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Evening star., 1896-10-19
Republican Meeting Mt sideburn,

An enthusiastic republican meeting was
held at Sideburn. Fairfax county, Va,
Saturday evening, at which Col John Burn
side presided. The pending issues of the
campaign were reviewed at length by the
speakers. Messrs. B. F. Crawshaw and
Joseph Trainor of this city. The meeting
adjourned at II 30 with cheers for McKin-
ley and Hobart and McCauil. There win
be. . meAting tonight at Lewinsville.
Evening star., 1896-10-19

is that another estbreak Is feared. and
that the remaining clubs Of the league are
preparing to strengthen their position az
key asserted, was lntire]3 i of social I eaar.
acter' e, 49,; III II, . !; u
Neither Eleven Scored,
An interesting game Of foot ball was
played Saturday aftern$pn at the Mary
land Agricultural Collegel between the team
Of that institution fnd he Gallaudet Col
lege eleven. The latter team was expected
to be the winning team. having defeated
the Eastern High School team twice. and
that team shutting out the agricultural
boys. In this the spectators were mis-
taken. Though the Kendall boys played a
fast and aggressive game. they were un-
able to place the ball in the enemy's goal.
and at the conclusion Of the game neither
side had scored. Maupin of the C.A.C. ref
creed the game, while Ely of Gallaudet
was umpire, and Skinner of MAC, lines
man.
DrisceA Wins the Singles. ...,
Driscon of Georgetown University Is keep
ing up his winning streak, and at the
Bachelor Club tournament Saturday he
succeeded in beating Goodfellow by the
score Of G-3, Ga. 40 and 6-3. This
leaves Driscoll the winner of the singles Of
the tournament. and he will now be- com
PEELED to play DAVIDSON for the cham
pionshp Of the District. The finals of The
doubles Of the tournament will be played
tomorrow. while the date of the finals Of
the singles has not been arranged as yet.
District Clerks Races.
The employees Of the District builiing
held bicycle meet Saturday afternoon to
decide the championship of the District
building. There were four events. ]. N.
Oliver off1ciated as Handicapped: E. E.
Simpson, referee; w. D. Fairchild and H.
D. Yates, timers. and l.. r. Williams, start
er. The summary:
One-mile novice-H. K. Gibson won; w.
P. Walker, second. Time. 2:45 Is.
Five miles-W. c. Allen won; 8. 8. Car
roll, second. Time, 14:5S 1-5.
One-mile handicap-H K. Gibson, scratch;
w. p. Walker. 50 yards; G. M. Harris, John
Trewer. 25 yards; won by Walker In
SEQ Is.
Two miles-Allen won. and Carroll. sec
bnd. Time, 5:44 Is.
Evening star., 1896-10-19
Western League Meeting.

The Western Base Ball League maxnates
held a secret meeting at the Victoria Hotel
at Chicago yesterday. Charles Comiskey.
manager Of the st. Paul club. said, when
asked In regard to the proceedings of the
meeting: I'VE did nothing Of any impor-
tance. We heard the report from the dele
gates who were sent to the New York
meeting, and anything Of Importance win.
Of course. come up at the meeting to be
held November H.
indianapolis and Minneapolis were not
represented, and this caused comment By
those interested In the base, ball situation.
said It argued nokhfns, but the inference
Evening star., 1896-10-19
Razor Caused Trouble.

Sam Decatur came to the city Saturday
to have his razor. sharpened. but before
he reached the sharpener he took several
drinks and got arrested. Carrying con-
cealed weapons was the charge against him
and Judge Miller thought his incarcara-
ton since Saturday night was sufficient
punishment and released him.
Evening star., 1896-10-19
e the scores Of all the COM
FOOT BALL.
Saturdays College Games.

Saturdays College Games.
Pennsylvania, "a; Lehigh, o.
Yale, AZ; Dartmouth, 0.
Princeton. II; West Point, o.
Harvard, IL; Brown, o.
Wesleyan, @; Amherst, o.
Trinity, 16; NJ. I. Technology, G.
Lafayette, "a; West Virginia, 0.
Cornell, 10; Tufts, O..
University of Virginia, 4S; st. Johns, O.
Rutgers, g: Hayerford, 2
Evening star., 1896-10-19
The Campaigning Generals.

The campaigning party of generals and
veterans were at Cantcn yesterday. and
the greater part of the day were Major Nc.
kinleys guests. Their special train arrived
early In the morning, and the party was at
the Mckinley home in time to go to MORN
Ing service at the majors church. In the
party were General and Mrs. Alger of De-
troit, General Daniel e. Sickies of New
York, General o. o. Howard Of Burlington
VT; General Thomas j. Stewart of Norris.
town, Pa; Colonel /. N. Walker of Indian
apolis: General Marden of Lowell, Mass. ::
Major John w. Burst of Sycamore, Ind. !;
Corporal James Tanner of Washington
George H. Hopkins of Detroit, j oseph Greu.
sci of Detroit. Scott Hayes Of Fremont
Ohio; Railroad Commissioner Kirkby andW
B. Gaitree of Columbus. who have joined
the party for the trip through Ohio,
Last evening Colonel Myron T. Herrick
and wife of Cleveland and Mr. and Mrs. IN
H. Kohlsaat of Chicago came down from
Cleveland, Mr.. and Mrs. Kohlsaat to re-
turn to Chicago on the night train, and
Mrs. Herrick to remain the guest of Mrs
Mckinley for several days.
Evening star., 1896-10-19
tain sewers in the District of Columbia. is
hereby accepted. they being the lowest bid

tain sewers in the District of Columbia, is
hereby accepted. they being the lowest bid.
ders. ~
Contracts for furnishing the District with
vitr1hed paving blocks proposals for which
were opened September 10, 1885, are award.
ed as follows: To Savage Fire Brick Com
pany, 100000 blocks, more or less. as set
1orth In Specifications: to John Mack 3OO.-
600 blocks, more or less. as set forth In
specifications; to Mcmahon, Porter q Co.
3e0.OO blocks. more or less, 10 be of quality
equal to approved sample deposited with
the superintendent Of property.
Water Connection.
Fer the purpose of making a water con-
nection at the corner of New Hampshire
avenue and 18th street northwest the wa
ter department has given notice that ii win
be- necessary to shut the water off the
twenty-four-inch main from L street STA
tion to Florida avenue and 18th street ex-
tended from o'clock thfs evening to g a. m
tomorrow. This will also necessitate a re-
duction in the pressure in the Washington
high service, including Columbia Heights.
Mount Pleasant, Brightwood avenue, Eek
fngton and Brookland.
Evening star., 1896-10-19

The largest fire that has occurred at Los
Angeles. Cal, for years started late Satur.
and before :t was subdued over S1O000
worth Of property had been consumed
Evening star., 1896-10-19

is that another eytbrsak Is feared. and
preparing to strengthen their position as
much as possible The~gathering, Comis-4
key asserted, was 9ntirel5 Of social char
acter. d,Hl,t -, 4 III II; I: il
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19
GIudness Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper ef-
forts gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort IN
the knowledge that so many forms OF
sickness are not due TO any actual dis
ease, but simply TO a constipated condl-
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions OF families. and IS
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due 10 the fact, that it IS the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness. without debilitating the
organs on Nyhichit acts. tits therefore
an important. in order to get its bene-
fetal effects. to note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
II in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then Taxa
tires or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most slSillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informede everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
usedand gives most general satisfaction.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

MCCLURE's MAeAzINEfo for March will
contain interesting passages from 4
speech made by Abraham Lincoln, IN
the Illinois legislature in January, 1887
undoubtedly the earliest speech of
Lincoln s of which any record remains.
aud one hitherto unnoticed 10y any of his
biographeTs. It's in his most attractive
veiu-that mingling Of genial candor
with perfectly clinching argument for
which he afterward became so noted.
Along with these passages will be pre-
sented some entirely new anecdotes aud
"reminiscences of Lincoln's service in
the legislature and of his humble be-
ginningas a lawyer at Springfield. And
there win be a full quota Of Lincoln
pictures. among them four portraits of
Lincoln. two of which have never before
been published, and view Of his first
law Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19
SHOES. SHOES

Soft Baby 5 Shoes, special per orc
pair. .......... ...'.''t..'''.'.
Ladies Dongola Patent Leather Tip
Fine Shoes, button or laced, from = to
7. well worth $3.50 per pair, in order to
make room for our spring CT IN
stock, we are closing out at VIZ
Ladies Dongola fine dress QQc
Shoes, button only, at .........
Pebbel Grain heavy Shoes only 76p
3, 4, s, per pair. ..........'.-.....'
Misses Shoes good as any sold QHn
for $1.l5, u to 2's......... 49,.
Ladies fine dress Shoes, patent leather
TIPS. laced OF button, warran- CT Oh
ted good wearers, per pair. PA'O
$50 pairs of fine quality Ladies Shoes
consisting of square and pointed toes,
lace or button Shoes, every pair we
guarantee and should they brake or rip
before the sole wears out, we replace a
new pair free of charge, the lowest price
Shoe in the lot cost about CD 1S
1918, others more, now at. We
Children s Shoes, 8 to s, per pair. soc.
6 to s fine quality 79c.
9tO12 q Is to 2, $l.o5
Bows Shoes, 8. 10 IL, II. &C.. at. LILO
- :. best stock, $3.50 and LOO
Children's Misses and Ladies Rub
bers. while they last, per pair. 26c.
Mems Rubbers, as special. ..... CSC.
Bows Rubbers, from to OF. SIC.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

PERHAPS &. T. Huntington would be
satisfied IL Congress would cancel the
Indebtedness Of his railroad to the L. ;.
Government, but it is not certain that
he " ould not then put in claim of
some sort.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

or course Quay says he's out to win
that nomination. What sort OF trade
could he expect to make if he acknowl-
edged that he was candidate for dick
ering purposesY
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

rmay after all he good thing that
most Of the delegates to the Chicago
convention will 60 unpledged, so far as
the Presidential candidate is concerned.
IL will leave them free to select the most
available man.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

Lors Of people are beginning to think
that Mr.. Reed is prophet as well as a
ear. His prophecy that this would be
"a do nothing session Of Congress is GER
tainly in a fair way to become fact.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

THE sensitive nature of our prize
lighters was greatly shocked by the bru-
tality and bloodshed of those Mexican
bull fights; but the shock would have
been less bad the Mexlcans allowed the
prize lights to be pulled off upon their
territory
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

HAD Thomas Carlyle, the crusty aud
brilliant old cynic, lived to read some
of the current vaporings of W. D.
HOwells, which are paid for 10y publish
ers Of supposed taste and discrimination,
he would have become more certain
than ever that he was right when he
said the world was mostly populated
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

AND Steve Elkins, too. Well, after
Matt Quay's becoming a candidate
nothing need be surprising. Why
doesn't somebody dig up Jay Hubbell
aud make him candidate, too. Tom
patt and Chauncey Depew are also
losing great opportunities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

EVERY democrat should wish for the
Of Mckinley by the repub-
licans: he's the easiest man to heat, now
that Harrison is out of it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

WELL, Of all the check, that of the
German who wrote to President Cleye-
land asking him whether he would veto
free coinage bill il Congress passed it,
N about the worst.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

STATE Senator John James Brooke
Bond, of Calvert county, died here last
night after few days illness. This
leaves the Senate with thirteen demo-
Gratis and twelve republicans. The
democrats can still reject nominations
or measures, but cannot pass bills, as
they are one vote short Of cnnstitu-
tional majority.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

DIR. Talmage recently preached ser
mon ON ''ifs. " The conjunction has been
very frequently used in connection with
the doctor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

Ia the good people vii leave the mat
ten TO the governments interested we
feel confident that the Vcnzuela dispute
will be satisfactorily settled without
firing gun.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

THE logical candidate fol the strand
ding platform likely to be adopted 10y
the republicans is Allison the champion
straddler OF the Senate.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

WHAT was the man who looks Ike
Lincoln, otherwise krown as Shelby NJ
Cullom doing when Reed captured those
four votes in lllinOisf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

THAT new comet is forerunner Of
war As sure as you're born; the war OF
The candidates in st. Louis convention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

TOMMY Platt is perfectly willing TO
sing for his supper, even thosgh MS
voice is neither youthful nor entrdncing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

Mr.. benjamin Bridegroom Harrison
isn't helping the Quay boom. Not on
YOUR lie.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

TOW Plattsattempt to appear sur
trised at the announcement Of Matt
onsys candidacy was a colossal failure.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

PRESIDENT Cleveland appcarsto have
concluded to saw wood for awhile ana
lei Congress do the talking
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

MCKINLEY would better get up more
steam i'm his promise department, or he
Will Gnd himself distanced.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

DIR. Humphreys Specific ~
breaks app cold that "hangs on. .
Fits your vest pocket. For sale BY all
druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

Ir begins to look like there was plot
ia whipsaw Mr.. Thomas Bracket Reed.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19
IMPORTANT TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given. that all City Tax
Bills remaining unpaid after the 3Oth day or
this month, (November) 1898, interest Will pe
charged from the date when the same became
due and PAYABLE. a. e) from the 10Th day of
August The undersigned will report TO the
Corporation in December next, all tax Diils
for this year then remaining unpaid, ana VIII
thereafter proceed promptly 10 collect inc
same by due course oflaw,
MO CHARLES G.. FELDMEYER,
olleetor anI Treasurer for City of Annapolis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

Mems Outing Shirts, each. lsc'
Blue Overalls, per pair zoe.
Bows Outing Shirts or Waist 'l6c.
Rows nearly Atwood knee Pants. 25c.
Isle to IA years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1896-02-19

A COUGH CURE thstcures and cures pront-
" il what the sufferer desires to ind Happily
il Is close at hand, for NO. 3 Cough syrup made
DIV by al who try it. A neglected Cough il Of
ten the forerunner of serious weakness, col
lapse and death. Then why neglect yours.
which do you choose. 70 Cough all Winter or
spend rs cents n0w To risk your life or 70
rid yourself Of great danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
REMITTANCE OF MIR. JEFFERSON.

The attention of the public is directed to a peasant
and memorable occasion which has been assigned LOT
rax, Thursday afternoon at the American lhea're'
Mr. Jefferson. who has long been recognized as the
forsmost comedian of America. will make MS re-e"-
.rance upon the New-York stage. presenting Acres
IN The Rivals" and with him Will De associa'eu
Mr.. ". H. Crane. Mr.. Robert Taber. Mr.. Joseph
Holland NJ y. {. Goodwin. Mr. h. NJ. Hohahu
Mr. Francis Wilson, Mrs John Drew Mrs. Juha
Marlove-Taber and Miss Fanny Rice the char-
.e,ers in The Riva.s," when distributed 10 those
prermers are OF course allotted TO artists OF tried
and proved ability star cast" is not necessarily
a perfect cast but under Mr.. Jeffersons wise ana
exptrenced direction, the performance can halui!
fsh IN either symmetry or brilliant eHect. ~
Jsnersons embodiment of Acres has long peen Ia
mous He played the part when he was young man a.
and he was remarkably happy in H. he resumed H.
after long disuse OF it. sixteen years ago, wnen ~
the full turity of his powers. and ne mas IA %
upoa Il every establishment that genius couIo ~
spie or ar, apply The rustic tone OF the characsel
suits with his mood and he Is able TO MAKE AcaeS
Rot only comical. but. in drol. genial way syn.
pathetic and even lovable. No finer image OF comic
perplexlty has been presented on the stage IN ouI
iima The powerful and brilliant embodiment OF
Mrs Malaprop by Mrs John Drew should GER
tan.y be seen by all lovers OF dramatic art Notn-
ing so good will! be visible again to this generation OF
the play- going public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
Yesterdays CONCERTS.

-. Danzger made her debut In New
Ms' n,anist last evening in the Mehue's'V""
YORK 80 IIou and Immediately estaohsheu neI
Gee C"O .-,ors consideration as an ARTIST Oh his'
righ' " ~.t,aa with musical feeling ana aireauy
purpos7' ,, large technical accomplishments ohe
posses ,Org and taxing programme In whch an
pa!eu nv Hummer Of the overture 10 one VI
alrane n,o,as Chopin's Sonata Op. o.. brahns
ba'" s,. On 1ls. and LISTS Don Juan lah'aS'e
khap'' .r;rcinal numbers. Miss Danger mas
~ee - s,rength of hand and wrist; her tone Is
iema N orallv though not always, beauuiul IN
large anu her technique is OF uncommon nuency
ouah'!, a several slips that she made last even
anu Oi' 49,. obviously 10 nervousness at the begin
Ing oe"s nsr,ormance Her playing Of the CHOPIN
ming VI ~" ~ admirable balance and poise; the last
soha'" ,s given with splendid spirit, and the
mo'e'' "a NTH not a little insight into It's poet
ia'so 's..nce II is upon this side. however, that
ica ss" '.,s ar, needs most a further develop
MISS .,o.rre together with something more OF
mem a and Of feeling for delicacy OF nuance.
ss.,,r,h,e equipment and her sound musical IN
ne' a.r,ss much for such a development and for
etinv's as an artist Miss Danger was asssleu
her ~, uuu Frcsson F Bushnell, who sang with mucn
py sa md with noble voice an air by Gounod anu
set OF song WAS given last evening in the Metro
s,en Onera House for the beneht OF the German
Press Club of this city, prograi,re ~ offered
Ygpd,no soin performances by Miss Gertrude May
S ,.iu' Herr Emil Fischer Miss Maud Powell, FRAU
inhse- Klafsky. Herr August Spanu,n ana n,cbas,va
TTeschnsnn. Mr. Sedrs metropolitan Otches't a,
isyed The accompaniments and was also heaIu ~
Ha'ever,nre 10 "Tannhauser" the Siegfred ldyIi
s a ;ha nrelude 10 Tristan und Isolde, Frau Mar
a. NJ. s55ing The 'Iiebestod" scene to the last men
toned The audience was SMALL ou' "'"'0 -
g,od music well performed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-30
WILLS FILED YESTERDAY.
THEY INCLUDE THOSE OF PROFESSOR AUS
TIN ABBOTT AND JAMES r. STEERS
J. W. POTTER's DIRECTIONS FOR
CREMATION

The viii! Of Professor Austin Abbott. who died on
April 49, was offered for probate yesterday al the
Surrogates Office. The real property valued in
the petition for probate $50 900. but the personally
cannot now be valued. 1t consists largely o..
copyrights and literary property. He leaves the
house at No. 1s East Sixtyfourth-st. ard the prop
erty at Sparkil Rockland County. known as Glen
Forest. to his executors in trust for his widow.
Anna Abbott for life. and at her death it is to go
his daughter. Lucy G. Martin who is made the
residuary legatee.
The will OF Valentine Roeszler who died on April
"a. filed yesterday. 1t distributes estate
valued at about $4,000. He leaves the house at No.
1873 Orchardst. to his son. John Roesz.er and to his
daughter Margaret Fischer. he leaves the house No.
50 Willett-st. To the four children OF his deceased
daughter. Barbara Diefenbacher. is left the house
No 262 West One hundred-and-twenty-f ourth-st He
gives to his grandsons. Henry J. Meyer and William
Diefenbacher. the sum Of 5000 each. and the re-
mainder Of the estate IS left to his son. John
Roeszler. and his daughter. Margaret Fischer.
The will Of James r. Steers was offered for pro-
bate at the Surrogates Office yesterday. In the
petition for probate the value Of the property Is not
stated He leaves the house at No. LAB east Thirty
his son Henry T' he 1 gives ''' his bosthoise at
Westport. Mass, together with all the boats and
the sum and dNseu pay the his
this In to % esn ,o@ M Sardsn
hs SrShf hs sum s Of % IS given tn ss 81
rletta Walters He leaves $500 to each OF several
grandchildren, and the remainder OF the property
Henry and James and his daughter. Mrs. Frances
E. Baker.
BY the will of Marc Antoine Nasser. which was
filed yesterday. estate of about $4,000. al. in
personal property. is distributed. He leaves $1,000.
together with his collection OF eyeglasses and the
general contents of his wardrobe to the New York
French Hospital. and some pieces OF jewery to MS
estate is'left the children Of two Of his cousins
are the executors named in the will
James W: Potter, whose VIII was ome ess 'o pr
his widow with the exception of a piece Of Jewelry.
which IL to be given TO his daughter as memento.
He saws II desire my body to be cremated do
not wish my ashes to be saved. do not wish any
ceremony over my body previous TO Its being ere
mated" His widow is made the executor OF the
Will