXTON, CAPE MAY, N. J. iupreved ema renovated.” Near the beach. Large piazeas ind sum parlor. Terms moderato.” _apsitosel J. A. MYERS, Ld 3 TUR 8T. AND COLUMBIA reed and rated. Cuisine excellent. dyl-2m NEW MOUNT VERNON, CAPE MAY—NEWLY furnished; directly on beach; bathing; trolleys pase door. L. DOCK, je22-2m Formerly of Carlton. SS + CAPE May. Lomein Appointments. pel 3m WM. H. CHU SEASIDE—NEW ENGLAND. SPRING HOUSE, epee 5 pee Pioneer Hotel or heals” 20° acrea beastie pane Sek eer er cred ctugs (which @rat attracted visitors to Montauk Srcomvgat Line direct from B. BM! ELL, Proprietor. tbe ialang) je15-2m-16 BEACH HAVEN, N. J. The Engleside. Haven. N. J. Matehh L ad fshing Ussurpassed for its reltet fron tay bever. Sead tor Mustrated Booklet. ROBT B. ENGLE, Prop. myl-liTt ‘POTOMAC RIVER BOATS, POTOMAO RIVER LANDINGS. Steamers WAKEFIELD and T. V. ARROW- SMITH. | Leave Washington (ith sireot f arf)—Wakefield on Mondays and Saturdays at % m. for river landings to Oolopial Beach, Bush- wood, Hock Point, Colton’s and Nomini Creck. Re- turning, arrive at Washington cn Tuesdays and Sardays about 4 p.m. | On Wednesdays, 7 0 for all above landings, including Stone's, ‘Howard's and Cobrun’s. Returning, leave Nomint Creek, 9 a.m. Thursday, arrive at Washington about 8 p.m. ‘'T. V. Arrowsmith—On Mondays and W. ve at 3 p.m., for Colonial Beach, Colton’s, Abel's, Leonardtown, Piney Polnt, St. George's Island, Smith's Creek, Coan and ‘Yeocomico rivers. Re. turning, arrive at Washington early on Wednes- ay and Friday ‘mornings. Sa" Gp... for Riverside, Colonial y Foint, St. George's Island, 5, Coun and Yeocomico rivers, and ar: 7 a.m., landing at Colonial Chapel Point, a Mharves ax far down, as Nomiat Greek. ee: t on Mondays at 9 p.m., and on ys about 3:30 ne ms Passenger accomodations first-class, Freight ceived until the hour of salling: nant Pe: GEO. 0. CARPINTHR, THE WEBMS STEAMBOAT Summer echedule in effect June 1_ STEAMERS x AND SUE. Steamer Potomac will leave Tth at. wharf every Surday at 4 p.m. for Baltimere and river Inndings. Steamer See will leave every weitey_at 4 p.m. for river laudings as far as ‘e what ith’s «reek), aid every Monday at iimere and Fiver la Passenger accon modations _ strict first-class. AU river freight must be prepaid. oe Office, 910 Pa. ave. HENSON & BRO., hedge sparrow's egg—a Telephone Tabs” “Sent ish blue. : Stieff Pianos. 521 Eleventh St. N. W. QNear F, opposite Moses’), Jy24-284 ONE EXCELLENT SQUARE PIANO, $145—$5 cash and $5 per month. One nice upright, $95 cash. HUGO wWoRCH, 923 F st. nw. Pianos moved, packed, stored, shipped und re- KNABE PIANOS, Unequaled for Tone, Touch, Durability and Workman= ship. Wm. Knabe & Co., 1422 Pa. Ave. N.W. $y10-284 SEASHORE REAL ESTATE. ‘A COTTAGE BY THE SEA. ITTAGE BY TH: EA. eon the ATLANTIC OCEAN affords so ittractive features as a place of resi- or offers greater inducements for profit- able investment ‘than OCEAN CITY, MD.--only 4% hours from Washington. Cottages for sale, 700 to $4,000—For Rent, for season, $150 to 200. Lots for sale, 50x142 ft., as low $100. THE SOCIAL LIFE at Ocean City is delight: ful, and surrounded as itis by as productive a country as ts fn the world, one can live like a J. ©. CONLIFF, Manager. rince for iit: money. Special Excursions every Rituraay, o'clock, fe atl 0. {7 Full information by applying to INO. 'F. WAGGAMAN, 700 I4th st., or ATLANTIC HOTEL. Ocean City, Md. 4y8-10,tf OCEAN TRAVEL. __ TICKETS TO AND FROM EUROPE BY ALL lines at lowest rates. BROSNAN’S OLD EURO- PERAN PASSENGER AGENCY, 612 9th st. n.w. Jy22-1m* American Line. New York-Southampton (London-Paris) Twin-serew U. 8. Mail Steamships. Salling every Wednesday. St. Louts..Aug. 11, 10 am Paris. Pai Aug. Line. - NEW YORK TO ANTWERP. KENSINGTO: . WESTERNL. SOUTHWARK TERN. ‘AL, Pliers 14 and 15, North River. 120. meg bOMlnE Green, N. x. We ent, 921 ‘Penn. sve. NORTH GERMAN LLOYD FAST EXPRESS SERVICE PLYMOUTH, LONDON, BREMEN. Saale.‘fu.,Aug. 10, 10 am)Havel,Tu.,Aug. 31, 10 am Trave.Tu.,Aug. 17, 10 am| Se: Lahn..Tu.:Aug. 24, 10 am! ‘Tra HERBOURG, PARI Sept. 4, 10'am Spre REW PASSE! wh22-6m * 12, noon August 19; noon » August 26, noon September “2, noon 3ENOA, -Thursday, -Thur 4,10 am EEN. Werra... Aug. OELRICHS & CO. ly to EL Ay ave., Agent for Washington. French Line. CCMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSATLANTIQUE, DIRECT LINE TO PARIS, FRANCE, VIA HAVRE. La Champagne, Poirot. La Normandie, Deloncle. Ta Bretagne. Rupe. . RATES OF PASSAGE First-cless, New 'York to Paris, $105 and upwand by all steamers except La Touraine, including railway fare to Paris and land. ing charges. Parlor cer seat is extra, during sum. mer season Second-class to Paris, $54.75. Av FOR- GET, General Agent, ral Office, No, 3 Bowling Green, N.Y. 4. W. MOSS, 921 Penn. ave., Washing. ton. Jal9-ly ~UNDERTAKERS. W. R. Speare, Undertaker & Embalmer, 940 F Street Northwest. Everything strictly first-class and on the most reascvable terms. Telephone call 840, jaT-tr COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS. CHARLES 8. BU} COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS, Of all the States and Territories, 417-tf $17 4% st. n.w. Jnew Equity building). Aug. 14, 10 a.m. Aug. 21, 10 a.m. Sat Sat. Light Badly Wanted. From the Chicago Record. Stimulated by the heroic example of John Wanamaker and ex-President Harrison, Mr. Depew has undertaken to conquer the bicycle. The dispatches inform us that “for a man sixty-three years of age Mr. Depew made an excellent start.” This in- formation is not wholly satisfactory; what we really wish to know is where he landed after he made the excellent start. With a kind friend holding the wheel by the han- dle bars and another kind friend giving a gentle push in the small of the back it is eastly possible for a gentleman of any age to make an excellent start;-but what about the exciting period known in dramatic pro- ductions as the denouement? What came after the start? How many seconds inter- vened before the awful crash? Did Mr. Depew go over the handle bars or did he accomplish the side fall? Did he steer for the curb or did he select a puddle in the middle of the road as a proper resting Place? All these are details without which no bicycle story is complete. * ———+e+-___- Saw a Biue Moon. Brom the Obicago Chronicle. “Once in a blue moon” is a saying which appears to be founded on fact. A Scandi- navian captain named Salveson, in Chi- nese waters, was fortundte enough to ser @ blue moon several years ago, about the time the atmosphere was supposed to be impregnated with the dust of the Krakatoz eruption. The color was like that of a rather green- ANGU.ISH AT ASBURY Bad Weather Gives thé Hotdl Men Ohronio. é Cases of Blues Social Entertainments, However, Serve to Make the Visitors Pass the Time Pleasantly. F Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. ASBURY PARK, August 5, 1887. Discouragement again ‘fills: the breasts ot sad-faced hotel men. Theiproprietors or summer attractions aldng'“the beach sit disconsolate and idle. Cause, rain; effect, no patronage, and a general atmosphere of suppressed profanity. Yes, there 1s still moisture in the aerial sponge, and the gods have not yet squeezed it dry. The dietin- guishing feature of this, the “freak” sum- mer, has been the abundance of wet, the prevalence of cold and the superfiuity ot generaliy sloppy weather. July was shiverea through with a degree of patience that has been likened to that of Job's. It is now August, but the indications are that the width of our broad avenues will con- tinue to be measured by the number of the mud puddles, and that the bumbershoot and coat collar will continue to point heaven- ward, a mute appeal for less rain and a protection against what we now have. = This week has witnessed the rise of social festivities from the incipient beginnings ana indifferent patronage of July to the full fledged maturity and flourishing condition of August. The first germans of the sea- son were held last week. The Coleman ave a very successful one on ‘Thursday evening, in which sixteen couples partici- Fated. On the next evening the Bruns- wick’s beautiful casino was the scene ut their initial cotillion of the season.” It was a “Royal Order German,” and the ball room was tricked out in the colors of all nations. The graceful festooning of the vari-colored strips of ribbon were novel and pretty, in- deed. The figures were all new and many of them very funny. ‘The ladies’ favors were valuable and handsome. They included white enameled shepherd’s crooks, six feet Icng, silver-tipped rabbit's foot, Dresden china cup und saucer, flowers, etc. The gentlemen’s favors included sterling silver hey ring, sterling silver paper cut- ter, souvenir ribbons, etc. The twenty-four couples included the best known society folk at the Park, many of them being Washirgton people. Those who danced were as follows: Rich- ard Curd Daniel, Mortimer Hynes, Chas. Patterson, Percy Williams, Frank Zittel, Mr. McGovern, G. S. R. Haycock, Mr. May- er, Mr. Ennis, Lee Woodcock, Mr. Moon, E. F. Hartford, Benj. Farrier, C. F. Robbins, Mr. McMurray, J. H. Tremper, Will Ban- rard, E. O. Roth, Mr. Zittel, Mr. Woodhull, Mr. Dalton, Roger Mitchell, Mr. Langdon, Mr. Nitchl, Misses Ada Davis, Louise Mon- de, J. Maher, Mabel Williams, Hattie Zittel, K. Gaylord, Deemer, Marie Pritchatt, Mrs. Campbell, Misses de Montluzin, Hanks, M. S, Ashmead, N. B. Stewart, Brown, Belle Miller, Helen Palmer, Helen Hynes, Laura Mende, K. Barnes, Lawrerce, Eagan, Edith Mitchell, L. Deemer and Fay Thompson. The patronesses were Mrs. Waters, Mrs. P. Gaylord, Mrs. Maher, Mrs. C. B. ‘Wood, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. Agnes Hall Chappeller, Mrs. Davenport, M Koons, Mrs. Mende, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Farrier, Mrs. Bosler, Mrs. Eagan, Mrs. Brook, Mrs. Croft. Those at the favor table Were Mrs. J. L. Taylor, Miss Morgan, Mrs. E. O. Roth, Mrs. Parsons. A feature of the cotillion was the pres- ence of a number of “buds,” who danced some of the prettiest movements of the evening. Mrs. Sayre and Mrs. Farrier were the chaperons of the ‘bud circle.” Following are the young ladies of the circle: Miss Fanny Breden, Miss Florencc Maher, Miss Rettie Day, Miss Alexandria Stewart, Miss Fannie Belle Stewart, Miss Kathleen Maher, Miss Florence Taylor, Miss Annie Clare, Miss Eliza Bosler. Bicycle Races. Forty-five hundred people saw the na- tional circuit races on the Athletic grounds on Tuesday afternoon. ‘*Eildie Bald was the star performer, winning two firsts, in the events which he entered. James J. Corbett rode a half-mile handicap against a local crackajack, who fatled to beat out the ex-champion. Wm. A. Brady, Cor- bett’s old manager, bad charge of the meet, and is now negotiating with L. A. W. offi- clals to bring Michaels and Zimmerman together at Asbury Park some time this month in a race for the world’s champion- ship. aeons recital for the benefit of the popu- lar young baritone, Mr. Lee Woodcock, will be given Friday evening in the Bruns- wick Casino. The annual baby parade, the biggest thing of its kind on the coast, is slated for Au- gust 21. The annual water carnival on Wesley lake, separating Ocean Grove and Asbury Park, is to be held on Saturday evening, August 14. A big fair will be held at Educational Hall, August 21 to 28, inclusive, under the auspices of the Asbury Park Wheelmen. Well-Known Washingtonians. Prominent Washingtonians in town in- clude Mrs. T. M. Vincent and Miss Lancas- ter, who arrived recently at the Columbia. Mrs. Elmer Johnson and daughter are sojourning at the Brunswick. A. Zappone and wife and A. Van Haake and wife have taken rooms at the Atalanta for the balance of the season. Mrs. J. W. Bennett and son and Miss Imogene Bear registered at the Hollywood Wednesday At the Lenox are Miss Dora E. Rogers and Walter F. Rogers. Miss Ella I. Leary recreates at the Mon- tauk. W. G. Coleman and James N. Rembert are late arrivals at the Grand avenue. 8. D. Minster makes the Colonnade his headquarters while in town. - A. G. Ruff, wife and daughter are Alba- tross guests. Mrs. Agnes Chappell is at the Bristol for a short stay. At the Edgmere Inn are located Mr. R. M. Morrison, Mrs. Ira H. Ormsby and Miss Louisa A. Ormsby. ‘Wm. Sahur and B. Dreyfuss are at the Colonnade. They are long-distance wheel- men. At the Lyndhurst are Mrs. James Mar- tine and Master Randolph Scheimacher. A. B. Nichols makes the Yorkshire his temporary summer home. . R. Porterfield is an Edgemere Inn guest. The Carlton is entertaining Mrs. James T. Young and Mrs. J. T. Stokes. At the Spray View are L. O. Mallery, J. C. Sullivan and wife and Miss Alice Sulli- van. Charles Alien Smith, wife and son are guests of the Norman House. iss I. L. Avery is an attractive Madison guest. Charles Hughes is comfortably quart2red at Sunset Hall. Charles Brady has taken up his abode at the Albatross. Mrs. Z. 8. Bucher is an Inskip patron. C. W. Millen of the Lake Avenue Hotel is enjoying the summer. here. ‘ Alfred H. Ames and, &. ]. Wilson regis- tered at the Albemarle iast week. Dr. Ames Is at the Sheldon, and Dr, Jesse Ramsburgh is enjoying the comforts of Dr. Stark's hotel. ee Pension Commisstoneg, Hy; Clay Evans and Mr. Brooks are tarrying ai the hotel which bears the name of their native city— the Washington. ‘ i A jolly family staying at ‘Norwood Hall includes Mrs. A. Behrend,,;Miss Florence Behrend and Miss Esther Bebrend. P. Q. Tracey makes ;the “Columbia his stopping place at the Park. . William Jeffery and wife are recently reg- istered patrons of the Albemarle. At Alem rit. Correspondence of The Evening’ Star. ALLENHURST, N. J., August 5, 1897, The officials and the hotel guests and large cottage colony are making elaborate Preparations to celebrate the anniversary, of the founding of this young and thriving resort. The beautiful grounds of the Ai- lenhurst Inw will be the scene of,.the cele- bration August 10. A good- many promi- nent people are coming to the resort to.be present on that occasion. - The progressive euchre party at. the-Al- lenhurst Inn on Tuesday evening was the largest of the season thos far. +"Fhe par- lors and dining room were decorated with Japanese lanterrs and’ screens, and the oriental tables used for the games were ar- ranged in @ circle. —igear If you want anythi Star. If anybody has what will get GAIETY AT CARE MAY|OCEAN GROVE TENTERS Many Entertainments Mark the Record of the ‘Midseason. Numerous Washingtonians Enjoying Life at the Popular Jersey Resort. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. CAPE MAY, N. J., August 5, 1807. By tomorrow the height of Cape May's summer season will have been reached, and the resort will have probably as many visitors as it has had for several seasons pest. The week has been a gay one social- ly. Last Saturday evening there was a testimonial to Simon Hassler, the orches- tra leader at Congress Hall, which attract- ed considerable attention. Washington was well represented in the large number of dancers and onlookers. There were exquis- ite gowns worn by the ladies and the af- fair was as big as any event given this season. On the same evening, at the Stock- ton, a large dance took place, which was resplendent with brilliancy. On Sunday evening the sacred concerts at the Congress, Stockton and Lafayette were excellent. At the Stockton, Mrs. Hattie Mead Smith of Washington, who is a guest there, pleased the listeners with two solos, which were sung in artistic grace. On Tuesday evening the biggest german of the summer occurred at the Stockton.” The figures danced were new and the fa- vers beautiful. Three Washington ladies danced in the affair. On Wednesday even- ing a children’s ball was given at Congress Hall, and last evening a large musicale at the Lafayette, in which Madame Adeline Patti Barili, a niece of the famous Patti, and her husband and Signor Giovanni were the leading artists. The crowds which are now here will con- tinue about at an even tenor until about the “middle of the month, when the visitors will gradually begin their return home. The season, however, promises to last well into September, as it gets later here as each year goes by. Mr. and Mrs. George Denny have arrived here and will remain until September. Mrs. Samuel P. Giffith came to the Stock- ton on Wednesday and will pass several weeks there. The Rt. Rev. George C. Sutton, D. D., of Pocomoke City, Md., and bishop of Easton, Md., is staying at the Cape House, Cape May Point. Dr. J. C. McConnell, Miss Bessie McCon- nell and Frank McConnell, accompanied by Miss Edith Bieder, compose a party of Washingtonians who arrived this week for a lengthy visit. Mr. and Mrs. P. Bush are guests here for August. P. F. McMahon and son are among late Washington arrivals at the Lafayette. Mrs. I. Hill, Mrs. F. RK. Fleming and Charles S. Elliott registered at the Windsor on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Paxson have joined the Washington colony at the Lafayette for a fortnight. Miss Sallie Carr of Roanoke, Va., is stay- ing at the Brexton, and is one of the most popular belles here this season. Miss Mary Morrow has joined friends at the Carroll Villa for an extended sojourn. W. B. Shaw, the correspondent, and Mrs. Shaw and their granddaughter are guests at Congress Hall for a couple of weeks. At the Cape for a week is Lawrence F. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. E, W. Creecy, who are at Warm Springs, Va., have engaged rooms here for the remainder of the month, and will occupy them tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jones, jr., have taken apartments at the Brexton, where they are spending August. Mrs. Lodge of Washington, accompanied by Miss Sickle of Virginia, is located at the Stockton. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Moore are among those passing the summer here. Mrs. M. E. Jolly and Miss Bessie Jolly have closed their Washington house. and are passing the remainder of the suinmer at the Elberon. Captain Geo. H. Davis, U. S. A., with Mrs. Davie and their two children, is en- icying a summer recreation at the Brexton. Richard H. Townsend, jr., of Washing- ton has joined, at the Stockion, Dr. Rich- ard H. Townsend, his father, and Dr, Bu- gene Townsend, ex-superintendent of the Philadelphia mint, his brother. Mrs. J. M. Coxford and Mrs. J. K. Reed are among popular Washington ladies at the Stockton. Dr. Von Askin of Washington is at a beach front hotel. F. P. Kendall !s registered at Congress Hall. C. H. Montgomery has joined the large Washington colony at the Colonial. F. S. Welsn is enjoying his vacation at the Elberon. F. G. Orf is here with friends. Miss Cabel Breckinridge has closed her visit here and returned to her Washington home. Allen B. Sutherland is a late arrivat. Ross Cox has taken a suite of rooms at a Cape May Point hotel. Major T. W. Howard and Miss Florence E. Howard are on their annuai visit to Cape May. —_.__. Gayeties at Long Branch, Correspondence of The Evening Star. LONG BRANCH, N. J., August 5, 1897. Everybody summering on this part of the New Jersey coast is much elated over the gratifying prospects of the third annual exhibition of the Monmouth County Horse Show Association, which is to take place next Thursday, Friday and Saturday after- noons. The show promises to surpass far both its predecessors not only in attend- ance, but also in the number of events and in the number of horses shown. There are about fifty more horses en- tered than there were last year; and in the championship classes there will be a dozen of the most famous thoroughbreds in the country. The only class in which there are fewer entries than last year is the jumpers There will be seven four-in-hands, thirt; saddle horses, sixteen tandems and forty six high steppers. On the lirst evening of the horse show Walter E. Hildreth will give a fete cham- ‘petre on the lawns east of the West End Hotel and cottages, which will take the place of the annual proprietor’s ball. The full Seventh Regiment Band of New York, consisting of seventy pieces, and under the leadership of Prof. Ernest Meyer, will be in attendance, and several thousand invita- tions are being issued. The guests of the United States Hotel will enjoy the second dress ball of the sea- son Saturday evening. The big house will be handsomely illuminated for the occasion. On the second night of the horse show the crowd will flock to the Hollywood Hotel to-attend the lawn party and the ball, which is to be given to a large number of invited guests. The grounds of the hotel and cottages are to be gorgeously decorat- ed for the occasion. On the third night of to show there will be full dress hops at all of the hotels. The guests of the Scarboro’ will have a ball poudre Saturday night, and at the Ocean the annual proprietor’s ball will be held. Full-dress hops will also occupy the attention of the summerites at the Elberon, West End, Howland and Hotel Brighton. Mr, and Mrs.-J. H. Hammond are Wash- ington people who are spending August at the Ocean. Among the guests at the West End are Miss Nora Clifford, Miss Zella Clifford and Miss Clifford, a trio of young ladies from Washington. —_+>—__. Thanks to President McKinley. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: The southern women employes in the de- partments desire to return their thanks, through your columns, to President Mc- Kinley for his recent “civil service order, whjch insures to them their positions, thus removing from many hearts the doubts and anxieties which have caused sleepless nights and weary days, fearing the “spoils- man's ax.” This order encourages them to renew their diligence, feeling that their ef- forts will be recognized and rewarded. They are poor and needy, living closely in order to aid those who depend upon them, helpless fathers and little children. And all praise to the President of the United States, who, by this one courageous act, will do more to reunite the north and outs than all the reunions of the blue will- render justice, place the laborer who is worthy of her hire. Proceedings and Plans of Methodists at the ° Seashore. Services im the Big Auditorium—En- trance Fees Instead of Basket Subscript Correspondence of the Evening Star. OCEAN GROVE, N. J., August 5, 1897. The School of Theology, which begins its ten days’ annual session on Wednesday, is attracting a good deal of attention, not enly among the summerites hereabouts, but throughout all the section of the state. The school has the strongest program of the summer, not excepting the array of bishops and exhorters engaged for the camp meeting, which starts up August 20. The managing board, which is composed of bishops and leading Methodist laymen, Purpose to make the school a great eum- mer university. There is only one depart- ment now—theology—but others are con- templated—iepartments of music, art, It- erature and science. The number of stu- dents taking the lecture courses this year is larger than it was either in 1895 or 1896. Examinations will be set at the end of the session and diplomas awarded. The big- gest crowds are attracted to the popular evening lectures. These have been given during the week by Dr. Hensen of Chicago, Bishop C. W. Fowler and others. An Innovation. The campers are considerably put out at the most marked departure from the old regime which has appeared since the death of Dr. Stokes. Durirg the three weeks since he passed away there have been more entertainments in the auditorium to which an admission fee is charged than there were during the whole of his twenty-eight years of administration, and there are to be two or three more next week. It was a pet policy of Dr. Stokes never to charge a formal fee to any one who wanted to enter the great Atditorium. He pre- ferred the Methodist fashion of passing around the basket. The conservative spirits in the association and among its outside supporters point to this innovation as an unmistakable sign of the beginning of a new order of things in the Grove. The School of Theslogy will close with grand musical festival on the evenings of August 12 and 13, conducted by Mr. Walter Damrosch, who will be assisted by the New York -Symphony Orchestra, the New York Oratorio Society, the Ocean Grove festival chorus of 400 voices and the several eminent artists. The m: = ment of the school spent $10,000 on the ten day program last year and nearly that amount has been expended this summer. Sunday is going to be one of the big days of the summer amcng the worship- ers. The morninx sermon in the Audi- torium will be delivered by Chancellor James R. Day, D.D., of Syracuse Univer- sity. Dr. Hanion’s famous Bible class will hold the attention of the biblical disput- ants in the afternoon; a big meeting on the beach is planned for six o'clock in the evening; and the concluding sermon of the day will be given by Rev. Dr. William A. Quayle of Kansas City, Mo. John Ramsburgh, wife ard daughter, Miss D. Helen Ramsburgh and son, Dr. Jesse Ramsburgh, of Frederick, Md., are guests at Dr. Stark's. National—Mrs. E. J. Porter, Baltimore. Rev. M. Strickland of Wasrhingion, is at the Majestic. At the Albatross are: W. R. Stricklen, Clara L. Roach, and Charles Arnold of Washington. B. H. Burdett of Washington is at the Chalfonte. Mrs. Z. S. Bucker, Washington is at the Inskip house. Dr. Ames of Washin, ton, is a guest at the Sheldon. = sé L. B. Wilson and Alfred Haines of Wash- ington, are at the Albemarle. Mrs. and Mrs. Cherles Alvin S-nith and son of Washington are at the Norman hous? L. O. Mallery, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sulli- van and Miss Alice Sullivan of Washing- top are at the Spray View. —.__ GUESTS AT VIRGINIA BEACH. Many Washington People Make It Their Place of Recreation. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. VIRGINIA BEACH, August 5, 1 Owing to the great facility with which Virginia Beach may be reached at present, and especially owing to the clever manage- ment of Prof. Du Shane Cloward in his careful supervision of the trip, the excur- sion party which came to the Princess Anne last Sunday from Washington was @ great deal larger than it has been pre- viously. Since the 1st of the month the hotel has filled rapidly, and, notwithstanding the fact that August is considered the month to go to the mountains, large numbers have taken another view, as is daily proven by the register of the Princess Anne. Among the Washingtonians who were here Sunday were Dr. Wm. P. M. King, Miss J. M. Lewis, J. S. Rosburn and wife, W. H. Linger, Mrs. Raeburn, Miss Rae- burn, Miss Hollidge, Mr. Sibley, M. Shay and wife, John G. Keene, Robert M. Biair, A. Weyl, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Chandlee, Mr. Talbott, W. Meyer, A. F. Jones, E. R. Ford, W. Lehman, J. Ber- ger, W. Berger, S. Desio, F. Harwold, Tony McKnew, F. Behrens, George Burdine, C. Wedmier, E. C. Reid and wife, G. Compton and wife, Mrs. Watts, Miss Cranford, Mr. Emery, Mr. Roe, Dr. R. H. Graham, J. Hendricks and wife, Mrs. P. F. Boag and Frank Medham. ee CHARGE OF ASSAULT. Stephen R. Collins in Court Today. Stephen R. Collins, a saloon keeper, was today arraigned before Judge Mills on the charge of assaulting, with “intent to kill, William Edelin, a private detective and former policeman, last evening. He waived an examination and was held in $500 for the action of the grand jury. It is alleged that Mrs. 8. R. Collins, wife of the accused, who is said to be separated from her husband, and lives at No. 154 East Capitol street, was afraid of Mr. Col- lins, and employed Mr. Edelin to protect her. Collins became angered at this, and last evening went to his wife’s home,where he found Edelin. After some parleying a fight ensued, during which, it is alleged by Edelin, Collins assaulted him with the butt end of a revolver. After doing this Collins went out into the street, where he was fol- lowed by Edelin, and the fight was renew- ed and kept up until the parties were sep- arated by bystanders. Edelin was taken to the Providence Hospital, where his wounds were dressed, and Collins was arrested and taken to the police station. Mrs. Collins at the time of her marriage to Mr. Collins was the widow of S. T. Suit, who for many years previous to his death was one of the mest extensive distillers of Maryland, and from whom she inherited a large fortune. ———__ WHITE WOMEN WIN THEIR STRIKE President Elsas Withdraws Colored Employes From His Mills, The strike at the Fulton bag and cotton janills, Atlante, Ga., which was begun by the refusal of white women and girls em- ployed there to work with newly employed colored. women, was settled yesterday in favor of the white workers. President Ja- cob Elsas of the mills agreed to withdraw the colored women. In the morning, before the announcement of Mr. Elsas’ decision, between seventy-five and one hundred girls employed in the bleachery and press room walked out. This made the strike complete. Between 1,200 and 1,500 persons were then actually on strike, and the only ones at work were the colored women, three white women and two or three white men. The mills were at a standstill. the Police teani, says that he will never return to the ring again. The ex-champion will in fu- u he says, play ball in the summer and go on the stage In the winter. . 6 CRANK AFTER REV. E. E. HALE. Thinks He is the Messiah, and Clamors for Hale's Blood. Claims That the Minister Has Bera Teaching False Doctrine— “Called” to Kil im. A special to the New York Tribune from Providence, R. I., dated August 5, says: The young man who was arrested and lodged for some time in the Kingston jail on suspicion of having had something to do with the bold burglary at Dunmere, the student from Memphis, Tenn. He 1s now held for an assault upon J. T. Northrup, a detective, who captured him upon the lonely road leading to Matunuc Beach at a late hour tonight. Collier made @ hard fight for liberty. Intelligence re- ceived from the prisoner's father at Mem- phis today conveyed the information that young Collier is crazy, and a request is made that he be confined in an asylum until some arrangement can be made for his removal to the south. It was also learned today that young Collier had come all the way to Rhode Island for the avowed purpose of assassinating the Rev. Dr. Ed- ward Everett Hale, who is spending the summer months in bis cottage, abou Ah from Matunuc Beach. eee Sent Threatening Letters. For several weeks Collier has been send- ing threatening letters to Dr. Hale from Narragansett Pier, and when one of these was returned unopened last week Collier went down to the cottage in person, und members of the family became frightened at his actions. On Saturday Collier was seen hanging about the place, and his ac- tions caused a suspicion that he meaat mis- chief. Miss Hale then decided to call upon the police and have Collier arrest! ed. Since his confinement Collier has talked a deal, but it was not until last night that he would say anything about himself and his mission to Matunuc. He declares he came here to kill Dr. Hale be- cause “he had been teaching a false re- “He is an impostor, and I'm going to. his blood,” said Collier repeatedly. ‘I’m the second Messiah: I'm Christ who has come into the world to shed blood of @nners.” Would Have Siain Dr. Hale. It is thought that Collier would have waylaid and slain Dr. Hale had the oppor- tunity offered, and every one of the doc- tor’s old friends at Matunuc is thankful over the capture of the crank! Collier remained at the home of Mrs. Ste- phen Knowles, at the Pier, for two or three days in the last part of July. During that time he was a prolific writer, and remained in his room, apparently studying. He had Some money, and plenty of good clothing, but when he was caught at Matunuc he was in an old and worthless suit. Dr. Keene of the State Lunatic Asylum will make an examination of the young man. The Pier police and the officers at Wake- field say that Collier is the man whom th saw on the night of the Allen highway rob- bery, and that his refusal to talk about his movements confirms their opinion in re- spect to some of the mysterious crimes ebout the Pier. At the office of “Lend A Han Dr. Hale's publication, in Boston, Mass. the Tribune correspondent was informed that Collier was one of Dr. Hale's proteges. It was said that Dr. Hale had offered him a chance to do some work on the periodical, but Collier had not been a success, MS SS NATIONAL BANK CHANGES. An Interest si ma by the Con- troller of the Currency. The controller of the currency has pre- Pared a statement in regard to the growth and principal changes in the national banks during the period from 1864 to 1898. In Oc- tober, 1864, the capital of the 50S banks amounted to $86,800,000: a year later the number of banks had increased to 1 and the capital to $393,200,000. The capital gradually increased to $504,800,000 on Oc- tober 1, 1875, the highest point reached until 1883, when it amounted to $500,700,000, The increase thereafter was gradual until 1892, when the highest point was reached, namely, $686,600,000. In the fall of 1896 the amount had declined to $648,500,000. Loans and discounts reached their maxi- mum between 1864 and 1880; in INT> the amount was $854,700,000. In 1880 that amount was exceeded by $56,300,000; with one exception from that date to 182 there was a rapid increase, and the highest point ever reached was in October, 1892, namely, $2,171,000,000. In 1898, there was a drop to $1,543,600,000, but a reco®ery in 1895 to $2,059,400,000. In the fall of 1896 there was @ decline to $1,893,300,000. The deposits have fluctuated to about the same extent as loans and discounts, the maximum being reached in 1892, when they amounted to $1,77:),300,000. In ing year deposits declined to $1,465.44 ¥ and reacted the following year to $1,742,- 100,000, ‘The circulation outstanding in 1866 reach- ed $290,000,000, and the highest point was reached in 1873, the amount being $341,00,- 000. The minimum amount outstanding is shown to have been $122,100,000 in October, 1890. At the close of the report year 1896 the amount had risen to $209,1100,000, The average per capita of banking funds of all national banks in the United States in 1896 is shown to be $37.14, varying from a minimum of $2.72 in Arkansas to a maxi- mum of $120.59 in Massachusetts, WANT ALASKA OFFICES. Many Who Have Gold Fever Want Their Expenses Paid. The Post Office Department, ever since the reports have come from the gold fields of Alaska, has been besieged by persons anx- ious to secure charge of offices there. Let- ters hav2 come from men all over the coun- try, who want to get a foothold there in some manner. The following is a fair sam- ple of the letters: “ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 31, 18% “First Assistant Postmaster, Washington, D. Cc. “Dear Sir: I have been postmaster in Washington county, Missouri, years ago, but have been in general merchandise ever e. Am a thorough business man now. wish to ask, if it is worth while, would be the general postmaster of some one of the largest towns will give bond and all that is "spo you think there is any pay in it? If 20, Any office pay- per month; get business bond, and iots of them. “If not of in Alaska, mer station at Fort Missoula, Mont. Capt. N. P. Phister, ist Infantry, has been re- command 7th Cavalry, has been detailed to attend the encampmeat of the 9th Battalion, Ohio tional Guard. thee: Gosrwe W. Adair, 5th Cavalry, has resigned. —— +e -——___—_ Yellow Fever Suspected. The surgeon gencral of the marine hos- suspected of ha’ fever. The petty was the result of the coast inapec- tion service of the state end the national wheat the Bret Ume in bistory that each « thing hes crop in the Argentine ‘and Urc>