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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Washington People Who Are Not at Home
This Summer.
SOjOurning by the Seashore and in
the MOuntains-Personal Notes
OF interest.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G. Gleason leave to-
day for a tour through Connecticut and
Massachusetts. On their way back Mrs.
Gleason will stop a week or ten days in
New York and New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. K. Meek. Miss Lois Hay
den Meek and A. X. Meek. jr., have gone
to Atlantic City to spend the month Of Au-
gust.
DR.. ]. Walter Hodges has returned from
Atlantic City.
Mrs. w. z. Van Deusen has gone to
Harper's Ferry for the month of August.
Z. f. Cummiskey, student at Georgetown
Medical School. left for cruise on the
Chesapeake bay.
the city for the Hill Top House, Harper's
Ferry, where they will spend the month.
A party composed of Miss Onez ID. Daniel
Miss Rita Wrenn, Miss Katie Bohrer, Miss
ImOgene Bohrer, chaperoned by Mrs James
Wrenn, Is spending the month Of August
at Berkeley Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Forrest with Mrs
DR.. J. w. Hodges OF Capitol Hill. and sew
eral friends from Baltimore are spending
their vacation In the Blue Ridge mountains
at Arbutus Villa, Pen Mar. Pa.
Mrs. ]. b. Hopper and Miss Jessie Bunyea
are summering at Colonial Beach.
Mrs. M. NJ. Rich and children are sojourn-
ing AOI tHc AZ 6lenldnQS.
Mrs James Robbins Of 1914 Vermont
avenue. accompanied by her nieces Miss
Maria and Blanch Pershaw, has gone to her
summer home on the cosst Of Maine.
Mrs. Heath Sutherland. with her mother,
Mrs. r. A. Raglan. Is spending a few weeks
at Round Hill. Va.
Judge Veazey. who was Frustrated by the
heat last week. starts today on q trip by
sea to Nova Scotia.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Thos. West, jr., and chill
dren are summering at Rock Enon Springs
Miss Rose and Cell Connor are stopping
at Congress Hall Hotel. Atlantic City.
Mr.. w. Gibson White and family are
summering on the Kennebec river near Pop
ham Beach. Me.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. 8. wescott and daugh-
Hebrook and family. have returned from
Frederick county, but leave today for Noun
tain Lake Park. where they will spend the
remainder OF the heated term.
Miss Fay Griffith has left for Virginia
Beach TO spend the month OF August cha
peroned by her aunt from New York
Ex-Chief Constructor Theodore d. Wiser
U. S. N, accompanied by his wife and
daughter. left here this afternoon for the
Hotel Champernown. Kittery Point Me-,
They will return In October.
Mr. Clarence Corson Is visiting Mr.. E. s.
Parker's family at Bellard Farm, in Ferma-
ragh township, Pa.
A position as physician at the famous
Woman's Clinic of Prof. Won winkel I'm
Munich. has been presented to Miss Sophie
A. Nordhoff, former student of medicine
in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
His Turkey Diet.

The last official Communication received
by DIR. Hammett when he was health Off
Ger was a postal card. The card was writ
ten by T. II. Brooke, who was. at one
time, temporary inspector in the health
service. and he evidently wanted another
chance to get some of Uncle SANS cash
The postal reads:
Dear Doctor-My next Thanksgiving tur-
key died a natural death at ny residence
No. 81 street northeast, at o'clock this
pm. Please send and remove the body.
Disease, cholera -morbus, produced by q
Georgia melon. Family in much distress
and 1 have been bounced from the govern
ment printing office and may not be able to
buy another Don't you need me at the
South Capitol sta eet wharf,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
Children s Bingham FrOcks

For the mountains. for the seashore, for home use
The little prices invite buying for present and fu
ture use.
4. Bingham Dresses in pretty pink and blue baby
fchecks and stripes, Gretchen STYLE full sleeves,
frills over shoulders. Good value Csc. Each l9c
Bingham Dresses. better quality, Gretchen style,
no raw seams. full sleeves, fast colors. Value,
4Oc Each. .25c.
miscellaneous lot Of Bingham Dresses IL dis
tinct colors. Some made Gretchen style; others
low neck and short sleeves. Were up to $l.OO.
cd noor. 10th ST. bldg. }
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
Fined for Kicking. a Woman

respectfully dressed young prisoner
named Harry S. Hunt. who was In Judge
Mills court this morning. was charged with
having assaulted Ida Stevens. The young
woman was also neatly dressed. She told
the court that she had beer living with the
defendant in a room on 18th street. ana
she complained that although she was sick
Hunt assaulted and kicked her. Another
woman gave corroborative testimony. The
defendants explanation was not a salts.
factory one. and fine Of $40 or thirty days
was imposed. '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03

Lizzie Webb Is the name Of a colored
woman who wants the District to support
her four-year-old son William. Last Feb
ruary. according to her story. her husband
deserted her and left her to care for the
child. She is in service. getting 50 a month
ard her board. and she says she is unable
to support the child. To-Day the case was
called In the Police Court on a petition 10
turn over the child to the board of children's
guardians. Judge Mills heard the evidence
OF the woman and also a statement of an
agent OF the board Of guardians and said
he thought the case did not come within
the provisions of the law. Tho woman he
thought. should support her child, and dis
missed the petition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: Clifford E. Baird Of this city ana
Hattie c. Grove Of Harper's Ferry. w. Va !.
Henry +. Proctor end Jennie v. Peyton
j. Robert McAstor of Loudoun county, Va
ana Julia IA. 0aynor Of this city. Benjamin
Watkins and Rosa Pratt; John Smith and
Annie Z. Johnson: J. H. Lucas and Sadie
Scott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03

FINE BATISTE DRESSES. In Pink, Blue
and Lavender, with embroidered yoke-were
59c.-NOw 8ec.
FRENCH BINGHAM DRESSES, with deep
ruhie around yoke. trimmed with fine en-
broidery ard beadIng-were 6sc.-NOw 45c.
Broken LOTS of BATlSTE and FRENCH
BINGHAM DRESSES. with both high and
low necks. deep rufie around neck and
sleeves, and shirred waists-were S1-25, Csc.
and S0c.-NOW sc.
PINK and BLUE BATIsTE DRESSES.
with tucked yoke and cuffs of fine nainsook:
full pEff over shoulders; neck and sleeves
trimmed with Hamburg-were $1.15-NOW
s5c.
Two different styles OF FRENCH GING-
HAM DRESSES and square yoke
with deep rufle Of embroidery over shoul-
ders: neck and sleeves trimmed Extra
wide skirts-weTe Sl.4S-NOW s1.19.
FRENCH PERCALE DRESSES. with
yoke and fine inserting pointed rufie over
shoulders; rufIie neck and sleeves trimmed
with n1e acknowledgements $2.25-NOW
@1.T5.
SOFT SHADES Of PINK and BLUE
CHAMBRAY DRESSES-guimpe style-with
deep ruiie from waist over shoulders and
two stripes Of fine inserting between rufiies-
were S2Oo-NOw sf.35.
PIQUE HATS, trimmed with bra.d-RE-
DUCED from SOC. to 25c.
PIQUE sun BONNETS. with embroidered
ruris all around-REDUCED from soc. TO
Csc
PINK and WHITE. BLUE and WHITE
and PLAIN WHITE DIMTTY HATS. with
shirred crown, large bow and wide strings
REDUCED from Toe. to zoe.
PLAIN SWISS BONNETS with double ruff
&c. edged with lace all around; wkle strings
REDUCED from SOC. to SOC.
TLAIN SWISS HATS. with shirred crown
aad wide rims-REDUCED from 81 to &c.
PLAIN SWISS BONNETS. with Normandy
crown. deep ruf1s all around and wide
strings-REDUCED from 81 to Csc.
CHAMBRAY HATS. In Pink and Blue,
with shirred crowns, wide rim edged with
Hamburg from 81 . to Soc
CHAMBRAY BONNETS. In Pink and Blue
with deep runle all around, and trimmed
with Hamburg; deep curtaia-REDUCED
from 81 so to 81.
DOTTED SWISS BONNETS. with Ncr-
manly crowns, deep ruflie all around, and
trimmed with valeacicnnes lsce-REDUCED
from 81 so TO 81.
AII.oyER EMBROIDERED BONNETS,
with deep rufie Of plain Swiss, and trimmed
with valenciennes Iace-REDCCED from
s1.T5 to SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
WOmen's SummerFFosiery,

A special lot Of women's Tan and Black Isle
Thread Hose, absolutely fast. Our regular 35c
quality. Pair ....................... 25c
A lot of womens Richelieu Ribbed Tan Lisle
Thread Hose that were 35c. pr. are now. :. 25c
(lSt uOOr. 20 annex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
Children's Muslin Under
wear.

Good Muslin Drawers, with deep hem and cluster
Of tucks. Pair. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1215c
Good Muslin Drawers, with rutfie Of Hamburg
and cluster of tucks Pair. 1Sc
Good Muslin Skirts ION bands, with deep hem
and cluster of tucks. Each. ...............31 c.
cd floor Corridor bet 10th and 1Ith sts bldgs)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
Summer Clothing.

II. & W. Shirt Waists. Each. ............ zoe
Allwool Flannel Bathing Suits. Each. %
Swimming Tights. Pair .................15 c
Flannel Shirt Waists Each. ........... .18 2-3c
Cambria Shirt Waists. Each. .......... .16 2-3c.
Indigo Blue Shirt Waists. Each. Csc.
White Duck Hats (washable). Each. ...... Soc.
White Duck Tams (washable). Each. Toe.
Yachting Caps. Each. .....................5 soc.
Straw Hats. Each. Observation-Disclosures. .4Sc
Cheviot Blouses. Each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS c.
Outin, Cloth and Print Blouses. Each. Soc
Thin flannel Coats. Each. .............. Csc,
Note We keep extreme sizes in many Of our
Shirt Waist liIes Of the better grades. Sizes 10
ana H. ZACH. .................... ~ and Toe.
I'D floor. 10th ct. bldg.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
WOmen's Summer Skirts,

Three values that will stand for many others
equally as important. Note the prices-they are
out Of the usual
French Percale Walking Skirts, white ground
with dainty pink and blue stripes, made on proper
fitting yoke bands. 11-inch ruffie around bottom
Regular price, $1.25 each. Special price. . Csc
Fast Black Sateen Skirts, good quality, three
narrow full ruffies at bottom. Regular price, $1OO
each. Special price. 75c.
Fine Quality Black Sateen Walking Skirts, cluster
Of fine tucks and deep rufie, thoroughly made.
Regular price, $1.25 each. Special price. :. 81 90
These Skirts are light in weight, neat in appear
ance and save laundry bills. Therefore they are
ideal summer Skirts.
I'D floor. Observation-Disclosures. 10th at bldg \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03

Tie special purchasing privilege doesn't
stop at this department. 1t extends all
over TIE house. Study your needs-and take
advantage of these offerings. The quickest
aEd su=.st way to make money Is to save
it-ard We will save 1t for you in big
'churLS''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
Toilet Articles Cut.

2oc. Roses and Myrrh Tooth Wash,
now. .l9c.
25c Queen Arm Tooth Pow der, now lie.
Soc Whites Ivory Dentine, now . .Syc.
25c. Talcum Baby Powder. now... lie.
15c. Crown Baby Powder. now. lie.
35c. jules Face Powder. now. &c.
Soc Rabuteau Face Powder. now. O.. .43c
25c Newman's Toilet Powder. violet
and rose. lie.
81 Queen Ann Cologne. large size,
now. .S9c.
SOC. Queen Ann Cologne, small size,
now. 43c.
75c. Violet Water. now. ........... .53c.
so and 15c. Extracts, all odors. OF.
bottle. NORTHUMBERLAND. 33c.
81 jules Face Bleach. now. ...... .SSc.
For removing tan, freckles, &c.
Csc. Cooper's Shampoo, Low. .l9c.
Zoe. Cooper's Hair Success, now. . .39c
50c. Lavender SALTS. now. &c.
zoe. Lilac Salts. now. &c.
81 Eau de Qulnine, large size, now .5sc.
Soc. Eau de Quinine. small size, now 29c.
sc. Clark's Bunion Cure. now
- lsc.: 3 for &c.
Toe. 'Clark's Corn Cure. now
7c.: 4 fer &c.
Violet Orris. Two packages for. 80. sc.
Ghost fragrant and lasting Of all doors
for trunk. drawer and boudoir use.)
Special lot Atomlzers, worth 81 so. .9Sc.
Special lot Atomizers, worth 81 and
soc' DOC.
Juniper Tar Soap 3bakes in a box. .SSc
Carbolic Toilet Soap. 3 cakes for. :. .33c.
Merits Complexion Soap, 3 cakes for 33c.
Merits Bouquet Soap, cakes for. .21c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
We close at O'Clock. Saturdays at pm.
until September 1.
Story of theWreck.
A Chapter ON Children's
Dresses.
At
PERRY'S.

A MI this chapter Is chuck FULL Of broken
prices. You know, when 1t gets along to
the end of the season We don't stop to count
profit. but try to strike . balance as quickly
as possible. Stock-takins time Is drawing
close on to Us, and that gives the knife an
extra keenness.
The only question for you to decide ID
whether your little folks can use any larger
wardrobe than they have already. II your
answer IL yes, then here IL an economical
opportunity.
There are some other needables of theirs
here besides dresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
SH.60.

Ohildren's Swiss Caps, all
styles. that were $1.50, 81 and
7Sc. Now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
Saturday p asst .,
INIT ertz's
lWlidSummer
Price=Cutting
Carnival.

during the past three days. come tomor-
row. You will never again have such
an opportunity to buy Drugs, Toilet
Articles &C., at sach low prices. We've
added even more fuel today.
Drugs Gut.
81 Paine's Celery Compound. ..... .61o.
81 Hoods Sarsaparilla. ............ Gle.
81 Pages Sarsaparilla. -. ......... $40.
IAN excellent blood tonic)
81 Wine Of Calisaya and Iron. 5000. soc.
For malaria.)
81 Celery. Beef and Coca. .......... soc.
"a nerve and brain tonic.)
75c. Warmers Celery Bitters. .49c.
For general debility
6Oc. G. s. Disinfecrant. ............. 29c.
kills all germs.)
25c. Testers Little Liver Pills 5000. DC.
a 25c. Leslie's Elixir. for dlsrrhoea. =. .1Sc.
"a sure cure.l
25c. Jamaica Ginger. Ice.
For all stomach disOrders)
= Soc. Bromo Febrine, large size. =. .29c.
IAN instantaneous cure for headache.)
Beef. Iron and Wine, large bottle. ACC.
Sun Cholera Mixture Tablets. $500. lac.
Excellent remedy for summer complaint
Soda Mint Tablets. .7c., 4 for 25c.
Nichols Balm Ointment Was Soc.
Now. .................... ....... .39c.
S5c. Cleansiltne. .19c.
For cleansing silks Clothes &c. Re-
Quires 10 rinsing.)
Insect Powder. Blowers. small size. .. &c.
Insect Powder Blowers, large size. .13c.
Finest quality Of Insect Powder. which
sells regularly for 50 and Toe, during
this sale, 29c. lb packages.
Sulphur Candles. .1Sc.
Sticky Fly Paper (per box, so sheets) &c.
Hotels and other large users would do
IN Ia In n snpnlv now 4 hox CON.
tains Is double sheets. This fly paper
oil RI OILS af 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-03
KINGS PALACE,
S12-S1A It'll Ut,
. q Q Q q

We're still waiting for the builders.
They won't get to work until August 10.
In the meantime we'll continue to cut
the prices on Millinery, Fancy Goods,
&C., offering the greatest bargains Of
our career.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-20
He Ard IN COURT.
Very Few Cases Brought on
Today for Trial.

Before the Appellate Court today the
case of Mary j. Hart VS.. Leonard N. Aus
tin came up. There was demurrer to
the bill and il was Withdrawn.
The case OF William X. Mayor vs. Ed
ward w. Everson ct al, will be hereafter
heard on briefs.
The csse of Lambert Delaire vs.. Amedee
j. Ben amin was heard, the plaintiffs ex-
ceptious sustained and new trial granted
in the pawtucket district court.
The defendants exceptions were over
ruled IN the case Of Hector Bonler VS..
Peter Adams, as were those in the case Of
PhiloLia Branchaud VS.. Peter Adam.
Common Pleas Division.
The jury went out at noon in the case Of
Char s A. Ray VS.. the Ray Artesian Well
and liachine Company.
Tho case OF w. w. Dexter VS.. John
Cockcroft was re-assigned to January 80,
1855.
The case of William Douglas VS.. The
Central Real Estate Company was passed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-20
RATHBONE SISTERS.
Third Annual Session OF Pythian
WCmsnhood.

The third annual session OF the Rath--
bone Sisters, an auxiliary 10 the order OF
Knights OF Pythias, was called TO order al
10 O'clock this morning by Grand Chief
Emma Mclaughlin, in Columbia Hail.
Every subordinate temple in the state was
represented.
The morning session was devoted TO the
reports OF the several oficers.s That OF
mistress OF records aud correspondence
Isabella &. Peavey showed that the MEM
bership Of the order in the State was 0l0,
an increase of ll2 over last year. Supreme
Representative Sarah j. Gon instructed
the mem mbers in the recent changes in the
order, the more prominent ones being
that half-sistors and adopted daughters
OF members of the Knights OF Pythias
can now be admitted, and that all
States shall in the future have 10
subordinate temples instead OF tve be-
fore a Grand Temple can be instituted.
The report of the mistress OF exchequer
showed that the Grand Temple and the
eight subordinate temples were in an ex-
cellent financial condition. The follow
ing-named past chiefs were Rd-
mitted as members of the Grand
Temple: Leah Lester, Mary Occell-
ston, Josephine Nichols, Julia A. Bragg,
Emma Aver and Bertha Hicks. AT noon
the service was adjourned until O'Clock.
Dinner was served to the delegates at j.
ID. Carpenters. AT the afternoon session
the officers were elected and number OF
late csnd idates for Grand Temple honors
were admitted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-20
BAPTIST SOCIAL UNION.
The Winter Series of Meetings Began
Last Night at the Trocadero.

The first regular meeting OF the Rhode
Island Baptist Social Union was held at
the froeatfero last ale h..
The guests and speakers OF the evening
were Rev. r. s. Macarthur, ID. D., OF Call
vary Baptist Church, New York; Rev.
Floyd w. Tomkins of Grace Church,
Rev. William Ashmore, ID. d., and Rev.
A. +. Rose.
A banquet was served after the reception
and then a brief business meeting pre-
ceded the afterdinner exercises.
The following were elected members of
the union: Charles il. Child, David w.
Hoyt, w. g. Finley, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Knox, Mrs. Fred l.. Pierce, Mrs. Willard
Ii. Leland, Miss M. Alice Sprague.
President Hartwell Of the Union pre-
sided at the table and after welcoming
the new members introduced Rev. DR..
Tomkins and Rev. DR.. Macarthur. The
rector OF Grace Church told CHOW we may
be brought nearer together in doing our
work for God" and the speaker from New
York chose for his theme "The great
moral victory at the ballot box in the
city of New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-20
DENIES THE RUM0R.
A. r. Spaulding Says He Will Not
Resume Baseball Management.

CHICAGO, Nov. 20.--A. +. Spaulding
said OF the rumor as TO his intention OF
re-entering into active baseball manage
ment:
"No / have no intention OF again taxi
ing mp the detail management OF basel ball
Affairs, for my theI business interests
will not permit me to give IL the
necessary time, bat am Just
as much interested in the national
game as ever, ard any attempt to
organize an opposition to the present
base ball government viii always ind mo
ready TO assist in any way l can TO pre-
serve the game, as believe II can only be
preserved through the National League
and the minor association affiliated With
the working under what Is known as the
national agreement"
Referring to the league, Mr.. Spaulding
spoke apprOyingly OF 's rule leaving tho
discipline OF manages and players With
the national board as tending to check the
natural tendency downward of all sport.
He saws Bucken berger. Bsrnie aud Pc ffer
-zru Ervvn chance eeteesr4s+at tAsis aetions
and show osuse why their suspension
should not be permanent.
Fred Peffor said that he would have n
formal answer prepared TO the mani
festo in few days. At present he did
not care TO discuss the subject. al do
not want to do as l think they have
DONE" ne said" and that is speak too
hastily. think it will be generally con-
ceded that the league has made a mistake.
For my part | will say that have done
nothing OF which am ashamed or which
would net do again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-20
A MANAGES AWFUL DEED.
Committed Triple Murder, Set the
House kfire and Then Suicided.
BY The Associated Press.

MoTTsoMRHY, Mo-. Nov. 2o.-Thomas
Portercheck, Bohemian, complained on
Sunday evening that his head was hurt
ing him and said he believed his neck was
broken and refused to 20 10 bed. At 3
o'clock yesterday morning he secured an
OK and killed his widowed mother, his
sister ana his brother.
While he was numbering them, another
sister, Mary, made her escape by jumping
through tho window. She stood on the
outside md looked through the window
and saw her maniac brother saturate the
room with coal oil, set it afire and then
cash himself with knife in the throat.
He sank down aud all four bodies were
consumed In the burning house.
BY the time the neighbors got to thc scene
the house was all ablaze and ie was TOO
late TO rescue the bodies The bodies
could be seen still burning in the ruins.
Tho mother was an invalid and had been
confined to her bed for l2 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-20
UNIVERSITY lettings.

Inthe absence of President Andrews,
chapel exerciseswere conducted this morn
ing by DIR. King OF the First Baptist
Church. DR.. NJ. II. Bixby and DIR. Ash
more, for Ia years missionary to China,
were also present.
Word has come from Dartmouth to the
effect that she will agree to q game with
Brown on Saturday next, provided the
game can be played al Hampden Park,
Springfield. AS the Yale Harvard game 10 at
the same place in the afternoon, the pro-
posed game would have TO be played In
the morning. Moreover it is doubtful il
the park could be used for both games
on the same day. While Brown
men think the action Of Dart
mouth IN canceling her original date was
reprehensibie, yet they are anxious to
SEQ the game played on any con-
ditions. Dartmouth has beaten Bow
doin 42-0, the score with which
Brown defeated the same team last Sat-
urday. All indications would point TO q
close game, that would practically be
struggle for ffth place among
the collegiate teams. More in
terest is taken In this matter than has
been aroused by any game yet played not
excepting those with Harvard and Yale.
The Brown management viii consent to
the game II Tufts can be persuaded to
transfer her date for that day.
Varsity team, received severe wrench
in the neck in n recent football game be-
tween q team trombone OF the dormitories
and the Friends School, and hos been
kept from college exercises for the past
few days.
The Freshman team plays Friends
School at $3.50 this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-20
A SECRET PETITION.
Mysterious Package Thrown at the
Car in the Procession.

LONDON, Nov. 20.-The correspondent
OF The Standard at ST. Peters burg de-
scribes the scene of confusion SUNDAY
afternoon in the vicinity of the
Fortress OF st. Peter end ST. Paul. For
more than mile in all directions there
was a seething, suffocating mass OF people,
sHaeBg whom -Cossaeks were vainly try
ing to keep order with knouts and heels
OF their wild horses, regardless of the lives
or limbs of the people.
Finally fire engines were brought, hose
stretched and w&ter turned on. The
powerful streams scattered the people i'm
the front like chaff, only to be driven back
by the pressure from behind. The Co.'S
sacks struck the people across their faces
with great whips. One man was killed
by kick. 4 boy was suEocated in the
crowd.
AS the Gar and Grand Duke Michael
passed in an open carriage on their way
to the Cathedral the same afternoon, a
man with q beard and dressed rs O
peasant, sprang with two bounds in
to the rosd and drew from his pocket
packet which he threw at the
Gar. His Majesty started back and then
coolly picked up the packet. The Incl
dent caused intense commotion, the
crowd believing that an attempt had been
made to asssssipate the Gar. The
offender wus frgtantiy seized and hustled
into the guard house. The imperial
carriage proceeded amid the murmurs of
the crowd. Later it was announced that
the Gar had accepted petition that had
been thrown TO him.
The papers OF st. Petersburg make no
mention OF the occurrence. The contents
of the petition are kept secret. 1t is be-
lieved that the PEASANTS dress worn by the
man was disguise.