Evening Star Newspaper, August 11, 1897, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1897-40 PAGES, LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Kernan's Lyceum Theater—Mlle. Zittel- la's Engtish Glen Echo—Concert by the Fadettes of Boston. Chevy Chase Lake—Donch’s band, hydro- cyeles and dancing. “ongress Heights—Musie and dancing. North Capitol and I sts. n.w.—St. Aloy- sius Lawn Festival. —_— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Chapel Point at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and intermediate river landings, 7 a.m. Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., 2 and 645 p.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9 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 4:30 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 1315 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:05, 3, 4 and 4:15 p.m. a WE MAKE OLD FURNITURE NEW, —upholster or recover it in best style at small cost. Carpets cleaned in best manaer and made moth-proof without extra charge. Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks.,31-5 Mass.av. pithalaineee adrian EVERYBODY ENJOYS ICE CREAM —when it's made properly. Freund's creams are made of rich cream and pure fruits. Peach cream is particularly delicious. His water ices are fine also. Liberal reductions on large orders. Freund's, 815 10th st. Try Reisinger’s Ice Cream. G st. n.w. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 50c. Tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars at cost. C. D. Kenny, seven city stores. James Henry, colored, twenty years old, who lives at No. 2329 15th street north- west. was taken sick near the corner of 13th and U streets, yesterday afternoon, about 4 o'clock. The police patrol wagon was called and the patient was taken to the hospital. _——— B. AND O. BULLETIN. Bay Ridge, 50 cents for the round trip; trains leave 9:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sun- days, am., 1:30 and 3:15 pm. = Cape May, Atlantic City and Sea Isle City, 10 a.m. and 12 noon Friday and Satur- day, gcod to return until following Tues- day, %. National regatta, Philadelphia, August 13 and 14. Reduced rates B. and O., the official route. « Baltimore and return, $1.25, Saturday and Sunday next. Niagara Falls ten-day tour, $10, August 12. Special from Washington 8:10 a.m. Best line to the falls. Stop-over allowed at Watkins Glen, Geneva, Rochester and But- falo. Parlor car seats reserved in advance at No. 707 15th street, No. 619 Pennsyl- vania avenue and Baltimore and Ohio depot. Atlantic City, $3, August 21. —_ — disappeared from the pump at 28th and O streets, and Lieut. Swindells has asked the District authori- ties to furnish a new one. CITY AND DISTRICT. The dipper has THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance, Sub- seribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one. — Three Offenders Fined. William Anderson and Annie Anderson, his wife, and John Jones we-e each fined $5 by Judge Scott for disorderly conduct last evening, the offense having been com- mitted on the steamer Mattano. Captain Milstand of the vessel testified that the two men named were fighting, and when he tried to stop them the woman interfered and called him “the vilest names he had ever heard In his lif: The conduct of the woman, he said, added fuel to the flame, made the disturbance as- sume wide proportions, and it could not be subdued. despite the efforts exerted, until the services of Harbor Master Sutton and the crew of the police boat were secured. = ee Special Excursions to Seashore via a B. and 5 Tickets to Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea Isle City will be sold for 10 a.m. and 12 noon Royal Blue Line trains, on Fridays and Saturd: during the season, good to return until Tuesday following, at rate of $% for the round trip.—Advt. a Marine Band Concert. The Marine Band will play the following muvsie at the Capitol grounds this after- noon, beginning at 5 o'clock: March, “On Dres: Overture, “Rymond’ Spanish song, “La Paloma’ Selection, “Paul Jones” Characteristic, “On the Descriptive fantasie, “A Trip to Manhat- tan Beach,” by request.. +-..-Fanciulli Description: Break of day; sunrise; waking up; hur- rying to the boat; bacorolle down the harbor; rush for the cars; railroad ride; glorious day at the beach; gamboling on the sands; sea nymph’s dance; imitation of fireworks, which calls forth the usual Plantation”.Purner exclamations, after which all return to heme, sweet home. Patrol, “American” Meham Patriotic hymn, “H: Columbia”. Fyles —_s—__—_ $5.00 Excursion to the Seashore $5.00 via Pennsylvania Railroad. On Fridays and Saturdays during August tickets will be sold for 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. trains to Atlantic City, Capg May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City, good to re- turn until the following Tuesday. Atlantic City tickets good via Delaware bridge route. ~—Advertisemer: ————— Memorial Services at Midnight. For the second tin:r in the history of col- ored Masonry in thi. country, the midnight services were performed Wednesday last, the subject being the late Sir Knight P. 'T. Simmons, 32d degree, of Helena, Mon. The deceased was a member of Helena Con- sistory, 32d degree, and of Acmet Temple of the Mystic Shrine. ‘the services were performed by De Molay Counct! K. K., W. H. Lee, V. ©. com- mander; John M. Washington, first Meu- tenant commander; W. H. Johnson, second Meutenant commander; G. W. Philipps, chancellor; D. F. Seville, orator; O. R. King, almoner; Louis T. Lomax, recorder: W. B. Brooks, treasurer; J. H. McDowell, master of ceremonies, and other ofticers and sir knights. The deceased was buried with full Ma- sonic honors, Hiram Abiff Lodge, No. 3, F. A. A. A. T. R. Masons; E. W. Shields, W. M.; Eureka Chapter, No. 2, R. A. hington Commandery, No. 8, K. T., and Kalif Alee Temple of Mystic Shrine, respectively, participating. Interment was at Harmony cemetery. —s $10 To Niagara Falls and Return $10 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Special train of parlor cars and day coaches will leave Washington at 7:30 a.m. ‘Thursday, August 19, arriving Niagara Fells 10:50 p.m. Tickets good for return within ten days, and valid fcr stop off at Buffalo, Rochester and Watkins Glen re- turning. Additional tours September < and _— . $3.00 To Atia City and Re- $3.00 turn via Pennsylvania Railroad. Special train will leave Washington at 4 p.m. Saturday, August 14, returniug, leave Atlantic City’ 7 p.m. Sunday, 15th. Through via Delaware bridge route with- out change of cars or transfer, arriving At- lantic City 9 p.m—Advt. t- CAUGHT WITHIN THE GATES Jesse Robinson Injured at a B, and 0. Grade Crossing. Was the When Watchman Lowerca the Gates—~ Crossing Tracks Knocked From His Seat. There came near being a serious grade crossing accident about 9 o'clock this morning on the Baltimore and Ohio grade cressing at Delaware avenue and H street. Fortunately for Mr. Jesse Robinson, the principal in the affair, he was only slight- ly hurt, and his injury resulted from the lowering of the gates while he was in the crossing. He was driving a mule, attach- ed to a light wagon, and the sudden drop- ping of the gate threw him from his seat and back imto the body of the wagon. Mr. Robinson lives at Bright Seat, Prince George's county, Md. and was on his way home. When he reached a point a few feet west of the crossing, he aide the gates were down and he” waited unti itiagecwere raised, then started to cross the tracks, and urged the mule all he could. In front of him there was a brick cart, and this vehicle cleared the crossing without eny trouble, but before his wagon could get over the man on watch lowered the gates. ‘The mule had passed over the tracks be- fere Mr. Robinson discovered an engine approaching from the direction of the de- pot. The engine was near the big derrick on the public reservation, and fearing he was going to be struck, Mr. Robinson hur- ried his mule forward. While he was thus occupied,. the wagon being still on the track, he says, the gates were closed, the ore on the east side falling right in front of him. Thus knocked from his seat, for an instant he could hardly determine whether he had been struck by the gate or the engine. - Several persons who were near the cross- ing at the time went to his assistance. They found him lying in the, body of the wagon, very much excited and his hands covered with blood. He had not been oth- erwise injured, except by the shaking up he received. The wagon did not appear to have been damaged. Mr. Robinson went to a drug store and kad the injuries to his hands dressed, after- ward resuming his journey in the diregtion of his home. Persons who witnessed the affair thought that his escape was a mirac- ulcus one. — A NARROW ESCAPE. William Pettit Comes Near Incurring a Workhouse Sentence. William Pettit, who until Monday a member of Troop A, 6th United States Cav- a‘ry, was a prisoner in the Police Court this morning, and had a narrow escape from going to the workhouse. Pettit was detected last evening by a pclice officer trying to board a Baltimore and Ohio freight train, at the corner of Delaware and Massachusetts avenues, and was arrested on the charge of vagrancy. To Judge Scott he stated, in explanation, that Monday last, while vith Troop A in camp at Leesburg, Va., he was detected in a violation of the army regulations. A drum-head court-martial was immediately summoned by the commanding officer of the camp, and after a brief trial he was ccnvicted and ordered to be dishonorably discharged from the army. The sentence was at once carried out, and this would probably have ended the matter had not Pettit's temper provoked further action. Upon being handed a “‘bob- tailed” discharge, described as a dismissal paper, with a portion cut off, he tore the paper in pieces and threw the scraps in the officer's face. The latter then ordered the band of the camp to drum Pettit out to the tune of the ‘Rogue's March.” The summary dismissal of Pettit carried with it the deprivation of all pay due him, and in order to buy a railroad ticket to Washington he sold all his possessions ex- cept the clothing he had on. He had no intertion, he said, of stopping in Washington, and if released would at orce start for Philadefphia, where his mother lives. Judge Scott took Pettit’s personal bonds to leave the city at once, and the ex-soldier started for Maryland at a rapid gait. et ‘THE JUDICIAL CONVENTION. Notices in Regard to It in Seventh Maryland District. Representative Sydney E. Mudd has noti- fied each member of the state central com- mittee of the counties included in the sev- enth judicial circuit to assemble at Hughes- ville, Charles county, on Friday, the 13th of August, for the purpose of agreeing upon a time and place for the holding of the judicial convention. The meeting is called under authority of a resolution passed by the state central committee at its last meeting, which di- rects tig convention to be held at such a time anth at such a place as the members of the committee for the four counties in- cluded in the seventh judicial circuit might select. Notices to the various members were issued by Mr. Mudd, pursuant to a letter from Chairman Wellington desig- nating Mr. Mudd as the member of the committee to give notice of the meeting and to call the meeting to order. The place of holding’ the convention has not yet been fixed upon, but no disagree- ment is likely to take place at the meeting and it is thought that it will pass off smoothly. the ae $10.00 to Magara Falls via B. and 0. Through train of coaches and Pullman parlor cars frcm B. and O. station, Wash- ington, 8:10 a.m., August 12. Stop over, re- turning, at Watkins Glen, Rochester ‘and Buffalo. Ten-day round trip, $10. Special side trip to Toronto by steamer, $1.—Advt. ——— Fined for Racing. An appeal to Judge Scott for mercy from Lawyer Bacon in behalf of the accused re- sulted in the release, on payment “of $2 each, of Thomas Burrill and James Carter, two smali colored boys, who were charged with bicycle racing yesterday afternoon. The policeman who made the arrest stated that the boys were riding at a furious Tate of speed on various streets in the northwest section of the city, and he ar- rested them. Burrill was locked up all night, and Mr. Bacon asked the court to tonsider that sufficient punishment for the offense, but Judge Scott replied that, while he could not excuse bicycle racing on the public thoroughfares, he would make fhe fine light, and assessed both as stated. Burrill’s fine was paid and Carter forfeited collateral. or Satueday and Sun Excursions to : the Country, The Baltimore and Qhio 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. age Wanted Thi 'y Minutes, Got Thirty Days. “If you will give me thirty minutes to leave the city I will promise ycu never to appear before your honor again,” said Charles Brown, an old soldier, upon being arraigned before Judge Scott today. ‘The charge was drunkenness. “I was not drunk, but I simply couldn’t navigate, and so I lay down where the officer found me.” Inquiry developed that Brown was ar- rested for a similar offense night before last and released on his promise to do bet- ter, and the court informed him that un- der these circumstances it would be the proper thing for him to take a rest in the work house for the ensuing thirty days. ae Desirable Building Lots at Auction. Thos. R. Jones, surviving trustee, will sell tomorrow at 4:30 p.m., in front of the prem- ises, several valuable building lots on 84 near H street northeast, This is @ good rentable locality, and the lots are of a de- sirabls size, affording speculators a rare chance. See Sloan & Co., auctioneers, for LABOR BODIES IN. COUNCIL. Building Trades Council and the Federation of Labor. The Building Trades Ccuncil, at its meet- ing last evening, with President William Silver in the chair, and Mr. J. M. Boyce secretary, listened to addresses by Messrs. A. Bauer and Charles Lotz, representing Furniture Workers’ Union, No. 6, of Balti- more, which is allied with the Amalga- mated Wood Workers’ International Union. The delegates asked for the co-operation of organized labor in the District to secure the recognition of the product of union labor of their craft, and the adoption of the union label by manufacturers of and dealers in saloon, store and office fixtures. They stated that there are four firms in Baltimore which supply all goods of that kind used in Washington, and that but two of them employ union labor and at- tach the union label to their goods. ‘The visitors distributed cards and labels of the union firms, and it was decided to bring the matter to the attention of the local bodies through the delegates to the council. - A committee from the unemployed print- ers was accorded the floor for the pur- Pose of asking the assistance of the coun- cil in aid of the excursion to be given to River View August 30, and the sum of $5 was appropriated for the purchase of tick- ets for the same. A delegate reported that a per diem em- Ploye of the District government is doing a contract job at the Wallach school build- ing, and superintending the same, after his working hours. The matter was re- ferred to the carpenters’ organization al- lied with the Building Trades Council for, investigation. ! The Lodge of Machinists last evening paid to Secretary Crowley of the Central Labor Union $75, as their contribution in aid of the striking miners, which will be ——— at once to the proper authori- jes. The local Federation of Labor, at its meeting last evening, directed the secre- tary to call the attention of the Secretary of War to alleged repeated violations of the eight-hour law by government officials at Point Sheridan. They also decided to dismiss from fur- ther consideration the subject of Governor Atkinson’s reference to striking miners, which engaged the attention of the federa- tion for several previous meetings. —_.__ COURTEOUS AND AGREEABLE. Late Prime Minister Canovas membered by Maj. Brackett. Maj. Fred. Brackett, appointment clerk of the Treasury Department, was in Spain in 1891, representing this country and the world’s fair, looking after the interests ofeach. He spent three months there, and retains a pleasant impression of Prime Minister Canovas, who was assassinated a few days ago. Senor Canovas was then at the head of the Spanish ministry, and Mr. Brackett found it necessary to see the minister and ask his co-operation in arous- ing the Spaniards to thé importance of an exhibit at the great fair. “I found Senor Canovas attractive, cour- teous and agreeable,” said Major Brackett. “He fully coincided with my plans, and in a short time after my interview with the prime minister the cortes made an appropriation. After this I made a visit to the provinces of Spain, having previ- ously asked the minister for letters of in- troduction to the governors. These he quickly gave, not postponing the matter, as is Spanish custom with nearly every- thing. On reaching the provinces I found that Senor Canovas had sent personal letters to the governors, commending my projects and asking every assistance. The result was that my visit was successful and pleasant. The minister was full of en- terprise. He was one of the most pleasant men I ever met.” The major expresses the belief that in- stead of causing internal troubles in Spain, the assassination of the premier will so- lidify the Spanish people and do more than anything else to put down dissensions. Major Brackett was introduced at the beautiful home of the Spanish statesman, ard met the latter’s wife. She was born in this country, and always speaks in a friendly way of the United States. ——— CAMP AT ST. INIGOES. Re- Gonzaga Cadets to Take an OQnating of Ten Days. The Gonzaga College Cadets have com- pleted arrangements for an outing of ten days at St. Inigoes, on the St. Mary’s river, very near the Potomac, and but a short distance from Point Lookout. The trip will be a novelty for the cadets, being the first camp in the history of the organization. St. Inigoes, the site of the camp, is a place of considerable historical interest. Lord Baltimore, on the occasion of his first visit to this country, landed there, and it was there a settlement was made by two Catholic priests about the year 1620. St. Inigoes is a sort of Mecca each year for scholastics from thé college at Woodstock, and a large building has been erected for ihe accommodation of the visitors. This building is to be converted into barracks for the Gonzaga College Cadets. The party will number more than 125 persons, but it is stated that there will be no crowding. The battalion of cadets will depart for St. Inigoes on the steamer Sue Monday af- ternoon next at 4 o'clock, and from that moment the boys will be under strict mili- tary discipline. Headed by a band of sixty pieces, the battalion will march from the college building on I street to New York avenue, to 7th street, to the wharf. Ac- cording to schedule, St. Inigoes should be reached Tuesday about noon. From reveiile at 5:55 a.m. until taps at 10 p.m. the cadets each day will have all they can handily look after in the way of mili- tary duties. There will be roll calls, set- ting up exercises and drill, fatigue work, guard mount and dress parade. Each morning the band will rehearse for an hour, under the direction of Mr. A. Sam- uels of the Marine Band. Sentinels will be on duty all night. No deviation is to be made in regard to rations. It is intended that the cadets shall subsist on regulation army fare. In the way of pleasure the boys will have no reason to complain. There will be fishing, bathing and boating galore, to say nothing of a band concert each evening. Among those who will accompany the cadets are Father Gillespie and Mgr. Sha- retti of the papal delegation, Dr. F. F. Re- petti, the battalion vhysician, and Mr. G. J. Coyle, 8. J., who will. be directly in charge of the young soldiers. ————_—_ How to Get a Good Wheel. Attend the sale at Sloan's, 1407 G street, tomorrow and Friday at 12 m. of 75 new ladies’, gents’ and boys’ Wilhelm wheels, in colors. No reserve prices. Deal- ers invited.—Advt. Cie —.__ $3 Most Popular Saturday Trip 8% is that to Ft. Monroe, Norfolk, Va. Beach & Ocean View via Norfolk & Washington steamers. Secure state-ooms early and avoid disappointment. Tickets, $3, good to return Sunday night. See schedulé, this page. * —_.—— HOMESTEAD PRIVILEGES, Decision by Assistant Attorney Gen- eral Construing the Law. A decision by Assistant Attorney General .Van Devanter of the Interior Department, changing the construction of the law gov- erning homestead eutries, was made yes- terday and approved by Acting Secretary Bryan. Section 6 of the act of March 2.1880, au- thorized those who had partially exercised their homestead privileges to make an ad- ditional entry of public land so as to make a full quota of 160 acres. Heretofore this section has been construed as applying only to those who had partially exercised their homestead privileges before the passage of the act, but this new decision overrules the former opinions and holds that this section equally applies to all who took less than 160 acres after the date of the act. The decision says that it was the evident intention of Congress to provide a means whereby every homesteader might acquire title to 160 acres of land, notwithstanding Ce partial exercise of the homestead ._— $1.25 to Baltimore and Retarn Via B. and O, R. R. All trains Ai it 14 and 15 valid for return passage until fol- lowing Monday.—Advt. Half Rates to Buffalo—Account of G. A. RB, Encampment. The Pennsylvania railroad will sell tick- ets to Buffalo and return at ne foresee sii csheeecrar at anery a tember 20. Department of the ‘Potomac, 2.and 6 and Woman's Re- Qld- Guard, posts lef Corps will use Advertisement. SETTLING UP ITS ACCOUNTS The National Bankfof the Republic Will Go Dutt Business. Voluntary Liguigntion Decided Upon by the Receat Purchasers of a Majority wf Its Shares. The shareholders ef the National Bank of the Republic met yesterday afternoon and voted that the? institution should go into voluntary liquidation. The announcement that such a course would be taken: was made in The Evening Star of last Satur- day in connection ‘with the authoritative statement that the attempt on the part of. some of the old directors and officials to purchase the property and continue its op- erations had been unsuccessful. Messrs. 8. W. Woodward and E. Southard Parker, who purchased, several weeks ago, the controlling interest in the bank, amount- ing to 1,348 shares, from the executors of the estate of the late George E. Lemon, and afterward secured a number of other shares and a few other shareholders, voted 1,987 of the 2,000 shares in favor of liqui- dation, it having been their purpose at the time of their purchase to follow such a course. ‘ The liquidation will be completed in six- Z| ty days, and for that period the bank will be managed by its cashier, Mr. Charles S. Bradley, under the supervision of the con- troller of the currency. No further deposits will be received, and depositors whose funds are now in the vaults will be settled with rapidly. It is said in financial circles that Messrs.Wood- ward and Parker made a profit of about $75,000 on their investment. The National Bank of the Republic was @ government repository, and as it became necessary to have a new one selected, the Central National Bank was chosen for the purpose, and the United States patent of- fice, which is the largest in the way of deposits of any branch of the government, has opened its: account there. Do Not Control the Columbia. Mr. 8. W. Woodward said this morning to a reporter for The Star: “The remark credited to me with regard to the two banks in the morning papers are not in any sense applicable to the Co- lumbia National Bank, as we have not a controlling interest in that institution, and never claimed to have.” ——. AMUSEMENTS. BON TON BURLESQUERS.—Next week will be made merry at Kernan’s Lyceum Theater by the appearance of a very unique and novel extravaganza company, known as “The Bon Ton Burlesquers,” an aggregation of unusual talent and merit. The female element comprises twenty pret- ty and pouting young girls with forms par excellence. The comedy portion is clever, up to the times, with originality stamped on every move, while the two bright bur- lesques, “A Whirl of Pleasure” and “Around the Town,” give ample scope for them to display their versatility. The spe- eialty features include a number of meri- torious acts of high order, sensation, come- dy and operatic. The sylph-like maidens are in the forward ranks, with. their songs, dances, grouping. and poses, and the latest fad introduced by dhem is the “Bon Ton Gavotte.” The epstumes are really works of art, and the seenic effects, combined with the grand electrical illuminations, are noticeable features: The “Bon Tons’ are sure to capture» the town, from the fact that pretty faces, elegant forms and style that is catchy are things that will always attract the lovers of burlesque. —— DECUARE'A BOYCOTT. Citizens of -Brightwood Decline to Support the Sew Pustmaster. Citizens of Brightwood have not sub- mitted without profest to what they con- sider the yoke @f oppression in the matter of removing théirpestioffice to Brightwood Park, and havé shown that they had not entirely -exhausted their,.resources in the effort to prevent the pemoyal. In fact, what may be termed’a “post of- fice boyeott” fag Beep instituted by the Brightwood peopje. “An ‘order has been se- cured by Thonias & Shaw, who have the grocery store witere the Brightwood office was located, f; thespartisans of the old office, asking /Pestmaster Van Horn of the Brightwood office to deliver their mail to bearer, ‘The bearer takes alls the mail the order calls for cut of the new office, takes it to the old office, where dt ig redistributed in boxes and-remeins until called for by the Brightwood residents to whom directed. There is a long list of names. It is understood that those who call for mail at the old office will post their let- ters at the same place, to be mailed by a “bearer” at some Office, and if possible to avoid it that office will not be Brightwood. The Post Office Department, however, will most likely take a hand if this is the case, for while it may be possible to have the letters taken out from the Brightwood Park post office by a bearer, and redis- tributed at Brightwood, the other is claim- ed to be against the regulations of the department. There is another complication which has been brought about by Brightwood citi- zens. The Post Office Department has been led to believe that the Brightwood Rail- way Company will object to carrying the mail to the new office, claiming that its contract did not call for such. It is alleged by the Brightwood faction that some of the most prominent people of Brightwood are stockholders in the line. It is possible that the Post Office Depari- ment will take a hand in that matter also, but how is not understood just at present. ———— IMPROVING THE SERVICE. Important Changes on-B. and 0. Line in This Vicinity. One of the most important of the many improvements made along the line of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad since the re- ceivers took charge was completed Mon- day, and the through trains between Wash- ington and New York and the west are the beneficiaries. ‘This improvement corsisted of straight- ening the track and reducing the grade at Tabb’s Station, on the second division, some distance west of Brunswick, Md. A heavy grade and three bad curves were thereby eliminated. A mile cast, at “Meyer's Hole,” a similar improvement, whieh has been in progress for many months, will be completed and ready for service by the close of the pres- ent week. Here several reverse curves and ay Caueetens “dip” have been done away with. Still other improvements are under way in this vicinity, and:they will be furnished, it is expected, imabeut two months. These comprise the remowal of all difficulty at @ number of damgesous places, which will enable the company to haul several addi- tional cars in‘eaclt freight train, besides reducing the damger of dcrailments to the minimum. == EXCURSIONS. The finest trip by all odds is that to Fort Monroe, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Ocean View via the Norfolk and Washing- ton Steamboat Company's steamers. The three boats of this ine, “Newport News,” “Washington” and “Norfolk,” are the larg- est and handsomest that have ever plied the waters of the Potomac and Chesapeake bey. Their machinery is powerful and of the latest approved pattern, enabling them to maintain a high rate of speed with ease and safety. The appointments are first- class in all respects, everything having been done in the construction and furnish- ing of these boats to make them com- fcrtable and homelike. The state rooms are and handsomely furnished, while the grand saloons are fitted up in a style truly elegart and tasteful. The dining room service, which fs a la carte, is also up to a high standard. Another of those popu- lar reduced rate, excursions will be given by this line next Saturday—boat leaving as usual, at 7 p.m., returning Monday morning at 6:30. Thcse who contempiate ‘ing the trip should secure state rooms as early in the week as possible and avoid disappointment. Ocean City, Md., seemingly grows more and more popular with Washingtonians as the season advances. The trip itself is alike interesting and pleasurable, the route being by way of Bay Ridge, across Chesa- peake bay to Clayborn, thence for eighty- eight miles through that famous “eastern shore” country to the ocean. The bathing at Ocean City is dehghtful, the velvety beach sloping so gradually that there is no perceptible undertow, while the fishing is said by those fond of angling to be the best on the Atlantic coast. A personally conducted excursion leaves B. & O. denot every Saturday at 3 p.m. Train reaches Ocean City at 7:30 p.m. and arrives in Washington Sunday night at 10 o'clock. Probably no excursion that ever went down the river ever had such a magnificent program to offem its patrons as will the Mystic Shriners on their excursion on the evening of Wednesday, August 18. No trouble has been spared to make this their banner affair, and the committee having this in charge has worked faithfully to further their resolutions that this affair shall not be outdone. The fellowing is a list of the talent that will assist the Shrin- ers on the night of their excursion: Robert Downing and his talented wife, Miss Eu- genie Blair; Al. Stern, best of all mimics; Mr. Geo. Graham, monologist; Thos. Wil- kinson and B. J. Harlan, “The Merry Mon- archs,” Burnt Cork Club Quartet, in their inimitable selections of negro melodies; Mr. Geo. O'Connor, topical songs; Arthur Yundt and the Ford sisters, mandolins and ban- Jos; Miss Bessie Driver, soprano soloist; Mr. Lee Baumgarten, selections; little Georgie Knox,Turkish dance; Master Willie Collier, “Yellow Kid;” Waiter F. Smith, cornet soloist, Hitle Bessie Otterbach, fan- cy dance; Mr. Ed. Hay, will help entertain; Master Charhe Berens, fancy dance; Prof. Will Haley, flute and piccolo soloist; Isa- belle Shelton, song and dance artist; Eu- genie Coffin, saxophone..soloist, and Percy F. Leech, minstrels. The Iowa Republican Association will give an excursion to Marshall Hall next Friday evening. While the tickets will be good on all trips of the Macalester on that Gay, it is expected that the majority of the excursionists will go down at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy the cool breezes of the Potomac dur- ing the evenjig. The Iowans resident here always have pleasant times at their re- unions, and the committee in charge has determined to make the coming excursion one of the most enjoyable of the season. A large number of tickets has already been sold, and everything points to complete success. The Macalester will make the regular run to Indian Head tomorrow night again. It seems as though folks never grow tired of the pleasures of this trip. The sail it- self is so perfectly comfortable and the breezes so cocl and refreshing that there never fails to be enough to fill the steamer every time a trip is made. On the boat, both going and returning, Schroeder's Band makes things lively, and adds a great deal to the pleasure of the outing. To those who make the entire trip to the Head and return, four hours of continu- ous breezes are afforded. But for those who prefer a stay at Marshall Hall ar- rargements have been made so that this is possible. Both on the down and home trips stcps are made at the Hall. Plenty of time is allowed to enjoy the dancing, or walk over the lawns or through the groves. Then again, if those guests who took the early boats care to make the extra rvn to Indian Head they are at lib- erty to do so, and no extra charge is made. Thus every one may enjoy the time in whatever manner they elect, and the even- ing is sure to prove enjoyable to all. The Macalester leaves at 6:30 p.m. Again tomorrow the River Queen will make a week-day run to Chapel Point. On Tuesday a crowd that rivaled that usually carried on Sunday enjoyed the pleasures of the Point. For those who would avoid the rush of Sunday outings these trips come in as just the thing. The same time is observed as on the original Sunday runs, the boat leaving Washington at 9:30 a.m. and arriving at the Point about four hours later. On this sail of fifty-five miles no thought is givén to the heat of town left behind, and one almost forgets that it is hot weather. Then when the grounds are reached there is plenty to take up the time until the departure of the boat for home. The crabbing and fishing are as good as the Potomac affords at any point. The salt water bathing is a real treat for those who do not care to go so far down the river as the other resorts. On the boat, in the cafe, the best of dinners are to be had, or good accommodation can be had on the grounds. The entire run, occupy- ing twelve hours, with the four hours spent at the Point, is one continued round of pleasure from the time the boat leaves the wharf at Washington. The fare is such that any one who cares for a day's outing of this kind may take it. The River Queen at 9:30 Thursday morning. 9909000004008 pevyereveverey, Dyspepsia .& Indigestion BETTER THAN FOR YEARS SINCE TaK- . ING HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA. “I have been troubled a great deal wi! dyspepsia and. Sdigestion= “gta! en suaded by a friend to try Hood's Sarsa- parila. ‘Sinte I tegan teking it my gen- eral health has been better than for sev- J. WER, Sau om a Sa Get eae Hood’s $"=2- Marshall Hall The Place AMUSEMENTS. BASE BALL TODAY, Philadelphia ——— to spend a pleasant day. Fun of all sorts. Fish- Washington. | ©. tating, aancing, nowting, ete. Maxie by SCHROEDER'S BAND. ADMISSION. . seterseeeess+-25 and 50 CENTS] Splendid meals a ta carte. Cafes on boats, NEXT ! Petes ane August 12, 13 and 14] Macalester daity at 10 a.m., 2:39 and 6:40 p.m, RIVER QUEEN Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays auld-tt and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., for MaraicN Holl, ST. ALOYSIUS LAWN FESTIVAL, Glymont and all intermediate landings, and at 5:30 for Marshall Han, FARE, ROUND TuIP, 25c. Indian Head. Macalester leaves every Thursday, Friday and Saturday eveuings at 6:30 o'clock, calling at the “Hall” both ways, and leaving the “Tall” on return trip at 9:30. I'arties can take this trip with- out extra charge. - aud Sed NO_DUST. = “QUICKEST AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF SCHOOL FoR Boys, Corner N. Cap. and I xts. now. WEDNESDAY N tThe Emmet Guan, D.C. N. G., will have prize work T—To b ties will be in charge . 170, C.K. of A, a Order Hibarnians.” Speeches fireworks, concerts, illuminations ai gcneral merrymakinz. ADMISSION snAll invited that want to spend a ng. No. 100. pleasant. even- au From 5:30 to 8:30. Table D’ Hote Dinner, $1, At Chevy Chase Inn —Chevy Chase Inn has become the popular resort for dinners these sum- mer evenings. Excellent service— superior cuisine. Desiiable Rooms at Chevy Chase Inn— Just a few from $12.50 uy aul0-284 = e Glen Echo ON THE POTOMAC. DIRT. ST ROUTE” MOUNT VERNON. Steamer Macalester, Daily (except Sunday and 2:20 ; returning, reach the NO BAF At 10 am. ELBGAN TH! M Tickets, with Mount Vernon adinission sale at wharf and at hotels. my24-21d L. L. BLAKE, 25C. ‘The palatial steamer River Queen will leave Macalester's wharf every SUNDAY, TUESDAY and TEURSDAY at 9:30 a.m. for Chapel Point, Glorious sail of 55 miles down the river. hours’ stay at the P Excellent crai ing and salt water bathing. Splendid m boat o- at the Point. A day of perfect enjoyment. Home by 9:30 p.m, av6-7t Chapel Point, Every Afternoon at 3 and Evenings at 8. GRAND CONCERT FY THE FADETTES, Boston's Famous Woman Orchestra. mr foot of F s =* RIVERVIEW. Mr. J. T. O'BRIEN, Barytone of the Castle Square Opera Company. Rice Brothers, oucay par act Eugene A. Neidert, American Champion Trick Cyclist. The Cinematographe, Presenting New Views. , ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS FREE. UP-TO-DATE EXCURSION RESORT IN THIS VICINITY, — amusements than all the other resorts com- SHOOT THE CHUTE BECAUSE at 10 am. 2 » 2:45 and 6:15 RSIONS EVERY ‘ERSONALLY CONDUCTED F: SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Dancing day and ning, except Sunday. Si aa; by River View Orchestra, a EVERY SATU - to all on the 10 a. Take Washington and Glen Echo Railroad via 7th, 14th and U streets to Chevy Chase Circle; also Georgetown and Tevleytown road, connecting at 32d and M strects with Metropolitan and Capital Traction (through cars). aud-70d ALL, Sole Proprietor. ELECTRIC DRAIN unt Vernon, Arlington and * Alexandria. Station, Pennsylvania avenue and 13% street. For schedule see RK. 1. column, this paper. t - ” “Ericsson LineExcursions BY WATER FROM BALTIMORE, To Philadelphia (daylight trips), Mond: Wednesdays and Fridays, at an To Philadelphia and return (ten days). To Philedelpbia and return by rail To Cape May (from Philadelphia by rail) To Cape May and return (ten days! To ee May and return (seasc To Atlartie City (from Philide To Atlantic City and return ¢tes To Atiertic City and re T» Asbury Park, 2 To Asbury Pat Long Branc and return,season(from Philadelphia by rasl)§6.00 To New wk (from Philadelphia by rail) To New York and return (el ee on aad the Troy, ratoga Springs. > . =f Corr rtland, Vineyard Ha City, Me.;" Boston, Fall River, Newport and to paltte North. Daily steamers (except Light and Pratt strects, at scriptive pamphlet of the ro ing grounds at Retterton. Tickets OFFICE ONLY. Music on day stea’ S0c. State rooms, $1, $1.50 and $2 extra. further information ape a rite to RENC IVER, Agent. — 204 Light st., Baltimore, Md. 3 To ~ EXCURSIONS, ETC. RIVER | TENTH GRAND VIEW ANNUAL Tournament and Dress Ball. Gallant knights will tilt for prizes. Crowning of the Queen of Love and Beauty. Coronation Ball in the evening. iting will begin at_ 2 rs in the list. land, chief marshal; Mr. F. E. Anderson of Alex- andria, orator of the day. ‘The steamer Saruel J. Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 -45 p.m. Aeturning, will leave Tuver 3, $ and 10:30 pan, See GRACE ascension and para | WEDNESDAY, | AUGUST I1. aud-25d ARLINCTON, FORT MYER, FALLS CHURCH. Fort Myer Band [lusic Every Evening. Cars from Aqueduct Bridge. auz-3m-12 OceanCity,lld. P.m. Twenty-eight Mr. FM. 'Cnderwood of Mars- jtltoon, © TICKETS, 25e. CHILDREN, 15e. y ee. attice only) for Al ; New Haven. i Sundays) from Wri For my26-tt Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. - Washington’s Favorite | seus. sautnfoits 0 Reston": + is |ON- Seaside Resort. More than 200 went down last Saturday TB greater crowd expected this Saturday —finest —cheapest trip. verybody has a good time. . = {Personally conducted excursion leaves B. and O. depot every Saturday at 3 p.m. via Bay Ridge. Home Sunday, 10 p.m. ‘Time each way, 4% hours. " Fare, Round Trip, $31 © Full information at office of W. P. TURNER, Gen. Pass. 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The Salt Water Bathi Beach only ater Rathing Beach Within Eaay excursion s*eamer runuing directly to this recort ee Pier, foot of Gth st. sw. trip fare, 25c. ‘Local ofice. 1521 F 7 — Ever the year for Fortress Monroe, POPULAR SALT WATER TRIPS. Fg 4 at Sows and all points south i = by’ the superb p steel palace steamers onia acim. |= re Newt” Norfolk” ‘and “Washing = ton" an the following schedtte: THE PICTURESQUE LOWER POTOMAC AND Southbound. ‘Northbound, ‘AKE BAY. Str. T. V. Arrowsmith SAILS EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 3:00 P.M. SATURDAY, 6:00 P.M., THE POPULAR CES AND SUMMER 7:00 Ly. Portxmouth.5:50 Lx. Washington,7:00 p.m — ~4 Ly. Ft. Monroe.7:20 230 Psmouth.§:00 a.m. vi berlin’s new ho ee — the most ieee. route, = ble night's rest. wares an Liehie. Dining oot oresioe te ete He tied tome tin bean oak Ington ard Norfolk afford. WATERIN RESORTS. 6 — wi SATURDAYS, £200, P-M inday, round trip, 5c. HOME SUNDAY, 10:00 P-L ACCOMMODATIONS FIRST-CLASS. au2-28tt C, W. RIDLEY, General Manager. Colonial Beach. With pure, bracing sea air and good surt, WASHINGTON -_ NEW YORK. OLD POINT’ COMFORT. NORFOLK & WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COMPANY, ‘A Gsily all-water service between Wasbington *"GLD DOMINION LINE. gone CB p.m.; leave On the Palace Steamer JANE MOSELEY, The only AY. Round 327 BAY RIDGE