Evening Star Newspaper, August 24, 1898, Page 10

10 LOCAL MENTION AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Fijou Theater—Vaudeville. Cengress Heights—Vaudeville. Echo—Jaxon Opera Company emian Girl Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—John L. Suili- van and compary © avenue and 15th street—Battle of in Gettysburg. — EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 10 a.m. 2:15 and p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Mars Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m., end 6.50 p.m. umer E 0:30 a.m. for Colonial Beach amer Jane and Somerset B a.m. wport s for Norfolk and at 6-40 p.m. Fe mroe Steamer Charles Macalester for Indian He at 6:3 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and lower at 4 p.m eave B. & O. depot for Bay Ridge a.m. and 4:30 p.m. eave 13%4 street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10 a p.m Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every half hour from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m, ‘Trains leave 32d and M streets and and P streets every ten minutes for V “hevy Chase and Glen Echo. —_—— — The Berkefeld Water Filter is germ-proof; only $4 S. S. Shedd & Bro., 482 9th st. WHEN YOU BUY MEAT from us you're assured of tip-top quality always, right prices, courteous treatment and prompt delivery. And always the very best of Home-Dressed Meats. T. T. KEANE, 3% pected FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. Center mkt. Cc. D. KENNY, 8 city stores. CITY AND DISTRICT. Marine Band at the Capitol. gram of the United States Marine ec t, William H. Santelmann, con- Guctor, at the Capitol grounds this aft2r- noon will be as follows, beginning at 5:15 ...Santelmann -Titl aval Militia’. Lieutenant” 2 “King’ B. tion, “Wizard of the Nile’’..Herbert 4. Waltz, “Jolly Girls”... olistedt 5. (a) Intermezzo, “Songe d'Amour apres hb davies Czibulka (&) Idy arcissus' evin 6. Fantasia, ..-Bizet 7. Song, “Holy dams 8. Grand March, - Wagner ®. “Hail Columt .-Fyles e and Carpets at Clearing Sale prices.— sement. ioe EE Faneral of Will Tappan. funeral of the late Will R. Tappan teok place from his late residence, 1307 Q Street northwest, this afternoon at 3 o’clock. The pallbearers were selected from among his closest and warmest friends, who had acquainted with him through his en- life. They were Arthur M. McCor- Howard Fisk, Norris R. Fill, W. Zell, R. H. Charles and Samuel L. Ic, floral tributes sent by friends were and utiful and entirely covered ¢ casket. The services were conducted Rev. Dr. J. B. Perry of St. Andrew's urch. The interment was at Rock Creek cemetery. Special rand Excursion to Fert Monree, Norfolk & V. sIk and Washington s ws, Siturday, 6:30 p.m, Tickets, $3.59, turn Sunday night, giving an op- view the huge fleet of war ves- i Point.”—Advt. Sage Evangelteal Tabernacle Work. The Rev. Chas. G. Schuh of Chic elder of the M. Church, and for the firs German evang t s labored in a portunity to Bels off * and ect of organizing an work among the rcipal aim of this es of spiritually 1 tabei here. is to nly and to fn not alread: * labors of t in latter y A reach the m pr ment erest thi provided for. eit said, a and n r future a general h-German le work year around, the Moody church in Ct cago. res to become acquairted at ence with all the friends of such a moyve- ment. b among the clergy and the laity. other all at 910 Pennsylvania avenue nort has aiready been rented and Sunday ces begun. The evangelist’s city ad- s is 616 6th street northwest. — A. O. H. Norfolk excursion, Saturda: + Page 10. ° Preferred to Sleep on the Porch. 1 Brown, a young colored man,who lives in Southeast Washington, found it so in the house last night he occupied the front porch tn- of his bed. Policeman Bunn, who d to see him there this morning, i him under arrest, and locked him harge of vagrancy. frequently drunk about the alleys,” man told Judge Taylor, “and he rries cans of beer for other peo- Ask him how he got his head cut, honor.” was going up a hill,” the defendant and I fell down.” lor said he could not blame the for sleeping on his porch last night. e careful in the personal bonds. wan . Playing Cards. of playing cards for 5c. or 3 packs for 40c., at C. and O. es, 513 and 1421 Pa. ave., Wash- ington, D. C.—Advt ——_— Ordered by Commissioners. al orGers have been tssued by the rs as follow: of Re Creek Church from Brightwood avenue to Hare- Wood road be repaired and cobble gutters at an estimated cost of $1,700, charge- appropriation for repairs to ed on Chicago treets northeast, e location lamp on the nd one lamp on the west side n F and, G streets be estimated cost of $34, o the appropriation for street urgeable 1899, ees Niagara Falls and Return via B. & 0., B10. Sp ial train of coaches and parlor cars will } ‘@ B. and O. depot at $:10 a.m., Au- gust 25, September 8 and 25. Tickets good to stop off returning at Buffalo, Rochester, Geneva and Burdett (Watkins Glen) and Mauch Chunk; $10 for the round-trip ick- @ts, limited to ten days.—Advt. ———————_— THE STAR BY MAIL, Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter, Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the Bew one. WORKING TOGETHER All Citizens Co-operating to Welcome Our Brave Troops Home. PUBLIC INTEREST I$ INCREASING Big Crowd Will Attend the National Theater Meeting. PROGRESS OF PLANS It will take something like a tempest or a cyclone to prevent a general outpouring of citizens tonight at the mass meeting at the New National Theater, called by Dis- trict Commissioner Ross to discuss and ar- range for the welcome home of the Ist District of Columbia Regiment. The program which was announced in yesterday's Evening Star will be carried out, and in addition resolutions will be sub- mitted. containing admirable suggestions regarding the form the ovation should take. These resolutions were adopted last night at a meeting he!d in National Riffes’ armory, and attended by gentlemen of lons experience tn public demorstrations. Mr. win B. Hay presided, with Mr. Henry K. Simpson, secretary. Representatives of all the military and semi-military organizations in the District and a number of civic bodies were present, and, after a general interchange of views, @ committee on resolutions was appointe? by Chairman Hay, consisting of G. W. Evans, chairman; H. D. Norton. F. A. Butts, W. H. Hoover, E. J. Roach, J. W. Anderson, T. R. Shepherd, H. K. Simpson, D. B. MacLeod and Allison Nailor. The Resolutions. After some deliberation the committee re- ported and the meeting unanimously passed a series of resolutions to be presented to the mass meeting tonight. The resolutions recommend that a sufficient sum be raised by public contributions to defray the ex- penses incident to the homecoming and re- ception of the District troops, and that a suitable medal of honor be prepared in rec- ognition of the soldiers’ services and _pre- sented to each member of the Ist Regi- ment. It is also recommended that the regiment shall be escorted on its arrival to its destination by the military, semi- military and civic bodies of the District and pass in review before President McKinley and his cabinet. Continuing, the resolu- tions provide: “If the regiment should arrive at night, in addition to the reception, a pyrotechni display be arranged for. In either event the citizens along the line of march to be requested to decorate their residences and places of business; that a suitable and sub- stantial banquet be given the returning reg- iment at the time of its arrival or such other time as the committee may decide. “If the review should be held in the day- time it is suggested that flowers be spread ‘along the line of march, and at prominent places stands be erected on which the pu- pils of the public schools shall be congre- gated appropriately dressed in the nation- al colors, and sing the national anthems during the passage of the troops.” A Committee Appointed. A committee was appointed to attend the mass meeting tonight and present the resolutions, as follow: From the National Rifles—Captain James F. Oyster, Lieutenant George W. Evans, Lieutenant E. B. Hay, Lieutenant J. W. Cameron, Lieutenant W. K. Ellis, H. K. Simpson, Clayton E. Simms and J. Henry Small, jr. Washington Light Infantry—Captain Al- lison Natlor, Sergeant Major A. M. Mussey National Guard—Major J. W. Anderson, Jesse B. K. Lee, D. B. McLeod. Union Veteran Legion—H. D. Norton, Meutenant colonel Encampment 69, Major F. A. Butts. Printing Roach. J. A. Rawlins Post, G. A. R.—T. R. Shep- herd. Old Guard—W. H. Hoover. Union Veterans’ Union—w. holder. Washington Concert Band—Prof. W. R. Haley. Trades Council—Edward J. R. House- Aid Association Acis. The District of Columbia Volunteers’ Aid Association also held a meeting and an enthusiastic one at Center Market National Guard armory last night, and a committee to represent it at tonight's mass meeting was appointed as follows: Rev. H. N. Cou- den, chairman; Rev. Dr. S. Domer, Major J. E. Bell, N. Ferrell, Mrs. M. M. North, Mrs. J. Lee Adams, Mrs. George C. Lewis, Mrs. Anna C. Pack, Colonel B. F. Chase, and H. M. Tilman. Star Spangled Banner. The Columbia Typographical Union will be represented at the meeting tonight by President E. C. Jones, Secretary W. M. Garrett, Thomas A. Bynum, A. H. Roberts and J. H. Baboock. Mrs. Thomas C. Noy2s will sing ‘The Star Spangled Banner” at the close of the tmeeting, the audience singing the chorus, under the direction of Mr. Percy S. Foster. Contributions to the Cause. Work will begin in earnest after the com- mittees are announced tonight, and the ac- ceptance of Mr. John Joy Edson, president of the Washington Loan and Trust Com- pany, of the chairmanskip of the finance committee, which he wirzd yesterday even- ing from Jamestown, R. I, assures that this Important part of the arrangements will be well attended to. ‘The already gen- erous offerings received from Washingto- nians is additional evidence of the charac- ter the substantial end of the enterprise will assume. Saks & Co. sent Chairman Ross a check for $100, inclosed in a. letter warmly worded, and offering their services in any waf they might be commanded. Mr. S. W. Woodward telegraphed from Jamestown, R. L, to put Woodward & Lo- throp down “for any amount to head the subscription for District Volunteers’ rec2p- tion George W. Driver, in a hearty letter, in- closed his check for $10, and William B. Peddle, president of the Henderson Drum and Fife Corps, offered its services for es- cort duty on tne occasion of the reception. Additional Vice Presidents. ‘The complete list of vice presidents of the meeting tonight, so far as acceptances have been received, 1s as follows: Mr. Justice A. C. Bradley, Mr. Justice Seth Shepard, Capt. L. H. Beach, John W. Douglass, Samuel E. Wheatley, L. G. Hine, George Truesdell, Myron M. Parker, James G. Berret, Theodore W. Noyes, Walter 8. Hutchins, Charles A. Boynton, Scott C. Bone, Rev. H. N. Couden, Rev. H. W. Ennis, Rev. B. L. Whitman, Rev. Frank H. Bristol, Rey. Samuel Domer, Robert [. Fleming, Emmons 8. Smith, ‘Col. Henry May, John Joy Edson, Isadore Saks, Ar- thur Hendricks, 8. W. Woodward, Dominic I. Murphy, Nathaniel Wilson, M. I. Weller, Archibald Greenlees, L. W. Ritchie, J. J. Darlington, A. S. Worthington, S. C. Busey, H. W. Baum, R. Ross Perry, Job Barnard, Mrs. James Tanner, Mrs. Mary Lockwood, Mrs. A. A. Birney, Mrs. Mary M. North, C. C¢ Willard, J. Whit Herron, Thomas 'W. Smith, John F. Cook, Rev. Cornelius Gil- lespie, William Oscar Roome, Thomas J. Morgan, A. T. Britton, W. H. Moses, Maj. James E. Bell, Gen. W. W. Dudley, Lieut. George W. Evans, Maj. Burton R. Ross, Capt. Benjamin R. Streeks, Maj. Charles H. Ourand, Perry H. Carson, Maj. John McElroy, Dr. Robert Reyburn, Dr. H. L. E. Johnson, Dr. J. Lee Adams, Austin P. Brown, Simon Wolf, Edwin C. Jones, Law- rence Gardner, Marshall W. Wines, Tracy L. Jeffords, George W. Driver, Samuel C. Palmer, Robert Castelberg, ‘William A. Meloy, William Dickson, “Allison Natlor, Andrew Gleason, Cotter H. Bride, George A. Armes and Col. Charles Heywood, com- mandant of the marine corps. Receipt of Letters. Cemmissioner Ross continues to receive by every mail letters of congratulation up- on the movement to welcome home the District soldiers, and offering assistance and aid in a most generous and hearty manner. Two of them contained donations, Some of the letters are ag follows: “Please accept the inclosed $25 on account THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1898-10 PAGES, of the demonstration to be tendered the re- turning District troops from Santiago. “I am very sorry I will be unable to perticipate on such a grand and most de- serving occaston. Cc. WILLARD.” “As you are to open the mass meeting to- night, and as every effort will be made to make the home-coming of our soldier boys as demonstrative as possible, pardon me for suggesting that a resolution should be pessed requesting the President to issue an order excusing all clerks and employes of the executive departments, government printing office and the bureau of engraving and printing who cen be spared from duty or. the day of the reception. = “If I tan be of any service in any ca- racity, command me. JAMES F. SCAGGS, Attorney-at-Law.” “I have just returned to the city after an absence of two weeks and beg to place my services at your disposal in connection with the proposed reception to our District beys on the occasion of their home-coming. I have a son in Company C. “F, L. EVANS.” Check Inclosed. “We beg to give you the assurance of our hearty co-operation in furtherance of the proposed reception to the District boys re- turning from the front. Every Washing- tonian must feel a thrill of pride at the part played by the Ist Regiment of Dis- trict Volunteers, who left happy and com- fortable homes to face the dangers and hardships of war. “Let’s welcome them back with all the honors that can be showered on heroes. Let's show them that their bravery has inspired in us all a deeper love for the country whose honor they went to uphold. “We inclose herewith our check for $100 as a contribution to a reception fund, for use as the committee that will be appoint- ed tomorrow night deems best. And also we beg that we may be commanded in whatever other way we can be of service, for we count it a pleasure as well as a duty to give the District heroes a warm wel- come home. “Wishing the meeting over which you will preside every success, we are, yours respectfully SAKS & CO.” “On my return from New York I am pleased to find that you are taking steps to give our returning soldier boys the we come home which they have so richly earn- ed. In the absence of our president, Miss Clara Barton, at her post of duty in Ha- vana, I desire to offer the aid of the Amer- ican National Red Cross in making tue oc- casion a success. As the only officer of the national organization in the city, I shall be pleased to co-operate in any manner you may suggest. “ELLEN SPENCER MUSSEY, “Attorney for the American National Red Cross.”” Sends Regrets. Mr. Ross today received the following telegram from ex-Commissioner George ‘Truesdell, dated at Deer Park, Md.: “Regret my inability to attend mass meeting this evening, and trust it will be worthy of the occasion. The movement will have my earnest support.” The following letter was received from Mr. J. W. Tolson, a prominent merchant of Anacostia: “Iam heartily in favor of the project on foot for a demonstration in welcoming home our District reziment. 1 await your command to do anything in my power in aiding the sami Rev. J. J. Muir writes to Mr. Ross as follows from Asbury Park: “Having seen a reference to the proposed reception to be tendered to the District regiment on its return from the front, permit me, in my humble way, but heartily, however, to express approval of the move- ment and to hope that it will be carried forward to great success,” —— Said Was Druggea. A neatly-dressed and respectable-looking wemen named Annie Fuller complained to Judge Taylor this morning that last night she was drugged. Policeman Als, who ar- rested her, said she was drunk, and when he arrested her she was very profane. “I'm not in the habit of using bad lan- guage,”” said the litle woman, “nor am I in the habit of getting drunk.’ Last night I drank a glass of beer and there certainly Was something put in it.” “Do you know this woman?” Policeman Als was asked. “xes, indeed, your honor,” he answered. “I know her very well.” A fine of $5 was imposed. — Kay Ridge and Return via B. and 0., 50 Cents. Salt water bathing, fishing, crabbing and boating. Trains leave 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. week days. 9:35 1:30 and 3:15 5 a.m, p.m, Sundays.—Advt. Se Charges Willful Desertion. Moses F. Jones today entered suit for divorce from Mary A. Jones, whem he mar- ried July 19, 1802. ‘Lhe couple lived together until 1896, when, it is alleged by Moses, his wife willfully deserted him and went to live in Baltimore, afterward returning to Washington and living with her father. Campbell Carrington is solicitor for the avenue. . ———EE Additional Committeemen Appointed. At the meeting last evening of the Build- ing Trades Council President Silver occu- pied the chair and Mr. J. P. Haley was secretary pro tem. After the report of the committee on La- bor day excursion, the chair announced the following as additional members of the Joint committee of the council and Central Labor Union having the matter In charge: William Hunt, T. Richardson, C, Sanford, J. Totten, E. L. Lomax, W. M. Wison, J. Shanley, J. J. Crowiey,’ W. A. McKnight, W. Locraft, W. H. Williams, R. Johnson, M. P. Canty, Robert Benhard and P. C. Kelly. ee timore and Ohio Railroad. The famous battlefield line to Cincinnati. $14 round-trip. Tickets on sale September 8, 4 and 5, good to return until September 13, with privilege of extension until Octo- ber 2, by depositing ticket with joint agent at Cincinnati between September 5 and 9 and payment of 25 cents additional.—Advt. ——_>——— Narrow Escape From Death. Little Emma Horner of Park avenue, Brightwood, narrowly escaped being killed by a runaway horse Tuesday afternoon. In trying to escape she fell and the horse leaped over her. The little girl was picked up unconscious, but besides a painful scalp wound the injuries sustained were slight. —— ee Extensive Improvements. Extensive improvements are being made in the establishment of George F. Muth & Co., 418 7th street northwest. The store has been entirely refitted and enlarged. A me- tallic ceiling has been put in, making the store practically fireproof. Bach depart- ment has been enlarged, new stock has been added and prices reduced generally. Mr. Muth, the senior member of the firm, said to a reporter of The Star this morn- ing that the ‘improvements were made necessary by the constantly increasing busi- ness of the firm. He pointed out the ad- ditions to the art department and said the firm anticipated a big fall trade. —— A. O. H. Norfolk excursion, Saturday; see . adv., page 10. ————____ Jumps From a Window. Martha Banks, colored, while under the influence of liquor this morning, jumped from the second-story window of her home in Blagden’s alley. Her left leg was broken and the police took her to Freedmen’s Hos- pital for treatment. ———$—____ China Astors, 25e. Doz. All kinds; perfect blossoms, Gude, 1224 F. —Advertisement. eee Fireman Scalded. Charles Bonner, a fireman in the employ of the Purity Ice Company, was severely scalded about the arms and body by es- caping steam yesterday afternoon. He was taken to the Emergency Hospital in the ambulance. While his burns are painful, his condition is not dangerous. —_-+-——-. Hoeke’s Clearing Sale prices will interest housekeepers.—Advt. —— Prostrated by Heat. A colored man named Lafayette Williams, fifty-seven years old, was overcome by the heat about 9 o'clock this morning, near 14th and R streets. The eighth precinct patrol wagon was summoned and the sick man ‘vas removed to Freedmen’s ital, He lives at No. 1821 New Hampehire avenue- AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Repairs to Pumps A Lawn Party— Othew News. The District govermment has repaired the pump in the artesianiwell located on Pros- pect avenue near B7th# street, and this morning a laborer was put to work to pump the stale water frem the well. This pump was put in place six or seven years ago by the owners of: property in the neighborhood, who Sind the well bored. It is on top of a@ high hill, and has a depth of nearly 100 feet, goingmearly the entire distance through solid riick. The children of the neighborhoodi broke the pump, and it has been idle for two or three years. The water from this place is regarded as the best in the city, and has stood a rigid test. The work of pumping oug will be continued at intervals until Friday, when the public will be permitted to use the water. The well is regarded as a blessing to the people of the neighborhood, the water being ice cold and very clear. A lawn party, under the auspices of the Tenleytown Methodist Episcopal Church, was held last evening on the grounds sur- rounding the church. The party was given by the Sunday school, the proceeds going to the church building fund. There was a good attendance last evening, and every one was well pleased. Mrs. Nelic Brown Bangerter, the ‘elocutionist, entertained a large number of people in the church. The Knights of St. John, Commandery Ng 254, of Georgetown, gave # picnic yes- tefday at Bethesda Park. The feature of the afternoon was a baseball game between the Benedicts and the Bachelors. Only seven innings were played, at-the end of which the score stood a tie, each side hav- ing seven runs. The team of the Benedicts Was composed of James Smackum, left field; Carter, right field; Bolden, center field; Devall, catcher; William Smackum, first base; Coffey, second base; Creek, third base; Terry, short stop; Weems, pitcher The line-up of the Bachelors was: McCo: pitcher; Wilson, short stop; Clark, third base; J. Smith, second base; Jackson, first Walter Smackum, catcher; Coates, center field; Williams, right field; W. Smith, left field. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Rich, the wife of Dr. Frank Rich of 3226 N street, whose sudden death was published in’ The Star yesterday, took place shortly after noon teday. Religious services were held in the house, after which the remains were shipped to Reisterstown, Md., the home of the husband, for interment this afternoon. The Commissioners have ordered that 310 feet of six-inch water main be laid in the east side of 34th street, between Prospect avenue and N street. The cust of the work is estimated to be $279. Workmen have commenced to improve Olive uveffue from 2sth to 30th streets. The old cobblestones are being taken up, and a new roadway will be laid. —+ Pensioners Living Abroad. To the Bditor of The Evening Star: Consular officers living in Canada will unite with me in commending the recent ruling of Assistant Secretary Davis relative to claimants for pensions—whether original or for incr2ase—who reside in foreign coun- tries. During an experience of more than a decade in a consular district in which re- side a large number of men who risked their lives for the preservation of this Union, many of whom have ben and a few are applicants for persions, I should pos- sess a thorough knowledge of the subject. During that period medicai examinations of claimants residing in Canada and other countries were permitt2d under consular supervision. The claims were founded on increased disabilities; caused by wounds and other injuries and giseases resulting frem hardships during the war. A few were able to earn semething, others were totally disabled an@= partially or wholly supported by relatives or-others. It vas absurd to ask these men to go to even the nearest place im New England, at a cost of at least $1, to be examined. A few might hay> thatesum; others, equally as deserving, would thaye to abandon their ciaims. ‘The reason for the change prescribed by the commissioner of. pensions I failed to comprehend. The medical examinations of clatmants, in my district, at least, were thorough. Not only im the town where the ccnsulate was located, bit in each of the other tawns in or mearswhich the ciaimn- ants resided, I selected a physician of the highest standing in. his ‘profession. Some wre personally known £0. me, two being my family. physicians; these residing at a distance were selected after careful in- quiry. In cases where claimants lived at some distance from a town, and the repu- tation of the nearest doctor was unknown to me, I selected one of known skill in the town nearest to the applicant, preferring deiay to the employment of a physician in whom I had no confidence. In one case wher2 an expert examination had to be made and the physician whom I knew was absent, I sent some twenty mile: to the town, and after inquiry and inter- v.ew employed the one most competent. In a case where the claimant was a rela- tive of the physician usually employed, I selected another of equal high reputation, trus guarding against possibl2 favoritism. In these and other cases in my district the interests ox the United States could not be better conserved if the claimants had been examined in th2 United States. I have no reason to suppose that gny other consular officer in Canada would be less careful than I was to see that the medical 2xaminations were honest and thorough. On behalf of the suffering men in a Canadian consular district whe en- dured hardships in our civil war, and of myself, I highly commend the action of the assistant secretary of the interior in his recent ruling and hope that “the blessings of (some of) those that were (nearly) ready to perish” may brighten his future career. HE. YOUNG, Late United States Consul. Capitol Hill, Washington, August 24. >. Spain and Her Lost Colonies. The interest of Americans in things Spanish will not be diminished, but rather increased, by the cessation of hostilities and the declaration of peace. Now that the remaining portions of Spain's once limit- less domain in the western world and a part of her far eastern possessions have passed forever into the contrel of the United States it will be no less the duty than the pleasure of all Americans to learn of the extent of our newly acquired terri- tory and its resources, and the habits, characteristics and needs of the peoples who will henceforth become citizens of the great American republic. An opportunity to secure such informa- tion will be had through a lecture to be given Monday evening, the 29th instant, at the Keller Memorial Church, Maryland avenue and 9th street northeast, by. Mr. Edwin Priest. The lecturer has ‘been for nine years an instructor in ancient history at the Washington High School and has had the advantage of much special read- ing and research into the details of his subject. He has over 150 views of places and peoples in Spain, the Canaries, Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands, ——__ Birthday Celebrated. A family reunion took place at the rest- dence of Mrs. Julia Murphy, 1207 K street southeast, last evening, the occasion being the seventy-eighth -anniversary of her birth, Her children; grandchildren and great grandchildren were present, each one bringing to her a token ef affection. Mu- sic, dancing and a geherad good tim: were indulged in by all. Among thos? presemt were Mr. and Mrs. Edwin D. Crouch, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Allan, Mr, and MrexLemuel Walton San- derscn, Mr. and Mrs: Thomas J. Duvall, Mr. and Mrs. Levi M: Hummer, Mr, and Mrs. William Arendes, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- lam E. Acton, Mr. {and Mrs. Allen B. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hoover, jr., Mrs. Kate C. Stansbury, Miss Hattie Pum- phrey, Miss Maggie M. Allan, Miss Sadie Sanderson, Messrs. Wm. ‘and George Du- vall, Harry Hummer, Mr. and Mrs. Gzorge W. Hummer, Mrs. Jane Sanderson, Mrs. Amanda Scott, Miss Hattie Scott, Miss Nel- Me Warwick, Mr. Richard I, Wood, John Cassidy and Emory Coleman, Mrs. Murphy has eighty-nine descend-- ants, children whom came to id. grandchildren, all of ry her honor, For Santiago. D. H. Rhodes of the War Department left last night for the battlefield at Santiago de Cuba on business for the quartermas- ter’s department. —_>—_. For Restoration of Maiden Name. Maria BH. Doyle hes instituted proceed- irgs for divorce from her husband, Robert Doyle, who she ie deserted- four years ago, lea’ 5 her to poy ig eon as a domestic. asks that her maiden name of ‘Travers be restored. 5 OFFICIAL TOUR. Superintendent of Street and Alley Cleaning After Information. Mr. Warner Stutler, superintendent of street and alley cleaning,.and Mr. Francis Nye, assistant superintendent, will leave to- morrow morning to inspsct the methods in vogue in leading cities for street sweeping and cleaning and for the disposition of ref- use not embraced in the street sweepings. This includes ash2s and similar collections, which the District Commissioners desire shall be hereafter removed from premises by the District working force, instead of by private vehicles, as now. It is Mr. Stutl2r’s purpose to obtain data upon this point which will be serviceable as an argument in favor of the recommenda- tion for an appropriation and the requisite authority, which the Commissioners will submit to Congress at its next session. He and Mr. Nye will go first to Philadelphia and visit next, in turn, New York city, Buf- falo, Montreal and Toronto, ee MORTUARY REPORT. Deaths in District the Numbered 112. The deaths in the District during the past week numbered 112, of which 56 were white and 56 colored. The annual death rate per thousand of the whole population was 20.78, for the whites being 15.20 and for the colored 32.80. There was am increase in deaths from diseases of the kidneys, as compared with th> last report, from 3 to 12, and in those from diarrhoeal com- plaints.from 4 to 9, while those of the nerv- ous system declined from 13 to 11, and of consumption from 17 to 14. Of the zymotic class there were 3 fatal cases of diphtneria, and 10 of typhoid fever, two of which wer? cases of soldiers from the army barracks. At the close of last report there were 29 cases of diphtheria under treatment. Dur- ing the past we2k 8 new cases were report- ed and 13 were released from isolation, leaving 24 cases under observation in 16 premises. Of scaslet fever there wer? 28 cases in quarantine at the close of last report. During the past week 9 new cases devel- oped and 12 were discharg>d by recovery, leaving 25 cases in isolation in 23 premises. The mean weather conditions for week were: Barometric pressure, temperature of the atmosphere, 77 degree: and relative humidity, 83. The thermom ter registered 6% degrees on the 14th and 91 degrees on the 17th. The rainfall was -20 of an inch, with mild southerly winds averaging five miles pzr hour. ea es EXCURSIONS. Past Week ‘The first sp2cial excursion of the District board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, to Norfolk, Va., Old Point Comfort and other places of interest on the Chesapeake, will take place Saturday. During the past year the order has incrzased very rapidly in numbers and financial strength, and it was decmed advisable to have a grand reunion of all the divisions of Washington at this time; hence they have procured the 2xtremely reasonable rates at which the trip can be made. Not only the extreme reasonablercss of the rate, but the many attractions in the bay at this particular time, make it very desirable not to miss this chance. As is w2ll known, the greater part of the navy, which has covered itself with so much glory of late, is anchored off Old Point Comfort: 'This in itself should be a sufficient inducement to insure a fuil complement of passengers. Those who will go to Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Ocean View on Saturday evening on the special excur- sion arranged by the Norfolk and Washing- ton Steamboat Company will have an op- portunity to see and visit the largest fleet of United States vessels ever brought to- gether in American waters. Hampton Roads, just off Fortress Monroe, is the ren- dezvous for vessels ordered home from Key West, Cuba and Porto Rico, and there are now over fifty vessels lying at anchor there, and new arrivals ev day. The San Francisco, with Rear Admiral Howell on board, arrived on Sunday. The Hudson came in Monday, as did the two torpedo boats McKee and Foote. The gunboat Marietta, which accompanied the battle ship Oregon in her memorable run from San Francisco around Cape Horn to Cuba, arrived y rday. Many vessels are ex- pected to reach port today, especially the Bancroft and the Wampatuck. The entire day Sunday may be well spent in visiting many of the vessels, as well as enjoying the fine bathing and fishing at Old Point. The steamer Newport News, the largest and finest of the company’s fleet, will make the trip on Saturday evening, leaving 7th street wharf at 6:30 p.m. The regular fare for the round trip will be reduced for this special excursion, tickets being good to re- turn on Sunday night only. It is hard to believe that so many Wash- irgtonians are aw from the city when one sees the many hundreds who take th> delightful evening sails each week to Mar- shall Hall and Indian Head on the steamer Charles Macalester. Ey2ry Thuysda Fri. day and Saturday evening the steamer car- ries down a goodly number, and there are quite a few who take the trip on all three evenings. Certainly there is no pleasanter way of spending these hot nights than to ride down the Potomac on the Macalester. The river breezes are always cooling and refreshing after a hot day in the city, the suns2ts on the water are beautiful, and one can fully appreciate the ride, in a comfort- able chair, with happy faces all about and the sweet strains of Professor Schroeder's band wefted to all parts of the boat by the evening breeze. It never seems too warm for dancing at Marshall Hall, and many leave the steamer when that popular resort is reached and enjoy that favorite amuse- ment in the big pavilion. The st2amer makes the sail to Marshall Hall and Indian Head every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, leaving 7th street wharf at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Macalester leaves for Mar- shall Hall and Mcunt Vernon at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. —_.__. Goes to the Farm. Jennie Reed, colored, who says she does washing, was reported by Policeman Hess today for vagrancy. Jennie is a resident of “Boston,” and complaint was made that she has been a too frequent patron of drinking places. . “Last night Jennie was drunk,” the offi- cer told Judge Taylor this morning, “and she was engaged in a row with another weman when I found her.” The woman denied the charge. She claimed that she was a hard working wo- man, although she admitted that she oc- cesionally indulges in a little beer. She was sent down for thirty days. eS Improved Police Work. The District Commissioners have ad- dressed a letter to Major Richard Sylves- ter of the police department stating that they have been informed by the superin- tendent of the street and alley cleaning department of the improved condition of the streets, which, he believes, is due to the vigilance of the police, who are prevent- ing the littering of thoroughfares with waste paper. ‘Thanks are extended to Major Sylvester for the marked improve- ment in the police work of the city no- .ticeable since he took control of the de- partment. = It is the alum in baking powder that gives biscuit that peculiar bitter taste. ~ Cleveland’s baking powder does not contain alum, and makes biscuit sweet and whole- some. eS ares On Account of Improvements in - factory, all our $45 New Domestic Reliable Se Machines go at $22.50. This month only. You'll never in your life get a chance again buy a new Domestic at such a Price. 6 company’s 5-year guarantee with each. Drop postal and have one sent on trial, free, before the month is up. C. AUERBACH, 7 & H. it So aac SRE ES Rich, Handsome, Stylish Paper. Finest work. Yet ask only $2-up aor »AMUSEMENTS. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THPATER.—The announcement of the engagement of the City Club, the superb organtzation of that veteran showman, Tom E. Miaco, gives the patrens of Kernan’s ample assurance of a Meritorious burlesque entertainment next week. Mr. Miaco has established a reputa- tion which he never fails to sustein, and promises this season a multiplicity of fea- tures calculated to prove refreshing. His new first part, entitled “A Wild Night in Washington,” is the work of Herbert Hall Winslow and John Stromberg, and is hand- somely staged and mounted. It ts replete with interesting incidents, new music and jolly songs, and depicts with rare scenic faithfulness the naval battle of Manila, de- struction of Cervera’s fleet, fall of Santiago and the President's gardens. Fannie Ever- ett is still the central figure, supported by Bert Leslie, Carrie Fulton, Lew Palmer. Geo. Graham, Joe Nestor, Harry Thomp- son, Alice Wrenn, Irene Young and Mazie Burton. COLUMBIA THEATER.—The hungry theater-goer who is weary of the summer's long fast is to have his dramatic appetite sated soon. The Columbia will serve the first course, and though in any well-regu- lated dinner blue points are at the head of the list, it must be borne in mind that Au- gust has no R. Instead of blue points, we will have a comedy with the cannibalistic tile, “That Man.” But theater-goers’ ap- petites are cannibalistic. They feed on characters and their stories. “That Man” is spoken of as a highly seasoned dish, bracing and tonicky, designed to promote good cheer, conviviality and fun in general. A. M. Palmer ts to be the host of the occa- sion, and the dish, “Tha: Man,” is the work of Chef A. Vivanti Chartres. It will be served with originality and efficiency by Mile. Pilar-Morin, Jennie Weathersh George Ober, Reuben Fox, E. W. Morrison, George Frader, Clifford Leigh, Edith Ath- elston, Will Bernard, Clara Everett, Edna Phillips, Lester Gurnsey and Harry Le- Vian. Frequenters at the theatrical board know that this is a particularly strong cast. “THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.”—At Glen Echo Park Theater this week the Jaxon Opera Company is presenting “The Bo- hemian Girl.” This very popular opera is very cleveriy interpreted by the members of the Jaxon Opera Company. That thoroughly delights “the audiences is am: demonstrated by the generous applause all the principal numbers receive nightly. Mr. Winfred Goff as Count Arnheim deserves special praise, for he is a singer of ability, possessing a wonderful baritone voice, Which he handles most artistically. The bill will remain the same all this week. ———— BENEFITED BY THE MARCH. Capt. Barrett Speaks of the Second Division, Second Corps. Capt. E. F. Barrett, quartermaster of Cole's (84) Brigade, 24 Division, 24 Army Corps, is in the city, having come to bring his son, C. D. Barrett, citizen clerk, very ill with typhoid fever, to Providence Hos- pital. The captain left Thoroughfare, Va., a few deys since, where his brigade was preparing for their transfer by rail to Middletown, Pa., which is now being ac- complished. He tays that the division stood their march from Camp Alger ad- mirably, in spite of the intense hot weather and rain encountered on their arrival. They are in admirable condition for military service, toughened ard hardened by the march, and with the sick and unfit ones now eliminated. Gen. Cole, president of the Duncan court-martial, will soon move his headquarters to their new location, which it is hoped will prove more health- ful than was Camp Alger. The discipline and efficiency of the 24 Division, Capt. Barrett says, is admirable, and no branch of the volunteer service is better officered or equipped for any service that may be required of it. The captain veports the crisis of his son's case as probably passed under the admirable care and skill of the hospital nurses and physicians. Capt. Bar- rett is a St. Paul, Minn., man of many years’ experience in journalism, and com- pliments The Star on fis war reports. eg ee ~ Ninety Days on the Farm. John Ford and Arthur Bowie, young col- ored men, who were found sleeping on Delaware avenue last night, were arraign- ed before Judge Taylor this morning on a charge of vagrancy. “We are guilty,” pleaded Bowie when ar- raigned. “Speak for yourself, please, told him. “What do you say Ford. “I'm guilty, too.” Policeman Hospital told the story of the arrest and also preferred a charge of in- decent exposure against Bowie. ‘What do you say to this charge?” he was asked. “Guilty,” he responded. “Ten doliars fine.” The prisoners were sent dowa for ninety days each cn the charge of vagrancy. — + Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been fellows: White—Thomas F. Ryan and Mary Bai- ley; Wm. T. Brady and Maud R. Osborn; Henry J. Ginter and Sophronia Nicholsen; Amos Bowers and Eliza Waggy; Clinton Q. Thorne and Fannie C. Beaumont; James A. Heiskell and Sarah M. Finotti; Henry P. Montgom2ry and Moni Louise Hurley; James E. Talbert and Ella May Ritter. ’ the bafliff he asked issued as NOTE.—Safety from alumned food lies in buying only the Royal Baking Powder, which is the best cream of tartar baking powder that can be had. DI N N E R, 1 ° Ride or drive out to Chevy Chase Inn for a good Table D'Hote Dinner, $1. All kinds of réfresh- ments at city prices. GEO. A. MILLS, Jr. aul7-Sd AMUSEMENTS, Kernan’s LYCEUM THEA Shen. AND SUMMER. AFTERNOON AND EVENING, JOHN L. SULLIVAN AND JAKE KILRAIN. ° Next Week—T. E. MIACO’S CITY CLUB. au22-6t-15 The best classes $i. .0e meet eet, at Brightwood. No ‘‘rowdies.”” Delicious dra! beer. Fine dinners. Music every evening. auss4d GLEN ECHO. EVERY EVENING AND SATURD. NEE. EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE OPERAS THE Bohemian By the Jaxon Opera Girl, Company. SEATS ONLY....... ween. -25e. Next Week—1 Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana. au22-6t*-12 BEOU THEATER, 2 P.M. AND 8 PM. Matinee Every Day, 1€e., 20c., 30¢, . Prices, 10c., 15¢., 20e., '30c., ‘50e. Washburn Sisters ‘and “Jack Ceawtort, A and Bent, Casino Comedy 4, ison, rant, ee t, panmns ao eteet (a aety Dies Dee Park Bicycle Track Races, Aug. 25, at 8:30 p.m. Feature—Fred. J. Titus and Frank Starbuck, in unlimited Pursuit Race for purse of $100, au20-10tf Prices, 25, 50 and 75 cents, BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and OhioAve., : NOW OPEN.. HOSPITAL TRAIN, Cars With Modern Ap, Care of Sick. A train which has been equipped with all modern appliances for the comfort of the sick and wounded reached Washington ear- ly this afternoon from Philadelphia over the Pennsylvania raflroad, and as soon as the engines could be changed was started south over the Southern road for Tampa, Fla. There It will be loaded with disabled soldiers and started back north. It is ex- pected that the train will again go through this city on its way to its northern destina- tion Saturday next. The train was composed of four hospital cars, a baggage car, the Pullman car Char- mion, for the use of the nurses, and the ho- tel car Pickwick, for the surgeons and members of a committee from Philadelphia who went aiong to render what assistance they can. moes for —— For Keeping Disorderly House. Charles Meyers was today convicted in the Police Court of keeping a disorderly house, and was fined $10 by Judge Mills. He did not have the cash, and the court accepted Lawyer Ricks as security for the payment of the fine tomorrow. — = LOCOSESOP ECE SESS SEG OSE OE LOD You Can Get Tired By working hard, and then you can get rested again. But ff you are tired all the time 4 means thet your blood is poor. You need to take Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great cure for that tired feeling. because it is the great enricher and vitalizer of the blood. You will find appetite, nerve, mental and digestive strength e ; Hood’s Sarsaparilla Americe Greatest Medicine. HOODS PILLS cure nausea, indigestion. 2c SPFOPOS PHOS OOEDEDOVG 9990999904 EXCURSIONS, ETO. Ocean City, Md. SPECIAL == EXCURSION Every Friday, 3 O’Ciock. THROUGH FAST TRAINS, B. and O. via Baltimore. Round Trip, $3.60. EFTickets good to return till Sunday night. nu24-2t ANCIENT ORDER OF HIE DISTRICT BOARD. FIRST 1AL EXCURSION TO Norfolk,Va., and Old Point Comfort On the Palace Steamer WASHINGTON of the Norfolk Line, SATURDAY, AUGUST 1898, Steamer leaves {ts wherf, fo ith street, at 7 p.m. sbarp, Saturday, returning 7 a.m. Monday. Round trip, $3. Meals, Su cents. State rooms at regular prices. auls-3t-14 GRAND JOINT EXCURSION TO BE GIVEN BY Constellation Council, No. 89, Jasper Council, No. 23, Andrew Jackson Council, No. 6, Junior Order United American Mechanics, to Marsball Hall, on WEDNESDAY, August 24, 1808. Steamer Charles Macalester leaves 7th st. wharf at 10 2.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets, 25 cents. au23-2t¢ RIVER) Have a Good Time While VIEW You May. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz DAILY AT 10 a Far} and 6:45 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m., 2:45 a pm. o TRIPS EVERY EDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Dancing Day and Evening. ++ Be. || Children. Returning, leaves River View at 12:15, 5, 8 ang 10:30 p.m. FAMILY DAY EVERY SATURDAY. Tickets, 10c. to all on 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. trips. E. 8. RANDALL, Proprietor. aud2-i5tt 25c. Somerset Beach. 25c. FAMILY DAY EVERY THURSDAY. Steamer Jane Moseley leaves 9 a.m.; home, 10 p.m. Bathing, fishing, crabbing, s! 6, hours on shore. Lots for sale; easy payme OFFICE, 623 F st. nw. an22-3t* For Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Arlington. ELECTRIC TRAINS, STATION, 13% & PA. Av! pt Alexandria and Arlington, every 40 minutes. For Mt. Vernon, every hour, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, ROUND TRIP to Mt. Vernon, including Alexan- dria and Arlington, G0c. Alexandria only, 25e. Arlington oply. 20c : 2 WASH., ALEXANDRIA & MT, VERNON RY. au22-124 COLONIAL BEACH. STEAMER JANE MOSELEY The only All-dzy Trip on the Potomac. Crabbing, Fishing. Selt Water Bathing. Meals unsurpassed. Bost leaves N st. wharf daily, except Monday, 4 a.m.; Saturdays For state roomt and tickets GUZMAN, In E, F. Droop's Music Store, $25 PA. A’ We Telephone 1108. anl2-154 BEAUTIFUL SCENERY Ani a good seat to Glen, Echo and return ure as- sured if you go via GEOR VN and TENAL- LYTOWN ELECTRIC CARS. which connect with “avenue” cars, nd M sts.. and “F et." line, 324 and P sts ¥ TEN MINUTES. ar: rival at West Chevy Chase (one fare) board EMPTY CAR GOING EAST on Wash. and Glen Echo R. R., thus securing good seats before reach- ing crowd at “‘the circle.” [7 Returning. last car ecrnects at West Chevy Chase with Glen Echo car at 12:30. aud-14tt Steamer “Macalester” For Indian Head Thursday, Friday and Saturday Eveningsat 6:30. Boat Stops at Marshall Hall Going and Coming. Round Trip, 25c. Er Schroeder's Band. Everything first class. FOR MOUNT VERNON daily except Sunday, from 7th st. wharf, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. "Round trip, 0c. Admission to grounds end mansion. 25c. Jy20-284 “Ericsson LineExcursions’”’ ATTRACTIVE WATEK ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE To Phfladelphia (day boat) every day (exce; Sunday) at 7:30 &.m.. To Philadelphia (uight steamers). To Philadelphia and return by rail To Cape (from Philadelphia by rail). ‘To Cape May and return (ten days). : To May and return (season). ¥ To Atlantic City (from Philadelphia by 7 To Atlantic City and return (ten . 75 Te Atlantie City and retucn (season). 00 To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, iv Branc! 00 To Asbury Park,Ocean Grove, jong | and return, season oD adiatelpete | by rail). .$6.00 ‘To New York (from Hladel rail) 84.00 To New York and return (eleven »- $6.00 Night steamers (exespt Sundays) from wharf, Light and Pratt streets, at 5 p.m. Write for de- ‘ive and grounds at Better- fon. Tekdts for sale at OFFICE ‘ONLY. Also tick- ets to Albany, Troy, Sara . Newport, R. 1; Fall River, New Haven, . Coun, rtland, Me. and pointe north. Tickets to Phil- adelphia'on sele in Washington at 3. & 0. For Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. WIL Ress 11111