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Evening star., 1898-08-24
Committeeman Appointed

AT the meeting last evening of the Build
ing Trades Council President Silver occu-
pied the chair and Mr.. j. P. Haley was
secretary pro tenn.
After the report of the committee on La
Dor day excursion. the chair announced the
following as additional members of the
joint committee of the council and Central
Labor Union having the matter in charge:
William Hunt, T. Richardson, c. Sanford
J. Totten, E. l.. Lomax, e. M. Wilson, j.
w. Locraft. w. H. Williams, R. Johnson
M. P. Canty, Robert Bernhard and P. C.
Kelly.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Improved Police Work.

The District Commissioners have ad-
dressed letter to Major Richard Sylves-
ter of the police department stating that
they have been informed by the superin-
tendent of the street and alley cleaning
department of the improved condition of
the streets, which, he believes, is due to
the vigilance of the police who are prevent
ing the httering of thoroughfares with
waste paper. Thanks are extended to
Major Sylvester for the marked improve
ment in the police work of the city no
ticeable since he took control of the de-
partmeEt.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
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: 13 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or so cents per
month Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Ninety Days on the Farm.

John Ford and Arthur Bowie, young col
ored men, who were found sleeping on
Delaware avenue last night, were arraign-
ed before Judge Taylor this morning on g
charge of vagrancy.
1--WE are guilty." pleaded Bowie when ar
raigned.
Speak for yourself, please the baflif
told him. what do you say?" he asked
Ford.
I'm guilty, too"
Policeman Hospital told the story of the
arrest and also preferred a charge of in.
decent exposure against Bowie
what do you say to this charger" he
was asked.
Guilty" he responded.
Ten dollars fine
The prisoners were sent down for ninet 9
days each en- the charge of vagrancy.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
FunernI of Will Tappan.

The funeral of the late VIII r. Tappan
took place from his late residence, 1907 Q
street northwest, this afternoon at o'clock.
The pallbearers were selected from among
his closest and warmest friends, who had
been acquainted with him through his en-
tire life. They were Arthur NJ. McCor-
mick, Howard Fisk. Norris r. Fill, w.
MEG. Bell, r. H. Charles and Samuel l..
Byrn-
The floral tributes sent by friends were
many and beautiful and entirely covered
the casket. The services were conducted
by Rev. DR.. ]. b. Perry of st. Andrews
Church. The interment was at Rock Creek
cemetery.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
OFFICIAL TOUR.
Superintendent of Street and Alley
Cleaning Alter Information.

OIeaHIh8 After IhIOrmht1On.
Mr.. Warner Stutler. superintendent of
street and alley cleaning, sand Mr.. Francis
Nye, assistant superintendent, will leave to-
morrow morning to inspect the methods in
vogue in leading cities for street sweeping
and cleaning and for the disposition of ref
use not embraced il the street sweepings.
This includes ashes and similar collections,
which the District Commissioners desire
shall be hereafter removed from premises
by the District working force, instead of
by private vehicles. as now.
1t is Mr.. Stutlsr's purpose to obtain data
upon this point which will be serviceable as
an argument in favor of the recommended
ton for an appropriation and the requisite
authority, which the Commissioners will
submit to Congress at its next session. He
and Mr.. Nye will go first to Philadelphia
and visit next, in turn, New York city, Buff
falo, Montreal and Toronto
Evening star., 1898-08-24

Extensive improvements are being made In
the establishment of George F. AIuth & Co.,
AIS 7th street northwest. The store has
been entirely refitted and enlarged. A me-
tallic ceiling has been put in, making the
store practically fireproof. Each depart
ment has been enlarged, new stock has
been added and prices reduced generally
Mr.. Muth the senior member of the firm,
said to reporter of The Star this morn
ing that the Improvements were made
necessary by the constantly increasing bust
ness of the firm. He pointed out the ad-
ditions to the art department and said the
firm anticipated big fall trade.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Ordered by Commissioners.

Official orders have been issued by the
District Commissioners as follows:
That the roadway of Rock Creek Church
road from Brightwood avenue to Hare
wood road be repaired and cobble cutters
laid, at an estimated cost of 81, 700 charge
able TO the appropriation for repairs to
roads. 1899
That four lamps De erected on Chicago
street between LIST and ID streets northeast
and that the location of one lamp on the
east side and one lamp on the west side
OF I'd street between F and G streets be
changed. at an estimated cost of $34
charSeable TO the appropriation for street
lighting 1879
Evening star., 1898-08-24

Jennie Reed, colored, who says she does
washing was reported by Policeman Hess
today for vagrancy. Jennie is resident
of Boston," and complaint was made that
she has been q too frequent patron of
drinking places.
Last night Jennie was drunk" the off
Ger told Judge Taylor this morning, "and
she was engaged in a row with another
woman when l found her.
The woman denied the charge. She
claimed that she was a hard working wo-
man. although she admitted that she oc-
ce esfonally INDUCES in little beer.
She was sent down for thirty daYs
Evening star., 1898-08-24

William Brown. young colored man. who
lives in Southeast Washington, found it so
warm in the house last night
that he occupied the front porch in
stead Of his bed. Policeman Bum. who
happened to see him there this morning,
placed him under arrest, and locked him
up on a charge of vagrancy.
Hes frequently drunk about the alleys
the policeman told Judge Taylor. "and he
often carries cans of beer for other peo-
pie. Ask him how he got his head cut,
your honor"
Il was going up a HILL" the defendant
said, and / fell down.
Judge Taylor said he could not blame the
nan for sleeping on his porch last night.
He advised him To be more careful in the
future, and took his personal bonds.
Evening star., 1898-08-24

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows:
White-Thomas F. Ryan and Mary Bal
ley; WIN. I. Brady and Maud r. Osborn
Henry j. Ginter and Sophronia Nicholson;
Amos Bowers and Eliza Waggy; Clinton
o. Thorne and Fannie c. Beaumont; James
A. HeiskeI and Sarah NJ. Finotti; Henry
p Montgomery and Moni Louise Hurley;
James e. Talbert and Ella May Ritter
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Narrow Escape From Death.

Little Emma Horner of Park avenue
Brightwood, narrowly escaped being killed
by runaway horse Tuesday afternoon
In trying to escape she fell and the horse
leaped over her. The little girl was picked
up unconscious, but besides a painful scalp
wound the injuries sustained were slight
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Niagara Falls and Return via b. & o.

Special train of coaches and parlor cars
will leave b. and o. depot at $40 am, Au-
gust -, September and % Tickets good
70 stop on returning at Buffalo. Rochester,
Geneva and Burdett CWatkins Gleu) and
Mauch Chunk; SO Tor the round-trip lick
cts, limited TO ten days.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Fireman scalded,

Charles Bonner, fireman in the employ
of the Purity Ice Company, was severely
scalded about the arms and body by es-
Gaping steam yesterday afternoon. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital in the
ambulance. While his burns are painful
his condition is not dangerous
Evening star., 1898-08-24

A colored man named Lafayette Williams,
ffty-seven years old, was overcome by the
heat about 0 o'clock this morning, near
14th and r streets. The eighth precinct
patrol wagon was summoned and the sick
man vas removed to Freedmen's Hospital
He lives at No. 1921 New Hampshire
avenue
Evening star., 1898-08-24
For Keeping DfsorderIy House.

Charles Meyers was today convicted in
the Police Court of keeping a dsorderly
house, and was fined SO by Judge Mills.
He did not have the cash, and the court
accepted Lawyer Kicks security for ths
payment of the fine tomorrow.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

The famous battlefield line to Cincinnati.
S14 round-trip. Tickets on sale September
3, and g. good to return until September
13, with privilege of extension until Octo-
Der 2, by depositing ticket with joint agent
at Cincinnati between September . and 8
and payment of 25 cents additional-Adyt.
Evening star., 1898-08-24

Martha Banks, colored, while under the
influence of liquor this morning, jumped
from the second-story window of her home
in Blagden's alley. Her left leg was broken
and the police took her to Freedmen's Hos
pital for treatment.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Charges wiIlful Desertfon,

Moses f. Jones today enter ed suit for
divorce from Mary A. Jones' whom he mar
ried July 10, 1892. he couple lived together
until 1896 when, it is alleged by Moses, his
wife willfully deserted him and went to live
in Baltimore, afterward returning to
Washington and living with her father.
Campbell Darlington is solicitor for the
avenue.
Evening star., 1898-08-24

Fine quality of playing cards for 15c.
per pack, or 3 packs for 4Oc., at c. and o.
ticket Offices. 513 and 1921 Pa. ave-, Wash
ingtOn, D. C.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Eijou Theater-VaudevilIe
Congress Notwithstanding.
Glen Echo-Jaxon opera Company in
bohemian Girl"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-John L. Suili-
van and company.
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
For Santiago.

D. II. Rhodes of the War Department left
last night for the battlefield at Santiago
de Cuba on business for the quartermas-
ter's department.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Frustrated by Heat.

Hoeke's Clearing Sale prices will interest
ouSekeeperS-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-08-24
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Marine Band Mt the Capitol.

The program of the United States Marine
Band coacert, William H. Santelmann, con-
ductor. at the Capitol grounds this after
noon will be as follows. beginning at 5:15
o'clock:
J. March, Naval Militia" .SantelInann
q Overture, Kings Lieutenant .......Titl
B. Selection. Wizard of the Nile. Herbert
f. Waltz Jolly Girls Vols tedt
B. (a) IntermeZzo, "SOnge dAmour apres
le BaP' P'......-.............-.....C ..Czibulka
Cb) Idyl. 'Narcissus". .Nevin
g. Fantasia, Carmen" en"...........-....-.-Biz -Bizet
:. Song, Holy city. Adams
8. Grand March, "Tannhauser"- Wagner
D. Hail Columbia" .Fyles
During August you can buy Hoeke's Fur
piture and Carpets at Clearing Sale prices
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-08-24

Salt water bathing, fishing, Grabbing and
boating. Trains leave $50 am. and 4:3O
pm. week days 9:35 a.m., 80 and 3:15
pm. Sundays.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View
at 10 am, 2:15 and 6:iJ pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 am, 2:3o
end $50 pm
Steamer EsteIle Randall fer Glymont and
Intermediate points at $50 am
Steamer Jane Noseley for Colonial Beach
and Somerset Beach at Q am.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Indian
Head at $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at . am
Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and lower
river landings at pm
Trains leave B. & o. depot for Bay Ridge
at $50 a and 4:30 pm
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from I'm. to
8 pm
Trains leave 131. street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am to pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from am. to u pm.
Trains leave SD and NJ streets and 32d
and P streets every ten minutes for West
Chevy Chase and Glen Echo.
Evening star., 1898-08-24

"Ur NestOfatfOn Oh MaiQen Name.
Maria 3. Doyle has instituted proceed
irgs for divorce from her husband, Robert
Doyle. who she says deserted her four
years ago, leaving her to support herself
as domestic. She asks that her maiden
name of sTravers be restored.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Jumps From a window.

A O. H. Norfolk excursion, Saturday; see
adv, page 10.
Evening star., 1898-08-24

via Norfolk and Washington steamer New
port News. Saturday, 80 pm. Tickets, s.. 80
good to return Sunday night, giving an op-
portuuity TO view the huge fleet of war ves-
sells off old Point.'-Advt
Evening star., 1898-08-24

China Astors, 25c. DOz.
All kinds; perfect blossoms. Gude 1924 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
CITY ITEMS.

On Account of improvements In
factory, all our $45 New Domestic Reliable
Sewing Machines go at 500. So This month
only. You'll never in your life get chance
again to buy a new Domestic at such a
price. The company's 5-year guarantee
with each. Drop postal and have one sent
on trial. free, before the month is up. c.
AUERBACH, Z & H. 1t
Evening star., 1898-08-24

Rich, Handsome, Stylish Paper.
Finest work. Yet we ask only 81 up for
papering rooms. Nolte, 80 9th st.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Preferred to Sleep on the Porch

A o. H. Norfolk excursion, Saturday: see
adv, page TO- .
Evening star., 1898-08-24

WHEN YOU BUY MEAT
from US you're assured of tip-top quality
always, right prices, courteous treatment
and prompt delivery. And always the very
best of Home-Drcssed Meats.
T. T. kEANE, 35-51 Center mkt.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
WHEN VOL BLY, ME

The Berkefeld Water Filter is germ-proof;
only 81. S. S. Shedd & Bro, 49, 9th st.
Evening star., 1898-08-24

1t is the alum in baking
powder that gives biscuit that
peculiar bitter taste.
Cleveland's baking powder
does not contain alum, and
makes biscuit sweet and whole
some.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
For YOIR ICED TEA

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon." the best SOC. tea IN
America Pure American-refined Sugars
sold at cost.
C. D. KENNY, city stores.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-10-15
Monument to Explorers.

A committee of the Northern Indiana
Historical society. headed by Congress-
man Ford, recently decided on the proper
site for a monument at the beginning of
the portage which extends four miles
from the st. Joseph river to the head
waters of the Kankakee. It was used by
La Sale, Hennepin. Charlevoix and
Marquette to reach the Mississippi river
by water. The committee spent several
years in investigation, and the archives
of Quebec, Harvard, Yale and Paris
have been carefully studied. The monu-
ment to be erected will be o handsome
one. The portage follows an old Indian
trail.-New York Tribune.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-10-15
MIND READERS TASK.

seAnstens VIII Take . Trip Around the
World Biindfoldsd.
Paul Alexander tombstone, tho mind
reader, says that he is going to take a
trip around the world blindfolded. At
the same time he Is going to try and
beat the record for globe trotters.
II have about made arrangements for
the trip" said tombstone at Kansas City
recently. "a great many of my friends
have tried to persuade me u give up the
idea, but ! do not think I shall. OF
course 1t will be q great strain on me,
mentally and physically. So far my
plan is to have the president or some
high official in Washington start a
packet Of letters around the world, aud
after it has been gone about three weeks
l will be blinafolded and. start out after
it.
1.-THE blindfold will not be removed
from my eyes during the entire "trip.
and l will follow the packet and try to
oveftake it. | think ] can do this."-
st. Louis Republic.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-10-15
Notice of Dissolution Of
Partnership.

hereby give notice that | have taken
charge of the property formerly known
as STATIONS Store and Strstton's Hall,
Churchill County, Nevada, and that the
former management will have no rela-
ton with the same hereafter and that
NV business relation with Mr.. Stratton
has ceased. r. G. VAUGHN.
Sr. CLAIR, NEv. Oct, ], 1903.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-10-15
ELECTION NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given that on the 9th
dav OF November, A. d. 1898. being the
first Tuesday after the first Monday, ~
provided by law, at the several election
precincts in the county of Washoe, an
election will be held for the following
named State, County and Township
Officers, to-wit:
One Representative IN Congress,
One Governor,
One Lieutenant-G Governor,
One Justice Of the Supreme Court,
One Secretary Of STATE,
One State Controller,
One State Treasurer,
One Surveyor General,
One Auorney-G General,
One Superintendent Of State Printing,
One Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
One Regent State University dong ter's)
One Recent State University tshort term),
One District Judge,
One State Senator,
-Four Members Of Assembly,
-.
One Sheriff.
One Assessor,
One County Clerk,
One Recorder and auditor,
One treasure.
One District Attorney,
One County Surveyor,
One Public Administrator,
One County Cormissioner(io'.g ~terEs),
One County Commissioner (skort terHal,
Fire City Councilmen reno P~yecinct).
One Justice Of the Peace Reno Precsnctl,
One Justice of the Peace Verdi P~recsnct3.
One Justice of The Peace (WadsUcrtk
Precinct),
One Justice of the Peace (Gknddte
Precinct),
One Constable (Rsno PRECINCT,
One Constable Verdi PreciNcD,
One Constable tWadsWorth Prccinct)
One Constable Glendale Pvecinct).
which eiection shall be spsned not later
than 3 O'Clock q. M. and shall continue until'e
o'clock p. m Of the same DAY.
VOTING PLACES AND INSPECTORS.
xFrAnktown.-Polling p~isce-Corecco House.
Inspectors-H Heidenreich, o Pedroli, @ 70
fbc0o.s .
sw~khhoe.-Poiiing plsce+sgY b seisstsd ~
w Gregory. EA n @@
iBrgwn's,-Poinns spiAesAAt HuaAksfs. In
Apscsors-L HardingE CfAhs, O DaseAport.
GIendale.-Polling panea-4AtDanehy's Hotel.
Inspectors-H N Frost, II AWhistier. III %
Dadchy. AN .S.t
verdi.-PoIling ylaSea-As old verdi Hotel.
Iaspectors-o LcuEsy, r pplAaey, 3Montz.
hWadsworth.-Poliine F1acoAAt Music Hall.
Innpectors-D Ehier. Or. Riohafdscn, D Wash
ss nSsa@ nn a;ncS1lsas JasSiin. / ma Msssass5
4 Arrowsmith.
Bufaio.-Polling piace-At G. Christensen,s
House. .Inspeotors-J Ward. @ Christensen. q
Richardson.
Courthouse. Iuspsctors-BM Coffin. CP Cross
T Witherel.
Reno Second ward,-Poiiing place-At
Avansino House, corner OF Second and Chestnut
streets, inspectors-L L Crockett, J A Bon
Clough & Crosby Block. InspectOrs-w 8
Beard. A L Longley. g A Hoppe.
Reno Fourth Ward)-Polling place-At Fifo
Engine House. Inspectors-ES eftz, Il o Lanor
Reno Tifth w~ard)-Poring place-At the
old congregational Church. Inspectors-H w
Higgins, 8 d Council, B Campbell.
BALLOTS.
Ballots 70 be in accordance with on Act q
the Legislature of the State OF Nevada, ana
known As the Australian Ballot.
F. b. PORTER.
Clerk of the Board Of County Commissioners
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-10-15

PLUMBING! PLuMBING! PLUMBrNG!-
Satisfaction as to best work and cheap
est rates. Inquire at DISPATCH Office or
or Of Mr.. Enright.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-10-15
Notice to Hunters.

Notice to Hunters.
l hereby notify all hunters not TO
trespass upon my premises. Those
who do not heed this notice viii be
prosecuted. 1. u HERMAN
The Globe-republican., 1898-12-22

have thought Of denying It, although It
had scarcely occurred to her before.
said she did not doubt that she had
changed.
Alone in her own room, she fastened
her door and threw the blinds wide
open that the Implying light might
fall as severely as possible on the race
she studied in her mirror.
It was a pleasant face and youth
full one. But Miss Patience saw only
the coming Of the crows feet around
her eyes, the tiny lines settling about
the corners of her mouth and In the
soft, brown waves Of hair the shining
Of few gray threads,
She wasn't weaker than most OF as,
perhaps. Yet she had closed the blinds
little sadly.
Youth is beautiful and precious
possession to US all. Who is there
among us who would not for it's beau
ty, its hope and even its ignorance.
give in exchange a goodly portion OF
such store of knowledge, experience or
success as the added years have
brought?
On that other day she had folded
away a favorite gown or two as no
longer suited, with their touches OF
bright color and frivolous adornment,
to her sober years. But now she tried
to put away in some secret chamber
of her woman's heart certain sweet
memories and a few fond hopes. For.
like that revelation OF her lost youth,
came the consciousness that the sweet
est things that had come into her Hse-
woniS ever come INTO iss-Ee1s only
memories nov,
"Aunt Patience, we're read: Toe .hc
wreath for the doorway" reused her
from her reverie.
She hastily gathered up the green for
the wreath not yet begun, and went to
work making it as carefully as If that
were the day before Christmas OF
seventeen years ago, and she was won
dering II Robert BeDsly would linger
after the other guests '~ere gone and
tell her the secret shs knew he wanted
to tell. He had waited. She would new
er forget how he looked standing there
under the chandelier, and she had
thought him surely the handsomest
lover in all the world. Even now her
cheeks burned as she remembered how
slight had been her resistance when
he said: But, Patty, you're under the
mistletoe. It's my right to kiss you
| you know"
Why should these old memories
come crowding upon her after all these
The Globe-republican., 1898-12-22

George Gissing, who will reside per-
nanently in Worcestershire, is writing
Z book or the critics Of Magma Graecia.
sasing the material that he collected on
fais recent travels in Italy.
Frederick Harrison, the English
writer. has figured it out the Queen
Christina OF Spain is a descendant OF
William, Prince Of Orange, the most
inveterate enemy Spain ever had. In
his time the Protestants Of Great Brit
ain supported him against the tyranny
CT Spain. Today another branch OF the
samo race espoused the cause OF the
victims of Spanish oppression. while. II
Mr.. Harrison is right, the blood OF Will
liam the Silent flows in the veins OF the
royal representative Of that oppression.
The Luxembourg has acquired a pic
ture, the work of a young American
negro. Mr.. Tanner, who has also a pic
ture in the Paris salon, and has de-
termined to assert that, although coll
ored people had made little progress in
the direction of art hitherto, they
would appeal to the future of the ar
.istic world. Mr. Tanner was the son
Of . colored minister. who was anxious
that his son should follow in his foot
steps. but the young man determined
on q painters career and said he would
do as much for Christianity with his
brush as he would by preaching. His
pictures have hitherto been always
painted On q religious theme, the one
in the salon representing the annun-
citation.
Art circles OF Europe are much
shocked and excited over the sad death
In Rome of Prof. Frederick Gese!echap.
q German painter Of international
fame. Prof. Geselschap had been for
soIne time in Rome. engaged on i'm
portant state orders for the Italian gov
eminent. He was in wretched health
and fearing that the work undertaken
(mural paintings for the Vatican were
among the orders) would be too much
for his strength Prof. Geselschap's
mind gave way under the Gtrain. He
had been missing from his home In
Rome for several days and was finally
found hanging from tree in a grove
on the banks Of the Tiber. There Is no
doubt that the eminent artist commits
ted suicide