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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
HOOVER
& SNYDER,
Shoes, H2HH r Street.
Ii AT GRANTS TOMB.
He Lays n Wreath on the Casl<ct and
Pays a Great Tribute to the Dead.

He Lays n Wreath on the CaslSet and
Pays a Great Tribute 10 the Dead.
Ii Hung Chang spent yesterday morning
quietly at the Waldorf In New York. In
the afternoon he visited Grants tomb. on
which he laid a wreath of flowers winding
up the day by a visit to the house Of Col
Fred. ID. Grant, where he had tea and re-
manned for an hour.
Col. Fred. ID. Grant escorta ID Ii Hung
Chang and his party to the tomb of Gen.
Grant. Four or five thousand persons were
on hand to see the great Chinaman.
When the members of the party alghted
from the carriages Ii Hung Chang re-
tanned his seat until the big. red plush
chair was carried forward from one Of
the rear carriages. The walk from tho
drive to the tomb is about Fifty yards, but
the august man does not walk when out
side Of doors in China, and 1T was deemed
proper that he should be carried to the
spot In his own chair
When the viceroy was let down at the
door of the tomb. he got up from his
seat, and. preceded by Fred. ID. Grant.
Gen. Horace Porter, and his interpre err
On the first step, just inside the gate. Tho
1orists representative handed him the
wreath, which he took, and laid ii against
the metal casket which contains Grants
remains.
The wreath was fastened to the end Of
the casket by the attendant, and then
followed moment of profound silence.
The viceroy bent his head and seemed
deeply impressed. Turning TO Col. Grant
ne said: 1 am profoundly touched by this
Visit to the grave of one of the greatest
men ever knew"
The wreath which Ii Hung Chang placed
on the tomb was a garland of bay leaves,
white and mauye orchids. Another wreath
mad been put there in the morning by Mrs.
U. S. Grant, which consisted of white
roses and GALAXY leaves of North Carolina.
A sergeants guard of United States infan-
try. from Governors Island. saluted tho
viceroy by presenting arms as he passed
in his chair.
Ii Hung Chang remained at the tomb
for fifteen minutes. the tomb was guard
ed lefore his arrival by Sergts. Bellew
and Peudle. The return drive was through
Central Park, 10 I'D street. and down 9Th
avenue to he house of Col. Fred. Grant,
where he called on Mrs. L. $. Grant, the
widow Of the man whose memory he had
just honored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
Iuspection of Consulate..

Robt Chiffon, chief of the consular bu-
reau, has just returned to the State De-
partment from tour of inspection OF the
most important of the United States con-
sulates IN Canada. These were found to be
generally in good condition, though the
business of the year, SO far, has been ex-
tremely light. MIR. Chiffon will leave
Washington next Saturday on another in
spection trip. this time extending into
Europe, beginning at Liverpool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
A Distressing Case.

Late Saturday afternoon, DR.. John E.
Walsh, the physician in charge of the de-
partment of contagious diseases, received
word that colored woman named Flor
ence Lorne, residing at 1853 b street north
east, was ill with diphtheria, and in bad
shape. The doctor responded Immediately
and found that DIR. Boswell, one of the
physicians to the poor, was attending the
woman, and that all Necessary precautions
had been taken. The distressing part OF
the case is the fact that the woman is quite
poor and has three small children depend.
ent upon her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
A Composite Club.

A movement has been started by the
Valkamenia (Which translated means May
you be happy Club. which has for its
object the consolidation of all the business
and social clubs composed of colored peo-
pie in Washington, and a meeting for the
purpose will be held tonight at Stewards
Hail. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street northwest. There are now
twenty-five separate organizations of those
it is desired to bring together>in the city,
and the managers Of the movement believe
that much more good can be accomplished
in improving the condition of the race by
having unity of effort for the future than
If the present system is continued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
SEPTEMBER ELECTIONS.
They Will Open With That In Yer.
mont Tomorrow

They Will Open With That In Yer.
mont Tomorrow.
Vermont will hold it's state election to-
morrow. 1t has been discovered that when
the republican majority in the state cleo
ton was more than 25.OOO they have won
the national election. When 1t has fallen
below that figure the democratic presiden-
tial candidate has been elected. In 1854
the majority was 29.O02, and Lincoln was
elected; in 1868 it was 32,122. and Grant
was elected; in 1872 it was 33554, and
Grant won again; in 1875 1t fell to
&ieiS. and Iilden missed the election by a
scratch In 1880 it was 27,251, and Garfield
became President: in 1884, when Cleveland
gained his first election, 1t was 221SY: in
1883. when Harrison was elected. it rose to
y. p4, falling in 1892. when Cleveland won
his second term, to 10, 7O2
Two other elections will be held in Son.
TENDER. One will be in Arkansas IN ST.
TENDER Z. and the other in Maine IN ~.
following Monday. 'A'
Congressional Nominations.
First district, Texas-A. C. Tompkins "a.
publican.
Seventh district. TENNESSEE. X. p.
Blackburn, populist.
First district, California;. A. Cutter
democrat.
Fifth district, Georgia.. c. Hendry. re-
publican.
Fourth district, Mnnesota-Fred, C. Ste
venS, republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
The John Sylvester Libels.

In the matter of the libels filed by Daniel
Loughran and others against the steam
boat John Sylvester. Judge Cox today or
dered that the Pest Steamboat Company
ard George Minough, claimants and own
ers of the boat, have until the oath of Sep
TENDER in which to file their claims. stipu-
lations. exceptions and answers to the
said iibels and causes against the steamer.
If Is understood that the owners of the
boat will shortly secure her release by
filing a bond. She is at present tied up, in
the custody of the marshal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31

Jacob Abramanovitsch. a tailor. in the
employ of L. X. Devendorf. 1926 G street
northwest. died at the Emergency Hospital
at an early hour yesterday morning as a
result of fall from a street railway car
about o o'clock Saturday evening, at 26th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. An au-
topsy. performed by DIR. Snyder. revealed
a serious fracture of the skull, which had
caused hemorrhage of the brain. Coroner
Hammett began an inquest at o'clock this
afternoon at the sixth precinct station to
fix the responsibility for the DEATH
The deceased came to this city about q
year ago. and it is understood that he has
family living at Rosenham. near Phila-
delphia. He occupied a room at IoS G
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31

Today for the. first time in the history of
the District government the District build
ing was without an executive officer. All
of the Commissioners were away, and Capt.
Burr, who usually acts in the absence of
Maj. Powell as EnSinfer Commissioner,
was also on leave. The nearest approach
10 a Commissioner was Capt. Beach, but
he did not act in that capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
Tho North Atlantic suuadron.

The north Atlantic squadron will go to
sea again from New York morrow to
undertake the third portion Of the program
that was mapped out at the beginning of
the summer for the operations of the fleet
This time the ships will go up Long Island
sound as far as Fishers Island. where II ey
will rendezvous and practice landing drills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
Sharkey to Box Sullivan

Tom Sharkey, the sailor-boxer, who re-
Gently fought drawn battle with James ].
Ccrbett. arrived in New York last evening.
He Immediately repaired to a hotel. Sharkey
is in fine shape for his sparring contest
with John L. Sullivan at Madison Square
Garden tonight. Sullivan has'been riding a
bicycle for some time past, and has re-
duced his weight very materially. Par
better physical condition than he has been
Ior some months past. and he IS in shape to
stand a lively four rounds with ANYBODY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
Divorce Asked.

Lulie Redd Clarke today petitioEed for
divorce from VIM. P. Clarke. The papers
In the case were withheld from publica-
ton. The defendant was sentenccI last
October it is stated, to two years i'm
prisonment in the Albany penitentiary upon
q plea of guilty of forgery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31

James Carr. a young man was was ar
rested by Policemen Evans and Ellis, used
beer spigot on the head of the latter. He
gave the officers any amount of trouble.
and today Judge Mills fined him SO or six
ty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31

During a game of crap in Cedar court
southwest yesterday Frederick Dutch and
Curtis Williams, cclored, engaged in
dispute over a game of crap. During the
row Dutch shot his companion in the leg.
Williams was sent to the Emergency Hos
pitsl, and Dutch is still at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31

The surveyor for the District has sub
mitted to the Commissio ners the annual
estimate of the amount required for the
proper conduct of his office during the
coming fiscal year. He places the total at
$107S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
ANTI-SPARRING LAW.
Fistic Encounters In New York to Be
PreYeuted.

Prevented.
ALBANY. N. Y, August 31.-The anti
sparring and prize fighting law. which was
enacted by the last legislature, takes effect
tomorrow, September 1, and thereafter no
sparring exhibition, even though it be q
contest for limited number of rounds.
can be held except in the club house of
regularly incorporated athletic club. This
will do away with the fistic carnivals held
IN Madison Square Garden, New York city,
and in places of amusement throughout the
state, which are given under the auspices
of athletic clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31

It Is believed at the War Department
that 1t may become necessary to abandon
the post at the Washington barracks as an
artillery station and convert it into an in
fantry post. 1t is said that Gen. Miles will
recommend this change. and 1t may be car
ried out next spring
This action would be in conformity with
the general policy of the department to
protect the coast defenses by detachmepts
OF artillery, in view OF which Congress has
been asked to increase the number of artil-
lery regiments from five to seven
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
Other Saturday Games,

Philadelphia. 5; Cincinnati. 4.
Cleveland, 3; New York, 1.
New York. 4; Cleveland, 1.
Baltimore. IL; Pittsburg, 8.
Brooklyn, I: St. Louis, 1.
Boston. 16; Louisville, O.
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Notes of General Interest Regard
ing Outdoor Sports.
SPARRING IN NEW YORK

Schedule for Today.
Chicago at Washington.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
Pittsburg at Baltimore.
Louisville at Boston.
st. Louis at Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
UNIQUE IN POLITICS

(Ccrtinued from First Page.)
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the line between Kentucky and Ohio and
that the membership of the club is made
up from three counties, two in Kentucky
and one in Ohio. He says that he expects
1000 more members in a short time He
wants plenty Of literature.
Otto c. Juergers writes from Salem,
Ohio. that the silver , there has $40
members, a large propo On of them being
republicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
Populfst Spcnkcrs.

Secretary Edgerton of the populist ma
tional committee stated today that he had
written invitations to large number of
populist speakers to make speeches in the
campaign of oratory which the populist
party expects to begin in a short time.
Some Of the invitations have been accept
ed. Among those who are expected to take
the stump are Senators Allen, PETER and
Kyle, Jerry Simpson, Gen. Weaver, Gen.
Field, Capt F. Kolb of Alabama. Eugene
v. Debs. j. r. Sovereign, Judge Greene of
Nebraska. A. J. Streator of Illinois and
Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-31
Several Big Clubs.

Representative Richardson of the demo-
craft. rational committee was much pleas
ed today by the receipt OF letters which IN
formed him of the organization of large
clubs in Ohio and kentucky. DIR. ]. NJ.
Disby, president of the silver club at
Mentor, KY, writes that his club has
1900 members and that 400 of them are re-
publicans. He says that the town is on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
A RIVERS VICTIMS.
Three Boys Drowned While Bathing
Near Roanoke.

ROANOKE. VA, August s.-(Speciai.)-
A mos; distressing drowning accident &C.
CURED near here this afternoon, about
230 o'clock, by which three boYs--James
Poague, Wylie Ludwig, and Clarence
Berry-aged. respectively, u, IA. and Is
years-lost their lives. These boys. In
company with about fifteen others, none
Of whom could swim, except Berry, were
bathing in Roanoke river near where
Tinker creek ompties into the former
stream, and about two miles east OF this
city The river at that point Is about
seventy-iive yards wide, and I'm some
places fifteen feet deep. Poague and
Ludwig got beyond their depth. and when
Berry went to their assistance, they
chung to him frantically.
RUSHED TO THE RESCUE.
All three were about to drown. when
a colored man who happened to be near
rushed into the river and was bringing
Berry out, when one of the other bows
caught hold OF his foot, compelling him
to drop his burden TO save himself A
party OF young men, fishing about two
hundred yards further down the stream
attracted by the cries of the boys on tho
bank, hurried TO the scene. and two o,
them-J. w. Falls and Joe Armes-soo.
succeeded, with the aid of a skin. a
getting the bodies OF Poague and I.ud-
wig from the river. but in spite of all
their efforts, the boys could not be re-
suscitated
DEEP SYMPATHY.
The body of Berry was recovered about
half an hour afterwards The bodies Of
all the unfortunate lads were brought TO
the city about 6 o'clock where the news
OF the accident created much excitement,
and the deepest sympathy was expressed
for their afflicted parents. Young POague
was the son Of Frank Poague: Ludwig's
father is c. p. Ludwig, and Berry was
the son Of william Berry. all Of whom
reside in the northwest part Of the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
DEATHS.

HrrN-Died. at her husbands resi-
-, No % Wood street, Chelsea mn
-. Ia p NJ. August 5th, MA1Ii.- "
d ENr beloved wife of John NJ. Aileh'
81 danohter OF Michael ana bFluse'
Quinn. in the 2sd year OF her age.
Su Is',,,srai will take place from 81. Feter
cd.hadral FRIDAY, August Ith' at A.
NJ Friends and acquaintance are IN
yited to attend.
pEADLEs.-Dleda at her residence, IN
,ra,.o,,er county. Va, near IayIorsVile'
nns,,st 6 1896 at $40 o'clock A. NJ MIS-
70. f. BEADLES.
Religious Herald please copy
uoGAN.-Died, August 9th, az lV'SV -
=, a. the residence of her parents. No.
81 sonth Belvidere street. TERhEsSA,
or ,rsont child OF b. ]. and Sarah Hogan;
aged 5 months. -. .h,,-o,,
rt1Is CFriday) AFTERNOON at o CLOCK.
Eriends and acqaaintances invited 10
attend.
uooPER.-Died, at his home, near
800 Heights. I'm Henrico county
lr,',,-Sto., August 9Th, THOMAS L.
ttooPER i'm the 10Th year OF his age.
mn funeral will take place from the
ohovs residence FRIDAY, August . 1870
at p. NJ.
NuIIER.-Died, at his residence, NO:
coS north Second street, last night JOHN
MILLER, in the list year OF MS age
Funeral notice later
oppENHEIM.-Die August 6th, at ~
- pETJE DANYSE OPPENEEiM.
only daughter of Solomon and Eta OPP
nenheIm: aged 4 months. -
Funeral from the residence, NO. looS
cast Main street THIS friday AFTER
NOON, at 4:SO o'clock.
wALKER.-Died, on Thursday after
MON al A O'Clock, at her residence, NO
$40 north Twenty-seventh street Mrs.
MATTE LOU WALKER, beloved vile
~ Ar charles F. Walker, In the sd year
of her age. -. -
The funeral will take place from her
late residence THIS friday AFTER
NOON at $50 o'clock. Friends ana &c
onaIntapces OF he family respectfully
invited to attend. lnterment at Holly
wood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
GOLD DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
Twenty-Five of Thirty-Five Com
mittecmcn for Third Ticket.

mittecrncn for Third Ticket.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, August Ga
canvass made tonight OF the sentiments
Of the thirty-fve committeeman who will
be in to-morrows sound-money Demo-
cratic meeting shows that twenty-nine Of
them will favor another convention and
ticket The six who are opposed include
Texas, Georgia, and three Eastern States.
The Northern States OF the West and
Middle West, where the fighting ground
is supposed TO be-, are in favor OF new
ticket. This viii be decided upon at to-
morrow's meeting, and sub-committee
will be appointed to draw up an address
to the sound-money Democrats OF the
country, giving the reasons why a third
al Saturdays meeting Of the committee,
and the time and place OF holding the
convention win then be fixed. II VIII
probably be held during the hrst week IN
September. -,
Much comment is excited by the atti-
tude Of the eastern leaders. While al
the Eastern States, except New Jersey
and Delaware, will be represented at To-
morroW's meeting, they viii not be repre-
scented by party leaders, nor by men Wh9
have their party organizations Denlhu
them Neither Mr.. Cleveland nor any
one Of the men close TO MIN mas SPOKEN
a word of encouragement lot the lhoNe-
n is apparent that there will be not
little opposition 10 third ticket coming
from the Southern and Eastern states,
where the sound-money Democrats pre-
Ter 10 take their medicine straight, as
they express II, and vote for Mckinley.
the meeting OF the committee VIII De
held at the Commercial Club, oeginnilhlg
49, p Al. tomorrow, and It IS not likely
tbaf the committee will at this session
determine anything further than the
Question of whether or not TO call a con,
vvention. The situation In each State VIII
ell. ,Hoc GO hQfOTa "A
ston on this subject is reached. While
ne sessions of the committee win not be
omen to the public. not only the commit-
teemen, but all OF the sound,money Dem,
ccrots who have come 10 the city. VIII
he invited in, and their views will be con-
IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
RICHMOND RAILWAY
AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY.
sTREET-cAR TRANSFERS.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES OFFERED
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

Commencing January I. 1886, this COM
nsnv extended It's transfer sys
fenl TO embrace all connecting
lines OF street railway IN Rich
mond and Manchester. A passenger
r. allowed the privilege OF transfer %
any connecting line IN either city. and IN
anv direction al Junction polafs.
a The payment OF s-esnt fare entities
a nasssnxer TO only ONE transfer-tlcker.
hui additional transfers are allowed on
~ same ticket at any point printed
thsveon. which does not return the pas
senrer TO the point Of starting.
An the parks and suburban districts can
be reached from any point IN either city
nv pqyrncnt Of one fare.
II IL a standing order OF the company.
for The convenience Of transfer passsn-
SSints for the arrival OF car on connect-
10 line. IL the approaching car is within
, NE distance Of one square; The travel
nai n OF any infringement OF this order.
LAI "a - =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07

~.. raorranlzed Petersburg team In
log gray uniforms. came here yes
..-,.v and met the Bluebirds at West
I'd PARK. They played WELL very We'll
t,, the local boys played better. and as
ra.rlt the game went TO Richmond py
d score OF - TO l.
T,nrehll was in the box for Richmond
.., ,-,rc,m presided over the leather for
,.,o-sburs. Both did good work. but
..r,.,ro., outclassed Norcum. The two.were
.....,ed for hits about equally but
.-,,,-e. had control OF the bah al the
,,--, and Norcum didn't Jesse struck out
,ae,ye OF the Farmers, while Norcum on'y
cooled seven Blueblrds. Tame didn't
Give "a single base away. Norcum gave
',-.-,l 70 the Bluebirds But, why com
-. che pitchers. Tannehin Is in every
,,sv superior 10 Norcum, and, In fact the
p,,smond team as a whole is in every
,-,v superior TO the Petersburg aggrega-
ZION. -,
,-,o Blpeb,rds welded the bat with
,,.,,r that was refreshing, but at that
fNnW UfLIll lluNN AtiA~At
Far-ners Hlts were numerous on Dol1
sos and tho ball was sent on seVerdl
'ovslv drives Bradley, Of Petersburg.
made ths longest hit Of the game anu u
rcttsa him three bases. but Gin Groves
"a he cievorest stickwork Of the after
noon. he faced the pitcher fve tunes
md made three hits, one Of which was a
ruo-bsgger. He was given his base on
h,ua the other two times up.
CLIFFORD AND HIS STICK.
Clr had been taken out Of the iield De-
,,uss he was not hitting, and II was
fsared that he would be released, but ne
MAS gwen another trial, and his WORK
while k surprised them, also caused much
Sow among the rooters. all Of whom nave
. warm SPOT I'm their hearts for CLIFFORD.
Tho Richmond lads as a team played
rreat ball. and but one dumb play was
made. and that resulted In the only run
t5s Famers made. Twas an excusapie
pay. though, as the sun blinded the
NON and those who could have
ought the ball and made put out
didn't know where II was.
Tho score here appended Will give the
details Of the play:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
Norfolk Takes the game by N Score
of II to 2.

NORFOLK. VA. August 6.-(special.)-
Norfolk and Portsmouth again crossed
bats IN this city to-day, and the game,
which was a smuggling match on one side,
resulted In victory for the former by
a score OF II to 2. Leach was In the box
for the locals. and did excellent work.
allowing the visitors but five scattering
hits. while Quarles. the twirler OF the
Brownies. was touched up Tor fourteen
bifs. besides giving eleven men bases on
balls Norfolk started the run-getting In
the second inning, and only quit In the
ninth The feature OF the game was the
fielding OF the brothers McFarlan, though
nm OF the Norfolk team played snappy
ball. The following score gives the story
az the slaughter:
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ozze>sleNy- GW S0tookce..
.,,o Meeting I'm SUSSEX.

w.vERLY. VA, August S:L -,SSSI caIn n
paSn = loI Fourth Sy H Dls'Te' D. Wy Yar9s
qTssns:ylbls before sSSni the court and a
tie ,I bIsi1 Judge Yarrei addressed 6 large
G aGa sgdeT,ce about in te one 'S SOu
house, IN , q Of the campaign. Inc
Judge is IS This district, and made a Ia "a
RRo onGS upon the In p thorough
sussex, Ills s s hsnre upon wf the Question oI
accord ,, wa and the election Of Bryan ana
Caxuall.