Evening Star Newspaper, August 10, 1889, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDAY, PARNELL’S DAY. Pictures of the Great Leader’s Life and Work. A MAN WHO KEEPS HIS OWN COUNSEL—A DRA- MATIC SCENE BEFORE THE PARNELL COMMIS- SION—THE FRIENDS AND INTIMATES OF THE STATESMAN—PARNELL IN THE HOUSE. Correspondence of Taz Evexrve Stan. Loxpox, July 31, 1889. The noonday sun is shining dimly through the London fog over Temple Bar. It casts a weak glint on the “frowning statue of Samuel Johnson some distance away and shines on an architectural nightmare fronting the square. Presently two gentlemen walk quickly up the street in the direction of this building. One of the men is square shouldered and of sturdy build. He would be regarded at first sight by almost any one as a man thoroughly capable of taking care of himself in any sort of a crowd. His companion is of fair height, but of deli- cate frame. That portion of his face that is not covered by a well-kept brown beard is pale, almost pallid. His features are regular and clear cut, and almost any one would designate him as a hand- some man. You might take him for a hard- worked lawyer or perhaps a struggling liter- ary man. Nevertheless there is alook of power on the man’s face and in his eyes that stamps him as no common man, As the two men are passing into the building they meet an old Irishman, evidently a laborer or ‘longshoreman. The latter looks at the two men and then gives asecond quick look at the smaller of them. Then his face lights up, his hat comes off with a jerk and he bows almost to the ground, The two gentl n bow shghtly and pass on. The old man, in hand and face radiant, still stands gazing after them until they disappear within. Then he throws the old hat in the air and yells enthusiastically: ““Hurroo, God bless him and God save Ireland!” What bas happened to stir the old man up go? Not much. HE HAS MET CHARLES STEWART PARNELL face to face and has been honored with a bow from the Irish leader, for the small bearded man is none other than the great home ruler. His companion is James O'Kelly, M.P., who is well known in New York, where he worked on the Herald for some time. He has exciting adventures; has served as a spe: correspondent in Cuba, in Spain, in the Ru Turkish war, and later in the Soudan, and on at least one occasion was sentenced to be shot, being taken for aspy. O'Kelly is looked upon as aman of iron nerve, and is Parnell’s con- stant companion, and the only man whom this rather mysterious man has ever taken closely into his contidence, BEFORE THE COMMISSION. After the scene described above the two men pass through the court and corridor into the stuffy little room in which the special commis- sion is endeavoring to fairly settle the famous controversy between Parnell and the London Times. The room is well filled. All three of the commissioners are in their places. Sir Charles Russell and the other lawyers who are doing battle for the Irish leaders are in their pisces. Sir Iichard Webster, the principal lawyer for the Times, is just getting ready to ut Michael Davitt in the witness box, and looks as though he wishes the task were over, the sequel showing that there were good grounds for the wish. Davitt himself, his empty sleeve pinned across his breast, his swarthy face wearing a confident expression, he front of the court among Parnell’s A dozen or more of Irish members of parliament are in the room, The place reserved for newspaper men is crowded un- y and so is the little lery strangers with “influence” are There is a buzz as Parnell in which allowed to sit. makes bis way through the court, and even stately Sir James Hannen inclines his handsome head forward with sudden interest, Parnell bows slightly in response to the greet- ings of his colleagues and friends, bends his head respectfully to the judges, and takes hia seat among his lawyers. “His presence in court is ano unusual thing, but just now matters are pretty intense. Davitt has been on the stand and has made an excellent impression, winning the evident respect of Sir James Hannen, an important thing in this case, since he has been supposed to lean slightly toward the Times’ side of it. It has been whispered about that to-day is to be the important day of Davitt's cross-examination. and the audience is anxious to see how Parnell will take matters. Their curiosity seems unnoticed by him. His face is as impassive as a statue, and with few exce tions he remains so throughout every episode of the examination. This frail man certainly has iron nerves, and even his English oppo- nents, who always appreciate pluck, are never slow in expressing their admiration for that of the Irish leader. DAVITT’S CROSS-EXAMINATION begins, and Parnell moves so that he can look into the face of the one-armed agitator who disagrees with him on almost every phase of the Irish problem, but who is one with him on the main issue, and who is constantly announc- ing “Home rule by your plan or by mine, but home rule anyway.” the sparring between Sir Richard Webster and Davitt would be useless. ‘To the layman fairly posted on Irish affairs in Ireland and America itseems that the ready-witted Irishman gets rather the best of the slower English lawyer, and evidently Sir Charles Russell thinks so, too, for he smiles broadly as Davitt again and again defeats the attorney general in his efforts to draw out something dam- aging to the Irish leader, and frequently whis- pers in the ear of his famous client. The lat- ter bows gravely. but nota muscle of his face moves. The audience in the court room does not seem over interested in the evidence that is being given. In fact, it looks as if many of the spectators understood but little of it. They seem chiefly interested in the faces of the prin- cipal figures in the trial. They scan the faces of Sir James Hannen, of Davitt, Parnell, Sir Charles Russell, and Sir Richard Webster, as though from them and not from the testimony the importance of the case can be judged. DAVITT’S TESTIMONY. Davitt and Sir Richard Webster wander in- dustriously through a mass of detail concern- ing the Fenians, the Clan-na-Gael, the land league, the Irish national league and every other society, secret and otherwise, that has to do with Irish affairs. There is no man living who knows more about them than Michael Dav- itt, and Sir Richard Webster labors hard to thresh out something beneficial to his case from the chaff, but with poor success, Davitt gives his testimony in a free and frank manner, like & man who wishes to hide nothing. Ashe goes on the counsel for Parnell do not attempt to hide their satisfaction, while the Irish mem- bers present are plainly jubilant. Now and then a faint spot of red appears on the pale cheek of the Irish leader as he listens to his friendly foe in the witness box defending him against unfair attack. The face of Sir Richard Webster takes on a troubled and puzzled look asthe duel goeson. He sticks bravely to it, however, and the Times people can certainly never charge him with not having worked hard to earn his fee. REMINISCENCES OF EVICTION, Now and then Sir James Hannen, usually impassive, gazes with curious interest at Dav- itt. The English people have never been able to make this remarkable man out and it may be that the learned judge is studying him asan original. But study him certainly he does. On Davitt’s dark face rests meanwhile @ grim smile Of satisfaction. It may be that he is thinkin, of that cold night when, with his mother and her other children, he was driven from a little eabin, that had been his father’s home, to sleep under the shelter of a hedge. Many a rack- * renting landlord has since wished that Davitt bad died that might, for a bitter scourge has he Proved to them in later years, The case gves on. There is some powder “Rear, so to speak, though no one knows it. It soon explodes. Sir Richard Webster thinks there are important developments behind the fact that Davitt declines to divulge certain in- formation wanted by Sir Richard on the ‘ound that it is the property of another. bard insists upon an answer. Davitt re- Wains frm. Sir Richard appeals to the judges, 4 DRAMATIO SCENE, Then follows a dramatic scene, for suddenly Davitt draws himself to his full height, his dark eyes flashing, his face flushed with emotion. Swinging his single hand aloft he, with unmis- takable sincerity, asserts that upon his honor &s aman there is nothing in the information whatever that can affect this case other favorably to Parnell. He adds that he holds it Bander seal of a that he cannot and will not betray. Then, with singular Biveness, in the e E in court, but J quick look of admiration who washout roody to cnpleda, sinks beak Sd 0 was about ready to bis seat with a “I'd give a ten-pound note for one cheer,” Lag erm yh lmeaerdanaggn es A single red wave sweeps over Parnell’s face, but he sits quiet, worried look ‘To enter upon details of | had fora moment rested on the face of Par- nell’s counsel gives way to smiles, and Sir Richard Webster is visiblyannoyed. Thespec- tators now take less interest in the proceed- ings. The climax has been reached in a melo- tic scene that interests every one. SHUNNING PUBLICITY. Not much later Parnell, with his fidus achates, O'Kelly, make their adieus and leave as they came, One part of the Irish leader's day's work is done, but it is by no means over. he walks through the street it is noticeable that but few persons salute him as did the old Irish- man in the morning. In fact, he seems to be little known in London. Thomas Power 0’Con- nor knows pretty much every one, but it has always been Parnell’s plan to shun P mmger except when on the hustings. But few men know where he lives or how he lives, O° Vand a few more know, but are not given to talking. There are certain public places where he can be seen when he See kene his private haunts and private affairs he keeps to himself. So it is that the ““Uncrowned king of Ireland,” as he is sometimes called, whose reputation is world- wide, Leewen the I aeaane of orogeny — signs of recogn’ meeting him than wou! — a New York alderman walking twent locks on Broadway. MERTING OF IRISH LEADERS, But this is as he wishes it, Some time after the scenes at the Parnell commission described above group of men may be found sitting around along table in a room in another part of London. At the head of the table sits the pale-taced Irish leader, and around him sit men more or less famous be- cause they have helped him wage war against successive English governments, The kindly- faced man who sits near Parnell, gazing be- nignantly upon the party, stroking his beard the while, is Justin McCarthy, the historian. He is vice chairman of the Parnellite party and is its leader when Parnell is absent. The robust- looking man who is exchanging stories with O'Kelly some distance away is T. P. O'Connor, the statesman, orator, man-about-town, and editor of the London Star. He is one ofthe most trusted of Parnell’s lieutenants, ‘The rather small man with the short beard, the sharp intellectual face and bustling man- ner is Tim Healy, one of the keenest witted men in the three kingdoms, and _near him, up to the eyes in papers documents, is Timothy Harrington, secretary of the league. Thomas Sexton, the orator among the Irish- men, is pale and intellectual in appearance. Scattered around the room are Arthur O’Con- nor and others of the Irish party. The gaunt figure of Wm. O’Brien is not here, but he is at work where he loves best to work—in Ireland. Davitt’s swarthy face is not seen, for the reason that he does not belong to the parliamentary party, 5 a PLAINLY THE DOMINANT SPIRIT. There are papers and documents from Amer- ica, from Australia, from Canada and elsewhere that are laid before the meeting, and everything bearing on the Cronin tragedy has especial interest for the party, and especially for Parnell. As the Trish leader sits in his place at the table he looks like a sick man. His face issallow and drawn, and he looks like one upon whom a heavy blow has fallen, His friends say that he is as well as usual, but that worriment caused bythe Times trial, and latterly by the Cronin matter, has told upon him. He speaks little, leaving his lieutenants to do the talking. But he is plainly the dominant spirit. He seems to affect none of that intimacy with the other members of his party that others nave affected. He treats them with cold cordiality, but with reserve. There is alwaysa line drawn between him and them, however. But he is clearly the leader of his party. Now and then he makes a sugges- tion, but not often. The machinery of the Irish party is well oiled, and, besides, there is not much to do just now. The drag- ging on of the commission causes inaction, and since the Cronin murder Parnell has deemed it wise to avoid discussions of all kinds. News- paper interviews are avoided. Even American newspaper men who are supposed to be friendly cannot get the Irishmen to talk. “A clam knows when to shut up,” remarked one of the Irishmen to me. “A clam is wise,” he continued, sagely. So the meeting of the Irish leaders is less stirring than it might be—a new scheme to form tenant farmers into a sort of a protective league not unlike that of the trades unions. It is talked over and favorably regarded. Then a few formal matters of less moment are settled id the meeting breaks up, Almost immedi- ately the chairman departs, and this time O'Connor and a couple of favorite lieutenants accompany him. A GOOD LISTENER, Some time later, in a private room, in a first- class restaurant, the Irish leader may be found with the genial editor of the Star, with Healy, Harrington, O'Kelly and Arthur O'Connor. All, with the exception of Parnell, are good and pro- lific story tellers. Parnell can probably tell a ape story, but if he can he never tries it. But e is an excellent listenery and, as O'Kelly and O'Connor roll out story after story, and Healy emits his quaint conceits, lea: k and lis- tens with more enjoyment than he is often seen to manifest. He eats and drinks sparingly, for he is temperate in all things. ides a good part of his day’s work is before him. He has yet to go to the house, and although things are dull, one can never tell what is going to hap- pen. A bout with Balfour may occur acci- dentally, or Col. Saunderson, the Orange cham- non, may get on the rampage, or a dozen dif- ferent things may happen. But meanwhile the Irish leader sits back and enjoys himself until dinner is over, when he becomes the cold, grave man that he was before. O'Connor goes to his newspaper office, the others depart in various directions and the leader takes his own ccures until he gets ready ‘TO APPEAR IN THE HOUSE, Some time later the Irish leader is seen en- tering the lobby of the house of commons, As he walk: ‘ough he passes 8 group of young tories in evening dress. Two or three of the group turn their backs upon him, a couple more stare stolidly at him through their eye- glasses, and a couple of others nod carelessly ashe goesby. He notices neither the one nor the other, but pushes his way along. A few feet farther on he meets another bunch of liberals and this time is greeted warmly, as he stops for a moment to exchange a shake of the hand with another friend,a slender, refined man with a thoughtful face set off by carefully trimmed side whiskers. He is no other than the redoubtable Arthur J. Balfour, Balfour,” as the Irish call home secretary for Ireland. He is & bitter fight on Parnell and his » but he bows pleasantly and respectfully to the Irish statesman, and tho salute is ae —- returned. These men are too big adopt the tactics of the young tories before mentioned, As Parnell is ‘about to enter the chamber a hand is laid upon his arm; it is Henry Labouchere this time. A QUIET NIGHT IN THE HOUSE. “Come along, Parnell, I've something good to tell you,” he exclaims, pulling the Irishman along with him. Presently the latter reappears again with as much of a smile on his face as is ever seen there, and this time he makes his way to his seat without further interruptions. It is a quiet night in the house. Few of he big men are present. Gladstone is awa’ where talking on the Irish question. 6 mar- quis of Hartington isat Monaco or Baden or some place of that sort. Joseph Chamberlain's monocle shines out, and one of the Irish mem- bers suggests that he is on hand to watch wicked Lord Randolph Churchill, who talks of setting up shop in Joe's own wick, Bir- mingham. Harcourt ison hand and Labouchere is in the smoking room, near enough to be on band for = t. iggar is drawn up on one of the Irish benches watching a nervous old tory, whom he suspects of an intention to later in the evening and whom he intends to sre rather monotonous. One some- have some fun with. The proceedin; Honorable mem int that no one can see in. Then im Healy, who could not keep for any it length of time, starts in to worry Balfour. le wants to know a many thi that the latter don't want to tell him, and result is E oes out of way to make a Scone agers yor about him Re is on bis feet in a moment, with about a score of obje tions ae eae 66 that he takes his seat and keeps it. But crowding i, for Parnell’s ut are of im- Portance now. him calm and careless as before they in disgust ut i i i i i f i granted an interview. of the league in land and Ireland who ha pen to bein London and who have come see Parnell in the house. Andso the hours are taken me A good many cards are received and roy back with the ——. that Mr. Parnell cannot be seen. 't these are persons known to be bores, By this time Parnell is getting tired. He re- gales himself with a chop or grilled bone and returns to his seat. He does not remain = al- There are also officers As| there. The house is practically deserted, though Biggar is still watching his victim. The Trish leader looks at his watch, whispers to the member sitting near him, and with a general salute to all he leaves the house with O'Kelly for his lodgings, wherever they are—a matter that is @ mystery oven to his friends. The Irish leader's day’s work is done. It was an easy one, too, compared with some that he has known and some that he will know not a great while from now. But these are dull times in England, Just wait, however. There is fighting enough right ahead to p! he most pugnacious. see FASHIONS FOR THE FAIR. Costumes for the Last Days in the Country or at the Seaside. Amoxa the new and fanciful designs for ladies’ belt buckles is a silver wishbone, Tae Errecrive Union of red and black ap- pears in many of the dress toilets prepared for ‘the autumn season, Brack Laces and white laces are beautifully combined in some of the new Corday and Marie Antoinette fichus, and capes and gowns formed of this magpie mixture are among some of the most elegant dresses of the season. Some or rie Navy Buve serge and cambric gowns for autumn wear are prettily made, with full vests and pancis of white de laine, flanked by wide bands of crimson, the cuffs being car- ried out to correspond. The three colors look well together. A Paerry Costume is a dark-red woolen ma- terial broche with bouquets of black oats, at the edge of the skirt a wide band of black silk assementerie guipure is placed; gathered odice and wise black moire sash: Snort Sxints are mounted with large flat plaits at the back aad either slightly gathered in front or quite flat on a cross-cut piece, with a piping or corded edge. Tux Fasutoy or Purrs on the shoulder is de- cidedly pretty upon slender women and children—much prettier than the esthetic puffed sleeves. The puffs are put om over the close coat sleeve after it has been made. Ix Harts there is a new shape, the ‘Lops kinoise,” very flat all around and Higi{t#} + ised: just in the middie, and a pretty) wreath Of lowers and foliage laid all around the brim. Au THe Lovery Trxts or Lrzac, mauve and heliotrope are suddenly restored to their old- time popularity. Some of the new dyes shade exquisitely into faint tints of old rose. SLEEVES are now made ofa bandof tulle fastened with a bow on the shoulder, and do not leave the arms quite so exposed as was lately the fashion, SmaLt Frurts of every description appear among the hat and bonnet garnitures for the coming season. The fruits are mingled with folds of net and pleatings of black lace on large directoire round hats, toques and capotes of shirred black tulle. Amona the minor features of forthcoming fashions are short jackets of the zouave va- riety—rounded, pointed and square. None of these are long enough to reach the waist, and the full blouse beneath shows all around, even at the back. The elbow sleeves match the jacket in kind, and the bishop sleeves set in- side are made to match the fabric forming the blouse, Fancy Jackets anv Sierves, high revers form- ing part of the turn-over collar, pointed girdles, jaunty silk shirt fronts, are all entirely permis- sible this season, even on a smart out-of-door costume. Maxy Women, while they wear tan-colored and tan-lined capes in town, appreciate the effect produced by the gay colors, and at the seaside resorts and in the mountains and coun- try don the bright red and green shoulder- capes with easy conscience, Tae Marquise Coat is very much the fashion for walking toilet, It is invariably made of black faille or peau-de-soie, without any trim- ming whatever. ‘Tue Imrrovep Umpretra, itis announced, will unfailingly and instantly open and close by touching a spring that is concealed in the handle. Lrrrie Grats wear foulard dresses of all colors. The skirt is trimmed around the foot with tucks, the full chemisette falls lose over the waist- band, and the sailor collar, open ahawl fashion, shows the neck very prettily. Tux Suapgs of old rose grow more and more beautiful as they appear in fabrics of silk, wool and velvet. In evening toilets of faille or crepe de Chine, veiled with tulle, it imparte a delicate glow to the complexion. Tux Day Borxets now worn at 5-0’clock teas, receptions, &c., are, first, of fancy straws of every description, trimmed with tulle and spra: lowers; and, iRireea into every possi shape ad lane with roses and scarfs of the net. Gracervt Lirryz Exoiisu Jacuzrs, the com- plement of simple walking-dresses, are made in most cases with elegant fancy veste, though occasionally the bodice of the gown imitates a waistcoat underneath the cutaway jacket. Youna Laptss very generally favor the plaited bodice in the ‘‘Reserviste” style, with three round plaits in the middle of both back and front and fitted around the waist with a belt of ‘ose-grain ribbon. A small rolled-up collar forms a dainty finish to the bodice, with the Regatta cravat, Warre Gauze Dresazs embroidered in colors are still more elegant, and altogether more dressy; they are also made up very much in the same way and trimmed with a profusion of bows or ribbon. Low-tHroaTep Bopices are now very much the fashion and are seen everywhere. Most of these have lapped surplice fronts or are fin- ished with wide velvet revers which diminish to a point at the waist. These revers join a wide collar, which ae sie y= § shal the upper part of the shoulders at the back. Ganrpatpr Watsts of white Victoria lawn are worn in the morning with simple white or col- ored skirts. On lawn the tucks af, bi and on the sleeves can be made as 5 lines, and wide beta’ collar and oufts, or | the bye Directoire ruffles may be'worn. broad ribbon belt confines the fullness at the waist and is finished by a curiously designed belt of silver or enamel. A Favorite Sieeve for antumn tea-gowns will be the Vandyke, the pointed ends of which barely reach the elbow. The model opens but slightly, and is edged with a narrow band of assementerie or gold or silver galloon, A ity bishop sleeve of lace, net or China silk issues from the pointed one and is shirred into @ band at the wrist. hak” How it Ended. be Sor <4 that it we attended rone, ina coupe; ag pou was deeply ottended e didn’t see much of the play. ‘The trouble began in the She vowed she would never give way, t she never would dream of marriage ‘ith such a flance. She said, when I pressed for the reason, Car Bre ee ne ma Senet, my cousin—s bud of the season— Whom Betty, by chance,’ It did look ra! sus} ee ‘Still, at most, it was just iminal, no! Not crit Sasa FROM LIVERPOOL TO LONDU! F Wi hi WHEELING ON ENGLISH ROADS—COVENTRY AXD ITS MANY “PEEPING TOMS"—A RUN TO WARWICK— A BICYCLE RIDE IN THE RAIN—THROUGH LON- DON SUBURDS—COST OF TOURING INENGLAND, Special Correspondence of Tux EVENING STAR. Loxpor, Sunday, July 7. Upon onr arrival at Liverpool, early in the afternoon of the 19th of June, we put up at a comfortable little hotel in Queen square, where we registered and our “reckoning” was kept on asiate with a match. During our strolls about town we received much attention from the street gamin—more than we desired. We ob- served among other things that the English nation has progressed as far as the ‘‘pig” puz- zie. The sight of this familiar toy made every- thing seem quite homelike and a feeling of na- tional prize to swell within us. Leaving Liverpool behind on the afternoon of the day following our arrival we were soon in coventry, 121 miles to the southeast. Cov- enty, a town of about 50.000 population, was until a few years ago, quite extensively enj in the manufacture of watches and sewing ma- chines, which has now given place almost en- tirely to the manufacture of cycles, both bi and tri,and there are now a dozen or more factories in operation, employing altogether hundreds of workmen, ski! led and unskilled. The inception of the new industry grew out of dullness in the watch and sewing-machine trade. Historically Coventry has little to boast of save its old legend of Lady Godiva and Peep- ing Tom, but Coventry makes that go a great way. Almost the first thing that especially at- tracted our attention upon leaving the railway station was a hideous wooden image, represent- ative of Peeping Tom, in a third-story window opposite the hotel we had selected, but before we could carry out our determination to writo home at once and relate the circumstance of our location near so interesting a spot we learned, to our dismay, that this “Tom” was a fraud; that the genuine “Tom” was farther down the street, So here we re-erected the halo of veneration and, settling back in the be- lief that we had found the real spot at last, were undisturbed by the discovery of any new “Toms” until nearly a week had ‘passed, when @ third “Tom” was pointed out as the only genuine name-and-signature-blown-in-the-bot- tle Tom! This experience has poisoned our pure young minds against all “historical” ‘using us to view with suspicion all “places pointed out to us as such. ‘Tourists have not been sufficiently numerous im-Coventry to accustom the natives to the sight of Americans, for Americans evidently Houtaumber all other tourists in England, so that we afforded them quite a treat during our stay. The dear girls seemed ecially interested in us and we should not have been true-spirited Yankees (all Americans are “Yankees” over here) had we not returned the interest ten- fold. Vou R—— has absorbed so much ale for the sake of the pretty barmaids that the rest of us expect to be called upon to chip in to help pay the duty on him as malt liquor when he goes into France. Inour search for a contrivance for properly supporting our long cycling hose, as a part of our outiit, we wandered into a shop where the young saleslady produced some articles clearly not intended for our sex, whereupon we broke intoa broad smile and the proprietor bore down upon us from the rear, proclaiming that be a not buy there for fun of his clerk. ON THE ROAD. The day of our departure at length arriving, we turned our backs on Coventry and tour by wheel had begun. With our brand-new bikes and uniforms we four “Bohemians” were in- deed an imposing spectacle—in fact a pair of spectacles, The warm rays of the noonday sun speedily induced us to shed our coats, and er stiff hitl about a mile out, at which we went with a rush, convinced us that after a long riod of comparative inactivity we must take more easy pace for the present. The road was undulating, but with a smooth surface. The hedges, meadows and fields of sprouting grain bore fresh, rich tints of green and the odor of new-mown hay filled our nostrils when road dust didn’t. The four miles to Kenilworth were soon spun off, and after s lunch of large, delicions strawberries, such as we had never eaten before, with bread and butter, cheese and plenty of milk, served ata diminutive inn by two of the pink-cheeked, pleasant looking young English women who seem so plentiful, we went on up to the castle. The old ruins of the castle are very interest- ing and were especially so to us, as it was our firet real castle. Wespentan hour or more clambering up and down the stone stairs of the towers, worn with the tread of mailed feet and the more modern footwear of touriste—chiefly the latter, no doubt. We saw what remains of the room which Scott locates as that in which Amy Robsart was kept in confinement. Three pence (6 cents) admission to the castle is charged strangers, and there is s small army of old women who swoop down, whether you are entering or leaving, with guide books, strawberries and various “home-brewed” — of doubtful appearance and taste, for le. THE RUN TO WARWICK, 5 mijes distant, was mostly down grade, over a road bordered with huge oaks and elms, several fine estates, with their high walls and hedges to kgep out the common herd, About mile out of Kenilworth we came upon a little shallow brook running across the road, through ‘ich Von R—— dashed with a wh and a yell, thinking it to be the river Avom—but it wasn't. A mile nd we found the real Avon, and turned off up a lane to an old mill opposite to “Guy's Olliff,” where it is said Guy, one of the earls of Warwick and a sort of legendary person, lived a hermit, unknown to his wife, after his return from the Crusades. NO DRUGGIST OR APOTHECARY, Warwiak we reached too late to get into the castle that day, and we determined to push on to Stratford-on-Avon, 8 miles distant, that even- ing; which we did after an outside view of the castie and a run about Leamington, an adjoin- ing town of more beauty and consequence as an inland summer resort. At Stratford H—— distinguished himself by to be “English” and inquiring of our lan ly for an ‘ = cary shop.” That looked b! until we explained that a chemist was what we were in search of. A chemist (the English for our “druggist”) does not seem to be the late-hours- and-open-all-Sunday individual that he is in America; for wefound no Le’ of the kind open. After scrutinizing with considerable interest a house which we supposed to be Shake- peare’s birthplace, we returned to the hotel congratulating ourselves on the ray we were making in sight seeing, ' lace, the church, and the memorial eater in the true orthodox tourist style, and at noon were on the road Just before leaving we met the Hon, Mr. A. A. Adee, sec- ond assistant secretary of state, who was there touring it leisurely on a tricycle. We have en- shrined Stratford-on-Avon as the the run-to London where we were luxury of gas in our rooms, At all other places, even at Liverpool and Coventry, the primitive candle was supplied us, alt yh gas was used in the halls and other princi; tions of the house. Upon due iy we have unanimously voted that the reason $i] don't furnish us with gas in our rooms is they may charge us for candles, AT LONG COMPTON. Our second day’s ride was not in- teresting, but the heat and dust we still re- mo! vored that we had been looking at the ah i but, however, we did the genuine i Ht i H j E § i EE i | ~~ A of the law wo were especially interested The sok tne leaving - small jee a town at the foot of a range of where we Seto wi pre pated pabers our jis, that it was solid work even when joint ion of this 5 or 6 miles of road could be expressed in this letter only by a long series of dashes and exclamation points, Scarcely had we reached good road again when 3 shower com : i rangements for drenching us. We foun: = shelter in a grove of trees, but the rain tpeedity sought us out and pattered merrily lown upon us through the leaves, and notwith- standing that we hugged the tree trunks closely and hoisted our one umbrella, we fled and streaked it along the road for Henley, some 4 miles distant, mud and water flying in our wake and the rein beating in our faces. Henley was beginning to fill up with people in- terested in the approachi: and the rain kept us company while we rode about looki Tor quarters. The Bull inn took us in out of the wet, and the rain, its occupation gone, ce: IN THE LONDON SUBURBS. Early the next afternoon we struck the Lon- don suburbs. Von R— struck them a trifle more emphatically than the rest of the ““Bohe- mians,” for in crossing a muddy, slippery car- track, circumstances combined against him and a portion of his knee-breeches wore a different hue than formerly. Winding in and out, dodg- ing cabs, carts and huge omnibusses, we at length arrived at lodgings and our ran to Lon- don was ended. We rode on an average only about five and a half hours per day, making an average distance of 4 little over thirty miles per and arriving Nt our London quarters nty-four hours after leaving Coventry. A portion of our course was in the track of a large party of American wheelmen that sailed from Boston in May, and they seem to have left a good impression behind wherever they went. COST OF LIVING IN ENGLAND, From our experience we have not found that living is, on the whole, any cheaper in England than it is in America—and we didn't live “high” either. If one is content with “pork pie” and other kindred dishes he will probably find it cheaper, but if he wants steak or chops, potatoes, &c., he will find the average expense about the same as in America. At the hotels or “inns,” besides being charged for your room, you are charged for “service,” although wherein the special service to yourself lies you could not tell to save your life. We have seen “Lion” and “Bull” inns of all the colors of the rainbow, not to mention “Star and Garter,” ‘King’s Arms,” &c., &c. Among the particu- larly peculiar names is that of the “Pig and Whistle,” a corruption of “Peg and Wassail”— wassail, a common drink of the past, and the eg, which served as a spigot in the barrel, nother is “Goat and Compasses,” a corrup- tion of the motto “God encompasseth us,” which, in Puritan days, was frequently promi- nent over doorways and elsewhere. E.E.8. IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY. The Attractions of Nomini Creek and the Mistoric Neighborhood. Correspondence of Ta EVENING STAR. Nomi Ferry, Westmorriaxp County, Va., Aug. 6. Steaming for something less than an hour up Nomini creek, one of the prettiest of the many beautiful tributaries of the Potomac, brings the voyager tothis place—almost in the heart of old Northen Neck county, that has been more prolific of great men than any of the Old Domin- ion, or, indeed, of any state—Westmoreland. Many of the men who have contributed to the glory of the American name were born almost within 8 stone's throw of the spot upon which Tux Stas correspondent now stands. A few miles above this place, and about a mile from the banks of the Potomac, is “Stratford,” the birth- Place and home of the Lees. Here was born Richard Henry Lee, the author of the prelimi- nary resolution that afterward took form as the declaration of independence. Within these old walls was also born “Light Horse Harry” Lee, an officer and intimate friend of Washing- ton, and his son, Robert E. Lee, of our own day and time. Of no son of this illustrious family are Westmorelanders prouder than of him. The old Lee mansion cannot be seen from the river, but “Stratford Cliffs,” behind which it stands, is a well-known point of interest to river tourists, It is at present the property of Dr. Steward. WABHINGTON’S BIRTHPLACE. A few miles above this point, and not far be- low Colonial Beach, is Pope's creek, on which, abont five miles from its mouth, is “Wakefield,” the birthplace of George Washington. No vestige of the house in which this event oc- curred now stands, further than indistinct traces of its foundations. ‘Wakefield” is owned by a Mr. Wilson, pre ee Maryland, who mar- tied a daughter of Mr. Lawrence Washington, A slab erected by Ge Washington Parke Custis designates the spot as the one on which Washington was born. It is not generally known that in this county was also born James Madison, thought that honor is ordinarily ac- credited to Orange, in which his nts re- sided, As a fact, he was born at Point Con- way—at that time a part of Westmoreland, but now im King George—while his mother was staying temporarily in this distinguished county. Just on the left as you enter Nomini creek is “Bushfields,” the home of Bushrod Washing- ton, and _» few miles from its head is old Wie comico Episcopal church, built in 1711, and now presided over by Rev, Mr. Castleman, peared: One cen meeraely ae in this interest- ne out Q) some link to the historic past. —_ FARMING IN THR NEIGHBORHOOD, Farming here is done much within old-time, ente-bellum lines, Farms are large and cum- bersome—the same in acreage, in many cases, as when their owners were masters of hun- aon of slaves, Lan prerghate pe Hb proto rofitably tilled, an: as under- Fone little or uo change since caanct tion. elsewhere crops are much prostrated by the unusual rainfall, and farmers are correspond- ‘THE BEAUTIES OF NOMINI CREEK. Nomini creek is one of the fairest little streams the eye ever rested Narrow and meandering, with finely wooded banks, broken here and there to open to view the broad acres pr gio weld jars ig plantation, or to re- ceive the waters of some w: AUGUST 10, 1889-TWELVE PAGES. uctioneer. CONTRACTOR'S SALE AUCTION SALES. RAILROA DS. __ FU re pave. | Barrmors Ax Ono Rinxoan Sehedule in effect JUNE Hue aud C street. For Chi Nortiwest, ¥ TO . Veatibaled Limited en Eke es irWAGORK, CART AND WAGON HARSESS, | Qior Cnciunaty Sock ced fedlamapetia, expres PLOWS, &c,, &c For Eittsoure gui Cleveland, Ventibaled Limited ex Press iy 1 a d express 8.40 pan. For Wheel, Parkersturg and pe op main line, express daily except M. ot Yor Lexington and Stations $10.30, For i. way, ’ . tle se am Oe 5 6 e., & Rha Fa i Se ss eats ” WILLIAM BUCKLEY, Con cy 2 tractor. THOMAS DOWLING, rive o Auctioneer, W) (45 -miwates) 40,'9.00, 10:30 _aul0-dts a Aw IOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer. For Way Stations between Washinets ti FP? 08, 6:30. 8 30 0 ms ie retose my 30 p.m. Sundays, 8-3 32 Pe ms *m, 1:15, 3.25434 Tras ins leave Baltimore. for Washington, ty thereby 3) blie auction in front of the premises on THURS. AUGUST TWENTY-SECOND, 1589, AT HALF- FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., the followme-described Property in the City of Washineton—t.e., Lot num- red iu ur 124) of McGuire y 1 lots 1d and 16 in hundred and twenty (620), Tecorded in the office of the ict in liber 16, folio 48, im- Brick Residence, being No. 59 leave DB. and 0. Aepot, Wash- m. 1:25 Sad "Tab =~ and 3:15 p. 1m. 101 idee week days 6-10 and 8: jerce street northwest. undays $40, 8-00. and #00 pte aoe i ‘Terms: One-thind cash, balance in one and two years, |" For Annapolis, 6-40 avd S40 am. with interest, and secured by a deed of traxt on the : 8.30 conveyancing and re ni at cost of purchaser. A deposit of $100 will Tequired at time of |} Trustecs. Property sold, or all cash, fond be sale. 4 DANIEL A. DUFFY, TIMOTHY D, DALEY, KS & CO., Auctionee: 637 an Branch, 16.43, tpal stations oulys 4:30 and Kville and way stherebury 1, *D 89, tL stations 14:35 p.m. eTTHELIAe POLE, “D-OO— avente, Opposite City P.O. 2 ne p.m, = x Boyds aud intermediate stations, 17-00 p.m, ~nen £1000 pm Church train leav. Sunday at 1.13 2,000 LOTS Dm. stopping at al ropolitan Branch, a5 TS, TAO MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION OF GOODS .th. and *5:20 p.m 7 . Tive from Oh Melly 11 45 4 AT AUCTION, ns trom ‘Canc abba and Pd Lous “aatly MONDAY MORNING, AUGUST TWELFTH, AT TEN 4 Ay caideenenncsmassadgbemnten Ly » YORK AND PHILADELPHIA DIVIS\ For New York, Trenton, Newark and Eli Fg 4300 18200. <9 O'CLOCK, WITHIN OUR SALES ROOM, IN PART— HOSIERY, WORSTED SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, PRINTS, SPOOL SILKS, RIBBONS, CLARK'S COTTON, SATCHELS, PAPER AND ENVELOPES, BELDING SEWING SILKS, HANDKERCHIEFS, NEEDLES, BUTTONS, GLASSWARE, TIN- WARE, HARDWARE, COLLARS AND LACES, hia, News: 9:30, *1 m fou and Chegter, 30, *4.-20,°7 0 ween Baltimore and a t4 te points rT e p.m, rk for Washington, "8:3 pals a. 30, *3:15, *5-00 pm. 200 POUNDS ASSORTED CANDIES, 7 ELE eave Philadelph for Washi be GANT NICKEL SHOW CASES, CORSETS, COL- | 99! 75"7) (10 aan st bo ek i ete gS 2G 30) pm, LARS, BASKETS, WOODENWARE, DOLLS, 200 r Rilentic City 4-00and 9:3 BOXES ASSOR' TOY TEA SETS, BIRD CAGES, 500 FANCY VASES, FANCY CUPS AND SAUCERS, POCKET CUTLERY, COLGATE’S FINE EXTRACTS AND COLOGNES, BRUSHES OF ALL KINDS, ALBUMS, SOAPS, &c., &c., WITH A LARGE VARIETY OF OTHER GOODS, EVERY LOT WITHOUT RESERVE. NO POST- PONEMENT. aud-2t ‘ANSON BROS., Auctioneers. sa SALE OF BRICK HOUSE, NUMBER 1612 NINTH STREET NORTHWEST, NEAR KHODE ISLAND AVENUE, By virtue of a deed of trust. duly recorded in Liber No. 1317, folio 49 et sea.,one of the Land Records of the District of Columbia, we will sell at public aucuon 12:00 noon 12:00 boom, 4:00, 18:00 © tis. Sunday only. Except Bagyare called for ecked from hotels and prermons Beh 30 a. m.—bay He. Jguchitvam, and Lynchburg, Koape en and Memphis, Puil- Jemplis, Warrenton, Char $e front of the premiacs on TUESDAY, 1HE SIXit DAY OF AUGUST, A.D, 1889, AT HALF-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK P. al. the following described real estate, | Atiauta, aN situated in the ity of Washington, District of Colum: | Texas aind Calis: per New York to bin, to-wit: All that certain piece or parcel of land | Atianta, parlor c vigomery, Pullman and “preniises. ‘known and ' diets as, and | Sleepers Montgomery to New Orleans.’ Pullman being part of, lot. numbered nm (15) in | Sleeper Greensboro’ to G is and Augusta, ay square bundred sud sixty-four (364), bewinning eopers Washington to Cincinnati via C, a for the same at the southeast corner of said lot fifteen (15), thence running west ou the south line of said lot one hundred and thirty-eight fect nine inches (138 {t @ inches) to the line of alley, thence north ten fect seven and one-half inches (16 fi. 74 inches), thence east to the west line of Ninth street northwest, thence PoRtLL to the Place of boriuuine: |The. same being known as premises numbered i612 Niuth strec! northwest. rd cash, balance in one and two P. m.—Daily, except Sunday, for Manassas, at rurediate Vent Wealiuurton to estibule Sleepers Washi tig theuce for all Arkauswe pointe; 1 New Orlewns. Terms: One-thi Fears, for which the notes of the purchaser, secured by of trust on the property sold and bearing interest from day of sale at the rate of six per cent per annum will be ‘taken, or all cash, at the option of the pur- chaser. A deposit of 8100'will be required at ti sale. All conveyancing. &c., at purchaser" ‘Termsof sale to be complied with the day of sale,otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell the property at the risk and cost of the de- faulting purchaser after five days’ public notice of uch reqale in some newspaper published in Washing. m, D.C. ‘eatul ati with « Pullman sleeper for Louisvilie 11:00 p. m—Southern Express daily for Lynchburg, Danville, Kaleigh, Asheville, Charlotte, Columbia, Augusta, Atian! wouery, New Ork » ikem, and California. Pull stibule Car Washington to New Urieans, via AUants and Montgomery Pullman Siecper Wasingtou to Birmingham, Ala., vie AUaute and Georgia Pacttic Railway ‘Trains on Washington a Wash- ington 9-00 am. dai ry on 12:20 ington 8 30 's cost. in ten days from daily; arrive Ko’ TET daily ‘ashi p.m. cept Sunday, arriving HAS. © DUNCANSON,¢ Trustees, | Lin. and 2.55 p.m, dy25-d&ds CHAS. W. D; Fhrurh trains from the South vis Charlotte, Dan- — leand Lynchburg arrive in Wasnt fa" THE PURCHASER aT THE FORMER sace | T2y"a0f Lascllune serve in Wotuiugion GBH am, having failed to comply, the above property will be re- | bung at coal ‘stn 10 Ley: sold in trout of the ‘premises ou WEDNESDAY, | and Ohio route and Chariottestilie at a FOURTEENTH DAY OF AUGUST, A.D. 188%, at | #73 pau and ‘Oobg ocelot Bis HALF-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK P-4L am. ping-car reservation and information ed at office, 1300 Fenn- ‘Station, Peunsylva- GASBON,) enstoes, A! ‘. 2 au8-d&ds CHAS. W. DARK V \eicpbcidaele SALE or yALUABLE LOTS IN THE TOWN OF HYATTS- LLE, MD. By virtue of the power contained in a from Edmond V. Lawrence and Mary A. Lawrence, his wite. are wee rentiiee en ne = CK. SPLENDID SCENER) rec rd. W. B., No. 9, folio 78¥, &c., one! PEL 5 pat the land records of Prince George's cour and | OTe FECT AGRE ieee 5 assigned to George N. Walker on the 16h of April, which sssuignment is duly recorded in liber J W. B., No. 9, folio 792, of said land records, the under- as ee as aforesaid, will sell at public auc. tion, im the town of Hyattsville, on FKIDAY, iE SIXTEENTH DAY OF AUGUST, 1880, at O'CLOCK P. M., all certain pieces or parce land and premises known as Lote $7 and 38 of 1 ‘ 1G, TRAINS LEAVE Wa ON, PROM BTA ON, COKNER OF SIMI AND BSTREETS AS OWS For bittsburg and the West, Chic: of Pullman Vestibuled Gare at 50 a.m. daily rc my ¥2 ition to Hyattsville. as per plat recorded in me too: es, at 7240 p.m, daily Cars Washington to lio 513, of the land records of to a prior ort- Hiding association. Ath Nleeyiug bicago and Bt. Louis, com becting daily at Harristy with through Sicepers Fd two-story six-room for Louisvil! .- oe I ee = 5 Dm dally, for itu : cet, wi Terms of sale: One-half cash on day of male. or on| —fisgvuch siceper to Fittubune, aud Pitsburg te ratification thereof by the court; balance in one year Chicaxo. from day of sale; deferred payment to bear interest BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD from day of sale, to be secured by the bond of = For Kane, Canandayua, Kochester and Magara chaser with surety or sureties to satisfaction as daily, except Sunday. 8-10 a.m. =e all cash, at aaa of purchaser. Convey- won Erie. eo = ny * pod ancing at purchaser's cos! joaud Niagara daily, excert tus y, a GEORGE N. WALKER, Assignee, | | in with Siocp ie Gar Wanhinacon to Kecherter, [LLM E BEA! Solicitors. for Williamsport, Loc javeu am Eluira at 9.508. " hice &. BRANDI, i except Sunday 24wketds daly, Pou PHI iW YORK AND THE EAST, 7 eee DELPHIA, N 00, “11 md 11:40 aan, 2:00) 4: #200, 11 40 of thi of the late Major WB. | E: oe Parlor Care 0/40 an dail ‘As administrator of the estate of the ; xpress Of Pullman Parlor Care, 9:40 am dally, Brockett, I will sell at public auction, at fe Toterest: | gacupt Suuday, and S:45 pan, daliy, with Deoieg *Nethertauld,” about one mile from Ball's Dar. 2 oad, in Alexandria county, Va., comimenci FOR PHILADELPHIA ON 2K UST TWEN.- | Fast Express 5:10 0. m. week days, aud 8:10 p.m of ok CATTLE aud | day. Exprew 210 pam. daily, “Accom. 6 ‘Buk @ CARKIAGE, UGGY, DOG CART and My. v and SHE! yr Boston, without change, 0 p. mM. ever rs piso a lot of HOUSEHOLD KITCHEN | For dirookipty XM al tire an ir kit nee at Fina made known sale. raey City wi teof Brooklyn Annex, au3,10.17 and 3 A. HART, Admr. ing direct trausier to ‘Fulton street, double ferriage across New York city For Ocean City aud Poiuts on Deiaware Division, 17 p.m. week days. donc 1 anQI “EIVERUNDRED CUBIC, FEET OF | For AtlauticCity 9:00, 11-00and.11-40 «, m. week ALEBEE Gl NITE, CUT FOR THE SUB- 1:0 v, m, daily. SERUCTURE OF THE CONGRESSIONAL Li- 5 Sas. Ta 88 09 On, WEDNESDAY, Ayousr, TWENTY-FIRST, 0, 4:20, 4:40,"6 00, i0-yo, ans ROC! .M., at Barbour's whart, , (OR Sunday, ¥ LF %: a Maiet st foot of 10th st. a.w.sf will soll for cash and 10, 3:45, 4:10, 6:00 Tet, Site pecare geet fies at meabeieonte sold on account 60) A For Annapolis, 7:20 and 9:00 am., 12:05, 4: Foecinding the contract, fo be removed wi 15 0 po i ] : 3 oont STOUT, HALL & BANGS, Contractors. aap., 4:10 D. THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. au7-dts 2. ALEXANDKIA AND) FREDERICKSBURG I ALEXANDKIA i) Reser 04 IN EFFECT MAY 12, 1889. For Alexandria, 4:30, 6.35, Fae ee gs. wer 05, 201, 6:21, Op Sunday at 4 ‘ALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Aucts. ‘ORY SALE OF A TWO-STORY FRAME H TH RACK BUILDI Pi 4:55, 6 of tbe premisen, premises, oaugre $61, baving.1* feet Oipches front deep. improved by & Two-story with Back Buildings soutaining ¥ Foome, to be sold to settle up an estates Ter of Sale: Une-baif cash ; balance in siz, twelve P. M., we shall seil, in front! Quantico, 7:45 a.m. and 4:55 p.m. 5, in da: 7-45 a.m. Buns bh Jachined abi the so 0, 10:57 ame. daily, For Juchmond end the South. ¢ p. excep oor Fy y 89% 196 #209, 3: ‘Traine Jeave Alexandris tor earee 0:45, 7a. 1a; 8:10: 70%, 8:00, 20. 10.585 aud and eighteen mouths, for notes interest frou in day of aalo and secured by & deed of trust on property 0 and 110 as 200, Salk conveyancing, &., at purchaser's cost. $1! 20, 32 p.m. y ie st 4 Tickets and information at the office, northeast cor Of sale are. bot ‘complied. with wituia ton soy aie | mer of Lsth street aud Seutnylvane wreupe, of sale are not compli aud pert, idat cust Gefaulting | St the station, where orders can be left for purer ales WnTa sts eco. checking of Dagace to from botsls and aul uctioneers, enves SHAS. k. PUGH, J. R. WOOD, a General Passcuwer Agent, FINAN CIAL, ATSKILL MOUNTAINS, aN CEL. SABA’ A, on ae eee a . West Shore Kailrosd will run SHARES NOW EARNING DIVIDENDS, “Spe price, 3.75 per share. Soon to be advanced to 85. trains to aud from on, CATSKILL NOUN TAIN Aires. Leary Jersey 260 a, (Bx-Treasurer of the United States) — t experts eatimate the gold Yalieen' in prop- erty company FIVE-SIXTHS of which will be reveived by stock- holders. Remit to 9ul0-s,tu,wew JAMES GILFILLAN, Tressurer, 41 and 43 Wall st., New York. CORSON & MACARTNEY, GLOVER 1419 F 87. N. w.