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Evening star., 1900-07-23
TAkOMA PARK.
Still Waiting for Improvements In
Street Car Service

street Car Service.
The street car facilities for Takoma, as
far as new cars and a through service to
Washington are concerned. while being
anxiously awaited by the suburbanites.
have not improved to any extent. These
changes were promised the citizens of Ia
koma some time since. but neither has
put in an appearance as yet. The laying
of a new switch at the Takoma terminus
and the relaying of the roadbed just out of
Washington are receiving attention in con-
nection. it is said, with the new improve
ments which the railroad officials contem-
plate making at an early date. The sew
erage and water system is being rapidly
pushed by the contractors. Work has been
stopped on the sewers until all OF the water
pipes are placed in position. Messrs. Rosser
and Castoe have been awarded the con-
tract for erecting the pump house for the
new water works. The engineer in charge
of the works has commenced the construc-
ton of the dam and the pumping station.
All of the real estate necessary for the
completion of the system has been pur-
chased and the papers We're signed few
days ago for the same. The lots recently
purchased will be occupied by the pump
house. standpipe and sewage farms. the
latter of which will require from four 20
five acres
A special meeting Of the town council
was held Saturday night for the purpose OF
discussing the progress of the water works
The meeting was presided over by Mayor
S. S. Shedd, with every member of the
council present. In the course Of the meet
ing a committee appointed to con-
slider matters relative to the extension or
water mains and sewerage system, where
found necessary. The committee was COM
posed of F. ]. Lung, chairman; S. S. Shedd,
]. K. Depue and H. J. Long.
Friday evening last the Takoma Lodge of
Good Templars entertained Perseverance
Lodge from Washington at the Takoma
Hall. over thirty members of the lodge
were present, including Kensington Lodge.
At the conclusion of the business MEETING
Perseverance Lodge was received with
honors. The program rendered during the
evening included remarks by c. 7. Daily.
remarks and recitation by Ebert Warren:
duet Mr.. and Mrs. Frear: remarks. P. C
T. Hartsock; piano solo. Mrs. Corby, and
remarks by P. C. Mahoney. after which
refreshments were served.
The Christian Endeavor held its meeting
at 30 at the Takoma Presbyterian Church.
Miss Edna Dyre led the meeting. her sub
ject being The Needy at Our Door
Miss Mertfe Lesher Follmer has returned
to her home on Carroll avenue. after a
While there she visited friends and rela-
tives in several sections of the state. and
is much improved in health.
Mrs Ira H. Johannes of Woodside. Nd.
recently had her guests the Misses Susie
and Annie Jones of Diekerson. Md, Miss
Helene Stake, Miss limo Johannes and Mr..
William Berry.
Mrs G. A. Warren is recuperating in the
mountains of Virginia
Miss Kate p. Webb is spending short
time in Atlantic City.
Evening star., 1900-07-23
AMERICANS HEAVILY HANDICAPPED
Won Only One Event in Paris Ath-
IeticH ieSterday,

The worlds amateur championship con-
tests in connection with the Paris eXposi-
tion came to a conclusion yesterday at the
grounds of the Racing Club in the Bois de
Boulogne. The weather was cooler than it
was last week, though the sun shone
brightly. Comparatively few Americans at
tended, owing 20 the fact that only three
or four of their countrymen We're an
nounced to compete in the events for the
most part handicaps, in which the Ameri-
cans had received too severe treatment 10
tempt them to exhaust themselves in run
ming losing races.
Six events We're decided. The Americans
competed in four and won one their only
success for the day.
kraenzlein entered in the 11O-meter hur-
Ole, which was won by Rau in Is 10 sec
onds.
In the 200 meters, fat, Holland of George
town University and Tewksbury of Penn
sylvania ran. The latter won in % ID sec
ondS.
orton Of Pennsylvania ran in the 800
meters, fiat, but was beaten by Duhwoyr
German. in 3. Sc 40.
Holland Of Georgetown and Hall of
Brown ran in the 400 meters. fiat, which
was won by koppan, Hungarian
Evening star., 1900-07-23
WASHINGTON GROVE.
The w. c. T. U. Services Were n Great
Success.

| Il u
Success.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
CAMP GROUNDS,
Washington Grove, Md. July 81. 1900.
Those who have attended the services held
by the Womens Christian Temperance
Union at the Grove during the past week
have greatly enjoyed them. The program
as printed was followed out with but few
exceptions. Miss Mary f. Hughes of Lin
coin, Va, who was to have charge of the
Bible study services. was unable to be pres
ent during camp on account Of Illness. Her
place was filled by Mrs. NJ D. Ellis of New
ark, n. ].
Friday evening addresses were made by
Mr.. Kirk of Baltimore and Mr. Percy s.
Foster of Washington, who also rendered
two vocal solos.
These services will conclude Monday
evening after what has been up to the pres
ent writing successful and very enjoyable
camp.
Presiding Elder Lucien Clark, who will
have charge of the regular annual camp
meeting. August l to 10, will occupy the
presiding elders cottage on the circle dur
ing the month of August.
Rev. Charles l.. Pate of Baltimore who
last year had charge of the young peoples
meetings during camp meeting will be at
the Grove for portion of camp.
Mr.. w. H. H. Smith gave the sixth of his
Sabbath morning talks on Sunday. July 15
'PDtA
tans." In the evening the theme was
"Christs Gallileean Ministry" which. in
stead of being divided into three talks as
announced upon the printed Program, will
be in two talks of which this was the first
On account of camp meetings and other
special services. these will probably be the
last of these talks until August II.
Miss Ella Wetterall of Washington spent
a few days with Mrs. Woodward of Grove
avenue last week
1t is announced that Thursday. July 2s
the Ladies Aid Society of the Grove will
give lawn party in the hotel park to raise
funds for fitting up the presiding elders
cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Ogden and Miss Clara
Merrlman of Grove avenue have returned
from Colonial Beach.
Mr.. Alvin T. Tracy and family have
opened their cottage Upper Grove ave-
nue. for the summer.
Mr.: Henry NJ Knight and family of
Washington are staying for the summer at
the case cottage on Grove avenue.
Mrs w. II. Houghton gave a lawn party
to the members of her Sunday school class
at her nome on Grove avenue Friday even
ing. The lawn and house were prettily dec
GRATED with Chinese lanterns. and the chill
dren enjoyed a very pleasant evening
Miss Edna Fitzhugh is staying at Mrs
William Redin Woodward's on Grove ave-
nue..
Evening star., 1900-07-23
IN ANACOSTIA,
Camp Meeting Services Mt Good Hone
Gr0uuds

Camp meeting services under the aus
pices of Allans Chapel of the A NJ. E.
Church We're opened yesterday at the Good
Hope grounds, where during the day and
evening large numbers OF people assembled
for the ceremonies. The meeting began at
a. m. with love feast The rain caused a
temporary delay in the carrying out OF the
program, and at o'clock in the afternoon
the meeting was resumed with sermon BY
ReV- j. NJ. Lavatt, pastor of the Grace A
NJ E. Church, Benning. A prayer and
praise service took place at 4:30 o'clock
pm, and at o'clock p. m Rev. ]. c. Guth-
ridge preached sermon. Allan's Chapel.
Whlch Is situated near Good Hope. is among
the oldest churches in the District, having
been organized in 1850 by the late Bishop
Wayman Rev W. 7. H Addison is the
pastor. The grounds adjoining have been
THE scene of many services under canvas,
and In the open air since the organization
OF the church, and in former years thous-
ands of persons attended the Sunday camp
meetings there. II is claimed for the spot
that IL Is unsurpassed for such exercises,
having all natural conveniences. 1t is the
intention to conclude the present meeting
August -. Various ministers will De pres
ent and officiate each Sunday.
An inmate of St Elizaheth's Asylum
whose name was given out as Capt Smith,
an army officer. became unruly. IL is as
serted. while on the way to the institution
III CoiiipdHS with dtlenOaflt last evening.
He had been permitted to leave the asylum
to visit his people in the city, ii is said. and
the attendant accompanied him. 1t is stated
the patient was rebellious after boarding a
street car. He did not relish the idea Of re-
tuning to the asylum. and when the trans
fer station in AnacOstia was reached he re-
fused to leave the car. Police officer Lusby
was called upon. and the patient said he
would rather be locked up than go back to
the institution. He accompanied the officer
to the station house, but Instead of being
locked up he was given seat until a
riage, which had been sent for. arrived
from the asylum to take him back He was
reluctant to return, but finally did SO with
out giving any trouble.
L. j. Harrison. living at 11oS 4th street
southeast, and employed in the Anacostia
freight yards, had the first two fingers nf
his left hand badly crushed while engaged
in coupling cars in the yards early yester-
day morning. He was removed To Provi-
dence Hospital for medical treatment.
An ice wagon ran over one of the legs Of
a small dog on Fillmore street. Anacostia.
Saturday evening, almost severing the
limb from the animal The attention OF
Police Officer King called TO the case
and he succeeded in putting the dog out Of
Its suffering by administering chloroform
to the animal.
The st. Eizabeth's base ball team de-
feated the All Stars by the score of $ to
Saturday evening on the St Elizabeth
grounds. The feature of the game was Ire
all-around good fielding of the home team
particularly the work of Shortstop Ball
The St. Elizabeth team will play the team
of the marine barracks "Wednesday evening
at ST. Elizabeth.
Evening star., 1900-07-23
HONoRs GO TO vEsPERs.
The Quaker Club Will Send Two
CreMA to Paris.

The sturdy oarsmen of the famous Vesper
Boat Club Of Philadelphia won the lions
share Of honors on the third and last day
of the annual regatta Of the National Asso-
citation of Amateur Oarsmen on the Har-
lem speedway course. New York. Saturday.
The Vespers won the much-coveted priv
ilege of sending crews Of both four and
eight oars to compete in the international
regatta at Paris next month.
The summaries for Saturday were:
Paris fours-Won by Vesper Boat Club Of
ward Marsh. No 2; William Carr. No. 3;
John Exley, stroke). Time, 5m. 1312s. In
stitute Boat Club of Newark edward ].
Carney. bow: F. A. Sullivan, No 2: J. E.
Wachusett Boat Club of Worcester. Mass.
&C. Henry Lewis. bow; Thomas R. Johnson.
No. 2: Cornelius E Daley. No. 3; Edward
Hanlan Ten Eyck, stroke), third.
Association singles-Final heat won by
Frank B. Greer, Jeffries Point Rowing As
sociation of East Boston. Mass. Time. sm
lis. Leonard Marsh. Don Rowing Club of
Toronto. Canada. second. c. S. Titus
Young Mems Gymnastic Club of New Or
leans, third.
Intermediate singles-Final heat won by
Frederick Demourelli. Young Mems Gym
nastic Club of New Orleans. Time SIN. 53s.
Frederick ]. Greer. Jeffres Point Rowing
Association of East Boston second. Joseph
B. Nal of Troy. N. Y, third
Crescent Boat Club of Philadelphia (Car1 F.
Bunsh, jr., bow, and Russell p. Smith.
stroke). Time, SIN. 22Hs. Union Boat Club
of New York (Wiliam Rogers, bow. and
Leo Connell. strOke), second. Laureate
Boat Club of Troy CAnson D. Belts, bow,
and j. J. Quillinan, stroke), third.
Intermedate fours-Final heat won by
Nassau Boat Club of New York CIV. II.
Toop. bow; o. H. Oseenhop jr No. 2;
Frederick Brenell, jr., No 3. and A. Cool.
stroke). Time, ON. 14As. Detroit Rowing
Club of Detroit. Mich. James c. knight,
bow; H. L. Pierson. No. 2; Charlese L. Har-
ris, No. 3; Warham Baldwin, stroke) sec
ond. The Harlem Rowing Clubs crew did
not start.
Champion sngles-Won by John Rumohr
of the Harlem Rowing Club, who rowed
over the course and got the championship
Edward Hanlan Ten Eyck of the Wachu-
sett Boat Club did not compete.
Paris eights-Won by Vesper Boat Club of
Philadelphia edwin Hedley, bow: Edward
Marsh, No .: Roscoe Lockwood, No 3;
William Carr. No. 4; John Geiger No );
james Juvenal. No. 6; Henry de Baecke,
No. I; John Exley, stroke. and Louis Abell
Boat Club of New York * Marou-
SEX bow; F. Vesely No. 9; j. Druek,
No. g. F. Budrie. No. 4 A. Chaloupka No
); A Ladman. No. 9: T. Zanndnik, No I;
]. koudelka, stroke, and E. Kalina cox
swain. second. Knickerbocker Athletic
Club of New York IF. Holt bow; w Bent
ley. No. 2: J. b. Mercadante, No. g. j. B.
Hughes, No. 4; l.. Handley, No. 5; J. F.
O'Connell. No. 6: j. Savage. No. T. E Brink.
stroke and w. l.. Pate, coxswain) third.
Evening star., 1900-07-23
Charge of Theft.

Charles Harrington, William Crawford,
Briscol Taylor, Nathaniel Hill and Albert
Alsworth boys who were arrested by De-
tectives Parham and Weedoh, on the
charge of breaking into the store Of Heze-
kiah s. Waple at various times during the
last two weeks and stealing a number of
small articles valued at So, were today in
the Police Court. They were not arraign-
ed as the government was not ready to
go on with the case, and the hearing was
postponed until tomorrow. 1t is alleged
that in each instance entrance to the store
was effected through an open transom
some of the boys keeping watch while
the others entered the premises.
Evening star., 1900-07-23

The lawn party for the benefit Of st.
Anthony's Church, Brooklyn. which was
postponed last week on account of the
rain, will be resumed on the church
grounds tonight and finish tomorrow night.
BESIDES the attractions Of the various
booths, there is special program of enter
tainment each night. This evening the Old
Dominion cake walkers will be the chief
attraction, but Rev. Father Hannah has
other features to present. The success of
the enterprise up to Thursday evening
when the rain came, was quite marked and
1t is believed that tonight and tomorrow
night will carry the profits nearly up to the
mark of last year, when over 81, 100 was
realized.
Evening star., 1900-07-23

tenders of the policeman's approach, this
has never been considered a sufficient rea-
son for clothing the night force in citizens
clothes. l think court would place SIM
liar construction on the question whether
or not officers would not be Obliged to con-
form to the ordinance Certainly the ques-
ton of the safety of life and limb on the
part of the public ought to outweigh other
considerations.
IF the legal point I mention has never
been brought up in the courts in this city
1t Is because. fortunately, no accident has
happened as l suggest. But If an influen-
tlal citizen or senator, and it is as likely
10 happen to such as to the humblest were
to be the victim | believe the case would
arouse much local interest. and that the
law would be construed as / have cited it,
Evening star., 1900-07-23
GENERAL SPORTING NEWS.

The yacht Yankee won her second race
OF the series under the auspices of the
Newport Yacht Racing Association al New
port, r. L., Saturday. The Yankee beat the
Mineola a few seconds in a heavy wind
and rough sea The score now stands: q:
Yankee, 2; Alfneola, l.
The Haverford College cricket team of
Haverford, Pa, played the Harrow School
eleven in London, England. on Saturday
Inc Americans scored 100 runs, while the
Harrow players made 2T6 for eight wickets
down.
John Nelson of Chicago won the twenty
hve-mile motor-paced match professional
race at the Charles River Park Saturday
at Cambridge, Mass, in 40 minutes - -
seconds w. C. Stinson of Cambridge was
second, his time being Al minutes IS sec
onds, and Archie McEachern of Canada,
third. in Al minutes 30 % seconds.
NJ. D. Whitman defended his title to the
New York state tennis championship at
the state tourney at Syracuse Saturday,
defeating Ii. II. Hackett, Is 64 O..
Roy Little and Fred Alexander of Prince
ton won the championships in doubles, de-
teating Hackett and Hawes. ct 6-1 90.
K. G. Seaver won the finals in the handicap
singles from Fred Alexander.
The last of a series of three motor-paced
races between jimmy Michael and Floyd
thtT al idiftl, on the " ODuSlut dTh TRACK
Saturday. was won by Michael in 81 min
utes il12 seconds, the distance being twenty
miles This breaks the twenty-mie worlds
record of 81 minutes A 40 seconds made by
Harry Nelson at BostoA7 July 1. The first
of the three races was won by Mcfarland
on the Woodside track. July 4, and another
match took place last Saturday at Man
haitian Beach. Ne1v York. Michael win
ming after McFarland's pacing machine had
broken =,
Saturday starshSdt, ridden by L. Reiff,
and 1an ridden byITod Sloane. ran dead
heat for the National Breeders Produce
stakes Of 5000 sovfreiglH at five furlongs.
]. H Musker's Limosa "a colt ridden by j.
Reiff. was third. Fifteen horses started in
the race Bonnebaro, ltridden by Sloane,
ridden by Sloane. wonMhe Surrey handi-
cap. Sloane. on Aymfuln won the twenty
fourth renewal ofatheot Warren Nursery
stake. ~,
MacFarland and Cooper Winners.
There was a great crowd at the Walls
burg. N. j.. cycle trackiyesterday. In the
five-mile professional handicap serious
mishap occurred to ]. P. Jacobson of New
Haven, Conn. His wheel slipped on the
track and he went down. G. H. Collet of
New Haven was SO close behind that he
could not turn out. and passed directly over
Jacobsons neck, injuring him 50 badly that
ne mad to be carried off the field.
F. G. MacFarlend of San Jose. Cal. was
down on the program paired with Orlando
stevens OF Ottumwa, Iowa. for match
race against Jay Eaton of Vailsburg and
Frank Kramer of East ORANGE. He was
too much exhausted by his race with
Jimmy Michael to come to the scratch.
and Tom Cooper of Detroit rode his part.
Cooper and Stevens won the race from the
Jerseymen in two heats, scoring out of
the IL points in each heat.
Increased Stakes at Chicago.
The directors of the Washington Park
Club Chicago, have decided to claim dates
for summer meeting in 1901. and to double
the amount Of added money TO the stakes
Evening star., 1900-07-23

that were given at the meeting just closed.
The dates claimed are from June "a to July
%. inclusive.
Inc American DERBY Will pc worm $loVp
increase of $4,000; Sheridan stakes
$4,000. increase 5000: Hyde Park stakes
5000, increase $1,000: Turf Congress han
dicap $1,000, increase 5000: Wheeler handi-
cap $500. increase $500 Four new
stakes, with total in added money of
5000, will be added. The total amount Of
added money to be given by the club is
SIS 900
Evening star., 1900-07-23
Death of Samuel A. King.

Samuel A. King. forty-nine years old
who lived at No. 1891 Florida avenue
northwest, died at the Emergency Hospital
last night about 9 o'clock. Uraemic poison
ing, it is supposed, caused his death. About
o'clock in the afternoon Mr.. King was
taken suddenly ill while watching some
boys engaged in a game of base ball near
Massachusetts, avenue and oath street ex-
tended and had to be taken to the hospital.
When he was stricken IT was believed that
he was overcome by the heat The neces-
sary death certificate was given, and the
body was turned over to the family of the
decea Sed
Evening star., 1900-07-23
Death of Philip Gray Russell.

Funeral services will be held this after
noon at 4 o'clock. at the late residence,
1443 Massachusetts, avenue. over the re-
mains Of Philip Gray Russell, who died
Saturday evening Of Bright's disease. The
interment will be at New Haven. Conn.
The deceased was the son Of Gen. VIM H.
Russell of New Haven. He was a member
os the patent firm of Prindell & Russell,
and had been a resident of this city for
number of years past He was one Of the
well-known men in the younger set as he
was only forty-six years OF age when he
died. He was man of fine presence. and
had large acquaintance here who learned
with sincere regret of his death.
Evening star., 1900-07-23
Overcroyvdcd Suburban Cars.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Permit me, through the columns OF your
valuable paper. to call attention TO the
overcrowding OF cars the return trip
from Cabin John bridge and Glen Echo
at night. OF course 1 appreciate the
fact that at times the road is taxed to its
fullest extent and the cars are more or
less overcrowded, but / certainly believe
L voice the sentiment of every one who
has visited Cabin John bridge and Glen
Echo in the evenings during the past few
weeks in expressing disapproval Of the
judgment of the employees Of the road in
stopping at the District line for passengers
returning from camp meeting held al this
point by colored people. when the cars
are already overcrowded, allowing them
to stand up between the seats. regardless
of protests of respectable citizens. who
take these rides IN order to secure the
fresh air. l am certain that word from
the management of the company Will rem
edy this very annoying practice.
KARR RHIDER.
Evening star., 1900-07-23

William w Wayland. twenty three years
Old. who came here from Culpeper. Va.
two years ago and accepted a position as
conductor on the Columbia street railway
was knocked from his car near the eastern
terminus of the road last night and severe
ly injured. The accident was the result of
his coming in contact with trolley pole
while he was on the running board cellect-
ing fares His left shoulder struck against
the pole. and in failing his neck was hurt
The injured man, who lives at 1921 III street
northeast, was taken to the Emer9ency
Hospital for tI4atmanh
Evening star., 1900-07-23

Games Played Sunday.
At Chicago-Chicago. 5: Cleveland. (six-
teen innings. darkness).
At Kansas City-Indianapolis 5; Kansas
City, 2.
At Detroit-Detroit. g. Minneapolis, T.
AT Milwaukee Buffalo. I; Milwaukee, g.
AT Utica-Cortland. 2: Utica. 1.
AT Rome-Rome. 5; Schenectady, O.
AT Providence-Providenc 8; Spring
field, l.
At Montreal-Rochester, .; Montreal, 8
(ten innings).
AT syracusesyracuse, 5; Hartford 4.
Results of Saturdays National League
Games.
At Boston-Boston, .; Chicago O.
At Observation-Disclosures 3; Pitts
burg, o.
AT New York-st. Louis. s: New York, 8.
AT Brooklyn-Brooklyn 8; Cincinnati, s.
Base Ball Notes.
All the western clubs are being treated
roughly on the present trip.
Jim Mcclure struck at a. wild pitch Sat
urday, baking Wood who missed the ball
and DeMont came home with the run that
defeated Cincinnati.
Charley Atherton. the ex-senator, con-
t!rues his good work with the Buffalos
His home run Saturday helped to defeat
Milwaukee.
ne Clnclnnatl management kicked con-
sderably over the receipts in Brooklyn dur
ing the series which closed Saturday. Man
ager Bancroft says the attendance was
something terrible
"Mugsy" McGraw says that there will be
clubs In Baltimore and Washington next
season, but fails to give names. Unless a
National League club locates In Washing
ton very soon that organization will be
dead in this city.
Lave Cross and Capt. Kelly Of the Brook
lyns are now out of the game on account Of
injuries. 1t is probable that DeMont will
have to cover third for some time to come
as Cross injuries are quite severe.
The attendance at Brooklyn shows no
signs of Improvement. 1t appears to be
Evening star., 1900-07-23
Have Enlisted.

Today in Judge Scotts court Prosecut-
ing Attorney Pugh entered nolle pros. in
the case OF Albert Thomas and Valentine
Dorsey, who were charged With disordeAy
conduct. 1t was stated thai the men had
enlisted to go to China.
Evening star., 1900-07-23
Accidents will Happen,-J John Brown.

Accidents will Happen -s0nn G bsowR' <
veteran OF 2446 Marshall street, Philadelphia says:
by a mere accident came across DR. Asnew's
Catarrhal Powder. l a great sufferer from
that dresd maady-Catsrrh. This wonderful rem
edy effected speedy and permanent cure and 1
have been SO thankful that am willing To sDepd
much time in spreading the good news" Sold by
F. 8. WILLIAMS, Sth and sts., and EDiUNDS
& WILLIAMS. ID and Pa ave. ia
Evening star., 1900-07-23
BASE BALL.

Today's National League games:
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Pittsburg at New York.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at Boston.
Evening star., 1900-07-23

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Evening star., 1900-07-23
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