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10 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1898-14 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Columbia _Theater—Columbia Stock Com- Yany in “The Mighty Dollar.” Glen Echo—Opera and Vaudeville. House— Benefit of C. EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:45 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Mars! Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. and pm. Steamer Jane Moseley for C and Somerset ch at 8:30 Steamer Es' Randall for intermetiate landings at 9:30 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Steamer Wak and intermediate Trains le: avenue for Arl 8 p.m. ns leave r Mount and for all 30 stonial Beach ymont and ‘colonial Beach landings at 7 a.m. reet and Pennsylvania m. to ylvania 10, 11 Verr . , and + ‘Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- 5 p.m. Is Church every ton and Fort My half hour from 6 a.m. > WEL” gas range has no actory or money re- The Chicago equal; guargnteed satis funded. $1250, $13 and $14. 616 12th =MUDDIMAN & CO. 1204 G. Gas R: “purner oven and broiler, re- @uced to $7. A. Eberly’s Sons, 718 7th n.w. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “‘Kenny’s Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. cD. K Y, 8 city stores. ‘T PEOPLE DRINK “PABST' Milwaukee Beer, not only in Wash- but throughout America. ‘‘Pabs' i of malt beverages. At your e or "phone for Cap. st. Directors Elected At the anual meeting of the stockholders ef the } al Insurance Company, held sterday afternoon, the following were elected members of the board of di- rectors: H. O. Towles, A. F. Fox, Jas. H. Wa h, Chaur McKeever, Francis Mitter, Cha! s, Henry Orth, Wm. O'Donnel , Owen McCabe, Chas. B. Bail alter A. Brown. The board rently organized and re- elected the officers’ Henry 0. Towles, preside srt F. Fox, vice pres- ident; ner, secretary, and Phili sistant secretary. Special Rate jd Point,” 33 orfolk, Va. Beach & Newport News. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat neces that the reduced rate over extended until Wednes lay, nclusive. amers leave 7th Street wharf daily at 6:30 p.m.—Advt. — Appointment and Transfer. The District Commissioners have &@p- pointed F. H. Stier a temporary draughts- man in the engineer department, at $3.50 day. They have also transferred H. B. Davis, superintendent of construction on the Western High School, to the office of the building inspector to prepare plans for the Nurses” Home, at $4 per diem. ——_ $1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Account N. EB. A., tickets on sale July 9 to 16, good only on date of sale. All trains except Congressional Limited —Advt. eS Express High Appreciation. In acknowledging the receipt of the books, pamphlets, magazines and fixtures of the Washington city free library, which, as was stated in yesterday's Star, have been transferred by formal bill of sale to the municipal free library, the District Commissioners have written the following letter to Mr. Rufus H. Thayer, trustee: “In accepting the donation so made the Commissioners wish to expre: to the trustees of the Washington city free li- brary their high appreciation of the public spirit and enterprise of the said associa- tion in providing the said Washington city free library for the use of the public and tberality in devoting all of their eaid pi and collection for the uses con- templated by law to the said new munici- pal lbrary.” ——_+— Reports of Educational Association, The Evening Star will publish each day an interesting report of the proceedings of the National Educational Association con- vention. Copies of The Star during the eriod covered by the convention, from uly 7 to 13, inclusive, will be mailed to any address in the United States for 10 cents. ee Thanks to Firemen. Chief Parris of the District fire depart- went to Thomas thank you and companies w responded to the fire in able yesterday morning for thetr their efficient work, from spreading gin which it and 0. date of Baltimore and Retarn via B. 1 16. 9 to vr Advt. —— William Redin Weodward’s Will. The w f m Redin Wood- for probate with the or wills al J $s valid for crabbing and »:30 a.m. and a.m., 1:30 and he Fort Ga. Boxes ts were for- Fort Monroe, and (con- 2 Dis- Ast at for- not al- lik more Oliver Twist, Two hors Navy D dayton and harne: nent at auction G st., Wedne erms for the in front y, July 13, cash. C. G Sloan & 14 0., $11.20, Tickets sold July for re to Sep THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Stur mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by “letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one DEATH OF COL. MOORE Superintendent of Police Passed Away This Morning. HIS LONG AND USEFUL LIFE Prominent in the History of City and Country. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Coionei William G. Moore, major and superintendent of the police department of the District, died this morning at his home, 1710 L street northwest. Surrounded by his immediate family, but unable to recognize any one of the faithful and loving watch- ers, the gallant soldier and capable execu- tive officer, who for years has devoted all his life's efforts in providing for the safety of the people now mourning his loss, grad- ually sank, until at 6:25 o'clock he breathed his last. The end was not unexpected, but the grief was none the less keen!y felt. Major Moore had been unconscious for some time prior to his death. It was known as early as Saturday night last that the case was one that had passed beyond all human aid. The family and many friends who anxiously inquired for some reassuring news as to the condition of the ill chief were frepared for the worst. Yesterday morning i. was not thought Major Mocre would s' e the day. As evening ap- proached, however, he seemed to breathe more easily than for many hours past, and a slight flicker of hope was ignited in the breasts of the loving relatives at his bed- side. After nightfall the major gradually grew worse. Everything that love could suggesi was done to relieve his last hour: Weary from their constant vigil, some of the family had fallen asleep early in the evening, but there were at the dying man’s bedside to the last his devoted wife, his daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Smoot, and Detec tive Rhcdes, who had served with the chic for many years, and who had been Major Moore's aid practically throughout the lat- ter years of his term as head of the police department. With the first faint streaks of a cloudy and dismal dawn this little group, which had steadfastly watched his every move- ment, saw that the end was indeed near. Although unconscious, it could be seen that a great struggle between life and death was waging in the old warrior's breast. His iron constitution yielded most reluctantly to the ravages of dread disease, fighting every advance made upon the vitality that wes fast failing. It was with the utmost effort that Major Moore at last caught his breath. Just before the icy hand of the grim destroyer finally descend- ed, however, to claim the loving husband and devoted father, he seemed to be easier, and expired at last with no sign of pain. Jovial and cheery in life, Major Moore's countenance in death was one of repose and divine contentment. The Funeral. Complete arrangements for the funeral hays not been ccncluded. The services will take place from the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on Thursday after- roon at 2 or 3 o'clock, and the Interment will be at Congressional cemetery. Rev. Dr. Walla e Radcliffe will officiat2 both at the churc and at the necropolis. The funeral pr cession promises to be one of the mest note ole ever seen in the capital city. There wil b> a military escort, consisting of the en ire strength of the Washington Light Infi.ntry Corps, of which Col. Moore was president. The police department will march with their beloved chief to his last resting place, and it Is expected that the Knights Templar will also turn out in full force. The deceased was a Mason of high degree, and a large representation from the various ludges and commanderies will be present at the obsequies. Before he became unconscious, but realizing that the end was near, Major Moore, in his last request, ex- pressed the wish that the Washington Light Infantry should be his especial funer- al escort. Col. Moore morried Miss Mary G. Rose, daught2r of Dr. Benjamin Rose of Virginia. The widow and a gon, Jacob G. Moore of the War Department, and a daughter, Mrs. Smoot, survive him. His two brothers, Gales Moore and Alexender Moore, were at the home this morning and will assist in arranging for the funeral. Fight for Life. Major Moore's condition had ben consid- ered serious for a week past. His absence from duty was at first caused by an attack of malaria and etomach trouble, and it was rot thought any rerious illness would re- sult. The major lad been continuously at work for several years, however, and the first symptoms of disease were quickly fol- lowed by a general break-down in his health. ‘The complication became worse when it was discovered last Saturday that an absc2ss of the liver had formed. Dr. Perey Hickling, Major Moore's family physictan, then determined to call in Dr. W. W. Johnston. This was done, and after a consultation it was decided that the only possible chance of saving the patient's life to perform an operation, in the hope of locating and removing the abscess. Accord- ingly Saturday evening the operation was performed. There were no beneficial re- sults, and the gallant soldier and police chief gradually grew worse. Throughout Sunday he continu2d in a semi-comatose condition, those present at his bedside noticing a gradual weakening and loss of vitality. Sunday night and throughout yesterday Major Moore contin- ued to grow worse and worse. His mind gradually became a blank, and by yester- day noon h2 could not recognize a member of his family. Dr. Hickling was at the house twice yesterday, but frankly said that the sick man had passed beyond all » and that his death was ‘y few hours. All that done was to make the last linger- urs as comfortable as possible. The delightful, cool weather, the many facili- tles at command and the anxious, willing and tender hands ready to administer to his every want made this an easy matter. Long and Busy Life. ‘The announcement of the serious illness of Colonel William G. Moore was received with sincere yegret by the general public, and his death is mourned by all classes. No man identified with the Interests of the national capital was more widely or promi- mently known. Born in this city in the year 1829, like his father before him, he has been identified with its social and busi- ness affairs since boyhood. In early life he was a companion to be sought after and a leader among his associates, among whom were Arthur P. Gorman, Samuel E. r y, William B. Webb,’ Charles Duncanson and others who are now promi- nent in political and business circles. i.e was his mother’s boy, fond of his home and laudable pastimes. His early education was acquired at the Rittenhouse Academy, he subsequently engaging in newspaper work, where he won considerable reputa- tion ds a reporter of congressional debates. In this line he was known for his accuracy, rapidity and style. In the year 1857, at the instance of Gen- eral Montgomery C. Meigs, young Moore accepted a position on the public works, where his talents and ability were readily appreciated. In 1861 he enlisted as a private in the old National Rifles, which went into camp some miles out from Washington, where he re- ceived orders to report to the Secretary of War, the late Simon Cameron, to act in the capacity of private secretary. The or- der making the detail read: ‘Colonel Stone will direct Mr. William G. Moore of Captain Smead’s company of District volunteers to report in person to the Secretary of War without delay. “(Signed) SIMON CAMERON. “June 1, 1861." With that military incentive which was hereditary, Colonel Moore soon became anxious to return to his command, but the Secretary found his services too valuable to be dispensed with, and the young officer was required to remain and attend to his correspondence, In the course of events young Moore was appointed adjutant general of volunteers, holding the rank of major with brevet rank of colonel. So diligent was he in disposing of the many important duties with which he was charged in those stirring times that he was kept continually inent before the great men of the day In 1865 Colonel Moore for a brief time acted as secretary to President Lincoln, and later on became private secretary to President Johnson, and the attachment which grew up between the two was like that of father and son. The Presideyt re- lied upon ius suggestions, and he was Inti- mate with the household at the White House. Before leaving the Executive Mansion President Johnson commissioned Colonel Moore a paymaster in the army, and his assignments carried him through Kansas and the Indian territory, where he became an interesting and popular official with the rank and file of the army. Nothing afforded him more pleasure in his later years than to refer to his experiences while serving in this capacity, where he was com- pelled to travel by muleback and often swim flooded streams in order to reach his rendezvous. In 1870 he became a business partner with ex-Governor Alexander R. Shepherd, and although the partnership was afterward dissolved, they remained up to the the time of his death close and intimate friends. After going out of business Colonel Moore accepted a position in the National Metro- Major Wm. G. Moore. (Photograph by Clinedinst. politan Bank, where he remained until he Was appointed superintendent of the Dis- trict police in 1886. During all this period he was a conspicuous officer and an ac- knowledged authority in military matters, being made commander of the Washington Light Infant-y Corps in 1871 and colonel of the Ist giment of District Militia at the time of its organization a few years ago. Superintendent of Police. In accepting the office of superintendent of police Colonel Moore took the step re- luctantly. It was a case where the office sought the man, his earlier training par- ticularly fitting him to deal with the many questions requiring extreme delicacy and diplomacy. Upon assuming the office of superintend- ent of police he at once proceeded to bring about a thorough organization of the force. His military training and quick decision enabled him to master the situation and bring the force at one period to a high level. He was not only respected by all of his subordinates, but he was beloved by them, and the pleasant smile and gentle werd which he had for one and all at any time will be sorely missed. With respect to the poor and humble he was his own worst enemy, often giving from his private means on the mere repre- sentation cf poverty, he fearing to injure the feelings of an applicant should he in- vestigate the truthfulness of his statement too closely. In the performance of duty he was fear- less and cburageous at all times, exhibiting a high order of judgment and discretion and an honesty of purpose in every act. Under his administration it was his en- deavor to dispose of the more unpleasant features attending the work of the police without discrimination as to creed or color, his constant idea being that business should be conducted on a high moral plane. Though not an experienced man in the de- tection of criminals, his selections for the work displayed marked judgment, the force under him being recognized by the Various departments throughout the coun- try as a most efficient one. During the inaugural ceremonies he gave the entire work his personal attention, and on each occasion they were attended by thousands of participants without unpleas- ant incident or loss to persons and prop- erty. Prior to the visit of Coxey’s army, when all kinds of rumors were circulated as to the magnitude of the movement, Colonel Moore was the first to counsel moderation in everything. When called to the Execu- Mansion, where he was consulted by sident of the United States, he gave ion to views contrary to those of others when he said, “Mr. President, I be- lieve a course of moderation should be pur- ” to which the President replied, “So do I,” and the peaceful solution of the en- tire question at that time gave emphasis to his excellent judgment. Colonel Moore's life was full of expe- riences which space will not permit to nar- rate at this time. He was an educated, Christian gentleman. strong heart and fron frame were made to give way by a dread disease which could not be con- trolled by his physicians. Major Moore was president and colonel of the Washington Light Infantry Corps, be- ing one of its organizers and most enthusi- astic members. The news of the financial straits in which the corps found itself when the application for receiver was recently filed caused him much worry, and if he could have willed it so he would have lived to see the famous and historic old associa- tion out of its difficulties. The major was prominent in the military affairs of the capital before his acceptance of the superintendency of the police de- partment. For some years after this, even, he continued active in such matters. He was a veteran of the National Rifles, and at the meetings of this old association he was the life and spirit of the occasion. A ready wit, brimful of anecdotes that never failed of appreciation and possessed with a remarkable memory, he could recite inci- dents long since forgotten by his colleagues, but all tie more enjoyably brought to mind from the fluent tongue of Major Moore. As a member of the Masonic fraternity he was elevated to all the principal honors, being twice commander of Washington Commandery, No. 1. When a youth.he was a recognized ath- lete, an experienced swimmer and ac- knowledged ball player and perfectly at home in a boat upon the river. As private secretary to President Johnson he accom- panied that gentleman on his famous tour, which has gone down in history as ‘the swing around the circle,” and his wonder- ful memory enabled him to disclose in later years memorable events and incidents which occurred in those times, and much of the history which has been contributed to the public concerning the late President Johnson and the events immediately fol- lowing the war was from his wonderful store of knowledge upon the subjects. Lost a Friend. ‘The mon in the ranks of the police de- partment deeply appreciate the loss of Ma- jor Moore. Said a well-known private to a reporter for The Star this morning: “All the boys realize that they have lost their best friend in the departmest. The major was gruff at times, but it was all ever in a minute, and he was the same kind old gentleman as before. We &ll loved him and appreciate the many good turns he has done for us. In Major Moore we knew the kind of man we had over us and we did our best for him. Naturally the men are very anxious to learn who will be his successor. It will be many years before his memory fades from us.” This feeling is universal among the men who were thrown in contact with the major and who most willingly and heartily obeyed his every command. ‘To the caller at his office Major Moore always had a word of hearty greeting, and not one of his friends was allowed to de- part but in a good humor at some droll soe or Sate jor Moore an excith experi at his office one day during statestna ‘Poe lard-Breckinridge case. The principals in the scandal had met at the major’s, when a wordy conflict ensued and Miss Pollard drew forth @ revolver and attempted to shoot the silver-tongued Kentuckian. Ma- jor Moore quickly jumped between the two jrate- persons and wrenched the loaded tol from Madeline’s hand, at the same giving her a goodptec@of advice that she has probably not-forgoften to this day. Meeting of he Light Infantry. There will be aanettfig of members, ex- membcrs and hohorary members of the Washington Lighf:Infamtry at the armory this evening to fake action im regard to attending the funeraB of Major Moore. Major Moore was*a mémber of the Infan- try for thirty-sevén years, being its com- mander when it was a company, a bat- talion and a regifment.s s Words of Praise. “ ‘Billy’ Moore, as h® was affectionately called by those Who’ kiiew him ‘well,” said Mr. E. G. Davis,ithe District collector of taxes, “and I w®re’ elose friends for at least forty years, ¥ having known him ever since I came to ‘Washington. He was a most lovable man, impulsive at times, per- haps, but never knowingly or intentionally doing anyone, no matter how humble, an injury. His was the kindest of hearts, and his death will be long and: deeply mourned. As an official he was in my opinion a most valued one, and his place will be hard to fill. He was a man of real-abitity, of much tact, and yet most modest. As a Mason, he will be mest kindly remembered, too, for he was eminent in the;order, and his loss there aswell as elsewhere will be a severe one.” “I can not say too much of Major Moore,” remarked Mr. Matthew Trimble, the as- sessor of the. District, “and-no one more deeply mourns him. Indeed; he was be- loved by all who knew him, and his popu- larity was due to that lovable trait in nis character which made him-a friend to everyone. He made an excellent chief of police, and. much of the progress of the force in recent years was due to his efforts in_its behalf.” The District Commissioners directed Capt. Austin to visit the family and learn their wishes as to the funeral, but Capt. Austin stated this afternoon that, while the family had decided that the funeral shall be held at the New York Avenue Church at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the interment to be made at the Congress- loral cemetery, they were undecided as to whether there shall be other than a very quiet, simple funeral, attended by no other than a detail of police officers. These mat- ters will be decided between now and to- mcrrow morning. All flags on the police stations were half-masted upon Maj. Mcore’s death becoming known, as well as that upon. the District building. Chief Parris of the fire department als) ordered that flags on the houses of the fire depart- ment be displayed at half mast. His Successor. The Commissioners announced today that they will not consider the matter of Maj. Mcore’s successor until after ais funeral. It is expected that there will be many ap- plicants for the position, but the man who is most frequently mentioned in connec- tion with the place is Mr. Ricuird Sylves- ter, the chief clerk of the police depart- ment. He is regarded as one most compe- tent to succeed Maj. Moor2, as one thor- oughly familiar, because of his long con- nection with the District police iorce, with all the duties and requirements of the pesi- tion, and it is believed that his selection would meet with general approval. ee APPOINTMENT OF MATRONS, Communication to Commissioners by Committee of Women. A committee appointed by the Federation of Women’s Clubs of the District of Colum- bia has forwarded to the District Commis- sioners a co.amunteation calling attention to the fact that while the law of 1894, pro- viding for women matrons at police stz tions, designated seven women, only three have as yet been appointed. There is gr need, the committee says, not only for the services of sever discreet matrons at the police stations, but for a matron at each and every station, with such relief of her duties as the nature of the case may re- quire, and it is quite essential that a wo- man should also be stationed at the Police Court during court hours to look after these unforiunate women still further when they are brought in frem the several sta- ticns to the court for trial, often quite friendless and wanting advice and neces- series, The committee suggests that “if the cen- tral building for police headquarters sug- gested by the honorable Commissioners and presented to Congress s be ap- propriated for in some one of the pending bills before that honorable body it would still be a long time before such a buildin cculd be completed for use, and much s fering and discomfort would ensue pending the erection of the building. We therefore respectfully request that arrangements be at once made for the employment of mor: women at the stations, and that the mat- ter of the Police Court may be duly con- sidered.” The communication was signed by Belva A Lockwood, Carrie E. Kent, Jennie Stearn, Virginia Suniom, Eunice S. Elits, Ruth G. Blasland, Ida V. Hendricks, M. Annetta Wilbur, Emma M. Gillett, Mary M. North, Kate V. Smoot, representing the sccieties of women in the District. —__s_—_ EXCURSIONS, The Wednesday trips of the steamer Samuel J. Pentz are among the most en- Joyable of the week, and the young people attend in large numbers and have a good time, with music, dancing, etc., in the spa- cious pavilion at River View. Tomorrow the steamer Samuel J. Pentz will leave her wharf at 10 am., 2:15 and 6:30 p.m., and stops will be made at Alexandria on all trips at 10:20, 2:40 and 7 p.m. Four trips homeward will also be made. River View, at this season of the year, is a most de- lightful place to spend a day. The broad grounds, covered with shade trees and with dozens of things to amuse one, all aid the visitor in passing a pleasant day, and make them wish to repeat the visit at the earliest opportunity. Tomorrow the chute, and al! the other amusements of the View, will be ready to afford pleasure, and the River View Orchestra will furnish music and dancing all day and evening. Those who do not wish to take lunch With them can get the best of dinners in the hotel dining room at city prices. — Money to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave— Advertisement. _»_—_. A New Turkish Bath House. Washington now possesses a new Turk- ish bath establishment. It is located at 1122 Ccnnecticut avenue, in charge of Mrs. Buckley, who designed the arrangements. The hot rooms, steam rooms and swim- ming pool are fitted up with white marble, and the plumbing, douches and other ap- pliances are of the most modern patterns. One of the douches is specially designed for persons troubied with rheumatism, throwirg a stream of warm water with a pressure of thirty: pounds. The cooling room and dressing rooms are handsomely furnished, and on the ‘second floor of the establishment are several bed chambers. ‘The attendants are white and graduates of the Swedish College of Massage. The hours for men are 4 p.m. until 1 a.m. in the sum- mer and from 4 p.m. all night in the win- ter. Hours for lacies are until 4 p.m. ———_. or selling furniture send it to gluan's, 140 G st., best location in town.— Advertisement. ‘Truant Girl:Coming Home. Frances Gould, the’ sixteen-year-old girl who disappeared from her home at No. 621 24 street nearly 2 month ago and was afterward arrested in Cincinnat!, as here- tofore published in Thé Star, 1s soon to re- turn home. Her father! has sent her a tick- et. As she has expressed a desire to re- turn, no one was sent west to accom- pany her. She is a daughter of Max Gould, the tailor, who is well known in Northeast Washington, where he lives. ‘When arrested in Cincinnati the girl was dressed as a boy, and she gave her name to the officers as Charles Kaisér. In her pocket she carried a package of cigarettes and a mouth [ate Hees “4 the purpose of concealing her sex, if pos- sible. At the central police station she cried, end sald she did not want to return home. She had changed her costume, she said, because she thought she could make her way through the world as a boy easier than as a girl. Several days ago the child wrote a let- ter to her parents, with a request to her es that it poreuca be answered. inspector Mattingly was consulted, and -jthe girl's arrest inllowed. It is expected These she carried for- AID FOR VOLUNTEERS. Meeting of District Association at National Guard Armory. ‘The District of Columbia Volunteers’ Aid Association met last night at its rooms in the National Guard armory. The president of the association, Chaplain Couden, called the meeting to order, an invocation being offered up by Rey. Samuel Domer. Dr. Do- mer prayed for the safety of the Washing- ton boys along the line of fire and death, hoping that victory might greet them in anything they are ordered to do. Dr. J. Lee Adams, secretary, read a re- port of the financial condition of the asso- ciation. The report showed that since its organization the association had enrolled 184 members, receiving in fees therefrom $176.17. Donations had been received as fol- lows: From Mr. Emmons 8. Smith, $102.19; from Dr. Alexander Mackay-Smith, $100, and other smaller amounts, bringing the total up to $420.28. Out of this amount the association has expended $25 for the relief of soldiers’ families at home, $18) through Chaplain Dudley for fruit and vegetables for the District regiment while camped at Tampa, $5 for ice for the District regiment hospital, $172 express tolls on boxes sent to camp and $25 sundries. Mrs. Mary M. North, corresponding sec- retary, read a report, which inciuded a let- ter from Surgeon Pyles of the District regi- ment, thanking the association for the box of medical and surgical supplies sent to the front some time ago. A letter was also read from Adjutant Van Ness Philip of the'4th Regiment of Immunes, in camp at Freder- icksburg, Va., acknowledging receipt ef a box for the soldiers. Washington furnished a battalion to this regiment. Mrs. North described the new checks that are to be made at the expense of the association and sent to each soldier in the regiment. They are to be made of some light metal, stamp- ed with the name, company and regiment, and are to be tied about the neck of each soldier. In this manner identification is made absolutely certain. It is hoped that the tags may be shipped to Santiago within the week. As Mrs. North has the roster of only one company, it is urged that the families of soldiers at the front shall send her at once the names and company of their relatives. Her address is Anacostia, and she has full charge of the preparation of the identification checks. President Couden announced that the la- dies of the Loyal Legion would hold a lawn party at 26th street and Pennsylvania av nue Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights of the present week, the proceeds of the first night being turned over to the Vol- unteers’ Aid Association and from the sec- ond night to the Red Cross Association. The association will hold its next meeting the first Monday in August, unless sooner called together by the president. ee ee EPWORTH LEAGUE. Epworth Chapter Elects Officers and Transacts Other Business. The following officers were elected iast night at the business meeting of Epworth Chapter, No. 1403, Epwortn League, at Ep- worth M, E. Church South, corner 7th and A streets northeast: President, Silas EB. Moore; first vice president, Selman S. Gaither; second vice president, Miss Bessie Potter; third vice president, Miss Alice Yingling; secretary, John Coombs; treas- urer, Ernest L. Baker; librarian, Miss Mar- garet Waesche; reporter, F. E. Woodward; pianist, Miss Bessie Moore. Misses M. Waesche and Bessie Potter were chosen to represent the league in the annual conference at Front Royal July 27 to 29. The reports made showed that eight de- votional meetings have been held, four of which were at the mission rooms, where a sewing of more than fifty meet each week. Twenty-eight visits were made to strangers and nine upon the sick, in addi- tion to more than fifty mission visits. One social gathering was held at the church parlors. The treasurer reported a total collection for the month of $245.82, of which amount a total of 45 was turned over to the church in payment of the semi-annual in- terest. The chapter voted to begin at once the formation of a league libr: and al to arrange for a social gathering at the mis- sion, The chapter now numbers ninety mem- bers. Mr. F. E. Woodward, corresponding sec- retary of the Baltimore Conference League, visited Manassas, Va., the 6th ‘tant, and , speaking Mullikins, Md., the 10th ins: in both places on “The Foundation Stone of the Epworth League.” The Baltimore conference _ comprises about 186 chapters and nearly 9,000 mem- bers. a Literary Association Installs Officers. The Easton Literary Association met in the Eastern Presbyterian Church, 6th street and Maryland avenue, last evening for the installation of its new office The ceremony was beautiful and impressive and well conducted, Mr. F. H. Thatcher acting as master of ceremonies. The offi- cers installed are as follows: John Herbert Bradley, president; H. Morse Thatcher and ppich, vice presidents; B. R. Wins- secretary; William Campbell, treas- urer; V. G. Austin, financial secretary, and Carl Bosturm, librarian. After listening to short addresses by the newly installed officers the association ad- journed to the lower hall of the church, where supper was served. The room was brilliantly lighted and handsomely deco- rated for the ‘ion. ————— The brick dwelling 3026 Cambridge st. (Georgetown) will be sold at auction by trustees tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. See advertisement— . + Wife of a Bigamist Wants Divorce. Mrs. Sarah Peters has entered suit against her husband, Charles Peters, ask- ing for absolute divorce, and praying that her maiden name, Sarah Payne, be re- stored to her. Married in Lynchburg, Va., in 1888, they lived together ur‘il 1895, when Peters, it is alleged, deserted his wife. Peters was last week sentenced to two years in the New Jersey state prison for bigamy. He was also married to a woman in this city. 4 ———— Sport Too Much for Him. Edward Brown, colored, ten years old, fell In the river at Willis wharf near the foot of 8th street yesterday afternoon, but was rescued more frightened than hurt. The little boy had been playing on the wharf, where he was watching some other boys fishing. When one of the larger boys caught a big fish the excitement was too much for Edward, and he got so near the edge of the wharf that he fell over- board. ————— Ascribed to Business Rivalry. Moy Gee You was today held by United States Commissioner Mills in $500 bond for lis appearance Saturday to answer the charge of sending a letter through the mails on the outside of the envelope of which were written some obscene words. Mr. John A. Clark, counsel for Moy, claimed that the charge was baseless and that the case was brought by business rivals in the laundry business, because some months ago Moy cut the price for washing shirts and collars. Ever since that date, Mr. Clark said, Moy has been annoyed in many ways by certain of his countrymen who also fol- low the laundry business. I Have No Stomach Said a jolly man of 40, of almost alder- mantic rot mndity, “since taking Hocd’s Sar- saparilla.” What he meant was that thi Brands Giecative. tenis ad so _ completaty fured all distress and disagreeable tic symptoms that he lived, ate and slept fa comfort. You may be put into this de- Hightful condition if you will take Hood’s Sarsaparilla America’s Greatest Medicine. T CHEVY CHASE INN. Elegant Table 4’ Hote Dinners, 5:80 to p.m., for $1, Mids or ¢ rs 28 loners to Require Street Railways to Provide Them. As a result of the accident on the line of the Capital Railway Company Sunday even- ing, which resulted in the death of one and the injury of many other persons, it is more than probable that the Ccmmissioners will make such a police regulation as will require the equipment of all street rail- way cars with such brakes or other like ap- pliances as will make impossible a repeti- tion of such an accident. By a joint resolution of Congress of Feb- Tuary 26, 1892, the Commissioners are au- thorized and empowered to make and en- force all such reasonable and usual police regulations, in addition to those already made under the act of January 1887, as they may deem necessary for the protec- tion of lives, limbs, health, comfort and quiet of all persons, and the protection of all property within the District. Under the previsions of this act the Commissioners believe that they are authorized and em- powered to require every street railway company operating in the District to equip its cars with such brakes as it would ap- pear the car which figured in the accident of Sunday last did not possess. The matter was suggested to the board by Commissioner Wight yesterday, and it is understood the Commissioners agreed that a pojice regulation should at once be adopted by them requiring the railway companies to equip their cars with some effective emergency brake, which can be brought into use when, as it appears was the case Sunday evening, the ordinary brakes refuse to act or become disabled. It is also understood that in addition to adopt- ing such regulation, the Commissioners will previde for a systematic inspection of the brakes on street cars, such inspection to be made at frequent intervals, so as to in- sure not only the equipment of the cars with such emergency brakes, but also their readiness at all times to act. — + THE COURTS, Equity Court No. 1—Chief Justice Bingham. Marshall agt. Marshall; auditor's report confirmed. Stewart agt. Tredick; sale final- ly confirmed and cause referred to auditor. Stewart agt. Stewart, do. Knoble ast. Knoble; commission ordered to issu. Goerts agt. Bl rule on defendants, re- turnable July 15, granted. Tegeler agt. Tegeler; testimcny before R. Newton Don- aldson, examiner, ordered taken. Burche agt. Ballinger; rule on complainant and de- fendants, returnable July 14, granted. Circult Court No. 1—Chief Justice Bingham. Central National Bank agt. Decker et al judgment by default. Same agt. Campoell et al.; do. Childs agt. Perry; do. Same aet. Murtagh et al.; do. Carstairs agt. Beatty; do.; McCleary agt. Senge; fiat on sci fa. Probate Court—Chief Justice Bingham. Estate of J. J. Pratt; will dated Novem- ber 27, 1897. Estate cf Robert W. Fenwick. account of sales d. Estate of Eli: Lease; receipts filed. Estate of Alfred G. Brackett; sworn statement in lieu of ac- count, filed. Estate of Oliver T. Thompson, petition for probate of will as to real es- tate and summoas ordered. Estate of Aaron H. Cragin; inventory filed. ate of Rebecca H. Hump ; distribution ap- proved. Estate of Robert Proctor: petition for probate of will filed and order for sum- mons. Estate of Saran E. Judd; proof of publication. Estate of Albert B. Morgan; waiver of citation filed. —_>—_—_. Held for Grand Jury. T. A. Mullins, alias Edgar A. Lewis, who was arrested yesterday by Detectives Wee- don, Boardman and Phillips on the charge of unlawfully opening two letters addressed to Mr. C. E. Lewis, was today held in $1,000 bail for the action of the grand jury. DUNK’S UNGALLANT cConbDUCT. Pulls Up Stakes and Leaves Hix Mate jo Mourn. Dunk, the big elephant that is one of the attractions at the Zoo, relieved the monot- ony of things Sunday afternoon by freeing himself and wandering about the park for @ short time. Recently Dunk, representing nearly 10,000 pounds of elephantine bulk, has been chained, in company with Duch- esse, a visitor from the Central Park Zoo of New York, on the banks of Rock creek, down by the buffalo pens. About 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon Mr. Dunk, who is, 4 spite his great size, quite a gentle beast, pulled up stakes and very ungallantly left his companion. Keeper Charles Lewis at once gave the alarm, and while one of the attendants armed himself with a rifle for use in case of emergency, Superinfendent Blackburn endeavored to induce Dunk to return to the inclosure by placing several bushels of oats beside Duchesse, who Ww loudly crying because of her | desertion. Dunk soon repented his ungallant conduct, and, after enjoying himself by demolishing several trees, returned to the inclosure and meekly submitted to the additional chains which Mr. Blackburn quickly plac huge feet. . a i er Chautauqu: and Retern via B, and 0., $10. 8:50 p.m., July 15. Call at B. and 0. offices for particulars.—Ad\t. EXCURSION: E N. E. A. Excursions to Tit. Vernon and Arlington. Electric trains leave 13% st. and Penna. avenue half hourly for Arlington from 8 a.m. to 8 pin, and hourly for Mt. Verton from 10 a.m. te 8 p.m ; Round-trip Tickets to Mt. Vernon, includ. Arlington & Alexandria, 6oc. Round trip to Arlington on 200, ok Nisitors will find this the shortest and quicke WASHINGTON, ALEXAND. VERNON RY, VASHING RIA & MT.VERNON RY, HAVE A JOLLY TIME! WITH THE YOUNG MEN? SODALITY LYSEUM rat RIVER y Take steamer Pt TICKETS. «..--- jyll-2t RAYMOND & WHITCOMB’S TOURS. ALL TRAVELING EXPENSES INCLUDED. Parties MM leave PHILADELPHIA in JU gnd AUGUST for grand und Comprehensive Toate CEWIGALASKA AND THE YELLOWSTONE PARK, THE WONDERLAND OF AMERICA. AROUND THE WORLD TOUR, TOURS TO ALL THE LEADI SORTS during July, August and September. SEPARATE FROM PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURS, INDIVIDUAL RAILROAD AND STEAM. SHIP TICKETS, WITH §: ING AND PAR- LOR CAR RESERVATIC TATD ROOMS, &e, INFORMATION CHEERFULLY GIVEN. 7 Send for descriptive book, mentioning trig desired. RAYMOND & WHITCOMR, 1005 Chestnut st., Philadelphia. RCZEMA Most Torturing, Disfigur= ing Humiliating Of itching, burning, bleeding, scaly skin and scalp is Instantly relieved by a warm bath with RA SOAP, a si application of CUTI- RA (ointment), ‘the great skin cure, and a full eof CUTICURA RESOLVENT, ‘greatest of bicod purifiers and bamor cures. speedily, permanently and econom li else fails. ND CHEM. C> “How to Cure E D Bostot CORP., Sole ery Skin and Props., Blood Humor, CITY ITEMS. Most Popular Blonde in Washington is “Diamond” Beer. Her brunette sister, “Munchner,” fs also a favorite. Write or ‘phone 222 for case of 2 doz. bottles, $1. National Capital Brewing Co., 14th & D s AMUSEMENTS. BASE BALL repay. ChIGAGO vs. WASHINGTON. GAME CALLED AT 4:30 P. ADMISSION AND 50 CE! NEXT—CHICAGO, JULY 18, 14. sy12-144 Glen Echo. - Directors Grand Double Bill. Opera and Vaudevilie. 8:10—Overture, Glen Echo Orchestra. S:14—Whiting Sisters, Premier Cornet Duetists. S:27—Clivette, Renowned Shadowgraphist and Jug- ler. 9:00—Cellier’s | Operetta, “Charity Begins at Home,” by the ‘principals of the Parry Opera’ Co. iss Edith Craskee. ‘Transformation Daron & Herbert, Acrobats comique, Daze angled Banner.”? Chiidren under 12 years,10c. arte. e cpen day and evening; service 2 la > igrty-do-round, Amusement Village, 2a COLUMBIA TBE Last WEEK. THEATER STOC MATINEE SATURDAY. TONIGHT, THE MICHTY DOLLAR. Wednesday Night and Saturd: alda;"" ‘Thursday, “Brother Joli “The Mighty Dollar,” and speci Innocent as Music Every Evening at Schiosser’s besutiful summer gardens, Brightwood, D. C. All refreshments ‘at city prices. Ride out on your bike or take 7th st. road electric cars. Brightwood Hotel,’ 2%, Silos. jy12-84. CRAND BENEFIT FOR FAMILIES OF DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS. GRAND creas. TUESDAY EVENING, July 12, 8:15 o'clock. Electric Fans FARCE ‘COMEDY. COMIC OPER. RESERVED SEATS, 25c., at box office TUESDAY. dyl1-2t* Patriotic Midsummer Festival BY THE Legion of Loyal Women, Corner 26th st. and Pennsylvania ave. n.w., JULY 18, 14 AND 15, 1898, For the benefit of the District of Columbia Vol- unteers, Red Cross, Camp Alger, Legion of Loyal Women. Sy9-5t Single Admission, 25 cents. BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NOW OPEN. — G, July 16, at 8 0’ Bee Bace, COLONIAL BEACH. SOMERSET BEACH. STEAMER JANE MOSELEY. BEASON OPENS DAILY, E. Leaves N st wharf daily, 8:30 a.m.; Saturd: 6:30 pn. a.m.; Saturday, For state rooms, charters and tickets, apply to GUZMAN, in E. F. Droop’s Mus! Store, 925 Pa. ave. n.w ADAM F. WURACH, Manager. 36 Hours’ Outing for $2.00 CHEAPEST TRIP OF THE SEASO} Incl jes transportation on si DLL and supper, lodging an dy5-150 ARW akfast al Eu BELLEVIEW, CHAPEL POINT, MD, nd-trip tickets on ‘steamer, including inner, supper, etate room, breakfast aid dinner, will als be sold cc those who wish to take an enjoyable two-day outing on the river, for $3.50. Take © Tuesdays or Thurs . Returning on alternate days. t E. 8. RANDALL, Prop. of Steamer, N.E. A. To Mount Vernon. In addition to regular service of STEAMER “CHAS. MACAT * at 10. a.m, 2:30 Pw., which will accommodate 3,000” pass daily, other steamers will be in readiness commodste an additional to the heme and tomb of Washington. Telephone jy6-6t For Marshall Hall. Steamer “Charles Mac: “Capt. L. i, Blake—leaves 7th st. wharf daily at 10 ™. and 2:30 p.m. (Sundays, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.an.). Fare, round trip, 25c. C7 Gocd music. All amusements. Cafe on steamer. For Mount Vernon Tomb of Washington, valester” daily, except Sunday, from 7th st. wharf at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Fare, round trip, 50c. Admission to grou and mansion, 25c. Syd **Ericsson LineExcursions” ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE To Philadelphia (day boat) every day (except Sunday) at 7:39 a.m....... -$1.00 To Philadelphia (night steamen “$2.00 Yo Philadciphia and return by rail. 2$3.00 ‘To Cape May (from Philadelphia by rail) $3.25 To Cape May and return (ten days). $4.2 Cape May and return, (senscn) .- “$4.50 Atlantic City (from Philadelphia by rail). $2.75 To Atlautic City and return (ten dass) "$3.35 To Atlentic City and return (season) 284.00 To Asbury Pars, Ocean Grove, Long Branch. --$4.00 To Asbury Prsk,Ocean Grove, Long Branch apd return, season (from Philadelphia by rail)...$6.00 To New York (from Philadelphia by rail) *$4.00 To New York and return (eleven days) “$6.00 Night steamers (except Sundays) from w Light and Pratt streets, at 5 p.m. Write for scriptive pamphlet and f'shing grounds at Bettere ton. Tickets tor sale at OFFICE ONLY. Also ticks ets to Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Newport, Ry 1; Fall River, New Bridgeport, Conn. Portland, Me., ‘ara points north. Tickets’ to Pt adelphia’on sak 1a Washington at B. & O. Ticket Offices, Pennsylvania avenue, and B. & O. depot. rf, CLARENCE SHRIVER, Agent, 204 Tighe ot sale FOR A DAY’S OUTING Go TO RIVER VIEW. Steamer Sam'l J. Pentz DAILY at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:45 p.m. Sundays at 11 a.m., 2:45, 8:45 and 6:15 p.m. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TRIPS Every SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, Dancing Gay and evening except Sunday. Sunday coucert by River View Orchestra, Chris, Arth, jr., leader. Tickets............--28¢. Children... Family Day Every Saturday. Tickets, 10c. to all on 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m, tri ae E. 8. RANDALL, Proprietor, A few cholce days still open for charter. jea7-30tt For Arlington, Fort [yer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars — and the: electric cars at Aqueduct bridge, - Ba