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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03
CALVIN FAIRBANKS BOOKS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Dir zone good turn deserves another" Please say
10 the public that still have on hand copies OF
How the Way Was Prepared'-a recital OF my ex.
periences in Ant-Savery work. especially the re-
lease Of many slaves on the Under Ground Rail
road, my imprisonment for seventeen years etc.
which Will send on receipt OF 81 80 for cloth
bound copies and IS cents for board bound. pei
copy; also. the Life OF Gerrit Smith. at g. Send
postonice order or note or draft. Sincerely yours
CALVIN FAIRBANK.
Angelica. n. Y, July o. 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03
nor AT ERTGHTOy RPLCH HOTEL

The annual hop nj Brighton Beach Hotel will
take place this evening at o'clock Gustave s.
RoohIn NJ. l.. LlssbcrGer and Harry a. King are
the Committee of Arrangements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03
THE SOCTiL FAN ~ ENGLAND
From The Boston Herald.

In n recent speech In London Sir Henry Irving
ren,ioneI his son "a striking instance =, the
social ban agains, the actor In ENGLAND His son
IL a barrister AND such was eligible 10 he pre-
scented at a lcvce held by the prrre Of Wales. f'i-
now being an actor though st,ll ba-r.scr the
honor Is forbidden him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.

For England end Eastern New York, generally f'''
slightly warmer. southweseriy winds.
For District % Columbia. Eastern Penasyvsns. New"
Jersey Delaware. Maryland snd Virginia. fair. 'hfeeT
ing In the afternoon, but probably without rain, sSa'
warmer. southeaste:ly winds. -.
For North Carolina. far followed by showers % !"
coast slightly warmer I'm the ntcrior eastsr.y WINS
For West Virginia. fair southeastrry winds.
For Western Sow- York Western Pennsylvania an
Ohio fair. followed by showers extending rfty mile
from the lakes p:olabl, slightly warmer; sou'hem
winds.
Fcr Indiana. generally fair: southwes;eriy winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03

THE HrBFRrri CEOSE rHTTR SESSIONS
The National officers and directors OF the Encient
order OF INbcrnians closed their final session last
evening az the Continental Hotel The day was
largely DEVOTED to considering plans FOR r'Gnit!ns
The TWO orders. but nothing definite MAS done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03
poy.r cRrIicisE srorr BicrcLrsrS.

From The Utica Press.
Never crltcise "A fellow hicyciist particularly II
che IL n woman inclined TO stoutncss. In few
Gears vo may he stout yourself and "A bicycle ri Ter
ior tho sole purpose OF reducing weight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03

family medicine chest should
SUV contain HOODS Pills They
are the best for family use. 20 gentle in
Family ' '.s:s, ''.' :: '.. ::'' , s.s
they are the ideal home cathartic. Sold
Cathartic 3 cent?. at, '''''''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03

BLOssOMING OF THE GOLDEN-ROD
70 the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Your correspondent Il. V. r., OF Ithaca.
T., wishes to know II golden-rod has been found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03
HARNESS RACES AT CLEVELAND.

Cleveland Ohio Aug. There were four races
on the card for to-day's Grand Circuit meeting one
was n postponed race from yesterday. II was the
las, regular day OF the most successful meeting IN
the history o, the Genvle track. The horses were
called at i2:0 hour earlier than usual. in an
fort to finish the programme. In the 2l7 trot and
the 2:iO pace the heats split up and there
were so many acictents-sucn az thrown shoes. etc
that but one race was finished. Beuzetta won the
2I5 trot in stragh, heats She was an even-money
favorite against the fed The first three horses in
each race were follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03
JOSEPH THOMPSON.

London. Aug Joseph Thompson. the Afrlcaa
explorer died in this city to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03
TRlBr'xE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

Ia this diagram a continuous white line shows ~
changes pressure indicated by The Tribunes sen
recording The dotted line represents the tenn
pe,aturo recorded at perry's Pharmacy.
Tribune Office. Aug. ?. a. m-The weather yesterday
WAS clear and warmer The temperature ranged be-
tween Ga and rs degrees the t0is) bsng ~
higher than Thursday and "a lower than on tns
core spending day last year ,..,.
The weather to-day Is likely be fair and slightly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-03

Phoenix. Ariz, Aug. Am aerolau: named II Irk,
made an ascension By moonlight last evening ia a
hOtair balloon, but IN descending IN his
he fell on top OF hOIs,. sustaining injuries from
which he shortly afterward died
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
PADGETT'S TANGLED ACCOUNTS.
Columbia No. 1O1 Holds Spirited
Meeting Over Them.

One of the largest meetings of Columbia
Typographical Union, No. 1O1, that has
been seen for years assembled yesterday
at Topographic al Temple. The supreme in
terest of the occasion centered upon Presi-
dent Tracy'S statement of the condition of
the finances of the union in consequence
of Secretary Padgetts mysterious diSap-
pearance. President Tracy, who called the
meeting to order, asked Vice President E.
G. Farrell to take the chair. Mr.. Ed.
Toner acted as secretary. Mr.. Tracy
made brief statement of what facts he
knew in connection with Secretary Pad
gets illness and fight, and read a state
ment from the auditing committee and
Treasurer Higgins which showed the
financial condition of the union up to date.
So far as could be ascertained by these
officials Mr.. Padgetts accounts showed
shortage. which seemed to amount to
13n. This amount, however, 1t was
stated, was probably in excess of
the actual shortage, for during the
bers Of the union reported payments
made to them by the secretary, for which
no vouchers appeared in his papers. From
this source alone an aggregate of 500 was
reported during and after the meeting,
thus reducing the apparent deficit to 81, leo.
Mr.. Tracy told the meeting all that he
could of the condition of Mr. Padgett but
refused to reveal his whereabouts on the
others would SO beset him that his recov-
cry would be very seriously retarded and
his life imparled. He said that Mr. Pad
Sett was improving every day and would
this week no doubt be able to receive a
committee of the union to interrogate him
in regard 10 his accounts. and it was hoped
that by another Sunday the absent secreta-
ry would return to Washington, and per-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
ST. MARGARET,s CHURCH.
Interesting Services at the Formal
Opening Yesterday.

Interesting Services at the Formal
Opening Yesterday.
st. Margarets Protestant Episcopal
Church, situated on Connecticut avenue just
above Florida avenue was formally opened
for divine worship yesterday. Regular
morning services and communion were OBJ
served at IL o'clock, when the rector, Rev.
Richard l.. Howell, preached, and choir,
led by Miss H. w. Wells, soprano, Mrs. Mid
dleton, alto, DR.. Kennedy, tenor, and Mr..
Charles Harris, bass, assisted in the exer-
cises. Miss Louise Martin presided at the
organ.
At the afternoon services the rector was
assisted by a number of clergy, some CT
those present being Rev. Joseph A. Buck
of Rock Creek Church; Rev. Alexander
MaclSay-Smith of st. Johns; Rev. Alfred
Harding of st. Paurs: Rev. Clarence w.
B.spham of st. Mchael's and All Angels;
Rev. J. Macbrfde Sterrett of Epiphany; Rev.
Andrew J. Graham of ST. Marks; Rev. GIL
bert F. Williams of Christ Church, navy
yard Rev. Albert r. Stuart of Christ
Church. Georgetown, and Rev. DR.. Harding
of Jamaica, West Indies
Rev. Mr.. Howell spoke Of the new enter
prise, and called attention to many things
was a baptismal font. His remarks were
mainly upon the subject of baptism, as it
was his desire, he said, that the two great
beacon Lights of Christianity, baptism and
the Lords supper, should be called to rhe
attention of the congregation on the first
Sunday they worshiped in the new church.
The vested choir of st. Michaers and All
Angels led the singing at the afternoon
services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lafayette Square Opera House.-The
real opening of the Lafayette Square Opera
House will take place tonight, with Miss
Ada Rehan as the bright particular star.
The new play house is now complete in its
appointments, the draperies being hung,
the carpets down. the heating apparatus
in perfect condition and everything finish
ed to add to the comfort and convenience
of the patrons. Miss Rehan will be seen
in the Railroad of Love-
Convention Hal.-Nate salisbury's BLACK
America" will come to Convention Hall
next week 1t has been wonderfully sue
cessful wherever it has been seen, and is
one of the most unique exhibitions ever
presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
To the Editor of The Evening Star:


1 am one of the many readers of your
| valuable paper who was highly amused at
| the edifying and civilizing article in Friday
| evenings issue written by member of the
| U. s. navy, favoring the establishment in
| this city of the public whipping post. From
the standpoint of the writer, who has prob
ably heard and read yarns concerning the
| TEXTURES which men in the L. S. navy in
olden times have been subjected to, under
the pretense of so-called discipline, the
argument was quite reasonable.
He referred to the system of 'Sarroting,
another means of cruelty practiced several
years ago in London, in such a way to
leave no doubt in the mind of the reader
that he would be pleased to see that highly
civilized method of capital punishment
adopted here as well.
In the first place, the citizens of Washing
ton do not care to ape London atrocities,
especially those discarded as undesirable
inhuman and wicked.
Secondly, they do not care to adopt ways
and means advocated by exacting disci-
plinarans, so-called. CT the U. S. navy.
Thirdly, we are now afflicted with laws
which recognize and permit the taking OF
human life as a punishment. the efficacious-
ness of which, with regard to the COM
munity, is very doubtful.
1t will be remembered that a year or so
ago, during the Fittsburg strike, an officer
of the Pennsylvania militia punished an en-
listed man for some breach of discipline by
tying him up by the thumbs. The act drew
forth expressions of merited condemnation
from the humane citizens of the country,
but, no doubt, some representatives of the
U. S. navy thought it to be just the thing.
If Imprisonment is not effective enough
or, for any reason, not appropriate, which
could hardly be the case, then let advo-
cate Punishment; but not the whipping
post.
There is one redeeming feature, however,
about that form Of punishment which pos
sibly appeals to some, and that Is 1t would
give employment to at least one cold
blooded. heard-hearted Individual who, in
these times of peace, chafes for oppor-
tunity of plying his trade at enforcing dis
cipline through the agency of the lash.
We do not want the whipping post be-
cause We are citizens and residents of the
capital city of a progressive nation. We
have left such bloodthrsty notions years
behind and are thriving because we have
SO done. The fact that they allow such
things in Delaware does not make it any
the less reprehensib,e.
Now. Mr.. Editor, please do not think me
| a sympa thizer with wife beaters, nor make
| the objectionable mistake in thinking NE d
| beaten. because as matter of fact l am
neither the better half nor the lesser half
| of my family; have met my match
Undoubtedly great deal will be said and
| written about this question Of the useless
| and uncalled-for whipping post, but 1
| prophesy, and do not lay claim to any ex-
| ceptional powers of dscernment either,
| that we shall never be any nearer that era
of proposed public disgrace than we now
| are. U. S. CITIZEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
EvangeIistfc Services,

Hamline NJ. E. Church was more than
crowded last night with persons, who were
present to listen to the evangelistc services
as conducted by Messrs. Potter and Miller.
Not onlywas every seat in the main audience
room and galleries occupied, but several of
the windows Were taken up in like manner,
ard some men sat on the floor during the
W hole period of the meeting. An overflow
meeting, which was held in the lecture
room in the basement, was attended by
about fifty persons and was conducted by
Mr.. Miller. At the conclusion of the exer-
cises, two conversions were reported.
Mr.. Potter's sermon was on ETERNITY
and was able effort. At the meeting
which followed about twenty conversions
We're stated to have taken place.
Previous to the sermon MIR. Miller sang
two solos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Lively Fight Participated in by Brawny
Amazons.
Other Local Notes From Across Rock
Creek Bridge-Death Of
an Officer.
There was a lively county fight Saturday

There was lively county fight Saturday
evening.
|. Mary Thomas and Lizzie Jackson as
saulted Annie Virgins near the Chain
bridge. Annie held her own for some time,
but came out third best. She brought
marks of the conflict with her. This morn
ing one eye could not be opened. The two
assaulters were arrested.
Death of officer McCnbe.
officer John McCabe died yesterday. after
long illness-the final one extending over
period of three months. Consumption Of
the throat was his aff1iction. He was a
county officer and had a wide acquaintance.
Deceased was Mason, and his family will
benefit through the police fund. Arrange
ments for the funeral have not been made
yet
EvangelIstic Services.
There were great meetings yesterday at
the Baptist Church. The attendance test
ed the capacity of the house of prayer and
tie interest manifested vas intense Re
ligfous enthusiasm ran high. The sermons
of the Rev. Mr.. Neighbor the conducting
evangelist, were the strongest efforts he
has made since his advent here. They
touched responsive chords, and the men,
ship CT the church was increased. To-
night there viii, be baptizing.
NelSnDOT eNanSeIISttc work is at
tracing the attention of representatives #
more than one denomination.
Had IL Scrap.
Yesterday crowd of Washington sports,
said to be Of the vicinity of the new power
station and the neighborhood to the rear,
secured the boat formerly owned By the
Oak Spring Pleasure Club of this place and
went up the canal to a point near the sec
ond lock. There, under the direction of
John Kane ten-round glove contest be
tween two 130-pound local negro fighters
came off. The men are said to have been
''Toady" Banks and a fellow named Phil
lips. The contest came off on the boat
There was no particularly noisy demon
stration. The crowd was comparatively
we'll behaved and fairness was observed
throughout. The winner received fifteen
dollars and the defeated one five. Probably
thirty sports went along. The fight met
with no interruption. Blood was drawn,
but there were no needless injuries in
f1icted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
Attcnlptel Suicide.

Mrs. Nettie Barnes, the siXteen-year-old
wife of Joseph Barnes, an engineer, resid-
ing at Sl3 1 street northwest, attempted to
end her life by swallowing dose of lauda-
mum late Saturday afternoon. The couple
We're married about year ago i'll Maryland
and soon thereafter removed to this city.
The young wife has been in poor health al
most continually since then, and in fit of
dependency, it Is supposed determined to
commit suicide. Purchasing the drug from
a Tth street pharmacist, Mrs Barnes retired
to her. room and swallowed the potion. She
was discovered in a serious condition soon
thereafter by her husband. who summoned
medical assistance. An emetic was given,
and in a short time the young woman was
on the road to recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14

haps be able to meet his fellow printers
face to face, and get matters straight.
The end of October there falls due a note
of the union for s., 500 on the building debt,
for which there are no funds in hand. This
note is held by the American Security and
Trust Company, which has made a propo-
sition to extend the time, in order to enable
the officers of the union TO provide for pay
in the integrity of Mr.. Padgett, and at
tributed the distressing situation in which
the secretary is found entirely to illness
and mental alteration.
Resolutions were passed accepting the
proposition of the American Security and
Trust Company to extend the note which
falls due October 81. and a committee of
three was authorized, of which Mr.. Tracy
is to be chairman. to investigate the finan-
cial affairs of the union for the past six
years, and employ an expert accountant to
make full report at the earliest day con-
sistent with thorough work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
The Funeral of Ex-chief Brooks.

The remains of the late James ]. Brooks,
ex-chief of the United States secret serv-
Ice. were brought to Washington from
Pittsburg yesterday and carried to the resi-
dence of his son, DR.. Floyd v. Brooks, 465
Florida avenue. The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from
Calvary Baptist Church. and interment
will be made in Rock Creek cemetery. Mr..
Brooks dice in Pittsburg last week of
heart trouble. as noted in The Star at the
time He had been sufferer for years
from this ailment, the result of a bullet
lodged in his body in 1863. when an at
tempt was made to assassinate him by
emlssaries of the famous whisky ring in
Philadelphia. which Mr.. Brooks was aiding
in breaking up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
Office OF
MertZ and MertZ,
600 F Street.
The Interest

The Interest
taken in our Model Tailor
ing Emporium grows into larger
proportions as the autumn shades
gather-our growing business is the
most substantial testimony that we
could desire-We must measure our
success by the interest Our friends
take in our business-when old
friends come in and introduce to us
new customers each day we are
nerved to still greater efforts in be-
half of those whom we serve-if
there is anything wrong in our bust
ness methods, we want to know it,
so we will appreciate to the full
measure the criticism of our friends
our $40 to-order suit is the great
est effort of modern tailordom-
MERIT and MERIT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
THE ELECTRICAL WORKERS.
Preparations Going ON for the Nh
tiOnNl Convention.


tiOnaI Convention.
The convention committee of Local No. PC,
Electrical Workers. met yesterday after
noon at No. 4S L street northwest and de-
cided to swing one banner across the street
a S27 9TH street northwest, the convention
headquarters, instead of having three in
various parts of the city, as heretofore con-
templa ted. They also appointed committees
to wait on the various trades unions and
authorized the secretary to confer with the
different X of l.. associations in regard to
their participation in the night parade on
Thursday, November IA.
A committee of two was appointed to
visit the business houses on Pennsylvania
avenue and ask for subscriptions to assist
in defraying the expenses of the convention
and also to ask merchants to illuminate
their places of business on the night of the
parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
CITY AND DISTRICT.
TEN YEARS OLD.
Anniversary Sermon ut the Church OF
the Covenant.

Anniversary Sermon ut the Church of
the Covenant.
The Church Of the Covenant was ten
years old yesterday, and the anniversary
was observed by a special anniversary SER
mon preached by the pastor, Rev. Teunis
s. Hamlin. D. D., in the morning. Dr.
Hanlin sketched the history of the church
from its inception, and said that though
ten years is but a brief period in the life
of an institution, the first decade of its
history is significant marking its in
dividuality. DR.. Hamlin said that 1t was
a cause for profound gratitude that the
Church Of the Covenant had been founded
not because If discord or jealousy or from
UNCONVENTIONAL rivalry or personal ambi-
ton, but from pure and lofty motive.
He said 1t was recognized by presbytery
long ago as 1872 that Presbyterian
Church in the northwest section of the
city was necessity. Effective action was
first taken, he continued, in March, 1883,
when the late Justice Strong and several
others resolved to purchase the site on
which the church Is located, and subscribed
mere than $4,000. A chapel was erected,
and the Church of the Covenant organized
October IL. 1855. with fifty-three members.
DR.. Hamlin then gave an outline of the
various activities of the church and of the
work that had been accomplished. He
spoke of the self-denying generosity of the
members, of their aggreSsiveness in all
lines Of Christian work, and in conclusion
declared that the pulpit had not been
hedged about with hampering restrictions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
Daughters of the American RevOlu.
t;On to AtlantH,

The Atlanta special, leaving by the Sea-
beard Air line. will carry the party of
Daughters of the American Revolution to
the exposition city.
Special train will leave at $40 pm. Tues
day, the 18th. Apply to ID. A. K. head
quarters, room 32 Washington Loan and
Trust building, or K. A. Parke, general
agent, GO1 Pennsylvania avenue, for orders
and sleepng-car accommoda lions.
Take the line giving you the greatest
comfort.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
Imprcssive Mass Meeting.

At an impressive mass meeting held yes
terday afternoon in Gunton Temple Me-
mortal Church, under the auspices of the
Anti-saloon League, addresses in support
of the cause were made by Treasurer
Blackford, Chief Garfield of the Good Tenn
plars, Rev. DR.. Patch and Rev. DR.. Muir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

lafayette Square Opera House.-Miss Ada
Rehan in Railroad of Love-"
Aliens Grand Opera House.-Rice's 1892"
New National Theater.-Cissy Fitzgerald
In THE Founding"
Academy Of Music.-'Tn Old Kentucky"
Bijou Theater-'The Captains Mate"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-ThornIon' 8
Elite Vaudevilles.
Columbia Photograph Company, 919 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest-Exhibition of
the Graphophone and kaleidoscope.
Odd Fellows Hall, 7th between D and e
streets Observation-Disclosures, the hypnotist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14
Poultry SlOW.

The board of judges of the National Poul-
try and Pigeon Association, which Is to
hold ar exhibit in Center Market Hall Feb
ruary IA to Is next. has selected the follow
ing judges: George o. Brown, Baltimore,
Md; j. Y. Briknell, Buffalo, n. Y; Sharp
Butterfield, Windsor, Canada; p. II. Scud-
der, Glen Head, l.. L.: Theodore Hughes
Trenton, Md; ID. NJ. Owens, Athens, Tenn. !;
Henry ). Ball, Shrewsbury, Mass; T. J.
Marshall. Middletown, Ohio; w. j. Stanton,
New York city, and John E. Diehl, Beverly,
N. j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-14

Rev. DIR. Hammer, pastor of st. Paul's
Church. Baltimore, preached the annual
sermon to the Wcman's Foreign Mission
airy Society of the Baltimore conference
of the NJ. e. Church South at the Mount
Vernon Place NJ. E. Church yesterday
morning. He chose a missionary text, Go
we, therefore, and teach all nations" which,
he said. gives the basis, means and end of
the missionary movement. He dwe1t par
ticularly upon women's work in the mis-
sionary cause, and In their ability and fit
ness to teach women and children in the
foreign fields.
A childrens mass meeting was held in
the afternoon under the ausoices of the
missionary society, at which Mrs. G. r.
Brown of Baltimore gave interesting black
board exercises, and Mrs. Hartsock of the
Mckcniree Church made an address,