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Evening star., 1898-09-28
ANACOsTIA iIHAPPENINGs.
overhead Trolley On Navy Var
BrAdge-ofh&f News.

overhead Trolley On Navy Yard
Brfdge-0theS News.
The carpenter work ion the Anaoostia
or1oee' preparatoryato stringing the over
nead trolley wires en- tn, bridge. has been
completed, and the work Of stringine the
wires will not be delayed. About 1850 feet
OF trolley wire will he Used. 1t is now said
That no wire is to be used over the draw
OF the bridge, and that instead the feed
wires are to be tapped into the trolley
wires at points on both sides of the draw,
which the cars are to cross by momentum.
The members of Emmanuel Chapter. No.
lsl, Brotherhood Of st. Andrew, the oldest
chspter in the District are represented at
brotherhood which opened TODAY in Bal
umore 1t Is expected that several from
the local chapter besides the delegates will
attend before the convention closes. 1t is
propaole that Rev. w. G. Davenport, rec
tor of the Emmanuel p E. Church. win be
present. The delegates and alternates
CHOSEN to represent the chapter are: Dele
gates Messrs: Eugene Thompson and Sam
nish and B. Bryan.
'Dr. r. A. Py1es ard Merrs A L. Richard
son aid w. N. Freeman made up a party
that left Monday evening fishing
ped1tion about Colton's and neighboring
points They will be gone the remainder
of the week.
Mr. Robert Jordan is having some extern
slve improvements made to the premises at
l5' Monroe street, which he purchased re-
Gently. and where he will make his home
Miss Mollie Rothman of Glendale, Prince
Georges county, Md, is the guest of Miss
Middleton of No. $50 Harrison street.
The regular meeting of Electa Chapter.
No. 2 o. E. S., was dispensed with last
night on account of the session in tho city
of the General Grand Chapter, o. E. g.
A handsome cuckoo clock donated to ST.
ia hoo hnn, h;
ton in store window on Monroe street,
and attracts much attention.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Loud Snoring Gave Him AWAY

A1ouzP Smith, a young colored man. got
arrested last night on account of his loud
snoring. Policeman Haller heard the noise
III a lumber yard on New York avenue and
II was hfteen minutes before he could find
9ihilh. Complaints had been received by
the police about men sleeping in the Iuna-
Der yard. and Alonzo was charged with
yagraucy.
What were you doing in the lumber
EafHf Judge ktmbaiI asked him when he
appeared IN court this morning.
! sells newspapers and
Aua We're YOU selling papers at ! O'Clock
this morning." interrupted the CONT
No. sir 1t was late when / yor cut or
SLuFeh. and l started for the mission on
account Of family troubles, but knew the
mission ilss,, would be closed. and 1 thought
would spend the night in the lumber I3,rri >,
lie Was sent down for ten days.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
All Differences Adiusted

In the case of Miss Parthenia weodson
against the Ladies' United Reapers' So
ciety, In which the plaintiff asked to be
reinstated in the defendant association by
writ of mandamus, paper was filed yes
terday afternoon which practically con-
Guides the case. 1t was Il transcript of
the minutes of the meeting of September
81 wherein, by resolution, the action taken
to compel Miss Woodson to apologize to
the society was rescinded. Miss Wood
son has been asked to return to the So
ciety and all differences between the ladies
have been adjusted
Evening star., 1898-09-28
THE SHERMAN STATUE.
Unexpected Obstacle to Work of Ex-
cavatinE for Foundation.

The contractors who are laying the foun-
dation for Carl Rohl-Smiths statue of Gen.
Sherman. in the grounds south of the treas
ury have encountered an unexpected OBJ
stacle In their work. The original plan of
the Harrison-Grand Company of Adrian,
Mich. the contractors contemplated an ex-
cavation to the depth of seven feet but
they were ignorant of the fact that there
is made ground for ten feet below the
surface. After cigging some distance
water was reached and the work stopped.
1t will be necessary now. after taking out
about fifteen feet of earth, to fill the bot
tom with piles, surn1ounted by boxes filled
with concrete, and above all layer of
crushed stone.
Granite from the quarries Of Barre VT.
will form the pedestal Of the statue, which
will have dimensions Of 90 by 81 feet at the
base The statue, when completed. will
reach an extreme height of s. feet above
the slight mound upon which it will stand.
Mr. Rohl-Smith has not completed his
studies for the work and some time may
elapse before the statue is begun.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

Corporal Frank Brawner Of the Sd Regi-
nent, United States Engineers, who died of
fever on Thursday at Jefferson barracks
Missouri, was buried from his late home in
Brookland The funeral services took place
at St. Anthonys Church Monday. Mass
was said by Rev. j. F. Cunnane, pastor of
the church, assisted by .ev Fathers
Gloyd and MCGEE of st. Patrck's Church
The pallbearers were Alexis Yznaga, D. j.
Dosier Brooks, Bernard ODonnen, Nor
val Burr, Louis Cammack and Mr.. Nichols
who was of the same company of which
young Brawner was a member. The re-
mains were inferred at Mount Olivet
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Successful Musicale and Festival.


The musicale and festival that took place
at the residence of Col. j. Lewis in Brook
Land last evening was quite successful. 1t
was largely attended by friends from the
city and surrounding country. The grounds
were brilliantly lighted with Chinese Ian
terms and supper and refreshments We're
served In the coloniaLInansion.
The musical program WAS as follows:
Duet, piano, Mrs. 1Rarhsdall and Mrs.
Bracket; song, Miss Stewart; song, Miss
Ellis: piano solo, Misst Cllristy of Gillitzen,
Pa; vocal solo, by Miss Stewart of Hunt
ington, w. Va; vocal solo. Mrs. Hobart
Brooks; violin solo, Master Rachel Daniels,
with piano accompaniment by Miss Lily
Bailey; mandolin am guitar duet, Miss
Rosa Warder and Mfs Warder; vocal solo,
Mary Page. Miss Addi6 Julien was the
accompanist for many of the singers.
The entertainment WAS in honor od and
as a testimonial to Rev J. F. Cunnane,
pastor of st. Anthony's Church. who has
been transferred to Rockville, Md, and the
large attendance testified to the high es-
TEEN In which Father Cunnane is held in
Brookland. Every one fof the religious
bodies in the vicinity was well represented
and expressions of regret rat losing one who
had proved himself such a sympathetic
pastor and such an honorable man were
general. The amount realized was about
500. Mrs. Juan Lewis was the chairman
Of the committee of arrangements and she
was ably supported by corps of lady as
siStantS
Evening star., 1898-09-28
THE STAR by MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for anv
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering II at
this Office, in person or by letter
Terms: l3 cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents DER
month. Invariably in advance. SUBJ
scribers changing their address from
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Mrs. 5Iary W. Fits Dead.

Mrs. Mary W. Fits died at Webster,
Mass. September Il. 1Sss. aged seventy
three Years. She was a daughter of the
Iale Judge Wiley Of western New York.
wnere her early life was passed. She mar
ried Sumner Fits, a prominent business
man. and in their home the children of de-
ceased brothers and sisters found a moth
er's love and fathers care. Many there
ar who VIII remember her kindness while
memory lasts.
In Ists; they moved TO Virginia living at
Manassas and afterward at Falls Church.
where she was well known and highly re-
sieEtet- They came TO Washington five
ears ago. and last June. on account of
failing health, went to Webster where
Mrs. Fits died. She was buried at that
place.
Mrs. Fits was interested and willing to
assist in eExry good work. and had many
friends heItSSho Will regret her death
Evening star., 1898-09-28

Via Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania railroad will operate a
personally y-conducted tour to Omaha leav-
Ing Washington October l. Rate sy5 in
Guiding transportation. Pullman and hotel
recommendations. admission TO fair, etc For
iurther Information apply TO city ticket Of
tce.-AQEt. -
Evening star., 1898-09-28

poor artist to gain netofiety. but who at
last gives up his iHeaH and accepts the
assistance Of Mepisistost General F1nk's
Army" humorous buraesque, brings the
entertainment to asolose. Harry Morris
part well suited to his capabilities, and to
which he has givsrpspseial study and at
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Went Down as John Jones'

John Jones'" called Clerk Potts in the
Police Court this morning. when Judge
Kimball was waiting for the next case.
John JONES' repeated Bailif Kendic.
Step up, John"
When there was no response heard the
baiin inquired.
Who gave his name as John Joneso''
Then a shabbily dressed little man STEM
ped forward. said guilty 10 a charge of dis
orderly conduct and was fined 81.
by didn't you give your right narne?"
the prisoner was asked
i did" was his answer
ne court was not satisfied of the truth
OF thIs answer. but under this name the
prisoner went down
Evening star., 1898-09-28

number of policemen representing the
different precincts had a meeting yesterday
afternoon and organized drum and bugle
corps to furnish music for the policemen s
parade. AS heretofore stated in The Star,
the parade will occur the 18th of next
month. The semiweekly drills of the men
will be continued until the parade takes
place. Leader Churchill of the Mount
Pleasant Band will lend the necessary num-
Der of drums for use by the police band
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Sudden Illness.

A young man named Matthew Bell. whose
home is IN New York. was taken sick on
Sth street northwest last night. The eighth
precinct patrol wagon was summoned and
he was taken to Freedmen's Hospital for
treatment
Evening star., 1898-09-28
Receives Slight Injuries,

Mrs. NJ. Dudrow, living at No. $50 North
Capitol street. was slightly injured while
getting OFF a CAPITAL Traction car at Penn
syfvania avenue and 9th street about Z 10
O'Clock last night. She was taken home in
a cab. The police report that the men in
charge CT the car were not at fault
Evening star., 1898-09-28

vincent Dorsey, colored, was TODAY sent
I" Jail by Judge Scott for six months and
hiteen days for carrying a concealed wean-
on, assau!t.ng Raymond White and disor-
derly conduct. 0-
Evening star., 1898-09-28
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

Academy-"Aa Enemy to the King"
Columbia Theater-- The Fools Revenge"
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-American Bur
1esqueTs.
Lafayette Sqrare-"A Female Drummer.
National Theater-"The Christian
BijOu-Vaudeville.
GettNSbnTg.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Memorial TO Corporal shilling.

The graduates and students of Spencerian
Business College, at a special meeting call
ed by the class of 90. III practice hall of
the college Academy of Music building.
Tuesday evening. September 2I, 1893, unan-
imously adopted resolutions in tribute to
the late George F. Shilling. a corporal in
the 1st District of Columbia Regiment. The
resolutions declare that. in the flower of
youth and life and promise. George Frithiof
Shilling has been called upon to exchange
worlds and has passed away from earthly
scenes. that his superior Intelligence. spot
less character. gentle disposition, sclf-sac-
ritciuE life and unfailinE devotion to duty
as a student commanded our esteem and
admiration, and furnished a shining example
TO his fellow workers: that his brave spirit
as a District of Columbia volunteer in the
recent war. his heroic strength and fidelity
as an officer and his courage and patience
in suffering. even unto death. have in
creased our admiration and love for him
and enShrine him in our memory as an
honor TO us and to young American man
hood.
Sympathy was extended his family in
their loss. yet also congratulations that
their son and brother. whose life was SO
brief, made it so full of fragrance. Of
worth and Of honorable service"
Evening star., 1898-09-28

Variety of ORense.

our OBJECT Is to price our butter We can
sult al who are in search of puro bn.tar
James r oyster, 800 Pa ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
EXCLUSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 am and 2:3o
pm
Steamer Washington for Norfolk ana
Fortress Monroe at $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial Beach
and river landings at I am
Steamer E,stellc Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 a NJ
Trains leave 1Sl. street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. 10
pm
Trains leave 131k street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from IL
a m. to 3 pm.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

The board Of directors of the National
Metropolitan Bank of this city, at a meet
ing held today. declared a dividend Of S
per cent, payable to the stockholders on
and after October 1.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-09-28
(nnI. Lowest Prices

Cali at my Offices for plan Of buying that
AFFORDS You every protection. Lowest prices
since 1876 J. Maury Dove. 2lst aud J. 1906
II. 16-b VI NV. and 18Th and - sW-Advt
Evening star., 1898-09-28

SOUTHDOWNS & EXTRA FINE BEEF
at the Center Mkt stands of +. T Keane.
The exhibit this week comprises the finest
assortment of Home-DreSsed Meats that's
to be found hereabouts. Stands 35-51.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

Our Fall Stock of Lamps and Globes cam
not be exceIled. S. S. Shedd & Bro.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

Encyclopedias: Parents should avail
themselves now of the latest and best-on
favorable terms-adopted by the school Off
ciaIs of this city. Address Box 1l6, Star Of
Evening star., 1898-09-28
of the Battle ship Illinois

At Newport News, Va. Tuesday. Oct. I,
H." a m. Those desiring to witness the
event can do so by taking one of TIE Nor
folk and Washington steamers from 7th ST.
wharf, Monday, October :. at ESQ D. m.
Passengers Will be carried to Newport
News without extra charge. State rooms
going and returning. can be reserved at
comp EaEys Offices. Telephone 75J.-AGyt
Evening star., 1898-09-28

You must make haste now-last week of
Hoeke's Clearing Sale of Furniture and
Carpets-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-09-28
"Ericsson LineExcursions"

ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE
10 PhillaeIphIa Sday boat every day 1except
sunday al 10y an .-.--...-.............e 81 90
To Philadelphia might steamersN .....,.,,. 40 %
10 Ialiadeiphla ana return by rail. $500
10 Sa7s May iron Philadelphia by rsiD..... 81 rs
10 Sape AN! hh9 fetuin ten hRysl..........Ss2 81 IS
10 Cape May ana return t5easonl .....-.,.. 81 60
10 Atlantic CITY uron PHILADELPHIA by raiD. 50 rs
TO Atlantic City and return GtCn days. IS
10 Atlantic City and return fseasonl 81 90
To Ashury Park, Ocean Grove, Ling Branch 81 90
To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long fBranch and
return, season GrDm Phadeipnia by raiD. SO 90
To New York from Philadelphia by raid -. 81 90
To New York and return (eleven days. ...... SO 90
Night steamers teNcsgt sundays from wharf.
Light and Pratt streets. ~ IN. Write for de.
scriptire pamphlet and fishing grounds at Better
ton. Tickets for sale at OFFICE ONLY. Also tick
cts to Albany. Troy, Saratoga SprinEs. Newport n.
l.; Fall River, New Haven. Bridgeport, Conn:
Portland. Me. and points north. Tickets 70 Phil
adelphia sale in Washington at B h o. Ticket
Offices, Pennsylvania avenue, and r. n o. depot.
CLARENCE SHRlN Err Agent. 204 Light st.
Je30-32tf Baltimore Nd,
Evening star., 1898-09-28
FOR YOUR ICED TT

We have lamps that will illuminate
prices, &c. up. CA Muddiman x Co, L. & q.
Evening star., 1898-09-28

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon." the best SOC. tea in
America. Pure American-Tefned Sugars
sold at cost
c. D. KENNY. city stores.
Our$1-I5 E. NJ Lamp is perfect and complete.
6IG 12th 81. c. a. Muddiman & Co, 1904 q st.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
EXCURSIONS. ETC.
For Mount Vernon.

HOME AND TOMB OF WASHINGTON
STEAMER CHARLES MACAIESTER Capt. Z.
l. Blake leaves 9Th st. wharf daily (Sunday ex-
ceptedl 10 an and 2:30 pm. Fare round trim.
ooc. Admission 70 grounds and mansion. 25c.
CAFE ON STEAMER.
MARSHALL HALL
Daily, 10 am. and 2:30 pm. (Sunday excepted.
se23f.l4 FARE, ROUND TRIP. 25c
Evening star., 1898-09-28
THE GREATER sAks STORES
What Push and Perseverance Have Accom-
plished in Thirty One Years.
Doors of WashinKton's Latest De-
partment Store Thrown Open
to the Public Today.

In an edition of The Evening Star, bear
ing date Of September IS. 1863, there ap-
peared in six-inch space an announce
ment, by Saks & Co. that they would re-
move to their new store, 316 7th street,
next to the new Lincoln Bank building
This advertisement was the largest that
appeared in The Star of that issue. The
size Of it, and the size of those of Saks &
Co. that now appear daily is a fair reflex
Of the actual growth of this house.
Today the Saks stores-forty-five ver-
liable stores tif they were merely depart
ments they would count up nearer a hun
dred)-were opened to the public, as an
nounced In The Star last night. There
were no brass bands, nor souvenirs, and
in commenting upon their absence, men,
Der of the firm said: The merchandise It's
character and price, the closest attention to
the wants of our patrons and the placing
daily before them, through the press, AN
absolutely truthful statement of what the
Saks stores offer. are to be the factors
whereby our success is to be maintained"
Crowded All Day.
To say the store was crowded is to put it
mildly. All day long, even from the open
ing hour, throngs of people passed in in in
spectton of the great changes that have
been made in converting the two buildings
into one-of the points of comfort and con-
'eHieiCe Oh patrons that nave been pro-
vlded, and in catching, best could be
done in the jam, a glimpse here and there
or the good things this firm has gathered
with which to tempt the fascination of
Womankind and charm the vanity OF man.
Kind. 1t seemed to the observer an easy
matter Tor Saks & Co. to make good their
promise to give Washington a wonderful
store, with all the wealth of merchandise
with which their counters are laden
Ihe proVerbial spirit of this house is ev-
erywhere manifest in the hberality of the
preparations made. Man, woman or child
cannot con1ure UP a want that the vast
variety cannot supply. To the older eener-
auon, who remember Saks & Co.'S start
mere, thirty-one years ago, their present
success seems wonderful. Viewed from the
standpoint of cause and effect their great
growth Is but natural. From the first they
nave been known as enterprisng substan-
tial ana sincere in all their dealings From
the hrst they have been Representative
house-a house Washingtonians have taken
pride in pointing to as one of the highest
monuments to the city's commercial at
talnments. From the very first they Sc
cured the public's confidence and to the
present day they have never abused IT. OF
course all Washington rejofces over their
latest advancement, and will do as ir has
Always done, lend it's support to their con-
tinued success ~
Evening star., 1898-09-28
No Flaws in the Stock.

While a great deal has been accom-
riished in the thirty days since we took
possession of the Smith building, we real
ize there may creep up faults in the store
arrangement and system. They'll be rem
edied quickly as they are discovered. But
we are quite certain there are no flaws in
the stock. The compliments that have
been showered thick and fast today are all
very gratifying to us. But what VIC want
row are the criticisms. They shall have a
listening ear, close attention and prompt
observance.
The extension of our business will not
affect the old lines, except to better them
and make them more conspicuously excel
lent than ever. The eastern section, as the
Saks building is designated, will continue
to be the center for the best in mems and
boys clothing. Our manufacturing plant is
still maintained in full swing, and Saks
clothing will remain superior to any On
November j we shall occupy large build
ing as our tailor shops, and have our goods
made in cleaner, better quarters than the
$40 suit tailor has for his work rooms
THE new departments are to be just as
characteristic of us those with which
we have been identified for more than
thirty years, in Offering absolutely the best
merchandise obtainable at the lowest price
possible"
The floor space of the combined build
ings is something enormous, and NeSsrs.
the modern fixtures and appurtenances of
business. Such a store deserves success
because 1t strives to merit 1t. Such pro-
gressive merchants are benefit TO WASH
fngton, for they give substantial standing
to its fame as commercial center.
Evening star., 1898-09-28
The System Pursuea

inquiry into the system by which this
vast establishment is to be run develops
lar-reachlng organization of force and
lactities. Anything and everything that
Will enable US to better serve our patrons -
sald MT. lsadore Saks, 'is regarded by us
in the light of a necessity. We realize
that we can afford to have none but ex-
perlenced men in charge of our different
lnes. and we have secured the services
OF the best we know of in this country
we are especially fortunate in securing
Messrs. We'll Bros, who have had wears
OF experience, and are known throughout
the trace as experts. for our Europaan
representatives, with offices at 81 Rue st
Cec1le, Paris, but they will keep in closest
touch as well with every city and marnst
on the continent. This will insure us in
slant information concerning all that
makes Its appearance there, and secure for
US what of 1t is desirable for our trade
Here, IN America, the field will be covered
by our buyers, who will spend as much
time in the market as in the store. Our
Mr.. Andrew Saks will take personal charge
OF our headquarters in New York, and di-
rect the movements of the buyers at that
point. We have provided there large and
Commodious offices for their accommodate
uon We feel that our close association
with Washington and Washington people
for so many years gives us great aGvan-
tage in selecting such merchandise as
Ill prove popular. Every merchant has
Glferent methods, pursues different poll
cies: but We have always clung closely to
the quality line-made the excellence of
our goods the magnet that attracted trade,
rather than the reckless handling of any-
thing, no matter what, 50 long as low
price could be quoted, That is where we
have made our success That's where We
are going to add to our laureIs. We shall
sell merchandise we can 'guarantee-rone
other. We shall sell 1t just as low as we
can-as low as it can be sold by anybody
always, ard less when it can be DOM