Evening Star Newspaper, August 7, 1897, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1897-24 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Theate Columbia ‘The of Michigan.” New National Theater.—Frederic Bond in “The yer Chase.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—The English Froliques. Chevy Chase.—Hydrocycles, Band and darcing. Gien Echo.—Concert by the Fadettes of Boston. Garden Party—St. Aloysius’ grounds. Congress Heights.—Music and dancing. For Amusements see page ——__— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steimer Macalester for Marshall Hall at Il am., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Chapel Point at 9:30 am. Seamer Pentz for River View, 11 a.m., Marquis Donch's amer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9am. Steamer Harry Randall fer Colonial Beach and lower river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. Trains leave the B. and O. station for Bay Ridge at 9:15 a.m. and p.m. Trains leave 131 street and Pennsy!vania avenue for Arlingtcn hourly from $ a.m. to 8 p.m. Steamer River Queen for landings at 9:30 a.m. —= REMODELING old and defective plumb- ing is a specialty of S. S. Shedd & Bro. intermediate Try Reisinger’s Ice Cream. G st. n.w. The police ambuiances made eight runs yesterday, carrying sick persons to the hospitals. Four of the sick ones were sent to the Freedmen’s institution. The last day for Panels. Get one today or tonight. Grand Un‘ton Tea Co., 621 7th St. R.W., Opposite patent office. = gee ene © the new $8.50 gus range, with oven proiler. A erly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. Chr. Xander’s bottling from stock of 10 well developed Cal. Clarets; cheapest: San- Rosa, 1890, full body, 1891; Asti, $3 doz., at. Of de pasto Amoroso, $3 gal ‘th st. 25 ft. Hose, complete, $1.40. Shedd’s,422 9th. “T want to sleep in the Police Court.” said Simmors, a young man who oc- iceman Fiynn’s seit yesterday. large enough to fill the big policeman put him out and m to go home. But he returned isted on having things his own way. 's detained over night, and today he =s sent down for two weeks in default of ‘TS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G si Jewel Gas Ranges, fully guaranteed. C. A. Muddiman, 616 13th st. and 1204 G st. ng Lamb, New York Roast Beef and jonico Steak. TOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. a2 SS Human Artificial Eyes. Hemplcr’s, 6th & av. saeco = When shopping tonight stop at the new store of the Grand Union Tea Co., 621 7th st. n.w., opposite patent office. This is r opening day, and they are givi som2 Panel Pictures to customers. FAVORITE GAS RANGES have no su- perier; guaranteed by S. Shedd & Bro. ———s When Rebecca Woodward, drunk yesterday, and duit colored, got ppeared on the Con- road, she was unable ‘o distinguish eman Bradley from a_ citizen. - of her condition she “held up” the ‘eman, and because he refused to give her money she became profane and abu- *. Her arrest resulted, ard she will nd the summer on the farm. LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS ened. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. HAVE YOUR Furnace cieaned and put in order by 8. S. Shedd & Bro., 452 Sth. els and Coffee Pots, both handsome, th 1 Ib. Baking Powder, today at the Grand Union Tea Co.'s opening, 621 7th st. h double flame, only . TIS h nw. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the America. Pure American-refined Sugars at cost. C. D. Kenny, seven city stores. $1 only for 2-hole Gas Stove. full value. Muddiman, near A Genuine Nickel Plated Coffee Pot given pecial today wit Baking at the Grand Union Tea Co.'s new . 621 Tth st. n.w., opposite patent of- 50 cents for the round trip; 5 d p.m. Sun- : p.m. e May, Atlantic City and Sea Isle 10 a.m. and 12 noon Friday and Satur- ss od to return until following Tues- xeursions to the country Saturday and Sunday, gocd to return until Monday, at reduecd Fates. i Tegatta. Philadelphia, August Reduced rates B. and O., the route. < ara Falls ten-day tour, $10, August cial from Washington 8:10 a.m. ne to the falls. Stop-over allowed at atkins Glea, Geneva, Rochester and But- Parlor car seats reserved in advance ‘0. 707 15th street, No. 619 Pennsyl- nia avenue and Baltimore and Onto ot. RNER gas stoves, only 9c. Shedd’s. CITY AND DISTRICT. THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United Sates cr Canada, by ordering it at this office, -in person or by letter. ‘Terms: 13 cents per week: 25 cents ft two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from Post-office to another should = ve the last address as well as the new one. —___ am Beckett, President McKinley's coachman, and in charge of the e House stables, is a patient at the imen’s Hospital He underwent a rious surgical operation yesterday. To- Gay he is resting comfortably and reported te be on the road to recovery. ee if Your Parlor Furniture Looks “rusty”—let us send for it—we'll upholster fc ver it in tasteful style at small cost. -proof without extra charge. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass. av.—Ad. es The American Penwomen. A regular meeting of the League of American Penwomen was held August 4. Letters of congratulation were read and the following membership applications act- ed upon: Mrs. Kate Scott Brooks, Mrs. Theodore Cunningham, Mrs. Haryot Holt Cahoon of New York city, and members of the governing board of the International Lezgue of Press Clubs, and Mrs. Babbitt. Mss E. Marguerite Lindley has also been elected a member of the league. Mrs. Sen- Special Excursions te Seashore the a B. and oO. best-equipped schoo! buildings, wit able Tickets to Atlantic City,:Cape May and and as progressive teachers-as are tonne ia Sea Isle City will be sold for 10 a.m. and | the entire have been 32 noon Royal Blue Line trains, on Fridays ned, improved, widened and straighten- ard Saturdays during the good to} ed, and are lighted by gas and naphtha: return until Tuesday following, at rate of sidewalks have been laid; the police force for the round trip. of this precinct has been largely increased; FLAG PRESENTATION Brightwood Citizens Donate a Banner to the Fire Department. ENTERTAINING PROGRAM PRESENTED Address of Welcome by President of the Citizens’ Association. OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES ee ee Brightwood lost the post cffice, but ap- parently the citizens of that pretty Httle village have not been in the least discour- aged over that fact, and last night they held a celebration which would have done credit to a place many times larger and more prosperous. ‘The occasion was the presentation of a flag to the fire engine company lately io- cated there, with appropriate exercises, many prominent persons being present. The speech of acceptance was made by Commissioner Wight of the District, while | others well known in the city’s affairs took part in the program. ‘The exercises in connection with the pre- sentation were of a most attractive charac- beautiful grounds of ks the country seat of Mr. W. V. Cox, chairman of the Brightwood Citizens’ Association, ‘eh is located just across the avenue from the engine house. The grounds were illuminated with Chinese lanterns, which added greatly to the beau- ty of the scene, and the platform in the center, on which the addresses were made, was tastefully decorated with flags, while a band stationed at one side, at stated in- tervals, rendered airs suitable for the tims and place. Children Took Part. Pupils of the Brightwood Public School took part in the exercises, and sang patri- otic airs, which were enthusiastically ap- plauded, as was every feature of the pro- gram. * Invitations had been extended by the committee in charge of the affair, and they were pretty generally accepted. ‘The seats which had been provided in front of the platform were early filled, and there were a large number of persons standing and pushing their way to the platform to hear what the speakers had to say. There were many ladies, in light summer costumes, in attendance, and they appeared to enjoy the festivities to the highest degree, while their presence was an inspiration to the spcakers and an added attraction to the remainder of the audience. Many were content to simply stroll about the velvety lawns under the yellow glowing Chinese lanterns and watch the effect from the shadows of the trees. Across the way was the engine house, spick and span, illuminated in honor of the event, doors wide open for inspection, and the firemen, in their handsome uni- «forms, In front. During the evening hun- dreds of persons who had accepted the in- Vitation to be present at the exercises made an inspection of the engine house, the engine itself, looked over the fine horses in their stalls and plied the fire lad- dies with hundreds of questions concerning the operation of the apparatus and the use of the different objects they saw, the methods of extinguishing fires and other matters. Guests Present. The exercises were begun on the platforin in the Emery Place grounds, soon after 7 oelock. On the platform were: Commissioner John B. Wight, Assistant Engineer Commission- ers Keach and Burr, Chief Parris of the fire department, Governor Stanley of tlie Soldiers’ Home and Assistant Governor Bernard, Dr. A. P. Fardon, Dr. John Lavender, Mr. Andrew Loeffler, Mr. Lewis P. Shoemaker, Messrs. Edwin A. Newman, M. A. Ballinger, H. L. Biscoe, Dr. C. G. Stone, Superintendent O’Brien and General Manager Williams of the Brightwood Rail- way Company, Foreman Sherman of the Brightwood engine company ard others. After quite an elatorate display of pyro- technics, an invocation was offered by Rev. H. M. Reed, pastor of Emery Chapel, who asked Divine blessing and guidance on the village and the new acquisition. After this the choir of the chapel of which he is pas- tor sang several selections. Mr. William V. Cox, chairman of the Brightwood citizens’ committee, and pro- prietor of Emery Place, made the address of welcome, which was listened to with the greatest interest by the audience. Chairman Cox's Address. Mr. Cox said in part: “It is my happy privilege, as well as my duty, as president of the Prightwood Ave- nue Citizens’ Association and chairman of its executive committee, to extend to each of you a sincere and hearty welcome to the shady hills of Brightwood. This ‘s a proud day for our association, for we cel- ebrate the completion of a new fire engine hov e, and are happy that it is to be under the charge of Foreman John Sherman and | his brave associates, Messrs. Smith, Beall, Nelson, Bernhardt, Covington, Metz and Donaidson, whom we also welcome. “By looking around, you will see that se- curing an engine house is not the only vic- tory that is inseribed on our banner. A short time ago this place was almost as n- accessible as Rock Creek Park is today, which is claimed to be but little better known than when prehistoric men chipped their stone axes in the quarries on the banks of that picturesque stream. “In the old conservative days, when you went to Washington, if you had not a horse, you had either to walk or ride on a rickety stage coach, with torn and fying curtains, ‘called the Red Bird, which a | quaint old negro occasionally drove up and down the road. This means of transporta- tion was so uncertain and unsatisfactory that I have seen some of our dignified and elderly associates, with coats and vests under their arms, ‘start out in the morning for the city ahead of the coach, and at night, cool and calm, precede it into Bright- w n 1889 « venturesome capitalist extend- ed the street railroad from Rock Creek road to this spot. The road was equipped with the discarded horses and bobtailed cars of the Metropolitan Aine. Although there was no certainty of reaching our des- tination, we all patronized the cars. At first, being humaritarians, it was a pleas- ure to alight and help the driver lift the car on the track and asstst him push it and the balky horses up the hills; but when the roads got muddy it became a trifle irksome and our sympathy gradually disappeared, until finally we became so callous that when the car got off the track it was al- lowed to remain off and run in the middle of the road, which it did with quite as great regularity as it ran on the track. Disgust then took the place of sympathy, and March 17, 1891, we organized an assc- ciation for the purpose of getting better transportation facilities to and from Wash- ington. Rapid Transit Secured. “Men were found who were willing to furnish the money necessary to build an electric road. A bill was gotten through the House and was about to go _phrough the Senate when some shrewd business men of Washington came forward and of- fered to save us the trouble and worry of erecting and equipping the road. This they were permitted to do, and I have fatled to bear, thus far, that they regret having come to our rescue. “Improvements followed on every side; houses that had been without tenants for years were occupied; d which was a cornfield when 1 moved here, began to build up. The advantage of early occupying Brightwood avenue we pointed cut to the Washington Gaslight Company, and that corporation was prevailed upon to extend its mains to and beyond us. Poto- mac water was piped from Fort Reno reser- voir, more than four miles distant; postal facilities and, last of all and most important, a trunk sewer is now rapidly approaching completion—a sewer three or four miles in length, that we for years struggled to ob- tain, and finally secured, notwithstanding opposition of the strongest kind. Proud of the Record. “Is it strange, therefore, that this asso- elation should feel a little proud of its record? Such a record, ladies and gentle- men, could only be gained by enterprising, intelligent and public-spirited citizens or- ganized as an association. It required pa- tience, fixedness of purpose, unity of ac- tion, harmony, common sense and a good cause to succeed, and if such an associa- ticn failed of any one of these it had better disband. “The moral support of the community we believe is due to the Commissioners. We kncw them to be friends of every section of the entire District, and as such should receive the approval rather than the con- demnation of citizens. “I desire to thank you, Mr. Commissioner, and your associates and predecessors, your assistants, Captains Beach and Burr, for the attention you have given to our needs. We fully appreciate your trying position, and in the future, as in the past, it will be our pleasure to uphold you so long as wis- dcm continues to characterize your actions. Werds of Welcome. “Welcome to Brightwood, historic Bright- wood, with the remains of rifle pit and tent marks on every side, silent reminders of those terrible days of war and at a time when the fate of the republic hung trem- bling in the balance—the high tide of the confederate cause, when Jubal Early could have captured the federal capital; with its Fort Stevens, where the lamented Lincoln stcod exposed to the fire of rebel sharp- skooters, with its sacred battle cemetery, where lie buried the men who fell in front of Stevens in defense of their country’s lag. “Welcome to ‘Emery Place,’ the country’ home of Matthew Gault Emery, last mayor of Washington--the headquarters and sig- nal station of the Union army, where ,in 1861 the first Un:on flag in the northern end of the county of Washington was made by Mrs. John W. Poot and hoisted near the scuthwest corner of the house. That same old fiag floats here today.” Mr. Bates’? Remarks. After the band had played several tunes Mr. Edward T. Bates made an address on “Our New Engine House,” in which he de- tailed the struggle which had been made for the location of an engine in their midst by the citizens of Brightwood, from start to finish, their efforts being finally crowned with glowing victory, of which the occa- sion then was an evidence. Patriotism was raised to a higher pitch by the rendition of “Red, White and Blue” by the Brightwood School pupils, Prof. W. E. Nalley, principal, and Master Kmery Cox, son of Mr. W. Cox, recited “The Star Spangled Banr: The Brightwood 00] children sang “Hail Columbia,” and when the enthusiasm which had been roused by this had some- what subsided the real feature of the occa- sion took place. The Principal Feature. This was the presentation of the flag to Commissioner Wight by Dr. C. G. Storm, Prominently connected with the Bright- wood Citizens’ Association. He praised the Commissioners for their action in allowing Brightwood to have the engine house, and declared that no more fitting sign ot gratitude, in his opinion, could be shown than by the presentation of the banner of liberty, which he tendered the Commis- sioner as the representative of fire com- pany No. 13 of Brightwood. Commissioner Wight made a speech of acceptance, brief and to the point. “I can assure the mem’ ers of the associa- tion,” he said, “that it 1s with the greatest Pleasure I accept the flag. I do not know of a more beautiful and appropriate gift, on occasion, particularly such a one as this, than is this emblem of liberty and patriotism, which is about to be unfurled.” Number 13 Not Unlucky. He referred to the fact that the number of the engine house was 13, but he was cer- tain, he said, it was not an unlucky num- ber, as was proven by the number of or- iginal stars in the flag, and that of the colonies. He stated that he was proud of Brightwood, as in it could be seen the de- velopment of the city. Chief Parris received the flag and imme- diately turned it over to Foreman Sher- man of the engine company. An exhibi- tion drill, at a signal from Chairman Cox of the association, was given by the fire cempany, and round after round of ap- plause was evoked when the flag was at last floating from the staff of the engine heuse. After the close of the exercises the regu- lar August meeting of the association was held, at which addresses were made by Mr. Louis P. Shoemaker, Mr. Blair Lee, Mr. C C. Lancaster, Mr. Austin P. Brown and others, who spoke on the opening up of Rock Creek Park, street extensions, the bond bill and other topics of interest to the community. A lunch was given to the officials present by Mr. Cox, at the Brightwood Hotel. The committee in charge of the exercises corsisted of W. V. Cox, chairman; C. F. King, Thomas O’Brien, C. G. Stone, M.D.; Austin P. Brown and Edward T. Bates. ——— To Baltimore and Return $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets will be sold to Baltimore and return August 7 and 8, good to return until the 9th, at rate of $145.—Advt. ee WRITERS WERE Fr. $1.25 AD. JOLLY. The Recipients of a Banquet Tender- ed by Gustav Stahl. The Ad. Writers’ Club and the Wash- ington press were tendered a banquet at Glen Echo last night by Mr. Gustav Stahl, the lessee of that popular resort. Covers were laid for sixteen, and at the close of the evening the verdict was unani- mous that it was one of the most pleasant affairs the Ad. Writers have ever partici- ited in. A special car carried the visitors from Chevy Chase to Glen Echo, where they were met by Mr. Stahl, Mr. Ed. Hay, Mr. Middleton, the manager of the resort, and Mr. Tom Wilkinson. The party immedi- ately repaired to the veranda overlooking the eafe, and to the a scrupaigninient of clinking glasses, the strains $f distant music in the amphitheater, and sparkling wit, partook of the sumptuous repast pro- vided for them. The dinner was a six- course affair and left nothing to be de- slred on that score. Mr. Hay presided, and his flashes of wit and good stories, supplemented by Mr. Stahl, kept the company in constant good humor. Those who sat down to the table were Mr. E. B. Hay, Mr. John H. Oberiy. Mr. Gustav Stahl, Mr. Tuttle, Mr. Fred Marble, Mr. Albert Harz, Mr. Tom Wilkin- son, Mr. George Miller, Mr. Chas. Finney, Mr. Isaac Gans, Mr. Franc, Mr. Ed- win Middleton and others. After the banquet the party adjourned to the amphitheater and listened to some ex- cellent music by the Fadettes, and enjoyed the exhibition of the cinematographe. After this the visitors met again im the cafe, where some refreshments were served, and subsequently -a special car brought’ the party home in the best of spirits. Mr. Tom Wilkinson and Mr. Byron -G. Harlan, the recipients of the benefit Thurs- day night, kept the spirits of. the crowd from flagging.on the way home. Songs and stories were constantly indulged in all the way to the centercof the city. es Excursion to Point Breese Park via Pennsylvania R. R., Sunday, August 5 Special train will leave Washington at 8 a.m. Sunday, August 8, for Point Breeze Park (near Baltimore). Returning, train |‘ will leave at 9:10 p.m. Round trip rate, —Advertisement. > Se ‘Travelers’ Protective Association, REAL ESTATE GOSSIP Midsummer Dullnéis Brevails at Pres- ent, but Prospeota’Are Bright. REVIEW OF STH CONDITIONS The Effect of President McKinley's Civil Service Order is Apparent. A HOPEFUL SIGNS FOR FUTURE e = Real estate movements have been slug- gish during the past ten days, but this con- dition always exists, even in the liveliest years, at this time in the summer. Agents who make it their business in life to bring together the buyers and sells of property are absent from the city in large numbers, and the property owners and capitalists who might make investments are also en- joying a rest in the mountains or at the seashore. So the solstice brings quietude to the operators in ground and brick and stone and mortar just as it does to all other lines of business. ‘The indications before the present lull were all propitious for a very active time when the dog days are gone, and even those who were pessimistic about @ revival a few months ago are constrained to admit that the future looks particularly promising now. “ Inquiries for Renting. A stroll among the offices which devote a ecnsiderable portion of their business to the rental of residence property developed an unusual amount of inquiry for this time of year for eligible residences. Letters are being received from representatives in Con- gress who are on the lookout for homes during the next two years, and it is known that several of the new senators contem- plate buying well-located lots and building thereon in the early future. Department clerks who have hitherto lived in boarding houses because of their doubt about the tenure of their offices are also looking for houses, now that, the recent civil service, order of President McKinley has assured them that good behavior and proper atten- tion to duty will establish them permanent- ly in their positions. Many of them are also inquiring about-making purchases of homes, being inspired by the same feeling end knowing that any equity they may se- cure in realty will not be jeopardized by a sudden loss of income, which under former conditions was very apt to occur to those in the public service. All these signs point to a steady improvement in real estate condi- tions. Building Operations. Autumn building will be more general than for several years past. There were but few permits issued during the week, but many architects are working on plans which will be placed in the hands of build- ers Lefore many days. Joseph A. Willard, as heretofore an- nourced in The Star, will not build his proposed apartment house at tke corner of 14th street and New Wotk avenue for some time yet. His architect,<Mr. W. G. Peter, has prepared plans fortwo simple struc- tures of one-story amd ¢ellar, each to be erected on the south:enil of the lot, and the apartment house !will be a matter for further consideration. Two very attrac- tive dwellings will be mambered 1333 and 1335 22d street. Architeet A. Goener has planned them and they will cost about $7,000. -They will bei-eighteen feet front by fifty feet deep atid shave three stories and cellars.. The fronts. will be press brick; stone trimmed, with half mansard roofs, metal tiled. The vestibules and baths will be tiled, and there wéil be cabinet mantels on the lower floors. rOpen fireplaces and all mcdern convenienves»will be introduced, J. P. Sprecker wil erect a three-story and cellar brick dwellingmt 1213 Massachu- setts uvenue southeast, wighteen by thirty- one feet in dimenstows, with a press brick front, having*a: flat-‘bay-window running the full hefght. Ad} the’ modern conve- niences will be introduced, the heating to be by furnace. The cost will be about $5,000. _B. F. Judson has made the attrac- tive plans and 8. Carr will build the resi- dence. ‘When the excavation for the foundation of the new Washington Hebrew Synagogue was commenced it was found that a thick strata of sand underlay’the subsoil. Expe- rimental boring under the direction af Architects Stutz and Pease reached hard ground after sixteen feet of sand had been passed thrcugh, and the work. which had been delayed, will now~be prosecuted vig- orously. Crandall MacKay is to build a two-story and basement brick dwelling at No. 303 C street southeast, 17 by 40 feet in dimen- sions. A square bay window will run to the flat roof. Latrobes will furnish the heat, and the interior will be tastefully arranged and supplied with many modern appliances. The residence of Charles A. Spaulding, at No. 1703 Rhode Island avenue, is to be im- proved by a rear addition, three stories above a basement. Builder C. A. Langley will erect it. Transfer of Large Interests, An agreement has been entered into hy Wilton J. Lambert, attorney for Messrs. Carolan O. B. Bryant and Reeves ‘T. Strickland, and Mr. Raymond 8, Donaldson, agent for Mr. John H. Walter and others, by which large property interests in this city and Maryland, together, it is under- stcod, with. considerable cash, will ex- change hands. By the terms of the agree- ment which has been executed Mr. Reeves T. Strickland, who recently purchased most of the old Bryant estate, known as the “Labyrinth,” situated about two miles from Takoma Park, Md., will convey one hundred and. seventy-eight acres of the Property, including the palatial residence erected thereon by Mr. Bryant, to Mr. John H. Walter, in exchange for which Mr. Walter is to deed to Mr. Strickland the Jarge building known as the “Tavistock flats,” located at the corner of 3d and G streets northwest, in this city, and it is aiso understood, will pay a considerable sum it cash. About five years ago Mr. Bryant pur- chased the “Labyrinth” property from the Beale estate, and subsequently began the erection thereon of what is now one of the finest country houses in the state of Mary- lard. The interior.consists of some twenty- five large rooms, and is finished. off entirely with hard wood and steel, no laths or plaster being used. The roof is surmount- ed by a large revolving dome,-within which is placed a telescope. The entire structure covers, probably, more than an acre cf ground, and is set off by three handsome conservatories. It is said that the building cost over $10,000, and that the consideration received for the entire: place is $70,000. Mr. Strickland wi t@ke possession cf the “Tavistock flats’ on the 15th of this month, and proposes te make extensive improvements upon ¢herf. The contract for baildimg the new brick and fron Dorchester @ousity court house at rges, 8. C., has beensawarded to R. F. Smith of this city. The ttew structure will cost $9,000. 5 g ee John Brown, who:sdlls ffruits from a push cart in front of the@I'r&mont House, was arrested last night wecamse he oried OFFICER BREAKS LAW. Policeman Shipley Arraigned for As- saulting Citizens, Policeman James Shipley of the ninth precirct was a defendant today in the Po- lice Court befcre Judge Mills. The charges against him comprised assaults on Mary Lyles, a colored girl, aged thirteen years, living at No. 427 7th street northeast, and also on Mrs. Mary Brown, living at No. 421 7th street northeast. The case was not heard, as Attorney Closs, counsel for Ship- ley, asked for a continuance until Thursday next and his further release on $20 col- lateral, which was deposited previous to the release of the accused last right, to appear for trial today. Both requests were grant- ec by the court. It is alleged that while in an intoxicated ccndition yesterday Shipley went to the home of Mrs. Brown, pushed her roughly aside, ran upstairs and struck the little girl in the back with his club. Fortunately the child was not seriously hurt. Leaving the child, the officer met Mrs. Brown, and, it 1s said, struck her two blows with his open hand with such force as to knock her dcwn. These actions of the officer created ex- citement, and an alarm was sent to the ninth precinct station. Meanwhile Shipley blew a distress call, and Officer Tracy re- sponded. At the moment of the latter’s ar- rival Reserve Officer Gee of the station arrived, and the two officers took Shipley into custody and conducted him before Lieut. Heffner, by whom he was suspended frem duty. The &ccused has been on the force about seven months, and has been considered an excellent officer. es Satucday 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 as far as Frederick and Charlestown, W. Va.—Ad. ect esa ed It matters little what it is that you want —whether a situation or a servant—a “want” ad. in The Star will reach the person who can fill your need. —— ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. Meeting of the American Association at Detroit, Mich. Chief Chemist Wiley of the Department of Agriculture will leave the city today for Detroit, where he will- attend the forty- sixth meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which convenes Monday. Prof. W. J. McGee of this city will accompany him. Prof. Mc- Gee is one of the vice presidents of the as- sociation. A paper will be read by Prof. Wiley on “Recent Progress in Agricultural Chem- istry.”" The British association will also meet this year in Toronto, its aims and purposes being primarily the same as that of the American association. Two of its mem- bers—Prof. Myers of the Oxford Univer- sity and Prof. Armstrong of the London ‘Technical Institute—are here now. By special action of the general commit- tee of the British association, the presi- dent, vice presidents, secretaries and ireas- urer of ihe Detroit meeting, attending the Toronto meeting, will be received as hon- orary members of the British association for that meeting. All members und fel- lows of the American association are in- vited to take part in the Toronto meeting on the same footing as the regular mem- bers of the British association on paying the assessment for the meeting. -. ———.__ Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on reat estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. —.___ $10.00 to Niagara Falls vin B. and 0. Through train of coaches and Puliman parlor cars frcm B. and O. station, Wash- ington, 8:10 a.m., August 12. Stop qver, re- turning, at Watkins Glen, Rochester and Buffalo. Ten-day round trip, $10. Special side trip to Toronto by steamer, $1.—Advt. > A VALUABLE RECORD. Proceedings of the National Congress of Mothers Now Published. About the only regret connected with the national congress of mothers, which was held in this city last February, was that so few women, compared with all those in the land, were able to attend the sessions. The proceedings will be remembered by those who were present and those who read the ful! reports given in The Star's current issues as containing many valuabel suggestions and much sound and practical advice. So successful was the congress, indeed, that it was agreed that it should be followed by other similar gatherings. The disadvantage of small attendance a: the sessions is now being partly overcoine by the publication and distribution of the records of the congress, in neat and con- venient form. This book, from the Apple- ton press, includes the journal of the pro- ceedings, giving in full most of the import- ant papers that were read, and setting forth in detail the objects of the gathering. Lists of officers and of delegates are ap- pended, together with a catalogue of guod books to be read in the line of te effort which this congress represented. It will be recalled that the officers who so success- fully managed the affair were as follows: President, Mrs. Theodore W. Birney; vice presidents, Mrs. Adlai Stevenson, Mrs, Phoebe A. Hearst, Mrs. Johr R. Lewis and Mrs. Mary E. Mumford. The committees were in charge of the following named chairmen: Executive, Mrs. T. W. Birney; reception, Mrs. Wm. L. Wilson; transpor- tation, Mrs. H. W. Fuller; entertainment, Mrs. James H. McGill; arrangements, A. A. Birney; literature, Mrs. Harriet McLellan; press, Mrs. Henry J. Finley. ———— Arraigned and Released. Edward L. Coates was today before Judge Mills for examination as tc his men- tal condition. It is alleged thet yesterday afternoon Coates went to the rooms of Dr. George C. Clark on East Capitol street, and without provocation assaulted him. An alerm was sent to the fifth precinct station, from which several officers were detailed to arrest Coates, and their united efforts were required to capture him. later Coates was arraigned before Judge Mills. The investigation reye:led that Dr. Clark had not sworn to the informatioa filed against the prisoner, and the latter was dismissed from custody. K EODVRS O85 4690900045454 0050 How Are You heated season? Hood’s Sarsaparilia: ‘Is the Best—in fact,the One True Blood Purifier. Hood’sPills gre Sct Headache. GET THE BESI— THE ‘Concord Harness.’ Big reductions now ‘being offered for cash to close stock of TRUNKS, KATOHELS, LUTZ & CO., 491 PA. AVE,, next National Hotel, In alle lhe cn oogyennansieeseensnnnsnenesinsesaseesssiesstesneisbiclseer ue er nn rt shennan einen eee ssc He WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET. Advance in —Prices Esgee—Products Plentifal Remain Stationary. With the exception of a slight advance in eggs, there has been practically no noticeable change in prices as regards the local wholesale produce market, over a week ago, or, for that matter, two weeks. The fresh, near-by stock cf eggs is quoted at 12 cents, an advance of 1 cent over the quotation last Saturday. This rise is de- scribed as natural. The price of eggs here has been lower than it should have been for a long time, say the merchants, as well as lower than elsewhere. As they could obtain higher prices for their goods in other markets, dealers have naturally turned thelr backs, so to speak, on Washington, and the result has been a slight scarcity here. With the demand came the advance in the price. The trade fn butter is dull and slow, the consumption, owing to the general exodus of people from the city, together with the increased supply of fruits and melons, be- ing at the lowest point. Butter—Creamery, Elgin extras, 164 choice, 16; firsts, 15; choice bakers’ stoc! 11 to 12; creamery print, 18% to 1's; New York tubs, 12 to 14; local creamery, 11 to 2; dairy, 8 to 10. Cheese—New York full cream, large, 91 flats, 10; ponys, 1042. Eggs—Nearby, fresh, 12; western, 9 to 9%; southern, 8%. Poultry—Spring chicks, large, live, per 1b., 9: spring, medium, live, per Ib. 8 to 8%; spring, small, 8.. Old fowls—Live, per 1b., 8; roosters, live, per Ib., 5. Ducks— Live, spring, young, 6 to 7. Geese—Live, per Ib., 5. Vegetables and fruits—Asparagus, extra, doz. bun., $1.60 to $2: prime, doz. bun., $1 to $1.25; culls, doz. bun., 50. to 75c.: cucum- bers, per box, 50c. to $1; peas, per bbl. . to $1; celery, fancy, per doz. T5c. to $1: medium, per doz., 50 to 75c.; common, per doz., 15 to 20c.; beans, per box, 50 to G0c.; lettuce, per bbl., 50c. to $1; potatoes, fancy, new, per bbl., $2; choice, per bbl., $1.50 to $1.75; new, per bush., 50 to 60c.; culls, per bbl., 50 to 75c.; Maryland and bush., 60 to 70c.: culls, per bush., Sweet potatoes, fancy, per bbl., $3 to $4: No. 1, $2: tomatoes, per crate, native, 35 to 0c. beets, per 100 bunches, $1 to $1.50; .. Te.; onions, yellow, ;_ yellow, new, per bush., . New York mediums, 80 ; New York pea, 80 to 82c.; marrow, $1 to $1.20; apples, choice, per bbl., $1 to $1.25: common, per box, 25 to 30c.; pears, La Conte, $1.50 to $3; peaches, fancy, free- stone, $1 to $1.50; peaches, 6-basket car- to $11; cantaloupes, per bbl., S0c. to $1.50. oranges, seedling, per box, $2. lemons, Sicily, per box, $3 to $4.50. Beef and other meats—Cattle, extra, $3.50 to $4 per cw butcher, $2.50 to $3.50 per cwt.; common, $1.50 to $2 per cwt.; rough, $1 per cwt. Hogs, fair, $4 per cwt., gross: ordinary, $3.75 per cwt., net. Sheep, $2 to $3 per cwt. Lambs, spring, choice, % to $5.25 per cwt.; medium, $4 to $4.50 per cwt.; common, $3 to $3.50 per cwt. Calves, prime, $4.50 to $5 per_cwt.; common, $3 to $4 per ewt.; grass, $3 to $8.50 per cwt. Cows, prime, $25 to $35 each: common, $10 to $15 each; old and dry, $6 to $8. _———— Roses as low as 25c. doz. Gude, 1224 F.— Advertisement. — Special Features at Gonzaga Fete. There were several special attractions at the Gonzaga fete, beiug held at North Cap- itol and I streets, last night, and the at- tendance fully warranted the display. A cake walk given in the hall attracted gen- eral notice. It was participated in by Gus Francis and Ehza Washington, Gus Smith and Mamie Hawkins, Richard May and Florence Francis, William Lewis and Net- tie Wood, and Will Campbell and Mamie Kent. The spectators decided upon Will- fam Campbell and Mamie Kent as the win- ners, and they were presented with the cake by Prof. Peter Bond. A dancing exhibition by the pupils of Prof. Cassell was also given, the performance of Florence Berks and Virginia Raplinger ex- citing much applause. Much interest was manifested in the painting of Father O'Connell, which was piaced on exhibition at the Gonzaga table for the first time. The painting is the work of H. B. Smith, a local artist, and was pro- nounced an excellent likeness. —_--_-—_ New Edition of Wilson’s Guide to the Yukon gold fields, giving latest infor- mation in regard to new finds and the dif- ferent routes. New map. Half-tone views of Dawsen city. Every miner going in buys ore. Copyrighted. Price, post pail, 75 cents. Map, 50 cents. Send your order at once. The Calvert Company, Seattle, Washington. * ns A young man, who gave his name as Hope L. Wills, and his occupation as ihat of printer, was in the Police Court today on a charge of vagrancy. Policeman Aus- tin had arrested him because he found him sleeping on the porch of a vacant house on 12th street. He said he was waiting to 2c: some meney that was coming to him for work done, an@ that he expected to go away. Judge Scott advised him to get a new lodging house, and released him on his personal bonds. HAIR HUMORS Itching, irritated, scaly, crusted Scalps, dry, thin and falling Hair, cleansed, puritied and beautised by warm shampoos with CUTICURA SOAP and occasional dressings of CUTICURA, purest of emol- Uents, greatest of skin cures. Witicura ‘Treatinent produces, a clean. healthy scalp with luxuriant hair, wher all else falls, throughout the world. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. CORP., Props., Boston. €7*How to Produce Laxuriant Hair,” post free. SKINS OM FIRE comeuny "Sis! Highland Sanitarium Medical Association. Offices, 903 N.Y. ave. We cure chronic Bright’s Disease & Diabetes to prove what we absolutely true, we will treat @ limited number of cases— FREE OF CHARGE. *¢ All, that al a8 a 28, a fl Bi gk ul i I j i f & Washingtoninns Thasked by the Queen. Rev. Thomas Chalmers Easton, D. D., has received from Mr. C. F. Frederick Adam a letter announcing that the writer had received “a dispatch from the Marquis of Salisbury stating that he laid before the queen an address, signed by you and M: Albert Flint, from a deputation of the United States citizens on the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of her majesty’ ion. “Lord Salisbury requests me, by the queen’s commands, to express her majes- ty's sincere thanks for the congratulations contained in this address,” says Mr. Adam in conclusion, nd to convey to the sign: tories the queen's best wishes for their wel- fare and prosperity '0.’s adverticement of sale on , without limit or reserve, of Wil- helm wheels, guaranteed by makers. See auction column for Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co.’s big sale of bicycle without limits.— Advertisement. —_.__. For loitering about the neighborhood of Pennsylvaria avenue@and 11th street, about 2 o'clock this morning, and acting su! ciously, Harry Gray was arrested by Po- liceman Austin. Harry will serve ninety days on the farm. If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. William Lyon, the only person arrested last night for failing to have a lighted lamp on bis wheel, forfeited $% collateral iu the Police Court this morning. = ——=— * And all Housewives will Agree. HE Principal of the Washington School of Cookery writes as follows: “You ask me which of the various baking powders you shall use. I am glad to give you the benefit of my ex- perience. I say, without hesitation, use the ‘Royal.’ “My business, you know, calls for the use of large quantities of baking powder, and I have samples of all sorts sent to me. “After an honest trial, I have always returned to the old reliable, the ‘ Royal’ ; - None suits me as this one does. “REBECCA A. BAKER, “Principal, “ Washington School uf Coo! ery. ITY ITEMS. Shamita sca Send 25 cents addressed “Music,” Star office, ard receive by mail the following shest music: Vocal, “For Thee Alone,” “Some Day You'll Remember;” instra- mental, “Vanity Fair Waltz,” “Olive Ga- votte,” “Nevada March.” aw — Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf Jacob Kirg and Louisa Jones, colored, were principals in a row on Canal street last night, for which Policeman Arendes deprived them of their liberty. The man purchased nis freedom by depositing 5, but not having this amount the woman was sent to the work house by Judge Scott today. —__.+___ An im Hawaii —won't affect our prices. Rooms papered. Sup. F. 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