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The Sheridan Rifles.

At the last regular meeting Of the Sheridan
Rifles, company c, fifth battalion, D. c. N. G.,
the members by unanimous consent decided ia
relinquish the idea of going to Scranton, Pa,
as had been intended where the Irish-American
Military Union will hold its encampment this
year, but instead will go into camp at st.
Georges Island, on the Potomac for o period
extending from the 14th to the 22d instant in
elusive. All the arrangements for the trip are
being perfected by Sergt. Jas. O. Conner, who
left on the Leary on Monday morning with that
intent 1t is estimated that fully forty Of the
members will take advantage OF this pilgrimage
in order to secure all possible information from
the duties attending camp life. The Rifles give
their annual picnic at Becker's Pleasure Gar
den tonight.
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COULDN'T HIT A LITTLE BIT.
Ed. Cranes Delivery Was . Punls 10 the
Senators.
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TIE RECORD

Jones' the Homestead (Pa \ pitcber. who was
given q trial in the spring by Louisville. pitched
for the washingtons yesterday in New York.
He was handled pretty roughly, particularly by
Fuller and Boyle. The former hit the bali for
three singles and triple, making a safe hit
every time at bat. and Boyle made three safe
drives, one for three bases.
The New Workers played q lively game and
won as they pleased, not allowing their rivals to
score a single run. Crane pitched with the
speed of a cyclone and the strategy Of a wizard
One Of Washington's three hits was a scratch.
Crane, to emphasize his control over the WASH
ington batsmen. struck out the side in the last
inning. The Washington players said that the
ball went over the plate 30 fast that they could
not see it. Ewing covered first base.
The pitchers held full sway in the first two
innings and 1t was not until the third that run
was scored and it went to New York g list Boyle
led of with three-base hit between left and
center neids and scored on q hit to right field
by Fuller.
Inc New Workers got another run in the
again hit safely aud took second on muff by
Dowd. He ran to third on wild throw by
Jones ana scored on hit to left field by Fuller.
But 1t was In the seventh inning that all doubt
az 10 the result was removed. New York sent
nine mon to the bat and four runs were scored.
u. Lyons started on with drive which almost
took on Jones' head. O'Rourke bunted safely,
put Robinson threw wildly to first snd Lyons
got to third and O'Rourke to second. Boyle
mt safely for the third time and d. Lyons and
ORourke scored. Crane forced out Boyle at
second; -, Fuller then hit safely for the third
time. Herman hit a grounder to second base.
but Richardson fumbled the ball and Crane and
Fuller scored.
The New Yorkplayers increased their lead with
TWO more runs In the eighth, yet the spectators
appiauded Just as heartily as If the two won the
game. AFTER Robinson had made remarkable
stop and throw Of d. Lyons drive o Rourke
was struck by pitched ball and went to first,
taking second an instant later on wild pitch.
crane hunted the ball cleverly and beat the
throw to first Fuller aroused storms Of APP
piause by making his fourth consecutive hit,
d Ug the pail to lar center Held scoring
ORourke and Crane. Crane in the ninth in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-04

During the "a hours ending at noon today
burial permits were issued from the health
Office for the following:
White-Daniel Powers Whiting, 81 years
Marie Pauline Miller, 5 months; Frank Michael
"a years; Lena Cook. years; Sarah E. Lang
staff. 81 years: Walter L. Donovan. months
John o. Markins. 63 years.
Colored-Bessie Green. 20 years: John Addi-
son johnson, year; John S. Clark, IL years;
Jerome Gross. months; Ruth Stewart, years
Mary s. Perry. 20 years; Joseph Brown, "a
wears.
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The late Prof. Edward T. Fristoe was remem-
bered yesterday by the medical department of
Columbian University in the following, which
was adopted at a meeting:
The medical faculty of the Columbian Uni
versity desire to pay tribute of respect to the
memory of their late colleague. Prof. Edward
I. EristOe. and to express their sincere appre-
citation Of his scientific attainments. his kindly
disposition and manly character. as well as their
grateful recognition of his valuable service
while professor Of chemistry and to1icology in
this institution during the last twenty-one
years. and wish further TO convey to his be-
resved family the assurance Of their unreserved
sympathy and coincidence in the great sorrow
with which they have been SO suddenly over
taken"
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Organizations Affected for Reunions During
the G. A. r. Encampmsnt.
A meeting Of the third army corps, Army
of the Potomac, was held last evening ct the
Ebbitt. Maj. A. H. Richardson was chosen
chairman and Mr.. Frank Blaisdel secretary.
General discussion was INDUCED in as to the
best method Of getting the old comrades to-
gether during the coming encampment, and Q
committee was appointed, consisting Of the
secretary and Comrades T. W. Lord and Will
lam H. Doolittle, to draft letter to be sent to
the members of The third corps.
The cavalry corps Of the Army Of the Po-
tomac also met last evening at the Ebbitt. The
following committee on reunions was appointed:
Chairman, Gen. E. W. Whitaker, third d.
vision cavalry corps; secretary, Capt. A. B.
White, fourth Pennsylvania cavalry; Capt. Al
bert n. Seip. second Pennsylvania cavalry; Col
J. II. Devices, thirteenth Pennsylvania cavalry;
DR.. S. s. Bond, hospital steward, eighth Penn
sylvania cavalry; William II. Sterne, hospital
steward, eighth Pennsylvsnia cavalry; Patrick
O'Hare, sergeant, second United States cav
John Fl. Wolf, twenty-ffth New York cavalry;
James P. Hart, Maj. Rnggold's cavalry, aud
Capt George c. Wooley, ninth New York cav
airy.
The members Of the sixth corps, Army Of the
Potomac, met last evening in the Riggs House.
Inc Iuectug WIS Cdlle0 10 OrueI Dy OQolrm6u
n. NJ. Gilman, with A. G. Bliss vice chairman.
c. II. Dow was elected secretary and Geo. W.
Rich treasurer. A committee was appointed to
ascertain the names and addresses Of the corps
resident in the city. After the transaction Of
business relstive to corps reunion and re-
unions Of the divisions and brigades in the
corps the committee adjourned to meet Mon
day, the sth instant, at 7:30 Pm, at the Riggs
House.
The twelfth corps held a meeting last evening
at the Ebbitt, William II. Webster, president.
William Aughinbaugh Of the fifth Ohio infantry
was elected secretary. Although in November.
1868, the survivors Of the eleventh and twelfth
corps were combined into one body-the TWEEN
tieth corps-it was decided that during the
coming encampment the original corps should
preserve their individuality and hold separate
reunions. Mr.. Clark reported that the seventh
Ohio regiment would be present with fifty MEM
bers. and the chairman was instructed to corre-
spond with other regiments which might be in
duced to come in force. All present were con-
stituted committee to secure an attendance of
the next meeting of all the members in the city.
Maj. McElroy, the chairman Of the committee
on reunions, attended these meetings and made
statement Of the plan which is proposed to be
carried out.
There will be y meeting Of the survivors Of
the fourth and twenty first army corps ut the
Riggs House this evening at o'clock. A full
attendance is requested for the purpose Of
organizing for a grand reunion and encamp-
ment. .
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The Rock Creek Railway 10 Try the Under
ground Conduit Electric Wirr.

ground Conduit Electric Wire.
There is to be an underground electric street
railway in this city. At least the Rock Creek
railroad has practically concluded negotiations
for the putting in of this system along tina. por-
ton of its route which lies within the limits of
the city. Az is well known this company has
constructeda road out Connecticut avenue from
the bounds Of the city at 18th street and Florida
avenue to the District line and beyond two miles
into Maryland. The line within the city exte nds
along street from 18th street to 9th, and then
along the Metropolitan Company's tracks to It'll
street. The charter also gives the right of way
along Florida avenue from It'll stree1 to North
Capitol street. Under the present laws the
company is not permitted to use the overhead
wires within the limits Of the city.
AN UNDERGROUND CONDUIT.
In order to operate this portion of their road
they have entered into negotiations for putting
in an electric underground conduit. 1t has all
along been held that the underground electric
wire as street car motor Was not n practical
success. But it seems that the Fullerton avenue
loop OF the North Chicago Street Railroad Com
pany is being operated by the Love electric
underground system and it il this system
which will be adopted by the Rock Creek rail-
road. 1t is proposed to equip the road from
18th street and Florida avenue. following the
line along U street and 9th street to It'll street
and Florida avenue. 1t is supposed that il this
part Of the road Is operated with success that
the line will be extended to North Capitol
street.
1T REvERsEs THE OVERHEAD WIRE SYSTEM.
The experiment, however, will be watched
with good deal Of interest in railroad circles,
as oil the city companies, with the exception Of
the Washington and Georgetown Company, are
giving good deal Of attention to the subject
OF the methods Of rapid transit. As is known,
the underground electric system reverses the
overhead wire system. Instead Of having the
wire carrying the current string over head on
poles the wire is placed in conduit beneath
the tracks. The system is very similar to the
cable.
ALL DIFFICULTY OVERCOME.
BY the Love system it is claimed that the
difficulty which has operated to prevent the
practical success Of the underground electric
wire for railroads is overcome by that device of
covering the were with copper sheets, thus pre-
venting the contact of the wire with water.
The trolley which passes from the motor in the
car down through the slot into the conduit has
an end which projects at right angles from the
trolley wire. This part of the wire curves up
and passing under the copper covering OF the
wire comes into contact with the wire and re-
celves the electric current.
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headache. Druggists, 25c.-Adu


Wisconsin Saw Mill Men on Strike.
The saw mill men in nearly all northern Wis
consin are on strike or contemplating going
out for various reasons, the principal one of
which is for a ten-hour day. The movement,
began at Morrill, a week ago, when mill men
quit, has already spread to Wausnu. Stevens
Point and La Crosse, and reports from Rhine
lander, one of the biggest lumber towns in the
state, are to the effect that walk-out Is likely
to take place there Mt any moment. At Wausau
the demands Of the men were granted by most
of the mills yesterday afternoon and work re-
sumed
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Cases OF Assault Before Judge Mills Today
John I. Moore WAS acquitted on . charge
Of an assault on Robt. Jones by tearing his
coat at picnic on Florida avenue and 7th
street last night.
Henry johnson, colored, plead guilty to
carrying razor, he having been arrested abou,
II O'Clock last night engaged in row at 9th and
ID streets northwest. He acknowledged that he
was drunk and he had no recollection of row.
He was sentenced to three months in Jail. q fine
Of $50 or three months more
Maj. Burrows, colored, was charged BY Chas
Horton, young white man, with an assault or
him on the corner Of 7th street and the avenue
last evening. Burrows denied most positivel,
that he struck Mr.. Horton. The court imposed
q fine Of $40 or thirty days in Jail.
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Mr.. Williams Went Down.

There was a colored picnic at Robinson's
Park, 18th street and Florida avenue, last night,
and James Williams, a very dark and smartly
dressed young man, desired to enjoy the festiv-
tiles. James, however, wis he'd to do away with
the formality Of paying the small admission
fee and jumped the fence. This departure the
committee in charge naturally objected to, and
proceeded to eject Mr.. Williams Then it was
that James objected, on the principle that once
in the committee had no right to 90 behind the
returns to ascertain how he got in. This was
Mr.. Williams defense when charged with dis
orderly conduct before Judge Harper this
morning. but the court astonished James by
not only failing to sustain the well-known legal
principle advanced by him, but also imposed a
fne Of IS or fifteen days. Rather than admit
the fallacy Of his contention by paying the
assessment Mr.. Williams went down.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

RIVER vIEw.-Steamer Pentz, Gas am, la
and 6:45 pm.
MARSHALL HALL-Steamer Manchester and
River Queen, and 10 am and pm.
BAY RIDGE.-Trains leave z. and o. station
els am. 80 and % pm.
COLONIAL BEACH AND PISEY PoISr.-George
Leary, Gam.
BETHESDA PARK.-Take Tenleytown cars.
RIVER yIEw.-Chase 4 Co.'S select family
picnic and moonlight excursion Steamer Pentz
usual trips.
INDIAN HEAD.-Steamers Manchester and
River Queen. 6:i5 pm
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Charged to Russian Intrigues.

The Vienna correspondent Of the London
Times says: PROF. yambery has an article in
the Neue Freie Presse in which he declares
that the Hazara rebellion in Turkestan is a
serious movement, due to Russian intrisues.
1t il probable, he says, that the insurgents are
supplied with Russian weapons and that If the
obliged to call for English aid, in which event
Russia will probably push Ishak Khan, the
czars protege, 10 the front as rival of the
ameer. This view Is supported by the fact
that confidential partisan of lshak Khan Il
now employed a. police officer in Merv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-04
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
WANTS TO Run WIRES on POLES

WANTS TO Run WIRES ON POLES.
Owing to defects and escapes which have de-
veloped in the underground wires starting from
the corner Of 9Th and I to No. engine com
pany it is impossible SO Superintendent Miles
Of the District telegraph service says. to main.
tain reliable communication with that fire com
pany. He urges the Commissioners to allow
him to obviatc the difficulty by running thess
wires on the poles now in use by his depart
ment
EXTENDING TELEPHONE SERVICE.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company has requested permission to string
wire from Florida avenue and 9Th street north
west to Takoma Park. for the parpose of fur
nishing telephone service at Takoma Park. The
request will be granted.
CONTRACTS AWARDED.
The Commissioners today awarded contracts
for furnishing the District with cement to Cam.
mack 4 Decker and J. G. 4 J. NJ. Waters.
NEW POLICE REGULATIONS.
In accordance with q request from the Com.
missioners Assistant Attorney 8. T. Thomas
has forwarded the following form Of a police
regulation restricting driving across sidewalks
at alley entrances and in alleys to q speed not
exceeding walk: mo vehicle shall be driven
across any Of the sidewalks in the cities OF
in alleys within said cities at greater rate Of
speed than a walk"
MR.. COOKS PROTEST.
Lawyer William A. Cook has protested against
the authorities making an entrance and egress
for prisoners and vans on 9Th street northwest
as proposed in the plans for an addition to the
Police Court. He requests the Commissioners
to set n day when those interested can present
their circumstances. In conclusion he adds
that if the proposed wrong cannot be otherwise
prevented an application will be made to the
Supreme Court Of the District for an injunc-
ton.
THEY WANT GAS LAMPS.
The residents and property owners Of Sulli-
vans court, between E and F, I'd and Sd south
west, unite in petition to the Commissioners
for gas lamps in that place.
THE NEW LIQUOR LICENSE BILL.
On Tuesday the Commissioners wrote letter
to Representative Heard urging him to call up
in the House under suspension of the rules
the new liquor license bill. Today they received
the following reply: 81 have your request,
joined in by your associates on the board that
l call up under suspension of the rules a
certain bill relating to licenses in the District
Unfortunately it cannot be done. am not
allowed, under the rules of the House, to call up
an! bill or resolution without first being
authorized thereto by the committee sitting al
a committee. We have not had meeting of
the committee at which quorum was present
for several weeks. / have called meeting for
tomorrow and it is possible we may be able to
call the bill up for consideration"
MISCELLANEOUS.
Francis NJ. Abbott was recently appointed on
the police force. When he was sent for to &c
en- duty i. was found that he had enlisted in the
army. Herbert A. Dodge was today appointed
to ill the place.
Chief Paris Of the fire department has recon-
mended that the old style Silsby rotary engine
be exchanged to one of modern pattern.
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Parnellites Stirring Up Another Fight.

At a meeting Of leading members Of the
Parnellite party in Dublin it was agreed that a
petition be issued protesting against the return
of Mr.. Michael Davitt and Mr.. Patrick FulIam,
anti-Parnellites, to the house Of commons from
the north and south divisions Of Meath respec:
lively. This action Of the Parnellites is taken
on the ground that the election Of the two men
in the recent campaign was owing to the undue
influence exercised by the priests over the
electors.
A portion Of the $4,000 necessary to
lodge the petition with the proper authorities
was subscribed at the meeting.
Faction fighting took place In Limerick be-
tween rival bands. Severe fighting. was in
dulged In and many of the contestants were in
jured. The struggle continued until force of
police appeared on the scene and attempted to
separate and dispense the combatants. The
rioters thereupon turned upon the officers, at
lacking them with showers Of stones and other
available missiles. The police drew their
swords and charged, dispersing the rioters in all
directions. number Of arrests were made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-04

The pronounced success that the Hotel Coch-
ran, Washington, ID. c.. met with last winter,
Its first season, has made il necessary to make
extensive alterations, principal among which
VIII be the addition of some fifty rooms in
order to meet the demand that will undoubt-
edly be made on it the coming fall and winter.
In order to make these changes Mr.. W. F.
Paige, the proprietor. has found it imperative
70 close the hotel during August The cafe on
18th street will be kept open and will be found
one Of the coolest places in the capital, being
supplied with electric fans and located as ii is
on the corner Of 14th and h streets and 'front.'
ing Franklin Square.
The Buena Vista Spring Hotel. Mr.. Paige's
summer hotel. in the Blue Ridge mountains.
has been crowded since the last two weeks, and
the entire house Ia booked for the balance Of
the season
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The Blaine Inyincible (lnh.

At a meeting Of the Blaine Invincible Club
held at 326 Pennsylvania avenue last night, Col
p. III. Carson in the chair, a committee of three,
Consisting of Messrs- ]. A!Green, C. ". Scott
and A. c. Bryant, was appointed to see the
Rev. Mr.. Brown Of Plymouth Church for the
purpose of holding a memorial meeting in
memory Of their late member, A. C. Shipper.
committee Of seven was also appointed to act
with the ladies' committee from the auxiliary in
regard to giving an excursion on the 3Oth in
slant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-04

11S 1HeO O"111P @t O"Po 1HHy.
From August 20 to 20 the Washington Light
Infantry will be in camp at Cape May, ON the
lawn in front Of Congress Hall. This was de-
cided upon last night at meeting of the corps.
1t was also agreed to appropriate $50 toward
the entertainment Of the Grand Army in Sep
tember. II. Anadale, Chas. S. Gum, Edward
G. Russell and Andrew NJ Smith were elected
to active membership, ]. Finley was placed on
the honorary contributing roll and Fred. J.
Melvin Of Cape May went on the honorary roll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-04

Y. NJ. Brilliant Star Benevolent Association.
The Young Mems Brilliant Star Benevolent
Association, No. 1, for amicable relaeions to
each other and the provision Of funds for the
relief Of sick and burial Of deceased members,
has framed q certificate of incorporation by
Thomas Jones, Nelson Green, ]. D. Baltimore,
Al Holland. P. B. Meredith, 8. Middleton, A..
Goodrich and Wesley Allen.
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Two Larceny Cases.

In Judge Mills Police Court VIM. Freer o
white boy, was convicted today of the larceny
of two watermelons and fined IS. but sentence
was suspended with the understanding that he
would be sent out of town.
David Page. white man, was convicted of
larceny of knives, jewelry, &c. from E. s.
Smith Boston variety store) and sentenced to
sixty days in jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-04
GAS ON THE STAGE.
The Building Inspector Urges Its Prohl
ton In All the Thcaters,

The Building Inspector Urges Its Prohibi-
ton In All the Thcaters.
Building Inspector Entwisle writes to the
Commissioners urging the necessity of an order
prohibiting the use of gas under any circum-
stances on the stages of the theaters. The
house being lighted by electricity the gas ap-
pliances would be neglected and to turn it on
would endanger the audience. Gas should only
be allowed in the auditorium; in that part OF
the house it would be an advantage to afford
light in case of failure of the electric lights.
The Commissioners will consider the subject
at the regular board meeting.
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WHITE. SrorLrss Asks

Soft. white hands. shapsly nails. an unblsmished
skin and iuxuriant hair are produced By the cs,e-
brsssd cUT1cuRA REMEDIES when all othsr tan
In faciai blemshss OF the ssversst hunos aaA dr.
sasss Of the skin end scalp With loss Of hair eve
when scrofulous o. hersdtazy shsy srs equally sue.
sssafsl seld svwyvhsss. an
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Thanks to Senator Hiscock.

Senator Hiscock has been rendering willing
service in behalf of a veteran naval officer who
desired employment in one of the departments.
Last night Potomac Association Of Naval Vet
Grams held a regular meeting, at which resolu-
tons Of thanks for the Senator were unani-
mously adopted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-04

'.BELr LINE"
We give you ive-mile ride
on Pullman car
and put you off where you get on for cents.
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The Baltimore and Ohio r. r. announces the
second excursion to Niagara Falls for Thursday
August IL. A special train Of Pullman parlor
cars and day coaches will leave Washington at
1885 a. m. and Baltimore at 8:i5 a. m. arriving
at Niagara Falls at midnight. The train will
traverse the interesting anthracite coal fields OF
Pennsylvania and the Lehigh and Wyoming
and famous for their picturesque scenery
Tickets will be good to return ten DAYS from
day of sale, and ON return journey will be valid
to stop of at Rochester, the weird and roman
tic Glen Onoks, Mauch Chunk and Elmira, ncar
which city is Watkins Glen. The round-triu
rate from Washington and Baltimore will be
S10.-Adpt.
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For Children's Country Home.

Heretofore acknowledged, s4674s. Mrs. A.
+. w., sl;a stranger, so cents; C. s. T., So;
"Baby," 50; Loyal Temperance Legion, Calvary
Baptist Church, 81; S., 81: subscriber. So 10;
Y p. s. C., First Baptist Church, IS. Total to
date, e4ss.o9.