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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
THE OYSTER SEASON,
Bivnlves VIII Soon Knock Out Water
melons in FishtOyvn.

Bivnlves VIII Soon Knock Out Water
melons in FishtOvn.
One week from next Wednesday the
oyster season will open. and "Ffshtown''
will soon there after quit the watermelon
business. While September / is the day
known as the opening of the season. the
dealers say there is no real business done
until there Is spell of cool weather.
Usually trade in the oyster line gets good
about the middle or latter part of the
month. and until the middle of the month
the bivalves are not shipped here in large
quantities.
The receipts Of oysters at the river front
are already increasing. those of last week
numbering about two hundred bushels. as
against a hundred bushels for the preced-
ing week This week the steamers from
the lower Potomac have brought a number
Of barrels of oysters, principally from the
Coan and Yeocomico rivers. and they were
in good condition.
They were plump and had the flavor of
the oysters caught much later In the sea-
son., said dealer to a Star reporter
Oystermen are getting their traps in
readiness for the LIST of September Many
of the big boats are undergoing repairs and
being painted in order to get them in con-
dition to stand the rough weather of the
winter.
The oystermen generally predict a good
season this year. unless the fall rains shall
prove to be too heavy. The summer they
say. has been exceptionally favorable. and
unless something happens later on the
quality OF the oysters will be excellent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
GEORGE WATTS DEAD,
Well-knOwn and Popular Telerr
pher Succumbs to ApOplexy.

Well-known and Popular Telegra.
pher Succumb BIS to ApOplexy.
Mr.. George Watts one Of the best-known
telegraph operators Of this city, died about
8 o'clock last evening as the result of a
stroke Of apoplexy. Mr.. Watts was strick-
en- about o'clock while in his apartments
in the Elkton Hotel. He called for as
sistance and Messrs. Henry c. Wooden
and Martin Kahn responded. They sum-
moned DR.. c. G. q. Bailey. Everything
possible was done for the sufferer, but
without avail.
Mr.. Watts had complained of feeling i'll
since last Sunday, but anything of fatal
nature was not anticipated.
The deceased was a recognized expert In
his profession. and for two years past had
been in the employ of the Postal Telegraph
Company. Prior to that he served with the
Western Union. He had also worked In
tie principal newspaper offices in the
United States ard with the United Press
He was quite traveller. having been to
South America, and had crossed the At
lantic several times.
The wife and relatives Of Mr.. Watts are
at pres ent in Providence. r. l., and the
remains will probably be sent there for
interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
HARNESS THIEVES CONFESS.
They Are Photographed and Held for
Trial.

The three young colored men, Felix
Hunter. Robert Quill and William Stanton.
under arrest on charges of stealing har-
ness from a number of stables, as publish
ed in yesterdays Star. have admitted their
guilt and told Detective Boyd and Precinct
Detective Hartigan how they operated. All
OF them have served in the penitentiary for
dishonest practices or assault. and now
there are several charges OF housebreak-
ing against them. The robberies were all
committed at night, and the harness was
kept In their houses until early in the
morning, when II was taken away.
On one occasion they bargained TO sell
some harness before they committed the
robbery. but they did not succeed in get
ting the harness they expected.
Five full sets OF harness and several parts
of sets have already been recovered, and
the officers expect to make other discover
les this afternoon.
This morning the prisoners were meas
ured and photographed for the gallery.
Later they were taken to court and COM
mitted for hearing Saturday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
EXCURSIONS.

The Caledouian Club excursion to River
View, which takes place tomorrow prom
ises to be an enjoyable affair. and the
members of the club are now hard at work
to insure it's success. For the amusement
Of the children and the entertainment of
their elders, the usual games for children
have been arranged, and prizes will be
awarded to the most expert. There will
be music on the steamer on all trips, and
dancing on the large pavilion from the ar
rival of the first toat in the morning until
the last trip at night. The chute will af-
ford pleasure to all, and there are many
other attractions scattered about the View
81 ounds to amuse you The steamer Pentz
will leave her wharf at 10 am, 2 and GAS
pm, and returning, will leave River View
at 1915. g. and 1870 pm.
Carroll Institute, whose handsome club
house on upper 10th street is known to all
Washingtonians. transferred it's head
quarters. for the day, to River View yes
terday, on the second excursion given by
the club this season to that resort. All the
trips of the Pentz were well crowded, the
evening trip being particularly so. During
the day over 800 persons visited the View
and had good time. The chute was of
course. the main attraction. Chris. Arth's
Orchestra furnished the best of dancing
music. The excursion was a success in
every sense. and the members are greatly
pleased. Thursday, August 20, the Carroll
Institute MINISTRIES Will give their excursion
TO River View, and fine program has been
prepared by Mr.. George Cox, the manager
of the organization, and the committee in
charge.
Indian Head is always cool when the
manchester sweeps past on those delight
ful moonlight trips. The Mac alester leaves
Tor this trip every Thursday, Friday and
saturday evening at $780, and lands its
passengers home again at about lO;3l-four
hours of blissful enjoyment. The boat stops
at Marshall Hall both ways and no extra
charge Is made for the run down TO the
HEAD Every comfort Is to be found on the
Macalester There Is a very pleasant din
ing room. where good dinner Is always
obtainable, and also lighter refreshments.
Inc barber shop IS well appointed and well.
patronlzed Special provision is made for
wheeis, and no charge for carrying them.
Any one that hasn't been to Mt. Vernon
has missed treat. Not only for the hal
lowed associations is it attractive but the
place itself Is charming to spend a day in.
The Manchester leaves every day. excent
Sunday. at 10 o'clock and at go. The
hours sail down the river is delightful. and
the place itself teeming with interest 1t Is
one of the first places that strangers to
the city visit. but many resident Wash
1ngton1ans have never taken this ENJOYABLE
trip. The house where Washington lived
stands today just as 1t stood at the time
of his death, and is kept in the most per-
rect order; even the furniture has not been
disturbed. The grounds are very beautiful
and constantly attended to with loving
care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Alleges. Cruel Treatment.

Dolly Wanzer has petitioned for divorce
from James W. Wanzer. Mrs. Wanzer.
through Attorney Fountain Peyton, states
that they were married November q, 1886,
and charges that her husband treated her
SO cruelty as to compel her to leave him.
She prays that she be allowed to resume
her maiden name of Tucker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

federal labor MON, composed Of the
representatives Of different callings not
organized into societies OF unions, was
fol- med last evening at Electrical Workers
Hall by District On ganizer William Silver,
and the following officers elected: Pres
ident. g. E. Crane: vice president, D. F,
Meaney: secretary. r. c. woodburn:
treasurer, w. A. O'Brien; guardian, j. r,
Disney.
The members were obligated by the or
gsnizer. and an application will at once he
made for charter from the American
Federation Of Labor. 1t was decided 10
tr,cal Workers Hall
1t was stated that at the next meeting a
committee will be appointed to draft a
constitution and bylaws. and Delegates
will then be chosen to represent the body
in the Central Labor Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
The x-Rny Successfully Tested.

BY the use CT the X-ray a successful
operation was performed yesterday on
Mr. Harry Vail. clerk of one of the Senate
committees While at Harper's Ferry re-
Gently Mr.. Vail stepped on a needle. and
the piece of steel was broken off in his
foot MI. Elliott Wood. assistant archi-
tect of the Capitol. operated the X-ray in
strument and secured an excellent mega
tive, showing the exact location of the
foreign body. DR.. F. P. Vail removed the
portion of the needle which was imbedded
In the foot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Clerks. Protective A..oc,ut,on.

The Clerks Mutual Benefit and Protective
Association was Incorporated yesterday
afternoon by articles filed by ]. w. Brook.
past president; Joseph Jardlnston, presi-
dent; William A. Hungerford. treasurer; L.
j. Silverman. recording secretary: John H
Hennoge, warden; II. c. Fisher. financial
secretary. The object of the association is
TO establish and maintain a sick and dea tn
fund and to maintain a bureau of fnforma-
ton for the assistance of its members in
obtaining employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
CITY AND DISTRICT.
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering 1t. at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: IL cents per week; Is cents
Tor two weeks. or so cents per
month Invariably in advance Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
To Inspect Foreign Docks.

Naval Constructor r. B. Dashiell has
been ordered by Acting Secretary Roose-
welt to sail for Europe Saturday. Mr..
Roosevelt wants all the modern docks of
Europe Inspected and u report made, that
the Navy Department may be enabled to
prepare plans for larger docks which this
government will be urged to build. Mr..
Roosevelt thoroughly appreciates the help
less condition OF this country relative TO
docking facilities. and he hopes that some
thing will be done before a great while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
B. AND o. BULLETIN.

Bay Ridge, 30 cents for the round trip;
trains leave Obs an. and 4:3O pm. Sun
Gays. Oh, m, 80 and 3:l5 pm.
Frederick, Nd, and return. 81, August
%, 1:3O am.
Buffalo and return, 81 20; best and most
picturesque route; account G. A R.; Au-
gust 81 to "a going.
Atlantic City. 3d. August 81. Try the
Royal Blue Special. the shortes: and bes,
route 10 Atlantic City.
Niagara Falls. ten-day tour. Thursday.
18th. Special. with through Pullman par
lor cars from Washington. at $40 am. Sc
cure space in advance a. B. and o. ticket
offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
MOrelnnd 4 Co.

Large Norfolk spots. new Boston mack
erel. fresh-caLght Kennebec salmon, Girls
field soft crabs, Spanish mackerel, bluefish,
black bass. live lobster, frogs, plovers,
woodcock and home-dressed poultry. The
cleanest fish and game stands in the Unit
ed states. MORELAND & Co.
Successors to r. A. Golden's Retail
Business. Center Market.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
AQUATIC TOURNAMENT.
Committee POstpones 1t Until Next
High Tide.


1t was decided at a meeting of the COM
mittee of arrangements for the aquatic
tournament. held at the bathing beach
yesterday, to defer the affair until the next
high tide. This will take place the first
week In September.
Many patrons Of the beach are absent
from the city at present. and in considera-
ton Of this fact and others. the postpone
ment was made. In order for persons to
be eligible for the different events they
must have been patrons Of the beach at
least three times during the season. In
tending contestants will be held strictly to
these conditions
Several prizes have been contributed
which the committee will distribute as 1t
thinks best. gold medal has been con-
tributed for the 10O-yard race by e. H.
Neumeyer, and one also by Fritx Reuter-
for the 60-yard clothes race. A pair of
honing pigeons has been given by E. s.
Schmid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

There is a gas lamp on H street north
west between 10th and 21st streets the
- ht from which is so objec tionable to the
neighbors that one of them has been put
ting a piece of pastebCard in the lamp
each night soon after it was lighted. The
ldmplighter made complaint to the super
frtendent, and today the police were asked
to make investigation and put an end
to the pI actice or prosecute the offender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

$500 Excursion to the SeashOre TX M
via Pennsylvania Railroad.
On Fridays and Saturdays during AUGUST
tickets will be sold for IL am. and II AZ
PM trains To Atlantic City, Cape Nav
Ocean City and Sea Isle City. good to re-
turn until the following Tuesday. Atlantic
City tickets good via Delaware bridge route
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
10 Am 80 and $50 PM
Steamer River Queen for Marshall Hall
and intermediate landings at 9a3O am.
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am,
Q and Gas pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave the b. and o. station for
Bay Ridge at 9:15 am. and 4:30 pm.
Trains leave 1874 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
pm
Trains leave 1871 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at 6:30. 1905. IL
am, 1905 lis. 2:05 3, and AS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
LOCAL MENTION.
ASSESSMENTS TONIGHT.

Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The Bon Ton
Buricsquers.
Chevy Chase.-Hydrocycles, Donch's Band
and dancing.
Congress HeiShts.-Music and dancing.
Glen Echo.-Concert by the Fadettes of
Boston. and exhibition drill by the Morton
Cadets
St. Anthony's Church, Brookland, D. c.
Lawn party for the benefit Of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

HAVE YOU ANY FINE FURNITURE
that needs upholstering or recovering?
Trust to dc the work Well make
1t as handsome and stylish new. Carpets
cleaned without the slightest injury. Empire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
$500 to Atlantic City and Return vim
ID. and o.

BY special train leaving Washington $3.50
pm. Saturday, August q. Returning, leave
Atlantic City I pm. following Sunday
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
LITTLE SHORT OF PERFECT.
Program of Entertain mcnt for Benef
of Morton Cadets.

Program of Entertainment for Benefit
of Morton Cadets.
Every detail which might possibly add
to the success of the big testimonial to the
Morton Cadets this evening at Glen Echo
on-the-Potomac has received careful con-
sideration. and the indications are that the
affair will be little short of perfect in every
respect. It is promised that nothing will
be lacking in the way of railroad facilities,
the amphtheater is sufficiently large to ac-
commodate an immense throng and the pro-
gram of entertaining features is most at
tractive.
ton with the tickets of admission. At
tached to each ticket are two coupons, one
good for railroad fare from the District
line to Glen Echo, and the other good for
the ride from Glen Echo to the District
line. This reduces the price Of admission
to fifteen cents.
The exhibition by Capt. shillings drill
team will occur about $3.50 o'clock. The
program proper begins at o'clock. and is
one that should prove to be thoroughly en-
joyable.
Among the entertainers will be the Mount
Pleasant Field Band, 1.-The Merrie Mon
archs." Messrs. Harlan and Wilkinson;
1.-THE Tramp and the Frog" original
and entertaining sketch by Howard and
Leigh the contortionists: the juvenile
singers. Masters Walsh, Brady and Laws,
who form, in 1.-The Grotto Trio a whole
performance in themselves; Lynch and
Trainor, the military acrobats. in their
wonderful feats with muskets and bay
onets; the cinematographe, with scores of
new views, showing moving pictures of
life size, and the now famous orchestra of
women from Boston, the Fadettes, whose
PERFORMANCES are musical wonders. Capt.
Shilling will have a detail of the cadets at
Chevy Chase circle and at 32d and NJ
streets with coupon tickets for disposal, so
that those who fail to procure tickets be-
fore they start may get the benefit of the
one-fare "ate.
81 Most Popular Saturday Trip &3
is that to FIT. Monroe, Norfolk, Va. Beach
steamers. Secure staterooms early and avoid
disappointment Tickets, *, good to return
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

$3 For n Tip-Top Time. S3
Join the Merry ThrOng for Ocean City
Maryland. Saturday. 3 pm. b and O.
depot Big crowd going. Home Sunday
night. 10 o'clock. Round trip, S3-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

S1.25 To Baltimore and Re- Rl.xJ
turn via PcnpsyIvania Railroad.
Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday,
August p and q, good to return until
Monday. August q, on any train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Camp meeting Congress Heights this
evening. Take new electric car from NAVY
Yard bridge. via Capital Traction and Ana
costa lines.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

II matters little what It Ii that you want
whether q situation or q servants
want ad- in The Star win reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Frederick johnson, the insane man ar
rested Tuesday in front of Kernan's Thea
ter. vas sent over to ST. Elizabeth's yes
te-Cay- He is the man who imagines he
coreucts a theater trust. Sanitary Officer
Frank has written to the Chicago police
asking them to find the insane mans
father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

u. n. II. 10 bunnIo via II. and o.
Join Buffalo Club No. l. leaving Wash
fngtcn 10 pm. Sunday, 22d, via B. and o.
and beautiful Lehigh Valley route arriving
Buffalo 200 pm. Monday. Secure tickets
Of the committee.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
'"REEDsDIRD. SEASON.

In floral design work GUIDE leads, 1924 F
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

: E1cursion to Buffalo via b. and O.
Account @. A. r.. national epcampment
tickets sold August II to "a. good to return
Until 31st. but may be extended to Septem-
Der 20 by depositing with joint agent at
Buffalo. b. and O. and Lehigh Valley, best
and most picturesque route.-Advt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Reduced prices on Gas Ranges and Gas
Fixtures. c. A Muddman. GIG 18th st.
and 1904 c. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Furnaces and ranges should be cleaned
and repair ed now before the fall rush sets
in. Call on S. s. SHEDD & BRO, 49, 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Gas Fixtures and all Gas Ranges at
greatly reduced prices. S. S. SHEDD &
BRO, 49, 9th St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon" the best 5Oc Tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars al
cost. Z. D. Kenny. seven city stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

live bull In china shop tonight Con-
gress Heights Prise to guesser of number
Of pieces broken.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Cake Wnuk-0rphans' Bazaar.
Don't forget to witness the cake walk Fri
day evening att5orphans' bazaar, N. Cap
and SITS. w.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Music at the Barracks.
The program for the concert by the Ma
r-ne Band at the marine barracks this
afternoon is as follows:
March. "The Drum Major. .Cauchois
Overture. "Mysora" wettge
Waltze Brillante, Op. Chopin
Grand selections from Carmen. Bizct
Characteristic. "Schmeichel Katzchen,"
Eilenberg
Tie Ride Of the Walkure. Wagner
Selection from Wang. Morse
Patriotic hymn, Hail, Columbia. .Fyles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
Combination Tickets for Orphans'
naznnP.

Persons holding the same are requested t.
make returns before Saturday to st. AIMS
Asylum. SO that prizes can be awarded
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

To G.. A. r.. Encampment via Penn.
sylvanfa Raflr0ad-Omcial Route.
Tickets to Buffalo will be sold August
q to "a, good to return until August 81 .
with privilege OF extension to September
20. at rate OF $11.20 Special train with
Department of the Potomac, Old Guard
Womanss Relief Corps and auxiliary bodies.
will leave 9th strsat station at .7:65 Am.
Monday. August q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Gas Stove. 2-burner double heat. only
Sc Muddiman. near 18th and G.
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Children's Bicycle Contest-Orphans
Bazaar.

Children's bicycle contest will close Sat-
urday. Those engaged should make returns
to St AIMS Asylum before that date-Ady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

so CENTS ONLY FOR 2-bnrner Double
flame Gas Stoves. SHEDD BROS, $50 9TH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

''want''g ads. In .chs star pay because
they bring answers. - "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

Johnston's Soap sale. 11zc. cake. Page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

81 Most Popular Saturday Trip &3
is that to FIT. Monroe, Norfolk, Va. Beach
& Ocean View via Norfolk & Washington
steamers. Secure staterooms early and avoid
disappointment Tickets, 81, good to return
Sunday night. See schedule, this page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19
X SERVICE.
TI0umt Vernon.
Arlington and
Alexandria.

Station. Pennsylvania avenue and 1917 street.
For schedule see r. L. column. this paper.
my27-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-19

NEW STEAMER BARTHOLDI FOR CHARTER
day evening; fast AID coy. Rowioats for
hire, 25c. pr hour. JN0. CUMBERLAND g.
son. foot of + ST. NV. haO-im
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-10-22
r, osE OF SPOKANE FRUIT FLAIR.
Exneu.e. Cleared and a Good sizeo
Sum Over.

Spokane. WASH, Oct. lS.-At mdnght
Saturday the fourth annual fruit 1air
passed out of existence, though 1t Will
live for years in the memory OF the many
who attended. The management, exhibit
ors and the general public who patronized
it so generously all agree that it has been
a decided success in every way. There was
a paid attendance of nearly 10000.
Manager Bolster was asked for a state
ment concerning the success OF the fair'
He said: 81 believe each and every one
of the exhibitors goes home perfectly sat
isfied with the treatment he has received
and with the earnest desire and announc-
ed purpose to be here stronger than ever
next year. The exhibitors tell me they
not only thoroughly enjoy the vacation
spent here at the fair, but profit mate
rally by coming in contact with promi-
nent growers from other sections. Those
who purchased space have assured me
that they have done good business. The
general public, which has attended, be-
lieve has been satisfied with the entertain
ment afforded. Financially, the fair has
also been a success. just how much has
been cleared over and above all expenses
can not say this evening. know there
is a balance on the right side of the
| ledger,