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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
HYATTsvILLE.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Correspondence Of The Evening star.
Hyattsville, Nd, July q. 1885,
The prohibitionists of Prince Georges
county held meeting at the Office of MIR.
H. B. Moulton In Washington yesterday
afternoon and elected the following dele
gates to represent that county in the state
convention, which will be held at Glyndon.
Baltimore county. on the 9Th proximo: j.
c. Lee, ]. j. Coulter, G. d. Fox. L. HI.
Stand. ]. c. Ellice. Bladensburg district: J.
H. Hunt. Cedarville; G. w. Violet, Bowie
district, and s. P. Keller and Rev. l.. A.
Thirkeld. Laurel district.
George Reed. colored, while riding last
Thursday evening over the bridge which
spans the stream which separates this VII
lage from Bladensburg. was thrown from
his horse and badly bruised about the legs
by one of the animals feet going through
the bridge. He was taken to the drug
store, where his wounds were dressed. This
bridge has been in a bad condition for some
time.
Mr. Herbert Moffatt and Miss Annie
SPicer Of Bladensburg were married in
W washington ,ha Yesterday by Rev. Dr. Chester
turn to that village they were serenaded
by the Bladensburg Amateur Orchestra.
Fl the
q lawn soctable at the residence Of Mr..
Joseph b. Fowler on Locust avenue next
SAay evening. An interesting literary
ana musical program will be presented.
MISS Lizzie Ross Of Washington is spend
ing the summer with her cousin, Mrs. NJ.
L. Thompson Of this place.
The board of town commissioners met at
the residence Of DR.. Chas. A. Wells last
Thursday evening and ordered several bills
to be paid.
Miss Mamie Fowler gave a delightful
sociaoie to a number of her friends at the
residence or her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
). Is. FOWLER, on Locust avenue, last even
ing: Games were played and dancing was
lnduiged In until late hour Refresh
men were served in the dining room at
I0:3V O'Clock and a beautiful castle of Shells
mace by Miss Mamie Fowler adorned the
taple. Among the guests present were:
Misses Mamie Tise, Haddie Thompson, Ed
i Fnw kIat s6S Carrie Acker Day. Bessie
Rose, Brooke Hunter. Geo. s. Britt and
frank Carr Of Hyattsville. Misses Susie.
Sennle and Laura White, Shirley Hessler,
Siienda and Anneta Ford and Messrs. Bart.
le1te, Asher and Taylor of Washington.
Inc Hyattsville Building Associat ton pur-
CHASED at public auction last THURSDAY.
LOT u So. the house on Ralston avenue oc-
cupied by Mr.. John Payne. The Association
heid mortgage on the property.
Mr.. John H. Patterson and Mr. Wallace
fattersoh have gone on three weeks
visit to friends at Yonkers on the Hudson.
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Alexandria County News.

The school house for colored children that
was burned last spring in Arlington district
Is being replaced by two-story brick
dwelling.
The board of supervisors have reduced
the county tax cents on the 800 from
what 1t was last year. The board has
called for the report Of the county treas
urer. showing who have not paid their
taxes for the last fiscal year. The tax COL
lector is consequently busy visiting all tax
payers in the county and giving them a
chance to prevent their land being returned
delinquent.
A lawn party will be given at the Pres
byterfan Church at Ballston on Tuesday
evening next, proceeds to be used In fin
ishing the new Sunday school room.
Coaches will be run to take friends from
Washington to the festival
The proposition Of removing the county
court house from the city of Alexandria to
the center of the county is now being much
discussed.
The road officers are now viewing the
public roads Of the county and have about
decided to grade the roads. make them a
uniform width and then commence a sys-
TEN Of matchmaking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
Licensed Engineers Suspended.

The license of Tugboat Engineer William
Geary has been suspended for thirty days.
dating from July - 1t was reported to In
spectors White and Cooper that Geary had
altered his license 50 that 1t read: Licensed
to act as engineer of steamers of $50 tons
capacity" instead of steamers of fifty tons
capacity. as issued.
Geary testified that the figures had been
altered by his fireman as a joke. The fire
man Is now in Florida. and cannot be
reached conveniently for a witness.
A. j. ChesSer. engineer of the tug Eva
Belle Cain. has been suspended for ten days,
dating from July "a. for running his boiler
from February to July with a cast-iron
plug instead of fusible plug.
Howard Walker engineer of the tug De
Boss Lennox. charged with erasure of IL
cense and with raising the grade. will be
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ARUREMENTS.

Albaughs.-Tonight JEANNE Winston will
bid adieu to Washington, this beir. her
farewell appearance on the operate stass.
The opera selected for her final appearance
and that Of the company is Auber's ever
popular opera, Fra Diavolo." No better
selection could be made as the character
Of the Bandit Chief Is conceded to be her
strongest representation. Laura Joyce Bell
ana Josephine Knapp will be seen as Lady
Allcash and Zerlina, and the entire COM
Pany will NIL out the balance of the cast.
the closing performance has been selected
Tor dement, for the attaches, and a large
house should be on hand as a fitting close
to the opera season.
National Theater.-Next week the excel
lent company will present Dion Bouci-
SSuitS laughable comedy, Forbidden
FRUIT, ana Mr.. Charles Coote will make
1is rsappearance, assuming the part of
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BROOKLAND.

Archdeacon Williams of the District of
Columbia Is expected to conduct the p. E.
services in the town hall tomorrow morn
ing. The Sunday school convenes at 10
o. clock
Rev. Mr.. Crist will be present at the NJ
E. meeting and will lead the afternoon ser
vices in the town hall tomorrow
The Misses Irene and Julia Woodbridge,
who have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Robbins have returned home
Mrs. VIM. 3. Mays Of Philadelphia. who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. S. Nee
gan. has been Joined by her husband. and
both have returned to the Quaker city.
A meeting OF the Brookland Citizens AS
vicinity will be held in the town hall on
Friday evening. August 4. Non-residents
VINO are property owners are desired to at
Col. and Mrs. Juan Lewis have returned
from Atlantic City.
The Masonic brethren of the community
John Lord. ST.. Michigan avenue. Uniyer-
sity heights. on Monday evening, July 81.
Mrs. Geo. B. Johnston, with her daugh-
to her former home at Meye:sdale. Pa.
A local branch of the Washington Ma
tional Building and Loan Association has
Mr. Thomas G. Carmick, vice president:
Dsn NJ Wood secretary A. All A. ConnOlly
The directors are the above mentioned
gentlemen with the addition of Mr.. ]. C.
Moves and Geo. P. Davis. The auditing
committee are Messrs. Barton, Carmick
and Davis.
Mrs. r. G. Carmick will. on Tuesday
evening next. give at her residence on
providence street, a musicale for the new
P. E. parish fund. Refreshments in abund-
ance will be provided
A pleasant surprise party was recently
given by the G. r. S. club. at the residence
of MIR: and Mrs. Joseph Boylan Of Sold
ier's Home. in honor of their eldest
daughter Lille. A most enjoyable evening
was spent, and after many pleasant games
and other amusements. refreshments were
served: Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. De Trott, the Misses Jennie
Williamson. Helen Boylan. Mabel Cotter,
Katie and Lille Boylan and Messrs.
Charles Williamson. William De Trott.
James Nugent, Clarence Wilding and other
members of the club.
Mr.. Sickles Of Dover street. has the new
house next to his own home completed
and ready for occupancy.
Mr.. Follin ana family expect to take
possession OF their new residence on Frank
fort street. August l.
John Murphy had a painful cash torn in
his finger while working with a circular
saw at MIR. Williamson's new houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
G. T. HAvEssrR.

c. T. HAvrssrR.
Member Washineton Stock Exchsns~
Real Estate and Stock Broker
Rooms and IL. Atlantic Building,
$50 st. n. W.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES.
Stocks Bonds and Grain bought and sold for cash or
margin.
Cotton bought and sold in New York or New Orleans.
CORRESPONDENTS.
Purnell. HaRaman Co., New York Stock Exchsnge.
Lehman Bros. New York Cotton Exchange
lehman. Stern Co. New Orleans Cotton Exchanee
Lamson Bros 4 Co.. Chicago Board Of Trade
Private wires TO New York. Chicago and New Or
leans. Telephone. 453 3el7tr
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Suits for Divorce.

Rosa L. Particle has. through Mr.. E. A.
Newman. filed a bill for a divorce from
VIM. z. Particle. Her maiden name was
Patillo and they were married in Freder-
icksburg. Va. March 9. 1870 and have seven
children, aged from eight to twenty-one
years. They lived as husband and wife till
January IL. 1891. when she charges he de-
serted her. leaving her without means Of
subsistence. Mrs. Particle has a bill pend
ing against Mr.. Waggaman to set aside a
deed In which she Joined through threats,
&c
Elizabeth Kroon has, by Mr.. John NJ.
Lawton, filed bill against Abram kroon
for divorce. They were married In West
Washington November q. 1887. and have no
children. She charges that on July 6. 1891,
he deserted her having during the entire
time they lived as man and wife contrib
uted not over $50 to her support. she main
tanning herself by keeping an eating house
at 1867 East Market Space. Georgetown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
THE COURTS.

Probate Court-Justice Hagner
Yesterday-Estate Of Caroline Jenifer, will
admitted to probate ard letters testament
tary to Julia l.; Hunter; bond 800. Estate
Of George T. Thorpe. petition for letters
filed Estate Of Mary Murdoch. petition for
letters filed. Estate Of Arabella Upton. will
admitted to probate and letters to H. c.
Rogers and R. r; Upton; bond $1,000: Es-
tate OF Bridget Wise. do. do, to E. X.
Byrnes: bond $1,000 Estate Of Michael
Meehan. do. do. to Ellen Meehan; bond
500. Estate Of VIM. Leach order on ad-
mtnistrator to show cause. Estate OF Thos.
E. Green, petition for letters filed. In re
children of E. s. Hutchinson, petition for
guardianship refused. Estate of Catharine
Graham, final notice ordered. In re Lilly
A. Wise, E. NJ. Byrnes appointed guardian {.
bond $1,000. Estate of James Divine. pc
tition for administration filed. In re Lillian
J. Newman. Mary c. Newman appointed
guardian: bond $500. In re Joseph Pres
ton Amis Octavia H. de Ames. do: bond
S2oO Estate of Anne E. Northcutt. motion
to set aside certain orders refused.
Circuit Court-Justice Hagner.
Yesterday-Second National Bank of Balti-
more agt. Widdicombe: judgment by de-
fault. Same agt. B. +. McCauley, do. Same
agt. J. e. Ross do.
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To the Worlds Fair via b. and O. r., r

The B. and o. r. R. offers a more COM
pIete and varied tain service to Chicago
than Is offered by any other line. 1t has
two daily express trains running via Cum
berland and Pittsburg, two running via
Deer Park. Oakland and Bellaire and two
running via Cincinnati and Indianapolis
Round-trip excursion tickets at $500 are
sold for all Of these trains. and passengers
can 60 one way and return the other.
Tickets at the same rate are good going
via any Of the routes described and return
ing via Niagara Falls. These excursion
tickets will be honored on all B. and o.
trains without exception and without ex-
ira fare until the close of the exposition
and they are good for stop-over privileges
at Deer Park, Mount tain Lake Park, Oak
land Cincinnati. Indianapolis and Niagara
Falls.
Special excursions at $500 for the round
trip August ], and II. For particulars
call at B. and o. ticket offices.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29

A call has been issued for a conference Of
the negro democracy of the country in this
city August 24-26 by James A. Ross. the
vice president Of the Association of Negro
Democratic Clubs. In the call 1t Is stated
that 1.-THE negro democracy. having reached
a position in the body polite Of the country
as to demand respect 1t is deemed wise
and expedient that q conference be called
for the purpose Of formulating plans for
future success and development"
President Cleveland has been invited to
address the conference, but has declined
the invitation owing to his engagements
with reference to matters of state"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
England Seizes the Solomon Islands,

England Eeizes The Solomon Islands.
A dispatch from Brisbane says that Eng
land has annexed the Solomon Islands.
The Solomon Islands form a double row,
lying in the South Pacific northeast of Aus
tralia and east Of New Guinea, stretching
out 700 miles Some Of the islands are very
large. chief among them being Bougain-
Vile. Choiseul, San Isabel Gaudalcaner,
Malayta. New Georgia. Reunel, San Girls
toval and the Arsacides
The surface is elevated. fertile and well
wooded: the shores are precipitous and
frinSed with reefs. The islands are of vol
canic origin and have an active volcano
The population is composed Of Malays and
Papuan negroes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
Three of Them Convicted

In the case Of Chas. Zyprecht. alias Sea-
bright. w. j. Stewart. Randall McGilvary
and James II. Rudd. charged with house
breaking in the store of Isaac Levy on
IL street southwest, on the night of July
6. the jury were out two hours YESTERDAY
They reached verdict of guilty as to
Zyprecht and Stewart and not guilty as to
to McGilvary. whom they finally found
guilty. Mr.. ]. Med. Darlington appeared
for Rudd and Mr.. s. d. Truett for the
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
Dr. Bachelors Funeral.

II was inadvertently stated in The Star Of
yesterday that the private funeral services
over the body of the late Dr. James Cum
bingham Bachelor would be held at the
house of the temple. Sd and streets. last
evening The services will be held there
at ] O'Clock this evening. and the body will
leave on the II 10 train tonight for New Or
leans. where the interment will be made
The body of the late grand Commander
will lie In state at the temple until this
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
Mrs. Particle Wants q Divorce.

Rosa L. has filed a petition for divorce
from William T. Particle, praying that she
be granted alirnony and counsel fees. The
complainant alleges that her maiden name
was Patfllo, and that she was married to
the defendant at Fredericksburg. Va :,
March 3, 1s70. She states that they lived
here continuously until January. 1891. seven
children being born to them. when her hus-
band deserted her and went west. said de-
sertion being without cause.
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AT THE RIVER FRONT.

Arrived.
schooner Hulda, Daniels Newborn. 800 900
shingles. Johnson & Wimsatt Schooner
May Flower. Gray. Nomini. wood. Carter &
Clarke. Schooner Minnie Titlen, Brown.
OccoQuan, wood. do. Schooner Mary E.
Denty. Blackburn. Nanjemoy. wood. do
Schooner Three Brothers, wood, do
schooner Harry and Charley. Kendrick,
wood. do. Schooner Virginia. Bennett. st.
Mary's. wood, do. Schooner Avalanch,
light. Schooner MyrAbelle, Jenkins, light.
Sailed.
Schooners Earl Biscoe. Edith May. Bill
Nye and Urtah Homer.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

River View-Semuel j. Pentz leaves at
te:45 a. m, Us. and $50 D. M
Marshall Hal-Macalester leaves at II
a. m, 2:4o and 6 D. m. River Queen at
$50 D. m
Bay Ridge-Trains leave b. and o. sta
ton 935 a. m. and BIS p. m
Colonial Beach.-Harry Randall leaves at
a. m. for Colonial Beach, Chapel Point.
and all river landings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
MANY Fines Paid.

Today Judge Miller held court for the last
time for a month, as he goes on on his an
nual vacation Monday. Justices s. c. Mills
and A. 9. Taylor will act as judges during
the month of August The week just ended
has proved profitable one so far IA
finances are concerned, the fines paid In
amounting to more than $500. While the
funds In the District treasury have been
thus increased the number of prisoners IN
court during the week has been smaller
than during the past few weeks Monday
morning there were forty-nine prisoners
locked up as against nearly twice that
number the preceding Monday. Today there
were only eighteen prisoners in the cell
and most Of them were held for minor Of
lenses.
There are now several liquor cases pend
ing and with prosecutions as successful as
In the past the funds of the District will,
perhaps. be largely increased during the
coming month. The lowest fine in these cases
Is $3.50 while the maximum penalty Is $500.
that a few convictions will furnish a
good sum to the credit of the District. In
most of the case the fines. or a portion Of
them, are paid. Some of the Hquor sellers
when fined think an Imprisonment Of two
months will pay them better than parting
with SO much cash. but they usually change
their minds before the expiration of their
sentence and pay a good proportion Of the
fine to gain their liberty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
Left to India's Discretion.

In the British house Of commons
yesterday Sir William Vernon Harcout.
chancellor of the exchequer, informed the
Right Hon. George Goschen, chancellor of
the exchequer In Lord Salisbury's late cab
met. who asked a question on the subject,
that the order directing the government ci
India to close the minis in that country
to the free coinage of silver did not con-
tain instructions in regard to making gold
the legal tender. That matter had been
left to the discretion of the Indian govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
Old Omeers Nav BE Sued.

Mr.. G.. S. Hendricks was elected presi-
dent. Mr.. w. II. Smith secretary and Mr..
NJ. Shipman treasurer at a meeting Of the
former stockholders OF the Mutual Aid.
Loan and Investment Company at Bunch 5
Hall last evening. and a committee of three
was appointed to consider the feasibility of
instituting a suit, civil or criminal, against
the officers. directors and trustees OF the
defunct organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
OK CLUTCHES Two Wees.
LIMB RAW AS BEEF AND RED AS A BEET
PAIN. BURNING AND ITCHING TERRIBLE.
NOT FIVE HOURS SLEEP IN THREE
DAYS. MAKES ONE APPLICATION
OF CUTICURA AND IN FIVE
MINUTES IS ASLEEP
REM ABLE CASE.

About two years ago was confined to my room with
a breaking out my leg which my physician pro-
nounced Eczema. About three weeks ago the same
disease broke out again the same leg. and my ply
stefan has been attending regularly. calling from
once to twice daily. the ali the time getting
worse. friend called to me and brought about
one-half teaspoonful Of CUTICURA. advising me to
it. te ling of himself, brothers and mother having
boon cured by it. would not try it at first. although
had been crutches for two weeks and at one
time counted between twenty five and thirty sup
purating sores. and had not slept more than five
hours in three mig Is. Monday morning about
four O'Clock the pain. burning and itching be-
severe tn determined to try CUTICURA.
thinking that If ii did good it could not make my
leg much worse, for 1 a piece Of beef
and rs red a beet so applied the CUTICURA, and
in Ave minutes after lay do n I asleep. Next
day 1 sent nd got box of CUTICURA, and III
pledge my honest word would not take 800 today
for it, If could not get another. commenced using
CUTICURA Monday morning about O'Clock, and
today tTuesdAy) my leg is nearly WE'LL notwithstand
ing had not wa ked a step without my clutches in
two weeks. My gratitude to the man who Arst COM
pounded CUTICURA is profound May God bless
him. T. 7. FRAZIER. South Boston, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
One Of Poor Richard,s Stories

"Time" Payments at Bottom" Prices.
JOHN RIDDEN. The Accommodation,
1t 513 Seventh street northwest
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EXCURSIONS.

Colonial Beach. - The steamer Leary
leaves daily for Colonial Beach. afrording
river and the enjoyment of all the pleas
ures of seaside resort while at the
beach.
Mount yernon.-There are two ways of
getting to Mount Vernon now One by the
steamer Manchester, which leaves her
wharf every morning at 10 o'clock except
to Alexandria and from there take the
electric cars. which is a very pleasant ride.
0ceoauan Faiis.-The steamer Mary
coquan Falls. giving delightful all day
excursion. Those taking the trip have
three hours at the Falls and there is dane
Ing on the boat. both going and coming.
River view..-Tomorrow Capt Randall
announces the last appearance OF s Eieurests:
HsR SUNDAY is as
going Pentz is taxed to its capacity on
sp OF in
the best in its history. Tomorrow the
Pentz leaves at s:4s am. s15 and $50
Prof John E. Esputa promises brilliant
musical program on board of the Pentz
and on the grounds.
Bay Ridge:-A pleasant excursion is that
ing. bathing. fishing and music by the Fifth
Regiment Band. Two trains leave the B.
Ocean City,-speeial excursions are made
ing the B. and o. depot at II pm. going to
Baltimore and then three hours on the
Chesapeake bay and two hours and a
quarter in a parlor car to the ocean. The
return Is made Monday.
Marshall Hall.-The green lawns of Mar
shall Hall are wonderfully attractive dur
Ing the hot weather and the steamers Mac
alester and River Queen are usually filled
with those who desire to get away from the
close and dusty city. Tonight those who
do not desire to stop at the Hall can con-
tinue on, the boats down the river as far
as Indian Head and enjoy the delightful
sail. At the Hall Schroeder's Band and
Orchestra furnishes excellent music and
there Is dancing on the pavilion. Tomorrow
there will be trips as follows: Manchester
at IL a. m, 2:& and D. m. The River
Queen at $50 p. m. Steamers leave Mar
shall Hall at 12:45. AS. and p. m Pas
sengers can return on any boat.
For Mr.. Mack's Benefit testimonial
benefit will be given to MI VIM u. Mack.
who lost both feet by a railroad accident
on July and will take the shape Of an
excursion to River View next Wednesday,
August 2 The ElkS and g. A. r.. of both
of which orders Mr.. Mack is member:
are active in promoting this benefit and
urge that IT be largely attended. Mr.. Mack
is still In the hospital but improving
slowly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
Mexican Cattle Thieves to BE Shot

A special from Chihuahua. Mexico
to the st. Louis Globe Democrat saws
That the legislature of the state of
Chihuahua has just passed a law, which, II
rigfdly enforced will rid a considerable
portion Of the Rio Grande border of the
bold and desperate gangs of cattle THEY ,s
and smuggers who have committed depre-
uations unchecked for many years The
law provides that any one caught in the
act OF stealing cattle shall be shot on the
spot. and that the death penalty will be
lhnlcted upon all convicted cattle Thieves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
Much Smoke and Little Fire,

While the cook of 100. E street northwest
was burning garbage this morning in the
back shed the fire became unmanageable
and set the shed on fire. 1t quickly spread
to the sheds on either side. and the burn
ing Of the dry wood sent up a dense black
smoke Many thought 1t was Galt's feed
store. Chief Paris and his men quickly
got the fire under control and confined it
to the sheds, which will have to be rebuilt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-29
Three Were Found Guilty.

In the case OF Charles Zyprecht alias Sea-
bright: VIM j. Stewart. Randall F. McGil-
vary ard James II. Rudd. four young men
known "a the fearless four charged with
housebreaking, the jury yesterday after
but Rudd- Sentence was deferred, there
being another charge of a similar nature
against the men