Evening Star Newspaper, July 6, 1898, Page 13

AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. slumbia Steck Com- a Li Parry Comp Glen Echo— 15th Street tysburg. Gonzaga Avenue—Battle of and —Lawn party. EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer el J. Pentz for River View at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Maree Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. 2:50 pm 4 Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 8:30 a.m. amer Har! Randall _for river landings at 7 4.™- a Ne Randall for Glymont at and St Colonial E St Oem. uer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe 6:30 p.m. ; Traine leave 13% street and Pennsylvania weet s oe Arlington hourly from 8 a.m, to © Pimms leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon a Pp, 10, 12 : . 4 and 4:15 p.m a.m : 5 ‘Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every half hour from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. — YOU BUY MEAT n depend upon every ounce me tn quality as twice the WH from us you of it being as mohey expended elsewhere will purchase. When about to do the family marketing re- member that. An appetizing display of extra quality Pe ansylvania Beef and Fine Reliable and suai vorite Gas Ranges are un- €qualed in quality, price and economy. Every stove fully guaranteed. 8. S. SHEDD & BRO., Something new! 32 9th n.w. Blue-flame cogl ofl cook- TS ith nw. ICED TEA enny’s Cheon,” the best Wc. tea In a Pure American-refined Sugars Bold at cost. SHEDD & BRO., 432 9th n. gas range has no 2 d satisfactory or money re- 250, $13,and $14. MUDDIMAN & CO. 1204 G. = Stoves. Blue Flame Oil Automat 32 9th n.w thedd’s, CITY AND DISTRICT. Do Not Warrant Official Action. Replying to a letter of Mr. J. Randall Webb, who complained of the alleged un- Bightly appearance and bad condition of a store in his neighborhood, 19th and H streets, the District Commissioners say the present conditions prevailing at the store are not such as to warrant official ection. Nevertheless, they state, the place will be closely observed for the pyrpose of preventing any infraction of the iaw or health regulations. National Educational Association, ation of tickets at treet between lich and st. First return date, date, August 31. Tick- good to return, leaving Washing- $ to 15 (both inclusive), without when stamped by joint after July 15 until Au- sts must be deposited with joint agent, for y 0) cents is charged. funded under any cir- will be good leaving ate stamped by joint 6 a.m. to A. J. Pos- Reports of Educational Association. The Star will publish each day 5 report of the proceedings of Educatic Association con- Copies of T Star during the vered by the convention, from 3, inclustve, will be mailed to any address in the United States for 10 cents. —— Evening Proper to Husband, The will of Gertrude E. Snow, dated April 17, 1895, has been filed for probate. The all her property to her ©. Snow, who 1s also 2» executor, without bond The will was witnessed by Fin. Sadie A. Calvert and Annie st Falis, Via B. and 0. n of coaches and parlor cars a 12. Tickets Marine Band at Cnrpitol. Marine Band conce Sousa Rossini From the Sunny -Iseman -Gounod Verdi Strauss oreador et -Ruvenstein Store”..Orth The Voice of Our on’ ee etene tase Sar‘teimann or W. H. Santelmann will have ura Falls and Jenesylvania Rallroad. train from July 12, limited to op off at Buffalo, Ro- nd Watkins on return trip within Baptist Young People’s Union 2 at Buffalo.—Advt. ——— Faverable Action Recommended. 136, for the relief of gardeners and truckmen selling of their own raising, on the south side of B s between 7th and 13th! has ble report at the hands of jorers. In a lecter to , chairman of the Senate Commission:rs state the spring of last year, when an ef- S made to regulate the care and con- engaged in business on s found that oners had no jurisdi on over m. 1 is tended to give the Commis- sioners the s rol over the south side of B& stre law gives them over fet orth side of B street, between 10th and The receipts from the charges prov for in the bill will be suffici=nt to er all expenses for watchmen, etc., the ners explain, and the passage of bill will not change in any way the or privileges of the farmers or the Washington Market Company. The only change made is that which has been sug- ed, the apoointment by the Commis- ners of watchmen, who will be responsi- men, who will see that the street is *,clean and the property protected. + When You Want to Hire a Carriage Tegmember that Downey's Model Stables, st » are headquarters. "Phone 555. ~Advertisemen ommiss' this es THE STAR BY MAIL, 3 leav! d can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the Unitea 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 ene Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new ong “TEMINENT EDUCATORS The National Council Discusses School Hygiene. ADDRESSES BY LEADING AUTHORITIES Various Topics Bearing Upon the Important Subjects. ee THE OPENING SESSIONS a The s2ssions of the National Council of Education began in the auditorium of the Columbian University at 9:30 o'clock this morning. President Charles De Garmo of Ithaca, N. Y., presided, with Miss Bettie A. Dutton of Cleveland as secretary. Supervising Principal Chas, S. Clarke of this city was introduc>d, and on behalf of the citizens of Washington welcomed the council in cordial terms. There was a good attendance, and the general subject of school hygiene was con- sidered in a seri2s of addresses showing deep research and long study. “School Hygiene; What It Is and Why We Need It,” was the subject chosen by Dr. Edward M. Hartwell, secretary of the d2partment of municipal statistics in Bos- to... The only hygiene, he said, worth con- sic-ration was that which derived its str -ngth from modern doctors; the con- su’ nate flower of biological research. The bo: y was a machine for doing work in whch we find the physiological arrange- m: its for labor thoroughly organized and coordinated. To do its work properly it m st be properiy cared for. It is a won- derfully intri. says, it is an army. cell is a separace soul, and as an army depends upon the well-being of its individual soldiers, so the body must dep2nd upon the well-being of its cells. Dr. Hartwell treated at length the neces- sity for observing hygienic laws in the schools of the country, as it was upon the young who were developed in them that the work of the nation was to depend. Proper school hygiene, he said, was sim- ply the application of the laws of physiol- ogy and of embryology to the laws of edu- cation, and cleanliness was necessary in the school reom as in the hospital. Prof. Wm. H. Burnwell of Clark Univer- sity, Worcester, Mass., paid attention to the literature pertaining to the subject of school hygiene. Architecture and Ventilation. The subject of school architecture, heat- ing, ventilation and sanitary arrangements was the theme of addresses by Superin- tendent F. Louis Soldan of St. Louis and Dr. D. H. Bergey of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Bergey, in the course of his remarks, said that in school architec- ture a question of primary importance, the consideration of which is frequently neg- lected, is that of location, with regard to the nature of the soil and its drainage ca- pacity. Satisfactory sanitary arrange- ments can rarely be secured in any build- ing unless the site is carefully selected with regard to the drainage capacity of the soil. The soil structure, as*regards a pre- ponderance of definite sized grains, c or fine, influences the drainage capacity, and consequently the healthfuiness of the site. The amount of slope and the prox- imity of streams, either surface or under- ground, also influence the character of the soil. For these reasons it is of primary im- portance that the site selected for a school building should be of such a nature as to afford the very best possible facilitie drainage, not only of refuse and & collected in the building, but of the su Bs and rain water flowing over the soil. When the soil of the site is not perfectly dry it should be first underdrained. diaving selected the site for the building, the nature of the building 1s of considera- ble import It should be detached, so © cbtain an abundant supply of fresh air and the greatest amount of light. Important Considerations. —__ In the ventilation of school buildings fhe cubic space and the floor space must be considered. The minimum cubic spade al- lowable for each child is 600 cubic feet. With this amount of cubic space the air of the room may be satisfactorily changed three times an hour without creating draft, and at the same time maintaining the rela- tive purity of the atmosphere. The rela- tion of window space to cubic space must also be considered, so as to have the light fall on the left shoulder of the pupil. ‘The position of biackboards, the arrange- ment of corridors, cloak rooms and ward- robes are also impertant matters fer con- sideration. The ventilation and heating of school buildings are probably most satisfactorily accomplished by the method of indirect heating, whereby a constant supply of fresh air is introduced at such a tempera- ture as to maintain the proper temperature of the room. Such an arrangement re- quires the introduction of fans, either to propel the incoming air or to extract the impure air, or a combination of both sys- tem it is highiy essential that schools should be proved with automatic water and latrines, and toilet rooms provided with sinks on each floor. With such ar- rangements it is possible to maintain the health of the pupils in a satisfactory man- ner. School Furniture, The morning session closed with dresses on school furniture by School perintendent Charles F. Gilbert of } N. J., and School Superintendent Albert P. Marble of New York city. Superintendent Gilbert said there was so much practical unanimity among schvol people upon most of the material used in the school reom that no discussion was needed. “I will simply state the consensus as I understand it," he said. “First—School desk: seats, “Both desks and seats should he adjust- able to the size and shape of individual entidren. Desks should be provided with book rests paraliei with the eye when the body is in an erect position. 'No entirely satisfuctory adJu: has yet been inveuted, the eleme universally lacking being simpli struction and ease of adjustment. The best form that I have ever seen in these resji is that of the ordinary piano siool clamps to hold the desk and seat in p The desk that I saw, however, was support. ed with sufficient strength. I believe that this is the principle of the coming adjust- able desk. “Second—Blackboards. “AH school rooms should be equipped with anle desk blackbuards covering all the available space. ‘These hourds should be of slzce, and should be placed at suitable heights for the children of the grades that are io py the rooms. Phird—Maps. vo generalization can be made in regard to maps, except that all schools engaged in the study of geography should have an abundance of maps of various sorts, such as the work requires. If but one kind of map can be obtained, it should be a phys- ical map. It is well for maps to hang open before children even when not in direct use. “Fourth—Baths. Baths and Playgrounds, “There is no reason in the nature of things why schovls should not furnish baths to those children who are not bathed elsewhere. The cost of two bathing tanks, one for boys and one for girls, in each large school building would be slight. The difficulties of administration are much less than they at first appear. I have no doubt that most of us will live to see the school buildings erected in crowded and poorer districts of our large cities equipped with bathing facilities. “Fifth—This title, I suppose, covers mat- ters not included in the program elsewhere, I will speak of but playgrounds, “In villages and small cities, with the country al around, the necessity of play- grounds is not so apparent, but in.large cities they are necessary for physical and moral health. The great obstacle seems to be the cost of ground. Except in the very largest cities, this should not be allowed to interfere. No school superintendent should allow his board of education to rest con- tented with a new school site that does not inclué> ample playgrounds, for free play is the best exercise. “In the very large cities the roof play- ground, adopted in New York, seems to 1a THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1898-12 PAGES. es a Seti een ar the difficulty, ut wherever obt: a mn be furnished,” Seid eee ame This Afternoon’s Session. The council met again at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon and an interesting feature before The Star's report closed was the address delivered by Professor Severance Burrage of Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., on the importayt subject, ‘School Diseases and Medical Inspection.” Disease, he sald, may arise in a school either as the result of some sanitary de- fect in or about the building, or through the agency of infected children or teach- ers. When an epidemic breaks out, ex- traordinary measures are necessarily taken to check its spread and to prevent its fu- ture outbreak; but there are a great many ordinary precautions which should be in continuous operation to prevent the start of an’ epidemic. Ordinary Precautions, A regular sanitary inspection of the building insisting on the proper cleansing and airing before the opening of the school year, and the subsequent cleaning and per- haps fumigation at regular intervals, yro- viding the scholars with a pure water sup- ply, and a proper and safe distribution of same, maintaining good sanitary arrange- ments, keeping amount of dust down to the minimum by the use of some “‘dust- less” oil on the floors; such are a few of Miss Bettie A. Dutton, Beeretary Council of Education. the ordinary precautions to be observed, assuming always that the schvol building is properly constructed, ventilaced, lighted, heated and hygienically furnished, and everything done to keep the children in that vigorous and healthy condition in which they are least susceptible to disease of any kind. But above all such preventive measures should be mentioned the medical inspection of school children. By means of this system serious epidemics may be nipped in the bud, the general health and cleanliness of the scholars be greatly im- proved and a very great influence be ex- erted on the sanitary education of the com- munity. Obviously medical inspection re- quires the thoughtful co-operation of the teachers, and a generous umount of tact on the part of the inspectors. In Boston and New York the system has been in operation for some time with gr ccess and has met with aimost universal ap- proval. Value of Inspection Among important improvements in school buildings, suggested by the practical work- ing of medical inspection has been the school bath room, as so many of the poorer children do not have access to proper bath- ing facilities. A late feature in Boston has been the ex- amination of the children’s heads for pedi- cieli, and in at least one case 80 per cent of the children in one room were found to be pedicular. Dr. Durgin deserves much credit not only for conceiving the idea, but for cafrying it out amidst many protesta- tions and much opposition. While not intending to lose sight of many of the other features of school hygiene and sanitation, nor detract from their ‘value and importance, it {s the purpose of this paper to emphasize above all this matter of medical inspection, as it is one of the greatest preventive measures so far de- vised. The Program Tonight. The council will meet again tonight at 8 o'clock, when the relation of psychology n its varlous aspects to education will be con- sidered by Prof. Josiah Royce of Harvard, United States Commissioner of Education Wm. T. Harris and Prof. Leghtner Witmer of the University of Pennsylvania. A dis- cussion by the members of the council will follow. The officers of the national council are: Charles De Garmo, president; Wm. F. King, Mount Veniere, Ind., vice president; Miss Bettie A. Dutton, Cleveland, Ohi a with an executive committze isting of these officer 3. A. Mens- dale of Ann Arbor, Mich. Phillips of Birmingham, Ala.; C. F Berkely, Cal., and Walter L. New York. There ar2 sixty mem ome of which are elected by the association and others by the council itself. Secretary Dutton, No member of the council ig more popu- jar, or is any more energetic in the work of furthering its objects, than Miss Bettie A, Dutton of Cleveland, the capable s2cre- tary. She has been a life member of the . A. since 1880. For several terms she .was in Charge of the programs of the 2le- mentary department, and at Nashville, in 1889, she read a paper on “Discipline in’ El- ementary Schools,” in which she urged less of formalism and a more homelike school atmosph>re; with only such conformity to the conventionalities as ts essential to the accomplishing of best work, and with the Same standards of conduct as are every- where prevalent in cultivated society. She Was chos2n president of the elementary de- partment in 180, —__ ONLY ROUTINE BUSINE: Columbia Heights Citizens’ Associa- tion in Regular Session. The last regular monthly meeting of the Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association for the summer was held at St. Stephen’s Hall last evening, President Leo Simmons pre- siding. Bor little more than routine | usi- hess was transacted, and an adjournment Was then teken until the first tuesday in October. * B. Todd explained that he alone remaine{ of the committee appointed sev- eral moaths ago to secure cily expresa rates for the section, and, upon tia motion of Mr, O'Donoghue, Messrs. P. @. 8. l'inch- back and H. W. Schooley were apyointcd as his associates, the committees being made a standing body. At susxestions made by Mr. ‘fodd ara Mr. Caihonn, the secretary was tlrec::1 to invite the attention of the District Com- missioners to the necessity of proper cross ings at 18th street and Kenesaw avenue, and at 13th and Kenyon streets. The attention of the association was cailed by Mr. Brown to a fear on his part that, despite the protests of the people of the section and of the association, Congress had at the present session legalized the poles and wires erected on certain streets in Columbia Heights. It appeared, he said, that the corporations had proved them- selves stronger than the people. At Mr. O'Donoghue’s suggestion, Messrs. Brown, Porier and Calhoun were appointed a spe- cial eommittee on the subject, with direc- tion to investigate the matter and report at the next meeting of the association. Mr. Brown called the attention of the as- sociation to the necessity of laying before the Commissioners such requests for im- provements in the section as members might desire incorporated in the next ap- propriation DMI, and after some discussion of the matter the whole question was re- ferred to the executive committee, with di- rection to call for suggestions from mem- bers and to take such action as the com- mittee may deem advisable. In response to an inquiry from Mr. O'Donoghue, Mr. L. M. Saunders, chairman of the association's delegation to the citi- zens’ central committee, stated that he had nothing new ‘to report, and that while he favored suffrage here, he would, of course, be guided in the committee solely by the wishes of the association. Mr. O'Donoghue also expressed himself as favoring suffrage, explaining that since he had removed here he felt dwarfed because of his inability to exercise the right of suffrage, ASSOCIATED CHARITIES. Report ef General Secretary for Menthe of June. ‘The report of the general secretary of the Associated Charities, which was presented at the monthly meeting of the board of managers, held yesterday afternoon, at the certral office, 811 G street, gave the follow- ing account of the work: During June 134 applications were made to the society for relief, of which sixty-nine came from white families and sixty-five from colored; twenty-six persons applied for work, and;employment was found for six; relief was procured for eighty-five families; 808 visits have been made by the agents during the month in making inves- tigations, collecting savings, etc. Regular visits are now made weekly in all the vari- ous sections and savings collected where pessible. During the past week an effort has been made to establish the savings sys- tem among the poor in Georgetown. Tak- ing the entire city during the month ot June, fifty-four persons took out savings books who had not heretofore had savings accounts, and during the month $52.35 were deposited; this is an increase of about $8 over the month of May, when $44.70 were deposited, while during June, 1897, only 5. Mrs. Mary Kirwan, one of the agents of the society, spoke of her experiences in the work, —_+—_—_ AMUSEMENTS. A WEEK OF REPERTOIRE.—The Co- jumbia Stock Company last week scored a big success in William Gillette’s and Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's charming play, “Esmeralda,” but the intense heat kept away a great many p2ople who have ex- pressed a wish to see the play, so the man- agement haye decided on a revival next week of all the plays thus far produced by the Columbia Stock Company this s2ason, with “Esmeralda” as a feature, which will be given twice during the week. The fol- lowing is the repertoire: Monday evening, “Won at Last; Tuesday and Friday evy2n- ings, “The Mighty Doliar;’’ Wednesday vening and Saturday matinee, “Esmer- alda;” Thursday evening, “Brother John,” closing the week on Saturday night with “Innocent as a Lamb,” which is meeting with gr3at success this week. “ERMINIE.’ Erininie’ has already proved itself the most popular opera of the summer season at Glen Echo, and the pro- duction of Jacobowsky and Paulton’s best work by the Parry Opera Company is re- ceiving the praise of all who have wit- nessed it. ‘“‘Erminie’ bids fair to break the week's record at ihe Glen. Tomorrow evening will witness the fiftieth perform- ence of the season, which event the man- agement prepose to mark with the dis- tribution of appropriate souvenirs. T season has been remarkable for the factory representations of light operas the standard repertoire, and the ceveloi ment of a number of new singers and 2c! ors, who have iecome pets of the Wash- rgton public. Among these may be men- tioned Frank Deshon, Allene Crater, Viola D'Armon and Charles Hawley. In no op- era of the season have these favorites a peared to better advantage than in “Er- minie,” and reinforced by Richard Carro!l of “Rob Roy” memory they constitute the nucleus of a large and thoroughly com- peient cost. Added to the outdoor amusements of Glen Echo this week are the daily ballocn ascensions and thrilling parachute drops of Prof. Leo Stevens. Prof. Stevens makes an ascent every evening at 6 o'clock, un- less prevented by storm, and those who »r- vive early on the grounds: witness the in- flation of the monster balloon, which gives a gocd idea of ihe method of working the war balloons now fn use in Cuba. THE UNION ROOF GARDEN.—The Un- fon roof garden, the pionger enterprise of its kind in this city, opened succsssfully last evening, the high-class vaudeville per- formance being witnessed by a large num- Yer of persons, despite the rather thr2aten- ing condition of the weather in the early part of the night. The roof garden is un- der the management of Mr. W. Francis Thomas, and this we2k he has been suc- cessful in giving to the local public an ex- cellent show fora refined audience, lacking the vulgarity of the regular vaudeville stage. Tho garden is located on tha roof of the Union depot, located.on 36th street, and running through from M street to Prospect avenue, occupying the entire western epac> of the large roof. The place is easily ac cessible to the Capital Traction railroad or the Metropolitan railroad, the terminus of both roads being at this point. The enter- tainment was to opened on Monday evening. but the rain storm prevented, and last evening witnessed the initial perform- ance. The roof garden commands a fina view of the Potomac and the surrounding portions of Virginia, and is always in the path of cool breezes. The place was pret- tily illuminated last evening with Janterns. The coping of the walls was filled with plants in bloom, while large decorative pot- ted plants were placed everywhere with ef- fect. The program was orened by the Mitchell sisters, who made a gocd impression, and were forced to respond to three encores. Loney Haskell, a dialect comedian, amused the avdience with iis coliection of job appearing several times. Miss Gladys V. 4 pocket edition of Lillian Russell, oppea: e@ to advantage in a number of vocul iections, all ef which were good an 5 After an intermission the World’s Trio, cemedians, vocalists ond entertainers in general, appeared and gave the audience a good repres2ntation of life on the Bower with its many vicissitudes. Encores were Lberal. Miss Florence Moore, with her ex- client soprano voice, has a number of ap- picpriate songs at her command, whic she renders in a pleasing manner. ‘The tw Fremonts, in their ccmeay sketch work, are excellent. The skow will continue every evening this week. Refreshments are Served at the garden, but no intoxicat- ing drinks are sold. ———— CLLEVON INJURED. “way? Falls or Jumps From a Fourth-Story Window. A yourg woman known in the disrepu- table part of the city as “Fay” Clifton fell or jumped from the fourth story of the house in which she lives about 9 o'clock last night, and escaped with her lifs. of her acquaintances are under the impres- sion that she attempted suictde, but this the woman denies. When taken to the Emergency Hospital Fay was in a danger- ous condition, but the hard work of the doctors soon restored her to consciousness, and this morning she was on the road to recovery. It is stated that the woman wrote a iet- ter to fer husband telling him she was tired of living, but now it is said sha was nly joking with him. The woman is only tweniy years old, and was married but a week ago, it is stated, the marriage cere- mony being performed in the house in which she had been living. Th2 records. of the clerk’s office show that a license was {s- sued for the marriage of Evelyn Doster Cliffon and William Marcus Durrett, and the police state they are the parties who were married last Thursday. Durrett and his wife were in their room on the fourth floor, aud when the woman went out of the window the inmates of the house became greatly excited and screamad for help. “Fay” had fallen all the way from the fourth story to the areaway, and when picked up was unconscious. The shutters in the rear of the hovs> were open, and the woman, striking against them, broke the force of the fall. This probably ac- counts for no bones being broken. The police were-soon at the house and they had the women taken to the hospital. She was unable to speak, but a letter she had written teld of her domestic trouble. It appeared that-her husband had con- cluded he hed made a mistake in marrying a woman in sweh @ house, ang his fraquent reference to Her life was more than she cared to stand. The police were unable io find her husband last night. a “FOMMY” CROWLEY DEAD. Was Formerly an Employe of Intex- mal Revenue Bureaa. News has been r3celved in this city of the death of Thomas Augustin Crowley, in the Congo Free State, Africa. Mr. Crowley was formerly employed in the internal rev- enue bureau at tha Treasury Department, but at the time of his death was in the Belgian military service in Africa. He died on board a steamer on the Congo, and the body was buried at Pumba. The brother of the deceased, J. J. Crowley, and a sister, reside in this cit: —_— Caraatious Lust the Longest. In warm weather—25c. doz. Gude, 1224 FB, Advertisement, Some |. RESULTS FATALLY. Veteran Oleson Dies of Self-Inflicted Wounds. Knud Oleson, the soldier who attempted suicide about a month ago by shooting him- self in the head, as published in The Star at the time, died at Providence Hospital Sunday night. His body was buried at Ar- lington this morning. The deceased was fifty-threa years old and a native of Nor- way. Ho served in the army during the late war and was pensioned. During the past nine years he lived in this city. At the time he shot himself he was living at 120 Maryland avenu2 southwest. He had frequently threatened to end his life. and these threats, it is said, were prompted by the receipt of some sad news in a lettsr from his sister in Norway. The theory advanced by some that a blank cartridge had been used by Oleson, based upon the fact that those remaining in the weapon were blanks, was found to be incorrect, the hospital physicians dis- covering that the bullet had entered his head. It was a matter of surprise that he was kept alive so long. The deceased left s2veral hundred dollars. — EXCURSIONS, Strangers in the city who are going to visit Mount Vernon, the tomb of Wash- ington, will find that the sail down the Potomac on the steamer Charles Macales- ter is a very pleasant way of reaching this famous place. The steamer leaves 7th street wharf every week day at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Besides giving an, opportun- ity to enjoy the cool breezes and beautiful Scenery along the Potomac, the river route gives strangers a chance to view Alex- andria, Fort Foote, Fort Washington, Point Sheridan and other interesting nd marks. Admission tickets to Mount Ver- non are sold by this company, by permis- sion of the Ladies’ Mount Vernon Associa- tion. Another place where strangers can spend a very enjoyable day is Mfrshall Hail, almost opposite Mount Vernon. It is one ot the most beautiful places about the city, and is an ideal spot to go for an out- ing. All kinds of Sg ee for young and old will be found there. Table d’hote dinners, including the famous Marshall Hail clam chowder, are served daily on the arrival of the boat. Steamer Charles Macalester leaves 7th street wharf for Marshall Hall daily at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Se ADJOURNS UNTSL OCTOBER, Action Taken by Rock Creck Park Commission, Because of the resignation of Mr. R. Ross Perry and the absence of Gen. H. V. Boyn- ton and Prof. S. P. Langley, the Rack Creek Park commission adjourned yesterday un- til the first Tuesday in next October. Mr. Perry, whose resignation has not yet been accepted, was pr2sent at the meeting yes- terday, held at the District building shortly after 3 o'clock, but as no one desired to be then heard, the adjournment until fall was taken, —_—_.—___ DISTRICT DEATH RATE. Record for Past Week as Reported by Health Office. The mortality during the past week in the District reached 177, as against 138. py the last report. Of the decedents 84 were white and 93 colored. The death rate for the former was 22.8 per thousand inhab- itants, and for the latter 54.5. For the whole population it was 32.8. As compared with the preceding week, deaths from dis- eases of the nervous system increased from 13 to 21, those of the heart from 7 to 12, of the kidneys from 9 to 12 and from diar- rhoeal complaints from 27 to 53, while those from lung maladies declined from 24 to 12. There were three fatal cases of diphtheria, eight of typhoid fever and two of measles. Of the total deaths 52 per cent were of children under five years old. At the close of the last report there were 47 cases of diphtheria under treatment. During the week three new cases developed and 10 were relieved from quarantine, leay- ing 24 cases im isolation in 19 premises. Where were 34 cases of scariet fever in quarantine at the ciose of the last report. During the week seven new cases were re- ported and 14 cases were discharged on ac- count of recovery, Jeaving 27 cases, with warning cards on 13 premises. No weather report. a $3 Special Rate to “Old Point,” 83 Norfolk, Va, Beach & Newport News. On account of Nat. Educational Ass’n the Nerfolk and Washington Steamboat Co. will sell round trip tickets over its lines from July 6 to 12, good for 3 days, at $3 for round trip. Steamers Jeave 7th st. wharf daily at 6:30 p.m. Special daylight trip Saturday, July 9, at 7 a.m.—Advt. ——— Motion for New Trial. Judge Scott today fined William Tolliver, colored, $10 for assaulting George H. James, a conductor on the Brightwood line, Saturday night last. Mr. Campbell Car- rington, attorney for the defendant, at once filed a motion for a new trial, which will be argued later. ——.__. Where Goods Flow Bargains Float. Jas. F. Oyster sells those famous 5-Ib. boxes of best Creamery butter at $1.25. ov Pa. ave. Center, Riggs and K st. mkts.— Advertisement. —————— Proposal Accepted. The proposal of R. V. Rusk to clean dur- ing the present fiscal year the paved alleys of the District at 24 cents and 4 mills for 1,000 square yards has been accepted by the District Commissioners, he being the low- est bidder. > . Through Sleeper Washington to Buf- falv via Band 0. Daily on Royal Blue Line and Lehigh Valley route, leaving Washington 5:03 p.m., arriving Buffalo 10:30 a.m. next day. Advertisement. ee Pays the Penalty. John Johnson was today convicted be- fore Judge Scott of vagrancy and carrying a razor concealed on his person and was sent down for six months. —_ = Atlantic City and Return via B, and 0. $5.00, 10 a.m. and 12:05 noon, Fridays and Sat- urdays. Tickets good to return until Tues- day following.—Advt. —_>__ Attention is called to the auction sale of that magnificent residence property, corner of 6th and Maryland avenue northeast, to take place tomorrow afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. House now open for inspection.— Advertisement. Se Merchant Charged With Vagrancy. Michael O'Donohoe paid a fine of $10 in the Police Court yesterday because he was disorderly on an electric car, and today he was in court as @ vagrant becaus: of his intemperance. “When I became acquainted with O'Dono- hoe five years ago,” said Policeman Pas- sau, “he was as nice a man as there was in Georgetown.” “And what has changed him?” interrupt- the court, “Whisky,” was the officer's response. “About two years ago he commenced drink- ing, and now he has gone all to piece: Policeman Passeno gave similar testi- mony. O’Donohoe made a denial of the charg>. He was requtred to give real estate se- surity in the sum of $50 or go down for sixty days. Royal Baking Powder is made of grape cream of tartar, and is the most healthful leay- ener in the world. This powder will not lose its strength in damp weather or hot or moist climates. No other powder has keeping qualities like the Royal, which is invaluable for service in the camp or on the sea. COUNCIL CHOOSES OFFICERS. Semi-Annual Elect: by Represen tatives of Building Trades. The semi-annual election for offidtrs for the Building Trades Council was held last evening, with this result: President, Wm. Silver of the Granite Cutters’ Branch; vice president, H. L. Streb of the Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Workers’ Union; recording secretary, A. F. Burns of the same organi- zation; financial secretary, J. Carmody of the Operative Piasterers’ Internationa! Union; treasurer, Andrew Murray of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters; ser- geant-at-arms, ©. P. Cox of the Brother- hcod of Electrical Workers; reporter, J. P. Healey of the Bricklayers’ Union; fraternal delegate to Central Labor Union, William Marsh of the Plumbers and Gas Fitters’ Association. The committee of the council appointed | to solicit aid for the defense of the mem- bers of labor organizations in the District Who have been indicted for conspiracy re- perted that a generous response was being made. J Announcement was made that a reply has been received from the secretary of the National Building Trades Council to the appeal in behalf of the indicted men, and that the executive board of the national organization indorsed the appeal in these words: “After careful consideration, thi appeal is fully and heartily indorsed by the executive board of the National Building Trades Council of America. A generous and prompt response is requested trom every affiliated local. The principle involved is one that affects every worker, male or female, in the country who is in an organi- zation under the banner of labor.” It was ordered that copies of the appeal be sent to every affiliated organization throughout the country. It was stated that the report which ap- peared in a morning paper that an excur- sion would be given by the local Federa- tion to River View on Labor day was erroneous, and that the only excursion to that resort on the day referred to would be that given under the auspices of the Central Labor Union and Building Trades “puneg —_-___. Bail Fixed at $1,000. Miles Hill, colored, was today held in $1,000 bail for the action of the grand jury by Judge Scott to answer the charge of assaulting with intent to kill John Epps, also colored. he men quarreled over a board bill, during which Epps struck at Hill with a stick. Hill then, it is alleged, cut Epps badly about the face and neck with a knife, making several ugly but not dangerous Wounds. LOSES ODE TOES SSO SE PENSEO ES 3 Weak Stomach Sensitive to every little indiscretion in eat- ing, even to exposure to draughts and to over-perspiration—this condition ts pleas- antly, positively and permanently overcome by the magic tonte touch of Hood's Sarsa- Parilla, which literally “makes weak stom- achs strong.” It also creates an appetiie— makes you feel real hungry, and drives away all symptoms of dyspepsia. Be sure to get Hood’s Sarsaparilla America’s Greatest Medicine. All druggists. ° HOOD'S PILLS cure eoee - CITY ITEMS. “We Are the People” Whko paper rooms with rich, stylish paper for only $2 up. F. G. Nolte, 810 9th st, 1t — When You Hear About Finest Hams you may be sure people are talking about “Dove Brand Hams.” ‘They have no equals. Miller & Krogmann, Center and K st. mkts, i Liver Ils. 25 cts. 4 SOSH EGO | 2999SO9 SSO GSO OOCS OOOO PPPOCPO SOO ODS 7 9O0ROSOS 4 AMUSEMENTS. Base Ball. THE NEXT GAME ON THURSDAY, JULY 7. Washington With Balti- = more. GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P.M. It ADMISSION, 25 AND 50 CED UNION ROOF GARDEN, UNION caRR al oe M STs, Refined Vaudeville, Music and Refreshments. ‘The World's Trio, Gladys Van, Loney Haskell, Fremonis, Florence Moore, Mitchell Sisters, Jpé-3t Nighto=Racing hy eloctrie light, at Park Bicycle Club board SATURDAY EVENING, July 1 the new Australian Pursuit Ra 50 and 75 cents. 5c. pays the carfare to Brightwood Hotel 1111 —via the Brightwood ave. electric cars, 1) 1] which leave 7th and Boundary. Must¢ every evening. Large ball room at dis- Posal of clubs or parties. A hearty wel. come and good time assured for * "bos" parties, straw rides, ete. All refre ments ‘at city prices. Grand dinne: Special rates to parties, Brightwood Hotel,” jy6-124 It is just the easiest thing in all the world To have a GOOD SEAT on the ELECTRIC CARS alt the way to GLEN BCHO and return, if one will take the Ine that rups enough cars to handle the people and follow the instructions outlined below. Take the GEORGETOWN and TENNALLYTOWS CARS connecting at West Chevy Chase every ten minutes, for one fare, with the cars of the WASII- INGTON and GLEN ECHO R.R. CO., and on ar- rival at WEST CHEVY CHASE BOARD THs FIKSI CAR going EAST and get your SEATS. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE RIDE UP TO Chevy Chase, and you have secured THE BEST SEATS by boarding the empty car before it reuches THE CROWD at THE CIRCLE. The cers connect every ten m‘nutes at 82d and M sts. with the Capital Traction AVENUB LINE and at 22d and P sts. with the Metropolitan—F st. LU This is the best service and finest RIDE. THE LIND is through the HIGHEST PART OF THE DISTRICT, almost on a level with the TOP of the WASHINGTON MONUMENT. You alw have A GOOD BREEZE and BEAUTIFUL SCENES. More points of interest along this line than any other, and the best time made to GLEN ECHO. DOUBLE TRACK ALL THE WAY; NO TURNOUTS, NO DELAYS. Returning, care leave West Chery Chase cvery ten minutes up to 12:30 midnight. Last car connects with car leaving GLEN ECHO at 12:10. dy 6-w,f,m,3t GLEN ECHO. ALLEN & TOWERS....... Directors FREE ADMISSION TO THD GROUNDS. ATTRACTIONS EXTRAORDINARY FOR WEEK OF JULY 4. Grand Balloon Ascension and Parachute Jump EVERY EVENING THIS WEEK AT 6 O'CLOCK BY_ PROF. LEO STEVENS. The Parry Opera Co. 8 AT 8 O'CLOCK. ne Segoe age gees 2 O'CLOCK. ERIIUNIE, By ial_arran; ot with Mr. Francis Wilsou. ‘feted ‘OBMANCE ON TH EWEN EACH PAIHON OCCUPSING “XE SERVED SEAT. at 8 o'cloc B. Schlosser, Proprietor. CAFE yore on avait Styrandeveatog—" mei the Cuban War Panorama. Soars” THEATER COLUMBIA coor ce. ae 7. ates GREA SU INNOCENT AS A LAMB. ‘Next week—THE PROFESSOR.” areee Boia | CONDENSED LOCALS, An elicrly colored mi named Henry Powers was taken su and B streets rda: noon. He was n ed to his h Brown's court in the patrol wagon. ill near Ist ~ ia Lizzie Williams, colored, twenty-one years old, was ov e by the heat yes- terday afternoon near 3d and R streets rorthwest. She was taken to Free *ren's Hespital in the patrol wagon. Howard Thompson, colored. years, was today fined $10, with the native of thirty di in jail, by Scott for stealing 21 cents from ¥ C. Dubois and 5 cents from Wiliam J. Murphy. Late: bowever, the boy was turned over to the board of drer’s guardians. The tivo latter named are small White boys who keep a snowball 5 During the quarter ended Jun> 30 the members of the detective corps recovered and turned over to Chief Clerk Sylvester »,000 worth of stolen property — You can't afford to use a baking powder of doubtful quality when, for a few cents more, you can buy Cleves Jand’s baking powder, a ptre cream of tartar baking powder, with a rece ord of 28 years’ use among the best housekeepers. Cleveland Baking Power Co., New York, BATTLE of GETTYSBURG, i5th St. and Ohio Ave. NOW OPEN. 3e23 tt To aid in Repa’ ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH, JUN TO JULY 9. ADMISSION, 0c. SEASON TICKETS, 25e, ing = Zale ETC. Special to Piney Point, $2.50 Round Trip, Saturday, Julv 9 —including tran and@ room at hotel. Take the Steamer ARROWSMITH Saty urday, July 9, at 6 p.u. sharp rning, are rives ‘at Washington 5:30 o'clock Moudey morning. Spend Sunday at the Point. Tickets for sale by Wash.B. Williams,7th& D. dy6-3t COLONIAL BEACH. SOMERSET BEACH, STEAMER JANE MOSELEY SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, JUNE 18, DAILY, EXOQEPT MONDAY. oygtven N st. wharf daily, 8:30 a.m.; Setardayy 220 pan. oF st rooms, charters and ticket GUZMAN, in E. F. Droop’s Maus! 926 Pa. ave. nw Sy5-154 ADAM F. WURACEH 36 Hours’ Outing for $2.00 CHEAPEST TRIP OF THE SEASON. Includes transportation on amer HARRY RANDALL and sup lodging breakfast at HOTEL BELLEVL. CHAPEL 1 MD. son ‘steamer, includ supper, state room, breakfast and dinne: be sold to those who wish to take two-day outing on the river, for §3 Take steamer on S\ days at dys Round-trip tic n enjoyable B.A. Mount Vernon. To gular service of STEAMER “CHAS. MACALESTER” at 10 a.m. and 2:30 pm, which will ac te 8.000" passengers daily, other steamers will be in readiness to uc- commodate an additional 3,900 on days when large numbers of the association make their pilgrimage to the home tomb of Washingtov. Telephone 825, 3y8-0t or Marshall Hall. Steamer ‘Charles Macalester—Capt. L. Blake—leaves 7th st. wharf daily at 10 a.m. ang 2:30 p.m. (Sundays, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.w.). Fare, round trip, 25e. C7 Good’ ‘music. steamer. For Mount Vernon Tomb of Washington, “Macalester” daily, except Sunday, from 7th st. wharf at 10 am. and 2:30 p-m. Fare, roand trip, 50c. Admission to grounds and mansion, 25c. jed-tatt “Ericsson LineExcursions”’. ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORR To Philadelphia (day boat) every day (except, All amusements. Cafe om Sunday} at 7:30 a.m. 1.08 To Philadelphia (night “$2.00 To Philadciphia and re’ [$3.00 To Cape May (from PL. [3.25 To G fay and return ( "$4.2 To Cape May and return (season)... ‘ [34.00 ‘To Ai ity (from Philadelphia by rail) - > ($2.75 To Al Clty and return (ten da: $3.75 To Atluntic City and retarn (season)... - “$4.00 To Asbury Park, Occan Greve, Long Bi - + 84.00 To Asbury PrrkOceun Grove, Long Branch and return, season (from Philadelphia by raii)...36.00 To New York (from Philedelph by rail) 84.00 T ew York and retarn (eleven day $6.00 Night steamers (except Sundays) from wharf, Light and Pratt streets, at 5 p.m. Write fe a acriptive pamphlet and fisbing grounds at Retters ton. Tickets for sale at OFFI “Ee ONLY. Also the et3 to Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Newport, L; Fall River, New Haven, Bridgeport, € Portland, Me., #>a gs north. Tickets to adelphia on sale ta Washington at B. & 0. FOR A DAY'S OUTING GO TO RIVER VIEW. Steamer Sam'l J. Pentz DAILY at 10 a.m., and 6:45 p.m. Sundcys at 11 e.m., 2:45, and 6:15 p.m. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TRITS Every SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, Duncing Gay and evening except Sunday. Sunday concert by River View Orchestra, Chris, Arth, jr., leader. Ticket .25e, Children Family Day Every Saturday. Tickets, 10c. to sll on 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m, ont E. S. RANDALL, Propricton A few cholce days still open for charter. Je2i-B0rt For Arlington, Fort flyer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars — and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. se PV 2shington Steamboat Co. —, Every, day im the year =. Nort: ewpert News and all points sonih Dy ihe taper permerfer tf tela, iesere —— ton” on the following schedule: : 80 pmyLy. Portsmorth. pm) Le. Norfolk. am/Le. Ft. 2:35 845 here & ‘Tickets ov gale at 518, GID, B17, 1421 Peny. — are. B. and ©. ticket office, cor. 15th et. and steamers, ‘ = X.¥-ave., and on board ottcce, Teh at where Wank, Behe aS Ge1-284 “JNO. CALLAHAN, Generel Manager. * = ees 9 Table d’Hotes, $1 32) a ant yes * Oool’ and enjoysvle surroundings. GO, a. MILLS, I