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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
TRIED TO TAP THE WIRES.
It Was q Failure-The Perpetrators
Have Not Been Caught.

Have Not Been Caught.
An attempt was made yesterday after
room to tap the Western Union wire which
crosses the Long bridge and carries news
from the various race courses throughout
Asaph's Junction. The object was to in
tercept the news, withhold it from it's des-
tination and thus speculate on it, 1t is an
old-time swindle. which has been often tried
and Is known to have failed many times.
1t is safe also to assume that in a number
Of cases the ruse has worked. That Of yes
terday was thwarted by the alertness Of the
Western Union people. The line of wire
across the bridge has been recognized as
weak point and that most eligible for the
purposes of tappers. For this reason it has
been carefully watched. Two men, who
have been acting suspiciously around the
bridge, were spotted some time ago by the
lookouts. They lurked around the bridge
at nights in steam launch, and some
times in boat as fishermen. Yesterday
the alarm was given, and Chief Operator
j. w. Collins hurried to the scene of opera
tons. He found that the wire had been
tapped near the east span of the draw by
means of brass jack spring, q thin wire
ana a two.wire cat-.e. Lying off the bridge
was a sailboat, manned by two men. The
pursuers pulled on the small wire, this led
TO the cable, and this to the boat. The
tappers, taking in the situa ton, cut loose
and went before the wind at a good clip.
The telegraph people followed along each
shore, but the boat was too smart and
reached Georgetown ahead Of them. The
men jumped. ran, boarded a cable car and
WerS lost. 1t Is not thought that there Is
much chance to capture them, as the de-
scriptlon OF the wroDgdoers v very vague.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
PARTIAL ECLIPSE TONIGHT.
The Glorious Harvest Moon VIII Get
In the Shadow of the Earth.

Thc Glorious Harvest Moon VIII Get
In the Shadow of the Earth.
The moon, which Is now in full splendor.
Will be partially obscured for a short time
tonight. The partial eclipse will be visible
In this city, as we'll as in most other places
In North ard South America According to
the astronomical program as promulgated
by the government scientists at the naval
observatory, the moon will enter the
earth's shadow at 1896 O'Clock tonight, and
Will pass out again about 12:3O o'clock. The
eclipse will therefore be greatest about
1l:3O O'Clock. This information will un-
doubtedly be Of value to sentimental couples
who may start out for a stroll this evening
In the full of the moon. The ma gnitude of
the eclipse will be n trihe less than one
fourth or the moons diameter on the north
ern limb. The point of The first contact
with the shadow will be the north point of
the moons limit AS the moon moves up
toward the left the shadow will appear to
move down toward the right covering at
the middle of the eclipse little less than a
quarter OF the diameter of the moons disk
and leaving 1t 4 point fifty-eight degrees to
the west from the north point The first
contact noticeable here will occur at lO::I;
Before this a faint shading, due to the
phenomena of the earths shadow. will have
been noticed on the upper part of the disk
AT III - the eclipse will be at it's maximum
At I'D the moon will leave the shadow
and there will be only a faint penumbra
shading on the west side of the disk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Mr.. Edward s. Leeds, one of the best
known Of the younger musicians of the city
died at his fathers residence at $3.50 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. Death was caused by
peritonitiJ, with which he was attacked last
Saturday. The funeral services will be
conducted by Rev. Samuel Domer, d. D., at
the family residence, No. 1874 9th street
northwest, at o'clock this evening. The
remains will be taken to Carlisle, Pa, for
interment tomorrow.
The deceased was the only son of Mr.
Charles H. Leeds a well-known employe
of the government printing office. He was
extremely popular, possessing very sunny
temperament and fine tenor voice, with
which was combined exceptional talent for
music. He had been member of st. Paul
Lutheran Church since childhood, and was
identified with every step of that church s
progress during his life. Until recently he
directed the music at Calvary Baptist Sun
day school, and at the time of his death
was In charge of the same branch of the
work at Faith Presbyterian Mission. in
South Washington. He was in the twenty
first year of his age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Marshall Hall-Macalester leaves at 10
q m, 2:30 and $50 pm.
Mount Vernon--Macalester leaves at 10
am and 2:30 pm.
Mount Vernon.-By Pennsylvania railroad
every hour. daily.
Indian Head--Macalester leaves at $50
p.m-
Buena Vista--Steamer G. j. Seuffer,e
leaves at IL am and 2, 4. and pm
Steamer Wakefield.-For Numini creek
Leonardtown and st. Clements bay and in
te-mediate landings at am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
A New steamer to Norfolk.

One of the promising probabilities in the
world of trade is that the Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company will soon
put on third propeller between this city
and Norfolk, which will make the trip dur
ing the day. the new vessel will be larger,
faster and as fine as the present screw
ships which link Washington to the deep
water ports of Virginia. Superintendent
john Callahan, in speaking with The Star
man this afternoon, seemed hopeful over
the prospect of getting the new steamer
She will be built expressly for this trade,
On lines suggested by Superintendent Cal
lahan- The success OF the steamers now on
the route has been due largely to the zeal
and ability of MIR. Callahan, and the con-
strUction of the present boats was after his
idea Although propeller No, has been
talked about for several months it has now
become necessity for the accommoda ton
of traffic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

They Stole Wagon Yesterday and
Rode in the Black Maria Today.

Two young colored men, William and
Charles Lewis, Were in the Police Court
this afternoon on the charge of grand lar
ceny. Yesterday they stole horse, wagon
and harness from the Center Market, the
property of james w. Riley.
Later in the afternoon Sergt. Kenney
was told that couple of boys had a rig
out at the gypsy camp near the Catholic
University. and were trying to dispose of it
for SIS. He went at once to the camp, and
borrowing a coat from a man on the road
he put Ii on in place of his own with the
biass buttons, and, going up TO the Lewis
boys, passed himself off for a man who
was anxious to buy. When he got up 10
them he grabbed them by the collars and
put them both under arrest
In the Police Court the owner was pres
ent, and identified the horse and wagon
that Sergt. kenney recovered as his prop
erty. Judge Kimball held the boys under
800 bonds for the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
Released on His Personal Bonds

Robert ID. Dunlop, young man indicted
wednesday for stealing u bicycle from
VIM H. DE Lacy on the 9TH of July last,
yesterday plead guilty TO petty larceny, and
was released on his personal recognizance
Judge Cole suspending sentence during the
prisoners good behavior. The young man
Is said to be from Brunswick, Me-, and is a
grandson OF ex-Gov. Robert L. Dunlop of
Maine The young mans release was ef-
fected through the good offices of friends of
the family In Maine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
Compartment Cars on the Pennsyl-
yanta Limited.

The American people OF today are the
best travellers in the world. They require
the best accommodations, and it is the aim
of the railroads and the sleeping car lines
TO supply them Many people desire exciu-
siyeness In their accommoda lions, which
has heretofore been provided in the drawing
and state rooms. The demand for the draw
ing rooms is Increasing, ard in order to
meet 1t the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has added u the already comprehen-
sive and complete equipment of the Penn
sylvania Limited a compartment car. This
car. finished in the usually luxurious style
of the Limited cars. contains two large
drawing rooms and seven state rooms. The
drawing rooms contain a section and one
lower berth. the state rooms one section
Both have complete and individual layatory
arrangements.
In this car ore may enjoy all the privacy
of a hotel room, and travel almost as much
secluded as in private car
The Pennsylvania Limited, leaving New
York every day at 1900 a. m, PHILADELPHIA
12:2O noon, Washington 1890 a. M Ba!ti-
more 1l:io a. m, and arriving at Chicago
300 a m next day, is the onIv perfectly
appointed limited express running between
the eastern cities and Chicago.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
Welcome to Mr.. McCOrmick.

committee of Elks, consisting Of r. T..
Warwick. Capt L. u. Littlefield. T. j.
King, William Dickson, A. Y. Lakeman and
George w. Mason, welcomed NJ. G. McCor-
mick at the Baltimore and Ohio station yes
terday evening on his return from three
months trip abroad. The welcome home
included a jolly feast at Halls, where Mr..
Mccormick told many interesting tales of
his tour through Ireland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
NOT A WORD TO SAY.
Recorder Taylor Has Finished Talk
ing to the Newspapers.

Mr.. c. II. ]. Taylor, president of the
Negro Democratic League, and recorder OF
deeds for the District of Columbia, was met
by Star reporter this morning and asked
what he had to say about the letter ad-
dressed to him yesterday by Mr.. II. c. c.
Astwood. Mr. Taylors equanimity did not
desert him. but a look of retrospection
shone for moment from his eyes. 1t did
not seem to please him to any great ex.
tent, for he answered, slowly, calmly and
with forcible decision:
II haven't word to say about it. L
have--finiShed-ta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
Mr.. McLaughlin's Will.

The will Of the late Henry j. Mclaughlin
was filed yesterday afternoon. "A nephew,
Charles w. Collins, is named as executor,
and the estate goes to the heirs-at-lav,
with the exception of a claim against the
District for s2,396.4 II. which is left to John
j. Kelly for the National Building Supply
Company of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
MANY PRISONERS PLEAD,
Bench Warrants Issued for Two Men
and Their DOnds Forfeited.

The following recently indicted persons
were Grraigned this morning before Judge
Cole in Criminal Court, No. 1: Frederick
Burlingame, larceny, plead not guilty; John
Butts, larceny. plead not guilty; Albert
Boone, assault with intent to KILL plead
act guilty: William Robinson, house break-
ing, plead not guilty; Emma Randolph and
James Il. Digs, grand larceny, plead not
guilty; julius Cook, larceny, plead not
guilty; Patrick Harris. second offensc of
petit larceny, plead not guilty; Nelson Car
ter, housebreaSing, plead not guilty.
In the case of John Brown, charged with
larceny from the person, and Howard Il.
Faulkner, charged with larceny, the de-
PENDANTS failed to appear. Their bonds
were declared forfeited ami bench warrants
issued for their arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses nave been issued to the
following: Vincent Dorsey and Maggie
Morrison; James Bennett and Marie Tut;
Charles Gibbs and Mary Nailor; Thomas E.
sInithsCn and Wenie Smith, Charles w.
She~dlter of Springfield, Ohio, and George
Anna Erskine of this city; Charles 6. Van
Fleet of Los Angeles, Cal, and Eugenia
ldeIle Wilson OF this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
CITY AND DISTRIC T.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Abaugh's Grand Opera House.-James j.
Corbett in Gentleman Jack"
New National Theater.-Primrose and
Vests Minstrels.
Buffers Bijou Theater-"The Galley
Slave" ...
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The City
Sports Big Company.
Columbia Phonog-aph Musical Palace, 90
pennsylvania avenue northwest.-An the
latest popular music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

1t has been learned that the cutting of
William Parker with scythe Wednesday
night in house on the Landover road was
an accident. Parker entered his room and
was mistaken for a burglar by his ROOM
mate, Charles Green, who did the cutting
The injured man Is still at the Emergency
Hospital, and his condition is serious. Green
cannot be found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

A notice has been issued by George e.
Emmons, secretary of the citizens execu-
tive committee of the Pythan encampment,
that all persons having unsettled claims
against the committee should present them
on or before next Tuesday to the secretary
of the committee. The final distribution of
the funds in the hands of the committee
will be made on Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
Executors APPOINTED.

Judge Cox has granted the petition of
Charles Graft and Frederick C. Gieseking
FOR appointment as executors under the
will of the late John l.. Vogt, fixing their
bonds at $4,000 each. The executors stated
IN their petition that the personal estate
consisted of $4,000 in stocks and other
securities, $500 in the Second National
Bank, and furniture worth about $500.
The value of the real estate was not men
toned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
To Sneak in North Carolina.

The North Carolina campaign is to be en-
livened next week by a big meeting al
Raleigh, in which many nationally promi-
nent democrats will participate. A party
of speakers has been made up here to &c
down, among them being Secretary Hoke
Smith, Mr.. Lawrence Gardner, ex-Gov
Black of Pennsylvania, Gov.-elect Oates OF
Alabama and ex-Copgressman Mansur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
Almost Blind

II had been suffering with my eyes for a
year. | saw three different doctors about them
and they said they coGld not do anything for my
eyes, and thought ! should be obliged TO see a
specialist l was nearly blind ard suffering with
severe pains in the back Of my head. and my eyes
panied me dreadfuliy. l read about Hoods Sar-
saparilla and thought | would try II. The first
bottle helped me. and since using eight bottles of
Hoods SarsaIarilla and several boxes of Hood :
Pills. the pains all gone AMI my eyes are
Hoods Sarsaparilla Cures.
much better. cannot say enough in praise of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. My mother had the grip last
winter and very sick. She took Hoods Sar-
saparlla and WAS greatly benefited Mrs.
JOSEPH A FULk, Maryland. Va.
HOODS PILLS cure all liver ills. sick head
ache, indigestion. bliousness, jauDdice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

OF Camp Barbour. as it is the result Of his
untfrfng labors and energy.
The commanding officer is picking a team
that will render an exhibition bareback
drill Sunday, when many of their friends
are expected to be in camp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
ORTOLAN PLENTY.
Good Sport for Gunners on III
Marshes AbOut the City.

Marshes About the City.
Reports from the marshes about the city
indicate that there is unusually large
flight Of ortolln there, and the sportsmen
are having rare spcrt This morning M.
Campbell Darlington spent an hour and a
half in the marshes on the Eastern branch
and bagged seventy-three birds. All but
twelve were ortolan, the rest being
reed birds. The birds are in excellent con-
dition, and, despite the fact that Numerous
pot-hunters infest the shooting grounds,
the shooting is caid to be the best for many
seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
Baptist Association Adjourns.

The twenty-third annual session of the
First Washington Colored Baptist Associa-
ton closed last evening at Mount Carmel
Church, corner Of 4th and l. streets north
west. Most of the delegates remained in the
city until today, when they returned to
their homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
COAL IN A BABY CARRIAGE.
Annie Watson Warned TO Have al
Animate Load i'm the Vehicle Mex

Annie Watson, a nice-looking young
mulatto girl, was in the Police Court this
morning charged with having INSTRUCTED
the free passageway of the street with a
vehicle. An examination of the case show
ed that Annie Is a young married woman
AMI that the vehicle was baby carriage.
The officer who made the arrest was re-
Gently appointed on the force, but he testi-
fled that she was using the carriage to
carry coal in and this of course. changed
the complexion of the case. 1t was not a
serious offense, however and the judge took
her personal bonds to have baby in the
carriage next time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Attention is called to trustees sale by
auction tomorrow morning, Saturday, Sep
TENDER L.. at 1870 o'clock. of valuable
h Iusehold effects and furniture. including
elegant upright piano. being entire con-
tents OF FreiOnil Hotel. 1921 and 1923 II
street northwest. See advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

IF YOU ARE A MAN
Who has to eco2omize, this is for you A
hat, correct in style and shape. the universal
two-ffty quality. for $3.50.
HENRY FRANC & SON, cor 9TH and d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Mrs. T. q. Harrison, importer of MILL
merry, has removed from 1320 F street TO
1927 G street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Don't let the chance go by for the want Of
push Jane, F. Oyster 900 PENNSYLVANIA
avenue. talks $50 for 5-lb. boxes creamery
butter.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

II you have household goods 20 sell send
them to SLOAN * co, 140I G. street or drop
them card and they will send for them
best prices and best location in the city
AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

For New York Roast Beef and Spring
Lamb go to John r. Kelly. 9th st. wing,
Center Market Corned Beef a speciality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
of the Water.
Tide Table,

VOC OFTEN GET SALTY HAMS
Come here and get Dove Brand Hams.
Sweet and mild. j. Il. Schroth, 456 Cen. Mkt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Best 8. c. Hams, 13c. Star of the East
Flour, A.25- "Old Time" Family Flour
E3.25, at j. T. ID. PYLES' four stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Beecham's Pills are for
biliousness, bilious head
ache, dyspepsia, heartburn,
torpid Liver, dizziness, sick
headache, bad taste i'm the
mouth, coated tongue, loss
of appetite, sallow skin
when caused by consti=
patton; and constipation is
the most frequent cause of
ali of them.
Books free; pills 2Sc. At
drug stores, or write B. F.
Allen Co., 365 Canal ST.,
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

WOODWARD & LOTHROP will offer to-
morrow Women's 4O-guege Fast Black Cot
ton Hose. with double heels and toes, al
2Oc- pair, pairs for SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
Worlds Supply of Breadstu0rs.

The Daily Trade Bulletin of Chicago es-
Inmates the worlds supply of wheat and
flour in this country. afioat and abroad at
169, $4,000 bushels. 1867 600 increase over
August 1 and 66o4,OO0 increase over last
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Latrobes, Furnaces and Ranges repaired
promptly at GARTRELL'S, SO Ith ST. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
TOslay's Orders.

The Commissioners today ordered:
That the contractors for the erection of
the rev engine at the U street pumping
station be directed to construct founda-
ton wall adjoining the foundation of the
engine, and that they be allowed s2I1.50
for this extra work.
That oil lamps be established as follows:
Two at Langdon crossing on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, two at Mount Olivet road
crossing and two at Pennsylvania avenue
crossing, cost of erection and maintenance
to be charged TO the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company: also two at Benning
road crossing on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad and two at Deanwood crossing, cost
of erection and maintenance to be charged
to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
Dany
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Large sale of furniture at Sloan's. 1907 G
street, tomorrow ct - a. m, comprising
some fine goods from several private resi-
dences-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
LOCAL MENTION.
THE WEATHER,

THE WEATHER.
Forecast Till pm. Saturday.
For the District Of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia, generally fair; east to north
east winds.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition Of water at 8
m: Great Falls, temperature, Is; condi-
ton, SO; receiving reservoir, Temperature
IS: condition at north connection, 80; con-
dition at south connection, SO; distributing
reservoir, temperature, 10: condition at in
fluent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 80.
Tide Table.
Today-High tide, tbs pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 2 am. and PIP D..
m; high tide, I:42 am and sos pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Ok Best Cypress Shinglcs.s $3.50 100.
.. lihhcy & Co. 9Th and ". Y. ave-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

Pet1tiOn Tor n Hydrant.
A petition bearing the names of large
number of residents and property owners
in the southeastern section of the city was
received by the Commissioners today re-
questing them to place a hydrant OH the
north side of North Carolina avenue be-
tween LIST and 2l streets southeast. TIE
petition states that the residents on this
side of the street are without water. They
earnestly appeal to the Commissioners to
have hydrant erected in that vicinity.
Balance of the Water Fund.
The acting controller of the Treasury De-
pa, tment has informed the Commissioners
that the balance remaining to the credit of
the water fund, D. c., on June 30, 1894, as
shown by the books of that department,
was 500, 549.36. To give this statement in
detail would require the settlement Of a
revenue account, which would take con-
siderable time.
Protest Against a Sidewalk.
Joseph Forrest has written to the Com
missioIers on behalf of Rev. Douglass F..
Forrest earnestly protesting against the
front of his premises, No. 1915 S street
northwest. He states that the laying of
this sidewalk undesirable and not In the
interest of the public health, safety or
comfort or any reasonable theory, within
the meaning of the act of Congress.
Heating and Ventilating School
Buildings.
The Fuller & Warren system OF heating
and ventilating represented by the South
ern Warming and Ventilating Company Is
anxious to get a foothold in the District
public schools. Yesterday representatives
of this company appeared before the Com
missioners and urged in favor of the in
PRODUCTION of their system in the new pub
lie schools in Mount Pleasant and In the
southeastern section of the city. At the
present time the schools of the city, forty
in number. are provided with the Smead
system of heating and ventilating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14
CITY ITEMS.

Congress placed an additional tax
OF 2Dc. per gal on whisky, and our Pure
Rye Whisky that we've sold for G5c az;
Will hereafter be zoe
Port Wine. rich and crusty........Oc. ct
Sherry, pale and mellon OF
Golden Catawba. heayy-bodied. DC boz
1t Z. r. WILSON, 1874 9Th st. NV.
"Franc Hats" Cover Level Heads
Heads that are level enough TO see the saw
ing In a Two-fifty Hat bought for $3.50
HENRY FRANC & SON.
1t Cor. 18th and ID.
JOhnstOn's, 70 3. Saturday Specials.
Page .. IT.
ROYAL" CLUES EVERYTHING, loo.
Druggists. ses-f&stf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-14

BATH OF BEAUTY.
Baby blemishes, pimples, red, rough hands, and
falling hair prevented by CUTICUEA SOAP. Most
effective skin purifying and beau..ying soap. as
well as purest and sweetest Of toilet and nursery
soaps. Only for pimples because only pre-
ventiye OF Inflammation and coggng Of the pores
Sold everywhere.