Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-09-14
The Early Closing Movement.

The Early Closing Movement.
SECRET CONVENTION DECIDES To DISCOURAGE
SHOPPING AFTER Z o'clock.
convention of delegates of trades organiza-
tons, called by the clerks local assembly,
knights of Labor, was held at Timms' hall
last night with closed doors to take action to
secure the continuance OF the early closing
movement. The opening of active fall trade
the clerks had discovered was making mer-
chants uneasy 10 keep open their places of
business. The object of this meeting was to
secure concerted action by all the labor assem-
blies To maintain the shorter hours. Fifty
three organizations were represented by two
delegates from each. Resolutions were adopted
declaring that the experience OF the past six
practicability of closing all business houses at
clock; arguing the justice OF their claim in
the name of humanity for shorter hours; cali
ing upon the public to assist them by refusing
to shop after o'clock, and resolving finally
that 1.-The delegates to this convention agree to
Introduce in the various bodies they represent
such appropriate and suitable measures as will
cause their members and families, as we'll as
others In sympathy with us, to refrain from
o4ihs rae vz Not to the stores
that keep open after p. M, Saturdays and
the eve OF holidays excepted"
Another resolution adopted provided that
cards be given to merchants who close their
places Of business at o'clock.
Upon adjournment of the convention of as
semblieS and trades unions the clerks as
sembly held a session and received u resolu-
ton, adopted by the plasterers' assembly, in
UOTSlug Tue ACTION Vi the cOnSeutlOu.
Tie Game.
AN INTERESTING CONTEST BETWEEN THE Ma
TIoNALs AND THE PEILADELPBIAs.
The game of ball between the Nationals and
Philadelphias yesterday afternoon was unusu-
ally exciting, and resulted in a tie, the score
being 3 TO 3. The game was generally we'll
played throughout, but several glaring errors
on the part OF the home team prevented what
should have been an easy victory for Them
The Nationals earned a run in the second in
ming, bus in the fifth the visitors were given
men were out In the eighth inning the Wis.
itors secured another run which was earned.
The Nationals tied the score in the ninth In
ming, two runs being made by the strong
batting of krieg and Shock, amidst the
greatest excitement. The visitors came
very near securing the winning run
in their half of the ninth, and there was great
relief among the spectators when the last man
was retired. The Hartford contingent came to
the rescue yesterday. and prevented the GUS
tOmary defeat. When the game was tied the
enthusiasm knew no bounds. The umpiring of
Mr.. Pearce was very impartial. There will be
no more league games here until September
25th. The Nationals will play i'm Newark to-
day, and then in New York, Boston and Phila-
dephia. The recent additions to the home
club have infused new lie into the team, and
it is gratifying to see with what activity and
spirit game is now contested.
vo Other +. games RssI yesterday At New YoTkNew
BhicagO, 1. At Kansas City-Kansas Cttys, q:
Detroit, 13. At Observation-Disclosures. 6:
Pittsburg, darkness. At BrookIynNBrook,
Ign, D: Cincinnati, 6. AT New York-Metro-
pOlitan, 6; st. Louis, 3.
The DewdrOps defeated the Forest Citys YES
terday to 4.
WHY He SELLS At COST am selling
bookseller and statiOner, to-day to a STAR re-
porter, whose at, entiOn was attracted by the
Ihrong of purchasers in Mr.. Whitaker's store,
sSnNrn sol ID,
have combined to make 1T absolutely neces-
sary to dispose of all my stock by October 1st
naye to close hs an estate and the building
from that date. am going to sell at cost to my
patrons and others who want good books or
stationery and not at auction" rush upon
Mr.. Whitaker's store has been already COM
menced by those who recognize the rare chance
offered them by Mr.. Whitakers desire to close
singly, are from the first publishing houses, the
stock OF fancy goods. stationery, plush goods
gilt books and pictures, framed and unframed,
Is choice end extensive.
THE LAST GRAND TOUR TO CREssoN.-The
last opportunity of the season to visit CressOn
Springs and the Alleghenies at the liberal rates
afforded by the Pennsylvania railroad COM
panys autumn tours will occur on Thursday
next. The ride alone is far more than worth
the price Of the entire tour, yet it is but lore
taste OF what Is to follow in the few days resi-
dence at CressOn. Cresson possesses every es-
sential OF u great and successful resort and even
the casual visitor cannot fail to be instantly i'm
pressed with its infinite attractions. The third
party of tourists will leave Washington, by
BOO a. IN. train, Thursday next, the 10th inst
The number OF tickets, limited TO $50, are now
on sale at the ticket offices OF the company at
days board at the Mountain House. The de.
maud Tor tickets is large, but the limit will be
positively observed. Unused tickets will be re-
deemed at the general office If presented in per-
son or by letter. Pamphlets descriptive OF Cres-
son and its surroundings Can be obtained from
H. A. Parke, Agent, or at ticket offices OF the
company on application.
"SILKEN BANDS."-Words by Miss JEANNE
winston, music by DIR. j. w. Bischof will be
sung for the list time in public by Miss Win.
ston at the concert next Friday night