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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
THE KNIGHTStOF LABOR
PROGRAM OF EVENTS FOR OUT
ING AT MARSHALL HALL.
Labor Day to Be Observed Under the
Auspices of District As
sembly Sc.

The committee on Labor day celebration
of District Assembly, No. &c, knights Of
Labor. at a special meeting held last night
at the rooms of the Workingmens Library
Association, 600 street northwest, report
ed the following program for the Marshall
Hall excursionl
On arrival of the 10 o'clock boat the base
ball contest for the silver cup, donated by
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
last year, will take place. The terms of the
contest are that the cup shall be the prop
erty of the team winning two consecutive
games. Last year the Carpenters Assem-
bly, team won it, and that team will have
to defend its claim this year. game has
been arranged between the winners of last
year and the team of the Mixed Assembly
No. 1885,
The following events are scheduled to oc-
cur upon the arrival of the 2:3O boat:
One hundred-yard dash for boys under
fifteen years of age: egg race for girls I'M
DER Twelve years of age: three-legged hur-
die race, 90 yards. hurdles to be nine inches
hgn ana ten feet apart; grabbing sausage
with the mouth contest, for boys and girls
contestants to have hands tied behind back
creased pig chase; potato races, 30 yards
for boys and girls, potatoes to be placed one
YARD apart; sack races for adults; also for
boys.
The prizes for the juniors will consist of
GID rings knives, vases, etc. Money prizes
will be given for the adult contests.
me events Will be in charge of the fol-
lowing committees:
EXecuttve-T. P. ODea, Thomas Shahan
Potter
Sport+J Frank O'Meara, w. F. wilkin-
SON. James II. Mitchell w. F. Moran, z.
L. 'Brien.
Order-E. J. Dakin. ]. E. Collins, John F.
MoWat j. Z. Wilson, Arthur Charles.
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Rewards for Efficiency.

The Commissioners have approved the
effect that Private H. E. Galpin of the
metropolitan police force be allowed to
retain the $40 reward, less twenty per cent,
given to that officer for the arrest of An
drew Pierce, alias Charles J. Nolan. a de-
serter from the United States navy. Twenty
per cent of the $40 is to be deposited to the
credit of the clothing and helmet fund of
the police department.
Miss Ida E. Harner has sent a check for
$40 to Detective Sergeant T. P. HartiRan az
an indication Of her appreciation of the
detectives efforts to recover some diamonds
which were thought to have been stolen
from Miss Harner. Major Sylvester has
recommended to the Commissioners that
after deducting the usual twenty per cent
the remainder of the SO be turned over to
Sergeant Hartigan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
Applications Will Be Considered

IN response TO communication from the
Northeast Suburban Citizens Association,
requesting that water mains be laid in
frankfort street to the Langdon school
mouse, and other streets, Capt. Chester
Harding, assistant to the Engineer Com
missioner, has recommended that the asso-
citation be advised that the extension of the
water mains desired will be considered. pro-
vided the application for the same is made
by the owners or tenants of the property to
be served.
Mr.. w. A. Mcfarland. superintendent of
the water department. IN his report on the
matter, states: In my opinion, it is mad
Vsable to order large extensions of MAINS
as asked for in the present instance where
clear evidence is not presented that the
parties who will be assessed for the same
wish the Improvement" Capt. Harding
concurs in this opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
Walter L. Main Circus.

The Walter L. Main three-ring circus,
menagerie and Roman hippodrome will be
in this city September 7. All acts with the
Main show are features. The riders,
Jockeys, acrobats, tumblers, gymnasts. Jug
glers, wire walkers. clowns and speciality
people are all headllners in the ranks from
which they were chosen. So numerous are
they that three rings elevated stage, spec
tacular amphitheater. aerial enclave, sport
ing plaza, athletic field, race track. hippo
drome and college Of FACET are required to
display their many accomplishments. The
menagerie is large and complete Not only
are the fully matured representatives of
the forests, mountains and plains in evil
dence, but the nfantie specimens of feroci-
ty. some of them with their eyes not yet
opened, are to be seen. The cute little
nursing baby camel and ponderous infant
water buffalo are among the births In the
menagerie This season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
Cab Stand Objectionable.

The Commissioners recently received a
letter from Miss Laura Lee Dorsey of 1906
18th street northwest protesting against the
use of the west side Of 18th street at the
corner of NJ street as a cab stand. The
letter was referred to the superintendent
Of police who in turn referred it to the hack
inspector of the District for invest,ga; Ion
and report. Hack Inspector Lamb has re-
ported to the Commissioners that during
hot weather one or two vehicles are permit
ted to stand in the shade on the west side
of 18th street, during the time that the
house at 1906 was vacant. Now that it has
been rented by Miss Dorsey, the practice
will be discontinued. Mr.. Lamb states fur
Their that the stand for five public vehicles
on the east side of 18th street south of M
street northwest will soon have to be aban-
doned for the reason that the owners of
adjacent property are preparing to erect an
apartment house theron. The residents in
that vicinity will then be relieved Of all
cause of annoyance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
THE ONLY INFALLIBLE
CURE is CUTICURA

1t Is in the treatment Of this most distressing OF
tOrturing and disfguring skin and scalp humours.
with loss Of hair that the Cuticura remedies have
achieved their greatest success. Original in COM
position scientifically compounded, absolutely pure.
Interchangeable in any climate, always ready, and
agreeable to the most delicate, they present to
those suffering from Eczema the most successful
curative Of modern times. We know that this viii
be considered strong language by those acquainted
with the character and obstinacy Of the disease
under consideration, but 1t is justified by in
Vulnerable successes where all the remedies and
methods in vogue have failed to cure and, in many
cases, to relieve, even.
The first step In the treatment Of the chronic
form is to the scales and crusts and soften
the skin, by warm baths with Cuticura Soap. The
scalp, ears elbows, hands, ankles and feet will
require frequently a thorough soaking In order to
penetrate the thickened skin and crusts with which
these parts are often covered. Dry carefully and
apply Cuticura Ointment, lightly at first, and
where advisable spread it on pieces Of soft cloth
and bind in place. Take the Resolvent. pills or
liquid, In medium doses. Do not use cold water in
bathing and avoid cold, raw winds.
Sold throughout the world cuticura Resolvent.
bOc. Tin form Of Chocolate Coated Pills, 25c. per
vial Of co.; Ointment &c.; Soap, 25c. Depots:
London q Charterhouse So; Paris Rue de la
Paix; Boston, 1877 Columbus Ave. Potter Drug 4
Chem. Corp, Sole PrOprietOrs.
~ Send for How to Cure Eczema"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
Funeral Of Mrs. Mary sheehau

The funeral OF Mrs. Mary Sheehan, who
died suddenly Sunday morning, took place
from the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
O'Leary, at 40 F street northwest, yester-
day. Mrs Sheehan was an old resident OF
Washington. and her remains were followed
to her last resting place by a large con-
course of friends The pallbearers, six in
number, were nephews Of the deceased.
They were John Sheehan, William Sheehan,
Patrick Sheehan Maurice Sheehan, Michael
Sheehan and John Sheehan, jr. The re-
mains were buried from st. Aloysius
Church. Rev. Father Kelleher, the cele-
brant, paid glowing tribute to her Chris
tan character and womanly virtues. The
interment was in Mount Olivet cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Randall line for landings to Coionlal
Beach and Maddox creek at 7 am.
! Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am,
e:15 and Gas pm.
! Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall at
80 In, $50 and $50 p. m; Indian Head at
9:30 pm.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
Rnd Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach
at S:45 am
Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at
40 q. m. and 2:3O pm.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at a m
Weems line for Baltimore and river land
4ugS at pm.
Trains leave District line station for
Chesapeake Beach at l045 am, 2:So, 400,
680 and 40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

e. 8. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE co.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday and "Wednesday at 4 pm: for Colonial
landings In Wicomieo river and Nomini and Lower
1achodoc creeks. Va. Saturdays at an. for
Colonial Beach and intermediate landings and
Pushwood, Rock Point. Colton's. Ourriomaa and
landings In Nomini creek.
Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday at am. foe
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES NAIL ROUTE
WASHINGTON, D. c., TO GLYMONT, Nd,
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RANDALL-Daily. q.
cept Sunday, am. Returning about $3.50 pm.
Passenger accommodations first class Freight ~
eetved until within half hour Of sailing.
e. 8. RANDALL, Manager, phone 1895 GEO.
O.. CARPINTER, General Agent, Washington,
phone 1766. WM. n. REARDoN. Agent, Alex.
andria, phone 80. au3-n-22
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
WILLIAM GASKINS, CoLoRED,
sLAsHEs THROAT WITH RAZOR.
Man is Legless and Had Become De-
spondent-Said Everybody Was
Against Him.

William Gaskins, colored, the legless
bootblack and newsboy who has a stand
at the southwest corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and 10th street northwest attempt
ed suicide this morning about $50 o'clock
by cutting his throat with razor. He was
taken from his home, In Temperance Hall
alley. to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment. The surgeons found him weak from
loss of blood. The jugular vein and carotid
artery were intact however. and 1t was
believed his life could be saved.
Everybody is against me-" was the re-
mark made by the cripple as he drew the
weapon across his neck
"Ill be friend to you as long as you
live" Flora Chisley told him.
Flora lives in room across short plat
form from the apartment occupied by
Gaskins. His wife and children live near
Manassas, and the Chisey woman has beef
doing his cooking for him. Yesterday after
noon Gaskins made an effort to use the
razor on his throat. and would have sue
ceeded had not Flora knocked him down
and disarmed him. Her struggle with the
man was desperate one. but she neglected
to remove the razor from the room after
She had gained possession of 1t.
INDUCES In Liquor.
Later Gaskins sent for some liquor, and
INDUCED in the intoxicant until he showed
plainly the effects of what he had imbibed
This morning he did not get up as early as
usual. He sent for pint of whisky short
ly after he arose, but before the messenger
returned he cut his throat, being on the
small platform In front of his second-story
room at the time. Flora Chisley grabbed
him and he attempted to cut her She
called for assistance, but nobody responded
in time to prevent Gaskins cutting his
throat.
Gaskins is thirty-one years old. More
than ten years ago he lost his legs while he
was working on railroad. 1t is said he
obtained sum OF money from the COM
pany, and the money was spent in the pur-
chase of a farm near Manassas. He re-
Gently visited his family, and upon his re-
turn he told friends he was surprised to
md that the country property was in his
Wife's name. He returned from Manassas
a week ago, and since then. his acquaint-
ances say. he has been acting strangely He
was continually talking about the farm
and his family and consumed considerable
liquor. He told his friends that there had
been no trouble between his wife and HIM
self, and that on the occasion of his recent
visit he had been given hearty reception
and his visit had been an enjoya BILE one
This morning. shortly after Gaskins had
cut his throat, Sergeant Hartley reached
the house and took charge of the razor.
The wounded man will probably remain in
the hospital several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
Hoods Sarsaparilla

1t vtalixes the blood gives vigor and tone to all
the organs and functions, and IL positively un-
equaled for all rundown or debilitated conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
EXCURSIONS.

1t has been decided to discontinue the de-
lightful evening trips to Indian Head and
Marshall Hall on the steamer Charles Mac
alester after next Saturday evening The
only opportunities left to enjoy a ride down
the Potomac and a farewell dance in the
big pavilion at Marshall Hall will be on
Thursday. Friday and Saturday evenings
of this week. The steamer Charles Mac
alester will leave at the usual hour, $3.50
pm. Additional trips are made to Marshall
Hall at 10 a. and 3 80 pm. Parties spend
ing the day there may avail themselves of
the Indian Head trip without extra cost.
Next Sundays schedule to Marshall Hall
Will be at IL am. 2:3O and $50 pm.
Labor day and the Sunday preceding NAV
be spent at Old Point Comfort. Norfolk or
neighboring resorts by all who take ad-
vantage of the excursion rates made by the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany for the special trip the coming Satur-
day evening. The two nights aboard the
steamer and two days at famous Fort Mon
roe will be found ample for much rest and
recreation The steamer will leave the
wharf. foot of 7th street at $50 pm. Sat-
urday, reaching Old Point and Norfolk
early Sunday morning, and returning to this
city Tuesday morning.
1t is intended to make the close Of the
season at Chevy Chase Lake a memorable,
ranged for the nightly concerts by the
United States Marine Band and an en-
tirely new series of motion pictures has
been procured for display in the rustic
theater AS usual the evening concerts
will begin at about 1880. and at their close
there will be dancing until IL. The cool
temperature gives a zest to dancing. bowl
ing and similar pleasures calling for more
or less eXertion and undoubtedly the la st
few weeks at Chevy Chase Lake will be
marked by unusual attendance every even
ing. Labor day will find the resort in com
plete readiness for picnickers.
The Queen Anne railroad will run a spe-
cial low-rate excursion to Cape May, leav-
s. at IL o'clock noon, via the Baltimore and
Meeting with the Queen Anne Railroad
Companys steamer, Queen Anne, leaving
pier 10, Light street, for $40 for the round
trip, which includes two days accommo-
dations at the famous Stockton Hotel
| where the party will be entertained; re-
turning, leave Cape May Monday after
noon, reaching Washington the same night
This trip is a most delightful one particu-
larly at this time Of the year, and offers
the patrons a ride free from the monotony
Of the all-rail, dusty travel A fine trip
down the broad Chesapeake is enjoyed ia
Love Point, thence by fast express to
Lewes. Del, where the handsome steel
steamer Queen Caroline is boarded for Cane
May. reaching there in time for supper
This trip across the Delaware bay has
made the route famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
PORTRAIT OF CAPT. GRIDLEY.
Mother Of Hero to Present One to
Spanish War Veterans.

Mrs. Gridley, the mother of Capt. Grid
ley of the battle ship Olympia, has ar
ranged to present to the District of Co.
lumbia Corps, Spanish War Veterans, a
portrait of her sailor son. The ceremony
will take place in the corps hail. 719 9th
street northwest, tomorrow evening
Miss Harriet Hawley will make the adj
dress of presentation All Spanish War
Veteran commands and auXiliaries are eX-
pected to be present. The District Com
missioners and a number of officers OF the
regular army have been invited to attend.
During the evening Col NJ. +. Urell will
install the officers recently elected at the
corps assembly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Captain Boardma chief of detectives, re-
ceived dispatch this morning from De-
tective O'Brien, who went to Barrie, Ont.
FOR Joseph d. Steiger. the man wanted here
to answer charges of fraud The detective
Informed the captain that he had been
given charge of the prisoner and will re-
turn with him Immediately.
George S. Fisher is confined to his room
at Meehans Hotel, suffering from injuries
received yesterday afternoon by falling
from the third story of a new building on
Connecticut avenue between II and I
streets. He was working in the building
when he accidentally missed his footing
and fell. When picked up 1t was found
that he had been injured about the head
and II was believed he had also received
internal injuries. The injured man was
removed to the Emergency Hospital He
went to his hotel after he had received
treatment.
The fire department was called out this
morning about Sis o'clock by the sounding
OF an alarm turned in for blaze in the
house of Charles Jackson. 1917 25th street
northwest. Some clothing caught fire from
an overheated stove and the blaze was ex-
tinguished before much damage was done.
The remains of Albert NJ Tally, who died
recently in Columbia, Tenn will he in
TERED at o'clock this afternoon In Oak
Hin cemetery. Funeral services will be
held In the chapel at the cemetery
requisition was received at police head
quarters this morning from Richmond. Va.
1or Arthur S. Colyar. the attorney, who is
serving sentence of five months in the
workhouse for passing bogus check. AS
heretofore stated In The Star, Colyar is al
legged TO have obtained more than $500 from
the manager of the Jefferson Hotel in Rich
mond last year during the horse show. The
court Will be asked to suspend sentence in
the case against him here. and the Rich
mond authorities will then be notified to
send an officer to make the necessary show
ing In order to get possession of the
prisoner.
The engineer of highways Mr. C. p
Hunt: has recommended to the Commission
ers That the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
be required to keep a fagman at the 8
street crossing of the Metropolitan branch
OF their road for the protection Of people
passing over the tracks at this spot He
states that the protection desired is neces-
sary because of the increased traffic on this
street, owing TO the work of grading that is
going on in this section of the city The
Commissioners have approved the recon-
mendation and the railroad company will
be notified accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
Recommendation Approved

The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation Of the superintendent of
property, Mr.. r. D. Simms and Property
Clerk Beckett. that the amount of a bill
due the Globe Printing Company for GER
tain printing done for the street cleaning
department be paid. The order was placed
with the company to do the work under
a contract under the head of miscellaneous
printing and the account was charged by
the auditors office as miscellaneous print
Ing. 1t seems to be an open question as to
whether this printing was actually mis-
cellaneous printing" or blank form
printing. and it is suggested to the Com
missioners that in the future bids for such
work be advertised for instead of making
contracts with such firms without previous
ly giving other persons an opportunity to
present estimates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02

Clear Flooring, $500 Per 100 Fl.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th and N. Y. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02

phone 3456 Main or Call on
Engel Brothers Company,
Center Market.
For
Prime New York Meats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02

HOODS PILLS cure constipation. Is cents.
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Personally Conducted, Three-Day Ex

curslon to Cape May, the Queen
Of New Jersey Coast Resorts
An exceptional opportunity is presented
for delightful three-day trip to Cape May,
under the auspices of the personally con-
quoted system of the Pennsylvania railroad,
on Saturday. September 9Th
This trip Is more than ordinarily attrac-
tive in that 1t includes special train, per-
sonal escort and two full days board at the
Justly famed hotels of jerseys most fash
ionable and attractive seaside resort
special train of first-class equipment will
leave Washington at 1890 p m. on Satur-
gay, september 9th. running through to
Cape May by the only all-rail, Delaware
river bridge route. Tickets will be placed
on sale at Washington for $40, which will
Include round-trip transportation and two
days board, from dinner Saturday Septem-
Der 9th. to luncheon Monday, September
9TH. both inclusive. at the Stockton, Con
gress Hall or ChalfOnte Hotel. The special
train will leave Cape May at pm. Mon
day. September 7th. running through to
Washington without change.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02

Flynn's Business College, 9Th and 4.
Business. shorthand. typewriting-$25 VI
advertisement,
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OPENS SEPTEMBER Is.
Catching Of Oysters Delayed by Laws
in Nearby States.

Although the oyster season on the Po-
tomac is popularity supposed to open Sep
TENDER i, it will not this year begin until
September Is, as the new oyster law in
Virginia fixes on that date as the time for
longing. and the Maryland law makes the
date October l. Vessels laden with oysters
are not expected to reach the wharf here
before the 10Th. but small jags from the
famed oyster grounds may come at any
time.
There are now down the river dozen
or more boats from this city ready to load
cargoes. and they will race for port in
order to be here first. The cool weather
should make the market good and a busy
season is looked for by the dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Aoademy-"When Women Love-" pm,
k.Cabin John Bridge-Haley's Band and
fireworks display.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
g Empire-"A Romance of Coon Hollow"
s pm.
: Eernan's Cherry Blossoms Burles-
Quers, S:l5 pm.
4 acknowledgements Blair in "Zaza," SIS
pm.
!. Open Air Theater, Chevy Chase Lake
Motion pictures.
' St Anthony's Church, Brookland. II. e.
Lawn social and dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-02
Ericsson Line Excursions

ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE from BALTIMORE
Through the canal to Philadelphia" Stopping at
great fishing grounds at Betterton also Chester. Pa
Fare from Washington BY B. and o. to Baltimore.
thence Ericsson line to Philadelphia, single, s.;
round trip $3.50 Returning all rail from Phiiadel.
phia tB. and o.. Sc Steamers sail daily except
Sunday, pm. New. fast day boats daily, 7:SO
an; Sundays. a. Tickets to Philadelphia
on sale in Washington at B. and O. Ticket Offices.
Also ]. Spliedt Agent, b07 Pa. ave., for Atlantic
City. Cape May Asbury Park, Ocean Grove. Long
Branch. New York, Albany, Troy and points north.
Write for guide. CLARENCE SHRIVER, G A,
20z Light ST.. Baltimore. Nd je1Stf
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Unique Cape May Excursion.

Saturday September 5. via Pennsylvania
Railroad. Personally Conducted. special,
through train, via Delaware River Bridge
Route in each direction. and two days
board at the Stockton. Congress Hall or
Chalfonte hotels of the resort Only $40 for
the round trip from Washington. Special
train will leave at 1890 p. m. making the
run to the sea in five hourS.-Advt.