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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
New Use for Whiskers.

A peculiar but profitable industry which
DIR. Benjamin Sharp of this city discovered
among the natives of Alaska on his recent
trip to the Boring sea Is the preparation
and sale of walrus whiskers for toothpicks
Nature has armed :he walrus with a growth
of whiskers which extend three or four
inches out from its snout. with the apparent
motive of enabling it to detect the presence
of an iceberg before actual contact has re-
suited. These whiskers are quite stiff and
this quality improves with age. When a
walrus is killed the natives proceed to pull
out, with the aid of rude pincers, each separ-
ate whisker After thorough drying they
to China, where they are considered a neces-
sary appurtenances of the Chinese dude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
Enthusiasm over Basket Ball.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY TEAM.
1t Will Play the Norfolk Athletic
Annexation Today.

i RAY the NOr1Olk Atnlet10
Association Today.
Howard University has had a foot ball
team on the gridiron since 1890, and until
1894 met and defeated all teams with which
she was able to secure games. In "a she met
her first defeat, at the hands of the An
napolis team, the score being 6 to 4. Just
two weeks prior to this. however, she had
defeated the same team by score of So to O.
She also met the Varsity team of Lincoln
University and was defeated by score of
6 10 4.
eleven to contest with any team of the Dis
trict the superiority of muscle an sinew, as
well as endurance, but 1t has yet failed in
all Its attempts to secure such games. 1t
challenges any team of the District to con-
test for mere superiority or the District
trophy, Gallaudet or Columbian College pre-
ferred.
The first of this seasons series of games
will be played at the National Park this
afternoon with the Athletic Association of
Norfolk.
Towards colo-s are red, white and blue,
and all her friends will show their loyalty by
wearing these colors, excepting the medical
boys, who will fiaunt the medical colors,
purple and old gold.
The Varsity team of '95 is the best that
the university has ever produced, as the
men cling to their work like men, and are
therefore in splendid physical condition to
face any foe. Prof. c. c. Cook has proved
his ability as a coach from the splendid
form of the men. The college team will
engage the attention of the High School
team or Thanksgiving day. G. A Weaver
is manager of the university team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16

the new Methodist University, while to the
left can be seen the residence Of Mr.. G. C.
Glover. To the north. spread out like a
panorama, lie the rolling farm lands of
Montgomery county, and on a clear day old
Sugar Loaf mountain, thirty miles away,
can be seen with good glass. To the
south lie the Potomac valley and the Vir-
ginia hills, already viewed from Tuniaw
Heights.
Over Historic Ground.
The rider may not know that he has been
riding over historic ground. In 1868. when
General Jubal Early threatened to enter
Washington, and advanced into northern
Maryland. the general government took
rapid means to render the defenses Of the
capital as strong as possible. The chain
of forts surrounding the city were garri-
soned and heavily armed, and the knobs
and ridges to the north. from which direc-
ton the attack was expected, fairly bris-
tied with batteries Forts Kearney, Reno,
Bayard, Sumner, Mansfield and Gaines, all
within a mile or two Of the Loughborough
and Tenleytown roads, are Sill in existence,
although more or less fallen away Fort
Sumner is particularly well preserved and
will amply repay a visit. 1t stands to the
west OF Tenleytown, near Glen Echo.
The Ridge Road.
The road winds pleasantly on, in a gen.
orally southwesterly direction, passing Tun-
lsw road (Which leads to Tunlaw Heights),
Ridge road "a short cut into Georgetown),
and Chain Bridge road cumming down to
the Canal road, all branching to the left.
Beyond this latter turn the road is some
what rolling and cut up, and care must be
taken in steering, as thick carpet of
leaves hides the inequalities Finally a
smooth gravel road is struck. leading past
the colored girls reform school, and down
4 steep hill into the Conduit road at a point
about two hundred yards below the receiv-
ing reservoir. In descending this hill a
brake is a useful adjunct. for unless you
can back Pedal like veteran you will lose
control Of the wheel and go careening into
the fence bordering the Conduit road.
On the Conduit.
From this point the Conduit road can be
taken to Cabin John bridge and Great
Falls. 1t is, at any rate, worth while to
run up to the reservoir which lies in the
hills like an Alpine lake. Then turn back
down the Conduit road to the Canal road
into Georgetown, east on NJ street to New
Hampshire avenue, and then to Dupont
Circle, the starting point. The entire dis
lance is eleven and a half miles.
A Variation.
This route can be charged somewhat by
turning right at Columbia road and 18th
street, left at 18th street. left again al
I-innean road. down the old Blagden road
! and across Piney branch to Pierce's mill
Instead of turning right here, keep straigh,
on up the hill, past the Pierce estate, Fern.
wood, DuEIbarton, across Connecticut ave.
nue. extended, and on into the Rockville
pike at a point almost opposite the Tough
borough road. From there the route will
be already mapped out.
Also. If desired, the New Cut road fork
ing left at the head of the Distributing
reservoir, can be taken into Georgetown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
ON A PLEASANT DAY
One Of the Best Short Bicycle Runs
Near Washington.
ON TIE LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD
How to Get There and How to
Make the Return Trip.
WOODLEY LANE IN THE FALL

By reference to the above map. a pleas
ant and easy afternoon run will be found,
Offering variety Of road and scenery.
Starting from Dupont Circle, at the Inter
section of Massachusetts,. New Hampshire
and Connecticut avenues proceed north on
18th street to the Columbia road From
here follow the tracks Of the Chevy Chase
cars across Rock creek bridge to Connecti-
cut avenue extended, and turn left at
Wood!ey lane Gen. Masons house high up
on the left bank). The lane winds through
the woods. and the roadbed is in very good
shape at this season, but from Connecticut
avenue to the Rockville Crenleytowr) pike
1t Is a steady ascent, and may prove very
tiresome to beginners But do not he fool
1sh enough to tug and strain DIP the hills
If you cannot climb them easily, get off
and walk. This Is nothing to be ashamed
of, and you will avoid being completely
'tuckered OUT at the beginning of your
ride
Woodley lane is little over a mile long,
and passes the residences of some yery
noted personages. On the left side can be
seen Mr.. Buckeyes stone cottage, opposite
which ground Is being broken for the Epis-
ccpal Cathedral; Mr.. Middleton's home the
Presidents cream-co.ored mansion, Wool
ley" set far back from the road, and fur
ther on Mr.. John r. McLean's handsome
residence On the right Gardiner Hubbard,
| Chas. ]. Bell and Robert l. Fleming have
built homes for themselves.
The LOughbOrOugh Road
On reaching the Rockville pike Gust three
miles from Dupont Circle, it will be well
worth while to turn left toward George.
| town for a quarter of a mile, to obtain the
magnificent view of the River valley from
Tunaw Heights-especially fine during the
late months when the Virginia hills are
clothed in their fall colors. Then turn north
and go straight up the Rockville pike to
just three-quarters of a mile from the top
Of Woodley Lane. This road is in first-clas IS
condition. About half mile from the Rock
vile pike you pass, on the right, the site of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
seore-Llpsehutz 8; showalter, 2; drawn, /.

Local whist circles are Interested In the
prospect of the Capital Bicycle Club having
an opportunity to contest for the trophy of
the American Whist League about holiday
time. The Hamiltons Of Philadelphia de-
feated the Park Club of Plainfield, N. j.,
last Saturday by eighteen tricks. Two west
ern clubs were the next challengers, but the
president of the league has sent notice that
If convenient the match with the next east
ern club. the Baltimore Whist Club, can be
played this evening, and the match with the
Newton club next Saturday evening.
Among the strong chess players at the
Capital Bicycle Club are Messrs. H. G. Doug
las and Charles NJ. Barrick. A good-natured
rivalry exists between them, and their
friends enjoy seeing them play together
Mr.. Douglas maybe owing to his experience
with the camera, is of the snapshot order
of players. and yet he plays with consdera-
BILE skill and judgment, as Mr.. J. E. Macfar-
land found, to his sorrow, the first time they
met last winter. Mr.. Barrick on the con-
trary, is slow and cautious, and often studies
out victory where defeat seems certain
The score In the checker tournament at the
Mt Vernon Chess Checker and Whist Club
Is as follows: Glass A-Mundelle, won 80
lost IL; Farquhar, won 81, lost ID; Ward,
won %, lost IA; Johnson, won 10, lost 10;
Pedal won II 1-2, lost IS 1-2; Wendell won
10, lost II; Whitford, won 10 1-2, lost "a L.
and Fitch, won 4, lost "a. In class B. DR..
Miller continues away in the lead, with the
score of % won and lost. He is followed by
Stevenson, who has won Is 1-2 and lost 0 Ia
and Gibson, who has won 10 and lost II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
Somewhat Mixed.

From the London Sporting Times.
At Slumburgh Theater Royal (heavy vil-
lain, somewhat miXed)-"Even a turn will
worm when 1t is trodden upon. Qaughter)
l mean a trod will worm when it is turned
upon. tJeersD 1 should say worm will
trod when it's turned upon. (Yells) That is
to say turn will trod when 1t is wormed
Upon. (CatcallsD Or, rather, trod viii
turn when 1t is wormed upon. UproarD
Well if that doesn't suit you, you had better
try and say 1t for yourselves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
She Was the Loser.

Snc WIZ TIE LOsef.
From the indianapolis Journal
He-"And now what are you crying
about?'
She-"Be-be-because you don't love me
any morer'
He-"But you don't love me- either
She-"I know I don't, but, then, l never
did!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
Fifth Game-Ruy Lopez.

Showalter opened the sixth game with a
queens gamHt, which Lipschutz declined
to accept. AS the game progressed Lip
schultz compromised two positions by an ILL
considered knights move. This enabled
Showalter to win a pawn, afterward an
other, and then, after fifty moves, the game
he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16

From Harpers Bazaar.
Boggs-"How is 1T that your hair is quite
white, while your beard is very dark?'
Noggs-"It's the most natural thing in the
world
Boggs-"Indeed!"
Noggs-"It is thirty years older''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
THE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Two More Games in the Lipschutx-
ShOVnlter Series.
Two games have been played by Showalter
and Lpschutz for the chess championship
of America since the latest scores were
printed in The Star. During election week
no games were played. The fifth game was
won by Lpschutz, after fifty-one moves, in
beautiful style. Here follows the full score
Fifth Game-RnY Lanex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16
TODAY.s FOOT BALL GAMES.
Orange A. C. to Meet the Yale Team
Cornell md BrONYn.

Orange A. C. to Meet the Yale Team
Cornell and Brown.
There should be a good foot ball game at
Manhattan Field between Yale and the
field will be in a bad condition. The teams
will line up as follows:
Orange. Position. Yale.
Stillman (Maher). Center. Cross
Buell. ..::..... Right guard W. Cross
Coyne CKoehler). Right end.......L. Hinkey
Oliver. Left guard. &C. Chadwick
Hopkinson Collamore)L. end. Bass or Hazen
Offenheimer(RtneharD L. tackle. F. Murphy
CollsmoreDeHart,K embleD Q. B.. C. NJ. Fink
Cunning (Millard)Right half back S. b. Thorne
Dyer Fielder). Left half back....C De Witt
Gordon Bird. Full back. Jones or Lettoq
Eastern Park Brooklyn. this afternoon pre-
pared to play its scheduled game against
Orange for the championship of the Ameri-
can Foot Ball Union and the final posses
sion of the silver cup. Should the Orange
team fail to put in an appearance within
thirty minutes thereafter the game and all
that goes with 1t will be declared forfeited
to the Crescent Athletic Club. under the
rule of the union covering that point Should
no team appear from Orange the eleven
of the Elizabeth Athletic Club will be on
hand.
A close game is expected between Cornell
and Brown this afternoon, though the Itha-
cans are confident of lowering the Prort-
dence mems colors.
Enthusiasm Over Basket Ball.
A large audience witnessed the game Of
basket ball which was played in the rifle
gallery of the National Guard last evening
between the military cyclists and the Cor
coran Cadet Corps. The game was very
close and resulted in victory for the cy-
clists by. score of to 8. The contest
abounded in good plays, and at times the
enthusiasm of the spectators ran very high.
Goals were made by-Cyclists: Libbey %,
Tierney CD; Corcorans: Dodge %, Davis
(2). Capt. Edwards acted timer and Mr.
House of the w. L. !. c. as referee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16

From Flic-cndr Batter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-11-22
School Debates.

At Chesapeake City public school
the following subjects have been
discussed by the students: 'Does
America owe more to Washington
than Columbus" won for Columbus
(Which has received the most cruel
treatment in America, the Indians
or the Negro"
Teachers who permit the scholars
to cudgel their brains over such
barren antiquated subjects are a
long way behind the times. The
MIDLAND JOURNAL would suggest
a question for debate.-Which is
monopoly or free competition most
advantageous to the public welfare?
A copy of the MIDLAND JOURNAL
for one year will be awarded each
of the debaters limited to two, on
the side of the best dehaters gain
ing the decision of the judges.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-11-22
Hung by the Angry Mob.

James Goings, young negro
begged food at the residence Of
Hamilton Geisbert, near Frederick
Md, Saturday afternoon. After
eating voraciously, he assaulted
Miss Lille Jones, whom, he dis.
covered was alone in the house. In
overcoming the girls resistance the
negro broke her nose and cut her
with a razor.
He was arrested and held for a
hearing on Monday.
! Later he was taken from the Jail
by a mob and hanged to tree, on
which a few years ago, the negro
Bigus was lynched for like das-
tardly crime.
A BRUTAL ASSAULT.
1t was early in the afternoon
when Goings knocked at the back
door of the farm house of Hamilton
Geisbert, about a mile from town,
Miss Lille Jones, domestic,
answered the summons, and re-
sponded to his appeal for something
to eat by giving him a good meal.
He ate 1avenously and repaid the
girls kindness by assauTting her.
She finally escaped from the house
screaming for help. Mr.. Geisbert
was close at hand, and, as he ap-
peared, the negro fled. When Mr..
Geisbert reached Miss Jones she
was unconscious, lying in the yard,
her face badly bruised and cut.
Soon the neighboring farmers
were on the negroes trail and he
was captured in the city and placed
in jail. AS the news spread people
gathered in from the country to
the number of several hundred.
News reached town about II o'clock
that night that the girl had died.
Then the furious crowd secured
sledge hammers, broke in the Jail
doors, took out the negro and strung
him up, as warning they said to
all other brutes of the same class.
There appears to be class of young
negro's growing up who are vicious
as wild beasts. They refuse to
work, haunt the country towns and
are a source of imminent danger. It
would seem that there will have to
be legal provision made to take
care of this class before they com.
nit their depredations and are put
out of the way by the mob. All
such Migrants are known in the
neighborhood and would be readily
singled out from the worthy people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-11-22
rlrs Groome to be rIarried.

The engagement has been an
nounced of Mrs. James B. Groome
widow of the late Governor Groome
of Maryland, to Mr.. Fendall Young
of Philadelphia. Mr.. Young is &
cousin of the late Governor Groome
and is we'll known in Philadelphia
where he is the agent of the Ameri,
can Steamship Line. Mrs. Groome
has been abroad for the past sixteen
months and is now in Paris, where
the wedding will take place in the
latter part of December. She was
Miss Alice Edmondson, of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland. Her
daughter, Miss Maria Groome, is
one of the seasons debutantes and
will return to Baltimore later in
the winter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-11-22
Death of Hiss III. L. Owens.

Miss Hannah Louise Owens died
at s o'clock on Wednesday morning,
Nov. Goth at the residence of Mr..
Henry M. Evans on Cherry street.
Her funeral will be held on Satur-
day (tO-mOrrow) at one O'Clock p.
M, services at the house. Inter
ment at West Nottingham Presby-
terrain cemetery.
Miss Owens taught in the public
schools of the county for a number
of years till failing health obliged
her to relinquish the arduous pur,
suit. She had been confined to the
house and her room the latter part
of the time, for several months and
was unconscious several days before
her death. She has one sister who
lives in Baltimore and "a brother,
DR.. John Owens living in Chicago,
where he has a large practice.
The deceased was possessed of q
sturdy independent nature and
strong self reliance, which made
life's battle far from the most
pleasant, but solitary and alone she
maintained it with heroic fortitude
which seemed to bid defiance to the
grim reaper, in her rallies for weeks
when apparently on the very edge
of dissolution. She fought with
firm courage the hard battle of life
and rests from the struggle in the
sleep without a dream.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-11-22
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners were
in regular session on Tuesday and
Wednesday of last week.
The Treasurer submitted his
monthly report showing the re-
ceipts and expenditures for the
month to be as follows: Receipts
81, 156.O5; disbursements 80, 1913. IL;
cash balance on hand $21, 772.47.
A large number of claims were
examined, passed and ordered to
be paid.
George Lee was appointed con.
stable for the Eighth district, until
May LIST, 1896.
Mr.. Anderson was instructed by
the Board to purchase for the use
Of the county, one Western stone
crusher.
Claim of George Biddle, Treas
urer, for nine thousand dollars for
public SHOOT fund, was ordered to
be paid.
James N. Abrahams, A. V. Old
ham and Charles III. Smith, ex-
aminers appointed to view and
determine whether the public con-
venience required road opened
through the lands of Charles and
James III. Foard, DR.. S. E. Ford
and Charles W. Shippers. beginning
at the limits of the town of North
East on the thoroughfare leading to
the M. E. Cemetery, and thence
through the above named proper
ties to point on the Elkton road,
submitted their report, and the
same was approved by the Board
with the understanding that said
road would not be opened until the
spring of 1896.
On petition of DR.. J. III. lamar
and others an out-pension of $500
per year was granted Annie M.
Thomas, an aged woman of Elkton,
payable half yearly to w. D. Price.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-11-22
F. N. |. Items.

The Society held last Friday
evening was quite a success and
was very well attend. The program
was very well rendered. There
has been an amendment to the con-
stitution to the effect that the
alumni and friends of the school
shall be admitted to membership in
the society. The new officers elected
hast Friday were as follows: Pres,
Samuel r. Krauss; secy., Frank G.
Kirk; treas, Henry l.. Worthing-
ton; vice pres., Samuel I'll. Barnes;
critic, Prof. T. d. Bowers.
The society will meet this even
ing at the usual time. The curators
have made the following report;
recitation, Louisa M. Worthington;
selection, Harry F. Richards; paper,
Mary s. Ryan; debate, resolved,
That foot ball should be abolished
from our American Colleges; recita-
ton, Maude Kirk.
The F. n. I. will give an enter
tainment about Dec. 10th. The
dramas for the occasion have
already arrived. This entertain
ment promises to be the finest ever
presented. STUDENT.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-11-22
Home Wedding.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. z. D. Grant,
Colora, was the scene of very pretty
wedding on Wednesday afternoon last,
when their daughter, Maria Noble Grant,
and Christopher c. Craig, were united in
marriage. The ceremony was performed
at five O'Clock by Rev. ]. H. Geoghegan,
of Hopewell. Miss Dora Grant, sister OF
the bride, played the wedding march.
The bride wore brown landsdown and
carried large bouquet of white carna-
tons The groom wore full black suit
aud tan colored gloves.
Refreshments were served Immediately
after the ceremony. The bride and groom
took their departure the following even
ing on the ABS train for Philadelphia
where they will reside.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-11-22
1. o. q. T.

| The adjourned meeting of District Lodge No. 2,
which was held at Colora on Sept. 10th last and
adjourned to meet in November, met at Mechan-
les Hall, Perryville, Friday, Sth inst. Colora,
Crystal and Bennett Lodges of Cecil county met.
Notwithstanding the long drive and wet day a
good number from each of the county Lodges
were present Capt. James L. Eames, the State
Deputy Grand Chief Templar, had secured the
Hall and arranged for sumptuous dinner and
supper at the Striker Hotel, Perryville. Canvas
back ducks, Lynn Haven oysters and other deli
cacies of the season were no inducement for our
Baltimore brothers and sisters owing to the long
distance and bad weather. Our country girls did
not turn out in large numbers, but the boys! oh
the boysl the short boys the long boys and no
bad looking boys, were there-both in numbers
and power. Every boy made speech and girls
too. Long speeches. short speeches and Good
Templar speeches, with telling effect, were made.
temperance class and experience meeting was
part of the program. Our audience was composed
largely of the young men and boys of the town,
in them was just the kind of boys ece had, short
boys. long boys and fine looking boys, just the
boys we want for Good Templars The ties of
another brotherhood bound them close. May the
double tie of Tempars and the triple tie OF church
fellowship form a tie that will be severed only in
death is the longing desire of the writer.
tell you country girls and city girls you missed
the chance of your life. We will endeavor to have
them in greater numbers when we meet in Perry
vile again. One thing only disturbed our meet
ing. While the fire of Good Templary was burn
ing in the hearts of our guests or visitors the hall
was discovered to be on fire. This fire was soon
extinguished without harm or interruption. The
true and tried DR.. j. c. Hument, of Eureka Lodge
of Baltimore, arrived on the p. m. train and did
effective work on both fires. He has promised to
fire us again. May the fire of his righteous indig-
nation be directed with telling effect against that
traffic and habit that fires men to deeds of vio-
lence and vice born of the devil, and dooms to
destruction its victims in that everlasting fire that
can not be extinguished. Fire away Doctor and
may your light and heat grow brighter and hotter.
Yours in f. Ii. & c.,
n