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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
THE WAGE, FARMERS.
TWO New OrEanixa lions Formed md
Tempernry officers Chasen


Temporary officers Chosen.
largely attended meeting of the re-
Gently organized Federal Labor Union was
held last evening at Electrical Workers
Hall, with President Crane in the chair.
Inc principal business before the body
was the consideration of the report of the
committee on constitution, and the draft
submitted by the committee was adopted
after several inmaterial changes were
made
1t was announced that an application for
a charter had been made to the American
Federation Of Labor. When chartered. a
permanent organization will be effected.
and delegates to the Central Lator Union
Will be elected.
"Laborers Protective Union, is the tjt1a
or the latest addition to the roll of organ
lied labor societies in the District. 1t was
formed Last evening at Electrical Workers
han, on Louisiana avenue, and officers
elected as follows: President Mortimer
King; vice president, Henry Dixon; record
ton Brady; guide, c. l.. Mayhoe: guardian,
Frank Stewart; trustees, W. T. Oberton.
w. Z. Glover and G.. l.. Mayhoe A com
mittee on constitution and bylaws was an
pointed, as follows: c. b. Morse p. Brady
and w. +. Glover.
This organization is composed exclusively
of laborers, and any wage Garner who is
engaged III making livelihood by repu-
table means is eligible to membership Tho
next meeting will he held September 10 at
Havenner's Hall, on c street between a.
and 9th streets northwest
The Amagamated Carpenters held a
special meeting last evening and appro-
the striking miners, which will be for
warded Immediately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
TOURNAMENT AND BALL,
The knights Who Won and tn
Lndiea Who We're CrOxyned

The knights who Won and the
Ladies' Who We're Crowned.
A tournament and dress ball was given
at Suitland Park yesterday. A crowd num-
bering over 1000 persons was in attend
ance, and the festivities of the day passed
off without a single unpleasant feature.
The fitting commenced at o'clock, and
a score of knights competed for honors.
The prizes were won by Lucen D. Love,
Knight of Maryland; VIM. L. Clarke,
Knight of Virginia; Gus A. Smith, Knight
of Prince George Democrat. and VIM A..
Miller, Knight of Surrattsville
A full band was in attendance and added
materially to the pleasure of the day.
The coronation ball was held in the even
ing. The successful knights chose the queen
and maids of honor, follows: Mr. Love
crowned Miss Daisy Bell queen of the tour
nament; Mr.. Clarke crowned Miss Cliston
first maid of honor, Mr.. Smith crowned
Miss Hoban and Mr.. Miller crowned Miss
Stoneburne
The orator of sthe1 day was Richard r.
Brant, and the orator of the evening. M.
c. Warning, the latter taking Judge Geo. C.
Merricks place. who was unavoidabIy alb
sent. Thomas NJ Underwood acted as mar
shall, Arthur B. Suit as assistant marshal
and B. Won Orndorf as herald The Judges
were M. c. Warning, Miss Hoban, who
acted for Capt. F.. s. Randall; Horace
Crosier, J. H. Bnscher and James B. Belt.
The floor Managers for the ball were Harry
Crosier. Samuel Coz and Samuel Suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
ENCCR SIONS.

This is Indian Head night again. That
has a significance all its own to frequent
ers of the river. Comfort and GOODNESS is
what every one is after these days, and
that is all that is served to the patrons of
the Indian Head trip, and in large and
generous quantities, too To those who
make the entire run to the Head about
four hours of continuous river breeze are
enjoyed, with the finest scenery either
side of the river that one could wish to
gaze upon. AS some prefer to mix little
dahcing with their evenings outing, The
Manchester will stop at Marshall Hall, both
going and returning, and those who have
spent part of the day at the Hall and
would like to take in the extra sail can do
SO. Schroeder's Band is on hand on both
trips on the river and on the grounds The
Manchester leaves her wharf for Indian
Head tonight and tomorrow night at $50.
Ii you cannot bring the breezes TO you at
least go where they are and enjoy them in
the fullest measure. There is no limit TO
them at Marshall Hall, and every night
crowds throng the boats and reap the full
benefit of the outing in the refreshing
draughts of air from the Potomac The
Hall is the one place where one may in
dulse in dancing to the hearts content, and
be cool and comfortable all the time
Scnroeder's Eand is responsible for the ex-
cellent music on the boats and in the pa
vilion, and heightens the enjoyment of the
trip immensely. The grounds afford al
most endless walks, and the groves and
lawns TEEN with coy spots to lounge about
in. To get away from the heat of town AMI
spend an evening amid the refreshing sur
rOundingS is the most invigorating sort of
an outing. 1t will do any one good. The
Manchester leaves daily at 10 am, 2:30 and
$50 pm.
The last trip of the steamer Samuel J.
PentZ to River View will be made next
Wednesday, so that those who want to
visit that popular resort have but few
days in which to do it. Tomorrow the
PentZ will make her regular trips at 10 a.
m. and and 6:45 pm, and on Saturday
the last family day trips of the season will
be given. These are the days when the
children take possession of the View
grounds and have good time playing
about the broad lawns. Since the season
opened it is estimated that on an average
at least 1000 children have visited the View
each Saturday. and fully two-thirds of TIM.
number have shot the chute and enjoyed it
fully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
MRS. JONES CLAIMS DAMAGES.
Charges Her Former Husband With
Defamation of Character.

Norma w. Jones. at one time the wife
of Walter H. Wills, has filed a suit against
him claiming $4,000 damages for al
legged libel.
The parties were formerly engaged to-
gether in the pension and claim business,
and the plaintiff charges that the de-
PENDANT published and issued circular the
Both of last September for the purpose of
injCring he good name. reputation and
credit. She also charges that her former
marital and business partner has inserted
notices in newspapers, which. she de-
clares. contained false and scandalous mat
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon
and Marshall Hall at 10 am. and 2:30 pm.
and for Marshall Hall and Indian Head
at $50 pm
Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am,
2 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at pm.
Trains leave the Il. and o. station for Bay
Ridge at 9:15 am. and 4:30 pm
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50 1919, IL
am. 1905, lis. 2:05. 3. and 4:15 PM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
BIRDS ARE PLENTIFUL
A Rank Growth on the Marshes Makes Shoot
ing Difficult.
The Usual Large Army of Gunners
Has Taken Full Possession of
the Eastern Branch.

Every second of daylight that has passed
since dawn broke yesterday morning has
been punctuated with the report of gun
OIL the marshes in the vicinity of Washing
ten, and if an ortolan or a reed bird had
fallen victim to each shot there wouldn't
be enough of either species left in this
vicinity to make next years nest. Scores
CT gunners, armed with all sorts of irons,
loaded with all sizes of shot, secured the
cat fields, so fertile in the. fats along East
ern branch and around Four-Mile run,
Hunting creek and further down, where
mud banks abound, and the fusillade has
been steadily kept up
Yesterday was the great day, as the OPEN
ing day Is always. and men of all colors and
conditions and boys of all sizes and races
went out. bent on the slaughter of the
feathered innocents. Famous Parker guns,
hammerless Greeners and Colts imported
wesley Richards, hard-shooting Reming-
tens. and all the other high-grade double
barrels joined in the din that was added to
by muskets London twists, single barrels
of the vintage of 1S4S, and the other fear
full and wonderful implements which men
stand behind and shoot with, and court
death or matilation with every time they
Pull the trigger.
1t was a hard day on the hosts of gun
ners. The air was hot and even more
humid, and the oats were SO rank AMI
thick that it was impossible to force a skiff
through without the hardest kind of work.
lie density OF the growth also prevented
pushers- from marking down killed birds
with any degree of success. and many were
lost TO bags on this account.
Birds Numerous; Conditions Bad,
Both ortolan and reed birds were plenti-
full, however, and If marsh conditions had
been more favorable unusually good bags
would have been made. As 1t was, some
OF the more experienced marsh gunners
from whom reports have been received
brought in big punches.
Some Top Bags.
veteran William Wagner was out as is
fis custom, on the first day as soon as a
streak of gray wrinkled the eastern hori-
ION. but others were out before him. and
the crack of guns above the Benning
his game below it. Wagner used his metal
skif, and Charles Peyton, the coIored
pusher, worked the pole. Wagner stopped
shooting AT moan, with 103 ortolan and lln
reed birds in his boat. He killed about
forty ortolan that he did not recover on
account of the heavy oats.
John Peyton, another well-known vet
eran, brought in over ten dozen reed birds
ana ortola1 together, and Charles Jury's
bag was seven dozen more than Mr.. Pey-
tons. These were about the top bags of
the first half of the day yesterday.
The birds are in fairly good condition
but will be much fatter next week. Shoot
ing will be better also, because there will
be early morning tides.
Shooting on the Patuxent will begin Mon
day Persons intending going there should
arrange in advance for boats and pushers,
because big party from Philadelphia on
u steam yacht will be there for the sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02


ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN, 81. 90
Leave Washington pm, arrive Atlantic
City I:3o pm, Sept. 4. Also special train
leave Washington 6 am arrive Atlantic
City 1870 am, Sept. 3. Tickets good re-
turning on all regular trains until Sept. 6
Inclusive.
Baltimore and return, s1.Oo, Sunday. Sep
TENDER 3. Tickets good going and return
Ing on all regular trains that date.
LURAY AND RETURN. $50. including
admission to the caverns. Special train
$50 am. Sept Q.
ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN 500.
II am. and u noon Friday and Saturday;
good for return until Tuesday.
NIAGARA FALLS AND RETURN,
5000. Ten-day tour, Sept. 9.
BAY RIDGE AND RETURN, 20 cents
ROCKVILLE AND RETURN. S1.00, in
GLIDING admission to the Montgomery coun-
ty fair. Good on all B. and o. trains Sept
9 and g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
CHARGES DENIED.
Reports of FIOnting Garbage Declar-
ed to BE without Foundation.


Harbormaster Sutton reported to Com
missioner Ross this morning the result of
his Investigations of the complaints re-
Gently made concerning the throwing of
garbage into the river. He had looked in
to the matter thoroughly, he said. and
could find no basis for the charges. 1t was
true that at times there were floating
watermelon rinds about the river 'front.'
but they might have come from the wharf
where melons were being unloaded. Melons
he added, were cheaper this year than he
ever knew them, shipment having recent
ly been sold at 80 cents per hundred.
Garbage Contractor Warfield came in
later in the day and informed Commits
sioner Ross that the charges had no basis
in fact. He had never authorized or per-
mitted the throwing of garbage into the
river, and he would promptly dismiss any
one of his employees caught doing it. Men
were located at the G street wharf with
nets to catch any garbage that might in
advertently fall into the river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Choice mattirgs, in 40-yard rolls, at half
rrice. Moses, and Eleventh.-Advt.

GraphOphOne StOckholders' Meeting.
A meeting of the stockholders of the
American Graphophone Company is being
held at Harper's Ferry today. the object of
which is to increase the capital stock of
the company 100000. The reason for this
Increase is said to be the desire to make
extensions of the offices of the company
such as the one lately determined upon in
Paris. and as over 100000 stockholders
have already signified their approval of the
project. and there have been no disap-
prevails. the additional stock will undoubt-
edly be issued. Messrs. Frederick j. War;
burton and Daniel c. McEuen have been
nominated for directors of the company,
but whether their election will be made at
todays meeting of the stockholders or at q
meeting of the directors Is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Weather During August.

The meteorological summary issued by
the weather bureau of the weather for the
month of August at Washington shows
that the mean atmospheric pressure was
30. The mean temperature was 10. 1t has
not been lower than that for the month of
August since 1873, when it was - The
highest temperature was August IA, when
II was 81 degrees. The mean temperature
for August during twenty-six years has
been a. The total precipitation for the
month was 3.35 inches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

The pay of ID. E. Garaes. an employee in
the engineering department and acting sec
rotary 10 Capt. Beach. has been increased
to 81 per day.
The compensation of T. Blumer, dump
man in the street department has been
increased to l.JO per day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
THE STAR DY 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: 13 cents per week: % cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as wen as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Took PoSsessjan

In suit filed yesterday afternoon by
Henry G. Strong against the Gilbert Pho
tograph Company to recover $500 on ac-
count of rent alleged to be due and I'M
paid for rooms in the Mertz building 18th
and F streets, an attachment was issued
directing the marshal 10 take possession
of the company's effects in the building,
which was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
LAW AFFECTING ENGINES.
Conn fssfOners Solicit Data UpOl
Which tn Found Amend euts

Com missiOners Solicit Data UpOn
Which to Found Amendments.
The Commissioners have sent circular let
tiers to the officials of prominent cities ask
ing for a copy Of the regulations in vogue
there respecting steam engineers. 1t has
long been urged that the laws in operation
here are defective. and numerous complaints
have been lodged with the Commissioners
on account of incompetent engineers
operating plants.
When the replies are received from the
different cities, the best regulations from
each will be compiled for the District and
adopted by the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
THE COURTS.
Equity Court No. 1-Judge Cox.

Equity Court No. Judge Cox.
Bradford agt Matthews; auditors report
ratified. In re Geo. H. Arledge Kate Hark-
ness, Alex. Lewis, Rosanna Farmer. Har-
riet b. Fuller, VIM. Streak; inquisition in
lunacy confirmed. Given agt Farlee; sale
finally ratified and cause referred to au-
ditor. Stefan agt. Zeust; new pro confesso
granted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Take $1.OO excursion to Baltimore Sunday
September 5, via Pennsylvania railroad
Tickets good on all trains.-Advt.

Congress Heights this afternoon and
evening-Free exhibition trained horses and
dogs, man-eattng gorilla, fire dept. by
birds, clowns, concert, ventriloquist and
stage play. Take new electric cars at Navy
Yard bridge via Capital Traction and Ana
costa lines. Special attraction for chill
dIen every afternoon free.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

Webster Beymer, inspector of hand
cleaned streets. has been transferred to
the position of inspector on machine
cleaned streets. and A. G. McKensie, in
spector. put in charge of hand work and
urban and suburban street sprinkling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
$500 Excursions to the SenshOre $500
via Transatlantic Railraal.

On Friday and Saturday, September 8
and 4, tickets will be sold for II am. and
1915 pm. trains to Atlantic City, Cape
May. Ocean City and Sea Isle City, good
to return until the following Tuesday, al
lowing Monday Labor day. to be spent by
the Sea.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
To Fort Monroe md Norfolk. 81.

Norfolk and Wash. Steamboat Co. will sell
tickets TO Fortress Monroe and Norfolk on
Saturday. Sept-4. pm, at 81 for the round
trip. Good to return Sunday or Monday
evening, on regular steamer or on Tuesday
morning on day steamer. See hand bills.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

81 to Atlantic City and return. No change
of cars. Finest equipment Two full days
at the shore. Pennsylvania railroad eXcur-
sion Saturday and Sunday. See handblls.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Atlantic CITY

Unusual opportunity to visit Americas
greatest seaside resort. 81 round trip via
Pennsylvania r. r. Saturday and Sunday
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Appointed InspectOr.

Eugene Rock has been appointed an in
spector in the engineer department, at $3.50
per day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Withdrawal of Through ParIor Car
to Saratoga.

The Pennsylvania railroad announces
that after Saturday, september A. through
parior car to Saratoga will be withdrawn.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

The board walk Superior street be-
tween Champlain avenue and 10th street
is in q dangerous condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

$1.0O To baltimore and Re- S1,OO
turn via Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunday Sept. s. tickets will be sold to
Baltimore at S1.Oo for the round trip; good
on all trainS.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy of Music.-Robert Downing in
David Lar oque."
Grand Opera House-Grau's Celebrities.
Kernans Lyceum Theater.-Cny Club
Burlesque Company.
Glen Echo.-Concert by Haley's Washing
ton Concert Band.
Congress Heights.-Music and dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
$40 To niagara Falls md Re. s,o
turn via PENNSYLVANIA RniIrnn.I

Special train, with parlor cars and d,,.
coaches. will leave, Washington at 40
am. September 4. Tickets limited to ten
Gays ana allow stop-over at Buffalo
rochester and Watkins returning Addi-
tional tours September 16 and October ID
Advertisement 'f N-'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

Reports received by the water department
from the police today show a leaky fire
plug at 18th and w streets, hydrant out
of order at 1th and Marshall streets and
a broken pump opposite 1920 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Gas Stove. 2-burner. double heat, onl.
SSc. MuddimaE, near 18th and G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
MackereI Zoe. dozen. Johnston's, page I.

A dangerous hole on Frankfort street
near oath street has been complained of by
the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Is it. hose, complete. s125. shedd & Bro

Reduced prices On Gas Ranges and Gas
Fixtures C. A. Muddiman. SIG 18th st.
and 1904 G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

Comparison Gives Us the Trade, and
saves you the money. All dealers wanting
finest butter and cheese sample our stock
and get our prices before buying. James F.
Oyster, 800 Pa. ave. Phone 211.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kennys Cheon. the best soc. Tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars at
cost c. D. Kenny. seven city stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

II matters little what II is that you want
whether a situation or a servant-a
want ad in The Star win reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
$1.25 To Baltimore and Re- SI.25
turn win PENNSYLVANIA Railraud

Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday,
September and 5, valid for return until
Monday. September 6-Labor day-good on
any train-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

SLIGO Baltimore and Return via ID.
and O.
For all trains Sunday, September o.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
r. & o. BULLETIN.

Gas fixtures and all gas ranges at re-
duced prices at Shedd & Bros, 49, 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

will find correct prices at the Offices of J.
Naury Dove, cor. 2lst and l. l2O6 H. 1920 NJ
st. NV. and 18th and ID SITS. s.w.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
1T MAKES THE HOME so COY

FURNACES AND RANGES
Should be cleaned and repaired now, before
the fall rush sets in. Shedd & Bro, 49, 9th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Personally Conducted Tour via Penn
sel.anin Railroad to Crcsson Springs.

Round-trip tickets, good going on $50
Pm train. September IL, and valid for re-
turn until September Is. including one
days board at the Mountain House, IS.
advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

Money to lend at and 8 per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings. 1905 Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

1T MAKES THE HOME SO COZ9
to have stylish. handsome furniture about
the rooms. We upholster and recover chairs,
etc. Make everything as pretty as new.
Carpets cleaned by us made mothproof free.
En- Carpet Cleaning Wks., 631-5 Mass. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

GUIDES roses are the finest grown. 25c.
dozen up. 1224 F.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Norfolk and Wash. Steamboat Co.'s
GrnnIest Trim of the Sersan

By daylight to Fortress Monroe and Nor
folk on Monday, Sept. 8, at s am. Tickets
S2ao. good to return same night or Tuesday
morning arriving in Washington, s pm.
See hand bills.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

Tomorrow special train via B. and O. R.
to Rockville fair; Sl.0O for round trip, in
GLIDING admission.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
Probate Court-Judge Cox.

Estate of Michael Sells; inventory filed.
Estate OF Martha E. WEIGH; will fully prov
ed. Estate of d. Shriver Stewart; will
partly proved. Estate of Catherine Corri-
gar; receipt filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

For all trains Sunday, September o.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

Gas Globes, 15c each. Shedd & Bro, 432 9th.