The Washington times., 1894-09-03
LOCAL NEWS OF ALL SORTS
The Weather To-day.
Fair; east to southeast winds.

llumlnatlon by electricity OF the dome OF the
Capitol which attracted so much attention
during the past week, and there will be no
further exhibitions of the kind unless Con-
gress shall authorize the necessary expendi-
ture Of money. The difficulties which had to
be encountered in arranging the illumination
were so many that several OF the leading COM
pan1es refused, although invited, TO bid for
the contract In the face of this, however,
and after being told by many persons that the
work could not be performed successfully
Messrs. Berger and Pond, of this city, bid for
and received the contract from Gen. Duncan
S. Walker, chairman OF the illumination Gom-
mittee of the knights of Pythias. As has been
noticed by thousands, the contract was faith
fully carried out. The current was started at
p. m. and kept on until IL midnight.
Jolly Fat Men at River view-A grand
tournament and dress ball will be given at
River View to-day by the jolly Fat Mems
Club. The club presents 300 in gold to the
successful knight, in four prizes, the first $50;
second, $25; third, S15, and fourth, So The
entrance fee is - and knights wishing TO tilt
will report at noon in costume. Riding will
begin at $3.50 p. m. and the coronation
will be at $50 p. In. The Pentz will
leave at 9:45 a. M, 12 noon, 2:15
and $50 p. M The following officials and
committee have charge OF the arrangements:
Chief marshal, A. b. Suit; assistant marshals,
/,
Henry Cox and JEFF. Masters judges, Dr. E.
George Stuart. William n. Gates, and J. W.
Belt; orator of the day. Hon. George G. Mer-
rick; orator of the evening, j. N. Kend-
rick, esq; and executive committee, j. T..
Scott chairman; Charles Shafer. treasurer;
NJ. Ullman. secretary; NJ. Schneider. Thomas
O'Brien, J. P Rowzee, W. ". Hall, jr.,
William Mcclure, Capt. i. S. Randall,
William A. Engel, J. ]. Spaulding, A. Rodier,
Ernest Emery, John Young, and William
HammerSly.
Old Sol Has an Ugly Look-The peculiar as
pect Of the Western horizon for an hour be-
fore sunset the last few days has attracted
universal attention throughout the city, and
many theories have been advanced as to its
cause With clear, unclouded skies the sun
has taken on peculiar dull reddish-yellow
hue. tinging the atmosphere with a weird, Un-
healthy color. Reports OF a similar phenom-
enon have been received from many Eastern
cities as far North as Boston.
Inquiry at the Naval Observatory failed to
elicit any explanation OF the peculiar atmos-
pherlc condition, as there were no disturb
ances in the heavens which would produce
anything of the kind, and the opinion was
given that it was due to terrestrial causes,
probably the fearful forest fires which have
been raging for several days in the West.
Wanted-0wner for a Basket of Marketing
"A basket of marketing. which is awaiting
an owner, is being taken care of at the de-
tective bureau and the officers would like the
owner TO call for it. 1t was carried there by
Thomas ?. Newton. of No. 322 I street north
west, and G.. G.. Butler. of No. 335 street
northwest, who had been hired by lady TO
carry the basket to an address which they
could not find.
Wait Till the Car stops-Thomas Fitzger-
aid, aged twenty years, OF No. $50 Florida
avenue, and a companion. attempted TO jump
upon Seventh street cable car at Pennsyl-
yania avenue at the same time last night.
Fitzgerald slipped under one of the wheels
and got the toes on one foot badly mashed
He was attended to at the Emergency Hos.
pital.
Cut in the Chest-Charles Addison. aged
| fifteen years, of Ninth and I streets north
| west, and William GallatOn, aged seventeen
living on Seventh street, near NJ street north
| west, became engaged in fight yesterday
| afternoon near the corner Of Ninth snd
| streets, during which Addison cut Gallator
In the chest with a knife infiicting a painful
| but not dangerous wound. Addison was ar
| rested. but released on S25 collateral. Gala
| ton was taken 10 the Emergency Hospital
After his wound was dressed he went TO hi
| home.
Injured While Diving Michael Mahan
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northwest. was in swimming at Portley Lane
| Bridge yesterday afternoon, and in attempt
! ing TO dive struck hrs head with great fore,
! against a rock. He was carried to his home
in the Eighth precinct patrol wagon. HI!
| conditions not regarded as serious.
Saengerbund Elects Officers The annua
| election for officers of the Washington Saen
| gerbund was held last night, with the follow
| ing result: President John Waldman: vict
| In md
responding secretary. J.. kimmel; recording
secretary. f. Escherich; treasurer. Loui:
| Faber; librarian. o. BoTcharding: directors
| II. klinger, A. Lepper r. Branner, and II
| Schulze, who with the officers comprise the
board.
| Secretary Miayoka Transferred-Mr. Tau
| neiiro Miayoka, the secretary OF the japanese
| legation has received notice of his transfer
| 10 q similar Office at Vienna He will leay
here in a few weeks and Will be succeeded a
| secretary by Mr.. Amano. Mr.. Miayoka i
very popular with the members OF the diplo
| matte corps and with government official
| with whom he has come in contact during hi
service here, and his departure will be mucl
regretted by them.
| Loss by Fire-A fire from an unknown
cause, and resulting in loss of 500, tool
! place about II O'Clock last night in the houst
! No. 1910 L street southwest, owned by II. L
Judd, and occupied by Jane Brown, colored
Personal Mention-Mrs. Charles H. Coon
and her little daughter. Mildred. have Just re
| turned to their home, No. 2414 K street north
west, after spending a delightful summer il
! New York.
Mr.. John Morrison, of the Pension Office
left at IL O'Clock last night for months visi
| to his former home. Shelbyyille, Ind.
Mr. Walker McBath. graduate of til
| Washington High School and now of III
State University Of Tennessee, will leave 70
Knoxville to-day to attend the junior cours,
of the university. He will not return unit
| next summer