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Evening star., 1896-09-17

The last fishing trip of the season will
be made by the steamer Charles Macales-
ter Sunday. The boat will leave at .
o'clock from her wharf in this city, at
$50 from Alexandra and stopping at Mar
shall Hall at 10 am, Glymont at 1890, Cliff
ton Beach and Riverside, will arrive at Colo
nial Beach, the ultimate stopping place of
the boat, in sufficient time to give every one
pleasant stay at that enjoyable resort.
These stops Will be made both going and
returning. SO that those who desire to 20
to any one of these resorts may be ac-
commoGated. AS this is a fishing trip
Captain Blake, who is devotee of the
rod himself will furnish 1--we bait to all
anglers free, that the fullest enjoyment
of the opportunity to entiSe the finny tribe
from the depths may be had. These trips
are especially enjoyable at this time of
the year, and day spent at Colonial
Beach now is healthful and restful as
we'll enjoyable. The return will be
made from the Beacn a, o'clock, reach
ing this city about $3.50, giving excursion
lists ample time In which to enjoy the
beauties of the sail on the river and the
attractions at all the resorts. Regular
table dhote dinner and supper Will he
served in the cafe on the boat at nom
inal price.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars had
an enthusiastic meeting Tuesday evening
One new member was initiated, Chief Tenn
plar r. A. Dinsmore in the chair An invita-
ton from the young people of Little Falls
Church to assist in the organization there
of Good Templar lodge was accepted, and
a delegation from Minnehaha will visit the
church for that purpose on Thursday even
ing. the 24th instant. In the good of the
order reading was given by II. F. Smith
remarks, by 5. w. Russell, John G.. Smith
and Wilbur McDaniels: a vocal duet, by
Mr.. Dinsmore and Mrs Carrie Smith: a
vocal solo, by Miss Nellie Smith: piano
solo. by Mrs. Carrie Smith. and several Sc
lections by the ledge quartet.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
An Odd Fellows Reception.

An open meeting that was in the shape
Of testimonial reception was held by
Eastern Lodge, No. Z, 1. o. o. F., at the
ledge rooms, in Odd Fellows Hail. on 7th
street northwest, last night. and a large
number Of the members and friends of the
order were In attendance. John I. Brown,
past grand of Eastern Lodge and deputy
grand master Of this Jurisdiction. was the
recipient of the testimonial. The first part
Of the evening was taken up with an en-
joyable entertainment, after which refresh
ments were served in the banquet hall
The meeting then resolved itself into a
smoker and addresses were delivered by
Grand Representative F. A. Stier and Dep
uty Grand Master Brown. Those who took
part in the musical and vocal features of
the entertainment were Messrs. Stump,
Cleveland Locke, H. L. Shackelford w. b.
Browne, Grand Master Jones, Noble Grand
Fred. F. Phillips, William McEnany, Lane,
Connor, Rev. DR.. Ennis Major VIM. T..
Galliher and Cathel
Evening star., 1896-09-17
Band Concerts.

The Marine Band will give Its usual
Thursday evening concert at the marine
barracks this evening, and will also give
public concert at the Capitol grounds to-
morrow afternoon to make up for the regu-
lar concert of Wednesday last, which had
to be omitted because the band had been
ordered to take part IL the reception of the
Pennsyiys mia brigade. which occurred about
the same hour. The program for both con-
certS IS follows:
l. MarCn. General Palmer" -Tregina
q Overture. .'Rienzi'' ...............W Wagner
8. Song. THE Lost Chord Sullivan
a. Grand selection from Cavalleria
:. March. "El Captain .-........... -SouSa
6. Excerpts from the Chimes of Nor
T. Waltz Vienna Beauties" .Ziehrer
s. (a) Gavotte, Flirting" tb) march.
0. Hail Columbia '......................t'y .t'yles
Evening star., 1896-09-17
AMUSEMENTS.

Barlow Bros Minstrels.-The regular at
traction at the Bijou Family Theater next
week will be Barlow Bros Minstrels, an
organization of good drawing power in it
self: but, in addition and at no advance in
prices, Manager Whitesell has arranged a
surprise for his patrons in the shape of the
first public exhibition in this city of the
Edison vitascope. This is the wonderful
machine which throughout the summer has
delighted the patrons of Roster & BiaTs
Theater, New York city, in successful COM
petition with the cinematographe and other
similar machines. of which 1t has been pro-
nounced the equal If not the superior. The
vitascope is an enlarged edition of the XII
retoscope. and throws life-sized pictures.
moving and acting as in real life, upon an
immense screen in full view of all the au-
dience. This will not only be the first time
the vitascope has been exhibited in this
city. but positively the first time it has ever
been presented at popular prices for which
Manager Whitesell deserves great credit.
The box sheet for next week opened today.
Carroll Institute Hall-A testimonial to
Mr.. D. c. Haywood was given last evening
at Carroll Institute Hall which proved to be
an exceedingly enjoyable affair The en-
tertainment consisted of vocal and instru-
that was excellent. violin solo by Miss
Florence H. King and vocal solos by Miss
Blanche Mattingly and Miss JEANNE Hay
wood were exceptionally good, Mrs. Pick
reli anu MISS Cihe dctihe DIS dccoiipdHists
Marc Antony Grafton was given in cos
tune by NJ. F.. Halloran. while Messrs. w.
NJ. Barrow, ]. c. Hayden. Goldwin Patten
and D. c. Haywood. and Misses Hay, Err
good, Donohue and Mrs. Haywood appeared
in q couple of sketches and scene from
"Ruy Bias that were entertaining and in
teresting. One of the hits of the evening
was made by the musical trio consisting of
Mr.. Frank Howe, jr., Miss Katie Lay
Howe and Miss Marie Howe. who rendered
enjoyable selections on the mandolin, banjo
and piano, respectively.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
ACTIVITY AMONG REPUBLICANS.
subcommittee OF Consolidated Club
Started to Work.


The new National Union Republican
Club which was formed by the consolidation
of the Union and National clubs, met last
night with Vice President william L.
Bramhall in the chair. The executive COM
mittee reported the formation of subcom-
mittees as follows:
On transportation-Col. William L. Bram-
hall, T. F. Ellis. B. f. Crawshaw
+ On speakers and public meetings-Col.
William A Cook, A Stabler, Col. III. ID.
Norton, DIR. c. B. Purvis. William B. Reil-
ly.
Clephane, w. c. Dodge, Col. r. G. Ruther-
ford, l.. NJ. Saunders.
To cooperate with state and local COM
mittees in Maryland, Virginia and West
Firginia-J. w. Douglass, William Oscar
Roome. A. NJ. Clapp.
On voters and voting qualifcations-B F.
Crofthwaite, b. NJ Elliott, Edward Suth-
erlapd.
To confer with republican congressional
and national committees-Smon Wolf, AL
phonso Hart. Col William L. Bramhall,
Col. William A. Cook George Z. Emmons
j. N. Douglass b. F. Crosthwaite
The committee on transpor: alton re-
qGested that IL be announced that all re-
publican voters who desire reduced rates
OF transportation to their homes at cleo
ton time should call at the headquarters
or the club, S23 F street northwest and
leeve their names with the secretary 1t
was reported that the proposed glee club
had seven members and that the other
three would be quickly secured and the
campaign music shortly begun The club
Will meet next Wednesday and every We'd
nesday thereafter until after the election
Mo mahogany finish or oak book cases.
WOW Moses furniture sale.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
c. F.. Union Meeting.

The first mass meeting of the Christian
Endeavor Union of the District of Column
bia for the present season will be held to-
morrow evening in the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church, Vermont avenue above
n street. II is to be the annual meeting
of the union Reports will be received
from the chairma nof each of the union
committees and from the old officers of
the union concerning the state of the work
during the year just ended; the new off,
GERS will be installed. and the incoming
president will make his annual address
A reminder of the recent convention will
be in the music that is to be used, which
viii consist entirely of the songs that be-
came so familiar during the six days of
the big July gathering.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

Monroe Banks. colored laborer thirty
seven years of age and of magnificent ply
sique. died yesterday afternoon at the
Freedmens Hospital a result of run
ming splinter into his foot about two
weeks ago. At the time of the accident
the wound made was troublesome and
painful. but as 1t healed entirely within
few days nothing more was thought of
it. Monday. however, he was removed to
the hospital suffering from violent pains
ing of the muscles of his entire body which
SO completely exhausted him that he died
yesterday. He leaves a wife and several
children, residing at $50 IL Knox court
southwest
Evening star., 1896-09-17

The mortality Of the city during last
week underwent an increase of II per cent
over that of the previous week. The deaths
reported to the health department number
ed 1O4, Of whom 4S were white and SO col
ored The total death rate was 1910. During
the corresponding period of last year it was
21.3, representing 113 deaths. The principal
maladies prevalent were consumption,
causing 10 deaths. and brain disorders, y.
Summer complaints continue to decline,
ending in fatal cases. From diphtheria 4
deaths occurred, from typhoid fever and
whooping cough l. Otherwise the conta-
gious affections ar, in allegiance.
The meteorological conditions were mark
ed by mild winds and dry atmosphere
From a minimum of temperature of IS de-
grees on the 7th, sth and 9th, the ther-
mometer rose to 81 degrees on the 11th
ranging 35 degrees. The barometricai
mean was 29.91. the mean relative humidity
1S, and the rainfall almost Zero
OF diphtheria new cases were reported
II houses released from quarantine and ii
left isolated. No new case of scarlet fever
was reported, placard removed from
house and warning cards remained on 5.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
bryan and sewnn Banner.

Yesterday was the sixteenth anniversary
of the formation of the democratic central
committee of the District of Columbia, and
the occasion was celebrated by the stretch
ing of a Bryan and Sewall banner across
Pennsylvania avenue from the Metropoli-
tan Hotel. The banner bears the portraits
of Bryan and Sew all. and indicates that the
headquarters of the democratic central
committee are at hand. There were no cere-
monies in connection with the unfurling of
the banner, but the entire membership of
the committee, consisting OF representa-
tives from the twenty-five legislative dis
tricts. were present. together with Mr..
Lawrence Gardner, Col. William Dickson
and other well-known democrats.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
Suit In TrOver.

Nicholas and James F. Shea, the execu-
tors of The estate Of the late George Bogus,
have been made the defendants In a suit
filed by Emanuel Rosenwig, who, suing in
trover, claims $1,000 damages for jewelry
which he alleges was found by Mr.. Bog1s
and converted to his own use January 15,
1894. The plaintiff asserts that he lost the
jewelry, and that. although he requested
Mr. Bogus to return a, II 10 MIN, It was not
death, nor has 1t been since. The jewelry,
it is charged. consisted of $3.50 diamond
ring a $285 pair of earrings, a 500 pair of
bracelets, 500 gold locket, and a gold
watch valued at $110.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
New Mount Pleasant Church.

A permit has been issued the trustees of
the Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
to erect a place of worship on Columbia
road between 14th and 18th streets. The
new church will be 6Sx103 feet, two stories
and basement, with a tower eighty feet
high. Il will be built of brick and stone
and heated by steam. 1t Is estimated that
the cost will be in the neighborhood of
81 .tsD.
The trustees of the church have request
ed permission to project the entrance steps
beyond the building line for distance of
three feet, and this question Is still pend
ing before the Commissioners. The trus-
tees say that the lot Is not large enough
TO build a church of the desired dimensions
and still reserve space for outside steps.
If the Commissioners refuse the request the
steps will re inclosed in the vestibule.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
POLITICS AT BLADENsBURG.
Democratic Speeches by Messrs. Bald
win, Moss and Others.


A rousing democratic meeting was held
at the Pan-Electric House in Bladensburg
last evening, under the auspices of the
Lakeland Democratic Club and Bladens-
burg Free Silver Club. The Mount Pleas
ant Field Band arrived at the Hyattsville
station on the $50 train from Washington,
and serenaded DIR. Chas A. Wells. the
president OF the Lakeland Democratic Club.
A procession was then formed, headed by
John T. Burch, E. A. Newman and other
officers of the Lakeland Democratic Club
and number of members of the Bladens-
burg Free Silver Club and voters of the
Bladensburg district, and amid the strains
of patriotic music, played by the Mount
Pleasant Field Band, marched to Bladens-
burg, with enthusiastic cheering for Bryan,
Sewall and Noes. A handsome banner was
carried in front Of the procession. unique
feature of the procession was a large trans
parency on a wagon driven by Mr.. Dorr,
bearing the inscription, what does 16 to
mean? 1t means $16 in your pocket then
to 81 now. What does gold standard mean?
Pay out $100,O00,OO0 we borrowed and bor-
row more"
The large yard belonging to the Pan -Elec-
tric House was crowded with people, and
the speakers stand was appropriately deco
rated with American flags and the Mary
land colors-orange and black Numerous
Japanese lanterns Illuminated the place
Mr.. James c. Rogers. president Of the
tlaOenSDOfS Free silver CluD, presided HI
the meeting and introduced the speakers.
Mr.. Ernest P. Baldwin made the opening
speech. He eulogized Mr.. Robert Moss. the
candidate for Congress. and asked the peo-
PIE to support him at the coming election.
He then gave a detailed history Of the COIN
age of gold and silver, commencing from
1892, when the first mint was established,
and went into long discussion of the
financial question, advocating the free COIN
age of silver, and closed amid much ap-
plause by appealing to the people to stand
by the coin of their forefathers.
The next speaker was Mr.. Robert Moss,
the candidate for Congress. He said that
he intended to be the representative of the
democratic party regardless of factions or
differences that crept into the party, and
II elected to Congress would represent the
whole people of his district regardless OF
party. He eulogiZed Bryan as the friend
of the people, and said that he would
rather see Bryan elected than himself. He
also touched upon the financial question,
supporting free coinage.
Mr.. Milton E. Smith of Vansville dis
t1ict and Mr.. Raymond Heiskel of OXon
Hill district followed Mr.. Moss in stirring
Speeches, after which the meeting broke
up with loud hurrahs for Bryan, SeSall
and Mess. 1t was announced that the
Lakeland Democratic and fSladensburg
Free Silver clubs would attend the meeting
| in Washington next Saturday, at which
Mr.. Bryan would speak. and would be
pleased to have all democrats and free sill
Yer men join with them on that occasion.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

next as the new principal Of the institu-
ton, taking the place OF Mr.. c. M. Lacey
Sites. Mr.. Brantz N. Roszel has been ap-
pointed instructor of physics. in place of
resigned as instructor of mathematics, ana
Mr.. William ]. Wallace has been assigned
to the position made vacant. Mr.. Edw. A.
Player, graduate OF the High school ana
of Columbian University, succeeds Miss
Florence 8. Shipman as Instructor of
Latin.
Teachers and Pupils.
At the Western High School Miss Sarah
D. Budd will be introduced Monday as in
structor of mathematics, succeeding Miss
Gertrude A. McNulty. Miss Theodosia r..
Rupli and Mr.. Edward A. Duckett will
greet the pupils as assistant instructors OF
German and chemistry. respectively.
DR.. Arcturius L. Howard. for several
years one of the teachers of the second d.
vision of the grade schools, has been trans
ferred to the Busiress High School as in
structor of English. Miss F. May Merrilat
will be Few teacher at the Business CIV
ing instruction in shorthand, while Miss
Caroline A. Robinette, member of the
Normal School graduating class of 1896
will be an assistant instructor in typewrit-
Ing under Principal Davis.
About twenty-eight or twenty-nine of the
forty-five members Of last years gradual
ing class of the Normal School will receive
appointments. The others are to be as
signed to schools as vacancies occur
At the teachers meetings Saturday talks
will be made by Superintendent Powell, the
trustees of the respective divisions and by
the supervising principals. The policy ano
the ideas of the school authorities are to
be explained to the teachers and instruction
and advice furnished. The supervising
principals will also announce the assign.
ment of teachers to buildings and grades.
The new Western High School building
for which an appropriation was made a.
the last session of Congress. and for which
a site has been selected by the District
Commissioners, will not be ready for oc
cupancy prior to the fall of 1897. There
fore during the coming school year ant
until the new structure is completed, tht
Western High School will continue to make
use Of it's present quarters in the Curti:
School building.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

large number of democrats and many
popuists hailing from the state of North
Carolina met at the silver headquarters In
the Wormley building, last night and
gdnzed a North Carolina Bryan Club,
with Mr.. ]. ]. Moore as temporary chair
man and Dr.. l.. J. Rattle as temporary
gaHizatio is decided upon. Senator Marion
Butler was present and urged the club
to do everything in its power to secure
the election of Bryan. \ large number of
members were registered on the rolls, and
an executive committee was appointed.
consisting of j. ". Albertson, Z. H. Swain,
A. W. Wells. l.. j. Battle r. l.. Babbitt
a c. Shaw. j. 6. Bivens and L. s. Can
non. The details of the organization will
be arranged by this committee at a meet
ing TO be held next Monday evening at the
club house of the Interstate Democratic
Association
Evening star., 1896-09-17
Women to Work for Mckt.lex.

The Woman's Republican Association,
auxiliary to the Woman's Republican AS
sociation Of the United States and auxil-
iary to the Mckinley and Hobart Interstate
Campaign Club, was the title of an organ
ization which was formed last night at a
meeting held at the residence of Miss May
Kreidler, at 1923 street northwest. This
lady is the sponsor of the Mckinley and
Hobart Club. The object of the associa-
ton is to unite the women In educational
work and social influence for the mainte-
nance of the principles of the republican
party. 1t is understood that the presidency
of this club will be rendered to Mrs. John
A. Logan. A temporary organization was
chairman; Mrs. A. A. Forbush, secretary,
and Mrs. E. A. Kreidler, treasurer. There
will be another meeting on the 22d of this
month.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

The Ohio State Democratic Association
will be reorganized tomorrow night at
meeting OF buckeyes &c be held at the In
terstate Democratic Club house. 132S New
York avenue. The call for the meeting is
Issued by Secretary r. T. Baker of the
Ohio association. who states that the pur-
pose is to assist in the can paign for the
free coinsge of silver and the election of
Mr.. Bryan.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
The Money of the United States.

This is thu title of one Of the chapters OF
The Evening Star Almanac. which latter
contains. in addition to other valuable in
formation. complete tabular statistics of
all political matters. It includes tables of
state. congressional and presidential votes.
Persons interested in politics will find this
almanac Of invaluable aid. 25c. per copy.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
MWAT CURES plIMPlE@.

The only really successful preventive and cure
Of pimples blackheads. red, rough hands, falling
hair and baby blemishes. is the celebrated CUTI
CURA SOAP, greatest Of skin purifiers and beau
tifers, we'll purest and sweetest Of toilet and
nursery soaps. Only preventive Of clogging Of the
pores. Sold everywhere.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
Swimming Contest.

A swimming contest between DR.. F. NJ.
Grenfell, champion of the District, and Mr..
William kreueer. ex-amateur champion of
Germany. will take place next Sunday af-
ternoon in the Potomac river just above
Fort Washington.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-"Northern Lights.
Bitou Theater-"Blue Grass"
Columbia Phonograph Company, 919 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest.-EXhibition OF
the Graphophone and kaleidoscope.
Grand Opera House.-"A Boy Wanted
Kernans Lyceum Theater.-F1elds and
Hanson's Drawing Cards.
New National Theater.-Robert Downing
In In Search of Happiness"
Evening star., 1896-09-17
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 2SO pm.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
Seashore Excursion via Pennsylya-
mia Railroad.

On Fridays and Saturdays until Septem-
Der 10. inclusive. the Pennsylvania .ailroad
will sell excursion tickets for 10 and IL a.
Sea Isle City at rate Of So for the round
trip. tickets good to return until the fol-
lowing Tuesday.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
CITY AND DISTRICT.
An Old Citizen Dead.

Mrs. Jane Boyd, a resident of this city
for eighty-nine years, died Tuesday after
noon, and will be buried tomorrow in Oak
Hill cemetery She was highly esteemed
by all who knew her.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
THOMAS w. GILMER.

Royal blue Line to New York.
Fast time. Frequent trains. Prompt serv-
ice Excellent dining cars. Track rock
ballasted. Engines burn coke. No smoke
No duSt.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
Royal Blue Line to Philadelphia.

Fast time. Frequent trains. Prompt serv-
ice Excellent dining cars. Track rock
ballasted. Engines burn coke. No smoke
No Lust-Advt,
Evening star., 1896-09-17
We Keep on the Grass!

BY not letting the grass grow under our
feet. Five-pound box finest creamery but
ter at s1-25. James F. Oyster, 300 Pa. ave.
-AdyertfSement
Evening star., 1896-09-17
Sugar free tomorrow; Johnston's, page q.

WE MAKE NO EXTRA CHARGE
For the services of our wagons and men.
They'll call for and deliver every carpet we
clean free. Drop postal or phone. Empire
CARPET Cleaning Works 631-5 Mass. ave.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

Products of best American refneries
Kenny's pure preserving sugars. Beware
of poisonous sugars. Seven city stores Z.
D. Kenny.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

Wall Paper, House Painting and Window
Shades.
RICHARD W. HENDERSON111 st.n.w.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

Purify your blood by taking DR.. ]. W.
Bulls Pills for If the blood is impure your
system is very susceptible to dangerous dis
eases and complications. Price, % cts.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

Money to lend ut and per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1896-09-17
CITY ITEMS.

Fire! SmOkei Water!
Entire stock of Paints Brushes, Oil, etc.,
will be offered in bulk to the trade; also
horse, wagon and oil route, on account of
Ill health of the owner. Am selling at re-
tail, way below cost. Young & Co., 1904 7th
NV se14-6t
Evening star., 1896-09-17

Via b. and o. railroad. All trains Septen1-
ber IL and 2u. valid for return until follow
ing Monday.-Advt-
Evening star., 1896-09-17

The finest, the best boards, only 81
per 100 It. If you want common boards. 75c
per 100 IT. Libbey & Co., 9th and N. Y. ave.
advertisement,
Evening star., 1896-09-17
Excursions on B. and o. Account Hon.
w. ]. Dryan Demonstration.

On account OF this demOnstratiOn the Rail
timore and Ohio railroad will sell tickets
from Laurel, Frederick, Harper's Ferry
and intermediate points on the 10th instant
to Washington and return at rate of one
fare.-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

The finest, the best boards, only III
per 100 it. If you want common boards, 15c.
per 100 1T. Libbey & Co.. 9Th and n. Y. ave.
advertisement
Evening star., 1896-09-17

Continuation of Grafton Parlor Car
via ID. and o. H. n.
Wednesday and Saturday west-bound,
and Mondays and sThursdays east-bound
on same trains until September 3O-Advt.
Evening star., 1896-09-17

White pine stock. IL in. wide, s1.15 100 It.
F. Libbey Co.. 9th & N. Y. ave.-Advt.