Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-19


best in the country.
The exhibition Of fireworks at Athletic Park
price of admission. The "white elephant" and
The "dove cote" greatly amused the many chill
tren present. There will be another exhibition
Friday night
Washington Grove Camp.
TEMPERANCE DAY AMONG THE TENTERS-A
DEATH IN CAMP.
Correspondents of the THE EVENING STAR:
WASHINGTON GROVE, August 10.
Yesterday was delightfully."- pleasant in the
yrove. A faint breeze, full of fresh and balmy
sweetness danced merrily and played at hide
and seek among the swaying branches of the
trees. AS It was temperance day there was a
large increase In the attendance upon the SER
vices. The $50 am. prayer meeting was en-
thusiastic.
The morning trains brought about 500 per-
sons. These with the country folk aggregated
DE- c. W. Baldwin preached forcible tenn
unto him that siseth his neis aH
drink, that putteth thy bottle to him" The
afternoon to the gospel temperance meeting at
the tabernacle After the song service and
prayer by Rev: A. II. Thompson addresses
were made by Mrs. Burriss, Mrs. Clara Roach
and Mrs-McK. Reilly, Major Hall and Mr.. Lee
The best music that has ever been rendered
by any choir at this place, was heard at this
and county churches as follows: Prot. j. Henry
Wilson, musical director. Miss Rachel Garrett,
Mrs. Spurrier. Misses Della King, Mamie and
Bessie Windsor. and Lena Blackboard: Altf. Mis-
Prot Walker. Pro- sp T 1 and Mr.. Jesse King
Bassi, Prof. Windsor, Prot. Ball and Mr.. Zack.
Waters. The many services Of the day We're
largely attended. Edna, the infant child of Prof
Edgar Frisby, died at their cottage on 2nd
avenue, at $50 O'Clock last evening. The re-
mains were removed to the district at III p. m.
by Mr.. ]. F. Burch, the undertaken.
The WOman's Foreign Missionary society Of
the Washington district will hold its anniver-
hQr ton ffsaro at Sn.o lnaty
kernard Chandler, of New York, who accom-
panied her husband around the world, will give
incidents of travel and personal observation in
heather lands.
The days are perfect and the nights are en-
trancing. The young and giddy keep late hours,
and the older and more sedate folks are study
Ing astronomy. Sixth avenue has a musical
circle, with Rev. A. III. Thompson as chorister
They gave delightful open air concert at $50
O'Clock last evening, In front of Mrs. NJ. War
fields tent. Miss Katie Green is staying at the
Retreat" Mr.. F. j. Neitch spent yesterday in
camp. Judge j. T. Vinson arrived by the 8 D.
m. train last evening. Mrs. Leonard Chapman
Is so far recovered "a to go visiting among her
friends. Among the many arrivals yesterday
were Hon. A l.. Greaves and Mr.. Frank Rem
shaw. Mr. William a; HutchIns, OF West Wash,
Col William kilgour. The funeral OF Walter
Morgan Will be held at Rockville this forenoon.
THE NATIONAL RIFLES CADETS RETURN
HoME-The National Rifles Cadets returned
O'clock last night on the steamer Arrowsmith
They were met at the wharf by committee
composed OF W. L. Cassidy. J. A. Evans. Frank
McDermOtt W. III. Most. VIM. Overlook l..
Holmes, NJ. Prigg and F. VI. Shirley. who were
accompanied by a large number of friends. The
line of march from the wharf to the arrnory was
illuminated with fireworks. At the armory
many OF tine young lady friends of the cadets
were assembled to welcome the camp-worn
warriors. An address of welcome by Mr.. Cas-
sadly was responded TO by Col. Domer. A col
lation was served and a dance followed. The
members OF the corps all express themselves as
having had most ENJOYABLE time at the camp.
THINKS Hrs WIFE H ~ BEEN INFLUENCED
AGAINST HIM.-Stephen Dugan has, by George
r.. Harris. answered the bill for divorce brought
agains. him by his wife. Margaret, in which
she charges him with cruelty. non-support and
habitual drunkenness While admitting that
he takes an occasional drink. he denies ever
INDUCING To excess. After denying the charges
he states that until recently they have lived
unfortunately. He expresses the belief that the
allegations in the petition are not the pron pt-
ings OF her own heart, but that she has been
influenced SO to allege by some evil-dsposed
person.
BASE BALL.-The Nationals defeated the
NOrfolks at the National grounds last evening
day resulted as follows: chicago 3, 81. Louis A:
New York Z. Philadelphia 3; Boston Z Provi-
cinnati Z: Brooklyn 8. Baltimore 3; Athletic 81,
Metropolitan 10; Allegheny /, ST. Louis 3;
Chattanooga 3, Macon o.
THE CONCERT AT THE CAPITOL GROUNDS
The program of the Marine band concert at the
march-.sThe Dragons CALI Eilenberg: ?,
caprici-"The Dance of the Wooden Shoes,
Harrington; 3. morceau-"La Poloma' Thy re-
quest), Missud; 4, Gems from the works OF
Gounod; B, gavotte-"Stephani' (by request,
Grisbuika; 8, vaise-.see saw" (by requesp,
Herfurth; 8, galop-"The Indian MAIL" La
mothe.
THE CAPITAL BICYCIIsTs AT MATTHIAS
EINEYARD.-The members OF the Capital Bicy-
Gle Club who lett the city last Thursday for an
afternoon at Cottage City. Marthas VINEYARD,
and were met by a committee of gentlemen in
ing the summer there. Addresses of welcome
were made by f. B. Hay and others The bicy.
eiists Will remain there several days.
THE PoTZLER DIVORCE CAsE--In the divorce
case OF George NJ; Potzer against Catherine
having deserted him and left the city in com.
pany with one Alexander. soldier of the I'd
alexander, and, after her return to the city
Med cross bill. charging Potzler with
NJ Potzler, to-day, by G. e. Harris. fled an
answer 10 the cross bill. He denies that he
treated her with cruelty, and AYERS that he
complained of her taking money from him by
force, as also from the driver OF his bread
wagon; says that on one occasion he found pins
and needles IN his soup and IL had a peculiar
taste. He states that she accused the driver OF
making false returns, and he made an liz vesti
CATION, finding the driver correct, and this led
him with a broom handle and liz
the melee he may have struck her
He denies knocking out her teeth, saying the,
had decayed and fell out long before. He re
tterates his charge of her adultery with Rober
A. Alexander, of battery H. I'd artillery. Ill.
says he does not know her whereabouts, anC
that she twice left him before this occurrence
He says further that Outlines in the sunny
morn and dewy eve she threatened to sue him
tor divorce. He denies that he ever solicited
her To desert him. He says two OF the children
refuse To live with her. He says that Alexande
deserted his battery ut PensaeOl;, on June 2lst
1855, and il was rumored that he was here.
The PENNsYLvANIA RAILROAD announces II
our advertising columns to-day the last of tn,
series OF excursions to the Atlantic seaside re
sorts The Washington Light Infantry is nov
IN camp at Cape May, where they will remain
until Monday, the 24th- trip To Cape May OF
SUNDAY gives the opportunity TO see the mem
oefs OF this popular military organization IL
lamp life. The rate to either Cape May or At
tana9 Sliy and return Is S. Eastlake coaches
1ase oeen specially arranged for the accommo
oetsoo Oh ladies who win make this trim !