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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
INCREASE OF WHITE WINGS.
superintendent Mckensie's Additional
EStimate for Street Cleaning.

Superintendent Mckensfe's Additional
Estimate for Street Cleaning.
AS an additional estimate to those al
ready submitted to the Commissioners by
the superintendent of street cleaning, an
item of $4,000 for continuing and increas-
ing the work of hand cleaning has been
submitted. The superintendent, in urging
this appropriation, says:
''In my opinion it is imperatively neces-
sary that Congress should increase the
appropriation for sprinkling, sweeping and
cleaning the streets and avenues for the
present fiscal year. This is made neces-
sary by the increased price for machine
sweeping and the Inauguration of the hand
cleaning method in part of the city,
1.-The action of the Commissioners in this
direction has met with the unanimous COM
mendation of the press and people, and
there is no disputing the fact successfully
that the streets which are cleaned by hand
are much better cleaned than ever before.
In many of the cities Of the country the
hand system has been introduced to a
greater or less extent, and has in all cases
commended itself to the public.
''In New York the entire city is being
hand-cleaned daily, and with the most
gratifying results. The death rate has been
reduced materially, and the city from he
ing one of the dirtiest In the world, has
become one of the cleanest and heaIthiest
The increase in the number of men taken
from the ranks of the unemployed and put
to work is another subject for congratula-
ton. 1 am of the opinion that the amount
required to continue the work on the pres
ent scale for the entire year will require
about $4,000 additional to present appro-
priaton."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Items of News Gathered Beyond His
tOric Rock Creek.

Items OF News Gathered Beyond His
tOric Rock Creek.
In a good many of the local churches
visiting ministers will occupy the pulpits
tomorrow. The services of Dumbarton
Avenue NJ. E. Church will be held at Lin
thicum Institute Hall. Rev. c. T. House
will occupy the pulpit and deliver the ser
mon. At the West Street Presbyterian
Church Rev. c. H. Harden Branch will
deliver the sermon. In neither church will
evening services be held. At the West
Washington Lutheran Church there will
be no morning service, and in the evening
at pm. Rev. c. H. Butler will conduct
the worship and deliver the sermon. The
Ebenezer A. NJ. E. Church will hold outdoor
services N the tent at the grove corner
of Valley and Q streets; preaching will be
held at II am, at 3 pm. and at 8 pm. In
the afternoon at 8 o'clock the presiding
elder OF the Mississippi conference will de-
liver the sermon.
The mounted police force of the county
made another arrest this morning shortly
after l o'clock. The prisoner was a cy-
clist and at the station house he gave the
name of George Wright, aged twenty-five,
an agent by occupation. Policeman Brad
ley made the arrest and the charges were
fast riding and having no light. The ac-
cused deposited s15 collateral for his ap-
peararce in Police Court today.
Building operations in town are progress
ing at a lively rate, and several new houses
are going up. Mr.. Dulin is erecting brick
dwelling at 37th street and the Tunlaw
road while work is now &; progress for
a new building on 18th street between
at 1913 and 1915 32d street is also being
improved extensively. The residence of
Mr.. Moran, on street, west of 32d street,
is receiving it's finishing touches, while the
row of new buildings on street. erected
by Mr.. James keliher, have been COM
pleted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
LAWN FETE CLOSED.


Successful Undertaking.
The lawn party for the benefit of St. An
thcny's Church at Brookland closed last
night after a successful run of four even
ings. Good weather attended the cause,
though the clouds yesterday evening di-
minished the usual crowd somewhat. ST.
Paurs Drum Corps put in its appearance
last night and serenaded the different
booths. The selections were bright, and
added further life to the various attrac-
TONS Rev. DR.. Garrigan of the Catholic
University, Rev. Father Mackin of ST.
Pauls Church and Rev. Father Fitzgerald
of the Indian bureau of missionaries were
in attendance during the festival.
The flying ponies and dancing proved
good attractions. Last night everything
was dispose of by auction and successful
winners announced. The dinner set was
won by Mrs Keemle of Brookland the
rocking chair by Helen Brooks and the
ure last night was the taking down of "St.
Anthony's Church." the foundation of
which was made of cigar boxes represent
ing the bricks of the church, each con-
tanning a prize. There were 100 bricks"
and their distribution caused much excite
ment and merrment This was in charge
of Miss Marie Howe while the idea was
that of Mr.. Richard Lamb.
The proceeds will form the nucleus for a
fund for a pastoral residence. Although all
returns have not yet been made the amount
hood of 800. Rev. Joseph Cunnane, the
pastor, is much pleased with the success
of the festival and the earnest work OF the
congregation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET.
Butter Higher and Advancing-A
General Ffrmnesa.

Prices In the local wholesale produce
market today show that the advance in but
ter which has been expected for some time
mas teken place, that product being from
TO cents higher than II was a week ago.
Inc market Is quite firm in butter. all
grades being scarce, and a still further ad-
vance Is more than likely. everything be-
ing cleaned up as fast as 1t comes in.
Prices have. however, been too low. much
lower, indeed, than ever before at this
season of the year. Cheese and eggs re-
main precisely as last quoted. and the
prices prevailing today will hardly fall.
me same IS true OF poultry. while vegeta-
bles and fruits and meats show but little
change.
Butter - Creamery, Elgin extras, is;
choice, Ii; firsts, 16; choice bakers stock
II to IA; New York tubs, IA.
Cheese-New York full cream, large, 10;
hats, 10Y; ponys, IL.
Eggs.Nearby. fresh, 10; western, 12lk to
10; southern, II.
Poultry,spring chicks. large, live. per
h.. to 3; spring, medium live, per h., s;
spring, small. 8. Old fowls-Lve, per Id.
6ls to q: ROSTERS, live, per H., to 3.
Dccks-Live, spring, young, 9 to Z. Geese
Live per h., 5.
Vegetables and fruits-Celery, common,
per doz. Is to zoe: beans. per box, 80 10
6Oc.: lettuce, per Dbl, SOC. to 81: potatoes,
fancy, new. per Dbl. $40; choice. per bbl.,
$12o to $50: new, per bush, 20 to SOC:
culls, per Dbl, 80 to 15c.; Maryland and
Virginia, bush, 55 to Coo; culls per bush,
% to Doc: sweet potatoes, fancy, per bbl.,
81. % to 81; No. 1. 81; tomatoes. per crate.
native, 30 to SOC; beets, per 100 punches.
81 to $50: cabbage, new, per bbl, f'c.
onions, yellow. per Dbl, 81. 30 to 81: yellow.
new. per bush, 75c.; beans, white, New
York mediums, 50 to Sc: New York pea,
50 to SEC; marrow. 81 to sl.20; apples. COM
mon. per box, 25 to 30c.: pears, La Conte.
81. 80 TO 81: peaches. fancy, freeStone, 81
to $1.25; peaches, 6-basket carriers, 81 to
s1.25; watermelons. per 100, s. to s11; can
taloupes, per bbl., SOC. to 15c-; oranges,
Seeding, per box, $3.50 to $50; lemons,
Sicily. per box, s. to $3.50.
Beef and other meats-Cattle extra, $50
to 81 per cwt.; butcher, $3.50 to $3.50 per
cwt.; common. s1.J0 to 81 per cwt; rough.
81 per cwt. Hogs. fair, 81 per cwt, gross;
ordinary, 1915 per cwt., net. Sheep, 81 TO
s. per cwt. Lambs. spring. choice, s. to
5.25 per cwt.; medium, 81 to $50 per cwt.
common, 50 tc $3.50 per cwt Calves, prime,
81. 80 to s. per cwt.; common, 81 to 81 per
cwt.; grass, s. to $3.50 per cwt. Cows.
prime, $50 to S35 eacn; common, $40 to $l5
each; old and dry, So to IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
LORING & CO., DEPT. s,

NO. ~ WEST 22D ST., NEW YORK CITY,
NO. IFS STATE ST.. CHICAGO. ILL.,
ny25-tu. th&stf
ALL OF ED.SON'S OBESITY REMEDIES AS
well as all o. Loring's Flesh producers. for sale
by @. q. c. SIMMS
myE-u Cor. 18th st. and n. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
STATISTICS OF RELIGIONS.
Sunday school Union to Canvass the
DiaIricI October l6.

The work of preparation for the house-to-
house church canvass of the District of
Columbia, which is to be carried out under
the auspices of the Sunday School Union
Saturday, October IL, is fast nearing COM
pletion-
This is not in the interest of any one
sect. race CT religion, but for the benefit of
all churches alike. and is intended to gath
er such information as will furnish a more
perfect basis for intelligent work by pas
Tors ana other visitors OH behalf of the in
dlv1dual churches The District has been
mapped out into ia districts, each with a
chairman. who will organize and superin-
tend The canvass. The work is to be done
IN day, and II is expected that about
1,5p canvassers will be required 10 COM
plete it.
These persons will be drawn from the
various churches of the CITY, and ladies as
Well as gentlemen will be asked to serve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
"LEM. DIGGs A CAPTIVE.
In Jail for an Attempt to Murder
His Sweetheart

His Sweetheart.
Lemuel Diggs. the colored man who made
an attempt to kill Henrietta Diggs, his
FORMER sweetheart. near the Benning race
track during the latter part of June as
published in The Star at the time, is In
custody, and he will now have to pay the
penalty for his crime. Soon after he shot
the young woman the police received In.
formation that he had gone to New Yorl
and would probably be found about one OF
the race tracks. At the same time 1t was
stated by a colored woman that he had
gone across the country in the direction
OF Marlboro. Subsequent investigation
showed that he had been in the neighbor.
hood of Marlboro and Detectives Weedor
and Lacy located him there a few DAYS
ago.
When arrested Diggs declared he had
been In Pittsburg since he did The shoot.
ing, and said he had only returned to The
county a short time ago. Constable r. H
Vincent of the Bladensburg district wen,
in search of the fugitive Yesterday and
found him in Marlboro on his way to tn.
fair. The races had proved so great ar
attraction to him that he left his place OF
hiding, and this resulted in his capture
He admitted that he shot Henrietta. and
sald ne d1d so because she had been un-
faithful to him.
Il was on the road and met her with an.
other fellow" he said, land when she said
she didn't have time to bother about me
shot her."
When Detectives Weldon and Lacy go.
the prisoner last night he seemed uncon.
cerned about his fate. He said he had
shot woman before, and she would moi
appear against him, and he was certain
that Henrietta will not appear to prosecute
him.
And If she don't come to court he
said, Il won't get more than three months
for concealed weapons"
II Henrietta does not appear In court il
will be because the officers cannot ind her
They are determined that he shall be prose
cuted this time, If such thing is possi-
BILE, for his release, they fear, would only
result in another shooting in a short time
The shooting occurred late at night, while
Henrietta and several companions were on
their way home from a school entertain
ment. given In the public school building.
Lemuel, or Lem" as he is better known
was at the entertainment, and the sight OF
his former sweetheart with another man
was more than he could stand. He went
off and got a pistol, and when he met the
woman on the road he asked her to de-
refused to do, and he left her, after max
ing threats.
A few minutes later he headed off the
gay party and shot Henrietta through the
neck. The wound was a dangerous one,
and the saving of her life the police con-
sidered little short of a miracle. Today
the prisoner was turned over to the mar
shall and he was committed to JAIL to await
a trial on charge of attempted murder.
The prisoner is about twenty-five years of
age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

The National New Issue Club met Au-
gust 10 at headquarters. Mr.. ]. n. Adams,
the president, stated that the club was
in receipt of communications from several
clubs in Maryland, asking for information
regarding the organization. Several rep
resentatives from the club, including the
president, will leave this week for various
points in Maryland to explain to inquirers
the platform of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
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 it at
this office, in person or by letter.
Terms: ID 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 well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

Try Reisinger's Ice Cream 2s5 st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
HruSSeS

Fitted properly. Abdominal Supporter Elastic
Hosiery, etc. NEW WASHINGTON SURGICAL
INSTRUMENT HOUSE. HOS st. NV. apl5-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

Mr. Louis McCauIey, who lives at No.
us b street southeast was thrown from
mis- bicycle yesterday afternoon near a.
street and Maryland avenue southwest ard
severely injured He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital. where Dr. Bahr at
tended him. Later he was taken home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

The Hibernians OF South Washington
nave chartered the steamer to Chapel
Point tomorrow. In consequence of this
the fare for the Gay will be 80 cents in
stead of % cents. The regular features
oil the day VIII De enjoyed. and the usual
good times at the Point are assured
Steamer leaves Macalesters wharf at
B:3U q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

A garden party. given for the benefit Of
st. AIMS Infant Asylum. held at 1922 Sth
street northwest. was a success, netting
very large sum of money. 1t was gotten
up by soma children, those taking part be-
ing Misses Helen Williams. Clara Cassin,
Clemas Stinzirg, Annie Gaegler Ethel
Hickey. Berthe Howard, Erna Rich and
Mrs. Stack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
A Brilliant Business. Record.

The new announcement of Spencerian
Business College contains the names an,i
occupations of S5S graduates out of l. 425 In
thirty years. Further information CRATE
fully received at the new office, Academy
of Music building. Students for the new
scholastic year. beginning August 80 have
been registering since May 1. See educa
tional column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

the market quotations at the yards
Thursday, the 10th instant. were as fol-
lows:
Best cattle, a. to Az cents per pound:
common, 3ls to a. cents: bulls and cows.
= to 3 cents. One hundred and eight head
OF cattle on the market. Fresh cows were
quoted at from So to sac
sheep and lambs-Old sheen ois 10 q.
cents per pound; lambs. ) to 81 cents. Five
hundred head offered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
placed on sale reduced rate excursion tick
cts, to be sold every Saturday and Sunday
during the summer season, valid for return
until following Monday. from Washington
to points on the Washington branch as far
as Annapolis Junction, and points on the
Metropolitan branch and main line far
as Frederick and Charlestown, w. Va.-Ad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

John Butler, colored, employed as hod-
carrier on row of buildings being erected
in Mount Pleasant was painfully cut about
the head, but not dangerously injured. by
brick falling upon him while at work yes
terday. He was removed to the Emergency
Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
Death * Arthur pillinr.

Word was received here this morning of
the death of Arthur Pfiling. son of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. w. PflinG. at Gloucester,
Mass, yesterday.
The young man had q; large number of
friends here, who viii be grieved to hear
Of his death. He was only twenty years
of age, and was a student at Harvard. No
particulars have beenrreceiveE of his death.
but, while his friends here knew that he
had been seriously III for some time past.
his speedy recovery wasaexpected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
Serious Illness of Mr.. VIM. H. Daniel

Serious Illness of Mr.. WIN. H. Daniel.
Mr.. VIM. H. Daniel, the director of the
choir at ST. Johns P. E. Church, is quite
Ill ct his home, Ala 10th street southwest,
and fears are felt for his recovery. Mr..
Daniel is one of the best-known men in
musical circles in the District. He in
herited his ability In that respect from his
father, who had the distinction of being the
oldest teacher of music in the public
schools, and whose death last year was
deeply regretted. Mr.. Daniel is a member
of the board of managers of the Choral So
ciety, and was for two years president of
that body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
Hotel johnson CnSes.

All the choice marine products. such az
Spanish mackerel, salt water jaylors. Nor
folk spots. bass, soft shell and deviled
crabs; also choice cantaloupes. melons. de.
licious peaches. &c. Midday lunch and
table de hote dinner and meals la carte
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

1.-THE Star" Attempts Too Much.
From Printers Ink July p, 1897.
The Evening Star CT Washington. in the
District OF Columbia, paper known far
and wide for it's conservatism and excel
lence. furnishes to the editor of the Ameri-
car Newspaper Directory statement of it's
issues for six months from January 1 to
June 80. 1897. inclusive, and says:
The statement below is not of the gross
number of copies printed. but the number
of copies actually sold, all copies returned
to or left in the office uEsold having been
deducted:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
B. AND o. BULLETIN.
REDUCED RATES.

Buffalo and return, SLIGO: best and most
picturesque route. Tickets sold for all
trains August ~ to "a, good to return until
31st and may be further extended to Sep
tember 20.
Niagara Falls ten-day tour. Thursday,
Goth: special with parlor cars from Wash
ir Ston at $40 am.
Bay Ridge, ~ cents. 9:15 and 4:3O pm.
week days: 9:SJ AIM, 80 and 3:15 pm.
Sundays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
Special Excursions to senshore Win
r. nnI

Tickets to Atlantic City, Cape MAY and
Sea Isle City will be sold for 10 am. and
II noon Royal Blue Line trains on FRIDAYS
ard Saturdays during the season. good to
return until Tuesday following, at rate of
y for the round trip-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
What an Advertising Expert Thinks
About II.
From Printers Ink, August 10.
Miller & Rhoads,
Dry Goods.
Richraa1.a Na I,lI. DC 1907
Tonight ric Walk, Congress. Heights.

Members of Marine Rand will go from
White House to Congress Heights, where
they play for dancing in open pavilion I'M
til midnight. Tomorrow they will give
sacred concert from to 10 pm, and in
connection with it the Glen Echo moving
pictures will be given. beginning Sunday
night and continuing for week, in large
oak grove. Free to all.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-The Bon Ton
BurlesQuers.
Chevy Chase.-Hydrocycles, Donch's Band
and dancing.
Congress Heights.-Music and dancing.
Glen Echo.-C oncert by the Fadeties of
boston.
For amusements see page "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

James Prather. colored resident of
Queens alley. who is about sixty years
old. was taken sick near 18th and X streets
yesterday. The police were called and the
patient was taken to Freedmans Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
Monthly Totals.
II 494 1871 $50 931 .4O2 s12 145 500, 1913 776,OO1

The grand total of The Stars figures as
given above shows 1881, s55 copies, and
this grand total, when divided by 155 days,
which is the actual number of days Of
issue, shows the average number of COM
plete copies per issue to have been 81. 1872
The accuracy of this rating is verified
by the signature of the cashier, and no
one will question it, but the object of re-
producing the table here is to call atten-
ton TO the popularity of the statement
set forth in the autograph paragraph:
1.-THE statement is not of the gross number
of copies printed, but the number of copies
actually sold, copies returned or left in the
office unsold having been deducted
Printers Ink is of the opinion that The
Star does wrong in attempting to make
these reductions. 1t Is easy to tell how
many copies are printed, and that is about
the only thing that a newspaper publisher
can do with accuracy. Some throw out
from the consideration such copies as are
returned, some deduct for exchanges, some
go SO far even as to omit from consiGera-
ton all copies sent to advertisers, but after
all it is question whether, with the mi
nutest care. any publisher can ever tell to
certainty anything more satisfactory
about his circulation than the exact num-
Der of copies he printed.
This is Printers Inks position. and the
Little Schoclmaster is very confident that
he is right. Still, if other people think not
he would be glad to hear from them, and
to publish their views if not too long or too
prosy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
II You Want n BfcycIe

Don't buy anywhere until you see Sloan's
ad. next week. 1t will pay you to wait.
one hundred or more to be sacrificed at
14O7 G street-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
4 Beautiful Souvenir.

Young people who desire business edu-
cation will do well to send for the new
catalogue OF Woods Commercial College.
81 East Capitol street 1t tells the story
OF a successful school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
brighten Up Your Home

by having Upholster or recover your
rarlor furriture-in best STYLE equal to
new. Won't cost much. Carpets cleaned
ard made moth proof without extra charge
Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, G31-5
Mass. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

Broken pavements in front of No. 291:
Dumbarton avenue, 1923 street and on ]
street between 33d and Bath streets, George
town, were complained of today by Lieut.
SwindellS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
A. Steele of Capitol Hill will be panied to
learn of the death of their little daughter
at Ocean Grove, N. j., August 10, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
Last $500 Excursion to Atlantic City
kin RenusYlHania Ruilroad.

Special train will leave Washington p.
m. Saturday, August Is. arriving at At
| lantic City 8 pm. Returning. leave Allan
tic City pm, Sunday, the 18th. Through
in five hours without change or transfer.
Rate S3OO.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
White House Concert.

The program for the concert of the
Marine Band at the White House this at
ternoon at 5:15 o'clock is as follows:
March, Ragged. Rapscallions" ......... Bell
Overture, "Mysora" Wettge
Waltz, Brilliant OPP. Chopin
Grand selection from .Falstaff' Verdi
Characteristic, ''Schmeichel Katschen,"
Ellenberg
Grand march, 1.-THE Grand Army Of the
potomac .Fanciulll
Overture, william Tell. .Rossini
Patriotic hymn, Hail Columbia. -. .Fyies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21
g. A. r. to Bunnlo via b. nnd q.

Join Buffalo Club. Mol. leaving Wash
ingtcn 10 pm. Sunday, 22d. via B. and O.
and beautiful Lehigh Valley route. arriving
Buffalo 200 pm. Monday. Secure tickets
OF The committee.-AdYt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-21

Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and
Delmonico Steak. JOHN r. KELLY, 9th st.
wing Center mkt. Corned Beef a specially