Evening Star Newspaper, August 27, 1898, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 1898—24 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. jou Theater—Vaudeville. (or amusements see page 24.) EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View i 11 a.m., 245 end 6:15 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Marshall Hall at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer Estelle Randall for Chapel Point 9am. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach 9 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Bionroe at 6:30 p.m. Steamer Harry Randall _ for and river landings at 7 a.m. s leave B. & O. depot for Bay Ridge a.m., 1:30 and 3:15 p.m. 1s leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ‘Train# leave 13% street and Pennsylvania venue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 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 West Chevy Chase and Glen Echo. ——_—_ GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. MILLIONS DRINK “PABST.” Wherever you go—in cities, villages and Bamlets—there you will find “Pabst” Beer. It's the standard the country over. The finest in the land. Write or "phone for a Base. Pabst Brewing Co., 703 N. Cap. st. Colonial 2, Human artificial Hempler’s,6 & Pa.av. WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del- monico Steak, go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. . Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. FOR YOUR ICED TEA enny’s Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in ica. Pure American-refined Sugars Sold at cost. TS OT, 1103 G st. CITY AND DISTRICT. Beate ene White Houxe Concert. d States Marine ite House grounds ternoon, beginning at 5:05 o'clock, as follows: Overture, “Maritana™.. March, ks” (by reques' Decicated to Col. E. B. Ha. reeerere Wallace --...Leo Wheat G.E.R. of Elks. opera (by request h, ““Huldigung”......... nal arrangement, first time.) a * (oy request).Gounod Funeral March of a eee Gounod ae i .Fyles Santelmann, conductor, will o lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real Frank T. Rawlings, 1005 Pa. ave.— Death of Henry Himber. Word has been received in this city of the death of Henry G. Himber, which took place at his residence, 2929 Curtis Denver, Colo. Mr. Himber was tor years a resident of the District, be- ing a well-known contractor during the beard of public works and one of the active Politicians at that time. He was also first Ward commissioner and was well known in all public business. For the past seventeen years he has been a resident of Denver and has been employed as inspector of sewers there. He leaves a widow and four chil- @ren to mourn the loss of a good husband d father. His death will be deplored by @ number of his former friends in Wash- ington. pote Se Hoeke’s Clearing Sale prices mean a big Saving.—Advt. ee Fined for Abusing His Wife. James M. Thompson, a conductor in the employ of the Brightwood Electric Rail- road Company, was today before Juége Mills. and was fined $10, with the alterne- tive of thirty days in jail, for assaulting =s Effie M. Thompson, Thursday Best. Mrs. Thompson, as she testified, is @ bride of four months only. She said that Without any cause her husband slapped ker, threw her to the floor and choked her. She said her husband had on other occa- sions since their marriage, April 20, treated her badly, and one night tried to choke her. Thompson denied the charge, &nd claimed his wife was the aggresscr. but Judge Mills sid he took no stock in storz. rn ee ‘Week-End Excursions via B. and 0. From Washington to Annapolis Junction, Frederick, Charlestown and intermediate points at greatly reduced rates. Tickets gold Saturday and Sunday during the sea- gon Valid for return until Monday follow- Ing.—Advt. —— On His Own Recognizance. Bicycle Policeman Potter bad a young colored man named Frederick Anderson be- fore Judge Taylor this morning on a charge of vagrancy. “He's been hanging about Alexander eourt lately,” the policeman said, “and I ever see him do any work.” “What does he do about the alley?” Mr. ardson inquired. He's continually running beer cans and under the influence of liquor.” ceman Lynch gave similar testimony. “I'm a working man,” pleaded the pris- . not a drunkard.” hen did you work last?” I put in four days last week,” he an- swered. “I was doing some sodding on atement was not disputed, and the sed him on his own recogniz- ——.__ Round Trip to Arlington Sundays, 15c Electric trains every 45min. 18% & Pa. av. Advertisement. a Threatens to Kill. Judge Mills today required John Green, colored. to give bond in $300 to keep the Peace or go to fail for three months, for Whreatening to kill George D. Lacy. Mr. aid he was talking In the street a friend about slavery days, when who heard a part of the conversa- walked up and told Mr. Lacey that if ai opened his mouth he would knock ad off. Green could not furnish the ability, present nployment, a happy erous future await the bright, people whose willing feet to the beautiful . Where ail of the partments o Monday next. See : “Educational.” —_—.>___ THE STAR BY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the Unitea States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by Terms: letter. 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 wive the last address as well as the Bew one. . ILABOR'S FETE DAY Allied Trades Completes Arrange- - ments for Its Observance. DEMONSTRATION AT RIVER VIEW Valuable Prizes to Winners in the Various Contests. PROGRAM OF EVENTS A joint committze of the Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council has completed its arrangements for the observ- ance of Labor day by local organized labor. Several months ago it was decided to give an outing to River View, and a large com- mittee of the two trades union bodies named determined that the event should excel any previous demonstration of like character. At the final meeting of the joint committee the subcommittees r2ported that the unions allied with the Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council had purchased a large number of tickets, and {t is probable that the seven thousand trades unionists of the city, with their familizs and friends, will spend labor’s holiday at River View. Determined to contribute as far as possible to the pleasure of the large number who are expectad to attend the excursion, the committee on entertainment has prepared the following program of amusements, in the order named, in addition to the ordi- nary attractions: The Program. 1. Amateur bicycle race, open to all con- testants from the District of Columbia. Prizes, consisting of a sweater, a pair of bicycle shoes and a handsome bicycle lamp, will be awarded. 2. A free-for-all game of quoits. One year’s subscription to the Times and a set of silver-piated knives and forks will be awarded to first and second best contest- ants, respectively. 3. Foot race, 200 yards, of single men, members of a labor organization. In this contest a barrel of California flour, a pair of fine shoes and an order for $2.50 payable in merchandise will be awarded. 4. Kunning high leap, free for all. Cash prizes of $ and $2.50 will be awarded to the first and second best contestant, respect- ively. _5. “Tug of war’ between teams from the Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council. In this contest a cash prize of § will be awarded the sucessful team. 6. A 200-yard foot race of marrizd men, members of a labor organization. One year’s subscription to the Washington Post and an elegant sofa pillow will be awarded as prizes. 7, Wheelbarrow race of married ladies, for which a set of Sheffieid knives and forks and a solid silver butter dish will be given as prizes. 8. A free-for-all chase of a closely clipped greased pig. The person who succseds in catching the pig and returning it to a member of the committee and placing it in a bag will receive a cash order of $5, and be presented with tha pig. 9. Fancy dancing by misses of fourteen years and under. For this exhibition an eiegant engraved gold medal will be award- ed as first prize; the s2cond prize to be de- termined by committee of award. 10. A cake walk by ten couples of the “Old Dominion Cake Walk Club.” The couples participating in “the walk” will be entitled to an equal shar? of a cake con- taining a gold coin. Presents to Patrons. The committee has also provided a num- ber of valuable presents for those who pat- ronize the various amusements which are fixtures at the View. The winners, accord- ing to certain rules among those who “shoot the chute,” will be entitled to the awards of one year’s subscription te The Evening Star, a handsome specially made silk umbrella or a pair of elegant shoes. The winners among patrons of the merry- go-round will be presented with a silver wateh, a handsome suit of boys’ clothes or a pair of fine shoes. A handsome cane and a box of fine cigars (blue label) will be awarded the winners among patrons of the bowling alley. For those who enjoy the pleasure of the roller coaster a fine hat and an elegant pair of shoes will be awarded. The committee has also provided for the purchasers of tickets three prizes—an ele- gant dining table, a $30 set of dining dishes and a handsome silk umbrella. The Donors. All the articles named, which aggregate $200 or more in value, were kindly donated by the following firms: Leonard Ruble, one specially made silk umbrella; Hirsh & Weil. a fine hat; S. E. & J. E. Rosenthal, a sweater; S. Fishman & Son, cane; O. A. Hutterly, gold medal; E. H. Morsell, set of knives and forks; Charles A. Pike, pair of fine shoes; Evening Star Newspaper Company, one year’s subscription; Saks & Co., $ order; House & Herrmann, dining tabl-; Eclipse Bicycle Company, ‘bicycle lamp: Post Newspaper Company, one year’s subscription; Robinson & Cherry, 2.50 order; W. H. Stoll, pair shoes; Louis Hartig, set plated knives and forks: H brun & Co., pair shoes; Castelberg Na- tonal Jewelry Company, silver watch; W. D. Tennille, boy’s suit of clothes; Langlois, pair of shoes; E. Voight, silver butter dish A, Lisner (Palais Royal), set dining dishes; William Hahn, pair shoes; Lansburgh Bros., silk umbrella; Stumph’ & Bro., sofa pillow: Hall & Glover, box fine cigars; S. A. Reeves, barrel of flour. The committee {s assured that the excur- sion will be a mammoth affair, as the sub- committee on tickets has reported the sale of near 4,000, and the members of the com- mittee anticipate an attendance of double taat number. Member's Estimate. This {s the estimate of a prominent mem- ber of the joint committee, who, when questioned, said: “We anticipate a large attendance, because 95 per cent of the or- ganized labor of the city are allled with the Central Labor Union and Building ‘Trades Courcil. We have with us and in- terested in the demonstration all the allied printing trades, including Columbia Typo- graphical Union, Stereotypers’ Union, Print- ing Pressmen's Union, Press Feeders’ and Assistants’ Union and the Bookbinders’ Union. Those represented in the Building Trades Council are the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Granite Cutters’ Branch, Bricklayers’ Union, Brotherhood of Carpenters, Hodcarriers’ Union, Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Layers, Stone Cutters’ Association, Operative Plasterers’ Union, Plumbers and Gasfitters’ Association, Steam and Hot Water Fitters’ Association, Stone Masons’ Union and Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Workers’ Union. The other al- lied organizations are Cigar Makers’ Union, Bakers’ Drivers’ Union, Columbia Ledge of Machinists, Bakers and Confec- ners’ Union, Horseshoers’ Union, Local Urion of Steam Engineers, Alliance of. Treatrical Stage Employes, Plate Printers’ Union. Within these organtzations is a member- ship of 7,000, and with this support the affair must be a success, and will be the event of the year.” Committee in Charge. The committee which wilh bs in charge at the grounds, equally representing the Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council, is as follows: Andrew Murray, John P. Healey, J. B. Egloft, Henry Hag- erty, William Silver, J. M. Kreiter, J. D. McKay, Milford Spohn, Henry Lewis, J. Carew, John Willis, Michael Caton, J. F. McHugh, J. Carmody, H. W. Szegedy, John Lorch, David Rabbitt, Edward Powell, J. R. Johnson, T. McCullough, J. L. Feeney, William Hunt, E. W. Patton, T. Richard- son, N. C. Sprague, C. Sandford, John Es- ter, J. Totten, Charles S. Henter, BE. L. Lomax, M. J. McCarthy, F. M. Wilson, B. J. Ladd, John Shandley, O. P. C Crowley, J. M. Heisley, W. A. nt, J. F. McCormick, W. Locraft, W. H. Mag- han, W. H. Williams, S. D. Cole, R. John- son, C.*A. Cooke, M. P. Canty, W. H. Barn- holdt, Robert Benhard, John’B. Beuchling and P. C. Kelly. —————— Baltimore and Return via B. and 0., 25. 81. ‘Tickets good going on all trains Sa‘ and Sunday. August 27th and 28th, v1 zeturn until following Monday.—Advt. to SEWERS AND SIDEWALKS. Improvements Ordered by the District Commissioners. The District Commissioners have issued the following official orders: That 380 feet of 2.25 by 3.375 feet sewer and 200 feet of 18-inch sewer be constructed in the north side of Pennsylvania avenue between 15th street and Madison place northwest. along east side of Madison place to alley and in alley in square 221, at an estimated cost of $2,855, chargeable to the appropriation for main and pipe sewers, 1899. That 420 feet of 15-inch sewer and two manholes be constructed in Central avenue from Superior street northward, at an es- timated cost of $805, chargeable to the ap- propriation for suburban sewers, 1899. That cobble gutters be constructed and roadway shaped and lightly graveled on 10th street southeast between M and N streets, at an estimated cost of $300, chargeable to the appropriation for repairs to streets, 1899. That the following work be done under the permit system: Lay cement sidewalk and set new curb on Madison street near 35th street, and lay brick sidewalk and set new curb on 35th street rear Madison street northwest, estimated cost, $218; lay cement sidewalk in front of No. 1461 Rhode Island avenue northwest; estimated cost, $70; lay cement sidewalk in front of No. 513 7th street northwest; estimated cost, $80. That the following work be done under the assessment system, the same having been duly advertised in accordance with law, and no objections having been received thereto: Lay cement sidewalk on Holmead avenue between Lydecker avenue and Lamar street, abutting lots 7, 9, 10 and 12, block 43, Holmead subdivision; estimated cost, $134, one-half to be assessed against abut- ting property; lay cement sidewalk and re- set curb on south side of P street north- west between 6th and 7th streets, abutting lots in square 446; estimated cost, $940, one- half to be assessed against abutting prop- erty; lay cement sidewalk and reset curb on the southwest side of Dupont Circle be- tween New Hampshire avenue and P street, abutting lots 2, 9, 8, 19, 20 and 21, square 114; estimated cost, $330, one-half to be assessed against abutting property; set new granite curb on both sides of Whitney avenue from Sherman avenue to Bright- wood avenue, abutting lots in block 10, Todd and Brown's subdivision, and lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Purher estate sub- division of Mt. Pleasant and Pleasant Plains; estimated cost, $1,600, one-half to be assessed against abutting property. That the following streets be resurfaced, cost chargeable to the appropriation for repairs to streets, 1899: 20th street north- west from Pennsylvania avenue to F street; estimated cost, $7,500; G street northwest between 17th and 19th streets; estimated ); G street northwest from 2ist "d_ street; estimated cost, $3,500; road- way of S:ctt Circle; estimated cost, $7,500. That Mr. D. B. McComb, superintendent of sewers, will proceed to Boston, Massa- chusetts Montreal, Canada; Chicago, Ili- nois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and re- turn on duty connected with the preparation of plans for the pumping station for sew- age disposal system. That Commissioner Beach will proceed to Montreal, Canada, and Boston, Massachu- setts, and return in connection with the preparation of plans for pumping station for sewage disposal system. ——_—_ Fails to Discover a Reason. Judge Taylor heard Policeman Baker's complaint against Mark Hall today, but falied to find any reason for his arrest. Hall is a young colored man, and the charge «against him was vagrancy. The policeman’s charge was that he had seen him wandering about the streets at night. Several times, he said, he had seen him under the influence of HNquor. He also said that Hall had been arrested for crap shoot- ing. “I haven't been arrested for five years,” said the prisoner, ‘and I never drink any- thing intoxicating. “What do you do for your living?” “I've been a house servant at Mr. Jeni- fer's for two years.” ‘The man’s wife, who does Mr. Jenifer’s washing, was also in court. She wanted to say a word for her husband, but the court said no evidence Was necessary, and dismissed the case. ee Clearing Sale prices on Furniture and Carpeis.at Hoeke’s.—Advt.’ —_.——__, Admiral Schley’s Reception, To the Editor of The Evening Star: I was amongst the throng who witness:d the arrival of Rear Admiral Schley, and was amply repaid for my trip to the depot, as I, being a good judge of human nature, saw @ man whose face was remarkable for its kindly nature, although one could see the owner was full of grit and Yetermina- tion. I was very much surprised that such little honor was paid the man who really broke the backbone of the war, and I am sure the administration should have hud representatives at the depot awaiting Rear Admiral Schlsy, in a carriage, if not in the President’s own. As it was, one of the policemen called a hansom off the stand to ccnvey him to his destination. Had he proven himselt such a hero, if belonging to another country, nothing would have been too good for him. May it not happen with Admiral Dawey. August 26, 1898. —— Dining at Chevy Chase Inn. Finest spot hereabouts. Elegant table d’hote dinner $1. All kinds of refreshments.—Advt. > Work of Ladies’ Association. Mrs. Mary B. Saunders, chairman of the Pension Office Ladies’ Association, has re- cently received assurances of support from official sources, and announces that the work of supplying food and delicacies to the soldizrs who stop here, when en route to the north, will be continued at the head- quarters, Potomac Hall, Maryland avenue and llth street southwest. The citizens of Washington are requested to aid by dona- ticns as liberally as possibl2 in order that there may be no lack of supplies. Mrs. Saunders expects to make a detailed report of all receipts, including cash donations, as well as of the disbursements, within the coming week, or as soon as there is no longer necessity for prosecuting the work now in hand. SS C. & O—Official Route—G. A. R. Cin- cinnati Encampment. The Chesapeake & Ohio, official route Dept. of Potomac, G. A. R., and W. R. C., will sell excursion tickets to Cincinnati September 3, 4 and 5, good returning until Oct. 2. Official train will leave Washington Sunday, Sept. 4, at 12 noon. Information at C. & O. offices, 513 and 1421 Penna. ave.— Advertisement. —>__. Two Peaches, Five Dollars Each. For. the larceny of two peaches and dam- aging the tree upon which they were grow- ing, the property of George Ash. Herbert Winslow was today fined $10 by Judga Mills. In default of payment Winslow went to jail for thirty days. aes Maple Club te Say Ridge. Monday, Aug. 29. Join this club for a pleasant time. Trains leave B. & O. depot 9:20 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Round trip, 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for children. This is closing date and last chance.—Advt. Se See Held for Action of Grand Jury. George W. Pinkett, colored, today pleaded guilty of the larceny of a watch, valued at $75, and was held by Judge Mills in $500 for the action of the grand jury, ————es $ Bay Ridge. This popular resort closes for the season on Aug. 29. Spend the last Sunday or Mon. day at this delightful resort. Trains leave B. & O. depot Sunday 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m. Rate, 50 cents adults and 25 cents for children.—Advt. eee The Largest Black Bass. Mr. Joseph W. Bowle of the Treasury De- partment is having great success at bass fishing in the Rappahannock. Monday he landed the largest one ever captured in this section, it weighing 5% pounds, He in- tends to organize a well-equipped rod and gun club for this DISTRICT | PLUMBING Annual Report of the Inspector Sub- amitted. —_+—___ WORK DURING )THE PAST YEAR ee ee Legislation Accomplished and That Whieh is Needed. EFFICIENCY OF FORCE Mr. Charles A. Ball, inspector of plumb- ing, through Mr. D. E. McComb, superin- tendent of sewers, has submitted to Captain Lansing H. Beach, the Engineer Commis- sioner, the annual report of the operations of the division of plumbing inspection, covering the fiscal year ended June 80, 1898. The report is as follows: The number of inspections made and re- corded comprises a total of 17,550, being @ material increase over the work of the previous year. This record comprises 4,853 examinations of existing plumbing, 5,777 inspections of remodeling, extensions or repairs; 3,274 inspections of plumbing in progress in new buildings, 281 pepper- mint tests, 928 inspections of gas piping or fixtures, 986 inspections of lead service pipes, 715 sewer taps for connections, 301 new terra cotta sewer connections laid and 485 inspections of repairs to existing terra cotta house sewers. Clerical Work on the Increase. The volume of clerical work porformed is constantly on the increase. In addition to entries made in the record of the in- spections above noted, the number of let- ters and indorsements written and forward- ed amounts to 1,653. The distribution of this includes, miscellaneous letters, 285; letters te plumbers, 70; orders to repair plumbing, 436, and indorsements on com- munications to the number of 800. The let- ters to the Engineer Commissioner origi- nating in this office number 59 in addition to reports of special character, such as a detailed statement of plumbing repairs re- quired in certain public schools, the re- sult of an examination of plumbing in a public school building in Baltimore, a plan and estimate for a system of sewage dis- posal for the Industrial Home School and an opinion respecting the practicability of examining and certifying journeymen plumbers. After consideration .of the best method of serving renewed notices to make p!umb- ing repairs, which had heretofore been done through the police department, it was determined that such service should here- after be personally made by a representa- tive of this office. The number of notices in which personal service was made by this office is ten. This work was done by the sewer tappers in addition to their other duties. The examination of plans for plumbing proposed in new buildings, or in connec- tion with permits for repairs to work in existing buildings, has not varied greatly from that of the previous year, the num- ber ef plans for new buildings examined and approved having been 745 as compared with 721 in the previous year. The decision made by the Commission- 2rs, and embodiea tr building regulations, not to allow th@ addition of frame bath room structures to extsting brick buildings, is an advanc> over the previous practice, fully justitied bythe ‘greater protection af- forded piping lines amd fixtures located in additions built with brick walls. “fhe Plumbing Board. It ts -gratifying-to be able to note the ac- complishment of additional legislation, ap- proved June 18, 1698, which has resulted in formal authorizetion 6f, tha. plumbing board with five membefs, gin the provision of compensation of ‘this board, in the definite restriction of plumbimg ‘and gasfitting to licensed plumbers and gasfitters, and ‘in clear requirememis ren@tring it unlawful to mak; cuts orstrenches im public spaces without a permit: from the Commissioners, No opposition was encountered in the pas- sage of the act in question excepting through the desire of the journeymen plumbers to provid for examination and certification for their craft. It is beileved that such restrictive measures as are pro- posed by them will be necessary in the future and will result in placing r2sponsi- bility for defective pMimbing work more definitely upon the persons who perform that work. Attention is.invited, as in previous re- ports, to the absence of authorization for the syst2matic inspection of gas fixtures and piping in order to note their condition and provide for remedying the defects found. It is believed that the enactment of a law giving the inspector of plumbing and his assistants, under the direction of the Commissioners, suitable power to make periodic insp2ctions of the principal hotels and boarding houses, as to the security of the piping systems and fixtures therein, should be enacted. While it does not ap- pear that during the past year human life has be2n sacrificed to the cupidity of prop- erty owners in allowing the use of im- proper appliances for the distribution of iiluminating gas, the deaths due to such cavses noted in the last annual report and in previous reports justify an enlargement of the powers of the Commissioners in this regard. I think it desirable that such leg- islation as is requested should include suit- atle authorization of a periodic inspection of plumbing in public buildings and in buildings occupizd by numerous residents. The conditions of occupancy, in many ceses, introduce such relations with the principal tenant or agent or owner that a considerable degree of inconvenience and even known dang:r-ffom imperfect plumb- ing appliances do not result in complaint of these imperfections to the proper author- ities. ‘The validity of the plumbing statute and of the regulations made thereunder has not yet been decided in the higher courts of the District, but has been repeatedly sustained in numerous prosecutions in ae eae during the past year. In most o' tenes camea tt tone toon the policy of the prosecuting attorney to accept personal bonds or allow a continuance of the case where the defendant would agree to make the repairs directed within a specified period. Eight cases were tried, in five of which the requirements made by the Com- missioners were complied with within the time limit set by the court. A fine of $25 was imposed in each of three cases, two of which were for failures to remedy defects in terra cotta house sewers and one for the construction of a light cast fron stack in violation of the regulations. Plumbing in Schools. An examination was made by me on Sep- tember 11, 1897, fm c®operation with Mr. Frank Vermillion of the office of the in- spector of builditgs #f the recently com- jeted plumbing @n c@lored school No. 10, Baldmdre Md." ‘Phe Wullding was found to be a model one, ané its appointments in many respects excetdingly satisfactory. The type of architécture, consisting of three stories of sfx rooms each, with two transverse halls, 4s quite different from that in use in the District, but exceedingly compact, allowing: heating and ventilating apparatus to be arr: for each group of six rooms in a vefticat tler, resulting in in- creased efficiency:* The main closet accom- modations of the! buflding, located in the ‘basement, consist of acmodified form of the Smead trough cloget flushed from a dump- ing tank and notable in introducing local ventilation to eackt of the closet seats. The det@ils of the Gi ape oe are well worked out and means of acéess for cl ex- ceedingly good. The 1 was of the or- dinary stall type, with perforations near the bottom of the back slab, allowing ven- tilation at these points. Teachers’ closets of good type were also provided in the basement and sinks located on the different floors of the building. As a result of this inspection it was recommended to the Com- missioners seat a nee eae e of oe closet apparatus, provided » enam surfaces, be introduced for trial in one of the buildings under construction in the District, and this form of closet is now be- installed in the Peabody Annex School. e efficiency of the force of assistants was maintained at a high Th lace vacated by the enlistment of Major A. O’Brien in the volunteer service was filled by the appointment on May 24 of Martin T. Conboy, as KATIE KELLERT’S RASH ACT. Swallows 9 Dose of Laudanum With Suicidal Intent. Katie Kellert, not more than seventeen years old, created some excitement in Mrs. Elizabeth Cherry's boarding house, at No. 917 G street, last night about 12 o’clock by taking a dose of laudanum with suicidal intent. When she swallowed the poison she ‘was in the room of Prof. Elmer B. Bernard, who advertises himself as a palmist and clairvoyant. The professor says she was in love with him, and that she had been drink- ing. It was the combination of love and qiquor, he says, that’ caused her to take the lose. Miss Kellert, he says, lives on New York avenue, but several times recently she has called on him. When she appeared last night, about 10 o'clock, he says he noticed that she was under the influence of liquor and advised her to go home. There was a ae gentleman friend of his there at the time. The girl went to a 9th street drug store and purchased two ounces of laudanum. Then she returned to his room, he says, and at first he declined to admit her. He finally opened the door and the girl entered. After being in the room some time she got up and said: “I'm going to kill myself.” The professor thought she was only jok- ing, but a few minutes later, while stand- ing before the mirror, he saw Katie swal- low the poison and then take a drink of water. He grabbed the bottle from her, but it was too late—-she had taken the poison. Then the young professor started out with Katie to see that she got medical treatment. Together they went to Dr. Prentiss’ drug store and the clerk sent for an ambulance. The sick girl was taken to the Emergency Hospital, where she was re- lieved of the poison. Miss Kellert gave her name as Katie Ber- nard, and claimed that she was the pro- fessor’s wife. This morning the professor told a Star reporter that Miss Kellert had told his landlady, Mrs. Cherry, that she was his wife. Last night, he said, she asked him not to reveal her identity. At the hospital this morning the physicians said that the patient was doing well, and 4s out of danger. Her parents, it is stated, live in this city. Ss THE RED CROSS. Help Afforded for the Traveling Sick Soldiers. Acting Secretary Meiklejohn ordered the Havenner bakery to furnish bread to the Red Cross Socisty for the soldiers who stop here en route to the north. The War Department also furnished, at request of Mrs. Tanner, for the us2 of the Red Cross, @ hospital tent to be placed at the corner of 9th street and Maryland avenue south- west, and supplied it with cots on which to place the sick soldiers not able to pro- ceed further. The soldiers in this condition are then removed to the Washington barracks and cared for. The officers of the 7th Illinois Regiment, which recentiy passed through, gave ordars for the coffee and food needed for the men, and then detailed members of the regiment to take it from the Red Cross reoms through the cars. Acting Secretary Meiklejohn has given orders to the Red Cross to call upon him for anything required in this emergency work. ——— Cincinnati G. A. R. Encampment via B. and 0. Choice of three different routes. Tickets sold September 3, 4 and 5, good to return until 13th, and may be extended until Oc- tober 2, $14 for the round trip. For tickets and further information call on B. and O. ticket agents.—Adv: SS Society Incorporated. Thusnelda Lodge, No. 1, Daughters and Sisters of the Sons of Hermann, has filed with the recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia articles of incorporation. The incorporators are: Hedwig Kurtz, Caro- line Bender, Gertrude Reiners, Caroline Englert, Elizabeth Exel. The trustees for the first term are Rosine Obermeyer, Louise 8S. Weber, Bertha Rupertus. The object of the organization is to maintain a society for benevolent, beneficial and pro- } tective purposes. ae Saturday and Sunday Excursions to Baltimore. Only $1.25 via Pennsylvania R.R. Saturdays and Sundays during August and Septembsr. Return following Monday. All trains except Congressional Limited — Advertisement. geen Commissioners Announce a Rule. ‘The District Commissioners have written to Mr. W. Marden King of Anacostia, in re- ply to his request for assistance in collect- ing bills against employes of the District government, informing him that the Com- missioners pay no attention to claims against employes unless such claims are presented in the form of a judgment, ob- tained from a competent court ef justice, in which event, if the employe is one whose services are practically continuous, the Commissioners will require him to pay the amount. ——— $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. —— District Not Responsible. The District Commissioners have received a lefter from Mr. August Arnold of Mag- nolia avenue, Brightwood, complaining of damage done his property by surface water from Brightwood Park. Tne Commission- ers have informed Mr. Arnold that the trouble to which he refers is in no way chargeable to the District, but is purely the result of the location of his property in a depression, so that any washing from the surrounding high ground, in the case of a heavy storm, is carried through onto his property. Mr. Arnold is informed that whatever action is necessary to prevent this annoyance must be taken by himself. Spend Sunday in Baltimore. Only $1.25 round trip,via Pennsylvania R.R. Saturdays and Sundays during August and Sept2mber; good to return following Monday. All trains except the Congression- a! Limited.—advt. —_>_—_ Children in the Street. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Noticing the letter of R. D. H. in The Star of the 24th relative to children play- ing in the street, &c., and Wheelman’s re- ply to same in the issue of the 25th, I wish to say I most heartily agree with Mr. R. D. H.’s suggestion that the street should be no playground. We frequently read of children being run over and badly injured or the life crushed out of them by reason of their being in a place of danger, and it is by no means always the fault of the driver. He is quite often exonerated. I have a little girl and she is never allowed to play in the street. If all parents would exercise due care over their little ones in this respect there would be fewer street ac- cidents. August 26, 1898. + ee $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. 1, 15 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. The Fall Term of Wood’s Commercial College Will open Monday, August 29. Of the 529 instructed last year the majority have been placed in good positions. The terms are the lowest consistent with thorough- ness and instruction afforded, and the pros- pects are bright for @ large attendance the ° ensuing year. Last Day Execarsion. Monday next, August 29, has been se- lected by the Maple Club as the date of an exourtion to Bay Ridge. That being the last day of the excursion season, many peo- le will probably ayail themselves of the Byportuntty to visit Bay Ridge in compane with the club. A good program of amuse- ments is in prospect. ee Week-End B. and 0. Seashore Excur- ai Beginning June-24, May. 8 KNIGHTS OF GOLDEN EAGLE. The Grand Castle Holds Its Semi-An- nual Session. Monday evening last at 425 12th street the Grand Castle, Knights of the Golden Eagle, met in semi-annual session. The following grand officers were present: Grand chief, John L. Baker; grand vice chief, Frank Kesper; grand high priest, W. J. Blake; grand master of records, E. L. Tolson; grand sir herald, Wm. F. Potts; grand first guardsman, W. J. Brooks, and grand second guardsman, Wm. H. Dick- man. There was a good representation from each of the subordinate castles in the District. The report of the grand master of records showed an increase in the finances of the order and a slight loss in membership. It was decided by vote to recommend Grand Keeper of Exchequer Chas. H. Bow- man for the honor of past grand chief to be conferred by the Supreme Castle at its meeting to be held in Baltimore in October next. It was also decided to refund to the tem. ples of the Ladies of the Golden Eagle the per capita tax which has been collected from them. —_——._& SOLDIERS, SAILORS, MARINES. Work of Relief Among Them by the Ww. Cc. T. U. The soldiers, eailors and marines depart- ment of the W. C. T. U. is still doing work at ths front, in the camps and hospitals and at 910 F street.. Mrs. Raub, superin- tendent of the relief work, through her husband, a clerk in the pension office, raised a sufficient amount among the clerks of that office to enabl3 this department to send 200 yards of rubber sheeting to the hospital at Fort Myer. The ladies of this department acknowledge the kindness of the clerks of the p2nsion office and of the Goodyear Rubber Company, which contrib- uted $5 toward the fund. The patriotic work of the department was started two and a half months ago. Since then 5,500 meals have been served. At the present time the rooms at 910 F street are visited daily by many of the Santiago wounded. Since the Metropolitan railroad has issu2d free passes to the sick and wounded they are more frequent visitors. For some time before the railroad started its patriotic work the ladies of the lunch room paid the car fare of those not able to walk. Tha ladies are grateful to the public for its most liberal donations. They are able to cater to the appetites of the sick, furnishing them soups, milk, fruit, cus- tards, ete. The ladies of the Relief Corps of Laurel, Md., sent a barr2] of fresh vege- tables and baskets of jellies last week, and the ladies of Falls Church, Va., sent Mberal donations. To these parties, and to Jarvis and the Vatoldi, and to the many other persons who hav2 recently made such gen- erous donations, the ladies wish to express their thanks, Next Monday evening will occur the reg- ular monthly meeting of the department of soldiers, sailors and marines, and at this tims soldiers, sailors and marines will be entertained in the rooms at 910 F street. The public is invited to be present. eS EXCURSIONS. Tomorrow will be another of those pleas- ant German days at River View, and the Plattdutsche Verein, one of the leading German organizations of the city, will give their annual outing at the View then. These German days at the View are most delightful affairs, and all who attend will have a good time, and as after tomorrow only one more Sunday will remain of the View season, a large thing is looked for. The committee in charge have arranged a fine program of vocal music. The German household hymns and songs will be ren- dered by a large chorus, and the View or- chestra will be heard in instrumental se- lections. The chute and the other attrac- tions of the View will be ready to give pleasure to all. The steamer Pentz will leave her wharf, foot of 7th street, at 11 am., 2.45 and 6:15 p.m., and the return trips will be made at 1, 5, 7:30 and 9:30 p. m. The fine River View dinners will be served as usval. ——— Ray Ridge and Return via B. and 0O., 50 Cents. Salt water bathing, fishing, crabbing and boating. Trains leave 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. week days. 9:35 a.m., 1:30 and 8:15 p.m. Sundays.—Adv: Se Protected Her Mother. Leon Phillips and Miss Grace C. Owens were today tried before Judge Mills. Phil- lips, ft was alleged. struck his wife and threatened to break every bone in her body. Miss Owens, fearing that Mrs. Phil- lips, who is her mother, would be hurt, got possession of a blunt hatchet and inflicted a slight cut on Phillips’ head. Judge Mills said he thought Phillips had been suffi- ciently punished for his threats, and did not blame Miss Owens for protecting her mother. He then dismissed the accused from custory. SS Arlington & Return, on Sundays, 15c. during summer. Electric trains,1é%4Pa.ay. —Advertisement. —_——.—__ Commissioner Beach Absent. Capt. Lansing H. Beach, the Engineer Commissioner, left at noon today for At- lantic City, to be present at the grand peace jubilee to be held there today and tomorrow. He will return to his duties at the District building Monday morning. DINNER, ‘1. Ride or drive out to Chevy Chase Inn for @ good Table D'Hote Dinner, $1." All kinds of refresh- ments at city prices. GEO. A. MILLS, Jr. aul7-8d AMUSEMENTS. THE FAIR, ROCKVILLE, MD. AUGUST 380, 31, SEPTEMBER 1 AND 2. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY SPLENDID EXHIBITS OF Cattle, Hogs, Sheep and Poultry. GRAND HORSE SHOW. RACES EVERY DAY. Regular train from B. and O. station, 8:30 a.m., 12:50 p.m. Special express on Wednesday, Thurs- day and Friday, 12:15 p.m. $1.00 for Round Trip, including Admission, au2T-5t Pools Sold. . — = CITY ITEMS. Nursing Mothers Should Never Be Without “Munchener” Beer. Nothing else is so beneficial alike to mother and child. Superior to any other beer as a strength giver; 2 doz. bottles, $1.25. Nat. Cap. Brewing Co., 14& Ds.e. 1t Sa res Chr. Xander, 909 7th st. While most port wines are heating, his own Va. Ports, 1891, $3 gal., T5c. qt., 1894; 50c. qt., rich in iron and astringency, are refreshing summer beverages of light alco- holicity and so fruity that a modicum of them added to ice water protects man and child against chilling the stomach. Equally so Chr..Xander’s five Ives & Norton Va. Clarets, from $1.75 to $5 dozen. it —_>—_—_ When You: Want be Siete don’t forget it’s Nolte who does the finest work for only $2 up. 810 9th st, at On Account of Improvements in NATIONAL CONVENTION, Woman's Relief Corps Arranging fo! i Gathering. Mrs. Anna A. Peck, the department prest- dent of the Department of the Potomac, W. R. C., and her staff are busy now mak- ing preparations to attend national en- compment. The following changes on the department staff are announced: Mra, Emma Miller, department senior vice presl- dent, vice Mrs. Laura Wheeler, decea: and Mrs. Jane Bridaham, junior vice pr dent, vice Mrs. Miller, promoted. The relief for the past quarter was a@ follows: Department relief fund expended in money and clothing, $34.14; O. P. Mor- S 50; Sumner, $13) 138; Farragut, $7; Lincoln, $41.554 Lafayette, $20, and H. Thomas, $64.25; total in cash and $864.92. Lincoln Corps sent a box to the soly dier boys valued at $73, and Mrs. I. V Hendricks of Burnside also sent one to Fredericksburg, valued at $45. In additiolg there were many individual contribution® and boxes. The sixteenth national convention of the Weman’s Relief Corps will meet in Cincins nati, Ohio, Thursday, September & The oMcial route is by Chesapeake and Ohid railroad. A special train will leave Bale timore and Potomac station Sunday, Sep* tember 4, at noon. The W. R. C. will ae- company the department G. A. R. The following ladies comprise the W. R, C. transportation committee: Mrs. M. R. Sprague, chairman; Mesdames Ida L, Chase, Georgia D. Van Fleet and Alice Burs gess. Tickets and all information can be secured of these ladies. They will be at department headquarters, room 58, Atlantia building, every day next week from 11 o'clock a.m. to 5 p.m. The following are the representatives from this department to national convene tion: Mrs. Anna A. Peck, department presi« dent; Mrs. Emma Miller, senior vice dent; Mrs. Jane Bri am, ju president; Mrs. Julia on Layton, I omp= lothing, i° vice de- M riment secretary; Mrs. Gladys L. son, department treasurer; past department presidents, Joanna W. Turner, Ida V. Hen dricks, Indiana Cowling, Anna M. Hamile ton, Annie W. Johnson and Georgia G Bain. Delegate at large, Vina M. Calhoun; ale ternate-at-large, M. J. Thompson; deles gate, Julia E. Hamilton; alternate, Alice Burgess. Department headquarters will be at 511 Sycamore street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Des partment of Potomac, G. A. R., and W. R. C., will hold a joint reception 7 ay night, September 6, from 8 to 10 o’cloc at Grand Hotel, to which all comrades 0} the G. A. R., all members of W. R. G, and other organizations and friends will be welcome. ss One Fare to Cincinnati and Return ¥ Pennsyivanin Railroad. For the National Encampment, G. A. R., excursion tickets to Cincinnati and returm will be sold Se 4 and 5, at rate of $14.00, good to return Sept. 6 to 13. Extens sion can be secured to Oct. 2. For further information, apply to ticket agents.—Advt, ——— To Close on Labor Day. To the Fditor of The Evening Start As you ere always on the side of the wa earner, I beg to suggest that through Th Star you endeavor to create a sentiment in favor of closing the stores on Labor day, It seems to the writer that if the purchas- ing public, especially the govern clerks, would resolve to do no shopping on that day, they would be contributing to- ward giving a rest and an outing to the hard-working store clerks. A. FRIEND. August 26, 1898. SOSSoeeoeecee POOSSOIOESSOO® Nervous People Are great sufferers and they deserve eym- pathy rather than censure. Their blood is poor and thin and their nerves are conse- quently weak. Such people find relief and cure in Hood's Sersaperilla because it puri- fies and enriches the blood and gives it Dower to feed, etrengthen and sustain the nerves. If you are nerrous and cannot sleep, take Hood's Sarsaperilla and realize its nerve strengthening power. Hood’s Sarsaparilia Is America’s Greatest Medicine. $1; 6 for $5. $ HOOD’S PILLS cure alll Iver Oo HSS OC ESSEG BIEG = ————— —s FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D.C., POST OFFIOD NOTIC Should be read defly, as changes may vccur any time. FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports of sa‘ling dafly, and the schedule ef closings in a! renged on the presumption of their uninte: Upt overland transit. For the week ending September 3 the last coauecting closes will be made ns fol lows: TRANSATLANTIC MAILS, MONDAY—(b) At 9:20 P.M. tor BUKOPE, e.s. Saale, from New York, via Southam, Bremen. Letters IRELAND must be “Per Saale. TUESDAY—At 12:10 P.M. for EUROPE, per ® Teutonic, from New York, via Lown, Cy b3 11:10 P.M. for EUROPE.’ per s.8. Friesiaad, fr New York, via Southampton. Letters must be di rected “Per Frieslund. FRIDAY—{b) At 7:20 P.M. for EUROPE, per co Lucania, from New York, via natown. Lety oOo Ms. 25 cents. eee on direct New for I ters for FRANCE. SWITZERLAND, 17 A) SEAIN, PORTUGAL, TURKEY, botrr BRITISH INDIA must be directed “Per Lu- r :20 P.M. for FRANCE, SWITZI TALY, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, PRK Ie) and BRITISH INDIA, per s. New York, via Havre. Lett EUROPE ‘must be directed “Per La Twuraii (c) At 11:10 P.M. for NETHERLANDS direc s.s Werkendam, from New York, via .ot' Letters must be directed “Per Werkendain At 11:10 P.M. for ITALY, per as, Pulda, f New York, via Naples. Letters must be directe “Per Fulda.” (c) At 11:10 P.M. for SCOTLAN! Girect, per 8.8, Ethiopia, New y Glasgow. Letters must be directed op! (c) At 11:10 P.M. for EUROPY, Pennland, from New York, via Southampton. ters must be directed “Per Peonland 11:10 P.M. for NORWAY direct, per «5s. from New York. Letters must be direc Norge. MaiLs FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA, WEST INDIES, 5 SUNDAY—(d) At 11:10 P.M. for 4 ~Sgamd De ot i ‘ork. SUBA, per s.8. Karthage, from New MONDAY—(c) At 10:05 P.M. for BI PUR TO CORTEZ and GUATEMALA, per stea:ier fro: New. Orleans : TUESDAY—(d) At 12:05 P.M. for NEWFOUND: LAND, per steamer from North Sydney. (b) At 9:20 F.M. for JAMAICA, per steamer from Ihite adelphia." (c) At 12:10 P/M. for CENTRAL AM ICA (except Costa Kica) and SOUTH PACIF PORTS, per #.8. Finance, from York, on, Letters for GUATEMALA must be directed “Pet Vivance.. WEDNESDAY—(4) At 6:25 A.M. for RIO J4e NEIRO and SANTOS, per s.s. Roman Prince. fi New York. Letters for other parts of ItAZ and LA PLATA COU TRIES must be direc: (c) At 11:10 P for “Fer Roman Prince MAICA, per steamer from Baltimore. (c) At 11:10 PM. for CAPE GRACIAS, per Jason, from New York. Letters for BELIZE, PUERTO COR. TEZ and GUATEMALA must be Girected “Ter Juson.” FRIDAY—(c) At 11:10 P.M. for BRAZIL. per 8.4, Gullleo, from New York, via Pernambuc ir and Rio Janzizo. Letters for NORTH BRAZIL and LA PLATA COUN must be directa “Per Galfleo.”” (c) At 11:10 P.M. for LA PLAT. COUNTRIES direct, per Bellarden, from New . Madiana, from New York. A, TRINIDAD and TOBAGO must te die dicna."" (c) At 11:10 P.M. for Per Ma: FORTUNE ISLAND. JAMalGA, SAVANILUAY GREYTOWN and COSTA RICA," per Altal, from New York. (c) At 11:10 P.M. for MAIT Prins Willem iV, from New York. Lett ir VENEZUELA, CURACAD, TRINIDAD. BRITISH and DU IANA must be airecte “Per Prins Willem SATURDAY—(d) At 12:05 P.M, for NEWFOUND. LAND, per steamer from North Sydney. Mails for NEWFOUNDLAND, by rail to Helife and thence via steamer, close here daily, excep Sunday, at 12:05, P-M.,’ and on Sundays ‘only af A.M. i 1 to Boston, and jose here daily at’ 3:20 P.M. (a) ‘Mails for MEXIOO, overland, close here daily at a) CHINA, PAN |, per et Mails for = , from Hy yee dally up 3 M. Al }. <a) OSes for AUSTBALIA (except those for We Australia, which ere forwarded via pe), NE’ ZEALAND, HAWAII, FUJI and SAMOAN ISL, ANDS, 5.8. Moana, Sen ‘ise>, Gost here dai 340 B and Mails for = Sosy of Copa. ber 5. (a) Outs for CHINA. and Span, from Tacoma, close here daily up to @40 I'M, Sees AUBTRALIA (exeept West Australia), é ‘Band up to Sep per 6.8. Olympia,