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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

aseompenied BY his family. ne Fort Hamilton.
New fort. . which point he had been opderra
The following transfer. Of real estate have heen
recorded I'm the Once Of the cie.k OF the circuit
e es' s at e he sfsn sas
to Sarah L Lhsiig. IL acres near BcallsviIle; !.
ets 3, o chevy hs ca-s: %n Il Harriet aa "
Bloant TO VIM. A. Darby: 81 acres, near German
TO Martha A. small 90 acres Of land near Ounce
Orchard OR 500 Fannie f. G,lpin to John Brown.
sss e. PanSes wv " r
q land ON Laurel road; ST. 1. b. Mich
f,sgn 70 SAMUEL saoa Acres q land us,sT
trustee. to Sidney shorter. lot in Rockville: s.
mn sa, Investment " COMPANY to Marie l.
Marie Slessum, two lets In Garrett PART; 500.
., rRe waters propsrty at csesvillc has been sold
AT a meeting OF the county commissioners Tues
day among other business transacted the following
road; $3.50 Mahlsa n. Austin ' road: .sis
bridge; $3.50. H. l.. fumphrey s road: $500 ESQ.
sas.o7 Nathan s. white. road and S b. :
500 Jas. $. Holland road; SIS. 20. James \.
die; road and bridge; $3.50. Clarence Brown,
Plki a;3t S I'D a. a l. MSili'aS rsad sst7o
$2S-0l. Clarence Casett road and bridge; SO a.
James r. Welsh. road and bridge; ST9.15.
Of he sSaa the Of .mans
Judges for the September exhibition were appointed
and the selection OF minor officers made by .he
rotary We're confirmed, follows: Assistant Sec
retarfeS. James T. Bogiey. Inther NJ. MuncaSter;
entry clerks A. H. Fletcher. L. Lee Bennett Rob-
ert J. Isherwood Charles T. Warner; superint.-nd-
enfs Tin ha1ll, Dorsey W. Onutt. Mrs. VIM r.
Muncaster. Miss Ada warfield. Miss Anna ~ Far
qular; assistant superintendent, W. $. Hutton,
OHIO Talbot. The committee privileges ut the
fair reported sale OF a large number and the en-
gagement of Scott & Hanleys troupe Of trapeze
performers to give an exhibition in trout of the
grand stand on each day between the races The
troupe Is highly spoken Of In all quarters and will
add much to the amusement Of spectators.
Mr.. Walter Hill. brother of DIR. W. r. Hill Of
this place who has for some weeks been suffering
from nervous prostration, left here "Wednesday
evening for New York. where he will take q
steamer for England. He Is accompanied by his
father who last week crossod the Atlantic for the
purpose Of taking him home. Since his residence of
some months in this country young Hin has been
attending an electrical school in Washington.
The clerk OF the circuit court has issued mar
riage licenses to the following parties: George r.
A. America. VIM. ii. Burdette and Beda c. King
The Rockville Chapter of the Montgomery County
Mount Vernon Association will hold 4 meeting Mt
the residence of Mrs. John Il. Brewer, Friday,
the 9th instant.
The s. B. Lyddane farm. near Derwood has been
sold at public sale to Robert E. Norris Of Wash
ington for ST.. 100.
The board Of supervisors of election will hold a
meeting here Tuesday next to commission the
judges and clerks Of election recently appointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
KENsINGTON.

An athletic association was formed Wednesday
evening last at the home Of Mr.. W. W. Eldridge
and the following officers elected: Rev. Robert NJ.
Moore, president; DIR. John L. Lewis, vice presi-
dent: Miss Margie Hart, secretary and treasurer.
The large open held between the Methodist parsou-
age and the store formerly occupied by Mr.. J. W.
Hopkins has been cleared and q tennis court and
croluet ground are being prepared Arrangements
for other games will also be made.
Mr.. Brainard H. Warner. jr., consul to Lefpsie,
Germany. VIII SAL August 20 the North German
Lloyd steamship Friedrich der Crosse for his
post Of duty.
Mr.. Herbert W. Lewis has been appointed trustee
Of the Kensington school, in place OF Mr.. William
NJ. Terrell, resigned.
The Ladies' Aid, Home and Foreign Missionary
societies OF the st. Paul's n d. Church were en-
tertained at the home Of Mrs DIR. Naylor Wednes-
day. Mrs. G. L.. Handing Of the Aid Society re-
ported $50 cleared from the lawn party held at her
home Monday evening last; It was decided to CON
time the sale OF cream and cake Saturday evenings
duriEg the month q August, with the following
chairman; Mrs. L r. Isrnel and Misses Laura
CAN'T and Edna Day. At the Foreign Society there
continuation OF the study Of the life Of Miss
Mary Read, who has devoted her life to the iepers,
and 1t ives decided to contribute to the box which
y TO be sent to her In September. At the next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
FOREST CHEN.

The annual tournament and festival Of the Forest
Glen Catholic Church given Wednesday after
noon aud evening hast the grounds surrounding
Carroll Chapel. large number Of people from
all over the county, well as from Washington
We're present. The riding began at 2 O'clock
Ten knights contested for the prizes, which were
won as follows First prize to I. Ricketts, Knight
OF Potomac, set Of harness; second prize to
Peyton Whalen, Knight Of Little Bessie a saddle:
third prize, Neal Clark. Knight Of st. Joseph. a
bride The other riders were A. Manning, Knight
OF Sherwood II. s. Nhelan NJ. A. c.; Oscar Peter
Colesviiie; E. Harper. wurtehburg; VIM Herbert.
Son. son, can't DO T." and A. I. Worthen, Oak
Grove. Ar. Frank Hardy was chief marshal
the address to the knights was made by Mr..
William tiers Bouic. and Mr.. Charles Eceleston
delivered the coronation address
The various booths OF the festival wcr, t,sta
fully and artistically arranged and were presided
over ny the young ladies' of the neighborhood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
SANDY SPRING.

The Enterprise Club held its August gathering at
Bloomfield.'' Edward n. Bentley, host; e. P.
Thomas serving US secretary The guests were
John c. Bentley and Henry T. Lea. The garden
and truck patch We're in fine order. 1t was the
opinion Of the club that the place had improved
considerably since its last visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter II. Brooke received the
Home Interest at tea Monday evening. The guests
were MIR. and Mrs. Geo. H. Jackson, Mrs. Frederick
Jackson. Misses Ellen Farquhar and Belle W.
Hanum and Mrs. William Taylor Thorn.
Among visitors here are the Misses Mamie and
Mabel Reese and Louise Schernerhorn of Baltimore;
sfrs Dowde, Mrs. Merrick, Mrs. Adams Mrs. Full
Ter and children Mrs. Kuhn and and Mrs. g.
b. Farluhar of Washington; Mrs. Gibson of York
and Mrs. Ashby Miller and daughter of Alexandria
Mr. and Mrs Allan Fnr4uhar and son have been
at Atlantic City and Philadelphia, and E p
Thomas in Anne Arundel county.
Geo. IL. Brooke. formerly OF the University Of
Pennsylvnnd foot ball team expects to leave early
In September to coach the team Of the Leland
Stanford. Jr., University, California.
Mrs. Harry W. Davis who for several weeks has
had typhoid fever, Is convalescing.
The Sandy Spring base ball team defeated the
Highland nine Monday afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
LINDEN.

The entertainment which was to have been given
by the WoOdside Athletic Club ut Irving Hall,
Wednesday night, has been postponed.
The Home InterestSC1ub will hold a meeting at
the residence of Mrs Charles Stevens, at Wood
side. next Thursday, at II am.
Mrs Morris Clag1t ami her two sons, Brice end
several weeks.
The Young Peoples Christian Endeavo- Society
Will hold sociable next week at the residence Of
Mrs. C. r. Montgomery
Mr.. and Mrs. David Walker of Washington. who
have been spending, the summer at Linden, at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery, will return
shortly to their home.
The Ladies' Village Improvement Society VIII
hold q business meeting at the residence OF Mrs.
+. G. Garrett, Monday evening.
Mr.. Scudder IL making extensive Improvements
his home at Linden Forest.
The regular meeting Of the Young Peoples Tenn
perance Society was held last Monday. Reeita-
tions were given by Misses Grace Birgfeld, Pau
line Montgomery and Hattie Thomson.
Rev p. p. FlOurD0y Of the Presbyterian Church
has been called away, to be absent few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
WASHINGTON GROVE.

Mrs. Philip Ward and Miss Eva Denham Of
Washington are the guests of Miss Ella Stlnemetz.
Mrs. Barrett and her daughter Georgia Wis
iting DIR. Loockermann at Oakmont
DR.. and Mrs. W. d. Hughes the guests of
DIR. and Mrs. Wiber Grove avenue.
Misses Lucy, Clara anu Alice Merriam. with
Miss Nellie Potbury, have gone to Atlantic City.
Miss Faith. daughter Of w. Rcdin Woodward, il
visiting friends Boyd's.
The little ones domicied at the hotel were
treated to a straw ride Wednesday night, the
wagon being gaily decorated and the four horses
wearing sleigh bells. After the return Of the
merry party their parents and invited guests took
possession of the wagon and We're driven over the
smooth country roads until near midnight.
The camp association of the A. N. E Church
will commence Sunday next series of meetings
upon their grounds for period of two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
BRIGHTWOOD.

Mr.. Theodore Thomas has been confined to his bed
by a severe spell Of sickness.
DIR. Alfred DE Care left Friday night for
months visit at his home in France.
Miss Maud Martin is visiting relatives at Lew
insville, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. ]. Faulstitch of Philadelphia
new arrivals in the Park. They have taken the
house Genessee street lately vacated by Miss
Mary Carpenter. Miss Carpenter has occupied her
house just east, recently completed.
Miss Mabel Sands Is visiting in Wilmington,
Del.
Chiefly through the Efforts Of Mr.. James Sands
street lamps have been secured in all parts Of the
Park. As the gas pipes do not go east OF 9th
street, naphtha lamps are TO be supplied to that
part Of the village.
Mrs. Thos. W. Mummaw is visiting in the mount
aims Of Virginia.
Mrs. G. =. Chlds. who has been visiting Mt the
home OF Mrs. II. l.. TOlsOn. Erie ST rect, has
gone, accompanied b.! Mrs. Toison, to Fauquier
county, Va, where they will remain for about
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Electric Switch Throyyer.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.


The latest invention to do away with
labor Is ole that was put into operation
recently On the lines of the Consolidated
Traction Company. For years the familiar
face of the old switchman at the corner
OF 9TH avenue and Wood street, whose
duty 1t was to throw the switches that
send the cara on down Wood street or I'D
4th avenue. has come to be regarded al
most as landmark But his face is seen
there no more, for the march OF modern
Improvement has pushed him out of a Do
sition AMI electricity now does the work
The electrical switch thrower. is a SIM
pie affair. the invention of c. +. Green
wood. superintendent of the Consolidated
Traction Company's lines. Although the
idea was furnished by one Of the employees
the details were worked out by Mr. Green
wood About fifty feet from the switch is
an additional wire. which connects with the
trolley wire and runs thence to a large
iron post. just opposite the switch and
down underneath the ground. where 1t con-
meets with the lower wire.
When car approaches the switch the
motorman cal see whether the rails are in
right direction. II they are all right he
shuts on the power and Slides over a
knob that serves as the connection between
the two wires and the switch does not
move But II the motorman decides to
change the tracks he simply leaves the
power on and the electricity throws the
switch. Similar appliances will be placed
on all the switches throughout the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
TO GUARD MILLIONS
Four Revenue Cutters Detailed to
Convoy the Portland.
LADEN DOWN With KLONDIKE GOLD
Reminiscent of the Good Old Days
of Pirates.
ANY ATTACK WOULD FAIL

Written for The Evening Star.
Under the efficient convoy of four of the
revenue CATER service vessels, the steamer
Portland. laden with millions of KIondike
gold. will be in little danger OF capture by
pirates
The buccaneer days of oIden times have
been recalled by the recent request made of
the Treasury Department by p. B. Weare.
president of the North American Trans
portatiol and Trading Company. That
company asked that the Portland. one of
It's fleet. might be conveyed to Seattle by
some of Inc cutters now doing duty in the
BerinS sea. No little amusement has been
caused by the request. but that Mr.. Weare
is in earnest is shown by its repetition. end
by the action of the department in inform
ing him that orders have been issued to
four revenue cutters to accompany the
Portland from St. Michaers, Alaska, on
September l.. to Seattle.
IL is the belief of both MIR. Weare and
the treasury officials that the amount of
treasure which the Portland will bring to
the United Stataes is reasonably ample to
attract the cupidity of many. who are only
too willing to resort to foul means to Sc
cure riches. The Chinese, their piratical
nerves tuned to the highest pitch. are
credited with turning their almond-shaped
eyes in the direction of the northern FL
dorado and the returning Portland laden
as conservatively estimated-with quite
two million dollars worth Of gold. Their
Willingness to take the hazard to secure
the treasure Is amply justified by their ac-
lions in recent times. not to mention the
common practices of their notorious an
ceStorS.
Any Attack Would Fail.
But an attack whether from celestials or
caucasians. Is bound to be unsuccessful
when the guardships comprise four OF the
most efficient vessels of tine revenue cutter
service No craft. except a warship or
one of the largest transatlantic or trans
pacific steamers, armed with high-power
guns of considerable caliber, could hope to
overcome tn. force on board the four ves-
gels detailed.
The cutters which will form the guard
feet are the Rush. first-class steamer.
built in 1885 at Port B1akely, Washington:
the Perry. second-rate steamer. built at
Buffalo. N Y, in 1854: the Corwin. of the
Same rating. constructed at Portland. Ore.
in 1876. and the Grant. also a second-rate
ship. built in 1871 at Wilmington, Del.
These ships are not equipped with guns
above 2p-pounders. nor their crews
large, but their training has made them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
BALLSTON.

pleasant surprise p.-rty given to the pas
to- Of the Mt. olivet NJ. E Church. Rev. Jesse
Norris, Wednesday evening. with quite a large
number present. A happy evening end
ing In sadness by the accidental overturning of n
table on which q lamp burning. After some
exciterent the fire extinguished without
serious results.
Mrs Harvey Bailey will address the Christian
Endeavor Society Of the Presby terian Church Sun
day evening. The subject will be Temperance.
Special music will be furnished by the c. T. choir.
otto Birch who has been i'll Tor the past ten
months, has been removed to the home of a rela-
tive in Washington.
The pastor Of the Presby terrain Church. Rev. F.
E. Andrews, has returned from his vacation, and
will occupy the pulpit sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, VA.

The coming tournament and ball. to be held at
tie residence Of T. r. Stoneburner. Arlington sta
tion, Va, Tuesday next, is attracting considerable
attention 1t win be the fifth of a series of annual
events
One Of the few remaining landmarks Of this sec
ton, known throughout the county as the Bailey
Homestead was recently sold by the heirs to Mr..
Moore, an empOye Of the patent Office at Washing
ten. The property, which comprised some thirty
one acres, lying a short distance south of Glencar-
lyn on the Fairfax county line, was parted with,
II is said at sacrifice. 81 100 being paid for It.
1t is understood the purchaser intends to replace
the old mansion by the erection of a modern resi-
an early date.
An event of unusual interest to many county p4o-
pie will be the lawn party and festival to be held
near Arlington Z. o. on the 18th instant The en-
tertanment will be under the auspices of the III
81. Church of that place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.

special car chartered by Mr.. Joseph F. Will
lard carried the Fairfax county delegation to the
Roanoke convention besides other friends invited
by him. Among those who went from this place
were M'ssrs S. r. Dcnohoe, r. W. Moore, F. W.
Richardson. Geo. A. Gordon, A. C. Bleight R. e.
Thclnton and Dr. W. Z. Moncure.
lawn fete viii be held in the grove around
Mr.. r. F. Thornton's house this saturday. even
ing for the benefit Of the Episcopal Guild. Among
other attractive features there will be graphic
phone entertainment, conducted by Mr.. VIM Cor
don and cake walk.
The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to
Henry c. Simpson and Sallie Rector; Robert J..
Bailey and Belle Brown; Levi T. Shoemaker and
Susan Is. Gillingham-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
COLLEGE PARK.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Cnlvert of MacApine are
at st. Charles Hotel, Atlantic City.
Miss Jenkins of Bethlehem, Pa, Is visiting the
Misses Ammen of Ammcrdale.
Mr. and Mrs Charles b. Calvert gave an en-
joyable entertainment few evenings ago. Among
those present were Miss Esther Reed, Miss Ma
thilde Ammen, Miss Bertha Thomas, Miss Gene
We've Sylvester Misses Sadie and Mema Roberts,
Misses Charlotte and Resale Calvert. Miss Nora
diversified and Messrs. Robert Beale, Howard
Stricken. Percy Archer, Philander Bowen, George
and baltimore Calvert William Roberts, Sothoron
Key and Mason Terry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
RANDOLPH.

Mrs. Riley Decide and children of Brightwood
Park are visiting Royston. the home Of Mr.. z. c.
Stevens
Mrs. X. Mary Kraft lis spending the month with
friends in Martinsburg, ". Va.
Miss Emma wirlham has gone 20 Berryville,
Va, for extended visit.
Mr.. Edward Harris, the Southwest Washington
grocer, has leased the Bohrer house, Halpine,
for the remainder Of the season.
Mrs. Thomas Holmes left mere recently for q
visit to Bell-Glade Springs Maine.
The young men of local society will give Lawn
fete and pavilion dance In the grove opposite Mont
rose school the afternoon and evening OF Tuesday,
August "A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Ten Choice Poems.
. Atlanta Constitu.iou.

From fhc Atlanta Constitution
A certain Georgia literary society in the
Bfbville district bcing asked to name the
ten best poems I'm the English language.
sent I'm the following list:
"Punkin's Good Enough for Ne"
when the Green In On the Melon"
THE Old Red Hills Of Georgia"
Candy Pullin' Time"
me an Betsy Jane"
"Pollards Leetle Gal"
when Nancy Went to Meetin'."
"Log-rolln' Bill"
Susan at the BAH"
Love and 'Tater Pone."
The secretary OF the society sent word
that .all these poems was wrote by hons
folks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

London Cable to the Chicago Tribune.
The people in Paris have been puzzled
by the somewhat arbitrary action of the
project of police I'm suppressing, at the
request Of Prince Chimay, the photo
graphs which have been filling the shop
fronts with the counterfeit presentment,
in absolutely correct ball dress. Of the lady
VINO not long ago. as the princes wife,
startled a romantic world. A closer study
Of the picture revealed the fact that Nine.
Rigo. nee Clara Ward. had I'm her princeiy
days caused the Chimay crown and initial
c to be tattooed on her shoulder. This
stood out so boldly In the photograph as o
Chfmay hall mark that the French repub-
hcan police, in sympathy with the senti-
mental claims OF outraged nobility. took
strong measures for stopping the sale
This Is rather hard on a popular lady. vho
loses the fair income Of six cents royalty
on every one of many thousand photo
graphs. which were being eagerly caught
up by scandal-loving visitors to Paris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14
Rocking Chairs md Paampae..,

From the Ladies' Home Journal
Extreme plumpness would be avoided
II the rocking chair were given up II wo-
men were less lazy they would not grow so
stout. No woman can reduce her flesh who
lacks courage. The woman who Is inclin-
ed to be stout can gain a pound quicker
In day than the slender woman can In
a year 1t is said that when the beautiful
Empress of Austria discovered that her
waist was growing larger and that her
beautifully modelled chin was losing its
curve she. the finest horsewoman in the
world, gave up riding and rook long walks
every day and In all sorts of weather. To
grow thin you must exercise. Walk IL YOU
can, but better still, work: keep mind and
body busy Above all. renounce everything
that comes from the confectioner Eat
moderately OF UNDERGONE meat green yege-
tables. salads and those fruits that are
slightly acid Drink but little. battle rcgu-
larry, taking tepid baths. Constant work
Will do more to reduce ones flesh than
anything else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

mnch pleasure proposed straw ride to the semi
rAry. whkh. II u Understood. viii take piAce
next week
Thursday evening witnessed the reorganization
OF the tennis club Of this place. the regular schc
ule having been suspended for several weeks.
MT and Mrs. H. Is. Hedriek lert rec.nrly for
Walton, n. Y. where they the guests OF the
latter's parenta Several weeks VIII be spent In
the empire state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

burned at Fresh Pond-about 5000 in the
United States. 1t is Interesting to note
mat little more than half of these were
the bodies of Germans and MANY more
than half were the bodies of men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-14

) Want" ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-04-07
Confederate Veterans Fair.

Camp A. Burnet Rhett. No. 767, Q. c. V,
of Charleston, will hold fail, commencing 6
April 18th. The following circular letter ex-
planasory of the purposes Of the fair has
been issued:
To the friends Of 'tMen who wore the
Grey:
NV Dear SIR" Camp a. Burnett Rhett, y
of Charleston, 5. c., is composed CT one
hundred members, all OF whom practically
belong 4c the laboring classes, and ma
jority of them, from the effects of wounds,
are physically disabled Nearly every
member of this camp was private soldier,
and carried musket during the entire
war.
This fair is to be given to establish "a
Burial Fund" for these old soldiers, and to
aid, as far as possible, their widows and
orphans who may be in great need.
This fund is to be used exclusively for
the benefit OF Camp Rhett, but any worthy
Confederate soldier or their family will be
assisted therefrom.
We appeal to charitable friends, and trust
that you will regard the object as worthy Of
your kind consideration, and favor us with
a contribution.
Capt. W. Il. Webb, the popular and
courteous 4. C. L. conductor, is chairman
of the committee, and contributions of
fancy articles or any other contributions
will he appreciated. Contributions may
be sent direct to Capt. W. G. Webb, Char
lesion, S. c.