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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
Funeral OF Henry kiefer.

The funeral Of Mr.. Henry Kiefer, who was
drowned at the bathing beach Thursday last,
took place from his late residence, 921 5th
street. yesterday afternoon and was largely at
tended. Services were held ut St. Mary's Cath.
olic Church by Rev. Geo. Glaab, assisted by
Rev.C- Gillespie, rector of st. Aloysius' Church.
At the services Father Glaab paid glowing
tribute to the character Of the deceased. The
Young MEMS Catholic Club of Gonzaga College.
OF which the deceased was an active member.
attended the funeral in body, some seventy
hive Young men being in line, who marched
ahead OF the remains of their dead comrade
from the residence to the church, where car
riages were in waiting to convey them to st.
Mary's cemetery, where the interment took
place. It was evident from the large attend
ance at the funeral and the numerous aoru]
offerings that the deceased was held in high
esteem by his many friends throughout the
city. The active pallbearers were selected
from the Boston house, st. Mary's Church and
the Young Mems Catholic Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
The Opening of the Bathing Reach.

Mr.. W. y. Stevens. protector and superin-
tendent of the bathing beach. writes to thank
TIE STAR for the fair manner in which il has
treated the bathing beach enterprise during the
time OF trial and encouragement. In reply to a
statement made by Mr.. Morgan. a witness at
Saturdays inquest, that he thought that the
gully was not more than ten feet from the
spring board. Mr.. Stevens says: First, there
is no gully but the regular deep water beyond
the eni of the beach fill; second that point is
sIXtv feet from the wharf and spring-board
The water is not as deep anywhere in the re-
gion of thf spring board as divers would like to
have it. The beach will be formally opened to-
morrow, Tuesday at IL am. if pleasant Let
all who wish to battle bring a proper suit to
cover the body and invite mamma and sisters
and cousins To come and see the fun. The air
is little cool, but the water is warm. Mr.
Walsnith gave us Is cents because he
had enjoyed that much worth in seeing the
antics of the boys the water for an hour
Jacob FrecL sends dollar with a very encour-
aging letter. Gen VI. &. Meigs sends his check
for so as his mite toward relieving the bows
of the persecution which has followed them
into every nook along the Shore and Mr. II. ii .
WIllett offers us hundred dollars to increase
our means for protection TO the bathers
Thanks, gentlemen, the money shall all go in
the right direction. We have two good keen
ers now on duty and will have Il life-boat con-
stantly ON the water III front, and the bottom
shall be a. smooth as II can be made. Every
dollar which is received shall be used To ir-
crease facilities for comfortable bathing and to
insure safety"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
A SHOCK OF 1,4OO VOLTS,
While Walking n Man Touches a Low Do
Wire and il Severely Rurred

While Walking Man Touches n Low-Down
Wire and is Severely Burned.
John W. Becker of Harrisburg, Pa. met with
a remarkable accident Saturday night at the
Pennsylvania steel works. He was walking on
a pile of rails at the rail mill when his head
struck n low-hanging wire, which is used in
conducting the electricity to the various arc
lights OF the street company, and through
which current of 1.400 volts of electricity
runs. When he struck the wire he was stunned
and threw up his arm and seized the wire. In
order to extricate him it was necessary to shut
of the current at the dynamos.
+ When taken to the laboratory it was found
that the top of his head was burned and a cash
cut in it by falling upon the rails. The flesh
was burned from his right shoulder blade so
that the muscles were exposed and the left
hand. with which he grabbed the wire, was also
terribly burned. He was unconscious for
twenty minutes. Several men who witnessed
the occurrence say that IA blue flame came from
his hand and arm. He will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

Though the general attention to tennis mat
tiers is aoaiing with the approach of fall, much
Interest is still displayed in some quarters.
The Clover Leaf Club proposes to prolong the
season late IN the autumn. At a recent meet
ing of the club the following officers for this
term were chosen: Howard Boyle. president;
Frederick Stutz, vice president; Jackman Her.
rick. secretary, and Miss Wall, treasurer. After
arranging for a club and open tournament
for the coming week the club resolved itself
into a social gathering and later enjoyed q
generous repast provided by the hostess Of the
evening, Miss Wall.
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FUN FOR THE wHEELMEN.
How the Pennsylvania Visitors Were Enter
tanned YesferxiaY.

The heavy rains Saturday night and early
Sunday morning did not interfere with the
plans of the visiting bicyclists, and none of the
runs had to be omitted. The trip to Marshall
Hall on the Manchester Saturday night was q
delightful one. There were sixty in the party
and the trip to the wharf was made on wheels.
Through the kindness of Harbormaster Sutton
the wheels were cared for at the wharf until
the return of the ''Pensys" and Nomads, when
sixty brilliantly lighted lamps made good APP
pearance going from the wharf to the Strath-
more Arms. The Nomads were on hand early
yesterday morning to escort the visitors to the
Great Falls, and the start was made about 8
O'Clock. The road in perfect condition
anu the weather was excellent for wheeling.
with the exception of one stop for water at
Uncle Toms log cabin Glen Echo was the first
place visited. and there the party was given
the freedom OF the place. The chimes were
played in honor of the guests. and Mrs. Hyde
VINO resides there, sent several baskets OF fruit
TO the wheeimen. After spending an hour about
the grounds and buildings the journey to the
lslls was resumed with stop at the club house
Owing to break in the canal there was no
boat to take the party through wide water, and
they continued over the hills and through the
hoiows on their wheels to the lock house. A
short walk through the woods and the river
was reached. There boats were provided and
sie rNer WAS crossed. IL was about noon when
Dickey's was reached and the party was di-
vided. One-half sat down to dinner. while the
others strolled through the orchard and along
the beautiful path leading to the ruins Of the
old mill on the hill right near the falls. The
party remained at Dickey's until about 5
O'Clock, and when they lief. the growing of the
rooster and the cackling of the hen were no
longer to be heard on Dickey's farm. On the
return trip the only stop made was at Cabin
John bridge, whore an hour was spent in sight
seeing. The city was reached shortly after s
o'clock and at 10 o'clock an oyster supper WAS
enjoyed. Covers were spread for sixty.
President Breaker OF the ''Pensys" made
speech, thanking the home club for their hos
pitality. and President Smith Of the Nomads
responded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

Tho most destructive electrical and rain
storm ever witnessed at Alliance, Ohio. passed
over that section Q. the state Saturday even
resulting in loss Of from $4,000 to S75, 900.
Barney Mclaughlin, aged forty-five and
living in Philadelphia, while bathing yesterday
afternoon at Atlantic City was caught BY the
undertow and before help could reach him was
drowned.
The large car shops of the Chicago and Grand
Trunk railway at Port Huron, Mich, were par
TALLY burned yesterday afternoon. Eleven cars
were destroyed besides . large quantity Of
lumber and the carpenter shopa Loss,
Of employment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
The Lights Were Out.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
What is the trouble with the electric lights
on 14th street, Saturday night during the
heavy downpo,if Of rain, with the street sue
cession Of excavations of all sizes and of I'LL
known depths and running at all angles. the
lights were out, leaving this exceedingly dan
gerous thoroughfare in a terrible condition.
Last night the lights were fluttering and flash
ing for an hour or Two and then went out
leaving matters as bad as on Saturday night.
except the rain. Some fine bills for damages
VIII be PAID by the District for broken limbs
or necks if this neglect continues
FOURTEENTH STREET.
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The Post Once Clerks Convention.

Benjamin Parkhurst and Capt. W. W. Mills
have left for Pttsburg to attend, as delegates.
the annual convention of the Post Office Clerks
Association, which met in that city today. The
delegates from this city have been instructed
to urge Oh the convention a new classification
OF the elerica. system of the post offices, in
order that the men employed there may be
placed on the same footing with clerks of other
government departments III salaries and other
perqulsItes. They were also instructed to urge
the eISht-hour law rs binding ON the day work
OF post Office employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

The report Of Inspector Harris, made to
Health Officer Hammett today, shows the ar
rivals at the river front last week of the fol-
lowing: Eight thousand nine hundred and
ffty-fve punches of fish. 1,Oi2 Spanish mack
erei SO drum fish. AZ carp. 20 sturgeon, sea
turtles. Zoo bushels OF oysters, IS. 100 crabs.
137. 900 CLAIMS and SO, 100 melons Among the
COMBINATIONS were 81 punches of fish, 49, $40
crabs, 6, 100 CLANS and g. $50 melons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
WATCHMEN AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Capt. Rossell Makes a Report on Complaint
From South Washington

In commenting upon the letter of Mr. ]. E..
Tyne OF ll12 Robinson street northwest, in
which the Commissioners attention is called to
the dangerous railroad crossing at Virginia
avenue and LIST street southwest and the neces-
sity of having Waterman there before O clock
am, Capt Rossell says:
Il have made frequent reports of the neces-
sity Of having watchmen and safety gates at the
crossings of railroads. The complaint of Mr..
Tyne herewith seems to be due to the lack of
a Waterman during tine entire twenty-four
hours l think that watchmen should be re-
CURED during all the time-night and dav''
The Commissioners think as the captain does
and have approved his recommendatio and
the railroad company will be notified to correct
the evil at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

Joseph r. johnson has bought for IS. 700 OF
John H. Lewis sub Is. 50. $50, 20 by 20 feet on
the northeastern of IIth and streets north
east.
John C. Parker has bought of Marie f. Will
cox for Is, 800 subs 1i6 and HI SO. 90. "A by 80
feet on U between 2lst and I'D streets north
west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

About forty criminals at the state prison at
Wethersfield, Conn, on Saturday refused to
eat beans for dinner. The warden sent nine
ringieaders in solitary confinement, ending the
trouble.
Mrs. Eliza Simonton, mother Of the late
James W. Sinonton, who was for several years
general agent Of the New York Associated
Press, died at the residence of her grand
daughter, Mrs. W. J. Lyon, in New York city
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
Both Have Broken Legs.

About o'clock yesterday morning a
shaft of the cab of Luther Mullen broke on 18th
between II and streets northwest, causing the
horse to run away. A white man. who was
passenger, but refused to give his name was
thrown out well as the driver. Mullen. Each
broke a leg. DIR. Perry afforded temporary re-
lief and the injured man sent to the Emer-
gency Hospital Mr.. Mullen lives at 1886 Ii
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

The funeral of Charles N. Lapham took place
yesterday afternoon from the residence. No.
1877 Pennsylvania avenue. 1t was largely at
tended by the friends of the deceased who fo,-
lowed the remains to Arlington, where they
were inferred. Lincoln Post, No. 8. G. A. R.,
of which Mr.. Lapham was a member. turned
out IL body. The services ut the grave were
conducted by Rev. benjamin Swallow, chaplain
of Lin ,oln Post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
The y. NJ. &. A. Meeting

The young mems meeting in the hall Of the
Young Mems Christian Association yesterday
afternoon was largely attended. An interest
ing address was made by Rev. DIR. w. II.
Roberts of Cincinnati He stated, in the course
of his remarks, that the lust time he had spokep
In the rooms OF the association Of this city was
tventy-six years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

The Veterinary Medical Association of the
United States will begin its twenty-eighth an
nuaI meeting in Washington at Willard Hail.
September Is, tue sessions continuing two
days. The local committee OF arrangements
consists of Drs. L. S. Walmer, q. G. Faville, A.
". Swedburg A. W. Clement, G. b. Michener,
". Ii. Martinez, +. L. KiIborne and William
Dougherty.
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He Was Counting His Money,

Saturday night about 80 o'clock Mr.. +. J.
Wilson OF VI street, Georgetown, was on the
north side OF Pennsylvania avenue between I'd
and 3d streets counting his money when a tall
co.ored man came along and relieved him of
his task. The unknown negro snatched the
Pocketbook and Mr.. Wilson's 81, and has not
been seen since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
Mia. Shannon and Her p.rnchu,.

Miss Grace shannon yesterday made one Of
her highest balloon ascensions and parachute
jumps. The feat was witnessed by perhaps the
greatest crowd that has assembled at River
View this season. The Pentz and Pilot Boy
made three trips each, carrying down an ag-
gregate Of 1000 people. 1hs aeronaut cut
loose from her air car at dizzy height and
landed in small tree on the north bank Of
Piscataway creek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
MR. BAKERS PROPOSITION.
He Wants the Market Company Elected
From q Square Of Ground.

"a solution Of the matter Of locating farm
ers' wagons on d street is 10 be found by eject
ing the Washington Market Company from the
wholesale market square, where there is ample
accommodation for them" says Mr. John A.
Baker, in a letter to the Commissioners today.
The intention Of Congress providing that
square Tor wholesale market purposes" he
continues. was 20 clear the street b street
Is an important thoroughfare and should not
Dc oDstructed. Nor should the public grounds
entails"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

MIR. Jas. E. Dement, of street southeast
left the city yesterday Tor Cleveland, Ohio, to
attend the Great Sun Council Of the Great
Council of the United States, Improved Order
of Red Men, which holds its session in that
city this week. He goes as the representative
Of the District of Columbia in that body.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ALBAUGH's-''TheH Harvest Moon"
NATIoSAL-Primrose and Vests MiHstrels.
HARRIS BIJoU.-''Tom Sawyer"
KLRS.S's LYcEUM THEATEE--''An Irish
mans Love"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: L. s
Nicholson to A. +. kinnan. lot Is, block 2
Brookland; s.. c. Gessford to James A.
Stratton, subs 81 and 81, 90. 9l7; g.. John c.
Davidson TO L. F. Randolph. jr.. subs 2S4 and
23S; e X. b. Croply TO A. Hanlon. pit. 229
SO, 10, Georgetown; Sl.S00. A. Hanlon to
James Burns pit. do; $3.50. &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
On account Of reading many complaints
in your paper in regard to the slop man
wish to state that have been living in this
house for four weeks and the slop man has
only been here twice and the yard is literally
alive with vermin from the effects.
j. W. s., l7l9 5th st. NV.
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A FLOOD In THE CREEK.
Saturday Evenings Storm Produced a Little
Freshet

Rock creek is very yellow today and it is
rushing swiftly, but it is not SO high nor so
swift it was Saturday night and yesterday
morning. when it went on a regular old rampage.
1t rose to a great height in an incredibly short
time. but those who were out in the rain storm
Saturday night will express no surprise at the
transformation. The vast amount Of water
that fell was enough to make any good-slzed
river rush and roar and grow yellow with rage.
let alone peaceful little creek.
Trees were Carried off, brushwood along the
banks was swept down, turf was torn up and
even stones were carried along by the force of
the current.
In Rock Creek Park firm stone road was
quilted out and stripped of every particle of
gravel. In the Geological Park one of the
abutments of the new bridge was badly weak
ened and other minor damage was done.
The creek Is this morning resunaing its normal
condition. Almost all Saturday night the
streams rise was watched with considerable
anxiety by those who own buildings near its
banks. On the property of the United States
government near the Pennsylvania Avenue
bridge, where is located the water Office two
frame buildings have just been erected close to
the creek. and on Saturday night little crowd
collected on the bridge above and watched these
buildings, expecting every moment to see them
undermined and carried away. But they stand
there this morning intact.
The banks all along the creek have been
eaten into by the water. Had the dam at the
creek s mouth been finished it is probable that
the water not having a free outlet. would have
backed much farther over the banks and have
caused considerable damage. As il is only a
small bridge near the geological grounds was
carried away and several other like losses made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
New York's Political Conventions.

The republicans of New York will hold their
state convention at Rochester on Wednesday
and the democrats will follow suit at Saratoga
Elk days later. full set of state officers is to
be chosen in November, as well as members OF
both branches of the legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
BABY's SKIN AND SCALP

Cleansed. purified and beautihed by the CUTICURA
REMEDIES. the purest and best for itching burning
scay. crusted and pimpiy diseases of the skin and
scalp. with loss of hair Mothers, do not delay.
Childhood s the time to permanently all humors
Of the skin and scalp. Save your children years Of
mental and PHI sical suffering ID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07
CITY ITEMS.
NObby Head Gear.

Are you well dressed? Not if your summer
straw hat still tops off, your apparel, Let
us help You 10 the Newest Fall Block Derby.
Our stock il full of them.
HENRY FRANC & SoS. One Price,
1t Cor. 9TH and ID,
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N ERvoUs

Dyspepsia in form, tired and lansuid no ambi
tion sleep irregular sppeite-this my condition
when began to take Hoods sArsararilla. From the
very first il seemed to be just what needed The
nervous dyspepsia has now entirely gone MY APPE-
IlrE is excellent. heartily without distress
afterward, sleep well. and can now so about my
work without having that tired feeling SO frequent be-
fore began taking the medicine. have taken six
bottles of
HOODS sARsAPARILLA,
And recommend it as the king Of medicines.~ J. J.
sCULLi. President Seamen's Union, 2J6 Catherine
street, Detroit. Mich.
N.B.-Be sure to get Hoods ssrsaparilla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

BETHESDA PARK.-CARs OF THE TENALLY.
~ town and-kockyille road run every halt hour.
the hour and hall hour until IL m. terminus
OF the Georgetown and 1en4lytoAn railway Dis-
trict line Tor distance Of BY miles thus beautiful
park. which Is q shady grove of 10 lighted ~
eIectrlcity. No liquors sold hight
cream. Coffee sandwiches a.. good spring water,
danclns pavilion. walks. sNlIss. nying horses and
other alnusenIenis. Concerts every by
brass and string bznds go 10 pm. I'oits
attendants always ground 10 I'r,s-rN. order and
protect ladies children. free grounds u
licnsc anu excursion parties ON application
IENALLl 1OMN AND kOCkN LILLE RAILROAD
hs.kn COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

SPECIAL ATTENTION ID called to the large and
attractive sale of furniture aud household
goods tomorrow morning, 10 o'clock. at Dun
eanson Bros, 9Th and ID streets north vest
Adrt.
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DErHEsDA PARK.
STAGE EXCURSIONS.

1CALLY-. Dewins Coach Line. hound TnFsL-HO
Brides. 10 m. m. Soc: to 75c. Zoo Psrk and
L Leg n Sga,Ss, mi II sH Navy Yard h.scks
No VISIT complete without rids great six
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

folk Oysters, HOLSTERS. Tangier Sound Soft
Crabs, Reed Birds, &c. High grade only. Fine
trade solicited II
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The Johnston Baking Powder, 73l 9TH. 1t
Surgical instruments at reduced pricez.
III NALFoRDs-
For the Next Five Days will continue
sale Of Flour at old price. viz: Pinest Patent
Flour made. SITS, IS and 45c. sack: Roller
Process, best, so, IS and Acc. sack. all war
ranted; pure Rye Whisky, five years old. 65c.
ct; Port Wine (med. use) SOC. at. bot; Cider
Vinegar especially for picking: Mixed Spices,
Whole Spices. Ground Spices, all perfectly pure;
White Brandy for peaches.
se4&7 Z. r. WILSON, 934 eth ST. NV.
Johnston Dry Roast Cofrees, ISL 9TH. 1t
"Rockbridge Rye" finest made, "a per gall
Ion; IL quart bottle. LyNCu's 40i 9Th 1T. IA. W.
sl-m&f,tr
Guns for sale and hire. Az Penn ave-
Short Breath, Palpitation. Pain in Chest,
Weak or Faint Spells. &c, cured by DIR. Miles
New Heart Cure. Sold at
5tr MERITS Drug STORE lOIs L ST
Great Sugar Depot, 7Sl 9TH st. 1t
An Invention Making Sewing Pastime,
Wheeler & Wilson's New High Arm No. O.
1t charms on sight Its use enraptures
Office 437 9Th street northwest dll-tr
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GLASS PRESERVING JARS
SCHAEFKE & BRO.
1920 9Th NV.
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Razors Honed. Dog Collars Engraved free.
IT. WALFoRD's
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M ERCHANTs AND MINERS TRANSFORM
M TION COMPANY.
TO BOSTON BY SEA
MAGNIFICENT IRON STEAMSHIP
EssEX-Capt. J. c. Taylor
cHES1Ek-Capt. h. NJ. HovoA
SHAIhAA-Capt. J. b. Asrcn.
SAILING
FROM BALTIMORE EVERY MONDAY AND
THURSDAY AT q O'CLOCK PM
Pare. including meals and upper deck state roo0
berth. s14. Round trip. t25.
Fare. mel cins meals and main sasoon state room
Fare. children osIwssn 5 ana II yssrH a. kosnA
tr7p. e2
Zach state room contains two bsrthAS
For further Information sddreD
A. l. HUGGINs Assus.
Foot Long Dock
relephons e47. Deii-3ml Baltimore. Hd.
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Johnston's Spring Leaf Blended Tea,
GREAT CHM AND JAPAN TEA Co. 73l eth. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-07

THE Mosr complete stock of fall oyercoats il
the city Is to be found at
EIsENAS Bros E, 9Th and E