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Evening star., 1895-08-23

Earned Money in Slnii.sy to Take
him Through College,.


Him Through College,.
Ex-Gov. Morris died at New Haven yes
terday afternoon.
Iuzon Burr.tt Morris was born ii New
town, Conn, April l6, 1927. He worked in
a blacksmith shop ard edse-teol factory IN
Seymour as boy, ard earned money 20
take him through Yale College, from which
he graduated in 1854. A year later he was
elected member of the state house of rep
resentat.ves.
In 1857 he was appointed judge of probate
from the New Haven district and removed
to that city, where he afterward resided.
He was elected nle mber OF the House
from New Haven in 1910 and in 1874 was
elected to the Senate, OF Which he was pres
ideni PFC TEN. and also chairman of the
judiciary committee.
In 1SSS lie was Il candidate for governor
on the democratic ticket, but although re-
ce.virg plurality of votes Gov. Bulkely
was seated by the legislature. Then fol
lowed the deadlock SESSION, winch was
finally settled by his uEdsputed election 10
the governorship in 1898.
Mrs Morris ard six children survive him.
Gov. Morris had the management of sew
eral large estates.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Organizing MnryIand Republicans.

The association recently formed of repub-
Ecah voters of the state of Maryland held
meeting last night in the parlors of the
Philadelphia House on Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Joseph S. Queen. the president of the
association. having announced that the OBJ
ject Of the meeting was the enrolment of
new members, twenty new members gave
in their names. James L. Gibson, William
Brown aid j. l.. Fowler were appointed as
canvassing committee to see to it that all
the colored men in this city who are voters
IN the state of Maryland become identified
with the association, and to urge upon
them the Importance cf registering and
voting in the coming elections. Mr.. Perry
Carson having been invited to speak, made
4 short talk, concluding by suggesting that
the association adopt resolutions congratu-
laung Senator NJ. S. Quay upon the prom
ising prospects of his winning in the fight
among the republicans of Pennsylvania.
The suggestion was formulated as a reso-
luton, and was adopted by the association.
Short addresses We're made by JOS S.
Queen, J. S. Gibson and others.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
THE CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.
They E15oyed n Pleasant Outing and
Witnessed Competitive Drills.

They .G1joyed n Pleasant Outing and
Witnessed Competitive Drills.
The Catholic Knights of America who re-
side in or belong to District branches of
the order took an outing to River View
yesterday. The chief event was the COM
petitive drill between companies A and
of the battalion Of Gonzaga Cadets, and
the little fellows acquitted themselves in
highly creditable manner throughout the
drill. After the company drill, about thir-
ty-fve Of the cadets entered in an indi-
vidual competitive drill, which was won by
serst. Ed. H. Hayes of company A. Cor
poral Thomas B. Cook Of company B get
ting the second prize. The prizes were $40
and 50 in gold, which had been donated by
the Catholic Knights for that purpose.
Capt; Ca ta,,5 John B: Walsh company b fourth h
Mr.. George Repetti president of the State
Council Catholic knights of America, pre-
sented the prizes. Company B was pre-
sented with handsome silk flag by the
ladies who had charge of the Gonzaga ta-
BILE at the ST Aloysius lawn fete which
vas held recently for selling the greatest
number of tickets, Mr.. Repeti again acting
as presenter. Capt. Vincent Coughlan was
presented with a watch by the ladies of the
same table for selling through his own in
dividual efforts. the greatest number of
tickets. After the presentation, Miss Marie
Scanlon, the sponsor of the Gonzaga Cadets,
invited the command to temporary head
quarters, where they were entertained in
a royal fashion. The State Council, under
the auspices of which the excursion was
given, is composed of nine branches in the
District. These are ST. Aloysus. st.
Peters. st. Mary's, ST. Dominic's, st. The
lesa's. st. Stephens, st. Joseph's, the I'm
maculate Conception and Carroll, and it IS
safe to say that every member was pres
ent on the excursion yesterday. as every
boat that left for the popular resort was
crowded to its utmost capacity. The COM
TN ohor nf
Messrs. John Elbert. E. ]. Brosnan. John
Shrugrue. j. H. McQuade, John c. Sullivan,
Jemes Kane r. J. Hartigan, E. j. Hanna,
George Repetti and Joseph Waltermeyer.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Great HyEienic Kneipp Malt

The Great HyEienic Kneipp Malt
Coffee.
Pastor Knefpp's MALI Kaffee) Is a de-
licious, nutritious and wholesome article of
food not medicine), highly recommended
by physicians to persons suffering from
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Nervousness and
General Debility. Especially recommended
to Invalids, Children and Nursing Mothers,
and to all persons to whom the effects of
coffee are injurious. 1t combines the
health-giring properties of Extract of Malt
with the pleasant aroma of coffee Con-
tains neither caffeine, chickory, artificial
coloring matter nor any substances injuri-
GUS to health. Can be used either as a
complete substitute for coffee or as an ad-
dition to the same. 1t will not only i'm
prove the latter, but reduce the cost of it
from 40 to so per cent Try 1t and be con-
WINGED of its wonderful merits. 10 cents a
pound. at all grocers. Every genuine pack
age bears the portrait and signature of
Father Sebastian Kneipp of Woer:shofen
Bavaria, and the signature of the manu-
facturers, THE KNEIPP MALT FOOD
COMPANY of New York and Chicago.
THEODORE HINRICHS, General Agent
316 Hanover ST., Baltimore, Nd.
ALBERT LEPPER, Wholesale Agent
14S & 1l9 Center Market, Washington, DC
au22-3t Apply for free sample.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Troy Steel and Iron Plant Sold.

The plant of the Troy Steel and Iron
Company was sold at auction at Troy.
N. y, yesterday by the receivers. There
were but two bids, one by c. w. Tillng-
hast of $:;50.O{O in his own name and for
others not made known, and another of
S4G00D by F. S. WithcrAec of Port Henry
on behalf of the reorganization comrnittee
representing the creditors and stockhold-
ers. The plant was sold to MIN. Mr. With
eTbee says there vi! b a reorganza ton
of the Troy Steel and Iron Company and
worl; VIII be resumed with the least pos
sible delay. 1t is the Intention to erect a
rev blooming mill and converting mill at
VIII be adopted.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
GER ENBERG'S DOG.
Judge Scott of the Police Court Sentenced
Him to Be Killed.
The Probability is That There Will
he More Troublc-other Cases
Disposed OF.

Saloon Keeper Ernest Gerstenberg was
defendan: in Judge Scott's court today on
a charge of being the owner Of a fierce and
dangerous dog 1t appeared in proof that
the dog bit a boy named Roy Foose, and
Lawyer Sillers made an earnest plea for
the owner of the dog.
The saloon keeper praised his dog, and
told Of his many good qualities.
'All these gentlemen in court know my
dog" he said, pointing toward the clerks,
prosecuting attorney and others, "and they
know the dog is not dangerous
Judge Scott concluded that the dogs
character was not above reproach, and re-
peated what he has said on previous occa-
sions concerning the disposition of biting
dogs.
''The sentence of the court is that the
dog be killed." he concluded.
The court was informed that the sentence
would not be complied with, and that he
would let in his house who came
there to execute the animal.
1t is likely that the case will cause more
trouble
No Intentional Cruelty.
John Hancock, a representative of the
Herdic Company, was given trial on a
charge of cruelty. 1t was charged that he
permitted to be worked horse that was
unfit for labor.
Evidence on both sides was heard, and
" lille the court was satisfied that there
was no Intentional cruelty, he thought the
animal should have been kept in the stable
Three small boys, whose names were
given as Henry Sondheimer, Frank Sherry
and John Sherry, were in court, charged
with trespass.
These little boys were found on the grass
in the Judiciary Square and the park
Watchman arrested them.
Judge Scott thought that the boys had
them only 81 each.
George Stewart was in court several days
ago for drunkenness and his personal bonds
were taken to take the pledge.
And instead of doing So" an officer told
the court, 'he got drunk.
George made another effort to talk him.
self out of court, but Judge Scott remem-
hered him and sent him down for two
weeks.
Said He Would Leave.
Frank Williams, stranger in the city,
who arrived here only two days ago. prom
do so.
Judge Scott let him go with pleasure, and
advised him to stand not on the order of
his going.
Charles Jackson, who was out riding q
bicycle last night without a lighted lamp
attached thereto, forfeited s. collateral
James Reeves and John Mcnamara,
young men who have been hanging about
the river front, and who were not strangers
in court, were sent down for a month.
Rose Winfield. Lille Ross and Annie
Johnson We're each sent down for thirty
days.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
AN EXPERT ON BOARD.
Every Passenger Boat Should Have q
Member of the Lffc-Sayinc Service

Every Passenger Boat Should Have a
Member of the Lffe-SavinE Service.
IF suggestions are in order, I would
like to offer one regarding passenger-car-
rying boats,' said we'll known gentleman
to Star reporter today.
1T is that each one be required to have
on board, fully equipped for the duty to be
expected. one or more members of the
United States life-saving service, who shall
act on the instant the occasion demands
Thus would be provided the experience and
authority to save human life, which now
seems to be wanting. The Hfe-saver would
devote his entire attention to his duty
and his prompt action would no doubt
result in the rescue of many a poor crea-
ture"
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Saved "a Life at Atlantic City.

Major Bonner an enploye of the general
land office. was enjoying the bathing at
Atlantic City last Monday, when he was
startled by a cry for help and the shouts
of the thrcng CT hathers. Then seeng far
off in the breakers a man struggling for
life Bonner swan toward him, seized him
as he was sinking and held him up until
the patrol boat. hurrying TO the rescue. re-
lieved him of his helpless burden Active
measures restored the rescued man.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Gen. Smiths Vacant Chair,

The late Gen. Green Clay Smith was
chaplain of the National Chapter, U. V. U.,
but when the chapter held its annual meet
ing August last, at Lima. Ohio, the
chair which he was accustomed to occupy
was vacant. 1t was decorated with the
United States flag, and with the insignia
OF rank attaching to Gen. Smith, together
with a star in white immorteies bearing
the words Our Chaplain At that meet
Ing ii was decided to present the chair to
Gen. Smiths widow in this city.
The presentation was to be made, as
has been stated In The Star. through John
a. Logan Commandery, of which Cen
Smith was also chaplain and last night q
committee of that commandery. together
with one from the Ladies' Union Relief
Society, met at the residence of Mrs
Smith, ill Massachusetts avenue north
east ard presented to her the chair Just as
II stood at the Lima meeting. The pre-
sentaticn speech was made by Commander
Burchfeld. John A. Logan Commlndery
is preparing to erect a monument 20 Cen
Smith at Arlington, and subscriptions are
now being received for the purpose
Evening star., 1895-08-23
AIAnGED OFFICE BEcMER.-

Colored H.n Selling Places In the
Government Printing Office.
The police arc looking for Robert John
son. colored, who has been trying to
swindle by representing he could, for a con-
sideration, secure places for his patrons In
the government printing office. Robert
G;yens of GA I'd street seems TO have been
his latest victim johnson agreed for sou
to get him Il good place, and Givens ad-
yanccd 20 cents-all he had-aS part pay
ment He was to meet the Office broker at
the government printing office, but when he
went there johnson was not there. No one
at the governmcnt printing Office knows
anything of the man. ... ... .-....
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Suit Against an Administrators.

A suit in equity has been brought by
Mary c. Cronin against Elkanah N. Waters,
administrator of the estate of Thomas II.
Brooks. Mrs. Cronin claims that while he
was living Brooks collected money for her.
When he died there was Sl.962.11 belonging
to her. she says, in the Citizens National
the administrator from using the sum is
esked, and also that the complainant re-
ceive what she is Justly entitled to.
Evening star., 1895-08-23

$500 Weekly Senshore Excur- $500
sfons via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Every Friday and Saturday until August
III. inclusive. the Pennsylvania railroad
viii cell for the 1000 am. and II 90 am
trains excursion tickets to Cape May, At
lantic City and Sea Isle City, at rate of
$500. good returning until following Tues
day.-Advt.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Deoth of Mr.. Prcstcn p. Wiley.

Mr. Preston P. Wiley. father of Prof.
Harvey Wiley of the Agricultural Depart
ment, died yesterday at his home in Marion,
Ind, after an illness of about weeks
duration. Mr. Wiley was an Chioan. but
in early life removed to Indiana in whose
early history he was prominent figure.
His son had been summoned to his bed
side and was present when he died.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
CITY AND DISTRICT.
The Star Out of Town.

THE EVENING STAR will be sent
by mail to any address in the United
States or Canada for such period as
may be desired at the rate of fifty
cents per month.
UBut all such orders must be ac-
companied by the money, or the
paper cannot be sent, as no ac-
counts are kept with mail subscrip-
tIons,
Evening star., 1895-08-23
KEPT IT'S NAME.
The Catholic Benevolent Union Ad-
here's to Its Full Name.

heres to It's Full Name.
The Irish Catholic Benevolent Associa-
ton spent most Of the afternoon yesterday
discussing the change of the name of the
organization by leaving out the word Irish
In the evening the proposed change re-
ceived AZ votes to 40 against. AS a two
thirds vote was necessary, the amendment
failed of adoption.
Officers were elected as follows: Presi-
Gent, w. d. Lynch of Wilmington; Del
hrst vice president, J. ]. Behan of Kings
ton, Canada; second vice president, Miss
Kate German of Providence, r. l.; treas
urer, George S. Doherty; secretary A a.
Boyle of Philadelphia, Pa; executive COM
mittee Francis S. O'Brien, New Jersey; C.
r. Lavelle, Illinois, and ]. w. Gessner
me union adjourned to meet at Will
mingtcn, Del, next year.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Fell From n Car.

Attorney James Fullerton broke his
shoulder by falling Yesterday afternoon
near F street. His foot caught in a strip
fastened along the edge of the car floor,
and he stumbled headlorg. He was taken
to the Emergency Hospital. where DR..
Smith dressed the fracture. and he was
taken to his home. AZ ! street northwest.
No blame attaches to the car men, it is
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Arrested on Suspicion.

A young man named Michael. alias BID
dy'' Doyle. was arrested on suspicion by
Detective Boyd this morning. He was
found trying to sell a lady's sealskin coat
with a fur collar and brown lining. The
officer will hold the coat for Identification.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Ruried MT LeNi1SyfIle,

Mottrom NJ. Ball of Fairfax county, Va,
who served with gallantry as captain of
q company of Virginia cavalry during the
war, and who died Tuesday morning at
Providence Hospital was buried yester-
day at Townsville. He was brother of
William s. Ball of the Treasury Depart
Yna0t
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Her Daughter Made Executrix.

The greater portion of the estate of the
late Anna Key Thompson, by her will,
which has been filed for probate, is left to
her daughter, Mrs. Louisa Emily Thomp-
son Cammack. who is named as eXecutriN,
without bond.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Death of Mr.. Lnmpton.s Mother.

Mr.. w. J. Lamptcn was called last week
to his home, in Winchester, Ky, by the
illness of his mother. who was nearly
eighty years of age She died on Sunday
and the funeral services were held on
Evening star., 1895-08-23
LOCAL MENTION.
~ AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT,

Kernan's Lyceum Theater-cyrene's vau-
deville Company.
Columbia Phonograph Company, ,919 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest.-Exhibition of
the Kineto-graphophone,
Cairo Roof Garden, @ street between 10th
and 17th streets northwest.-Musc and re-
freshments every evening.
Evening star., 1895-08-23

$1.2S To baltimore and Return. 81. 20
On all B. & o. trains. including 45-minute
flyers, and all Royal Blue Line trains,
August "A and 25, good to return until
August 26, inclusive.-Adyt
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Sunday Mt Deer Park and OnLlnnd.

During the summer season the r. and o.
r. K. Co. will sell special excursion tickets
to both of the above-named resorts from
Baltimore and Washington at rate of So
for the round trip, for night train Fridays
and all trains of Saturdays and Sundays
good for return passage until the Monday
following day of sale.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
CITY ITEMS.
No Uufruth Admitted.

that he either wrote or caused to be writ
ten a certain scurrilous article full of
gross misstatements, which appeared in an
evening paper yesterday, or that he is in
any way responsible for 1t.
In Mr.. S. H. Agnew's recently published
vindication of Mr.. Johnson's character he
makes no admission of libel or untruth,
"and therefore," as Mr.. johnson says,
there is nothing to retract." 1t
Evening star., 1895-08-23

Use our Monticello Claret 2Oc bot Large
bot. Port Wine, 40c. Four-year-old Pure
Rye Whisky reduced to 75c., worth 81. NJ.
MetZger Co., All 7th NV. lts
Evening star., 1895-08-23

Delicious Iced Tea
Made only with our Sun Rise Chop Tea, al
SOC. pd. 1t will please you. NJ. Metzger Co. L
Evening star., 1895-08-23

Commencing with June IA and Il and
continuing until August 80 and 81 irclu-
sive. the B. and o. r. R. will sell excur-
sion tickets to Atlantic City, Cape Nav
and Sea Isle City for the 1000 and II 30
am. trains on each Friday and Saturday,
good for return passage on any train until
the following Tuesday, inclusive, at rate
of s. for the round trip.-Advt
Evening star., 1895-08-23

Do you drink Claret? Try ours. zoe. bot
Golden Catawba, rich, heavy.......25c. bot
Sherry and Port, dry, rich. .35 and Soc bot
Holland Gin, medicinal use..........I0c hot
Pure Rye Whisky. yrs. old. d........10c bot
1t P. R. WILSON, 934 7th st. NV.
Evening star., 1895-08-23

DO YOUR MEAT BUYING AT KEANE'S
where you'll always get the primest cuts of
fresh. tender. DRESSED MEATS
Stalls 1851 Center Market
Evening star., 1895-08-23

Marine products, fine fruits and vege-
tables; midday lunch; o'clock dinner; also
la carte. 1t
Evening star., 1895-08-23

The B. and o. r. r. Co. will sell excur-
sion tickets to Boston, at one fare for the
round trip for all trains August % to o.
inclusive. valid for return leaving Boston
as late September 10.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall
and Mount Vernon at 10 am. and 2:30 2. m.
Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall
and Indian Head at $50 pm.
Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall,
Glymont and intermediate landings at $50
am, and for Marshall Hall at $50 pm.
Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View
at S:45 am, 1:45 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Steamer Samuel ]. Pentz for Indian Head
at GAS pm.
Steamer Mattano for Mattox creek and
Intervening landings at pm.
Steamer Wakefield for ST. Clements bay
and river landings at am.
Steamer T. V. Arrowsmith for Colonial
Beach and river landings at pm
Steamer City of Richmond for Colonial
Beach at 8 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point
at am
Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio de-
pot at 9:15 am. and 4:2S pm. for Bay
Ridge.
Coaches leave the Arlington Hotel for
Overlook Inn at $50 pm.
Evening star., 1895-08-23

That's what we practice. trial will
prove our statement. Jas. F.. Oyster 800
Penna. ave. wholesale butter and esgs.-Ad
Evening star., 1895-08-23

GRAND MIDSUMMER Mt
BY the Old Guard tonight at the National
Rihes' Armory. Grand Opening and Dress
Parade by the Mt Pleasant Drum Corps
A program Of rare excellence
Evening star., 1895-08-23

Pure-Perfect-Popula are Kennys Gran
ulated Sugars - highest quality, always
fresh. Beware of impure sugars! Nine
modern stores c. D. KENNY
Evening star., 1895-08-23

Pennsylvania Railroad.
on account of the Knights Templar con-
clave, the Pennsylvania railroad will sell
August % to 26. inclusive, excursion tickets
to Boston, Mass, at rate of one fare. Lin.
tied to leave Boston September. 10, to reach
washington not later than midnight OF
September I1.-Advt
Evening star., 1895-08-23

s1.25 to Baltimore ard return via 3. & O.
August "a and 25.-Advt.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
Marshall Hall.

SUMNER SCHEDULE
Steamer Manchester leaves daily 7th and NJ ew
Sunday excepted, at 40 am. and 2:so p.m. Re-
Steamer River Queer leaves daily, o st. wharf
Sunday excepted, at $50 an. and from Macales-
shall Hall at 80 and 7:ao pm.
SUNDAYS.
Steamer Manchester leaves at II am, 2:30 and
$50 pm. Returning. leaves Marshall Hall at 1,
%:30 and $50 pm.
Steamer River Queen leaves at pm. Returning
leaves Marshall Hall at pm.
INDIAN HEAD TRIPS.
Every Thursday Friday and Saturday throughout
tie summer. Parties at the Hall can avail them
selves Of the trip
Steamer Manchester leaves Washington at ESQ
pm. Leaves Marshall Hall at 9:3O pm.
Music and dancing all day
FARE ROUND TRIP Is Cents
JOS. c. McKIBBEN
Telephone s25. General Manager.
Evening star., 1895-08-23

See auction sale Potomac light and powe
plant.
Evening star., 1895-08-23

"a TRUE LIQUID FOOD"-
More nourishing than milk and
easier to digest-Liebig's Pure Ex-
tract of Malt-only 15c. bottle, $I.5o
dozen bottles.
Mcrtz's Modern Pharmacy, nth & F.
au514d
Evening star., 1895-08-23

During the summer season the B. and o.
r. r. will sell excursion tickets from
Washington TO the following named resorts
at exceptionally low rates for all connect
Ing trains each Friday and Saturday
Tickets valid for return including Monday
following date of sale: Capon Springs,
s5.35: Jordan's White Sulphur, s2.GO: Ork-
ney Springs, A.S5; Rawley Springs. s5.45.-
Advertisement.
See auction sale Potomac light and power
plant.
Evening star., 1895-08-23
We Won't Preach Low Prices

See auction sale Potomac light and power
plant.
Evening star., 1895-08-23

IT'S THE VERY BEST MILK
you can get-is ours-the freshest, purest
richest. Received from our farms one hour
after MIXED. Delivered twice dail.'. Sc. qt.
Drop postal. J. 8. Thompson, 511 AZ st. s. w.
Evening star., 1895-08-23

FALSE ECONOMY IS PRACTICED BY ALL PEO-
pie who think that Urinary troubles get well Of
themselves. DR.. kcnnody's Favor.se Remedy
cures the most obstinate cases Of Diabetes Gravel
or Kidney Complaint
Evening star., 1895-08-23

cLARET NEVER so Low BEFORE!
We name lowest prices. 5 bottles Cal. Zin-
fandel Claret. 81. 1S-gal bots, soc. John H.
AIagruder 8. Co., 14l7 N Y. av., 1122 Conn.av.
Evening star., 1895-08-23

money back If yoH want t."
The Military Truss we sell is
recommended by the leading SUR
geons OF America. 1t is as near per-
lection as Truss could be. Are YOU
ruptured?
ALFRED A. SMITH & CO.,
Largest Stock of Trusses South Of Philadelphia
Mertz tld-., 11th and f SITS. au2OI2d
Evening star., 1895-08-23

Hreat success!-those $2.65
Y trousers made to measure were
appreciated by 200 men-those
men who read and believe our an
nouncements are usually OH hand to
take advantage of our reductions"
and why shouldn't they've write
cur ads. and always confne ourselves
STRICTLY TO THE TRUTH.
When the time comes that we have
to resort to tricks to do business
it will be time to quit-Tomorrow
we'll have nice little story not fc-
tom to tell you-it will take a triAe
more space than this "ad." does-but
it will mean a SAVING of DOL
LARS to you-Will you READ IT?
MERTZ AND MERTZ,
New ERA" Tailors,
aug goo F Street.