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A Boy and q Conductor.

The Police Court will probably decide dis
puted question as to how Lewis Wesley. q col
ored boy, got off an Anacostia car yesterday
afternoon. The car was near the corner Of
Missouri avenue and ~ street when the boy
reached the street in such manner as to render
necessary the attendance Of q physician. The
boys head and face were badly bruised and his
arm was also injured. 1t was stated by boy
on the sidewalk that the conductor kicked the
boy and knocked him off the car. The
boy, who is only about ten years old,
had been turning the switch atx ahs- corner
where he was injured and 1t is stated that he
got on the car to collect a cent for his day g
work. Policeman Elliott was on the car, but as
he did not see the conductor touch the boy he
did not make an arrest. The boy was taken to
the Children's Hospital for treatment While
his injuries were painful, the physicians did not
think they were serious
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The HOME OF NINETY FAMILIES.
you want. I once heard a prison superinten-
dent express great satisfaction because of the
constant growth of the prison Sunday school.
But il should have really been q matter for
regret. So with missions like this, while you
should wish its membership to increase, you
should not wish to see the same faces con-
stantly in attendance. Show the way to few
and then let them give way for others to learn. ="
PLANS OF THE MISSION.
Mrs. Teller then announced that an evan
gelistic meeting would be held in the rooms in
the evening. Saturday forenoon a kindergarten
would be established, in the afternoon an in
dustrial school for mothers and children and in
the evening young mems reading room. The
mission will be under the management Of the
deaconnesses of the home situated at the corner
Of North Capitol and Pierce streets. 1t is also
proposed to establish a day nursery for the
benefit Of those mothers who cannot care for
their children during the day. p.
The building in which the mission was in
augurated yesterday lie a small two-story brick
tenement of six rooms and is owned by Mr.. NJ.
c. Stone. At the solicitation of Mr.. Ephriam
Nash, . gentleman deeply interested in the
work, Mr.. Stone kindly donated the building
for the term Of three months.
PIERCE ALLEY AND ITS SURROUNDINGS.
Pierce alley, in which the mission was estab-
ished, is an alley not greatly, unlike the major
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From the Pttsburg Dispatch.
The problem Of using stored electricity for
traction work seems every year to be drawing
nearer to solution. An installation has Just
been made in Wurtemburg which German en-
gineers believe Is destined at no distant day to
remove the distrust which obtains against stor-
age battery traction and prove the commercial
practicability Of the system on a large scale.
The line is two and half miles long and the loco
motive is arranged both to haul q wagon and to
carry passengers and light goods inside The
seats for passengers are on either side Of the
wagon and under the seats are arranged the
storage batteries which energize the motor
The cells are Of the Oerlikon type, with q gela-
tinous electrolyte. They number 100 and weigh
two tons, the total weight Of the locomotive be.
ing eight tons. The line upon which the wagon
runs is Of normal gauge, with very light grad
tents.
A fully loaded goods wagon containing
twenty tons can be hauled the full length of the
line IN twenty minutes, and the battery ID
handled by one OF the machine attendants,
without the supervision Of an electrical en-
gineer. That this can be safely and efficiently
accomplished Is attributed 10 the use of the
gelatinous electrolyts in the cells, which il
claimed to insure a greater working safety than
the usual fluid electrolyte.
An interesting evidence Of the Importance at
tached in Europe to developments in this field
is the fact that leading italian electrical paper
has offered prize of $500 for the best primary
battery fulfilling certain conditions. The COM
petition closes at the end OF August.
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From the New York Times
II discovered, the other day." said New
York woman, ''how far-reaching are class rami-
fcations in this so-called democratic country.
A woman formerly in the employ Of firm who
have made dresses for me came to me announc-
ing her start for herself and begging, imploring
almost, that would give her some Of my Gus
tom. l gave her an order, and in due time she
brought the garment, completed, to fit on. 1t
was not quite right and had to go back. Gould
send It to her2' she inquired. mo, could
not: Then, could she leave it while she went
to the corner and rang up a messenger? Ger
tainly she could. and Went out to keep an ap-
pointment for which she knew 1 was hurrying.
"As drove by the corner noticed her stand
ing where she could see my door. and some
thing in her attitude aroused my suspicious
When returned question TO the maid dis
closed the fact that she only waited for me to
leave the neighborhood before she came back
herself for the gown, declaring she could not
afford messenger, nor could she permit me to
think she would carry parcel
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heard it preached had full stomachs, and there
fore he believed that such a movement as this
which proposed to feed the hungry, clothe the
naked, teach cleanliness and then preach the
gospel could not fail
THE NEED OF EFFORT HERE
pf.Naylor spoke Of the great need Of such
efforts here. and mentioned the fact that last
year nearly sl,OOO,OO0 had been spent in New
York city in just such work, almost a. much as
that in Philadelphia and not less that $500 900
in Chicago. He was sure that il the people
of Washington could only be brought TO realize
the terrible condition Of the poor Of the city
that their response would be as liberal a. was
that of the cities named. 1t required great
courage and great sacrifice to go down into the
slums of the city and teach and save those
who so sadly needed to be taught and saved.
but he felt assured that the ladies possessed
such courage and would make such sacrifice
He prayed God TO bless their efforts and hoped
the work would 60 on until the alleys Of the
city would be as pure and as safe as the best
streets of the city. Their labors, their dsvo-
ton might not be appreciated in this life, but
in the life eternal. when the Grand Secretary
should read the roll Of deeds done for His sake
on earth, the grandest words read would be
those which spoke Of their work in this cause.
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ADJUSTMENTS,

MISS IrrcoLN's CoxcE1r.-The program for
the testimonial concert TO Mis- Bertha D. r
Lincoln, which win take place at The Univsr.
salfst Church tonight, h an extremely interest
ing one and win crafty Ill lovers of good
scena and prayer from "Der Frsyschata," the
waltz song from Romeo and juliet" Tosti's
"Beauty's Eyes," duet from Governs
Rose Maiden, with Mr.. Rowland, and the TITO
from II Lombard, with Messrs. Reeger and
and Batiste ofertory on the organ; hr
keeger viii sing . recitative and .Hria fpon
'Masnadferi'' and two songs; Mr.. Rowland
viii sing two songs by De Koren and the grapd
aria from Samson" and Mr.. Binger win play
Qoltermaun concerto for 'celio did An
will sing. The sale Of seats has been quite
large and there is every indication Of = crowded
house. - ! ga.
NATIONAL RIFLES ARMoRY.-The operetta
st Jacob" by Harry Brandon. will be given
at the National Rifles armory tomorrow even.
ing. 1t win be presented by the same cast that
has rendered IL 30 successfully heretofore.
There will be other musical and literary oxer.
cises on the program, for the entertainment IL
to be under the auspices of the Woman's Aux
Hilary Kelley Bi-chlOride of Gold Club Of this
city. 60.
ACADEMY OF Mus1c-Tomorrow night the
commencement exercises Of the Martyr Col.
lege Of Elocution and Oratory will be held at
the Academy of Music. The program will include
humorous and dramatic selections, scenes from
plays and pantomimic exhibitions ofexpression
illustrating the wide range of instruction given
at the college and demonstrating the proficiency
attained by the pupils. 1t is expected that this
will be the most interesting entertainment ever
given under the auspices Of this institution.
COLUMBIA CADET CoRPs' FAIR.-The OPEN
ing night Of the Columbia Cadet Corps fair at
Trinity p. E. Sunday school, corner Of Sd and
streets northwest, was quite success. The
feature OF the evening was a competitive drill
by the Morton Cadets. AT $50 pm. fourteen
cadets, in their snowy new uniforms, stepped
on the stage. commanded by Capt
Fred Cook. Capt. Ogden Of the High
school Cadets was judge. The competition be-
came intensely exciting when it narrowed down
to two contestants, Private Evans finally COM
ing off victor, with Private GleesOn second
The result of the drill was to the satisfaction Of
everybody. Tonighta picked squad from COM
pany F Of the High School battalion will give a
competitive drill at the same place, the winner
to compete with the champion of the Morton
Cadets on Friday night, when medals will be
awarded.
CYAENE AT RIVER v1Ew-Cyrene made her
debut at River View last evening before large
and enthusiastic audience The little Spanish
dancer made good impression and during her
fandangos and national dances the large pavil-
ion echoed with applause Yesterday was the
inaugural of the popular Wednesday trip and
800 went down to River View on the Samuel
j! PentZ. Next Sunday Capt Randall will
present Cyrene, the sisters Braatz, the sisters
Margellise and the sisters Mendoza in thrilling
feats on the WIRE
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DR.. Naylor said that his observation had been
that there always exists between the upper and
lower classes of society certain, well-deHned
antagonism or misunderstanding. The upper
classes were afraid Of and mistrusted the lower
classes and the lower classes we're afraid of and
mistrusted the upper classes. That was the one
great difficulty in work Of this nature, and 1t
was a very serious question as to the best means
for solving the problem Of bringing the two
classes into closer communion with each other
and to more perfect understanding Of
the hopes and purposes of all such
workers. There was. he thought, az much Cos
pei in loaf Of bread as there was in religious
services. for the giving of bread to the hungry
exemplified the gospel Jesus Christ preached.
There were times when it was best to stop
preaching-long enough, at least, to give food
to those who starved for the want Of 1t. He
believed that the word Of God had a much
greater and more lasting effect when those who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-19

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and for all Liver, Blood and Lung diseases,
the Discovery" il an unequaled remedy.
It's the only guaranteed one. II It doesn't
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YoI only pay for the good you get
and cures Splitting Of Blood, Shortne& Of
Breath, Bronchitis, Severe Coughs and Kim
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something else, said to be "just as good,1
that the dealer may make larger profit
There's nothing at all like the I" Discovery
It CONTAINS no alcohol to inebriate no syrup
or sugar to derange digestion.
As peculiar In its curative effects Q In
its composition. Equally good Tor adults O.
children.
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1t has been the custom of the telegraphers of
this city to give an excursion once each year to
some pleasant suburban resort, and to devote
whatever profit resulted to benevolent pur-
poses. Tomorrow night one of these excur-
sions will be given on the steamer Charles Mac
alester to Maxshsll Hall. The telegraphers are
more than usually DESTROYS this year to make
their excursion financial success. because they
intend to deyote the proceeds to the relief OF
one Of their brethren who IL an invalid from
pulmonary troubles and Is now unable 10 work.
The boat viii leave the wharf at $50 pm and
viii return at IL 80. Tickets may be had at the
boat or at the Office Of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, 18th and F streets.
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THE SOUTHERN DEMOCRACY.
Conventions Held In Three Di6srent States
YsStAeaay.

C0nventions Held In Three Diasrent States
Yssassaay.
The hosts Of Grover Cleveland marched
through Georgia yesterday With the early dawn,
says an Atlanta special. They came from the
four quarters Of the state and invading Atlanta,
the citadel Of the opposition, they met the
enemy in state convention and, carried the day
In one glorious triumphant assault. Ths anti
Cleveland men have capitalized and accepted
the result with resignation, but they are proud
OF their hard-fought battle in which they sur.
rendered at last only 10 the superior force Of
overwhelming numbers.
When the democratic convention met yester-
nay the opposing forces seemed about equally
divided, but the great tidal wave of Cleveland
sentiment swept over the convention with re-
sistiess force, carrying all before it. Grover
Cieveiand has three-fourths Of the sixty-six
delegates to the national convention, and that
we unit rule was not commanded was only due
70 tne skiiiful and persistent contest conducted
oy the opposition under the leadership Of Pat
trick Walsh of Augusta
NORTH CAROLINA DExocaArs.
In the North Carolina democratic convention
yesterday afternoon q ringing platform was
adopted by reclamation, demanding the free
coinage Of silver and other financial reforms as
set forth in the platform Of 1890. The platform
does not touch upon the presidential question.
Of the eighteen delegates elected to Chicago
by congressional districts the majority are said
TO favor Cleveland. No instrrctions were given.
Elias Carr Of Edgecombe- was nominated for
governor on the sixth ballot
- SOUTH CAROLINA DEMocHArs.
The South Carolina democratic convention
metat Columbia yesterday at noon. Tillman and
anti-Tillman delegations from Richland county
claimed seats. The latter were seated After
appointing the committee on platform the con-
vention adjourned till 8 pm. A caucus was
held OF alliance delegates and delegates sympa-
thizing with the farmers movement, and over
three-fourths Of the delegates were present.
The caucus adopted resolutions of deep hostility
to Cleveland, condemning him as the repre-
sentative Of Wall street and not Of the de-
mocracy.
The general impression Il that an uninstructed
delegation will be sent to Chicago and that the
convention will make vigorous assertion Of its
demands for the bettermeut Of the financial
condition Of affairs by direct issue of money to
the people on such solvent security az they can
oher. There was some apprehension that an
instructed delegation would be sent to Chicago
to oppose Cleveland and withdraw In case of
his nomination, but it is now thought that
South Carolina viii remain in the democratic
ranks, while making q strong attempt TO secure
recognition for the Ocala demands.
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Real Estate Matters.

Robt. Waldron has purchased Of H. B. Moul-
ton for 1000 sub lots 8 to IS and parts and
2. square 671, fronting New York avenue be-
tween North Capitol and LIST streets northeast,
Bette B. .Swaze and sisters have bought Of
Elvira F. Adams for $40, 900 lot 26, square 40l,
20 by 100 feet on 9Th street between L and NJ
streets northwest
J. A: Cahill ct al. have bought for 4299 S4 of
W.J.Newton subs "a and IS. square 1923, the en-
tire front Of the square on between 18th and
14th streets northeast
Louise NJ Owens has bought Of J. B. Larner
for 81 $50 sub 81, square &c. fronting a feet on
New Hampshire avenue between y and Nstrsste
northwest. -
W: H. Brawley has purchased for a6y76e OF g,
+. Whiting ct al. lot l6, block s. Widows Mite.
Geo. E. Emmons has bought Of E. N. Burns
for $5.S75 subs 40 to 81, and 1877 to 202, square
$40. fronting on o street and Delaware avenue
southwest.
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A Suit for Damages.

A suit for damages laid at $6,5O0 was fled
yesterday by Messrs. Shepperd 4 Lavender for
Henry Mohler agt. Addison Ashburn. The
plaintiff states that he was engaged in the gro
Gerry and liquor business at 800 Goth street
northwest, and charges that defendant on April
a wrongfully broke into his place Of business,
seized and took the goods, converted them TO
his own NE and broke up his business. Tho
Ggnss.
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The Geographic Society.

At special meeting of the National Geo
graphic Society at the Builders Exchange Hall
tomorrow evening the attraction will be lee
ture by Mrs. NJ. Ere nch-Sheldon. "From Sui
tan to Sultan, Among Native Tribes of East
Africa" The lecture will be illustrated by
original lantern slides and the largest collec-
ton Of curios ever brought from Chaglaand.
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Yesterday afternoon the name of God was
spoken in reverence, sung in gratitude where
it had seemingly never before been used save
profaneiy and irreverently, and that, too,
almost within the heart Of this great and beau
tiful capital city. 1t was spoken and sung by q
band Of noble women in little room situated
in one Of the alleys Of the city-those breeding
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IN PIERCE ALLEY.
Inauguration Of New Work II the Home
Missionary Society.

NOBLE MEN AND WOMEN sRxK 10 1xFoAH AID
IMPROVE THOSE WHO DWELL IN THE ALLEYS
AND THE sLuMs-PLANs OF THE MISSION TO
UPLIFr THE WICKED AND THE LowLY.
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THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED.

THOSE WHO PARrrcrPArIp.
The place was Pierce alley, between North
Capitol and LIST, Pierce and L streets north
west; the occasion was the dedication of one of
the alley missions Of the Home Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal church of
the District and those who participated in the
services were Mrs. Teller the wife of Senator
Teller; Mrs. c. L. Roach, Mrs. Sara d. La
Fetra; Rev. DR.. H. R. Nsylor, presiding elder
of the Methodist Episcopal church of the Dis
trict; Rev. L. 7: Waterman. pastor of McKen-
dree Methodist Episcopal church; Rev. Alfred
Young. pastor Of the Northeast Union Mission:
Mrs. H. R. Naylor, Mrs. L. T. Waterman,
Mrs. J. H. Benton. Mrs. A. D. Lynch, Mrs. ]. C.
Tascott, Mrs. d. b. Street, Mrs. c. n. Tomp-
kins, Mrs. E. A. Moffitt, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs.
VI. A. Rankin, Mrs. F. 3. Evans, Mrs. Mary ].
Rush, Miss Laura Wilson and Mrs. Samuel
Emery. The services were opened with PRAYER
by Mrs. c. r. Roach, who beseeched God to
bless the work and to cause those whom they
sought to redeem to realize their sinful condi-
ton and pursue the way which would be shown
them: The singing of a soul-stirring hymn fol-
lowed. and, at Mrs. Teller's invitation Rev. DR..
Naylor briefly addressed those present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-19

especially when your health
may be at stake. If anyone
offers you Johann Hoffs
Malt Extract and Johann
Hof's" signature is not on
the neck of the bottle, do
not take II under any cir
cumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-19

On the mend
the coilsumptive
who's not bereft
Of Judgment and
good sense. Hes
taking DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery. II
taken In time and
given q fair trial,
Il will effect q
cure. Consump-
finn e rrps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-19

A solemn high mass Of requiem was cele-
brated in Havana on Tuesday for the repose of
the souls Of the victims Of the great fire and
explosion that occurred in that city two years
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-19

FoR suburban villas and small farms north
and west Of the city, see Benjamin, Room l, No.
612 + street northwest.-Adrt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-19

HAILr HAZE RYNRwRn contains the natural food
and color matter for the hair. and medicinal herbs
for the scalp curing grsyneas, baidneas, dsndru6
md scalp sCeeA
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Inc DumbIane Races Foefponed. {.
Owing to the rain the Dumblane races have
been postponed until tomorrow afternoon, when
six races will be run, including steeplechase
over the full course, and two hurdle races. The
full Marine Band viii be in attendance, and will
play during the entire afternoon.
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on the way, to keep up strong
'front.' and . stout courage and al would be we'll
They would And that their mission scholars
would be constantly changing and giving place
70 Others. but, said he, that Is just what
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ity OF Washington alleys, save that it is perhaps
somewhat cleanlier than others and that the
habitatiOns are of better class than the gen.
sral run OF alley houses. For the most part 1t
Is inhabited by eolored people, and washing is
undoubtedly the principal occupation of the
jewellers therein. That is, the wash
ing Of other peoples linen. Countless
clothes lines ran from house to house and they
were filled with the clothing of white folks"
as explained by one of the denizens. Rubbish,
foul odors and innumerable children prevailed
The rubbish consisted Of every known and of
An exceedingly large number Of unknown guam
titles, the Odors were as varied and as penetrat-
ing as the darts of the evil one, and the chill
dren, OF all ages and Of all sizes, of all colors
and of all shapes, fought, yelled and plowed
through the dirt and dust with all the freedom
OF untaught and uncared-for childhood.
THE CROWDED HOUSES.
In houses hardly large enough for one family
were crowded five and sometimes six. vet all
seemed to dwell in peacefulness. Every woman
was hard at work, but with the exception of one
old man not another man or boy was seen at
work. To be sure, one or two held miserable
looking, half-starved baby, while it's mother
labored ct the tub or ironing table, but that was
the extent OF their toll. Here and there was
room or two evidencing the fact that the oc-
cupants appreciated the benefits of
order and cleanliness, but such rooms
were few and far between. Indeed
the hopelessness Of their condition
seemed to OvershadOw and destroy the best in
stincts of every dweller there, and not a few
viewed with sutlen, vindictive glances the ad-
vent Of those who sought to bring them deliv-
erance from the evils which surrounded them.
But the mission Is now established, and if earn
est, unceasing efforts on the part Of those who
have inaugurated the movement accomplish
bali Of that which they hope for, the day is not
far distant when the dwellers in the alleys of
the city win understand hat they are not for
saken and forgotten.