Evening Star Newspaper, August 26, 1898, Page 12

12 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1898—12 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Eijou Theater—Vaud Glen Echo—Jaxon “Bohemian Girl.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—John L. Sulli- an and compary. ©hio avenue and 15th street—Battle. of Gettysburg. ville. Opera Company in EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:43 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Marshall Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 a.m., 2:30 2nd 6.30 p.m. Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and intermediate points at 9:30 a.m. teamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach 1 river landings at 7 a.m. ner Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach @ p.m. amer Newport News for Norfolk and roe at 6:30 p.m. ton for Norfolk and Old t7 p.m. Macalester for Indian p-m. s leave B. & O. depot for Bay Ridge and p.m. 3% street and Pennsylvania for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to sins leave 13% street and Pennsylvania for Mount Vernon hourly from 10 to 3 p.m. ve Aqueduct bridge for Arling- rt Myer and Falls Church every hour from ¢ 2 p.m. 1 and M streets and 324 ten minutes for West n Echo. EXPERIENCED MEAT BUYERS unce the Home Dressed Beef and 2 now re ng as the finest for years back. T. T. 35-51 Center market. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. NY, 8 city stores. WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF. Spr ‘ew York Roast Beef, Del- monic . go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. is germ-proof; 32 9th st. The Berkefeld Water Filte $4. S. S. Shedd & Bri 3G st. new. s Ice Cream, Try Reisinge CITY AND DISTRICT. ¢ Overcome by Heat. an honorably discharged na private in Company . (immunes) was found sick kington last night ier Overce by Policeman Martin. He was suffering from the effects at and the officer had him taken 3 Hospital for treat- ment. ef physicians the ed at Hyattsville before he army. Shortly before his t moved south from Fredericksburg discharged for disability. He then ed to this city and it is thought was Saturday and Sunday Excursions to Baltimore. Only $1.25 via Pennsylvania R.R. jaturdays and s during August and September. following Monday. All trains ex ssionsl Limited.— Advertisement. —_—__ Without Authority. Thomas, atterney for the Dis- decided that the District Com- s have no authority to grant the H ion application of the Potomac Electric Power company for a permit to string two addi- nal wires on the Aqueduct bridge for es. As the wires are under- lighting purp e tension proposed does not law authorizing the Com- grant permits for the exten- 1 wires outside the fire lim- its and west of Rock creek. Kay Ridge and Return via B. and 0., 50 Cents. Sait water bathing, fishing, crabbing and beating. Trains leave 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 pm. week days. 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and p-m. Sundays.—Adv > “Then, Yes. John Reynolds, the enly white man in ne dock of Judge o's court this morn- , Was the first prisoner called for trial. you guilty or not guilty?” he was , after a charge of disorderly conduct en read to him.” ’ he said, “I'll tell you how about telling,” interrupted ou guilty or not guilty? no.” yes.” “Five dollars judge or fifteen days” was what drinking last night. This ock a cab man on refused to take him ng abcut nia ay a he became abusive. His arrest ———___ A. O. H. Norvolk excursion, Saturday; see adv., page 12 . ¢ and Imprisonment. teday sent Joseph Gallagher rty days for fighting with F. d undertook to badly used up Later Gallagher $ con- Judge Taylor of breaking the encounte before vindew of Edmonston's queensware es ment and fined $50, with the alter- native cf six months in the work house. referred to was the finale 2 Mr. Moore. - “Special” Grand Excursion $3.50 to Fort Monroe, Norfolk & Va. Beach via Norfolk and Washington steamer New- News, Saturday, 6330 p.m. Ticke:s, good to return Sunday night, giving view the huge fleet of “Old Point.” Steamer al Saturday for Reward for Missing Boy. tor Mattingly, chief of the detective received a descriptive circular chief of the Massachusetts dis- offering a reward of $25 for in- erning the whereabouts of nett, who has been missing 2 Ww He is described as intelligent boy, sixteen hair is black and he has dark complexion. He was a be mamed Arthur &. teen years old, who has light complexion. sale prices on Furniture and Hoeke's. t. Held for the Grand Jury. : colored, was today held by 0 bail for the action of , No. 122 Maryland ave- Stealing a lot of jeweiry A Profusion of Asters ide, 1224 F. the fin —adver THE STAR BY MAIL, Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to y address in the Unitea tes or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents weeks, them to a: fer two month. I or 30 cents per riably in advance. Sub- bers changing their address from Post-offlee to another should wive the last address as well as the new one. one | SWALLOWS CARBOLIC ACID Amos Davis, Angered by Oharges of Infi- delity, Attempts Suicide, Revives Under Treatment and is Pronounced Out of Danger—His Wife's Statement. Amos Davis, a hostler, who lives at No. 1648 12th street northeast, and has charge of thirty horses at Childs’ brick yards, at- turpted suicide this morning by swallow- ing a big dose of carbolic acid. His wife had catled him to account because she sus- pected him of infidelity, and this angered him so that ke jumped from the kitchen to the yard below, a distance of fourte2n feet, drank the acid and then informed his neighbors of what he supposed would be the last act of his life. He was hurried to the Emergency Hospital, however, where he was soon partly relieved by medical treatment. Now he is sorry for his con- duct and promises he will not do so again if he recovers. At noon his condition was much better than when he reached the hos- pital, and his wife was at his bedside doing ber utmost to ald the physicians. His conduct this morning, his wife said, was only a repetition of what he had done scme time ago. Davis was married nine years ago, and the couple have one child. He is a good hostler and has long been in charge of Childs’ stable. Carbolic acid is used at the stable for certain purposes, and one day last week his wife asked him to bring home a small quantity of it, as she had use for a few drops. He complied with the request, and when she had used what she wanted she put away the bottle where fier child could not get it. This morning, she said. when her husband came home tu breakfast she called him to account for his corduct during the past two years. He had heen in the habit of remaining out late nearly every night, she said. Then, too, he had given away two of her gold rings to other women, and realizing that he eculd not support two families on his small income, she concluded this morning that her domestic troubles must end. Made Angry by Charges. When her husband returned from the stable to get his breakfast she was getting ready to go out shoppt Before going, however, she thought she would discu: her troubles with him He di2 not relish the conversation about other women, and soon gave his wife to understand that he was tired of it, his actions indicating that he was extremely ang “I want two or thre he said to his wife acid that he had 3 Hero it is,” drops of that acid,” meaning the carbolic ven her last week id she soon afterward, handing him @ glass containing the qua tity for which he had asked - “I want the bott ’ he said in an angry tone, and when she refused to surrender he tock It from her by force. Then ine ¢rank the small dose and leaped to the yard from the Kitchen window. Mrs. Riley, his next-door neighbor, was called upon by Davis to witness him Grink what he thought would prove a fatal dose. “Please don’t drink it,” she shouted to him over the fence. “Yes, I will,” he told her. “Please don’t,” pleaded Mrs. Riley. “Amos, for God’s sake, don’t drink it,” his wife called to him from the kitchen door. Entrenties Were Unheeded. The husband, however, paid no. atten- tion to the entreaties, and empti2d the con- tents of tne bottle. Then he ran to the stable and was found there by his wife as scon as she could reach the place. She dragg2d him to the house and sent for a dcetor. The Emergency Hospital ambu- lance arrived before a neighboring physi- cian got there, and Davis was taken to the irstitution. His wife reached the hospital soon afterward, and remained with her husband until ths doctors said he was out of danger. pee se ata THREATENS TO SHOOT. Mrs. Boyce Produces Revolver and Orders Constable Away. The trouble between Mrs. Isaac D. Boyce of No. 1325 F street northwest and the law in reference to the possession of the resi- dence portion of that building came near having a tragical ending yesterday after- noon. Shortly after & o'clock Constable B. F. Edwards, who had been given a writ of resitution to execute by Justice Van Dyke, called on Mrs. Boyce for the purpose of taking possession for the owner. Mr. Ed- wards was accompanied by an assistant. As soon as Mr, Edwards stated the object of his visit, Mrs. Boyce defied him to pro- ceed, and sent a friend who was present for some men to eject both Mr. Edwards and his assistant. ‘The constable then also sent for addition- al aid, and during his absence Mrs. Boyce ran to a bureau drawer, it is said, where she procured a d8-caliber revolver, each chamber of which was loaded. She is al- leged to have pointed the pistol at Mr. Ed- wards, who was but a few feet away, and ordered him off the premises. The latter grappled with the woman and succeeded in getting control of the weapon, which he now has. In the struggie Mrs. Boyce's hand was slightly hurt. Mrs. Boyce told the contable that to get her out of the building he would have to carry her. Edwards answered that that Was not necessary, but he could put her things out in the street. After a consultation with her attorney, who had meanwhile arrived, Mrs. Boyce surrendered to the constable, ‘and a watch- man, who is still on duty, was put in charge. —_.__ One Fare to Cincinnati and Return via Pennsyivania Railroad. For the National Encampment, G. A. R., excursion tickets to Cincinnati and return will be sold Sept. 3, 4 and 5, at rate of $14.00, good to return Sept. 6 to 13. Exten- sion can be secured to Oct. 2. For further information, apply to-ticket agents.—Advt. —— Offense Not Proved. Frank H. Harris, a South Washington colored man, Was found asleep in a stable en 14th street southwest last night, and Policeman Osburn lecked him up on a rge of vagrancy. Beside him was a banjo and the instrument was taken to the station with him. There was no one to give bond for him last night, and he was held for court this morning. “I ain't guilty of any such thing as va- was Frank's plea before Judge { found him sleeping in a stable,” was only complaint the policeman had to make against him. ‘Complaints have been made about men sleeping in stables, but this is the first time I’ve found him there.” “Judge, your honor,” said the colored man’s employer, “I’m astonished to find such a charge against Frank. He is a hard- working map and has been in my employ a long th = “Frank,” said Judge Taylor, “what do you want to say?” “I was caught out In the rain last night,” he answered, “and I went in the stable becau: I didn’t want my instrument to get wet. Then I fell asleep and didn’t wake up until the officer came.” “The next time you are caught out in the rain with your banjo,”” the judge told him, “keep awake, especially if you go in a strange place. He was discharged. — Baltimore and Ohio Ratlroad. The famous battlefield Ine to Cincinnati. $14 round-trip. Tickets on sale September 3, 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. per pcos Speeds Parting Guest. A colored boy named Joseph Tinder was arrested in Twining City yesterday on a charge of vagrancy. “I was on my way from Cincinnat! to Baltimore,” t.. prisoner told Judge Tay- lor this morning. “If you are going out of town,” the judge said, “I am not going to detain you.” He was released on his personal bonds, —_.—_—_. Hundreds of big bargains waiting for in Hoeke’s clearing sale.—Advt, me a TO RESTRAIN AND ENJOIN. uit by Lewis Ifft Against Hensey & Co. and. Others. Lewis J. Ifft today, through his attor- neys, Messrs. M. J. Colbert and George O. Aukum, entered suit against Thomas G. Hensey & Co., the real estate dealers; E. W. Van Dyke, a justice of the peace, and B. F. Edwards, a constable, seeking an in- junction restraining the first named parties from interfering with him in his possession of the store at No. 467 Florida avenue, and also enjoining the justice and constable from executing a judgment and writ of restitution secured by Hensey against the complainant. ‘The complainant states that Henry J. Ifft became the purchaser of the property on Florida avenue, afterward transferring it to the complainant. At the time the Property was purchased It Is alleged that Thomas G Hensey held an unrecorded deed to the same, which he was to surren- der. Instead of surrendering the deed, however, he had it recorded and now claims to be the owner of the property. It is al- leged that Hensey never was and is not now such owner. Hensey acted as agent for Henry Ifft, and previous to his pur- chase of the property Lewis Ifft, the com- plainant, rented the property from him. Complainent alleges that, notwithstanding the fact that Hensey & Co. were notified of this sale and ordered to act no longer as agents, they secured a judgment before Van Dyke for rent, which Lewis Ifft al- leges he naturally refused to pay after be- coming the owner of the store he occupied. Justice Bradley granted a temporary re- straining order in the case and setting the hearing for next Thursday. eae a aS MRS. WAKFIELD’S FEAST. It Engenders Hard Feelings and Causes an Arrest. The discussion of Mrs. Rebecca Warfield’s watermelon feast in Judge Taylor's court this morning was greatly enjoyed by about three dozen colored men and women, whose recollections of the good time had last even- ing were still fresh. Attorney Ricks, who appeared for the accused in a case grow- ing out of the festival, smiled at the men- tion of watermelon, although he did not participate in the social function. His client, Mrs. Warfield, a motherly-looking woman, was accused of having given an unlicensed entertainment at her home on Fenton place. The most deeply interested person in the prosecution was a colored woman, dressed in deep mourning, who gave the informa- tion that Mrs. Warfield charged 10 cents for the evening's enjoyment, although she did not really see anybody pay the amount mentioned. “But F heard the invitations written said, “Heard them written?” queried Attorney Ricks. “Yes, I heard them written,” she retort- ed. “I was upstairs when I heard the writ- ing, and here's the invitation I got.” The invitation was read to the judge as follows: “Miss Annie Williams & Co.: “You are invited to attend a watermelon feast, given by Mrs. Warfield, 1004 Fenton place, Thursday, August 25, at 7 o'clock. If rain, postponed till next fair night. “Admission 10 cents.” “Will you tell me your name?” she was asked. “My name is Miss Isetta Johnson in full.” ‘ull of watermelon, you mean?” “No, indeed; I don’t mean any such thing.” Miss Johnson informed the court that the house was jammed and packed, and there was much excitement. “There was so much noise,” she declared, “that you couldn't hear your ears outside of the house.” She said she did not eat any of the melon, nor did she enjoy the dancing. Then she admitted that she didn’t feel well disposed to Mrs. Warfield. The feeling between them, she said, was the result of her re- fusing to let Mrs. Warfield wear her good clothes and play on the organ. “I was there,” admitted Sarah Washine- ton, “and I got 10 cents’ worth of dancing.” Mrs. Warfield said she did not charge her guests 10 cents, for she learned that she would violate the law if she did so. “Then what did you have?” Prosecuting Attorney Richardson asked. “A sociable for my friends, and a birth- day party in honor of my daughter.” Several of her guests were questioned and they declared that they paid no admission fee. “It's no use,” remarked Mr. Richardson. “They had such a good time over the water. meions that they are not going to tell any- thing.” “I guess the watermelon fixed them,” re- marked the court. Rebecca was thereupon discharged. ’ she —_.__ BUGLE SOUNDS TAPS, Lieut. Osborne, a Hero of Santiago, Buried Today. The remains of Lieut. William H. Osborn of the Ist Regular Cavalry, who died at Montauk Point, L. L, last Tuesday, from typhoid fever contracted on the battlefield of Santiago de Cuba, were brought to this city and buried at Arlington cemetery this afternoon. Short religious services were held at ihe residence of his brother, Mr. John B. Osborne, at 2110 Connecticut ave- nue. Lizutenant Osborne was the son of Gen. E. S. Osborne, and had many friends in this city. He was graduated from the West Point Military Academy in 1891, and had his first service at the Western ports of Custer, Grant and Sill. He was at the last named post at the outbreak of the war with Spain, and accompanizd his regiment to Tampa and thence to Santiago. He was with Gen- eral Young’s division and took part in all the principal battles around Santiago. Soon after the suspension of hostilities he was stricken down with typhoid fever, and was later removed to Montauk Point, whera he ded. Soon after his graduation he married Miss Norvell, daughter of Major Norvell of the 10th Cavairy. ———— Baltimore and Return via B. and 0., $1.25. Tickets good going on all trains Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th, valid to return until following Monday.—Advt. es Homeward Bound. John C. Kinsey was arrested in Eckington last night by Policeman Martin and locked up on a charge of vagrancy. The young man was unfortunate enough to be found by the policeman soon after he had received a complaint about beggars. “I’m a workingman,” the prisoner told Judge Taylor this morning, “and I never begged anybody for food. I'm sick and want to go home.” “Where is your home?” “Baltimore,” he answered, “and I was on any wey home when the policeman arrest- ed me. He was released on his personal bonds to leave the city. ———— $1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25 Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Every Saturday and Sunday during Au- gust and September; good to return until the following Monday. All trains except the Congressional Limited.—Advt. —.__. Thirty Days for $1. For the larceny of $1 from Jacob Linsley, Osborne Dorsey, colored, was today sent to jail for thirty days by Judge Mills. ——.—__ Lease of Market Space Property. A paper was placed on record yesterday for the lsase of the property on Market space owned by Emmons S. Smith to Saks & Co. for a term of ten years for $15,000 per annum. ———— Spend Sunday in Baltimore. Only $1.25 round trip,via Pennsylvania R.R, Saturdays and Sundays during August and Septzmber; good to return following ‘onday. All trains except the Congression- al Limited.—Advt. A —_—>_—_ Matter of Disinfection. In an opinion to the District Commission- ers Mr. 8S. T. ‘Thomas has decided that while, under the act of Congress approved December 20, 1890, owners of premises can- not be compelled to fumigate them where there has been a case of diphtheria, yet the health officer may enter the premises and disinfect them if he deems it necessary. ee Thirty Days for Assault. For assaulting his wife, Elizabeth Cava- naugh, Richard Cavanaugh was today sent to jail for thirty days by Judge Mills. e INSTALL& ITS OFFICERS Bricklayers’ Couneil;Plaoes New Leaders in Control for Bnsuing Term. Address by President Spohn—Appoint- ment of the Standing Committees— FraternalDelegates Named. AE The officers of -Brieklayers’ Council, who were elected recently to serve for the en- suing year, were installed last evening. They are: President, Milford Spohn; vice presicent, John H. Wolf; recording secre- tary, J. B. Dowell; corresponding secre- tary, Samuel Harper; financial secretary, Robert McMackin; treasurer, M. P. Canty; sergeant-at-arms, Patrick Boland; assistant sergeant-at-arms, Thomas Kelly; trustees, L. W. Straub, Florence McAuliffe: In entering upon the discharge of his new duties President Spohn expressed his appreciation of the act of the members of the union in electing him their presiding officer of an organization, he said, which stands at the head of the trades union bedies of the District. The report of the treasurer for the present quarter, he said, shcws that the union is in better condi- tion at present than it has been for the last five years. After an unprecedented trade depression, the prosperity of the or- ganization demonstrates its stability and the wise, conservative methods which have been pursued with regard to the business interests of the city. Mr. Spohn advised that in the future the policy be pursued which will secure to the membership a larger proportion of work than it has heen able to obtain in the past. This, he said, could be done if the organized labor of the District is true to its own Interests. Some Statistics. He further stated that of the 7,000 or- ganized wage workers in Washington 50 per cent are tenants. These pay an aver- age rental of $15 per month, aggregating $620,000 each year, and, estimating that the entire 7,000 spend an average of $4 per week, gives an expenditure of $1,456,000, making a grand total of $2,086,000 disbursed by them among the butchers, the grocers and the landlords. “When it is understood,” said Mr. Spohn, “that every dollar of this money has been received from those who employ union la- bor, we should determine to spend this money with our friends. If this were done by the organized workers of the District an element which is now antagonistic to organized labor and persists in employing the cheapest would be forced to patronize the members of the union organizations. In conclusion, he said he hoped to see the time when organized labor, by pursu- ing a policy of patronizing those who pat- ronize them, would force a general recogni- tion of the union label, and that the union trade mark would decorate the door lintel of every house hereafter erected in the District of Columbia. Thanks to Retiring President. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Wm. Maghan, the retiring president, and a committee wag appointed to secure a suitable testimonial fer presentation to him as a mark of the union's appreciation of his labors in its interest-during the past five years as it chief/officer. The following, committees nounced: = Executive—Johm: Hy Wolfe, John Welsh, John Stanley, Edward O'Brien and Milton Taylor. Finance—William Maghan, Thomas Allen, Joseph Annand, Frank Miller and D. J. McMahon. 5 Delegates to Central Labor Union—M. P. Canty, John Shandley, Thomas Allen, Mil- ford Sponn and John.H. Wolfe. Delegates to the.Building Trades Council— J. P. Haley, William Bresnahan, William Maghan, William “Roache and Milford Spohn, were an- —— UNABLE BO.ACCEPT. Commissioner Ross Declines to Pre- side ut Peace Jubilee. Commissioner John W. Ross received to- day a telegram inviting him to preside at a session of the great peace jubilee that is to be held at Atlantic City.tomorrow and Surday. Mr. B. H. Warner of this city is chairman of the committee on arrange- ments for the jubilee, and was particularly arxious that Mr. Ross should preside at one of the meetings. The celebration of the signing of the protocol will be the biggest event that has taken place at At- lantic City in many years. Thousands of visitors from Philadelphia, New York, Bal- timore and Washington ate expected to be present, in addition to the legion of visi- tors already at the Jersey seashore resort. Mr. Ross has written Mr. Warner that he will be unable to attend. He states that as there are only two District Commis- Sioners in the city at present, and as his duties have been £0 arduous of late, he is ccmpelled reluctantly to decline an invi- tation thet, under different circumstances, it would have given him the greatest pleas- ure to accept ———- WORK OF HUMANITY. Secretary of War Gives Sanction and Material Assistance. Acting Secretary Meiklejohn of the War Department is fully Impressed with the splendid work of humanity being performed by the ladies who have undertaken to light en the burdens end alleviate the sufferings of the sick and wounded soldiers now pass- irg through this city in such large num- bers. As stated in yesterday's Star, these ladies have inaugurated a systematic service of caring for the soldiers as they arrive here suffering from the lack of the comforts and in many instances even the necessities of life. To aid in the movement Acting Sec- retary Meiklejohn has directed that a hos- pital tent, with beds, etc., for fifteen per- sons, be erected at a convenient place on the reservation near the corner of Mary- land avenue and ¥th street southwest, for the benefit of the sick soldiers in transit, who may be in immediate need of rest and medical treatment. The Secretary has also given instructions that one of the ambu- lances at the Washington barracks be plac- ed at the disposal of the ladies for use in the transportation of soldiers seriously ill to the hospital at the Washington barracks or to Providence Hospital or other city in- stitutions, as may be deemed advisable. —>—___ The Orthography Hering, Not Behring To the Editor-of The’ Evening Star: The following letter of J. E. Hilgard, at one time superintendent United States coast and geodetic survey, published in Monteith’s new physical. geography, edi- tion of 1885, page 187, 1s of present inter- est: “Po the author of Menteith’s geographies: “The orthography: Bering is used in the ccast survey and! other government publi- cations. Commander, Ivan Ivanovich Ber- ing uniformly speiled his name Bering, as do his descendants, now living in Den- mark. The erroneous form Behring was first introduced in the second decade of the present century, Special students of Alaska steadily adhere to the correct form, Bering, and 1 take. occasion to congratu- jJate you on the attempt.to spread the cor- rect form before a large and inereasing au- dience. J. E. HILGARD, “Washington, January 26, 1885.” The coast survey published in 1891, “Ap- pendix No. 19, Report for 1890," a mono- graph of great interest, entitled ‘Early expedition to the region of Bering sea and strgit; from the reports and journals of Vitus Ivanovich Bering: translated by Wil- liam Healey Dall.” There exists such a diversity in the spelling of geographical naines that the adoption of some arbitrary rule would be of great advantage. August 25, 1868. P. LEE PHILLIPS. ee ‘The commission of John B. Peyton, as an additional private for duty in enforcing the game laws, has been extended by the Dis- trict Commissioners to remain in effect un- til August 31. Lloyd Cross was today fined $10 by Judge Mills for striking George Sullivan in the head with a bottle. The wound was severe, but Sullivan did not want to prosecute his assailant, which caused the court to let ONE HUGE CHECK. Big Business Transaction Between Local Mercantile Firms. The purchase by Saks & Co. of Emmons §. Smith’s stock and fixtures, and the leas- ing by them of Mr. Smith's building adjoin- ing their own, is declared to be the most extensive’ transaction that has ever taken Plac3 in mercantile Washington, and the check passed in payment is probably the largest ev passed between local mer- chants. This deal was brought about by Mr. Samuel Bieber, acting for Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith expresses hims2lf as still an enthusiastic Washingtonian, and it is un- derstood will hereafter devote himself to real estate transactions, which will be ad- ditional proof of his confidence in this city’s future. —_———. EXCURSIONS. The news that the warships of our navy are being assembled in Hampton Roads just off Old Point Comfort will doubtless serve to make the Saturday evening excur- sion of the Norfolk and Washington Steam- boat Company to Fortress Monroe, Vir- ginia Beach, Ocean View, Newport News and Norfolk the most popular outing of the summer season. The war vessels have been arriving for several days and there are now over fifty anchored in the Roads. There are all classes of fighting crafts ex- cept battle ships, from the cruiser San Francisco, Admiral Howell's flagship, to the little torpedo boats like the Foote. The elegant steamer Newport News, the finest vessel owned by the Norfolk and Wash- ington line and the largest and handsomest steamer on the Potomac, will make the trip tomorrow. even- ing at 6:30, arriving at Fortress Monroe and Norfolk early Sunday morning. The steamer will pass through the entire fleet of war vessels going down, and also sail through the fleet on the return trip Sunday evening. The reduced rates will again be in effect for this special excursion. The steamer Washington will also make the trip to Norfolk and Fort Monroe Saturday evening, leaving at 7 o'clock. This is the excursion arranged by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Those who usually spend Sunday morn- ing or afternoon in the country should take advantage of the reduced rates offered by the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon railway to Arlington on Sunday and go for a day’s outing to the national cemetery, Electric trains leave the station at 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue every forty-five minutes during the day and evening. Reduced rates will also be in effect between this city and Alexandria on Sunday. What a good time every one seems to have on the delightful evening sails to Mar- shall Hall and Indian Head on the steamer Charles Macalester every Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday evening. The girls in their ‘pretty gowns, the boys in their neat summer suits, the business men who have jaid aside all thought of work for the time being, the matrons keeping a watchful eye on the young folk—all are on hand to enjoy the pleasant outings that these evening ex- cursions afford. Young and old appreciate the sail on the Potomac, for the river air is cool and refreshing and the welcome breezes sweep over the deck during the entire trip. The ride is the main attraction to many, who remain on board all the way to Indian Head. But young folk will be young folk, and they just can't resist the temptation to leave the steamer at Marshall Hall and spend the evening in dancing to the excel- lent music of Prof. Schroeder's band in the big pavilion, The Indian Head trip last evening was unusually well patronized, and large crowds may be expected this even- ing and tomorrow. For the evening sails to Marshall Hall and Indian Head the steamer Macalester leaves 7th street wharf at 6:30. Three trips will be made to Mar- shall Hall on Sunday, the steamer leaving 7th street wharf at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Those who wish to enjoy a pleasant even- ing and at the same time spend very little money should take the electric cars of the Georgetown and Tenleytown railway to West Chevy Chase and Bethesda Park. Along the route may be viewed the Naval Observatory, Red Top, ex-President Cleve- land’s former home; the American Univer- sity, Fort Reno, the highest point in the District, and many other landmarks of his- terical interest. Electric cars connect with the avenue cars at 32d and M streets, and the F street cars at 32d and P streets every few minutes. Last car connects“with car from Glen Echo at West Chevy Chase at 12:30. Those who wish to go to Fort Myer, Ar- lington, Fostoria, Crossman’s Grove or Falls Church, or who want to enjoy a cool ride through a very pretty stretch of coun- try, should take the electric cars at the Aqueduct bridge. These cars run direct to all the above places, leaving the bridge every half hour from 6 a.m. until midnight. Those going to spend Sunday at Camp Alger or at the new camp at Dunn Loring should make Crossman’s' Grove their picnic grounds and take luncheon under the big trees, where it is cool. The pretty and fast propeller steamer Estelle Randall will make another of those pleasant trips to Chapel Point, on the Po. tomac, about sixty miles below the city, Sunday next, leaving her wharf he: ata a.m. Five hours are given at the Point to enjoy the fine salt water bathing and crab- bing, for which the resort is noted. The fishing there is excellent aiso, and some large catches have been made. Chapel Point is one of the prettiest resorts on the river and the outing is an ideal one. The ride of 120 miles on the river is delightful. The steamer, built for excursion purpos is one of the most pieasant on the river, her large saloon being open on all sides, and there is plenty of deck room, where the excursionist can sit and enjoy the scenery. The return trip will be made so as to reach Washington by 9:30 p.m., and stops will be made at Alexandria on all trips. Today and next Saturday are the last family days of the season at River View, and parents are invited by the View man- agement to bring ail their little ones and give them a day in the open air while the chance remains. The family days have been appreciated by the young folks, and every Saturday since the season opened in June has seen hundreds of children at the resort, having a merry time playing about in the shade, riding the chute, the flying horses, ete., or enjoying the many other ad- vantages the resort affords and having a good time. Tomorrow the Pentz 1 lea her wharf at 10 a.m., 2:15 and P.m., and returning will leave River View al 12:15, 5, 8 and 10:30 p.m. The usual family day fare, 10 cents for the round trip to all, will be sold for the 10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. trips. For the amusement of visitors to the resort there will be music and dancing ail day and evening and the chute and other attractions will be in full operation. Stops will be made at Alexandria on all trips. see $10 To Niagara Falls and Return $10 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Special train with coaches and parlor cars will leave Washington 7:55 a.m. Sept. -, 18 and 29, Tickets, limited to ten days, allow stopover at Buffalo, Rochester and Wat- kins returning. Annual exposition at Toronto August 30 to Sept. 10.—Advt. gee Sullivan and Kilrain Box. The two old Romans of fistiana met again last night at Kernan’s for the first t'me since that memorable day at Richburg, when John L. Sullivan was for, the twelfth year haied as champion. His opponent, Jake Kil- rain, was expected to wrest the laurels from the “Big Un,” but was unable to beat the champion. Last night as the two most noted fighters of their time faced each other in friendly contest the large audience gave them a mighty reception, and the two gave a first-class exhibition—much better than was expected, for both have grown fat. However, neither had forgot the science of the art, and their cleverness was comment- ed upon on all sides. Until the end of the season Kilrain will accompany John L.-and at each performance this week will appear in a three-round set-to with his old antag- onist. f ee A. O. H. Norfolk excursion, Saturday; see ° adv., page 12, (ee SSS Nothing to Say. “Guilty,” pleaded an old colored man named James Rollins, when called before Judge Taylor today on a charge of va- grancy. * “Is he an old-timer?” the judge inquired. ‘I have known the old man for some time,” Policeman Davis answered. “He spends most o! e F ate ge “Well, ‘Uncle “Nothing , Was “Sixty days in default of security,” the court told him. = 5 ‘The old man could not furnish the secur- THE DISTRICT SEWERS Annual Report Submitted to Commissioners by Superintendent McComb. it of Work Done in the Fiscal Year Ending June 30—New Construction. Mr. H. 8S. McComb, the superintendent of sewers, has submitted to Captain Beach, the Engineer Commissioner of the District, his annual report on the operations of that department. The report recites that under the appropriation for cleaning and repair- ing sewers and basins work was performed as follow: There were cleaned 116,804 linear feet of pipe sewers, 8,898 linear feet of brick sew- ers, 6,845 manholes, 95,551 receiving basins, from which were removed 7,783 cubic yards (estimated) of street detritus; 3,640 feet of pipe sewers were taken up and relaid, 1.898 linear feet of brick sewers were repaired, six basins were constructed, fifty-five re- ceiving basins were reconstructed, 220 re- ceiving basins were repaired, fifty-two tops (artificial and bluestone) were replaced, ninety-six basin covers (cast iron) were re- placed, eight receiving basins were abandon- ed, ninety-four receiving basin outlets were cleaned, twelve manholes were constructed, twenty-three manholes were reconstructed, 116 manholes were adjusted to grade. 198 manholes were repaired, forty-eight manhole frames and covers were replaced, 163 manhole covers were replaced, five al- ley drops were constructed and thirty-three alley grates and frames were replaced. To- = number of jobs, 1,388; of minor repairs, Sewers Constructed. Main and pipe sewers were constructed in the city as follows: In L street north- west between North Capitol and Ist streets, in 4% street southwest between E and School streets, and the main sewer in O street, Georgetown, was extended eastward to Rock creek. Under the appropriation for 1897, 9,572 linear feet of pipe sewers, varying from 12 to 24 inches in diameter, and under the appropriation for 1898, 581.1 linear feet of sewer 24 inches in diameter were constructed. By day labor there were constructed “6 lMnear feet of pipe sewers, varying from 6 to 24 inches in diameter, 41.5 linear feet of 3-inch diam- eter brick sewer, 122 manholes and 90 re- ceiving basins. In the suburbs sewers were constructed in Lincoln avenue northeast between R and T streets; Meridian street between Erie and Huron streets; W street between Ist and North Capitol streets; North Capitol street between W and Detroit streets, and Morris road, Anacostia, from Nichols av: nue southward 500 feet. “The trunk sewer in the valley of Piney branch, work on which was commenced in the fiscal year 1897, was completed to a point in Brandywine street a short distance east of 7th street. A large amount of rock excavation was required in the vari- ous sections of this work. Disposal of Refuse. Mr. McComb declares that the work per- formed to date upon the project for sew- age disposal consists in the construction of the F street and Easby Point intercept- ing sewer, the upper portion of the Rock creek and B street intercepting sewer and 982 feet of the Tiber creek and New Jer- sey avenue high Jevel intercepting sewer. Little improvement in conditions of the drainage system would be effected by con- structing any one of the remaining por- tions of the project. The completion of the project is required for any further appre- ciable benefit. The report shows the aggregate length of sewer construction during the fiscal year have been as follows: Main 13,540.2 feet, 2.564 miles; pipe 78,403.55 feet, 14,849 miles; pipe sewers relaid, 9,462.6 feet, 1,793 miles; total length of sewers in the District of Colum- bia: Main sewers, 443,109 feet, 83.92 miles; pipe sewers, 1,578,215 feet, 298.91 miles. Baking Powder Most healthful leavener in the world. Goes farther. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. DINNER,*1. Ride or drive out to Chevy Chase Inn for a good Table D’Hote “Dinner, $1. All kinds of refresh- ments at city prices. GEO. A. MILLS, Jr. aul7-Sd CITY ITEMS. On Account of Improvements in Factory, all our $45 New Domestic Reliable Sewing Machines go at $22.0). This month only. Ycu'll never in your life get a chance again to buy a New Domestic at such a Price. The Company’s 5-year guarantee with each. Drop postal and have one seni on trial, free, before the month is up. C. AUERBACH, 7 & H. au2s. AMUSEMENTS. _ The season opens at the Columbia Next Monday eve. With the new comedy, THAT MAN. Presented by a specially selected company, under the direction of A. M. PALMER. au26-14tf SEATS ON SALE. Park Bicycle Track. Labor Day, Sept. 5, 3 p.m. Special Ra Fred. Sims vs. Fred. Schade, mile heats, paced, with 2-minute limit. Tandem Pursuit Race. Arlington Wheelmen 5-mile Handi- - 50. AND T5e. au26-10Ut JOHN L. SULLIVAN AND JAKE KILRAIN. Next Week—T. E. MIACO’S CITY CLUB. an22-6t-15 The best classes ,,,.hectmen patronize : 5 summer garden at Brightwood. | No ‘rowdies."" Delicious. draft er. Fine dinners. Music every evening. au23-4d GLEN ECHO. EVERY EVEN! AND SATURI N EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE OPBRACTHE Bohemian By the Jaxon Opera Girl, Company. SEATS ONLY.. = BCU THEATER, 2PM. AND SPM. Matines Every Day, 10c., 20c., 80c. Prices, 10c., 15¢., ‘20c., '30e., ‘Boe, Washburn Sisters “and “Jack ‘Crawford, AN and Beni, Casino Comedy 4, Gertie Gilson, Alf Grant, Mulvey and Inman; 10 ‘other big acts; Bijou Bur- lesque Co. au22-6t BATTLE of GETTYSBURG 15th St. and Ohio Ave., NOW OPEN. $25 te Lieat. Lamb of 224 Kansas Regiment Succumbs to Fever. Lieuterant Henry Allen Lamb, quarter- master of the 224 Kansas Regiment, died at Providence Hospital, yesterday of typhoid fever. The remains were taken for interment las: evening to Parsons, Kansaa, accompanied by F. F. Lamb, a brother of the deceased. Lieutenant Lamb's home was at Parsors, where he was one of the editors and proprietor of the Daily Eclipse. He was commissioned first lieutenant and quartermaster of his regiment and came with the command to Camp Alger, where he was stricken with the disease mentioned¢ ene iieee Held for Trial by Jury. Moses Redmond, colored, was today hel by Judge Mills in bail for a trial by jury in the Police Court to answer the chargé of assaulting Roland Lee, also colored, with a brick. The trouble grew out of the discharge of Redmond from a place where he and Lee were working. Redmond believed Lee to be responsible for the loss by the former of his place, and as Lee was on his way home last evening assaulted him. Lee wag painfully but not dangerously hurt. Dur- ing the melee Andrew Tyler struck Red- mond and for this Tyler was fined $5. SOSEOSCOSES+EOS oo 5 s =| : * rt NESS is quickly overcome hy the toning end blood enriching qualities of Hood's Sarseparilla, ‘This great medicine cures that tired feeling elmost as q) as the sun dispels the morning mist, also cures pluples, boils, salt rheum, werof- via snd all other troubles originating in bad, impure bi cd. Get only 9a Sarsa- Hood’s $753. ita America’s $1; six for $5. Hertest Medicine. 20D'S PILLS cure bilionsness, indigestion SEOPETHOSOSEESOO DIE SEO EXCURSIONS, ETC, Only 15c. Arlington and Return. Sundays During Summer DEPPIS SG OOS OOO FP OOS: ie —= Electric trains % st. and Pa. ave sctct | Ria and return, & MT. VERN« RY, s 2S ae Closing Days : ae . River View. Steamer Samuel J. Rentz DAILY AT 10 a.m. 15 and 6:45 p.m. Sunday, 11 am., 2:45 ai 6:15 pm. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TRIPS EVERY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Dancing Day and Evening. Ticket + 25e. || Children, Returning, leaves River View at 1: 10:30 p.m. FAMILY DAY EVERY SATURDAY. Tickets, 10c. te all on 10 a.m. and trips. RANDALL —THE PLATTL 5, 6, 8 and pel Point, THE NEW AND SWIFT PROPELL Steamer Estelle Randail, Sunday, August 28. Five hours for water boating, bathing and fishing. A MOST DELIGHTFUL SUNDAY OUTING. Take steamer from wharf, foot 7th st., at 9 a.m Home again at 9:30 p.m. TICKETS au25-3t salt crabbing, - 50 CENTS SHRINERS’ MID-SUMMER FROLIC AT MAKSHALL HALL, MONDAY, AUGUST 29. TWO BOATS. No "crowding. “Room for all. Two performances; Military Dances. Piantation and Negro Melodies, Buck and Wing Dances, Rag ‘Time Songs, Genuine Negro Cake Walk. TICKETS. wees =» DOC. To be procured of Nobles of Almas Temple and at the boat. First boat, Steamer Macalester, leaves 6:45, second boat, Belle Haven, 7:20. au25-3t ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNI DISTRICT BOARD. FIRST SPECIAL EXCURSIC Norfolk, Va., and Old Point Comfort On the Palace Steamer WASHINGTON of the Norfolk Line, AUGUST SATURDAY, 1808. 7th street, at a.m. Monde: State rooms at auz4-3t-14 returning pund trip, $3. Meals, by cents. regular prices. COLONIAL BEACH. EAMER JANE NOSELEY. The only All-dey Trip on the Potomac. Crabbing, Fishi Salt Wate bing. ens unsurpassed. , except Monday, % ) p.m. Boat leaves N st. wharf di a.m.; Saturda; Fo_ state rooms and tickets GUZIAN, ~ In E. F. Droop’s Music Store, @25 PAL AVE N.W. Telephone 1108 _av 2-154. BEAUTIFUL SCENERY | eturn are ane sured If and TENAL- LYTOW connect” with “avenue’ t.. and “F et.” line, 32d and P sts. MINUTES. “On ar- rival _at West Chase (one fare) board EMPTY CAR T on Wash. and Glen ing ¢ the circle. echnects at Weet Chevy Chase with car at 12:30. Steamer “Macalester” For Indian Head Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings at 6:30. Boat Stops at Marshall Hall Going and Coming. Round Trip, 25c. Daily trips to Marsnell Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 pm. Sundays, 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. CF Schroeder's Band. Everything first class, FOR MOUNT VERNON dafly except Sunday, from 7th st. wharf, at 10 a.m. and 2:80 p.m. "Round trip, 50c. ‘Admission to grounds and mansion. 25c. 4920-284 ‘*Ericsson LineExcursions” ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE ‘To Philedelphia (day boat) every day (ex Sunday) at &.m.. To Philadelphia (night st To Philadelphia and rete 7 To Cape May (from Philadelphia by rail) To Cape May and ceturn (ien days). To Cape May and return (season) To Atlantic City (from Pilladetphia by rail) To Atlantic City and return iten days) Te Atiantie City and retucn (season) : To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Len . ranch and 2 8 eaprrane SaasRRSS H 5 z g To Asbury Park,Ocean Grove, Jon return, season’ (fr To N Philadeipala by rail)..$6.00 w York (from hiladelpnia by rail) 00 ew York and return (eleven days) 0 Night steamers (exenpt Sundays) from’ wharf, Light and Pratt streets, at 5 pin. Write for de- scriptive pamphlet and ‘fishing grounds at Better- ton. Tickets for sale et OFFICE ONLY. Also tick- Trog, Saratoga Springs. port. R. New Haven, Bridgeport, Conn. q -» and — north. Tickets to Phil- adelphia’on sale in Washiagton at B. & 0. Ticket Offices, Pennsylvania avenue, and B. & O. de) CLARENCE SHRIVER, Agent, 204 Light st., timore, Md. $eR0-22e2 For Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church--Take the F st. or Penn. ave. cars—and the electric cars at Aqueduct bridge. 10 Norfolk & W3Eshington Steamboat Co. —_— in the = for Fortress Monroe, cag organ ‘superb powerful n= FE KI — a ea News," ""Norfoli” ‘Tickets on sale at 513, 619, S17, 1421 ave, B. and 0. ticket office, cor. 15th st. und XN. ¥. ave., and on board stoamers. ned ine TBO et ei" bestia ten Sa