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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
NOT A SHOW PITCHER.

Wore Overalls and Was Net Pretty.
but He Could Twill a Ball.
From the Detroit Free Press
MY experience as base ball manager
was down in the oil regions when money
was plenty and sporting blood was at fever
heat. The most formidable team with
which I mad to contend was in a neighbor-
ing town. and whole fortunes changed
hands before the championship was de-
termined. The crowds were so strongly
partisan that few dozen stalwart police
men were always necessity. We had
to pay umpires pEinceIy salaries, and
never knew one of them to preside at more
than a single game.
so close had been the seasons play that
we were tied, with the decisive contest to
have never been able to fathom three of
my best Ilayers had disappeared, and
among them our crack pitcher. 1 had
enough men, but they were not the right
men. I guess that there must have been
wholesale boodlng on both sides, for when
the opposing team came to count noses
they could find but eight. The flower of
the flock was missing and our fellows felt
jubilant. The enemy made a Gig effort
to defer the game, but the umpire, enc of
our selection, stood pat on the proposition
that they must either play or forfeit. Just
to simulate fairness we allowed them to
choose any player they could find in the
enormous crowd, and they decided that
they would at least die fighting.
Their selection was six-footer, slim as
a lightning rod, loose in every joint, red
headed. freckled and wearing a uniform
that consisted of overalls and check
shirt. And he went into the box while
the thousands shed tears because of laugh
ter. The first ball described the outlines
of a rams horn and then shot over the
plate with sizzle. He had more wrinkles
than a rhinoceros. He could start a ball
toward first base, toward third base, in
any direction except behind him. and the
Text thing You would hear was strike
Our fellows couldn't have hit him with
lawn tennis rackets minnow nets. They
simply paralyzed US and carried away
whole train loads of money. 1t is a mat
ter Of local tradition that the long pie
nomenon' was thrown into an oil well by
impoverished hackers of our team"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
There Were Plenty of Eggs.

From the Detroit Journal
There is summer visitor in Detroit VIII,
knew Mark Hanna when he was a young
man, and before he left his country home
to try his fortunes in Cleveland. Mark
was always practical, and outspokcn." saws
this authority. He was inclined to express
MS opinions when he felt called upon to
do SO, and under such circumstances he
was APP to disregard the conventionalities
One thing that he did in my presence I
nave always remembered. 1t was a small
matter in itself. and yet it showed a char
acterlsuc or the man for which he has
never received full credit He happened To
be a guest al house where L was visiting.
widow and her son. who were very inti-
mate with Mark. constituting the family
then at nome We had poached eggs for
breakfast, and when we We're helIed there
was but one left on the plate. This evil
IDENTIFY troubled the son. who was fastid-
ious in his tastes and had a really lavish
disposition as a host Twice he suggested
to his mother that they had better have
more eggs, and she passed the matter over
with great deal of tact. Ny own inn
preston is that there We're no more eggs
in the house. Once more the son returned
to the subject, and before the old lady
out OF the question. There are eggs
enough here and one to spare Quit both
erins your mother and help entertain your
company" said the future President
maker and it pleased me. though I was a
young woman with a carefully cultivated
sense of propriety. Mark was always con-
siderate Of his elders and kindly disposed
toward those in trouble That fact leads
me to Relieve that he is never hard or in
considerate in dealing with the men in his
employ Where he had personal knowledge
OF 4 wrong ii would be his disposition to
right 1T at once"
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the inspector of buildings to complete the

the inspector of buildings to complete the
work.
To avoid the repetition he recommends:
F1rst.@ That the form of bond be sc
amended as to impose upon the bonds
men the responsibility Of all obligations
assumed by the contractor to every person
connected with the building, namely ma
terlai men. mechanics and laborers.
Second. That Congress he asked for Iegis-
lation to authorize the erection of the Dis
tr1ct buildings by day labor, or by contract
at the discretion of the Commissioners.
While buildings under this system would
v ould be of such a character as to create
IN every citizen confidence in their security
and integrity. 70
Elevator Regulations Need Change.
The report Of e. F. Vermillion, inspector
OF elevators accompanies Mr.. Brady's re-
port After showing that he had inspected
o2o elevators, condemned 60; condemned six
nre escapes and made altogether 1860 in
spectlons, he calls attention to the neces-
sity for an amendment to the g.: .or reg
ulations to read as follows:
10 provice safety guards upon passenger
elevators, and a penalty for violation there
or That all elevators that are now in use
or that may hereafter be constructed in the
District of Columbia, for the carriage of
assengers, are required to have placed
thereon, OF attached thereto such auto
matte locking device, electrical or mechan-
zeal, as will hold immosable and secure
the carriage used in such elevator, while
any gate, door or doors, at the landings
that are used for entrance thereto. or exit
therefrom. is or are open and unsecured:
the salu automatic device, electrical or me-
ciialhcal, to place the power of controlling
the elevator beyond the control of the at.
tendant, while any gate, door or doors on
the landing leading to the carriage is open
or unsecured.
Amy person or persons, firm or CORPORA
.ion VINO may own any building where pas
senger elevators are used shall be required
Wl.nln SIX months from the adoption of the
az. e nlii 10 nave said automatic lock-
ing device. electrical or mechanicai niaced
.nereon or attached thereto and in perfect
operation. or be subject to a penalty or
l.e, as prescribed in section = of acts of
oohsress approved March ), 1887
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CONDENSED LOCALS.

Poundmaster Einstein impounded 1s2
dogs and killed 162 last week. Four dogs
were sold. At the close OF the week there
were fifty-eight in the pound, and they
were killed yesterday.
Six hundred bushels of oysters arrived at
the river front from the lower Potomac
last week. The other receipts reported by
Inspector Harris were 13,0S2 punches CT
| fish. 1880 crabs and $1,000 watermeions.
The pumps at 18th and F streets south
west Florida avenue and Sth street north
west and Pennsylvania avenue and sd
street southeast were reported out of re-
pair by the police today.
Complaint has been made by the police
that the District water Stop-boX near New
Jersey avenue and r street projects above
the sidewalk and renders walking dam
gerous.
Mr.. Samuel A. BAILEY. who lives at No.
1853 South Capitol street, was taken sud
denly i'll this morning about 80 o'clock.
The police patrol wagon was called from
the fourth precinct and lie was taken to
the Emergency Hospital for treatment.
The illness resulted from hemorrhage.
The water department has been requested
to repair the hydrant near 18th and *
streets southeast.
A telegraph wire hanging in the trees
near 9th and Marion and 9Th and streets
was reported as dangerous by the second
precinct police this morning.
A colored man ramed William Newman,
who is employed as coachman by Judge
Bentley at No. ZIG 9th street northwest,
was arrested today by Detective Boyd on a
charge of practicing medicine without "A Ii
cense. The arrest was made on complaint
of the health office officials, and the case
will be heard in the Police Court tenor
row.
Peter johnson, colored. charged with
breaking into the coal office of William J..
Zeh and stealing lot of wearing apparel,
valued at $3.50, from David Upperman, was
today held by Judge Kimball in $500 for the
action of tho grand iurv
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FAIR.

IncreasinE ClOudiness Indicated for
Tomorrow Afternoon.
Forecast till pm. Wednesd ay-For the
District Of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, fair, followed by increasing
cloudiness Wednesday afternoon; variable
winds.
A storm has developed over eastern Mon
tana.
The pressure is high over the whole
country east of the Mississippi valley; it
is also high off the middle Pacific coast.
Showers have occurred in the middle and
south Atlantic and middle gulf states nd
in the upper Missouri valley.
The temperature has fallen in the Ohio
valley, the middle Atlantic states and the
middle plateau region; it has risen in the
upper Mississippi, the middle and upper
Missouri valleys, and has remained sta
tionary elsewhere.
The following heavy precipitation Gin
ipches) was reported
During the past twenty-four hours
Knoxville, LIS; Memphis, LOG.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at s
am: Great Falls, temperature, rs; condi-
ton, l.; receiving reservoir, temperature
10; condition at north connection, 6; condi-
ton at south connection, 4; distributing
reservoir, temperature, 70; condition at in
fluent gate house. 5; elfluens gate house, g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
Muddy and Cloudy.


The condition Of the Potomac river at
Harper's Ferry this morning was reported
as being muddy, while the Shenandoah is
cloudy.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 1886 am. and 1873 PIN
High tide, 9:44 a. m. and 1905 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:22 am. and 4:44
pm. High tide 1881 am. and 1852 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 1913 am. Sun sets,
6.31 pm.
Bicycle lamps must be lighted one hour
after sunset, at I:31 PIN.
Moon sets, S0 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, $50 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lignted by 7:39 pm. Elk
tinguishing begun at 4:31 am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at 7:2A pm. Extin-
guished at 4:52 am.
Temperature for Tventy-FOur Hours
The following were the readings Of the
thermometer at the weather bureau during
the past twenty-four hours, beginning at !
O'Clock yesterday afternoon
August 80 pm, SIS; s pm, rs; mid
night. 76.
August 81 am, 81; 8 am, 81; II M
a, and 2 pm, IS.
Maximum, So, at pm, August 80; min
mum. 65, at am, August 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge so often ex-
pressed. that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great
kidney remedy, fulflls every wish relieving pain
in the back. Kidneys liver. bsdder and every part
of the urinary passages. 1t corrects inability to
hold urine and scaldilg pain in passing it. or bad
effects following use of liquor. wine or beer and
overcomes that unpleasant necessity Of being CON-
PEELED to get up macy times during the night to
urinate. Tie mild and the extraordinary effect
Of SwamI-Root is soon rallied. 1t stands the
highest for its wonderful cures Of the most dis
trcssing cases. II you need a medicine you should
have the best. Sold by druggists. price, fifty cents
and one dollar. You may have a sample bottle and
pamphlet. both sent free By mail. Mention The
Evening Star and send your address to DR.. Kilmer
q Co.. Binghamton. n. Z. The projectors Of this
paper guarantee the genuinsneo Of this ofer.
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WHAT TO DO FOR sUNsTROKE.
Rules to Follow When No Medical
Help is at Hand.


From tine New York Tribune.
'.Sunstroke is more apt to occur on the
second. third or fourth day of heated
term than on the first says a member of
the health board. Loss of sleep, worry,
excitement, close sleeping rooms debility
overheating and the use of Liquor in any
form predispose to it. 1t is more apt to
attack those working in the sun. and es-
in the morning and 4 o'clock in the after
noon. On hot days wear thin clothing
Have as cool sleeping rooms as possible.
Avoid loss of sleep and all unnecessary
fatigue. If working indoors, and where
there is artificial heat-laundries etc-see
that the room is well ventilated If work
ing in the sun. wear a light hat mot bIac k
as it aOsorbs heaD. and put inside of it CT
the head a wet cloth large green leaf:
frequently lift the hat from the head and
see that the cloth is wet. Do not check
perspration, but drink what water You
need to keep it up. as perspira,ion prevents
the body from being overheated.
II 4 feeling of fatigue. dizziness head
ache or exhaustion occurs, lie DOWN in a
shady, cool place. Apply cold cloths to
and pour water over the head and neck.
Any one overcome by the heat Should
be Immediately removed TO The nearest
shade. and the collar of the shirt or dress
should be loosened. Send Immediately for
the nearest physician and a policeman.
and give the person a drink of cold wafer
black tea or coffee. Swallow Il able TO- If
the skin is hot and dry. place the person
in a sitting position against anything tina.
VIII be a support to the back; sponge. with
or pour cool water over the body and limbs
and apply to the head pounded ice wrapped
In a towel. If there is no ice at hand, keen
a cool cloth on the head, and pour cold
water on IL as we'll as on the body
III the person is pale. very faint and
pulse-feebie, lay him on the back let him
inhaie ammonia for few seconds. or give
him a teaspoonful of aromatic SPIRITS al
ammonia or uncture of ginger in two ia BILE
spoonfuls of water. Use no cold wafer amor
the head or body, but rub The back hands
and feet, and apply warm applications &c
the feet until the circulation is restored
For the latter purpose use mustard-table-
spoonful TO quart of water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
The Cable Skinned.

Travel was suspended upon the Capital
Traction Company's cable line this after
noon for more than an hour. The trouble
was caused by the slipping of the cable
from the wheels upon which it runs at the
Peace monument.
The cable was so badly damaged that it
was deemed advisable to splice it at once,
and the engii,es were stopped while the re-
pair men were at work splicing the rope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
A Neat Game,

From the Pittsburg D.spa -ch
The Italian hand-organ grinders in Lon
don manage to make money out of being
lined. The process is as follows: The or
ganist defies the law against playing at
certain hours. is run in. feigns ignorance of
English. and insists on having an inter-
prefer. The latter is invariably a com
patriot In league with the Saffron Hill,
gang Ills lee Is IS Cd. and If the organ
man is fined IS. 6d.-the usual SUMS ,e
main TO be divided between the two con-
felerateS
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Time for n Jubilee.
From Answers


In one Of the northern towns recently a
man was charged with lettering, evidently
with intent to commit burglary, and the
sheriff at cnce proceeded to pass sentence,
Now" said the sheriff, ''are you aware
Of any mitigating circumstances in your
case?"
Accused-"Yes, my lord This is the six
tieth time, have been arrested, and think
we might get up a little diamond jubilee
to celebrate the occasion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31

From the Rochester Post Express.

From the Rochester Post Express.
Ex-Gov. Altgeld tells this story on him.
self: When he was running for governor
last fall one of his supporters asked a
Swede to support him. The Swede shook
his head and said: mo: that man is a bad
man. He is an anarchist, socialist and
everything that is bad. / will not vote for
him.. Oh, he Is not as bad as that" said
Altgeld's friend. He is a pretty good
man. There are no flies on him." That
is we're the flies show they have got some
sense" Immediately replied the Swede
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
SHE STOOD IN THE WAY.
but when Told That the x-R,vs
were Directed at Her She Moved.
From the Chicago Post

But When Told That the x.R,.
were Directed at Her She Moycd.
From the Chicago Post
ihey mad just got the new scheme for
inspecting baggage by X-ray in opera-
tion' ana the naughty young woman who
hao just got off the steamer was waiting
to have hers inspected Furthermore. she
thought there had been more delay than
was necessary and she was somewhat pro-
Voked. Consequently when one of the Off
clais motloned her to step a little to one
side She declined to move
Ihere was short consultation among
the oHlclais, and one of them finally adj
Vanced toward her
~ madam would kindly he began,
Sir! she interrupted naughtAy
1t would be a great favor n Won would
move little he SAID rather dlttldenty.
why should I?' she demanded. I'll is
decidedly presumptuous III you to speak
TO me at ali. I've been waiting here hf-
teen minutes for my baggage and during
tnat tlme you haven't zone thing bu,
stand there and look at me and talk 70 the
other inspectors
The TACT Is explained the man in the
same dimdent way, as II something Wor-
rleu MIN, that you are in the way
VI What! She asked. 1t seems to me
tnat you are the most impudent Set of Off
Gals that ever knew. Inc IDEA of askIn,.
me to move as a mere matter of conveni-
ence TO you! There's plenty OF room to
inspect the baggage without annoying me,
ana you ought 10 be at work at it now
But we can't, protested the man. You
see, we don't open the trunks any more.
We just put them under the X-rays and
inspect them that way"
Well, why don't you do it?" she de-
manded irritably.
because, madanl-because-'
The inspector tidgeted about nervously.
Because, he continued at last, you re
standing right in the rays now, where VIC
want to put the trunks" II
There was a scream, and the place was
vacant. rss
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His Pardonable Curiosity.

How about this. Mr.. Broadhead?'' in
CURED the able editor of the RuraiyilIe
Bazoo. I'VE observe that you say. in your
account of the wedding last night that "A
slight hustle announced the coming of the
blushing bride Is that true?'
Yes. SIR tentatively replied the tall
proved young academy graduate, who was
acting in a reportorial capacity.
Well. then. what we wish to know Is
why the bride came in backward?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
How To Find QUIT,

Fill a bottle common glass with urine and let
1t stand twenty -four hours: a sediment or settling
indicates unhealthy condition OF the kidneys
When urine stains linen II is positive evidence of
kidney trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or
gain In the back is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out of Order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
A Treasury Promotion.

The death Of Charles A. Dow, bookkeeper
in the office of assistant superintendent of
the treasury. will result in the promotion
of James A Towner of New York to the
vacancy, promotion from 81 800 to 81, 800
a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31

1t matters little what It Ia that you want
whether a situation or q servants
want ad. I'm The Star will reach thl
person who can all your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31

The rain of last night was welcomed by
the suburban farmers. There was enough
moisture to settle the dust and perhaps do
the grass little good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
A New Tailoring Firm!

New iieas-new metkods-combned with old
fashioned conscientiousness and honesty in deal
ing A stock of high-class woolens embrac-
ing the best domestic and foreign weaves that
have ever been shown by a Washington firm
Our cutter is artist. Every workman in
shops is thoroughly skilled in his vocat ton
Rest assured il given trial-that we
will thoroughly satisfy the most exacting and
fastidious. Our prices fit the quality of work
turn out-we ask more
gt
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ERECTED
Inspector Brady's Comprehensive
Report for the Last Fiscal Year.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS ASKED
Important Recommendations Made
to the Commissioners.
ELEVATORS SHOULD BE SAFE

The annual report of Mr.. John E. Brady
inspector of buildings. was submitted to-
day to Engineer &C mmissioner Black. 1t
is a voluminous document, and goes into
most minute detail about the transactions
OF the building department for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1897. The total num-
Der OF permits issued during the year was
3,So2. and the total amount expended for
the structures was 81, 1O2, 59675.
The detailed statement of the character
of the Improvements and the amount ex-
pended in each class is as follows:
Brick dwellings, GIG, value, $224S $40;
frame dwellings, ZIG, value, s16l,31O; brick
repairs and alterations, 526, value, $500 247;
frame repairs and alterations, 395, value,
$oS.S1I; stores (brick), 10, value, $12425O;
stores drame). A, value. s1,45O; stables
tbrick). %, value, $4,000; stables (frame),
II, value, s., 1856; warehouses (brick). 5, val
ue, $1G2O; churches 6, value 1000; Of
flee buildings. 4, value, s96, 500; work shops,
etc. D. value, $3.50: fats and apartment
houses, 6, value, $242, 900; schools and col
!eges (private), 2, value, s205.OOO; green
house. /, value, $525; grand stand l. value
g. 400; market, 1, value. 10000: gymna-
SUM, /, value, $500; sheds, PIT, value,
Sl4GS; vaults or underground construc-
ton, H. value, $G455.75; minor repairs
1,459 value, 81, 491; reviewing stands (not
including stands on reservations). II, value,
$lI,i3U; awnings post frames), 1903, value,
$500; boilers, elevators and fire escapes.
1tS, value. SIS, 1870; total for all structures,
1852, value a,1025tS. 10.
Three hundred and fifty-four permits for
projections beyond the building line We're
approved and one disapproved.
Comparative Statements.
The comparative statements of the build
ing operations in the years 1896 and 1897
show a considerable decrease One thous
and three hundred and thirty-seven new
buildings were erected in 1896, and 1,09S in
1897. decrease OF 239: 1O06 dwellings We're
erected in 1896 and 49, in 1887, a decrease
of 274.
The valuation of building operations in
1896 was 81. 1913, so, and in 1897, 81, 1922
1881 10. a decrease of S691 1893. "a.
The distribution of improvements during
the past year in the different sections of
the District was as follows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31

WANT ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers.
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An Unexpected Maneuver,

Here is report that Weyler has sur
prised the entire Cuban army"
Nonsense! How did he do it?'
by letting a week pass without claiming
TO have suppressed the Instruction"
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The '0s Model,

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
do you think the cllAinless bicycle will
come next year?'
Undoubtedly. unless the manufacturers
can think of some other change to make in
their wheels that will show at a glance
whether person is riding the latest style
or not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31

Want" eds. In The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31
Day Labor Recommended.

During the present year. he says, the
building department has been subjected to
much friction and trouble in the construc-
ton of the Stevens and Wal!ach school
buildings by reason of the inability of the
contractors to prosecute the work in the
manner prescribed in the contracts by rea-
sons of claims filed against them by ma
terial men, subcontractors and mechanics;
tEat the Commissioners were forced to the
necessity Of suspending them and directing
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Buildings.

Total. s.. 324. 93oI Total. .s604. O92
The receipts for the year of the building
inspectors office were s5.5SO77. a decrease
over the previous year of 81, 290.31.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-31

The condition of the Potomac river at
Harper's Ferry this morning was reported
as being muddy. while the Shenandoah is
ClOudv