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The Wilmingtonian., 1884-08-30
Too Dear at the Price.

Now that the Third Annual Volksfest is
over and the heads of the merrier of the par
ticipants have returned to their normal size,
it will be in order to ask whether the
respectable section of our German fellow
citizens are prepared to countenance any
repetition Of the orgie which has just been
brought to close?
With the preliminary statement that we
entirely exonerate Professor Becher and his
aides from any responsibility for the scenes
enacted at the Schutzen Park particularly
on the third day, we will briefly give the
observation of four persons at the Volkslest
during the second and third days.
The first, restaurant keeper, and mar
ried man, was satisfied, from his own obser-
vation that on the evening Of the third day, a
with drink and ruined, by men old enough
to be their fathers.
The second, an adopted German citizen,
states that at one o'clock in the morning
married men, of his wnnationality, returned
home along the streets with women Of dis
reputable character.
The third, young lady who was presen
in the afternoon of the first day, says tina
many of the women were not respectabl,
characters, and that she saw number o
women drinking to excess.
The fourth states that he saw boy fif
teen years old in state of intoxication
reeling about the grounds.
We will ask why it is lawful to sell drinl
to minors on public pleasure ground, an,
unlawful in licensed saloon? Or, if bot
be unlawful, why the offenders are nc
prosecuted?
We admit that public enjoyment canno
: be regulated within the L icest bounds q
proprety, but we will ask whether til
respectable majority of our German fello'
. citizens are willing to pay such price a
9 this for the education of their children?
e EB-Don't forget ex-sheriff Clark's excu
is sion to Cape May, September s. A raj
n treat. See advertisement.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-08-30
Attractive Houses.

AIr. Edward johnson (of the Building and
Contracting firm johnson X Miles) has
recently completed four very pretty COM
foi table and substantial residences on Glpin
avenue near Rroome street.
From the front Of these houses you get
an enlarged view of the historic Brandywine
and of the variegated country in the distance.
Mr.. johnson, by his enterprise, has not only
greatly enhanced the value Of property il
his immediate neighbolhood, but he has alst
| made it possible for some one to get hom'
complete in all of its internal appointment
for comparatively small sum of money.
FS3@ReIncmber the State Fair Sept lst
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-08-30
Sixty-one Pounds.

THE WnMINeToNIAN acknowledges the
courtesy Of Mr.. Grier of the Eighth Street
Market House in the receiving of a man.
moth Jersey watermelon weighing sixty
one pounds. Mr.. Grier will give daily
exhibit at his stand in the Eighth Street
Market Of watermelons superior both in size
and flavor
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-08-30
Female Suffrage.

The Register, of Holly Springs, Miss,
always an earnest and staunch defender of
the rights and privileges of the female sex
says in its last issue THAT it would be
wise to give women the opportunities of the
ballot box as it would tend to reform the
morals of the country"
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-08-30

EB-We observe an announcement that
the Rentz-Santley troupe will open the sea
son at the Opera House with variety
entertainment early in September. If this
is the same troupe which disigured the
walls of the town with life-size figures of
women in scanty garb, and concerning
which the daily press published statement
that the members left town on their last
visit under aprrehensons Of violence result
ing from a charge that a young girl had
been made intoxicated by one of the party
then we would inquire whether the Mayo
and the Opera House authorities are doing
their duty in the premises. ..r
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-08-30
g This land Of Ours.n

We are glad to hear that Professor Becher
has made arrangements for the publication
of his excellent composition "This land Of
Ours, performed at the Volksfest opening
in this city on Monday last By universal
concession the piece went exceedingly well,
and it has now been determined to publish
Mr.. Bechcr's music, in order that something
of an enduring character may remain as a
record of the Volksfest Of 1884.
The score of the work lies before us. Il
found the words" says Professor Becker, in
a national hymn and song book a short time
ago They were set to very poor music,
and it stuck me, that l could use them fol
the approaching Volksfest and possibly find
some better music for them. So l set tc
work and this is the result"
1t must be admitted that the result is .
most creditable performance, and at once
stamps Professor Becher as thorough
master of the grammar of music. Th'
passages are bold, vigorous and in man.
places almost startling; yet there is no
| wanting return to soft oadences, the resolv
ing of appaien emily impossible bits of har
mony being effected with consummate skill
We append the words of the piece, thes
being themselves worthy of presewation:-
FIRST VERSE.
This land Of ours, this mighty land Of hills an
valleys, lakes and seas
Is there spot on earth SO grand, the boast of fa
| er scenes than these
Wild prairies spread DER western wilds, hig
mountains bloom with native flowers
And not spot earth excels the grandeur {
this land of ours.
This land of ours where every heart is free frol
dark expressing sting
For every woman is queen, and every man hin
self king
Who can forget the forced by fate across IL
| World to roam.
| The hands that fought the hearts that bled- th
we might claim it as our own.
In happy connection with these verses
Philadelphia contemporary records that
day Or two ago party of German imm
grants passt Il out of the gaze Of Castle Ga
den, and as they touched the soil Of Il
Battery Park, fifteen Of their number knc
, reverentially, and kissedthe ground. To Il
wondering bystandcrs they explained tn
it was their salutation to the country
which they Lad hoped and planned for yea
, to make their home. Prince Bismarck mi
! not smile when he reads this touching lit
incident, but it will make the friends of t
later Herr Lasker remember that Time
its flight revenges all wrongs.
l.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-08-30

EB-Colonel Tom Ford's team was among
the wonders of the Volksfest procession on
Monday. The Germans evidently appre-
ciated the compliment and will acknowledge
it in graceful way by attending the Colo
nels funeral on the Fourth of November.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-08-30

EY-The Water Commission should be-
speak quarters in the Alms-house without
delay.
The Wilmingtonian., 1884-08-30

EB-Dont forget ex-sheriff CIark's excur-
sion to Cape May, September 8. A rare
treat. See advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06
Alexandria Affair.".

Perorte1 for The EVENING STAR
ELECTIONS IN ALEXANDRIA.-In the election on
tuesday Alexandria city cast total OF 37S9 votes,
the fullest poll ever made at presidential election
The votes cast for President here since the war
have been as follows: 1S12-Greeley, 1894; Grant,
LIB tie. 1Ss6-Tiden. ,617: Hayes, 1.343 1890
Hancock. 5i0 GARFIELD. 994 1SS4-Cleveiand, l. 10:
Blaine 1,23; St John. -. In 1863, when Grant was
nrst chosen Alexandria had no vote Tor President.
tne new state OF Virginia not having been admitted
into the Union. During the war; '.inter arma silent
'egeo Before the war the votes OF the town were
as follows: 1SiS-TayiOr. 49, CasS, 2O2 1S52-ScOtt
69i; PIERCE, 533 1S56-FlllmOre, $50: Buchanan,
6iS. lSbo-Beli, 1,01l: Breckenridge, 565; Douglas,
lio; Lincoln. 2 or the Two votes cast for Lincoln
0ne was that OF Andrew Wye, now Justice or the
supreme Court OF the District, and the other a
young man named Walker. AS the vote was viva
voce all votes were pubic Before 1913 Alexandria,
having been in the District had not voted since the
end OF last century.
funeral OF Charles Powell took place this after.
noon, from his home, No. 276 King street. and was
ATTENDED Dy number OF cltlZr u.s. including large
representation from the railroads. Frank Carlin,
VINO was hurt at the cataStrOphy, was able to GO
out and vote. Judge Sangoter Is walking about
court. W. I. Davis has improved and gone home
Malcolm Brown and p MullOlland are still in he'd
but much improved.
POLICE REPoRT.-The mayor had no cases before
him at his last court. Alfred Dulany, colored ar
rested by Officer Arnold, Is held at the station
house this morning on charge OF disorder.
REPORTERS NOTES.-The monument TO Dr. Lewis
IS now being put up at the Episcopal cemetery
There are now twelve patients at the Alexandria
lnilfmIry.-Dr X. c. Powell Will lecture 10 the
teachers at Peabody hall Tomorrow nlght-The
general state auditor, Col. Mayre has been on a
cult court OF the county has transacted no business
this term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06

ATHLETIC SPORTS AT GEORGETOWN COLLEGE,
The annual athletic sports OF the students of
Georgetown College were held this morning on the
college, grounds. The first event or the day was
bicycle race OF 100 yards dash, won by w. Ker-
nan. Time, 10 seconds. Power second. The Sec
ond contest. standing long jump, was won by C..
Jones; distance feet; W. Herman second, feet 6
inches Then came the three long standing jumps,
hrst-W. Herman, % feet II inches; SecOnd-C.
Jones, % feet inches. Next hop, step and Jump,
first-W Herman, 80 feet: second-McDonald, "a
feet inches. The other contests were follows:
Running long jump, nrst-McDOnald, 10 feet II
Inches; Second-Shanahan IS feet inches. Long
throw Of base ball, hrSt-W. Herman, 1874 feet 9
Inches; Second-TaylOr, 80 feet inches. Slow
bicycle race OF 100 yards was by w. Lynch mo
time taken), Hendriken second. One mile walk
won by lie Boule. In 10 minutes Is seconds; Thorn
son second, 10 minutes % seconds The sports Will
be continued at O'Clock this afternoon. During
The exhibition excellent music Was furnished by
brass band composed OF students OF the college
The cont estantS i'll the different sports receiving
the highest number OF points will each receive q
gold medal donated by the president OF the COL
lege, and TO the second person in each contest a
god metal Will be given by the students.
NoTES--Workmen are engaged In repairing In
general the old leaky MIGRANTS which seem to
iDgton are rapidly becoming filled with leaves
which should be r.mOved at an early day.-Sev-
eral officers from this precinct are doing duty In
the city where the election returns are being re-
ceiveG.
SHIPPING NEws.-SchOOner William Mason ar
rived from New York. light.
CONDITION OF THE WATER AT A. M.-Clear at all
points Low tide In the river to-day at 545 D. M.
High tide ut 1915.
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Condemned Locals.

Street lamps will be lighted this evening at Z
D. H.. and eItinguiShed at II p.
Solemn requiem mass was celebrated at the I'M
msculate Conception church yesterday on the oc-
caSion OF the second anniversary of the death OF
Rev Father Mccarthy. Rev. DR.. Ryan offci-
ated as celebrant; Rev Father Thomas, deacon,
and Rev. Father Ryan. suD-deacOn. Father Walter,
or st. Patrck'S, was master OF ceremonies.
At meeting OF the Georgetown Alumni Society,
last evening. DR.. james E. Morgan, presiding, and
ChaI A. Elliott acting as secretary, resolutions
were adopted expressive OF the deep regret OF the
society ut the news OF the death OF Hon. Charles j.
Faulkner. OF West Virginia, late president Of the
society.
At the regular monthly meeting OF the National
association for the relief of destitute colored wome
and children. held at the house OF the president,
appropriate resolutions OF respect 10 the memory
OF the late Mr.. James Wornley, one OF the truS-
tees OF the institution, We're adopted
Nathaniel Clagett, aged ten years, son OF Ma
thaniel Clagett ST.. living near Jamestown. Mont
gomery county. Nd. had his head crushed Tuesday
afternoon by a Kick from horse. 1t is thought he
cannot possibly recover.
The first show OF the season made its appearance
III Washington about ten O'Clock This mornng Fol
. lew minutes the hakes fell quite thickly.
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District Government, Affairs.

THE FLOUR INSPECTORS REPORT.
The annual report OF Flour Inspector J. " WEIGH
shows that during his term. sin e October last he
has inspected 10iO32 barrels OF flour. Last year
Inspector stanh. who compla!ned that only about
Inspected reported the total inspection for the en-
tire year at 1885, barrels
VITAL STATISTICS
The report OF the health officer for the week end
Ing with the LIST inst. states that during the week
there were 81 deaths-39 white and Is colOred-the
rate OF mortality per 1000 per alnum being Isl
Tor the white, 50. for the colored. and 81 "a for
the total population. The principal causes OF death
were: Consumption 16, pneumonia =. congestion Of
lungs Group 3. dipnthera B. typhoid fever T. scar
let fever 3. cancer A. and heart disease s. There
were 10 marriages and 90 births reported.
BUILDING PERMITS
have been issued by INSPECTOR Entwisle as follows
l. NJ Lown. erect two two-Story and cellar dwell
ings, sth. between d and streets southwest;
s2.0o0 Fred kooneS, erect seven three-story
dwellings,, Massachusetts, avenue and 81 street
northwest; $4,000 George a. Boston, erect six
teen two-story houses, alley between and and
LIST and 20 streets southwest; 5000.
TAXES COLLECTED IN OCTOBER.
collector Cook reports the amount OF taxes re-
ceved during the month OF october at 1929 10.
INSPECTIONS OF BOILERS
Mr. John H. Wilkerson inspector of boilers for
the District OF Columbia, Ia his annual report
states that he has inspected during the fiscal year
number condemned as UNIT Tor use 2; number OF
new boilers erected, 20.
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS TO BE REPAIRED.
Inspector Entwisle has notified Mr.. Gregory l.
Ennis that the rear wall OF the building 400 i1th
street northwest, must be repaired and made safe
within thirty days Mr.. Charles 5. Shreves Is given
thirty days repair the sheds at the rear OF The
building on the northwest corner OF and I'm
streets northwest Ar. Edwin ID. Jones' agent is
given ten days TO repair the walls OF two brick
buildings on the south side OF Washington. between
Monroe and Fillmore streets, UniOntown. NJ LaU-
renZi Is notified that the portion OF old wall leIt
standing for use In The erection OF the building at
the rear OF 62o street Is sprung and entirely unfI
IOr lie Is notified repair a once
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The PIenary Council.
TIE BODY WHICH is TO MEET IN BALTIMORE NEXT
SUNDAY.

TIE BODY WHICH Is TO MEET IN BALTIMORE NEXT
SUNDAY.
The plenary council. which convenes In Bati-
more next sunday, Will be the largest Catholic
council which has ever met In this country. The
nrst plenary council, convOked by Archbishop Ken
Tick. met May 9Th. 1s52. There were present six
archhishopS, twenty-five bishops, one mitred alb
bot, eleven Superiors of religious orders and Senin-
aries. twelve vicars-geneTal. and a great number
OF clergyEen- The second plenary council was
opened october 9TH, 1866. by Archbishop Spalding
There were present seven archbShOpS. thirty mine
bishops. two m1tred abbOts. twenty-four Wears
general, nineteen SuperiorS OF religious orders,
seven rectOrS OF Summaries, and great many
c!ergymen- The third plenary council, which con-
venes next SUNDAY. will be presided over oy Arch.
bishop James Gibbons, apostolic delegate. There
Nil be presen- thirteen archbshopS, sixty bishops,
and nve visiting bishops from Canada, one from
northern Japan. seven abbots. one project apes
tOlc. eleven mOnSiglOr1. eighteen vicars-general,
twenty-three superiOrS OF religious orders, twelve
rectors OF SemlnarieS. ninety theolOgianS. and a
number or clergymen tar in excess OF the number
attending the two previous councils
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DRY GOODS.
SILKS SArlSs AND VK,yrrs

sEATON Perry
fsUCCFsSoR To PERRY A BRorurp,
FoNSoNs CELEBRATED BLACK LYONS sIIK6
wear guaranteed from 81 u 10 O. So
BONNtIS each MIRE. PRINCESS ASD scupoF
DEks MONOPOLY" BLACK SILKS ranging
softhb STOCK OF sATTNs MUsCovrTEs AND
eAIlN DUCHfSsE IN BLACK AND ALL THE
NE" SHADES FOR sTkElT. RFCEP-
TON AND EVENING WAR
hLfsANr ASSORTMENT OF WHITE FRISF aSp
CoLokkp TWO TONE BRoCApEp VEIyET
AND SATIN DRESS FRONTS
WEDDING OUTFITS SPECIALITY
IVORY AND CREAM WHITE FAIIIF FRANCHISE
AND SATIN DUCHEssE from g. to q.
CREPE DE CHIMES. ILLUSIONS GAUZEs ANp
CANTON CREFEs. IN WHITE AND EyENINo
SHADES
LATEST NOVELTIES IN RONPADOUR vFryFTs
BLACK AND CoDORED GERMAN SILK VEIyFTs
from 81 50 to So
LYONS PURE SILK yFIVFTs. from % 60 aS inch.s
Wild IN black and Is oolors. Ranging from IS ~
PER yard
BLACK AND CoIoRED BRoCApFD vEIvFTs IN
GREAT VARIETY. ranging from - O. o. per vi
NEW SILK SEAL PIUSHEs from o. 80 o. slG p-r va
60 inches wide BLACK siCIIIENNE FORCIRCUIARs
Sc SPECIAL APARTMENT FOR ID sPLAHIS0
EVENING GOODS Bi GASLlGHT
sF CHOICE GOODS. PLAIN FIGURES AND COR
RkCT PRICES
sEAToN PERRY. PERRY Rurtprxa
Fennsy lvanis avenue. CORNER 9Th strnrf
Established 1870. oc26
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COLLINS voLTAIc ELECTRIC PLAsTERs.

For the relief and prevention 1HE INSTANT 1T Is
APPLIED of rheumatism Neuralgia, Sciatics, Coughs,
Colds, Weak Back. Stomach and Bowels, Shooting
Pains Numbness. Hysteria, Female Palms. Palptation.
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint. Bilious Fever Malaria and
Epidemics use COLLINS PLASTERS ian ELECTRIC
BATTERY combined with POROUS PLAsTER) and
laugh at pain. 26c. everywhere n3
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LADIES GOODS

MKs SELMA RupprRr
COS 9TH STREET. Opposite Patent Office
Large and complet stock of LADIES' AND CHILL
DRkR'S MERINO and WOOL UNDERWEAR SILK
and tASHMEEE GLOVES. COT ON, WOOL and
CASHMERE HOSIERY, at very low prices.
BEAUTIFUL line of HAND-KNIT WOkSTED GOODS,
LEGGINS, LADl ES SHAWLS and IASCiNATOKS
Infants and Childreus PLUSH NNETS, WALK
ING SUITS MERINV CLOAkS, plain and enbroid-
ered in Mother Hubbard and other styles of superior
elegance oc31
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

Amusements. ETC., Tonight.
FoRD's OPERA H0UsE.-"Queena."
NATIONAL THEATER--"StOrm Beaten"
THEATER CONioUE.-Varieties.
DINE MUsEUN.-IntereSting entertainment.
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BBB 90 90 NM NM ri Nm Gcc
B B o 90 MMMM " Nm ING
BIB 90 MMMM II NNNG
BIB 90 90 81 n II N Nm GGG -

RBR 90 90 Nm nm II M GGG
kkBks 9 SO M MMMM In SSSSG
BOB o 90 Mi Mo c.
business with US is booming The remarkably Cheap
Goods We offer selected with care pleasing to the eve
and In quality as good any in the market are doing
Their Own selling aud only want 10 be shown be sold
at once We constantly receiving additions and can
goods We Offer this week beautiful assortment of
genuine
BARBOTINE VASES AND BASKETS
ranging in price from 49c to $3.50
large assortment OF Fine Palm Lunch. Travelling
and Market Baskets in several styles beautif uy made
from aye up Also large selection of fine Scrap Bas-
kets in attractive shapesus the thing decorate for
Lice prestenfron 39c up Part of large stock of
Work Boxes Jewel Cases, Handkerchief and Glove
Bo~es, Toll-t Cases &c, &c, has also come in, and
We can show some decided novelties in this line
"eorer Heavy French Plate Mirror, 1OxI4 in Pol.
shed Oak Frame, at 99c Other Mirrors at 25c 40 7Sc
and CSC.
Meanwhile our Curtain Poles are booming They are
going OF like hot cakes and shall try to keep our
supply up.
Our Frame Department is also in Full Blast We are
sure We can suit you III STYLE size anu price We charge
nothing Tor framing.
The rapid sale of Oil Paintings and Eneravines
does not surprise They very pretty and cheap
that to zee them is to buy them
We can show you attractive and cheap goods
ina visit 10 Us Viii certainly repay you We are glad
to show you over our establishment.
NJ. SILvERBERG Il CO.,
SO 9Th street and 3l3 9th street northwest
NJ Near Penusylyania ava
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SHoRr WnApprses In BLACK AM

SHORT WnArr1ses. In BLACK AND
COLORS.
JERSEY JACKETS JERSEY NEWMARKET PER
SIAN WRArPINGs
CLOTH NEwMARKETS IN BLUE AND BROWN.
CLOTH COATS THAT HAVE BEEN LEFT FROM
LAST YEAR AT HALF PRICE.
PLUSH COATS. IMPORTED CLOAKS OUR STOCK
is LARGE. AND COMPRISES ALL THE nov
ELITES.
SILKS. vELvETS AND DRESS GOODS
INDIA SHAwLS IN GREAT VARIETY, HAVING
PURCHASED LARGELY, WE HAVE SECURED
MANY BARGAINS.
REAL INDIA SHAwLS FROM s75 TO s5Oo
w NJ SHUSTER l. SONS.
sl9 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
ONE PRICE
\. B.-THE BEST Is THE CHEAPEST. ocae
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EVERY LADY
IN THE UNITED STATES
requested to read this advertisement Of DRY GOODS
from the Great Auction Sale in New York

LADIES' CLOTH SUIITNG, one yard and . hall
wide Immense width real value 76c: reduced to
FINE QUALITY CHUDLA CASHMERES. nearly
one yard and half wide (nmenSe width), all pure
fine wool. only 75c.
BLACK SILKS, COLORED SILKS. BLACK AND
COLOkED SILK VELVETS just received from auction
BLACK BROCADE SILK VELVETS only IL
COLORED SILK VELvETS, S125
w YORK MIL s sHEETING widest and very
best), 25c.
DOUBLE WHITE BLANKETS, all pure wool Cm.
mense size>. real value So; reduced to s..
COLORED SILKS Cheap at SD reduced to Go
COLORED AND BLACK SATINS, &c.
COLORED CAShMERES. all pure fine wool. " ide
double width. reduced to 371Sc
FANCY SILKS, 3714c.: COLORED SILKS. Soc.
BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK pure linen Soc
DOUBLE WIFI E BLANKETS 81
LARGE SIZE BED QUILTS, 81
AUCTION GOODS. CASH PRICES
nj CARRIERS. I'll MARKET SPACE
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HUNDREDS OF LETTERS FROM THOSE USING
Ayers Hair Vigor attest it, value - restorer of
gray hair to its natural color As sulant and tonic
preventing and often curing bsldnesA aud cleansing
and soothing the scalp its cannot be strongly
recon- mended.
policy in medicine we'll as in other things Ayers
Sarsaparilla is q genuine preparation uneQualed
blood purifier decidedly superior to all Others IA