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u MAYO^- ASSAULTED Police Captain Webster's Son Knocks Down Alexandria's Executive. BLOWS NEARLY STUNNED VICTIM Assailant Will Be Charged With Murderous Assault. POLICE LOOKING FOR HIM Si-Mini l>l?|mtih to The Evening Star. AI.KXANDHIA, Va., September 2*.? Mayor George L. Simpson was assaulted ard knocked down on the street this morn ing hi his way to hold court at the police station The assailant was William Web ster, son of ('apt. James Webster, chief of the police force. At police headquarters a few minutes later Mayor Simpson related the details of the assault to a reporter for The Star. He stated that he was passing down Cameron street about !? o'clock when Webster accosted hitn near St. Asaph street. The man stepped up and in gruff tones demanded why the mayor perse cuted his (Webster's) father. He alluded t" charges made against Chief Webster in statements made public by Mayor Simpson yesterday afternoon. Mayor Simpson re plied that Chief Webster had made state ments to the board of police commissioners that necessitated an answer. Having made this remark to Webster, Mayor Simpson started to move on. He had scarcely turn ed his back, however, before Webster struck him a violent blow on the head. The mayor fell on the sidewalk and at tempted to rise. The blow had stunned him. and he moved in a dazed condition. He believes that his assailant struck him again as he regained his feet, for there was another wound on his head over the left eye. Wrhntrr Kmia \ v? ay. The mayor staggered to the steps of Mr. Richard Windsor's residence, nearby. Mr. Windsor was coming out, having caught a glimpse of what was transpiring. The mayor asked him for a pistol, but Mr. Windsor was not armed and had no weapon nearby. Ho went to the mayor's side, but by that time Webster had made off He ran as hard as he could up St. Asaph street in the direction of Washington. Mr. Windsor assisted the wounded mayor to his s'eps. Af'er he had recovered strength he pursued his way to the station house, accompanied by Mr. Windsor. In the mayor's otiice Captain Webster was seated, prewiring the doeket for the morn ing court. Up to that time he had not h> ird of his son's rash act. Mayor Simp son related the account and Instructed the captain to draw up a warrant for Web ster's arrest. The officers at the station house were notified of the affair and in structed to arrest the fugitive on sight. The police department in Washington was also notified, it ining believed that Webster had made his way to that city. Chief Web ster was instructed to lock his son up as soon as he was produced at the station house, and not to release him on any col lateral. If apprehended before tomorrow morning Webster will be tried then before a magistrate. The charge will be that of murderous assault, made out on a state warrant. Upon his arrival at the police station, looking pale and ill, the mayor was at once surrounded by a group of Indignant and sympathetic officers. Dire things were muttered against the man who had assault ed the city's chief executive. Mayer Simpson's Comment. Although looking worn, the mayor was calm and coHected. His uncovered head showed a great knot where he had been struck. He said it gave him pain, but he was not complaining Only a few minutes past th* usual hour he took his seat in the court room and proceeded to try several petty cases. Just as if nothing out of the ordinary had occurred. Commenting on the assault. Mayor Simp son said that the conditions in Alexandria were now clearly outlined. "It is a aght." said the mayor, "between the good arid aiw -abiding citizens and the hoodlum and blackleg element." After police court Dr. William M. Smith at rived and examined the mayor's injuries ' y w<?re found to be se\ere. but not nec essarily serious. After a careful inspection Or .smith gave it as his opinion that the blow on the back of the head had been in flated by a dull instrument. He was of eo.iise. not able to say what the weapon V* U S. Oriftln of the Trouble. It is easy to trace the trouble that culmi nated this morning in the attack on Mayor Simpson's person. For a long time Capt. Webster has been holding grievances against the mayor, and a: the meeting of the board of police commissioners Tuesday 11 i??hi^these were fully aired, as reported In The Star. Theae statements occasioned the letter from the mayor given out yesterday and which fir';d the Webster faction to des peration. In his letter Mayor Simpson used the fol lowing language in relation to Chief Web As has been before stated, the chief's ?tition was an exceedingly easy one. but evidently not easy enough, for time after time I have endeavored to reach him at the station house without success and o. ourse. when an officer Is not at 'head quarter ba-elv four nours in a day my or ders had to be transacted through others who were there. He would rarelv ever get up to answer the telephone, and "some one of ixiurse. would have to take the message for him, and all this he probably considered Insubordination. His complaints recall things to which I have paid but little atten tion. for oftentimes when I went to the station house he * ould frequently fail to n ake any reply to my salutations, and I an quite sure that if any of the men had b"" thus deficient in order or politeness he would have be*n the readiest to treas ure up this great wrong. Indeed, his recent actions In reporting complaints to the com missioners instead of to the mayor evi nces his thorough contempt for the head ,h" city and for rules laid down for his government. I read one of these rules: he ( aptain and lieutenant must carefully note and impartially report to the mayor e ery ca*e of misconduct or neglect of duty on the part of the m,-n.' He has not only flatty violated thls ru.e hu{ he haj , t. .! the 1 <-i,tenant to do the same, as I see f^ rn the papers ." i.reat Kiritemeat In Alexandria. As soon as the affair became known this rrorning it created great excitement over town outside of those people dominated by bitter fa,-tlonal spirit against the mayor, the expression of sorrow and indignation W is unanimous. Citizens are remarking on the lifTerence from a physical view point V*r ?'y?r and Webster Mayor Simpson 1^ about flfiy years of a>{e. Although very a. tne i? his movements and remarkably ? r*?-tk\ his head is entirely gray Web Hter i, a comparatively young man and is of muscular build. I>o?>al Poller Notified. Policemen Roberts and Ferguson of the Alexandria police force called at police headquarters about noon atul saw Inspector Board man. They told the inspector of the assault committed, and a description of U llliam Webster, the mayor s alleged as sailint. was furnished. The officers w?re notified to I.M.k out for him. Jm^ra Were \\ebster is well known to the officers in this city. Ihey believe he will surrender to the Alexandria authorities and stand trial without causing any trouble. A Frigid Partnership. I'roai the Ohleapj Evening Pout. Nansen and Abruzzl have decided to go Into partnership. They will prubabiy taku turns rescuing each other. Catarrh for Twenty Years and f~" iir?(l in a few Davs Not bin# too ?lm Liircu maicw i^ays. , nothing too bard, for Dr. Agnew'a Catarrhal Powder to giro relief lu an instant. Hon. Uevrge Jamas of Scran tun, Pa . aaya: "I bare been a martyr to Catarrh for 30 years, constant hawking, dropping In the throat as4 fats la the bead, very offenaire breath. I trW Dr. Agasw's Catarrhal Powder. The first application fare Inataut relief. After nalng a few bottle* all these syoiptoina of Catarrh left me." ?old by r. 8. WILLIAMS. ?tb and T sts.; ED MONDS * WILLIAMS. 3d sad Ps. sts. 1 Packages delivered free to all suburban points daily. QOLDENBERQ^S, 922 to 928 7th and 704-6 K St. "The Dependable Store. Packages delivered free to all suburban points daily. A flemorabl# Sale for Saturday. The last day of September marks the ending of our'fifth year in Washington?and we shall make the occasion a memorable one by offering extraordinary values for this one day. It is in the nature!of a celebration?and we gladly relinquish profits in every instance^to fittingly mark the event. Five years of constant endeavor?honest endeavor?^ahd in that time we have won a place in the front rank of Washington's merchants?a record of which we fee!l Justly proud. Extraordinary and tunfprecedented bargaining shall be in force for this one day?to which every saving shopper must give prompt response. I and $6 All=wooS Plaid Back Waflkiog Skirts - - - - - We put on sale tomorrow a special pur chase of 50 All-wool Dark Tan and Castor Walking Skirts?the very newest and most approved effects in this popular article of feminine attire, and also Dark Gray and Oxford Walking Skirts, made of finest golf ma terial. All are heavily stitched around bottom, and thoroughly well tailored in every detail. The tans and castors are particular ly good value at this price?in fact, easily the biggest bargain ever offered. They are regular $5 and $6 skirts?for $2.98. SIOTrimimied BSk.Tafffeta Skirts, A memorable offering. We took all the maker had?exactly 50 of them?the finest quality Black Taffeta Silk Dress Skirts, elabo rated trimmed with four rows of velvet al ternating with four rows of shirred taffeta silk folds. Made with the newest style inverted-pleat back, and full width. Well-lined and finished with waterproof binding. The quality of taffeta put in these garments is of the very best?and all are splendidly tai lored. No store ever offered their equal under $10. Our special tomorrow at $5. ?^Alterations, if any, will be charged extra. A new arrival of Ladles' Golf Capes, In the latest flounce effect?plain top. with plaid seallope<l tlounee; In a splendid line of elioiee eolorings of black, red. eastor. navy. &c.? a /r^ fy, with appropriate combi- Vr-s A\ (( )i Sis nations to match. Reg nlar $0 50 values, for... Ladies' Newest Fall Style Itouble breasted Russian Blouse Suits, of fine quality imported Venetian cloth, with reveres of taffeta silk and full taffeta silk down front. Regu I a SlH values. Saturday special at.... ith reveres of taueta silk !$112o98 Special lot of fine quality Taffeta Silk Waists, the very newest creations for fall wear. Some Mre tucked and others are hetnst itched and coriled. Choice of Idaek and al the newest fall shades. Regular ?>.96 values?for i-ked and others are ?$<3.98 Idies' All-wool Jackets, just the proper weight for fall wear, of All-wool Itlaek Chev iots ami Venetians. <Viverts and Broadcloths, In tan. castor and black. Trouble-breasted and 1?> lero styles. throughout. special at... Another great value is contained in this special purchase of a mak er's lot of Fine All-wool Knglish Cheviot Serges, ill navy blue and black; In Bolero style?jackets all silk lined. Regulai $lo value* for r and black. ed and 1?>- yte a i?y r? *$5.98 Wrappers Worth $1 Js $1.25 for 69c, Unusual Wrapper selling will be done here tomorrow?when we put 011 sale a special lot of 40 dozen of finest quality Percale Wrappers, tastefully trimmed with braided capes over shoulder and braid on sleeves; others with braid-trimmed yokes, and all have deep flounces. These come in dark gray, navy blue and black ef fects. Every Wrapper is made and finished in the most painstaking manner, with dressmaker-fitted waist lining, full and correctly cut in every particular. All sizes. They are qualities which usually sell at $1 to $1.25?and choice is of- (Q)^k fered at Three BIG Hosiery Values, Indies' Pure I.isle Hose, |o plain, Rembrandt and lace ef feets?guaranteed full regu lar made, with high-s|>lloed heel and t oe, and double sole. No store can eoual tlieni under 35c. Saturday S|>eclal at 25c. pr. Children'* extTa fine grade Hose, fut black, with dou ble knee, liee4 and toe. FnH sea rules*. Splendid school hoee. Saturday special at I254c.pro Men's full regular made Fast Black Hum, plain and with silk embroidered de signs. High-spliced heel and toe. An extra special value Saturday at 119c. pr. Greatest Shoe Values Yetl As an extra special value just for Saturday we offer a *[?eeial lot of 4?0 |<alrs of Women's Kidskin Button Slaies. in a sizes- good, comfortable styles -and qualities usually re tailed at $1.25?tor 360 pairs of Women's Fine Slippers. In black, tan, red and brown, and in all .sizes. Regular 5SK-. values offered Saturday for ; 79c< Kid Boudoir 29c. 516 pairs of Misses" and Children'* Patent Leather Vamp Cloth-top &hoes; lace and button: spring heel; all sizes. Regular $1.50 values for 79c R2M pairs of Women's Fine Nubian Kid and White Brothers'Best Box Calf La<-e Shoes, tn heel and spring heel; slipper foxed; uew toes. Sat urday Special for $11.48 EXTRA!!!?Ladies' Kid /Tfi Gloves, fitted to the hand (Tm( and guaranteed = = = = = = v/WVa On sale tomorrow morning?as an extra Saturday special?50 dozen pairs of Real Kid Gloves?in the latest two-clasp style, with gussets. Black and all the correct fall shades, including reds, grays, modes, tans and browns, and also white. Crisp, new Gloves ?fitted to the hand, and every pair fully guaranteed?at 69 cents. But only for Saturday at this price. One=day Millinery Offerings 98c. Regular $1.50 newest style Outing Hats, of fine quality felt, with luilka dot bands? offered as a Saturday special at Children's Ready - to-Wear Hats. In all the leading od ors -becoming styles for school ?offered as 11 sp<fial for Sat urday only at 39c, A apecial offering Just for Saturday of hand some Felt or Velvet Hats, trimmed in the latest styles. Intended to ?ell at $5. Si>ecial Saturday ... $3.49 Regular $1.00 Golf Hats. In various styles-neat, natty fecta for street wear?offered tomorrow for a 69c, 25c, Taffeta Rilblboes, H2^c= Just half price tomorrow for these plain colored Taffeta Rib bons?guaranteed best quality and strictly all pure silk. 3^ to 4 inches wide, in black, white and all the newest fall shades. Reg ular price, 25c. Saturday Special, only I2^c. yard. Saturday's Special UnderwearValues Vests, Pants an ; 12&C. Children's Heavy Fleece-lined Vests. Pants and Drawers, full-cut. perfectly finished gar ments, nt these speelal price*: Rise of 3c. ou each sire- beginning with size 16, at u *=> /' Ladies' "Oneita" Combination Suits. In nat ural gray, perfect form tilting and A extra well finished. Regular (file. quality for Children's Fleeced-lined Vests, I>rawers. in gray and white. Rise of 3c. on each size beginning with size 16. at. Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants, fleece-lined, silk-finished, pearl buttons; Drawers made on French a band, ankle length. S]>cclal to morrow Saturday's Muslin Underwear Bargains. Women's Good Quality Mut-lin made with yoke band, hem and sizes; full cut an<I perfect fitting; regular 19c. value; for Drawers; tucks; all 1 2jj^)Cc A special lot of Fine Quality Cambric and Muslin Fndergarinents, comprising many dif ferent styles of gowns, skirts, drawers, chemise and corset covers; elaliorately trim med with lace and embroidery; regular $1 and $1.25 qualities, for 69c. Ijnportant Corset Selling. As a 'special" for Saturday's coming sale we offer women's Corsets of such well-known and popular makes as "R. & G.," "C. B." and ''P. N.," in both long and short and medi um styles, and in black, drab and white. Sizes 18 to (Q) 30?for only Extraordinary Values in Bedwear. 10 eases of IVwUf-lHl.flnrafnrtti, filled with ?est quality pure white laminated cot- /p 41 on; soft, fluffy and flue; regular $1.7? || ralue; special tomorrow " 2 cases of Double-bed White Spreads, In handsome, showy Marseilles pat- <f>Q _ terns, pearl hemmed, ready for use; regular $1.50 value; for =J=*=F Saturday Houseffurnishing Specials. 6-piece Decorated Toilet Sets; worth $1.50 $1.19 Stone Chink Cup and Saucer?for 5c. 10-quart Tin Watfer Buckets 10c. 2-qt. Covered Tin Buckets 5c. Solid Oak Towel Rollers; 18 inch roller; worth 19c.........10c. Heavv Tin Wash Boiler, with copper bottoms; worth 75c....59c. Corrugated Galvanized Iron Wash Tubs; worth 50c 39c. Cocoa Door Mats; worth 50c 35c. 60 feet Best Quality Cotton Clothes Line 8c. Set of 6 Nickel Silver Tea Spoons; worth 69c 35c. Large Japanned Trays; 3 colors; worth iqc 10c. Eureka Suit Hanger; worth 15c.; special 9c. All-Important Specials Inn Boys' Cloth Snug. 30 dozen Boys' long and Short Visor C?pa, In all-wool, navy blue serge and cloth, fancy worsteds, cassltneres and chev iots; silk and sateen lined. Regular 3Uc. value. Saturday Special at 23c, A tableful of "Mother'* Friend" Laundered Percale Shirt Waists, with round collar at tached, and patent detachable .?? waistband; -very size except Jc b\/V 7, 8 and 8. Regular 69c. qual- nj) ity. Special Saturday ^ Boys' Soft (.sundered Shirts, with two sep arate collars, in 15 new pattcrus; made of flue quality washable per? cales -felled seams and gus sets- sizes 12 tn 14. Saturday Special..... Boys' Fancy Silk and Satin Band Bows, sold for lite, and 25e.?In a good variety of desirable pattern*. Saturday Sjieiial for 43 c, 8c, Any of our regular stock of Roys' Pure 4 ply Linen Collars. In all the latest shapes and all sizes?offered as a Saturday special at 7?^c, Boys' and Children's School Stills. In veslle style, sizes 3 to }? and double-breasted style In size* 7 to IK made of the celebrated Oak land cheviots, fully guar anteed as to we.ir and satisfaction. $2 4* uitd Extra special urday at. o wear and Boys' and Children's Vestie and Double breasted Suits, made of the very finest and l>est v taring cheviots from the famous "Dickey Woolen Mills." WITH KACH SI'IT WE WILL GIVE AN EXTRA FAIR OF I'AN'IS. All sizes. 3 to 16 years, sud a value which positively cannot lie Is light anywhere for less than $5. If at that price. Our gTeat Satur day special $3.69 Youths' Fine Grade Long Trousers, in sizes 2X to ;I2 splendid choice of stylish checks, plaids and stiiiies. Regular $2 value. Saturday special at ce a $1.29 The Saturday flenmi for Hen. Choice of any of our regular stock of 4-ply Pure Linen Collars, in all styles A o and all shafies; every size, too? regular price, 10c.?at 0 for ir<U'*Vo Men's Medium-weight Merino I'nderwear. In white and gray; Drawers are full regular made, with double seat and knee, j>earl but tons, &<?.?Shirts have rlblied U>t- a /f*. torn and taped around neck. f!!)c. value, for Men's AH silk Neckwear, the latest fall Ideas in Tceks. 4-in-haniLs, lul ls rial' and Rand Bows; newest cp and richest styles and colorings - >Ien's Laundered Percale Shirts, full regular made, with gussets and cushion split baud, with pair of detachable cuffs. Splendid assortment of the newest stripes Regular 75c. value, for. 49c. Unusual Handkerchief Specials, 500 dozen Ladles' Plain White Swiss Hand kerchiefs, with satin stripe border, and also in network effects, liavo been secured under price, ami go on sale Saturday each at A big lot of Ladies' and Men's Handker chiefs, tile former in guaranteed pure linen hemstitched, others with lace and embroidery trimming and various other styles?the latter are extra sized, with plain and i?? fancy borders. Regular Sc. and fc>. /7 10c. values everywhere. Saturday njj Q special at Toilet Specials. 5,000 cakes of Oatmeal Soap, for the bath and toilet; pure and pleasantly scented; worth yc. a cake?go on sale tomor- -j row at Bain'a de Pleura Rrtracts, in all odors, for 20c. an ounce, including the bottla. Packer's Tar Snap, 14c. Saturday. Regular SWc. Shell Side Cumba, Back ""*7 and Pompadour Oambs, 22c. Solid Bristle Tooth Brusliea, 9c. each. Pure Olive oil OaatUe Soap, 10c. for one pound bars. Allen's Perfumed Talcum Powder, 4a. Dr. Raymond's .Denta Alba, 10c. Large bottles of Preach Bay Rum, 10c. Howel's Perfumed Violet Ammonia, 9c. Jewelry & Leather Goods. A special lot of newest ideas In Hat Ptna, Ktlck Pins and Brooches, for neck, bslr and belt? In a great variety of fancy Jewel settings?choice Saturday for.. A lot of Fancy Hat Pins, In the newest set tings for 9 cents each. A newly arrived lot of Leather Goods, com prising Shopping Bags. Pocket Books and Chatelaine Bags-with choice offered Suturday for Aro/V. Notion Specials. 29c. Hook-on Garters, 19e. pair. 5c. large cabinet Hair Plus, 2*4c. 3Sc. Sllk-frllled Side Garters, 14c pair. Dressmakers' 400 count Pins. 2e. paper. 15c. Silk-frilled Garter Web, 9c. length, ttc. ITalr Rolls, 14-Inch, 11c. 5c. Oak Handle Curling Irons, all sl?-s, ,1c. 10c. Tubular Shoe Laces. 5-4. 4e dozen. 5c. Genuine Kid Curlers, 2c. package. 39c. Guaranteed Hard Steel Scissors, 21c. pair. A Veiling Special. A special lot of the newest style Veilings, li1 fish net, Brussels net and sew ing silk, both plain and dotted. tn all the leading colors?offered Jr Just for tomorrow for "^we Children's Wear. New fall styles in Silk Kmbroidered snd Bengaline Caps, with full ruchlng around face and ribbon tie strings. Daintiest effects. Speclsl at Children's New Fsll Reefers. In all the leading fall shades; natty styles-with deep sailor collar, trimmed In braid. Sizes 1 to 5 years. Regular $2.50 value. ^ jj GOV. SAYERS SENDS THANKS ACKXOWLBDGKS RECEIPT OF G A IN VESTOR DAY BESKFIT KLSD. Cardinal (ilbboB* Orders Collection to Be Raised October 7 ia All Catboltc Chnrchei. The following telegram from Governor Sayers of Texas was received t'xlay by Dr. William Tindall, secretary to the board of District Commissioners: ?'Letter Inclosing check for $3,000 contrib uted by the people of the District or Colum bia for the benefit of the storm sufferers at Galveston has been received. For this most generous contribution please expend to the National Theater, Chase'* Grand Opera House, Hashlm's Academy of Music, Co lumbia Theater, New BIJimj Theater. Ker nan's Lyceum Theater. Gentry's dog and pony show and the Stage Employes' Union my most grateful acknowledgments, and say to them that the contribution will be used must impartially to accomplish the puriHMie intended. Also express to Mr. Thomas C. Noyes and the members of ths committee my high appreciation of their kindly offices." In reference to her interview published in yesterday's Star. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus sey says that $r?O.UU0 was all that Gov. Sayers had turned o<ver to Galveston up to last Sunday morning, from sums received by him. Mrs. Mussey says there have been other donations made diroctly to Mr. John Seaiey, designated by Mayor Jones of Gal veston to receive subscriptions there, as well as by the American National Red Cross. 4 utholies Asked to Contribute. Rev. Joseph T. O'Brien, chancellor, has prepared at the direction of Cardinal Gib bons a circular letter ordering that a spe cial collection he taken In all the Catholic churches of the archdiocese of Baltimore Sunday, October 7, for the benefit of the Galveston sufferers. A copy of the letter has been sent to the pastor of each church and will be read to his congregation al all the masses next Sunday. It Is probable that the collections he has ordered will be large. They will be deliv ered to the cardinal as soon as possible. The letter Is as follows: Reverend Dear Father: On Sunday, Octo ber 7, a collection will be taken up In all the churches of the archdiocese for the ben efit of the Galveston sufferers. His emi nence is impelled to order this collection out of the great sympathy he feels for a sister city in dire affliction, as also to give all his flock an opportunity of contributing to the relief of Its Buffering inhabitants. Several weeks have claimed since the catastrophe occurred, and though the people of our country went to the first aid of the city and Its stricken Inhabitants with a gener osity that must command the admiration of the whole world, yet the loss of life and de struction of property were so great that the work of relief has only been begun. Suffice K to say that the large and flour ishing city of Galveston has been almost wiped out of existence by an unprecedent ed hurricane and flood: that thousand* of its inhabitants have lost their lives; that large numbers have been Injured by the vio lence of the atorm and exposure to the flood: that the number of widow* and or phans utterly destitute, homeless and help less Is legion: that most of those whose lives were spared by wind and wave liave lout through these destructive agencies everything they possessed in this world. Those on the scene of the disaster assure us that words are Inadequate to describe the ruin and death and desolation now reigning where once flourished the beautiful city of Galveston. Now, considering this sad state of affairs, it Is the earnetrt wish of his eminence, th? cardinal, that this collection should be pro portionate to the great emergency, and you are therefore exhorted to do everything to make it a success. Any person unable to contribute to the collection when taken up in church may either give his donation to you privately or send It direotly to his eminence, the cardinal, who will make prompt acknowledgment of the same. Please read this circular next Sunday at al! the masses and make such comments as you may deem necessary. W." J. Flathers, treasurer, American Na tional Red Cross, acknowledges receipt of the following additional amounts for the Texas sufferers: Previously acknowledged $2,80.1.94 Through Legion of Loyal Women.. 15.10 Cash 1.00 Mrs. D., Arlington. Mass 1.00 Cash 2. IX) Citizens, Brooklyn, Conn 12 50 Cash 2.00 Some of the churches of Worces ter, Mass., through Chas. M. Har rington 100.00 Total $2,037.54 PAS8E.\'GER TRAFFIC. HubIucnn of a Single Street ltuilroad Given iin a Sample. The season for pleasure riding on the street railroads of the city is now practi cally over, so that It is possible for the companies to know the extent of the busi ness, which has been unusually large dur ing the past summer. Without going into details as to all the roads, it will no doubt be of general interest to know that the returns show that in the case of the Great Falls railroad alone, which runs to Glen Echo and Cabin John, about one million and a half of passengers were carried dur ing the five months beginning May 1 last up to date. This foots up the astonishing average of about 10,000 passengers per day for the entire period. As the figures cover the travel both ways, it is evident that a daily average of 5,000 passengers went over that road during the period named. KIKE NTHIKCi OF BASS. Thirty-Six Caught. Averaglaft Xearly Two l'ounda Rat-h. Thirty-six small-mouth black bass, aver aging within a small fraction of two pounds each, the largest weighing two and three quarter pounds and the smallest a pound and a half, were caught in the Potomac near George Pennyfleld's place, several miles above Great Falls, yesterday by a party of Rockvllle anglers. There were three boats out, with two men in each. Messrs. Bowie Vinson and W. R. Rabbitt caught sixteen, Messrs. Albert J. Almoney and Oliver Healey thirteen, and Messrs. David War field and Robert B. Peter eight. The two first named remained up the river today, and expected to have equally good sport. Such an evenly balanced catch of bass has beer seldom recorded In recent yews along tb- Foummm. THE POLITICAL POT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS KEEP IT BOILING OllTE ACTIVELY. ProeerdlnK* of Various Afinoclat ions auil Clubs Engaged in the Work. Benjamin H. Camaller, democratic can didate for Congress in the fifth Maryland district, was the principal speaker at the meeting last night of the Maryland Demo cratic Club. He controverted the claim of the republicans that the country Is enjoy ing prosperity by declaring it was not be ing enjoyed by the farmers, the small mer chants or the Pennsylvania miners. In reply to his query: "Where, then. Is that prosperity? A voice answered: "In Hanna's pooket." "There is where It Is," affirmed Mr. Cama lier, "there, and in the pockets of the de partment head* of the republican admin istration." He closed by saying he had found de mocracy's fires burning brightly all over Maryland and promised he would not re lax his efforts until the fifth district was restored to the party. Other speeches were made by Edward Benton, Jr., a former republican, who de nounced Representative Mudd; Charles Cal vert, who characterized the campaign in the Philippines as one of oppression, and R. S. Tharln of South Carolina, who held up President McKinley as the exemplifica tion of one-man power. All the speakers were liberally applauded. Millard Peake and* George Boyd were chosen as delegates, and A. D. Albert and R. O. Edmonston as alternates, to repre sent the club at the Indianapolis convention n&xt W66k. The Young Men's Democratic Club of the District of Columbia, one of the oldest po litical organizations In the District, held Its first meeting of ffce present campaign last night at the Metropolitan Hotel. The president, J. Fred Keliey, occupied the chair, with James L. Skidmore secretary. Resolutions pledging the club to support the Kansas City platfbrm and ticket were adopted, and adjournment was taken to next Thursday ^enlng. East WanbliiKtun Democrat*. East Washington democrats attended the regular weekly meeting of their association at McCauley's Hall last night and listened to W. Cranch Mclntyre read extracts from the treaty made with the Sultan of Sulu and the support he found the administra tion of President McKinley had therein given to polygamy and slavery. John E. Cole, a former employe of the quartermaster general's office, reiterated the charges of alleged dereliction in that bureau which Gen. Ludington recently re plied to. Cole declared he still smarted from the Insult visited upon him when an army officer directed him to stand in his presence until he told him to sit down. Judge O. R. HaLlam presented and the meeting adopted resolutions calling upon the District Commissioners to remove As sessor Hopewell H. Darneille from office because of alleged pernicious political ac tivity. Before the meeting adjourned a letter was received from Senator Jonea, chairman, and ex-Governor Stone, vice chairman of the democratic national ??r?ltiin. um olub members to make contributions and stating: that W. R. Hearert. president of the National Association of Democratic Clubs, would duplicate every sum subscribed. A collection amounting to $15 wna taken up, and President Cotter T. Bride announced a contribution of $50 from a life-long repub lican. Flag Raising and Spellbinding. A flag raising, accompanied by speech making and much enthusiasm, was the feature of the regular meeting of the South Washington Democratic Association held .last night ai Clark's Hall, 217 7th street southwest. President Robert E. Mattingly introduced ex-Representative S. S. Yoder of Ohio, who spoke for over an hour. The question of the destruction or the perpetuation of the basic principles upon which the Union rests, he declared, was the vital issue of the present cam paign, and he believed the republican party was drifting in the direction of destruction. He also denounce^ the trusts, and charged that the McKlnley administration was af filiated with them. Other speakers were heard, Including M. L. Brink of Pennsylvania and W. H. Fletcher, the vice president of the club. Sound Money Rally. The Sound Money and Good Government Club will hold a grand rally Saturday night, at 8 o'clock, in Masonic Temple, corner Dth and F streets, and all believers in the high principles fostered by the or ganization are invited to be present by the officers, who are: B. H. Warner, president; O. G. Staples, Simon Wolf, J. B. Cotton, John W. Douglass, L. T. Michener, M. M. Parker, W. S. Knox, James B. Lamble, John C. Chaney, Andrew Gleeson, Charles B. Purvis, John F. Cook, Judson W. Lyons, vice presidents; Wm. Frye White, secre tary; Thos. C. Noyes, treasurer. Addresses will be made by Mr. H. Clay Evans, commissioner of pensions; Mr. Charles H. Duell, commissioner of patents, and James T. Dubois, consul general to Switzerland. Haley's Washington Band has been engaged for the occasion. All good republicans are cordially invited by the Active Maryland Republican Asso ciation to attend its meeting tonight at Metzerott's Hall. Hnppourd Demented Woman Dead. Motile Robb, colored, whose sister lives at 47" N street northwest, died at the insane arylum two days ago. She had been under treatment at Freedmen's Hospital and be cause of her mental condition was trans ferred to the asylum Her case was to have been tried today, but when called her death was reported. Furnishing Letter Carrier Falform*. The contract for furnishing the letter carriers of this city with winter uniforms has just been awftrded to the firm of Jacob Reed's Sons of Philadelphia, Pa., at the fol lowing rates: Coat. $9.25: vest. $1.75; trou sers, $4.1)5; entire suit, $15.1)5. The last contract for carriers' untforms for summer wear was with Parker, Bridget & Co. of this city, which firm was not a b'.dder for the contract Just awarded. Alleged Robbery of Employer. Sarah Smitn, colored, twenty-four years old. was arrested this afternoon by Detec tives Flather and Home and locked up on a charge of robbing Mrs. Annie Tudelvit, her employer, who lives at 622 D street northwest, of a number of articles, includ ing clothing silverware. The detective? recovered a quantity of the alleged stolen property and Sarah will be given a trial to morrow. AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA WELL-KNOWN FARMER WEAR MT. VERNON COMMITS StlCIDE. Left m Note Declaring His Intention? Partisan Activity ? General and Personal News. Evening Star Bureau, No. 701 King Street. Bell Telephone No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 28, 1?)0. John Ballenger, residing near Mount Ver non, died about 8 o'clock this morning from the effect of & bullet wound In his head, ?elf-lnfllcted three hours before. When a physician from this city arrived he had ex pired. The fatal ball passed entirely through his brain. Mr. Ballenger left a letter stat ing It to be his Intention to take his own life, and leaving directions for the funeral. He also tacked a notice to the same effect on his front door. Deceased was about sixty-eight years of age, and a prominent and respected man. He leaves a grown son and daughter. Partisans Active. The democrats of this city are showing great activity In the conduct of the looal campaign. Political gatherings are con stantly being held, and there are now sev eral distinct organisations In the city for the promotion of the democratic cause. Last evening partisans of that faith in the third ward held a meeting at the court house and organized a ward campaign club. The following officers were elected: Win. H. Smith president; William F. Carne, Richard H. Cox. Thos. W. Clarke. John W. May and George W. Bontz, vice presi dents; E. R. Boyer, secretary, and Gardner L. Boothe, treasurer. Messrs. William F. Carne* and Charles Bendheim delivered ad dresses on political Issues and a constitution was adopted. The club will hold its next meeting Wednesday night. Appeal Board Meets. At the Del Ray school house last night an appeal board, consisting of Superintendent James E. Clements and Trustees William N. Febrey and William Ball, heard evi dence on an appeal from the local board's action In appointing .Miss Margaret J. Bashford a teacher In the Del Ray public* school. After a considerable Investigation, the board rendered a decision sustaining in every particular the action of tho district board and confirming the assignment of teachers from Jefferson district. General Matters. Shortly before noon the Jury in the cir cuit court rendered a verdict in the case of Watkins against the Washington, Alexan dria and Mount Vernon Railroad Company, allowing the plaintiff damages in -the sum of $2,000. A motion for arrest of judgment and a new trial was argued this afternoon. The Directors of the Chesapeake and Co lumbia Investment Company held a meeting tn this city last evening and the following officers were elected to serve for the en suing year: Thoir.aa W. Smith, president: Dr. W. P. C. Hazen, vice president; N. H. Shea, treasurer; L.. Cavanaugh, secretary. In the Alexandria county court tills morn ing the trial of Alfred Richmond, charged with assaulting Mr. R. A. Phillips, presi dent of the Falls Church electric railway, was commenced before Judge J. M. Love. DIED FROM HIS INJl HIKS. Accident to Timothy O'Connor at New Government 1'rlntiuK Ofllce. Timothy O'Connor, an Iron worker, thirty-seven years old, died at the Emer gency Hospital this morning- from the cffects of Injuries received yesterday after boon while at work on the new govern ment printing office building. A huge der rick slipped while some heavy steel was being moved, and O'Connor was caught be neath the derrick. When he was examined by physicians it was found that both legs had been fractured, and he had been other wise seriously Injured. At the Emergency Hospital the doctors found that he was in a critical condition. He died at an early hour this morning. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook performed an autopsy this morning and found death resulted from shock. The body was removed to Wise's undertaking establishment, where Coroner Nevitt will hold an Inquest at 11 o'clock tomorrow mGrning. The deceased was well known in labor circles. He lived on Water street, Georgetown, and leaves a widow and one child. PINED ONE KINDRED DOLLARS. Drag-gist Connors Admits Charge of Employing Unlicensed Clerks. Albert N. Connors, the druggist who was Wednesday last held by a coroner's jury to be criminally responsible in connection with the death Sunday of Miss Eva Melllng in "not having regular registered clerks em ployed, fully competent to discharge their duties during his absence," was today charged in the Police Court with violating the pharmacy law by having in his employ two unregistered clerks?Isadore Cohen and Frank Tuck. He pleaded guilty and was fined by Judge Kimball $100, the limit of the law. The fine waa paid. Counsel for the defendant made a state ment to the court, in which he asserted that it had always been his client's habit, except in the unfortunate oase. which re sulted in the death of Mi^s Melli;?g, to employ a registered clerk during his ab sence from his place of business, and that as this was Connors' first offense he hoped the court would make the penalty as low as possible. The attorney further stated that the law prescribed that the minimum penalty was $^5, and the maximum $100, and he suggested that a fine of $50 would be a severe enough punishment. Prosecuting Attorney Multowny thought differently and expressed the belief that the law ought to be fully enforced, espe cially In view of the fact that the mistake made had resulted in death. Judge Kimball admitted as true the state ment by counsel for defe.nse that It was the first time Mr. Connors had been before the Police Court, but he did not believe It was the first occasion upon which the de fendant had left his store In charge of an unregistered clerk, and that his sense of justice to the community demanded that he should inflict the highest prescribed penal ty, a fine of $100, which was done. In Criminal Court. Henry Barrett, alias Shad Ban eftt, charged with housebreaking, has been surrendered by Ms surety and commuted to Jail. Ia the case of Harry Ward, charged wits false pretenses, a nolle prosequi has been entered end the defendant discharged from custody. Today1* D*wat?wi Teaperatsre. Affleck's standard thermometer registered ss follows today: 9 72*; 13 m, titk 2 p.m ?7 degrees.