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Evening star., 1897-06-05
HERNDON.

The Fortnlghtly Club met last week. with Miss
annie Hobey. ThoHe present were: Mrs. Dune,
blrs stephenson. Mrs.. HaneS, Mrs. Coleman, Misses
Cathnrine Ann and Ellen Thornton, Misses Stephen
son. Shear. Buell. and Stroud. The subject for
sideratton was tho English author and art critic
John kuskfn.
The election Of town officers, which took place
ihursday, passed on quietly. although the e had
been considerable previous excitement, which
Drought out the heaviest vote ever pslied In the
town. 1t resulted In the election Of the citizens
ticket By majority varying from rs to 81. The
hardest light was for the Office Of town sergeant
Mr. e Dyer. the ctizens' Candidate who Is the
e heum1ent ana has been an efficient officer. was
Inc cry Of fraud has been raised, and an effort
is being made to invalfdate the election, bat the
naica,ions III. are mat the effort will provo futile.
Al the district election, held the same day, Hern-
don precinct gave II. .. COrnwell, the republican
candidate for supervisor. a majority Of 43.
were Ia town on Thursday md Friday OF last week
They csmc In their buggy and returned to Wash
lngton Friday afternoon.
W. D. blanchard and w. A. Simonds came from
day here and returned Monday
. Messr.. J. W. Averili and Walter Pullen. with
train from washington They took a team here.
and with Mrs. NJ. A. Barrows, who had come from
WasninEton ~ M saturday, they drove to sIickers Gap,
Monday. when they started on their return and
arrived at Herndon in season to take the I: :35 pm
train for Washington, having greatly enjoyed their
The rally given last Sunday. under the auspices
to Be q very successful aaalr:
day the sas 81 q asS
Fsn!zs District Grand sn q snth s of t..
The Junior Geoner gave pound party to tn.
mmiy OF lev. J. J. COpt0n Tuesday evening.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
LANGDON.

Nr Sidney Maltby Of Langdon has been selected
as tie head of company which intends to manu-
fatturc borseless carriages under patents which
have been issued to Mr.. Maltby. For the purpose
of pruiucing these mscbines and the development
Of various mechanical devices. all the invention Of
Mr. Maltby, large shop. with boiler room at
tached Is being built the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad station. 1t will be ready In q few days
for operation.
The meeting. Tuesday evening last. OF Lansdon
Lodge. l. q. o. E.. WAS largely attended. Rexoin-
tons of regret the suicide OF the late Mr. Sher
wood. one Of the members. were passed. as were
also resolutions Of coincidence with the family Of
the deceased Copies of the resolutions will be
frame,l and placed ON the wall OF the lodge room.
The unexpected death Of Albert G. Wall. whose
funeral iook place Tuesday has caused much regret
Throughout the entire neighborhood. He was wen
and fayoraby known, and was always ready to ex-
tend favor to any person to whom be thought he
could be OF assistance. without regard to color or
erx- He had nued many important contracts for
the government. well for private parties. and
IN that way had amassed considerable property.
Mr.. Wall came to the District many yean ago.
II y said be was descended from Q near relative
q focabontas. the Indian maiden of historic
Mr. and Mira Charles watssu Of LAagdna who
we're rsceaty married in Baltimoss b. Rev. Dr.
4efs Wltnersooou. were tsndered Q reception 1eeo-
, ~ evening last by Mrs Watspe's fhtAse, Mr..
Soeeen Andsf.oa as his home % ~ street, Lang
- The oeaoonies C the house wRs handsensH
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RIVERDALE.

The earthquake was felt In Riverdale between
1 and O'Clock Monday.
1t is Thought by some to be possible that Joe
Davis, the burglar. now in jail at Marlboro, was
guilty of numbering the man found dead on the
railroad track not far from Riverdale few weeks
ago. as Davis found the body and gave the alarm.
Mr. ]. A. Blundon visited Baltimore on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. DAILY Of Blandensburg has gone to New
York for a protracted visit to her mother
Bladensburg's base ball club beat the Chlllur
team Monday last by a score of IL to o.
Jrstice Earl is once more out OF his room, but
is still an invalid
Mrs. T. Ray Wiley and Mrs. MADEIRA of Wash
ingtoa guests at Col. McGee's.
Mrs yiers is at Calvert Mansion. guest of her
Mr.. NJ Hampton Magruder of Marlboro has been
selected OF the three dcbaters by the law
class of 81 of Georgetown University with the
University of New York. The question to be dis
cussed In theater in New York before the
Imprisonment for violation of the injunction of the
The school board will meet Tuesday next to ap-
point local trustees. The public schools will close
the 18th instant.
There was an elaborate entertainment in Mr..
company OF citizen Of Calvert and Prince
Georges counties was formed not long since for the
county. to Nottingham. Mr. Frank o. smith OF
Calvert county is said to be the prime mover In
The thirtyseeo annual commencement of the
Maryland State Normal School was held Thursday
evening last This county had two representative
Lee Lewis.
On petition of J. A. Blunlon and Others to omen
public road at Riverdnle running through N.
lands I ; Of the Riyerdale Park Company. DIR. Chas.
anlria branch of the Baltimore and Ohio rniirnad
near the sp, spring. to correct with Bladensburs
PIKE near STn spring. the county commissioner
S.tise Is given to the public and all parties inter.
e. Ss'eI Inat the examiners will Monday June
m
ceed 10 examine AMI determine whether the uublic
convenience requires that said road shall be oIened
Evening star., 1897-06-05
CHILLUM, MD.

The last meeting Of the Chillum grange. held this
week. was q highly enjoyable event. There were
pIe1ent guests Of the grange Assistant Secretary
Of Agriculture ]. H. brigham, DR.. John Trinble,
secretary Of the national grange; L. n. Sann-
ders Of the Agricultural Department. Of ths
fcurders OF the order Of Patrons Of Husbandry
and first EASTER OF the national grange; Professors
Robinson rid Tolliaferro of the Maryland Agri-
cultural College; Past Master 8. n. Beal and wife
Of the Beltsville grange; Past Master Chas. Agcr
and wife Of Libery Grove grange.
Assistant Secretary Brigham, who Is master of
the national grange, delivered an excellent address
on the work Of the grange, Its strength and prac-
tical benefits. He also gave full instructions In
the secret work Of the order.
DIR. Trimble congratulated the members OF the
grange that Secretary Wilson. the head Of The
Agricultural Department. which was made an ex-
ecutfve department largely through the agitation
end efforts of the grange, was q man thoroughly
In sympathy with the purposes and principles OF
the order.
Professor Robinson spoke the subject Of
gardening under glass, and shipping provisions.
He alsp made humorous reference to Adam as sn
agrit uituralist, cOntending that he not a
success. Professor ToIlinferro also spoke briefly.
Mrs. s. n. Beall presided at the organ. During
the evening refreshments were served
The new road connecting Chllum and TakOma
Park has been completed by Contractor Seek.
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OAK CREST, MD.

Mr. W. W. Curry and family are again at their
Woodawn home here.
Misses Marian Gray and Lillian Homer, the
niece and daughter Of Mai James B. Horner Of
New York city are the guests Of Mrs. Helen Mel
Kimban at her beautiful residence, Rose Cot
tage," having returned with her from the dedica-
tio0 Of the monument Of the 9th New York Regi-
ment, "Hawkins' Zouaves." at Antietam Memorial
day.
Mrs Mary E. Martin Of I,e Droit Park has been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Cameron in their
coy summer quarters at Red Top"
Mrs. James y. Persise. Mis- PeFsise and MIS-
Ellen Lockwood Of Salem, Ind, are visiting W. W.
Curry and family
The meetings Of the Washington L. Z. Nnchrs
Cub, for 1851 %. closed with excursion to Oak
Crest. Nd. May 81. From 10 an. until 10 pm.
fun was fast and furious. The fayorite occupatioa
appeared to be base hall. In which game msny Of
the ladies participated. and incredible scores were
registered.
All sorts Of races were lun, and trials Of
strength and dextexity indulSed IN Or. Mtddls-
ton and Mr.. Alexander we're winners In the 'three-
legged races. Mr.. Henry Fraziez, on behalf OF
the club. presented the doctoe's own new wheel to
cipsent Of his wife's wedding ring. Great naevr1-
ntnt was excited By the mt meas Wheelbar-
row race."
Meanwhile. the little folks were vesy hapuu WIN
swings. hammocks and games Good thin
eatabie were served urdef TIE great trees oa tie
Curry lawns. Sunset partiss Waited Nististoo
6Pr1ng. the hks. a1d ths Oslumhaa asd Maryiaa6
Anoag those pfescnt wers N. a.A Nn. wii.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
GAITHERSBURG,

Mr. A. B. Watkins, principal OF the Briggs
School, gave strawberry and ice cream festival
last Tuesday evening for the benefit of the school
library About SIS was realized.
MIR. Thomas Darby Of West Virginia 10 visiting
friends here.
Mr.. s. n. Treuis Of Catlin station, Va. Is the
guest Of relatives here and will remain all summer
Prof w. ID. Watkins has returned to his bone at
Browningsville for vacation.
District Lodge, No. 1, !. o. G. T., announces its
annual picnic. to be held In Mounts Grove Da-
mascus, Monday, June Z. GaithersburS and La
Gascogne lodges Of this town will he largely rep
resented there.
Among the speakers will be DR.. Henry Branch,
president of tine Maryland State League: H. U.
Emmons, e. &. T. OF the state; +. II. MuIineaux
ind others.
The BrOwninssville Cornet Band Will furnish mu-
sic.
Commencement exercises Of the public school oc-
CURED Tuesday evening In Norman Hall. large
audience was present. The program rendered was
under the direction Of Prof T. L. Amiss and Miss
Annie NJ Myers. teachers OF the school, and cou-
sisted Of readings recitatious, dialogues and music
by the pupils.
A profusion OF flowers ornamented the stage.
The teachers We're highly commended for the cx-
cellence OF the entertainment.
Evening star., 1897-06-05

3. spo6ord Miss Florence spoRord. Rev. and Mrs.
Joseph Kelly. Mr.. and Mrs, yrxicsic McReynolls,
nosnessi. and thcre were severai 6ns EXHIBITS Of
George eAq 0' Sess,t s 'fseraO's : !" New York Mrs
Sarah H. Stone in Washington. Miss Clara A. Moore
Gaaess and Dr. ns naasss ~ ~ Mi.s
Ellen Faaquhar has recently visited York. Pa. and
Mrs. II Rowland Moore and children are with
Mrs Mr. - Jcscps MoOrs & Il, and Mr.. Mm J.e.
Miss Sarah Needles Of Baltimore and Mira. u-ary
samuel and Joscra Bond have Eoos TO Phiiade.-
sirs. s Ed%ard % G % Giipin is seriously nd,spo.el.
and Mrs Waller Lea and and children s Of New York.
Mr. BrSsi1s Ss Of Kansas; Mr.. GIest Of M,chiSnn. t
delphla, Mis- Mary Brinsherst OF wilmington.
Miss IVA Stabler and Elliot Gilpn OF Baltimore,
Rev: and Mrs. Joseph Kelly, Mr.. and Mrs. GCorye
l. Stabler. Mr.. ard Mrs. Frederic McIseynolds,
end Ms Ieane. @ Mr.. M Keec6. Rorald Mills. Ms;
L.othrop ond Miss Bessie Washington Miller sf
Arthur M and o yoFs @ar
c. ka6beater OF Alexandria and Richard T. Id
oi1Es TSs SI Wd1,n,s i1awTenes: n Mas. ,, a., .,-
Ing Thursday at Magnolia; the home Of Mrs Mary
hc,,l 7; Bo1S nd Owing to sickness and absence from
eleven members being present. Guests were Mrs
Caroline IL. Miller. Mrs. Frederic y. Jackson.
Mrs George L. Stabler, Mrs. Charles Z. Bond.
Miss Caroline s. Bond Miss EinOr Hough and
Misc Agnes Darlington. Mrs. Bonds beautiful
rose gaIden was the admratiOn OF al bcholdcrs.
she being Of the most successful florists in
Sandy Spring Mrs. c. H. Miller read a fine poem
and Mrs. b. II. Miller amusing story. There
were also short selections given on a variety of
topics, and the ever-important chicken question
was &C emewh-t t dlscu ;sed The secretary read The
minutes of the first meeting OF The Woman 9
Association for Mutual improvement" to give the
full title, which WIS held at the hOspitablc home
L. 3
with Mrs. Margaret B. Farquhar secretary. Both
OF these estmable women are deceased, but IL they
had done nuught else than to establish this So
ciety their memory would be cherished here. Al
though Sorosis, in New York city was the inst
Incorporated club for women, II is believed the
former Is the oldest Of its kind In this country IL
not in the world.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
LAUREL.

IfR J. r.. Billiard recently.
Mr.. Charles H. Stanley, psesident Of the Citixens'
NAtieaal Bark OF Laurel, returned yesterday from
Cumberland, where he attended the meeting Of the
Maryland Bankers Association.
Mr.. Charles 7. Young has LEFT for an extendsd
visit 70 Catousyille.
for some tine tie guest Of tie family Of Mn. =,
i Little. has rcturnsd home.
Mr.. Thomas b. Bond Of Woodley Park visated
h1endb and RELATIVES here last Sunday
soaafiyeo roceaf1. =. -
49, Afiee - MaEjuis 1e.ism e Washi.gtsa
wSse e.s q ~ Reaa Bead thie vesk- - :,
Evening star., 1897-06-05
BAASTON, VA.

Mr.. Ralph Baldwin and family of Washington
D. o., are occupying their summer home.
The new waiting room Of the W., A. and E. G.
electric road is finished. and Mr.. Wilson and his
family are moving in. Mr.. Wilson expects to
open q general merchandise store soon The
building ID lighted by electricity.
The Presbyterian Ind Mt. Olivet churches are
preparing to observe Children's dny
The Lndies Aid Society OF the Presby terlau
Cnurcn Will hold lawn party the church
grounds next Tuesday evening II the weather per
mls. II VIII be held the next fne evening should
postp0nement be Necessary
Mr.. COwling and family have moved into their
new home. ~
Miss Katie Munson OF Arlington accompanied
her sister, Mrs. McMillen, to her horue in Nc
heesport' Pa She expects to spend the summer
Evening star., 1897-06-05
Ro.a Paved with Diamonds.

From the Scientific American.
The costliest macadam on record one time
payed the streets of Kimberley. South
Africa This celebrated roadbed was stud
ded with diamonds, and hundreds OF valua-
BILE gems were taken from It. The South
African diamond mines were discovered
accidentally thirty years ago. A peddier.
while hawking his wares from farm house
to farm house. found shining stone oy
the wayside and thinking 1t might be OF
some value sent 1t in an open letter to q
geologist who at once recognized Ii as q
fine diamond. The discovery became known
and the diamond fever broke out, valuable
stones were taken out of the earth and
n lining camp Gprang up which received the
name of Kimberley. The mining methods
were primitive; water was scarce. and the
v orkmen instead Of washing the soil at
tempted to find their diamonds In the dry
earth. As a result many stones remained
hidden in the debris from the mines. The
nining camp grew into the city OF Kimber-
it was determined to macadamize the
streets, the refuse from the diamond mines
was taken for the purpose. The mines
finally became too deep to be worked with
out machinery. and were bought up by
companies of financiers- As a result many
workmen were thrown out Of employment
1t was then remembered that the town
streets contained diamonds. and the town
council was petftioned by the unemployed
to allow them to wash over the macadam
and recover the gems. The petition was
granted and the wash yielded 500 900 worth
Of diamonds yearly. Some magnificent
stones were discovered, and the story is
told that In one instance gems worth $10.-
900 were found in twelve square yards OF
the street.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
FALLS CHURCH.

The concert In the Baptist Church Sunday night
By the children Of the Sunbeam Missionary Society
OF tho church was well attended, and the exer-
cises Of an interesting character. The program.
prepared by the president Of the society. Min Ma
]. Quick. was well rendered By the little ones VI
the bsnd. end consisted Of the following:
Chorus. "An Hail the Power Of Jesus' Eame;''
Scstptural lsasnn. Rad By the leader; prayer bg
Rsv. J. W. KiDcheloe. pastor; song. "Lst %
0ether % the Sunbaams % BY the band: rec1tatioo,
"A CaId's Faith and Woshs." Herbert HID; solo.
"gesus Loves Na," Miss Mamie Allen; recitatioo.
Little HeiRefs" Niss M1bel Mnlntmh; soee.
Lssss Le1ass M's o.: p he ss.d sscs.sssse
b. Ave Httie caiis; eolo, M z1sie ieIntss9:
Fssats.fsoa. 80 .ghst p Adj t. 0is1as." M. A.
s'se' '1As Khe~s Aits,s MS Asas Hlid; a.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
LAY HILL.

A most distressing accident occurred here on
Tuesday afternoon. A little girl, about eleven
years OF age. named Bessie Conly. her way
home from school. stopped at the store OF Mr.. At
wood, whose little son. only seven years old picked
up q loaded rife standing by and pointed 1t, in
fun, at his playmate 1t unhappily was dis charged
and bullet entered the girls brain. DIR. Lewis Of
Remington AID DE-. Pratt of Gaithersblrg were
summoned Immediately. but the case has seemed
hopeless from the first, notwithstanding the fact
that the victim was conscious, though unable 10
speak, at last accounts
Evening star., 1897-06-05

liam A. Torrey, Mr.. and Mrs. J. 8. shedd and
niece, Mr.. and Mrs. Qhfsies Walker and son, Nr.
and Mrs. J. n. Alexander and son, Mr. and Mrs,
william El1,.H Heins ns and md Mr and Mrs n
MIS-. 4. D. BaSDy. Mlss Ella FRAZIER. Dr. Rosiss
M,adle,ton, d,, MI; J; a. H2we9: and Others.
! ". Anderson. Mri Andrnsoa N Ills. neas Anxu.sa na
Erietsen and M:s scIpies each
Man eamslen s 1S K,t c,10e Torrsy
Scted @ their @ st.entiOo TO- the haps and misaps Of
Among recent visitGts to- Oak Crest were DIR.
and Mrs. Joseph W; AFdersSh. M. and Mrs G. g.
Norton; Mr.. and Mrsmf Cbafles F. Dickens, AIisa
An al-day visits ationof B owners and friends.
= being planned for aathrda&; June e. 1897. Miss
Cora & g. Curry is acting as ssommittee Of arrange
Evening star., 1897-06-05
SANDY STRING.

The three Agricultural clubs have all been invited
to visit the Maryland experimental station, Of
which Robert II. Miller h director. today.
A game Of base ban between ths nrst nina Of
Bsooksvilie Academy and the tried veterans Of
candy Spring resulted In signal vietosy to ths
farmsr-seers. 10 10 .: bat the shsrvood boys have
since hsatsa ~ secoed nise-scssa. II to g.
Mr.. and Mr. Rs0r B, FsEQBhzs eatertaiued ths
Hosticultnral Sstsety At Rock sDFing farn Tsss-
day. HaAsy q HaIls~cu pessaisa M Jsaa G.
Bentley acted . yics president h place q H.
host. who was excused The guests were Mr.. a
Evening star., 1897-06-05

TIE prngmm will include recitatons, vocal and In
Ornamental music, . flag drill and an Interesting
little play In three acts.
The Ladies' Aid Society presented the program 0f
The Deestrick Skule' On fhc evening OF June 4, at
the Reshyterial ChurSh. Those taking Part b the
Mrs. Richardson. Mira. Evarts, Mrs Bushee. Nrs
Mcneil, Mrs. Milsie. Mrs. Britt. Mrs. Sformont
hages, Thompson and Messss. GeosEe Markwood,
Bushee, A. H. Holden, Bennett, Whsle. Ralston,
Richardson and Britt.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
ELLICOTT CITY, MD.

The. Interesting commencement exercises Of the
Dundee School for Girls took place June In the
suburbs Of this beautiful city in the presence Of
large and Intelligent audience.
There were several graduates, to whom diplomas
T were awarded by Mr.. Juan G. Weems. principal
instrumental nusic. An address on China was
given by Dr. Varnum ID. Collins Of Washington
city: Also an address to the graduates by Rev
Hall Harrison DID,, Of st. Johns parish, Howard
Evening star., 1897-06-05
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.

There Will be . strawberry festival ut the rest
dence Of Mr.. q H. Specr next Wednesday evening
for the benefit Of the NJ &. Church
Mr. John T. Oliver OF Herndon, Va. y Whiting
Mr.. Wm L. Thompson.
Miss Aimirah Speer Of Washington b the guest
Of Mrs. VIM. 3. Graham.."
Miss Mnud Roach, who has for several week,
been Visiting At MIR. r.. L. Sisson's, Is now the
guest o. Miss uxzte McGowen at Falla Church.
The county clerk has issued marriage license
to Richard Banhn and Fanny Coram.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
RANDOLPH.

Captain Jas. l.. Mock wife. child and maid have
taken apartments at the Inglesde Hotel for the
summer.
Miss Iarinia Wagner has returned to Lake
View farm from the Baltimore Female College.
where she has been student.
Mr.. Harry Ridgely OF the city post '-fce II
domiciled at the Inglesidc for the heated term.
Mrs. Parke p. Fiournoy Is lying critically I'll
at the MaEsc. Bethesda. Her physician has little
hope Of her recovery.
Among the later arrivals at the Ingleside are
Messrs. Charles and Mnlard Crawford Of Baiti-
county. Nd. Is visiting friends here.
Bethesda school closed Tuesday afternoon with
an Interesting ant I've well rendered. prosram; Mas
teacher. Mrs. Sarah Elgia. Refreshments were
Mr. Harry Little Of this place recently had
several lones of his right hand broken while strug-
gliIs with refractory calf
dent Of this community, died at Eer residence
Thursday last from the effects 81 IaIaiyts
Chapel the Rev. Fnthcr Roscnstecl ofhciati,g
Mr.. William Digses of the surgeon generals Of
nee. War Department. Will arrive here with his
wife June IL and will locate ut the lngieside
FOR the season.
The social function Of the we,k was the lawn
party given by the pupils Of Miss Blnnchc Brad
docks school Tuesday afternoon last: An al
ana the school room was turned into a dancing
PAVILION. The decorations were June roses and
field daisies. Musical and literary selections
were rendered and the saests danced until mid
night.
picnic rendered the pupils OF Mt Zion
school "wednesday afternoon by their t-hirieut
teacher. Miss Mand Poole. Early in the afternoon
q credliably executed program was enjoyed by the
friends Of the pupils Miss Amanda Wilson pre-
sided at the organ and the selections were ioth
appropriate and clcvcrly rendered. BY Invitation
the pupils OF Bethesda school were present and
participated in the fete.
The funeral Of Mrs. Martha Austin took place
on "wednesday last from he late residence In this
community. Rev. George Meiollough OF Tsiisy.
Town otiio iating. The deceased wss one of the
Oldest native residents of this vicinity. aHi was
highly esteemed by a large circle of friends and
reIutiyes She the mother Of Rev. Aahlon
Austin and Mr. Jas. Austin OF Concord
Miss pattie Mngrlder Inns returned to Royston
rrom months visit relatives in Charlottesville.
Va. - ,-,-,..
Mr. Tltomas Delihant Of Georgetown University
srrnr Memorial day with Randolph fri,-nds
Mrs Josephine Duvall Of Kensington wns among
the recent visitors In Randolph.
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