Evening Star Newspaper, May 12, 1887, Page 5

‘i THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C.. ‘THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1887-DOUBLE SHEET. GARFIELD IN BRONZE. [Continued — Seeond Pag “these are my comrades of the old ‘Cumberiand—fa voice on th —that is, what are left of 4s the anilence which bas mers, My Office will be to address you, for tomrades know me so well, as I have talked to chem so often, seriously—and humorously, some- ‘Shnes—that I shall not talk to them, bat to you, ‘Who have come todo them honor to-night. I am 3 to say, ladies and gentlemen of Washington, ‘Going them honor, you do yourselves honor. give pride and pleasure to old soldiers to whe you owe adebt which you can never repay. It will take many, many generations to dant the debt you owe to the men who sit on this p! are but few out of 60,000 men I on: longing to the old Army of the Cumberland. Armies Yary like men. Hearing our orator this evening you would suppose the Army of the Cumberland ‘was the only army. (Laughter.} I have been raised ‘ think that the Ariay of the Tennessee was the iN. ROSECRANS AND GEN. THOMAS. 2d EDITION. Lalgt Telegrams to The Stat GLADSTONE ANGERS THE TORIES a French Reprisals Against Germany. pent CHICAGO BUILDERS TRY BOYCOTTING. ee Gen. Rosecrans followed and told rapidiy the} What Mr. Morosini Does Not Know. Story of his connection with the Army of the Camberiand, and especially his relations with Gen, Thomas, contradicting some published state- ments. When the speaker was assigned to the com. land of the army him and that he (Thomas) shonid ve Sent to Texas. He was troubled about serving un- der a junior general. When the speaker showed | say his commission had been purposely ante- @ated so as to make him the senior officer, Gen. shad no further reluctance about servi Under hun. When Gen, Rosecrans Was relieve nd Gen. Thomas was assigned to succeed him, the latter at first was unwilling to take the command Until he (Gen. Kosecrans) urged that duty to his country required him to take it. A TALE TO THE BOYS. Ex-Gov. Curtin made a little speech under the head of a “Talk to the Soldier Boys,” which was loudly applauded. He declared that there was no use in paying attention to Davis—‘he is gone.” ‘He had a profound respect for the men of the South whoin error rebelled and returned to their alle- glance. But for the men who concocted and con- celved that attempt to break up the country and overthrow liberty he had a supreme contempt. ‘Said he: “ When Sherman swept through Georgia; ‘when Sheridan made the Shenandoah Valley 2 desolation they meant war, and war Meant bar- ‘You cannot hand your card in war.” Afterward there were cails for Gen. J. C. Black, Dut Gen. Black gracefully declined to make a Speech. Calls were made, also, for Senator Sher- man, who sat on the stage, but that centieman did Bot Tespond. ‘The meeting was then adjourned ‘with a benediction. After the meeting many of those present at- ‘tended a reception at Miss Ransom’s studio. ‘The Symposium. ‘The Symposium of the Society of the Army of ‘the Cumberland, held after their business meeting last night, was an enjoyable affair. It was a genuine sociable without any formality. It took Place at Abner’s Hall. On the balconies tables ‘Were stretched around and they were liberally Provided with refreshments. At a small counter within the hall whisky was dispensed, but beer ‘Was the favorite drink of the assemblage. Half a dozen waiters were kept busy drawing beer from Kegs amply covered with ice. Within the hall Gen. Parkhurst mounted the stage and rapped for order. GEN. SHERIDAN ON RAZOR BACK HOGS. He introduced Gen. Sheridan who was received ‘With loud cheers. He talked to the “boys” about heir army experiences and told several amusing fneidents of camp life. Speaking of the campaign Unrough North Georgia and of a charge made against him of having taken some hogs, he said he never saw a hog in that region Worth taking; that they Were all What Is known as the “razor-back” breed. But,@e continued, he would (ell another hog Story. He’sald, when he was out in the wilds of surveying party the “razor- back” hozs with their long tough noses rooted up everything. They rooted up the camp and the men had no peace of life. An old scout known : Ked,” | who “was a dead shot with fe, told Gen. Sheridan he ‘would he hos. “He got bis rifle,” continued the general, “and T teil you he could ‘hoot like—well, he could put a bullet any- nd he shot every one of s tough snout, ” Pats was mn. Rowerans, and others related e gaia Gen. Thomas came to | The Tories Greatly Exercised by GLADSTONE’S LATEST SPEECH. His ‘ing Defense of the Ir: 12.—The Standard this morning says: “Mit. Gladstone's speech ts so extraordinary that it is difiiculc to regard it ag the serious utter- ance of a statestaan who has been thrice premier. It will add fresh strength to the di ted element in Ireland, “and will lend an Impetus to the renewed struggle against the authority of the civil government. If anything could induce the nationals not to yield in their efforts to make the unwritten law supreme, It Sippel be toe cotaion Mr. Gindacone bas seen Ai to deliver on the morullty of boye Justinication of that most cruel and tyrannical of the league’s methods.” "The “/imes, in an article on Mr. Gladstone's speech at the luncheon to non-conformist mints- ters at Dr. Parker's residence yesterday, says 1t 1s the candidest revelation the lveral-unionists could desire of the objects and operations of thelr opponents in parliament Meterring to Mr. OBrien’s vistt to Canada, the Times says the Doininion government and people are not without experience of treasonable at. tempts, and may be trusted to act with vigor and promptitude in view of this singularly impudent assault upon their tranquiit a IN JAIL IN MEXICO. An American Arrested Because He Re- fused to Vote Illegally. Tvcsox, Aniz., May I2.—The Citizen yesterday published a letter dated “Sahuaripa, Sonora, Mex., April 20,” and signed “J.D. Garcia.” ‘The writer says he 1s an American citizen, and that last Sun- day he was accosted by the prefect of the district, who asked him to vote for him at the election then being held. Mr. Garcia refused on the ground that he Was an “American, whereupon the prefect sent him to jai, where he has been ever since with scarcely any sustenance. ——— FRENCH IRE AGAINST GERMANY. Signs That the Era of Good Feeling _ _ Has Not Yet arrived. Paris, May 12—The government has closed a velocipede factory at Marainsviller, near Lune- Vilie, the property of a German named Schmertzer, who empioyed men belonging to the German imperial army. The incident 18 supposed to be the prelude to other reprisals against the Ger- mans. 4: France denounces M. Laboulay, the French ambassador at St. Petersburg, for retaining a Prussian in his service as a chasseur. ———— The Whisky Pvol Disrupted. ALL THE DISTILLERS NOW GOING IT ALONE AGAIN AND PRICES LIKELY TO SUFFER. Cmicago, May 12.—The Times this m 8 The executive committee of the Western Association held a special meeting yeste ‘The time was consumed in maxing for paying the closed houses the amounts due to them prior to the disorganization of the pool last_ week. The members declined to give any information on the subject, Dut it was stated that the poot 18 thoroughly broken, and that be- fore many days every distiller will 'be putting his goods on the market at his own price, and the re- Sult of this competition 1s looked forward to with Loxpo: nts, d_amustog Incidents of army life. iner, 4 veteran, also enter- dispersed, every- ening had been delignt— ‘THE COMMITTEES. The Men Who Arranged for the Re- union and Unveiling. 1. Albert Ordway Is the chairman of the Ex- ecutive Committee of the citizens of Washington > have arranged for je ceremonies. He 13 not a member of the So- elety of the Army of the Cumberiand, his fighting having been done in the “Army of the Potomac, Dut he was selected for the post of chairman by Gen. Sheridan on account of his knowledge of how such things as reunions ALBERT ORDWAY. t to be managed, Gen. R. D. Mussey, Who, as secretary of the local ‘executive committee, has had to bearthe burden of the work of arranging for Mereunion, has done it a manner that has won the praise of ail his com- rales He is a well- known member of the ‘Washington bor, Cumber- Yaad. He has be tive member of the BD. MUSSRY. ety, and af the inst reunion, held at Grand Rapids, Geiivered the oration. ‘The following members of the Society compose the committee that has had charge of thearrange. | 0?" ments for erecting and Barnett, chairman; Henry Corbin, ‘treasure 3G. Parkny elling the statue : Jas, ist, secretary: H.C. &- Robinson, J. C. smith, . Anson G. MeCook, John . Aso John B. Rum, sin charge of the eighteenth an- a are as fol Anderson, Col. Jona ary. . Thompson, chairman, and ling and Procession—Col. John M. Wilson, Capt. E. Griffin, Lieut. W. P. Duvall, Lie Ma Tix, Lieut. Mr. John A. Baker, *!r. Ed- —Col. J. C. McKibben, Capt. I 1, Blake, Mr. H. H. Doage, Mr. PF. B. McGuire, Mr. Wm. E Ciari Press and Printing—Capt. John M. Carson, Mr. P. |. Hood, Mr. Heury P. Godwin, Mr. HL. West, Mr. J. ¥. Pous. ratious—Capt. Join T. Rod- 1, Capt. J.T. Dyer, Col. J.-L. Smithme: Hotels—Col. L. P. Wright, Gen. K. Mactee! Mr. Pe Sunith, Mr. Robert A. Park, Mr. Frank Trigg, Mr. Jaines I. Taylor. << SOCIEFY NOTES. Mrs. Whitney held a terday afternoon on the frunt of tie manor house. Tables bearing’ tea, cakes, Sandwiches, wines, waters, and milk were set upon the lawn, and gayly-palbted chairs ‘aud cushions heaped "upon cane soias gave pleasant lounging piaces, while the sweet air was’ a most Geliefous toate.” The guests all enjoyed the new front poreh, which ts the latest of Secretary Whit- ney’s improvements. A seen trom the private Youd most used in approaching the house, the por- taco gives the front a most hospitable, open-banded aspect. ‘The entire afternoon was spent under the ‘trees, "Secretary Waitaey arrived about 5 o'clock, and ft was 7 before the last car-tage rolied away from “Grasslands.” Mr. and Mrs A Bleecker Banks and Miss Banks, of Albany, are about returning to their State street Tesidence im that city. ‘Mra. Scott-Townsend left the city yesterday for her home in Philadelphia. Much to the regret of er friends in this city Mrs. Townsend will not re- turn here to reside permanently next year. Mrs. Hearst will go over to New York on Friday {attend tosome affairs there for a summer's leave. Senator Hearst 18 in the West, and Mra ightful lawn party yes- ‘Hearst will join him in San Francisco in ten days. | ‘Mrs, Hearst has leased Mra, Ferguson's house, the ‘one she has occupied for the past two years on Mighiand Place, for another two years, Dr. Scudder, of Boston, 18 visiting his father-In- Jaw, Senator Evarts. Mr. and Mrs. Pellew, of Connecticut avenue, will i that ts building in K mreet, isgready to go into ‘the decorator’s hands, ‘When’ they will gave for thelr annual sea voyage. ‘Miss Caldwell has returned trom her trip West ‘andis making some visits, but 1s not feeiing strong. sitack of tualarial fever witis from which she has net entirely recovered. fhe bad a severe absent, at “Grassiands,” tn | grave apprehension, It was also stated that an attempt Wili be made at an early day vo patch up a peace Detwe~n the Kicking distillers and to re organize the p-ul for mutual protection. Killed by His Little Piaymate. ‘WICAGO, May 12.—Willle Reilly, a five-year-old Was instantly killed by the’ accidental dis- charge of a revolver in the hands of a playmate, Eddie yan, at the latter's home, No. 176 South Greon street, yesterday afternoon.” ‘The two boys ‘wer piaying together and found a revolver in the drawer. —_.—__ Great Forest Fires in Michigan, CurcaGo, May 12.—A special from Escanaba, ich., Says: Following closely after the wind- orm last week, which did such great damage, come reports of Wangerous forest fires, which are now raging in Alger County, along the line of the South shore Railroad, in the Menominee distri id in parts of Marquette County. A great de: ‘daimge has already been done, aiid Kinbermen are alarmed. ae His Plough Struck a Dynamite Bomb. A YOUNG INDIANA FARMER FATALLY INJURED IN A SINGULAR MANNER. Micuigan Crry, Ind., May 12.—Martin son of farmer living near here, was fatally injured yesterday In a singular manner. He was plough- ing when suddenly a loud report was heard and Martin was seen to fall. The plough point had struck a dynamite bomb buried in the ground. ‘The young man® right hand was biown off, his Tight foot’ fractured, sveral large pleces of flesh Were torn from his left leg,a number of severe wounds were made on his chest, his eyesight par- y ae oyed, and ere f was by . When examined by physicians a large piece of the shell was found imbedded in the boy's Uaroat, ma ri or cartridge, Was Favoring Commercial Orrawa, Onr., May 12.—There 13 considerable talk heve of testing the feeling of parliament on the question of commercial unfon with the United States. The members from the maritime provinces and tue extreme west are almost a unit on the question, ——_-—___ From Wall Street To-day, ew York, May 12, 11a. m.—The stock market <d active and strong, first prices ranging from +s to % above last evening’s final figures. The market was barely firm, however, for inost of the active stocks, little improvement belng made in prices except'in Wheeling and Lake Eri fuse 13;, Hocking Valley, v Light F, accorapanied ‘s» and Colorado Coal §. ection toward the end of the a decrease in activity, Dut the firm tone was again resumed, and, at 11 x, tue marketis moderately active and firm. visiness done was well distributed, with Reading, Western Union, Northw ka. Wana aud Lake Saore most prominent, General Foreign News, FRANCE AND THE NEW FOUNDLAXD FI SH ERIES. Pants, May The representatives in the chamber of deputies of .the maritime departraent he lave asked M. Fiourens, a (to grant ‘them an taterview for the f discussing the New Foundland fisherles ———+___ ‘The Prohibition Campaiga in Texas. Datuas, TEX. May 12.—Jolun B. Finch, chairman of the national comiittee of the probibition party will come to Texas to stump the State in favor of the prontbitory constitutional amend- ment. He 1s now flooding the State with prohibi- ton iiterature, ——-__ Doctors im Session. THE AMERICAN SUKGICAL ASSOCIATION. At the session of the American Surgical Associa- tion yesterday afternoon, Dr. F. 8. Dennis read a Paper on the “Exploration of the Blaader by the Supra-publie Method.” ‘The subject was still tur- ther pursued ta a paper by Dr, Joun i. Pi ° Philadelphia, Several other Papers Were read, ‘al of a very technical character, At the session Unis morning a paper on the “Re. section of the Intestines” was read by Dr. d. Col. lus Warren, of Boston, who illustrated his subject with specimens. ‘Tue next paper Was by Dr. C. B. Nanerede, of Philadelphia, waose subject was, ‘should Laparotomy ve "done for penetrating Wounds of the abdomen invoiving viscera?” ‘The association then adjourned until this afternoon, Kentucky Republicans. Lovisviie, May 12.—the republican state con ve adjourned at a late hour last night, after compteting tae ticket by nominating W. H. Childers, of Puiaskt, for superintendent o¢ public iustruction, and T. J. Tinsiey, of Mublenburg, for resister of che land oifiee, the’ latter in opposition toacolored ma. ———___ Victoria Gratefal to the French, Panis, May 12.—It 1s seml-officially stated that ieee Miccoriay at the drawing-room given at Suckinguam palace on Tuesday, had a con- Versation witu Sf Waddingtos, the French am- | baxsador, in which’ she begged ‘him to convey to the French government her’ warmest thanks for ALL AGAINST THE WORKMAN. Chicago Builders Aided by Contractors, Manufacturers, and Architects in ‘Their Fight on the Labor Unions. Cutcago, May 12.—A few contractors in the city, who are not members of the builders’ and traders’ exchange, have, it is said, compromised with their Rod-carriers aud bricklayers by acceding to the Members of the exchange and the master masous, ] exchan; mm Who claim tobe determined to. forve the 1abor matter vo an issue, are making strenuous efforts Boycott the scab bosses and to prevent them ‘ny building material, com] shut down thetr jobs, The M: ‘Masons’ Association has, it 1s said, received assur- sport from ali contractors and manu. facturers connected with the building trades. All deaiers in building materials have agreed not to furnish aay supplies to the contractors not De- rs’ and traders’ exchai 3 who had signed contracts Fequested jon from the architectsand ‘owners to annul tuem in consequence of the strike, nd in most of the cases permission was granted. A number of contractors have refused to sign new (oa locg and vtterstruggi. i iter strug, ‘The carpenters in. Culcago. ere reported to be discontented and ‘considering advisability of another strike, ‘Twenty-two Englewood boss car Ponters having consented to the men’s demands for eight hours and 35 cents an hour, the men re- turned to work yesterday. ‘These bosses don't be- long to the Builders’ Protective Association. a SEXTON TO PLAY DALY HERE. A Six-Day Cushion-Carom Match to Begin in Washington on the 23d. New Youg, May 12—A cushion-carom billiard match, between Bilty Sexton and Maurice Daly, ‘will begin at Washington on the 234 inst., lasting ix days, 300 potnts to be played each day. Frey has forfeited his championship emblem to Malone, having failed to cover Malone's forfeit — Malone is now the world’s champion at —_-____ PROBABLY 150 LIVES LOST. Confirmation of the News of a Steam- ship Disaster Near Malacca, Sax Francisco, May “i2—The steamer City of Biadaadtaics Ces amiree genera fet UI a con! lon orunt disaster in the Stralt settlements to the steamer Benton, plying between Singapore, Pe- Nang, and Malacca. Tt seems she was run into about midnight, March 29, by the steamer Fair Pei ‘sporuly’after leaving Malacca, and sank within half ap hour. Of the 200 persons aboard only 50 thus far are ‘known to have been saved. Most Of those lost were natives, After the col- lision the Fair Penang continued on her way. The Joss to the vessel and cargo Was $60,000. goer hobs FAMINE IN TEXAS. A Petition Asking the Governor to Call @ Specini Session of the Legislature. GaLvgston, Tzx., May 12.—A New’s dispatch from Austin says: The Governor yesterday re. ceived a petition from the county officials of ‘Medina County, asking for a special sesston of the eae to pore Fis eee, aa ramishing people in ina, a= cosa, and tions of Bexar, Rawards, Uvalde, and Bandera Counties, The great mass of the people are represented a3 having 20 money, no credit, no crop prospects, and no roperty that can be sold, ledged, or matigaged. any are living upon halt rations of corn bread. and tank water, and the seed corn and cotton have rotted in the ground. In one precinct in Medina County 300 men, women, children are in a famishing condition, and in other precincts the pone soon s arve unless help is furnished. the petition is certified to by the county clerks in the respective counties.” —-——. A CABINEr CKisis PROBABLE. A Rupture Between the French Cabi- net and the Budget Committee. Panis, May 12.—The action of the budget com- |- mittee of the chamber of deputies yesterday, in declining to accept the proposal of Premier Goblet to reduce the government esti- Mates 13,000,000 francs on the ground that still economies were demanded, 1s now be- rT to constitute a complete rupture between the cabinet and the comniittee. ‘The whole mat- ter will be referred to the chamber of deputies for action. ‘The newspapers regard acabinet crisis a8 Probable, BALTIMORE’S CELEBRATION. five Thousand Men Participate in the Grand Masonic Parade. Baxtiwonz, May 12.—The third day of the cen- tenntal celebration of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Maryland, was the occasion of a parade in which about five thousand men participated, a large number of them visitors from Wi Philadelphia, Harrisburg and smaller’ cities near by. The line of up at ten thirty &. M., and the head of the processfon reached the Academy of Muste about 1 o'clock, when Mayor Hodges inade an address of cordial welcome. Past Grand Master John M. Carter delivered an oration on the history of the order in Maryland, and Jas. XR. Brewer read an original poem. At the conclu- sion of the meeting the visiting Masons were en- tertained at lunch, and many of them enjoyed an excursion down the bay. ——+—__ The Yachi ‘fhistle. SHR BEHAVES WELL IN A SPIN ON THE CLYDE. Giascow, May 12.—The new cutter yacht Thistle has returued from a spin on the Clyde. A slight northwest. breeze was blowing and the cutter carried a huge mainsail, a gib-headed topsull, a number four gib and ’a small. sta: she appeared thoroughly able to bear them and seemed and quick at stays, The yacht benaved admirably and made a smart pace for wi had, Her owners say Ene sauistied them” Mr. Parnell Goes to London. Dustin, May 12.—Mr.Parnell left Kingstown this morning for Dublin. ee Jobn Brights View of It. ‘HE WRITES A LETTER REGARDING THE “TIMES”-DII- TON Case. Loxpox, May 12.—John Bright writes as follows about the Parnell-Dillon-7imes affair: “All the Times’ charges consist of evidence contributed by the revel conspirators themselves, and statements drawn from United Ireland, the drish World abd other papers edited by or the Property of active conspirators. The tacts are pe ae not Peck heat it 01 mm SO it the public couk understand the cast. Parliament ‘should have nothing to do with the matter. These conspira~ ors aud their papers charged Earl Spencer and Mr. Forster with murder in knowingly hanging innocent men. Parliament did not interfere fuen to protect Lord Spencer and Mr. Forster. Why should it interfere now to defend Irisa writersand speakers and assume the duties aud labors of courts of justice?” ——-—__. ‘The Maxwell Land Grant Case. A MOTION TO RE-OPEN FILED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, The Attorney Gencral has filed in the United States Supreme Court a motion for a reconsidera- tion of the Maxwell land-grant case on the general ground that the court erred in treating the grant 4s an impressario grant. In his brief In support of ‘the motion the Attorney General says: “It 18 possible that the court, looking at the magnitude of the public interests involved, and ‘The fact that this motion has the sanction df the head of a great department of the Government and is made by his request, will allow the Unii ‘States an opporcunity not only to make a satistac- tory stavement of the evidence which, it is claimed, has been newly discovered, if 1 appear possible that any such evidence could be taken into con- ‘sideration on this appeal, Dut, also to present such Additional matters of law as’may tend to support ‘the said motion.” ——__ Government Recetrrs ‘fo-pay.—Internal rev- enue, $566,402; customs, $23,720, .VY-YARD Ci0sab.—The Secretary of the sued an order this morning closing the Washington Navy-yard at 12 o'clock to-day. By this he saves to the workmen tuelr full day's pay. A New Cimgr CLERK APPOINTED.—Mr. Jno. Hol- combe, of Indiana, has been appointed chief clerk Of the Bureau of Education, and will assume his hew duties June 1st. He 1s about thirty years of age, a graduate of Harvard, and has been superin- tendent or public instrucuda in Indiana, He was indorsed by Senator Voorhees, W. D. Bynum and Other prominent members of Congress, Scuoo1s 1% ALAsKa.—Rev. Sheldon Walker, an Agent of the Bureau of Education, will soon go to Alaska, where he will take steps to establish a sys- ‘em of Schools ip Uhat country. GEN. W. H. F, Lee AND THE OFPicR SEEKERS. — Gen. W. II. F. Lee, Member of Congress-elect trom the neighboring Virginia Congressional district, 18 etting bis ull dose of the office seekers, Gen. Maan ring td. Su time there are trom a dozen to fifty ‘anxious Vir- the Way sue was received in France during her re- cent visit, fs oes ‘The Afghan Rebels Again Victorious. Bowsay, May 12.—It 1s that the reveis 3h Sow seated ira as mame : idty bridging the Ainu-Darta river, Prospects of @ Fight. Vixxa, May 1%.—One hundred and forty thousand austrlan soldiers are aderanmata bel, army 1s reported ready for action. eee ae hn oes While Cleaning Out a Wells THREE MEN OVERCOME BY FOUL In. QvesEc, May 12.—In the munict; ‘of St, veur, yesterday afternoon, mea cleaging out an oka weil, when Josep aged is 7, Josep dentally fell into it. ‘other two, in to resetle them, also fell into the well, Francis Bussler, Sau- ‘were an r, Beck ‘One of the qatia prepared tor a campaign. The Montenegrin | / ginians at the ve With letters, &c., interview, Gen. tens tS Fl es i F Hi il » t CLEABING HOUSE ASSOCIATION. Formed by a Number of the Banks in the City. A number of banks of the city have formed an association, to be known as the Washington, D. C., Clearing House of which General J. A.J. Creswell, the president of the Citizens’ National Bank, is and General H. B. White, the cashier of the Metropolitan National Bank, is secretary. This association has & clearing house committee, composed of the following: General Creswell, H. C. Swain, cashier of the Sec- ond National Bank; E. Francis Riggs, of Riggs & Co.; Chas. 8, Bradley, cashier of the National Bank of tue Republic; Jno, A. Rupp, cashier of the Central National Bank, and General H. B. ‘White, ‘The following banks are members of the associa- tion: Citizens’ National, Second Natic Riggs & Co. National Bank of the ite, Central National, Columbia National and National Metro- [ess fou 48 expected ae ‘the other banks in Y. become members, It is the intention to have the different bankin} houses serve in turn asthe clearing house inst of renting quarters for that put ‘The assocla~ Uon will begin business on Monday next, and the Metropolitan Bank will be the headquarters for the first year. The mode of doing business will be very len at a certain hour in the morning eacn day. ‘The messengers and other representa- tives of the other banks will meet and exchange the checks drafts and other papers which they hold against each other. ‘The total of the transac» Uons will be known us the clearings for each day. A balance will be struck by the manager ‘the Dalance for and against each bank, and messengers will return“ and settle the accounts. ‘This system will save the risk arising from sending the messengers from bank to bank, carrying large sums of money. Mr. Geo. H. B. White has been chosen manager. ————ree—____ Carried the Joke Too Far. AND IT COST HIM TEN DOLLARS. Chas. Weirman, a real estate agent, at No, 923 F street northwest, was in the Police Court this morning charged by Mrs, Catherine Hayre, of No. 70 N street southeast, with assaulting her on the 25th of April last. Welrman, who is sixty years of age, pleaded not guilty to the charge. ‘Mra. Hayre testified that on th> day mentioned the defendant came to her house to collect the Tent. They had a conversation about the rent, and he put his arm around her and kissed her. Witness handed the judge a letter which her hus- band received from the defendant, and the ji asked the defendant if he wrote the letter, ad said ne did, oe Se oe the stand in his own behalf the cl ‘The judge, picking up the letter, asked: “What (a te mean when you say you made a pleasant jest?” “she 1s a pleasant lady,” answered the defen- dant ‘and 1 had a pleasant conversation with 7 and” ‘The defendant here hesitated, and the judge &d- ged: a8 though you was going to kiss het, Dut wt “That's what I mean,” said the defendant. “Perhaps you carried the jest a little farther than you thought you did,” said the judge. bs Der ae ee Seperes oye defendant.” “Don’t jest in,” 18 Ju ‘A'tine of $10 or thirty aay <a finposed, andthe deiendant paid the fine, eit ‘The Diamond Thief. ‘RIS ARREST IN CHICAGO—A GOLD WATCH AMONG THE PLUNDER. A dispatch from Chicago says: “Detective Ma- ‘hon, from Washington, D.C., arrived this morning toreceive Charles Major, alias Diamond Harry, whois wanted at the capital for stealing the diamonds of Mrs. Gen. Cheatham. The officer had a talk with his prisoner this morning, and, after a great deal of persuasion, obtained information ee Will lead, to the recovery of every jewel ue Since Major's arrest in Chicago it has been dis- covered that a gold watch was also taken with the other jewelry. The prisoner will have a prelimi- ‘nary hearing in Chicago to-day, and if he will probably be brought back to-morrow. nee Citizens’ Association, No. 6. DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO THE CENTRAL A850- CIATION. ‘The regular monthly meeting of Citizen’s Asso- clation, No, 6, was held last evening at corner of 19th street and Pennsylvania avenue, the presi- dent, Dr. Robt. Reyburn, in the chair; Mr. B, 8. Pike, secretary. The first business was the elec- ton of a delegate to the Central Association and Mr. James S. Payne was elected. The next busi- ness was the choice of alternates to supply tem- porary vacancies in the list of delegates to the Central Association, Judge Upton offered a reso- lution that the chairman be authorized to desig- nate from the list of alternates substitutes for delegates who would be unable to attend, carried. A resolution was adopted designating as alter- nates, the five gentlemen who received the great- eat number of votes at the election for but who did not receive enough votes to elect them, The chair then ennounced the committees, and the objection was then made that some members of the association were on the list of delegates, and also were members of committees. ‘The chair Stated that if the assoctation desired he would strike off the names of delegates from the list of members of the committees. Mr. W. F. Mattingly offered a resolution that this be done, and it was adopted, COMMITTEES. The following 1s the list of committees: First, streets and avenues—Mr. Asa Whitehead, Ghatruian; Nathan Ashford, H. i. Billot, KS. Westcott, @. E. Sheehan, C. A. stewart, W. 3. Luck- ett, Dr. H. M. Newman, G. W. Linkins’ ‘Second, water and ‘sewers—Mr. John Lynch, chairman; C. B. Batley, J. H. Bryan, L. A. Little. fleld, F. T. Rawii Coumittee on schools—Mr. B. 8. Pike, chatrman; W. H. Browne, J. H. Brooks, Cleveland’ Abbe, Joba H. Wornees, Br. N. 8. Lincoin, B. H. Warner. ‘Committee 0a railroads—M.'K. H. Willett, chatr- pans EC, Cutter, Dr. J.T. Lothavan, W. "Rab. tt and 'T. J. King. Committee on lights—Mr. a. M. Gangewehr, chairman; ¥. B. Conger, B. Kuomartin, E. Bettes, L..C. Bailey. ‘Rules and printing—Mr. W. H. Minntx, chairman; pr. Joseph Young unas Bevan. ‘The Courts, Pouce Court—Judge Snell, To-day, Patrick Moore, Sunday bar; $20 and costs, Appeal noted. ‘Thos, Connors,’ indecent exposure; $100 or 90 days. ‘Thos’ Fletcher, colored, assault; six months. “Irene Lacey, col- ored, d¢.; $10 or'30 days; appeal noted. Henry Green, asdault; $10 oF 30'days, Annie Petterson, Malicious trespass; personal bondson. John Hiheman, affray; collateral forfeited. James B. Davis, do, do. Hichard Ballinger, do.; $5 or 15 days.’ Charles Weirman, assault; $10 or 30 days, District Goverument Affairs, CHARGES DISMISSED. Last week OMicer Ranson of the fifth was before the trial board on charges preferred against him by Sergeant Bryan. ‘The trial was an interesting one and was watched by a number of meinbers Of the police force in that precinct, where it ls said a great des! of Jealousy exists, The trial board, consisting of Capt. Vernon and Lieuts, Swindelis and Greer, heard the testimony. ‘The evidence of the defendant and Officer stabi was heard against that of the officer, and the charges were promptly dismissed, a CaLtrorsta ProNmgus.—The Teunlon of Califor: hlans st Marshall Hall On Saturday next promises to be an enjoyable occasion for the “Old Gold Hunters” and thelr friends, AN are classed a3 Pioneers who arrived in Cailfornta prior to Sep- tember 9, 1850, the date the State was adinitted into the Unton, ‘The pro Teunion, however, tuctudes those who ied in the Golden state subsequent 0 that date, and such friends as desire to participate. ‘The indications are that over one hundred will attend from W: and twenty- five vo thirty from Baltimore. The steamer Corco- Tan Starts at 10 o'clock a. m. and will return with the Californians at 7 o'clock p. m, Tickets and badges can now be had of Hallet_Kilbourn, secre- tary, and can also be had at the ticket office of the Corcoran on Saturday morning, soto ES ‘THE WEEKLY Stan's Pockt Atlas of the World ts offered free to every new subscriber for one year to the Wamxy Stam. It is @ handsomely printed bouk of 191. ‘profusely iilustraved, with more than 100 colored aps and diagrams, abd contains @ wealth of (ee information. See advertise- ‘column. ment in ——_—_— Manto’ LICENsES.—Marriage lcenses have Deen issued by the clerk of the court to Calvin Peck and Atic3 Garther, both of Md; Abrahuin Morgan and Nancy Beall; Jonah. Lie tieford and Einma J. Chuk. ———__ ‘New Bank.—The Controller of Currency today authorized the First National Bank, of Merrill, ‘Wis, to begin business with a capital ‘of $50,000. Vacant CabRremirs.—there are now four va- anoles in the list of cudetsin the Revenne Marine ‘Tur Onpea relieving 1st Lt. Samuel W. Fountain, ih cavalry, from duty at J Sth cavalry, trom duty at Jefferson Barracks, Mo, ee Mazi N RK.—Mr, Chas. A ee, ae os ey. onecear co Ope Mins'Anaiof Kauluch, OF orookiyn, left hore oa ‘Visit here, and 1t Was thought by some of their Inends tiat Chariey had mote then mere vielt to the Clty of Churches in view. ‘This pany's steamer U. 8, Grant lowered its 400 fathoma of netting in the ocean, abour twenty miles off New Years Point, which is on the San Mateo ernoon, the latter haviug been on a |’ Mr, H. S. Owen Celebrates His Birth- day in an Interesting Manner. Ina manner Mr. H. 8 Owen cele. brated his bianktieth birthday yesterday,” by “wheel around the Capital,” given to the Capital Bicycle Club and invited guests, “Owen's Run” has become @ time-honored institution in theclub, and each succeeding year the ingenuity of that gentleman is taxed to the utmost to find some- ‘Uhing that “the boys can’t ride.” Barring brick walls and ‘search bas been 80 far Tansuboeset ge ae a conducted some- ON THR “POLLOW-MY-LEADER” PLAN. Tt 1s usually short as regards distance by air-line; ut the surface of the country chosen 1s $0 diver. sifled by Danks, ditches, curbs, ash-heaps, brick- tin and other topographical, features, estimate gives Only a fraction them- the actual distance traveled. before the Capital Club House yes. bOUL seventy-five wheelmen cameras of Messrs. Dodge & in to do their-deadiy work. The majority Wore the uniform of the Capital Club, with here aud there a sprinkling of the: of the Cycle ‘Club, and the gray of the Distric Were divided into squads of about ten men each, by a particular color of ribbon, care bet also to have the riders grouped ac- to the construction of their wheels. By- gycles with big wheels in tront, bicycles with Wheels behind, and bicycles with wheels of dis- seesrioal oat , Occupied their proper place in THE starr. ‘Under the leadership of Mr. Owen, the party pro- geeded tn parade form out 14th street to the Boundary and up the steep hill leading to Way- land Seminary, where halt was made to view the city, and deliver some final instructions, From ‘this point it 1s almost impossible to describe the run. If you take one of Chas. Levers’ Loge Go of a cross-country fox hunt in Ireland, and sub- stitute bicycles for horses and giory for @ fox, one May get a fair idea of the difficulties into ished leader conducted his fol- Ganger in all casés was more ap- than real At each precipitous descent imen Were stationed to encourage und direct the successful rider and save the unsuccessful from @ fall, and to the credit of Washin; wheelmen ‘be it said that their services in the latter. capacity Were very seldom called for, Of course to the Star Dicyles and other satety machines these ‘I? WAS AN INTERESTING SIGHT toee the change of expression on the faces of ‘Some of the riders of ordinary crank-machines as they got the first sight of the plunge they were about totake. It was generally either stern de- termination, pent-up horror, or absolute demorall. zation, After investigating a vast amount of Parad ts oppo oh ae ee ret portunity of com: UW hat lying in the vicinity of the obeervatery. “The latter Will not bring as much per square foot, but fat geoioaly i Goes at aides sci R ees 04 that geo'og 8 not differ materially from. THEN THE DESERT WASTES AROUND THR MONUMENT Were visited, when, the approach of darkness put- ting @ stop to any more feats of wheelmanship, the line of march was taken up for “The Cycle ries” On New York avenue, The riding park in the inclosure was brilliantly illumnated, while at one oud was pi ‘one Of those “groaning” tables familiar to all readers of fiction and the literature Ofannual banquets. After this was cleared the arena Was prepared for the gladiatorial combat the first pair of gladiators, being Rex Smith and Will Polo on atarbicfelas which eae ana ee ot s, which ‘was finally won the latter—three goals to two, ud Between the acts Mr. Owen was surprised by the presentation Of @ ¥ery handsome etching, appro- ately framed, the gitt of some of his friends 1 the Capital club." © . 5 OBSTACLE RIDING. After the polo occurred obstacle riding of every kind, such as riding lengthwise over the rounds of ladder, through an artificial mountaion of sand, and, finally, over two eight inch planks, havi uel ends supported by u box about tour feet bight Ivis quite a feat to ride up a narrow plank on a Dicycie, balance a second on the apex, and then descend the other plank without losing your head, and jwently breaking your neck. Vere ail rode so well comparisons are invidi- ous; but special mention should be made of the riding of Will Robertson, who made but one dis- Mount during the ‘entite run; of Mr. Lyon, of Hichmond, whose daring, skillful and plucky ‘id- ing gained him three heurty cheers; ot Crist, the Tacer, Who 13 as much at home on the roughest Toad as On the sinoothest track; and of Dinwiddie, the one wheel rider, who exhibited his skill both during the run, and’at the park. ‘The evening was epliveniod by singing by the Capital Geo Club, under the leadership of Mr. Chickering, who presided at the banjo. ‘the party broke up at alate hour, with cheers for Bert Owen, who was unanimously pronounced “tirst on the bike, first on the trike and first in the hearts of the C. BI. C.” ——-—__ Long and Short iaul. PETITIONS TO THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION. Secretary Mosely, of the Interstate Commerce Commission, to-day received an urgent appeal from a committee of merchants and business men of Minden, La., in favor of the permanent suspen- ston of the long and short-haul clause of the in- verstate commerce law so far as traffic by rail with Minden Js concerned, ‘The petition predicts the failure of the merchants and disaster to the peo- Plein that section of the country in case the ob- Jectionable section is rigidly enforced. A petition was also received from the Board of Trade of Hartwell, Ga., complaining of the unjust discrimination of the Kichiond and Danville Kall- Tvad Co, in favor of Elberton, a rival town. ‘The commission has received a formal joint peti- ton from the Denver and Rio Grande Huillroad Co. and the Denver and Rio Grande Western Rallway Co,, asking for reiter trom the operation of section 4. A cominittee of citizens or Athens, Ala., have written to the Comunission asking that thé rail- roads in that section of the State be permanently redeved frou the operation of the fourth section, ———or.—_—_—_ Justice Woods Better. Justice Woods, of the Supreme Court of the United States, is somewhat easier this morning, though Uttle hope ts entertained of his recovery. The Mexican Officers Not Executed. ‘The Secretary of State nas received a telegram from Minister ‘Manning contradicting the report of the execution of the Mexican army officers on account of the Nogales incident. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, New York Stock Market. The: ‘are the opening and 3:00 p.m_prices of the New Xork stock m Now 2 vk SArkeY, ue reported by special /51 BL) LBL REE! ft Fee ‘Trial im the Criminal Court To-day. ‘The trial of Miss Mary J. McBride and John H. ‘McFarland, on an indictment charging them with setting fre to house 515 11th street northwest, ‘Was continued yesterday tn the Criminal Court, Judge Montgomery, after Tue Stan's report closed, ‘Miss McBride further testified that when she left the house on the morning of the fire she left no one in charge; but there wasalways some per 20m about tt; could not recall that any one spoke ‘to her that morning of odors tn the house. There her house, but she denied ever pouring oil on them or stuffing them in holes; nefther did she put pet grea about the house, She said that mever been to ‘Springs lite. to Capt. Vi Visits to Fariand ta jf she ssid the Wind iat the story wasout tust she baa Sues land would confess to having done the Durning that she might get clear, and she would be mental in getting him pardoned; ‘wanted to secure what was known as letter, negotlat that evidence of got Verney to g0 to the Jaik ‘When he Jail Verney made a very incoherent statement of What had occurred, and said be. Satistactory interview with McFarland, they were Walking ar steps, and, before TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS, ‘Miss McBride resumed the stand this morning, and testified in her own behalf that she used lin- ‘seed oll on the matting, and what Mra, McHenry testified to was true, except asto the time, The Teason she closed the door was that Carl Tracy Was asleep on the I jounge. ‘The wit ur. Ww, eas was then cross-examined by Mr. TO-DAY'S FROCREDINGS, -Miss McBride resumed the stand this morning ‘and testified in her own behalt that she used linseed oil on the matting, and what Mrs, McMurray tes- tifled to was true, except as to the time. The reason she closed’ the Was Uthat Col, Tracy ‘Was asleep on the 101 Wong wiithess Was then’ cross-examined by Mr. Witness said she became Farland when she was in Jackson—he being one of the guards, She was confined there by the governor. She knew McFar- land when he was a member of the jo She had no experience with the potice here till ater the tre. Witness recelved in ssistppt ing! tor to Justice, Mir. Worthington real. trout the appropriation Nees for cutlng Swi Shneingham rte tana see ‘Witness left the key of the store-room with Mc- Farland; thinks that she was not in the room for some weeks before the fire. Had not been on the third-story for several weeks before, and Mrs, Merriman was mistaken in saying she’was there the Sunday before the fire. Kemembers that she told McFariand to take a tollet set from the back rior. When it was necessary to change the bed nen it was done by McFarland; thought that ome Of the sheets and pillow sheets had been en away. She had intended to move on the 30th to the I Darel wore a the house of the aac oh eae. on the mornit the ‘The trunk which had been sent to ‘Aletondria, and was partially burned, she identified, and said that it had been in Mr. Tracey's room, She had in- sured the furniture for the benefit of Mr. William! and herself, but Mr. Williams was not mentioned in the policy, ‘The bag of letters was kept under ber ‘The insect powder was the ordinary perce known as Persian; it would not for pulverized rosin. It was linseed oll And turpentine she used for the bed bugs. she ae money to Col. Tracy to purchase linseed oil. Iuness bought two pounds of camphor several weeks before the fire and it had been tered round in the rooms. Witness swore out a warrant charging McFariand with stealing | stalr-carpet, oll. cloth and a kichen chair after Ube fire. Witness was asked why she did not ci McFarland with ‘stealing the other furniture, al replied that she did know that she could, that there were infu- ences at work against her. Witness requested McFarland to be at the house before she left, but ‘he Was not always there; witness went to break- {ast that morning, but could not remember who Was there, nor did she remember what time it was. While at Mrs. McArdie’s the children came in and sald the fire was opposite her house, and she made no other inquiries, Could not tell how long it Was after she left the house, nor how long she remained after hearing of the fire. Saw McFar- land at 10th and H streets, and he said the house Was all burned up. At ‘the court adjourned. SS KILLED BY A STREET CAR. A Little Colored Boy Run Over on Vir~ ginia Avenue this Morning. Willie Brown, a six-year old colored boy, living at No. 336 Knox's alley southwest, was run over by car No. 68 on the Metropolitan street railroad, at the corner of Virginia avenue and Four-and-a- haf street,about half-past eight o'clock this morn- ing, and died a few minutes afterward. The boy crossed the street tm front of the car, when his fourteen-year old sister called to him to come back. He turned suddenly, in obedience to the call, and started to run. The car, wuich was be- ing driven by Charles R. Walter, was just behind him, and in running he struck against the dash- Doard. His feet went under the car, and the front wheels crossed ack, sister ran, pulled him from under the car, and carried him io the Pavement, where a moment later he died, Word Was sent to the fourth precinct station, and the body was removed to his mother’s house. Dr, Sumby found that his back had been broken. Charles X. Waiter, the car-driver, is a young man recently appointed, and was on the car with the regular driver, who was breaking him in. Walters was locked up. Persons who saw the accident tach no blame to the driver, Coroner Patterson decided to hold an inquest to- morrow afternoon, and until that time the driver Will be held on a charge of murder, ——S Sales of Real Estate, ‘Thomas W. Lanahan has bought for $23,437.50 of F. W. Huidekoper, fifteen lots in block 14%, Bur- leith (above West Washington). J. B. Moore has Doughtt of the same, 10% in block 137, of Burlelth for $1,250. Francis Wharton, three lots in block 13, and of same for $3,328.12, and H. K. Velie one in Didek: 137 da, for $1,250. A-’T. Goldstorough ‘has bought of Charles Counseiman a tract of 97 acrea, paris of Chevy Chase and Friendship, on the ltock® Ville road, for $18,430. R. Goldschmiil has bought Of. J. Fisher for $8,080 three lots in block J Columbia Heights. Caroline E. Hume has Of L. B. Tuttle for $5,500, lot 69 of Widow's site, and Hoberta K. Obertuiffer has bought lot 33 of ‘Truesdeli’s sub Of same tract for $4,331.25, ‘Mr. W. J. Florence, the actor, has bought of Geo. E, Hamitron, trustee, tor $15,712.50, sub lots 23 ahd 24, 89.8, 57.84x74.75 leet, corner of 2ist and § streets and Connecticut avenue northwest. GA; Harvey has bought of J. H. Gray, for $4073, sub iot 1 2A ‘on ‘15th street, bought of James yo t7.08 feet front. ert D. pought of F. W. Pilling: for: pub lot 45, 4° 240, 20x100 feet on RK street, between 131 and “14th tees northwest. Jc Be i Bie allel WASHINGTON DEFEATED. ‘The New Yorks Trying to Brace Up. ‘The N. ¥. Sun of today says: There was a de. termined air about the New Yorks when they ‘Went on the Polo grounds yesterday to play their third game withthe Washington club. ‘They did ‘OU Seem at all like the team that played 80 poorty the day before. ‘They worked with a vim and ran the bases for all they were worth. Their batting had also tmproved, the hits betng timely and effec- live. George, one of the new pitchers of the New York Club, was put in the box, end surprised every one by his remarkably fine work for the first Umpire crow {we line rather fine nd tally in u when We Hines safe on a three-bast hit, aud then Ge- ‘The Ewing @ foul fly, which and captured. Ward busted the batt ‘and cleverly stole second ana in on Connor's hit to right neid, and the innl ‘with O'Rourke's fly to Hi For the vist tors two men struck out, ¢ Doth ‘and another went rom a base on, Balls Dy ice by Myers, ai both st red & team ‘aid’ the better the bat. Connor's hit for a home run in Wasa feature. Donnelly made & of O'Rourke's liner in this in- Bldg, and O’Day’s one-hand catch of a hit by Gore the natives. In the last inning the vis- wo Who Weakened somewhat, Yorks b¥ clever work retired thé could be tied. Nearly 2,500 he game. Shock showed conteinpt e umpire by continuing loud coaching when ‘Stop, and was fined $40. The score: ‘Wasurworox. pererre 2 0 3 3 Fi 3 * a 3 & F : 3 iP mmoonccenl one! Schock, 1: F: 1 Seoremacteceaces! " a BI | meena crcrmmecone! Bl acommonne, & 5 HF eee wl Buns Earned—New York, Eure Shami, 7. ts Doueliy. heya, it Struck ‘out New : te en 7 Pase-Hite—Parrell, 1. Two-Base-Hite Stock. 1; Hi eviction Daur Dey aul bo che : Seoree, 1; iclen Bases—G> ra, 2. ore, 1: Ward. 4: BrUllicanie 12 Gasoten Doeaniiys Waa eee rourke, 3. Umi- O'Day, 1; George, 3, Passed Balls- bire-iir’ Powers. "Tiune of gene’ 30 ‘OTHER GaMES YESTEXDAT. At Boston the Philies braced up and defeated Boston 9 to 4. Detrott punished Pittsburg unmer- Cliully to the tune of 19 to 2, and Chicago beat In- ianapolis 11 to 6. ~ of geyeland was defeated by Brooklyn by a score ‘The Peabody's defeated the Pallas team 11 to 10, Following is the standing of the clubs to date: 5 |Wastingion. § 5 |indianapous.. 2 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. Cieveland. 3 jetropolitan., 1. General Foreign News, DEATH OF A NOTED CHEMIST. Panta, May 12.—M. Jean Baptiste Joseph Dien- dorne Boussingault, a learned chemist and sclen- {Ac agriculturis:, dud member of the Institute, 1s He Was 8 years old, Jtesantwad La Champagne at Havre. Havre, May 12.—The steamer La Unpagne, which was beached on the coust of Calvodee tee being damaged bg collision, has been floated, and is now safely in her dock at this port, ee 7 The Miners Will not Strike. ‘New Yors, May 12.—At the New York coal ex- change to-day information was received from Scranton that the miners had decided pot to strike, Se Five United States, ‘From the Boston Advertiser. ‘Tentatively, jealously guarding thotr individual State rights, burning no bridges behind them, but sending test loadsin advance, the republics of Central America are slowly drawing toward an ideal political union. To-day they are near the @ federation for the common defense, except that they are represented by envoys in council rather than by a legislative assembly of delegates in Co: ETERS, ‘On the 12th of September, 1885, the first step to- ward political union was taken by the “triple al- Nance” of Guatemala, Salvador and Honduras. ‘This step was looked upon askance by the States Of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, which feared son covert design against their independence and curity. Apparently the apprehensions of these ‘States were ay for pee y ay? See the twolagging republics ‘admitted ‘to the league in an alilance of “peace, friendship, and commerce,” drawn even more closely than the preceding con)- pact. ‘There ts now an agreement of the five republics to maintain perpetual and friendship, to settle all disputes by arbitration or amicabie ‘dis- to concede free interstate trade, to make their laws of commerce, navigation, and naturall- zation in conforinity with onc another, to provide for an interchangeable currency, and to guarantes equal rights throughout tht federation to all citi- zens, as well as religious Mberty and secular schools, In the provision for the settleznent of dis- putes it is stipulated that if the several ments should not agree upon_an arbitrator within four months from the demand of any one of them for a submission of the dispute to that mode of de- ‘termination, then the arbitrator shall be chosen by lot from among the following amed govern- ments: Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, ce, -Spato, England, Argentina, Chili, Mexico, Angio- foreign o the establishment “of noceaasry? stey 2 to the ment * me for the not distant advent of the tical union of Ccatral America.” To advance b * hs after the exchange ot State, two mont exe Fatitications, is direcued to co-ordinate the several laws Ung money, weights and measures, commerce, and the civil and penal codes, Every second year a diet of Central America, composed of “two plenipotentiaries from each State,” will meet “to form such new treaties as ‘shall have shown to be necessary. to Telorm any existing faults in the alliance, to dis. A Model Customer. KNEW WHAT SHE WANTED AND SHOPPED WITH ‘SENSE, ‘From the Boston Record. Tt was the linings counter in a certain store, and seven Women were seated on the stools in front of ‘the counter buying linings. The patient salesmen Ustened to thetr discussions and their monologues, ‘answered their inquiries and patiently changed ‘their orders to sult their whims. Suddenly a blithe yet quiet Little lady appeared with a bitoft gray Position of the North American colonies, forming | jotut in concerting measures for the common welfare | = —== NOTES FROW BERLIN. ‘The Great Powereto Boycott the Fremc® Exposition of 1668, Special Cable Dispatch to Tae Evexime Stan. BERLIX, May 12.—Prance has upto Unis time sent New York, May 12.—The tn’ before the Pacific Railway Commission opens, today ‘with G. P. Morosini on the stand. He was of the ‘n troubled about the Pooks of the asked Mr. Counor where they were, asked Mr. Gonid where they were, but ME, never rf % Gould testined on the stand that he Kaew aboutthem. Mr.4ould 1s a maa of few wi ‘Commissioner Anderson asked Mr. “Are you afraid of Mr. Gould?” “1 AM NOT APRAID OF AXYTEDCG, I tried in every-way in my power to find the books, but never could.” “Why then did you not ask Mr, Gould where were?” ause he knew no more than I did sbout st vonnor had charge of these matters.” “And Mr. Connor only suuiled W! asked hire about the books?” —— ‘Morosinis 1 su that was all. 1 heard considerable about the consolidation of the Union Pacific apd Kansas Pacttic Kallroads, but not from Mr, Gould. or Mr. Connor. I heard Union Pacific men About it; Mr. Harn and ouhers I khow that Me Gould was a lange bolder of Union Pacthe stock, Waich he kept in his vault. 1 don’t know that be had made large purchases of Kansas Pacific sock Just prior to the consolidation, 1 DON'T REMEMBER that I signed the ratification for the consolidation, a8 a holder of over $2,000,000 of Kansas Pacific stock, They sometimes put stock in other peo- 's hands for convenience, and that might have Broa the ease in this ta “When you say “they,” whom do you mean’ “41 suppose Mr. Gould! “Then When You say “they’ you mean Mr, Gould every timer” “Nir. Gould and his friends, who desired tt for thelr ‘convenience, I signed ‘the ratification be cause I Was told it was fur the mutual interest of the road. My partuers told me tis, and 1 kaew nothing about the condition of the roads, and bad no personal interest in the matter, MY BUSINESS WAX TO SIGN CHBCKS Which were drawn on the Fourth National Bank, ‘The stubs are with Uhe over books of the com. pany.” When asked if he had any suggestions 10 make or further information to give, bir. Morosial Sald that he had not, and thought ulat the legal nt of Che commission ought to be suMicient to ail the L-tormation it fequited. |The witness Was hereupon allowed io depart amid Ube general luilarity of Lhose present, — exandria Affaire, Reported for Tae Evexixe Stan ‘Taz Great Covnctt.—The Virginia Red Mem have been drawn here in Larger numbers than ustal at the kindling of the great council fire, probably Decatise of the news that the new Uhrone of Uncle Ancient princess, Pocohantas, 18 now being set up here by Lue river's edge. This ts the “Forty-first sun* in the annals of the great council, and alter auldress of welcome of Mr. J. W. Holt and. ne 910... Belote, the council proceeded to basiuess, the reading 0f Feports,&c, The standing committees have been appointed and to-day tn 48 being qitietly transacted. — « 18.an old Alexandria iustituion, having been es tablished here long before the late War, It bas embraced among its membership: two of our mayors and many leading citizens. It is not gene rder of Inproved Kedmen had its germin the Sons of St. i wo Soon after the Revol asa Aca Ind en B.ave*.he , 00d Tas NEW Lure SOc) © politicul, the Aunapotts soctety continued {ts social custota’s, and trom the tradidions of its he order of red inen came tuto ite, xandria- Washington 104 years old, W. D. Stewart as tai celebration of ice of Maryland in Baitiwore. A number of Freemasons of Andrew Jackson Lodge uated with Washington Lodge on’ Uals occasiiy, and on the train they the venerubie Pred= | ericksburg Lodge, in which Gen. Washington was, made a Mason. Gkain TRaDE.—The produce and@ grain business of Alexandria is believed to be much larger than 8 have heretofore made it appear. ’ business recorded on ‘change ua not for some time—tf it ever dhd—represented the actual trade on the railronds and the river front. And when the Corn and Produce Exchange tea: bers assembled for thelr annual meeung this year | this fact was recognized, and, with a view uf | making the report this year un exhaustive one, | Capt. BB. Hove and J.T, Beckuam were inted to assist th ent in g nt | stalistics of the business for the Jane rag. N rned bt the ton Court has adjou imuth has bor horves and Yebieles of Wentz-l estate at thelr praised value. — Miss Little's calesthente drill at- tracted a crowd to the Upera touse last ligt, —The annual meeting of the Young Men's Chris- Uon Association Will be held at tue M. BE. Church Sout eC: lr, ju io-night, With fine music on the Rew organ. ¢ Old Downton will add, by the time helt new trainer arrives, two double outriggers to their | ouk of boatk’——Nrs. Ada Beattie, wife of D. W. | Beattie, and daughter 0: Mr. C. W. Coliims, in this | dius, cied in C and | Mrs B. lert this city only a few years since, aud | have many frends here.—Firty-two helinets 1 the Alexandria Light Infantry will arrive here afew days.——A decree of divorce from bed and board has been entered in the Corporation Court in the case of S. V. Worthington agt. Worthington.——Business at the fst whart 4s growing very dull. ———__ Difficulties Not insurmountable. From the Boston Journal of Education, Jno. 8. Hayes, of Somerville, Mass,, tells a story of Dr. Soule, of Phillips Exeter Academy, in days gone by, which We give because it indicates one phase Of the “good old days” that we can ill afford attendant conditions made the translation very dificult. Having tried in vain Wo make it clear = ment, =3t-3 — as ne boys saw him or laughed in a Knowing Way ‘that he @id" hot” wadersand Stating the case to the doctor with the utmost isha hut spot—ne hardest think “a ‘the chapter, but the average student forte a po en itall right after pera ‘couldn’, 60 “I never told ‘Mr. Hayé felt so mean in ail my me. I i 3 6 ae al is rH i} a6: E. f MARRIED. SURE Ease ———" Sees Ciara