Evening Star Newspaper, August 11, 1891, Page 1

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A New Bayx.—The controller of the cur- rency has authorized the Farmers’ ional Bank of Augusta, Ky., to begin business with & capital of $65,000. Tae Portsmovrm at Prymovra.—The Navy Department has received a telegram announcing the arrival of the U. 8. 8. Portsmouth at Ply- mouth, England. Tae Attaxta 1x Dry Dock.—The United States Cruiser Atlanta of the squadron of evo- lution was put in dry dock at New York yester- day to have her bottom painted. District Patexts.—Patents have been issued to citizens of the District as follows: Charles C. Anderson, street-sweeping machine; Alanson S. Douglass, buttoner; Frank F. Fletc! mounting for rapid-fire guns. Revexve Avporxtaexts.—The Secretary of the Treasury has made the following appoint- ments in the internal revenue service. United ugers—James B. Barber at San Frat William A. Luckey Wiley R. Ellis, ille, N. 0. tes gaugets aud storekeepers—Ret ben F. Frey, Plainfield, Pa, La Fayette N. Mercier, Grantville, Ga. Sri 1x Fonce.—Assistant Secretary Nettle- ton has informed the collector of customs at Boston that the department's letter of May 4 last does not abrogate the instructions of Septem- ber 15, 1890, relating to allowance for act dental and unusual absorption of moisture and sea water during voyage of importation. Cots Ciassiriep as Horses.—Assistant Seo- retary Nettleton has informed @ corresponde! that horses are duitiable without regard to age, the only distinction being that those valued at | leas than 2150 are dutable at €30 each, while | those of greater value are dutiable at 30 per cent ad valorem. Colts, not being specially provided for, are classified as horses. Attzozp Fravps 1x tux Baooxtrx Navy Yanv.—Acting Secretary Soley of the Navy De- partment has referred to the district attorney at New York for his action the report of the board appointed by Capt. Erben, commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard, that investigated the frauds which it was alleged were being com- mitted on the —_— in the docks and yards bureau by means of duplicate pay ecks. Chief Clerk Wm. Desmond and Jonas M. Farrington had been suspended as a result of the investigation. Tue OvTRAGES on Missionanres 3x Carna.— The State Department has reserved a copy of an imperial decree issued in China, June 12, relative to riots in which outrages were coi nutted on missionary establishments. ‘The de- cree aays: “It is evident that among the rioters there are some powerful outlaws: wboss object is to secretly contrive and plan to fan discon- tent among the people by circulating false rumors and causing them to become agitated and excited and to avail themselves of the opportunity to rob and plunder, and peaceable und law-abiding persons are enticed and led to join them, resulting in a tremendous uprising. ‘The governors general and_gov- ernors of the Liang Kiang, Hu Kwang, Kiang Su, Auhui and Hupek are directed to issue without delay orders to the civil aud military ofticers under their respective jurisdictions to canse the arrest of the leaders of the riots, try them and inflict capital punishment upon them asa warning @nd example to others in the fusure.”” Prrsovat-—R. 8. Powell of Duluth, Minn., D. Kamsay of Boston, B. D. Green of Buffalo, J. L. Pennypacker of Philadelphia and H. Huber of New York are at Willard’s —J. K. Murray and H. W. Shattack of New York are at ‘the Kandall.—' J. Ingersoll, jr., a : u of Massachusetts and J. 8. Nisbel of Georgia are at the Arlington.—J. W. Dishueds of Maryiand and E. H Weels of Pittsburg are at the Shorcham.——Prof. M. 8. Beovel of Ken- tucky, Prof. R Warington of Hartford, Prof. A. Johnson of Wyoming and T. Speed of Missis- sippi are at the Ebbitt.—Dr. L. D. McIntosh of Chicago, T.J. Reynolds of Montgomery, Ala, and H. F. Startstan of Hochester, N. Y., are at the Arno.—Lhos. F. Hunt of the State College of Pennsylvania is at the Fredonia. H. Mutchler of Rochester, N. ¥., Henry E. Rees of Marietta, Ga. and Henry Hirck of Philadelphia are at the Johnson.—— C. H. Douglass of 0, C. 8. Hall of Wil- mington, Del., Miss Nellie of St. Louis and H. J. Lowery of Kansas City are at the St. James.—Sam W. Small of Atlanta, Frank E. Bowman of Pittsburg und A. N. Arnold of Providence are at the Metropolitan.——Georgo HH. Hartmann of New York, G. H. Moore of Indianapolis and D, M. Nelle of Omaha are at the National.——Mr. A. Minster has gone to Atlantic City to be gone until September 1.—— Mr. Charles E. Barber, who been waking & tour of the great lakes, returned yester- day.—-Mr. 8. P. Ficklen will leave ina few days to spend his vacation at Capon Springs. ——Mr. Paul H. Cromelieu and Mr. Chas. J. Hopkins are at The Kenood, Atlantic City.— Messrs. J. Shaw, Lem Campbell, Win. Murphy W. Charlingsford and J. Hurley will spend » few weeks’ vacation at Cape May.—Messrs. Lutterworth and Cheetham of lochdale, Eng- land, after a two months’ visit with frien left for a short stay in Philadelphia. — ‘Leese and James Petney have gone to Wayside, Prince George's county, Md., to spend the month of August.——Mr. William L. Brawner is visi his parents at Bush Hill, ; will shortly leave for At- laniic City in company with bir. John Clark. ——Mr. Geo. Y. Thorpe bas arrived homeirom Kansas City, Mo., where be bas been for the Et ths. He to : ee fo expects to retarn MR. DOUGLASS’ DENIAL, His Resignation Was Not Asked for But Was Entirely Voluntary. HE HAS NO COMPLAINTS TO MAKE AGAINST THE PRESIDENT OR STATE DEPARTMENT—HE WAS ‘TREATED WITH THE GREATEST CONSIDERATION— SOME NEWSPAPER STORIES REFUTED. The resignation of Mr. Frederick Douglass as minister to Hayti, the announcement of which was made in yesterday's Stax, has been the main subject of talk in diplomatic and po- litical circles today. A number of ridiculous storieshave been circulated in the press and otherwise as to the reasons for the step which the distinguished minister has taken. A short talk which a Stan reported had with Mr. Doug- Jass this morning will serve to set at rest some of the marvelous tales of administrati ercion which have been circulated, HIS RESIGNATION NOT REQUESTED. Minister or rather ex-Minister Douglass was found at his residence at Anacostia endeavor- ing to keep cool by means of a suit of white flannels. His first remarks showed the reasons for the resignation, which seem to have been purely personal. “I wish to deny,” raid Mr. Douglass, “tin the strongest manner possible the statement in the morning Post, as coming from me, that my resignation was requested. In no manner whatever has either the President or tate Department ever intimated to me that my resignation would be acceptable. On the contrary I have received only the kindest treatment from both the head of the adminis- tration and the department to which I was im- mediately connected. My resignation was tendered on purely personal grounds. | The labors at Hayti had become onerous to me, as I foresaw would be the case, and my resignation therefore followed. At the time I accepted the ministry to Hayti I informed the President that it would only be possible for me to hold the position for two years and that then I should ask to be relieved. When I was hore last year Tatated to the President that I would only be able to stay in Hayti one more year. So, you see, there was nothing sudden or forced about my resignation at this time. Xo COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE PRESIDENT. “No, Ihave no complaints to make against the President or the Department of State. Against some others, and especially against a number of newspapers, I consider I have full cause for grievance. The statements which have been made regarding my official work as minister have been outrageous, and at the roper time I propose to answer the charges. it has been charged that I have been derelict in obtaining the concession of the Mole St. Nich- olas from the Haytian goverument. Why, the obtainment of that station has been one of ny pet plans for years, and all that man could do to get the concession from Hayti 1 did during my stay there. A man may lead a horse to water, but twenty men cannot | make him ‘drink. For various reasons I was unsuccessful through no fault of my own in obtaining the Mole St. Nicholas for the United States, and the affair has been made a hook on which to hang all manner of charges of fallure, incapacity, slothfulness and lack of interest, which, as {have said, I pro- pose to auswer in time. For fifty years [have bored more or less successfully, and I do not [ald that at this late date my career shall ve added to it the intimation of a failure in the diplomatic service. WI8 COLOR DID NOT LESSEN IS INFLUENOE. “No, sir, Ido not believe that the question of my color either added to or detracted from my usefulness as minister to Haytl. 1 have seen in the papers, and have no doubt the argument has been made to the President, that a white man would be able to accomplish more in Hayti thane black. The makers of these statements, however, show little knowledge of the Haytian nation. At ae it was not deemed incongru- ous that a black man should hold the position of minister at o Diack re- public. Hayti has been free 100 years and appreciates its lowest piautation laborers there may be found Maviah bowing down to the white race but among the men of the country there in found nothing of the sort. The Haytlans have among them a considerable nomber of white men, and several foreign uations have white ministers. These representatives gain no especial advantage from their coior, and often directly the opposite. HIS RECORD WAS TO HIS ADVANTAGE. “While the matter of color acted neither for nor against me, I dobelieve that my record and long labore for the advancement of the negro race were a tremendous advantage tome. At amatter of fact more has been accomplishe during my ministry than for many years pre- vious. President Hippolyte recognized this Tact and spoke most Aatteringly of my labors in two of his messages. A most important mercantile concession was made during my stay, by means of which sailing vessels were put ona much more satisfactory bane and freed from the old vexatious law by which the vessels were held if the dues on the cargoes were not paid by the consignee. Then aguin two important claims, the Ven Boehien and the Parsons wharf claim, were settled by the Haytian government. HIS FUTURE PLANS. “What are my future plans? Why, my dear sir, lum going to be free once more. To go here, to go there, or stay at home, just as I please. Y ghall still work and shail resume many of the lines of labor which were snapped by the necessity of leaving the country. “No; naturally I bave nothing to say as to my probable successor, as 1 have in fact not received an oliicial notification of the accept- ance of my resignation. ee WAK DEPARTMENT PRINTING. A New Branch Office of the Government Printing Office Established, The following circular has been issued from the War Department: On Monday morning, August 10, 1891, branch office of the government printing office will be established in the War Department and will occupy rooms in the Speiden building. ‘This office is established for the performance of any special work which requttes the close supervision of some official or employe of the department or where the interests of the gov- ernment would suffer delay by incident to trans- mission to the main office of the government printing off Requisitions for work to be done in the branch office will be forwarded to the Secretary of War and will be made upon the forms now in use for “printing and binding;” the words “branch office” to written in the requisi- tion under the heading “instructions.” With reference to the type. presses and other printing material in the several branch offices now existing in the offices of the adjutant gen- , Paymaster ral, chief of engincers, chief of orduance and war records, so much of it as may be required by the public printer for use in the branch office will be turned over to him when required and the remainder will be d of a8 surplus material, as required by regulation’. The employes on duty in the several printing offices mentioned will be di- rected to report to the foreman of the branch office for duty, and when relieved by him will Teport to the Secretary of War for assignment. e rooms in the State, War and Navy De- vacated by reason of this partment building order will be held by the Seoretary of Waz for assignment hereafter. . ‘The City of Panama. ‘The State Department has not as yet received information of the reported seizure of the Pa- i citic Mail steamship City of Panama at La Lib- MEETING OF MICROSCOPISTS. The First of the Great Series of National ‘Scientific Conventions. DR. JOHN 8. BILLINGS’ ENTERTAINING AND I¥- STRUCTIVE ADDRESS OF WELCOME—OTHER PLEASANL SPEECHES MADE—REPORTS OF COM- ‘MITTEES—PROGRAM FOR FUTURE MEETINGS. ‘The great series of national scientific con- ventions that will last well on into September began this morning. The first of the societies to meet was the American, Society of Micro- scopists. it began a four days’ session this morning in the medical department of the Co- lumbian University, 1325 H street. The main lecture room on the ground floor of the medical building is the one used for the meetings of the microscopists. It is rather a dark room and wasascool aplaceasthere was to be found today. But still no one asked to have the steam heat turned on toeke out the warmth from Sol’s rays. It was the fourteenth annual meeting of the society The arrangements for the convention have all been in the hands of the Microscopical Society of this city, and all the preliminary work of arranging for @ suocessfal convention was well done. ‘The officers of the American Bociety of Mi- croscopists are as follows: President, Di. Frank L. James, St. Louis; vice presidents, Prof. E. W. Claypole, Akron, Ohio, and Prof. M. D. Ewell, Chicago; secretary, Dr. Wm. H. Seaman, Washington; treasurer, C. G. Miller, Pittsburg. When Bresident James called the society to order this morning, ® few minutes after 10 o'clock, there was a very fair attendance of members in the hall, iene 4 handsome badges of the society. The badge is of white silk with the title of t! ciety printed upon it in letters of gold. In the center is @ fac simile of a latge microscope surrounded by thi words “Microscopical Society of Washington.” The Sr formally opened with prayer by Rey. R. 8. L. Wood, a young and eloquent minister. In his brief prayer Mr. Wood asked for a blessing and inspiration for the society. DR. BILLINGS’ ADDRESS. Dr. John 8. Billings, U. 8. A., made the ad- dress of welcome, the principal address of the day. His remarks were largely devoted to an account of the growth of the interest i microscope in the government department and was heard with the closest attention, Among other things Dr. Billings sai ‘Vhe president, ladies and gentlemen: It is my pleasant duty this morning to bid you wel- come to Washington and to say to you that you are to make yourselves very much at home Washington, as the capital of the coun- ty is, in fact, the natural an ‘poled home of all national associations, and they are begin- ning to discover this, forthe number of such gatlerings here increases every year. Within the last twenty years this city has become not only one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but has become one of the great scien- titic and literary centers of this country. The needs of different departments of the government for accurate and precise infor- mation upon many subjects connected with their work have brought together here in the different bureaus many men specially trained in modern methods of investigation and re- search, each working in some particular line and more or less of an expert upon some one particular subject, yet also interested in the General progress of knowledge and the results obtained by his fellow-workers. Hence it is that our local scientific societies are numerous, well attended and have an abundant supply of material to interest their members, more so, probably,than the majority of local societies in other and larger cities. THE LOCAL socrETy. Among these associations we number an act- ive and flourishing microscopical society, for although the government has no department or bureau exclusively devoted to this subject, yet in almost every department and in many of the bureaus there are and must’ are familiar with the uso of the microsco juestions whic! to come before at eny mo- ment. You may be s@re, therefore, that the American Microscopical Society’ will always fiud un appreciative and in- terested audience for its papers and discus- sions here. Of the numerous bureaus of the government which make use of and are in- terested in the microscope and microscopic technique there is none which makes more constant use of this method of investigation, and none which in times ast has done more t6 stimulate improvements in microscopy, than the medical department of the army, including the Army Medical Museum. The improvements in microscopic objectives which have been made during years have been, to a considerable extent, stim- ulated, suggested and given definite direction by the application of photo-micrographby to the teating of such objectives as to resolving power and flatness of field under differentconditions of illumination. 2 Photo-micrography, with high powers, be- came a practicable and useful process when the use of direct sunlight asa means of illumina- tion was introduced. This was first done in this country by Prof. O. N. Rood of Columbi College, N.Y., in 1860-61. It was first stfy- gested and applied in this country to histolog- teal preparations in the spring ‘of 1864 in a military hospital here in Washington by two assistant surgeons in, the army, Jas, William ‘Thomas and William BR. Norris, both row well- known ophthalmologists in Philadelphia. These gentlemen brought the results obtained by them to the attention of Dr. J. J. Woodward of the army. who was engaged in the collection of materials for the preparation of the medical history of the war and the formation of an army medical museum, and by his direc- tion the process was ‘taken up, extended | M and improved by Dr. Edward Curtis, now of New York, who was thon engaged in ‘making inicroscopic preparations to illustrate the path ological histology of certain cam diseases, Subsequently Dr. Woodward himself took the matter up, studying especially the Mtoe com- binations and technique of illumination adapted to secure the best results, and apply- ing these methods as a means of minutely and accurately comparing the powers and perform- ances of different objectives, and of making of such performances records wi accuracy could uot be questioned and which could readily be compared with each other. DB. WOODWARD'S TESTS. “When Dr. Woodward was doing the greater part of his testing work homogeneous immer- portance to secure the best results, also often » matter of very considerable difi- culty. Dr. Woodward's skill and patience in making these sdjustments and in the: tion of the illumination wete unrivaled. spent halfan hour and more in securing a single cover correction, and the makers miscroscopic objectives, both in and abroad, oame to r 0 the was not only absolutely impartial but would get from each lens the work of which it was capable. The result that they wore glad to send him lenses for trial cae tan mich in this means of improvement, wl strongly stimulated. work has been carried on steadil’ eee bat ra regia! different - consist tical aj tion, = Theta teas to pat ical ele teriology. We shall be very glad to have you spend as much time at the museum as you there’ Tn ths cousssiioe'T wish te Sone your attention to two casos at the sonth end of a erated, San Salvador. Ithas been advised, how- | to ever, of the intention of the authorities of San Salvador to scize the vessel at Acajutla be- cause she had left the port of San ‘Salvador without propery elaaring under the lam. ‘The dey ment 8 telegraphed Min- inter Pachooo to examine into the facts ame, diately and make a re those the results of his investigation eat Come Anz Fuzs.—In reply toa request for information ss to whether Hindu money (coins) imported as a are subject to duty, Act- ing Secret ston says that coins of gold, suver aut eopper are exempt from duty under ‘the present law. THE MEDICAL MUSEUM. . Permit me to remind you that as ojtizensand sovereigns of the republic the Medical Museum the lust thirty | Je microscope, and especially of the enrlier forms of American makers, of which we have none, and also ‘imens of the best work of American microscopists which can be shown b; permanent preparations, and to secure this ask your assistance. The library of the sur- Seon general's office, connected with the mus- eum, is rich in books and journals relating to the ‘microscope and its uses, especially in ite applications to biology and the medical scien and is available to all who wish to use it. It you are not familiar with its resources and its index Thope you will become 0 while you are ere. I speak first and ehiefly of the army modical museum and. library, simply because it is the division of the government with which I happen to be most familiar, but you will find microscopical work going on in the Department of Agriculture, in the National Museum and elsewhere, and in all these places you will be welcome visitors. Addresses of weloome are, I think, usually satisfactory in the inverse proportion of their length, hence I will take up no more of your time and close, as I began, by assuring you that we are all very glad to see yon here, and hope that you will make yourselves entirely at home with us. DR. THOMAS TATLOR'S REMARKS. At the conclusion of Dr. Billings’ address Dr. Thomas Taylor, president of the Microscopical Society of this city, was introduced to make an address of welcom: in the name of his society. He gave a very pleasant ex tempore address, telling of the growth of his own interest in the microscope and what he bad done in that line of work. Healso told of the interest that is being taken in microscopy by our own govern- ment, which was the first to take any active steps in microscopical work. Hedescribed the use and growth of the local society and bade the members of the National Association hearty welcome in the name of the society he represents. ident James made a few remarks ex- pressing his gratitude for the hearty reception and welcome that had been tendered the soci- ety. Dr. Wm. H. Seaman, the secretary of the society, made his first annual report. He said that either he or his assistant, Miss Sadic Felton, would be present at all the regular meetings of the society to transact the business pertaining to his office. He announced that the membership had reached 400 and that u ward of fifty new names would probably added to the society's membership as soon as the executive committee had had a chance to meet and pass upon them. He recommended that Wednesday evening be given up to a meet- ing for the consideration of routine business. ‘The reports of the committees on medico- legal microscopy, on the Columbian exposition and also of the committee on the revision of the constitution were passed over to be presented ata future date. THE. QUESTION OF INCORPORATION. The next item of business on the program was the consideration of the question whether or not it would be advisable to have the society incorporated. Dr. Leaman and Dr. Reyburn spoke in favor of incorporating the society, the I sue from going through with the legal forms in the District, where the incorporation of all na- tional societies should be made. Ex-President Lewis also favored the proposition, and on mo- tion of Mr. Mellor it was decided that the pres- ident should appoint a committee of three to take entire charge of the matter. Dr. James appointed as this committee Dr. Reybura, Mr. Yznaga aud Dr. Wm. J. Lewis. At this point the mecting adjourned until this evening at 8 o'clock in the lecture room of the Congregational Church, when the prosi- dent of the society will read his annual address, taking for his subject “The Microscope in the Investigation of Scorches and Burns on Textile ‘abrics." :80 the society will visit the geological survey, F street between 18th and 14th. Wednesday afternoon, at tho same hour, the Department of Agriculture. Thureday afternoon the office of the surgeon general, corner 7th and B streets southw soiree for exhibition of mounted ob; te or | will be held on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the armory of the light battery and cavalry troop (old skati: tink), New York avenue be- tween 18th and 14th streets northwest. The public are cordially invited. ‘The local committee will arrange for Friday othe folk wing are the titles of papers entered ¢ following are jes of papers ent to be read at the meeting: 1. L. D. Molntosh, Light.” ‘Apparatus For Pub- lic and Clas ‘Exhibition of Microscopic Ob- cts, 5. Wm. A. Rogers—“The Relations Botween a Mikronauda Wave Length of Sodium Light.” 6. Dr. J. Melvin Lamb—“The Microscope in Government Work.” 7. Dr.Wm. C. Krauss—“The Microscope as a Factor in the Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treat- ment of Morbid New Growths.” 8. Dr. Veranus A. Moore—“Apparatus for Holding Cover Glasses When Staining.” 9. Dr. Veranus A. Moore—“Observations on Staining the Flagelie of Motile Bacteria." 10. Miss Vide A. Latham—“A Brief Account of the Microscopical Anatomy of a Case of Chrome Lead Poisonin 11. Miss V. A. Latham—The Use of Stains, Especially With Keferencs to Their Value for Ditferential Diagnosis.” 12. Prof.Wm. H. Seaman—“The Phosphores- cent Organs of Fire Flic 13. Dr. Lucien Howe—“Floating Particles in icroscopical the Eye a Source of Error in Observation.” 14. Prof. Simon H. Gage—“Notes on the Fixation of Serial Sections and the Collodion lethod in Hii ee 16. Prof. Simon ind Susannah P. Gage— “Comparison of the Epithelium of the Mouth in Nectarus and Diemyctelus.” 16. Simon H. Gage—‘Preparaticn of the Fibrin Filaments of Blood and Lymph snd of the Oxyhmmoglobin Crystals of Necturus.” 17. John Michels—“The Microscopical Ex- amination of Pork by the United States Gov- ernment. 18, J. M. Stedman—“On the Nervous System anen Water Sponge.” Coni Lucien Howe — ‘The Mechanical Used as Micrometer.” MEMBERS NOW PRESENT. Among the prominent members of the society who have registered as present at the annual ing are the following: Dr. William J. Lewis, Hartford, Conn.; Dr. F. L. James, St. Louis; C. C. Mellor, Pitts burg; Dr. L.'M. Eastman, Baltimore; Dr. Taylor, W. H. Walmsley, Philadelphia; Robert Reyburn, Washington; T. W. Kahne, Ed fuber, Baltimore; Dr. Siemon, Fort 20. Stage belongs to you, and that as American micro- | {< latter accenting the advantages that would en- | lea’ split erugh the middle att and wind. vin WELCOME FOR ALEXIS The Grand Duke of Russia Cordially Received in Paris. KING ALEXANDER REACHES VIENNA. Damage Caused in the West by Wind Storms. FORCED INTO A MARRIAGE. ALEXIS WARMLY WELCOMED. The Grand Duke of Russia Had Hoped to Enter Paris Unnoticed. Panis, August 11.—There is scarcely a doubt that the non-arrival in. this city yesterday of the Grand Duke Alexis was entirely due to his disinclination to be the re- cipient of the enthusiastic welcome that the citizens of Paris had prepared for him. Great crowds of people gathered at the railway station where he was expected to arrive and much disappointment wasmanifested when it was learned that the grand duke had changed his _ and would not arrive at the time orig- inally set. So sure were the Parisians that the grand duke would reach the city at the time Sppointed that a number of the houses and cates along the route from the railway station [rere beutitully decorated and illuminated in ix honor. The crowd learned that he would not arrive yesterday, but they did not learn when he Would reach Parts, and, consequently, when the train in which he traveled rolled into the station at8:45 o'clock this morning no one Was present, officially or unofficially, to re- ceive him. Soadverse was the grand duke to undergoing an official reception that even the members of the Kussian embassy had | |no oficial information as to the ex-| act time of his arrival, and he therefore gighted from the train exactly as a private infividual would havedone. But as Teached the platform be was recognized by crowd comprising at least @ thousand perso: Who had just arrived on incoming trains or who were awaiting the departure of trains for the ¥arious points to which they were bound. greeting they gave the grand duke was enthusi- astic. y cheered and yelled, waved bandker- chiefs and bats, aud above the din could be heard cries of “Vive le czar,” “Vive Is Russie.” The grad duke, bowing and smiling at the warmness of his welcome, despite his attempt | to avoid it, passed along the platform and, wing the station, entered a carriage and was immediately driven to « hotel. ‘The London Zimes this morning publishes « dispatch from its Paris correspondent cor firming the reports that the non-arrival of the Grand Duke Alexis in Paris yesterday at t time designated was intentional. The dispatch adds that the reason for the in the | Russia may wish to show Germany that ebe is still open to an offer if Germany out France. ANOTHER ROYAL TRAVELER. Vrewxa, August 12.—King Alexander, the boy ruler of Servia, who succeeded to the throne upon the abdication of King Milan, arrived hore at slate hour lagt night from St. Peters- burg, where he bas been visiting the czar. ‘A large number of officals were awaiting him in the station, while outside » crowd number- ing 10,000 persons had gai to geta viewo! the youthful ruler. Detachments of soldiery were drawn up around the sta and the king, upon his arrival, was received with full military honors. King Alexander was attired in ‘uni- form and bore bimeelf like a soldier. le is a well-grown Loy, tall for his age. He is of slight build and his figure is erect. The manner in which he carries himself is good and denotes his military training. In his face be bearsa resemblance to both Queen Natalie, his mother, and to ex-King Milan, his father. Notwithstanding the fact that recent dis- patches from Belgrade announced that bis majesty had & very successful examina- tion ina great varicty of subjects it is asserted that in general respects his education 1s ina deplorable condition. ‘This, it is anid, is due to the fact that his tutors are frequently changed for political reasons. He has been reared without companions of his own age and altogether, though be holds the position of a ruling so ereign of Europe, he's compelled to icad a dreary, lonely life.’ He will go to Ischi today and on Wednesday will proceed to Munich, the grand duke's published program may be that | McLiuryey of the New Lork 2. us amon, bids | “The € A Monument to Be Erected to Muravieis Memory by Foreed Contributions. Lospos, August 11.—A Vienna dispatch says that the Poles are greatly excited over the erection of » monument ander the auspices of the Russian government to the memory of Count Muravieff, known as “The Hangman of Poland.” Jt wae by order of Muravieff thats multitade of Poles were put to death at Wilna in 1863. He wae likened to “Ivan, the Terrible,” im ferocity, and many patriot priests and were among his —_vietons, ion i* to erect e memorie! to him im Wilne, which witnessed bie worst atrocities, and the fact that the present governor ge of Wilna bas subscribed to the fund for that PUrpore shows that the authorities indore the movement. What is almost meredible i that Pressure ts brought to bear to compel Poles to fubscribe to the scheme for honoring the mam who slaughtered their countrymen. ¢ Poles nerally construe the movewent asa national insult, although it will riko rerve to keep alive in Poland the sentiment of nationality and the memories of the b: ———_ NEWS OF THE DAY ABROAD. Carrent Happentines of the Old World Cable@ to the New, Loxpox, Angust 11.—The Swiss government has nearly completed the work of fortafying Mount St. hard, thereby maki bie for a hostile ariny to des lund from that quarter. try secure against invasion has beretofore been vu endeavoring to pass th mountains woul fing fire. A dispatch from Naples says that the great heat is causing many deaths, onth being hotter than for years past. Great preckutions are taken against an invasion of cholera, and the health of the eity is receiving unusual at- ten ties The large emigration to America is causing @ dearth of lubor aud consequent rise of wages some parts of sou! Italy. The crime tistics of Calabria the large majority o! having emigrated. There Naples and other Italian ports @ volume of return immigration, immigrants coming bon farms. It 1s stated on high ecclesiastical authority in Germany that there is no © Catholics to believe that the is a garment that was worn by Vody being perfectly free to form his op During the last two days there has been a considerable iucrease in the number of pilgrims, all auaiously awaiting the public exhibitton of the holy cont. A number of sick people also arrived who are ious to be permitiod to touch the relic tu hope of being healed. There people expect a repetition of the miracles which are said to have happened on previous occasions of the kind. ‘The kaiser is said to be much disturbed py the stories about his health. disp of Saturday health is excellent and his injured point which, en army rape of the be exposed to an exterminat nee is rapidly improving. ‘The kaiser has determined to fuliill his official duties as if no accideut had occurred. According to @ St. Petersburg dispatch, the czar has caused it to be notified to the Princess Youreffeks, the morganatic widow of the Jute czar, Alexander 11, that she must not visit the imperial family on terms of intimacy, and that her peculiar relationship cannot be recognized at court. ‘The czar himself has no morganatio wife, and fs a devoted husband to the cmprens, He does not like the evidence of his father's loose morals to be thrust too plainly before him, and the women who were favorites of the late czar bave found themselves hardly more than tolerated by the present ruier. So far as his household is concerned the autocrat sets an excellent example. ‘The twelfth conference of the Young Men's Christian Associations of all lands opens at Amsterdam tomorrow. ‘The committee on credentials is sitting today to past upon the credentials of delegates. Superiutendent CA is the delegutes from America, apprentice training ship Portsmouth, which is now on a cruise, arrived at Plymouth yesterday. The Very Rev. Gilbert Elliott, D.D., the well-known English churchinen, is dead. He was born in 130) and was Bristol in 1850 and has hela the oliice ever since. ‘The chateau of President Carnot, at has been looted by burglars, who secured alll the valuables, including the plate. ‘The house Was occupied by the president's mother. Famine and pestilence Lave followed the ex- cessive rains in the Magura district of the ian mountains. The wet weather ruined the crops, and insufticien; and food has caused typhus fever and dysentery to pre- v At a meeting of the Leeds Millers’ Associn~ tion today it was decided to advance the price of flour 1 shilling 6 peuce per sack. ienesipeseonas A NEWSPAPER’S RIGHTS. An Important Decision Rendered by the Montana Supreme Court. Curcaco, August 11.—A dispatch trom Helena, Mont., says the supreme court of Montene bas vindicated the right of « newspaper to publish the news. Judge McHattou of Butte re cently ordered Editor J. A. Macknight of the ne Journal to appear beiore him for publishing in « govsipy article the words of an old Montanian, to the effect thet the Davis will contestants could nut get an im- capital of Bavaria, where be will join’ bis father. After spending a short time in Munich ex-Ring Milan aud King Alexander will go to Paris. pee DESTRUCTIVE WIND STORMS. Great Havoc Caused in Michigan—Cyclone in Wisconsin, Port Hurox, Micu., August 11.—One of the most destructive wind storms that ever visited this section of the state struck Sanilac and ‘Tuscalo counties yesterday morning. continu- ing for only about thirty minutes, but wrought great havoc during that brief time. At Minden City it blew down the Huron and Sanilac Insurance Company's big building and carried the heavy roof 200 feet. ‘The front of Springer & Co.'s store was blown in and the stock badly damaged. Wright's pho gallery was destroyed, R. B. Wilson's foun wi ‘and Wm. Johneon’s residence blown down and three-year-old child fatally in- ‘At Tyre George Souls’ house was struck b; lightning and destroyed and Henry Wheeler's frame residence was blown down. At Gladwin for. seen to : Kaukeugan Point. It is not known how were in the boat or where it wes from. ‘11.—A most APOLIS, Iwp., August Inpuax, wD. — astrous storm visited this county lable damage to Ht fia clear off its foundation. near by was Partial tral before any judge or Jars in Butee, where the vast estate lies, and trom which at would be removed if the contest is successful. The conrt held that contempt of court is cou- fined almost exclusively to acts that interrupt the progress of the business of the court. “Weare passing upon « question of law as between the rights of w citizen and the yp of the court summarily to imprison on a charge of contempt. ‘The power is given to the court to enforce and respect for the a thority of the court. 1t is not to enforce seuti- mental respect, for that must be gained by other means.and will come to «court where law and order are administered with able, fear Jess and impartial fidelity.” ‘The prisoner was ordered discharged. oni SEIZURE OF THE SCHOONER BAND. Capt. Alcock Declares Me Mad Neo Illicit Skins on Board. Victor, B. ©., August 11.—The Canadian sealing schooner C. D. Kand has just returned, to Vancouver from Bering sea, where she was antl