Evening Star Newspaper, September 8, 1897, Page 5

RAILROADS. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. Station corner of Sixth streets. 7:50, A.M. WEEK DAYS. PITTSBURG EXPRESS. ~Parlor and Dining Cars, Hasristurg to Pitts- burg. 50 A.M. PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED:—Pullman Sleeping, Dining. Smcking and Observation Cars Tiarrisburg to Chicago, Cineinnati, Indianapolis, ‘St. Louis, Cleveland and Toledo. ' Buffet Varlor ir to Harrisburg. : 10:50 A.M. FAST LINE.-Pullrian Buffet Parior Car to Hariebarg. “Buffet Parlor Car Harrisburg to Pittsburg. 3:40 CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS, Sleeping Car Washington to St. Touls, ai Sleeping and [ining Cars Harrisiurg to St. Louis, ehville (via Cincinnatl), and Chicago. 7:10 P.M. WESTERN EXPRESS.—Pullman Sleep- Car to Pittsburg, Chicago, and Harrtsburg to ind. Dining Car to Chiengy. SOUTHWESTERN. EXPRESS..-Poll- man Sleeping Cars Wastington to Pittsburg and Harrisburg to St. Louis and Cincionatl. Dining Car. 1040 PAL | PACIFIC EXPRESS.—Pullman Sleep- ing Cir to Pittsburg. |. for K Cunendatcua, Rochester and Falls daily, except Sunday. 10:50 AM. for Elinir: ant Renovo dail, except For Williamsport daily. 3:40 PM. |. for Williamsport. Rochester, Erie, Buf- fagara Fails datly, except Saturday, with Sleeping Car Washington to Buffalo. 10:40 P.M. for Erie and Elmira daily; for Canan- daigua, Batak Saturday nights only. Washington to Rochester, For Philadelpbia, New York and the East. 4:00 PM. “CONGRESSIONAL LIMITED,” daily, lor Cars. with Dining Car from Baltimore. Regular at 7-00 (ening Car). 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 ning Car), and 11:00 (Dining Car from Wil- mington) A.M. 4:20, 6:50, 10:00 and M. 00 (Dining Car), 8:00, from Wilmington) A.M. an} Niagara Falls Putman Sleeping Car 0 PM. For Baltimore, 10:50, 11:00AM. 3:40 (4:00 Limited). 7:10, 16:00, 10:40, i1 a For Pope’s Creek Line, 7:50 A.M. and 4: daily. except Sunday. Sundays, 9:05 A.M. For Annapolis, 7:00, 9:00 A.M... 12:15 and 4:20 P.M. daily, except Sunday. Sundays, 9:00 A.M. and’ 4:20 BM. Atlantic Coast “Line—Express for Florida and ints on Atlantic Coast Line, 4:30 A.M., 3:46 -M. daily; Richmond only, ‘10:57 AM.” week days; Atlanta Special. via ‘Richmond and Sea- board Air Line, 4:40 P.M. daily. | Accommoda- tion for Quantico, 7:45 A.M. daily and 4:25 PM. week duys. SEASHORE CONNECTIONS. For Atlantic City (via Delaware River Bridge, all- rail route), 11:00 A.M. 3:15 and 11:35 E dajly: via Market Strect Wharf, 10 A.M. and 12:45 PM. week days, 11:35 PM.’ daily. For Cape May, 10:00, 24-00 A.M. week days, 11:35 Ticket offices, corner 15th amd G streets, and at the station. 6th and B streets, where orders can be left for the checking of baggage to destination from hotels and residences. J. R. woop, J. B. HUTCHINSON. General Manager. _ General Pass. Agent. eT RAILROADS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CHINA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, VANCOUVER, ‘Seartbe PORTLAND, TACOMA AND * SAN FRANCISCO, AND ALL POINTS ON LINE OF MINNEAPOLIS, ST, FAUL AND SAULT STE. DULUTH, SOUTH SHORE AND ATLANTIC RY. First-class Sleeping. Dining and Colonist Sleepers to St. Paul, ‘Minneapolis and Pacific coast. AROUND-THE-WORLD TOURS AT REDUCED RATES. WRITE FOR RATES. DESCRIPTIVE PAMPH- LETS, ETC., ‘TO E. V. SKINNER, G. F. A. BROADWAY. NEW YORK. $728-w.f.m-tt cnancientes EDUCATIONAL. IN WASHINGTON. Ivy Institute Business College, S.W. COR, 8TH AND K STS. N.W. Xene better; $25 u year; day or night session. seX-3m z A Trial Lesson Is Given Free by Berlitz School To convince the pablic of the merit of our Prof, "Wit VON MUSIN Prop. apd Principal. . MM. > U | pal. aui2-6m,14 School of Medicine Georgetown University. Lectures will be commenced MONDAY, October 4. Day classes at 12 m. Evening classes at 5:30 p.m. For farther particulars address the dean, G. L. MAGRUDER, M.D., 815 Vermont ave. Office hours until 10 a.m., 3:30 to 5 p.m. se7toocd Mr. Henry Stopsack, Teacher of Plano and in. Studio, 617 Penna. ave. s.e. Washington Seminary. FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG LADIES. For catalogue and full information, aj ply to Mr. and Mrs. G. T. SMALLWOOD, Principals, i BT 1540 17th st. nw. se7-Im* BALTIMORE AND O1TO RAILROAD. Schedule tn effect June 5, 1897. Leave Washington from station corner of New ___ Jersey avenue and st. For Chicago and Northwest, Vestibaled Limited trains, 10:00, 11:45 a.m., 3:05" p.m. For Cincinnati, St. Louls and Indlanapolis, Ex- BieSS THs a.m. Vestibuled Limited, ‘E20 pan, press, 11:30 p.m. For Pittsburg and Cleveland, Express daily, 10:00 a.m. and 8:50 p.m. elumbus, Toledo and Detroit, 11:30 p.. inchester and way stations, #8:00. a.m., 5:30 p.m For New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Chat- tancoga, Knoxville, Bristol and Roanoke, 11:20 bum. daily; Sleeping Cars through. For Luray, 3:40 p.m. dally. 40, 1:00, 33:00, a, 3 , 39°20, 11:15, 211:50 p.n nnapolis, 7:10 and 8: 4:30 p.m. Sanday For Frederick, P. r Gaithersburg and way 9:00 a.m., 12:50, 3:00. 4:30, 11:40 p.m. Sunda; 0-15. p.m. Washington Junction and way points, 8:00 50, 5:90 pt, week days; 9:00 a.m, 1:15 amiays. ints, a.m., p-m.. For Bar Iidge. week dars, mn. Sundays, 9:35 a.m, 1:30 and 3:15 p.m. ROYAL BLUE [INE FoR NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA. All trains fluminated with Pintsch Nght. For Philadelphia, New York, Boston ‘and the 205, 0, open at 10:00 o'clock ae a2:40' Dining days,” 7 ’ Dining (5:05 night, Sleeping Car open 10:00 0 cloc 1 trains for Philadelphia. Week days. 1m, Buffet Parlor Cs day trains. For Atlantic City, 7:05, 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 12:40 and 3.00 p.m. week days. 12:40 p.m. Sun- dass. For Cape May, 12:00 noon. tEncept Sunday. ‘Daily. §Sunday only. Torluod cherked from hotels and Ba; called for and cheeked from hotel residences by Union Transfer ‘Co. on orders left at ticket offices, 619 York averue and WM. M. GREENE. Gen. Manager. “eT SOUTHERN RAILWAY. Schedule in effee: July 4, 1897. sins arrive and leave at P>pnsylvan's pas- station. Daily.—Local for Danville, Charlotte jons. Connects at Manassas for Stras- and Stauntoa, daily except - and at Lynebburg wita the Norfolk and y, and with the Chesapeake and Ohio bury with Py Springs. N ville, Tent for Augusta. New Ork man Slecper for Asheville Kooxvitte, Chattanoog. and st Charlotte with Pullman Sleeper Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York to connecting at Atlanta for Birmingham Solid train Washinzton to New Or- change. Sunset Personally Coaducted rsion ‘Threugh Sleeper on this train Vexinesday te San Franciseo without change. M.—Local fo: Frout Royal, Strasburg and cept. Senday. for Charlottesville. WASHINGTON AND SOUTH. KULED LIMITED, compos-d_ of Pullmon Vestibaled Sleepers. Dining Cars and Day Coaches. Pullman Sleepers New York to Nashville, Tern. tia Asheville, Knoxville and Chattanooga; New York to Tampa. via Charlotte, Columbia, Sa: Jacksonville. and New’ York to Mem- New York to New Orleans, zomery. _ Vestibaled Day Adlanta.” Southera Railway Dining Car Greensboro” to Montgomery. TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHTO Drvis. ION leave Washington 9:01 a.m. daily and 1:00 and 4:45 pm. daily except Sunday, and 6-25 p.m. Sun- @ays only fer Round Hill; 4:32 p.m. daily, except Sunday. for Leesburz, and 6:25 p.m. daily for Hern- don. “Returning, arrive at Washington 8:26 a.m, and 8:4@ p.m. daily and 3:09 p.m. daily, except Sunday, from Round Hill, 7:06 a.m, dally, except Sunday, from Herndon, 8:34 a m. dafiy, except Sun- day, from Leesburs. Through trains from the south arrive at Wash- -m.. 220 p.m. and 9:25 p.m. daily. Harrisowharge. 12:40 and 9:25 p.m. dally, except ‘and 8:20 a.m. daily from Charlottesville. eping Car reservation and informa- at offices. 511 and 1300 Penasylvania avetue, ard at Penneviventa railroad passenger sta- WESTERN tion. H. GREEN. General Supt. I_M. CULP. Trattic Manager. WA. TURK. Gen. Pass. Agent. Jy3 «LS. BROWN. Gen. Agent Pass. Dept. WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND MT. VERNON RAILWAY. FROM STATION, 1314 STREET AND PA. AVE. In effect May 9, 1897. 2:05 ex., 12:20, .. 3.50, 4:00 ex 5:40, 6:05 ex., 6:25. 11:59 p.m. or Arlington and . 8:30, 9:00, 10: xgage checked free for passengers holding first- Bleyetes, 23 cents each. CHESAPEAKE AND OMTO RalLWay. THE GKANDEST CEN i ao SCENERY OF A : THROUGH * AMEKICA. ELECTIONS MEAL TRAINS "VESTIBULED, 7 Paar tos ALL in effec ay 16, 1897. LY—Cincinnat and’ St. Louts: Spe- for Cincinnatl, Pullman sleepers Son i, Lexington, Loulsville, Indiana ‘St. Louis without change. Parlor cars Cie fo. Connects at Covington, Va., for Springs. Oo Pot. oe as v.F. Ae Limited—sona train or Cuucinnati. Pallwan ‘sleepers. ¢ $5 secton end Louisville “without % Goctnantt, Conmpattiment ext to Virgigia Hot Sprt sitbout eres, Barmy ok os a jaar oS pally. counectio a Wah Parlor Car. Sleepers Cincinnat! to Ghicase weg St. Louis. >) P.M. DAILY—For Gordonsville, Cha: ville Staunton and for Richmond daily ge Sunday. ies ‘Sy A.M.. EXCEPT SUNDAY—Parlor car W: wton to Richmoed acd ickwond to Olt PYae, fy vail tine, via “enna., IL, ¥. and P. and C. and O acrrations 208 tickets at Chess nd vations 2 peake and Obie edices, 913 and 1421 Peausylvania atenue. eas ot the station. api7-s8d i. General Pasnaser Agent. Bae s re 3 BBO OBB Baee: k BEES: E 38 Suter u - = é og a 4 BS ni fom 3] NO INSTRUCTION WILL RE GIVEN BY A thoroughly competent teacher from New York to a few pupils at greatly reduced rates, in order to introduce herself to the musical circles of this Address L. L., 808 North Carolina a ct atta _ EDUCATIONAL. IN WASHINGTON, Washington Heights School, birt ettg ae — st. nw. ding a Tadtes. Principal, Miss FRAN . Asso. Principal, Miss SARA M. STERRETT. se8-tf lOOL, OF MUSIC Lawrence Sttdoe smd 6, 184 F aw. VOCAL CULTURE and PIANO. (Specialty ners); mod. terms; chu alae ss concert, reh, stage Chevy Chase. FRENCH AND ENGLISH SCHOOL ™ FOR GIRLS. Suburb of W: ron. French the language of the house. Mie. L. M. ROULIGN! Principal. Miss G. PETTIGREW, Asst. P: my13-1y-10 _P. O. Station E, Washington, D.O. ART STUDENTS’ LEAGUE, 808 17th st. uw. Classes in drawing and painting from Ife, the antique and stil life. Evening life and antique classes. Decorative design, composition, water color and sketch classes. Sesston begins’ Oct. 4. Girculars on application. sel-lm DR. B.S. KIMBALL, Teacher of At E. F. DROOP & SONS’, 925 Pena. uve. n.W., WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. auS1-t,th,s,tf MRS. FLINT’S SCHOOL WILL REOPEN OCT. 18. For circulars and information apply at res- idence, 1734 1 st, Until Oct. I Sire, Flint. may be s¢dress-d at Cotuit, Mass. Jy16-4m Learn to be a Draughtsman! Evening lessons in all kinds of draughting and mathematiés begin Sept. 20. 531 7th st. ne. an23-im* MR. PUTNAM'S SCHOOL, 1633 19TH 8T., opens September 27, 1897." Pupils of all grades. Preparation for colleges, universities a ‘he ateal schools. Best of referenccs. eel -t THE MISSES KERR'S SCHOOL, 1438 N ST. N.W., WILL REOPEN SEPTEMBER 30. auld-3m Emerson Institute (YOUNG'S ACADEMY). Select classical and mathematical school for ‘oung men and boys, v14 34th st. ite Frank- in Square, ‘will ‘reopen September Cireulars can be obtained at the school building or by a/- dre: CHAS. B. YOUNG, aulg-tf Principal. Wood’s Commercial College 811 East Capitol st. A HIGH-GRADE RUSINESS SCTIOOL, Well conducted and well patronized. New term ns August 30. BUSIN SHORTHAND, EWRITING. ENGLISH, CIVIL SERVICE, UN- USUAL FACILITIES FOR SECURING IONS FOR PUPILS. Beazziful slustrared catalogue containing names of 571 Don't jo elsewhere unt! au2i-t TLYNER'S SHORTHAND AND BUSIN LEGE, Loan and Trust bidg., 9th and The principal -vas formerly OFFICIAL COURT and LEGISLATIVE STENOGRAPHER, aswell as Public Accountant. The 10th Annual Cata- logue, showing unpcralleled number of graduates puplis enrolled lest year, if You have seen it. COL- TUTORING IN GREEK AND LATIN, ESPECIAL ly for college entrance examinations. Address TUTOR, Star office. Be7-3t* Miss Sherman’s School For girls, 19th st. and Jefferson pluce. Re- opens Octyber 6. Primary ‘and preparatory de- partment for boys separate. se6-1m Elocution, Oratory, DRAMATIC CULTURE, PIYSICAL TRAINING AND RALSTON CULTURE. Courses in_expressicn commence Monday, Nov. 1, 1s¥7. Tuitlon, $100. Ralston term ope February 2, 1898. Tuition, $15. References quired in every case. All fecs strictly in advance. Martyn College, 1223 to 1231 G street northwest, Washington, D.C. se6-11,tf opens September 1 is complete and practical. Special attention is given to vocal and instrumental muse, drawing and painting, the languages and kindergartens. seé-1in WIMODAUGHSIS CLASSES, 1425 New York ave. Stenography, typewriting and French. Sept. 15. ‘Terms: ‘Tuition, $1.00 a month each class. set-tf ANNA M. HAMILTON, Pres. SIGNOR MARIANO MAINA’S SCHOOL ART FOR INGING—Italian method; pupils are taken from ginning and thoroughly’ prepured for concerts, Gratorios and gram] opera; ds also taught in French, Spanish, Italian and English. For furth« rticulars write or call at SANDERS & STAY- JAN'S, 1327 F at. nw. Mrs. Z. D. Bucher, Teacher of Singing, Piano and Harmony, at her studio, 1413 N st. ‘o.w. ses-1m* THE NATIONAL CAPITAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL has removed from 1453 Mass. ave. n.w. to 822 Con: BOW. (nporite Army and Navy Club). » TO SEND YOUR BOY OUT OF THE peepared for all universities. - Catalogue on application, Begin Membership, $1.00 a year. A ELAN, .M., Head Master. au21-im* The Misses Mink Piano, Vigil Clavier method and Singing Taught. 30 _tetiote Olney School, }**, chool for git ave Boarding and day academic and collegiate cou Miss Vit se4-tf Miss LAUR. bracing the follow- and (Pitman Hinical exams.), EguaAges, neering, Mechanteal Draw- ing, Draftirg. Proofreading, Library Work, Book- keeping, Higher Math ies, English Bran and regular college y. Sy 1325 H st. nw., Wasnii ith session begins § 1897. The introductory lecture will be - delivered Dr. W. P. Carr September 29, at 8 p.m. Reg- ular daily lectures at 5:30 p.m. Every facil is afforded for laboratory and clinical work. ‘The office will be open for further information from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. acd 2 to 5 p.m, Fall and scholarship examinations on September 25, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. E. A. De SCHWEINITZ, se3-1m14 Dean. FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG LADIES. DAY AND BOARDING. OPEXS OCT. 4. 1224 AND 1226 15th st. n.w., COR. MASS. AVE. ee3-5m Miss CLAUDIA STUART, Prinefpal. ptember 29, National College of Pharmacy. SESSION BEGINS SEPT. 27, 1897. Lecture and Laboratory Courses In Botany, Ma- teria Medica, Toxicoloxy, Theoretical and Practic Pharmacy, General and Analytical Chemistry. Spe- ¢flal students received in any branch or branches, Terms moderate. For prospectus address or call upon the secretary, WYMUND H. BRADBURY, College building, 80S I st, n.w. Office hours, 7:30 to. 9:00 p.m.» Tuesdays, ‘Thursdays and Saturdays. se2-1m. French Language School. Good pronunciation; classes, beginners, advanced ard private k MLLE: V. PRUD’HOMME, 307 D nw. im* THE PHEBE A. HEARST KINDERGARTEN ‘Training School will reopen Monday, Oct. 4. For further particulars address Miss NIEL, Director, 5 K st. nw. sel-Im* OKELEY SCHOOL t= Setember 27. Young ladies and little children. 1759 Madison st.. Dupont Circle. Miss E. V. SETH, A.M. 4u31-12t° The Bliss School of Electricity, 35 B ST. N.W., WASHINGTON, D. C. ‘The only institution teaching practical electri- cal engineering exeltsively. Laboratory equlp- meut vacellent. Instruction the best. Course opens October 1. Catalogues on «pplication. auzl-w LOUIS DENTON KLISS, President. 1868 1897 SpencerianBusinessCollege NEW AND BEAUTIFUL HALLS In Academy of Music building, Ninth street, corner D n.w. Entrance 403 Ninth st. Thirty-third scholastic year. Day and evening sessions. The leading business men of Washington were trained in this college, and send their sons and daughters aud candidates for employment here for training. Rapid writing. English, rapid calculations, book- keeping, laws and ethics of business, science’ of Noqlth,”sclence of citizenslp, vocal and’ physical ture, the urt of ex te netted), shorthand and typewriting. ‘ Terms reasonable, but no competition with cheap schools. every business day and night through- Office open out the year. Call of send for new annourcement, taining address of Hon. Lyman J. Gage, commencement, and uames, dresses of 858 graduates of 8. au20-1m COLUMBIA courses in individual instruction by sapert teachers; la well-lighted rooms and” he ; moderate tui and easy terms. A limited number of free scholar- {ships im typewriting. au23-$m AVE., RE- | in positions, {3 free to all. The studies embrace SLerthard, “Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Penman- ship and all branches of business. Now in ses- sion. au24-1m* THE DRILLERY, OFUNANG write 1st Floor. aur4-5te OUT OF WASHINGTON. LTURAL COLLEGE, MARYLAND AGRIC College Park. MA: ‘D_ SCHOOL OF “TECHNOLOGY. SCO AGRICULTURAL, | MECHANICAL, ‘TIFIC and CLASSICAL COURSES. ‘Unsurpassed equipment in all departments. Lo- cation healthy, On B. and 0. R.R.; 8 miles from Washington. ‘Tuition, books, board, light, heat, bath rooms and gymrasium; $150 for 9 months. For further particulars address _ teT-1n R. W. SILVESTER, President. HANNAH MORE ACADEMY. The Diocesan Reis the Bish town, 3 of Maryland. Reference, ym. W. ‘Taylor, Hon. Win: » Taylor. PH FLETCHER, Principal. FAIRFAX HALL—SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LA- dies, Winchester, Va. Reopens September 14. Best advantages’ in all departments. Location health ‘Terms low. For catalogue address Miss M. E. BILLINGS, Prin. Jy14-wé&s2m* EPGEWORTH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL For Girls. Reopens September 23, 1897. 35th year. Mrs. H. P. LEFERVRE, Principal. Miss E. D. HUNTLEY, Associate Principal, 122 and 124 W. Frank'in street, Baltimore, Md. Jy14-w&s2m* MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE, CONCORDVILLE, PA. pe- year, A successful school; one of the best to infuse with energy and wake up boys to the duties of life. Bo-s prepared for college. ‘Under 13 years, $186. Tobacco prohibited. Loca- tion beautiful, “elevated and healthy. JUS. SHORTLIDGE (Yale), A.M., Principal. Je23-waes. 3indeit® $155 YEARLY, BOARD AND TUITION SEMINARY (girls); $175 military academy (boys); thorough instructions; best care Rory healthy: cottage sys- tem. Address EPISCOPAL SCHOOLS, Haddon- field, N. J. auli-m,wés,1m NOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND, CHARLES Street ave., Baltimore, Md.—College for Young Women Preparatory School for Girls, Regu: lar and elective courses, Extensive grounds. To- cation unsurpassed. Suburb of Baltimore. Spa- lous butldings, completely equipped. set-2w " REV. JC MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND WILL reopen September 13, 1897. Washington pupils will weet ut Baltimore and Potomac depot, 6th and ave. at 3 o'clock p.m. the 18th. Children who are blind or whore sight is so defective that they cannot attend public school are entitled to admission to tis school. For information ad- dress F. D. MORRISON, Supt., Baltimore, Md. au20-1m ROCKVILLE INSTITUTE, A DAY AND HOME school for a limited number of girls, reopens September 15, Miss LUCY 8. SIMESON, Princlt pal, Rockville, Md. aul i-Im TRAINING SCHOOL CF BALTIMORE KINDER- garten Association. Junior, senior and graduate courses. A course for directors of normal classes, one in primary methods, and a mothers’ class. Lectures from ‘prominent lecturers. Address Miss ©. M,C. HART, The Northampton, Balto. Md. EMY, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, FOR home Ife; individual instruction; prepares for college or business; terms moderate. Address W. P. MASON, U.S.N.A., Prin. Jy15-2m* St. Agnes School. Under the direction of Bishop Doane. Prepara- tion for all colleges. Special studies and courses of college study. Special advantages in music and art. Gymnasium. Miss ELLEN W. BOYD, Principal, Albany, N. Y. Jy1-78t OCEAN TRAVEL. FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE. ASHINGTON, D. 62 POST OFFICE NOTICE. Buould be read, Gals an changes ay ose at “FOREIGN MAILS tocithe week ending: September ‘11 close at as follows: NTIC MAILS. 3 P.M. for EUROPE, isda” York, via a LANCE, SWITZ- ‘TUGAL, RKEY, per 8.8, La Tou- favre. Letters for Must:be directed “Per La ERLAND, ITALY, SP. HGYPT, ‘and BRITISH IND! raine, from New Y. via other parts of EU] Touraine.” (c) At 10:08 P.Ma for NETHERLANDS: Girect, per 5,8. from New York, via Rotterdem, Fetters piyst (be directed “Per Maas- dum.? (ec) At 10:55 'P.M. Yor GEN per 5.8. Ens, directed from New York." Letters must Ems.’ CI At 105 P.M. for SCOTLAND di- rect, per a.s. City of Rome, from New York, via Glasgow. Letters musg, be ted “Per City of Reme.” " (c) At 10:55 BM. for EUROPE, per 8.3. Etruria, from New york ia Queenstown. ‘German steamers ling from Sean Tueeta, sailing New on ys take printed GERMANY and specially adiresced ratte ete., for printed matter, etc., for other ‘ts of Europe. ‘The American and White Star steamers boiling from New York on Wednesdays, the German stear- ers on Thursdays, and the Cunard, Freach and Ger- ban steamers on Setardars, take print they ete., for all countries for which tised_to carry mails. MAILS FOR’ SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA, WEST INDIES, fc. WEDNESDAY (o) At 10:55 ‘P.M. tor JAMAICA, For BERMUDA, per en Goin jyAt 10:55 FAL ©) At 10:55 PM for the BANTAM TSEANDS wad NTIAGO DE CUBA, per 8.8. Sai Nex Fork, (0) At 10:05 PM. for ie Ava TS. cl only, 8.8. Antilia, from New ¥ saat, NS, “(eat 10:35 . Ast, from New York, Letters for NORTH 08. PLATA COUNTIES “Per Asti.”* bets bee WEDNESDAY—(d) At 6:25 A.M. for JAMAICA, Br fs, Ardtarose, from New York. Letiers Sot ELIZE, HONDURAS and GUATEMALA must ‘be directed ‘‘Per Ardanrose.”’ (c) At 10:55 P.M. for CENTRAL AMERICA (except Costa. Rlea) and SOUTH PACIFIC PORTS, per s.s. Allianca, from New York, via Colon. Letters for Guatemala must be directed * (e) At 10:55 P.M. for ST. THOMAS, ST. CROIX, LEEWARD. WIND. WARD ISLANDS, Paints Rouse, from New 3 fer for a BAG be directed ““Per Fontabelle.”” ee for TRINIDAD, TO- FRIDAY—(@) At 6:25 A.M. BAGO and CIUDAD BOLIVAR, T 8.8. Curacao, from New York. (c) At 10:55 P.M. for FORTUN ISLAND, JAMAICA, SAVANILEA and CANTHE, GENA, per s.s. Alene, from New York. Letters for Costa “Rica must be directed “Per Alene.” (c) At 10:55 P.M. for CAPE: HATTT, GONAIVES, GUS. CAYES and JACMEL. Haiti; and SANTA MARTHA, Colombia, per Kitty. from New York. (c) At 10:55 P.M. for CAMPEUHE, CHIAPAS, TABASCO. and YUCATAN, per 8.8. Yucatan, from’ New York. Letters for other parts of Mexico must be directed “Per Yucatan.” (c) At 10:55 P.M. for JEREMI PORT DE PAIX, CAPE HAITI, ST. AIVES and PETIT GOAVE, Haiti; and ‘TURKS ISLAND, per s.s. Thuringia, from New York. (d)At A.M. for LA PLATA ‘COUNTRIES direct, per Kaffir Prince, from New York. jails for NEWFOUNDLAND, by rail to Halifax and thence via steamer, close here daily, except Sunday, at 12:05 P.M., and on Sundays only at 11:35 A.M. @ Mails for MIQUELON, by rail to Boston and thence via steamer, close here daily at 3:20 P.M. @) tails for CUBA (except those for SANTIAGO DE. CUBA, which will be forwarded to New York up to and including the 10:55 P.M. close Wednesday), close here daily at 8:00 for forwarding via steamers sailing Mondays and Thursdays from Port Tampa, Fla. (e) Mails for’ MEXICO, overland (except those for CAMPECHE, CHIAPAS, TABASCO and YUCATAN, which, after the Wednesday overland close, will be forwarded via New York 0) 10:55 P.M. close Friday), close here daily ut 7:10 A.M: (@) TRANSPACIFIC MAILS. Mails for AUSTRALIA (except those for West Australia, which are forwarded via Europe), NEW. ZEALAND, HAWAII, FIJI and SAMOAN IS- LANDS, per 8.8. Mariposa, from San Francisco, close here daily up to 6:30’ P.M. September <0ta, @ Malls for AUSTRALIA (except. West Australia), 5 HAWAIL, FLT ISLANDS, per 5.8. ncourer, close here daily after ber 10th up to 6:30 P.M. September 13th. (a) Mails for CHINA and JAPAN, per s.s. Tacoma, from Tacoma, close here dally’ up to 6:30 P.M. IARC, GON- to and including the September 1 @ Mails for the SOCIEEY ISLANDS, per ship Tropic Bird from San Francisco, close here daily up to 6:30 P.M. September 24th. (d) ‘Mails for “HAWAT Australia, from San Franciaco, close up to 6:30 P.M. September 29th, (d) “ TRANSPACIFIC. MAILS ate forwarded to. the [ae of sailing daily and the schedule of closings: is arranged on the py, mption of their uninter- rupted overland transit. ao Registered mail closes at 10:00 A. M. same . ae) Registered mail closes at 1:00 P.M. same * day. k agi) Besistered mail closes ‘at 6:00 P.M. previous F z or BR. Registered mail- closes at 6:00 P.M. same Registered mail closes at 1:00 P.M. Tuesdays turdays. ' JAMES P. WILLETT, Postmaster. SUMMER RESORTS. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. THE WESTMINSTER, Kentucky uve. Elevator. Steam heat. Sun yar- lor. Neir beach. ne2-26t Mrs. M. ROCHE. THE SCARBOROUGH. BEACH FRONT—MARYLAND AV Steam heat, elevator ard all incdern conveniences. TAL RATES FOR SEP? AND OCT. 8e7-12t,6 ALFRED WYMAN. The Shelburne. Dyectly on the beach. Open throughout the eutite year J. D. SOUTHWICK, Manager. se2-d,ti SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER aT ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Are Most Delightful, HADDON HALL Will remain open ibrcughout the year. or blessures oe suuusementE: lustrated booklet n ui se1-8,52 LEEDS & LIPPINCOTT. HOTEL ST, CHARLES. Atlantic City, N. J. ‘The finest hotel on the coast. Will remain ope throughout the year. first-class 1n every appointment. Write tor illustrated booklet. JAMES B. REILLY, mh6-208t Owner and Proprietor. THE CHALFONTE, Atlantic City, N. J. SEPTEMBER BY THE SEA IS MOST DE- LIGHTFUL. lustrated booklet mailed. Season- Strictly SUMMER RESORTS. IN THE MOUNTAINS. HOTEL SURREY, SUBURBS HAGERSTOWN.— Baths, electric lights, trolley, fishing; all modern conveniences; Washington references; rates, $6 — per week. JNO. W. FELDMAN, Prop. aud-Im McDOWELL HOUSE, HARPER'S FERRY, W. VA.. open June 1. Deligh-ful rooms; excellent table; mcderat prices. B. E. McDOWELL, my20-4m “THE LOCKWOOD,” HARPER'S FERRY, W. VA. ‘will open for the sason May 15; rooms iarge and airy; plenty of shade; table first-class; rates rea- sonable. A. P. DANIEL, Proprietor. ' myl-Sm HILL TOP HOUSE, HARPER'S EBERY. Ww. va.— is lar resort fs open. istaction guar- antec” TDanclige fishing, boating; telegraph in house: Apply early for rooms. T.'S. LOVETT. my: GREEN'S MOUNTAIN HOUSE, HARPER'S FERRY, ‘W. Va.—Open. Jarated on Fruit Hil Farm, Blue Ridge mountain, 20 min. drive from $5, $6 and $7 per week; $1 and $1.50 per day: Iedicinsl water; conveyanc-s meet trains, Send for circular. my24-6m SPR'NGS AND BATHS. BERKELEY SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA — THE Berkeley Springs Hotel is open for the season. These telebrated springs are ous for the cure of rheumatism, gout, kidney affections, @ys- in, in its varied forms, and nervousness; three hours’ ride to Berkcley Springs via B. and O.. without chenge. For rates and cir- culars aj to GHAR, BY AC and A. R. UNGER, Ds. au2s-19t* Berkeley Springs, W."V: Bedford Springs, Bedford, Pa. THE CARLSBAD OF AMERICA. Rates reduced from August 25 to Sept. 15 to $2.50 per day or $15 per week. au2l-14d3w J. T. ALSIP, Supt. PIANOS AND ORGANS. PIANOS-= Sold- at the. very lowest———_—_——_—_—— prices, for cash- or oa accommo-———— dating terms. have any thought of bus. ing a Piano pay us a visit ————- Pianos, tuned, repaired, moved and packed. John F. Ellis & Co., Chickering Piano Ware Rooms, 937 Penna. Ave. A Wit Says: “Sum peeple iz alwuz agin what iz and fur what izent.”’ The 300,000 Purchasers OF THE BSTEY ORGAN Is se7-2t ARE ALL “FUR IT," AND NOT ON “AGIN IT." This is the Best Possible Proof of Its Supreme Mgrit. SANDERS & STAYMAN, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR THE ESTEY ORGANS, i.-| PIANOS Repairing and Tuning a Specialty, 1327 F Street Northwest, Washington, D. C. SCHER, IVES & POND, ESTEY AND LUDWIG PERCY S. FOSTER, t Manager. BALTIMORE STORE, 13 N. CHARLES STREET. 8658 UPRIGHT PIANO, SLIGHT. warranted 7 years. Fine old Pianos tuned, FOR SALE—GRA Jy used, only $9! 5 Instruments repaire au26-26t E, ROBERTS’ SONS. THE ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA AVE. NEAR beach. Beautiful ‘new hotel, with all the mod- ern conveniences. Central location. _ Excellent table and service. $2 to $2.50 per day. —Spe- cial reduction in weekly and family rates for SEPTEMBER. Write for descriptive booklet. Capacity, 300. First season. J. P. COPE, Prop’r. it ; NUTTALL, 182 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE Attautio’ Gig. IN. J.j/zecoad house, frose beach: terms, to $12 per wk. irs. M. M. F. Mee ir a TK RSON of Washington, D. C. au20-im* American Line. New York-Southampton (London-Paria) Twin-screw U. 8. Mail Steamships. Hing every Wednesday. pt. 15, 10 am)St. Louis. .Oct. 18, 10 am 0 am Paris, Oct. 20, 10 am pt. 29. 10 am St. Pa Ovt. 27, 10 am Oct. 6, 10 am) St. Lou! . 13, 10am Red Star Line. NEW YORK TO ANTWERP. KENSINGTON. -September 15, 12 noon WESTERNLAND. - ~September 22, 12 noon SOUTHWARK. -September 29, 11 a.m. NOORDLAN! October 6, 12 noon INTERNATION (ON COMPANY, Piers 14 and 15, North River. Office, 6 Bowling Green, N. ¥. GEO. W. MOSS, Agent, h22-6m 921 Penn. sve. NORTH GERMAN LLOYD FAST EXPRESS SERVICE PLYMOUTH, LONDON, a Sept 21, 10 am/rave. Tu, Kalser. Tu. Sept. am Lahn..Tu..Oct. 10 = ecHEnbounG, PARIS," BUEME oes Spree.Sat.,Sept. 18,10'aw Havel Sai : Pree-TWIN-SCREW PASSENGER SERVICE © eos BREMEN. ~Thursday, September 9, noon +Tbursday, September 16. noon “Rhuraday. September 23, oon Thurs tembe: Doon APALIS, GENOA, @ ie -Sept. 11, 10 au!Fulda..... 25, 10 am - 12,10 om HOTEL LURAY. Hallways extend to ocean pavilion, directly on the boardwalk. “Always breezy and’ cool. ‘Unob- structed occan view. tf ee JOSIAH WHITE & SON. Syl4tosel5 HOTEL STICKNEY, Kentucky ave.; 100 feet from ocean; glerator. Transient, $2 to $2.50, Weekly, $9 $14, (Sead for booslet.” L. V. ‘STICKNEY. \t er to Pianos. A few bargains in slightly used Uprights which are equal to new in all respects, and which we offer at inducement prices. Wm. Knabe & Co., 1422 Pa. Ave. N.W. 86-284 NHURST—OCEAN END OF MICHIGAN Atlantic City, N. J.; electric elevator to level. Send for iilustrated booklet. 2 = JAMES HOOD. BRADY HOUSE, Arkansas .\ ©, near the ocean; hondsome rooms; table miod.; booklets, teen JAMES BRADY. jel5-tf garden lawn; rates Hotel Imperial & Cotiages. Maryland ave.anud Espianade. Full ocean view from wide three-story pore! ‘A first-class family house, tae moderate Lege thd com tort anne conten, ee for 350 guest ecnaan cn Seaetpencs and calsine of: the highest standard. to day; $100 $18 per week. © pope. Sertarnbere ATES. mb22-156t 1/G, W. KENDRICK. HOTRE)BERRELEY. Kentucky ave., 50 feet froin board walk. Ocean toows. Steam heat. Sun parlors, etc. Elevator from streetalevel. lal_ week rm .GHOnCE BEW. rates. 6 o'clock diuners JAMES LITTLE BRIGHTON. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, m130-156t-5. “Sept. 18, 10 ami Aller... . Get. 2" 1 S0..Curolina ave, ‘ahd betich. Full ocean view. OFLRICHS & CO.,"2 BOWLING GREEN. "| Home comforts reasonable. 8. A: Apply to E. ¥. DROOP, 925 Pa. ave SCHWEISFOUT, Fortserif.on ‘Boardwalk. jesvciy Agent for Washington, | _mbi0-156t : French Line. CCMPAGNIE * GENERALE - TRANSATLANTIQLE, DIRECT LINE TO PARIS, FRANCE, Via HAVRE, La Touraine, Santellt Sat., Sept. 11, 10 a.m. Ja Bretagne, Rupe. Bat, Sept: 18, 10 a.m. iascogne, Bandeion....-Sat., Sept. 25, 10 a.m: RATES OF PASSAGE —Flrat-civss, New’ York to Paris, $105 and upward by all steainers except La ‘Tcuraine, including railway fare to Paris and land- ing charges. Parlor car seat is extra during sum- mer season” Second-class to Paris, $54.75, A. FOR- GET, General Agent, Gereral Office, No.8 ‘Rowling Green. N.Y. 4. W. MOSS, 921 Penn. ave., Washing- ton, D.C. Jald-ty ASBURY, PARK, N. J. THE ‘YORKSHIRE, Third bovse from beach anil best bathing. groand; rcle accommodutions; ‘clock dinners; terms for Sept. C. 8. HUNT. Mer, eae BEACH JHAVBN, N. J. The Engteside. Beach ‘Haven, N. J. Matente , oO latchless bay for sailing and. 1, Ungarpaseed for its relief from Hay Fever. Booklet. Parior ternoon trains. <aF 08 OROB'T B. ENGLE, Prop. MEDICAL. Dr. Leatherman, list in the of all 1 Hours: © to 12, 2 to 5; Tues., Thurs, and Sat. evenings, 7.to & 602 F aulT-tint UNDERTAKERS. W. R. Speare, Undertaker & Embalmer, ‘940 F Street Northwest. firet~< Feaxcable terms, myl-117t CAPE MAY, 4S. J. THE BREXTON, MAY, N. J., WILL CON- tinue, iin September ‘at’ reduced rates, ‘home, near beac! ‘Mrs. J. A. MYERS. se8toocl SEASIDE—MISCELLANEOUS. BAY VIEW COTTAGE, OLD POINT "COM fort, Va. Beautiful situation. Only few. feet from the : eck. G. G. WIL- Louenpy.") © per res OG ee G0 TO SWANN's FOR GOOD \G—ON THE lower Potomac; rates $1 day; Fo Fane Fates to families; table" Brst-class- aT SWANN, Piney Point, Md. au23-14t® SAXDERSON'S Hi 3 MD. rR “ANNAPOLIS, ‘Waate > aual-te One Nearly New Upright. Cost $300 four months ago; will sell for $215; $10 cash and $8 per month. One Emerson Upright, $1 One square at month. ; $5 per month. , one at $80 and one at $145; HUGO WORCH, 923 F st. nw. Removal __. sale High-grafe, Pidhos sell for a oon — D. G. Pfeiffer & Co., 417 llth St. N.W ge1-20d Opposite Star office. An Opportunity ! Second-Hand Pianos At Sacrificing Prices. STIEFF, STEINWAY, CHICKERING, HALLET & DAVIS, HAINES. We'll sell low on eas monthly payments. Stieff Piano. Warerooms, 521 11th St. N.W., near F. (Opposite Moses’). J. C. CONLIFF, Manager. : DROOP’S Best Goods Correct Prices. POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. STEAMER “WAKEFIELD, FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS, Leaves Waskington, D. C. (7th st. ferry wharf), Mondays, 7 a.m., "for imtermediate landings to Colonial " Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point, Nomint Creek, | Abell’s, Leonardtown, Stone's, Howard's, Cobrun’s, Colton’s, \ Wednesdays, 7 a.m., for intermediate landings to Colonial Beach, Bushwood, Rock Point, Colion’s, Leonardtown, Aboil’s, Nomini Creek, Piney Point. St. “George's Island, Smith Creek, Coan and Yeoco- ico rivers. Saturdays, 7 a.m.. for intermediate landings to Colonial Beach, Bust.woed, Rock Point, Coltou's, Nomini Creek. § (See schedule in effect September 13, 1897.) seT-tf Gent. Manager. GEO. 0. CARPINTER. General Agent, Jezy-14t? WM. M. RS POTOMAC AND SUE. Steaner Potomac will leave 7th st. wharf every Surday at 4 p.m. for Baitimcre and river landings, Steamer Sae will leave «vers Friday at 4 p.m, for river landings as far as Miller's Wharf (Switk's creek) ard every Monday at 4 p.m. for Baltimore and river landings. Parsenger acco. modations strictly first-class. All river freight must be prepaid. STEPHENSON & BRO., Agents, Office, 910 Px. ave. Telephcne 745. Jel-tt THE WORK OF THIEVES. Robberies’ Reported From Various Quarters of the City. Thieves visited the residence of Watson Kerr, corner Maple avenue and Munroe street, Anacostia, Saturday, and stole a gold watch case, silver watch chain, scarf pin, pair gold spectacles and a pair of gold sleeve buttons. The theft was re- ported to the detective office yesterday. Joseph Rupple reports the theft of a goid ring. L. Constantine, 801 Florida avenue, com- plains to the police that a search-light lamp was stolen from his wheel while near Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street Monday morning. A suit of clothes and a pair of shoes were stolen Saturday night from the room of Frank Ellis, 1724 14th street. Mrs. M. E. Hoover has complained to the police that she lost or had stolen from her a gold watch with chain attached, gold ring, two chains and two insect brilliants from 604 C street northeast to 480 P street northwest. W. F. Zeitler, residing at 231 Virigia avenue southwest, gave a colored man a #10 bill, with a request to get it changed, and the man failed to return. The police were informed and are making an inves- tigation. W. A. L. Gresham reports the loss by theft cf a long blue overcoat and a pair of trousers, stolen during the last month from his house on the Pierce Mill road. A Fairmount bicycle belonging to Wil- liam Briscoe of 610 F street’ was stolen Monday night from in front of 631 N street northwest. The residence of M. F. Palmer, 710 11tn street, was visited by sneak thieves the 3d instant, who before leaving secured a diamond breast pin, pair diamond earrings, @ gold and silver chain bracelet, diamond stick pin, razor and a briar wood pipe. —__ LITTLE TOT IN FLAMES. Rhea Menszel's € nx Ixnited, Ca ing Painfal Injuries, Rev. Paul A. Menzel, pastor of Concordia Church, corner of 20th and G streets, who was called to Chicago a few days ago, be- cause of the serious illness of his father, was notified last night of a sad and serious accident which happened to his daughter Rhea, who is only four years old. The child was in front of the church early last night, with a companion, and cach had a toy box, with a lighted candle in it to show off the bright-colored tissue papers pasted over the miniature doors and windows. There the two little ones were enjoying life in their own childish way. when Khea's skirt came in contact with the lighted candle in one of the boxes. In almost ap instant the child seemed to be enveloped in the fame, and her agonizing screams attracted the attention of a num- ber of persons who were seated in front of their nom Mr. F. R. Hanna was first to reach the sufferer, and, putting his coat about the barning garments, he succeeded in extin- guishing the flames. The sexton of Con- cordia Church was also among those who responded. In a short time the little vic- tim was in the house, under her mother's care. and Dr. Quigley, whose drag store is at Zist and G streets, was quick to respond when notified of the occurrence. Dr. Wil- liam Ward was also soon at the house, and he succeeced in relieving the patient. He found that Rhea had been severely burned about the back and arms, and her hands had also been scorched in her attempt to extinguish the flames. This morning she was doing as well as could be expected, and while her condition is serious, it is thcught she will recover. SSSI ASSAULTED THE OFFICERS. John McManus 2nd Frank Fitzgerald e Resist Arrest. John McManus and Frank Fitzgerald were today sent to jail by Judge Kimball for four months and fined $10 each for assault- ing Officers Judge and Kilmartin last even- ing and for disorderly conduct. The evi- dence showed that the men caused trouble in Regan’s saloon, and Officer Judge, who heard the noise, went in and told them to keep quiet. Fitzgerald made an attack on Judge, and the latter arrested him and put him in the patrol wagon, which had been sent for. Upon getting out of the wagon Judge found Kilmartin in a struggle with McManus, and the later had the officer by the throat. A desperate fight ensued, which lasted from the saloon to the street, and in the patrol wagon to the station, resulting in McManus having his head ‘so badly cut that he had to be taken to the Emergency Hospital for treatment. | ARIONS ELECT OFFICERS. Famous Musical Assoc! Leaders for E: The annual electicn of officers of the Aricn Singing Society was held at the hall, 430 8th street northwest, last night. The following were chcreen: August Schmidt, president; Henry Wass- mann, vice president; Matthew Siebert, financial secretary; Max Neubauer, corre- sponding and recording secretary; William Berger, treasurer; Fred. Reckeweg, libra- rian; Adolf Rastaetter, color bearer; Emil Holer, musical director; Henry Wassmann, Fred. Seebade, Herrmann Daiker, trustees, J. Bruegger, William Weigmann, F. See- bade, W. Buckcaeschel, Ferdinand Mueller, amusement committee; G. H. Aschenbac! F. Bagelmann, William L. Elterich, Cen- tral Verein delegates; August Schmidt, Herrmann Daiker, Fred. Wassmabn, United Singer delegates; Henry Wassmann, M. Siebert, Jacob Bruegger, William Berger, music committee. —__>__— Violation of Regulation Contractor J. W. Hobbs was in the Police Court today for an alleged violation of the building regulations, it being charged that he failed to extend the terra-cotta casing the entire length of the flue in a house which he built. The defendant blamed the brick- layer for the alleged failure to properly construct the flue, but’as he was respon- sible for the construction of the building he was held lable. A fine of $10 was im- —>—_—_. Marine Band Program. The Marine Band will play the following music at the concert at the Capitol grounds’ this afternoon, beginning at 4:55 o'clock: March—“Ordway Rifles’ Overture—“Pique Dame”. Serenade for flute and horn... “Wart” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. THE AIR MOTOR PROBLEM Views of Mr. T. P. Kane, Based Upon His Recent Observations. System Not Likely to Be Adopted ip. New York—Tendency to Un- derground Power. Mr. T. P. Kane, who recently paid a visit to New York at the instance of the Ameri- in Air Power Company, to inspect the working of the air motors in use there, has made a report of his observations to the Eckington Citizens’ Association, a copy of which was placed in the hands of En- gineer Commissioner Black. Mr. Kane says, in part: In August, 1896, three air motors of the Hardie patent were introduced on the 125th street line. This line extends across the city from the Harlem river to the North river, a round-trip distance of a fraction over four miles. It is a straight and level stretch of road, without grades or curves to speak of, except where the tunnel of the New York Central railroad is crossed. At this point there is a short rise, said to be a 77 per cent grade. “From August to January two of these air cars were regularly run, according to report, every week day, on the schedule time of the cable cars, which are operated over the same tracks. From January to August, 1897, only one car was run, and since August 3, 1887, none has been operated. “Inquiring of one of the officials of the Air Power Company as to the cause of stspension of their operation, I was in- formed that the Air Power Company con- tracted with the railroad company to run the cars one year from August 3, 1806, un- der an agreement that all of the expense in connection with their installation and operation should be borne by the Air Power Company, the ratiroad company simply furnishing a conductor and motor- jan to operate the car and reserving the right to collect and retain all the fares. “At the end of the contract year the rail- road company showed no disposition to adopt the system, and, when approached on Une subject of its adoption, always had some excuse for delay, and the Air Power Cempany, being unwilling to longer con- Unue the arrangement under which the car was operated, shut down the plant and discontinued the running of the car on Au- gust 3, 1897. Although at the date of a communica- tion upon the subject, two of the Hardie cars had been jp daily operation on 125th street for nine Months, Mr. Elias, president of the company, was still unable to satisfy himself as to the relative cost of their operation as compared with other motive power. “From all I could learn from the officers of the Air Power Company, and from others well informed on the situation, there does not seem to be any present prospect for the adoption of the compressed air sys- tern on any of the principal lines in New York running down town. “The hopes of the air power people seem to center in the short cross-town lines rather than in the principal down-town lines, and negotiations are now being di- rected toward securing the adoption c? air motors on them, but with what prospect for success, if any, in the immediate fu- ture it is impossible to say. “The fact that it is not to be used on any of the principal lines would seem to confirm the belief generaliy entertained that this form of motive power is adapted only to short lines, which will permit of frequent recharging of the motors, al- though it is claimed by the advocates of the system that seventeen miles can be run on one charge of air. “The further fact that the 3d avenue company has not as yet shown any dispo- sition to adopt the system, after a year's xperience with it, is not considered very yncouraging for its adoption even on the cross-town lines. “I found one car of the Hoadley-Knight patent running on Lenox avenue, from the car snops at 146th street to luvth street «nd Columbus avenue, a round-trip dis- lance of about four miles. The car in operation there is an exact counterpart of the one last tried here. The draughtsman at the works told me that some siight changes had been made in the machinery of the motor, which, he thought, might lighten the car somewhat, but it was prac- lically the same car in size, weight, ma- chinery and general appearance as the one last tried in Wasrington. ‘The Lenox avenue line over which the Hoadley-hnight car is run is operated by the underground electric system. It has three curves and one grade. The road is perfectly flat, without any grade until 109th street is reached, where there is what is claimed to be a 7% per cent grade, about two-thirds of a square long, between Man- hattan and Columbus avenues. This grade is equivalent to the one on Louisiana ave- nue, but no greater, is perfectly straight, and without the curves that the ter has. “The movement of the car on the level is about the same as that of the car tried here. There is no perceptible difference, except that it runs somewhat smoother be- cause of the excellent condition of the roadbed. The conductors on the under- ground electric cars say that it can attain a greater speed than the electric cars, but does not run as smoothly when going fast, the vibration increasing with the speed of the car. It ascends the grade at 1th street in about the same manner as the car here ascended the grade at Louisiana avenue, with a gradually diminishing speed as it nears the top, and with the familiar puffing noise of the air exhaust. I could not learn, however, that the, car ever failed to reach the top of the grade. “The facts show that air motors are in no more successful operation there today than they are in Washington, with the probabilities strongly against the adoption of the system by any of the lines in that city. Everything there tends toward the underground electric as the more reliable, sati$factory and, in the end, economical of the two system PSEA Connon She Goes, but She Returns, To the Editor of The Evening Star I desire to somewhat modify the state- tent contained in this evening's issue of your paper, referring to Mrs. Dominis, ex- Queen of the Hawaiian Islands. Besides Mrs. Dorinis herself, I feel sure no one in Washington is competent to state the real reason for her visit to San Francisco. How. ever, she having adherents or “supporters” in that city, as stated in this evening's is- sue of your valuable paper, the reason as stated is the more reasonably specious. Be that as it may, I am in a position to state, Without violating any confidences, that the ex-queen is (o return to Washington some time before the convening of Congress—to be more accurate, she is to return in about three weeks, or she may remain away a full month. Of course there is no secret in the knowledge that her residence here in the past, and her proposed return is that she may be convenient when the proposi- tion of annexation is brought before the Senate. It is scarcely probable the ex- queen is in San Francisco for the purpose of concocting any scheme having for its aim her return t© Honolulu, when she w so greatly desirous of leaving that spot— the scene of her past authority and glory— on her release from arrest by the powers of the island republic. To use her own ex- pressio ‘When the day for her departure came, and she stood upon the deck of the _ ‘Steamer that was to convey her from the cenes of so much of her past life, it ap- peared to her as though some great weight had been lifted from -her shoulders, as though some great immovable cloud had been raised from her mind; the world sud- denly seemed to grow bright, and, although she was leaving the shores of what had al- ways been her home and her country, yet she felt as a bird from captivity—a prisoner from a cell. Referring-again to the article mentioned, permit me to state the ex-queen does not miss any lack of court or attention; in fact, the health of the ex-queen would not admit of any great amount of. social festivities. The fact is, the ex-queen’s health ina precarious Condition, a very slight knowl- ecge of which, if any, is known to any one cutside of her suite—and it is doubtful even it any member of her suite, outside of her female attendant or maid has actual krawledge of the ex-queen’s condition, as jhe maid is unable to speak English. All formation she has or may possess is st to her in the language of their coun- tr¥ by the ex-queen. CHARLES HAMILTON ENGLISH. September 7, 1897. —_-—— ~ Varrick Hawkins’ Place ts Vacaut. ‘The Commissioners have declared vacant the position of held Varrick