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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
THRILLING EXPERIENCES.


Lodging House Fife:
large crowd witnessed stirring scenes
at fire which broke out at o'clock yes
terday morning in the Oxford House, No.
S46 Pennsylvania avenue. The flames start
ed from the explosion Of gasoline tank in
the rear Of the ground floor. which was oc-
cupied as a meat store, managed by Mrs.
Kate Myers. and quickly mounted to the
two upper stories which were used as a
lodging house and contained about twenty
persons. who were all asleep at the time.
The alarm and the dense smoke awakened
them. and there was a wild scramble to
escape. Mrs. Charles Frederick. wife of
the manager Of the lodging house., threw
her infant from balcony into the arms of
fireman. and then, with remarkable pres
ence of mind. clambered down to bill
board, whence she was helped by f1remen.
The baby was slightly burned, and the
mothers hair and head were scorched bad
ly. Richard c. Putnam, f1fty-two years old,
fell out window and, striking the rail of
balcony. fractured two of his ribs. He
was taken to Garfield Hospital. Fred. WI
ley and Alfred Hughes were taken from the
top floor by firemen with ladders.
The building, owned by Columbus Alex
ander, was damaged to the extent of 81 900,
fully insured, and Mrs. Myers will lose
$l,OOO, on which there is no insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
The ClaDEOr of the GOnss.
the Editor of The EVENING Star.

10 the Editor of The Evening Star:
The communication of "Anti-Noise" re-
garding The Clangor of the Gongs." which
appears in your issue of Saturday even
ing, would be amusing were it not I'M
reasonable. 1t recites that 1--WE, who live
on the line of the newly completed cleo tric
road in the eastern part of the city, desire
to call the attention of the company to the
annoyance that we suffer from the ceaseless
clango- Of the gongs on the motors"
Again it says that lat 10 at night all of
us in the northeast go to bed" etc
Now, l protest that your amiable cor
respondent, who hides behind the nom de
plume Of "Anti-Noise," should permit other
individuals residing along the Metropolitan
lire to speak for themselves. and not pre-
sumo to be the mouth piece of all.
If this person had been content to air an
alleged grievance as an individual and not
attempted to drag us all in under the oft
reiterated we" the growl would not have
excited comment.
l am the owner of my residence on East
Capitol street, and until the voice of Anti
Noise was raised l had not heard one
word Of complaint about the noise occa-
stoned by the electric cars. Individually l
appreciate highly the fact that the Metro
politan company has spared no expense to
give us what is pronounced the best cleo
trio line In the country, and think it de-
serving OF commentator and not execra-
ton. When 1t is considered that all along
the line cobble stones have been replaced
with smooth asphalt, Is 1t not unreasonable
to say that I'VE have allowed the company
to deface our beautiful Streets" as asserted
by "Anti-Noise?"
If this aggrieved individual owns a home
on the line Of the execrated road its en-
HANGED value by reason of the improved
service will doubtless render easy an ex-
change Of the same for one on some retired
street, where the necessary "clangor of the
gongs" will not distress super sensitive
nerves.
a. G.. BLISS. 921 East Capitol street
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THE BARTENDER ARRESTED.

John HOllOran Suspected of RObbing
the Emmett House Cash Register.
Daniel O'Brien. proprietor of the Emmett
House. thanks his cash register for letting
him know how he had been robbed, and on
his complaint Precinct Detective Hartigai
arrested John Hclloran, the bartender, and
a charge Of ENLIGHTENMENT was preferred
against him. Seine time ago the cash
register was robbed. and although Mr.
OBrien was aware of the robbery he made
no complaint Of the s73 loss. But when the
register was robbed of s44.24 last week the
proprietor concluded that It was about time
he was looking after his earnings, and SO
Precinct Detective Hartigan was called in
The hotel man did not suspect any one
person In his employ, and would have
thought that an outsider committed the
theft had not the register key been found
In its accustomed place. and there being no
evidence OF an entrance from the outside
having been effected. These facts could
not be overlooked, and when Detective Har-
tiGaE made the investigation he arrested
the bartender. The defendant made a de-
NAL of the serious charge preferred against
him, and gave security in the sum of S,no
for his sI pearance in court Tomorrow
Judge Miller will hear the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
LOCAL DEMOCRATS ENTHUSIASTIC.
Preparing to Rati{y the Chicago
Ticket I'm Several WayE

A1cAct In several Way6.
A number Of democrats who vote in New
Jersey held an enthusiastic meeting Sat-
urday night at the Interstate Democratic
Club house and passed resolutions pledg-
Ing their unqualified support to the nomi-
nations OF Bryan and Sewall and promising
to do all in their power to assure their
election. Letters from various sections Of
New Jersey were read, showing that the
farmers. regardless Of former party affilia-
lions. were favoring the Chicago ticket,
ana that as many republicans would vote
Tor 1t as there would be democrats to bolt
IL: A committee consisting of w. 8. Nc
hean. who was chairman of the meeting;
h. Harold and J. s. Garner was appointed
TO confer with the interstate democratic
ASSOCIATION relative to arranging for re-
ception to Mr.. Bryan when he passes
through Washington on his way to the
fotincation meeting in New York.
mere was also meeting of the execu-
tive committe of the Interstate Democratic
Association Saturday night. at which ar
rangemcnts were perfected for the organi-
cation OF sixteen additional state demo-
cratic associations here James S. Nc
Carthy was made chairman of a committee
or nfteen, to be selected by him, to make
arrangements for an excursion which will
lie run to New York on the day of the notI-
ncation meeting at Madison Square Gar
cen. 1t was ann our ced that a special train
would be used and that q round-trip rate
OF $3.50 had been secured. The committee
Will meet tonight to arrange further de-
tails.
The Virginia Democratic Association will
hold big rally at Marshall Hall Wednes-
cay night and ratffy the Chicago ticket
at the same time. There will be speeches
by Senator Harris, Congressman Private
john" Allen and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
IN LABOR CIRCLES.
The Typographical Union Approves
the Metropolitan n. II. Boycott.

The Typographical Union Approves
the Metropolitan n. IL. Boycott.
Columbia Typographical Union met yes
terday and after fully discussing the pres
ent status of the troubles between the
Metropolitan Railway Company and Street
Railway Assembly, No. 1885, passed reso-
buttons condemning the action of the rail-
way company in discharging twelve Of Its
men because they were members Of the
Knights of Labor as '1nhuman, tyrannical
and un-American,' pledg.ng the members
of the union to aid the locked-out en-
ployes in every lawful manner to the end
that they may be renstaten. placing the
railroad company on the unfair list until
such time as the company withdraws it's
opposition to organized labor, and placing
fine of s. on any member who violates
the boycott.
The following officers for the Working
mems Library Association and Bureau Of
Labor, to serve for the ensuing six months.
were elected at the meeting held Satur-
day evening last: President. Frank Nj. Dent
of the Street Railway Assembly; vice presi-
dent, James Mclvtr of the Encaustic Tile
Layers; secretary and manager, G. A.
Maiden OF the Paper Hangers: treasurer,
Mrs. Jennie L. Monroe of Excelsior Assem-
by, X. OF L.; librarian, w. II. G. Sim
mons; auditors, MesSrs. Gleeson, McIver
and Potter.
The reports submitted showed the affairs
of the organization to be in reasonably
prosperous condition, and the belief
expressed that many men rad obtained
employment through its influence who
could not have done so otherwise.
The Journeymen Tailors Beneficial and
Protective Association at their meeting
Saturday evening passed resolutions ex-
pressive of the sympathy of the union
with the locked-out employees of the Rail
way Assembly and pledged them the moral
and financial support of the orEa niZation.
Arrangements were also made for the
installation of the newly elected officers
at the next regular meeting.
The members of Bakers 4 Assembly, X of
L., met Saturday and indorsed the boycott
of the Metropolitan Railroad Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
KILLED BY A TRAIN.
Henry RAIDER Run Over Mt the 9th and
Il Streets Northeast Crossing.


Il Streets Northeast Crossing.
Henry RAIDER, young colored nan, was
struck by a train at the crossing at 9th
end K streets southeast Saturday night
about 40 o'clock. He was thrown in
such manner that he fell across the
tracks and one foot was crushed and enc
leg all but severed. He was taken at
once to Providence Hospital and every
thing possible done to save his life.
but ne died within an hour OF his arrival
there.
SO far as can be learned from an nvesti-
CATION of the case blame attaches to
the employees of the company. for the gates
were down at the time all right, and the
suppos!tion is that RAIDER Crawled under
meath. Two trains Were passing at the
same time. and 1t is evden: that in Godg-
ing one the unfortunate man came in front
of the o,her.
1t Is thought that RAIDER had been drink
ing. Earlier in the evening he went home
with his father and went to bed The
first his father knew of the Young man
leaving the house was when ne was notified
of the accident. The coroner will hold an
inquest at o'clock this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20

Mrs N II. Elliott of Washington died last
week on the Fall River steamer Plymouth
Rock while going to visit relatives in New
England, as was stated in The Star at the
time. She was native of New Hampshire
but her husband was Tennesseean, and a
prominent merchant at Nashville. He was
a commission merchant and dealt In sugar
and Inoiasses. When the Union troops
tered Nashville they seized. il is claimed
sugar and moaSseS valued at $4,000. For
q number of years before her death Mrs
Elliott asked Congress to recognize her
claim No relief was ever granted Mrs
Elicit bravely supported herself with her
needle while waiting for Congress to pass
her claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
EXCCR SIONS.

1t is expected that the excursion to be
joint committee from the Columbia Ath-
letic Club, the Analostan Boat Club and the
Potomac Boat Club. in charge of the Po-
tcmac river regatta of 1896, will be an I'M
qualified success in every particular. An
immense number of tickets have been sold
as the committee has been hard at work
ever since the affair was projected. and
their efforts have everywhere met with sue
cess. The merchants and business men of
the city have heretofore been called upon
III the past. but this year the clubs decided
upon a radical departure from the old way
of doing things. and the excursion was the
outcome OF their deliberations. The Mac
alester will leave her wharf at $50 o clock
At the Hall a committee composed of II. c.
Benner. chairman; Robert c. Howard and
Boyd Taylor, A. B. c.; G.. w. Hanger, NJ.
j. Quinn and r. Z. Gasch, T. X. c., and II.
c. Stiles, A. w. johnson and DIR. r. NJ.
Ward, c. A. c., will have charge OF the
dancing.
The Anacostia Lodge F.. A. A. NJ will
give its annual excursion to Marshall Hail
tomorrow. Masons are always the best and
jolliest Of hosts. and those of their friends
who make the trip to Marshall Hall tomor-
row are certain of a good time. The Mac
aleSter leaves at 10 am 30 and $50 D. M
On the 10 a m. and 2:3O pm. trips she stops
at Mount Vernon.
The annual cutting of the Mems Club of
Gurley Memorial Church will take place at
Lower Cedar Point Wednesday, July ~
The steamer John Sylvester will leave her
wharf at am and the return will be
made about 10 pm These annual outings
of the Mems Club are always enjoyable,
and arrangements are being made this year
for a much larger crowd than has gone
down a any time in the past. The tickets
are for sale by any members of the COM
m.ttee IN charge of the excursion, which
consists of Messrs. +. r. Frost George s.
Anthone and w. E. Rogers.
st. Paurs English Lutheran Sunday
school will give it's annual picnic and ex-
carston tomorrow at River View The
tickets for the trip may be secured from
J. c. Parker. 6i3 9TH street. Muth & Co.,
MS 9TH street, or from the committee in
charge CT the picnic at the wharf. The
boats will leave at the usual hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
In the Churches.

A Christian Endeavor echo meeting
was held last evening in the Luther Place
Memorial Church. with Rev. ]. G. Butler
pastor, presiding The meeting was largely
attended by the members of the society of
that church and by number of repre-
sentatives from the different local organ
izations of other churches
Rev Mr.. Butler made a short address in
which he spoke of the results Of the con-
vention. while Interesting talks were given
by G. f. Paul. George Lincoln. Charles
Phillips. MIR. May. Rev. DIR. L. NJ. Kuhn,
Rev. c. II. Butler, A. D. Spanxler snd
,eorge l.. Beeler of the local societies:
Hiss Severinghans of Chicago and Mr. La
point OF Peoria, Ill. All OF the addresses
were on the subject of the results Of the
convention. and profitable and helpful les
sons were drawn from every feature con-
nected with the great meeting.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
stating that the board Of home and for
eign missions of the general synod In finan-
cially embarrassed" and that IT is recon-
mended to the several Christian Endeayor
societies In the city that they contribute
an average OF % cents for each member
enrolled for the relief of the boards to he
paid not later than Saturday, November 10
1875. A like action Is recommended to c.
Z. societies throughout the church, and
Lutheran leagues and all societies of young
people in the churches are reaIested to
Join them In this relief plan.
The T. NJ. c. A. gospel meeting for men
was addressed yesterday afternoon by Rev
ChaEes H. Butler of the Keller Memorial
Lutheran Church. This was the first meet
ing Of the kind held in the old building
eince the fire, and the attendance was good
considering the warm weather. The meet
ing was presided over by General Secretary
Multer. and Miss Waller sang q couple Of
solos IN excellent voice. The topic Of the
meeting was The Good Soldier of Jesus
Christ. and DR.. Butler took as his ideal
soldier the apostle Paul.
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Good TenpIars,

The meeting of Perseverance Lodge. No
2. /. O. c. T.. Saturday evening last was
well attended by members. and attracted
a large contingent Of visitors. After the
usual routine business was disposed of
open meeting was held. at which an ex-
celient program of music. interspersed yith
rccitations and short addresses was given
Chief Tcmplar Cuthbertson presided and
the exercises were under charge of Miss
Jennie Grifren- The following took part in
the program: Piano solo, Miss Ida Ayres:
violin and piano duet, Prof Ogle and Mrs
Bauer: vocal trio. Mrs Philips and Mr. and
Mrs Fear: vocal solo. Miss May Thomp-
son OF Silver Star Lodge: cornet duet, Profs
Mundell and Gottwals. with piano accom-
paniment by Miss Gottwas: recitation Pro-
lessor Ogle; vocal solo. Mrs. Shoemaker
Silver Star Lodge: original ccnundrum, Mr.
trear addresses on temperance work were
made by Messrs- Milstead, Ford of Virginia
ard Phelps of New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
Tribute to Col. JOS. Mckibbep.

Resolutions in regard to the death of Col
Joseph c. Mckibben were adopted by En-
campment No. Co. Union Veteran Legion.
The tribute paid to the dead In the resolu-
tons was, in part. follows:
'>Every one of his seventy-two years on
earth. from the time he was a mere lad.
was year of effort. of accomplishment. of
benefit to his neighborhood, his state. our
nation, and humanity at large Men, wo-
men and children alike trusted ard loved
him. Charity and loyalty were his domi-
nant characteristics. No word of malice
was ever voiced by his now silent lips He
seemed to persistently seek excuses for
covering with a mantle the weaknesses of
others. Loyalty with him was a wide en-
bracing term. 1t included all the relations
of ife-the home circle. his neighbor, his
country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
Presentation to u Choir Leader.

large representation of the Gunton
Temple choir gave their leader, Mr.. J.
Arthur Rose, a pleasant surprise at his
residence last Friday evening. After a
pleasant social time and the singing of the
Christian Endeavor hymns Miss Lille 7.
bailey introduced Mr.. Otis SWEET, who,
after expressing 10 Mr. Rose in Il graceful
manner the choir's appreciation OF his
falthfulness and ability as a leader. pre-
scented him with d handsome watch charm,
win &C f., lS.f, On one side and the
recipients initials on the other. Also a
pair OF studs. all of gold. Mr.. Rose re-
sponded in feeling manner. after which
refreshments were served and the choir
disbanded until the fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20

Joseph Brand. a white man about twenty
eight years of age. was treated at the
Emergency Hospital Saturday night for
pearance of a tramp. and finally admitted
that he had burned himself with I've for the
purpose of creating sympathy and increas
ing his receipts from CHART able people. The
trick Is an old one. and has often been
worked Brand could not stand the pain.
however. and was only too glad to get re-
lief from his suffering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ROBBERIEs REPORTED.
Thieves Gather in Bicycles and Eggs
With Equal Impunity.

A Sterling bicycle. belonging to c. f.
Ruckle. was stolen yesterday from 14;h
street and New York avenue.
]. Lethridge complains to the police that
a coat and fifteen dozen eggs were stolen
from his wagon at the Center market on
Saturday.
Two boxes of cigars and a quantity of to-
bacco We're stolen from the store of W. VI.
King at Hillsdale Thursday night
w. c. Carroll of 1fOS New Jersey avenue
reports the theft Of blue sack coat from
his house this mo-aing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
Supposed Bicycle Thief Cnptu-ed.

Three months ago bicycle, the property
of J. c. White, a resident of South Brook
land, was stolen. and yesterday the owner
of the wheel saw colored boy in B!adens-
burg riding the silent steed. He called to
the 10y, but the latter deserted the wheel
and made an effort to escape. But he was
overtaken and arrested. Now he will be
brought here and tried on charge of lar
ceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
The Eugene Field Drawings.

The committee In charge of the Eugene
Field monument fund has decided to con-
tinue for one week longer the display at
Veerhoffs galleries. 1217 F street Of the
original drawings for the souvenir book
published by the monument association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
Reduction In Rate to Bny Riape

The rate to Bay Ridge. the beautiful ex-
cursion resort on the Chesapeake Bay. has
been reduc ed this season to 80 cents for
adults. except for evening train a rate of
IS cents will be charged. with rebate of Is
agent at Bay Ridge. Half rate for children
between the ages Of and II years. Trains
leave B. ard o. depot week days, Q:15 an
and 4:2S pm; Sundays. 9:35 am, 80 and
3:15 p.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
RED ROUGH HANDS.

Bad compexiors baby hlemishps and falling hair
prevented by CITICuRA SOAP. Most effective
skin purifying and Identifying soap I'm the world as
well as purest and sweetest OF toilet and ntIsery
soaps. Only for pimples, because only pre-
ventiye OF cloggng of the pores. Sold everywhere
t20
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CITY ITEMS.

Drop Postal for Case of s'Pnbxt"
celebrated Milwaukee Beer. It's queen of
'em all tonic or 4 beverage. "Pabst'
is noted all over America for its purity and
fine flavor. Washington Branch, 7O3 North
Capitol street. VIM. A. Engel, Mgr 1t
large and excellent portrait of Mr.
Cans, handsomely framed, was presented
to the AID. Writer'S Club by Mr.. Gottwals
the photographer. A vote of thanks was
rendered Mr.. Gottwals by the Ad. Writer'S
Club. The portrait now adorns the walls
of the club room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and $50 pm,
and for Marshall Hall at $50 pm.
Steamer River Queen for Indian Head
and intermediate landings at $50 am. and
for Marshall Hall at $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point,
Colonial Beach and river landings at
am
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and For
tress Monroe at Z pm
Steamer John Sylvester for Lower Cedar
Point and Colonial Beach at am
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at 0 am.
Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio sta
ton for Bay Ridge at 9:I5 am. and 4:2S
pm.
Steamer Samuel ]. PentZ for River View
at 10 AIN, . and GAS pm.
Excursion of St. Haurs English Lutheran
Sunday School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
"Ericsson Line Excursions

To Philadelphia daylight rilsl, MONDAYS
Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:S0 am. 81 90
To Philadelphia and return uen days.. 81. M
To Philadelphia and return 10y rail. ........S3 U0
To Cape May from Philadelphia by rail. -. 50 Is
To Cape May and return item daysD---......-Sl2 -
To Cape May and return ,seasonD .......... 30
To Atlantic City 0rom Philadelphia by RAID. 81 IS
To Atlantic City and return ten days.. SO as
To Atlantic City and return tssasonD. $500
To AsiusS Park, Ocean Grove. Long Branch 81 ~
To Aslury Park. Ocean Grove. Long Branch
and return season from Philadelphia by railSG 90
To New York IN IN Philadelphia 10y rai) 81 90
T, New York ana return eleven days. SS 90
Daily steamers Except sundays from wharf,
Light and Pratt streets, at pm. Write for de-
scriptye pamphlet of the and the great fish
ing groundj ct Bet,erton Tickets for sale at
OFFICE ONLY
CLARENCE SIIRNER. Agent,
1el6tf 404 Light ST.. Baltimore. Md.
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LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMEJTs TONIGHT,

Columbia Photograph Company. e19 Pa.
ave- n.w-Exhibition OF the Graphophone
and Kinetoecope.
Chevy Chase Park.-Music.
Gonzaga College Grounds-St. A1oysius'
Festival and Lawn Party.
New National Theater.-"Iy Awful Dad"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
Personally Conducted Tours to Mag
Falls via Pennsylvania Rail-

The passenger department OF the Penn
sylvania railroad announces a series Of per-
sonally conducted tours to Niagara Falls
leaving Washington by special train T:3O
am. July q, August and 20, September
and II. Rate, SO. tickets good for ten
days.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20

The four-story brick dwelling No. 1l22
10th street northwest will be sold by trus-
tees at auction tomorrow afternoon at 5
o'clock. A splendid chance to secure a val
liable property. See advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20
BAY RIDGE,

The only Salt Water Bathing resort in the vic'n-
ity Of Washington. Excellent restaurant. Efficient
train service. Low rates.
Trains leave d. and o. STATEN. week days, 9:15
am. 4:2s pm. Sundays. 9:a5 an. $50 AMI
3:15 pm.
train IS cents will be charged and IS cents
furded upon return Of coupon to agent at Wash.
fngtCn citation. je1O-w, q, M tilau3lin2S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-20

Wen Send Back Your Carpets
thoroughly cleaned. looking as bright and
fresh as new, the day after we receive
them, if you wish. Carpets insured. Wagon
calls. M. r. Thorp, 4SS Maine ave. 1t