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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-18
Spring Race Meeting at Bcnnings.
April 18th to May End.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
operate special trains on week days. leaving
9th street station Washington, at 2 and 2:3o
D. M, returning at the conclusion of the races
Fare, 25c for the round trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-04-18
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Evening star., 1896-10-20
RIVERDALE.

The Rivertiale Club met Friday evening, October
49, at Mr.. f. C.. Fowler's The program was
varied and entertaining. Miss Mamie Fowler
gave instrumental solo with her usual good
effect 1t followed by the reading of a short
story by Mrs. J. L. McGee; a dramatic reading of
inimtable character in negro dialect, by Mr.. ]. B.
Fowler: vocal solo by Miss Eva Fowler q poem,
read by Miss Bessie Blundon; an instrumental solo
by Miss Grace Fowler; selection, Tennyson's
Princess. by Miss Eva Fowler; an essay Of excel
lent quality, by Mr.. VIM. McDevitt on the func-
tiOns of literature: essay on music by Miss
Grace Fowler, followed by Stakespearean read
ing from Henry V. by Mr.. Charles Earl, jr. The
names of new members were proposed and CON
sidered farorably by the charter members present,
who were Mr.. VIM. McDevitt, Mr.. Charles Earl
tr., Miss Bessie BundOn, Miss Mamie Fowler Mr.
J. b. Fowler, Misses Estella, Grace and Eva
Fowler, Col. and Mrs. McGee and Miss Florence
Baxter.
Miss Haw and Mrs. Baines from LIE Droit Park
Washington, were guests of Mr. II. Clay Browning
last week.
Masters Marcus and william Dali Of Washing
ton are visiting Mrs. Mctiee. Mr.. c. G. Wagner
with Mrs. Wagner. Master Warren Wagner and
Evening star., 1896-10-20
BRIGHTWOOD.

Rev. Reeds sermon last Sunday evening was
especially interesting, and the subject 1.-THE
Power Of the Holy Ghost
The usual Christian Endcavor meeting last Sun
day evening Immediately before the regular church
ser, ices led by Miss Ella Keene, who spoke
commercially on the topic of the meeting ..Are
We Doing Our BestT' All present, including
Tearly every member OF the society and many
visitors. took active part in the exercises which
resulted in splendid meeting. A very sweet
duet rendered by Misses Lucy Broster and
Enielyn Wilett. accompanied by Miss Ella Keehe
the organ. 1t entitled Give Thanks
Unto Gcd." 1t announced that u business
meeting viii take place Immediately after the
prayer meeting next Thursday evening The
Juniors are to hold meeting this afternoon on
Work =
In reply to query of The Star correspondent in
cars for this winter, Mr.. c. W. Williams who is
the secretary and treasurer of the road saii
dition for winter service since they have all been
reprinted and reftted throughout, and electric
heaters are being put In them all. refer Of
course, TO the closed motor and trailer In
mentioning the heaters state that the stove heat
ers which we placed in our winter before
last and last winter We're complained OF wretch
ed in appearance and occupied too much space,
hut it must be remembered that this was the first
step made in Washington in. the way Oh heat ting
street We We're the first to do it, and really
forced the other lines to do the same
That portion of BIlghtwood Venue in front Of
new being graveled: and preparati tions for brick
sidewalk being made. This last is the work Of
the BrightwOOd Avenue Citizens Association.
Miss Mary Carpenter, formerly of Des Moines
street. is now occupying the house just completed
ON & Genessee % street. This is Of "'s Very clere.
design and is of the most artistic houses of
stree is now the home of the family Of Mr. VIII
lam S. Detweiler of Mt. Pleasant.
her family here, has returned from a short trip
to Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1896-10-20

had stood the ravages Of the late war and the
storms for these many years. Mr.. q. II. Buxton
Of Falls Church made an interesting address and
syoke Of the good work done for the cause Of
Church. Its members were scattered in various
countries and states. and 1t had furnished two
ordained minister's several missionaries and q num-
her Of evangelists, all of whom were doing valiant
service in tine cause. MIR. H. G. Powell represented
the Vienna Church, which he said organized
present was strong. healthy organization with
hourshing Sunday school connected with it. Rev.
D. II. Riddle, former pastor Of the church, ex-
pressed great qualification at being present at the
reunion, and in speaking of his recent visit to
foreign lands said this country lacked but one thing
that was sentiment Every place Of note that had
visited held sacred from the fact of the Illus
triCus dead wh feet bad trodden the soil In the
Pst Rev. ID. l.. RathDun congratulated the church
ON having two such fealthy, vigorous Offsprings
whose members seemed glad to come home and Join
10 this reunion. letter was read from Rev w
H. Edwards, a former pastor, conveying greetings
OF himself and wife on the OccasiOD Miss Cor
della johnson of Lewinsville sang very sweetIy an
aIpropriate solo, and the services were closed with
the benedictiOn.
Mr.. end Mrs. James A. Poole have returned from
their wedding trip and stopping at the home
OF Mr.. POOle's parents at East Falls Church.
Mr.. William Quick, who il very Ill at the home
OF his parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. " Quick, was
slightly better yesterday.
The ladies' OF the Episcopal Church will give
sociabie at the residence Of Miss Matte Gunlry
Friday night.
Mr. j. B. Brunner and family. of Philadelphia,
Who have been visiting his parents, Mfr. and Mrs.
j.. IT, w Drummer. returned home Saturday.
Inc semi-annual meeting Of the local union of
ciety will be held III Alexandria Saturday Novem-
Der 7.
Evening star., 1896-10-20
BROOkLAND.

Mrs. William Daniels has her guests the
Misses Ellsworth of New York, who will remain
with her indefinitely.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union led Mon
day night ny Nr. William Hare, who took for his
subject Temperance" This society has taken
upon itself active missionary work in the
clothing OF orphan girl of Luray, Va. For
this purpose the young ladies have formed sewing
cir, le, which will meet twice week.
The W. c. L. L. of Brooklanj will meet Thurs
day afternoon in the ladies parlor of the Baptist
Church.
The Epwofth League of the NJ. f. Church was
conducted last night by Mr. Ward, who spoke ably.
The quarterly love feast of the NJ. E. Church
of Brookland will take place We'ln6 sday evening.
Mrs. Hatcher of Harewood road has returned
from recent visit to Bcnnins where she the
guest of Mrs. Donaldson.
Mr.. Nichols has returned from Lincoln, Va,
wL.re he went to bury his infant Mrs Mich
OILS is still very ill at her home Quincy street,
University Heights.
Miss Callan Of Washington was the recent guest
of Mrs. W. Brawner.
Mrs Horace Mullan has as her guest he: sister,
Miss Josephine DVty who has been spending the
past two months in Wisconsin.
Evening star., 1896-10-20

Moss. democratic candidate, for Congress for the
and H. R; Martin. editor q the Knights Of Labor
Msssrs. n: G. Darnall. W. Brooke Hunter and
william McCabe. was appointed to draft suitable
Ing committee was agpoR.se to receive the speak
Brooke Hunter, Paul Hisdon and 2: J. steuInsr.
Paul Higdon, A. H. Bailey and DR.. westiake.
after which the club adjourned to hold Its next
A republican mass meeting will be held at Doc
Garges' Palo Alto House, In Bladensburx under
the auspices Of the Mckinley. Hobart and Mudd
Club of Bladensburg Tomorrow night. Mr.. Frank
Mstzsrott Will preside preside end the meeting viii
candidate for Congress from the NTH congressional
district; Patrick o'FeIrall, F. A. Holden and
others. ~
Rev. Edward Wall, formeIrfector of the Pinckney
Memorial Church. wife and daughter. visiting
the family Of Rev. Chas. J. + Mayo
pleasant informal dance WAS given Mt the resi-
dence Of Mr.: and Mrs. T; J. Yandoren. on Spencer
street. last Saturday evening In honor Of the Misses
Krager of Baltimore, sisters of Mrs. Vandoren.
Refreshments served :, after the dancing.
Among those present were Misses Dottie Fenwick
Loulie Fuller. the Misses Krager, DIR. Alfred II.
Wells and Messrs. VIM. McDevitt, Earle, Fuller,
FeatherstOne and Lewis Richardson.
Evening star., 1896-10-20
A BarbarOus Exhibition.
From the British Medical Journal.

From the British Medical Journal
A correspondent describes an exhibition
of hanging which is attracting large
crowds of morbid spectators at Paris: "A
man is attached by cord to the ceiling
He is dressed in blouse, with a red muf-
fer around his neck. His head is bent to-
ward his chest. His face is thin and bony
and appears convuised, his eyes are al
most shut, his veins are swollen ard the
complexion is ashen. The arms drop
down at little distance from the body;
mis- hands are contracted, the fingers bent
The veins are So swollen that they Seem
on the point of bursting. The legs hang
straight and stiff This baroaroIs spec
tacle is served up with an accompanim ent
of music. Il is observed that when the
music strikes up the hanging m IN is seized
with painful convuiSions. In this position
he will remain thirteen days; after that
trial he viii remain buried :iti.l and will
then take his place among the living. The
rest the man takes in this hanging posi-
ticr consists of leaning against a ladder,
which is placed in a position TO permit
him to doze without in the least changing
his attitude. During this time he ls rub
bed with sedative lotion and inhales
ether. No food of any kind is taken.''
Evening star., 1896-10-20
Raid on an Oklahoma Town.

Particulars have been received of a raid
of the little town Of Carney, about twenty
miles east of Guthrie, Okla, Saturday
night. About 8 o'clock six masked and
heavily armed outlaws. supposed to nave
been headed by the notorious Dynamite
Dick" ore of the associates of the Dali
tons and Bill Doolan, rode into the place
and literally "held up''a the town. Carney
is town Of about 300 people. The rob-
bers entered the village from the north,
with great show of firearms. Two of
the outlaws entered the general store of
b. Fouts and compelled him and his son
to open the safe. Alter securing about
$500 from them they bound both the father
and son, threw them upon horses, and car
ried them about two miles out of town,
where they tied them to tree. In the
meantime the rest of the gang had en-
tered the post office. but failing to secure
anything of value, they raided the hotel,
compelling the proprietor and several
travelling men who We're stopping there to
turn over their money watches and jewelry.
Several smaller stores were also raided.
Evening star., 1896-10-20
A SELFISH MOTIVE.
No Longer Careless Butterfly, the
Once Boy Bccomes Apprehenkixe.

No Longer n Careless Butterfly, the
Ofice boy Becomes Apprehensive.
There comes to the Office boy a time
when he begins to worry about the affairs
of the concern that employs him. He is a
creature of extremes. He is either whis-
tling like a hysterical calliope or he answers
only In gIuff monosyllables. He is either
rushing with cyclonic swiftness or tagging
with feet of lead. His attire suddenly
varies from the utmost neglige to rigid
fashionaDleEess. 1t is not surprising that
this creatIre of moods should at some point
in his career emerge from serene apathy
concerning the affairs of the establishment
into condition of brain-wreckng solicit
tude.
Il can't help thinkin' about it, the young
man of fourteen fifteen was saying;
they amt running the affairs of dis place
right"
You can't do nothin' ter make it diff
ferent."
I'm t'inkin' very emphatic about gittin'
an interview wit de boss an givin' him
some tips on how ter run de biz"
''Wot's de use o kickin'. You amt paid
fur thinkin'.''
Dat shows yer short-sie htedness. Amt
L got no interests ter pertect?"
'fouse amt no stockholder."
'Jes' de same it makes me nervous ter
See de way dis ting is allowed ter 20 long.
An I'm goin' ter go before de PREF. o. dis
here company an tell i'm lot fur its
good
.'Wot's de matter wit mindin' yer own
affairs an enjoyin' life?''
Il amt TO fyanthropst. but | can't set
by an watch things go ter ruin. Sposen
l go on in silence an let de boss wreck de
hull Concern?'
'SpCsen ye does"
We'll, den, whut becomes O my tree
dollars an half a week.
Evening star., 1896-10-20
FALLS CHURCH.

The senicentennial anniversary of the Presl,y-
eiian Church ut Lewi.lsyiIle largely attended
Monday afternJ About twenty-five Of the MEM
bers of TIE church here were present and from
the church at Vienna The church was handsomely
decorated for tie occasion with golden rod AMI
poite-l plants of various kinds. The singing WAS
very fire by choir from Washington, Miss Mary
Brewer presiding at tie organ, accompanied by
Mr.. Hsrr White of Washington with a cornet
A quartet. also from Washington, consisting of Mr.
and Mrs. Julian p Dodge, Miss Grace Brewer and
Mr. j. Hammond Brewer. rendered several selcc-
tons The exercises were opened with the
anthem, Let Little Sunshine In ScripturaI
reading, the 24th Psalm. by Rev. ID. Ii. Riddle and
prayer by Rev. D. L. isathbun. Rev. F. W. Fishri
the present pastor OF the church, delivered an adj
dI,ss of welcome to the visiting members from
Falls Church and Vienna, which two churches are
onshoots from the Lewinsville church, which was
organized fifty years ago. with nineteen members
slice which time over 800 had united themselves
with it, and at the present time has membership
OF nfty-three, and the church building in which the
exercises were being held. was well preserved and
Evening star., 1896-10-20
TAkOMA PARK.

MIR. William C. Foster Of the firm of Foster &
Foy of New York city tcivil engineersy, at the
quest of the mayor and council of TakOmi Park
visited the park Saturday and made inspection
Of the typographical features of the county em-
braced in the town limits for the purpose giving
the town authorities certain information relative
TO the establishment Of u system OF water works
and electric light plant.
Graduation exercises of the Junior Society Of
Christian Endeavor occurred Monday night at the
fresby yteriaD Church. Three junior members had
reached the age limit, sixteen years. and We're
transferred to the Union Society, with impressive
ceremonies They We're Byron Blodgett Charles
biated benetlctory by Byron Blodgett, AN address
ny the junior president. Miss Helen Whitaker;
an address by the junior representative, Miss Mable
Bailey. and an address of welcome the senior
society by the senior president, Mr. H. s. Knight
There was also singing by the Junior choir and u
song by little Edith Campbell. entitled There is No
Good ill Heaven This was sung by reason
of Miss Campbelrs departure from the church to
reside.
The board of directors recently created in the
Presbyterian Church met and organized Monday
night at the home of Dr. Parsons Carroll avenue.
Mr.. Ii. S. Knight was elected chairman, Dr. Par
sons secretary. and Mir. Frank SIinner. treasurer
The work Of the board was mapped out and dis
cussed at length.
There has been a large increase in attendance
at the Presbyteriln Sunday school since the rally
An enthusiastic republican rally and flag r,islng
was held at Mount Zion saturday afternoon.
large crowd was in attendance from the surround
Ashby NJ Gould of TakOma and others. After the
Speaking Refreshments We're served in Mt. Zion NJ
f. Church. The Rev Washington presided ut the
II .etIs. In the evening large meeting was held
ut Emory Grove at which the same orators spoke
The republicans will hold meeting and flag rails
ing at Linden this afternoon from 3 to =.
missionary tea will be given in the Presby-
terrain Chapel next Friday evening" October 3D. at
8 O'Clock. Young ladies in native costume will
give interesting accounts of the countries they
represent. A collection will be taken for the
benefit Of the mission work.
Dir. X. II. Norton has issued Invitations for
party ut his residence Takoma for the 2Sth
Instant.
Mrs. Dyar of Marietta. Ohio. is n visit to her
son, Mr.. W. " Dyar of Holly avenue
General and Mrs A b. Nettleton and Mrs. Ellis
were recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Remins-
ton.
Mrs. d. Il. Macleod is in Washington fer
week.
home from visit to Mrs. J. s. Swormstedt.
The formal opening Of Cycle Club House will
occur evening this week.
Evening star., 1896-10-20
kENSINGTON.

At meeting held at the st. Pauls NJ f. Church
Thursday evening last the following delegates
chosen to attend the annual convention Of the E,,-
worth League. to be held in the Metropolitan
Church, Washington, November 13, II and 49,:
Rev. Robert NJ. Moore, Mr.. ii. L. Mcqueen, MIR.
William E. Dulan. Mrs. Robert NJ. Moore and Miss
Fannie Reese. v ith Miss Laura Wheatley and Miss
Clara Little alternates.
DIR. Burton Macafee Of Washington was the guest
of Mr.. w. w. Edridge Sunday.
Miss Ida O'Neal Of Washington Is visiting Mrs.
MI, Mrs Charles ]; Corrick OF Rockville has been
St Pauis T. % Church % heia its frst meeting til off of
& the season ,sea at the home of Rev. and Mrs. r. n
newly elected president. presided: Reports from
the secretary and treasurer showed the society to
gram was given, as follows: Plano duet Mr. and
Mrs: H. L. Amss; vocal solo. Miss Ida UNeal;
james T. Marshall; recitation. Mrs. H. l.. Amiss.
After the close Of the program some amusing
Rev. James I. Marshall of the Warner Memorial
Presbyterian Church has been requested by the
washington % to become supply of the % Her@on mi Pres
byterian Church, near Cabin john If the invita-
ond and Of rh
pi, has been in the care of Rev. NJ. Porter Smell
Arrangements have been made by the residents of
Capitol View for an immense bonfire on the night
OF @ s. h IN S is sn set% %hs
country. The many trees that blown down
during the recent storm have been trimmed and
their branches piled upon the highest hill As
as the news is received, If favorable this will be
lighted.
The ladies OF the Warner Memorial Prcsby terrain
Church will give oyster supper in the town hall
TUT stiaX and "Wednesday evenings of this week
The Kehsngton Literary Society will resume its
meetings the evening of October ~ In the town
hall. BY special request the tabeau OF Blue
Beard, which has been successfully given on two
former will be presented. with the same
cast of characters. There will be other pleasant
features of the evening. A general invitation Is
extended to every one for this first meeting.
Cards cut announcing the marriage Of Miss
L. Valiant Wheatley daughter of Mr.. William
H. Wheatey. to Mr. William Eugene Dulin. We'd
res,iay evening October %, at O'Clock. ut tine
st. Pauls NJ F.. Church. reception will be held
from to 10 at Oak Knoll the home of the bride $
fl. ther.
Mr.. ]. ]. Halstead and family have removed TO
Washington for the winter.
Miss Mollie Simpson of Baltimore Is visiting
Mrs. Helen Martin.
Evening star., 1896-10-20
THIS WAS ANOTHER STORY.
Brown Had Made a Fool of Himself
and There Was No Denying II.

Brown Had Made a Fool of Himself
and There Was No Denying II.
From the Chicago Post.
The man who was sitting in the corner
of the library of the club reading a maga-
zine attracted the attention of the thought
full man who was smoking a pipe and he
took the pipe from his mouth long enough
to remark:
Il feel awfully sorry for Brown"
whats the matter with him?" asked
the man who had been trying to read a
newspaper.
"Oh, he's such an awful fool" returned
the man with the pipe.
That's no reason for feeling sorry for
him" said the man with the paper. There
are lots of those but most of them don't
know it and think they're smarter than all
creation
But Brown can't get away from the
fact, explained the man with the pipe,
land he's smart enough so that he ought
to see what fool he's made of himself.
You see, he undertook to stop smoking a
month or two ago"
The man with the paper felt in his pocket
head
That was a fool thing to do" he said.
but then lots of men 60 it,
Not the way Brown did, corrected the
man with the pipe. Let me tell you
can tell it," interrupted the man with the
paper. I've been through II myself twiae.
he made up his mind cigars were hurting
MIN and consulted a doctor: doctor told
him he was right and ought to quit. de-
cided he'd take the doctors advice and
then pretty nearly smoked himself into
his grave for a few days getting ready TO
swear off: swore off and had to quit work
al noon the first day on account of his
nerves; second day swore at his wife for
the first time since they were married. and
above a whisper when he was in the room
third day
You may be right" INTERRUPTED the man
with the pipe. and then again you NAV
not. Yours is a pretty good story but I'm
not at. all sure that it's the same one 7
was going to tell. The fact is I'm not
Icsted on all the details of the story. and
was only thinking of the particular fea-
ture of it in which Brown made ar IS
karat fool of himself
"Of course. I'm coming to that" said the
man with the paper. We'll say that he.
kept 1t up for three or four days, and then
broke ever after promising himself that he
would smoke only one cigar, and"
But he didn't"
''Oh. well: maybe he stuck it out a week
Or even a fortnight and then
Il knew you had another story i'm mind :,
broke in the man with the pipe, disgCsted-
ly.
He didn't break over at all. He's still
sticking to his swear-off. Didn't i tell YOU
l was sorry for him? Do you SUPPOSE I'd
have any occasion to be sorry for him if
he was smoking again? OF course not It's
only because he's blamed fool enough to
stay quit that he excites any sympathy"
Evening star., 1896-10-20
Dangerous English.
From Tid-DitS,

L rom I1u-DltS.
The veteran Sig. Arditi is about to cele-
brate the sixtieth anniversary of his debut
at Milan as boy violinist by issuing a
volume of "reminiscences. Many funny
stories are told about the famous maestro
and his efforts at expression in the not too
familiar English tongue. The best, per-
haps, relates his impromptu speech some
years ago at the promenade concert, when
Mdlle. de Lido had been detained by rail-
way breakdown, and having no time to put
on evening attire. she, sat for the moment
in private box whiles the conductor beg
naturally would havefsbekn astonished to
see. her in travelling Costume. Sig. Arditi
boldly took the plunge. Ladies and gen.
tlemen," he said, "Mdlle, de Lido is un-
weesh.' And the wicked promenaders
laughfngly shouted an immediate affirma
tive. 81