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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-17
LANGDON.

Miss Florence Smith has returned from
her visit to friends in Culpeper. Va.
Mr. C. A. Baker has returned for few
days before starting on his trip to Colo
RADIO.
The Christian Endeavor Society will open
the services at 6:45 pm. instead of pm.
on Sunday, as announced.
Dr. L. C. Loomis is having two very pref
ty cottages built on Montello avenue In
Winthrop Heights.
Miss Verde, Agnes and William Cater
ten have gone to Anne Arundel county,
Nd, to attend their sisters wedding.
Langdon Lodge, No 26. I. o. o. F., gave
a picnic Thursday evening In the grove
After the opening ode was sung, Mr.. VIII
liam L. Mothersead, the chairman of the
evening, then announced the grand repre-
sentative, F. A. Sitter Of Washington. who
gave an able address. his subject being
''Odd Fellowship" A whistling solo was
worth of London. England, after which
Mr. w. w. MILAN, G. c., of Washington
gave very pleasant talk. There were
present from Washington. Mr.. F. A. Stier
grand Representatives; William r. Hunt
grand secretary, and wife: Mr.. John Brown,
grand warden; Mr.. L. H. McDade, grand
herald; Mr.. w. w. MILAN, G. c., and 9th
ers. The evening was interspersed with
music. Refreshments were served by the
committee.
At the installation of officers of Good
Templars last evening the following were
installed officers for the ensuing term by
Lodge Deputy Mr.. I. J. Baker and Install
ing Marshal Mr.. c.. B. Cameron: Mrs. l.
]. Baker, chief templar; Mr.. Oscar Har-
vey, vice templar; Miss Anna E. Chesky,
secretary: Mr.. Walter Berry, financial sec
rotary; Mr.. e. P. Sherman, chaplain; Miss
Verde Catterton, marshal: Mr.. Charles
Watson, deputy marshal; Mr.. Reid Baker.
guard; Mr.. Henry Newall, sentinel; Mrs.
Z. P. Sherman, past chief templar.
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WASHINGTON GROVE.

highly enjoyable musicale was given at
charge of Mr.. Percy Foster, who played
the accomplishments, besides rendering sew
eral solos. Miss Grace Altschu rendered
Taubert's 20, Nightingale" and Schubert 8
serenade in which she proved the excel
lence of her training. Her voice Is rich and
flexible. while her erunciation Is almost
perfect. Mr.. Foster sang several comic
songs. including THE Little Alabama
Coon" and 1.-THE Cat Came Back" which
We're received with a round of applause.
City, in which his voice was vibrant with
feeling. Among those present were Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. d. Clark, Mrs. H. Ellis, Mrs
VIM. Fl. Allen, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Lemon,
Capt E. n. Ripley, Mrs BENZ Nichols, Mr.
and Mrs. H. Turner, Mrs. Percy Foster and
many others.
Mr.. VIM. H. Allen, SUPERINTENDENT of
postal telegraphy, is visiting friends in
Boston.
Mrs. Frank Bovee and little daughter are
guests of Mrs. Annie Bovee.
Mr. Joe Polkinhorn and family are &C.
cupying the cottage OF Mr.. Olivia Polkin-
horn.
DIR. NJ. d. Peck has gone to Cortland. NY.
Mr.. Perry Allen. private secretary to
Chief Justice Harlan. is enjoying an out
Ing at st. Georges Island, on the Potomac.
Mrs. Henry Wilson is visiting friends in
Rockville. ---
The Grovites are busy with their rrepara-
lions for the annual meeting Of the District
EpWorth League. which will be held neye
Tuesday evening in the tabernacle.
Capt =. A. Rearick. United States rayy.
Is spending his vacation with his family
on the Boulevard
Mrs. H. Ellis is the guest of her stster
Mrs. VIM. D. Clark
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TAkOMA PARK,

MIR. and Mrs. Jas. Dyre left this morning
Tor visit to Sea View. Mrs NJ P. Dyre
returned from Colonial Beach THURSDAY
With Miss Milie Dyre and will accompanv
her son and his wife to Sea View. and later
to Suffolk
Miss Pettis of Cleveland, Ohio is a guest
at Col G. C. Kniffin's home, corner of Ma.
pie and Carroll avenues. where she will
remain until October
Mrs. Fl. B. Doyle. with her young dauph.
ter Ruth. Miss Ollie Slater and Chas.
Slater are spending August at River
Springs, in st. Mary's county, Md.
Miss ParkinS returned yesterday from, q
fortniShts stay with relatives in Towson.
Md.
Mrs. NJ. A. Gibson returned Yesterday
from Colonial Beach. where she was the
guest of relatives.
The weekly lawn social of the Methodist
Society was omitted last night.
Notwithstanding the heat, the dance at
1.-THE Whittingham' Thursday night was
the largest of the season. Many persons
from Washington We're among those pres
ent. Some of those present were Mr.. ard
Mrs. A. P. Crenshaw. Mr.. and Mrs
Kempton of Fort Meade, Texas; Mr.. and
Mrs. r. P. Brown. Mr.. and Mrs p r. Cum
nfneham, Buffalo. N. Y; Mr.. and Miss
Berehens. Misses Stella Bennett Kizzia
Lewis, Marie Genesi. Nell Darling, Katie
Lay, Lizzie Keys. Carol Sunny, Florence
Smith, Norris of Washington, billiard, A.
Bitter. May Smith of Winchester, Joe
Glasscott. Rogers Keyser, Ida and Mary
Cady, Edith OBrien. Abrams. Ethel Ran.
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RADCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., AUCTIONEEItS.
Successors to Ratcliae Darr & Col
TRCSTEES' SALE OF A VALUABLE THREE
STORY AND BASEMENT BRICK HOUSE, no
Nh luz -

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY AND BASEMENT BRICK HOUSE, no.
1922 STREET NORTHWEST.
by virtue OF u deed Of trust, duly recorded in
Liber No. 1886, folio "a ct seq, one Of the
land records for the District of Columbia, and at
the request of the party secured thereby, the
designed trustees will offer for sale, by public
TWENTY THIRD DAY OF AUGUST, AID. 1895,
AT SIX O'CLOCK, the following described real
estate, to wit: Part of lot g. in Fisher Sharon's
subdivision OF square 1853, per plat recorded I'm
the ONCE Of the surveyor for the District of Co.
iumba, In Liber u, folio III, beginning on south
corner OF said square; thence west along said
street 20 G5 feet to alley; thence southwest along
alley 1s1 feet thence southeasterly along dividing
line between said lots 62 and So IS feet; therce
mortheasteriy and parallel with west line Of New
along dividing line between lot q and said lot
81 q so feet to beginning, together with all tho
Improvements, rights, etc.
This property will be sold subject, however, to q
prior deed of trust duly recorded In Liber 1S46,
folio 455 ct sel.. for $1,000.
Terms of sale: Fifteen hundred 81 500 dollars In
cash, the balance in one and two years, with in
terest from the day Of sale, at the rate of six
per cent per annum, payable seHl-aanualIy. Sc
cured by deed Of trust the property sold, or
all cash. at the option Of the purchaser. A de-
posit Of $500 required upon acceptance of bid. II
the terms of sale compiled with in fifteen
days from the day Of sale the trustees reserve the
right to resell the property at the risk and cost
of the defaulting purchaser after five days ad-
rettisement of such resale in scue newspaper
published in Washington, D. c. All conveyancing
and recording At the purchasers cost.
FULTON Il. GORDON, Trustee
A. J. WHITAKER, Attorney for party secured,
91S street northwest. uul3-dNts
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EVANSVILLE.

A lawn fete and concert was given last
evening. under the auspices Of Keystone
Chapter No. 49, Royal Arch Masons. at
Rose Lawn" the residence of Mr.. +. A.
Holden, which was much enjoyed by the
many persons present. Long vistas of Chi
nese lanterns lighted the spacious lawn,
giving it an oriental appearance. Mr.. F.
A. Holden acted as master of ceremonies.
The program opened with fancy dance by
Miss Cloffer, which was followed by a
comic song by Mr. A. r. Holden entitled
Father O'F1ynn." The Graham brothers
then rendered the mot Guilty March" on
the mandolin and guitar with excellent
effect, and played a medley as an encore.
being assisted with the violin by DIR. West
lake. Miss Lillian Acker sang Through All
Eternity" with much feeling, and Miss
Nina McEwen sang Dreams and "Oh,
Promise Me- in a manner that captivated
the audience. The Laurel Military Band,
under the leadership of Prof. II. H. W.
Ties, played a number of lively and popular
airs. Refreshments were served from the
different stands on the grounds. Dancing
was INDUCED In by the young people until
after IL o'clock.
The ladies Of Bladensburg will give an
afternoon picnic in the Spa woods Wednes-
day, the Dist instant, for the benefit of the
old Bladenshurg burying ground. An ex-
cellent bard will furnish the music for the
occasion.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Manosue died Thursday at the residence
of its parents.
Mr.. Douglas horses again ran away with
his spring wagon yesterday, breaking the
pole and throwing out the coiored driver,
who, with the exception OF q few slight
bruises, escaped injury.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Welsh have re-
turned from Atlantic City.
Miss Bessie McKnew is the guest of Miss
Fanny Mudd.
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STEALING THE AIR.
A True Tale Brought From Baltimore
of an Unusual Onense.

a True Tn1e Brought From Baltimore
of an Unusual Onensc.
An Anacostian, who was in Baltimore a
few days ago, related to a Star reporter a
remarkable experience he had while in the
monumental city while standing" says
he. talking with policeman in the GEN.
trail part of the city. the manager Of a
bicycle establishment located near by came
up and, addressing the officer. said:
Say, officer, wish you'd drive those
hoboes away or run them in. They're hang
ing around the door trying to steel our air
all day long,
Trying to steal what?' queried the cop
per.
pneumatic tires WITH replied the man.
THE officer looked disguised. DO you
fellows own the air here? he demanded.
DO you rent 1t with the premises?
You'll be accusing somebody with running
off with your sunbeams next. l suppose
you amt looking, jam 1t in their pockets
and run, EN-?
"tWeIf, If you don't believe It, Just come
back here and watch, said the manager.
He led the way to the back part of the
establishm ent, where he and the officer con-
ceaied themselves behind a curtain. In a
moment big tramp peered in at the door;
mopped the perspiration from his face;
slipped to the little rubber hose attached to
the air compressor in the basement, thrust
the nozzle into his steaming collar and
turned the stopcock. The wind whistled
through his clothes. and for a moment he
was the picture of contentment. Before he
could get cooled Off two more like him were
The officer took the offender to the station
house and wanted to make the charge
against him petty larceny for stealing air,
but had to call it disturbing the peace"
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UPPER MARLBORO'.

DIR. r. s. Hill and Mr.. A. T. Brooke, a
special committee appointed by the direc-
tors of the Fair Association, visited Bright
wood and invited all the horse men to the
fair They promised to come with full
stabes-about seventy-five horses. They
also arranged for a match race between
the pacing mare Nina Noble, with a record
of DO. and Princess Orloff, record, 225. for
s1OO a side. the Fair Association to add a
purse This will be the first race on the
first day. Entries in the exhibition class
of horses have been made by E. Burgdorf.
Jos. Cheston, jr.. VIM. Birney, the Stratford
stock farm and the Riggs farm. Entries Of
stock have been made by Galloway Ches-
ton, F. Snowden Hill, the Stratford stock
farm. c c. Magruder, Benz. H. Brown and
Miss Catherine S. Hill. Congressman Chas.
E. Coffin will exhibit hogs, and Mr.. A. b.
Suit hogs and fancy poultry.
Mrs. Lyons of Alexandria, Va, Is visiting
her sister. Mrs. Robt. A. Clagett.
Miss Lydia Taylor is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Jas. NJ. Latimer.
Mrs. ]. Warning Medley Is visiting friends
In Charles county.
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DIVORCE EASY IN PHILADELPHIA,
Five Grounds for Suit and the Utmost
Ns.uro.y

Secrecy Assured.
From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
Although there are on an average about
500 divorces granted in Philadelphia county
each year, and there are not less than five
reasons on which divorce can be obtained
in the state of Pennsylvania, there are
many residents of the keystone state and
some few Philadeiphians, who have gone
to other jurisdictions In order to obtain a
separation (Which is not always recognized
here from their better or worse halves, as
the case may be.
Fully that number of divorces are granted
by the common pleas courts of this city
every year, but the number OF suits of this
character which are commenced during
every twelvemonth more than treble it.
Why man, or a woman, either, who has
been married in Pennsylvania, or has even
lived here in the married state should go
west to some of the now notorious com
munities where divorces are practically
ground out to order for the purpose of Sc
curing what he fondly imagines is legal
divorce is almost beyond underS landing.
Here are five cases. upon proof of any of
which he or she can get a divorce. New
Jersey is prac tically the only state in whic h
so great latitude in matters of this kind
is allowed. South Carolina has no divorce
law. and such a thing as legal separation
of man from wife is unheard of within her
borders.
new 1OTk comes next pest. Inere an
absolute divorce can only be obtained upon
the statutory grounds, unfaithfulness to
the marriage tie. but limited divorce,
with alimony, can be secured upon proper
proof of several causes Of complaint.
Out west things change considerably 1t
is true that in most of the western states
there are only three causes on which di-
vorce can be obtained,-but the laws from
the standpoint Of prominent attorney are
SO lax that man or woman, by the exer-
else of the least bit of fraud, can obtain
what they desire in from one-eighth to one
quarter CT the time required in this state,
provided they are piloted by lawyer who
knows how TO go about At case when he is
well paid
In Pennsylvania the causes on which a
divorce can be obtained are Cruel and bar
barous treatment" "desertion" for two
years. giving either party the right to begin
suit after six months desertion, although
no decree will be made until two years
have elapsed "unfaithfulness," .'duress
and fraud" and felony" where either
party has been convicted of crime and has
been in prison for two years or more. New
Jersey allows divorce upon proof of any
of the same causes, but the applicant for
the separation must first be resident of
the state for at least one year.
In Pennsylvania every paper In divorce
case is jealousy guarded and practically
impounded, thus securing to the parties in
terested almost absolute secrecy. IAN the
general public usually hears" said law
yer, lis the announcement that a decree
has been granted, and all the facts which
would make morsels of gossip are sup
pressed"
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MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY.
Paintings Which Are to AdOrn u New
York Court Room.

Paintings Which Are to AdOrn u New
York Court Room.
From the New York Tribune.
The Municipal Art Society of New York
will begin next week the decoration of the
oyer and termfner court room in he new
Criminal Courts building. The expense of
the work. which will be borne by the So
ciety and mado free gift to the city. will
be $1,000. The commission was awarded to
Edward E. Simmons In the public competi-
ton invited by the society last year, and
the workmen employed in the court room
will be under his supervision, The color
ing of the ceiling in fiat tints and the
decorations of the walls not occupied by
Mr.. Simmons paintings must of course,
be finished before his panels are put up.
The room will be decorated by September
!, and the presentation to the city will be
made early in October. 1t was intended
that the presentation address should be
made by the late Richard NJ Hunt. who,
at the time Of his DEATH was president of
the Municipal Art Society. The rresenta-
ton will probably be made by William A.
Coffin, the first vice president, or by WILL
lam T. Evans. the second vice president.
Mr.. Simmons middle pans., Justice Is
now nearly ready to go up, and the other
panels, Fraternity. Liberty and Equality,
toward completion. The central panel Is
serious. impressive and noble piece of
work. The handsome features of this clear
eyed Justice Of commanding presence, who
Is not represented blind, as in old tradition,
are based on a study of a portrait of Mr..
Simmons wife. The cloaked female figure,
holding the scales in one hand and in he
other a globe with the symbol Of Christian
rule, in type and manner conveys an idea
Of dignity and control With drapery Of
the Stars and Stripes, Justice stands be-
fore closed bronze DOORS set in an archi-
trave of marble, and mysteriously sugges-
tive of the power of the law. The arms of
the state and city are superimposed. Be
low are two youths as pages, one bearing
a sword and the other doves, symbolizing
condemnation and acquittal, and watching
the scales. These charming figures are
from drawings Mr.. Simmons made from
his two boys. The dimensions of the GEN.
trail panel are SKIS feet with frame, end
of the other panels Skill feet each.
The right panel is group of female
figures representing the Three Fates. The
thread of life is spun by Youth, a lovely
girl, singing. 1t passes to Maturity, and
thence to Old Age who cuts it. The left
panel Is a group of three seated female
figures, symbolizng Fraternity, Liberty
and Equality.
Two half globes are held by Equality, on
whom Fraternity rests one hand. and with
the other holds the hand of Liberty, rejoic-
ing over her broken chains.
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FOREST GLEN.

Mr.. NJ s. Gibson and wife are taking a
much needed rest In a vacation at Harpers
Ferry Va.
Mr.. James Engel and family have return
ed home from an outing at Asbury Park, N.
j.
Miss Maria Frederick, who has been seri-
ously ILL., is much improved.
Mrs. Luke Develin has gone to Asbury
Park, N. J., for two weeks
Mrs. Ben. Miller has returned from three
weeks soiourn at Atlantic City. She is
stopping at the Inn.
The trial of Messrs. Fishback and Wright
for assault on ]. L. Husband at the late
republican primary. held at Wheaton has
been postponed until Saturday, August "a,
10 am, before Justice Condict of Sligo.
G. G. Getty, son of Gen. Getty, has just
threshed $40 bushels of wheat, the product
of twenty-five acres. This is considered a
fine yield for this section.
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LAUREL.

The macadamizing of Washington avenue.
which has been going on for the past two
months and half, will be completed to-
day. The road. when completed, will cost
the town $4,000. Over $1,000 of this
amount has already been paid Mr.. w. E.
Anderson of Baltimore, who secured the
contract The work seems to be giving
satisfaction to the citizens Of the town,
and Will no doubt receive the approval of
the city council at its next meeting.
Mayor Phelps is still negotiating for the
sale of the Main street bonds. The city
council decided to float s23, 900 worth Of
bonds for the Improvement Of Main street,
in macadam style. and placed the nego-
tiation of same in the hands of Mayor
Phelps. 1t is expected that the bonds will
be sold shortly and the work of improving
Main street begun.
Manager Hardin of the Kelley Institute,
who is now in Hagerstown, is expected
here today. 1t is thought he will decide
hot to rebuild the power house. which was
burned down yesterday, but will make ar
rangements with the Laurel Electric Light
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BROOKLAND.

Mrs. WIn. Thompson and her three little
daughters, Mabel, Elsie and Lillian, have
returned to Washington, after a pleasant
stay with Mrs. J. J. Fischer.
Miss Margaret Fletcher of Washington
will be the guest Of Miss Bessie Lewis Of
lexington next week.
Last night the Brookland Drum Corps
met at the town hall. There was full
attendance, but as yet there are few
vacancies, which. " is hoped, will soon be
filed.
Mr.. Fred. Holton has gone to New York,
where he will meet Mrs. JIolton, and after
a lengthy trip both viii return to BROOK
land early III September.
The Commissioners have recently been
clearing the cutters of Bunker Hill road,
for which the community Is very grateful.
The citizens of University Heights say they
would be very glad If the same attention
should be paid to that subdivision, for the
grass has grown to such an extent That 1t
is almost impossible to tell which Is gutter
and which the brick pavement
Despite the fact that 1t Is against the law
for horses and cattle to run loose in the
District, these animals roam through
Brookland and University Heights. 1t is
usually at night when horses and cows are,
purposely or otherwise. given this freedom,
at time when the people are unable to
watch their property, and often find in the
and destroyed. The police who patrol this
section never seem to these animals.
and fail to afford any protection to the citi-
zens whose gardens are damaged.
The Misses Levi are visiting Brookland
for week or two.
The Brookand NJ. E. Church will give a
Sunday school picnic the 9th Of September
in the Soldiers Home grounds, to which all
the children, especially the little ones. are
invited. Mr.. Cissel and Mr.. G. B. Johnston
have been appointed to look after this af-
fair, and to arrange everything for the
pleasure and enjoyment of the children.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Stalee Of Providence
street are at Asbury Park.
At recent meeting of the finance commit
Zee of the Brookland NJ. E. Church final ar
engagements were made for tine dedication Of
the new church now nearly completed. 1t is
expected that the ceremony Will take place
about the middle of September.
Messrs. Armstrong, HetHeld, MCGEE,
Quinn and Capt. Banner will leave this
evening for fishing trip down the Poto-
mac.
DIR. and Mrs. ]. L. Jackson are on visit
to their former home in the Mohawk Valley,
N. Y.
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From the Church Times.

The finger pillory is still preserved care
fully in the parish church of st. Helen
by-de-la-Zouch and is thus described:
IAN ancient and rather singular curiosity
q finger pillory. This instrument seems to
have been used for the punishment of dis
orderly persons during divine service. 1t
consists of two upright posts about three
feet high, which support a beam of nearly
the same length, in which are bored holes
Of various dimensions, cut first horizontally
and then perpendicularly, in order that the
first joint of the finger may be inserted and
the finger retained In an angular form. The
culprit is then secured by bringing down
over the holes another beam. which is at
tached by a hinge at the end to one Of the
posts and fastened at the other end by a
lock-"
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dali. Annie Crenshaw, Maud Anderson, and
Messrs Geo. Harris, Edgar Allen, H. p.
Eask, B. A. Lynch. A. B. Lyon, Bert Poler,
s. 8. Carroll. Frank Keys, Harry Keys,
Cady, Robt. Callahan Irving Barker, Ed.
Keys, Percy and Reeve Barker. DR.. and
Mrs. Abrams.
Miss Cora Norris is visiting Miss Waters
of Magnolia avenue.
A large party of Takoma young people
leave this evening for a short stay at Co
lonial Beach.
Mr. Warner Childs Is stopping over in
New York while en- route to this place from
a two months stay on the Jersey coast In
the Berkshire hills and other points Of in
terest.
Mrs. ]. ]. Atwell and family have gone to
I.oudoun county, Virginia, for August. MIR.
Atwell will remain for the present at his
home in Takoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Haynes have returned to
their home after few days sojourn at
Mr.. c. NJ. Heaton's.