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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-16

RAILROAD TRAGEDY FOR WHICH TIE JURY DID NOT
BLAME THE RAILROAD.
John Montgomery, q colored boat-hand, thirty
fve years old, was struck by train on the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad, near New Jersey ave-
nue. and streets, about 2 O'Clock last night and
almost instantly killed His tody was removed to
the morgue, where It was found that his left arm
and leg were almost severed from the body. He
lived near Glymont This morning Coroner Pat.
terSon held an inquest at the sixth precinct sta
the train was running at about 2 or miles an
hour when the accident occurred. Witness
thought that one OF the cars had jumped the
track when the man was struck.
Charles w. Brooks conductor of the train. testi.
ned that while they were engaged In shifting the
cars he noticedthe cars shaking as though one OF
them was on the track and when he walked back
train was moving al the rate OF ABOUT one mile an
hour. Witness said that there was q high bank
beside the track, and that the track was also pro-
tected by fence, which was erected on the bank
He did not know how the man got on the track
Policeman stewart testified that he saw them
shifting the cars, and thought they were running
at about three or four miles an hour. He saw the
man about three minutes after the accident &C.
CURED and he was then dead. colored man told
witness that he had seen Montgomery on The en-.
CINE and said: "That niger had better look out or
he'll get hurt
There were no witnesses present who saw the
man go on the track, nor were the watchmen ut
the adjacent crossings present TO show that the
tracks were guarded TO prevent pedestrians going
on the track,
The jury, after q few minutes deliberation. re-
turned verdict generating the railroad from
any blame and charging carelessness on the part
OF the deceased.
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H1LADE1pH1A STORE.

We will offer the balance Of stock Of SUMNER
DRESS GOODS at cost and less.
Batiste reduced to 10 cents per yard.
Extra fine Plaid and Striped India Lawns reduced to
12,lc per yard
Great bargains in Wool Dress Goods st Csc, 3lc
37hc. soc.
Win offer special bargain in Marseilles Quilts full
liza. at 81.
Extra choice styles in Koechlin's satnes, now Csc
One lot Mems Cream Flannel Yachting Sh irts r..
duced from $3.50 to 81.
Bargains in Summer Underwear for Ladies', Men and
Children
Great mark-down in Hosiery.
One lot Of child's full regular Ribbed Hose good
quality. Price was csc to 35c.
LOG
In black. navy and browns
Bargains in White Flannels extra qualities, at 25c
Bic, 31)bc. and Soc.
full line Of Mems Furnishing at very low prices
MATTINGs. MATTINGs. MATTINas.
Remnants at less than cost
CARHART LEIDY
au11 s2S 9TH and zoe K IT NV.
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BOARDING.

A YOUNG GENTLEMAN DESIRES BOARD AND
Alodging in private family. Address g., Star ofces
OF IOWA CIRCLE - FOR RENT ELEGANT
= I rooms in Q handsome house: frst-csss board in
house II desired ul5-2ts=
SAMUEL HOWARD, CELEBRATED CATERER
Chief Cook jefferson Club. has opened 2203-5 L St
and prepared to first class Meals short
est notice to any part OF city. au14-6ts
IN ARGE COOL AND NEWLY FURNISHED ROOMS
II with Board. single suite; strictly first class
Trsnsients. u per day. The WEBSTER, 513 18th
st. NV. aull-
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Politics in the Senate.

ADDITIONAL POINTS FROM YESTERDAYS DEBATE
After The STARS report OF the sharp political
discussion in the Senate yesterday afternoon
closed, Mr.. Teller rose to characterize as '.oosh,
the suggestion that the Government had not dared
TO have Jefferson Davis tried because the court
would not have found him guilty Of nigh reason.
II rebels he said, had been brought up for trial. 1t
would not have been before civil court, but before
q drum. head court-martial.
BAR. PlaLt resented some illusions made in the
course OF Cue debate 10 the Hartford convention
Wnch mad no possible connection with the question
before the Senate. lie cOntrasted that convention
those states out OF the Union, and asked whether
tne men who took part In the latter had been kept
OUT Oh tne councils OF the nation and been relegated
10 private life No; some OF them were on the floor
Oh the Senate, with tine blood OF loyal men on their
hands, declaring that they were loyal and 10y in
slnuatlon) that Northern Senators were not loyal
GEN. HARRIsoN's CHINESE VOTE.
Mr. vest declared that in 1876 seven Cinnamon
In indianapolis al that were there) were admitted
TO naturalization, and Immediately voted for the
republican ticket when Mr. Harrison was defeated
Tor the governorsh1p OF Indiana by "Blue Jean"
Williams. After stating the votes In the Senate
on the chinese Oils and the various amendments,
he said that this proved that the presiding ofcer
OF the Senate Qngals) was right in saying that the
records OF Sherman Harrison and other presiden-
currency and the Chinese question.
MI. stewart said that Mr.. Harrison had not
during the discussion Of anti-Chinese measures
uttered a word In favor OF Chinese immigration
and his votes had simply been conrormabie to the
treaty. But afterward, when the treaty was being
evaded, Mr. Harrison favored a bill which was
acceptable TO the people on the Pacific coast His
record was as satisfactory TO the people on the
Pacific coast as If he had abused the chinese for
forty years: Senators Dolph, Mitchell and Allison
also defended HarrisOn's record on the Chinese
question.
Mr.. Allison said that he would say for himself
tnat after Senator Mortons report in 1878 or 1879
ms mlnd was clear that 1t was the duty OF the
government TO exercise its undoubted power in
the most appropriate way (either by treaty or
ieglsiatlon) 70 secure the prohibition of Chinese
Immigration; He never had varied for one mo-
ment from that Judgment and he did not believe
mat Mr. Harrison (who, he believed, would and
ought 70 De elected TO the presidency entertained
any uluerent sentiment. He did not, however
speak for Mr.. Harrison. The latter was no NIllput
IN any deoate or any contest, but was the peer Of
ms accuserS, from wherever they might come
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TWENTY Years ExpxR,rscr

SELLING DRY GOODS 70 CASH CUsTOMERaL
Beautiful Lawns. Sc. &c., 10c., 12kc
Black Surah silka excellent quality, price &c.,
reduced to SOC.
India Linen finest quality. price was 15c. reduced
to Sc
Cream Albatross. all pure Ane wool, wide double
width, price was SOC, reduced to 81 NC.
Fancy silks In Checks and stripes. actual cost 81
4Oc. 45c. 4Sc.
French Satteens, finest quality, Csc.
Challies, French styles. 1Oc-
Csc.
Beautiful Satteens, new French styles, l5c
Nuns Yelling, all pure hne French WOOL price was
SIC, reduced to 2Oc
Handsome Satin Plaid India Linen. finest quality
price was Zoe, reduced to 12Hc
CARRIERS,
I'll MARKET SPACE, NEAR 9TH STREET
Cash customers who buy So will select one Of
the foowlng valuable presents: pair OF largo size
Pure Linen Damask Towels. worth 81; pa,r of Silk
Embroidered Corses, worth 15c., . hall dozen Ane
quality Damask Napkins. worth 15c
S1.25.
Henrietta Cashmeres. Pure Fine Wool. wide double
width, all coors, p ice was Soc, reduced to Acc.
lash customers who buy BIO or viii select one
81 the valuable preseLts large size handsome Bridal
Quilt worth 81. so: one dozen fine quality Damask
Napkins worth 81 3D. or two pairs OF large size Pure
Linen Damask Towels. worth 81. jy3O
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Rockville Gossip.

ROCKVILLE, AUGUST 16 1888.
Mrs Jas W. Boswell, OF this place, who has been
sick for the past three weeks died yesterday even
ing at O'Clock, in the seventy-nfth year OF her
age. She was a lady well known and much re-
spected In the community. Her family relatives
embrace many In this county and the District,
among them Miss Sydney Doud, OF the Pension Of
nee, and Mrs Dolly Vial, OF Sd street northwest,
Washington.
MeSsrs- WINFIELD Magruder and Brooke Jones are
pef<cting arrangements for the establishment OF
creamery at IT. vlah, about seven miles from tnis
place, at an early day.
More than usual interest Is manifested In the
next fair OF the Agricultural Society," and many
letters are being received by the secretary In re-
gard TO accommodations for horses and privileges
Tor the exhibition OF machinery, &C. s. A NJ
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SEAsHoRE AND COUNTRY Woax
SPECIAL DISCOUNT TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
AND THURSDAY. :
English Ecru Tea Cloths price 81 80 reduced to 109
Pure Linen. Hemstitced Tea Cloth. price g. reduced
Boiling sheetns Table Cover. price 75c reduced to
59c.
EXTRA VALUES IN STAMPED LINES.
Fringed Bureau Covers, extra fine S3c, reduced 73c
Eringed All around Bureau Cover. ACC
Butcher Linen Bureau. two yards. 39c.
Extra Fine Tray Covers henstiched 4Sc
Pair Extra Fine Pillow Shams, &3.
Pair Extra Fine, with Drawn Work. 90 so.
Areducton OF 10 per cent on all other Stamped Linen
New shades in Rope Silk and Baearron Art Thread in
all OF the new shades.
WORK WILL BE COMMENCED IN ANY OF THE
NEW STITCHES FREE OF CHARGE.
8. OPPENHEIMER Bro
Decorative Art Rooms
514 9th ct. NV
Agents for the new Home SEWING Machines. au13
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The Worlds Y. M. G. A.
THE GREAT INTERNATIONAL MEETING OPENED At


The eleventh conference Of the Young Mems
Christian Associations OF the World was formally
opened at Stockholm yesterday, In brief address
by Count Bernstorf OF Berlin, president OF the
convention held four years ago in Berlin. An ad-
dress OF welcome was delivered by the bishop OF
Vis0y, and the address OF Inauguration by the
baron or UgglaS DR.. Won Scheee was elected
president, and Mr.. George Williams, OF London.
Count Bernstorn, OF Berlin, and Mr. Lucian War.
ner, OF New YORK, vice-presidents. The worlds
committee made an encouraging report OF the
growth OF the associations In the several Countries
OF Europe. There are now g. SO4 assOciations q
CROWN or nearly 1000 since the last report. The
american report made by Richard c. Morse of
New YORK, showed that the Value Of association
property had Increased since 1884 from about three
10 seven million dollars, and the number of
secretaries from under four hundred To nearly
eight hundred.
dinner was given in the afternoon and meet
Ing OF welcome held at night. Four hundred del
egates are In attendance, or whom 200 are English
speaking, and some sixty are from America The
KING has invited the delegates to q luncheon on
Monday.
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Washington Grove.
SUCCESSFUL RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT THE ANNUAL
CANP-MEETING.

SUCCESSFUL RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT THE ANNUAL
CAMP-MEETING.
Correspondence Of The EVENING STAR
WASHINGTON GROVE, August 16. 1888.
Yesterdays rise OF the mercury brought out the
fans and mulls, instead Of the picturesque annels
that have been the morning uniform OF the ladies'
In camp. The temperance services began at IL a.
m. The stand was tastefully adorned with wild
flowers Edwin Higgins, OF Baltimore, and Dr.
Nc. K. Riley addressed the assembled congregation
at this service.
The children's enthusiasm wakes stronger at
each OF their special O'Clock meetings. Bible
verses, beginning with the letter B. were reciled
yesterday.
The W. c. T. U. held q tabernacle meeting at 3
O'Clock yesterday, at which Mrs. La Fetra pre-
sided. Short addresses were made by Mr.. Herbert
OF Annapolis; Henry j. Lee, OF Washington, and
Mrs. BOvee. The music was successfully furnished
by the Prohibition Glee Club, OF Washington.
pleasing feature OF the young peoples vesper
service Was the sweet singing OF Miss Sue Merrick,
OF LAUREL Rev. G. U. Cooke preached at O'Clock
10 large congregation. His text was Matt, 2:
oath and 18th verses. Four responded TO the Cos
pei invitation and found mercy.
Mrs. WIN. Jackson OF 30 avenue Is somewhat
a1lng, although not seriously Ill
MIS- VIM. Bird had rather bad attack OF heart
trouble yesterday afternoon, but she Is decidedly
more comfortable this morning she has with her
her sisters, Mrs S. W. Magruder and Mrs Wylie,
OF Illinois.
Rev. Herbert Richardson arrived to-day. Mr..
TnomaS Martyr came last evening, and Is the
guest OF Mr.. Samuel PolkinhOrn corner OF LIST ave-
nue. and Gree. Other visitors OF note In camp
were j AS. b, Henderson, Robert Peter and A. XII
gour, OF Rockville, L. Hoskinson, Of Washington,
ana MI and Mrs. JAS. Casheil, OF the county. b.
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Correspondence Of The EVENING star.
ASpIrlX

AsBURY PARK, N. j., August Is
The season at this charming and picturesque
little city by the sea is now at its full height and
all OF the hotels and cottages are full to overflow
Ing.
One Of the Jolliest parties here is located at Mrs
Langley's cottage on Sd avenue, and is composed
exclusively OF Washington1ans. Their fun and
frolic run riot all day long
When not dipping in old ocean or promenadnR
Ine Ooard walk excursions to the various points OF
interest In this vicinity are in order
~ Misses Rita Langley, Susie Dutton, May and
Florence bearing, Katie Royce, Grace and Jennie
boololn, z. c. Bryan, Franklin Barrett and family
Mason Richardson and wife, Geo. bearing, Jr., and
yos, Laomer compose this happy faulty. w. W.
Murray, W: II. Day, Judge Thos f. Miller, s. R
Bond, Gen. Henke, E. Kurtz johnson, Geary John
Geo. Iruesdell, DR.. b. b. Adams and family, John
here.
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SUMMER WEAKNESS

Is quickly by the toning revivine and blood
purifying qualities Of Hoods sarsaparilla This popu.
lar medicine drives of that tired feeling and cures sick
headache dyspepsia, scrofula and all humors Thou
sands testify that Hoods Sarsapsra makes the weak
strong"
MY health was poor, As I had frequent sick head
aches could not sleep WELL did have much appe-
tite and had no ambition to work. have taken less
than bottle Of Hoods Ssrsapsrla and feel like new
person." Mrs. W. A. TURNER, West Hanover Mass
N B.-If you decide to take Hoods Ssrssparila do
not be induced to buy any other.
HOODS sARSAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists 81; six for s. Prepared only
by c. HOOD CO.. Apothecaries. Lowell Mass.
2 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR.
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PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
~ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. August 18th. 1888
T. OFFICE OF THE COMMIssIONERs. WARRINGTON, D. c.
August 18th. 1883 sealed proposals will be received
at this office until TWELVE O'CLOCK M on RI
DAY, AUGUST TWENTY-FOUkTH. 1888, for con-
structinx additional story First Precinct Police
House. fronting 18th street. between q and
D streets northwest Blank forms Of proposals and
specifications together with all necessary informa-
hon be obtained upon application therefor at the
Office Of the Inspector u Buildings the District of
Columbia. aud only bids upon these forms will be
sidered lhe right Is ressryed to reject any aud all
WHEATLEY, CHAS. W. RAYMOND. COMMISSIONER
d. c. aul6-6t
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
ODIsTRIcr OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, August 10.
1855 Sealed proposals will be received this Office
until TWELVE O'CLOCK IL on MONDAY. AUGUST
TWEAT1ETH, 1888, for constructing q brick Police
Station House fronting on 9th St. bet. Maryland
hcatons together with all other necessary in ors-
ton, can be obtained application therefor the
office Of the Inspector Of Buildings of the District of
columbia and only bids upon these forms will be
s.dered The right Il reserved to
WIN. b WEBB SAMUEL E WHEATLEY CHAS
w. RAYMOND Commissioners, d. c. aull-6
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An VYORT TO SECURE THEIR COOPERATION IN kf-
EKCTING NREDFCL LEGISLATION.
At the meeting OF the National Bar Association
held at Cleveland last week, a committee OF three
was appointed 70 attend the meeting Of the Ameri-
can Bar Association which Is 70 be held at Sara
toga this week. The objects OF the Two associa-
tons are to q large extent Identical, and II Is
Desirable that they should 10 these objects work
together. To bring about such cooperation Is the
Lain purpose Of the appointment Of the commit
tee. Col Jas. o. Brodhead, or st. Louis, Is chair-
man OF the committee. He was the nrst president
q each OF the associations, and Is still preside OF
the National Bar Association and member OF the
American. The other members OF the committee
Mr. r Ross Perry, OF this city, who Is the sec
rotary OF the National Association. and Judge
Doyle, OF Toledo, one OF its vice-presidents-
AT the meeting In Cleveland the National Asso-
citation agreed 70 urge the making or the laws OF
the several states uniform In two respects, ana
bills on these subjects were prepared 10 be sub
United TO the legislatures OF the states wherein the
law Is not now In accordance with the suggestions
OF the association. One OF these bills relates 10
the acknowledgements OF conveyanceS or real
estate. The only material change which this pro-
posed law Will make In the District II 1t should be
enacted by Congress. viii be 10 do away with the
necessity OF having a wife examined separate and
apart from her husband when she acknowledges
deed. The other proposed enactment provides that
promissory notes shall be negotiable. This Will
require no change OF the law here.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.


CnAries Reed, twenty-three years old, was over
come ~ the heat while at work for the Postal Tel
egraph Co, at SIS 14th street. yesterday afternoon,
ana was sent TO the Emergency Hospital
Inc police census shows the number OF China
men In the city 70 be IS; japanese IL; Indian res
identA 3
Al the thirty-seventh annual meeting OF the
Association for the Advancement OF Science In
Ppniia9eiPnia yesterday, Major Powen snccesaeo
Yesterday, a large frame shed at II nchs brick
yard, near. Brooks station, on the Metropolitan
branch OF the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad, caught
nre, and was destroyed Loss $50; no Insurance.
VIM Butler. q colored boy OF seventeen years.
living AZ 1915 14th street. was shot In the leg yes
terday afternoon by BenJ Dun, colored boy OF
about the same age who was In company with
ChasL Dangerneld Butler was attended oy the
physicians at the Children's Hospital, and Onhcer
Pearson took him TO his home.
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CnKAP EXCURSION % Luray and return. e. via
Manassas Branch, virginia Midland DIVISION
Piedmont Air Line, Will leave Washington daily'
except sunday, al 4:15 pm, and arrive st Luray
daily, except sunday, Al $40 pm, and arrive az
Washington from Lrray at 9:45 am. Excurs. on
tickets are good for nve days Close Connection Ar
kyerton with shenandoah Valley Railway going
and returning. Tickets sale al the once u the
Piedmont Air Line, No. 1900 Pennsylvania avenue
and sr the passenger station OF the Baltimore and
Potomac Railruod-
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TOWN LOTS TOWN LOTS
Also 1-Acrs Lots. 3-Aers Lots 5-Acre Lots,
sx5. ESQ. 800. $3.50. $780,
TOWN LOTS
TOWN LOTS

th. new besutiful town at Hound BAY situated rieft
3 s:s@oss ns & sHa
about the s.%s distance from w..aIs,sa y the B,
new line TO Be- i%msdssey oonsrucssd TO Ray
CITY thus brinsins Warrington into close connection
with nrst-class saltwsts resort and seaport town
NJ, I'M: !: the hes. and cheapest spportuni.y for profits.
JSs ps s1s: sS: s g:
either severn River or the Nsxoths Kvsr e aosi
fHE TosS On. one in every particular
The land is high and beautiful; the scenery unsur
q se ia
to that any other in the state Of Maryland
rse
SAY sS sse
elaborate improvements. Natural shady groves have
es BStSs
Eisnins P.silions and Music stands have been
swing. se.ains and snd al
s9pipnents necessary to hr.telass Resort are here
drives may taken in ali directons and for any dis
TofE &c will
Ct " the s
magnncent beyond description. From this point the
towns and cities. spread out mssnifcent psnorams
Of OF, wondrous beauty and great e.p.n:e Cable cars
to Lookout Mountain. connecting that place with
cars for railroad stati ons and boat Landings
THE SOUTHERN LAND AND SILK ASSOC1A-
now laid out In short time silk Farms with their
factories. orchards and truck gardeus will spring mp
on every side Hundreds Of these farms are already
sold The whole country is being rapidly taken up by
THE TOWN MUST GROW People need groceries,
books shoes furniture and other
hound Bay City must supply them. Its natural ad-
vantases ut it for large town. while its attractions
summer Resort are far superior to any other resort
In this country.
THE TOWN LOTS now on sale are 25x100 feet.
90 feet wide nersect each other while larger
lots IN sizes to suit purchasers offered at low
prices Now is the time to buy. In 9 few months
their value viii largely increase. Even now they are
rising In value almost every day Next these lots
will be worth four times the price asked for Them.
run Information eau be obtainsd and maps Of land
seen ut the
DUNBAkTON HOTEL
623 PENNSYLVANIA ave.
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Complaint Against a Dog.

To the Editor of The EVENING STAR:
desire TO complain or the mad pranks OF the
large greyhound which Is given his outing on 18th
street between and II streets northwest, about
once a week 10 the terror OF the small children In
that neighborhOOd who have frequently been
driven from the sidewalks and do0rsteps In front
OF their homes by the ierCciousness OF the animal