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Electric Wire Dangers.

To the Editor OF The EVENING STAR:
Lineman Geo. q. Small, OF the U. s. Electric
Light Company, says In this mornings Post that
he received his electric shock sunday mig hit from
the wires OF the underground SYSTEM and
therefore argues that the underground system is
dangerous TO the most experienced person, while
over-hea lines can be made perfectly safe" Ex-
perience and loss OF life In the past two or three
attracted public attention 10 the question, and
Mr. Small Will do the world and electric science a
reward, II he will tell how overhead lines can be
made perfectly safe" Where a uneman, In rainy
bad weather, attempts TO adjust or movethe upper
the Treasury buildinS, with stick wet with rain
then falling and at the same time Is himself In
connection with the lower carbon, 1t Is certain
mat he Will be shocked whether the 81 stem ne
attempts 10 adjust Is a line operated In the
'heavens above or the waters under the earth {,
and further that he should learn how to lnsulate
hlulseI The Instances OF shock and death from
overhead wires are too numerous. The ob1ecuon of
the people Is not 10 any system" but 10 injury or
rom wires, neither they run under
ground distance and then run out In the air as
pendant overhead wires for greater or less NUM-
oer oi Yards 10 be reached Tor with wet stick by
the men whose livelihood Is gained In keeping
Them In order. II Is Tor these very people and INC
puoLc That these overhead and swln.inr desf rucr
I've asehcies should De reduced TO the minimum OF
uanSef, anu the best, though perhaps not abso-
Iuteiy perfect, way Is to bury them the exne.
rience OF all cities the Recommendation OF all prpc
ticai men VINO nave 70 deal with the matter.
Is that In the INCORPORATING OF the wires and
nxity Of condition Is the greatest safety and nor
only are elties coming 10 this opinion but the
iatsesS CORPORATIONS engaged In electric afYairs
have gone past the stage OF opinion inIo nracr,ca
Inc nre department OF New York city the nre ana
poLce departments OF Buffalo, N. Y, are putting
tneir Wis underground The Brush Illuminating
CO., the Denver Electric Light Co. ana Others re
al voluntarily going under ground as the SAFEST
and 10 the long run The least expensive and in
own city Tor SIX years the wires OF the Telenhona
Co. and OF the Government between the Capifo.
the Departments and the White House have All
oeen operated under ground, and the reports oi
the Government and District officials show no a.
eidents ON these lines and no expense for repairx
IL Is further significant tact that owing 10 the
were the only ones over which OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ana lighting was constant and unbroken.
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IRE In the frame stable In the rear Of house
No 1900 street northeast, at O'Clock this morn
Ing, caused $500 damage.
The District Commissioners filed a petition In
court yesterday 70 have VIM. Better adJudged a
lunai1c
Prosecuting Attorney ShIllington was agreeably
ST. lsci when he arrived at the Police Court this
lsoT siing 10 nnd bunch OF - rOSebudS and
mai en- hair terms. The flowers had been sent by
q lady IfieEd u birt hday present, each bud rep
rVsenung one ye of MS life.
Mr. VIM. NJ. Walker, room clerk OF the Harris
House, and for the past season IN charge OF the
Bay Rli5 iiOtei, lying seriously III at his resi-
0enct. ihis clt,. VITA typhoid pneumonia.
Inc republicans q. the second legislative district
met at $40 PUnerOy street last night, and organ
NED a harrison aud Morton Campaign club, with
the following OiticefS President X NUrnIly; vice
president. Thomas Randall; second president,
Samuel DenisOn; tTe -su.er, q. X Chapman; secre-
tary, Samuel l. Perry.
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Alleged Female FOrycr.

JENNIE NJ SWAZILAND WELL KNOWN IN THIS CITY,
WHERE SIZE FORMERLY RESIDED.
Miss Jennie NJ SHETLAND, VINO has been arrested
at Kalamazoo, Mich, on charge or forgery, is
well known In this city. she Is a daughter OF the
late Col Swetland, who resided some fifteen or
twenty years since on New Jersey avenue, near b
street southeast. She was pretty and inteiigent
hltie girl Alter the death or her fither no left
the IalnlIy without means, her mother obtained
employment IN one OF the departments, and during
her illness Miss Jennie was the substitute In her
place. some ten Years ago or more sue went to
Michigan, where she mad relatives and tnalIy was
employed In the office or the Clerk the court IL
l. alleged that II has been her custom when mort
cages were lett at the Office 10 Ue released to
an assignment and then sell the MORTGAGE and
that she even sold some OF these papers 10 her
Uncle, VINO had befrtenoed her, and that by her
actions he Is q ruined man.
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UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION.
OVER A MILLION Distributor
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY

Incorporated by the legislature in 1868 for Edu-
catfonal and Charitable purposes and its franchise
made part Of the State Constitution in 1879
by an overwhelming popular vote.
Its GRAND EXTRAORDINARY DRAWINGS take
place Semi Annually. dune and December) and its
GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS take place
on e. oh of the other months i'll year. and are
all drawn in public ut the Academy vi Music New
Orleans La.
We do hereby CERTIFY that sDeruise the arrange
mentsJOr al the Monthly and SENT nnudI Drdcin0sof
The Louisiana State Lottery ConIany and in person
nanage and control TIE Draci'0s themselves and that
Tie same are conducted uth honesty, fairness, and
tomo-d all parties. and aut0rise he Com
pdny to use this certificate With fGc-siDltcs Of sig
natures attached, IN Is adUertsSep.enlS"
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TARIrr Orr Day GooDs."

goth st. and Pa. av. NV
having Just received . FULL LINE OF FALL AND
WINTER DRY GOODS, am prepared to offer my
friends and the public generally greater Inducements
than ever viz:
nne line Of extra grade GUINET SILK ct a, 90
o1.25 $3.50 eL75 aud $500
Agood BLACK SILK at 75c. and 81 90.
sUkAH SILKS in black aud colors ct &c. al 90:
extra heavy and wide at Sl.25
Superior quality HENRIETTAs 40 inches wide At
ladies "a HABIT CLOTHS in Stripe. and Plains.
LADIES', e. HABIT CLOTHS. sxtr. Quality, at q.
from oOc 70 Sc Choice styles.
New New snades SAiSlhMEkES ~ 25c.
flne Al-wo2l HENRIETTA (new shades) 20 inches
100 dozen Ali;linsn DoILIEs ct eoc., worth Al.
BED COMFORTS from q to 81. so
Inspection invited to our - Atwood RED BLAN.
Our % WHITE and $3.50 PINK BLANKETS can.
We invite the public 70 examine our immen.. ..ocr
OF Gents and Ladies' UNDEnwEAK Ct very Low AZ.
We sell the best FAST BLACK HOSE in tn. market.
BLACK HOSE Is great bargain.
4 pain Gents SEAMLESS SUCKS for vkc
pairs Ladies' COLORED HOsE for 25c
Large lot Childs Req Made HOSE reduced from
Superior Ladies' KID GLOVES .. o. Every pair
,.CAssIAEREs. TLANNELa BOYS WEAR. DO.
msmbsr. and am deIermned 70 sell Oh my iar1s snd
varied stock 1t . s.crlfce Come and be convincsd
ssl6-2w 1850 Penn. ave. ". cor. 2oth n
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The Courts.

To-day. COwling agt. Cowling; sale set aside
conditionaily. GOrham agl. Dudley; pro conIessO
against II. u. Dudley, 1r. Hawkins agt Craig;
Isabella 8. Craig appointed guardian al ntem.
Hall agL Hail; w. A. Gordon do. NJ. w. Better
Nunacy); writ ordered to issue. Collins agt. COnk-
In; exceptions 10 answer sustained with leave 10
amend. Green agt. Kennedy; testimony ordered
taken by K. l. WalIacl.
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rof suInlt ure, Carpets and Upholstery Goods,
position In the front rank Prepared 10 of,er ,ins
OF FURNITURE, carpets and upholstery goods in
when. lor price and quality competition Is open
Win any advertised price list. nv stock Is COM
pete In every department., AID all the novelties of
tne latest styles, 10 which ask an Inspection from
ouyeIs before purchasing as am determined to
ID ana 3le .th St NV, furniture department
~ w, ana 90 ID 81. NV, Carpet department.
Sii 'th ST NV, upholstery and drapery depart
nien~ WASH b. WILLIAMS
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CITY AND DISTRICT

Amusemenss TO.Night.
CONGREGATIONAL CBURCH.-Concert for yellow
ever sufferers
Observation-Disclosures, Primrose Vests Min-
strels
Observation-Disclosures Nights Dream"
HARRIs,.-"Beacon Lights"
PANoSAMA.-.Batlle OF shiloh"
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Address Registered Lettersto
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANR.
New OrleanS La

PFMFMPFR tfat the presence Of Generals Beaure-
gard and Early. who in charge Of the drawings
guarantee Of absolute fairness and integrity
chances all equal, and that one eau possibly
divine what number will draw prize.
"REMEMBER also. that the payment of prizas "a
GALVANIZED BY FOUR NATIONAL BANKSo of New
Orleans. and the tickets signed by the President VI
Institution whose chartered rights recognised
in tie highest Courts therefore, Lsware any iuita
tons or anonymous schemes" selS.w&sAw
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The Death Record.

During the twenty -four hours ending at 1 O'Clock
this afternoon deaths were reported TO the health
once as follows: Paul Ansoni white, Q months;
Geo. Hagan, white, 43 years; Maryaretta Schep-
der, white, So years; Helen N. Kanouse, white q
years; Marietta C. EilenUerger, white, 62 years:
VIM. ID. crow, white, 70 years; Geo. Williams
white 40 years; Francis Federilnt white, "a years
white, 81 years; DOrotnea Dunn white 2 months:
Lew Ounce. colored, months; Agnes A. T. Tay,
lor, cvloIed, 40 years; Mary Wooster colored q
months; JAS Williams, co;Ored ~ years
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Di.,ric, Govermmen, Affair."

THE ANNUAL REPORT OF ST. AIMS INFANT ASYLUM
was handed TO the Commissioners today Ii
shows that during the n5cal year they received
10 Children. The average number OF inmates
during the year was lilo. In addition about 80
infants were entrusted 10 nurses outside. They
complain or insufficient MEANS which has COM
PEELED them from time 10 time TO borrow money
Their expenses, they say, even with their greatest
economy, are upward OF $1,000. They say that
they really heed an Increase vi appropriation and
hope the Commissioners will get IL ICr them The
appropriation for theupporI OF the Institution for
1883 Vas II, 900 The annual subscription vas S4O7
Amount received, s., O69S4. Total, Ss,476s4.
VITAL STATISTICS.
The report OF Heailn OMcer T0wnshend for last
week shows: Number OF deaths, los; white 81;
coiored. 81. Deatn-rate per 1000, per annum:
nlte, lI.6S; colOrcJ, 3Y.52- local population,
2t96. Forty were unGer I'VE yeare OF aye and
sAteen over sixty years, and twenIy-seven were
Under one year OF age. Twenty-Five OF the deaths
occurred In hospitals and pubic Institutions.
The deaths by Classes were follows: Zymotic
n; constitutional, y; Local, "A; Developmental
d; violence, Z. The principal causes OF death were
Group, 1; Consumption, II; DiarrhRal II:
Iypnold Fever, IL; MalArial Fever, 2; scarlet
Fever, L; Pneumonia, L; Bronchitis, =; Puerperal
Diseases, 1; Whoopins Cough, 4; DiphJheria, f.
Births reported: 30 white males, 30 white females
81 coiored males, 80 colored Iemales. Marriages
reported: % white; IL colored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-19

How TO KEEP wARx.-Why. tts easv enouob, .,
SoQ buy Johnson's steel Plate Warm Air Furnace
Every one guaranteed
A. s. JOHNSON, ia4o 9th ST. NV.
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BROOKS. 18th st Prices Guarauteed

WE HAVE rev styles OF chamber suits which
We wish TO close out, and have made a big cut I'M
tne prices See our window for one OF them.
W. II. HOEKE, 8Ol Market Space
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To BE SENT TO THE INSANE ASYLUM.-Ths morn
Ing at the courthouse the marshall empanneled
jury 10 inquire as 10 the sanity OF Geo. T. Smelling
young printer who has recently broken a num-
wanna avenue and 10th street, and for some days
has been In the WOrkhouSe. Several witnesses
testified as to his throwing an ink bottle on Thurs
day last, and that since August, 1887, he had
SHOWN symptoms OF insanity. Smelling took the
stand at the request OF The jury and SAID that
sometime since ne made q request TO be sent to
the asylum; he knew that he was IN need OF nurSh-
ment The jury found that he was Of unsound
mind Incapable OF taking care OF himself. He
Will now De sent To 81. Elizabeth Hospital for the
Insane.
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PuEr BnooD

Hoods Sarsaparla In the great blood purifier. quickly
conquerng scrofula salt rheum and all other nsdious
enemies which attack the blood and undermine the
health. It also builds up the whole system, cures dys-
pepsa and sick headache. and overcomes that tired
feeling
Il have taken two bottles Of Hoods Ssrsaparills for
salt rheum and dyspepsia with which Twas troubled
very much After taking this medicine I am feeling
well in my life" q. W. RosE, Pottsviile Pa
N. B. Hyou want good medicine. get
HOODS sARsAPARILLA
Sold by all druegsts 81; six for S5. Prepared only
by G. l. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, LOWELL Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR. .
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FoR PERFECT FIGURE, 20 TO ZOOS r st.


scRIsSEk, best Butterine for table and cooking,
3<s 5S. $50 Center Market opposite (;olden's flsh
stalls Personal guarantee. uniformity,
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The Corner stone Eaid.
CEREMONY LAST EVENING on THE SITE OF
MARKS NEW CHURCH.

A CEREMONY LAST EVENING THE SITE OF ST.
MARKS NEW CHURCH.
Last evening az . O'Clock the corner stone of the
new Episcopal Cnurch Of st. Marks, corner OF 81
and streets southeast Was laid with appropriate
ceremonies according 10 the program announced
in yesterdays STAR The cleIgymen present were
Rev. Aessrs I. 6. Addison, J. W. Clark, w. G.
Dayen,'Ori,J j. b. Gray, j. NJ L. Mckee, J.. w.
Phillips, A ShiTas, A. +. Steele, i. l.. Townsend,
ana q. >. Wi.liaIIs. The warClens and yestry OF
ST. Mark were also preSelt. The vested chOirs
OF ST. Marks. ST. Johns ami Incarnation took part
In the services. procession was formed In the
old church and marched TO the new church In twJ
ranks, the chOriSters Singing. The clergymen,
choristers. aud church officials assembled To- a tenn
pOfary platform on the walls OF the new buildinI
The Procession Of the clergy was led by Rev. Mr..
Williams, rector Of Christ Church, Navy Yard and
The LEY. Mir. Acke' assistant rector OF ST. Jonn's
Ldayette Square, VINO represe nted the two Oldest
Episcopal enurcnes OF Washington Tie l3,d and
lsI.h Psalms were chanJed by the choristers. A
short scripture lesson from the third chapter OF
the Book vi Ezra, 10Th and 11th verses, was read
~ the Rev. Mr. steele. rector OF ST. Marks, who
also read historical sketch OF the parish Rev
DIR. Addison, dean 81 the convocatiOn OF Washing
ton, Ia the absence in Europe of Bishop Paret laid
the corner stone. after which addresses were made
by Rev. Drs. Town end and Addison. Then fol-
lowed prayer and benediction Oy the rector OF ST.
Mark. when the procession OF clergy, ChOrlSters
and veSjry returned 10 the old church OF ST. Mark
The ceremony was witnessed by large gathering
Of people.
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LOCAL MENTION.
A PROGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN

For the District OF Columbia. Maryland and Wiz.
gnis Ialr; stationary temperature; winds shift.
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FOR RENT--HOUSES.

U,oR RFNTlARGE BRICK DMFLIINl
L southwest corner Of 18th and X sta NV. AIgll q
MEIZtRoTT-s Music SORE lllO 81 nv .s9-s- m
lNoR kENr-BoUsE SIS 9Th ST y W. Nse
Apply 90 ". {. JOHNSON. us l5th ST nv. seS-im
u>oR RENT-la2l 10TH ST. NV CONTAINS ~
II rooms. elegant rtsldence; rent per nlohul ~. "
tsrals =. snnix 10 mo A. pRk sCDTI.
s~i5-T CKeIlorx Buildingl. lslo Pet; nv
u,oR RFST-BoIrsEs- ls26 asa 81. Or mi .... -
II anOS y ct n sr lSOs SON "a; 81. ...----t 20
MI. neN. SO cAC.h,-
3o2S y II Or. m-l...... 40 leVO I'D -. .-....e
3O4l St. lr. nj - TO- . 1890 -
3@32 nv. ar. m-L2s 90 JSlo /. ~
sos p ST. NV. Tor. and s2ly s'o" N
store a. % ana nat. ~
3423 - . st. or. and siAbLfs -
IN iei-:lm q "A. FICkIING. l26s :f2d 81 nv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-19

scEIBNER, best Butterine for table ana cooking,
- - go Center Market, opposite Golden's flsh
stalls Personal guarantee, uniformity.
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DOR RENT-oCToBER 1-Two-sToRY BRICK
in advance. also tvo-story Brick 1902 9Th NV.
So 30 IN sdvsnee: IN rssciss. eonaisnou Apply 70
OWNER. 1907 sth st NV. sei9-3s'
LOR RENT-FURNIsHED HOUSES
Il Falls Church ST.; house with stable; water.
Z. Capitol st near Capt. d. furnished: i3r. ali
conveniences and stsbl 10000
stable. -. - . .".' e... 90
unfurnishe. .'. 5000
laundry stable - nv . 90
Uniurnishsd lou:. 1897 ian St Or mi: WV
Flat. A.. third door 729 Isth :. nS:y:...:, $500
EOR RENT-coRCoRAN ST. EAST OF l4TH
u three story and basement brick: all modern. inl:
Pr remit Pehss and g es ss
macy, Gw. cor. l4th and Corcoran sts IT.
EoR RENT-l0-kOOM BRICK. NORTHEAST COR.
.t.n LUZ s snd st, nv nth stable So Without
feet condition. c. b CAYwooD sl6 Est NV. sl9-S'
EoR RENT-To A PRIVATE FAMILY, NO chill,
rent very low i2ih St, Sstsesn and New ors ave-
se1s-3t' JOHN 6. ATHEY. $50 ST. NV
EoR kENTZPART. OF HOUSE; AND THREE
NV NV. ''''A'A ''' '''s' ''-'0s''' 'A' '" seis,&s
sFs. ave. +. :ss soi a 500
Cor 23d and L sis, iOr- 1917 18th. Or. mi 1850
store and stable.... go .42g st.. 1910
52s aeth. Tor. mi As 50 400 setS, 7r i stable is
2i2I Kst. Or. ~ % l123-2o st. 6r. lo.3o
3O43 \ Sc. lOr mi 40. 81 stable, mod. imps, 20l2
2:i21 Pa Az, Tor. m 40. 30 X, 3stals..........15
k:.ss ST g. 3 81 is$S
2l34 st.. Dr.. ~ i....35 1212 2Sth St. Or.
iIso ga y. g store assh and
I4s f sr sT Place % iSo9 SS ss
6l9 $50 81, Or m. les SO Rear 2i2i-23-35 X st.
i$5S 9ssS ;sSaii Rear gi0ii ST. 5i )
l620 Marion ST. era % so 24ls Va ave. 5r. 10
i3i4 astn St.. Or SO Stable, stalls, is
ss Sf g 4s6 :, s.tOrs, Seos = 20
sl2s K St. 6rs..5o.3S Wilcox Court ir...io
For a iun list apply 70 wEsCoTI = WILCOX.
sel9 1907 Pa ave- ne
LroR REMITTANCE BRICK, GIG II ST. NV
&C. Snd ra fs ssin St
rooms bath. cellar, &c. $50 New brick SOB south
Brick. i2ss st6 st. NV, rooms sas Frame. s:ii [
st NV, 10 rooms. s2S ALBERf +. FOX. S:,0 i st
NV. sel9-3t
EoR RENT-NEARLY NEW 2-sToRY AND GEL
II lar brick dwelling in northwest section;
convenient to street cars: parlor. dningIroom and
above cellar Under Whole house: immediate pdsses
1907 st NV. sel2-l2t'
IOR RENT-TEN-ROoM BRICK HOUSE; ALL
II improvements Rent s35. 2o9 LIST St ne. 1879
all mod. imps. 226 9TH st. Sc, 10 rooms: stable
for three horses s22. Apply l645 18th st. sels-3'
LOR RENT-14O5 3lST ST, THREE-SToRY
diti brick y rooms all modern mRs A P fPspdld
sels-Gt l4ls st.
IIoR RENT-229 INDIANA AVE n WHINE
rooms modern convenience good central location.
917 ST. NV selS-:lt
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Weddings.

The taperS on the altar or st. Matthew's church
were lighted this morning at 10 80 O'Clock for
marriage OF Miss Sarah Il. Hoffman, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Hoffman, OF this city, and
Mr. Thomas j. Irwin, clerk in the Secretary's office
OF the War Department. The church was well
nlled with the friends or the young people, and
Mr.. George Z. Thomas, Mr. John Z. Irwin, Mr.. Ii.
Z. Rutter, and Mr.. h. l.. Barbour acted as uSnerS
anu seated the audlence. They wore cutaway
coat with favOrS OF Puritan rosebuds in their
lappeis. The bride and groom entered the church
arni-ln-arn 10 the inspiring music OF a wedding
march. Father Mackin conducted the impressive
services The bride wore an effective toilet OF tur-
quoiSeDlue cloth, trimmed with dark blue velvet,
"a ulSh turban OF black straw, banded with dark
blue velvet and having hign-set ornament Of Jet
III the front, and she carried a DoQuet OF Mare
chal Mel roses. The groom wore a white rose in
ms coat Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Heltnan, Mrs. j. heitman, MIS- 5. Heit-
man, Mrs. Irwin, and the three Strikingly hand
some Misses IRWIN, sisters OF the groom, and Mr..
Jonn Iweedale.
The marriage OF Miss Nellie NJ. Meline, daughter
or Maj. Meline, assistant cashier, United states
treasury 10 III. Sergey SnOilaninOn, OF ST. Peters,
burg Russia, Was quietly sOlennzed at st. Mat
tne"S parSonagc last evening. The bride, who is
handsome brunette, wore a trailing gown OF
white silk, the tulie veil being held IN place by
wreath Of orange blossoms She wore a ecklace
or pearls, the gift OF her father, and carried
Doquet Of white roses. Among those present were
Mrs. Maj. Meline, in black lace; Ms. Macleod,
black silk and lace; Mrs Richard Merrick, white
tulle; Treasurer Hyatt and Mrs. Hyatt, ex-Repre-
sentative Ellis and Mrs. Ellis, Cashier True, Dr.
LltIlehOoi, and Col. Harrison. The young couple
lett on Tue ~ O'CLOCK train Tor tour north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-19

ALL HoUsEKxkPERs should read Moses & Sons
advertisement in this paper OF bargains In house
furnishing goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-19

NOISY AT ONE O'CLOCK IN THE NoRyISG.-Alice
Bakef, Nancy Martin, Kate Morton, Henry Carter
and WIN. Carter, young coiOred persons, termed
by the police ''nighthnerS," were In the Police
Court this morning, charged with being disorleriy
In Clicks alley, near 75h and X Streets about /
O'Clock this morning. They were arrested by the
officers. who caught them making loud noises and
disturbing the peace OF the neighOornoOd. one OF
the party said that he had just come from church
and stopped in the alley 10 see his friends. They
were nued s. each.
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An Exciting Runaway.
AN ICE WAGON TEAM RUNS ANUCK AND KILLS
VALUABLE HORSE.

HORSE.
An exciting runaway took place on Pennsylvania
avenue about O'Clock this morning. Wagon No.
43 OF the Great Falls Ice Co standing In front
OF Godfreys saloon on 18th street. The driver was
unloading ice at the time and an ash cart near by
frightened the horses. They ran around the 18th
street corner, along Pennsylvania avenue TO 18th
street. cropping large cakes OF ice along the street.
AT 18th street the horses turned south in the d.
rectiOn OF their stables. just below the avenue
horse and wagon belonging TO II. McShane was
standing In front OF the iatterS place Oh business
The wagon was backed against the curb and was
being loaded with goods. The horses attached to
the icewagon la turning the corner OF 10Th street
carried the wagon nearIy to the curb ON the east
side OF the street and there was not room enough
Tor them TO turn out without striking Mr.. Nc
Shane's team. The tongue OF the wagon struck
MIR. McSnaneS horse in the side and went through
his body. The horses were going so fast that Mr..
McShane'S wagon was upset and the horse was
rolled over several times before the animals were
stopped. Then the horses attached to the Ice
wagon fell and the three animals were kicking at
each other. Sergeant Boyle, who was sitting in
front OF the police station at the time, across
the street 10 prevent further damage and came
near being thrown among The kicking horses. The
animal, We're finally separated and sergeant Boyle
shot Mr.. McShane'o horse. The animal, it is said,
was purchased only a rev days ago Tor $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-19

TENNIS TOURNAMENT. - The late inclement
weather has interIered somew hat with the lawn
tennis tournament being given by the Racquet
CLUB, III L street, and tine matches for Monday
anu Iueoday evenings rs published In Saturdays
STAR have oeen postponed until Friday nd sat
brday al 4:41 pm, respectively. This evening
Aessrs. Cummings aad Merrill, or the star Club
Will play MeSsrs Coilamer and Painter OF the
Racquet Cluc. in the doubles, and Oscar Wood
ward OF the Bachelor Club, VIII play Wm Boag
OF the Far and Near Gun, In the singles