Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1898, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1898-12 PAGES. Wash. B. Williams’ 10-day September Reduction Salel ‘sPicked” Patterns. ANY “the |TERMS AGREED UPON Conference Over Challenge for the America’s Cup, RACES 70 BE SAILED IN OCTOBER, 1899 merchants take run” of a carpet manuiac-| Three Victories to Take the turer's patterns. We always take our pick, paying a higher price, Trophy. so as to have handsomer patterns than any other carpet house in this city. Yet just now our prices are also lower than others are quoting. CURRENT SPORTING —_—_+—_—_ NOTES At a conference between the challenge Tapestry Brussels.....-.-..40C. yd-| committee of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club Misnactien 6sc. yd, | 224 the cup committee of the New York Seen ten << vee DOS IS) Yacht Club, in New York yesterday, the Sandy Hook course was agreed upon. The Newport course was not considered. The conditions for the race were agreed upon as follows: Velvet Carpets. ...........85¢. yd. Axminsters. . «<0 SGC. yd. Wash.B.Williams, Furniture, Carpets, & Cor. 7th & D Sts. 8e7-God New York Yacht Club, No. 67 Madison Avenue, NEW YORK, September 6, 1898. Conditions to govern the races for the America’s cup, under the challenge of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club on behalf Of Sir Thomas J. Lipton, dated September 3, 1898, as agreed upon by the committees of the New York Yacht Club and Royal Ulster Yacht Club, at a joint meeting held on this date. Number of races—The match to be de- cided by the best three out of five races. Tiptop Guns For 9 Courses—Starting from Sandy Hook Ca ALY § 2 | tenesip: First rece, to windward or lee == — ward and feturn; second race, equilateral = > a week. Lowest prices quoted | triangie; third race, similar to first race; whether you Tent or fourth race, similar to second race: fifth fers and Hammer Guns at i to first race. “prices. “See that finest of fine ¢ line and compass bearings to firearms the new Remington Hammer. 2/4. announced as early as practicable and the tug bearing the marks to be started ten ior to the preparatory signal. se the course from the start- ing line to be laid to windward, if possible, from Sandy Hook lightship. =| Im case a course, as required by the condl_ =| tions, cannot be laid out from Sandy Hook lights: , the regatta committee may pro- vile some other suitable starting point, and in this case the preparatory signal will be given about half an hour later than the time named for starting from the lightship. Length of courses—The courses shall be as nearly as possible thirty (30) nautical miles‘in jength. 1 art—The starting signal shall be given as practicable at eleven (11) a.m., me shall not be changed, except every kind krown—Ort-laa upd Reed — Bird Cartridges, per 100-$1.25 up. a Tappan«Co. On F St, “1339, au27-13t-23 : 2 Opposite Ebbitt House RET LIU NAN aN NE, First—By the regatta committee, as de seribed in the preceding paragraph, for changing the starting point. Second—By the regatta committee, in case of fog. Third—By t regatta committee jf in its opinion the ce around the starting line curs to either vessel prior to the prepara- tory signal she shall have sufficient time to effect repairs before being required to start, or if such accident occurs during a race, before being required to start in the next race. Representetives—Each vessel shall have on board during races a representative ramed by her competitor. Manual power—Manual power only shall be used for working the competing vessels. Measurement. The competing yachts shall be measured |. with all of the weights, dead and alive, on board which they intend to carry during & race, but shall not have on board more per- sons, all told, during any race than three for every five feet of racing length or frac- tion thereof. Waste or water tanks, if car- ried, must be filled with water at the time of measurement. The restriction of the New York Yacht Club rules as to floors, bulkheads, doors, water tanks, to be waived. Tf either yacht, by alteration of trim or immersion by dead weight, increase her L. W. L. length, or in any way increase her spar measurements, as officlally taken, she must obtain a remeasurement by special appointment before the next race, or, fail- ing this, must report the alteration to the measurer at the club house by 10 p.m of tho day before the race following such altera- tion, and must arrange with him for re- measurement, and, if required, to be in the Erie basin by 7 o'clock a.m. of the day of said race, and there remain until 8 o’clook a.m., if necessary for purposes of remeas- urement. If either yacht decrease her measure- ments for sailing length in. any way in or- der to profit thereby in time allowance, in any race, she must obtain a remeasurement by special appointment before such race, or notify the measurer and be at his dis- position as above described. : A measurement taken as provided above shall be final and not subject to protest by either party. In the event of the measurer being un- able to obtain a measurement which he considers accurate before a vace, a re- Measurement shall be taken as soon as possible-after the race. Marking the load water line—Distinct marks shall bs placed at the L. W. L. at the bow and as far aft as possible on each vessel. Signed. On behalf of the New York Yacht Club: J. PiERPONT MORGAN, Commodore. J. V. S. ODDIE, Secretary. F. W. J. HURST, Treasurer. EDWARD M. BROWN. HERMAN B. DURYEA. On behalf of the Royal Yacht Club: R. G. SHARMAN-CRAWFORD, Vice Commodore. H. M. McGILDOWNY. HUGH C. KELLY, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer. The racing dates are nearly a month later than those of thesDefender and Valkyrie Iil, the first contest of which took place on Sepiember 10. The Valkyrie gentlemen hoped for better winds in September than in October, but the Royal Ulsters were con- vinced from their experience of the last few days that light winds do sometimes prevail in this latitude in September, and so pre- ferred the month of October and were not opp The Vigilant-Valkyrie Il races were sailed in October, as have been other international matches, but the Volunteer- Thistle, Mayflower-Galatea and Puritan- Ulster is not sufficiently clear at the time ap- pointed for the start. Fourth—In case both yachts consent to a postpouement, in which case the regatta committee shall determine the time of the t. Fifth—In case of serious accident to either vessel, as hereinafter provided. Signals—The preparatory signal shall be given fifteen (15) minutes before the start- ing signal, and in case of a change In time of start a preliminary signal shall be given fifteen (15) minutes before the preparatory. At the starting signal a yacht may cross the line; the exact time at which a yacht crosses the line during the succeeding two minutes to be taken as her start, and the end of that period as the start of ih2 one crossing after its expiration. If a race 1s not stavted by 1:30 p.m. the regatta committee shall have the right to declare the race postponed for the day, and ro race shall he started after 3 p.m. Time limit—If in any race ‘either yacht goes over the course within five and and a half houra, exclusive of time allowances, such race shail not count and must be re- sailed. Selecting the defender of the cup—The challenger shall be informed at least one week before the first race what vessel is to defend the gup. New York Yacht Club rules to govern— The system of measurement, time allow- ance and racing rules of the New York Yacht Club to govern the races, except as herein modified. The first race shall be sailed on Tuesday, October 3, 1809, unless the Shamrock should be detained by stress of weather of other cause, in which case three weeks shall be given her for fitting out after her arrival: but the first race shall not be started later than October 10, 1899, and thé races shall be sailed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat- urdays until completed. Repeated races—An unfinished race of one kind shall be repeated until finished. Accidents—In case a sertous accident oc- Important News OUR FALL STOCK Is now ready for your inspec- tion. We have the largest as- sortment of selected styles in Suitings, Trouserings and Over- coatings in town. All our goods are LONDON SHRUNK, therefore Trousers are not apt to bag at the knees—this should appeal to neat dressers. 941 Pa. Ave. N.W. sc5-e03t y Free of charge— No obligation to buy. Pension Checks Cashec on Genesta races took place in September. Se BETTINA GIRARD IN COURT. The Attempt to Release Her From a Sanitarium. 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When unkind things, at which ny women would have hung their heads in shame were said, Miss Girard smiled, and once she laughell aloud. She said it did not matter to anybody if she desired to drink, or at least that this Tact was not sufficient to deprive her of her liberty. John B. Pine appeared as counsel for the institution, and tried to show that Miss Ordway was not a fit person to be at large; that she was entirely incapable of caring for herself and her property. He did not mince words. He opened by saying that the institution in which Miss Girard was detained was a retreat for inebriates and persons who had become addicted to the use of drugs, principally morphine and ‘This woman,” continued Mr. Pine, “is unfit to be at liberty by reason of the fact that she goes on periodical sprees. Her commitment to our institution was volun- tary.. She herself asked to be admitted.” He then read from an affidavit to the effect that he had visited Miss Girard on May 25 at Bellevue Hospital, where she was being treated for alcoholism, and she toid him that she wanted to go to the institution. “She did not even have car fare to take her there,” added Mr. Pine, “and she asked me if I would give her enough money to carry her there.”” Miss Girard, he went on to add, had later been regularly committed to the institution for a period of one year, and there was no New Fall | Shoes At Hahn’s 3 Stores. | [es A | | The unavoidable delay in the completion of our new building has crowded our 3 stores with double the quantity of Shoes than we have shelf space for. 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After this she was taken back to the sanitarium. —+2-- THE SICK AT SANTIAGO. All but Forty-Five of the bifth Army Corps Have Left Cuba. Advices yesterday evening from Santiago state: The United States transport Vigilan- cia sailed today for Montauk Point with 140 convalescents, representing various reg- iments. Only forty-five sick men of the 5th Army Corps now remain. Eleven of these are dawn with yellow fever at Siboney. The others are in the city hospitals, suffering and Box Calf Dress lg and Walking Boots f ever sold for $2.00— $ | 37 $1.50 worth of wear. Cc. Rebuilding Price. 05 The “VICTOR” Boys’ Shoes, & truly marvelons Shoe value for the price. 10 new fall styles. Rebuilding Price.. ‘The best $3 and $4 Tan Fail-wel t Finest Box Calf Shoes Everbright Kid Boots, for little Boys, sendeneel wets and Casco Calf for or turn” soles— larger Boys—regular in over a dozen beautiful Men's Styles— Splendid $2 grade. § 4] .50 Rebuilding Price... SPECIAL LOW PRICES In [len’s New Fail Shoes. Wm. Hahn & Co.’s seen... zl 1930-932 7th St. 1914-1916 Pa. Av. 233 Pa. Ay.S.E.} pe seseeesseecaeneeeetsersss Rebuilding Price.. Z Reliable : TIS SECC OIV ODO SS from typhoid, malaria, calentura apd dys- entery. Arrangements are being made to send them home as soon as they are able to move. Probably they will go on the Seguranea teward thé end of this week. Maj. Thrift and Maj. Fogier, who recent- ly recovered from mild attacks of yellow fever, sailed in the Vigilancia, as did also Dr. Eugene Wasden of the Marine Hospital service. Dr. Wasden came here to test the stimu- | IRWIN) Wikia TRY AGAIN ep * Will Endeavor tf Make the Senators a Expected to Biting! Some Promising Young Players, From Toronto—Mr. Wagner wre hdrawal. ae As intimated ff! ‘ie star some two weeks ago, Arthyr, fryin, late manager of the Toronto Eastern League Club, has been secured by the Messrs, Wagners to man- age the Washington club for the remainder of the season and also for next year. It is a difficult matter to get a line on the senti- ment of the local, base ball followers of the gam., but the impression is almost general tnat any manager will be an im- provement on the: bosses that handled the club this year. : The oné ‘bright spot in Irwin’s favor is that he has been promised absolute control of the club, When Irwin took hold of the club ‘in 1892: Manager Barnie by great ener- gy and foresight, had collacted together a force of players that looked very strong and their strength was proven by the Sena- tors landing seventh in the first half of the double season that year. There is no gainsaying the fact that Ar- thur Irwin knows base ball from A to Z, as he has been a first-class player in his time and possessed’brains enough to jump into the manageriai class when his playing days were over. Hig success with the Tor- onto club speaks volumes for his ability as @ manager. Last year he and his men were the laughing stock of the newspapers in the Eastern League circuit, when the season started, but when the half-way post was reached the writers had veered around and were viewing the work of the Toronto club with great astonishment. This season funny quips were left out when the Tor- onto club wes reviewed, notwithstanding the fact that several of last year’s team were taken away. They had learned to respect Irwia in mihor league circles and this respect was not misplaced, as the Can- ucks are again up with the leaders“and will finish in the 1, 2, 3 class. The report that Mr. Irwin and frtends have bought a part of the club stock, it is elaimed, can be taken with a few grains of salt. Mr. Irwih ksows that unless a controlling intereg? cai} he obtained a small Dlock ef stock Would’ be useless, and as the Messrs. Wagti ld the price of the club at $100,000 it°cdnbe easily seen that it would tak2 quite a’ tidy sum to gain con- trol. The contraét befieved to have been made with Mr. Irwin ficludes a stated sal- ary and a fair péreéntage should the club turn out to be a Winter next season and make moneys = #73 19 From th present outlook Mr. Irwin will have the best oppdrtutttty he has ever had to land at the heal of' the procession in a managerial senséi! THe Washington pa- trons do not ask for #' championship team, but a first divisiom.team would be a great ecmfort and joy, ’and-#hould such a thing as a one-two-thre» elub land in Washing- ton permanently thepeds no telling how it would be received_by the joyful enthusi- asts. anregice Inprel The Eastern Léague,is just at present rounding out its last ddys of the sason of "98, and Mr: Frwin Has promfsed to put in an appearanes at National Park by’ the 13th of this month at the latest. With him comes a young man. by the name of Free- Tan, who has been. kept cut of fast ‘com- y entirely too long and whom the Washington patrons have pleasant racol- lections. “Buck” Freeman is today the mest consistent and the heaviest hitter in minor league ranks. He will need no sea- soning, as he has served his, term in the big league as a pitcher, and should his fielding be anywhere near as good as his hitting the Washington club can be con- gratulated upon securing his name to a contract.. With Freeman come Catcher Casey and Pitchers Williams, Baker and Suthoff. All these twirlers are above the average in minor league base ball, and there is a possibility that at least one may develop ability 2nough to remain in the major league. Of Casey little need be said. He is built like Duffy of the Bostons, and in playIng handles himself very like that great little man. He will be a good man to halp out McGuire, and in case of neces- sity can play any of the in or outfield po- sitions well. The retirement of "J. Earl Wagner from Washington base ball will be regretted by those who knew him personally. Accord- ing to some he knew too much of the na- tional gam2 to be a magnate. No matter whether things were moving along well or badiy he had to be in the game. When the players became aware of the fact that their real manager was not on the banch with them discipline was cast te the winds. A hobby that cost him dearly was to have the reputation among the base ball players of being a good man to piay for. As a consequetce, it Is claimed, they all wanted to play with him and also to “play him.” The disastrous season of 1898, with its Worrles gnd yexations, really drove Mr. Wagner from the. game. He took hiS mishaps so much to heart that- it was telling on his health, and 2s @ con- sequence base ball will see him no more. Mr. Irwin comas to Washington .with everything to gain and nothing to lose, and it is hoped that Washington may place his name among the successful. managers of the National Leagu : Today's Schedule and’ Weather. Washington at Boston=—clear. Baltimore at Brookiyn—eloudy. Chicago at Cincinnati—cloudy, Louisviilo at Clevefand—cloudy. Record of the Clubs. W. 1.2.0, Clubs. .L. B.C. Bi -64i! Pittsburg, 62.496 i (639 Philadelphia:56 58 491 Baltimore 623) Louisville TO 42) Cleveland [581 Brooklyn 68 ‘393 New York [G5k| Washington .40 77 “342 Chicago Bool Bt. Louis. 88 .273 SENATORS AGAIN BPATEN. Bostons Made S45 wins at the Start and Took, 3 Easy. The game at Bostomsyesterday between the Senators an@'#effheaters resulted in favor of the’ ‘latte? By" to 5. This result was expected, asythg,#enators at present are in the last thregg gf:demoratization and are not able to amything. That they were able to mak@thasgvore at all respect~ able resulted fromtectet-down by the Bos- tons in the last -another shut-out would probably haveisame their way. At, the beginningrots\the game the Sena- torial work was ofsstiohia golden«hue - that the Bostons chaiieed/wp five tallies and thereafter took thingsteasy. Muffing, wild throws and headless werk were very much in evidence in the‘ti¥itJtwo innings and all the good work of Pitcher Dineen went for nothing. From s1Boafon standpoint: the game was a preté}¢n® to look at, as the infield worked together like well oiled ma- chinery, and no hits‘ of a suspicious char- 2 FS is) 2420 im og seo F3 400 ooo0 o118 1030 This y yesterday between the Baltimores and Phillies, and the former won the first by 7 to 1, while the second resulted in a tie—5 to 5—being called at the end of the elghth inning on account of darkness. Maul’s re- markable pitching was the feature of the it game, only one hit being made off of ie delivery, and that by Cooley in the ninth inning. Poor fielding prevented the Birds winning the second game, as Mc- James held the Quakers down to five hits. Philadelphia Baltimore .... Cincinnati, 9; Chicago, 8. Cinginnati refuses to quit, winning a herd-played game from the Chicagos in Cincinnati yesterday by 9 to 8. Four pitch- ers were in the game, and all were hit hard, a double by Irwin in the ninch inning driving the necessary run across the plate. Nearly 9,000 spectators witnessed the con- test. 5 REE. Cincinnati 000440001-915 2 Chicago . 038040000 1-8131 Louisville, 5; Cleveland, 3. The Colonels continued their good play- ing yesterday at home, defeating the Cleve- lands by 5 to 3. Eoth cluds fielded finely, but the Louisvilles had slightly the better of the batting, and in this way landed the victory. Wagner's batting was the feature of the game. R.ELE. Louisville . 20011100 x-510 1 Cleveland 100000011891 New York, 17; Brooklyn, 10. The Brooklyns and New Yorks indulged in a slugging match on the former's grounds yesterday, the Giants finaily win- ning by 17 to 10, La Chance was put out of the game for kicking. RELE. New York. 000065 8 3 xI72 4 Brooklyn ++--0 100225 0 0-014 6 Base Ball Notes. At Boston today for the last time. Senators will be home tomorrow with the Phillies as guests. The new players from the Toronto club will receive a hearty welcome from the Iceal “fans.” Reputations will cut very little “ice” with Manager Irwin. He has been in the busi- ness long enough to know a “good old has been” whan he sees him. “Jud” Smith came in handy with kis stick yesterday, his homer going over the fence in short order. Many patrons of the game in this city will be glad to know that their predictions that Smith would never make @ hitter have gone by default. When it is considered that the Phillies are about the hardest hitting aggregation in the league, the work of Al. Maul in helding that team down to one hit yester- day borders on the phenomenal. Al’s sup- port was of the very best and contributed toward his great record. “Zeke” Wrigley made the mistake of get- ting back in the game without being in good condition. He has a bad arm and leg, but, recognizing the poor condition his team is in, volunteered to take chances. There is nothing of the “soldier” about the sailor Jad. The Syracuse club made but four hits off of Williams yesterday, and he shut them out. Syracuse is quite a hiting aggrega- tion, and Wiliams may prove a find for the Washington club. Manager Hanlon received a private tele- gram Monday from President Pulliam of the Louisville club, in which nothing was said about Holmes or any charges to be made against him. The Baldwin-Von der Ahe damage suit, which was decided against Von der Ahe several months ago, was ended yesterday by the attorney of the St. Louis base ball owner paying the amount of the Baldwin judgment. It was in the neighborheod of $3,000, with costs of more than $1,200. Center Fielder Brodie arrived in Balti- more yesterday and hopes to be in condi- tion to play ball by the time the team re- turns from Brooklyn. He wired Manager Hanlon on Mondzy night saying that he would report, but was not yet entirely cer- tain that his arm was all right. Manager Selee of the Bostons bas been after a good man for utility infielder for scme time, and yesterday signed young Jemes Smith, who has played with Fall River, in the New England League, ani Hartford, in the Atlantic League, this sea- son. Smith first attracted Selee’s atten- tion by, his fast playing in California last winter. He has improved greatly in the east. He batted in the New England League for .290. He is a very short chap and weighs about 145 pounds. . Charles Brown, right fielder of the All- Chicago base ball nine, died yesterday merning at his home, in Wheeling, IIL, from the effects of an injury received in last Sunday's game between the All-Chi- cagos and West Chicagos. Brown, running for a fly, collided with Center’ Fielder Johnson, whose elbow crashed into Brown's side over the heart, dealing a fatal blow. Brown was twenty-five years of age. He played with the Marquettes last sea- son and early this year was a member of the Mobile club of the Southern League. POTOMAC SWIM RACES. Contests in Front of the Boat House This Afternoon. ‘The swimming tournament of the Pé- tomaec Boat Club will take place this after- noon in front of th> boat house at the foot of 3ist street, commencing at 4:30 o'clock. The contestants are all sons or younger brothers of the members of the club. Capt. Joseph Bradley of the club will officiate as refere2, while Messrs. Wm. Looker, Robert Heth and Hartley Wheat- ley will act as judges. The events and entries follow: 880 yards—The Messrs. Whit, Harry and Pat Middleton, John Barbarin, Robbie Som- merville and Robbie Connard. 440 yards—Winter Graves, Herbert Doyle, Onnie-TaH2nt, Walter Dunlap, Tom Kin- caid and Davie Brewster. Diving, height and beauty—Messrs, Mid- dieton, Doyle, Barbarin, Sommerville, Con- nard and Rittenhouse. Diving, distance under water—Messrs. Middleton, Barbarin, Sommervills, Ritten- house, Graves, Brewster and Connard. Springboard work—Spencer Gordon Wal- ter Dunlap, Tallent, Middleton, Doyle, Bar- barin, Connard, Barbarin and Rittenhouse. Jumping matct—Gordon, Mayfield, Fer- gusson, Dunlap,’Huntington and Smail- wood, } Relay race, 88¢ yards—First team, Con- nard, Whit, Migdl2ton and Rittenhouse; second team, Barbarin, Pat Middleton and Brewster; third team, Harry Middleton, Sommerville and Grav: ST. LEGER STAKES WINNER. Wildflower Was the Year-Old. LONDON, September 7.—At Doncaster to- day the St. Leger stakes for three-year- Lacky Three- olds were won by Captain Queer’s chestnut || colt Wildflower, by Gallinule out of Trag- edy. J. W. Larnach’s chestnut colt Jeddah, by Janissary out of Pilgrimage, was see- ond, and August Belmont’s chestnut colt Bridegroom I, by Rayon D'or out of St. Bridget, was third. This race is over twenty-five sovereigns each, for three-year-olds, the owner of the seccnd horse to receive three hundred sov- ereigns and the third one hundred sover- eigns out of the stakes. ‘Twelve horses ran over the course, about ondimile, six fourlongs and 132 yards. gee TO BE ADMITTED -FREE. ‘Presidential Proclamation Regarding Food for the Cubuns. ‘The President has issued the following: “EXECUTIVE MANSION, “September 6, 1898. “By virtue of the authority vested in me. ‘@s commander-in-chief of the army and mavy of the United States of America I do hereby order and direct that upon the oc- cupation and possession of any ports and places in the Island of Cuba by of the United States, beet, F " i UPPER MARLBORO’ FAIR! Opening Day of Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association. Fine Exhibits in All the Departme: —Summary of the Races— Sehedule for Today. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. UPPER MARLBORO’, Md., Sept. 6, 1898. The opening day of the sixth annual meeting of Southern Maryland Association dawned with a clear sky and a stiff breeze, which added vigor to the races, with jusi enough rain the day before to make track fast and cool the atmosphere, but by noon “old Sol” shone forth with such force as to drive the many hundred spectators to seek protection beneath the shade and add to the financial standing of the lemonade boys. The exhibits this year in all departments are more numerous and far better than ever before in the history of the associa- tion. One of the special features will be the grand ball to be held in Masonic Terh- | ple in the town of Mariboro’ Thursday night. Tho ladies’ department was in charge of the following committee: Mrs. C. V. A. Clagett. chairman; Mrs. A. T. Brooke, Mrs. John T. Hall, Mrs. Jessic P. Hyne: : Dr. James T. Perkins, Miss Ali: yall, Miss Ella Sasscer, Miss Miss Emily H. Murray, Mrs. F. W. Mrs, A. M. Coffman, Mrs. George W. son; secretaries, Miss Bessie Wilson and Miss Nellie Grant. It made a magnificent display. The works of the art and fancy occupied the entire west end of the hall and presented a most charming appearance. Mrs. J. Mal- coim Henry's fine table cloth of hand em- broidery, worked with geld thread and in- laid with beetle’s wings, was one of the at- tractions. The first premium for best dis play of fancy work was awatded to Mis Rebecca Thomas of Woodville; Mrs. Harry B. Bird, jr., captured first prize for the American beauty center piece embroidery. The display of flowers, wines, bread, butter, pickles, preserves and canned fruits was fine. Miss Lena Lerch of Washington was the Judge of this department, and will not com. plete her list of premiums until tomorrow. Of a High Order. The agricultural exhibits were of a high order and exceed by far any other fair. Those of special mention were made by the Patuxent Planters’ Club and the Maryland Agricultural College. The prize for the finest collection of products grown on the “The Great Providers.” A Roman Chair for $1.48. One of the newest of the fall designs, and as pretty a piece of furniture as you could find. In oak, birch, mahogany or malachite _ finish. Jeautifully made. A most wonderful value at our special price for tomorrows ll AS only of....... : “Cash or Credit.” Mayer & Pettit, 415=417 Seventh St. tetetnnnnenetetetinin McMun n’s slixir of 0) Is a preparation of the Drug by which its injurious effects are removed, while the valuable medicinal erties are retained. It possesses all the seda- tive, anodyne and anti-spasmodic powers of Opiu but produces no sickness of the stomach, ing, no costiveness, no headache. In acute nervous disorders ft is ap invaluable remedy, and is recom- metded by the best phyxiciana E. FERRETT, Agent 372 Peari St., New Yor mylé-w&s-15 m, vomit- farm of any member of the club was awarded to F. Snowden Hiil. The Agricultural College exhibit was the feature of the fair, and was in charge of the “old veteran,” Mr. Chas. H. Lake of the college. On the wall behind the melon exhibit is a glass case containing several specimens of fine tobacco, raised from “Aquasco Farm,” owned by Capt. R. W. Sylvester, which attracts great attention. In the judges’ stand were Jno. R. Kelley of Washington, Frank N. Hoen of Balti- more and Col. Frank M. Hall, the latter acting as timer and Earnest Hall as starter. The Races. The first race was for trotters, 2.45 class, and of the nine carded two were scratched. The second race was for trotters of the 2.30 class, and brought together a good field. The first of the running races was a half mile, best two out of three. The fourth race was a three-quarters of a mile dash, with nine carded. The summaries are as follows First race—2.45 trot; purse, $200; 2 in 3: T. B. Shreve’s b. g. Red Mantile.. A. G. Martin's b. g. Sibley. M. C. Stone's g. g. Pat.. E. D. Pendieton’s b. g. Wilkes Time, 2.28%, 2.30, 2.20%. C. Smith- son’s sorrel gelding came in fifth, while Prince's Beauvior and Lee Edwards were distanced in first heat. Ss Second race—2.30 trot of pace: T. B. Shreve's s. g. Little Joe M. Splan, s. g. Happy Jim.. Wawset stables, br. g. Prince A T. Cannon, b. m. Beeswax. Harry C. was distanced while Dr. Bill and Harry C. were shut out in the first. Time, 2.254, 2.23, 2.30. Third race—Running, one-half mile, in three; purse, $100, Wah Jim (11S),’ Dorsey. Valmont (121), J. Murph Countess (115), Perkins. Time, .51, 514, Fischer, Mario, Knight, Confuse also ran. Fourth race—Three-quarter-mile dash purse, $100. Ninas won, carrying pounds, backed by Murphy, followed only two lengths behind by Gy: ridden by A. Moore, while McDermott landed Knobby third. Time, 1.20%. Rushwood, Zoe, Jay Hawker, Earn, Lencarte, Edna’ May also ran. purse, $200. 1 ied two 2 Corry Entries for Toda Races. The schedule for tomorrow (Wednesday) are: ee First race—Southern Maryland, trot, de- clared off; substitute, 2.22 trot; purse, $200. Entries: Nominee, Ida C., Oakley R., Du- rango, Pine Knot, William C., Johnnie B. Second race—2.20 trot; purse, $200. En- tries close on day of race. Third race—Running, half-mile heats, two in three; purse, $100. Tauntless, Phil Thomson, Zoe, Cadiz, Boston, Bonnie Nell, Cerrie, Vite, Hillside, Harry Warring and Lecnidas. Fourth race—Three-quarters mile dash; rurning; purse, $100. Fischer, Susie Houze, Ccuntess, Ginla, Orphan, Classic, Old Age, Reyal Rover, Gypsy, Orange, Mrs. Reeves, Lady Vaughn. Fifth race—Steeplechase; three miles; purse, $125. Once More, Tanniger, Rustan, McFonso, Dare Devil, Beval, Bradford. ————_—_. ASSOCIATED CHARITIES. Monthly Report of General Secretary Submitted to Board. The regular monthly meeting of the board of managers of the Associated Charities was held yesterday at the central office of the society, 811 G street northwest, at 4 o'clock p.m. There was a small attend- arce of the members, owing to the fact that many of them have not yet returned to the city. The usual routine business was gone through with, after which the general sec- | retary, George S. Wilson, presented his report of the work of the society for the menth of August, which is in substance as follows: “The month of August has been the light- est month of the year, so far as the num- ber of applications for assistance is con- cerned. During the month only 82 appli- cations were received, as compared with 124 in July, and 108 in the month of Au- gust, 189%. Of these 82 applications, 52 came from white families and 30 from col- ored families. Thirteen persons applied for work only, and employment was found for 9, permanent employment for 2 and tem- porary employment for 7. “New investigations to the number of 37 were made by the agents during the month, exclusive of investigations for the Emer- gency Hospital. Three persons reported for investigation were found to have given false addresses. “Relief was procured from some source kind of fin d put in or bettered) Walford’s, go9 and 477 Pa. Ave. se7-20d i| Honest advice | about your eyes. Examinhtion made gratis and yet you'll |) not be even asked to buy. i Few people” know when || glasses are really needed, and the result is an eye straining |) which finally results in cataract, }} inflamed eyes, nervous pros- |j tration, headache and nervous || diseases. Yet all eye com- | plaints do not cail for glasses. ||| This is especially so in the case i} of children. The youngsters’ inflamed eyes may be caused by twilight reading. Improper | school light may be the cause of the trouble. Our examiner | will tell you. He will give you | HONEST ADVICE. His || chief aim isn’t simply to sell glasses. When it is best for you he advises glasses; when the troubie can be corrected otherwise he will tell you so. } | } | Even ff glasses are advised you nm Bot feel compelled to buy thei 1 free to avail yourself of bis advice and services. e clalm—and with Justice—that no one else can serve you so satisfactorily. no store can possibly sell glasses for less than we sell them Hours of consultation from 9 a.m. to 5 pm R. HARRIS & CO.| Cor. 7th & D Sts. | whom certificates were granted and 3 w refused. “One applicant was given a certificate fot free treatment at the Children’s Hospital.’ _ MORTUARY REPORT. Showing of Health Department for Past Week. There were 109 deaths in the District durs ing the past week, of which 58 were white and 51 colored. The annual death rate was therefore 20.22 per each thousand of the whole population. For the whites ‘Le rate was 15.75 and for the colored 20.87. As com- pared with the preceding week, deaths from the circulatory organs incteased from 7 to 1, and from those of dfarrheal char- acter from 6 to 7. Mortality from affec- tions of the kidneys declined from 8 to 3 and of the lungs from 15 to 9. There were 25 fatal cases of the zymotic class, 7 of which were from inflammation of the bowels, 2 diphtheria and 5 typhoid fever, of which latter 8 cases occurred in the ermy barracks. At the close of the last report 26 cases of diphtheria in isojation. During the week 23 new cases developed, and @ were relieved from quarantine, leaving 43 cases under treatment m 29 premises. | Of scarlet fever there were 36 cases under observation at the close of last report. During the week 9 new cases were reported aud 6 were discharged trom treatment by recovery, leaving 39 with warning cards in 30 ptem:ses. The mean weather conditions prevailing during the week were: Barometer. 20.97: relative humidity, @2, and temperature of the atmbsphere, 78 degrees, with southerly winds averaging four miles per hour, and total absence of rainfail. On the 28th ulti- mo the thermometer registered 57 degrees, rising to 95 degrees on the 4d instant. a ea jinnewaska Returns to Cuba, Mi NEW YORK; September 7.—The United there were ie pe ah -