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The times., 1899-09-03

All over the country tomorrow will be
observed as a general holiday by working
men and women in every trade and calling
Nearly fifteen years ago the first Monday
IN September was set aside by the wage
earners as a general holiday. 1t was first
observed In New York City in 1882, and af-
terward, by legislation, the day was recog-
nized as a holiday by several States in the
Union. 1t was not. however, until 1894
that by act Of Congress the first Monday
in September, on the petition Of representa-
tives OF organized labor, was made a na-
tional holiday. since which time it has be-
come 70 be recognized as such by nearly
every State in the Union by act OF their
respective Legislatures.
Long before it became national holiday,
however, the first Monday in September
was observed by organized labor in the
District. The occasion is not observed sole
iy by any one faction or part OF the or
ganized labor in the country but by all
in general, and though in many places they
do not combine ia celebrating the day,
nevertheless there is a feeling Of good
VIII and pride exhibited, and il may be
G@t-r %ASA 43haEA- dAAJAE LLE eDHE u AD4l
as 10 who can best do honor TO the occa-
sion. So il is IN the District Of Columbia
since there has been two well-deined repre-
sentative bodies Of the two great national
labor organizations the American Fedora
tion Of Labor and the knights OF Labor
These two bodies are represented In Wash
.ngton BY District Assembly No. &C. X. OF
J., the Central Labor Union. and the Build
ing Trades Council, the tBo latter being
affiliated with the American Federation O.
Labor. The local Federation of Labor
which Is composed OF unions affiliated with
the A. r. OF L. and assemblies which owe
allegiance 10 the Knights OF Labor. will
also participate 10 the celebration Of the
national holiday tomorrow in connection
with District Assembly No. Sc. X. Of L.
For some time past committees repre-
eenting the four central bodies have been
actively engaged in perfecting arrange
ments for the observance OF the day. The
first step taken in this direction was to Sc
lect places where the members OF organized
labor, The members OF the families and
their friends could enjoy an outing. The
knights Of Labor. who acted in connection
with the local Federation OF Labor. decided
10 spend the day at Marshall Hail. and the
trades unioniets representing the American
Federation OF Labor al River View. Both
factions OF local labor have spent o greai
deal Of time and energy in preparing foI
the occasion, and excellent programmes
consisting OF athletic sports and other
fmusements which VIII interest both old
and young, have been arranged hy ths
Committees IN charge There VIII be games
OF baseball. foot races for men and boys
bicycle races, sack races, and the always
amusing chase after CREASED pig. In al
OF these events valuable prizes have beer
offered TO be contested for. There viii ais,
be contests IN fancy dancing in whicl
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Arrivals MT the Hotels.

Riggs-I. D. Mayer, New York; H. s. Clark,
Uniontown, Pa; W. S. Hevuish, Cleveland.
WiIlards-A B. Ridley, San Francisco; NJ.
Neuberger, Chicago; W. II. Bayentor, Hampton,
Va; R. H. May, Meridian, Wis.
Shoreham-D. W. c. Tanner, Chicago; W. c..
Beer, New York; f. A. Reef, St. Louis.
Welington-John l.. Fair and II. r. Barrow,
Chicago; j. L. Montgomery. Milwaukee; r.. C.
Burroughs, Detroit.
Metropoiitan-G. O. Seward, o. samuels. and
]. NJ. Dotter, New York; O.. Williams. Chicago;
j. c, Parkinson, Baltimore; j. G. Stephens, st.
Louis.
National-E. D. seamans, Springfield Ohio;
jackson Heinberg, New York; R. A. Hoffman, De-
catur, H.; ]. 0. James, Lancaster, Ohio; j. C..
Miller, Birmingham, Ala.
St. James-B. C. Smith, Philadelphia; ]. A.
Ulrieh, Dayton, Ohio; T. Picker, Boston; r. B.
Leeds, Columbus Ohio; G. F. Hurley, Baltimore.
The Ralegh-C. E. Corrigan, Chicago F. NJ.
Bell, New York; A. C. Stone. Wilmington, Ohio;
f. A. Arob, Pittsburg, Pa; Paul P. Bird, Roches-
ter, n. Y; +. A. Davis, Albion, Mich.
Arlington-W, L. Strong and P. B. Strong,
New York; J. B. Douglas Nottingham, England.
Normandie-Edwin Hedge, Henderson, Ky.
Ebbitt-W. H. Clark baltimore; r. b. GayIor,
Norfolk, Va. II. Reading. Philadelphia; p p.
Bird, Philadelphia; F. H. Kerfoot, Atlanta.
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some Of the most popular and accomplished
local terpsichorean artists will contest, and
also cake walks by the members of WELL
known local cake walkers clubs.
Every necessary arrangement has been
made by the committees in charge to insure
comfortable transportation down the river
tomorrow. Every boat of the two COM
panies has been chartered and it is safe
to say that those who take advantage of
the occasion will spend a most delightful
day at either of the two pleasure resorts
where organized labor viii celebrate its ma
tional holiday.
Aside from the interest which has been
taken in this affair by the members of
organized labor themselves, ii Is also EVIL
dent that they have numerous friends.
This is demonstrated by the substantial
aid given the committees of arrangement
by the business men of the city, who have
contributed literally, both in the shape of
advertising in the official programme,
which viii be distributed broadcast today,
and by contributing to the prize list in
the different events which will take place
at the scenes of festivities.
There are, however, some minor details
for the celebration of the day still to be
perfected. AT z joint meeting Of the COM
mittee On excursion for District Assembly
No. Sc, X. Of l., and the local Federation
OF LABOR neid yesterday afternoon IL was
reported that in addition to the prize cake
walk to be given by the members of the
Old Dominion Cakewalk Club, in which a
valuable gold prize will be awarded the
winning couple. there would also be prize
Waiting, in which the participants will
contest for gold prize which Will be
| offered the gentlemen and a handsome ring
TO the ladies. 1t was also decided 10 add
wheelbarrow race, swimming match, tut
race, rooster dance. and game of bali tc
I the ether events scheduled.
The joint committee representing the
! Central Labor Union and Building Trades
/ Council Will hold final meeting today al
! typographical Temple to complete the de-
| tails for the celebration of the day.
The times., 1899-09-03
THE BELT RAILWAY SUED.
Litigation Over Debt Alleged to BE
Due for Horses

Suit was filed late yesterday afternoon
against the defunct Belt Railway Com
pany, which was absorbed by the local
traction syndicate, by Dennis w. Nc
Grath and Patrick H. Kennedy for the
balance due on five horses. The complain
ants aver that they sold the horses TO the
company several years ago for s210 but
that they have only received s51.30 as pay
lent for them. Under the charter OF the
company the complainants maintain that
the stockholders are liable for the full
amount of their stock, and that each is
liable for the debt to the extent OF s12.
The complainants pray that the court
decree the Belt Railway Company to be in
debted to the complainants for the amount
of the debt in question; that the railway
company be required TO discover under
cath the names of all of its stockholders
on September 5, 1895, the amount of stock
held by each, the amount of stock paid In
on such, and all transfers of stock made
since that day, with the names of the as
signors and assignees and the amount of
stock assigned and that all assignments OF
such stock made since September 5, 1896
be decreed null aud void against the com
plainants. All the stockholders of the
company are also made defendant TO the
suit
The times., 1899-09-03
rhe Mnrhlehenn nt Sam niern

The arrival OF the cruiser MarbIehead at San
Diego, Cal, was reported TO the Navy Department
by her commander. Capt. r. H. McCalla yester-
day. The Marblehead will coal at san Diego and
proceed to San Francisco, where Captain McCalla
viii be transferred to the cruiser Newark whose
commander, Captain Casper, viii go 10 the hat
tleship Iowa, relieving Capt Sas Terry. placed
on waiting orders. The Marblehead and the
Newark made the long voyage 10 the Pacific by
way of the Straits of Magellan With the Iowa
and the Philadelphia. they viii form 4 squadron
of evolution for exercises in the Pacific The
squadron will be organized in about 4 month
Rear AdmiraI kantz viii command II.
The times., 1899-09-03
Glen Sligo.

The great day of recreation that has been
made national holiday viii be celebrated on
Monday next at Glen Sligo Pleasure Park by
many additional features Of amusements. Among
them viii be the National Guard Band with
Director Tansil. during the day and evening.
The most important tournament and dress ball
Of the season win be given, that promises to ex-
eel previous Journeys The knights viii repre-
sent the States Of West Virginia. Virginia, Mary
land and the District Of Columbia. At the CON
cIusion there viii be a contest at half-nch rings
between the various champion riders for a costly
saddle and bride. Ia the evening the ball and
the crowning of the queen Will take place at
s o'clock in the mammoth banquet hail The
National Guard Band VIII furnish the music
Manager Grant Parish has engaged Baron Won
OrendorfI and the following officers 10 ofFieiate
at the tourney: Chief marshal. Dory Freeman;
herald, w " Waters; aide George ". Fergu-
son; judges, J. II. Buscher, ". T. Mullin, d. J.
cial timer \. ]. Boyer.
The times., 1899-09-03

The Navy Department formally notified
yesterday of the strike now in progress at the
Cramp Shipbuilding Companys yard at Phila-
delphia. The Maine is now in course Of con-
struction by the Cramps, and the Alabama is
nearing completion. The contract provides heavy
penalties if the ships are not turned over 10 the
Government at the stipulated time. a proyiso
in the contract, however, makes the penalties
applicable only when the delay "shall not be
caused by strike or standout OF workmen -
The Navy Department feels apprehension that
the present strike will cause any material delay.
The Alabama is within 10 per cent OF compile
ton, and il is believed that she viii be turned
over by September "a, at which time the contract
calls for her delivery. the Maine is not to be
delivered until June. 1901.
The times., 1899-09-03
Policeman Grant Thanked.

Major Sylvester wrote letter yesterday
to Lieut.. John F. Kelly, of the Sixth pre-
cinet, requesting the latter to convey the
thanks of the department to Special Po-
liceman Clifford Grant, stationed at the
corner of Seventh and f Streets northwest.
for the alertness and agility he displayed
in saving the life of small girl Tuesday
last. The child was riding along F Street
on bicycle and ran almost In front of a
moving electric car. Grant quickly crossed
the street and seized the girl before she
reached the track. saving her from serious
injury.
The times., 1899-09-03
BIDS for Fire Truck Houses.

The District Commissioners yesterday opened
proposals for the construction Of the proposed fire
truck houses to be located in Georgetown and
Columbia Heights. The bids more favor
able than have been received by the municipal
authorities under their advertisements for esti-
mates for truck, chemical. and fire engine houses
and schools during the past twelve months. There
were five bidders John Hughes, IT., of Balti-
more underbid the local builders by several thou
eapd dollars on each truck house.
The times., 1899-09-03
Orlando Mcknight Held.

Orlando Mcknight, who was arrested in Phila-
depha several days ago, released by mistake, and
then rearrested was arragned in that city yester-
day before a United States Commissioner on a
charge of embezziement preferred by W. +.
Hoadley, proprietor of the Bevedere Hotel IN
this CITY. The evidence presented was sich that
Mcknight was ordered held to await a warrant
for his removal TO this city, which viii be issued
nv the Judge Of the circuit in which Phila-
deIphia is located AT present the judge is absent
and il is not expected that he will return for
two weeks Detective George Boyd, who was
present at the hearing in Philadelphia, returned
to the city yesterday
The times., 1899-09-03
Charged with stealing Brass.

Robert L. c. Kopp, twenty-eight years OF age
who has been employed as a laborer at the navy
yard was arrested yesterday by Detectives Harti-
gan and Horne charged with larceny from the
limited States II is charged that Kopp puroined
from the shops at the navy yard a quantity OF
brass and brass findings. A portion Of the alieg-
ed stolen metal was recovered, and will be used
as evidence when Kopp is arraigned in court to-
morrow morning.
The times., 1899-09-03
sI.sbed with n Razor.

william Mcfarland and Isaac Williams, colored
BARRIERS, employed at 1850 Water Street southwest,
engaged in fight at their shop early yesterday
morning. during the course OF which Mcfarland
was cut three times on the neck with a razor
Williams was locked up at No. station house,
charged with assault with intent to kill. MeFar-
lands wounds were not serious and were dressed
at the Emergency Hospital.
The times., 1899-09-03
Attempted to End Her Life.

Mary Rose, twentysx years of age, employed
as a domestic at house in Fourth Street, be-
tween and F Streets southeast, made an un-
successful attempt to end her life at 10 o'clock
last night by drinking the contents of bottle
of poison What the drug was is not known.
The woman stated that she only knew it was
poison. After she was discovered the woman was
removed by the police to the Washington Asy-
lum Hospital, where the physicians succeeded
in getting her beyond the influence of the dose
she had taken. No cause is known for the at
tempted suicide. At a late hour last night it
was stated that the woman Will recover.
The times., 1899-09-03
Studying Our Methods.

Messrs osgood Smith, of New York. Jose B..
Gomez. and Col orturic Nodarse Bacalloa. Audi
tor of Havana, Cuba called the District
Commissioners yesterday and presented a letter
from General Ludlow, stating that they were
visiting American cities for the purpose Of study
ing accounting systems. They were introduced
to E. G. Davis the Collector OF Taxes, and James
T. Petty. District Auditor, who conducted the
ysitorg through their respective offices explain
ing various accounting methods and systems of
bookkeeping in vogue in the local municipal Off
The times., 1899-09-03
The Pay of Retired soldiers.

In response to enquiry from the Adjutant
General of the Army, the Assistant Comptroller
of the Treasury has rendered decision that en-
listed men on the retired list of the Army are
not entitled TO the 20 per cent increase in pay
during time OF The law provides that an
enlisted man who has served thirty years in the
Army or Marine Corps is entitled TO be retired
two-thirds pay with allowance for sub
sistence.
The times., 1899-09-03
The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at the District Health
Office yesterday as follows: Minnie Wagner,
seventy-nine years; Bernard Kelley, sixty-eight
years: Lucy Mcdonald sxty-six years; Joseph
Powell. forty-six years; Marion Blake Harris,
foTty-four years; William J. Hagan thirty seven
years; Adolph Kundlich, thirty-two years; John
E. Marshall twenty mine years; William Hoover,
nine years; Gertrude E. Long, two months; Ray
mond Hanover, one month; Madeline A. Neil, one
month.
The times., 1899-09-03
Petition to string wires Granted.

Andrew B. Duval. Attorney for the District,
yesterday handed opinion to the municipal
authorities in the matter of the application OF the
Postal Telegraph Cable Company for permission
10 string three wires along its poles in Benning
Road to the District line for the purpose OF hand
ling interstate business. Attorney Duvail states
that the Commissioners may grant the appiIca-
ton il the telegraph company complies with the
provisions of the National Telegraph act.
The times., 1899-09-03
yRays Find n Bullet.

Grace Mitchell, eolored, who was shot by George
Jones, also colored, on the night OF August 81,
was operated on at the Emergency Hospital yes
terday evening and the bullet which had been
lodged in her hip since the shooting located
and removed The location of the bullet was
determined by the use OF the x-ray, and was
found embedded in the muscles of the thigh, about
eight inches from where it entered the hip. Her
assailant, Jones, was held for the action of the
Grand iury Friday. Bond was fixed at 81 900, in
dofnr1t nf which he was remanded to iail
The times., 1899-09-03
A Giant Music Box.
From the London Nail.)

The greatest musical Instrument or rather
music box. ever constructed VIII be exhibited
for the first time at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
Its inventOs and builder. Antonio Zib0rdi, an
Italian. devoted fifteen years OF his life 70 con-
struct it. He has bestowed upon his masterpiece
the impossible name OF AutoeklektTopolyphoB
The box plays every style Of concert music in
the most finished manner. In il are concealed
5000 pieces Of musical apparatus which re-
quired outlay Of 60.000 francs IN building
this instrument all imaginable forms of me
ehanical and electrical appliances were utilized
They testify TO the careful application and pa
thence Of the constructor The eiant music box
will require two express cass to export It to
its destination. After exhibition i viii be pre-
sented 70 the Queen Of Italy.
The times., 1899-09-03
UNEEDA BISCUIT
EXCURSIONS.
Colonial Reach.

TIE popularity OF the Colonial Beach trips Of
the steamer samuel J. Pentz during the past two
weeks has proven 50 great that Capt E--s. Ran
DAN has determined to have her make two more
trips next week on Tuesday and Thursday. For
these trips the tickets will be sold for 5ac, and
Will be good 10 return at any time either the
steamer Pentz OF the steamer Harry Randall
Those who wish to make the return trip the
same day Will be given ample time TO enjoy the
bathing crabbHg. and fishing. The steamer Will
leave her wharf here 81 Q a m, and Alexandria
al 9:S0, ard viii be home again about 10 p m
The times., 1899-09-03
A Depository for the phiIippines.

The Secretary OF War yesterday issued an or
der making the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Company the depository Of the War Department
for the Philippine Islands. The corporation is
required give bond in the sum of 81 OO0 900 for
the faithful performance OF such duty as may be
required OF it.
The times., 1899-09-03
Electric Signs May Shine.

An application from John r. Galloway, for
permission to erect two large electric signs
the roof of the building at the southwest corner
OF Fourteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
has been granted by the District Commissioners
The times., 1899-09-03
Threatened to Shoot.

Jesse Banks was arrested Friday night for dis
orderly conduct, and loaded revolver was found
in his possession. Frank Beuchert, cabman.
stated that Banks had a quarrel with him and
yesterday morning Banks was fined $500, with the
alternative of spending four months in Jail.
The times., 1899-09-03
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
NnxaI Reserres, crni.e

This morning at $3.50 o'clock the Naval
Reserves will leave their dock for cruise on
the Fern down the river to Piney Point. return
ing Tuesday evening. The reserves will practice
with the new rapid-fre S-inch gun, mounted en-
the forecastle.
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conceaIea weapons. $50.

Walter Brown, forty-fve years old, was ar
raigned in the Police Court yesterday afternoon,
charged with carrying concealed weapons Brown
was found on Benning Road by Policeman Pat
Creagh fiourishing revolver and threatening
the passersby He could not give Judge Kim
ball a good account OF himself and was fined S5O
The times., 1899-09-03
No Census clerks Needed.

Director Merriam has already received more
requests for appointments in the Census Bureau
than he can ever fill. and states that no appoint
ments will be made for a considerable period.
While the work is being pushed rapidly, there
will be no need Tor corps of clerks for at least
The times., 1899-09-03
A MunicipaI Appointment.

Ferdinand Donnelly was yesterday appointed
clerk in the Office of the Chief of the Fire Depart
ment to succeed Edward Hesse, who has been
transferred to the position of assistant to the
chief clerk Of the Police Department. Mr.. Hesse
succeeded T. Fred Alvey, who resigned to become
treasurer of a local railroad syndicate.
The times., 1899-09-03
Groot In Custody.

Detective Helan returned to this city yesterday
afternoon from Winchester, Va, bringing with
him William II. Groot who was arrested at that
place Friday, at the request of the local police
authorities Groot is alleged to have stolen a
number of flags and two ledgers.
The times., 1899-09-03
Cermnn scbooI.hip. Coninc,

| The Treasury Department announces that the
| German schoolship Nike will visit Havana
| December 20 next, and will remain there during
| the holidays The German schoolship Moltke
| will call at New Orleans on January 20 next, and
i proceed thence TO Havana
The times., 1899-09-03
VIII Filed for Probate.

The will OF the late Charles Henderson. dated
April 10, 1899, was filed yesterday 1t bequeaths
half of lot 40, in square 1905, to Nellie Dean
and gives the residue of his estate 10 his widow,
Rachael A. E. Henderson, who is appointed
executrix
The times., 1899-09-03
wanted i'm a Virginia Town.

Major Sylvester received letter yesterday from
r. ]. stannard, of Cherry Va. requesting him
to look out for William Dudley, Sam Johnson,
Harrison Garrett and Lille Garnett, who are
wanted in Cherry Mr.. Stannard writes that he
has not seen anyone of the parties named for
thirty years, but he is sure they are in wash
ingtOn.
The times., 1899-09-03
In AND ABOUT THE CITY
May Ride without Lights

The police regulations, which requires all
wheelmen to display lights their bicycles, have
been amended by the addition of a clause which
exempts night mail collectors.
The times., 1899-09-03
Hit by n Slab of Slate.

Harry Hutchinson, colored, was struck on the
hip by slab of slate while playing in the yard
of the schoolhouse, corner OF Third and C
Streets southeast, yesterday. He was removed TO
his home, in No. patrol wagon, where his in
iuries were dressed
The times., 1899-09-03
The Rathtnh oues,ton

Is the household talk Ma says the tub needs a
new coating Of enamel. Pa says that p. S.
Warren CO., SIS Ninth Street, is the best place
for bath tub enamel
The times., 1899-09-03
j. Hnrrison .Iohnson Retfer.

There was slight improvement yesterday in
the condition of j. Harrison johnson, President
of the District Excise Board, and his family has
hopes of his recovery, which now seems posi-
BILE
The times., 1899-09-03
Vbe - Tinles
SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 8. 1sap.
The Weather Prediction

ctNDAH, SEPTEMBER g. 1899.
The Weather reelection.
warm and generally fair Sunday and Monday;
fFesh east to south winds
TEMPERATURE.
Highest temperature yesterday, p. m,........s 50
Lowest temperature yesterday, a. m..........n
THE sun AND MOON.
sun rose. ...5:3l AN Sun sets. 6:2s ?. NJ.
Moon rises .4:0s AN. Moon sets.
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR SEPTEMBER.
New........-...... 4th Full. ..............l0t 10th
FIRST quarter ......I2th Last quarter r.... 10th
TIDE TABLE.
~ 30 "
hlgh ude..-.... .6:50 AN. and 1:l9 Pm.
STREET LIGHTING.
Lamps lit today :35 Pm NJ.
Lamps out tomorrow ow....................4:40 40 An.
ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.
Chevy Chase Lake-Illumination
Glen Sligo--Amuzements
Glen Echo Park-Band concert; fireworks.
Excursion TO Marshall Hall, steamer Manchester,
today, at 2:S0 and $50 p. m.
Excursion to River view; steamer Samuel ].
fentz, today, II a. M, 2:45, and 6:15 p. m.
The times., 1899-09-03

Phone your order for case OF Heurich's We
you TO be convinced that Heuriehs is the
bes. We can do II il you wiz give your order
for of Mserzen, Senate, or Lager by
'phoning Ga, Arlington Bottiing Co.
The times., 1899-09-03
Personal Mention,

Mr.. Frank j. Henning, OF $50 F Street north
east, left Saturday for Philadelphia, where he viii
be the guest OF Mr.. Edgar NJ. Carson, of Lawn
dale, Pa.
The times., 1899-09-03
IABOR'S ANNUAL OUTING
Excursions TO River Resorts Will
Be the Feature Of the Day.

Interesting Programmes, Including n
Variety of Field and other sports,
Have Been Prepared - Baseball,
Races, and Cake Walks VIII Make
Time Pass syiftiy-Meeting Today.