Evening Star Newspaper, June 13, 1883, Page 2

CITY AND DISTRICT. ‘The Public Schools. BUSINESS TRANS/CTED BY THE TRUSTEES—THE KRN- PALL AND BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED—TEACHERS WHO HAVE PASSED SUCCEES- FUL REAMINATIONS. ‘A special m°eting of the board of schoo! trustees was held Monday for the purpose of awarding the scholarships to the hi school and transact- ing other business connected with the closing of the,schools for the summer. Mir. Johnson, from the committee on teachers, sulunitted the report, as follows: Accept restgna- tions of Grace Caldwell and Consuelo Hellpine, teachers in the Bist district. Award Kendall i n Ayres and Bo: Mason umin stion of e2 May 19th and 26h, and the co. Certificates as follows: First class—Marlan Thatcher, Harry Archivald Lewis and Marian Chadwick. y nla Osborn, Jgmes Richart Pulllips, Harry Buckmaster Dealé and Ellen Fr xiwin. ‘Third class—Ade- laide Josephine Da ‘The report was a Mr. Clark of ution, which was dopted, that the Ro: versity scholarsht alt be'awarded In the bi ool In the sume Manner as provided for tue King amd Kendall scholarships. THE CORNFLL SCHOLARSHIP. ‘Mr. Clark also offered a resolution that the Bir- ney scholarship in the Cornell university be awarded to the pup!l ranking first tn competitive examination, in stuies common to both schools, among adv: pils of both high schools of Ist) be ed hool, respectively, ike plice June 13th, 188% the Franklin school buflding. Mr. Brooks objected to the resolution because the Studies in the two high schools are unequal, and the colored high school was not prepared to ington high schoo! n the resolution was re- ers, Who reported ag Out the words and inserting “neces- sston to a course at n it was adopted. id he 3, in “common to be Bary to qualifications for a Bald university,” where Mr. Brooks voted for the resolution, but ‘Would enter his protest, r the resolution kept the seventh and elguth divisions (colored schools) from competing. A resolution was adopted expressing regret at the resignation of Mr. Wormi resignation of Jul! S. the eighth division, w ith, as teacher of L ———— The Sacking of Washington. BAe RECOLLECTIONS OF ONE OF THE VETERANS WHO TOOK PART IN THE BATTLE ( DENSBURG—THE BURNING OF THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE EXPLO- SION AT THE ANSENAL. In a conversation with a Star reporter Capt: Edward Simms recently gave some of h’s militar experience, stating that in Yonged to Capt. Job in | Biadensburg when the were,” said t Major Miller's ai ajor Miller ri Dut the British came. Our company fired three Volleys. Our ¢: then jumped on Major King’s showing the white feather. We c on.” asked the reporter. “the order came to re- yy it mx f, I was very indignant. ying that when we frst formed the e that Tielt a little apprehensive, atthe thoucht that the British f burn our property made me feel mout if Teould. When the retreat Was commenced you nev such confusion. When I reached the city 1 remained there, but the rest of our battaiton went into camp on What hill, afterwards Camp hill, ratory. When the a few of us were lying outdoors, just about the site of Gen. Beale’s house, on H street, and while there “we saw the explosion of the well at the arsenal. You know that the company there threw the powder in a well, ands when the British went there, by s means ft fentted, ind 2 number were ified. . ib was a sight to De remembered. It was about 9 o'clock at night, End the flames shot up in the air, blowing the kegs of over the city, this I went ba Ings having been burn pwider hig! 1 they explo uch to be se din midair, After to camp, and the public butid- there was a call on the troops for arti: Being a cabinet maker, I ‘Was sent to the War department, and I made the Goors and woodwork fh the solitheast portion of The building. The doors are there to-day as good as ever, and I understand that when the building Ing Is removed one of them ts to be presented to me. TI took the suggestion as a compliment.” TF.—Deeds in fee have beth L. Dunn et al. to 12, Sq. 159; $5,489 93. 2 Sub Jow 12, <q. 623; y, lot a, sa. siz; €— W. ¢. Hill, part Columbian Colle; Duan to founds, 710,196 square feet; $142,027.20. Sus er to D. W. Atwood, lot 71, Sq. 274; $1,850. D. BR. Groff to M: P. Ne 3q. 863; $2,500. Berry, part 15, rather to W. Fletcher, part Sherman to A. E. 23q Bate- Man, lots §, 9) and 21, block 30, Columbia Heights, $5,360.35. W. Syphax to Elizibeth Browue, sub. 72 sq. 179; $—. K. Fendail, trustee, to Lawrence Gavsnaugh, lot 2 sq. 85; s1620. LR Tuttle to Harvey L. Shomo, lot 21, Widow's Mite; $810. A. E. Bateman, trustee, to 'B. Lippincott, lots 20 and 21, 9q. 30, Columbia Heights; $3,963.75. Same to Naomi Ie Lippincott. lots, do.; #743287. I A. Melntire to D. MeIntire, part 13, 4, %, sq. 204; $1,000. D. McIntire ‘to J. W. Thomas, pmo! 8q. 974; $450. S. W. Curriden to Isabella ww, lots 1 Sq. 216; $—. John L. Davis to Silas Case: 33, sq. 97; $5,24250. Blanche Lacey to 8. Norris Thorne, part'19, sub. sq. 54; $139.20. Otis T. Presbry to RK. J. Fisher, Jr. De 76, sub of 5 and 8, Widow's Mite; $250. W. Paris to Same, pt. 59, do.;3—. Carrie E Perkins to Julia E. Siosson, lot 10, block 39,1n:1 14, block 4,N.grounds Columbian University ; $3,125.95. C. H. Van Wyck t James B. T. Tappan, pt. 17, sq. 196; $5,490. -JO- Bias Butler to C. T. Butler, pt. 88, sec. 3, Barry Farm; $. Same to Eilzabeth Butler, pt.38,do. ; $—. Ea. Croasdate to John P. Swan, jot’ 10 and pt. 11, Virginia Mactur to C! Payson, 5; $10,000. Chas. Payson to Mar- : property; $—. Jummes Rob- faveriy, sub lots 85 and 26, sq. 192; $50. Elwinla P. Chamberti to same, lot 33, M + lot 4. 193; $1,710. Maury E. Swearingen to same, Jot 33 “do.: 1,710. Mary H. Treynor to Geo. E. Mitchell, part of land, enlarged, 355) acres trustee. to W. F. Matting B.U. Keyser to Coughitn, trust: Bubs. 2, 37 and ” G r, part of Sheriff Harding to Maria M. Web- D. B. Groff to J. 8. | acres; $2,500. J.B. ¥ i Bter.sub. 14, sq. 2a. Bialr, sub. lo TT to 122, sq. 190; $13.25450, AL Hyde, trustee, to A. F. Barker and W.T. Wal ker, lot 8 ani north hat 7, sq. ‘$2, Kachel A. and Margaret E. Garrett Johnson, lots 1 snd 40, sub. sq. 435 Williams to D. B. Groff, pt. 2, Sq. 383; $2,830. Yen Choate to Margaret L. "Bradenbaugh, lot 8, Dlock 14, Le Droit Park; 33.500. John Wick to A. Fisher, lot 11 and Ve 0, H, A. Bundy to Charles A. G75; $6,500 and encumbrance. 5 James Fraser, pt. 3, sq. 409; $2,735.50. R. beil to Elizabeth and Eleatior Hubbell, pt. 16, Tol; L. M. Siundersto W. Wituafft, pt. 6 $1,800, Margaret C. Grindall et al. to C. Walter, pt. 18, sq. 407; $3,000. Josephine Swan to RC. Fox, lt4, block 41, north ground Columbian College; $—. * Mary D.’Biddie, trustee, to Jose- hine Swan, lots 11 and 12, de. ; $2,369. “Josephine wan to W. A. Johnson, do.: $—. F. Bates to G. H. hess, 5. 34 10, sq. 478; $1,000. Dennis Dunn to P. Dunn, lot 40, "sq. 491; $3,250 and encumb- apin et al. to C. G. Thorn, pts, J. C. Peck to Fiorence 1; $—. Mary D. Biddle, trustee, to Josephine Swan, lot 4, biock 41, north grounds Columbtan University; $967.50. "A. C. Clark to Lucy E. Barker, sub. 26, sq. 896; $300. ‘T. Lenman to’ James A. Williamson, lot 4, Sg. £16; $10,080. Albanus L. Johnson to Ann Wollard, part | 5, sq. 345: $4,100. Jos J. Darlington to W. O'Dop- nell, lot 2 sub. sq. 622; $3,150 and incumbrance. Mary A. Hayden to Richard Ross, ‘31,000. Pe Ikelds additio i iowa 31.3 100, Threlkelds addiv n_ to Georgetown; $1,325. Foxnxsta—The funeral of the Inte John W. largel Shippen, of All Souls’ church, conducted the re- ligious services. Messrs. C. N. Thom, J. T. Dyer, Ww. WwW. L. M. Saunders, Ww 8. Thompson, GH. B. White and i-bearers. The interment was made at Oak cemetery.——The funeral of Mr. James Edwards, which evel A ‘ox, F. | Prof. Tueodore Gul, Mr. Thwing, Prot. | Miles Fuller, Il; Thomas Hampson, | with | ments—were preceded | Harry'Sacobs and M. LAW DEPARTWENT, COL UNIVERSITY. Brilliant Scene at the Commencement. MBIAN BEAUTIFUL FLORAL DECORATIONS—INTERESTING EX- ERCISES—LIST OF THE GRADUATES, The annual commencement of the law depart- ment of the Columbian university, at the National theater last evening, was the occasion not only of & distingutshed gathering of representative men and women, but a scene of unusual beauty even {n this month of roses, The front of the stage and the galleries were yery elaborately decorated With graceful festoons of bunting, and at inter- is the masses of bright colors were caught up ard tened by the national coat-of-arms, The stage, Ing that will cause the scene to dwell lo in minds of the spectators. set a perior scene, and sive fully Ughted, as chandelier, pended from the center. On each side of the a was sus- front of the stage were great pyramidal clusters of bouquets. Suspended above was a massive scroll of Marguerites, bearing the words “Law Department” in red flowers. ‘he elaborate floral pieces, the scales, ladders, anchors, ships, &c., Were arranged in a deep row near the foot-lights. In this luxuriant setting of light and color sat the invited guests and the graduates; a broad aisle running through the center of the stage sepa- rating the two groups. At the end of this atsie, ond at the rear of the stage, was a graceful struc- ture of flowers surmounted by the American stand of colors. A DISTINGUISHED GATRERING. Those seated on the stage were President Arthur, Dr. Welling and members of the faculty, Justices Bradley, Mattiicws,and ex-Justice Strong, of the Supreme Court; Judges Cox and Hagner, of the District court; Prof. Gregory and Dorman B. Eaton, of the civil service commission; General Eppa Hunton, Jere Wilson, John Juy Knox, B. H. Warner, General Raton, Superintendent J.Ormond Wilson, Revs. Mr. Greene, Cutubert and Meador, C. M. Matthews, Commissioner Loring, District rey Corkhill, R. C. Fox, F. H. 'Stickney, Montag ue. THE EXERCISES. After music from the Marine ‘band, Rev. Dr. Hague, of Boston, delivered the invocation. The annual address was then delivered by Mr. Jeffer- son Chandler, of Missouri, who was followed with gteat Interest in his review of the history of the development of law, and the perfection which It has reaehea under the American government, He Was frequently interrupted with applause. He told MMs hearers that three endowments were sary to Sticcess In practice—Intelligence, ap- tion and honor. Upon the conclusion of the address, and while the band was playing, the President came upon the stage unattended. ‘His entrance was greeted with great applause, and those sitting ‘on the stage Tose to their feet and remained standing until the President was seated. Tue President Was dressed In full evening attire. Before President Welllug conferred the degrees he announced that on Monday next the corner stone of the new university Duliding would be lald with appropriate ceremonies, THB GRADUATES. Degrees were conferred as follows: Post grad- uates—Degree LL.M.—Harvey S. Durnall, Pa; \. ¥.; Blair Theodore W. David Gray . F, Sundell, Louis W. Maxson, Conn. Purman, Wis ; & GL. Roberts, M I. J. Foshay Walker, N LL.B.—A. 8. Brown, D. child, N.’¥.; Willis Fowler, Fox, Mich; Ludwell @. Gaines, Gleason, Wis.; Wm. Bartlett eene, Mas: John C. Hale, Ohio; Edwin P. Hanna, Kan.; David A. Haynes, D. C.; George D. Hedlan, Pa. ; George B. Israel, Md. ; Jourdan Maury Irael. 'D. C.; Wiillam @. Johnson, D. C.; E. 8. Kautuian, Witliam H. Landvoigt, ‘D.C; Ww Towa; ‘Wm. M. Lytle, Ohio; Julius lel, D. C.; E. A. Main, Wis; Henry S. Ws, D. C.;' Charles K. Meyers, Iowa; Brice Hancock N 8. 0.; George C. B. F. Peters, Pal; Randall, thbone, D. .; Hobert R. Shella~ lita H. Smniley, Me. ; Rexford M. William R. Smith, Kan.; J. W. Sow- hy den, Mich.;" Minor R. Sullivan, Ohio; @. A. Thacher, Minn.; F. H. Tichenor, N. ¥.; Davia B. Treadway, Ky.; Perry B. Turpin, George W. Upton, 6: Waite, AW. ‘exon; Williams, Pa.; Charles's. Wilson, Ind. AWARDING THE PRIZES. The interest of the large portion of the graduat- ing class reached ihe culininating point when Mr. Joseph K. McCammon, the assistant Attorney General, came forward with the sealed envelopes, which had been handed him by the committee, to announce the names of the successful candidates for the essay prizes given to the graduating class. After a few graceful remarks Mr. McCammon an- nounced that the essay signed No. 33, and entitled “Indian Titles,” had received the first prize of $40. ane ee applause Edwin P. Hanna, of Kansas, the private secretary of the Secretary of the Inte- Tor, stepped forward as the writer of the essay. ‘The second prize of $3) was awarded to Duane Fox, of Michigan, whose subject was “The Politi- cal Status of American Indians.” The third prize, $20, was awarded to Wal. B. Greene, of Mass., whose subject was “Contracts by Letter.” After music and the benediction by Rev. Dr, Bague, the exercises of a very successful com- mencement were brought to a close. ‘The following, for the junior class, acted as a committee of reception: Chas. R. Cleaves, chatr- man: George A. Batchelder, Union N.Bethel, Rob- ort B Brown, Chas. C. Halpine, Joseph Harper, D. L. Marvin, D. 8. Porter, Wm.’ D. Rudy, Joseph Shillington, jr., Wm. M. Stuart, Eaward "Trabue, RS. Trapter, W. shit ‘Wood. A Hebrew Wedding. A BRILLIANT CEREMONY AT MARINI’S HALI—MAR- RIAGE OF MISS REBECCA BEHRENDS AND MR. EDWARD NATHANSON. Last evening Marint’s hall, E street, between 9th and 10th, was the scene of a brilliant wedding, in which the chief parties interested were Miss Re- becca Behrends, eldest daughter of Mr. B. J. Behrends, the 7th street merchant, and Mr. Ed- ward Nathanson, a young merchant of New York. ‘They were married in the presence of a company numbering about 400. In the south end of the hall there was a platform about 16 feet square, over and about which were placed floral decora- tions. Directly over the altar, in the center, was suspended a marriage bell wrought of flowers. The hall was brilliantly lighted, and in the gallery Was posted Miller’s orchestra, which rendered several appropriate selections of music. The young couple—the bride a very handsome bru- hette, attired tn white Satin, with front brocaded flowers, cut en ‘traine and trimmed with point “lace, wearing diamond orna- to the Altar by the . Norris, Barr and 8. Herman, of New York; L. Batnberger and S. Krouse, of Baltt- more; 4. Simonds, of Philadelphia; Leon To- briner, Julius Lansburgh, Norris Haimberger, facobs, of this city; the iathér and mother of the groom and the father and aunt of the bride. The ushers formed on either side of the platform, and next to the couple in front of the altar stood thelr kinspeopie. Rabbi Stern, of the 8th street synagogue, perrormed the ceremony according to the ritual, passing the Wine to the groom, who in turn prescated It to the bride. The ring having been placed on the finger of the bride the service was concluded with prayer. Zhen the company extended congratulations, and Jed by the bride and groom proceeded to the sup- er-room Where an elegant repast was discussed, uring the course of the evening a number of con- gratulatory telegrams from friends of the parties in every section of the country were read, and ushers, Messi Rew from the supper room company’ engaged in Gancing for several ‘ours There were a large number of presents ercapay at the residence of the brides parents. The couple will, after a brief stay here, make a short bridal trip, and then settle down’ in New York. Among others present were Mr. Edward Temple, nt of the Bank of Washington; Mr. N. H. Behrends, Mrs, Goodman and family, and Mr. Kubo, of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Letber- lpg ; Mrs. Liye of four years, pursuing Conservatory of Berlin, re- Emma studies in music ——— Pind lye! oe oF aes Case (ee hanie} beg oukT.—An attorney defending a man the Police Court yesterday, @ valuable only case in scattered around the city was when some dyna- mite was exploded under one,” sald the court. ‘The at sald it was the habit of dogs to follow people, and the witness claimed that tis dog followed him and he picked it up. “Well, ac- ‘ding to that,” said the court, suppose you o 5 3 BH Warner, ‘Samuel Maddox were the took K place, last Christ church, Navy Yard, Ly i iz il rae i B i i Ea 4 Feeee HE For THE EVENING STAR. HARMONY CEMETERY. The Oldest and Largest Colored Ceme- tery in the District. “God inate his grave, to men unknown, Where Moab’s rocks a vale infold, ° “ And laid the aged seer alone ‘To slumber while the world grows old. Though nameless, trampled, and forgot, His servant's humble ashes I Yet God hath marked and sealed the ‘To call its inmate to the sky.” —[BRYANT. A description or the oldest and largest of the cemeteries within the limits of the District of Columbla, used for the burial of colored people, will be of great interest to the thousands of colored readers of THE Srar, and of especial interest to the hundreds of colored tamilies who own lots and grave sites within the limits of the Harmony cemetery. The present cemetery Is situated within the northeastern limits of the District of Columbia, about twe and a half miles outside of the city to the east of Glenwood and directly west of the National racing grounds. The cemetery was at first within the city limits; when the square upon which it was placed became used up authority was obtained to sell the ground in the city and the present site was purchased. Who the members of the association are, what they paid for the ground and what has been their expenses, and under what rules and regu- lations they manage their trust is not known. The lot holders have no recognition or author- ity In the management whatever, and a meeting has never been called or any report made or poe by the trustees, so far as can be learned. The grounds are held by three per- sons as a close corporation for individual profit and gain. There never has been a proper sur- yey of the grounds,and consequently the rudest and most provinclal methods are resorted to in laying of lots and graves, resulting in a con- fused mass painful to an eye that appreciates order and system. DISGRACEFUL CONDITION OF THE CEMETERY. This cemetery, with one exception, perhaps, {s in the worst condition of any within the Dis- trict Iimits. The laws ot Congress: governing cemeteries have been disregarded by the trus- tees. and asa result its present condition fs disgraceful. With a view tointerest Tue Star, and through its columns call attention of the trustees to the widespread feeling among the colored people about its management and con- dition, a few notes were taken on decoration day recalling a few of the many names of the dead that lie buried there, who were once well known in this community, and in some. cases | were people of iniluence who did. great publit service in their day and time. Among the noted names of the dead who were well known in life here, I may mention, first, that of THE REY. JOHN F. COOK, father of Collector and Superintendent Cook. The lot where he and his two wives and three children are buried is on the south side of the cemetery, near the south entrance gate. A marble monument stands in the center elabor- ately inscribed, showing he was born December 29, 1810, and died March 22, 1855. “He was the standard bearer of educational improvement among the colored people of the District of Columbia, to whom he was also the wodel husband, model father, the model friend aud the model christian.” “He was the founder of the Young Mens’ Christian Assoctation, the S. 8. Union, Union Seminary and first colored Presbyterian church of Washington. In thetwo latter institutions he spent the strength of his manhood preparing both parents and children for usefulness on earth and glory in Heaven.” In the earnest prosecution of these beneficent labors, he fella martyr to the unquenchable zeal that animated him. Usetul in life, he was honored in death by weeping multitudes. Near ue Cook monument is the burial lot and grave o THE LATE WILLIAM SLADE, so well known for many years as the porter at Brown's hotel, and steward for President An- drew Johnson. Mr. Slade was highly esteemed | for probity of character, and was possessed of quite a handsome estate. His estimable wife, noted for her Christian virtues, lies buried by his side. Near him lle the remains of his two gifted daughters, Rachel and Josephine, noted for their high musical attainments, great per- sonal beauty and panty of character. They were the wlyes of two brothers, sons of Mr. James Wormley. of this city, viz.: James T. and Wm. H. A. Wormley. Near this lot is that of THE FOOTE FAMILY, where le the remains of the lamented Andrew Foote and his gifted son, William, and his two sons who so recently and suddenly died, viz.: Charles and Thomas, THE COSTON LOT is near the Foote site; a family well known as one of the most respectable in the District, founded by William Coston, the old messenger of the Bank of Washington. This part of the grounds is beautiful for situation and could be made a lovely place. It commands a beautiful view of the race course and the fine country about it. Going north from this point we come to the receiving vault, the only one in the cem- etery, just south of which Is THE BROOKS’ LOT AND MONUMENT, erected in memory of Daniel Skinner, the father of Mrs. Brooks, and her aunt, Mra. Mary Y. Bell, and two children, John H. and Ernest Perry. Mrs. Bell was one of the great under- ground railroad women of her day, and for many years kept the only boarding house for edi colored people in New York city, and was especially noted for her philanthrophy and Christian lberality. The mother of Mrs. ex-Governor Gleaves, of South Carolina, is also buried in this site. To the east lie the remains, unmarked, of ’ THE LATE ALFRED JONES, so well-known in life in this city, and to the west, that of ROBT, H. BOOKER, also well known asthe partner inthe barber business with Carter A. Stewart; his grave is entirely neglected, the lot unfenced and graye unmarked. Crossing the walk and going to the southwest we find the names of many who ‘were once well known In this city, among which hre those of THE REV. ANTHONY BOWEN AND JAMES REED, the latter upon a fine monument erected by his daughter Mary, a public school teacher. Along this square is the name of DANIEL BRUCE, the father of a numerous progeny, well known in Alexandria and this city, and fully Tepre- sented in our public schools. Passing to the northwest we come to the lot and fine monu- ment erected to Robt. Thompson in recognition of his faithtal services by the Lelands, of New York and Saratoga. Going to the northwest of which we come to the beautiful monument erected by the Mite Society of the 19th-street part chureh to their beloved pastor, the late D. W. Anderson. Near this is the monument of the late ALFRED LEE, algo well known in this city for many years as a feed merchant and the wealthiest colored man weeverhad among us. His monument is the most costly In the grounds and beautifully situ- ated. Returning east we have the names of many who were well known hb was that or eee stone Saleh MRS. TALBOT, the first wife of Surgeon General Lewson, who left her and her children a large fortune at his death, which was nearly all stolen under the slave laws of Louisiana. Three of her daugh- ters and one son lie buried near here. Crossing ) the walk again and going east we have near the vault THE KIGER MONUMENT, erected by a loving daughter in memory of her parents, Alfred and Mary To the north- east we have the monument of two noted Masons and Knights Templars CHAS. H. TWINE AND JOHN BATTLE, Well known to the craft, white and colored. On the stone at the head of the former, which is and surmounted a Naltaoe Groen’ cot Sean iva sora While at the cemetery there was unve a [renite stome erences. the colored Odd. Fel- to the memory of late ing were the ‘kceneg‘of floral decorations, espe- clally of thé tery pdor, who sometimes sought in apparent despair for the graves of their chil- dren, husbands, brothers or friends. So loosely have the duties beea performed that no one in authority could tellwho were buried in many graves, there being nntil recently no system or method of numbering the graves or lots, nor any plat of the grounds! Passing novth, we cross the north walk and come upon £ THE GROUNDS BOUGHT BY THE, GOVERNMENT during the war for 4 burial place for the colored soldiers and their families and the poor fleeing freedmen and refugees. There being some dis- pute as to tho: rights of the government, the trustees holding the government had only bought grave sites, tife government removed the bodies of the colored soldiers to Arlington and abandoned the grounds, and aa no care whatever has been taken of it since, the tempo- rary head-boards have nearly all beea knocked down and the graves ali leveled. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE: The colored people in their churches and pub- lic Schools should raise a fund and put up a monument, and enclose the grounds the goy- ernment bought, and where the remains of so many of thelr people lie buried. We owe it to our heroic forefathers and mothers, to thecolored soldiers and to ourselves, to repair this great wrong. These grounds should be enclosed and made beautiful, and a monument should be erected to the memory of (the now unknown) colored fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers of the colored soldiers an ourselves. This could easily be done without much individual cost, and im the meantime the ‘Trustees should remember that the government has already paid them for the ground dearly, and in abandoningit did not lose its title. Goy- ernment officers cannot give away government property. There were many evidences of tender regard and sacred memory of the dead given by all classes whose friends and relatives lle buried in this cemetery; and were the Trustees—members of the association, or whatever and whoever they are—to call the lotholders together and show it Is not in the hands of a few,.Lent upon making money out of the distresses of the living and corruption of the dead, I am quite sure the grounds would and could be speedily improved and the present reproach removed; for, as at present conducted, it isa shame upon civiliza- | tion and to our community, a disgrace to the management, and a cruel injury and insult to the living whose friends lie buried there; and for the honor of the colored people a speedy change should be made. Lorno.per. SSS ‘The Bicycle Races. SOME SPIRITED CONTESTS—PRINCE, THE AMERICAN CHAMPION, WINS THE PROFESSIONAL RACB, AND 1S CHALLENGED BY HIGHAM, THE ENGLISH CHAM- PION, FOR A BACE FOR $600 OVER THE 8AMB ‘TRACK. ‘The bicycle races yesterday were even more suc- cessful than those of the first day. Alarge au- dience was present; and the spirited races created great excitement, particularly the professional Tace, which called forth cheer after cheer, and Drought the interested spectators to thelr’ fcet time and again, THE SCRATCH HANDICAP FOR AMATEURS. The first race was a scratch handicap, open to all amateurs, for two miles. The following were the starters:+J. ‘M: Borden, scratch; Frank How- ard, scratch; C. H. Chickering, 100 yards; T. A. Berryhill, 150-yards; C. R. Evans, 180 yards; R. F. Foster, 180 yards; 'D. E. Willioms, 180 yards. (Handicaps were reduced one-third on account of the heavy track.) Borden and Howard gained rapldly on the others, but in the sixtb lap Howard left Borden and took the lead, which he retained. Borden fought gallantly with Chickering for sec- ond place, but could not gain it, and the three crossed the Ine, Howard first in 7 minutes 2% seconds; Chickering second, 7 minutes, 37% sec- ones Borden third, but an eighth of a secend be- hin : ‘THE PROFESSIONAL RACE. ‘The first heat of the professional race, three miles, came next. ,The starters were Thomas Harrison, of this city; J. S. Prince, of Boston, the American champion; H. W. Higham, the English champion, and F. 8. Rollinson, of New York city. Before they had got a hundred yards the English- man had obtained the lead, closely followed by Prince, Harrison third. At the end of the first 1aj Prince spurted and took first place. Their post- tions did not change until the ninth round, when, in making the turn before coming into the home- stretch, Higham struck a bad place in the track and took a header. He quickly remounted, but Prince had gained too long a lead for him to make up. Prince increased his lead, and won the heat. in 11 minutes 20 seconds; Higham 18 seconds later, and Harrison in 12 minutes 80 seconds, IN THE ONE MILE RACE FOR NOVICES, which followed, B. W. Hanna, E. A. Newman, and O. F. Oswell started. Hanna took the lead at once, Oswell second. On the second lap Newman pressed Oswell hard for second place, and on the third lap all three crogsed the line in a bunch. Hanna put ina few extra si increased his lead, Oswell falling behind. The former won easily in three minutes 58% seconds; Newman second, 4 minutes 8% seconds. IN THE BOYS’ RACB of one-half mile Frank Prindle, Thomas Finley, and Charles Hopkins started. Finley lead but Prindle kept close in the rear, and on the stretch got even, both crossing the’ line abreast. On the next lap Finley spurted and-won by several lengths. Time: Finley, 2 minutes 3 seconds; Prindle, 2 minutes 5% seconds; Hopkins, 2 min- utes 10 seconds. PRINCE, THE AMERICAN CHAMPION, WINS THE PRO- FESSIONAL RACK. The second heatof the professional race was next called, and the same contestants made thetr appearance. It was evident that Higham would make a strong effort to win the heat, Prince took the lead, closely pushed by Higham, Harrison third, but the latter soon closed with Higham, but. after a plucky Aght was compelled to take third lace. ‘The struggle which followed between igham and Prince was very exciting. Higham’s Wheel was close upon that of Prince’s for five laps, when the Englishman made a spurt and took thé lead, and retained that position until the eleventh round, when Prince by a splendid burst of speed caught up and took the lead amidst the greatest excitement. He crossed the line in fine style, win- ning in 11:33, Higham only two seconds behind, Harrison in 12:25%. ‘A CHALLENGE. Immediately after the race an announcement was made that Higham challenged Prince for $500, the race to take place on the same track within thirty days. THE CLUB DRILL, in which the following took part, was ex- ecuted with rare skill and precision: L. W. Seely, captain; J, T. Loomis, B. W. Hanna, F. R. Lane, G. M. Smith, Seward Beall, W. F. Crossman and Ht. Y. Davis. Before the next race Mr. Rollinson, by request, gave an amusing imitation of a beginner's efforts to master the wheel, which was greatly enjoyed. IN THE MILE HANDICAP, for members of the Capital City Club, J. M. Bor- den, B. W. Hanna, Leland Howard and E. A. New- man started; Borden starting from the scratch, the others having a start varying from 65 to 95 yards. Hanna won in 8:40; Borden second, in 3:41; Newman, third. IN-THE BIDE AND BUN RACE of one-half mile, Seward Beall, B. M. Lewis, Thos, Finley, C. H. Chickering, H. Y. Davis and J. D. Lord, of Balt{more, started. All started above the score on a.xun, mounting as they came opposite the judges} stand. On tne further side of the track a flag: was stationed, and when the riders hed this they dismounted ani several hundred feet beside their machines until they came to another, flag, making in the race four mounts, pA race wes finely Won by Finley in 2 minutes, secon: was given the visiting wheelmen ‘Ciub at the Higgs hones @hion wee joyed ll present. 3 Goup EXcIPEMENT‘ON THe Lins OF THE AQUEDUCT. The Rockvitle Sentinel says: Pi maegianoony excite rece! the Cap! greatly enj EXcuRSION To CoLORADO.—A left this city a few weeka ty, Colorado, Mr. E i H E s 3 E E Hy Hi Fa ; PF E / 8 BUILDING UP THE CAPITAL Heal Estate and Building Operations in Washington. RUMORS ABOUT REAL ESTATE PURCHASES THE WEST END. Just at present rumors prevail relative to large investments that are about to be made or the erection of palatial residences in this city by wealthy men from other cities. As Wash- ington has the whole country to draw from, it does not require a very ingenious or imagina- tive mind to get upa rumor that is at once plausible and striking. Recently a story that was floating about early in the season, to the effect that William 4H. Vanderbilt had decided to erect a mansion in the west end was revived; and has given rise to more or less gossip. Some times Jay Gould is credited with this enterprising spirit. The same story with change of name goes the round, the main fact that a magnificent residence is to be erected being unchanged—whether it is Vanderbilt, Gould, Mackey or some other millionaire, the various rumors are consistent in the other partic- ulars. Ifany ofthe gentlemen namedare contem- plating such a step, their intentions, according to the statements of all the best informed real estate dealers in this city, have not been made known to them. The real estate men character- ize such stories as idle ramors, started with the laudable intention of accelerating the upward tendency in the prices of real estate in the west- ern part of the city. They all unite in the opin- ion that they are without foundation. A well-known real-estate dealer said to a Srak man, in conversation on this subject: “A story was started recently that Heurich in- tended to remove his brewery because the socl- ety ple in the west end did not like the smell of malt. Of course this is all bosh. Heu- rich has a piant worth $150,000, and he would not move because the society people objected to the odors.” TALK ABOUT A REAL ESTATE SYNDICATE. A more recent rumor, however, credits a num- ber of wealthy men with having formed a syndl- cate for the purpose of buying up land in the northwest for speculative purposes. Unless this syndicate was willing to pay a pretty price for land they would find it dificult to buy very much in the northwest, at least this side of Boundary. All the land in the West Endis now | for the most part held by persons who are them- | selves waiting tor a further advance before sell- ing. The leading real estate men with whom a Star man talked did not seem to take much IN stock in the syndicate story. The rumor, how- ever, is mentioned in connection with the others | to show the prevailing activity in the market. | The large number of wealthy men from all parts ; of the country that have bought land and put | up elegant houses for their wintér resider show that the idea of Vanderbilt or Gould building here is not a wildly chimeri- cal one. A large number of the Pecple who have built houses for themselves in the western part of the city would now like | to sellthem. Not because they find that they | have invested their money unprofitably, but be- cause they think that they can build another house that will suit them better. This is a very common experience with rsons who build | houses for their own use. The prices at which they hold their houses, shows, however, that they have not depreciated in a financial point of view, however the owners may regard them from the standpoint of convenience and archi- tectural beauty. MR. WINDSOR’S NEW HOUSES. Mr. David A. Windsor has commenced the erection of five two-story dwellings on Corcoran street, between 15th and 16thstreets northwest. | The size of each house is to be 17.6 by 33 feet, | 29 feet high, with back buildings, 16 by 13 feet, and 24 feet high. The buildings will have pressed brick fronts, flat roofs, cornices of brick and galvanized iron, with projections; all back of the building line. They are to contain all the comforts ot first-class houses. Mr. Chas. Cole architect. The cost is 315.000. A HOUSE OF CUT STONE. Mr. C. E. Hawley is about to erect a three story and basement dwelling on Connecticut avenue northwest—on lot 31, square 187—which when completed will rank among the finest dwellings in that portion of the city. The bulld- ing will be 26 by 39 feet on the ground plan.and 45 feet high, with front of Indiana Ime-stone, mansard and flat roof covered with slate and tin, moulded brick cornice, and will be finished up inside with the best hard woods and with all the most approved fixtures for comfort and ele- cau Messrs. Gray & Page are the architects; ie hace the builder. Cost of house, $12,000. A SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. Mr. E. Berliner has, within a few days past, commenced the erection of a comfortable and elegant residence on the Columbia road, be- tween 14th and 15th streets northwest. The house is44by 44 feet on ground plan, and isto be 34 feet high, with building 20 by 20 feet high; a blue stone rock foundation, ressed brick front, pines mansard roof and rick cornice, The house will set back thirty feet from the building line. The cost will be $10,000. ANOTHER FINE HOUSE. Mr. F. J. Lippet has commenced the erection of a fine dwelling on 20th near Sunderland street northwest. This is to be a three-story and basement house, 25 by 40 feet on the ground plan, and 41 feet high, with pressed brick front, flat roof, galvanised cornice, one bay window, and will trimmed inside with the finest woods, finished in the latest style, and of the best workmanship. The water and gas arrange- ments and drainage will all be as near perfect as possible. Messrs. Gray & Page are the archi- j tects. W. J. Kenderline the builder, and the cost of house will be 28,000. ———_-e-_____ Potomac Fisheries, ‘To the Editor of Tux Evextxa Stan: Mr. S. M. F. presents in his yesterday's communication the same line of argument, and in the same spirit, that has ever characterized gillers and trappers on the Potoma:: “Weare poor men and you are greedy capitalists; you have no right to acquire property Inany way that will | conflict with our interest, and if you strike at our interest, we will employ every agent we can to silence you, and, if necessary, will apply the torch.” This is no exaggeration. The torch has been applied to fishermen’s property more than once. At one time the fishing shores along the Potomac rented for more money annually than the aggregate value of all the fish caught from its waters in any one year since Now, science teaches us to belleve that there never existed a result without an agency, and, if this be true, what are the causes that has juced this change, and ruin of millions of dollars worth of property? Seines were hauled on the Poto- mac from 1724 up to the present, an@ from 1752 onward quite a number, and while the catch in some years largely exceeded others, the supply was always abundant until 1843, when those ungreedy gillers fished their nets through the capes of Virginia. Let us hear some other argument ides ‘We are poor men.” Ifciti- zens who have acquired property by energy and economy have et! Tights Tet ‘tral “SUCCESS OF A STAR BOY,” Naval Cadet Baxter, From Tue Evextne Stan of September 30, 1879. “Among the successful competitors at the Naval Academy during the recent examination to fill the cadet engineership we notice the name of WHL. J. Baxter of this city. During a period of more than two years Cadet Baxter was a carrier of Tar EVKNING Stax, and, by his energy and the faithful performance of lils duties in sunshine and storm, secured the respect and | esteem ot THE Star and the patrons he served. |}. The energy displayed as a carrier boy he no less | manifested in the discharge of his duties in the | office of Messrs, Gilmore & Co., of this city, In whose employ he was wien “he secured a per- mit to compete for a cadetship. During his preparation for the contest. he worked faith- fully at his desk during the day; prosecuting his studies at night. His untiring energy has se- ce cro j ats THE STHONCHONS OF Ton Gen. Crooks Account ¢ | host Facahnas ts tn the om. RACAL AS. account received by ti f Gen. Crook tu swept sing Indians. The was reeeived a ht: le very hi cured the coveted prize, and we trust it will en- wateredand there i) able him to excel in his new role, and meet the plenty Gf grass. y had success it deserves.” ween camped hear the head of the Tw <u 2 2 . pying prominent elevated peaks, afford nga fae (The foregoing appeared in Tae: Star of Sep- guutok tor intles, and rendering surpris: almost tember 30, 1879, and it is no small gratification | Impossible, and their retreats Were mint? se aoe tier of THE Star, has graduated with high | May’ 15 surprised the Village of Chala, the chief honors, Under the rales of the Naval Academy | 10 led the recnt raid “into Avizout. laud Now a cadet making over eighty-five per cent in pro- fleiency in his studies during the academic year has a sTar placed upon his uniform as a badge of distinction on account of such proficie! Ca- det Baxter, on entering the academy, applied himself closely to his studies, and won a star the first year, and has remained a star cadet An coui Mexteo. was wiped out. ‘Tue damage can scribable roughness of the cou ‘The fight lasted all day, umber of dead bodies were TY prevent camp with the ut being made. ‘Phe entt Stock and everything belonging to it was cap- tured. It was learned from the prisoners taken that the ever since, and has now graduated as No. 4 in | ChiFacahuas were unanimous for peace, and that the order of merit in a class of meariy sixty, | Foath'san ‘Carlos “Ont the Tak thee ee ie with more “stars” in it than any class that has | Surrender, “icy” sand. their poopie’ were heretofore graduated at the Naval Academy. | frizhtened by our sudien appenranes te to In August last Congress abolished the grade | nesses, and had scattered ike quail. Th of cadet midshipmen and cadet engineers | me at the Naval Academy, and consolidated the two grades in one and designated all as naval cadets. Whether the change was wise or unwise, so far as it affected those who entered the academy under the former regulations, it was a sore disappointment to those who chose either of the yrades as thelr life profession on | entering the academy, and when they had nearly | completed the prescribed course of studies for | to remain until they could gather all thoir bands together. when they would go back to Uneir reservation. operations were lim T told the Chiracatiuas to gs and children without deloy. they could not get them Ube fugitives fearing they might be sent by out Apache scouts to entrap them, ‘They t« had a wiite boy jumped by our By the terms of the treaty my ed to the time of the fight. neir Women ney answered that espond to the signal, us they who Was in the viliage and outs, He had run of with the Squaws who escaped and had not yet been he thelr special service were obliged to complete | trom. "They. assced ine every One of ti tee the course upon studies for a branch ot the ser- | shouid come in it 1 woald Runa sais vice they had no taste for. Had they known | Dut the terms of the traty cintartasoal weg = before entering the academy the change would have been made many of them would not have entered it all. The “carrier bo however, a cepted the situation, with redoubled energy a) plied himselt to his studies, and the resu't is | has graduated very nearly the head of the con bined classes. His energy and determination to succeed will doubtless lead to further successes. } .. = GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. Program of the Alumni Commencement Week. Meeting The occasion of the third annual meeting of the Society of Alumni of Georgetown College, which is set for June 27, promises to be one of more than ordinary interest to the students and friends of that honored university. The busi- ness meeting of the society will take place at six p. m.., to be immediately followed by a ban- quet tendered by the faculty to the alumni. It is expected that over two hundred and fifty alumni will be present at the banquet. Ail differences of opinion between the students the are been amicably adjusted, a cordial concert ot ac- tion in the interest of the —— will naturally follow. A large delegation is expected from greatly and being in that rough rein, Tations rapidly disappearing, there being between three and four hundred Chiracahuas to feed, [was e Women and children would perm country depopulated for a distance went on the reservation some | Deen On the reservation. delng able these. There are now with us Loco and Were so often reported killed, and the fal other prominent chict | and after leaving tne upon matters concerning the society having | nora dia aor ved “% j tives rescued. white boy will be brought back alive tat Tam looking for Lim every minute, with compelled to return with the Chiracahuaa We captives—five women and one ehiid—taken tn Chihuahua in May. They jare now with the comman. hese” ‘women, Say they were captured near Uh n Central, ata place c; Carmen, They further state the Chiracahuas dts ed that the : ack tion Of the stock and th miles from the Apache stronghold. The € huas Insist that they have always lve Sierra Madres, and that even when the matn boay atned behind tm se Who LOW Went out there ate that they have never have strong hopes of to clean the mountains of the 1ast inountalns, Of L a pumber who Saw "no Mexican troops, settiements in northeast So: & Mextcan, other than the ca T have such’ assurances that the and wili inform you thealumnl residing in ee Tekan sercoaente. by courier, nae te tives from Detroit, St. Louls, Philadelphia an Pr New Orleans ‘hive’ promised to. attend, | & Letter from President Arthur, Wherever the address of graduates Is known in- vitations are beingsent, and the faculty hopes to reach all the old students of the college. The oration to the society willbe delivered by Mr Thomas I. Semmes, of New Orleans, at eleven a.m. the following day during the exercises of the annual commencement. —— BANK TAXES ABOLISHED. the A Faithfal Officer. The abolishment of a long-continued custom | of a well-recognized method of obtaining reve- nue, such as the use of three cent postage and | other stamps, the levying of certain duties and the collection of onerous taxes—a termination which indicates the growing wealth and power of a country—is worthy of at least passing notice. With the approval of the act of March 3, 1883, to “reduce internal revenue taxation and for ds ence could and did secure all the fish their ilies required for a few who cannot pow afford take homes eg uch less lay in a year's supply. This may seem Aght in the eyes of the gillers but joes not in . AB other purposes” the “semi-annual duty” hereto- fore assedsed against national was re- led. The law as it stood eubjected national ks tothe payment semi-annually of a duty of one half of one per cent on at cireula- by WHAT HR SAYS OF THE NEW ERa IN THE ‘The President's letter to the general manager of the present for such an enterprise, nor could tt find ‘a home in any more fitting spot than that which has been chosen for tt. You are not misied ovrm® southern exposition at Louisville, Ky., written some days since, is as follows: My Dean Sin: I trust that my delay in answer. ing your communication touching the proposed Southern exposition at Louisville, Ky., in August ext, has not been misinterpreted.” It 1s In uo Wise attri taking towhich you have invited my attention. That undertaking, on the contrary, richly deserves approval. It commands and will Tecelve sonal and official encourazement. indeed, that Its Importance to the and especially to the south, can scarcely overestimated. Such exuibitions to be among the most marked features and instructive agents ot tion, for they enhance the diguity of labor, and labor and ‘capital cably their Interests are Interwoven; utable to lack of Interest In the great under- my per- It seems to me, Whole country, have come our modern civiliza- ‘show to both how inextri- they elevate Uhe standard of industrial attainment and give fresh and enduring impetus to inventive geyius and skill. No time was ever more auspicious than enthusiasm. You but “the words of truth and soberness” when you say that a new era has dawned for the south, in which, as I it is destined to display in the development of its marveious resources, have never yet been exiibited in Such zeal ana-en ry on of tion, one-quarter of one cent on éverage de- | our country at period onal 5 posits, a one-quarter Srone per cept on aver- provoved exutbiven wil Giscloes how ea a fea Toe ae yduty has plaidod tes | otfore du tae Saieer tee ak ee ae al Di ut; the - lactory; eetaenent a coracoe ting — one | Where indeed. where activity and suill ‘can Mua undred and twenty-five millions of dollars. | Toom wil tre meee A remarkable fact io this y eereemey! is that | its more ‘consequences. It will assist in this immense sum of money been quenching and collected at an of legs than one on the dollar. When it 1s considered that as high as tery hard cent of municipal and state levies is lost in delinquencies and expenses of collection, it is pretty evident that great credit is due to some one, or to some method, for this commendable result. In the first place, the tax has been levied against associations that have promptly met | raz their lawful obligations, onerous and burden- some as they have been from the first, and have complied with the rult and ag ee ot the asury department with very little objec- tion. The tax or duty was one of the war meas- ures which enabled the government to raise a vast revenue in time of need; a tax which con- tinued long after other war levies wére much modified or wholly discontinued. The national banks are entitled to great credit forthe prompt | seegic of this duty, and for the alacrity the; ave always shown in complying with the re- quirements of the government, and for their valuable ald in financial matters pertaining to the public weltare. The law was simple in ita visions, and the regulations promulgated under it by Gen. Spin- ner, United States treasurer, as carefully formu- lated by Mr. Wyman, present treasurer, have been In force, with little modification, since 1864. Occasionally a question has arisen, some difficulty has appeared, but, with one or two slight exceptions and tn the past few years, there has been lit or no trouble in making the assessments and collecting the en- tire amount, which is principally due to the fact that the banks have been willing subjects and loyal to the power that gave them existence. Some of the banks have pall — amount: in some instances reaching @120,000 a year, av all have borne a liberal share in cont ting to the revenues of the government and in the pay- moe p Doe ore and collecting this dut process ng ing a4 has pacea is devolved ove clerk in the the division of national banks, office of treasurer of the United ites. He has the | and = E é i id F H f i Hi ri fl i i : : 1 [ ‘union, one constitution, one d Tam, very truly yours, Conn., tor Cambelitoa, and lace, Point of Pines, or iyi i z co sympathy. It closer devotion to the sentiment DOW dwells in every patriotic ,breast—“one aA. ARTHUR. ———_—.90_—____ Hanlan and Lee's Proposition. PLACE FOR THE DOUBLE SCULL RACE NOT TET AGREED UPON. The Halifax Rowing Association held a meeting Monday night to consider the new propositions of Hanlan and Lee, made through the Turs, Field and Far, tor @ double scuil race with the Halifax oarsmen, Hamm and Conley, The members of the association took the view that they had already conceded quite enough to Hanlan and his mata, first agreeing tochange the Ume for the proposed contest from June to August, then to have a race of four tailes !nstead of five, as proposed by Hane lan in his challenge of last year. In the new prop ositions of Hanian ana Courses were mentioned, on any of which they Would row, but no reference was made to Polot of — Lake Memramcook, or Cambellvon, at 7 of wi - ~ a number of new laces they expressed to Tuomas §) man, at Lowell, their perfect w: ness to tate the contest take place. Hamm and Conley’s back- ers resolved not to agree to enter a rade on any course now , but to make an avd , t substitute New to Tow at that Memrawcook, al- ing Hanlan and Lee to two of ‘the tree at which they will row,and the Halifax Ass9- Glation select the one for the or the latter suggest two, and Haulan and make the selectign. Tace to be rowed at, Lee ————___+e0______ Only the Baby Missing. JOHN BACHMAN'S CHILD CARRIED AWAY BY 4 THIRP WHO LEFT VALUABLES UNTOUCHED. A special dispatch to the Philadelphia 7imes, from Pottsville, says that Sunday evening Joho Bachman, of Tumbling Run Valley, legt the house accompanied by his wifeani the two children went to @ favorite shady resort a quarter of q