Evening Star Newspaper, September 2, 1897, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, _THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1897-12 LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Robert Downing in “David Laroque 3rand Opera House.—Grau's Celebrities. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—City Club Burlesque Company. Glen Echo.—Concert by Haley's Washing- ton Concert Band. Congress Heights—Music and dancing. EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hail at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and for Marshall Hall and Indian Head at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 p.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9am. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monrce 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 § a.m. te 8pm. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:20, 10:05, 11 a.m., 12:05, 1 5 p.m. FURNACES AND RANGES Should be cleaned and repaired now, the fall rush sets in. Shedd & Bro. a ———— IT MAKES THE HOME SO CC to have stylish, handsome furnitur: the rooms. We upholster and re-cover chairs, etc. Make everything as pretty as new. Carpets cleaned by us made mothproof free. Em. Carpet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass. ave. ge Mackerel, 10c. dozen. Johnston's, page 7. aa A dangerous hole on Frankfort street near 24th street has been complained of by the police. eee ae Gas fixtures and all gas ranges at re- duced prices at Shedd & Bro.'s, 432 9th. a B. & O. BULLETIN. REDUCED RATES. ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN, $2.90. Leave Washington 3 p.m., arrive Atlantic City 7:3) p.m., Sept. 4. Also special train leave Washington 6 am., arrive Atlantic City 10:30 a.m., Sept. 5. Tickets good re- turning on all regular trains until Sept. 6 inclusive. Baltimore and return, $1.00, Sunday, Sep- tember 5. Tickets good going and return- ang on all regular trains that LURAY AND RETURN, admission to the caverns. ) a.m., Sept. 9. ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN, & 1) a.m. and 12 noon Friday and Sa NIAGARA FALLS A $10.00, Ten-day tour, Sept BAY RIDGE AND RETUE ROCKVILLE AND RETURD cluding admission to the Montgomer; ty fair. Good on all B. and O. trains Sept. 2 and 8. Reports received by from the police tod y fire plug at 12th and W drant out of order at 7th and Marshall streets and a broken pump opposite 1620 16th street. —- 25 ft. hose, complete, $1. sche Reduced prices on Gas Ranges and Gas Fixtures. C. A. Muddiman, 616 12th st. and 1204 G st. —_-___— FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 50c. Tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars at cost. C. D. Kenny, se city stores. Gas Globes, Iie. each. Shedd & Bro., 432 9th. The board walk on Superior street be- tween Champlain avenue and 16th street is in a dangerous condition. See Gas Stove, 2-burner, double heat, only §Sc. Muddiman, near 12th and G. 25. Shedd & Bro. THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any Period ean 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- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the mew one. —_~+>-——_ MRS. JONES CLAIMS DAMAGES. Charges Her Former Husband With Defamation of Character. Norma W. Jones, at one time the wife of Walter H. Wills, has filed a suit against him claiming $20,000 damages for an al- leged libel. The parties were formerly engaged to- gether in the pension and claim busin and the plaintiff charges that the d fendant published ard issued a circular the Beth of last September for the purpose of injuring he: good name, reputation and ae M credit. s that her former partner has inserted spapers, whi she de- clares, contained false and scandalous mat- ter. —-—_- ——_ Personally Conducted Tour via Pe sylvania Raflrond to Cresson Springs. Round-trip tickets, good going on 7:30 m. train, September 10, and valid for r n until September including one 's board at the Mountain House, $ —Advertisement. Weather During August. Pp. t ‘The meteorological summary issued by the weather bureau of the weather for the month of August at Washington shows that the mean atmospheric pressure was 30. The mean temperature was It has not been lower than that for the month of August since 1875, when it was The highest temperature was August 14, when it was % degrees. The mean temperature for August during twenty-six years has been The total precipitation for the month was 3.35 inches. —— Atlantic City. Unusual opportunity to visit America’s greatest seaside resort. $2 round trip via Pennsylvania R. R. Saturday and Sunday. —Advertisement. — Took Possession. In a suit filed yesterday afternoon by Henry G. Strong against the Gilbert Pho- tograph Company to recover $600 on ac- count of rent alleged to be due and un- paid for rooms in the Mertz building, 11th and F streets, an attachment was issued, directing the marshal to take possession of the company’s effects in the building, which was don Withdrawal The Pennsylvania railroad that after Saturday, September 4, through perlor car to Saratoga will be withdrawn. ~—Advertisement. announces —————— Their Pay Increased. The pay of D. E. Garges, an employe in the engineering department and acting sec- retary to Capt. Beach, has been increased to $4 per day. ‘The compensaticn of T. Blumer, dump- man in the street department, has been increased to $1.50 per day. —_— - To Fort Monroe and Norfolk, 83. Norfolk and Wash. Steamboat Co. will sell tickets to Fortress Monro: and Norfolk on Saturday, Sept.4, m., at $$ for the round trip. Good to return Sunday or Monday evening, on regular steamer, or on Tuesday morning on day steamer. See hand _ bills. Advertisement. —_>—_ Appointed pector. Eugene Rock has been appointed an in- spector in the engincer department, at $3.50 per day. —_———_ Economical Buyers of Coal will find correct prices at the offices of J. Maury Dove, cor. 2ist and I, 1206 H, 1626 M St. n.w. and 13th and D sts. s.w.—Advt. fee 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. IBIRDS ARE PLENTIFUL A Bank Growth on the Marshes Makes Shoote ing Difficult. The Usual Large Army of Gunners Has Taken Full Possession of the Ezstern Branch. Every second of daylight that has passed since dawn breke yesterday morning has been punctuated with the report of a gun on the marshes in the vicinity of Washing- ten, and if an ortolan or a reed bird had fallen a victim to each shot there wouldn't be enough of either species left in this vicinity to make @ next year’s nest. Scores cf gunners, armed with all sorts of irons, loaded with all sizes of shot, scoured the eat fields, so fertile in the flats along East- ern branch and around Four-Mile run, Hunting creek and further down, where mud banks abound, and the fusillade has been steadily kept up. Yesterday was the great day, as the open- ing day is always, and men of all colors and conditions and boys of all sizes and races went out, bent on the slaughter of the feathered innocents. Famous Parker guns, hammerless Greeners and Colts, imported Wesley Richards, hard-shooting Reming- tens, and all the other high-grade double- barrels joined in the din that was added to by muskets, London twists, single barrels of the vintage of 1848, and the other fear- ful and wonderful implemerts which men stand behind and shoot with, and court death or mutilation with every time they pull the trigger. 1t was a hard day on the hosts of gun- ners. The air was hot and even more humid, and the cats were so rank: and thick that it was impossible to force a skiff through without the hardest kind of work. ‘The density of the growth also prevented pushers: from marking down killed birds with any degree of success, and many were lost to bags on this account. Birds Numerous; Conditions Bad. Both ortolan and reed birds were plenti- ful, however, and if marsh conditions had been more favorable unusually good bags would have been made. As it was, some of the more experienced marsh gunners from whom reports have been received brought in big bunches. Some Top Bags. Veteran William Wagner was out, as is his custom, on the first day as soon as a streak of gray wrinkled the eastern hori- zon, but others were out before him, and the crack of guns above the Benning bridge caused the wise old sport to seek his game below it. Wagner used his metal skiff, and Charles Peyton, the colored pusher, worked the pole. Wagner stopped shooting at no@n, with 103, ortolan an reed birds in his boat. He killed forty ortolan that he did not recove account of the heavy oats. John Peyton, another well-known yet- eran, brought in over ten dozen reed birds and ortolan together, and Charles Jury's bag was seven dozen more than Mr. Pey- ton’s. These were about the top bags of the first half of the day yesterday. The birds are in fairly good condition, but will be much fatter next week. Shoot- ing will be better also, because there will be early morning tides. Shooting on the Patuxent will begin Mon- day. Persons intending going there should arrange in advance for boats and pushers, because a big party from Philadelphia on a steam yacht will be there for the sport. SENS Norfolk and Wash. Stenambout Co.'s Grandest Trip of the Season. By daylight to Fortress Monroe and Nor- i at 8 a.m. Ticke night or Tu 7 ashington, 8 p.m. 50, good to return sami roing ,arriving in W See hand bill: . and O. R. to Rockville fair; $1.00 for round trip, in- cluding admis Advt. ——— DISTRICT EPWORTH LEAGUE. For the First Time the Body Chooses a Lady Secretary. The vacancy in the office of secretary of the Epworth League of Washington dis- trict, caused by the resignation of Secre- tary Frank T. Israel, was filled last even- ing at a meeting of the board of control at Foundry Church by the election of Miss Corinne Chandlee. This is the first time that the office of secretary of the league has been filled by a lady, though several ladies have at one time or another been élected as vice president. Miss Chandlee is a member of Foundry Chapter, in which she has held several important positions, znd during the last year or two has been prominent among the young lady -workers of the District League. The positions of chairman of the pre and of the printing committees, respective. ly, also held by Mr. Israel, will not be fill- until the next meeting, and posstbly not until the annual meeting of the league. The board of controi yesterday evening decided to hold the annual convention of the organization Fr Sunday, November sion of Friday will 2 ing of that day, and will probably take tne form of a consecration meeting. Reports of committees, conferences in the after. noon, an address in the evening and the annual election of officers will take up most of the day Saturday, while Sunday there are to be religious services in severa! of the churches. ‘This latter feature, wheth- er the league should have religious exer- cises on Sunday, was much discussed yes- terday evening, and the general opinion seemed to be that they should, though it was urged by several that in previous years they had interfered with the regular services of the various churches, The cabinet of the league is to have charge of the work of making up the pro- gram in detail, and during the progress of this work they will endeavor to secure some prominent speaker to address the convention. The matter of selecting a place in which to hold the sessions of the convention, and the religious services as well, has also been left to the cabinet for decision. During the latter part of this month or the first part of October the literary de- partment of the District League, in charge of the District third vice president, is to hold a mass meeting, during the course of which the literary work of the organiza- tion accomplished in the past year will be reviewed and new work planned. ————— $1.25 To Baltimore and Re- $1.25 turn vin Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5, valid for return until Monday, September 6—Labor day—good on any train.—Advt. —_—.___ CHARGES Reports of Floating Garbage Declar- ed to Be Without Foundation. Harbormaster Sutton reported to Com- missioner Ross this morning the result of his investigations of the complaints re- cently made concerning the throwing of garbage into the river. He had looked in- to the matter thoroughly, he said, and could find no basis for the charges. It was true that at times there were floating watermelon rinds about the river front, but they might have come from the wharf where melons were being unloaded. Melons, he added, were cheaper this year than he ever knew them, a shipment having recent- ly been sold at 5) cents per hundred. Garbage Contractor Warfield came in later in the day and informed Commis- sioner Ross that the charges had no basis in fact. He had never authorized or per- mitted the throwing of garbage into the river, and he would promptly dismiss. any one of his employes caught doing it. Men were located at the G street wharf with nets to catch any garbage that might in- advertently fall into the river. ——__. Transfers of Inspectors. Webster Beymer, inspector of shand- cleaned streets, has been transferred to the position of inspector on machine- cleaned streets, and A. G. McKenste, in- Spector, put in charge of hand work and urban and suburban street sprinkling. Gude’s- roses are the finest grown. 25c. dozen up. F.—Advt. a For all trains Sunday, September 5.— Advertisement. ‘ AMUSEMENTS. MR. DOWNING’S NEW PLAY.—“David Laroque,” a four-act, emotional drama, by George 8S. Johns, was produced for the first time at the Academy last night by Mr. Robert Downing. This was the first pre- sentation of the new work on any stage, and it may be said that it merited much of the generous criticifm bestowed upon it. The story ts taken from a novel by George Ohnet, and is at all times interesting and sometimes absorbing. It deals with a trust- ing husband and father who finds his wife unfaithful to him. Although he has de- cided upon a separation he consents to live with his wife until his daughter shall be married, in order that no scandal should attach itself to her name. He finally dis- covers, however, that the lover of his wife is trying to win his way into the child's graces and then the father takes comptete and summary vengeance by throwing the despoiler of his home from a bridge and killing him. After this episode the wife finds that she again loves her husband, who, in the first, rather neglected her for his work, and the pair begin life over again on a new basis, the daughter having been married in the meantime. While the story deals with an unpleasant theme it is nevertheless handled in a delicate manner. It gives place for several dramatic situa- tions and some strong climaxes, and while sometimes there is a paucity of action there is sustained interest all through the piece. The first act, while perhaps one of the best, is too long, and has too much dialogue in it. The author also made the mistake of forcing an anti-climax that should be avoid- ed. The scene in this act between husband and wife is a strong one, and the situation and climax lose their force when the daughter is brought in. Mr. Downing in the title role deserved all the applause that he received. He gave an interpretation of the part that was highly pleasing, scholarly and full of dramatic fire and reserved force. Adelaide Fitz Allen, as the wife, ably sup- ported him and appeared. to much better advantage than she has of late in Shake- spearean roles. The others in the cast, in- cluding Eugene Moore, Clement St. Martin, Edward N. Hoyt, Helene Potter, Bourk Clarke, Alexander rleton, Samuel Steele and Harriet Sterling, were uniformly pleas- ing. “David Laroque” will be the Dill until Saturday night, when “The Gladiator” will be given for one performance only. HALEY’ BAND AT GLEN ECHO.— Haley's splendid aggregation of musicians was the principal attraction at Glen Echo yesterday afternoon and evening, and the reception given the orchestra showed clear- ly the place it occupies in the hearts of the music lovers of Washington. The pro- grams given at the afternoon and evening entertainments were of a sufficient classi- cal quality to please those who came to hear real music, and yet not tire those who did not have quite the musical understand- ing to fully appreciate the excellent selec- tions. Nearly every number was encored, and each encore brought out an enthu- siastic amount of applause. Last evening was the time for the big Cuban benefit. given in aid of the White Cross Leagues and it was a decided success. An immense crowd of people went out and the grounds and amphitheater were filled with pleasure- seeke who had come, incidentally, to give their mite for Cuba. Some extra at- tractions were provided in honor of. this event. Messrs. Harlan, Yundt and Helmes, a musical trio, gave both vocal and instru- mental selection: nd made one of the hits of the evening. The regular vaudeville at- tractions to be seen at Glen Echo this week participated, and each one was given a hearty welcome. a Comparison Gives Us the Trade, and saves you the money. All dealers wanting finest butter and cheese sample our stock and get our prices before bu James F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave. ‘Phone 271.—Advt. ————— Greatest Bargain of the Year. $2 to Atlantic City and return. No change of cars. Finest equipment. Two full days at the shore. Pennsylvania railroad excur- sion Saturday and Sunday. See handbills. —Advertisement. EXCURSIONS. his is Indian Head night again. That has a significance all its own to frequent- ers of the river. Comfort and coolness is what every one is after these days, and that is all that is served to the the Indian Head trip, and in Benerous quantities, too. To thos ake the entire ran to the Head about four hours of continuous river breeze enjoyed, with the finest scenery on either side of the river that one could wish to gaze upon. As some prefer to mix a little dancing with their evening's outing, the Macalester will stop at Marshali Hall, both going and returning, and those who have Spent part of the day at the Hall and would like to take in the extra sail can do so. Schroeder's Band is on hand on both trips on the river and on the grounds. The Macalester leaves her wharf for Indian Head tonight and temorrow night at 6:30. patrons of If you cannot bring the breezes to you, at least go where they ure and enjoy them in the fulles . There is no limit to them at Marshall Hall, and every night crowds throng the boats and reap the full benefit of the outing in the refreshing draughts of air from the Potomac. The Hall is the one place wher dulge in dancing to the h content, and be cool and comfertable all the time: Sehrocder’s Band is responsible for the ellcnt music on the boats and in the pa- vilion, and heigh the enjoyment of thi trip imme The grounds afford al- most endle nd the groves and lawns teem with cozy spots to luunge about in. To get away from the heat of town and spend an evening amid the refreshing sur- roundings is the most invigorating sort of It will do any one good. The alester leaves daily at 10 a.m., and ) p.m. one y in- an outing Ma The last trip of the steamer Samuel J. Pentz to River View will be made next Wednesday, so that those who want. to visit that popular resort have but a few days in which to do it. Tomorrow the Pentz will make her regular trips at 10 a. m. and 2 and 6:45 p.m., and on Saturday the last family day trips of the season will be given. These are the days when the children take possession of the View grounds and have a good time playing about the broad lawns. Since the season opened it is estimated that on an average at least 1,000 children have visited the Viev" each Saturday, two-thirds of thf. number have shot the chute and enjoyed it fully. ee Take $1.00 excursion to Baltimore Sunday, September 5, via Pennsylvania railroad. ‘Tickets good on all trains.—Advt. Se Cengress Heights this afternoon and evening—Free exhibition trained horses and dogs, man-eating gorilla, fire dept. by birds, clowns, concert, ventriloquist and stage play. Take new electric cars at Navy Yard bridge via Capital Traction and Ana- ecstla lines. Special attraction for chil- dren every afternoon free.—Advt. —_——— LAW AFFECTING ENGINES. Commissioners Solicit Data Upon Which to Found Amendments. ‘The Commissioners have sent circular let- ters to the officials of prominent cities ask- ing for a copy of the regulations in vogue there respecting steam engineers. It has long been urged that the laws in operation here are defective, and numerous complaints have been lodged with the Commissioners on account of incompetent engineers operating plants. When the replies are received from the different cities, the best regulations from each will be compiled for the District and adopted by the Commissioners. —_—-—— Choice mattirgs, in 40-yard rolls, at half Frice. Moses’, F and Eleventh.—Advt. aa Graphophone Stockholders’ Meeting. A meeting of the stockholders of the American Graphophone Company is being held at Harper's Ferry today, the object of which is to increase the capital stock of the company $100,000. The reason for this increase is said to be the desire to make extensions of the offices of the company such as the one lately determined upon in Paris, and as over 100,000 stockholders have already signified their approval of the project, and there have been no disap- Provals, the additional stock will undoubt- edly be issued. Messrs. Frederick J. War- burton and Daniel C. McEuen have been nominated for directors of the company, but whether their election will be made at today’s meeting of the stockholders or at a meeting of the directors is not known. SS POL Mcney to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa, ave.— ertisement, Adv ANTI-CIVIL SERVICE LEAGUE Meeting of the,:Organimtion Held Last Eveding. President A. M. €lapp Reconsiders Declination ands Presides—Stand- ing Committees Appointed. The National Republican Anti-Civil Ser- vice L2ague held its regular weekly meet- ing at Emrich’s Hotel!last evening, and the members were made,giad by the appear- ance of Mr. A. M. Clapp, who had the week previous been unanimously elected as president of the league, but who had writ- ten that his advanced age would prevent his acceptance of the position. Mr. Clapp's arpearance last evening was the occasion of much enthusiasm, and at the urgent re- quest of the members he presided over the deliberations of the league. Seven new inembers were elected, one of them being a woman, and Secretary Lester read several letters from republicans in Virginia and West Virginia. in which the writers {expressed their opposition to the civil service laws and their sympathy with the league's efforts to secure their repeal or material modification. Committees Appointed. The chair announced the appointment of the following committees: Executive committee — Edmund Butler, Virginia, chairman; G. F. Page, Oregon; W. P. Scott, West Virginia; C. H. Ellis, Maine, and Sidney E. Mudd, Maryland. On finance—Maj. I. M. Blood of Massa- chusetts, chairman; Charles Emory, Mis- scuri, and James C. Boe, New Jersey. Printing—John H. Frederics, chairman; William H. McKenna and John McCor- mack. Resolutions—S. E. K. Buchanan, North Carolina, chairman; M. T. West, Tennes- see; C. H. Rouse, ‘South Dakota; George C. Randall, New Jersey, and T. E. Spencer, Connecticut. Membership—R. P. Blake, Virginia, thair- man; Frank McMasters, Ohio, and J. M. Combs, Minnesota. The !mportance of securing funds was impressed upon the league by the chair, who stated that nothing can be run with- out money. He also assured the league that he would do all in his power to ad- vance the anti-civil service movement, urg- ing prompt and effective organization. The country, he thought, is ready for the move- ment against the law, and he remarked that in his opinion civil service is the fore- runner of a movement to deprive the American people of their euffrages. Civil Service Denounced. It had been announced at the previous meeting that Representatives Mudd of Maryland and Brownlow of Tennessee would be present at last evening’s meeting for the purpose of addressing the league, but they failed to put in an appearance, although it was stated that the latter will be present et the next regular meeting, to be held Wednesday evening, the sth’ in- stant. Several members addressed the meeting, dencuncing the civil service law in vigorous terms, and holding it responsi- ble for innumerable evils, During the peechmaking the, question was asked: “What would President Me- Kinley do if a bill repealing the civil ser- vice law should be presented to him?" ‘He would change ‘his mind,” exclaimed several members, $10 «To Niagara Falls and Re- turn via nassivania Railrond. Special train, with parlor cars and day coaches, will leave’ Washington at. 7:40 a.m., September 4. Picke limited to ten @ays and allow stop-over at Buffalo, hester and Watkins returning. Addi. tours September 16 and October 12. Advertisement. ici THE EARNERS, Two New Organizations Formed and Temporury Officers €hoxen, A largely attended meeting of the re- cently organized Federal Labor Union was held last evening at Electrical Workers’ Hall, with President Crane in the chair. The principal business before the body was the consideration of the report of the committee on con titution, and the draft submitted by the committee was adopted after several immaterial changes were mad It was announced that an application for a charter had been made to the American Federation of Labor. When chartered, a pern organization will be effected, and dele he Central Latvor Union will be ¢ ‘Laborers’ Protective Union” is the title of the latest addition to the roll of organ- ized labor societies in the District. It w formed last even al Worke1 Hall, on Loufsiana nd officers el follows: wa itution and | pointed, as follo . B. and W. P. Glover. This organization is composed exclusiy of laborers, and any wage earner who {8 engaged in making a livelihood by repu- table me: s le to membership. The next ineeting will he held September 15, at Havenner’s Hall, on C street between 43% and 6th streets northwest. The” Amalgamated Carpenters held a special meeting last evening, and appro- priated a sum of money for the relief of the striking miners, which will be for- warded immediately. —_. $1.00 To Baltimore and Re- $1.00 turn via Pennsylvanin Railrond. Sunday, Sept. 5, tickets will be scld to Beltimore at $1.00 for the round trip; good on all trains.—Advt. —_>—_ TOURNAMENT AND BALL. The Knights Who Won and the Ladies Who Were Crowned. A tournament and dress ball was given at Suitland Park yesterday. A crowd num- bering over 2,000 persons was in attend- ance, and the festivities of the day passed off without a single unpleasant feature. ‘The tilting commenced at 2 o'clock, and a score of knights competed for honors. The prizes were won by Lucien D. Love, Knight of Maryland; Wm. L. Clarke, Knight of Virginia; Gus A. Smith, Knight of Prince George Democrat, and Wm. A. Miller, Knight of Surrattsville. A full band was in attendance and added materially to the pleasure of the day. - The coronation ball was held in the even- ing. The successful knights chose the queen and maids of honor, as follows: Mr. Love crowned Miss Daisy Bell queen of the tour- nament; Mr. Clarke:crowned Miss Cliston first maid of hgnor; Mr. Smith crowned Miss Hoban and.Mr. Miller crowned Miss Stoneburne. The orator of the) day was Richard E. Brant, and the orater of the evening, M. C. Waring, the fatter taking Judge Geo. C. Merrick’s place, wha@ was unavoidably ab- sent. Thomas My Underwood acted as mar- shal, Arthur B. Suit as assistant marshal and B. Von Orndorf@s herald. The judges were M. C. ing, Miss Hoban, who acted for Capt. E. 8, Randall; Horace Crosier, J. H. and James B. Belt. ‘The floor managt the ball were Harry Crosier, SamuelCo# and Samuel Suit. | Royal, Baking Powder. ‘Concord Harness.’ reductions now. offered for cash to Fay imme stock : TEURAH, GAToHSES POST OFFICE CONTEST. Differences Over Proposed Change at Washington Grove. There ts a post office contest being waged now at Washington Grove, Md., which may become as famous as the Brightwood Park case, recently decided by the department. The contest is over the appointment of a postmaster to succeed present Postmaster ‘Woodward, who has held the place for sev- eral years, and is being waged-on the one hand by the persons who spend the sum- mer there at the camp meeting grounds, and on the other by the regular patrons of the office from the Grove and surrounding locality. A committee recently called upon Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Gristow, rep- resenting the campers at the place. They, do not want the man appointed whom the department has practically decided upon, as the location of the post office will be changed, and the campers will find it necessary to cross the railroad to get their mail, which is the chief reason they urged against having the change made. The villagers and persons residing there permanently want the change, it is said, as the office will be near the railroad sta- tion. They think the new man will make an excellent official, though they can bring no charges against the present postmaster. It is almost certain that the department will appoint the man the campers do not want, but the committee was assured the fourth assistant postmaster general would make a careful examination of the matter before doing anything. oranges, $1.00 Baltimore and Return via B. and 0. For all trains Sunday, September 5.— Advertisement. —_—___ THE COURTS. Equity Court No. 1—Judge Cox. Bradford agt. Matthews; auditor's report ratified. In re Geo. H. Arledge,Kate Hark- ness, Alex. Lewis, Rosanna Farmer, Har- riet B. Fuller, Wm. Streak; inquisition in lunacy confirmed. Given agt. Farlee; sale finally ratified and cause referred to au- ditor. Steffan agt. Zeust; new pro confesso granted. Probate Court—Judge Cox. Estate of Michael Sells; inventory filed. Estate of Martha E. Welch; will fully prov- ed. Estate of D. Shriver Stewart; will partly proved. Estate of Catherine Corri- gan; receipt filed. oie Sr SENS $5.00 Excursions to the Seashore $5.00 via Pennsylvania Railroad. On Friday and Saturday, September 3 4, tickets will be sold for 11 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. trains to Atlentie City, Cape | May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City, good | to return until the following Tuesday, al- lowing Monday (Labor day) to be spent by the sea.—Advt. a Teansfers of Real Estate. Emerson street northeast between 18th and 14th streets—Geo. P. Newton et ux. to Fred’k M. Bock, lot 3 $2,650. Avalon Heights—John C. Ballov to Fritz Bruegger, part lot 13, blk. 4; $1,500. street northwest between 4th and h streets—B. Francis Saul to Simon D. Bron- son, lot 73, sq. 512; $10. D street southeast between 13th and 14th streets—Harrison Creok et ux. to Geo. Y. Worthington, original lot 3, sq. 1041; $10. First street northeast between D and sireets—Thos. F. Holden et ux. to Geo. Y. Worthington, lot 86, sq. 723; $10. D street southeast between 13th and 14th Y. Worthington et ux. to F. Holden, original lot 3, sq. 1041; $10. reet southeast between 6th and 7th streets—Samuel Bieber et ux. to Mary E. Wathen, parts original lots 1 and 34, sq. 87 $10. Columbia bert G 6, bik. 36; $6,530. Helen C. Lane et al. to $10. t between 13th and 11th skine Miller et ux. to Chas. sitterson, lot i94, 1029; $10. Emerson sireet northeast between and iith streets—Harry Wilson et ux. to Abell S. Maryman, lot 148, sq. 1 HUMORS Instant rellef for skin-tortured babies and for tired mothers in a warm bath with CUTICURA SOAP, and a single application of CUTICURA (oint- ment), the great skin cure. The only speedy and economleal treatment for itching, burning, bleeding, is sold throughout the world, POTTER DRUG AND scaly and pimply humors of the skin and scalp. Wticura CHEM. CORP., Sole Props., Boston. Cure Every Baby Humor" mailed free. FACE BLEMISHES ccRiti" Sun CITY ITEMS. Harvey Opens the Season With the usual menu, consisting of Venison, Reed Birds, Ortolan, Pheasants, Grouse, Wood- cock, Snipe ard Plover, together with Broiled Live Lobster and the finest Oysters of the northern and southern waters, in the service of which his house is so justly celebrated. at rest C7 “How to We're Rendy—When You Arc— to paper the rooms with beautiful paper for only $2 up. F. G. Nolte, 810 9th st. 1t ~~ AMUSEMENTS. BASE BALL TODAY. Pittsburg —vs..- Washington. SPECIAL LADIES’ DA’ Game Called ADMISSION. . ‘25e. and 50e. j Le turday, Sept. 4. Next || Sept. G—Two games. for one admi sion. First game called at 2 p.m. Special Ladies’ Day. eu8i-tt 25, 50 AND Te, Academy = Robert Downing. TONIGHT AND FRIDAY NIGHT AND MATINEE SATURDAY, David Laroque, A PLAY OF INTENSE INTEREST. Saturday Night—THE GLADIATOR. Next week—Katie Bmmett in “The Watfs of New York."” Seats now on sale, It MONTCOMERY COUNTY FAIR, Aug. 31, Sept. 1,2 & 3. 120 ENTRIES IN FIFTEEN RACES. Fast ones coming from all parts. GRAND POULTRY SHOW. Over 1,500 entries. FINE EXHIBITS OF STOCK. 200 pens and stalls filled. Ride to Rockville Fair on B. AND O. SPECIAL on WEDNESDAY, THURS- DAY and FRIDAY. Leaves station 12:15 p.m, each day. $1 for Round Trip, including admission to grounds. Beguler trains, $:00, 9:00 a.m. 12:50 p.m. Music and Dancing! 4T TBE LARGE, COOL GROVE AT AND PROFIT BY THE EXPERIENCE or OTHER PROPLE. There are thousands of people who have deen cured of nervous trouble, scrofula sores, Theumatism, dyspepsia, catarrh and other diseases by purifying thelr blool with Hood's Sarsaparilla. This great medicine will do the same good work for you if you will give $ete-t0-2 co coco co<e| it the opportunity. It will tone up your system, create an appetite and give eet, USE YOUR REASON ¢| refreshing sleep. a Step aahideay with Hood's Sarsaparilla. $ é tee se AMUSEMENTS. Academy. 25, 50 & 75c. Robert Downing ‘This (Wednesday) Evening, for the first time on any stage, David Laroque. Next Week—Katie Emmett in “THE WAIFS OF NEW YORK.” Seats on sale tomorrow. 81-20 Echo, ON THE POTOMAC. In the Immerse Amphitheater. E. MIDDLETON, Jr., Manager. This afternoon at 3, Tonight at 8, Haley’s Superb Inaugural Orchestra. HART AND IRVING, ‘Transformation Artists and Mystifiers, KOPPE, The Sensational Club Juggler. MISS GERTRUDE FERCUSON, Washington's Favorite Fancy Dancer, Thursday, Sept. 9.—Benefit Charity Fand Wash- ington Lodge, No. 15, B. P. O. Elks. Extra attrac- tions on this eccasion, HALEY’S SUPERB INAUGURAL ORCHESTRA. ——25 MUSICLANS—— RAUSCHER’S SUPERB GLEN ECHO DID FROM 5 TO 9, Tc. ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS FREE. ERS, Take Georgetown and Tennallytown rcad, connect- ing at 32d and M sts. with the Capital Traction cars and 32d and P with the Metropolitan line; also the Washington and Glen Echo road via 7th, 14th and U sts., to Chevy Chase Circle. se GP®A8D orena HovseE. ALL Ti GRAU'S (CEI The BARNEY FERGUSON — —— thelr kr n of ”» J Sweet Singer of Maine, DORA WIL The Best’ cf Irish Comedians, SAM. J. RYAN. the Dashing assisted by JOHN MARR, at speciale The Latest New York” Sensation, Soubrette, KITTY MITCHELL. The Tramp Juggler, CHAS, T. ALDRICH, le Marvels, ARRY—TH ‘That Fauny McCARTHY Popular pric Next Wee KEES 45's LYCEUM ‘THEATER. ALL THIS WEEK. Matinees, Tuesday, ‘Thursday and Saturday. SIACO'S CITY CLUB COMPANY Entire change of program will be ented last init of weer, High-class Vaudeville. PARISIAN ART STUDIES, Introducing the Latest Novelty Invertion, <== THE GLASS COLOR CABIN’ Next || The American Burlesquers. an30-6t COLUMBIA ACADEMY vsti One of the sights of Washington. Cycling tay on a 12.000-ft. floor. Competent Charges stnall. S17 ond S19 14th st. nw. J. HART BRITTAIN, ETC. instructors, Mer. Glen ini XCU ETO. $1.00 $1.00 EXCURSION via EXCURSION Pennsylvania Railroad, Washington to Baltimore and return, day, Sept. 5, Tickets on sale and good for passage on all trains, in both directions, Sunday, Sept. 5, 1897. $1.00 Round Trip. $1.00 MARSHALL HALL. MACALESTER dally at PD gE thing, vonting, Ing day and ‘nigl.t. boat. Fare, 25e. GLYMONT And all intermediate landings. Macalester, 10 a.m, INDIAN HEAD. Macalester at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. F and Saturday MOUNT VERNON. — Steamer Macalester, Daily (except Sunday), At 10 am. and 2:80 p.m city at 2a FARE, ROUND T Admission to ground ELEGAN1 CAFE ON THE STEAME Tickets, with Mount Vernon admission cd sale at wharf amd at hotel: Q UICK AND FRFQUI 10 a.m. splendid a Sebroeder's » and 6:30 uramt, T ELECTRIC TRAIN RVICE, Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. Station, Pennsylvania avenue avd 13% street. For schedule see R. R. column, this paper. my27-t£ is ARLINCTON, FORT MYER, FALLS CHURCH. Fort Myer Band [lusic Every Evening. Cars from Aqueduct Bridge. Colonial Beach. THE PICTURESQUE LOWFR POTOMAC AND CHESAPEAKE BAY. Str. T. V. Arrowsmith SAILS EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 8:00 P.M. SATURDAY, 6:00 P.M., TOUCHING AT ALL THE POPULAR WATERING PLACES AND SUMMER RESORTS. Colonial Beach Excursions SATURDAYS, 6:00 P. au2-2stt nager. $2” B.&0. $2” ANIC CITY AND RETURN. SATURDAY, 3:00 P.M. ITY 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY, SI 5, $1.00 Baltimore and return. B. & O. Popular Sunday Excursion, September 5. TICKETS GOOD GOING AND RETURNING ON ALL TPAINS ABOVE DATE. GRAND EXCURSION OF THE Columbia Turn-Verein To River View, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5,_ 1897. Grand Prize Bowling, Gymnastic Exhibition, Ath- letle Games and Contests by the Senior and Junior lames. ‘Tuke the Pentz at 11 a.m., “RIVER __| Last Famil: RIVER ip VIEW | season 1897. * SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. ‘Take steamer Sam’l J. Pentz at 10 a.m., 2 and 6:45 a dickets on 10 a.m, and 2 p.m. trips 10 cents to se2-15d OUT THE CHILDREN, Colonial Beach. ‘The Only Sete oons to Washington City. ‘With pure, bracing sea air and good surf, se23t Ericsson LineExcursions BY WATEK FROM BALTIMORE. To Phitadeiphia (daylight tri ‘and Fridays, at and return $5 da: May and return (seas rite City (from Philad fe City and return « City and return Ocean Grove, a ye * New York (from Philadelphia by rat BR 4 York and return (cleven days). - $6.00 ‘Tickets on sale (at the office only) for Albans, ‘toga Springs. w Haven, Bridge: Portland, Vineyard Haven and Cottage Boston, Fall River, Newport and to fly steamers (except Sundays) from wharf, LEM and Pratt strets, at S pm. Write for de= ecriptive jamphlet of the route and the great tish- {ng grands at Betterton. Tickets for sale ot GEFICE ONLY. Music on day steamers. Meals, Soc. State rooms, $1, $1.50 and $2 extra, For further informat my or write to CLARENCE SHRIVER, Agent. my26-tf 204 Light st., Baltimore, Ma. Norio & Wy2shington Steamboat Co. the for Fortress Monron, Recta Kewport News aud ail points south by the superb powerful sicel palace steamers _ port. News,” “Norfolk” and “Washing- ton’ on the following schedule: Southooui i} ‘North! Washinton. Alexandria.7 Et. Mouroe6 rn Portanouth @ a.m. Ar: Wasbingt vi t mber ‘6 De be Hye ava Virginia Beach will Gnd this the most aig route, fusuring @ com- ple night's rest. fortate tid Tuxurious rooms fitted thronghout with electric Hgbts. Dining room service ts a Bate nd Nev oabineton an Norfolk afford. v: jon mi orfol ford. the markets of ore Sree Oe ‘Pennsy!v: wenue; 51 g Dennsyle Penney venue: B. and 0.’ ticket office, commer Joth street end New York avenue, ‘and on board steamers, where time table, map, ete. can aisccher information desired will be ture nished ‘on application to the unde at the i ‘com 194d INO. CALLAHAN, General Manager. BY SEA —From—— WASHINGTON = NEW YORK. sbort delightful t in ocean-gol! A Oe geat the latest modal, with pei OLD ‘POINT COMFORT. connection with the steamers of the NORFOLK & WASHINGTON PVVTTUT TTT TT TTT Des ba steam. STEAMBOAT COMPANY, A daily _all-water service ‘New York ts OLD DOMINION LINE. oF