Evening Star Newspaper, August 26, 1897, Page 10

10 = THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1897—10 GES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Kernan's Lyceum Theater.The White €rook Burlesque Company. Chevy Chase.—Hydrocycles,Donch’s Band and dancing. Congress Heights.—Music and dancing. Gien Echo—Concert by the Fadettes of Boston. — EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer River Queen for Marshal] HaJl and intermediate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Harry Rardall for Colonial Beach and intermediate river landings, 7 am. Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9 a.m. Steamer Newport News 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 pam. Trains leave 1314 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from § a.m. to & p.m. Trains leave 13! avenue for Mount Vernon at am., 12 Reduced prices un Gas Ranges and Gas Fixtures. C. A. Muddiman, 616 1: and 1204 G st. ——— YOUR PARLOR FURNITURE would be handsomer and much more stylish if it was upholstered or recovered? Let us do the work. Only experts are employed. Carpets eleaned—and made mothproof fre: Em. Carpet C ing W (81-5 Mass. ave. oo Policy holders in the Massachusetts Ben- efit Life Association, attention! Don’t be in by a_ steering committee. BEST IN THE MARKET. and address for imformation ” Star office. — B. & O. BULLETIN. REDUCED RATE: $4.00 pepular excursion, Baltimore ard return, next Sunday, August 2). Special from Washington at 8:30 a.m. Returning, leave Baltimore 7:00 p.m. os to Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea Isle City, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon trains, Friday and Saturday next, good until Teesday. Excursion to the country Saturday ard Sunday next, good to return until Monday. Bay Ridge and return, fifty cents. to Baltimore and return Saturday y. good to return until Monday. Quicker then cab, 35 minutes to Grand Central station from the new Whitehall terminal (south ferry). New York Royal Blue trains are now using the new Ter- minal, elevated and surface lines to a!l parts of the city, under one roof. fetes Senge FOR YOUR ICED TEA enny’s Cheon,” the best 50c. Tea in Pure American-refined Sugars at . D. Kenny, seven city stores. 2S = Gas Stove, 2-burner, double heat, only 8c. Muddimar, near i2th and G. 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 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 Rew one. _——————— Death of a Faithful Employe. “Clem” Willis, a faithful colored employe of the Columbia Athletic Club, died at Gar- field Hospital yesterday afternoon of con- sumption. Willis had been a popular ser- vant of the club ever since the original occupation of the present commodious club house, and the news of his death fs received with much regret by the members. A T™month ago, when his health was failing rapidiy, he was given indefinite leave of absence with pay. A fund is being raised at the club to defray the funeral expenses. ———— $2 Most Popular Saturday Trip 83 —is ‘at to Ft. Monroe, Norfolk, Va. Beach Ocean View Norfolk & Washington Secure statercoms early and avoid Tickets, $3, geod to return this page. * ment Graded. Christopher McNamee was today fined 915 and George Grimes $10 by Judge Kim- ball for disorderly conduct and fighting. In default of payment the prisoners went down fer forty-five and thirty days, re- apectively. ——.+—_ Three Months in Jalil. For cutting Joseph Lee across the stom- ach arld leg with a knife, which, according to the testimony, was without the slight- st provocation, Harry Honesty was today sent to jail for three months by Judge Kimball. ——— Camp meeting Congress Heights evening. Take new electric Yard bridge, v costia line: this car from Navy - Capital Traction and Ana- vt. oe Couldn't Pay the Fine. Percy Ellett today pleaded guilty of stealing a hot collar, valued at $1.50, from rge W. Fowler of Anacostia, and Judge all sent him to jail for thirty days in default of ayment of $10 fine. —_———__ Committed to the Asylum. Thomas W. Shelion, colored, was sent to asylum yesterday afternoon by friend, Joseph eral weeks atter had been regarded as in- eral weeks, and when Mrs. Shelton to bring her son home Shelton used a club on and the poor fellow had to be given hospital treatment. Now they are both in the asylum. Bees Sa To Niagara Falls and Re- $10 urn via Pennsylvania Railroad. ecial train, with parlor cars and day hes, will leave Washington at 7:30 ptember 4. Tickets limited. to ten nd allow stop-over at Buffalo, er and Watkins returning. Addi- al tours September 16 and October 12.— Advertisement. $10 t ————— Insurance Company's Reply. Answering the suit filed against it by Serah Crowther, the Aetna Life Insurance Company “tates that William Johnson, be- cause of whose death a policy for $2,500 is Sought to be recovered, represented that he had no ailment when he applied for the Policy. That representation, the company claims, was not true. The company als) charges that the insured had been refused insurance in other companies, which al- leged fact was concealed from it, it says. ——— Mcney to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. — es Concert at the Marine Barracks. nd will render the follow- © barracks, beginning at afternoon: ington” ---Wagner Beethoven Satta Grand potpourri—“Old and New Favorites” Fanciulli “Poeine Symfonique Danse Macabre’ St. Lucius Descriptive fantasie—“The Dying Poet” 2 Gottschalk March—“D. G. 1.” (by request)....Fanciulli Patriotic hymn—“Hail Columbia". ———-—_ “Provoxt Guard” at Marble Hall. “The Provost Guard,” the new military comedy of Washington Davis, will be pro- duced for the first time tonight on the stage of Marble Hall at the Soldiers’ Home. There will be fifty people in the caste, un- der the direction of Frank Bosworth. ee “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. OPPOSED TO CIVIL SERVICE Lesgue Formed for the Repeal or Modifi- cation of the Law. Movement to Secure Co-Operation in the States—Installation of Officers at the Next Meeting. A largely attended meeting of the recent- ly organized National Republican Anti-Civil Service League was held last evening at Emrich’s Hotel, when the élection of of- ficers was held afd not a little routine business transacted, Mr. A. M. Clapp being unanimously elected president. An adjourn- ment was taken until next Monday even- ing, when it is expected that the newly elected officers will be formally installed. The meeting was presided over by Tem- porary President John H. Fredericks of Pennsylvania, Mr. W. D. Lester of Ten- nessee acting as secretary. The reading of the minutes developed the fact that the league was organized four weeks ago, its purpose being to secure the repeal or modi- fication of the civil service laws, all re- publicans in good standing being eligible to membership. Before the meeting got down to business a meraber called attention to the presence of reporters, and suggested that as the meeting was for members only the newspaper men_ be invited retire and the secretary directed to give them data of the meetin gafterward. The pre- siding officer remarked that the reporters had been duly invited to be present, where- upon the objecting member subsided. The Officers Chosen. The first business done was the election of officers, and the following were recom- mended by a committee appointed at a pre- vious meeting: A. M. Clapp of New York, president; ex-Representative H. M. Baker of New Hapshire, first vice president; Representative C. P. Dorr of West Virginia, second vice president; W. D. Lester of Ten- nessee, secretary: W. P. Scott of West Vir- ginia, treasurer, and J. M. Coombs of Min- nesota, sergeant-at-arms. Mr. Scott with- drew in favor of Mr. C. M. Ellis of Maine, ard then the nominees were* unanimous! elected, Messrs. Geo. F. Page, I. M. Blood and Secretary Lester being "appointed a committee to notify them of their election. Under a suspension of the rules the fol- lowing were elected to membership: Geo. M. Raub of Maryland, Herbert C. Gailatin of Iowa, J. J. Verser of New York, J. A. Harrold of Pennsylvania and John H. Fred- ericks of Pennsylvania. Quite a discussion followed as to the date to which tke meeting should adjourn, a motion having been made that it be to next Monday evening at the same place. Mr. Blood thought there could not be too many meetings, and told of conversing with a good republican, recently returned from Indiana, who said that there is great opposition to the civil service law out there, the Hoosiers desiring the repeal of the law, so the man said. The motion was finally carried. Appeal for Money. Mr. Saylor of Philadelphia suggested that in view of the need of the league for money circulars be sent into the departments ask- ing for financial assistance. Mr. Scott thought that would be inadvisable and un- wise, and he and others opposed the sug- gestion, which caused Mr. Saylor to ask Mr. Scott in what department he is em- ployed. ‘The Capitol,’ answered Mr. Scott. Were you put there by the civil serv- dat No,” said Mr. Scott. “I obtained my position by virtue of being a republican. “Then, why do you object to such a mo- tion?” A point of order prevented a reply by Mr. Scott, and the matter was dropped. The secretary stated that a man in the government printing office had handed him $2 for the league, explaining that many of his associates in the office heartily favored the purpose for which the associa- tion had been organized, and really de- sired to contribute. The contributfon was in the shape of a conscience fund, it was further explained, when the chairman re- marked that all employes there have a conscience, except those appointed by Mr. Benedict. A motion to make fifteen members a quorum instead of twenty-five, made by Mr. McMasters of Ohio, was laid over, under the rules, until the next meet.ng, and then a motion was offered by Mr. Scott directing the appointment of a permanent committee on state organizations, to be composed of a member from each state and territory, whose duty it shall be to correspond with prominent republicans in their respective states, with the view of securing their active co-operation in each congressional district. Under the rules the motion went over until the next meeting. Newspaper Influence. Mr. Blood moved that the league request the newspapers of the city to print the constitution and by-laws of the league. It would help the circulation of the papers, thought Mr. Blood, and he remarked that it would help the purpose of the league wonderfully, especially if The Star would comply. Secretary Lester opposed the motion, re- marking that the city newspapers have treated the league with the greatest con- sideration and kindness, s> much so that the members have no complaint whatever to make. The representatives of the pa- pers, he said, were intelligent men, know- ing what is and what is not news, and they wiil, on all occasions, ne was positive, pub- lish’ all that they believe to be interesting. The motion was withdrawn, as was one, after some discussion, offered by Mr. Me. Masters, directing the printing cf the con- stitution and by-laws of the league for general distribution, it being explained that they will be printed in aus time without the adoption of such a r; ——_ SPECIAL OFF Nathanicl Kent Convicted of Making Unprovoked Assault. Nathaniel Kent, a special officer, was to- day fined $20 by Judge Kimball for makiag an assault on Theodore R. Newman, a youth about nineteen years of age, on the night of August 7. The testimony showed that shortly before 12 o'clock midnight of that day Kent missed his handkerchief, which, as was today de- veloped, was taken by Dr. Fitch, by whom, in part, Kent was employed. Kent then went to where a bicycle belonging to New- man was standing and taking hold of it started to carry it away. He remarked that he intended to keep the bicycle until his handkerchief was returned to him. Newman ran after Kent and demanded his bicycle, which he had only purchased a few days before, but Kent refused to give it up, and a tussle ensued, during which the officer struck at Newman several times with his club, but missed him, and each time dealt the wheel a heavy blow on the handle bars. Newman finally caught hold of the club. Kent then drew his revolver and placed it close to Newman’s face, but did not fire the weapon. Judge Kimball, in response to a request from eKnt, released him on his personal bonds until tomorrow in order to enable him to raise the amount of the fine, es Buy your furniture at Sloan’s, 1407 G Street, and save money. Sale Saturday at 10 a.m.—Adv! —_ Wm. H. Beil at Rest. The funeral of Wm. H. Bell, sr., for the rest twenty years an employe of the pen- sion bureau, took place yesterday after- reon from his late residence, No. 939 T street northwest. The services were con- ducted by the Rev. Dr. Power of the Gar- field Memorial Church. The remains were borne to their last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery. Tne active palltearers, who were his clese friends during life, were the following gentlemen: Col. Wm. D. Davis, Dominick Murphy, ex-conmissicner pensions; Wm. H. Bailey, chief clerk, pension 3 Col, . C. Kniffin, chief record division, pension office; Messrs. P. H. Taft and L. B, Steine, both of the pension office. The floral offerings were numerous and handsome, among them being a vacant ‘chair from his office associates. —$_ = - $1.00 To Baltimore and Re- $120 (urn via Pennsylvania Ratiread. Tickets good going on 7:30 a.m. special and 9:00 a.m. trains Sunday, August 20; returning, leave-Baltimore 7:00 p.m. or 9:15. Pm... trains seme day.- .| 10 a.m. and 2 and 6:45 p.m. ANACOSTIA HAPPERINGS. Complaint Agatns® Reckites Bicycle Riders—llnesseof Gem. Horn, There is much complaint om. the part of Many of the peoplé who resi@e on Monro> street, Anacostia, smd Nichols avenue, Hillsdale, on ‘accounts of the recklessness of numercus bicycle #riders ftom the city who come over'to tite souti® side of the river at night. The lng hilkmear St. Eliz- abeth’s Asylum -afforis a gremt ‘temptation for coasting, and scares of riiters succumb toit. Az a result thep frequently Jose con- trol of their machinesp and residents of the two towns have veryanarrow escapes from serious injury. E An evening or two since aichild that was crossing the street im Hillsiile was run over by a bicyclery who was himself thrown from his wheel; but he quickly re- mounted. and hurried away without stop- ping to ascertain whether he had hurt th, child or not. He was, however, headed of before reaching the bridge by the prompt action of Sergt. Anderson, who, upsn be- ing informed of the accident, telephoned to the substation and had the party ar- rested. Meanwhile, Sergt. Anderson made an investigation, and, finding that the chill had escaped injury, let the rider go after depositing $5 collateral, which was forfeit- ed next morning in the Police Court. Sergt. Anderson» has also found that many of the riders who come over from Washington do net carry lights on their wheels. Heretofore he has been very len- ient toward these offenders, and has in mest instances accepted their explana- tions, but he has given orders to the offi- cers under his command to hereafter rig- idly enfcrce the law against all. violators of the regulations. e. Information hus reached Anacostia that Gen. John W. Horn, who for some years past has bee superintendent of the Home for Colored Children 2t Cheltenham, is critically {ll at his farm, near Mitchelville. General Horn was a brave soldier in the federal army during the late war, and rose from private to brigadier general. For many years following the war he was war- den of the Maryland state prison. Much gratification is felt among the peo- ple of Anacostia over the fact that Mr. Horace Crozier of Suitland was awarded first prize for garden products at the fair recently held in Marlboro’. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Campbell of Ana- AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Items of News Gathered West of Rock . Creel There was a curious sight witnessed yes- terday shortly after noon by a number of Persons who happened to be on 32d street. One of the guard wires to the trolicy of the Georgetown and Tenleytown electric railroad between N street and the curve in 32d street, a few hundred feet south, broke with a loud report and fell to the ground, touching the trolley and the track and thus making a circuit. ‘The electrical display lasted several minutes and was quite pret- ty. The center of the strect was practi- cally blocked to traffic until the employes of the company cleared the way. Vincent Jones, a colored laborer, was driving a pair of horses yesterday belong- ing to Mr. Benj. Harper, when the driver of another vehicle cut almost directly in front of his team. He pulled on the reins to avoid a collision, but the shaft gtruck the flank of the horse in front, inflicting no injury. Humane Officer Rabbitt, who wit- nessed the occurrence, swore out a war- rant for Jones, charging him with cruelty to animals, but in the Police Court this morning the judge dismissed the case. George Turner, a colored huckster, was arrested yesterday by Policeman Lintler for violating the police regulations in cry- ing oui his wares. In the Police Court he paid a fine of $5. The charge of criminal assault preferred by Mary Warren, a colored girl, against Henry Ceasar, the young white’ man, as stated in The Star yesterday, was ‘dis- missed by the judge of tne Police Court. There was no evidence to show that such an attempt had been made, and the ;ro- prietor of the lunch room knew nothing of the matter at all—in fact, did not hear of it until the arrest was made late in the evening. He attempted to find out something which would substantiate the story of the girl, but nothing could be learned outside of her own statements. The swearing out of the warrant is re- garded more as a piece of spite work than anything else. Mr. J. D: Sullivan will shortly begin the breaking of ground for a two-story and basement store and dwelling at 2610. P street. The structure will have a front of buff brick and will cost $3,000. Policeman Trussel is off on a leave of several days to visit his stock farm near EXCURSIONS. In spite of the general cry of hard times, Capt. E. 8. Randall, proprietor of the River View excursion resort, states that so far the excursion season has been a most successful one, though the weather has been very unfavorable througnout. Yes- terday was one of the big days at the View. It was one of the regularly Wed- nesday personally conducted excursion days, but in order to oblige the patrons of the resort Capt. Randall had allowed both the ladies of St. Peter’s Church and the wholesale grocery salesmen to give their excursicns on that day, and the conre- quence was that nearly 3,900 persons visit- ed the View. Every trip of the Pentz was crowded, and in the afternoon the visitors were entertained with several very inter- esting bicycle races for handsume prizes, and a base ball game was played between the clerks of the wholesale and reta!l grc- cery houses. The big crowd was thorouzk- ly _good-humored, everybody had a good time, and fun was the order of the day. The Pentz made trips homeward «at 8 o'clock and 10:30 p.m., and the iarge crowd was so well handled that every one was landed home shortly after 11 o'clock with- out any undue crowding of the steamer. Tomorrow ‘the children of the Sunday schools of Calvary Baptist Church, Gurley Memorial Chapel and several other cf the smaller Baptist chape!s in the city will have their second outing of the season at River View. On the first excursioa this season of the Calvary Church Sunday school ¢, throng of 2,200 children and their Parents were carried to the View on the Pentz, but the crowd tomorrow is expect- ed to greatly exceed this number, and the steamer Harry Randall will be held in 1e- serve in the afternoon to take it down. All the attractions at the View will be ready to give pleasure to the children, wko are anticipating a most delightful’ day The steamer Pentz will leave her wharf at and the Ran- dall will make a trip at 6:30 if necessar; The return trips will be made at 12:15, 8 and 10:30 p.m. To pass a Sunday every moment of which will be laden with fun and satisfaction, one has but to take the River Queen Sun- day morning at~9:30 for Chapel Point. The round-trip sail sums up 110 miles—occupying about four hours each way. Long before the Point is reached, every one on board ecstia are visiting relatives in Newark, has an appetite whetted by the brisk | SCs Leesburg. Gold has been discovered cn proezes and salt water alr. ‘Then is when | “The choir Loysiof Emmanuel P.E. Church, | the place, and if found to be in paying qualities and quantities it will be mined. e days at Piney Point, Md., e who spent ten days at Piney Dr. E. Barrington Hennell of Kimberley, guests. On the steamer in the cafe the | PtorneG howe Gaxterdas. most delictous meals are served, or one can Miss May Cooke and Master Willie Cooke | Notts, England, has been visiting hs find very good accommodation at the Hotel | or Jackson strect are visiting friends in| mother, Mrs. Wm. I. Barrington “er on the grounds. In addition to the Sunday Maryland. Georgetown. He expects to attend the runs, the Queen also makes the trip on | Mir7!""C" w. Oxey, worthy matron of | medical conference tobe held. ig Muctrend Thursdays and Tuesdays. The features next month. and attractions at the Point are fully up Eiecta Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, is about to leave for a protracted absence, es to the mark. The fishing and crabbing are | My Owes? With ist one ith the et Grouisis Sacks Sou: Te nent nd the bathing beach is especial- | terior Department, having been assigned to oS ly fine—the bottom being of hard sand, = is Ante cats A ‘ i smooth and sloping gently, making ax | CUt% &t @ distant point in Exeit Contest Retween Expert ideal place to enjoy the sport. Ordinarily THE DISTRICT. when one goes down to salt water, it oc- cupies so much time that one is thorough- ly tired before the city is again reached. Not so with the Point. The steamer leaves at 9:30 in the morning and has ail hands back in town again at 9:30 at night. Chapel Point is a perfect excursion resort in every sense of the word. As great a problem as one’s comfort is here in town, it becomes a matter of no moment on ‘the trip to Marshall Hall. There every requisite for a pleasant jaunt is provided—the comfort of the guests be- ing ever the first thought of the company. There are fishing, boating, all the usuai forms of amusement, and a magnificent dancing pavilion. The sail down the river ard return is a most enjoyable feature of the trip. At the Hall there are walks al- mest innumerable and cozy spots to sit and lounge about in, besides the groves of stately old trees. Everything that could ccntribute to the enjoyment of an outing is there. As an example of the up-to-date air about everything, just take the barber shop ‘cams at Wilson Park. An exciting game of polo played by bi- cycle riders was given last evening at Wil- son Park, in the presence of hundreds of people. This is the first time the sport was formally attempted in this section of coun- try, and great interest was manifested. In- stead of the form in which the regulation polo Is played, the riders use the front wheels of their machines to push the ball. There were four experts who took part, H. Greer and Thomas Reed being matched against Howard Rhine and Myron Baker, with John Hinternesch as referee. The score stood 2 to 1 in favor of Greer and Reed. HEALTH OF Statistics for the Past Week Show Decline in Death Rate. According to the reports received at the health department, the deaths in the I trict during the past week declined to 97 from 103 in the week preceding. ‘The an- nual death rate accordingly fell from 19.3 to 18.2 for the total population. Of those who died, 44 were white and 33 colored, the rate for the former being 12.12 and fer the latter 81.24. ‘The principal _ prevailing causes were diarrhocal complaints, 15 deaths; diseases of the nervous system, 14 deaths, and consumption 12 deaths. Of the zymotic class of diseases, there was one fatal case of typhol@ fever and three of whooping cough. Since the last repert four houses were placed in quarantine on aecount of the presence of diphtheria, while two houses we've ever Ite, SLO 9th. The gen- tlemen bear testimony to their appreciation by their patronage. The Macalester leaves daily at 10 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. Arrangements have been completed by was quarantined. and fiv A review of the meteorological condi- tions showed a week! of cloudy weather, with but one cl day; a mean tempera- ned. No cards: were removed, premises remained ‘in isolation. on the Macalester. ‘There isn’t another ere released oo leaving ten prem- a ees as =a eas boat that goes out of Washinsto ro- | ses with warning cards. CEMENTS mide With acces conven cn 12 ben. | On account of scarlet fever one house AMUSEMENTS. AUGUST 30. BIEITIES, The k the committee having in charge the] ture of the air of 74 dcgreom, and a mean oe amusement end of the excursion given by | relative humidity of 80, with mild westerly | pare the hoes the Carroll Institute Minstrels to River | winds and a rainfall of .27-0f an inch. "Tn thelr great ki View today and this evening which In- Se The Queer of Comic Opera sure all an enjoyable me for all who oes 5 e Maine take the trip. In order that the program |yig' ty gO. Menten at peer The which will be presented this evening may be up to the standard established by the crganization, a large stage has been ercct- ed. Many attractive events have been pro- vided in addition to the entertainment, ia- cluding prize dancing, bowling and shoot- ing. The steamer Samuel J. Pentz carried a large number of excursionists down this morning, and it is expected that as many more will journey to River View on the 6:45 trip. ard 29, valid for return lowing Monday.—Advt. ee Tournament xt Chapel Point: One of the largest crowds of the season took the trip to Chapel Point Monday. The increase in the number was owing to che fact that it was the occasion of the annual tournament. About two dozen knights took part in the tilting, which was not over when the River Queen left for Washing- ton at 6 o'clock. The sail of fifty-five miles on the Potomac was enjoyed by all, and after partaking of the excelient dinner furnished at the hotel, the entire party repaired to the tilting grounds. The ad- dress to the knights was made by Mr. Charles C. Lancaster of Washington, and Messrs. Wright Wills, Chas. Turner and John Robey acted as judges. Music was furnished by the Chapel Point Orchestra, assisted by the regimental band of Alex- passage untill fol- E eee THE 8 —————— , August 30. ‘REMOVED BY DEATH. The Zoo Sustains the Loss of Two Rare Seals. The West Indian seals which formerly occupied a cage in the animal house at the Zoo are dead. During their short stay hundreds of people paused daily to watch their graceful swimming and diving, but few understood the historical interest of the species, members of which are said to SCORED A SUCCEss. Thirteenth An: i Tournament and Ball at Marshall Hal The thirteenth annual tournament and dress ball held at Marshall Hall yesterday attracted the largest crowd of the season to that popular resort. The River Queen and Macalester carried immense crowds on each trip,.and the boats made many extra runs during the ay and evening to ac- commodate those unable to obtain even standing room for the regular trips. The grounds presented an attractive appear- ance, and the two pavilions, gaily decorat: ed, were seeded to accommodate all those who wished to spend the time in dancing. Besides the Washington people in atterd- ance, there were many from neighboring ccunties in Virginia and Maryland. The tilting began at 12 o'clock, and was participated in by thirty-nine riders, five of whom were awarded prizes. These were L. D. Love, Knight of Maryland, who took the first prize; C. U. Robinson, Knight of McConchie; H. M. Dent, Knight of Green- wi R. N. Phillips, Knight of My Lady's Cause, and G. A. Smith, Knight of Prince George County Democracy. Mr. Love is frem Beltsville, Md., and has taken many prizes in past tournaments. He clearly outpointed all his competito: Mr. J. Benjamin Mattingly acted as ch marshal. The orator of the Magruder, and of the eveni: ers. The following acted as judrc Rees Wills, W. D. Barry, J. B. Matt F. D. Mudd, J. W. Waring, T. M wood and J. E. Norris. Charles Chand and Lawrence Turner ‘re the hers The ball held in the evening was a br'l- liant affair. Mr. Love, as the winner of the first prize, was entitled to choose the queen of the tourncy and ball, and he se- jected Miss Eva Bryan to occupy the throne. Misses Mamie Hicks, Irma Mudi and Nona Hogsn were crowned maids of honor by the next three successful knights. The following committees aided material- ly in advancing the pleasure and comfort those who attended both tourney and ball: Arrangements and invitations—David . A. Bryan, . EW. Hungerford, Julian Cox, Benjamin Tu man, Dr. Albert Carrico and John G Floor managers—C. F. Dement, Julian Blacklock, J. G. Bunting. W. T. Richey, Louis Nattan, Philip Haislip and Daniel Lederer. a China asters are cheap. 25c.doz. Gude,1224 F, —Advertisement. TODAY. St. Louis —Vs.— Washington. GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P.M. ADMISSION..... Next an26-tf COLUMBIA ACADEM One of the sights of Washington. on a 12,000-ft. floor. Charges small. ‘B17 ond 819 14th st. mb5-Stf J. HART BRITTAIN, Mer. Music and Dancing! AT TBE LARGE, COOL GROVE aT Congress Heights EVERY EVENING, FLOM 6 UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK. New electric line Js now running from the 3 Yard bridge gress Heights. for thousands. Basket picnics welc cert by members U.S. Marine Band p.m. All churches invited. expecially -EXCURSIONS, ETC. = THE s PLATT DUTSCHE AT RIVER VIEW, and 50c. ST. 1A PITTSBURG. ‘The cyding craze. Cscling t iustructors, ‘Competent ION SINGING pas TICKETS, Special Tickets for Piney Point, Saturday, August 28 —via_ Steamer 4 wharf st 6 p.m; p-m., in time for cable ears, Tickets (Round Trip) $2.50 —including transport and reom at the hotel. ip only at WASH. B. WILLIAMS’, 7TH AND D. au26-2t andria, Va., which has been in camp at the Point. At the Point all kinds of amuse- ments were found, and all were cnjoyed in their turn, particularly hy the children, Washington was reached about 10 o'clock p.m., after a most delightful trip, express- ing themselves as thoroughly gratified with the way in which the day had been spent, Se 3 For a Tip-Top Time. Py J the Merry Throng for Oceau City aryland, Saturday, 3 p.m., B. and O. depot. Big crowd going. Home Sunday night, 10 o'clock. Round trip, $3.—Advt. —— George W. Blandford Buried. A ficral offering in the form of a shield, with the number “192” in blue, was one of the many floral tributes sent to the house of the late Policeman George W. ‘Blard- ford yesterday. His funeral took place from the North Carolina Avenue Metho- dist Church at 2:30 o'clock. The services CUBAN HOSPITAL FUN D. GRAND EXCURSION ‘To Marshall Hall, Tuesday, have been the identical “sea wolves” which were the first large animals on the Ameri- can continent to be encountered by Huro- peans. At the time of Columbus’ voyage to these shores the seals were very abundant be- tween the Bahama Islands and the Central American coast. In 1675 Dampier made the first definite record of their existence in the Caribbean sea, and further related how his superstitious crew refused to salt a supply of the flesh, although the ship's provisions seemed likely to run short on the return voyage. The animals were afterward slain in large numbers for their oil, and were so nearly exterminated as to become com- paratively unknown. Their pelts being worthless, the incentive for their cestruc- tion was removed when the oil was no lorger desired, and the few which survived were left in peace upon the coral islets off Yucatan. The pair which have just died in the Zoo 31, August 2 iG National Cuban 1 Cuban League. Caban army will tell Ine Cisneros, . at all prominent stores, of the leagues and at the boat. + au26-5t The Chevy Chase Inn $1 Table D’Hote is famed for its excellence of menu and service. Drive or ride out to dinner any evening, arty > 5:30 to . Most charming retreat about were purchased by this government from a | Were conducted by Pastor Randall, and the Washington. party of fishermen who caught them cn | body was buried in Congressional cemetery. Desirable Rooms at the Inn for their native shores. So little had been | === <= — <= anzo-14d known of their habits previously tnat their feeding was largely experimental. They were conceded to have subsisted chiefly on fish. with a few mollusks, but just what kinds they preferred for a regular diet could not be determined. The keepers re- ported that while they eagerly seized and macerated any fish which was thrown into their tank, a daily examination of the wa- ter proved that much was rejected, and this lack of suitable gpod is believed to have been the primary cause of their death, although several other conditions operate unfavorably upon the keeping of the West Indian seals in captivity. ————— Slight Fire at Bruen Home. The inmates of the Bruen Home, 1135 9th street, were thrown into a frenzy this morning shortly after 9 o’clock by screams from the basement, followed by a dense black smoke issuing up the small stair- way. ©ne of the inmates rushed to the window and yelled fire at the top of her voice. A passerby ran to the corner and turned in an alarm from box 215. Fore- ON THE POTOMAC. THIS AFTERNOON AT 3——TONIGHT AT 8. In the Immense Amphitheater. E. MIDDLETON, Jr.......- 5 - Manager GRAND CONCERT BY THE 25- FADETTES-=25 BOSTON’S FAMOUS WOMAN'S ORCHESTRA, DIRECTED BY CAROLINE B. NICHOLS. Whether itching, burning, bleeding, scaly. crusted, pimply, or blotchy, whether simple, serofulous ot ereditary, from infancy to age, spcedily cured by CUTICURA REMEDIES, greatest of skin Dlood purifiers and humor remedies, (iticura Return Engagement of Byron G. Harlan, ‘The Phenomenal Western Tenor. man Wagner of engine company No. 6 | REMEDIES are sold throughout the-world. POTTER SSS was the first to arrive. He found the fire | PRUG © CHEM. CORB. Sole. P: Boston. WATANABE'S [7“How to Cure Every Blood Tumor.” FACE HUMORS: *"cicunk sexe!” GET THE BEST— located in the furnace room. It had been started by a gasoline stove which had been overturned by one of the inmates who was ironing. The room is tinned on the inside to pro- tect the building against fire, but the burn- ing gasoline found its way through several small crevices and was eating its way up the partition when the firemen arrived. The tin was ripped off, and by the use of a Jchnson pump the flames were extinguish- ed before they had caused much damage. IMPERIAL JAPANESE TROUPE One Lady and three Gentlemen, in their wonderful feats of Equilibrium and Juggling, Sensa- tional Japanese Fencing and Dueling. ‘One Week More of Washington's Favorites, The Grotto Trio, Masters Brady, Walsh and Laws, in the Latest Songs of the Day. Rauscher’s Superb Glen Echo Dinners, 75c. —FROM 5 TO 9— ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS FREE. ‘Concord Harness.’ Aan nie STEAMER KkUGS, Etc. 497 PA, AVE., next National Hotel, 1u2-12d ® 7 a TT Prolong Life! Don’t cut short your life by cooking over a hot : range. Buy a Gas Cook Stove and save your strength. -We’ve the best asserted~ and Jowest riced stock of Gas » Cook Bisyes in the city. A: good sized one for $8. : EPOCESGOOI99 0000000 009000004 Cleansed His Blood SCROFULA SORES DISAPFEARED AFTER HE BEGAN TAKING HOOD'S. “TI was afflicted with scrofula for a num- of years and tried it of medicine without relief. I began Hood’s Georgetown and Tennallytown ton ae ‘324 und with Met M_ streets ital Traction (through cars); also Washington ‘via 7th, 14th and U streets oe aa ee ith, ‘au23-T0d NAN'S LYCEUM THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. ee eae WHITE CROOK, |, connect- tan and zF Appliance Exchange, | woes coy ony Zr Oost. | 1424 New York Ave: - SOLPEOPLE EY THE COMPANY 35 RIVER VIEW ja te omer teens aes | eombined. “Steamer Saml, J. Pentz daily at 10 a.m., 2 and IS CATCHING THE cRowbs. SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 WEDNESDAY EMBER 1. Dancing day and evening. Concert by Chris Arth, jr.’s, Orchestra. TICKETS, © CHILDREN, te. FAMILY DAY, SATURDA Tickets, 10c. to all on the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. trips. Steamer will leave River View Wednesday and Saturday at 12:15, and 10:30 p.m. 1, 5, 7:30 and | Plattedatsche Verein apes s-, The Chute, iy, August 29. —— clety, Surd. E K Carroll Institute Minstrels TO RIVER VIEW Thursday, Aug. 26, 1897. = : FAMILY EXCURSION Or Calvary Baptist Church AND Gurley Chapel To River View, Friday, August 27, 1897. Take, the steamer Pentz at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m. au25-2t Si BALTIMORE And Return, Sunday, Aug. 29, B. & O. Special train leaves sta- tion New Jersey Avenue and C Street at 8:30 a.m. au25-4x Accommodations To Marshall Hall Steamer Macalester Leaves daily at 10 2.m., 2:30 and 6:30 pm DANCING DAY AND NIGHT. BY SCHROEDER’S BAND. ‘D TRIP. . The 6:30 boat continues on down the river to Indian Head every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, $9 NO ENTRA CHAR ~ MOUNT VERNON. Steamer Macalester, Dally (except At 10 am. and 2:30 PLEGANT CAF Tickets, with Mount sale at wharf and at by ssion coupon. for aa25-15d Spend Next Sunday In The Ocean Breezes At Ocean City, Md say when never had s bathing a aquitoes, h you reach hy » that f be Atlantic Always the delightfully cool. ¥. Over 200 go ements to ursion leaves yoat 3 pm, pan, Trip, $3! nation at aftice of 14TH ST, lonial Beach. The Only Salt Water P Withim Easy bs i : 1 Fare, Round C7 Pall info JOUN FL WA oN au ccess to WV With pure, bracing | FARE, a | SATURDAY DaILy, | 0. | 5 c. NIGHT AT 9 A.M. Kouna AT 6:30 P.M, 3 Trip. On the Palace Steamer JANE MOSELEY. The only excursion s*eamer ruuning directiy to this reco-t From Cisde pier, foot of Cth st ? i Exe very MONDAY Round4rip fare, Ze. Local office, 1 ARLINGTON, FORT MYER, FALLS CHURCH. Fort Myer Band Music Every Evening. Cars from Aqueduct Bridge. ant-3m-12 UICK AND FREQUI ELECTRIC TRAIN SE Ptount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. Station, Pennsstvania avenue nnd 13% street. For schedule see I. it. column, paper. af POPULAR SALT WATER TRIPS. Colonial Beach. TRE PICTURESQUE LOWER PorToMac AND CHESATEAKE BAY. Str. T. V. Arrowsmith SAILS EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 3:00 PAL SATURDAY, 6.00 P.M, TOUCHING AT ALL THE POPULAR WATERING PLACES AND SUMMER RESORTS. Colonial Beach Excursions SATURDAY: ML. Excursion Ticket. returning Sunday, roond trip, 50, HOME SUNDAY, 10:00 PML ACCOMMODATIONS FIRST-CLASS. au2-2stt © W. RIDLEY. General 3 nager. “Ericsson LineExcursions” BY WATER FROM BALTIMORE. ‘daylight trips, Me To Philedelphia and > To Cape May (from Philadeip’ To Cape May nnd return (ten To Cape May and return (seas To Atlartie City. (from Philadel To Atlamiie inininnnininin City ie $33 SPansuNsns re To New York (from Phila To New York and return (eleven day Tickets on sale (at the office only) ny, Tros, Saratoga Springs, N w Haven, Rridge- port. Corr.; Portland, Vinerard Haven and Cottage Cit, Boston, Fall River, Newport and to points Nortn. Dally steamers (except Sundays) t strects, at 5 p.m. mphiet of the route and the great fish- grovids at Betterton. for sale it OFVICE ONLY. Music on day steamers, Meals, State rooms, $1, $1.50 and $2 extra, For further information apply or write to CLARENCE SHRIVER, Acent, my26-tt 204 Light st_. Baltimore, Ma Queen of Summer Trips. Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea. Q Steamer 1 DAY, WEI For Lz. R. Howser, 6 coe. ery W. P. TURNER, Gen, Pass. Agent. Wy eshington Je1-3m Norfolk = Steamboat Co. in the year for Fortress Monroe, ewport News and all perd powerful st 2 Nor — Every day Nort ints south ‘ewport News, "on the folk ”“Norfs jowing sch ng Le. Iv. Al Ar. > Ar. Port 5 oo fortable night's rest. . fous rooms fitted throughout Large and luxurious, rooms | throughout Virginia Beach will find this iusucing @ com- WN oo, Eress, ice. SIF Pennsylvania avenue; 613, G19, 1421 Dennsyl Fanta avenue: Band ©. ticket office, corer I5th street. and New York avenue, and om board steamers, where time table, thap, ett can also ther information @esired will be fur- niaied ‘on application to the undersigned at the company’s wharf, foot_of 71h st., Wasbe ington, D. G._, Telephone No. 750. 18-404 JNO, CALLAHAN, General Manager. WASHINGTON NEW YORK. sbort and delightful trip, in ocean-going steame A sbetiipe of the latest modch, with peivikege oLD ‘POINT COMFORT. the steamers NORFOLK & WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COMPANY, Qaily all-water service between Washinzton and New York 1s operat fed in conuection with the OLD DOMINION LINE. eT TTT