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The evening times., 1895-09-10
TO ELECT A SENATOR.

Alexandri ria Democrats Set q Day for
Ward Meetings.
The Alexandria city Democratic COM
mite held meeting last night in the Market
building, with Mr.. Jack Sweeney in the
chair, R. T. Cook secretary, and Messrs.
Beattie,. Penn, Price and Carter present.
Under the rule allowing one delegate
for each hundred and fraction Of a hundred
votes cast in the last gubernatorial election,
it was announced that the First ward would
be entitled totwo delegates to the Senatorial
convention, the Second ward three, the
Third ward seven, and the Fourth ward four,
making the city 3 Otal lrepresentationtn In the
convention sixteen.
The time for holding the ward meetings
to elect delegates to the convention was
fixed for 7:45 O'Clock Thursday night next.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
JUSTICE AND BILLIARDS.
TRAIL ina Novel Courtroom in Pacific
Coast Village
San Francisco Pos

San Francisco Post.
II once had a case in the Justices coufs
in little village up the eoast.- refna rke,i
an attorney yesterday. 1.-The justice of
the place kept a saloon, and at the hour for
holding court 1 dropped in at his place
of business with opposing counsel and
found him laying billiards with the con-
stable
'''where do you hold court, judge?' /
asked
fright here. 1 can't afford to hire no
courtroom
'''well, when will you hear this case?'
"'Right now
Il looked at the other attorney in a
surprised way, but he had evidently ap-
peared in that court before.
Well, your honor, tn expedite matters
we will waive a jury trial. said,
"'All right. Go ahead with your case
Is it my shot,?
1--WE proceeded with the trial and the
Justice went on with his billiards 1
objected TO the Introduction of some evil
dence, and, without stopping his play,
the judge ruled:
'.'Objection sustained Them balls are
froze Spot 'em up
''Half a dozen teamsters dropped in
and disturbed the trial They were clam
orous for liquor. The justice laid his cue
on the table and remarked:
"'Court will take a recess for ten min
utes. What'n you have, gents?'
THE judge siashed the empty glasses
around in bucket of water a while, wiped
his hands, picked up his cue and ordered:
Proceed with the case, gents Whose
shot is it?'
II was in the middle of my argument
when the constable attempted masse
shot. He ripped a hole in the cloth.
"'You are adjudged guilty of contempt
of court declared the judge, and the
judgment of the court is that you pay a
fine of So or in default thereof serve five
days in the county Jail You want to get
some stickin' plaster an fix that hole,
too
1--WE concluded our argument and sub
init ted the case.
Hold on; you made only six. Judg-
ment for the defendant. Aud you took
seven,' was the decision"
The evening times., 1895-09-10
AHTI.TROLLEY SENTIMENT
It Is Said to Be Growing at the
District Building.
Com missioner Ross Return May Cause
New Phase IN the Crusade
Against the Ecktngten Road.

The impression is current in inside circles
about the District Bsilding that there is
crisis near at hand, In the trolley trust
litigation. The case, of The Times against
he Eckington& & Soldiers Home K ailway has
furnished the talk and speculation in court
circles, Notwithstanding the limping at
tempt OF its newspaper enemies to minimize
the Importance and gravity OF the situation
The rumor, which lis traced to the deliD
crate statement of high official. Is that
the trolley poles on New York avenue
will come down" before few days be-
cause they will be taken down wi ct armis'
by order of the Commissioners. In this
connection it is pleasing TO note that every
time The Times takesup this question there
is sudden expression OF desire 10 DO some
thing that ought to have been done pre-
viously. 49,
was stated yesterday that had Com
missioner X oss been in the city since sat
urday there would have been adtfferent lace
on the case of The Times now in the police
court, and 1t is also confidently stated that
when meeting of the full board can De had
here will be no more trtfling with trolley
.echnicalities and its strain on the laws
delay.
It was even whispered ever SO gently, but
audibly in the corridors OF the circumlocudon
office that Commissioner Truesdell THINKS
that Commissioners Ross and Powell are
exceedingly obstinate in their opinions on
his rough shod drive Of the trolley over
the District government. The situation
at the building appears to be that, only
Major Powell and Mr.. Truesdell being
present, there car be no agreement on a
plan of action on the new phase OF the Ques-
ton introduced by The Times.
Mr.. Truesdell's opinion is unequivocally
that he regards Judge Coles side remark as
a bar to further action by himself at any rate.
He said to The Times yesterday that IN this
he only expressed hfs own opinion. Major
Powell Eaid that the question OF further ac-
tion as contemplated in the proceedings in
court was matter Of such moment that IL
should be considered by the full board.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
SENT TO ATLANTA.

Legion of Loyal Women Exhibit Their
Exposition Contribution.
The exhibit which the Legion of Loyal
Women will send to-day to the Atlanta Ex-
position was opened to the public last night.
A large frame containing the photographs
of all the officers Of the body was the center
of attraction.
Mr.. Gibson, an honorary member, pre-
sented the lodge with fine supply Of
copies of the constitution and by Flaws bound
in white satin with padded covers. The
exhibit will be placed next to that Of the
Georgia woman's Suffrage Association.
A committee Will accompany the exhibit
to Atlanta this morning.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
REVIVAL AT wARRENTON.
Central Union Mission VIII Move Or
the Virginia City.

The Central Union Mission will hold a
two days convention at warrenton, Va,
on the 18th and 18th instant.
For Some time past the ministers Of
the warrenton churches have been making
arrangements for this meeting, and it is
expected that much good will result fr'm
it. Over fifteen Christian workers from
this city will go, and 1t is probable that
their number will be reinforced by some
Alexandria workers.
The meeting will be largely in the nature
of a revival, and is intended to work up
interest in the cause among the citizens
of Warrneton. Mr.. R. NJ. Brooke, Major
Hilton and Major Wheaton have been ap-
pointed a committee to look after the
arrangements.
The Central Union Mission was never on
stronger footing than now. Only lately
an order of the Mission was organized in
Alexandria, and now has a membership
of over 1000. The members in this city
are making efforts to wipe out the deficit
which has accrued during the summer
months, and are meeting with success in
their endeavor.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
LISTENED TO REPORTS.

Executive Committee of the Sunday
School Union Holds n Meeting.
The executive committee of the Sunday
school Union held a meeting last night at
the First Congregational Church to hear
reports from the officers of the local union
and chairmen OF the various committees.
After an opening prayer Messrs. J. h.
Lichliter, OF the financial committee; DR.. d.
Percy Hirkling, of the committee onprogress;
Maj. j. H. Darlington, of committee on mu-
sic, and Mr.. James H. Erwin, of the press
committee, submitted their reports.
The Keller Memorial Sunday-school ap-
Piled for admission into the union and was
. received. Mr. johnson read an interesting
paper on the meeting of Sunday-school
workers at Chautauqua, after which the
meeting adjourned.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
Wonderful Plant

The e"goose plant" one of natures strange
and marvellous productions, is the most rare
and unique botanical oddity known to the
naturalists. Its home is in the super heated
ooze of the Amazon River swamps, and but
one specimen of 1t, that exhibited at the
Worlds Fair, two years ago, has ever been
seen on the North American continent. 1t
issoscarce tha tevenin Brazil it is considered
a wonder of wonders, and those who were
The evening times., 1895-09-10
Mrs. Ellen wocdhull Dead.

Mrs. Ellen f. Woodruff, whose home was
at No. 2O33 G street in this city, died at
Narragansett Pier yesterday. She was the
widow Of Capt. Maxwell Woodruff, and was
about seventy-five years old. Mrs. Woodruff
was sister of the late Admiral Poor. The
arrangements for the funeral have not yet
been determined.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
Buried in Mt. Oliyet,

The funeral of Mrs. Martha Hennessey,
who died of consumption last Saturday at
Providence Hospital, took place this morn
ing from the undertaking establishment
of william II. Lee. High requiem mass
was celebrated at st. Dominics Church,
and the interment followed at Mount Oil
vet Cemetery.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
fortunate enough to get a glimpse of tn.

fortunate enough to get glimpse of the
specimen in the Jackson Park collection may
congratulate themselves on having seen
something that would have been first-class
surprise OF 4 native Amazonian. The geese"
which grow on this remarkable plant are
real geese as far as appearances so. In
the full-grown plant they have wellformed
bodies of goosely size, shape, and color;
breasts apparently formed to stem buffet
waves. and necks and heads which so ex-
actly initiate those of a real goose as to
almost make animated nature ashamed OF
herself.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
Fell From a window.

The three-year-old son of John Fegan,
4S0 NJ street southwest, while looking out
OF a second-story window about O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, lost his balance and
fell TO the ground, sustaining multiple
fracture OF the thigh and a severe cut on
the head.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
TO PROTECT CROSSINGS.
HyattsviIle WIN Ask the b. q o. to
Gumrd the Tracks.

The board Of commissioners Of Byatts
Vile, at last evenings regular meeting
voted to. rent q fire engine for one year,
with the privilege of buying at the ex-
piration of the time MI. Clarence Wilson
will be asked to act as chief of a voluntary
fire company.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany will be requested to fence its tracks
within the corporate limits of the to wn
and an effort will be made to have an
additional watchnian appointed at the pike
crossing, SO that the highway will be pro-
tected both night and day.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
Baby Run Over.

The three-year old son of Albert NJ. Will
iams, of Eighth street southwest, was pain
fully injured yesterday afternoon by being
run over by team of Jonas & Co, No. 1924
F street The wheels passed over the child,
injuring his legs and head.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
Ltght Plnnt Changes Hands.

The Potomac Electric Light and Power
Company at Georgetown yesterday changed
hands, and hereafter the plant will be run
by o. T Crosby, Charles A. Lieb and ]. H.
Miller, who virtually represent the George.
town& Tennallytown Electric Railway Com !.
pany. The price paid is not known.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
MONEY AND BOOKS WANTED
Labor Bureau and Library Is Fairly
On the Road to Success.
Many Subscription = Are in and PIafs-
Were Laid Last Night to Raise
the Needed Funds.
FOR A LABoI ~.uREAU.

Subscriptions for the workingmen's
Bureau and Library thus far received
by the Cashier of The Times, are:
c. G. Conn. ..$lOO w
Mr.. George. :. :. =. 1000
Mrs j. L. Monroe. :. :. ..... 5 90
The evening times., 1895-09-10

A largely attended meeting of Carpenters
Union, No, 100, was held last evening at No.
627 Massachusetts avenue northwest, Vice
President NJ. ID. Rose in the chair.
communication was received from the
Anacostia Citizens committee on pubic
schools, requesting the union TO appoint
a representative TO meet them in conference
at The Times building this afternoon. The
conference has in view the appointment
of representative of organized labor on
the board Of school trustees, and at the
meeting will take steps to accomplish thi,
purpose, II possible.
The action of the Federation of Labor
and District Assembly, Sc, in placing Nick
Auth, butcher, and the lexington and
Soldiers Home Railway on the unfair list,
was unanimously indorsed. fine Of Sc
will be imposed upon any member proven
guilty of patronizing any branch Of the
lexington road.
The evening times., 1895-09-10

The Labor Bureau met last evening In
The Times building, the president, N. u.
Sprague, calling the meeting to. order.
After the usual routine business the
committee on statistics reported progress
and requested that each local organization
subscribe the sum OF So toward the bu-
reau fund.
A cash subscription of SO was handed
in by Mr.. George, of No. 9OS Seventh
street northwest. 1t was determined that
a strong appeal to the public be made. 1t
is desired that all friends of Orga nized
or unorganized labor shall contribute gen
erously of.money and books, as it is for
the benefit Of all. The bureau will be OF
inestimable benefit to the wOrklngmen,
not only in the way OF furnishing them
with employment, but IL win also do
much good to elevate the standard of edu-
cation and intelligence among those who
toll with their hands. The benefits are
also extended to the employers, who
through the medium of the bureau will be
able to secure the very cream of the work
ingmen of Washington. All donat ations
oan be for awhile addressed to the Labor
Bureau, in care OF The Times.
The bureau urgently requests all organ
izatioas to See that their delegates attend
the next regular meeting, TO be held in
the committee room, Times building.
p. m. sharp Monday next, September l6.
Business of Importance will be considered.
and the committee on rules and regulations
will report.
The evening times., 1895-09-10
PLAYS OF THE WEEK.

Emily Bancker made a pa1pable hit last
night at the new National Theater In ''Our
Flat" comedy which deals with the
embarrassments and ingenuity OF run
away. couple. Miss Bancker is pretty, she
knows how to act and she is original and
patural.
Her support In chief is Mr.. Frederick
Webber, who also pleased the audience.
Mr.. webber's facial expression powers are
practically unlimited. SLr. W. MandeviIle
made good theatrical manager and Miss
Anita Verno, as the servant. was somewhat
grotesQue, but 1t was her way and it went
with the audience. Mr.. Philip H. Rylcy
was clever as the ursuccessfui actor.
There are some quite taking and sprightly
songs and some good da2cing as part OF
the play rather than as variety features.
The vocal selections in the third act
were particularly good
The hunor of 'Our Flat is not strained,
and the dialogue is clean. One of the
scenes, that in which the home made furni-
ture is manufactured, is decidedly good
thing.
''Our Flat" should be visited by every
body at least once night this week
The evening times., 1895-09-10

Al. Reeves show. which is at Kernan's
Lyceum Theater this week, scored a big
hit at its first presentation last night,
The makeup Of the company is excellent
in all its details and kept the audience in
a roar of laughter and applause.
Among the best specialties were: Unthan,
the armless wonder, and those masters of
acrobatics, the Great Judges. The latter
were for some time connected with the
Barnum & Bailey's show, and come very
near being the best in the business.
The armless wonder lives up to his name
in every way. He MANAGES to do with his
feet what other people do with their hands,
and does it nearly as well. Among some
Of his best acts are the pulling of cork
from a bottle and shuffling pack of
cards.
The Gaiety Girl Trio were well received,
as were the HATS, whose performances in
musical line were exceptionally good.
Al. Reeves did his turn and was easily
the king pin of them all
The evening times., 1895-09-10

The. perennial BLACK Crook" attracted
large audience last night TO Aliens Grand
Opera House. This specta cular romance
will be sure of good houses during the week,
as 1t has during its run of hale century
or more become a universal theatrical in
stitUtion. .ai3 sue
The present management has made the
scenery as gorgeous and realistic as one
would expect to see in the romantic regions
OF the plot, but the specialties, perhaps,
give the go to the familiar tales and
marvels with which all :Iuack Crooks"
abound
The strength of the specialties is de-
veloped in the third act, in which appear
the Mahr Sisters, Mamie Conway, in
topical songs; George d. Melville, comic
equilibrist; Mardo, the juggler and marvel;
Ed. F. Cogley, German comedian; Palma
Puffengruntz,, Dame Barbara, Rexo and
Reno, and a half hundred other good things.
The audience was immensely pleased with
the performance and especially the ballots
and the Amazon march. Aliens Grand
Opera House will be the place to get off
the earth all this week.
The evening times., 1895-09-10

Mr.. Andrew Mack presented his Irish
play, ''Myles Aroon" to a.good house at
the Academy lastn night. Although the story
is an old one with a villain who makes
the path of love rough road to travel, the
lines are good and full Of Irish wit. Mr..
Mack is clever and graceful actor and
sings several original compositions with:a
sweet voice, which is described best as a
boy alto. His high notes seem almost
impossible, but are pure and true.
In the last scene of the second act he and
Miss Coleman do pleasing love scene in
terspersed with song and dance and q
chorus OF villagers, on W hich he received q
curtain call.
Miss Coleman, as the Irish colleen, and
Miss Mcmillan as Lady Glover, are both
graceful and effective, and Mr.. W. T. Mason
as Pat Phelan, is one of the best Irish
comedians that has ever been seen here.
Little Miss Cubtt, u six year-old child, shows
a great deal OF confidence and talent, and
the six Hibernians, presented by six small
New York boys, do good Irish jig.
Mr.. Ogden Stevens, James Vincent and
Miss Sackett acted their parts with artistic
finish and on the whole the play is a good
one, and one that every true Irishman would
enjoy. .
The evening times., 1895-09-10

/ Alta largelyattended meeting OF Carriage
and wagonmakers' Assembly, No. 3456,
held last evening at Bunch's Hall, No. 316
Eighth street northwest, the action of the
Federation OF Labor and District Assem-
bly, &C in placing Nick Auth, butcher, and
the lexington and Soldiers Home Rail-
way on the unfair list was unanimously
Endorsed.
A committee from Cigarmakers' Union,
No 11O, was present for the purpose Of
distributing a complete list of the dealers
in the city who handle union made cigars
and asking that none Others be patronized.
The request of the committee was granted.
The evening times., 1895-09-10

The Amalgamated Society of Carpenters
and Joiners held a largely attended meet
ing last evening at Costello's Hall, corner
Sixth and G streets northwest.
A committee from the Butchers Union
was present to state the situation concern
ing Butcher Auth. After hearing the COM
mittee the meeting indorsed the action Of
the Federation Of Labor and District As
sembly in placing Auth on the unfair list
The action of the central bodies in refer
ence 10 the lexington & Soldiers Home
and Belt Line Railways, was also indorsed.
Mr.. j. Mckay was elected delegate to
the Bureau of Labor and Workingman's
Library.
A tool claim OF, 81 90 for tools stolen,
was allowed
The evening times., 1895-09-10

Manager W. H. Easton, the new lessee
of the Bijou Theatt.r, has every reason to
feel highly gratified at the auspicious
opening OF bis very cosy and attractive
pla yhouse last night. Notwithstanding
the counter attractions at the several
other theaters, TO say nothing Vf the big
military parade the house was packed TO
the doors with a most appreciative audience,
which enthusiastically applauded the mnsf
cal comedy burlesque entitled "The konak,"
presented by the Moss Jollity Company.
The patrons of the house found many
changes for the better. The interior has
Undergone thorough renovation, and In its
light tints of pink and gray, which are the
predominating shades in the tasty detora-
ton, and its new carpets and hangings,
1t is indeed a bijou. The lobyb was hand
somely decorated with palms and other
growing plants, and presented quiet
though pleasant greeting TO the audience
as it entered the theater.
Just before the curtain ra1s rung up Man
ager Easton was called upon the stage,
andthere, surrounded b the company and he
attaches of the house, he was presented by
Mr. Pixley, manager of the company, with
a magnificent floral horseshoe, standing
about three and one-half feet high. The
incident was great surprise TO Mr.. Easton
who, in accepting the token of good luck,
thanked his employees and expressed to the
audience his intention Of making the Bijou
truly "a family amusement place, where
ladies and children may with safety at
tend without escorts"
The play was above the average Of bur
lesques, and the company contains some
excellent performers, who are especially
strong in their specialties Little Elsie
Lower was a prime favorite, and in her
dancing speciality made a decided hit, dane
ing with even more grace than when seen
here last year in the 'Prodigal Father"
Charles Aldrich as the tramp is one of
the best ever seen here in that character
Irving Swarthart as Dad Burnett, and Mig
non Carroll in soubrette part, carried the
play with a rush. All the other members
of the company were well suited 10 their
rN
The evening times., 1895-09-10

For Is days We win meet AL comps-
tition In the way % special sales, etc
just bring the other mans adv and
we'll sell you the Same thing for 10
mar cent lAag mon6y
The evening times., 1895-09-10

Journeymen Plasterers' Assembly, No.
1914, met in regular session last evening
at Plasterers' Hail. corner Four r-and-a-half
street and Pennsylvania avenue.
The Marine Band case came up and was
freely discussed. Those who participated
in the discussion criticised the band
master severely. The result of the dis
cussion was the unanimous adoption Of
resolution to the effect that so long as
Prof Fanciulli continues director of the
Marine Band the assembly will refuse to
patronize it. The other local organiza-
tions will be asked to indorse this resO-
GiIl be asked to indorse this reso- =,
,,fion-- . to s"- -s..-
The action Of the central labor bodies in
placing Nick Auth, butcher, on the unfair
list was indorsed.
The Yale expositor., 1895-02-22
Catching tho Drngnn FL.

one Of the greatest amuScmentS for
the children Of Japan is catching the
dragon fly" said DR.. WE. Taylor Of
Boston, who has spent several years
in Japan. Japan Is land OF chi dren,
ana thousands of them literally put
IN several weeks every autumn cap
Iuling dragon flies ard tying kites to
them for the fun OF seeing them fly.
Soon after the turn of the sun i'm the
afternoon hundreds and thousands of
huge dragon flies busy themselves fly
ing over the rice fields and gardens
catching insects and gnats.
The japanese boys carefully satur-
ate the end Of bamboo with tar and
start out for the fun. They first hold
the bamboo up to attract the unsuS-
pccting dragons TO take a rest. In q
moment the boy gives the bamboo n
twist and puts the tar end into so
many motions that IL Is almost i'm
possible for the creature to avoid 1t.
The boys are so expert at the business
that | have seen them chase a fly that
he'd got much ahead Of them and scu-
ceed in sticking the dragon fly TO the
reed. When once on the tar END OF
the pole there is Il miserable future
for the captivcs. They are tied togeth-
or and carried around in the chase.
Then n string is tied to each one, and
n small piece Of paper, serving as Il
kite, which the poor flies are required
to sail. They fly away, but OF course
soon get caught on n tree OF brush ana
die of starvation. st Louis Globe
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