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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.
PREPARING FOR LABOR DAY.
Conference of the Central Labor
Union Last Night.

Conference of the Central Labor
Union Last Night.
The Labor day conference of the Central
Labor Union met last evening at Bricklay-
ers' Hall. corner of 7th and 1 streets north
west, with Mr.. Thomas Sullivan, chairman.
presiding. Reports were received from all
the organizations affiliated with the Cen
trail Labor Union, and it was stated that
from these there was every reason to be-
Neve there would be at least 1000 men in
line on Labor day. including 800 from the
bricklayers and $50 from the hod carriers.
Chief Marshal Silver announced that the
procession would form at Mount Vernon
square, X street, at 1910 o'clock on the
morning of the pa -ade, and that one d.
vision would be called the Trade Section, to
be composed wholly Of men belonging to
various trades whose organizations had or
would hereafter decline to take part in the
demonstration in a body. but that further
than that ne could make no announce
ments before the next meeting of the con-
ference. By that time he expected 20 have
all the details of the parade arranged, and
would then also announce the names of
his aid and assistants.
The conference Endorsed the publica ton
of a program, which will he distributed
eratuitously during the parade and along
the route of march
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
They Do Sleep.
e Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor or The Evening Star:
Seeing the kick of one Francis Reilly
in The Star of August -, we, the under
signed citizens. living in the vicinity of the
Globe printing office. No 219 G street north
west. desire to take up a little space of
your valuable paper in answering the mat
ter spoken of above.
In the first place, We would say that the
proprietors of the above establishment
have done all they can do to deaden the
sound caused by the exhaust of their en-
CINE, and no more can be asked of them in
that respect. They are at present running
two forces of people, eleven hours each per
day, and have been doing SO for the past
thirty days. This is not done for the Dur
pose of annoying or of breaking the rest
of the residents of this neighborhood, but
IL is done because they are simply loaded
down with work, and by SO doing keeping
the money which would ordinarily be spent
for this work in Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York here in town. Their pay
rolls are something over $1,000 per week.
and they are giving employment to print
erS and pressmen, who, owing to the recent
business depressions. have been out of en-
ployment for the past six months. Their
paper bills are something enormous, and
they have been keeping one paper mill run
ming day and night to supply them.
Furthermore, the noise made by their en-
CINE at night. and the annoyance thereof
Is not half so great that made by the
electric cars, that go up and down the
streets, ringing their bells and while the
noise for the first two or three nights
caused us to lose a little nocturnal rest"
We soon became used to it, and now we
hardly ever notice 1t.
We think that enterprise and industry
should meet with words of praise and COM
mendatiOn whenever the opportunity offers
and no one, especially In this city where
so many are out of employment should try
to throttle industry. Finally we wish to
say for ourselves that We would be glad
Indeed TO see large manufacturing estab-
Hshment of this kind on every block in the
town. and, If their business requires 1t.
let them put steam calliope on the ton of
each one. and let 1t play the tunes of sweet
est music ever known to man, that is the
constant employment of the laboring classes
ana the receiving of their weekly wages
(Signed)
]. S. RANDALL, 2H3 G street
HUGH LEWIS, DID G street
DANIEL P. LEANE 22T G street.
F. A THUEE, 216 street
HENRY BILLINGS. 212 G street
w s. RANKIN, DO G street.
LOUIS FISCHER, 21S G street,
H. LANDVOEGT, 202 G. street.
JOHN STACK, 200 and 2O2 G street
JOHN O'CONNOR, GA I'd street.
JOHN c. REISINGER, 235 G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
IN GREENWOOD CEMETERY.
The Final Ceremony Over the Re-
mains Of Col. Crawford.

Tho Final Ceremony Over the Re.
mains Of Col. Crawford.
The obsequies of Col. Henry L. Crawford,
who died at Mount Pleasant on Sunday
last. were held at the residence Of his sis
ter, Mrs. M. v. Phillips, No. &c 9Th avenue,
Brooklyn, N. z, Tuesday afternoon. The
services were conducted by the Rev. r. 8.
Pardington Of the M. e. Church and Rev.
w. 8. Compton. a relative. Of Tarrytown.
N. Y. who gave appropriate selections from
the Scriptures and prayer. At the request Of
the family. DR.. Pardington introduced Gen.
Horauo c. King, who was associated with
the dead soldier on the staff of Gems. Mer-
rift and Devin. commanding successfully
the first cavalry division in the Army of
the Shenandoah. under Gen. Sheridan. He
gave a brief resume Of Col. Cranford's
record from his enlistment In the 14th NY.
militia, in April, 1851, to his honorable dis
charge as captain and comm!ssary of SUBJ
sistence, with the brevets of major and
lieutenant colonel. at the close Of the war.
Gen. King paid an eloquent tribute to his
dead comrade, dwelling especially upon his
geniality. his loving nature, his high sense
of honor and his answering honesty i'm the
arduous and responsible duties devolving
characterized his conduct throughout
his civil career and made him one of
the best beloved and most highly re-
spected in the city Of his adoption.
III Tic large dlleIludnce Ol TtldINtS anu
friends were Gems. Wingate and McLeer.
Robert Woodward, esq, Maj. w. p. Hux-
ford, recorder of the Washington Com
mandery of the Loyal Legion; Capt. John
Eason and a large delegation of the 14th
Regiment veterans; DIR. Filbert of Phila-
delphia, the sons of John p. Crawford. ESQ.,,
his brother, now in Europe: Mrs. Brown,
his sister, and Mrs. II. c. King. The re-
mains were laid to rest in Greenwood Gene
terry, DIR. Pardngton reading the burial
service at the grave. The widow and two
sons have returned to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
The G. A. r.. Trip to st. Paul.

The Department of the Potomac, G. A.
R., and the Department of the Potomac
Womans Relief Corps, will start for ST.
Paul by special train over the Chesapeake
and Ohio Saturday next at noon. They
are going to participate in the thirtieth
national encampment of the Grand Army
and have planned what promises to be a
delightful excursion. The itinerary in
cludes Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chi
cago en- route, but is mainly popular with
the veterans and their associates because
it leads through territory which was the
scene Of the most sanguinary strife in all
the war of the rebellion. The transporta-
ticn committees expect to have a big, but
not uncomfortably large crowd on the spe-
cial when 1t pulls out of the Baltimore
and Potomac station Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
Another Shot,

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Sportsman evidently thinks of the reed
birds and ortolan as the old lady who said
she had noticed that when she lived
through the month of February she most
always lived through the rest of the year
substituting September in this case AS
Tor "straining at gnat and swallowing a
camel" perhaps he has heard of the I'M
married damsel who excused an accidental
child on the ground that it was such a
little one 1 agree with him that native
game birds should be protected, as well as
migratory ones, and that the law against
thelr sale during the close season should
De enforced. But the greater wrong does
not excuse The less. Reed birds and ortn.
IAN are not game birds, but they afford
considerable sport and are protected ht-
Jaw, and the man who Will take an unfair
advantage In one case is likely to do 30 in
another Sportsmen do not violate the
game laws Pot hunters do whenever they
NAVE ciahce. FAIR PLAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
A SUCCESSFUL TOURNEY.
Marshan Hall the Scene Of Q Gay
Event Yesterday.

Marshall Hall the Scene Of . Gay
Event Yesterday.
Marshall Hall was the scene Of splendor
and beauty yesterday. The twelfth annual
tournament and ball was held there, and
interested spectators from the surrounding
Maryland counties end from across the
river In Virginia. augmented by large
crowds from this city and Alexandra, as
sembled to witness the fitting of the
knights end take part in the grand ball
which followed in the evening.
Az in the days Of King Arthur when
bold warriors. clad in steel armor and
mounted on fiery steeds, thrilled by their
daring those who witnessed their jousts, SO
tonished the spectators at the tournament
by their feats of skill. Besides the incen-
tive to best endeavor that was occasioned
by the presence Of thousands of sympa-
thetlc onlookers, two other reasons spurred
on the knights to jealous efforts for first
honorS-a money prize and the honor of
browning the Queen of Love and Beauty.
A prize OF SIS was offered to the competitor
taking tho greatest number of rings, and a
pro rata division of the entrance fees was
made to the five knights standing at the
head of the list. The knight who carried
on first honors was to have also the privi-
Beauty, while the other successful contest
ants were to be permitted to make the la
dies Of their choice maids of honor.
The fitting began at noon. after L. M.
Switzerland of Charles county had recited
the duties of the knights. To the blasts of
the bugle the knights struggled for the
victory, and toward the close of the after
noon the judges. w. Warning, ]. Samuel
Turner. E. Hyland Brawner, r. A. Chap
man, John r. Gray, DIR. L. r. c. Towles
and William D. Barry-anpounced the win
ners. as follows: Sir Knight w. E. Miller,
first; Sir Knight c. Robinson, second; Sir
Knight G. A. Smith. third; Sir knight c..
Beall, fourth; Sir knight Joseph Harris,
fifth.
Fireworks at Night.
On the arrival of the evening boat from
Washington, a few minutes was given up
to the display Of fireworks, and the corona
ton ball was then declared open. With the
balconies Of the pavilion filled to their
greatest capacity and the floor space dense
ly crowded, the ceremonies attending the
browning of the queen and the maids of
honor took place Mr.. Walter Mitchell
made the coronation address, compliment
and excellent taste in the selections they
had made of those who were to share their
honors with them. A floral wreath was
then placed on the head of Miss Letitia
Ziegler Of Howard county, Md, by Sir
Knight w. E. Miller, and she was declared
successful knights crowned their maids of
honor as follows: Sir Knight c. Robinson,
Miss Nellie Lyon Of Charles county; Sir
knight G. A. Smith, Miss Mona J. Hogan
of Washington: Sir knight C. Beall. Miss
Nettie Clements of Charles county.
After this ceremony the entire company
INDUCED In dancing, music being furnished
by Schroeder's orchestra. both of the large
pavilions at the riverside resort being used
for the purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
DR.. Mnckey's Attempted Suicide.

DR.. Argyle Mackey, a young physician
residing at No. 800 H street northeast, at
tempted to kill himself at the City Hos
pital in Baltimore yesterday, as stated in
The Star of last evening. Shortly after the
neon hour DR.. Mackey went to the instltu-
ton and told DR.. F. H Corps one of the
physicians in charge, that he had been
drinking and wanted room. DR.. Corps
started to arrange for DR.. Mackeys recep-
ton. when the latter declared that he would
shoot himself II he didn't get a room. He
vas assured he would be taken care of,
and DR.. Corps left the room. In another
moment pistol shot was heard, and upon
running back DR.. Corps found DR.. Mackey
lying across q chair with a smoking pistol
in his hand. An examination developed
that Mackey had fired at his heart, but
that the bullet had struck rib and been
DETECTED. DR.. Mackey is very well known
in the northeast part Of Washington, where
he is professionally and personally popular.
He is twenty eight years old and a gradu-
ate Of the University of Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
Bad Conn plexiOns,

Pimples. blackheads. red, rough and oily skin and
hands, dry, thin and falling hair and simple baby
blemishes are prevented and cured by CUTICURA
SOAP, most effective skinpurifying and beautify-
ing soap in the world, well purest and sweet
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the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
Rev. DR.. Murn Ordained.

Rev. D. E. Murff, who has been ca,,ed r.
the pastora,e of the Shiloh Baptist Church
L street between 18th and 18th streets
was ordained in that edifice yesterday
The exercises were conducted by the Revs
A. H. Catlett, w. H. Howard, B. M. Brown
James H. Lee, George w. Lee and j. IS
Loving. A recess was then taken. and the
clergy and others partook of refreshments
served by the ladies Of the church. In the
afternoon devotional exercises. were held
and the congregation was dismissed with
benediction from thei new pastor.
Money to lend at band per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa, ave
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
Gay Times Promised at Marshall Hal

Another Sunday school will spend the
day on the green lawns at Marshall Hail
tomorrow. Friday is the day set for the
annual excursion Of the Brookland NJ. L.
Sunday school. when children, parents and
teachers will enjoy the hours at this beau
tiful resort. Those of the scholars who
ride wheel will find a decided novelty in
the new hydrocycles, or water bicycles,
now at the Hall. Hundreds nave found
cycling on the water decidedly more enjoy
able than a spin on land. All sorts of
amusements so dear to the young folks
hearts will be in full swing all day.
The Ladies Aid Society of Geo. III. Thom-
as Camp, Sons of Veterans, have arranged
fer their excursion to Marshall Hall to-
morrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
NO BALLOON ASCENSION.
An Accident at River View POstpOnes
the Exhibition.

Owing to an accident and the partial
demolition of the big balloon which Pro-
fessor Reynolds uses in his exhibitions, the
advertised night ascension and parachute
descent did not take place last evening
at River View. During the operation Of in
fiating the huge air monster with its sup
ply of gas and hot air a large rent was
torn in the top, and moment later the
fabric caught fire and was cxtinguished
only after considerable damage had been
done. Consequently the performance was
declared Off for the night, but Capt. E. S.
Randall has given assurances that the as
cension will take place tomorrow night.
By that time the necessary repairs can be
made. and the program announced for last
night will be carried out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
Beer Drinking by Girl Bicyclists.

Beer Drinking by Girl BicycIists.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Taking ride on a 14th street car recent
ly l met friend who induced me to go
with him to beer garden, one of those
started not long ago and at present very
popular. The garden is similar to those
of which We have thousands abroad.
1t is not my intention to write an adver-
tisement for the said garden. My object is
to say something about the ensemble which
l met there. OF several hundred persons
nearly half We're charming young girls from
the best Washington families, in bicycle
costumes, and, with their escorts, drinking
beer after the manner of German students.
1 also noticed in the crowd many women of
the local "demi-monde' in the company of
notorious characters. The place was full
of tobacco smoke and the tables were occu-
pied by noisy groups of men, indulging
in something stronger than beer and using
loud and vulgar language. Near by were
young sales.--future wives and mothers
swallowing glasses of beer, this perform
ance resulting in an intoxicating effect, to
the great amusement of their male COM
panions. l must confess that was not only
surprised, but painfully surprised and
shocked, at such a sight. Is that proper
amusement for our daughters, and will not
some one suggest a remedy? How far will
the independence of American children ex-
tend?
If my statement seems doubtful or ex-
aggerated to any one, let him go and see
for himself the danger which threatens us
the beginning of the transference of vice
to the very doorways of our future homes.
j begin to believe now in the nationality
of the crusade started against bicycling
for young girls. DR.. NJ. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall and
Mt Vernon at 10 am and 2:3O r. m, and
for Indian Head and Marshall Hall at $50
pm.
Steamer Samuel j. Pentz for River View
at 10 am. and and 645 pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at o am
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at Z pm.
Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio sta
ton for Bay Ridge at 9:15 am. and 4:2S
pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
THREW GLASS AND PEPPER.
A C0l0red Woman Made q Violent Al
sault ON . Rival.

COl0red Woman Made Violent As
sault ON Rival.
Yesterday afternoon about o'clock there
was an exciting scene enacted in Q little
cook shop on 9th street opposite the Bal
timore and Potomac depot, in which col
ored woman inflicted severe injury on one Of
her own sex and color. There was an Ill
feeling existing between them about man,
and the trouble would probably have been
more serious had not Acting Sergeant
David Hamilton been on hand.
Mary Braxton and Emma johnson were
the women involved in the difficulty. The
former, who Is more than fifty years old,
lives on 18th street, while the latter is a
resident Of Jackson Hall alley. Yesterday
Mary visited the lunch room and, after q
heated discussion with Emma, she threw
a box Of black pepper in her face, and dealt
ner severe blow on the top Of the head
with glass dish.
When the officer arrested Mary he sent
Emma to the hospital, and this morning
when she appeared in Judge Mills court
she was very weak from loss of blood.
Mary entered plea of guilty, and Judge
Mills told her that by so doing she had
saved herself several months imprison-
ment.
This is the first time 1 was ever arrest
ed" the woman said, land hope it will be
the last. I've been here since two years
DeIore the war, and was never in trouble
before"
The assault, the judge said, was an out
rageous one, and he imposed sentence of
three months in jail and q fine of 500 or
three months additional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27

Arrangements for ratification to be held
September 16 at Annapolis Junction, Md, at
which the presidential nominat lions of Nc
Kinley and Hobart and the congressional
nomination of Sidney T. Mudd will be in
dorsed. were completed at a meeting of the
Mckinley and Hobart Campaign Working
Club held last night at the club head
quarters. Rev. Robert Johnson presided
and number Of speakers were selected TO
make addresses on the occasion mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
All White Pine Doors, Doc
apiece, 1Rin. thick. F.Libbey&Co., 6&N. Y .av
Mrs. Levezxt.. Dover In

MrH LeVezzfs Dover interest.
A petition in equity has been filed by
Solomon Lansburgh and Samuel Cans.
asking that the court decree that James
F. Hood convey to them the dover interest
of Antoinette Levezzi in lot 49, square S7S.
1t Is stated that Mrs. Levezzi is insane.
ard the action of the court Is asked merely
for the purpose of approving the transfer
of the property by the trustee, Mr., Hood.
to Messrs Lansburgh and Cans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
Seashore Excavations via PennsyIyn.
mia Railroad.

On Fridays and Saturdays during August
the Pennsylvania railroad will sell excur-
sion tickets for 10 and IL am. trains to At
lnntic City. Cape May and Sea Isle CITY
at rate of 50 for the round trip. Good to
return until the following Tuesday.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
One Fare to Indianapolis and Return
via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad

On account of the National Democrats
convention. round trip tickets will be sold
August - to September l. inclusive Wash
ngton to indianapolis and return at rate
Rr sl6 good to return until September :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
All Signed the Agreement.

1t Is stated on the authority Of a MEM
Der of the committee which had charge of
the matter for the Building Trades Coun-
Gil that all the brewers, including Mr..
Harry Williams. signed the contract re-
ferred to in yesterdays Star at the time of
its presentation to each of them several
months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
Hold Carriers' Trouble Settled.

The misunderstanding between the Hold
Carriers Union and the contractor for the
erection of the Consumers Brewery at
Rcsslyn, Va, has been adjusted and the
former have, ii is stated, been assured
that after Monday next only union hod
carriers will be employed On the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
To G. A. r. Encampment via Penn
sylvania Railroad,

road will sell, August %. 3O 81, excursion
tickets to st. Paul al rate of $25, good for
return passage until September 10, with
privilege of extension, IL deposited with
Joint agent, until September SO.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Aliens Grand Opera House. - Gaiety
Opera Company in "Amorita."
Columbia Photograph Company, 919 Penn
Sylvania avenue northwest-Exhibition OF
the Graphophone and kaleidoscope.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The White
Crook Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
f1.25 to Baltimore and Return via
PennAylYauia Railroad.

Tickets will be sold Saturday and Sun
day, August 18th and Both, and will be
valid for return passage until Monday,
August 81. Good on any train.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27

Dangerous kidney diseases can be avoided
by the prompt use of DR.. ]. W. Bulls Pills.
Their specific effect stops the encroachment
of diabetes and Briaht's disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27

Bay Ridge Closes Monday
Next for the season of 1896, and no excur-
sion tickets will be sold to that point after
August 31.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27

The finest, the best boards, only 81
per 100 #. If you want common boards, 75c.
per 100 #. Libbey & Co., 9th and N Y. ave.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27

LAS PURE AS THE DRIVEN SNOW"
-Kenny's Pure Preserving Sugars-always
reliable. Beware of poisonous sugars. Sew
en- city stores. G. d. Kenny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27

MOST TINE FOR HOUSEKEEPING.
While you're not SO busy, let us clean the
carpets and rugs. Well do the work 70
your liking-without injury. Wagon calls.
Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks., S'1-5 NASSAU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27
Union Veterans Patriotic Leaxu.

An organization Of the Union Veterans
Patriotic League, the object Of which is to
aid in the election Of Mr.. Mckinley as
President has been formed in this city.
The following officers have been elected :
Col. Jacob s. Denver, PRESIDENT: Col Chas
p. Lincoln, vice president; Alva Tabor,
treasurer; j. w. F. Williams, secretary;
III. E. Weaver, corresponding secretary;
Theophilus Fitzgerald, sergeant-at-a rms, and
w. w. Chambers, chairman of advisory
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-27

Policeman Thomas HNllinberger of the
first precinct, who was overcome by the
heat while attending to his official duties
during the recent hot spell, Is happily re-
covering and was out Of doors yesterday
for the first time since the attack and will
soon be able to return to duty. Officer Hol-
linberger was in a very critical condition
for several days after he was Frustrated
and at one time his life was despaired Of.