Evening Star Newspaper, August 12, 1891, Page 5

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C, WEDNE 2d EDITION Tur Screnior ee BROWNNOT INDORSED ea The Maryland Farmers Stand Aloof 7 Sana From Politics. Hee KANSAS ALLIANCE CLAIMS GAINS. aay heceeceteta to the Tae Consti- tution Are Carried. BE RELIED UPON TOGIVE THE BEST THE F.M. B.A. OF ILLINOIS. pmeeeenis . ‘THE MARYLAND ALLIANCE. = Resumption of Consideration of Business by the Farmers at Baltimore. — Battrxonr, Mp., August 12—Soon after 9 o'clock this forenoon, with the thermometer marking 89 degrecs (91 was the figure at the corresponding time yesterday), the third con- vention of the Farmers’ Alliance or people's party bogan its second and, hoped for, last day's | seenion. Mr. Hugh Mitchell, the president of the state alliance, was in the chair, and Mr. J. Canfield Jenkins was secretary. ‘There was much complaint of the great heat. ‘The delegates who went home to look after the gathering of the fruit crop did not return to- day to the convention. ‘Tuere are only a few ‘these,however, end their al sence was hardly cable. Delegates laid aeide their coats to- ahd took up fans, and thus equipped en- deavored to keep cool, or a8 cool, at any the requirements of’ @ political convention would admit. Assoon as President Mitchell tapped the SARSAPARILLA. CURES OTHERS, WILL CURE YOU. Pox bs Exreact 18 ALWAYS INCLOSED IN BUFF WRAPPER HAVING LANDSCAPE TRADE MARK. pe Me" WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP Haw begs uae! for over FIPTY YEARS by MILLIONS | desk with his gavel he gave the order to cicat of MOTHERS fe CHILDREN WHILE TEETH" | the hall of ail outsiders and reporters. ‘this It SOOTHES the | was duly done, when delegates wore examined ; | and cards of admission carefully vied. ‘The convention was then tiled with all the rigor of aMasonic communication, and business of the first session of the second day was begun. A recess was announced for 12:30 p.m., when by the grace of the “committee on publication” something may be given out for publication The debate on the’ resolutions carried the session up tli Lo’clock, when recess was taken till 2:30. ‘The resolutions adopted are as follows: Be it resolved by the Farmers’ Aliiance of the state of Mar right to stand on a footing of exact equality be- fore the law with every o:her citizen. “That, therefore, the burden of all taxation ought to bo imposed equally and impartially on all property of whatsoever kind, both onal and real, without distinction and discrimina- tion. “That every exemption from taxation is equivalent to direct appzopriation for the benefit of the owner of exempt property and an increase levy on the property of those who wseeeeie | pay taxes. soc | “That no tax law which provides for the ez- | emption of eny property of any kind can be 20e { either expedient or first. asc | “That nc law, no contract, no device which | by any means, directly or indirectly, imposes the payment of apy pert of any tax upon any man not the honafide owner of thet property ought to tolerated. ‘That such law, contract or device ought to be illegal and void. “That the proposed amendment to the con- stitution of the state to be submitted to the voters at the ensuing election fob their ap- roval, and which fs in the nature of a substi- te for article 20 of the bill of rights, while ostensibly providing hmitation of exemptions from taxation does in fact lodge with the legis- ature the unrestricted power to make both ex- naptionsand discriminatiousatits pleasure,and [ 2st therefore it ought not to be approved or \iopted by the people. Ae That debts secured. by mortgages at legal interest are among the best and most pro- ductive forms of property and should be taxed where the mortgages are recorded, and that therefore the proposed smendient 10 the Con- stitution in that behalf is expedient, right, wise and just and ought to be approved and adopted by the people. «That non-residents of the state ought not to psrticipate in the use and enjoyment of the BROWN'S IKON BITTERS. bas trade mark and crossed red lines om Ose More Cuaxce Orrenen To GET [HE FULL WORTH OF YOUR MONEY. ‘Se. Hair Brushes for. Botsies of Quinine and Rum Hair Tonte. Bottles Bay vam for. See, Bot We. Bottles Best Extract for. Jos. Best Extracts. 20e. Whisk Brooms Tres pficus carefully compounded by Registered Druscters . es Bay Bi Our prices are from 15 to 25 per cent lower than‘ other drreetets chance, Store oven all night F. S. WILLIAMS & CO., Draggists, Wwot-eotr Under Masonic Tempie. Waar Do Yoo mv Ov Turse are fooling them- re we offer many this don’: | oe ee puowie property of the people of the state, and rovident halét, im which | that, therefore, the oyster and other fisuories y $2 for a $1 article for the privi- | of Maryland ought to be preserved by law for We. at atine. These same people | the sole use and benedt of the people of wit is that they areal-| Maryland, aud that the fisuery and other an prcsperasiongashepays water rights of riparian aud other dont want any credit buat- | citizens ought to be clearly defined by explicit ar to spend. I will give you | statute: that no natural oyster ground, now yeu can't paycash for what | productive, ought to be sold or leased by the seal notecme. Wedon'teellon time. | state; that no single person or corporation ‘Bend these prices: | ought to be allowed to acquire control of suffi- aa cient oyster ground to erect thereon any me ly destructive of rights heretofore enjoyed °t®. | by tae public. And tbat therefore it is neces- um-| ley to limit strietly by law the quantity which any citizen or corporationean acquire. OPPOSED TO A TAIRD PARTY. “That the Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union is not and cannot become a political | party. The proper work of the order is | educational only, and its members are free euch for himself to decide with what party he will act. It is on the other hand for political parties and the managers thereof euch for themselves to de- termine what they will do to deserve the moral support of the order or the votes of ite mem- re. “That the Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union of Maryland doth indorse and doth hereby for itself reaffirm the principles and demands of tho national order us set forth in the Ocala demand.” The last resolution was adopted unanimously and without debate. ‘The resolution in reference to the oyster question was adopted auanimously by a rising vote. “A Crystal T agles, Be. ¥8. Auitial Tumblers, any | n't sell anything on installments, @Basty, DOUBLE STORES, FURNITURE, CuIy. ASS AND KITCHEN WAKE-SOLD ONLY FOR CASif. st. uw., bet. Pand @ 330 Wows, Pron yante anpenray Roe quckiy Temoved by Carter's Littie Liver M.W. Beveniwer, Nos. 1215 Fst. and 1214Gst., HAS HIS STORE FULL OF USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL Goops. FRANK BROWN NOT INDORSED. A resolution was offered commending the candidacy of Frank Brown, the democratic nominee for governor, to the farmers of Mary- land. Amotion to lay the resolution on the table was defeated by the vote of the chairman, which made the vote a tie. The resolution was then rejected. “But Frank Browa will get our votes,” declared a deiega plac es TOO DEAR FOR ITS WHISTLE. Buck as delicht housekeepers and others, NOW IN SEASON. YREFZERS WHITE MOUNTAIN. BEFRIGLKATORS— EDDY'S, with siatestoneshelves. LO. LORILLARD’S, for hotels and cluba. FRUIT JARS_ MASONS. JELLY TUMBLEKS—1IN TOP. WATER COOLERS PORCELAIN LINED, ICE PUICHEES PLATED PORCELAIN LINED. WARE OF EVERY Kanees City (Kau.) Taxpayer's League and the Electric Plant Purchase. Kaxsas Crrv, Mo., August 12.—Kensas City, Kans., bus her hands full with refractory alder- men. On top of Monday night’s open charges of “boodle” by the Tex Payers’ League, a cir- cular has been scattered broadcast, character- izing the scheme to purchase the electric works sea “Flagrant and manifest job.” ‘The whole trouble arises over the spirit of boodle, that the people of the town over the “Kaw” think is in the air. ‘ Some few years ago an electric light com- pany was formed in Kansas City, Kan., and a plant put in. It obtained the franchises, Stretched its wires and lighted up. Recently a movement has beep quietiy afoot to dispose of these work to the city. The price to be paid was arranged st $940,000. The league hold fis mecting, appointed a board of experts ee eee doa iota ta the ghee plant with a view to getting at ite exact valua- tion. ‘The citizens now assert that the price named is about $300,000 more than the works ESCKIPTION, 00 per dozen. all kinds. DECORATED POTTERY AND PORCELATN, FROM BICH LESIGNS to very sunpie and inexpensive. Wasrs As ELECTRIC FAN. they supposes ft Evenysonr STORE IN THE wITY OR COUNTRY, Which can be ren by cur pateut primary bettery ats oust of © CENTS A WEEK. ‘These fans sre pot stationary. but cambecarried | are worth. ‘There is no telling where the mat- from rect: to houfin your louse. You eag put itis | ter will end. Factions are organizing and the Jou Sete we five pn the table in your | [yague threatens to throw the council in-he Siseee ta nthe evening and over Jour bedat | Menus threaten We will furneh fans forone week's trial ebase oF )ou cau see them running at our —_—_—. before pur — ALL AMENUMENTS CARRIED. HANSON BATTERY, LIGHT AND POWER CO., Changes in the Texas Constitution Wanted sy1S-t 514 8th at. aw. by the People. LYNCHERS ‘FOILED. An Attempt Made to Secure Old Man Rye, ‘Who Killed Jack Wheeler, MASKED MEN CALL AT THE SHERIFF'S ROUSE— THEY THEN ATTACK THE JAIL, BUT ARE FIRED UPON BY THE GUARDS—THE FEELING STILL BITTER AGAINST THE PRISONER. Special Dispateh to The Evening Star. Port Tosacco, Aug. 11.—John Marshall Rye, the prisoner in jail charged with the murder of Joba J. Wheeler, the school teacher in Lower Nanjemoy,a few days ago, was badly frightened this morning when a desperate attempt was made by a body of armed men to get him from the jailtolynch him. The members of the party were farmers from the third election district in the vicinity of Lower Nanjemoy, ick comimitted. As detailed in previ dispatches Sheriff Adams has bad a guard on duty all the time to rotect the prisoner from violence. Yester- lay the sheriff learned of the movement on foot to lynch the prisoner and last night four additional guards were sworn in and armed. They remained inside the little stone building, but did not let the prisoner know that an at- tack was anticipated, and so he went to slee] as usual and one guard remained awake au: was on the alert all the time. PREPARING TO RESIST. Deputy Sheriff Edward Adams, a fearless young man, had charge of the juil last night. Shortly after sundown the four guards and Deputy Adams entered the little brick building 4 sovured the outer door so that the lynchers, if they appeared, would find some trouble to open it. Deputy Adume gavo the guard orders and gave them to understand tl orders had to be obeyed. He warged them not to use their arms unless it became necossary after they had exhausted other means to repel an attack. a ‘A CALL ON THE SHERIFF. It was nearly 2 o'clock in the morning when about thirty masked men reached Port To- bacco from the lowsr part of tl two of them, who wore strange’ tion, called ‘at the house of Shei which 18 only a short distance the jail. ‘The other men had Adams, from remained in the rear of the town not far from the jail id were ready to make the attack in case the advance guards succeeded in theit undertak- ing. They were not successful, however, for Sheriff Adams suspected their motive and de- clined to open the ‘Their pretonse was that thoy had a prisoner whom they wanted to turn over and have locked up. The sheriff wag not to be caught in the trap thus set, and he notified them tc bring their isoner around in the daytime. ‘The men find- ing that they could not get the sheriff into the trap they had ect, demanded that he turn over the keys, and one of them drew a revolver, but he miade no attempt to use it. Sher- iff Adums is a man who knows no fear,and instead of turning over the keys,a has been dono in other counties, he declined the threat at the muzzle of the weapon and de- fied the men to attempt to carry'but their plan. AN ATTACK ON THE JAIL. Seeing their visif'to the sheriff's house would avail them nothing, the two men disappeared in the darkness and joined the mob of masked men, wha by this time bad reacheda point almost within reach of the county prison. None of the lynching party had any idea that there was an armed guard inthe jailor their plans would have been changed, but without any further discussion after the sheriff refused to turn over ‘and made the the blows and put the men back enough to give the guards inside the prison plenty of time for action. When the first blow upon the door was heard the prisoner was aroused, and although he put ona bold front he was undowbtedly alarmed. He, however, expressed a determination to die game and fight to the bitter end. THE GUARDS FIRE ON THE MOB. Seeing that the mob meant’ business Deputy Sheriff Adams gave orders for his guards to fice, and twenty-one shots, fired in rapid suc- cession, sent as many bullets into the crowd, but it is not thought that a single one of them took effect. é ‘The lynching party found the reception too warm for them and they retired without i their purpose. In front of t ower fibor there are two a door, and on the upper floor there are e windows, and it was from the windows on the second floor that the guards fired into the mob. BITTER FEELING AGAINST RYE. The feeling against the prisoner is as bitter today as it was the day of the shooting, and another visit from the masked men would not surpriac the residents of the town. ‘After the mob had been repelled Rye re- quested that no more visitors be permitted to sce him unless they were known to be his friends, ashe fears some of them may come armed and catch him where he has no oppor- tunity to protect himself. Had the mob succeeded in the attempt to se- cure the prisoner they would no doubt have hanged him in tho neighborhood. At the foot of the hill a stream of water flows through the woods, and along its banks are rows of tall trees, whilo in the town, just at tio foot of the big hill where the road leads to the railroad, are several large locusts, and either of the laces would have been selected as the place for ending tho only sensation that Charles county has had for a number of year. i TOO MUCH THIRD PARTY POLITICS. President Lindley Says That's What’s Hurt- Ing the Ilinols F. M. B. A. Curcago, August 12.—A special dispatch from Springficld, Ill, says: C. J. Lindley, president of the Farmers’ Mutual Bencfit Association of Ulinois, thinks the organization has dabbled too much in third-party politics and he so ex- pressed himself yesterday in replying to the specch of welcome made by Gov. Fifer at the opening of the agricultural id industrial encampment. He said the success of an organ- ization like this depended upon a continued SOL AND JUPITER PLUVIUS. A Rattling Scrapping Mateh in Which the ‘Heat Bully is Knocked Out. At 12 o'clock today the thermometer at the weather bureau stood for » moment at 89 de- grees. Fifteon minutes later it had dropped to 71. This tells the story. Laugh, sing and be glad, and let the people make s loud noise. The backbone of the hot spell has been broken, and joy is unconfined. Along about noon there came out of the wosta storm cloud with visions of hope on its breast. It boded a breeze and relief from Sol's rays and » coolness and comfort not known here for days. It was a battle royal for eupremacy. For days past Sol has held undisputed sway. Ho bas unehed his burning arrows with unerring aim ot a helpless and suffering humanity. He numbered his victims by the score. He was a rapacious tyrant and none there was so etrong to give him battle. Now he is dethroned and none #0 poor to do him reverence or ask for his return. While he was fm power he ruled with a rod of red hot iron and where he touched he scorched. Was there no relief? Would none dispute his merciless sway? Yea, verily! Today a now aspirant entered the lists, cast down his gauntlet and bade old Sol do battle oe pai? orm Jupiter Plovius, he the mi one. come, an stroug. and At to fight’ fo a” kingdom. Tt was a contest worth the seeing. A perspiring people crowded around the ropes, dreathiess and hot. and with all their interest staked on J.P. He was the people's choice and the victory was a popular one. THE MILL BEGINE. Time was called at noon. ‘The weather bu- reau was the referee. Contrary to all expecta- tion the battle w: hort one. There were many who thought the fight wonld last _well into the night. ‘They were mistaken. They were not sorry. Allalike rejoiced to see the bully downed. One round suiliced and Sol came up groggy. This was the beginning of the end. ‘Twelve o'clock has just struck. Time! Biff! Bing! and the fight has begun. They are two heavy weights, stout and expert in the art. There is no faking to divide the gate receipts here. It isa fight on its meritsand to the fin- ish. Bol spars for wind and clinches. He holds his opponent tight in his stifling embrace. How can J. P. possibly down him now? J. P.’s backers lose heart for a moment, but it is for # moment only. ‘The noble fighter from the skios calls to his aid rosoarces that Sol wots not of. Afiash! Arash! And Ju- Piter has launched a thunderbolt. Then | Amherst College did honor both to Mr. Gocdell comes the rate-tat of the rain. Down | and the college by conferring the degree of it comes in | great drops and | Sol LL. D. on the distinguished president’ weakens. J. P.'s backers are offering odds— big odds. They think it is all over but the shouting, and they are not far wrong. The thunderbolt has done its work. It has found a vulnerable spot. Sol falls. And the joy that fills the hearts of the backers of the victor! But stop; Sol claims a foul. The weather bureau refuses toallow it, and the great fight is over. J.P. iy awarded Tne Star belt and every one is content. The referee's verdict gives general satisfaction. Xo CHANCE FOR ANOTHER FIgHT. Old Sol is disappointed but not discouraged. He will possibly challenge Jupiter for another fight to the finish for the championehip at an early date, but he was ¢o badly battered in to- day's contest that it will be impossible for him toenter the ring for some time to come. The referee told Pur:’Stan's sporting editor this afternoon that there was a cold wave oni way hither that would effectually prevent Sol from getting into condition for some time to come. The wave was prevalent along the Mississippi today and will reach here tonight or tomorrow. Every one knows that Sol is no cold weather pugilist A diligent search of the far west on the purt of these who are interested d no new is likely to in another match today discovere backers for the hot weather and stay cool around this part of the some time to come. After the fight this afternoon old Sol had strengih enough to keep up his bluging tactice around headquarters for awhile, He scared a few nervous people but it is thonght he will clear out of town tonight to stay until the mem- ory of his defeut has to some extent passed awa) a FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, New York Stock Market. ‘The following are the opening and clos of the Rew Nort ‘Stock Starke streporied, OF opecial Mire to Corson und Macartney 1410 F etreet. registered, 19071163 634 bid, 11739 asked. 4-year fund, 63,1899, 1901," cure , gold, currency, ¥.656, 1924, fund, cure 112 asked. 53,6, reg. 110s, 1593-1001, ana Geor; eked. | Wash Convertible 68, Hall Association, rket i. Masonic 58, 1908, 108 bid. —— ask Wushington 3 Company, lst mortgage 6, —usked. Wasi- fngton Market Company inp. 3, 1183 bid, — asked. American Security and Trust Company, 54, 100 bid, —usked. Wasiington Light iufaniry ist mortgage 65, 144, 100 bid, — asked. Wasitington Light Jn- fantry 24, 78, 1904, 93 Lid, — asked. Wasilington Gas “Light Company, series A, 6s, 127 bid, — asked. Washington ‘Gas Light Company, series B, G3, 125 bid, — asked. Washington Gus Com- Pany’ Convertible 63, 19 bid. — asked. Ecking- Di effort in the direction of promulgating certain principles to attain certain ends. The moment | they deviate from this line retrogression en- sues. “The trouble in securing legislation in our state last winter was the lack of unity amo the farmers and their determination to a everything and grant nothing. I am firmly convinced that existing evila cannot be rem- edied by radical measures without resulting in material injury to the prosperity of the country; that remedy is @ series of compromises on the part of all concerned. To advocate the interests of our organization we must bave harmony in our ranks and not devote our time to passing resolutions on sub- jects wo know will lead to discord. If any doubt the necessity of avoiding the rock of politics let them compare the growth and condition of the membership of the lodges in this state this year with last." one SENATOR GORMAN’S NEW HOME. Plans Being Prepared for =» New House at Laurel. Br Lavnet, Mp., August 12.—A well-known ar- chitect of Baltimore is preparing plans for a now residence for United States Senator Arthur P. Gorman, to take the place of the one burned down last winter. The new residence will not be on the site of the old home, but will be near to it, and, like the former home, will be in Howard county, about three and a half miles from 1. ‘The structure will be a commodious, sub- stantial and comfortable farm house, in keep- ing with Senator Gorman’s well-known, modest and business-like characteristics. town. Democrat's San Antonio special says: The amendments to the constitution upon which the people voted yesterday were five in number. ‘The first provides for registration of voters jn cities of ten thousand inhabitants and over, Szzrasox. 1200 AND 1902 PA. AVE. ¥.W., . Hae just received a carload of @LD PASADENA PORT, SHERRY AND CLARET. PURE GRAPE WINE. 6 BOTTLES, $1, AND 4 BOTTLES, @1. Prices greatly reduced. A Pooks: Corkscrew gratis with every dollar eale. ayo ie Gusts Sets Scounzp ASD PRESSED FOR $1. £. Hey The third provides that the terest shall not be more than enum and in contracts, st. ted, it shall be Allucvee is at the Goods called tee rant Weabincion \Y NIGHT STIMULATES THE ‘bile Tite Liver Puls Dest and ana will not be finished by of September. New Ontraxs, August 12—The Times. | 1st ————— IN WALL STREET TODAY. _ The Stock Market Was Very Dull But Firm. tou Railroad 68.99 bid. — asked. Chesapeake and Potomac ‘Telephone ist mortgage 5s, 101 bid, asked. C: \d North O Street Railroad 1st mortgage ked. Metropolitan Kail Toad Convertible 3, 125 bid, 190 asked. U.S. Eiec- tric Light Convertible 63, 108 bid, 118 asked. National bank Stocks—Bank of Washington, 430 bid,—asked. Bank of Kepubile, 270 bid, — asked. Me ian, 265 did, — asked. Farmere and Me- chanics’, 190 bid. — asked. " Citizens’, 170 bid. 180 aaked, | Colombia, 160 bid, — asked Cupic tal, 120 — asked. id, 97 bi asked. Traders, 114 bid, — used - Railroad Stocks—Washington and Georgetow: 210 bid, — asked. Metropolitan. — bid, 1s aster, Columbia, — bid, 72 asked. Capitol and North © Street, 86 bid, 42% asked. Georgetown and Tenleytown, 694 bid, 4 asked. Glen eho, — bid, OF asker Insurance Stocks — Franklin, 84 bid, 64 asked. National Union, 17 bid, — asked.’ Columbia, — bid VF asked. Riggs, 7 bid, —asked. People's, 5 vid, w eiken, Lithia € bids — ean. Coban did. — asked. ‘Tide Insarance Stocks—Columbia Title, 6 bid, 6g asked. "Eas and Eléctric Light Stocks—Washington Gas, @ bid, — asked. “Georgeiown Gas, 43 bid — asked. U. >. Electric Light, 143 bid, — asked. Telephone Stocks—Pennsy!vania, 2 bid, — asked. American Graphophone, 4 bid, 6 asked, ‘Miscellaneous Stocks— Wash — vid, 18asked. Puei on Market Com- ic Gun Carriage, 3¢ -Washtnj Laake. | aa A id, i Yrust Company, ‘al. Longverry, 1.00a1.06—1 Saha" apie taka the tani, 16 September, soat! corn, Sate as io. 2 white ed western, 46 New Yous, August 12—The stock market | (30% this morning exhibited rather more activity than usual of Inte at the time of day, but the increase in business was all in Union Pacific, whose movements were imitated ons very small scale by the other active stocks, among which i Lt i Hi} Fatf i Ee bi Soa aes AGRICULTURALISTS IN CONVENTION. The Fitty-first Annual Meeting of the Associa- tion of American Agricultural Colleges. BRIEF SKETCHES OF ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICERS— “REPORTS FROM VARIOUS IMPORTANT COMMIT- ‘TRES PRESENTED—PAPERS ON SPECIAL’ SUD- ‘FRCTS TO BE READ—THE LECTURE TONIORT. They did not seem to have even # single hay- seed among the whole lot, but they were inter- ested in agriculture at the same timo. Nota single word was said about the future of the Farmers’ Alliance, and yet, strange as it may seem, they were still interested in agriculture. This is paradoxical, but true. About seventy of them were present at the main lecture hall of Columbian University this morning, and it would be hard to find, evon in Washington at Present, when scientific meetings are as plentifal as blackberries, a more active and energetic body of men. They were the members of the Amociation of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations, holding their fifth annual convention. is association has probably ae much induence and the members, ‘fi individually and ootlectively, exercise as bone- cial an influence for the rogress of agricult- iy of men in the world. is composed of delegates from ; ‘cultural colleges and experi- ment stations in the count nd the resuite of the discussion and proposals reach from one end of the country to the other. PRESIDENT GOODELL RAPS FOR ORDER. It was after 10 o'clock when Henry H. Goodell, the president of the association, rapped for ordor and the buzz of conversation in the hall ceased. Mr. Goodell is an intel lectual looking gentleman and holds the associ- ation well in band. Mr. Goodell was born in Constantinople, Turkey, in 1839. He was graduated from Amherst College in 1962, and in the following yonts made an enviable war record for himself, fe served in tho department of the gulf and was a socond lteutenant of the twenty-fifth Connecticut volunteers, bemg made a first lientenant for bravery at Irish Bend. Mr. Goodell’s record includes serwce at Irish Bend, Port Hudson, Teche campaign, Donaldsonville, and the Red River campaign. He was one of the “forlorn hope” called for by Gen. Banks. After the war, from '64 to °67, Mr. Goodell acted asa teacher in Williston Semi nary at East Hampton, Mass. From 1868 to 1886 he served as professor in the Massachusetta Agricultural College and in 1886 was made resident of tho college. He was a representa- ive at the general court in 1885-86. This year & M. 4. SCOVELL, SUCRETARY AND ‘TREASURER. On the platform with the president wad the able secretary of the association, who also acts ‘as treasurer, M. A. Scovell, M.S., who is di- rector of the Kentucky agricultural experi- ment station at Lexington. Mr. Scovell is native of New Jersey, having been born in 1855. ‘Three years after the family moved to Illinois. He entered the University of Iiinois in 1871 and uated in the chemical course there in 1875 with degree of B.8., afterward taking a two years’ post-graduate courso in the same insti- tution, taking a degree of M.S. He was as- nt in chemisiry at the same institution 1873 to 1875 and instructor in analytical chemistry from 1875 to 1877, assistant professor and then professor in agricultural chemistry, same institution, 1878 to 1881. He served chemist to sugar factories to 1885 and as special | agent, United States Departmentof Agriculture, in 1885 in sugar work. He was offered and cepted the directorship of the Kentucky ag cultural experiment station in the fall of 1885 d still holds such position. He has organized and built up this station, The Kentucky sta- tion’s work in fertilizer experiments bas probably no: been exceiled by any station in this country, und Prof. Sco- vell's modification of the Kjeldahl method, by which he substitutes salicylic acid tor phenol has been adopted by the official Agricultural Chemists’ Association of this country, aud the method has ben tried and very favorably commented upon by German chemists, Prof. Scovell is a fellow of the American As- Sociation for the Advancement of Science; a member of the Socicty for the Promotion of Agricultural Science (which membership is limited to 40); a member and last year presi- dent of the ofticial Agricultural Chemists’ As- sociation of America; now delegate and secre- tary-tréasurer of A. A. A. C. and E. 8 THE OTHER OFFICERS, ‘The other officers of the association are Vice Presidents 0. Clute, Michigan; Alex. Q. Holla- day, North Carolina; E. D. Porter, Missouri; I. P. Roberts, New York; J. W. Sanborn, Utah. Executive committee—Maj. Henry E. Alvord of Maryland, M. C. Fernald of Maine, Henry H. Goodell of Massachusetts, Willet M Hays of Minnesota, John A. Myers of West Virginia, M. A. Scoveli of Kentucky, Jas. H. Smart of Indiana. ‘The first business taken up this morning was the reports of tho officers and chairmen of dif- ferent sections. Maj. Alvord, the president of the Maryland Agricultural College, read port of the executive committee. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTER’S REPORT. ‘The report showed the institution to be in a good condition, both financially and in the renewed interest taken by members. It was suggested that cach body eligible to member- ship be taxed €10 for expenses of the associ- ation, and that in 1892 the expenses be kept well within the income. The report made a brief statement of the work which had been done in the departments since the last meet- ing and the nid which had been received from Congress. Reference was made to the rosolu- tion of thanks which had been sent te Senator Morrill and especial reference made to the lectures which Mr. R, Warrington will give on the work of the Hothamsted Institution In Eng- a. THE BOTANICAL SECTION WoRK. The report of the botanical section was pre- rented by Mr. Halsted, the report showing tho work and advances made by this class of work- ers during the year. ‘The treasurer's report was resented by Mr. Scovell and created enthusiasm. It showed that since the last meeting $1,716.52 had been collected. The oid indebtedness was $1,119.11 and the expenses had been since $216.84. A balance was therefore left in the treasury of $302.40. The report was so ontirely satisine- tory that a vote of thanks to the treasurer was passed with unanimity. ‘THE SECTION OF CHEMISTRY. Dr. Neal then reed the report of the section on chemistry, dividing the work done into five gencral sections. Ho gave an interesting resume of what had been accomplished under each head. The divisions were delectinec, agricultural, manufacture, farm manufacture, analytical and those subjects of special interest to students and scientists, A statement was made by the secretary relat- ing to the question of ruilroad tickets by which members were informed of the reduction al- lowed by the main roads and told to hand their certificates to the secretary for his si; iture,to be returned by Mr. Gray to the Ebbitt House. ‘There being no further reports ready the asso- ciation at this point adjourned until 2 o'clock this afternoon. THE AFTERXOON SESsIOx. This afternoon at 2 o'clock the general ses- sion was resumed and further reports recoived: The following subjects will also be discussed: a Dulldfag of tho OslursBlan expeetion’™ “*WWhat co-operation is le between the colleges and stations and the weather bureau of the Department of Agriculture.” “Shall this convention hold an adjourned session at some other place the present year.” ‘TONIGHT'S LECTURE. This evening at 8 o'clock the president's ad- dress will be delivered, and the first lecture of he Rothameted course willbe delivered by B. jarrit . an it Chemicsi Society of England, on “The Bates The lecture, Agricuftural Station.” illustrated by lantern slides, will a most importantevent, Mr. Warrington having been sent to this country for the purpose of association. delivering these op cabling peeerat deny colleges will con til Tuesday, ferthe ‘mornings as usual. iiog ‘Scie east evenings to « short business and a continuation of the course of Rotham- sted lectures. of a com~ * ot the” would Y. AUGUST 12, 1891: AN ELECTRIC CAR COLLISION, between one of the storage battery electric cars on the G street extension of the Eckington railroad and a feed wagon belonging to W. H. Tenny, the floor and feed merchant in George- wn. The accident happened on the crossing of the Columbia railroad at the intersection of Massa- chusetts avenue and 5th street. The driver of the wagon, a colored man, was too badly in- jured totell much abouthow the affairhappened. It resulted in serious damage to the car and wagon, and the serious injury to the colored driver. The passengers in the car were badly shaken up, but none of them were injured. C. W. Sigwald, the motor man did bis best to stop the car and thereby prevented more serious damage. The feed wagon had on a load of corn and was drawn by three mules. The gar was going south and the wagon west, and the mules had a escape, none of them being injured. ‘The broken wagon and car across the Colum- bia railroad tracks caused a blockade, and a number of cars were stopped on the tracks be- fore the debris was removed. ae, Byrnes and sev. icemen ari upon the scene, soon after. the ‘eelision bap- ned, and it was through their efforts that e obstructions were removed a8 soon as they wore. The driver. James Hunter, had his leg broken and he was otherwise badly injured. He was removed to his home on Twenty-cighth at. in the sixth precinct patrol wagon. dines ata CHRISTIAN RUPPERT’S WILL, Many Personal and Public Bequestse—An Aged and Indigent Home. The will of the late Christian Ruppert has been filed with Register Wright. It was exe- cuted May 20 last and is a document of eleven pages legal cap. He directs that his interment be in Rock Creek cemetery and that @ suitable’ monument be erected, and leaves $2,000 to the vestry of Rock Creek parish for investment, the income to be used in keeping the burial lot in good order. To his wife, Eleanore Ruppert, he leaves parts lots 21 and 22, square 456, known as 522 6th street, with the household furniture, &c. To the German Lutheran Evangelical Concordia Church he leaves $5,000. Tothe German Orphan Asylum, @5,000, on condition that it will hereafter convey to his trustees for the use of the Home for Aged and Indigent a suitable site on Good Hope Hill. To Mrs. Lucy C. Weigmau, in recognition of her faithful services as nurse to himself and wife, he leaves §2,000. INDIVIDUAL BEQUESTS. To his nephew, Wm. Zahn, he leaves $2,000; his nicce, Eliza, $1,000; brother, Gustave Rup- pert, balance of €5,700 due on note. ‘To the children of himself and wife he leaves as follows: Robert Bursh of Eisenach, Germany, Leonora Magnus S York, Christian Schuster of Chicago, Leonora Ruppert of Richmond, Va., Christian Krausse of same place, Frank Rubesam, Leona Emmert, Robert Klotz, Leonora Behrens, @ each, and Henry Ruppert, nephew, $500. He expresses the desire that none of the real estate be sold during the life time of his wi! and directs that after the payment of all debts, costs, charges and expenses incident to the set” |tlement of the estate George Emmert, Simon Wolf and W. G. Johnson be given all his property in fee simple in trust to invest and reinvest his moneys, &., and of the income thereof and of the estate, -reserving to his wifo during life one-third of the income; to pay to his sister, Maria Zahn, brother, “August Ruppert, Mrs. Selma se — Graef, Maria Rena- cher, 5,000; "bi Gustav Ruppert, nephew, Edward Ruppert, and Amanda Gard- ner $250 each. Upon the death of his wife he directs the np to Maria Zobn and August Ruppert $10,000 each; Gustav Kuppert and Edward Ruppert $5,000 euch;_—s to Mra Selma Ruppert the —_—income of $10,000, which at her death is to be paid to ber children. To Caspar Graef and Moria Ranacher he leaves $10,000, and to Amanda Gardner 4 HOME FOR AGED AND INDIGENT. His will continues and recites: “It 1s my de- sire after satisfying all the provisions hereinbe- fore set forth, to provide and establish in the District of Columbia a home for aged and in- digent white main the District of Colum- bia without discrimination as to religious be- lief or nationality and particularly commend- ing “ its care thoso of German nativity or de- scent.” He directs his said trustees to associate themselves with Jacob J. Appich, Chas. Graff. F. Gieseking, Geo. H. Piant, jr., Myer Cohen and Louis Faber within one year after his death and form a body corporate, to be known “The Christian and Eleanora Ruppert Home = and Indigent Residents of the Dis- ict.” He direots in case of the refusal or inability of the German Orphan Asylum Association to convey the land for a site, the trustees to pur- chase a site and to pay the the home — $30,000 also portraits of himeelf and wife and placed in the reception room of the home and upon full satisfaction of the provisions of the will the executors and trus- tees are to convey to the trustees of the home. George Emmert, Simon Wolf and Wm. G. Johnson are named as the trustees. ‘A.copici:.. By a codicil, dated August 4, he revokes the bequest of $250 to Leona Behrens, who has do- ceased, and leaves that sum to Ruppertus Suman; to his sister-in-law, Ellen Ruppert, he leaves £2,000, in _recog- nition ’ of her especial’ kindness to him; to his friend Simon Wolf, as president of the board of control of the orphan asylum fund of District Grand 5 », 1.0. BB. for the use of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum at Atlanta, Ga., $2,500: ‘The will and codicil have been proven. ester as eee COOLED BY ELECTRICITY. ‘The Hot Weather Makes 2 Demand for Hanson Batteries and Electric Fans. The electric fan has come to the front during these hot days as a great promoter of man's comfort and happiness. The purchasers of the “Hanson” primary battery fan outfits have had a chance to thoroughly test their efficiency and the result is the apparatus has received the highest commendation. ‘Those who doubted the possibility of a prim- ary battery being mado that would be constant and that could be run cheaply have had their doubts removed. The patrons so far aro satisfied and the mem- bers of the company are enthusiastic for orders are pouring in on them as the temperature rises. Orders for fans are given not only for restaurants and public offices. but for the private houses. the wires being 80 arranged that one motor and fan can be used for the dining room, sitting room or bed Situs soos eeenes pe omane value coms. During vi many deaths have occurred on account of the inability tolower the temperature of the room. The company report that a large number of their sales are for sick rooms. Although = Co, ture: Bloomsburg School Furniture Company, Globe Furniture Company, Vermont Seat Kepits Sool Furniture peoy, Andrews and Cornish of the board of scecol trastees and inspector of ‘The commission to appraise the value of the Rock Creek Park property, Messrs. James L. Norris, George J. Seufferle and Norval W. Burchell, continued their session until 4 o'clock yesterday. Gen. Brown testified that substantially there had been no income from his wife's farm. Much of the wood had been cut from the land by the government and had not been paid for. Frederick W. Schoet, engineer in charge of the Chevy Chase "work, testified that Connecticut avenue had been extended tothe District line, where it took a due north course, and 130 feet width had been dedicated for the purpose and m width of fifty-six fect graded. Two bridges had beon erected, one costing $150,000 and the other $70,000, and be- tween 600,000 and $700,000 in all expended. He was now engaged ‘on the plans for the Chevy Chase Company. The tracks were be- ing Jaid to Klingle road bridge, and as they would receive the material by the Metropoli- tan Southern railroad they will work from the northern end. Mrs. Brown'siand wasadapted for subdivision into villa sites of five, ten, twenty id twenty-five acres and was mostly rolling OW LOKG WORK HAD BEEN GOING OX. On cross-examination Mr. Schoeff said that actual work bad been in progress fifteen or «ix- teen months and it was bought about two years ago. Rock creek is 170 feet above high water, and the highest elevation of the place 310. By Mr. Wilson—The railread would use 300 horse power for 18 cars and exposted to in- crease it to 900 horse power in two years, It would be the overhead wire system ui Jobn E. Beall testified that the most valuable use of the tract was for villa sites, and the trees added materially to the value, which be consid- ered to be $400 per acre. Francis Hufty testified thathesold to Douglas Forrest bis land in September, 1590, at $370 per acre, and it was then worth £500 per acre and worth now §600. Values outside the city have doubled in the Inst few years. Mra. Brown's land is worth #550 per acre for villa sites. On cross-examination Mr. Huity said Mr. Forrest's purchase was a burgain aud he could VAGRANTS AND SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, In the first procession of prisoners tm the Police Court this morning there were nine vio- tims charged with being vagrants or suspisions persons. Three of them were Israel Braxton and Tom Bowie, colored, and Frank Forsyth, @ white boy, who were arrested on Louisiane avenue Inst evening # little closer to the piles of fruit than Officer Hart mean they had a right to be. From the circumstances Judge Harper held that the officer did right in holding the boys, and in deciding the case the judge re- marked that parents were too carcloss with their children and he thought that wase ing evil of the day, as the many cases of dren brought into court shows. Braxton and Bowie were given thirty days” each and Forsyth’s father was accepted as surety. Braxton is almost a stranger bere, having come here a short time ago from the West im- dies. Ifhe proves a good boy at the endof® two weeks’ trial, Agent Sweeny of the News boys’ and Children's Aid Society will Secure ‘him a home. tm. East, John Williams and Exel Noble, colored boys, who were arrested by Policemam Flurey, were charged with being vagrants and Thmnicious Persons and they were went down for thirty day “ne aay mere found sleeping in @ box ear at timore and Potomac depot nat night. Fue Emma Wilson, a twenty-vear-old colored resident of South Washington, who is well- known siong Virginia avenue and in the alleys adjacent thereto, was given one mouth's vaca ‘a on the farm. ‘YY McManus, an old woman ee has no one to care for her, came in wit cession, as did another woman named Margaret Wilson. They had both beon there before and’ the judge sont them down again. Held for the Grand Jury. Ella Braxton, the colored wouan charged with being a house sneak thief, was given « trial in the Police Court today. Among her effects was one of the garments stolen from a boarding house on ( street, where it charged she comm:tted a robbery, have sold it for $600. Mr. Shoomaker wanted £390 net and he therefore sold for $370. TESTIMONY AB TO WATER POWER. This morning on the convening of the com- mission Mr. Wilson called testimony asto water power. A. W. Ward, manager of the Transparent Ice Company, testified that they used about 100 hotee power in making forty-tive tons of ice perday, and by using 200 horse power they could make 100 tons. ‘The cost of the plant was about $60,000, and the cost of water was about two-thirds that of steam power. Michael J. O'Donald of the Potomec Electric Company, Georgetown, testified that they were preparing to furnish light and would first use 182 horse power and ultimately 10,000 horse power from the water which would be piped down to the.wheel. He bad been on Kock creek, and to utuliz? the water he would dam at the Military Road bridge and place the power house further down. There were ten to fifteen horse power, but it could be used. He had examined Pierce's mull, but he could not put a valuation of $5,000 to 7,000 on the building. On crossexamination witness said that the plant of his company would cost $60,000 for what they were do1ug now, and ulti- mnately $500,000. He thought the water power Of the creck was about 200-horse, but it would require a hydraulic engineer to determine it. SUPT. PATTERSON ON ELECTRICITY. George Sidney Patterson, superintendent of the Soldiers’ Home and Echington railway, testi- fied that it was operated by electricity on over- head wires and by storage batteries, all gener- ated by steam. They also light the honsee im Eckington and the Catholic University and the | streetsof Eckingtor. ‘They operateda private | plant for Mr. Truesdell for 60 lights. For the | New York avenue they had about 240 horse | power and for the lighting of Mr. Truesdell’'s plant about 60 horse power. ‘The cost of coal was 5 ceuts per day perhorse power. eqhou-etamined—The machinery cost about Charles 8. Pardo testified that a plant for 4.000 lights, which the water power of Kock Creek would supply, would cost about 260,000. ‘The average power of Rock Creek, be thought, was about 300 horse. He had known of the use 0! engines as aux- illiary to the water power in electrical plants during the time when the greatest amount of light s required. He thought the water power was worth $150,000, taking into consideratiop the saving of $10,000 annually in eoal. On cross-exnmination witness said he had been an electrical engineer for #ix years, three yeare in this city. A plant costing #60,000 Would develop 400 horse power and the steam would cost $10,000 per yeur for the coal. ‘There would be saved also by using the water power the wages of the firemen. HERMAN RASSRACK. Herman Rassbach testified that he had made the power at Mock creck from $25,000 to 230,- 000, including the building of dam and building power house. He thought an average of 400 to 900 horse power was available there. ‘She power would be equivalent to the interest on the amount saved over steam, $3,000 per year. On cross-examination witness said he never had acontract for putting up an clectrical plant. If there was no market for the water power it would lay latent in the creek. Mr. Lee called in behaif of the Lee parcel (15). George N. Beale, superintendent of roads, who testified that Brigutwood avenue was recon- structed four or five years ago, and on his part above Brightwood White flint was used, for which they paid 75 cents per cubic yard delivered. On another portion they” got the flint from the quarry, costing about 40 cents. He knew the quarry on the Lee place and tried to get it. He would have paid 10 cents per cubic yard for it. Stone was then plentiful, but was now getting scarce. Mr. Perry—Even the stone market is af- fected. Witness replied that the supply was becom- ing exhausted. The stone was more valuable. ‘The best material for roads is lime stone but flint comes next. ‘On cross-examination—The price of stone is dependent on its availability to dig and haul. If the haul was over two miles it would not pay. Roads should be resurfaced every two years, but sometimes in the district it was four years interval. VALUE OF MOUSES. Mr. J. G. Myers was called by Mr. Wm. Stone Abert, representing the Clarks’ property, and testified that the house on southeast corner of parcel 55 was worth from £330 to #400. Mr. Perry said he did not wisli to belittle these houses. if ft i a H #2 his 83° te an) f be ti i i f F * if Hit u @ rough estimate as to the cost of converting a straw hat with red trimming was identi= fied as the hat she wore when she entered the house Detective Raff, who bad charge of the told of the arrest and subscquent search af Mary's effects. nd jury ¢ Harper held her for the and she ‘wae Somamnltted an default ‘of bail. — Meld for Assault With Invent to Kin. “Coaly” Dixon, the colored boy who was 60 badly cut with a knife over a game of “crap” in South Washington some days ago. to be out today, and Judge Harper dence in the case, which showed ti Williams did the cutting. Curtis was therefore held in #500 bail on @ charge of assault with intent to kill. — Marriage Licenses, Marriage licenses have been by the clerk of the court to the following: Daniel C. Brooke and Einma Robineon of P.G. county, * Md.; Edward Lyies and Mollie Davis; Ru ‘kersmith and Matilda Laner; Edward Buter ‘d Birdie Hailstock; Henderson Protor and Mary A. Smith. —_—_ Policeman Work Distoissed. At board mecting this afternoon the Com- insioners decided not to reopen the case of Private W. J. Work of the Metropolitan police force, who was recently tried by the police trial board for conduct unbecoming an officer, and recommended his dismissal. The Com. i= flowers approved the finding and Telicotinn ‘ork will cease to be @ guardian of the peace after the 15th instant, — Range of the Thermometer, The following were the readings at office of weather bureau today: 8 a. m., 76; 2 p.m., 7% Maximum, 8: At Rockville, om Monday, y the Kev. 5. K White Me H. EXSESTGALLEMEL to Mim 8 MAUD SIBLER: So ereengin ere 1891. at 7:10 of Clare BRADLE - ML Ou Tursday, Aucust 1 BRICKLLY, beloved wile of ley Funeral from St. AlorsiugChurch at 9, day, August 3. Reistives and friends invited to attend, COOK. On Monday, Ancust 10, 1801, JEXSI bijone wil’ lat Cota aged ietyae rare Ruheral froi her, houe-cu Sackecu gtteet? Neves 10 o'clock ou Thursday, Aurust 7“ om. Thus reapectiu ly on ENTWISLE. On Tuesday, 5:40 auter 1 je residence, soutueast, on ‘Thursday at 4.50. Tejatives Fespecttu, NX, ip the ftty-seventh year of ber age. Funeril from the residence of her son-indaw, Mr, ‘are orge H. Maller, 473 betreet Bor liwest, on day, August Li at 9 Partick’ sCharch at # heatives and are respoctiuliy imviced to attend. GRADY, On Ausust 12. 801. at 108. m.. CATH. EKINE GRADY, worn County Kerry, Irland, Pera, ie, aged eighty-four years, at uer son's reside: Teeident of Wachiagtom tor a0 Herce st. a.m. A HOVEX, On Sunday. Aurust 2. 1801, at ane CGMS An HOVEE of Sew Naekt femeep of Wanhinwton. ‘Funeral thursday morning, 10:300'clock, Chrys. 5 ork. _ RHOUSE. At Pinesviile, Le, MARY EK, beloved daught "% Ernest and ‘eleven muntha, isa Rs Mrs. Fitzgerald's bit ‘Funeral from ber parents’ 127 K street Rorthwest._ Friday. at 3 o\ciock Friends and rete Uivee reapsct!uiiy hivited to attend > SAUM. On Tuesday, August 11, 180] &: mvat 1538 Fourteeuth; serect nathan Meee BAS Die’ jor DF. Seu in the vee “tynterment at Columbus, Ohio. : SHEEHY. At7am., MARG@RET. beloved wife ow oom. — bbeeny. fond ie ee Seaton “tos ; Sty-eucke, year of her age. May she rest in peace, Funeral from her late residence, No. 7 F stress northwest, on Friday, Awrust 14, et 2.40 p. res Tivos and frieuds are Feapecttully invited te attend ase OMAS. Suddenly. at Laurel, Md. THOMAS, teed thay wo pears — jock: DE. On Tuesday, August 1 st residence, No. 140k) H street nurtiease WrLELAa wtcioved hus! sd OF Somer ine Wallet, apes forty tans frou his late residence Thurs Sim. 55 ‘WEISS. On Wednesday, August NWI, at @2 aL st bie inte resigenen’ ioSeventh saree marae . LEUPOLD PKISS, to bia Tt be bys Inte resudence of 6 sieiock kam Mibenre tore ‘cururet. ‘sud relatives invited. 2" a.