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The evening times., 1899-08-12
A LIBRARY FOR TENLEYTowN
A Movement for the Heneft of the
Suburban Village.


The Tenleytown Library Association was
fully organized last night at a meeting
held at the village Town Hall, one room
in which, has been generously offered for
the use of the library by Rev. Father NAL
lon, Pastor of st. AIMS Catholic Church.
The officers elected were: Albert E. Shoe
maker, president Mrs. G. c. F. Bratenahl,
vice president; Mrs Alice U. Hunt, sec
retary, and Mrs Maria Devereux treas
urer
The object of the library, which owes
its origin largely to the active efforts of
Mrs. Hunt, is to promote education; to
entertain the youth of the village, and to
create centre of interest for those boys,
especially, who, for lack of such a source
Of entertainment, spend the greater part
of their playtime in the streets. The move
ment has the active cooperation of the
clergymen of the various churches of Ten
leytown, Rev. M. Bratenahl, Rev. Father
Mallon, Rev. Mr.. Peck and Rev. Mr.. Nc
Cullough. An encouraging feature of last
nights meeting was the enthusiastic in
terest evidenced by the number Of lads In
attendance.
The board of management will include
five residents of the village In addition to
the officers already elected. Any donation
of games, books, furniture and money, of
course will be of great assistance. Dona-
tions may be sent to the secretary, Mrs.
! Hunt, of Tenleytown.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
THE WRONG SMITH RELEASED.
Robert r. and Not Robert Should
Have Been Liberated.

On account of the similarity of names,
Robert F. Smith, who should be at large.
is still languishing in the District Jail,
while Robert Smith is enjoying his free
dom and fresh air.
The release of the wrong Smith was, of
couse, entirely accidental and is due en-
tirely to the similarity of the names.
Robert F. Smith is charged with embez-
element and Robert Smith is held for
grand larceny-both having been commit
ted to Jail about a month ago, in default
of bail for their appearance for trial.
A rather curious circumstance connect
ed with the two cases is that the prosecut-
ing witnesses in both cases have written
to the District Attorney, asking that the
prisoners be released on their personal
bonds, as they do not desire to press the
charges. In the case of Robert F. Smith
the reasons given for his release were
satisfactory to the district attorney and
he recommended that 1t be done.
An order for the release of Robert F.
Smith was telephoned to the Jail late yes
terday afternoon and he was sent to the
district attorneys Office in charge of a
deputy marshal by Warden Harris. The
prisoner was then sent to the clerks office
where he having answered the necessary
questions for Identification, was set free
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Re-enSasement of the Meiers Family
at Chevy .Chnsc Lake.

most enthusiastic reception has been accord
ed the wonderful Meters family of aquatic wonders
this week at popular Chevy Chase Lake. and so
marked has been the appreciative welcome that
the management has decided to hold them over
for another week at this beautiful resort. Ii has
been long time since such original and at
tractiye programme has been provided in this
vicinity. and the wIbiic has been quick to recog-
nize this fact The feats Of these three chill
dren, aged thirteen, ten, and three years, are al
most incredible. Little Elma, a tiny tot of
three summers, rows valiantly out on the waters
OF the lake in the smallest rowboat Imaginable
and is welcomed with enthusiasm every after
noon and evening. The elder girl is veritabe
mermaid, and sews, knits, undresses and other
wise appears very much at home in the water,
while Tommies somersault and fancy diving are
unexcelled. The act of these wonderful young
sters concludes with graceful high dive of sixty
feet by both the elder ones. Daily exhibitions.
Sunday included. given at 5 and at $50 D.
As usual, no admission fee is charged Dane
ing and all the other amusements after the show.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
BARRED FROM THE MAILS.
The Postal Authorities Break Up n
Former slaves Alleged Industry.

Former slaves Alleged Industry.
An order forbidding the delivery of all
mail matter was yesterday issued against
Isaac l.. Walton and the Ex-Slave Assem-
bly, for operating through the mails a
scheme devised for obtaining money under
false and fraudulent pretences.
Walton is former slave who is said to
be at the head of an alleged imaginary or
ganization having for its object the collec-
tion of money to be used to petition Con-
gress to pass allaw granting former slaves
pensions The first remittance required
of the members of this organization was
% cents, and it appears that II, ,3S1 ne
groes, from the Southern States principal
ly, have remitted that amount. Although
this money was to start a fund for the
object above noted, not one cent of 1t can
now be accounted for by the manager of
the scheme. The "Ex-Slave Assembly" is
an alleged newspaper published by Walton
for which he requires a subscription price
of 81 per year which is devoted to the per-
petration of the scheme.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Ordered by the Commissioners.

The Commissioners issued the following orders
today: That the proposal OF j. F. SheppersOn.
dated August 4, 1899, to grain the woodwork at
the Peabody School building is hereby accepted
That the proposal of Thomas E. Landon TO
plaster the ceilings of the Hayes School build
ing, dated August 4. 1899. is hereby accepted
That ]. ". Kicker bridgeman. is assigned as
inspector on work of raising the Connecticut Ave
nue bridge over Rock Creek, at u compensation
of So per day
That the proposal. Of Fred ]. White TO furnish
station houses with door and transom guards,
dated July 25, 1899. is hereby accepted
That sewer be constructed, under the permit
system, in Seaton Street northeast, between North
Capitol Street and Lincoln Avenue. and in North
Capitol Street northeast, between Seaton and 7
Streets, at an estimated cost of 1926
{, That 20 feet OF 6-inch water main be laid in
Street. between First Street and lie Droit Ave
nue. northwest, at an estimated cost OF SIG.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
SPORT AT THE BATHING BEACH
Arrangements Are Being Made for a
Swim ming Tournament.

Arrangements are being made for a
swimming tournament at the Public Bath
ing Beach on Labor Day, September 4,
next. 1t is anticipated that the contests
of the day viii surpass all former events
at the beach. The Washington Bathing
Beach Committee, which consists of Snow
don Ashford, Samuel Keemle, and DR.. VII
! liam Tindall. has been considering the
tournament for some time and has desig-
mated ". Y. Stevens, Superintendent Of
the Bathing Beach; DR.. Frederick w.
Grenfell, Robert W. Dutton, OF the Even
ing Star" Eugene B. wilkins, of the
Post" and H. H. Smith, of The Times, to
serve as the committee 10 arrange for and
conduct the tournament
A series of diving and swimming events
is being arranged and the committee hopes
TO be able to secure the donation of num-
Der of handsome prizes from merchants Of
the city, 10 be donated to the winners of
the contest
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Honorcd by His Comrades.

Policeman Elias Oliver. retired, was given a
surprise at the Sixth precinct police station yes
terday evening in the shape of silver mounted
cane and neerschaum pipe, presented him as
tokens OF the esteem in which he is held by the
men with whom he has served for the past thir-
ty years. Oliver was retired August /, after
seeing more than quarter Of century of ac-
tive service the police force. He is well
known throughout the city, and has host of
friends among the business men. When patrol
wagons were FIRST adopted by the Police De-
partment,, Oliver placed in charge OF the
wagon at No. station. and he remained there
in the same capacity until the day he was re-
tired from active service. While serving as
patrolman he made number of arrests of house
breakers and petty thieves, and has quite a
record for doing detective work.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
HIS PAY NOT INCREASED.
Naval Attache ColwelI to Receive No
Additional Salary.


The Comptroller of the Treasury recent
ly received a letter from Lieutenant Com
mander Colwell, the United States naval
attache at London, asking II he was en-
titled to army pay and allowance from
the date of the approval of the Naval Per-
sonnel act last March and If he was en-
titled to receive the same pay and al
lowance provided for the army officer de-
tailed as military attache at the same
embassy. Lieutenant Commander Col
well claimed the pay OF colonel in the
army. The Comptroller decides that he
is entitled to the pay OF major to which
grade in the army his grade in the navy
corresponds. His advanced pay under the
Personnel act would not begin until July
l. the Comptroller informs him.
The officer is not entitled to any special
compensation as a member of the en-
bassy in London. The naval attache does
not therefore, necessarily, receive as much
pay as the military officer stationed at the
embassy. Lieutenant Commander Colwell
is entitled to communication Of quarters as
an officer on shore duty.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Glen sligo Pleasure Park.

The annual tournament and dress ball at Glen
Sligo Pleasure Park viii take place Wednes
day, August 80, onsyv;Iich occasion double tour
nament will be off. After the regular event
there will be a contest between knights that
have won place IN the various tournaments in
Virginia and Maryland Glen Sligo viii be es
peeially attractive on Sunday at the Old RED
Mil Roof Garden. Queen Deborah is still there
with her Romany camp. The grand banquet hall
offers tempting menu to epicuriaHs Only two
aires to Glen Sligo has increased travelling in
goodly numbers.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Harness Awaits an Owner.

The police have in their possession complete
double set of fine carriage harness. valued at
-sl50, for which they trying 10 find owner.
The harness was recovered from Frank Sturgiss,
who was arrested on suspicion by Detec-
tiyes Herndon and Lacey on July %, while try
ing 10 dispose of il for $40. Sturgiss said the
harness stolen in Philadelphia, and was sent
TO him. The Philadelphia authorities were noti-
fed of the arrest and recovery of the property
but have not been heard from.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Articles of Incorporntion

Articles of incorporation of "The Tribe of the
Old Folks Willing Workers Club" No. 1, of
Reno, in the District of Columbia, were placed
on record today. The object of the organization
is to inculcate spirit OF charity and benevoince
among its members. The incorporators are Rosa
Campbell Emma Willis, Lucinda Tolliver, Cath
crime Groves and Sarah Neal
The evening times., 1899-08-12
AMUSEMENTS TODAY.

Baseball-i:30 p. m, ST. Louis VS.. Washington.
Lyceum Theatre-Bon Ton Burlesquers, matinee
and evening
Chevy Chase Lake-High diving and trick
swimming.
Glen, ,Sligor,7 AInuseIpents.
Glen Echo Park-Band concert. $50 p. m.
Excursion ito Marshall Hall. steamer Macalester,
today, at 10 a. m, $780, and $50 p. m.
Excursion 10 Indian Head, steamer Manchester,
today, at $3.50 p. m
Excursion to. Rive: View, steamer Samuel J.
Pentz, at 10 a. m, 2:15 and 6:45 p. Balloon
ascensi0Rs. -.,s .,,..ft,
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Sunday mt the Y. NJ. C. A.

The mems meeting at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association tomorrow Afternoon will be led
by Mr. E S La Fetra. The subcommittee in
charge are: William B. Robson, Harry F. Belt,
C. O. Billings, Charles r. Burr Frank W. Con-
nor A. L. Dietrich Percy s Poster, Edward VI.
Hail. Karl Hansen, Fl. c. Hengstler, +. /. IS
rael, w Scott Macgill, Lawrence O. Mallory,
]. NJ. Pickens, II. p. Simpson, d. p Wolhaup-
ter. ir.: George F. Williams, and Robert S.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
The Cruise of the Bear.

Capt. F. Tuttle, of the Revenue Cutter Service,
has submitted a report to Secretary Gage, giving
in detail the experiences of the Bear which was
ordered to go to the relief of the whaling feet,
caught by the ice in the vicinity of Point Bar
row, in November, 1897. Ten months after start
ing ON the expedition the Bear returned having
rescued four crews of the wrecked whalers.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Cbe Guenins Gi,nes
SATURDAY, AUGUST u, 1899.
The Weather Prediction,

For the District OF Columbia. New England,
Eastern New York. New Jersey. Eastern Pennsyl-
yania. Delaware, Maryland, and yirginia-Showers
tonight and Sunday; fresh TO brisk north TO east
winds.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
,, TEMPERATURE.
Sun AND MOON.

Temperature at l p. m. Observation-Disclosures.
Highest temperature Yesterday 3 D. m.90
Lowest temperature yesterday, a. m..-.....-.52
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Justice Cole Returns.

Justice C. c. Cole. of the Supreme Court of
the District, who went to Naples, Me-, to at
tend the funeral of his brother, Wyman L. Cole
returned to the city last night, and was at the
City Hall today.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
His Commission Renewed.

The Commissioners today renewed the COM
mission 2of bJeln W. Claggett, additional
private OF police. for duty on NJ Street, between
Twenty ninth aud Thirty fourth Streets, George
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Copy of VIII Filed.

An attested copy of the will of Caroline Stro-
ker, of Philadelphia Pa, dated March 8, 1874,
was filed today in the Office of the Register of
Wills for the District.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
No Trnce of HeIen Rro.bnw

The police, have been unable to find Helen j..
Broshaw, the elarvoyant who is alleged to have
secured S1O6, from Mrs. Henrietta C. Boland. on
false pretenses. 1t is the belief of the detec-
tiyes that the cairyoyant has left the city
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Marriage Lfcenses.

Marriage licenses issued today to Arthur
Droescher and Caroline NJ. Schelinger, both of
Baltimore; John II. ontrich, jr., and Hattie E.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Insure Against windstorms

cyclones, and tornados in the old reliable North
western Fire Insurance Company, at following
low rates on dwellings and furniture: s., 900 one
year, 81; three years. 81, and five years, So.
Branch Office, 1902 Street northwest. Telephone,
l6SS. X. f. SULLIVAN, Manager. Item
The evening times., 1899-08-12
in AND ABOUT THE CITY.


A marriage license was issued in Baltimore
yesterday to James W. Bandy and Mary ]. ROLES,
both of this city.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR AUGUST.

Sun rose. $40 AN. Sun sets. P NJ
Moon rises. ............ Moon sets. .9:36 p. NJ
The evening times., 1899-08-12
DANGER At CROSSINGS
1t Will Be Materially Lessened in
the Future.

Major Sylvester's Recent Order Re-
gardins Speed OF Vehicles mt Street
Corners Meets With Popular APP
prOvaI-Protection for Pedestrians.
Regulations Will He Enforced.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Marshall Hall.

As the season advances Marshall Hall becomes
and more attractive. This statement is
borne out by the fact that each Sunday a greater
number of people take advantage of these excur-
sions to enjoy day of rest and recreation A
more delightful place than Marshall Hall at tins
season would be hard to find. Its lawns were
never greener and its shade trees never more in
viting. Prof. Schroeder's band will furnish A
select programme of sacred music on the boat and
grounds. Table d'hote dinner may be had in
the new dining hall; polite walters will be in
attendance. Steamer Charles Manchester will
leave for Marshall Hall tomorrow at IL a. m
$780, and 6:3u p. M, returning leave the Hall
at 1, 8, and $3.50 p. On week days the Mac
alester leaves for Marshall Hall at 10 a. M 2:3a
and $3.50 p. M From now until the close of the
excursion season the Manchester will make the
to Indian Head every. evening at $3.50 o'clock
except Sundays and Tournament Day, August 23
The evening times., 1899-08-12
TIDE TARIE
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide...........5:5S An. and 6:01 P
High tide ..............u:3 80 4. NJ.
The evening times., 1899-08-12
Excursions to Mount Vernon.

Excursions to Mount Vernon.
Many thousands have taken advantage of the
reduced rates offered by the Washington, Alex
andria, and Mount Vernon Railway to Arlington
on Sundays since these trips inaugurated
early in the summer. Owing to the low rate
practically everyone and should spend
pleasant and profitable day rambling through the
shady walks and pathways of this beautiful Ma
tional Cemetery. Special through trains leave
the station at Thrteen-and-a half Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue every forty-fve minutes on
Sunday, in addition to the regular service
visit to the city is incomplete without Jour
ney to the home and tomb of Washington at
Mount Vernon, and quaint old Alexandria with
its great number of historically interesting places
and spots affords splendid field for the sight
seer. During the day trains leave the station
for both these places every hour, from 10 a. m.
to 8 p. M, and the fare for the round trip is
reduced daily after o'clock p. m.
Read the story of "Old Uncle Bill'' nm pooo q
The evening times., 1899-08-12

Read the story Of "old Uncle Bilr' on page 6
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-18
SMALLPOX IN KANSAS CITY
New Cases Continue to Make Their
Appearance Daily.

Kansas City, May 1S.-Despite the
efforts of the health authorities to
stamp out the smallpox, new cases con-
tinue to make their appearance every
day. Two new cases were reported yes
terday, and the patients were at once
examined by Drs. Boeber and Lapp, and
hurried off to the pest house.
Yesterday morning the quarantine
was raised the row of shanties at
First and Broadway. where the scOurge
made its appearance a month ago. and
a few hours later the health authorities
found there the worst case they have
yet come in contact with. A negro
named Mitchell Anderson, who had been
suffering from the disease for ten days
garnet of an old hut near the Hannibal
bridge. A strict quarantine was estab-
ished over the place second time and
Anderson was sent to the pest house in
ambulance. There are fourteen per-
sons in three houses down in the
Patch that have been exposed to the
disease and they will be held in quar-
antine until it is known that the dis
ease has been stamped out. When the
ing four persons who had been under
guard for a month disappeared and the
police are now searching for them.
A negro named FredeFickS, who lives
at 1918 Walnut street. was taken down
with the disease Tuesday and was sent
to the pest house yesterday There are
a half dozen persons living in the same
house and they will be placed under
strict quarantine regulations
Sam Jones, one of the nine men sent
to the hospital from the zoo, to be kept
in quarantine, escaped Tuesday night,
but was recaptured last night and re-
turned to his quarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-18
MEETING ARRANGED
To Settle the Disturbing Conditions
in South Africa.

London, May 18.-The secretary of
state for the colonies, Mr. Joseph Cham
berlain, announced in the house of COM
mons today that meeting between Sir
Alfred Miner, the governor of Cape
Colony and high commissioner of South
Africa, and President Kruger, had
had been arranged to take place on
May 80, at Bloemfontein, capital of the
Orange Free State, at the invitation of
the president of the Orange Free State.
NJ. T. Stein. He added: Sir Alfred
Miner, with my approval, accepted the
invitation with the earnest hope of ar
irving at a satisfactory settlement of
the situation which the British govern
ment could accept and recommended to
the Outlanders as a reasonable conces-
sion of their just demands
President Kruger has also accepted
but he added that the terms of Sir AL
fred Miners acceptance go further
than his intention but that he will glad
ly discuss every proposal conducting to
a good understanding between the
Transvaal and Great Britain, provided
the independence of the Transvaal is
not impugned." Opposition cheers.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-18
GOLDEN-RULE JONES
Tells How to Establish the Kingdom
of Heaven on Earth

Cincinnati, May 1S.-There was a
large attendance on the second day OF
the twenty-siXth national conference
of Charities and Correction. President
HenderSons annual address was re-
ferred to the committee and the reports
of the secretary and treasurer were pre-
scented. Chairman Charles p. Byers,
secretary of the Ohio board, reported
for the committee county and mu-
nicipal charities and general discus
sion followed.
DR.. George F. Keens of Howard r.
/, read a paper on the prevention and
treatment of contagious diseases by
municipalities and it was followed by
general discussion in which DR.. F. Lyle
laid stress on the necessity of proven
ton from contagiOn in cases of tuber-
culosis.
1t was almost noon when Mayor Jones
of Toledo was introduced Standing
room was in demand. Mayor Jones was
frequently interrupted by applause.
Tomorrow night he will address a
public meeting at Music hall. His pres
ence is being used as the occasion for
independent candidate for governor.
He said: Able bodied men are ever
walking the streets, alleys and high
ways of our country pleading for work,
yet there is no lack of useful and beau
tiful work that ought to be done Inas-
much private interests and private
greed have failed to find a plan that
will let all who are willing to work
have the right to live, the time seems
ripe for collective effort to solve the
problem; inasmuch as labor produces
| all wealth let US have more wealth.
| RuSkin says that The wealth of a ma
ton may be estimated by the number
| of happy people employed in making
| useful things
Let us set the example of a state
| made wealthy according to this lofty
| conception; in short, let us apply our
| selves to the task of inaugurating and
perfecting just social system. con-
| ceived and carried out upon scientific
| lines, and poverty crime vice and
| human misery will be things of the past
| and the prayer of our Lord will have
| been realized, the kingdom of heaven
| will be set up here and His will done
| on earth as in heaven"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-18
A Blessing.

Sancho Panza blessed the man who
invented sleep. So do our leading So
ciety bellies bless the memory of the late
DR.. T. F. GOuraud, who taught them
how to be beautiful. Everyone should
do all in his power to supplement nature
in adjoining the person, and a fine COM
plexion is not given to all; and just here
art aids nature. and all who use DR.. T.
F. Gouraud's Oriental Cream, or Magi-
cal Beautifier, know its value, and how
the skin that is freckled, tanned, pim-
pied, or moth-patched can be made to
look like the new born babes. To those
who will use toilet preparations. it is
recommended by physicians, as the
board of health has declared it to be
free from all injurious properties, and.
as it is on sale at all druggists, and
fancy goods stores, it is an easy matter
to give it trial, and thus win the ap-
probation of men, as well as the envy of
ladies.-N. Y. Evening Express, Jan. Z,
1881.
February 10, 1888.
Ferd t Hopkins. Esq.
Sir: 1 notice your advertisement in
regard to Poudre Subtitle. Please in
form me the price of it. I wish to send
for some of it. 1 have thoroughly test
ed the Gouraud's Oriental Cream, and it
is grand 1 do not want anything else
for a face wash.
Reply soon and oblige. Respectfully
LOUISE DEFINING,
Neigh, Antelope Co., Nebraska