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The evening times., 1898-12-30

MED him. His work with Louisville last
season up to the time Of his injury was
phenomenal. An old ball player, whose
judgment with reference to a ball player
is seldom at fault, said to the writer, in
speaking of Harry Davis: IF he has en-
tirely recovered from his recent lameness
he will prove to be the best first base{nan
the Washington club has ever had; he is
quick on his feet, hard hitter and
heady player, and always in the game.
In my judgment he has but one superior
in the league. q
This, of course, is strong Endorsement,
but coming from so reliable a source We
do not hesitate to quote his opinion.
Arthur Irwin unhesitatingIy says that
the present makeup of the Washington
team is composed of the fastest lot of ball
players he has ever handled and that 1t
only remains for him to get them togeth-
er and train them In team work and in the
| fine points of the game to make the club
the strongest aggregation that Washing
| ton has ever known.
| The official record, of ball players is
often misleading, IL not unreliable in all
! the details, yet it furnishes a safe foun-
dation upon which to predicate a reason
| able judgment of ability. Judging from
the records of last season the new play
| ers, O'Brien, Slagle and Hulen, have
| given unmistakable evidence of superior
ability as ball players, supported, as it is,
| by the opinion OF men thoroughly compe-
| tent to decide upon the merits of ball
! players ability.s } p
Last season Slagle played in 1873 games !;
at bat 545 times 206 base hits. for total
of 273 bases; 6 sacrifice hits. Al stolen
bases and scored 1877 runs-over one run
to game; batting averages, .S7S.
| Hulen played in 128 games; at bat 497
| haca fc for tnta of haS
174; II sacrifice hits, SO stolen bases; bat
ting average, .296
O'Brien played in 112 games; at bat 1852
times, 1873 base hits; scored " runs, bat
ting average, .S41.
Casey's record while with Washington
proves the value of that youngster. He
| played in 21 games, was at bat Ill times,
made IS runs, had 19 stolen bases and had
a batting average of .270. 1t will be seen
that he is a very superior base runner to
| Selbach, as the latter had only IS stolen
bases in 131 games.
Freeman played in 20 games, was al
bat 106 times, and had batting average
of 1868
Mercer had batting average of SAT
| Gettman is a fast and a reliable fielder
but last year was off in his hitting. Mr.
! Irwin is confident that he will be able to
make Jake one of his best hitters.
All of Manager Twins plans are not
fully developed but 1t will be seen tina,
he is going into details in a businesslike
manner that promises good results. He
is an earnest and enthusiastic worker and
the men under his control understand that
their best services will be demanded. Mr.
Irwin has gone South to locate training
grounds and will probably select Norfolk
Va. The accommodations at this point
are excellent and the grounds are in a
splendid condition, having grass diamond
and outfeld.
The managers and owners of the Wash
ington club will continue to strengthen the
team whenever the opportunity to do sc
offers. One or two more star pitchers
may possibly be secured.
The evening times., 1898-12-30

Nearly everybody you meet will feel in
suited If you say they have weak lungs.
soundness of their own nsbreathing machine.
They may admit they have a heavy
cold" "a touch Of bronchitis" or even "a
spell OF asthma" but as TO weak lungs
NEVER. Even the poor consumptive, who
scarcely speaks without coughing, whose
cheeks are wasted, hollow, and bear the
hectic flush of doom, will assure you that
he will be all right when the weather
changes.
How many a poor bread-earner there is
no keeps on and on at his daily toll,
taking cough medicines by fits and starts,
but never quite curing his cough, while
this same cough is but a symptom OF de-
The evening times., 1898-12-30
ARE YOUR
LUNGS WEAK?
To Every Sufferer from Coughs, Consumption and
Similar Signs of Lung Weakness Great
Specialist Offers His New Scientific
TREATMENT FREE.

YOU. That's the whole situation in nut
she'll.
Never was there any positive cure for
lung troubles until DIR. Slocum made the
discovery which is now embodied in his
new system of treatment. 1t cures weak
lungs, bronchitis, asthma, coughs, con-
sumption, catarrh and every other ailment
of the pulmonary region. 1t destroys every
germ that can affect the respiratory sys-
tenn, and even in advanced stages of lung
trouble positively arrests the tubercuiar
growth, while it also builds up the patient
so that his system is enabled to throw off
scrofula, rheumatism and other diseases.
Thousands of cured cases already prove
these statements. Thousands of grateful
people bless the discoyerer
The evening times., 1898-12-30
sineerIy Estate Sued.

Philadelphia, Dec. 3o.-Congressman William
McAleer yesterday brought suit in common pleas
court, No. 8, against James s. Mccartney, ad-
ministrator Of the estate of the late William
NJ. Singerly, to recover a balance of 81 200 al
on April 6, 1893, he loaned Mr. Singerly S., ,O0o
for which he was given due bill. He says also
that while Mr.. Mccartney and he both admit
that l.oo0 Of this money was subsequently paid
on account, Mr. Mccartney has refused TO pa,
the balance
The evening times., 1898-12-30
NorfoIk News Notes.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 3O.-Charles t. Jackson, of
Baltimore, died in the city Jail Wednesday night
The authorities having failed in their efforts to
communicate with friends relatives of the de.
ceased, ordered that the remains be inferred.
The funeral took place this afternoon Rev. J.
B. Merritt officiating
The Zell Guano Company of Maryland entered
suit in the court of law and chancery against
Jones & Co., of this city, claiming 5000 dam.
ages.
There are now seventy cases of smallpox in the
city pesthonse, all the patients save one being
colored The disease of mild form, however
and the death rate ihas been remarkably low.
The, -masted obarle Olympic, Capt. Smith
from Bucnos Ayres VIA Barbados, for Hampton
Roads, arrived yesterday morning. She sailed fo
this port October 29h
The auxiliary cruiser Badger, now at this nav,
yard. will, it is said, ibe fitted up as q suppl,
ship for service between San Francisco and tn
Philippines
The evening times., 1898-12-30
THREE THOUSAND NEW
SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES
DYKES ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 1898
Wonderful Exhibit for Year When
Cotton Sold Below COst-Con-
ditiOns Changing.


Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 3o.-Looking for
ward in deep-seated faith and glaneing he
hind at the reasons for that faith, the
South may congratulate itself upon its
achievements of 1898 and upon the promise
of it's good fortune in 1899. The past year.
to be sure, has not been one free from
drawbacks for some interests. Commerce
of the Gulf and South Atlantic was inter-
rupted seriously by six months of hostili-
ties centered in the Spanish possessions in
the West Indies. The great body Of cotton
growers have felt the i'll effects of being
obliged to sell their staple, in many in
stances, below the cost of production.
Both classes of disadvantages, however
destined to diminish constantly il wisdom
and enterprise join hands," says the Man
| ufacturers' Record in its annual review,
fade into comparative insignificance be-
! fore the record of progress made in direc-
| tions of positive. additions to the industrial
and commercial power of the South. A
broad view of the industrial evolution may
be had in the following table, detailing the
industries begun or completed during the
year:
The evening times., 1898-12-30
Total of new industries ..........

"Of these 1907 new undertakings the
greatest attention probably has been at
tracted 10 the steel plants in the Birming
ham district, though the active operation
of the older plant at marlborough, KY.
built several years ago. but only lately
put in operation, has not been the least
notable gain. Alabama's iron production
has increased probably % per cent, and
the foreign shipments of pig have been at
the rate OF about 1000 tons a day during
the past four or five months.
THE most significant addition, how
ever. to the field of Southern Industries
are the smaller undertakings such as fur
niture, vehicle and fertilizer factories.
saw and planning mills, agricultural imple
ment works, more than half the total
showing that the smaller cities and towns
are adding to their strength as producers
and traders with their respective neigh
bors. This adaptation to changing condi-
tions, like the diversification in farming
operations, is due largely to the enterprise
OF railroad companies in making new links
in systems already established or in build
ing new lines"
The evening times., 1898-12-30

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy can always be depended upon and is
pleasant and safe take. Sold by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 93s f Street
northwest and Connecticut Avenue and Street
northwest. and 142s Maryland Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1898-12-30
Arrested for wife-Beating.

Oakland, Nd, Dec So.-David S. Martin, a
young married man residing in Oakland, upon a
warrant sworn out by his wife, charging him with
having beaten her, arrested by Deputy Sher-
81 Brown and brought before Justice Smell in
Oakland YESTERDAY. Martin was committed 70
the county Jail, upon default being made in bond,
to await the action of the grand jury az the
March term.
The evening times., 1898-12-30
Hotel johnson Cafes.

Lynn Haven Bayu Ehsrystone and York River
oysters, choice game, New York meats, fine fruits,
etc. Meals la Cartev Midday lunch. Table
dhote dinner deei-d
Evening star., 1898-08-06
Lodge Receives Visitors.

At its regular session last Tuesday even
iFg Minnehaha Lodge /. o. G. T., received
visitors from Friendship. Columbia and Ia
koma Lodges. Rev. E. T. Cooke of Frances
f. Willard Lodge, North Adams Mass,
also present ard gave a report of tenn
perance and evangelistic work in which he
had recently been engaged at Camp Alger
Mrs. Lewis gave description of conditions
which affect the soldiers on the line of tenn
perance in the neighborhood of Fortress
Monroe, from which place she recently re-
turned. Mr. A. n Garfield gave report of
work done by the Anti-Saioon League at its
last meeting. Special Deputy Sutor, assist
ed by Mr.. Phelps marshal and Miss Mar
tin as deputy marshal, installed officers of
the lodge for the ensuing quarter, as fol-
lows: H. F. Smith, c. T.; Miss Blanche
Ford, V. T.; Mr.. A. N. Garfield, F. s.; Mr.
Ptman, T.; Mrs. Lewis, c.; Mrs R. A.
Dinsmore, NJ; John G. Smith, D. NJ; Chas.
Peckham, G.; Wilbur Mcdaniel, S., and S.
w. Russell P. c. T.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
THE VACATION HABIT.
Its Effect on Current Volume of Bu.i-
ness in the Summer.

1t is difficult to do business at this sea-
son of the year because of the custom. SO
generally observed of going out of the city
for longer or shorter stay. All business
men. of course. do not take vacations. but
it is safe to say that a great many follow
the custom, not because it is to their liking,
especially, but for the reason that expert
ence has demonstrated that enough peo-
pie join the holiday procession. TO make
it hard to transact business in a good
many lines. Men whose presence is needed
are not to be found because they are off
somewhere for rest and recreation.
This summer experience is not so COM
mon because of the Importance of one man
or of several men, and ii need not be in
ferred that the business of the town de-
pends upon the cooperation of a few peo-
pie. But the circumstances surrounding
many transactions are such that the particl-
patton OF several persons is needed in order
TO complete ii. In real estate, fer example
ii is necessary, in order to get title that
the signatures of the two trustees should
be secured in the event there is a trust
These men may be out of towp. and there
is the inevitable delay in closing UP the
deal while waiting to hear from them
Some men in the real estate business de-
cline to undertake any large transactions
at this time of the year 1t is not how
ever a frequent experience with real estate
men or those in any other lines TO have
many opportunities to undertake transac-
uons of any moment at this season of the
year: but when for any reason an effort is
made to push something through in spite
OF the time of year annoying delays of the
character above referred TO are met with,
ana those interested are kept in a state of
nervous suspense which is not the uost
enViable condition in the state of the wea th-
er at this season.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
Soldier Injured by Train.

Craft Swain. a private of Company A, 1st
Maryland Volunteers, was struck by
train on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
near Dickerson station last night and
ceived painful injures to his hip. Swain,
whose home is at Brunswick, Md, short
distance from Harper's Ferry. left camp at
Fortress Monroe several days ago to return
home He told his captain that he was
going home, as he knew there was no more
lighting to be done and he was tired of
camp life. He fell asleep when he sat be-
side the track and was struck by the Chi
cago Express. He was brought to this city
and taken to Providence Hospital, but will
be able to leave the institution in a few
days.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
EXCURSIONS,

Every day this week large crowds have
been going TO Colonial Beach. Its popular
ity is growing daily. More visitors are at
the Beach this season than for many
years past The trip to the Beach is too
well known to those who frequent this
route but to those who have never taken
it it is a revelation. Beautiful scenery
meets the eye on each side of the river
and the boat winding through the channel
of the river always brings forth some
scene which claims the attention of the
excursionists. The beauty of the Beach
as viewed from the boat when landing is
unequaled by any point along the river
Many churches and Sunday schools are
booking for August owing to the good
order maintained on board the boat The
meals furnished on board the boat are be-
ing praised by every one, and everything
is being done by the management to sat
isfy the public. If you want TO spend a
days outing you can find no better place
than Colonial Beach. No mosquitoes, good
salt air and good nights rest will re-
pay you. Good hotels and cottages will fur
nish accommodations at reasonable rates.
There will be given at River View tomor-
row evening a scientific exhibition of aero
nautics, illustrating the work done by a
war balloon in the present trouble with the
dons. Ths monster balloon to be used has
just been built in this city, and was taken
Down to River View today Miss Rita
DanZell, new member of the Grace Shan
non Balloon Company, is the aeronaut. She
is but sixteen years of age, and Is the
youngest and prettiest girl aeronaut in the
country. Tomorrow evening swinging un-
der the war balloon which has been chris
tened "Schley," she will ascend to an ele-
walton of 5000 feet, and will descend in a
parachute. The upward trip will b. made
in about fifteen minutes, but the descent
will take less than fifth of that time The
PentZ, in order to avoid crowding will
make three trips to the View and four
hom2ward, leaving here at II am, 2:45 and
6:13 pm, and returning will leave River
View at l, 5, 1880 and $50 pm. There will
be no increase in the cost of tickets. Those
who go down on the earlier boats can see
the process of initiating the balloon.
Commencing tomorrow and every Sunday
during the month of August the steamer
Estelle Randall will make special trips to
Chapel Point, Charles county, Md, leaving
her wharf here at 8 am. Chapel Point is
one of the most beautiful and historic spots
in Maryland, and a favorite resort with the
Washington people. Five hours will be
given those who make the trip Sunday for
saltwater bathing, and for the fine crab
bing and fishing to be found at the Point
wharf The Estelle Randall is the new pre-
peller steamer built this spring by Capt E.
8. Randall. She is one of the prettiest AID
fastest boats on the river, and the ride Of
fifty-five miles on salt water will be found
very enjoyable. The steamer will leave
Chapel Point SO to reach home about
$50 pm.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
NVALIDED SOLDIERS
oohSa1Ons of the Government tn
see That They Are Cared For.


A Mother writes to The Star as follows
III regard to the treatment of invaIided SOL
olers who are sent home on transports:
In recent issue of The Star Secretary
OF war Ayers statement regarding the
conditions on the Concho is published und.r
the heading of mo One to Blame" At the
Presidents call the women of this land
We're glad to give sons, fathers. brothers
and even husbands to death. If need he hv
the land of the enemy. When the highest
executive officer in this land called for men
his acceptance of them should have been a
guarantee to these women that their kin
should be properly fed and in case of ILL
ness decently cared for. Have such serious
oplsatlohs been conscientiously performed
OF mas criminal incompetency and blind
neglect endangered the lives of our soldiers
Iar more than any Spanish bullets or dread
ed yelloW-jack?"
M e. s. of Takoma Park has the fol-
lowing to say on the same subject:
Spanish prisoners are brought hero in
the best of ships, and with all the c:lre ard
attention possible, while our brave men
come nome on any sort of vessel that har-
pens to be on hand, except it be a good che
with no care of any sort except they
chance TO have on board some humane Dss-
sehSers, who in every case have done all
they could The conditions on board the
ships that have arrived have been & dis
w Oui Nod!ItiS, even II only nall that
f'as been told be true, But | cannot comfort
myseH with this thought Some one is 10
fiame- Let the party or parties be found
and be made to suffer the full penalty
death, it should be-for through their mis-
management many lives have been lost We
90 not need TO look far away to see this
camp Algcr is right at our doors. For
weeks and weeks il has been positively
known to be most unhealthy and nothing
mas been done, until a forced march was
ordered-think of it. forced march for
men IN their condition, when there was no
enemy to meet, no reason whatever Then
too, their medicines were all taken from
them, their resimental hospital supplies l
mean A young physician at the camp fore
toId TWO months ago what the conditions
would be unless they were moved within a
few weeks. 1t makes us wild to feel we can
90 nothing to help matters. It looks as
though some one thought as there were faw
battles to be fought to kill our men they
would see that enough died to make i. a
war to be remembered. To know thar men
VINO should have care and consideration are
being marched and go supperless to bed. all
on account of some ones blunder is exas-
perating. Again pray that the guilty pay
ties be found and punished to the full ex-
tent of the law, if there is a law on the sub
ject, If there is not let US make one at
once"
Evening star., 1898-08-06
CROSS BILL FILED.
Defendants i'm Court with Appeal for
Conveyance.

In tho case OF NJ. J. Colbert. trustee.
against Emma J. Trott and others. the de-
PENDANTS John Kennedy and Margaret
King, today, through their attorneys,
Messrs. Tallmadge a ana Wilton J. Lam
bert, fled cross bill. naming as defend
ants thereto NJ. J. Colbert, trustee; NJ c.
Mccormick, trustee; Catherine Hammers
ley. Emma ]. Trott and Charles V. Trott
In their cross bill the complainants state
that the defendants Trott having default
ed In the payment OF a trust given TO the
trustees to secure the defendant Catherine
Hammersley. the latter. about April C. lSaS.
ordered sale 20 be made Of premises known
as NO. HIS 9th street northwest: that
thereupon Messrs. Colbert and Mccormick
orered the property for sale, and the COM
plalnant John Kennedy. on behalf of Mrs.
King, became the purchaser, depositing the
lIll amount OF purchase money in casn
with Mr.. Colbert; that. although often re-
Quested, the trustees have failed to convey
title. the defendant Mccormick refusing
TO unite with his co-trustee, and the de-
PENDANTS Trott. being in possession. refuse
10 move, pay rent or surrender the prem
ises
Therefore it is prayed that the court dl-
rect the trustees 10 convey title to the pur-
chaser, and pending the litigation, appoint
a receiver to take possession and control OF
the property in question.
Evening star., 1898-08-06
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETowN,
Co1ored Man Found WanderinE-Gen-
eraI and Personal items.

Charles Clagett, colored, aged forty years
v as found wandering on VI street last
evening about o'clock, by Policeman
Housed. who sent him to the station house
for safety. The man had attracted quite
q crowd by his eccentric actions. but was
comparatively mild. At the station house
his condition became much worse. In his
cell the man saw the golden lamp" as he
expressed it, 's44i in gold and 2fO people,
six brothers, seven sisters and many
ether objects 10 others invisible He en-
tertained the idea that the world belonged
TO him. and during the entire night kept
up racket and din ohat made sleep i'm
possible for any of the inmates of the sta
ton. 1t was found that Clagett was from
Rockville. and a message dispatched to
that plsce resulted in the appearance OF
Deputy Sheriff Meade, who took him home
with him on the l. 80 train today.
Rev. David Wills. DID, will visit She
West Street Presbyterian Church tomor-
low and occupy ;he pulpit at the morning
service.
The new rector of St Johns Church,
Rev Frank Hillard Barton. is expected to
arrive in this city some time this month.
and be ready TO assume his new duties the
first week in next month. During his alb
sence the ministerial work of the church
is being conducted by Rev. Mr.. Gibson.
Scott Butler, coiored resident Of the
section known "Brinetown," went on q
rampage yesterday. He became involved
in fight with his wife Sophie and another
woman by the name Of Eliza Fisher. The
man beat the two with his fists and then
threw stones at them. Policeman Bob
Hewlett took him in custody, and at the
station house two charges of assault were
entered against his name. In the Police
Court this morning he was sent to Jail for
sixty days, in default of a fine of $40 cor
each offense.
Albert ]. Major, a colorod man was ar
rested early this morning by Policeman
Davis for throwing glass in the roadway
Of NJ street.
The many friends of Mr. Walter Crimes
viii regret to hear that he has not i'm
proved any during the week. He hes been
seriously i'll for the past month at his
home on 32d street