Evening Star Newspaper, September 6, 1897, Page 12

‘THE EVENIN NG STAR, MONDAY, SE PTEMBER 6, 1897-12 RAGES. Loc: ALG MEN TION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music Emmett In be Waits of New Yor! and Opera House A Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—The American Burlesquers Eche—Concert by Haley's W mnecert Band. Congress Heights—Mus' jancing. peas EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Macalester for Mount Vernon er View at 10 a.m., for Colonial m. Harry and river Randall ndings a m for Norfolk and pom. snd O. station for Ba m. und + m. and Pennsylvania y from S a.m. to street Mount Vernon 4and 4: aia »KM OLD FURNITURE er it, make it 5 fresh from th cleaned and mm Redue return, . Septe sion to the Wurey ar . Thur: ne Washington 8 gara F irn—Specially con- ducted ten-d: tour, ptember $10. Spe- ia! of coache: nd Puilman c: ve ington + m. Tickets good to stop off returning Waikins Glen, Rochester and Buffalo. Ray Rjdge and return, 5 cents. Baltimore and return, $1, Sunda tember : > Spring Lamb, New York Roast Reef and Delmonico Steak. TOHN R. KELLY, wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specia! FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 50c. Tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars at eest. C. D. Kenny, seven city stores. 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 weil as the new one. ——— WOWANS SUDDEN DEATH. Mrs. Luckey of North Carolina Dies on Board a Train. Mrs. J. W. Lue! N. C., died en the Atlantic train. which shed this city yesterday morning at S ‘ she w her way to New York to make paxshases Tryon, where for her store, in and her son are ness together. Mrs. Luckey had arranged to travel alone, and feeling ill she pro- cured a bottle of medicine, bringing it with her. While on her w ing spell en the tr: recovered. About reached here s here she had a faint- . but had apparently the time the train je became very i ductor rendering her could. A: were made in vance to ha ‘kK woman taken the train, mbulance rived shi Smergeney Hospi was sent for, but before it ar fed. taken to Lee's underatak- * coroner notified. rath from natural cau: . and the woman's son in North as notified of her death. He his = dy removed to rome for burial. ns WOMAN UNDER A TRAIN. Mrs. Frances Shea Runs a Very Nar- rew Risk. There was an exciting incic vente and 6t) street northw: fternoon about 3:4: as somehow nd hei ent near Penn- o'clock. thrown ath i tracted the well as th presence as The «ngers on the train. of the gripman saved the life, altheugh she was seriously woman's injer oe stoppe actor to Harp cut on het > addition After she rivet (tention she was removeu corner of Lith and Wellington nd her © in- had rec proper m to her home, stree! ——— Four colo Hewkirs, Potter and Hamilton Ma- rrested in Ana Policeman RB. an because of hing. It turne a trom the refoi Itenham, Prince ud were on their wi of their arres still at tur) chool. oth- The an re reform and ition trained horses and orilla, fire dept. by ert, and ut Navy Victims of Plekpock: Two vict s on the Chevy “ curs Ss to the po- One vf them was John H. Von Hasseln of Anderson, $. C. He stopped here on bis w. ew York, and yester- thought he a ride on the urban railro valuable s of pickpocket: re orted th © yester to would take day me paper: un express order for % and ail ticket were in his pocket bock when it was stolen. Mr. W. York the other ¥ ‘ket book he hi . & note for {00 investigating the De rida avenue By s invitation Lawyer W. n deliver meeting of at Miies Tab street and New York avenue northwest, last eveoin Mr. Martin cailed special attention to ¥ ion: tages offered the red youth of the District, and said that 1 to properly utilize them they > only themselves. He also by carefully prepared estimates, showed, that if the amount of money expended in one year in the District for intoxicating liquors, were so invested as to realize 20 per cent per annum, that one year’s inter- st alone would be sufficient to pay off the bended and floating debt of every colored ehurch in- the District, would be left a balance sufficient to pay the annual salaries two-thirds of the misisters, or to purchase first-c!ass libraries for all tne colored Sunday schoois. Miss Throckmorton xang a solo, and there was music by the church choir. and then there 1 Fugitives. ree Da Rob REDUCED RAILROAD RATES Probable Competition in Which Joint Traffic Association Will Participate. Sepply of Tickets Yesterday Not Equal to Demand—Thousands of Excursionists Visit Washington. More excursionists were brought into Washington yesterday over the Baltimore and Qhio read, according to advices, than on any Ser. heretcfors, except on an inauguration occasion or other great na- tional gathering. During the morning seven long trains arrived from Philadelphia alone. On one of these, which could be take s about the average, there were 1,026 engers, and the unusual spec- tacle was witnessed of ladies and children teps of the having cf coach du supply There we hundreds s des.red to go t supply of last train cause for the low fare other p: and the had the same Baitimore Ohio to Balti- and Atlantic City. © tide of travel s largely with the latter com- nia compar pany. Renches Acute Competition between Ohio Stage. the Baltimore Pernsylvania railroads for hed an ute id the relations ef the two great systems are strained as a re- sult. Cut-rate excursions have followed one another in the territory between Wash- and nd the ington and Philadelnhia controlled by these lines, and a lively fight for business is new in progress Reduced rates were inaugurated last month, when the two companies, under an agreement, ran excursions on different a ys from Washington to Point Breez for $1. Cut rates between Washington and Baliimere fello ater the Baltimore nd Ohio 5 ed an excursion from Baltimore to Philadelphia for $1. Pennsylvania re| ‘Then the ated with an excursion Baltimore to Atlantic City for $1.50, ch rate was met by the Baitimore and with a similar reduction. Low Rate to It is understood that or Sunda be made, a ‘ew York. for next Saturday low rates to New York will should this take place, it is believed a rate war will be started, in which the Joint Traffic Association will become involved. A prominent Laltimore and Ohio official, in speaking to a Siar reporter in reference to the matter, said that so long as the cut rates do not inter! with the regular commercial busin the roads, are beneficial. 1 stirring up ness, the offi they have a good effect in getting people to ride on rati- roads who, as a rule, do not patronize them ided that the rapid tr: amount of bu cheap fare put people ing even short d nsit lines got because t of rid- VETERAN OFFICER DEAD. Peliceman Britt Mounted Force Suecumbsx to Heart Failure. Policeman Thomas Britt, member of the force for died suddent: home cn tween N who has been a about thirty-tive yesterday afternoon h street northwest be- and O streets. He son duty , and soon after reaching home in the evenmg he complained of iliness. Yes- terday morning his condition much se that Dr. Burch was sent’ for. The and the About 2 o'clock afternoon the sick man became an attack of heart failure end- doctor found him too ill for duty, patient remained at home. the in The dece was born at Waterford, but when q : ea be e to this ntry. He lived in Philade for a and while there he took out his aratization . From the Quaker city he came here, and worked at his trade, binding books. On the 20th of December, 1851, he became a member of the police force, and during all these years service he performed his duties faithful- ly and figured in many cases of importance For a number of years he had been a mem- ber of the mounted squad, doing duty pout the vicinity of the river front from the bathing beach to Georgetown. The d. of ceased leaves a widow and ren detachment of mounted policemen wi ttend his fune which will probably take place tomorrow JONADAB COUNCIL. Twenty-Sixth Annunl Session to Be Held in This Ci The twenty-sixth annual session of the Sovereign Council, Sons of Jonadab, will be held at Jonad all, 62% Louisiana avenue, beginrin: ck Thursday evening. A tion from ion, which embraces st Virginia, as well as the hingtom met at of their numbe related in the thirty-fifth chapter miah. The order of the Sons of Jonadab secon became very popular. es CAPITAL RAILWAY PERMIT. jon f Underground Sykiem pa Navy Yard Bri President A. E. Randle of the Railway Company iate Saturd received from the Dis‘ the permit applied for by him to enable the installation of the Brown system of unde! ground electrical propulsion on the Navy Yard bridge, and at once telegraphed to the owners of the patent at Johnstow » to proceed with the manufacture of the preper appliances. As scon as the spcctal work for the bridge is completed it will be shipped here, and « large force of men will be put to work to inStall it. Capital y evening It is expected that this will be a short tm will be nished in ter which the ire road operated by tricity from Con- s to Navy Yard entrance. agement of the company this morning dan additional car on the route, so that in future there will be at least four cars running reguiarly. Caverns ) a.m. September round trip, including ad- verns.—Advt. — Sale Restrained. Upon the petition of Catharine Shannon, widow of Felix Shannon, Judge Cox has signed an order returnable Wednesday next, restraining until then the sale of lot 58, Haw’s subdivision of Mt. Pleasant, under « deed of trust to secure the payment of a note for $5,000. Mrs. Shannon claims that the deed of trust was given without con- sideration, being given, she contends, to secure a loan of about $600 made to her husband by Richard E. Patro. She also claims that she has offered Mr. Pairo $915, which he refused to accept, demanding, she states, $2,000. ———_— Personally Conducted Tour via ‘Penn. sylvanin Raifrond to Cresson Springs, Round-trip tickets, good going on 7:50 p.m. train, September 10, and valid for re- turn until September 15, including one day's board at the Mountain House, $8. Advertisement, © . $4.50 for the mission to the AMUSEMENTS, GLEN ECHO.—The present week at Glen Echo will be enjoyable in the extreme. Haley's Inaugural Orchestra will be on hand for all the entertainments given in the amphitheater, both afternoon and evening, and will give some entirely new music, that will tead to show off the splen- did capabilities of the organization to the best of advantage. The orchestra is a well- trained one, nicely balanced, and Mr. Ha- ley has it thoroughly under his control. Besides the orchestra there will be several that cannot fail to «t- They are Mademoiselle the “wonderful performer on the revolving ball; the American Trio entric acrobats; Mary P. Lockwood, well-known mezzo-soprano, and others vaudeville featur tract and please. Atlas, os well known in the vaudeville world. These will appear at beth the afternoon and evening entertainments. The grounds themselves always prove to be a never- failing attraction. The beautiful surround- i make Glen Echo one of the most in the vicinity of Wash- Rauscher’s dinners are ready for 2 who care for them from 5 until 9 > cafe. The factli- ho by trolley have © are now ny vex nd charming spot: ingto; tho: jong. THE ELKS' BE IT.—W ashing‘on Lodge of Elks will have a gala day at Glen Echo next Thursday. They have succeeded in securing some of the very best speciaity a s in the prefession from the principal cities of the Atlantic coast, and will give two performances—one_in the afternoon and another at sight. The committee hav- ing the matter in charge has made extr: provision for the acc:mmodaticn of familie attending the afternoon entertainment. Additional cars and ele ever will be furnished, anticipating an immense throng, and every effort will be put forth by the committee to make this event one long to be remembered. — EXCURSIONS. There isn't a more interesting place to visit about the city than Mount Vernon. It is filled with retics of olden times, and as most of the rooms in the mansion hav been kept just a ten’s time, it makes a doubly ent cuting for those who have ne: there. By far the most pleasant way of reaching Mount Vernon is-on the Macales ter. This elegant fast steamer takes one for an hour's ride, where the finest scenery about here may be enjoyed and a great ly points of interest seen that would be sed altogether in going any other way. tomb of Washington is, of course, the ief thing for the visitors to see. It is situated in one of the prettiest nooks of the grcunds, and fs itself a fitting tribute to the memory of the hero. The Macat leaves cach -veek-day morning for } Vernon at W o'clock. hedule has been put in effect by all Hall Steamboat Company. Hereafter, and until further notic ‘i week ¢ ept I day will be made—at 10 a.m. anc On Friday, three trips, at 10 a.m., p.m. This ‘Those who hav sant times on these runs curing the summer will be giad to take advantage of this opportunity to renew them. AS the season is rapidly drawing to a close, one cannot put it off much longer. On the F night trip to the Head, the Macales t the H both going and returning. Thus, tho: who care to may put in a part of the eve there enjoying the dancing cr other a umusements to their heart’s content, end i perfectly comfortable in the mean- ‘The Macalester leaves tuday at 10 . and 2:30 p.m. The Alexand,ia Light Infantry, the crack military organization from the city down y 1 their second excursion ver View tomorrow, Jents of Ale: he trip usual View will ve ready to give pleasure, and there will be music and neing all da Pentz will | and 6:45 The steamer, Samuel J. e her wharf at 10 am., 2 ion of the Verein to River View yeste cessiul affair, and one of th able excursions that ha Verein for some years. The steamer Sam- uel J. Pentz made three trips to the View, and during the day carried down a large throng of excursion ng about 2,00) in all. The bowling contests were very interesting, and the athletic games he- tween the senior and junior classes of the Verein were clo sted. The chute and all the other os on the srounds afforded much amusement to all, and the concert by the View orchestra, under the leadership of Professor Chris. Arth, jr., was greatly enjoyed. Columbia Turn lay was a suc: most enjoy- by Modern ze Association, A select and intelligent audience was both amused and instructed Friday even- ing at the Typographical Temple by an entertainment given under the auspices of the Modern Normal College Association. ‘The first speaker was Prof. J. A. Collins, who gave a talk on art, especially as ap- plied in all forms of drawing, ‘to illustrative and useful purpos¢ To accomplish its true purpose {t must be creative and rdapted to some practical end. His criti- cism on the teaching of the day was that s unproductive and unreal. Nelson Wood, a idermist of ‘nee, armused and edified his liste: ing upon the nature, habit he ‘ailed lower ani- udent in this new ible illustrations ed by these ani- ¢ Brown, a te acta of elocution ful actress. She rendered, with suinmate skill, two touching selection ‘earching on the Bat- for the Dead’ and “The Old Actor's Miss Brown is v auditors. It is tertainments wil! later on. iliful in her s her en- be repeated at intervals, ——>—___ UNION EPWORTH LEAGUE. Bi-Monthly M Hyattsvil The next regular bi-monthly meeting of the city union Epworth leagues of Wash- ington and vicinity will be held with the Methodist Church South, in Hyattsville, Md., Monday evening, September 20, at 7:30 o'clock. Delegates will be present from about twenty chapters of the league within a radius of twenty or twenty-five miles, and the gene subject for discussion wiil be “The Devotional Department of the The subjects and speakers will.be as fol- ¥ ‘The Dominant Object of the Devo- 1 Department,” Rev. L. L. Lloyd of Gaithersburg, Mc “What Should be the Cemposition of the Devotional Committee and Ho Can It Best Accomplish Its Work?” Fred E, Woodward of Washington; “What Should Govern in the Choice of Leaders, and to What Extent Shall a De- sire to Develop Inexperienced Leaders In- fluence This Department?” Frank J. Po! lard of Alexandria; “To What Extent Shall Prominence Be Given to Song and Scrip- ture Reading?” C. W. Prettyman of Rock- ville. These four addresses will be followed by general discussion of the themes, open to all, but in which speakers will be limited to two minutes each. Epworth League members from a distance who desire to stay over night will be enter- tained by the leaguers in Hyattsviile. . ——— We Have Fuel to Burn. Your Winter's supply at summer rates if spoken for new. S. 8S. Daish & Son, 703 12th street north- west, 208 Florida avenue northeast. Tele- phones, 328 and a ——.—_—_ Missing Girl Located in Tenleytown, Magdalene Siepto2, the colored girl, fif- teen years old, who came here from Lynch: burg, took bicycle lessons and then de- serted her mother, as published in The Stay at the time, has been found. She was living in Tenleytown, and Detective Lacy, who has been looking for her, took charge of her and placed her in the care of one of the police matrons yesterday. Her mother, who is in Lynchburg, will come for her, gee 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, ~ DR. SUNDERLAND RETUR Pulpit at First Presby- terian Church Yesterday. The Rev. Dr. Byron Sunderland of the First Presbyterian Church returned Satur- day from his vacation, the greater portion of the time away having been spent with his daughter, Mrs. Day, in the Catskill He also visited Saratoga, and met Dr. Tal- mage, who stated that he was having a de- lightful vacation, expecting to return to Washington next Thursday, preaching here the following. Suncay. While away Dr. Sunderland officiated at the marriage of Roswell Beebee Burchar the youagest son of Dr. Burchard of three R's fame, who was an old friend of Dr. Sunderland's. Young Burchard _marrie: ANACOSTIA HAPPEN INGS Occupies Hi Program of St. Peresa Ghurch Organ Recital Test Evening. Projected Bagnar fer the Benefit of the Masoni¢ Hall,Building Fund —Géneral, News. The organ roe'tal and sacred concert which was givenlast evening at St. Teresa's Chyrch, Anacostia, the. proceeds of which are intended ta, in part, pay for the ex-| Vics Edith Church, a Rhode Island heiress tensive Improverents recently completed. | and an only child. under the direction of the pastor of the] Dr. Sunderland conducted the services ish, Rey. MSP! van, was a most|the First Presbyterian Church Pee ee taking for his text Matthew, xii : field is the world.” Only 1,000 tickets were issued and every |" “Tne whole doctrine of Christ proce. one was. sold. The indications were that|upon the parallels between human P r+ r had 50KF tiekets heen printed they could | nd the days of sowing and reaping.” he stis Gaslig Hay etpeca aiaposedlor? said. “The prevalence of guspel truth and Juste casts Nave been Gleretee a in the | Character in the lives of men and women, presence of an audience which filled every as they are developed in this world, is what ixMmeant by the kingdom of beaven riion of the main floor and gallery, was fellows: Organ solo, Mr. William Wal- t ‘The on eart “Phe state of the world at an! period of neck e: aeree 5 its existence cannot fail to be of present Lee ae oon cit Nolaa | interest to every thoughtful mind, And cs- Mee, WD arlvet and Me. | Decially its consideration in. these days Me Solon“ L Will Lift Up | When intelligence is so swiftly travsmit- eles ted, the human mind so: 1 the Resurrection Morn, . facilities for human endeavor never more Mr. James Nolan: tris; Mra, Berry, Avs. j Martin, Mr. McFarland; clarione eu ar) eel are eine Qenpey Tar nie as OS world is growing better or worse, the dc¢ soprano solo, “Ave Maria,” Mrs. bea ess eC Thompson T y; violin solo, Mr. J. eat = ~ pee sated violin solo, Mr. J- Taylor | is filled with them. ‘This proves W. D. MeFartand and John Nolen, | thing has happenel to human nata organ <olo, Mr. William Waldecker; tenor | 100KS like an aposta Age eform solo, “If With All Your Hone Ate Werner | have not leveled the mountal nund rland: duet, “A Romance from Le. | imiquity, and there are multitudes in our “Sevenadee-aanoneL Bieter Co midst who think we passed the Bi- phone, Mr. Eugene. Coffins contralto | Bl age: that the book is wbsulete as the solo, “A Dream of Paradise,” Mrs. Mar-{ Grecian myths. garet Nolan Martin; “duet, “Quis Homo. 's. Berry and Mrs. Martin; ba: solo, “Calvary . John Nolan; clarion: ‘Serenade, Andrea Coda; +; “Savior, When Night Involves | #3 dumb. Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Martin, Mr. Spies eee, McFarland, Mr. Nolan. THE PULPIT THEMES. + Masonic Bazaar. The arrangements for the bazaar for the benefit of the building fund for Masonic Hall, Anacostia, of which mention has heretofore been made in Tke Star, and in which the Masons generally throughout the District have already manifested great in- terest, are progressing very satisfactorily. The indications are that the results of the bazaar, which is to be held next monta, will enable the Anacostia Lodge to materially lessen the heavy debt which it incurred in the construction of its handsome building. A meeting of the committee of arrange- ments for the bazaar was held at the hall Friday evening and much important busi- ness was transacted. Mr. J. Edwin Minnix, chairman of the committee, presided, and Mr. John H. King was secretary. | Vice piccts Dincuased at Services ‘axhington Churches Yesterd The pulpit at the Calvary Baptist Church was occupied at the morning Dr. H. M. Wolf, jr., Conn. Dr. Wolf teresting sermon vice yes- terday by the Re Waterford, eloquent, of delivered an to a large congregation, and was listened to with close attention throughout. janity,”” of Dr. J. G. Butler's sermon at the Memorial Church yesterday morning. A large congregation listened to Dr. Butler and all of his interesting and instructive points were received with every mark of cons Luther Place ant attention Chairman Julius W. Tolson made an wd-| Rev. John Bowers preached his first dress, in the course of which he infor anniversary sermoa at St. Mark’s Lutheran ‘eHow committeemen that there Church, Sovth | Washington, yesterday every reason to feel encouraged over what had already been accomplished for the pro- posed entertainment, and that it will in all probability be one of the most successful affairs of the kind that has ever been held in the District of Columbia. The chair announced the following ap- pointments: To take charge of the print- ing of the program, Mr. C. J. James; cf the supper room andsthe preliminari that connection, Mr. Martin Schneider. Messrs. W. F. Gude ‘and J. Edwin Minnix were requested to co-pperate with Mr. W. morning to a large congregation. The church was handsomely decorated in honor of the occasion, and « speciai program of music was Was-called to ly after the Theological at Gettysburg, Pa. A sermon appropriate to Labor day was preached by Dr. Duncan y ing at the Eckingt Rev. F. second an’ resented. Rev. Mr. Bowers t. Mark's Church immediate- mpletion of his course the seminary of the General Synod, erday morn- VD. Power preached his twenty- ermon at the Vermont N. Freeman, previously selected, to pre-| Avenue Chureh terday morning. The pare a diagram of the floor space which | church was beautifully decorated, and a will be av: ble for the purposes of the | large congre; ‘gation listened to Mr. Power. bazaar. Among those of the old ccngreg: twenty-two year that original body. The services at the First Methodist Prot- estant Church were attended last night by the central body of the aabor. sent were forty members Mr. James H. Dony reported the form of a letter of invitation, which was approved, a copy of which it is proposed to send to each of the Masonic and other similar or- ganizations in the District. ‘The chair stated that-it was expected that the members of the Order of the Eastern Star will have a meeting for furthering ar- rangements for the bazaar some evening during the present’ week. Need of Poltee Station. Aif'effort is being mage to have the mem- bers of the Anaeostia Gitizens’ Association, for seme time inactive, again get-together ard-agitate the subject of improvements tion of the church of ago, all that remain of merican Feder Rev. The pastor, J. ached a special sermon on “Labor in Its Relations to the Church,” and was listened to attentively by the large audience attending, the main part of which was made up of members of labor organizations, ‘The services of the forty hours’ devotion were begun at Holy Trinity Church, George- town, yesterday xt O'Connor, as: WwW noon. isted by Rev. Rev. Father Father Scan- “But the old doctrines of the gospel ire not dead. Let a huge rophe come and their vitality springs to Light. They are then as virile as ever, while :nfidclity which are needed there, and which can oyly lan, on, and Rey. Father Mulvaney, as sub-deaco: celebra vO- be secured by the aid of Congress. ~Amoug | OaAIIMIESE GAH Olea eee the buildings which it is conceded are badly The fall and winter regulations wanted is a new police station. ‘The struc- | of the church will go into effect next Sune ture now in use was condemned being ited for the purpose fully twenty years . and it has not, it ts said, had any sub- stantial improvement made to it during the intervening period. ‘The late Sergeant Kirby, who was great- ly interested in the matter, ascertained by igation that as far back as 1878 Con- : priation of $4,800 for buliding of such a house. ‘The edifice not- built, and it is presumed the mount of the appropriation was covered ack into the United States treasury. Personal. Mrs. William Cook and Mrs.‘ Samuel Tudge of Anscostia are visiting friends in Middlebury, Md. Mrs. M. M. North and her daughter, Miss Theda North, who have been visiting in Various northern cities for several weeks, heve returned home. During their absence day. Low masses wili be said at 6 and 8 o'clock, and high mass at Sunday mornin; Children’s Sunday school will be held at 9 a.m. —.___. LAST TRIBUTE. 10:30 o'clock THR Arrangements for the Faneral of the Late Dr. Buck. Arrangements have about been concluded for the funeral of Rev. Dr. James A. Buck, the venerable pastor of Rock Creek Churct who died Saturday morning at the rectory as announced in The Star of Saturday It will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, and unless something unforeseen occurs to prevent Bishop Satterlee of the diocese of Washington will officiate. Bishop Satterlee left for his vacation in the Cats- the the two ladies were clected honorary mem- | Kills some time ago, but left a request that bers of one of the leading literary clubs of | he be notified if Dr. Buck's illness came to Chicago. a fatal termination. It is expected the Se bishop will arrive in the city tomorrow HEBREW PRESIDENT CHOSE} morning. Blout Chosen to Succeed the Late Herry King. Mr. I. L. Blout, the well-known business man of this city, was recentty eiected pres- ident of the Hebr congregation at a spe- cial called meeting at Carroji Hail. He sue- ceeded the late Henry King, jr. The meet- ing was largely attended by the members of the congregation. There was no opposi- tior to Mr, Blcut’s election, his name being the only one befere the body, and presented by Vice Presiaent Peyscr ‘of the congrega- The services will be conducted at the church in which Dr. Buck performed sucn leng and faithful ‘vice, and the interment will be in Rock Creek cemetery. The pall- bearers chosen are members of the vestry of the church, as follo Charles Bell, Redford Walker, Arthur wne, John Mii- ler, Thomas Wiltberger, John Weinberger, Bernhard Joy, A. D. Vandeveer and Angu: Lamond. The eight honorary pallbeare’ will b> selected from the Episcopal clergy of Washington, but the list has not yet been detinitely decided upon. It is expected that a large congregation will be present in the little church tomor- LL row. Dr, Buck's acquaintance throughcut uiisine the country wes very large, and a num- Mr. Biout was bern in Germany, but | ber of his friends from out-of-town places came to America when sixteen years of | Will pay this last tribute to the well-known and settled in Was whe divine. All the soldiers at the Soldiers’ acting some time clerk, he | Home, of which Dr. Buck was chaplain store of his o where his He ha: ed a for so long, greatly admired their geni: Kindly-disposed spiritual guardian, and it ut building is now ed. been in the is probable that a large percentage of the place for thirty-four years continuously. inmates there will be present. The multi- Mr. Biout has been prominently identifi .q |] tude of Dr. Buck's friends and acquaint- vith a number of charitable organizations | ances in the city will, of course, be present. for many years, hes been president of the a ee United Hebrew Charities for the :past five | ‘Wart’ ads. in The Star pay because y and has been for thirty-four years | they bring answers. retary of a charitable association com- SSS posed of ladies, with a large membership. Mr. Blout has twice before been president of the congregation. An announcement made by Mr. Blout that the First Congregational Church, 10th and G streets northwest, had tendered the use of its edifige for the Hebrew celebra- tions which wil take! place September 26 ‘and 27 and Octpber 4 apd 5. ‘The building gommittee was instructed to prepare a suitable tablet in memory of Henry King, jr, the late president of the congregation, tosbe placed in the new syna- getue. Services in memory of Mr. “King will be held some time this month. The corner stone of the newsynagogue will be laid the 16th instant by the District Grand Lodge of Masons, and it is expected that President McKinley, accompanied by his cabinet and many other distinguished per- sons, will be present at the ceremonies. ———— Nephews as Pallbearers, The funeral of Mrs. Emma M. Byrne, wife of Capt. Reter Byrnes of the govern- ment printing office, occurred yesterday afternoon. The service was held at the family residence, 31.New York avenue, and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Heisse. Mrs. Byrne's six nephews acted ag pall- bearers. Receives Painful Injuries. There was an exciting fire in-the house of Miss Emma Thompson, No. 46 I street northwest, about 8 o'clock yesterday morn- ing, which resulted in slight damage to the property, but the painful injury of Miss Nellie Thompson. Miss Thompson, who was visiting her sister, stepped on a match, and the sparks fell on the bed, setting the drapery atfire. When the young lady saw that the bed was burning she made an effort to extin- guish the flames, and in doing thisyshe was badly burned about the face and hands. She was removed to her home, a few doors from the house of her sister, where she re- celved medical ald. Her injuries, while painful, are not serious. SODPIODOS IOS SEDI DOS OSEOSOD ¢More and Greater? Are the cures produced by Hood's Sarsa- parila than by any other medicine. If rou are suffering with scrofula, ealt rheum, hip disease, running sores, bolls, pimples, dys- pepsia, loss-of appetite or that tired feeling, take Hood’s Sarsaparilla. You may conf- dently expect & permanent cure. Its un- ‘equalled record is due to its positive merit. > Hood’s Sarsaparilla 5 eee nae ee aca eer ————___ Racing.at Brightwoed Park. An interesting trotting and pacing meet- ing is in progress at the Brightwood Park this afternoon. Two races are on the card, a 2.20 event for trotters, and a 2.35 trotting i = and pacing contest. = The entries in the first are Princess or- | {Hood’s Pi cause pain or loff, Nominee, Albert C., -Primroge Maid, ertoe, e- alt drusstnt Rolla. Regan and brary and in ene see Bel Trosburgh, Danny * Wells, Harry D., Nella 8. Harry Cy Arnica | Lutz & Co., ‘Wilkes, Lee Edwards, Cleovice and Glove. 497 PA AVE, adjoining National Hotel. uy CER ‘Concord Harness.’ ——_-—__ Roynl Headache onsen: cure. Fine " eo AMUSEMENT a MUSEM ENTS. x. Gl | Lafayette Sq. Opera House ein i ™ Altaing! Manag ‘er Keho! ON THE POTOMAC. IN THE IMM AMPHITHEATER E. MIDL Jr... Manazer. THIS AFTERNOON AT 3 AND TON GRAND CONCERT BY HALEY? Superb Inaugural Orchestra, 2 Py VAUDE} ILE. AFTERNOON AT 3, I AT 8. Madamoiselle Atlas, On the zh lobe American =" Kecentric As ASINO “75 Ga FEoM my? emu A Production English-speaking World. MORRISON’S ORIGINAL MONSTER PRODUCTION ¢ ANON, ALL NEW CONCERT AND International Driil ‘BASE BALL TODAY. Louisville “Washington. Louisville abd, Sept. 5, Tomorrow. GLEN ECHO, SEPT. 9. Afternoon and Evening, 2:30 and 8 p.m. The Comedy Exponents. First Appearance in Washiugtoa. The Appleton Brothers, The Fusny Ro of The Bro. By ron G. Harlan and |: “Master Emmet Walsh, Washiagton’s Stereopth sisted hy Mr. TheCecilianLadies’ eect Under the Direction of Miss Wilson, Piss Isabel Shelton, A FA Ye Olen" Timer, Tir. Frank Bosworth, of Man, Magzie Divver. ‘ens. Haley” S ks Inaugural Orchestra. lr. Thomas L. Jones In Popular Battads. Madam Atlas, LAMBERT atin “omedy ‘Miss Mary P. Lockwood, Hird of the South, All This Wee Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, PLETE WITH NOVELTIES. Bryant & Watson’s »American Burlesquers. NEW BURLESQUE FEATURES. 20-BEAUTIFUL BELLES- 20 CH POLLY COMP. cur ‘MBIA THEATER. oresinc- SEPT, 13-wrn THE CASTLE SQUARE OPERA COMPANY, IN THE “Beggar Student” AND THE “Chimes of Normandy.” SEATS ON SALE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. se6-tf,21 Academy - = = 25,50 & 75c. Merry KATIE EMMETT —IN_THE— Waifs of New York. TEARS, LAUGHTER AND SURPRISE. ‘The Dark and Bright Sides of Life in the Metropolts ‘Next Week-—A. S. Lipman in Morrison's '¢ produe- tion, “The India Columbia Bicycles, $50. STANDARD OF THE WORLD. + We have a few Model 44 still on hand, and while ‘they lest will sell them at $50 cach. ' These are ‘the best bicycles ever built, 1897 Columbias, -Which are now sclling, all mcdals, at $73. Pope M’f’g Co., 817-819 ath St. ay Eve., Sept. 13. TlissPlaude Adams Dirvot In J. M. BA ee TH " Plusic and Siastiaal AT TPE LARGE, Coot OWE aT Congress Heights EVERY EVENING, FROM ¢ UNTIL ts ne ess asket picntes rts Mt churches invited. « 10 O'CLOCK, RIVER VIEW ‘seacon 1 897. WEDNESDAY, SEPTE MRE S. g ste I zat am. 2 and wi ee2-t5a CT THE CHEN To Arlington, Fort fiyer and Falls Church, take The Electric Cars + The Aqueduct Bridg MARSHALL HALL. bout, GLYMONT all tm 19 a.m, INDIAN HEAD. Macalester at 6:30. p.m. and Saturday. MOUNT | VERNON, ~ Steamer Maca texcept And Macalester, rmediate Inpatl le ster, ~ Colonial cas” The Only Salt Water Bathi With pure, bracing sea al bh Within Easy 1 good surf, FARE amines DAILY, | 25 SATURDAY a | Co | scar =e | Rouna AT G29 PM, } ‘Trip. On the Palace Steamer JANE MOSELEY, The only excursion ‘eamer ru: ed direc “sed to this tecort Without stop. Pea sta, Laeat Q LICK Mount Vernon, Arlington and Alexandria. ° Station, Pennsylvania avenne and 12% street. For schedule see R. R. column, this paper. my27-tf RC TRAIN “Ericsson LineExcu rsions BY WATER FROM BALTING ad return (es rom Wind tic City end return ¢ To Athrrtic City and T) Asbury Park, Ocean Aphia ty paints : Daily a Ceres = gilusie on das SOc. State rooms, $1. information a: Tringion Noxtotic & Steamboat Co. - vss Monros, zim the year for, Fortress Sand ad all points sou Stiowing schecul= 3 Northb Be Mt iol. 2 3 9 par via “to oo nal boeor HHT ach w fusur “Any other information des nished on apyll to the the company’s wharf, foot HNN oe ‘lepihone Fastioa axe rattan, ¢ BY SEA —_FROM—— WASHINGTON NEW YORK. ort and delightful trip, in ocean-zoing steam- A setlips of the Latest model, with privilege 5 fof a pleasant stop-over at tasnous OLD ‘POINT COM ORT. In connection with the s os of the NORFOLK & W ASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COMPANY, A water service between Wash 4 Se ycik is operated in connection “OL D DOMINIO) Lip oor eee connecs Norfolk at 7:20 p. fort at G:15 p.m. dally massenzers fire retivon ty rail, if desired. ‘Tickets for sale in Washingtor at the following nw. aot N.Y. ave. Norfolk ind Washti foot “G07 15th st. Pa, and at office of the Steamboat Cou: o obtained. War ou ALLACDEN. inion & § oat Domi ion ‘0. Pier 26, N. R., N.Y. my2i-tt ____ MEDICAL. ‘Dr. Leatherman,” Expert speclalist in the cure of ali special aig. eases of mea and women. Consultation free, Hours: 9 to 12, 2 to 5, Tues., Thurs. and Sou evenings, 7 to SOU Bmw. “Closed on Bunday. aul7-1m* if UN DERTAKERS._ W. R. ‘Speare Undertaker & Embatmer, 900 F Street Northweet, strictly first<lass and on the mest Sait er or, Telepiane call 340,