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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1902-08-01
Essex County Summer School.

The first session of the Essex County
Summer School held in the high school
room Monday was full of interest to all
who attended. Three of the instructors,
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Alger of johnson
and Prof. Parsons of Woodstock, were
present.
The daily programme has been ar
ranged to occupy the hours from A. NJ.
to IL NJ, leaving the afternoons and
evenings free for lectures and study. A
glance at the programme will give one
an idea of the practical work which is
being done in the school:
"a. NJ. Arithmetic, Prof. Parsons
9.45. Devotional exercises
900. Practical Pedagogy, Mr. Alger
9.45. Nature Study, Mrs. Alger
1890. Geography, Mr.. Alger; Yer
mont History and Civics,
Prof. Parsons
Ills. Drawing, Mrs. Alger
The attendance is steadily increasing
and great deal of interest is shown by
the teac hers.
FREE LECTURES.
This Thursday afternoon at the Con-
gregational church Mrs. Anna ID. Pollard
will speak to the ladies of Island Pond
OH the subject "Moral Training of the
Child" Lecture to commence at 4
o'clock.
Friday evening, August 2, at the M.
f. church, at 8 o'clock, Hon. Henry
Holton, secretary of the state board of
health, will deliver a lecture on "School
Sanitation"
Sunday evening, August 3, there will
he mass meeting in the opera house at
7 o'clock, which will be addressed by
Mrs. Anna d. Pollard, supervisor of pub
lie schools at Southington, Conn.,, on the
subject, "a Three-fod Guardianship fol
the Child
Tuesday evening, August 5, at the
opera house, Mr. F. Schuyler Mathews
of Plymouth, N. H., the distinguished
naturalist, will lecture on Bird Melo
dies" lecture to commence at s o'clock
This lecture was recently given at st
Johnsbury to large and delighted 'au
dience.
Wednesday evening, August 6, at tn
M. f. church, at 8 o'clock, Prof. l.. r
, Jones, of the University of Vermont
r will deliver lecture on "Plant Life"
8 These lectures are free to the publ
/ and will be instructive and interesting
\ 1t is hoped that the citizens will tax
advantage of this unusual privilege,
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25
A.GOOd Show.

The Tolson Stock Co. gave three
performances ut the opera house last
week, Friday night, Saturday after.
noon and Saturday night.
This company is " al odds the
strongest t.aveling attraction which
has yet come to DE Queen. Each
audience was delighted. The roper
toire of the company is made up Of
drama and ely Of Il high order,
and the characters W re interpreted
in Il most sklIful manner by the AZ
tors. The spec c, between the
acts were of genuine merit.
This is the first attraction brought
To De Queen under the management
Of II. Il. Mitchell, and if he secures
companies If eIual merit in The
future De Queen will not lack amusc-
mcnt during thr winter.
Opens in Thibodaux for four
nights, beginning Oct. 80. Matinee
Saturday and Sunday 2:30 sharp.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

The bread wlnners who are now
itrying to the solve the knotty prob
lem tns low wages with the high and
rising priSaSs Of all the necessaries OF
life, who sat iif-that Republican meet
ing here last week ek>eould not appre-
ciate the grandiloquenese of speakers
who portrayed in glowing tsrws the
general prosperity of tI- county, mol
could they agree with the aforesaid
speakers that it ls best TO "let well
enough alone" They fell that things
ate not we'll enough to be let alone.
Tnose whnssre fo,tanatc esnagkss
stand in "the glorious sunshine of
prosperity" may be willing to "let
we'll enough aicne." and "stand pal"
but the bread winner with low wages
will ia Ike the chances Of drawing bet
ter cards.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25
CAs 20 1 IA.
s..,.,s. @''' |M:s 1,' g;9 Have Away: Bought
s's,s'''' "a &<zAzzzzx
A New Factory.

Thi!OdauN is to have new fac
tory, company having been organ
ized for the purpose Of manutactur-
ing pop and all kinds Of corbonaied
drinks. The Now company is "fficered
by tie following well known citizens
of Thibodaux:
Clovis Lusignan, Presidents Victor
Esposito Eecretafy and freasurer;
John G1yot General Manager.
A car load of material has alrea "
been received, preparatory to the
installation of the plant.
1t is the intention of the promoters
to have every thing in readiness lO
begin operating the plant on the Isl
of March 1903.
The Sentinel takes great pleasure
in noting the advent of this new en-
tcrprise and wishes it God speed.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25
Good Things to Eat.

Starting with the season I now
offer to my friends and patrons, the
following line of Gne Cakes aud Can
dies, viz:
Assorted Marsh Mellows, Lemon
Biscuits, Square, Assorted Dips,
Peach, Apricot Creams, Cherry Glace,
National Fancy Mixed Charlotte
Russo, NaMsco Biscuit.
In the Line of Candies: Peckhams
Fancy Package Goods, Superla;ive
Chocolates and Bon Bons, 10. and J
lbs, Pure Capdies, for children, Coco
Jelly Rolls, Butter Scotch, Butter
Rolls, CocOanut, Peanut, Lemon, and
Strawberry Taffies.
IA. CLAYTON BADEAUX.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

and son, Thomas II. Ellis. Jr., OF
this city. lie also leaves brother,
Vim. Z. Ellis, and two sisters, Mrs.
Braxton B. Bragg and Mrs. Thomas
H. Adams, all of whom reside in New
Orleans.
He WAS a kind husband. a devoted
father. Gentle ami affet tiOnate rs q
woman, faithful as friend, upright
and honorable IN his dealings with
his fellOw-man, he died, as he had
lived. "with malice toward none, with
charity for all Noblesse .Oblige
was his rule of conduct. aud made
him the courtly gentleman to the end.
His remains will be taken 10 st.
FranclsviIlc on Monday morning and
laid to rest in Grace Church Gene
ttnyy.
The Sentinel extends sympathy to
the bereaved r!svmily.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

The Steel Trust with capital OF
one billion dollars, and a manager
whose annual salary ls one million
dollars, is no longer an "infant" in.
dusty but a giant whose huge pro-
portions it staggers the imagination
to conceive, and yet it is protected by
Il high tariff which enables it TO ex-
tort millions Of dollars from the
American consumers, while ii bestows
its favors on foreigners by selling
them its products at prices far below
those obtaining IN the home market
Small wonder, then, that the cry
for tariff revision Ia heard in the
land.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

II there be so much prosperity in
the country as Republican spell-bin-
ders would have rs believe. why so
many complaints of hard times?
Why do cane growers and sellers
growl so much, and why do the small
farmers who grow potatoes and on
ions grumhle about hard luck?
All, yes; we have the answer we
believe; the car Of prosperity has Dol
yet reached them. May be it they
exercise the heavenly virtue Of pa
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

The Democratic Mass Meetings last
Saturday at LockpOrt and Bowie,
were well attended, although the aud
fence at the former place was not as
large as had been anticipated, which
circumstance was due, doubtless, TO
the inccmency of the weather. The
speakers who csDoundcd solid Demo-
cratic doctrine on the occasions were
the following well known gentl, men: (:
Hon. II. F. BrOussa,d, Hon. }. Y.
Sanders, Hon. \. n. Muller and Hon.
p. NJ. I.ambremont; at the Bowie
meeting Mr. A. r. Grabert, Of that
place also addressed the audience.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25
Editorial Notes.

Don't forget the amendments when
you go 90 to vort,,on November 4th.
Vote to repeal art. 1879 of the Consti
tuition, and to wipe out tlfg>rooll tax
qualification. Vote for amendment
to exempt the rectorles, preshyteries,
and parsonages from taxation; it is
good amendment; and you should
not forget to vote against the judlcia-
ry amendment.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25
Rice Plantation For
Rent.

Eleonore Plantation, Ibervi.e Par
ish on the Mississippi river. 700
acres well equipped with stock, in
plements, and water supply. 800
acres in rice this year. Entire place
easily flooded. Apply to
IL. q. Won BoRRIEs, Sec'y.
IIohcn Solms, La.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25
Out Of Deaths Jaws.

"When death seemed very near
from a severe stomach and liver trou
bic, that had suffered with for
years" writes Z. Muse, Dulham, N.
G., "Dr. Kings New Life Pills saved
my life and gave perfect health.
Best pills on earth and only 25c a,
All Druggists.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

We have discussed in recent issues
the tariff from various points of view;
we hope we have convinced Onr read
ers that a tariff for revenue with in
cidental protection is the best tariff
for the country. In this issue we
have tackled the Republican stalking
horse for this campaign, Prosperity.
We have exposed the little campaign
dodge of our good friends, the enemy,
and have ripped it from top to bot
tom. In fact, this may be denomi
mated cur "Prosperity" number, and
we want every body to read it.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

tience for many years to come and
agree 20 "let well enough alone,
their turn will arrive and prosperity
will flow into their lap. We say "may
be- and it "may be" not.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Ohildren,
Successfully usea hjs Aethss 0s~ys-
nurse IN the Children's Home In New
York. Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom.
ach, Teetlling Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
They nerer fail. At all druggists,
25c. Sample FREE. Address Allen
s. Olmstcd, LIE Roy, N Y.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

If the Republican, highly protected
brand Of prosperity means high
prices for the necessaries of life,
higher prices TO Americans than to
foreigners for trust made goods,
Without a corresponding increase in
wages, then the vast army OF wage
earners are pretty apt to say: "Go
TO, with your prosperity; we'll have
none of it..
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

When people walllel away from
the Republican meeting the other
night, where they had been satiated
with finely spun phrases about the
prosperity Of the country, some were
heard to ask why the orators had
omitted the question of low wages
snd high prices for the neeessaries of
life. That was q pertinent inquiry;
the majority of our people are vitality
interested 10 the correct solution of
this question. The so called general
prosperity of the country has nc
ehasp for them just now; the high
8 of every thing they buy witt
brresponding rise in wages don
prosperity for them.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.
Ask to-day for Aliens FO0t-Ease, q
powder. 1t cures Chilblains, SwOl-
len, Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp
feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25
THOMAS HUTCHIys ELLIS.


earth all that was mortal of Thomas
Hu,chins Ellis, veteran of the Con.
fcderacy, scion Of an ancient and aris-
tocrat'c family, and gentleman Of
the Old school.
MIR. Ellis was native Of Adams
county, Miss, but came early TO
Louisiana, making his home in Te:re
bonnie parish, where he gr:w to mdn-
hood, and soon became a large slave
and land owner. Fond Of the sea,
his cruising bronght him to Last Is
land in his private yacht during the
great storm which swept over that
unfortunate place. He saved many
lives. and to The day of his death he
cherished a beautiful watch, suitably
inscribed, the gift OF the survivors OF
that terrible disaster.
When the alarm of civil war sound
ed he cast his fortunes with the
Southland, serving with distinction IN
the land and naval forces OF the Con
federate States. He sacrificed his
property and riskesl his life i'll th'
defense of his adopted State and thu
principles for which she stood.
MIR. Ellis leaves wife, Mrs. Kath
crime Donelson EIli-: three daughters
Mrs. Hunter e. Leake, Of this city
! Mrs. G. B. Mcguire, of Jeanerette
Miss Maggie Ellis, of Bayou Sara
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25
Vss Aliens FenAtSEasea
a powder o 6e sSskSn into the

A powder 70 be shaken into The
shoes. Your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. II you
have smarting feet to tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cOOls the feet,
and makes walking easy. Cures swol'
len, sweating feet, ingrowlng nails,
blistels and caIIOus spots Relic, es
corns aud bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
for 25c. Don't accept any substitute.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y. IL
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25
Pros perity" is the favorite tim

Prosperity is the favorltc time
republican orators in the present
campaign. Property is all right for
those into whose lap is flows, but
what about the millions who not on
ly do not share in it but are more.
over made to pay over twenty-five
per cent for the necessaries of life
more than wheu this boasted, SO called
prosperity struck the country.
The brand of prosperity which
tends TO make the few richer and the
millions poorer, is that which hurts
the country instead of helping it.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1898-1905, 1902-10-25

We reproduce the following ffo m
last Sundays Times. Democrat, think,
ing that 1t will be of interest 10 our
readers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-01
VETERANS MUST GET
new MEETING PLACE
Theater Selected IS Engaged
for Encampment Week.

The sessions Of the ThiTty-sixth an
nuaI encampment Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic are as yet without meet
ing place. despite the fact that the time
for assembling is but little over month
CG
General Torrance, commanderin chief
OF the organization, in general orders
No !, which reached the city today, an
nounces that the sessions would be held
III ChRse's TheateT This is, however.
erroneous.
The executive officers have hoped that
the meetings could be held in Chase 8
Theater. where the sessions were held
ten years ago Every effort was made 10
secure It. but there was some delay,
however, IN reaching Mr. Chase on the
subject When the matter was laid be-
fore him he stated the house was al
ready engaged. and he was unable 10
cancel the contracts
No place has yet been determine ed
upon, although 1t Is said negotiations
are under way with Manager RaDley. OF
the National Theater Il is probable
that negotiations fer a hall viii Be push
Cd 20 a successful Issue at the earliest
possible moment
II had been expected that encaElpment
headquarters would be closed oday, but
Secretary Barry Bulkiey returned from
Warrenton cn an early train, ana was
busily engaged Ct headquS"teTs all
morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-01
MIDDLE STATES REGATTA
ON THE HARLEM RlgEF
Fine Weather and a Large Crowd Wit
ness the Sport.

NEW YORK. Sept The Middle
States Regatta is being held today on
he Harlem River The course is one
nile straight away. and twelve events
are 10 be decided. The weather is fine
and the water smooth. a big crowd Is
along the river banks watching the
sport.
The first heat of the association
singles was Won easily by Frank vese,
VI. Of the y Y A c. Jessie Pow
ers Nassau B. C, second Time, 5:181z
The second heat went 10 Fred Mues-
gel Philadelphia Rowing Club; F. s
Smith. Nassau, second. Time, $40.
The Hudson Boat Club won the first
heat OF the junior four-Oared gig race.
WaverIy Boat Club was second. Time.
) minutes
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-01
FOUND DEAD In L
PULLMAN SLEEPER
Philadelphia Man Fails to
Reach Buffalo Alive.

BUFFALO. n. Y. Sep. IN Barsh,
OF No. 227 Carpenter Street. PhiIadel-
phia, was found dead this morning in q
Pullman sleeper on the Pennsylvania
train due in this city at 7.45 o'clock
The train left Philadelphia at $50
last night Barsh requested the porter
TO make mp his berth immedist tely, as
he was not we'll As the man looked IL,
Porter J. s Jordan attended to hin
at once When the conductor passed
through the train, Barsh was thirteen
miles short on his mileage. and said he
would settle this morning.
Forty miles out of Buffalo the porter
called him to collect the mileage for
the conductor. He did not answer, and,
pulling apart the curtains. Jordon
found that the man was dead On ar
rival at Buffalo Medical Examiner How
land took charge OF. the case BaTsh had
$525. 80 in money and big batch OF
tickets on lotteries IN both this country
and Germany The authorities in PhiIa-
deiphia have been informed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-01
SENATOR'S LOSE FIRST
GAME TO THE DBPROIPS
Make But Two Tallies, w hile
Wolverines Score -Four.
Inability to Hit McCarthy's Curves the
Cause-St. Louis Downs Philadel-
phia-otheI Games.

DETROIT, Sept. THE Senator's lost
the first Of The L=0ur Day games to the
Wolverines this morning.
The Washington men had little sue
cess with Pitcher MeCarthy's curves. and
were able 10 make total Of only five
hits in their entire nine innings.
They started IN well with two runs in
:he first inning TO one for the Detroits.
but failed to sccre after their initial
turn at the bat
The Detroits hit Patten rather freely.
distributing the nine hits through the
eight innings they required TO win
The attendance was good A second
game viii be played this afternoon The
score Of the morning game was as fol-
lows:
At Detroit RHE.
Detroit -.......I 0 / ! x-4 2
Washington 2 0 0 e. 2
Batteries-Patten and Clarke; Nc
Carthy ana MCGUIRE. Umpire O'Laugh-
In
Al St Louis RHE.
ST. Louis ......01I02 0x-5 10 0
Philadelphia % 0 0 0 ii 10 2
Ratteries-WaddeIl and Schrecken-
gost: Sudof and Kahoe. Umpires. John
stone and Thompson.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-01
DISTRICT MARKSMEN
WIN new LAURELS
Do Washington Proud at
Sea Girt.
PRIVATE COOK SHOOTS WELL
Top Man in Two Matches and Now the
Crack Shots Are After the Hilton
Trophy Which Is TO Be Contested for
Tomorrow.

SEA GIRT, y. J., Sept. 1.-The Dis
trict boys are doing themselves and
Washington proud u the contests here.
IN the Cen. E. P. Meaay and Spencer
matches the top man is Private George
o, Cook. % Washington
In the re-entry revolver. \. ". Lemer-
cier, of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club,
New York. made 20. IS. 81. R s Hale,
OF Light Battery 4, Boston. is high
man in the disappearing revolver match,
six shots at twenty-five yards. with two
30's and a %. Private C. E. Cock. OF
Washington. is second. with 50 and two
29's. Tn the novice re-entry match Bur
ton CLARK. Of Light Battery 4. Boston.
has 40. 4S. ard q, and ". L. Lenzhner,
Seventy fourth New York, IS.
The State teams are spending the day
in final practice for the first great In
terstate Hilton match tomorrow, when
New York, New Jersey. Pennsylvania,
Maryland. District Of Columbia. Ohio.
the United States Marine Corps and the
United States Army VIII 20 after the
$500 trophy presented by the late
Henry Hilton. Of New York, won last
year by the District Of Columbia. with {
score of 1,o98. ard in 1890 and 1900 by
New jersey. with scores Of I,oS9 and
l,oSz. respectively. New York last Won
the match in 1891, with 1.o65 points.
Major J. E. Bell, Commander Of the
District OF Columbia. says he expects
his men to 90 over LOO. and PenEsyI-
vania scored 1866 Saturday. with nine
points lost by firing or the wrong tar
gets.
The Hilton match everybody says viii
be the most hostly contested ever held.
The Ohio and the United States Marine
Corps Hilton teams are resting instead
OF practicing today.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-01
WI TING-FANG SAYS
LABOR SHOULDUNITE
MONT PELEE CLAIMS
200 MORE VICTIMS
Morne Rouge and lie CaTbet Reported
by Refugees to Have Been
Destroyed.

CAsTERiES. st. Lucia. Sept. IA
steamer here from Fort de France, Mar
Unique. today reports that Mount Peiee
which overwhelmed St Pierre recently
and killed LOCO people. has claimed 200
additional victims
The steamer that brought the news is
the Korona, British vessel, commanded
by Captain Carey.
When the Korona left Fort de
France refugees we're arriving They
said that the eruption o. Mount PeIee,
which had been noted from Fort de
France Saturday night. had destroyed
the village OF Morne Rouge, and that
the village CT lie Carbet had been swept
BY tidal wave
The refugees believed that at least
200 lives were lost
They said the people in Northern
Martinique were again panic-strieken.
Ashes are again falling on the Islands
adjacent 10 Martinique
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-01
NEWS OF The CRUISE
CONVEYED BY PIGEONS
Liberated From Fern and
Came Direct to The Times.

The news OF the progress Of the cruise
Of the United States steamer Fern.
which has en- board the boys of the Dis
trict Naval Militia, was conveyed to The
Times and its readers by carrier pigeon.
liberated from the vessel yesterday by
Mr. William c. Herfeuth The bird is
the property OF MF O. g. Robinson. OF
III Ninth Street southwest, ard re-
turned directly TO his lott, to be fol-
lowed b. MS companion a half hour
afteFware
The message stated that at Q O'Clock
yesterday morning. when the pigeon
was released, the Fern, which had cast
anchor about forty mile south OF Wash
ington. of Quantico. to await the ar
rival Of Lieutenant Commander Hop
hns. was just about TO weigh anchor
fer the capes, All were well on board.
and the boys we're reported TO be en-
ioying their outing immensely, although
working hard. The second bird had a
message which said not TO forget TO
take the message brought by the first
bird 10 The Times for publication.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-01
Cruiser Brooklyn Lands Men
and Captures Station
THE OLYMPIA IN ACTON
Viola ion Of Rules Charged-DeclaTed
by the Shore Defenders That the
Fleet Should Not Have Approached
the Shores Until Tonight.

NEW LONDON. Conn. Sept. Block
Island was captured BY the Auranian
ships at an early hour this morning
Troops were landed from the cruiser
Brooklyn and several signal stations de-
stroyed. The Brooklyn and Indiana bonn
barded Block Island They entered the
harbor and then sent a collier 10 tie
dock. It Is declared that the rules OF
war have been violated in several in
stances.
Under the rules the feet should not
have approached The shores Of the
United States until midnight
Reports received here from army Of
hcers say that the enemy's feet had
steam Up of Gayhead. Martha's Vine
yard, at 5 p. m, and the first scont Of
the enemy showed itself east Of Point
Judith at y > d N.
Ia:1r repor, just received says:
woods Hole signal station destroyed
by Olympia at S:21 a. n"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-01
Business Throughout the
District Suspended
in Their Honor.
OUTINGS OF ORGANIZATIONS
Central Labor Union and Knights at
River View and Marshall EaIl-BaH
Games On River and at District Parks
Feature Of the Day

Labor Day was quietly celebrated
throughout the city and District today.
Industrial plants, business houses,
banks. Government and District depart
ments and many stores closed their
doors that the employees and clerks
might fully enjoy the one-day rest prior
to beginning the fall season of work
Sports OF all kinds and excursions
down the river and On the electric cars
were INDUCED in By many. The steam
boat wharves early tnis morning pre-
sented pictures OF happy humanity.
Thousands OF young and old were all
bent On enjoying the daJ to its utmost
Nearly every eIectris ear during the
early hours was crowded and the pro-
verbal lunch basket, with its tantaliz-