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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
EXCURSIONS.

Inc present warm spell will give new i'm
petus 10 the excursion season, and the
coming Saturday will doubtless see the
usual large numbers leave the city for a
brief outing. Those who have not spent
Sunday at Fortress Monroe, Virginia Beach
or Ocean View should make an extra effort
10 90 SO next Sunday. These outings, Civ
ing two nights and one day on the water,
have become one of the most popular trips
OF the season, and there Is no doubt but
what the steamer will again be comfort
ably filled when 1t leaves the wharf Sat-
Crday evening. Fortress Monroe, Virginia
Beach and Ocean View are so well known
that there are few who do not know what
delightful places they are to visit-and
what splendid time can be enjoyed there
And the sail on the Potomac and Chesa-
peake bay in the moonlight is not the
least enjoyable part of the entire trip
Steamer Norfolk will leave 7th street
wharf Saturday evening at o'clock, ar
irving at Fortress Monroe and Norfolk
early Sunday morning, ard returning to
this city at $50 am. Monday.
The Alexandria Light Infantry, the crack
military company of Alexandria and one
of the best-known infantry companies in
Virginia, gave a successful excursion to
RIVER View yesterday, the second one they
have given this season. Fully 1900 per-
sons made the trip during the day, and of
this number a large proportion were from
this city. where the Alexandria soldier
boys have a host of friends. At the View
the chute and the many other attractions
were all well pa4ronized, and Judging from
the laughter. tha large throng must have
had & good timeJ The younger portion of
the excursionists were to be found in the
cool and roomye dancing pavilion, gliding
through the maxeS of the waltz, tWo-step,
&c. So large Was the crowd remaining at
the resort for the last boat that it was nee
essary to makeS two trips to bring the
crowd home.
The steamer Samuel J. Pentz will make
her last trip Of sthezseasons River View
this evening atS6:46, o'clock, and a large
throng Is looked for The Independent Or
der OF Mechanics Of the city give their sec
ond outing of the season to the View this
evening. An the attractions of the View
will be in full operation until the last boat
leaves at 1890 pm, and, there will be
music and dancing all day and evening.
Tie work OF stripping the buildings at the
View will be begun tomorreM. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

ager Kernan's attraction at the Lyceum
next Week This Organization Is well
known to the PATRONS Of the Lyceum, and,
atEougn the5:"dtle,t is an old and tried
one, yet the pamormance is always fresh,
bright and breezy. Che opening burletta is
SAID to be full Of llIdicrous situations wit
" dialogue and new and catchy music.
me me ONO Whichafollows is composed of a
oozen popular acts, included among which
are clayton ana Aaien. the monarchs of
musical comedya Mande Harvey, in several
pleasing selections;9. Clements and Mar
snan, the refined trAresty stars, in an ex-
hart and Watson. eccentric comedians,
singers and dancers, sand the sisters Taylor,
Two very pretty little girls in character
songs. Inc concluding feature on the pro-
Gram en is a humorous burlesque, entitled
me creased Gfeaser," which is described
as grand melange Of singing. dancing and
-naGnes. Inc costumes are said to be very
costly and the scenery very beautiful.
THE BEGGAR sTUDENT."-The CO.
iumoia iheater is the scene of great deal
u acuVlty these days. The mechanics and
.ne decorators are just finishing their work,
UNI anu wen the house is thrown open again
next Monday night it will surely surprise
an those who were familiar with its ap-
pearance at the close of the summer sea-
son rev weeks ago. The house ITSELF to-
se.ner with the lobby, has been redecorated
throughout from floor to ceiling, and
great many other changes have been made,
including some vast improvements in the
us hung. description of the beauties of
.nis coy tneater would be well nigh i'm
POSSIBLE 1t is doubtful IL any other house
mas mad as much improvement made in its
appeafahce In one season. The opening at
1ractlon Will be the Castle Square Opera
G0mpany IN Millocker's jolly "Beggar Stu
cent and the ever-popular Chimes of
Normandy" During this preliminary sea-
son matirees will be given on Tuesday and
Saturday. "''0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
OTHER MEDALS AWARDED.

Police Participants In Swimming =
Tourney Receive Testimonials.
As a mark Of appreciation of the efficient
services rendered by the police officers, as
signed by the courtesy of Major Moore for
duty at the bathing each tournament Mon
day. and particularly the crew of the Vigi-
liant, under Harbor Master Sutton, Super
intendent Stevens, acting for the committee
of arrangements, has decided to present
each of the winners in the policemen's race
with gold medal. Philip Browne, as first
winner, has the Hotel Johnson medal, and
gold medals have been ordered, under the
beach mark, for Samuel L. Browne, sec
end, and Sergt. ]. c. Daley, third.
Under the usual permit of the Commits
sioners. when the beach appropriation is
exhausted, Mr.. Stevens will continue to
keep the beach open on a charge of cents
each entry for all who can afford to pay
and free to all who cannot afford it, paying
all expenses himself and charging the Dis
trict nothing. This he will continue to Go as
long as there are sufficient patrons to war
rant 1t.
The registry shows 5000 bathers thus
far. The ladies' mornings will open at 7:3O
O'Clock. Ladies' evenings will be continued,
but gentlemen of known character will be
admitted Call OUT promptly at sunset
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
COMING CONVENTION,
Gathering in january of Representa-
tives of L. D. Ii. Ii.

Gathering in January of Representa-
tives of 1. D. Ii. Ii.
National Capital Lodge 1. o. B. B., held
very important meeting last night and
had as visitors Mr.. Wolf and Messrs Leh-
mann and Meyer of the Past Presidents
Association of Baltimore. These gentlemen
came over to further the interests of the
association, and to advise with a similar
committee from this city in reference to
their proposed convention, which will be
heid here the fourth week in January.
All three of the gentlemen made eloquent
remarks, stating that representatives would
be here from all parts of the United States
and that they had assurance that a good
many members who are taking an active
interest in the order would also take adj
vantage of the reduced rates TO visit Wash
lhgton in January. Also, that Baltimore
Is leaving nothing undone to aid Wash
lngton TO properly entertain the eminent
gentlemen who will visit this city during
the convention.
Mr. Isaac Cans, president of National
Capital Lodge, responded most fittingly
ard assured The committee that the lodges
here would make their entertainment a
royal one.
The committees have already been ap-
pointed and plans formulated to make this
convention an important event in the his
tory of the organiZat ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

James Austin, a member of the Calumet
Cycle Club, living at No. 10 F street north
east, met with a painful and probably
serious accident Monday evening while re-
turning from a club run into Maryland
Mr. Austin in attempting to change posi-
tons with companion at a point where
the road was rough. collided with the other
bicycle. He was thrown heavily to the
ground and received several bad cuts about
the head and face.
Mr.. Eugene Willard conveyed him to the
nearest drug store, distance of about a
mile and a half, where his injuries wer.
attended to. after which he was taken 10
his home. This morning he was resting
comfortably, Notwithstanding several pain
full injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
LABOR MEN TAKE A SMOKE
Pleasing Entertainment Given Under Au-
spices Of Building Trades Council.
Fe1fcitOus Addresses Pleading for
Unity and n Poem in Memory Of
Recent Victory.

the Building Trades Council held only a
short session last evening, the attention of
the members being mainly centered on the
smoker which was to follow. Reports were,
however, received from several committees,
and after action upon these the hall was
thrown open for the reception of the friends
of the delegates.
The smoker was a pleasing success, The
attendance being very large. President
Silver Of the Building Trades Council was
master Of ceremonies. and w. H. Maghan,
]. A. Barclay. Hugh Reed. Joseph Patter-
son and Henry Haggerty composed the en-
tertainment committee. Mr.. Haggerty rem
dered song in 'Irish." which ELECTED ap-
plause and a demand for his appearance a
second time.
Short speeches were delivered by Messrs.
William Silver, Milford Spohn, Roy Carroll
of the local Federation of Labor, John 2.
Healey, Thomas Lyon, VIM. Maghan, John
A. Brett and others.
Mr.. Carrolrs remarks were regarded as
especially felicitous. He said he considered
1t to be an honor to be guest of the Build
Ing Trades Council; that the body had ac-
complished much for the organized labor of
the District, and very much more good
could be accomplished here If there were
less dissension in the ranks of labor.
Mr.. SpOhn's Prediction.
Mr.. Milford Spohn, president Of the Gen.
trail Labor Union. replied to Mr.. Carroll,
and said he very much regretted that more
Of our friends across the way" were not
present; that If the members of organized
labor societies could not come together on
trade matters, he hoped they could at least
meet on social occasions such as the pres
ent. He also stated that he believed the
time would soon come when dissensions
would cease, and all those who honestly de-
sired the furtherance of the cause of labor
would meet together in one central body.
For his part, he said, he would do all in
his power to bring about a better local con-
dition of affairs; that this unification and
the naturalization of forces are the prin-
c1ples of trades unionism. In the near fu-
ture, through the efforts of union organi-
cations, these principles will, he said, pre-
vail as they have already elsewhere.
Several delegates of the local Federation
of Labor besides President Carroll, were
present.
Cheers for the Council.
The smoker was kept up until a late hour.
and before adtourning three hearty cheers
were given by all present for the Building
Trades Council and the Central Labor
Union.
During the evening poem, composed by
Mr.. Spohn in commemoration of the victory
Of the team of the Central Labor Union
over that of the Building Trades Council
in the tug OF war; at River View, was
read.
One verse was as follows:
lis said to be in the swim when the
tide is full,
Is the proper thing for the proper fellow
to be;
They are not in 1.-THE B. T. e.
On the sward at River View,
They met the c. l.. u,
But, the sward was mud"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
Was IA stubborn Blaze.

Several companies of the fire department
responded to alarm No. 634, turned in be-
cause Of fire in the woodshed in rear of the
residence of Charles w. Saunders, llOy
Park place, about 8 o'clock last night.
There were some carpenters tools and
other articles of value in the shed where
the fire originated. and spontaneous COM
bustion is the supposed cause
Because Of the Hight material ana dry
timbers, the blaze spread rapidly and made
It's way along the line Of the fence to the
rear Of Charles schneider's grocery store,
on 18th street. The fire was q stubborn
and other infammabie material in the shed.
but the firemen finally got the FIRE under
control and extinguished the flames. Fire
anu water damaged Mr.. Schneider's store
to the extent of about $50, while S2OO viii
cover Mr.. Saunders loss,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
Il. AND o. BULLETIN.

Luray and return, $3.50. including admis-
sion to the caves. Special one-day eXcur-
sion Thursday next, September .. Train
leaves Washington $50 am.
Niagara Falls and return, so. Specially
conducted ten-day tour. Thursday next,
September o. Special train of coaches and
Pullman cars leave Washington $40 am.
Tickets good to stop off returning at Wat
kins Glen, Rochester and Buffalo.
Baltimore and return, 81, Sunday next.
September u.
Bay Ridge and return, so cents. Sunday
next. closing day.
Columbus, Ohio, and return, $1275 for
the round trip, September 10. 81 to q, ac-
count L. V. l.. national encampment.
81 Atlantic City and return Saturday and
Sunday next. Royal Blue Line-best service.
Baltimore and return. 81 %, Saturday and
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
CHARGE DISMISSED,
But the Defendant AdmOnished Not
to Repeat the OHense.

aOmOn1Sn&O
to Repeat the Ofense.
When James Tyler, young colored man,
reached Grant avenue and Sth street last
night. and heard man picking a banjo, an
irresistible desire to do the light fantastic
came over him. His feet had been shut
fed about for a few minutes only when
Policeman Carroll appeared on the scene.
Even out in the county the policeman
would not tolerate in the open what he
thought should be done in the house. and
James was arrested.
THE sidewalk was completely obstruct-
ed" the policeman said in court this morn
ing. Il charge disorderly conduct" he
added. but there was no profanity used"
I've lived out there seventeen years. -
the defendant said. land this is the first
time / have ever been arrested
Hes always been a very good boy the
officer said but ! wanted to break up this
habit of dancing on the sidewalks"
Case dismissed remarked the court,
but don't do so again."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
CONDEMN THE SYSTEM.
New York Republicans Oppose Civil
Service LAW

New York Republicans Oppose Civil
Service LAW.
largely attended meeting of New York
republicans was held last evening at re-
publican headquarters, No. 923 street
northwest. and, after several speeches
were made. series of resolutions, intro
duced by Col. w. L. Bramhall, was unani-
mously adopted.
The resolutions were declared to be in
unison with recent state conventions. held
In Ohio. Kentucky. New York and Pennsyl-
vania, and condemned the civil service re-
form law. as recently administered. to be
'undemocratic. anti-republican and hostile
TO the foundation principles of the govern
ment."
A copy of the resolutions was ordered to
De sent to each of the New York senator's
nand representatives I'm Congress-, with the
request for legislation for the repeal of the
existing obnoxious civil service reform
law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
UNION VETERAN UNION.

Logan Commands Big Meeting-The
Coming Campfire.
There was a large attendance last night
at the headquarters of John A. Logan
Command. U. v. u. During the meeting
Gen. Harlow l.. Street, the newly elected
national commander, rendered his resigna-
ton as colonel of his old command There
were mustered into the command John
ODonnell, Major c. F. HUMPHREYS Henry
q: Healey. Charles Irwin and Thaddeus
McGovern. S. F. Hamilton, who was adju-
tant of Logan Command for six years.
rendered his resignation, he having been
made adjutant general of the national or
iades ]. G. Burchfeld, S. R. Stratton, Will
liam Irving, w. c. Talley, Edward Thomas
w. P. Pierce and others.
The Coming Campfire.
Prior to the assembling of Logan Com
mand there was a meeting of the general
committee in charge of the arrangements
for the campfire to be held in honor of the
commander-in-chief at the National Rifles
Hall next Wednesday evening Col Irving
occupied the chair and Mr.. Pierce was the
secretary. Reports were made from the
chairmen of the various subcommittee
all showing satisfactory progress and ex-
pressing the belief that the event would be
the most important in the history of the
Union Veteran Union in the District of Co
lumbia. There will be many distinguished
speakers. a number of miscellaneous selec-
lions, and section of the Marine Band
under the direction of Prof. Fanciulli, will
be the chief musical feature. The invita-
tions and tickets are all ready to be sent
out, and the work of Col. John Middleton,
chairman of the committee on printing
was complimented by his associates.
committee on program, consisting of Dr.
Frank T. Howe, Coils. Bogia and Stratton,
was appointed, and it is expected that but
one more meeting will be required to wholly
perfect the arrangements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and intermediate river landings,
a
Steamer Jare Moseiey for Colonial Beach
at am.
Steamer Washington for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at Z pm.
Trains leave the B. and o. station for Bay
Ridge at 9:15 m. and 4:30 pm.
Trains leave 1914 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. to
pm.
Trains leave 1917 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at $50. 1905, IL
am, 1905, lbs. 2:05, 3, and 4:l5 Pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

Congress Heights this afternoon and
evening-F'ree exhibition trained horses and
dogs, man-eating 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
dTen every afternoon free.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
WIN HoId a ReceutfU1lnI.

The regular monthly reception Of the
Iowa Republican Association: will, be given
Thursday evening. the 9th instant, at s
o'clock, at Maccabee Temple. on 9th street.
The Junior class of Wesley Chapel will fur
nish the entertainment in the way of vocal
and instrumental music and recitations. A
pleasant time is anticipated for all who
attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
The Controversy Ended,

The appointment OF Mr.. Burns as post
master at Washington Grove, Md, was
announced yesterday afternoon, which will
end the fight between the villagers and
the campers over the question of the post
office location The decision means that
the summer campers will cross the tracks
TO get their mail. while the villagers will
be accommodated by having the office near
them all the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

An enthusiastic temperance meeting was
held last night at the Presbyterian Church
South. Hyattsville- Speeches were made by
Rev. DIR. Branch of Ellicott City. Rev. Van
Ness. Takoma Park: Rev. ]. l.. Steele Mr..
F. w. Middleton. Mr. Orme of ForrestviIIe
Mr. James L. Ewin of Washington and
Mr. w. NJ. Terrell of Kensington. The
male quartet of Berwyn Heights rendered
some appropriate selections. and Miss Lii
ian Acker and Mr.. A r. Holden sang sev-
eral charming duets and Mr.. McMichael of
Washington recited number of temper
ance pieces.
The meeting was well attended and from
the various reports II would seem that the
temperance sentiment in Maryland is
rapidly growing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
ECKINGToN's ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
The mmissiOners Revoke Their
Order to Abolish Them.

The mmissiOners Revoke Their
Order to Abolish Them.
The Commissioners have revoked their
recent order, which was suspended imme-
diately after it was issued. abolishing the
electric lights in lexington and substitute
Ing gas lamps for incandescent lamps on
the streets of that suburb. The electric
lamps will be increased In power and will
be hung lower President Crosby of the Po-
tomac Electric Company having offered to
DO this as soon as he heard there had been
complaints on the subject.
The citizens of lexington also strenuous
ly objected to the proposed change because
very few of the houses there were fitted for
gas lighting. and the abolishing of the
public system of lighting. which is furnish
ed by overhead wires, would have made 1t
in,po ssible for them to have continued the
Use of electricity In their dwellings, by rea-
son of the rules in force regarding the
overhead wires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
LOCAL MENTION.
ASSESSMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy of Music-Katie Emmett in
"The Waits of New York.
Grand Opera House-"Faust."
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-The American
Burlesquers.
Glen Echo-Concert by Haley's Washing
ton Concert Band.
Congress Heights-Music and dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
See 3. and o. bulletin. this paper.-Aevt.
Steamer Kent Released,

The steamer Kent, recently libeled by
James E. McCracken and others on ac-
count CT wages alleged to be due them,
has BEEN released by Justice Cox upon the
filing of bond by the owners of the boat
the Peoples Excursion Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
Proba BILE Fatal Injury,

David Hickey. the well-known postal
telegraph operator of this city, had his
back bl oxen the I'd of the month in a rail-
road accident at Cairo, ILL.,, and is not ex-
pected to recover He left here the 1st of
the month 10 spend vacation with his
mother in Dubuque, Iowa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
Not the Usual Charuc.

Thirty days. said Judge Mills this
morning when Emma Sanford said guilty
Shes not charged with vagrancy," ex
planned the clerk THE charge is disorder
ly conduct"
Then make the penalty So" the court
said Il thought she was up on the usual
charge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
DON'T Go HomeoVhtu

you have arranged about your winters
fuel from s. S. Daish & Son, 7O3 18th street
northwest, 20S Florida avenue northeast
Telephones BIS and 1873. Prices right-Ady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

Excursion to Luray Caverns
Via B. and o. R. R.. $50 am. September
8. $3.50 for the round trip, including ad-
mission to the caverns.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
S1.OO To baltimore and Return via d.
and O.
For all trains Sunday September 12-Adv
Cross Threaten. and Goe. Dow

George F. Cross. who told his wife.
Maggie Cross that he would kill her If he
had to Tive hundred years to do So" was
today required by Judge Kimball to give
real estate bonds for 500 or go to jail for
thirty days. He went down. Cross claimed
to have been drunk when he made the
threats. but Judge Kimban said that was
no excuse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
To Make the E.ttmnte..

The Commissioners have appointed the
District auditor and the District assessors
a committee to estimate the receipts of
the District for the fiscal year ending June
30. 1880 - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether q situation or O servant-a
want ad. IN The Star will reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

$3 Most Popular Saturday Trim S3
is that to FIT. Monroe, Norfolk. Va. Reach
and Ocean View via Norfolk. & Washington
steamers. Secure staterooms early and av old
disappointment Tickets, s.. good 10 return
Sunday night. See schedule this page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

$z.oO Atlantic City and Return via u.
and O..
pm Saturday and $50 am Sunday
Lex; Hoec 20 return on all regular trains
Sunday and Monday.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

New Furniture Won't Cost You Much
Wen upholster or Recover the old suites
make them as handsome and stylish as any
You can buy-for very little money. Car
En-. Carpet Cleaning wks., 631-5 Mass av
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08
$500 Atlantic City and Return via u.

Special trains Saturday and Sunday next
Royal Blue Line, best and quickest service.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

For all trains Saturday and Sunday. valid
for return until Monday. sl-25 for the
round trip.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-08

$1,000 Niagara Falls via II. and o.
Through train Of coaches and parlor cars
from Washington, $40 am, September o.
Tickets good for ten days. and good for
stop-over returning at Watkins Glen,
Rochester and Buffalo.-Advt.