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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
THESE MEN WERE HEROES.
Brave Life Guards Rescue . Drowning
Couple Far Out sf Sea

Couple Far Out NJ sea-
Two incidents on the beach at Atlantic City
yesterday considerably married the enjoyment
of the thousands Of people who were bathing In
the surf. One was the thrilling rescue Of
George Williams and Miss Helen Chase, who
reside in Philadelphia Both are good swim
mers- They swan ont Go together, and
were almost out OF sight Of the majority OF
spectators on the beach when Life Guard Jack
Williams deserted the young man waving his
hands in an effort 90 attract attention.
The plucky young lie guard did not stop TO
launch his surf-boat, but hastily summoned his
assistant, Jack Doughty. and together they
struck out swiftly toward the struggling
couple. They were watched with intense inter-
est. No one Thought they could cover the dis
lance in time to be Of assistance. They swan
with a will. however. and reached the drowning
couple just they separated from sheer ex-
hsustion and had given up their fight FOR life
IL was hard task 90 get the limp ano almost
lfcless bodies. but the heroic life guards sue
ceeded in saving them.
The guards turned over their burdens TO Dr.
Wlster and corps Of assistants who were await
ing them. IL was a long struggle TO ge' back .
spark Of life, but medical skill and energetic
manipulation finally triumphed After an hour
of unceasing labor the weak and del,iiitated
couple were sufficiently recovered 60 be taken
to their hotel.
The other incident was that Of Mis-. Page Of
Pittsburg, who tainted in the surf at the foot of
Penn avenue. She tossed around by the
breakers Tor Few seconds before any one dis
covered her condition. When taken out on the
beach II thirty minutes before she vas
brought TO consciousness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
The Golden Cross.

At the regular meeting Of Goodwill Com
mandery, No. u, U. o. G.. c., last evening,
Noble Commander Miss Adelaide Payne pre-
sided. Past Noble Commander Waldo G. Perry,
who has recently recovered from severe illness,
was present and received the hearty congratu-
lations Of members. Since the last meeting two
members Of this commandery have died. Sir
knights Edward J. Whipple and DIR. John Bray.
At the next meeting arrangements will be made
for a memorial service. which will also include
the late Sir knight Vim. Z. Childs. Deputy
Grand Commander Groot assisted by Deputy
Past Grand Commander ]. W. Cheney and
Deputy Grand Herald W. II. Pope installed F.
{. Severance as treasurer and Mrs. Matte john
as vice noble commander. Noble Com
mander Keck and lady and Sir Knight Maddox
and lady of Meridian, Conn. were visitors.
At the last regular meeting Of Capital Com
mandery, No. 323, L. y. g. C.. Noble Comman-
der Frank E. Newton presided. w. II. NARROW
was elected treasurer in place Of Mrs. Lucy II.
Diver. resigned. The good of the order was
discussed by Grand Commander Ehle, Sir
Knights j. b. Diver B. p. Murray, J. F. Kill
gore, I. F. Swayze, Lady Martha J. Peabody
and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
The Dear Old Lady.
From the Boston Transcript.

FROM the Boston transcript
Coquetry is ineradicable by years in some
charming women. Mrs. So-and-so is eighty six
and proud OF her age. Her daughter is grand
mother of grown-up girls, and all of the family
marry young.
This great grandmamma has long been a
widow. She was visited not long ago by a friend
OF her youth, an aged gentleman who was WIS.,
IDLY affected at the revival of old memories as
sociated with the lady he had known when he
and his wife and she were all young together.
He had not before visited his early home for
many years, and he said with q much-moyed
voice:
Il think I'll have to ask you for kiss"
LA! I'm not one Of the kissing kind" said
the great grandmamma with toss of the head.
Then the two sat down and had q. good long
visit. After her visitor had gone the dear old
lady spoke to her daughter Of a brother and
contemporary of the old gentleman, bachelor
Now, If it had been Wilton who had been
here and asked to kiss me I shouldn't have
minded, she said, with a delicate rose flush ON
her faded cheek.
But don't know what that old married man
could think l wanted to kiss him for!''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
A SENSATION COMING.
Boston Ladies Who VIII Wear short skirts
I'm October.

I'm October.
A strong dress reform club has been quietly
In Boston. Secrecy for the present
was the word, but as the organization is made
up exclusively of women, this part of the pro-
gram was Of course failure.
reporter has learned that 1t is seriously
proposed by number of Boston ladies TO ap-
pear on the streets the first rainy Saturday in
october in short skirts made up of waterproof
cloth in dark colors, reaching but an inch or
two below the knee, with heavy boots and long
CATERS made from macintosh cloth. II CATERS
are not used, then mousquetaire or ordinary
riding boots will be worn. The skirt will be
kilted and hang heavy, SO as not to be disar-
ranged by the wind A REFER jacket or long
cloak will cover the upper part Of the body
and under this a fancy silk skirt or ordinary
dress waist will be worn. An ordinary hat or
better STILL a tarpaulin sailor hat will COM
plete what will certainly be q very novel cos
tune.
II has been decided to have no complete uni
formity about the dress. In the matter of ma
terisl the members of the club have been in
snuctsd TO exercise their individual tastes,
making the toilet AS attractive and becoming as
possible
The membership of this dress reform club
has already reached 200. and includes school
teachers, physicians. actresses and members of
other professions. Discussions are held as to
the best means TO bring about the much-needed
change. All the members have pledged them
selves to appear on the streets and in the stores
Of Boston-in fact wherever they are likely to
attract attsntion-in . dress which may become
popular with women In stormy weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
A WOMAN FATALLY BURNED.
she Han Screaming From = Street Ca
Enveloped In Flames

Enveloped In Flames.
young woman nearly lost her life last even
ing in st. Louis through the carelessness Of a
cigarette smoker. As a jefferson avenue car
was passing 200 North jefferson avenue Q
woman's scream was heard. The car was
stopped when young woman, clothed in a
white dress OF thin material, ran from the car
enveloped in flames. After she left the car
the woman ran toward the doorway Of the
medical college on Lucas avenue. J. F. Rob-
inson, compositor. and William Hook. boarding
at 200 North Jefferson street. saw the woman's
predicament and ran to her rescue. Mr.. Hook
was the first to reach her.
As he was endeavoring to tear of her burn
ing clothes Mr.. Robinson, his roommate ap-
peared upon the scene with quilt, hurriedy
torn from his bed. He wrapped it about the
now almost unconscious woman and succeeded
In smothering the flames. She was then car
ried to J. w. Borton's drug store. where every
thing possible was done TO alleviate her suf-
ferings.
1t was learned that she is the daughter Of
Sergeant Sullivan Of the third precinct A
carriage was procured and she was removed to
her home. She may die. Mr. Hook, in en-
deavoring to tear the burning clothes from the
woman, had his wrist severely burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: G..
W. Cochran to S. E. Allen, lot 10, 50. 957;
$3.l0l.59. Susan ]. Pitcher to W. d. Payne,
sub 15s, 50. $50; $500. Farmers and Me-
chanics' National Bank to same, same prop
erty; e. Emma Montgomery to Mary G.
Mitchell. lot Ill, Long Meadows; 800. Albina
Seibert to j. b. Nicholson, pit. 2, So 537; 81 200.
Sl,sl2.50. II. A. Morrison to W. A. Kimmell,
lot lao, pit. Is, 50. IS; e. L. Sands to Sarah
4. Harvey, lot Is, Washington Heights; 8.
John Mcclure to Annora Mcclure, part Is SO.
IS; 9. James A. OConnor ct al to A. A. Bir-
ney, in trust, parts 50 and "a, So. 625; 6.
Stanley johnson to Mary H. Barker, undivided
half IS, 50. 275; s.. Della Chappen to Helen
N. kanous~ sub AZ, 50. 80; s2,600. W. A.
himmell to r. A. Morrison. subs l06 to ITO,
SO. $50; g. GeorgieD. Todd to Thos D0nahue.
part 8, 50. $50; e..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
THE POLICE TRIAL BOARD,
More Cases Than Ever This Summer-Seven
to BE Tried Tomorrow.

More Cases Than Ever This Summer-Seven
to BE Tried Tomorrow.
The number of policemen tried before the
police trial committee has been larger this
summer than ever before in the history of the
department The trials have been both on
complaint of citizens and superior officers of
the force, principally the nigh: inspector. who
is intrusted with the particular duty of looking
after the men after sundowr.
The trials have become SO numerous and the
number Of witnesses SO large that there is no
longer room at police headquarters to accom-
modate them, and hereafter the meetings of
the committee or trial board, as it is more gem
orally called, will be at the sixth precinct police
station on New Jersey avenue.
The committee, which at present is composed
of Capt. Austin, Inspector Swndells and Lieut..
Hollinberger meets every Wednesday and to-
morrow its session will be held at the police
station mentioned. Seven officers are to be
tried tomorrow, and 1t is estimated that nearly
100 witnesses will be called in the cases.
The two cases that will attract the most at
tention are those of Officers Mellen and Hen
bricks. In the first case petition for the
officers removal as well one for his reten-
ton. have been circulated in the vicinity Of
Florida avenue and 7th street, where the officer
does duty; while In the case of Officer Hen
bricks indignation meetings have been held
in Northeast Washington, where the officer did
duty.
Officer Hendricks has been transferred since
the meetings were held, and he is now doing
duty In the eighth precinct Lawyer Oscar
Nauck will appear as the counsel Of both be-
fore the trial committee.
In the case of Officer Meller there are three
counts to the charges. The first count charges
that he failed and neglected to patrol his beat.
Another charges that he obtained beer or
whisky In the saloon of Dennis Connell on It'll
street and failed to pay for the same while the
third charges that he arrested Charles r.
Hoover without authority of law and that he
wilfully maltreatod him.
Conduct unbecoming an officer is the charge
against Officer Hendricks and it is charged
that he used harsh and violent language
toward. and that he used unnecessary violence
and did wllfully maltreat Samuel CovingtoI
and Joseph Carter. 1t is not likely that all the
cases will be finished tomorrow if all the wit
nesses are examined
There will be specia: meeting of the board
Friday to hear another section of the oft-re-
peated charges against Detective Block As in
the other cases against that officer Ferdinand
Lowenstein appears complainant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
A Millionaire's Embarrassments

From the Evening News and Post.
Mr.. Ogden Goelet-the American millionaire,
who with his handsome spouse has been psrti-
cipating in the festivities in honor os Mrs. Nc
Kee and Mrs. Russell Harrison, the daughter
and daughter-in-law of the President of the
United States-has gone back TO New York, or
rather to Newport. the seaside resort Of Ward
MacAllister's select -Four Hundred. He goes
there to occupy his new house, building over
200 feet long. This is the house that lie equip
ped throughout with silver-plated plumbing.
Some time ago the question was asked whether
this plumbing was furnished by the Newport
plumber or the Newport jeweler; but no answer
is forthcoming. 1t is understood, however,
that proposal emanating from the dtchen
that the kitchen towels should be Of Liberty
silk and the gridiron handles set with sme-
thysts and diamonds, was declined by Mr..
Goelet, though he gave it much earnest con-
sideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11

From the New York Weekly.
First Little Girl lat fashionable summer re-
sort)-"Tm awful glad TO get 'quainted with
you, cause you're nice"
Second Little Gibson with you. That's
what we come for. Mamma says 90 herself"
''To get 'quaintedY'
Eyes, with nice people-people in society.
you know"
"why, that's just what mamma wants. ws's
to get quainted with people in society,""
''Ain't you in society in the city,
"No. You are, aren't your"
"No. We've been rakin' and scrapin' re
whole winter to come here and get 'ousintsd
with people in society, you know"
''So've we."
Then your folks amt anybody ct homer"
mo"
Neither are We"
''Guess there amt much NE q - ssss.'
'quainted-"
Guess not"
Goodbye"
Goodbye"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
ALEXANDRIA.
AT THE GAS WORKS.


The new committee on light, while diminish
ing the expenses Of the gas works by the lessen
ing OF the number of the hands employed, are
determined to keep the works up to the full
standard OF efficiency. Workmen are now en-
gagged there in rebuilding some Of the gas
trenches. The works are now in excel
lent order under Superintendent Latham.
I'M, inc gas works formerly supplied ia street
Tampa but now only a few Of the street lamps
are continued. The city. however, furnishes
gas free to the engine companies for light and
the special heaters under the engines. the
Alexandria 1nirmary, the Peabody School
building and the Alexandria Light Infantry.
During that year the Peabody Institute. the
widows Home and the Friendship Fire Com
pany each consumed exactly the same amount
OF gas. 81. IL worth.
THE CoLoRED INSTITUTE.
The Colored School Institute for northern
virginia continues its meeting at the Seaton
school building here. Two sessions are held
daily-a morning session from $50 to IL M.
and an afternoon session from 2 to O'Clock
some eighty teachers are in daily attendance
on the institute and normal lessons are given on
the methods OK teaching, spelling, reading, PEN
manship, arithmetic, geography, history,
English grammar and music, with lectures on
school management, and in a few DAYS lectures
on school law will begin. The attendance is
quite regular and very great attention is paid
to the instructors. The session will close on
the 2Sth instant.
POLICE SHOWER.
The police we're anxious to keep the town
cool last night and made slight success on
Fairfax street in the neighborhood of the sta
ton house. They got up an artificial rain of
an hour duration and kept the neighborhood
Of the station house and the telegraph offices as
cool as possible with the thermometer at go
A considerable crowd in the neighborhood were
witnesses of the excellent use made Of the sta
ton house hose and got as much comfort out
of the temporary shower as the occasion al
lowed.
This is the week for the August session Of the
corporation court, but no business has been
presented and it is understood that the session
will be constructive only.
Capt. James Webster of the police force has
been indisposed for some days, but is improv-
ing.
j. G. Slater, G. T.. Chase and J. R. Rothert
and other Washingtonians have obtained a
charter here for the Chase & Slater Law and
Claims Company, designed to prosecute claims
against the government.
johnson Walker, white, and Benjamin Nor
ris, colored, were injured at the Midland rail-
road yard here yesterday. Both of them leaped
from moving trains Walker broke his arm and
Norris was I'M ured about the head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
HE HAD THE MERMAIDS.
The Tramp Had Experienced . Large
Variety of Things.


Variety Of Things.
From the st. Louis Chronicle.
He stood in front Of a window on Olive street
and gaZed at the skeleton of an alleged mer-
maid, which was displayed there among other
curiosities.
His hair was unkempt. his beard ragged, his
clothes seedy; in fact, the word tramp was
branded upon his countenance and attire The
mermaid was not pleasant sight certainly,
and if she looked no better in life than she does
in death no man with the least eye for beauty
could ever have been lured into a watery grave
by her wiles. But there was horror in the
tramp's face as he looked at the unsiehtly oh
ject which even its ugliness could not account
for. He shuddered as he looked at the window
and tried several times to walk away, but each
time was brought back to the spot as IL drawn
by powerful magnet.
''Wha, is that thing, anyhow" he finally
asked OF bystander.
''What? Why, that's a mermaid it was found
III the Bay of Hong Kong"
81 don't remember 'em by that name. unused
the tramp, but I've seen EN- before: YES. I've
had 'em. Mermaids2 Less see when was II I
had mermaids? 'Twar't in Kansas City, cause
l didn't see nothin' there but elephants with
trunks Of fire. Couldn'ta bin Topeka. either.
l saw a whole zulogicle garden there but
don't remember any mermaids in the crowd
MlRnt Deen In DeS MONIES, because that Iowa
whisky made me see many things I've for
gotten half Of EN-. Then there WAS Omaha. I
began to have undertakers there, but the taller
gave me some ticks and sent me to the hospital
where the doctor STAYED EN- off. Might a bin
in that freight car on the Oregon short line
las summer. No, it couldn't a bin there,
either. cause ole Bill Jones held up tender
foot for quart bottle an that saw me through
by gosh, I've got it now" calculated the
soliloquist, as he slapped his leg with pleasure.
"'Twas in Chicago. That's where had the
mermaIds. / got 'em from drinkin' South
Clark street booze. knew I'd had 'em some
where, an it bothered me to tell where. Well,
old gal, how are you? Saw lot Of your sisters
in Chicago and they all sent their love to you
They were mighty fond Of me, your sisters
were. They used to come around nv bed all
the time when was sick. Never left me night
or day till l got we'll Say mister" continued
the tramp, turning to the Lounger, who had
overheard his soliloquy, give me "a quarter to
stave off the mermaids. II you don't I'll have
EN- again, sure"
He got the quarter and at once proceeded to
drown the mermaids in liquid somewhat
stronger than that in which they were accus-
toned to swim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
THE ALLIANCE IN VIRGINIA.
Its Leaders Anxious That Moderate Measures
shall Prevail

The Virginia alliance convention. which
meets at Richmond in the hall of the house Of
delegates August Is. will be composed Of 100
delegates. The sessions will be secret. but a
press committee will no doubt be appointed
through which will percolate such informs-
ton as the public is desired to know.
Some of the leading members of the order in
the state ray it Is the wish of the best informed
that only the most moderate measures shall be
adopted. To do otherwise, it is thought might
cause some friction which would be trouble
some in future contests.
The great struggle" said a well-known al
lance leader, will lie the national contest OF
next year. We do not care to arouse any ani-
mosities or jealousies this year"
The effort will be made to keep the conyen-
ton within the bounds of conservatism an all
measures. This 1t is believed, will not 10
hard to do, as a large proportion OF the mem
bership Of this body viii be composed OF tie
best farmers of Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
A GYMNAST'S FALL.
Only Great Presence of Mind Saved Ouda
From Serious Injury.


From Serious Injury.
Ouda, who performs some wonderful feats on
the trapeze, gave an exhibition last evening at
the Academy of Music which was not down on
the program. 1t was exhibition of agility
and presence of mind, which saved his life
The performance of the Cleveland minstrel
troupe was about over and Ouda was perform
ing his last feat which was II sweep from one
trapeze to the other. twenty feet above the
stage. turning a backward somersault as he
darted through the air. 1t was not
usually a difficult thug for him to do.
but for some reason he failed
last evening. He did not catch the
bar as he turned through the air and he came
crashing down a distance of twenty feet to the
hard floor of the stage. Fortunately he placed
his hands behind his back, which broke the
fall. He was carried off the stage and it was
found that one of his wrists was dislocated.
1t was soon pulled in place and Ouda was able
to return to the stage and assure the alarmed
audience by his appearance that he had not
been killed. The accident caused Ouda SO little
inconvenience that he will appear again this
evening as usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
A LOST EXPLORER.
The Lindsay Expedition Hopes to Find
Traces of the Renowned Leichhardt.

The Lindsay Expedition Hopes to Find
Traces of the Renowned Leichhardt.
Baron Won Muller, president Of the Melbourne
branch Of the Australian Association'for the Ad-
vancement of Science, writes that the expedi-
ton under the command of Mr.. Lindsay, which
has just been sent into the interior, has for its
purpose not only to complete in its broad de-
tails the mapping Of Australia, but also to solve
the mystery of DR.. Leichhardt, one Of the
greatest Of the early explorers of Australia,
who has never been heard from since he disap-
peared from view on his expedition into the
far interior in 184S.
The cost Of fitting out the expedition was
SOS, 900. oil of which was contributed by Sir
Thos. Elder. In the northwestern part OF the
continent, near 1852 east longitude, the party
will stop to investigate the rnmors which, ac-
cording to Mr.. McPhee, exist among the natives
there to the effect that many years ago party
of three Europeans and a native who had come
on horses from the east had persisted in that
wilderness from starvation. 1t is hoped that
the expedition will succeed in throwing light
upon the fate of the renowned traveller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
HOLDING HUMAN LIFE CHEAP.
Servants Lured To House Where They Are
Murdered and Robbed.

series of horrible crimes has just been I'M
earthed in Vienna. A couple named Francois
and Rosalie Schneider, living in an isolated
house in one of the suburbs. we're IN the habit
of decoying servants TO the place by means Of
advertisements offering them situations in the
country. Having got their victims to the
house they murdered and robbed them. bury
ing the bodies in the cellar. The police were
put on the lookout by servant who had been
assaulted by the Schneiders. but who had been
fortunate enough to escape alive An investi-
gatioa followed and seven bodies we're found
buried under the house. The criminals are un-
der arrest.