Evening Star Newspaper, September 3, 1898, Page 12

12 — = LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT, Columbia Theater—“That Man.” Bijou Theater—Vaudeville. Glen Echo—Jaxon Opera “Chimes of Normandy.” a Kernan’s Lyceum Theater—T. E. Miaco’s “City Club. Ohio avenue and 15th street—Battle of Gettysburg. For amusements see page 24. —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Company in Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at liam. and 6:15 p.m. Steamer Charles Macalester for Marshall Hall at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for? Colonial Beach at 9am. Steamer Harry Randall for Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 6:30 p.m. Trains leave 123% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ‘Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10 a.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 Jeave 324 and M streets and 32d and P streets every ten minutes for West Chevy Chase and Glen Echo. Se Colonial EXCURSIO} |ONDAY. Steamer Charles Macalester for Marshall Hall at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View at 10 a.m., 2:15 and 6:45 p.m. Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach at 9 a.m. Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 6:30 p.m. Mule yacht leaves Aqueduct bridge for ‘alls at 8:30 a.m. ul Great Steamer Sue for Baltimore and river land- ings at 4 p.m. Trains leave avenue for Art 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% st avenue for Moun a.m. to 3 p.m. Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Arling- ton and Fort Myer and Fails Church every alf hour from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. and M streets and 32d ten minutes for West street and Pennsylvania ston hourly from 8 a.m. to eet and Pennsylvania ernon hourly from 10 . It praise its flavor. Let phone 273, by which all oz ca’s k GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1108 G st. (ON DRESSED BEEF. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del- monico Steak, go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. WASHING Old gas fixtures altered for electric light; refinished like new. C. A. Muddiman & Co. = = =e FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny’s Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. Cc. D. KENNY, 8 city stores. BLANKETS 1103 G st. = ae LACE CURTAINS AND cleaned. A. F. BORNO’ CITY AND DISTRICT. Gospel Meetings. There will be English services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 910 Pennsylvania avenue, con- ducted by Evangelist €. G. Schut of Chica- go. The evangelist will speak of his trav- els and labors in the past, recalling many remarkable incidents and dwelling particu- larly also on the subject of “Faith.” He will speak of his plan here in the capital t German services at 10:45 a.m., same Place. Let there also be a well-attended forenooa servic ee Upper Martboro’ Fair, September 6 to 9, inclusive, Baltimore and Olio railroad. Only 50 cents round trip. Trains will leave Baltimore and Ohio rail- Toad station. New Jersey avenue and C street, on above datcs, 9 and gl am. Re- turning, leave Upper Marlboro’ 4:30 and 630 p.m., making run in each direction of one hour.—Advt. Death of Virgie S. Moise. Announcement is made of the sudden death in this city of Miss Virgie 8. Moise, and it comes as a great shock to her many friends. She was in apparent good health until about ten days ago, and her illness was known to comparatively few. Miss Moise was the daughter of Cora Washington Moise and the late David Cal- houn Moise, a well-known lawyer of New Orleans. For the past five years she has resided with relatives in Washington and has made many friends. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Williams of Trinity Church. Miss Virginia Powell Goodwin will render “Asieep in Jesus.” The service will be read at the late residence of the de sed, 1704 L street northwest, at 2 p.m. today. + sand Return via B. and 0., $10. Spectal train of coaches will leave Baltimore and Ob a@.m., September 8 and 22. returning at Niagara Fa and parlor cars » depot at 8:10 Tickets good to Buffalo, Rochester, r 2 and Burdett (Watkins Glen), and Matnch Chunk. $10 for the round trip. Tickets limited to ten days.—Advt. —_— Marine Band at White House. program of the concert by the ates Marine Band, William H. nn, director, at the White House his afternoon, beginning at 4:55 ck, will be as follows: 1. Ma Ov “Light Cavalry” Grand selection, “Anne de Boulen,” Donnizetti Vienna Strauss punds t “Tales From the ds From the Alps’ election, “The Serenade’ pring Song” Baltimore and Return via B. and 0., $8.2 On all trains Saturday and Sunday, Sep- ten.ber 3 4, good for return until fol- lowing Monday. Take the Blue Line flyers. — rtisement. — Salvation Army Corps. Adjutant Lizzie Owens and Captain Bell arrived im Washington Wednesday, to take charge Of Salvation Army. No. I Corps’ Meetings will be held in the tent at 8 p.m. this evening and tomorrow at 11 am., 3 and 8 p.m. ————— District Volunteer Aid Association. he regular monthly meeting of the Dis- trict of Columbia Volunteer Aid Associa- ton will be held on Monday evening, Sep- at 8 o'clock, at the National tember 5, Guard armory over Center market, 9th Street and Pennsylvania avenue. See Spencerian College on the Labor Problem. Not poor work, big pay, short hours and many holidays to break down energy, am- bition aud morals and squander money, but active broins, skilful work, fair compensa- tion, thrift, economy and a life that blesses the world. All departments of the college open for business on Labor day and there- after. “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for time’s the stuff that life fs made of.” 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 United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, In person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- scribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one, [AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Completion of Extensive Improvements to the Local Infirmary, Procvedings of Police Court—Funeral of Miss Emma Brown—Gen- eral and Personal, Evening Star Bureau, No. 727 King Street, Bell Telephone 106, ALEXANDRIA, Va., Septem¥er 3, 1898. The extensive improvements recently be- gun at the Alexandria Infirmary are rapid- ly nearing completion. Under the charge ot Mrs. M. Adamson, the matron, the standard has been raised during the past few years, and when the work now pro- gressing is finished, it is believed, the in- stitution’s efficiency will be greatly in- creased. Two colored wards, built on the pavilion plan, with sanitary bath rooms, are al- mest ready for use. The money expended on these wards was furnished largely by the ¥. M.C. A. ‘ The buildings are being fitted with new and improved heating apparatus, as the old system of heating was deficient. A new Kitchen will also be built and a consumption’s ward established. The operating room, recently improved and furnished at a cost of $750, of which sum $2) was provided by the King’s Daughters, is said to be very superior in equipment and location. Of late some col- ored people have been refused admission because of the progress of improvements, but shortly the infirmary will be able to receive them. Police Court Proceedings. The following cases were disposed of by Mayor Simpson in the police court this mornir z: Frank Williams, colored, arrested by Officer Atkinson on a charge of assault on Walter Dudley, also colored, was fined 2.50. ee Williams, colored, charged with disorderly conduct, was dismissed. Dunk “Washington, colored, who as- saulted Mary Mason in April, and who has been away since that time, was arraigned to answer this charge. He was fined $2.50. Funeral of Miss Brown. The funeral of Miss Emma Brown, whose death occurred last Thursday, took place today at 11 o'clock. The pallbearers were Messrs. K. Kemper, 8. H. Lunt, W. F. Carre, John J. Jamieson and Ferdinand Gaulér. Rey. Theron H. Rice, under whose pas- ears torate the deceased had labored for in church work, conducted the funera vices. Interment was in Presbyt cemetery. Personal and Other Mention. James Carey, the negro who was wanted in Washington for conducting a “speak- easy,” was captured yesterday in a saloon by Officers Ferguson and Sherwood and turned over to the Washington police. Mr. John F. Hawkins is visiting his brother, Mr. G. H. Hawkins, on King street. Mr. Hawkins has been away from his old home for twenty years. Judge Nicol has granted a charter to the Domestic Fire Extinguisher Company, the capital stock of which is $100,000, and the object of which is to sell fire extinguishers. Capt. George A. Mushback {s the Alexan- dria agent. A meeting of the Relief Association will be held today at Armory Hall to make ar- rangements for giving the 3d Virginia Reg- iment a little reception as the boys pass through Alexandria on the train on their expected trip to Richmond. Capt. Atkinson and Corp. Willams of Company F are in town today. A beautiful night-blooming cereus was on exhibition at the residence of the Misses White, on Sout. Washington street, last night. Sort oor. Lawn Party for the Soldiers. During the week beginning Monday, September 5 through the 9th Miss Rena St Gourney will hold a lawn party at her home, southeast corner of 9th and Q streets northwest, for the benefit of the “District boys.” Asmall admission will be charged, and this will include refreshments. SERS geen Labor Day Congress Heights. Sham battle, Americans taking Santiago: foot and bicycle races, ball game, music and dancing. Made Specially Interesting. The regular session of Minnehaha Lodge last Tuesday evening was made specially interesting by the presence of several mem- bers who had been out of town for sev- eral weeks, and by letter exchanges be- tween the iodge and the soldfer boys at Mcntauk. Will McHenry announced his purpose to go to camp to look after a sick brother, and was instructed to bear kind greetings and sympathies. Frank Ford, chairman, reported from recent meeting of full committee on the proposed fair in October, showing the organization of the general committee by the election of Grand Templar Jones as chairman, A. E. Shoe- maker, secretary, and E. H. Harner, treas- urer. Addresses were made by Messrs. Canfield, Dinsmore and J. G. Smith. In a war game prizes were won by Miss Addie Martin of the lodge and Mr. Kiefer of Friendship. Mrs. Carrie Smith sang a solo. The lodge voted to take a recess, to at- tend a Grand Lodge interchange at Falls Church next Tuesday evening. > Arlington & Return, on Sundays, 1° during summer. Electric trains, 13%&Pa.av. —Advertisement. _———— Requests Dented. The District Commissioners have notified Mr. John S. Powell that they cannot com- ply with his request to place an oyster stand at the corner of Sth and L streets northwest on the parking, as such an oc- ctpation of public space would be in vioia- tion of law, The Commissioners have likewise in- formed Capt. J. D. Rhodes of 616 North Capitol street that it fs considered inad- visable to grant his request for permission to put up a tent in his front yard. Replying to a communication on the sub- ject, the District Commissioners have in- formed Mr. G. W. Ribble, acting manager of the Postal Telegraph Company, that they do not deem it advisable to allow the company to replace two poles on the Loughborough road, in view of the fact that the poles referred to are part of a line which is soon to be remoy Sa Removed to Hospital. Mrs. James F. Gregory, who is seriously ill, has been removed from her apartments at the Everett to the Garileld Hospital. ae Ten Dollars or Thirty Days. “Certainly I ain’t guilty," Martha Craig said when arraigned in Judge Kimball's court this morning on a charge of disor- derly conduct. “There was trouble at Ist and E streets about 5 o'clock yesterday,” said Bicycle Policeman Plemmons, “and when I got there I found Martha with a stick in her hand anl « white man holding her.” “What was the cause of the trouble?” the judy2 asked. “Martha had pursued another woman, who had sought refuge in a store.” “T had been drinking right smar:," ad- mitted Martha, “but I wesn't very dis- orderly.” -A penalty of $10 or thirty days was im- posed. —_>——_— Night-Blooming Cereus. There was a beautiful display of night- blooming cereus last night at No. 809 7th street northeast. The plant there has bloomed steadily all summer, and there are several buds which will bloom about Sun- day night. A very pretty bloom developed last night also at the residence of Mr, ‘Thomas Ellis, No. 121 1ith street northeast. ————.——__ ‘Wood's Commercial College is a high-grade institution, patronized by the best people. Positions obtained for graduates. Spectal classes for those who wish to prepare for the census office. Mon- day will be a good day to enroll. See edu- cational. “2 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1898—24 PAGES, A GOOD WORK. What the Daughters of the American Revolution Have Done. There is one organization which is occu- pied in doing for others, and room 58, No. 002 F =<reet, is always the center of activi- ty. At the opening of the war the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution offered ths United States government to relieve it of all expense and trouble in securing wo- men nurses for the army and navy, and under Gen. Sternberg’s direction the Deughters organiz2d a hospital corps, its officers being Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee, Miss Mary Desha, Mrs. Francis §. Nash and Mrs. Amos G. Draper. Over 4,000 applications for nurses’ po- sitions have been received, examined, answered and filed; thair credentials sent for and examined, so as to secure only graduate nurses and women of the best Ireral character. Nearly 800 of these have been sent to army hospitals. All this has rquired a large clerical force, which is supplied by the Daughters, who gave their time and services without pay, going to the office for a day at a ilme, perhaps once or twice « month, or once or twice a week. Mrs. Nash has been d2tained at home by sickness most of the time. The other offi- cers mentioned above have given from ten to fcurteen hours daily every day since May 1. Dr. McGe2’s time is consumed in what may be called the medical work. Mrs. Draper, the treasurer, has attended per- sonally to her large official mall, dictaced to stenographers and other writers, kept account of all mon2ys received and dis- bursed, sent to chapters of D. A. R. in the different states four thousand patterns of hospital shirts, aprons and pajamas, with instructions for making them; received and forwarded 25,000 of these garments, had them all freshly laundered, to b2 certain that no disease was communicated by them; counted them before and after laun- dering, packed and sent a hundred boxes of magazines, books and papers, and on> thousand dollars’ worth of food supplies; received hundreds of official calls. —_——___ ASKS FOR SALE TITLE. Court Proceedings Growing Out of Real Estate Sale. David M. Lea and his wife, Georgia C. Lea, have entered suit against Thomas H. Pickford and Edwin Forrest, the latter at- torney for the first named defendant. It is stated that Pickford agreed to join with Lea in the purchase of a tract of land situated in the county and known as “‘Con- juror’s Defeated.” The property, Pickford said, might be had for $7,898.68, subject to a mortgage of $3,500. Lea delivered to Pickford a check for $3,416.81, as per agreement, for his share in the purchase. Mr. Lea assigned his half right in the property to Mr, Forrest in trust for his wife, Pickford doing the same for his own benefit. it is charged by Mr. Lea that the cost price of the real estate, instead of being 87,50 , as represented by Pickford, was only $3,000, and that the whole of the pur- chase price was therefore paid by the com- plainant out of the check he gave the de- fendant, Pickford. Mr. Lea also charges that Pickford converted certain of the complainant's money to his own use. The premises considered, Mr. Lea de- clares that in equity he is ‘entitled to sole title in the property, and asks that the court decree Mr. Forrest to convey the legal title to the complainants. He asks also that Pickford be decreed guilty of fraud and misrepresentation. a Monzy to lend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement. — A Light Death Rate. To the Bdltor of The Evening Star: The Chicago Tribune prints the names of 1,284 men who have died from disease in camp hospitats during the four months of the war with Spain and estimates that about 2,000 will cover he total mortally, exclusive of deaths in battle or from wounds. There were about 250,000 men in camp and field in the United States and Cuba, and the Tribune's figures show an average of 500 deaths a month during the four months of the war. Let us compare this with the mortality from disease during the first elghteen months of the civil war. I have not the figures for the federal armies, but I presume they will aver- age fairly with the confederate statistics. I find it estimated that up to December 31, 1862, about 400,000 men had enlisted in the confederate armies, a period of about eight- een months, for during the first half of 1861 little was done. The confederate medi- cal reports showed that during this period 81,838 died of disease in field and general hospitals, exclusive of those who went home to die. Making, therefore, no esti- mate of the latter, we find that an aver- age of 1,741 men of an army of 400,000 died of disease every month. This is more than double the mortality of the 250,000 men in camp and field during the past four months. It is quite probable the final result will show the mortality from disease during the civil war to have been fully three times that of the war with Spain. The official figures will be interesting and the comparison should be made as soon as possible. When that is done I venture to predict that the ratio of mortality, over which some of our newspapers have grown hysterical, will turn out to be surprisingly less than that of the federal and confederate armies dur- ing the civil war. War cannot be waged without disease and death, yet, looking at the figures, the boys of '98 are lucky that they were not the boys of 61. FRANKLIN H. MACKEY. —_———___ One Fare to Cincinnati and Return via Pennsylvania Rallrond. 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. ——.__. Sureties to Complete Work. The District Commissioners have inform- ed Mr. Samuel Ross that they have ac- cepted his proposal of the Ist instant, as surety for Baldwin & Peake, to immediate- ly take up the work upon the Toner schoo! bullding and carry it to completion, upon condition that money due for wos: nar- formed thereon from this date forwerd ‘yi)I be paid to the sureties of the contract ~r the building and not to the contractors. =e Week-End Excursions via B. and 0, From Washington to Annapolis Junction, Frederick, Charlestown and intermediate points at greatly reduced rates. Tickets sold Saturday and Sunday during the sea~ son valid for return until Monday follow- ing.—Advt. oa —.—_—_ Additional Private Appointed. Charles Hess has been appointed an addi- tional private on the police force, vice Wm. Champion, whose commission is revoked. ‘The resignation of F. F. Cooper as an addi- tional private of the police force has been accepted. Edward H. Halback has been appointed an additional private for duty with the weather bureau. ee Round Trip to Arlington Sundays, 135¢ Electric trains every 45 min. 13% & Pa. av, —Advertisement. Sess ee Appointment of Guardian. Louis E. Harkins, as next friend of Mary M. Maddox, the widow of George Maddox, who was in hfs lifetime a soldier in the military service of the United States, has filed a petition to be appointed her guar- Glan or committee. She has been for twenty years conflred in 8t. Elizabeth's Asylum. This action is necessary before Mrs. Maddox can receive a pension. ——— Talk about furniture and carpets cheap— upheard-of prices in Hoeke’s big Clearing Sale.—Advt. ——__. Petition for a Trustee. Mary E. Smoot and others have ertered suit in equity against Lloyd Smo. and others, asking that a trustee be appointed to hold and invest legacies of $10,000 and $1,000, left by John H. Smoot, deceased. In his will Mr. Smoot named no one as trui- tee to hold the legacies, the income of which is in Maria Jane Smoot and Georgie W. Smoot, respectively. —_.—_—_ Labor Day at the Seashore via B. and 0., $5. ‘Tickets will be sold September 3, 4 and 5, good for return until following Tuesday, to Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City, N. J. Tickets good go- ing and returning on all trains.—Advt. MEN DYINGS LIKE FLIES Oonditions in Cihai@escribed by Corporal Jolin B. Conn. The Part Taken t¢ the Campaign by the Twenty’ Feurth Regiment of-+ Régulars. The following join® letter has just been recelved by MrssJ..W. Cromwell of this city and her mothernsMrs. Charles W. Conn of Mechanicsburg, Pa., from thir brother and son, Cerp. John R. Conn of Company Hi, 24th United States Regular Infantry, on duty in Cuba. Mr. Conn has been in the service since 1884.° Another son, C. W. Conn, jr., who died last-winter, was a mem- ber of the famous 10th United States Cav- alry, and the father is a veteran of the civil war. The letter is as follows: “I have been through more than I can tell you. My regiment has been in every- thing.that has occurred since coming ashore the 25th of June. Nothing of importance happened until the ist of July, when the real battle of San Juan (before Santiago) took place, and that, I assure you, was ter- rible. The fighting started at 6:30 a.m. We were about three miles to the rear. When w2 started on our slow but fateful march to the front we were designated as the sup- port of the left wing, almost the last to go into aetion; but as we advanced we passed four or five battalions that actually balked and would not advance. “We were in a dense forest of under- brush, that seemed to be alive with flying Mauser bullets and-three and six-inch shells. Then we approached an open space, in full view of the Spanish works, where it seemed a certain death for any one to ven- ture. But our gallant colonel led the regi- ment down in the b2d of the San Juan river, with water up to our waists and this galling fire on our right flank, so that to return the fire, which quite a number did in violation of erders, you had to stop and turn almost around to shoot. But we ad- vanced down the stream about 600 yards, in column of files, sheltered to som2 extent by the river bank on our right, and then the order was, “By the right flank, march; 24th Infantry advance 150 yards and lie down.’ Under an Awful Fire. “When we came out of that river bed we were for the first time in plain view of them; but it was an awful fire. We first had to tear down a barb2d wire fence fronting an open space of 600 yards. Our colonel, J. C. Lipscomb, was shot down al- most at the first volley, and four more offt- cers shortly afterward. Our first sergeant Was wounded almost at the start, sv that the men went without any organization or command, charg2d the hill, supported by the 9th and 13th Infantry, and took he Spaniards stood until we were with- in 200 yards of them, and then vruke and ran. Our troops fairly mowed them aown, taking about fifty prisoners—mostly wouad- ed. Then the army just lay in position and intrenched, exposed to all kinds of weather without shelter or rations for three days, at which time there was a truce that last- ed seven days. On the 10th we were at it again, but we did not leave the trenches. So the weather did us:more harm than the Spaniards. And, iin ‘the finale, when the capitulation of Santiago was assured, we were withdrawn here®to Siboney, which is a fever camp, andwmen are dying like flizs. Fever’s Déadly Work. “We have lost*more men here by fever than we did in battles Eight hundred men here are down sick«with thé fever, and they are dying 2very:day. It is simply hor- rible. I was dowmatck with the fever, but I am up again. Whén we will get away is uncertain. “Our regiment has dost in killed fifty, and about three timeseas-many by sickness, be- sides our losses by weund2d and missing.” a gs age SOCRATES MAUPIN’S FUNERAL, Hix Remains Were’ Yesterday Inter- red in Arlington Cemetery. The funeral of Socrates Maupin, who died in Cuba from typhoid fever, took place yesterday at Arlington. The services were conducied by Rev. Granville Wil- ams at Zurhorst’s undertaking establish- ment, and were simple and impressive. Rev. Mr. Williams, who is the pastor of the Metrcpolitan Baptist Church, to which the deceased belonged, spoke in feel- ing terms of the character of the young hero who had laid down his life in a for- eign land for a cause he believed to be Just. After the ceremony the body was ccn- ducted to Arlington, where it was laid at rest. The pallbearers were George Brown, L. C. Covell, V. Potter, Edward De Grain, R. D. Evans and Lucien Stark. A number of the dead boy's classmates of the Eastern High School accompanied the remains. Mr. John W. D. Maupin writes to The Star saying that credit should be given to the officers and members of his company, whe made it possible to bring the remains of his brother hon.e—first, by their kind- ness in volunteering to pay for the casket, and also in bearing the burden of trans- ferring it from one conveyance to another. He adds: “Too much cannot be said of the kindness of Lieut. Chisholm, who @id a great deal for me; but this kindness of his is only one of a long series of kind-hearted acts done for our boys, which has caused him to be loved and ‘honored by every member of our company. Capt. Hodgson also deserves great credit for his help, ana I also wish to thank Chaplain Dudley for his aid while accompanying me. I shall al- ways remember with sincere gratitude the members of Company G who assisted and sympathized with me in my bereavement.” —_>_——_ FIGHT FOLLOWS QUARREL. Richard Banks and Eliza Banks En- gage in Street Row. There was an exciting row on the street about 5 o'clock yestarday afternoon, near the corner of New Jersey avenue and Franklin street, in which Elzy Banks, col- ored, and Richard Banks, a distant relative participated. It is stated that the former owns a huckster wagon and the latter sometimes works for him. Richard was out with the wagon yesterday, and his employ- er happened to run across him at the place mentioned. A conversation concerning the stock in the wagon took place, and a quar- rel followed. Then the men came to blows and Eizy, it is charged, used a piece of board on Richard. He was pounding away at him with the bdard when Bicycle Police- man Barnes appearedbon the scene and took a hand in the affair. « The fight attracted @ large crowd, and, it is said, had it not been for the policeman and some of the pe Richard Banks would have been Milled. As it was, two of his ribs wer2 fractured, and he was other- wise badly hurt. It was necessary to re- move him to the hospital for treatment. Eizy Banks was: arpested by the police- man and locked up. ‘fhe case could not be heard in the Polies Court today because of the condition of the vivtim. _—_-— Big Ordetrfor Beer. Schlitz’s Brewing Gompany has just re- ceived an order for Bixty-seven car loads of its beer to be whipped to its agency at Hong Kong, China, for distribution at Ma- nila. A train of threéesections will be nec- essary to transport the cargo, which will consist of 410,363 bottles. ———__—_ Cincinnati G. A. R. Encampment via B. and 0. Choice of three different routes. Tickets sold September 8, 4 and 5, good to return until 18th, and may be extended until Oo- tober 2, $14 for the round trip. For tickets and further information call on B, and O. ticket agents.—Advt. Musto, Congress Heights, Sunday after- noon and evening. Cotton field now bloom- ing.—Advt. —_—->——_ Falls From a Car. Dr. Charles W. Birdsall, who lives at No. 1218 80th street, fell from Capital Trac tion car 217 at 18% street and Pennsylva- nia avenue last night, and received an ugly gash in his head. A small bone in his left hand was dislocated. He was able to resume his journey homeward without assistance. SWIMMERS’ CONTESTS. Program of Events Scheduled for Monday at Aathing Beach. Much interest is being shown by the boys at the bathing beach over the tournament wrich is to be held there Monday after- noon, ard there is considerable specula- tion as to who will come out victorious in the different events. If practice counts for anything, the races will be the most hotly contested of any that have ever been held here. Some of the boys are practicing as if their lives were staked on the event. In the trial swims some of them have made time which if equaled on the day of the races will be of credit both to themselves and to the beach. A number of the merchants and other business men in town have promised prizes, and the beach itself will furnish such as have not otherwise been provided. Those who have so far given prizes are: The Evening Star, Woodward & Lothrop, Hahn & Co., B. H. Warner, John Hansen, Carl Petersen, Mr. Fitzhugh of the Cleveland Bicycle Co., Mr. Strasberger, Saks & Co., R. Harris & Co., and Mr. Walsh. ‘The prizes will not be given out on the day of the races, as heretofore. It ts gen- erally dark by the time the contests are over, and it is impossible to do full justice, either to the winners or the donors of the prizes. Consequently the Saturday follow- ing the day of the tournament has been set aside for this purpose. At 5:80 o'clock that day the prizes will be given to the successful contestants, those who donated the prizes being allowed, if they so desire, to make the presentation. The events will be as follows: 50-yard swim for boys under fourteen, 50-yard swim for boys under sixteen, 100 yards swim, plain diving, fancy diving, 50 yards clothes race, 26) yards swim, under water swim, all-round contest. The races will be open only to Washing- torians, and no one who has won a first prize in any event heretofore will be per- mitted to enter in that class. No event will be called unless there are three con- testants entered. Entries must be in by 7 o'clock p.m. Sunday. The fee is 25 cents for each event. The observation stand will be reserved for ladies and their escorts. It is intended to have a number of floats on the outside of the course, which will be used to ac- commodate spectators at a charge of 10 cents, the proceeds going to the purchase of prizes. The races will begin at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The officials will be: Starter, W. X. Stevens; judges, Dr. Grenfell, R. G. Tegeler, W. Browne; timers, W. G. Stuart, Mr. Selden, Mr. Brown; clerk of the course, A. Macnamee; assistants, W. Adams and W. Sabin. —_+_—_ MEMBERS EXPELLED. Action by Executive Roard Against Local K. of L. The officers of District Assembly No. 66, Knights of Labor, whicn organization had its charter revoked some time ago by the general executive board of the order, have received official notice from General Mas- ter Workman Hicks that they are no long- er recognized as members of the Knights of Labor. This notice applies likewise to the men who are under indictment here for conspiracy. The action of the general executive board is the culmination of a fight which has ex- isted for a number of years between Gen- eral Secretary-Treasurer Hayes and Dis- trict Assembly No. 66 regarding various questions of management of the affairs of the order, principal of which have been the alleged repeated efforts on the part of D. A. 66 to oust Mr. Hayes from his pres- ent position. It is stated that after the men now under indictment for conspiracy were arrested D. A. 66 asked the general executive board to indorse an appeal to the labor organiza tions of the country for financial aid. The board refused to do so, and D. A. 66 pre- pared a circular letter on the subject, which was sent to the membership throughout the country, and in which the charge was made against some of the members of the general executive board that they refused to ingorse the appeal because the latter was indorsed by the American Federation of Labor. The gen- eral executive board then met and expelled the offending members, as above stated. eee gee C. & O.—Ofticial 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 8, 4 and 5, good returning until Oct. 2. Official train will leave Washington Sunday, Sept. 4, at 12 noon. Information at Cc. & O. offices, 513 and 1421 Penna. ave.— Advertisement. ——.—_—_. Charge Not Sustained. Jerry Lynch, a butcher in the Western Market, was acquitted yesterday afternoon before Judge Kimball of the charge of exposing for sale August 23 and selling capers corned beef. Mrs. D. J. Mattey of No.- 1919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest was the complaining witness. gee $5.00 Excursions to the Seashore $5.00 vin Pennsylvania Railroad. For Atlantic City, Cape May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City. Tickets on sale for Il a.m. and 12:45 p.m. trains Fridays and Saturdays until September 10, 1898, good to return until the following Tuesdays, at rate of $5, including transfer of passenger in Philadelphia.—Adv ——_— Father Fitzgerald's Ines: There is a distinguished patient ae St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, in the per- son of Father Fitzgerald, tne chaplain of the 22d United States Infantry. He was at one time in charge of the Catholic Indian bureau of this city and has many friends here. Father Fitzgerald came to New York from Camp Wikoff on Friday and was taken ill at the Turkish baths. He was re- moved to the hospital, where it was dis- covered he was suffering from bronchiti: Archbishop Corrigan visited the yesterday in company with Father Drum, the son of Chaplain Drum, who fell at El Caney in the fight before Santiago. a Saturday and Sunday Excursions to Baltimore. Only $1.25via Pennsylvania R.R. Saturdays and Sundays during Szptember. Return following Monday. Ali trains ex- cept Congressional Limited.—Advt. —— Prof. Rhett Dead. Information has been received in this city of the death of Prof. Charles A. Rhett, associate professor of law in the Indiana University. Prof. Rhett was for several years a resident of this city. He entered the service of the government as a clerk in the census office to enable him to pursue the study of law. This he accomplished at Columbian Uuiversity and graduated, re- turning to his home at Salem to enter into practice. Because of his bright intellect he was selected by the trustees of Indiana Uni- versity as associate professor. ———a $1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25 Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Every Saturday and Sunday during Sep- tember; good to return until the following Monday. All trains except the Congres- sional Limited.—Advt. = Death of Mrs Topper. Mrs. Annie R. Topper, sister of Mr. D. G. Ejichelberger of this city, died in Balti- more, Md., Thursday and will be buried at Frederick, Md., Monday next. Mr. and Mrs. Hichelberger have gone to attend the fu- neral. Se Spend Sunday in Baltimore. Only $1.25 round trip.via Pennsylvania R.R. Saturdays and Sundays during September; good to return following Monday. All trains except the Congressional Limited.—Advt. See ee Sergeant Ferree Il. Sergeant Sheridan Ferree, the brother of the soldier who died as the result of fever contracted in the Cuban campaign, is ill himeelf at his home, 1720 18th street north- west, Sergeant Ferree accompanied tho body of his brother on the long trip from Cuba. He held out until after the funeral, when, es a result of the mental strain un- der which he had been for days, he col- lapsed. It is believed with rest and care- ful nursing he will soon be about. SS See Week-End B. and 0. Seashore Excur- sions, Beginning June 24, to Atlantic City, May, Sea iste City and Ocean Git, ee . J. ‘Tickets good, going, on 10 a.m. and 13:05 noon trains, Fridays an urdays, vi Ride or drive Chery Chase for return until Tuesday following, at rate | pide gt drive gut to tions eee of $%.—Advt. ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS. Matters the Lively ith, Private James W. Marbury of Company K, 1st District Regiment, has returned to the city from Boston, where he has been in hospital. He was an employe of St. Elizabeth when he enlisted, and Thursday he paid his friends at the institution a brief visit. He has obtained a furlough of thirty days and will endeavor to recruit his strength at his home in Virginia. Private Marbury was the regiment's assistant post- master at Tampa, Fla., and did duty for the regiment in the Santiago city post of- fice also. He brought back a lot of relics of the Santiago campaign. Corporal Charles Snell of Company G, re- ported in last evening's Star being slightly ill in the general hospital at Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, N. Y., is an Ana- costia boy, who went out enthusiestically with the District regiment. His parents and friends read with interest the item in The Star concerning him. ‘Work on Harrison strest from the Ana- ;costia bridge eastward is still going on, preparatory to the laying of asphalt. Dis- trict workmen are now engaged in running water and sewer service pipcs from the street to a point inside the curbing, in ordsr to prevent the street from being yorn up for such work after being improv The cost of this work is to be assessed against the property. The rasidents of Stantonville and the sec- tion adjacent have been having trouble in securing water, and have entered many complaints with the authorities in relation to it. There are only about two private wells scatt2red over this large territory, and but one public one, the Jatter said to be out of order most of the time. To re- lieve conditions, {t is proposed to sink three artesian wells, one on T street hill, on? on 17th street extended and the third at the corner of Stanton and Pomeroy avenues. It is belleved that thes wells will meet the requirements of the situacion. The well already sunk at the corner cf Stanton and Alvin avenues will be repaired. Mrs. Cecelia F2ntreas has gone Blue Ridge to spend a few weeks. Mr. Howard Keating, with the Columbia Phonograph Company in New York, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Keating. Messrs. Jemes Beyer, J. C. Leonard and Lemuel Lusby, the latter of Capitol Hii, have gone on a trip to Niagara Falls and Canada, Miss Annie Green has returned from her visit to Virginia and has as her guest Miss Mattie Eubank of Virginia. Mr. Robert J. Green is visiting relatives in Virginia. Miss Lizzie Whalen is in New York city. Misses Mary Wathan and Henrietta Gray are visiting in Leonardtown, Md. Mrs. James Alfreds and daughter, Miss Ruth, have gone to Mrs. Alfreds’ home, near Marshall Hall, Md., for a few week: Mrs. Adams,* mother of Mrs. Alfreds, 1s spending some time at her daughter's resi- dence here. Mrs. M. M. North has gone to Cincinnati to attend the G. A. R. encampment. Mrs. North is the national chairman of the press committee of the Woman's Relief Corps, and will, it is understood, do press work for the Cincinnati Enquirer. Mrs. North is also chairman of the committee on serving refreshments on the home com- ing of the District volunteers, but she made up the personnel of this committee before leaving. Rey. J. B. North, pastor of the Garden Memorial Presbyteric:: Church, has as his guests his mother, Mrs. S. A. North of Baltimore, and her daughter, Miss Annie North. Miss Julia Thompson has returned from the Warrenton White Sulphur Springs. ee GENEROUS DONATION. to the Woman's Relief Corps Gives $100 for Kelief of Soldiers. The Department of the Potomac, Wo- man’s Relief Corps, has donated $100 to be used for the heroic District soldiers. Mrs. Anna A. Peck, president of the depart- ment, has just forwarded $50 to Major Har- ries for the use of those at Montauk Point, asking him that he use it as he déems best, in the name of the band of women who organized sixteen years ago to look after the Union soldier, his widow and dependent ones. This. department has reserved $50 to be used for the five regiments in the south from the District. Many W. R. C. women of this city are engaged daily in making soup, preparing lunches, etc., for the sol- diers, as they pass through the city. Mrs. E. E. Compton of 616 Maryland avenue southwest, who is a member of Potomac Corps, No. 2, has opened her hospitable home, and daily relieves the wants of hun- dreds of soldiers. She also goes aboard the trains as they pass through and gives the sick milk, soup, fruit and other nourish- ment. A call to all W. R. C.'s is hereby extended to help this cause, and contribu- tions will be gratefully received by Mrs. Compton and others. Hoeke's Clearing Sale is a genuine bar- gain sale.—Advt. a A Missing Banker. Inspector Mattingly received a descrip- tive circular from the Pinkerton detective agency today, offering a reward of $i for information concerning the where- abouts of George A. Kimmel, who was @ banker at Arkansas City, Kan. He is thirty years old, and was last seen July 30, when he drew more than $00 from bank. The circular states that the missing man has committed no crime and that his busi- ness is in a prosperous condition. ——+- AU. V. U. Excursion. The David D. Porter Command, No. 14 U. V. U., will give its first excursion Mon- day (Labor day) to Great Falls, Md. The trip is to be made on board a “commodious mute yacht,” which is scheduled to leave the Aqueduct bridge, Union station, at 8:30 a.m. sharp, although it is more than prob- able that many of those who may happen to be late could catch the “yacht” with- out much trouble if the propelling power is to be the standard towpath mule, Tick- ets for the excursion will be on sale at the yacht. General R. G. Dyrenforth, the com- mander-in-chief, and his family will be among the party that will take this really beautiful, picturesque ride to one of Washington's famous scenic points. este ee Way of the Tr: eEreKor, Garrett Essex, colored, was today fined $50 by Judge Kimball, gvith the alternative of three months in the workhouse, for car- rying a pistol. “He was also fined “$10 for engaging in disorderly conduct with James Hill, who was likewise given thirty days in default of the payment of $10 fire. Chr. Xander, 909 7th Street, Is reaping the reward for his costly method of maturing the high-class liquors of his stock in his Mass. ave. warehouse in heat- ed storage—by the unprecedented increase of demand for his Old Reserve Rye (and Bourbon) Whisky, kept for eight years, $4 gal., $1 qt. 50c. pt., and for his Special Family Rye, 6 years, $3 gal., 75c. qt. The fragrant ethers of these and all other grades of his whiskies and their velvety taste prove their age and purity, viz., ab- sence of fusel poison. No hi e fol- lows the use of these truly medicinal whis- kies. Old Blackberry Brandies and Black- berry Wine, 75c., 60c. and 50c. qt.; Wild Cherry Cordial, 75c. qt.; White Brandy for peach preserves, $2 gal., 60c. at. it Drink “Diamond” in Hot Weather and you will be able to withstand the ener- vating effects of the heat. If you prefer a dark, heavy beer, her brunette sister, “Munchner” is unequaled. Case of 2 doz. bottles, $1.25. Write or ‘phone 222, National Capital Brewing Co., i4th and D s.e. it ee Glen Sligo, Takoma Park, ‘The beautiful new resort, will give a grand tournament on Monday, September 5. Read advertisement, under amusements, on 24th page. Go out tonight. Go every night. 1t* — Get Your Home Ready for Winter. Let _us start papering the rooms now. $2 up. Finest work. Nolte, 810 9th st. it ——_—_—_— Mink, Cream and other dairy and farm products from Sandy Spring, Md., sold at The Bel- mont Dairy, 2016 14th street northwest. ar DINNER,‘I. —s. ments at city prices. refresh- A. MILLS, Jr. auli-06 OFFER 4 REWARD. Relatives of Missing Thomas B. Rite’ chey Seeking a Trace. 7 Brothers of Thos. B. Ritchey, the misse ing merchant of Woodstock, Va., have offered a reward, payatie to any one whg may discover their brother, and a smaller reward for the return of his trunk. Thé search of the woods, sewers and rivers by the police authorities has not been ab: doned. Yesterday a man in the employ o} the sewer department was sent to make an examination of the sewer leading from the park near the Baltimore and Potomae depot to the river, but in the absence of & report today it is presumed that nothing of importance had been developed. Harbormaster Sutton made a trip up the James Creek canal yesterday, but the filthy water had not given up any dead. The hospitals were searched several days ago, and yesterday some of them were agalty visited. Nothing new has been discovered concerning the trunk of the missing man, as the railroad officials have not report it as being unclaimed. By some friends 6} the missing man it is believed that illnes$ had affected his mind, and he has wane dered off in the country. Others are of thé opinion that he merely went off to the shore, and, as his wife was already awi he did not'feel in duty bound to tell of hig destination, Since he disappeared, more than ten days ago, the detectives have made every effort to locate him, but have found no trace of him whatever. Had Mr. Ritchey checked his trunk back to New York or to the seas shore on the night of his arrival and sub« sequent disappearance, the same check would in all probability not have been used, in both directions. The check used on the trunk in this direction, No. 34,605, was in service that night two hours after Mr. Ritchey reached here, showing that the trunk must have been claimed by himself. There was no baggage sent to Woodstock on the train that left here early the next morning. During the past few days a number off the missing man's relatives have called at the depot in pursuit of information, but the railroad men ‘had no news to give them. Relatives, both here and in New York, arg assisting In the investigation, and it 1s bee Meved the offer of a reward will enlist the services of private detectives. EXCURSIONS. This intensely hot weather makes the average Washingtonian long for cook breezes, and River View is the place tg find them. No matter how hot it may b& in Washington, River View is always from ten to fifteen degrees cooler, and as toe morrow’s trips are the last personally cons ducted trips of the season, a large throng of pleasure seekers are expected to visit the resort and have a good time. On the steamer, both going and returni and on the View grounds in the afternoon ang evening the orchestra, under the leadership of Prof. Chris Arth, jr., will be heard it} concert music. Airs appropriate to the day will be rendered, and the chute and t other attractions of the View will be read; to afford pleasure to all. Tomorrow the steamer Estelle Randall will leave her wherf, foot of 7th street, at 11 a.m., 2:45 and 6:15 p.m., and the return trips will be made at 1, 5, 7:80 and 9:30 p.m. If you wish to enjoy cooling breezes go to River View tomorrow. ——__—_ You cannot help striking a bargain in Hoeke's Clearing Sale.—Advt. afore beers A Leng Tour on Wheels. Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Street of Capito} Hill, Miss Spear of Boston and Mr. ang Mrs. B. F. Wilkins of the Capital Bi Club of this city left today on an extensive bit cycling trip. The party went by train to the Natural Bridge, Ve., and will whee} via the Shenandoah ‘valley to Hagerstown, Ma., to Gettysburg, Pa., via Pen Mar, then over the Lancaster pike to Philadelphia, across New Jersey to Atlantic City, thence along the shore route to New York city by Long Branch, returning home by train. BEDOROSOS ELE OO OS 6-000-064-9690 Good Blood Makes Health And Hood's Sarsaparilla makes good blood, That fs why it cures so many diseases and makes so many people fecl better than ever before. If you don’t feel well, are bulf sick, tired, worn out, you may be made well by Hood’s Sarsaparilla America’s Greatest Medicine. $1; six for $5. Prepared by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass, HOOD'S PILLS cure all Liver Ms. PESSMOSH HOSE PEVVEGS FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE. WASHINGTON, D. ©. Should be read daily any time. FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports of 2 ce POST OFFICE NOTICE. as changes may occur at soiling datly, and the schedule of closings arranged onthe presumption of thelr um rupted overland transit. Fer the week ¢ September 10, the lsst connecting closes w wude as follows: TRANSATLANTIC MAILS. MONDAY—(b)At P.M. for IRELAND, £8. Aurenia, frem New York, vie Queenst: Letters for other parts of ed “Per Aurania.”” (bjAt per s.s. Lahn, from New York, and Bremen. " Let Per Labn. ESDAY—(c)At_ 11 8s. Britannic, from (At 11:10 BM. for BELGIUM du . vin Antw rected “Per Southwark.” WEDNESDAY—(b) At EUROPE, per s.s. Auguste V! York, via Cherbourg, Southba: FRIDAY WITZe TURKEY, La Chau ters for must be dirs ed “Per 2) P.M. for EUROPE, York, via Quecnstown Letters for SWITZERLAND. ITALY, SPAIN, PORTU TURKE) T ond cf truria.”* {c)At_11:10 P.M. for NETHERLANDS direct, Dex 8-8. Statendam, from New York, via Rotterdam, Letters must be directed “Per Statendam.” (ce) At 12:10 PM. for ITALY. pee from New York, via Aller.” 210 P. ND di per 8.8, City of Rome, from New vin Ging” - Letters must ‘be directed “Per City of me. MAILS FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA, WEST INDIES, ETC. MONDAY—(@)At 10 P.M. for BELIZE, PUBR, TO CORTEZ and GUATEMAL. New Orleans. At 12:05 P.M. for NEW LAND, per steamer, 9:20 P.M. for JAMAICA, per steamer, from Phila- delphia. (c)At 11:10 P.M. for NEWFOUNDLAND, per s.8. Portia. from New York. “Ww —(c) At 11:10 P.M. for JAMAICA, Per fteamer from Baltimore. fe) At 11-10 FM. for PORTO RICO. VENEZUELA! and CURA 2. delphia, from New . COLOMBIA via Curacao, must be directed “7 Philadelphia.” (c) At 11:10 P.M. for CENT: AMERICA (except Costa Riga) and SOUTH PA- CIFIC PORTS, per s.8. Advance, from New York, Via Colon. Letters for GUATEMALA must be di- rected “Per Advance.” (c) At 11:10 P.M. for BERMUDA, pef 6.8, Orinoco, from New York. (c) At 11:10 P.M. for NASSAU, N. P., per s.s. Au- tila, from New York. PRIDAY—(C) At 11:10 P.M. for NEWFOUND. LAND, per 5 fe) At LE vw 7 x 4 TOBAGO must be directed “Per (c) At 13:10 P.M. for FORTUNE IS- LAND, JAMAICA, SAVANILLA, CARTHAGENA and COSTA RICA, per ss. Alene, from New York, 11:10 P.M. for HAITI, per s.s. Holstein, from New York. SATURDAY—(@) At 12:05 P.M. for NEWPOUND» LAND, per steamer from North Sydney. by rail to Halifax, Mails for NEWFOUNDLAND, — except, Sundays only at ana, from Ni TDAD and Mi: TRI Madi: via steamer, Sunday at 12:05 P.M., and 11:35 A.M. (a) Matis by for MIQUELON, Tall to Boston, tence via steamer, close bere daily at 3:20 Pate (@) for MEXIOO overland, close here daily at 7:10 AM. (@) "ACIFIC MAILS. Mails for CHINA and JAPAN, per ss. Ghengy'e, from San Francisco, close bere daily up to 6:40 P.M. September 4. Malls for C! iA and JAPAN, of China, from close ‘HIN. —- Bere datiy up to