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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30
MONTGOMERY FAIR.
Good Prospects fer Successful Ex-
hibitiOn ut Rockville.


Special Dispatch to the Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, August 30.-Prep-
arations for the exhibition by the Ag-
ricuItural Society of this county are
about completed and everything will be in
good shape for the opening tomorrow. For
the past two days there have been almost
hourly arrivals OF fine specimens of trotting
ard running stock, and Notwithstanding
the addition this year of sixty new stables
all will be filed. noticeable feature of
the arrivals is their fine appearance and
good condition. Yesterday the grounds
were visited by a large number of persons
and II was the general verdict that things
were never i'll better shape for a successful
fair in the long history of the society.
The great storm of last September de-
stroyed large number OF trees on the
grounds. but there are plenty left to give
ample shade and the thinning out of the
dense forest is really an advantage both as
regards comfort and appearances. The
stables. cattle, sheep and hog pens have
been thoroughly renovated and supplied
with an abundance of straw for bedding
purposes. The large exhibition hall has
also been placed in first-class condition for
the reception of ladies' handiwork, musical
instruments. sewing machines. vegetables
and the large display of plants and cut
flowers which is always a pleasing fea-
tLre OF the Montgomery county fairs.
As prominent gentleman of Washing
ton last year remarked: For beautiful
flowers and pretty girls. old Montgomery
takes the cake"
The display of fine-bred chickens, ducks,
geese and other fowls will this year far ex-
ceed that of any other year. a large number
being already on the grounds. So great
has been the demand for space in the
building erected last year that the man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30
EMORY GROVE CAMP.
Services Brought to n Close After
Continuing Two Weeks.


Continuing Two Weeks.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, Md,
August %, 1897.
The camp Of two weeks at Emory Grove
closed today, the services being in charge
of the presiding elder Rev. NJ. w. Claier,
who was assisted by the Rev. Moses Lake,
Rev. N. Mackabee, Rev. w. H. Cook, Rev.
B. H. Nugent, Rev. ]. II. Bailey, Rev. j.
w. Meredith and Rev. T. o. Carroll.
The love feast held at Q o'clock was under
the charge of the Rev. T. o. Carroll, and
many of the audience participated in the
services by relating personal experiences
This service had the emotional feeling
illustrated by the customary manifesto
tons betokening the presence of what is
called 1.-THE power" These scenes were
particularly noticeable when one of the
younger ministers led in prayer, the audi
epce seemed to be swayed by the speak
ers voice as 1t rose and fell. and the clap
ping of hands and the time step of those
standing contributed to the excitement.
At IL o'clock the Rev. NJ. w. Claier
preached from % Samuel, u; 5. g. I, and
dwelt upon that portion of the text which
referred to the Prophet Nathans greeting
to David. Thou Art the Man." the idea
advanced relating to the great difference
between a religion of sentiment and one of
principle-the one being of the intellect and
the other of the heart.
The speaker admonished his hearers that
the church must solidly stand upon princf-
pie and that all men, to secure the home of
| the blest, must live life which is guided
| by principle rather than by Sentiment.
At the close of the preaching Rev. W.
II. Cook and Rev. B. H. Nugent were con-
Quoted to the front of the altar rail ard
seated and the Rev. T. o. Carroll earnestly
asked for contribution for these two
srperannuated ministers. These aged men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

are the relicssof slavery days, when camp
meetings for the colored people could not
be held except upon permission of the
whites. The responses to the call for aid
were hearty, and young and old pressed
forward to personally put in their offering.
The Rev. Moses Lake preached at 3
O'Clock. and the Sandy Spring Choir sarg
several selections =
The evening preaching was by the Rev.
}. W. Meredith, regarding the fourth watch
OF the night, as recorded in Matthew, after
which revival services were held until a
late hour. The days collections amounted
to more than $780,
Many white residents of The county were
among the audience, as were many visitors
fIom Washington, temporarily stopping at
Washington Grove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30
REFEREE HEATH's REPORT.
The Case of the Western Uuson
Against the Government.


The report of First Assistant Postmaster
General Perry S. Heath as referee In the
case Of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany against the Post Office Department
VIII be ready to go to the Court of Claims
in about ten days
While Postmaster General Wanamaker
was In Office he reduced the rate which the
government paid for the transmission of
Its kilograms to a figure which was not
satisfactory TO the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, and the result was that
the company declined to render any hill or
tc accept pay for its services, although
transmitting messages for the government
usual
The rate was fixed by Mr.. Wanamaker
under authority given by a law passed in
1915 authorizing the Postmaster General
10 NIX the rate for the Geographic service
OF all the government departments. The
biils Tor the service in dispute were sub
United ID the Court of Claims for adjust
ment during the last administration and
at the request of the government and the
telegraph company two referees were ap-
pointed, these being VIM. A. Brown for the
company ard c. O. Shepherd chief of the
division of salaries and allowances, for the
department
The referees could not agree upon a re-
pert, and both parties to the suit agreed
upon the selection Of Mr.. Heath as the sole
referee
This case is particularly interesting, as
IL involves the right of the Postmaster
General to fix the rate for telegraphic sery-
ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

agement Las been compelled to devote all
the space to the exhibition of fowls and
make provision elsewhere on the grounds
for the bench show of dogs, which also
promises to be very fine.
The race track is in fine condition, and
arrangements have been made to keep both
the track and grounds free of dust by the
free use OF water, of which there is an
abundant supply.
The committee of reception is COMPOSED
OF prominent gentlemen of the county and
the district. who, with the officers of the
society, will do all in their power to pro-
mote the comfort and pleasure of visitors
Low rates on the railroads have also been
secured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30
Marrow E.cape From Den,,

Miss Fannie Leroy had a narrow escape
from death about 10 o'clock Saturday. in
her room at No. 631 street northwest
The folding bed in which she was sleeping
caught fire in some unaccountable man.
ner. Fortunately she was awakened before
the flames reached her.
An outcry was made and several COM
panies of the fire department were soon
at work. They had responded to an alarm
turned in from box 125.
Several men on the street went to the
woman's assistance, but the flames spread
so rapidly that they were unable to save
much of her property. The fire spread to
other rooms. and damage amounting tc
about $500 was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30
Early Morning Fire Alarm.

An alarm was sounded from box 60 about
O'Clock yesterday morning for fire in the
sheds In rear of houses Nos 112s1 9Th
street and 1125 9th street northeast. An
other shed in the neighborhood also caught
fire, and the early morning alarm caused
some excitement in the neighborhood. The
losses amounted to about $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30
Shoulder DisIOcated.

A stranger in the city. Mr.. R. P. Wilson
OF keyser, w. Va, figured in an accident
on the Conduit road Saturday night, which
resulted In his shoulder being dislocated.
He was In buggy with friend. and the
a collision ~ o'oiu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

Henry Bowman was found In an alley
near AZ street and Virginia avenue about
10 o'clock Saturday, with his head cut. He
had lost considerable blood before the DO
lice found him. but his injury was not seri-
Gus. While he declared he did NOT know
how he was injured. the police think he
was probably assaulted. After the wound
was dressed by DR.. Bahr at the Emergency
Hospital the injured man was able to 20
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

Mr.. w. W. Duffield of the coast and geo.
detic survey reports that he has completed
the survey of three of the islands of the
Pribyloff group. including the ST. Paul. the
largest In the group. and the small tracts
known as Walrus and Otter islands He ex.
pected when he wrote to continue his work
on ST. George Island and to complete 1t be-
fore the close of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30
Oulv I'm Russinn ye..eIs.

Consul General Karel at St. Petersburg
informs the State Department that a meas
ure has been sanctioned by the Emperor of
Russia providing that after January 1.
1000 all coastwise trade of Russia must be
carried in Russian vessels, with the excep-
ton OF salt from the Black and Azoy seas,
to n. Is on the Baltic. similar law was
passct in 1880. but has remained q dead
letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether a situation or a servants
want" ad. in The Star will reach tn,
person who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

If you want anything. try an ad. in The
Star. If anybody has what You wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

Flavor your drinking water. soda and lemonade
with DIR. Sieger's Angostura Bitters and keep free
from malaria and all disorders OF the digestive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

eSerday there came lot consisting of I73 pairs
Nottingham We had them
AFRAID that they'll damage allowed dust the price
changed to ' ~ Sn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

1o price for Japanese Tnsel Cloth over which other store
hurrah when they sell t for Isc ~ ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

~ 1000 OF the finest quality strips Nottingham Fish Net
hey range from yards length
$ooo IS d low price tor most OF TIL m 75c StrD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30

300 pairs of Nottingham Lace Curtains 90 inches w
long. New designs. @!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30
Sprained Her Ankle.

Miss Mamie Owings. young white
lady. who lives at 1928 7th street, while
walking over the grounds of the golf clui
at Rosslyn yesterday afternoon, Slipped
into one of the link holes and fell, sprain-
ing her ankle. She was removed to the
Emergency Hospital in the patrol wagon
and after her injuries were attended to she
was taken to her home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-30
The Busy Corner.
9Th and Market Space.
Lace Curtains.

Perhaps little too early to think about 'em
hought OF that, too, but we also thought that if "
ractive enough we could attract YOU.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-04

The report that President McKin-
ley is contemplating appointing Mr..
S. N. D. North to superintend the
census of 1900 calls forth an indig-
nant protest from the almost always
indignant Judge William Lawrence of
Ohio, the stalwart champion of ultra
high protection for raw wool. Judge
Lawrence has nothing to say against
Mr.. North's character or abilities; in
fact he has something to say in praise
of them, but maintains that President
Mckinley "cannot afford to make an
appointment so Objectionable to wool
growers" Judge Lawrence is in the
habit of regarding the wool growers
as the whole United States, and the
wool consumers as the foreign ssrest
of the world" but even he does not
clearly explain why Mr.. North's op-
position to the demands of the for
mer disqualifes him for superintend-
ing the census. transcript.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-04

The Treasury statement for Septem-
ber will show receipts of S21, ,319, ,644,
of which the tariff has contributed 81
943, 100, in internal revenue, $12, ,7O1,-
975 and miscellaneous items 1914, ,567.
This is generally as predicted, the
tariff showing an increase over Aug
ust of 1856, 900, and the internal reve-
nue. an increase of 81, $685. 900. Sep
tember is always better customs
month than August and these returns
show about the percentage Of gain
expected. The internal revenue
yield indicates that the market for
whiskey bottled under Government
supervision is not yet supplied, and
that the prospect of continued high
average of revenue from this source
is good. Sept. expenditures have been
very low, on account of small interest
charges and pension payments far
below this years general average.
The last few days of the month have
been particularly inexpensive, due to
the fact that Government salaries
have been everywhere paid and that
the larger expenses awaited the new
month. Today's expenditures were
S771 1851, making the months total
S24, ,752, 1861. This brings a deficit for
the month of 50, ,432,717, and for the
three months of the fiscal year $29,
O12,954.
Of the months total expenses, near
ly s11, 900, 900, or A per cent, was for
pensions and yet this months charge
under this head has been the smallest
since June; for this quarter of the fiscal
year the-pension payments are near
ly S40,000,o0o. The treasury balance
remains slightly above 1926, 5,Oo0,o 900, of
which S147, ,621 600 is in gold.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-04
THE ISSUE IN NEW YORK

Can the republican leaders who
''jammed'' the charter through and
created the Greater New York afford
to throw the new municipality, with
it's enlarged powers and enormous
patronage, into the hands of Tam
many for any reason whatever !?
Theirs is the responsibility. They
say the Citizens union will be re-
sponsible. But they assert also that
the Citizens union is an irresponsi-
BILE body, which is measurably true.
1t has no past with which to be con-
sistent and no future to guard. 1t
can better afford to be defeated than
the republican party can, with it's
creation of the Greater New York to
be justified and it's success in the fu-
ture to be cared for. The republican
leaders say that the Citizens union
people are headstrong and reckless,
and would rather have Tammany tri-
umphant than withdraw their candi-
date 8 If that is the case. they will
not be without some grains of conso-
lation in case the action of the repub-
licans leads to Ia Tammany victory.
AS for the republican leaders in such
an event, what would become of their
reputation for shrewdness, foresight
and sagacity? Present defeat would
be but the forerunner Of a train of
disaster for which the people would
justly hold them responsible. Ms it
worth while to take such risk when
the nomination of Low would without
any sacrifice of principle clear up the
whole situation and make the cleo
tion of republican mayor reasona-
bly, certain.-Tribune.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-04
DUN'S REVIEW.

/ r. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of
trade says:
"Gold imports have begun direct
from England and France. Besides
the arrival of 50, 600, 900 at San Fran
cisco from Australia for wheat ex-
ported, the gold received there and
started from Europe amounts to &c.
SOC, 1000 in two days, and tie advance
of it's rates by the Bank of England to
215 per cent. seems likely to check
the movement, in view of heavy
merchandise balances due to this
country and a rise in the rate of in
terest here. The August excess of
merchandise and specie exports over
imports was not far from $42, ZOO, 900,
and the September excess will evil
IDENTIFY be larger, unless shipments of
gold are considered. Merchandise
exports from New York in three
weeks of September have been 1873
per cent. over last years, and i'm
ports 1877 per cent. less, and like
changes on the whole trade for the
month would result in net exports of
$53, 900, 900 merchandise besides sill
ver."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-04
EXCURSION TO THE WRITE NOUN
~ e 1AINS. .es..,.

.
The B. & M. r. r. advertise their
fall excursion through the. White
Mountain Notch for Thursday of this
week. Trains will leave Stanstead at
$50 a. M; Newport, z; Barton, 1886;
West Burke, S:13; Lyndonville, S:35.
Returning, trains will reach Lyndon
Willie at 5:13 p.m.; Barton, 6:15; Stan
stead, 1920. The ride will enable the
the excursionists to pass down
through the celebrated Notch at a
time when the autumnal foliage will
be most gorgeous, affording views of
the route and of mountain scenery
which cannot be excelled. Tickets
are only $1.5O for the round trip. No
one can afford to lose this opportu-
nifty to see the mountains.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-04

If Prof. Coin desires to begin the
world again with new theory he
should consider one recently placed
before the public. Fit is that dollar
wheat is twin with republican sue
cess. lin 1888, under Arthur, the
average price of wheat was 91c. a
bushel. During Cleveland's first
term the average was CSC. When
Harrison was president wheat varied
from Sac. to 93c. Cleveland's second
election sent it down at once to &c.,
and it continued to tumble until it
reached 49c., the lowest price in a
century. In the first months of Nc
Kin1ey's administration dollar wheat
has returned.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-04
VERMONT DEVELOPMENT ASSO
CATION.

A meeting of the Vermont Devel-
opment Association, an organization
| founded about one year ago for the
purpose of bringing before the out
slider an an intelligent and convincing
way the beauties and advantages of
the Green Mountain State, was held
Tuesday in Burlington.
Since it's organization with less than
score of members the society has
| increased it's membership to about
$50. Some 35 were in attendance at
| it's second meeting, among whom
were ex- Gov. Stewart, ex x-Gov.Wood-
bury, Hon. w. FL. Dubois, Mayor HIS.
Peck, l.. e. Chittenden, men who are
actively identified with the best inter-
ests of the state and who have given
the subject of this association much
thought and encouragement. During
the session very interesting paper
was read by the author, LIE. Chitten-
den, concerning the climate, scenery,
educational adv vantages social
conditions, soil and water, and econ
omy of living. Statistics show that
Vermont is the healthiest state in all
New England, the hale old men met on
the street and in all weather proves
that the climate is not unfavorable to
longevity. The climate of the state
has grown essentially milder during
the last few years, and where we had
three or four months that the earth
was covered with deep snow, now we
experience a much milder win
ter. The educational facilities pro-
vided for the children and young peo-
pie are unexce1led, and a diploma
from most Of the higher schools per-
mits entrance without further
examination into the best colleges
that we have in New England. The
beautiful scenery of the state pre-
sents to the world an inducement to
visit the state in the summer and
autumn; the smaller lakes and rivers
in the most northern part of the state
inviting those who are fond Of camp
life to come here for the summer
There is no disputing the fact that
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-04

We understand that the negotia-
tions, if indeed there have been such,
by which the st. Johnsbatry Republi-
can and the Caledonia2 we're to unite
their forces, publishing daily paper
and one weekly instead of two, have
fallen through. We doubt under the
circumstances whether it is possible
to make a daily paper profitable,
even in as good a townsand center as
ST. Johnsbury. On the other hand
those two, excellent local papers
ought to receive a generous support
from the reading and the advertising
public. 1t is fact that few subscrib-
ers Iseem to understand that the
weekly county paper needs more
than an average patronage, both in
subscriptions and in advertising, to
be a very profitable investment. The
expense of running the local paper
has materially increased, except in
the cost of white paper, in the last
few years, while the times are such
that collections are hard and lists
cannot be increased. These two pap
ers seem to spare no pains or expense
in fully making themselves worthy
the esteem and patronage of the pub
1io
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-10-04
there is more beautiful scenery in the
state of Vermont than is found in any

there is more beautiful scenery in the
/ state of Vermont than is found in any
| one state in this country, and few
/ views of lakes and mountains in any
| part of the world excel in beauty.
The social conditions of the state are
of the very best and a man is hard
to please, indeed, who cannot find
real pleasure in the rural population
of Vermont farmers and their families.
The country people may wear their
own clothes, their store clothes, their
pronunciation may be nasal, their
speech may not be up to the city
folks; but let sickness Or want come
to the stranger, he will very soon find
out what being a Vermont neighbor
means. The Vermonter goes to church
and meeting oftener than his city
cousin, and he will not tolerate any
interference by anybody with his duty
or his relations with the Almighty.
He believes in keeping the Sabbath
and in supporting some kind of relig
ion and that is good enough religion
to make him a good citizen. All over
the state one will find churches and
schools, and with these signs of relig-
ious civilization, a stranger will feel
that he is in "God's own country"
The soil of the state is as productive
as any in the union, properly cared
for, and the water which comes from
the springs in the hills and mountains,
cannot be equalled for absolute puri-
ty. There is not another state in this
whole country where the cost of iv-
ing is as small, per capita, as right in
our own. Very much that a man
needs is raised or produced within it's
borders and the people enjoy all the
products as fresh as they can be right
from the farmers hands. The fact
that the State has progressed so rap
idly in the direction of a home for
summer tourists recommends itself.
We venture to say that in ten years
hence there will not be town of any
size but what will entertain within it's
boarding houses and hotels people
from every part of this great country
There is one thing about summer
visitor to the state. He come once,
comes again, and the second time he
comes he brings from one to ten
friends and relatives. A climate,
people and country which can ad
verUise itself as well as we are doing |
today. needs but a few years help from |
he Vermont DovaI0nomoDt asSOoia- |
ton.