Evening Star Newspaper, August 19, 1891, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY, THE sTAR VILDINGS. 1101 Pemeyivania Avenue, corner Lith St. by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUF?MANN, Pres't. Nee York Offce, 3 Potter Building, ‘Ine Evexteo Stam is served to sul tn the city by carriers. on their own sccommt, at 10 ven's per Copies at ‘the counter. 2 ‘or ‘Sram 81.00 per year: Office at Washington, D.C. [Entered at the Post eecond elast mail matter.) 27 ALi nail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application Che Lvening Star. Vo. 79, Na 20,029. ‘ WASHINGTON, D.C. WED) NESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1891. TWO CENTS. | Washington News and Gossip. Inder to Advertisementa AMrerVrNts. ATTORNEYS ‘Si COUNTRY BOARD. DEATHS. DENTISTRY. EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS. &e. FAMILY SUvPLIES FINANCIAL |... POR RENT (Fists)... FOR RENT (Ofices) FOR RENT (Rooms) FOR RENT (Houses). FOR BENT (Stores)... FOR BALB ‘Honses). FOR SALE (Lote) THEETLELE FOK SALE (Miscellaneous) - HOTELS. CGE LADIES’ GooDs. LOCAL MENTION. LosT AND Fu NOTARIES PUBLIC OCEAN STEAMERS. POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PIANOS AND ORGANS, PERSONAL. BIOHIGORIIITOTIR SEM RE BES LwEOH WANTED (Heip) WANTED. (Houses), WANIED (icons). WANTED (Situations).. reveveeaervizerereeeeettiviigeyieyd 2 2 2 Extra Sran Toxiomt.—An extra Star will be issued at 6:30 o'clock this evening, giving the results in today’s races of the national amateur regatta on the Potomac. Govsaxutst Ruceirrs Topar.—Internal revenue, 5465,883; customs, $449,326. A. F. Spicer was yesterday appointed fourth- class postmester at Golden Hill, Md. Gzo. F. Hannz ar bas been appointed United States gauger in the first district of New Jer- sey. Coxtract Awanpep.—The Navy Department bas awarded to J. N. & Co. of Boston, Mass., the contract for whart No. 3 athe navy vary Boston, Sleas. Miveir bid was 700. New Basxs.—The controller of the currency bas authorized the First National Bank of Angusta, Me..and the First National Bank of Elbow Lake. Minn., to begin business, each with a capital stock of £50,000. Qcanaxtise Sratiox.—The collector of cus- toms at Burlington, Vt, has indorsed a petition for the establishment of a quarantine station atRichford, Vt, and the matter has been re- ferred to tie Secretary of Agri-n.ture for such action as be may deem necessary. Bostox Arpuarsemenrs.—The United States general appraiser in charge at New York has been instructed to detail a general appraiser to proceed to Boston for the pi ‘of con- Gucting reappraisement proceedings in appeal cases involving the proper certification of iish- hooks, earthern ware, &. Avrains 1x Curxa.—The Navy Department has received mail advices dated July 29 from Ad- mural Belknap, commanding the Asiatic station. ‘The admiral reports that at the time of writi there was no change im the condition of affairs in China since bis previous report, which showed that the riotous demonstrations against foreigners bad subsided. Tur Comprox Covrt-Manria.—The proceed- ings of the court-martial that tried Col. Chas. E. Compton of the fourth cavalry at Walla Walla, Wash., for negligence for allowing his iers to leave their barracks and lynch a an tamed Hunt have been received by tl ze advocate general of the army, who hi : » the Secretary of Was jered by the Secretary the record will be sent to the President for his action. Duawsack Atrowaxcrs.—Article 55 of the Tegulations of November 15, 1890, providing that “application for allowance of drawback on un article for which no rate has been estab- lished shail be made to the Secretary of the ‘Treasury, hos been supplemented as follows: “Sach pplication shal be furnished to the collector of czstoms at the port from which the exportation for drawbuck is intended to be mace, who shail transmit the same to the Sec- retary with bis recommendation as to the rate to be established.” Distaict Patets —Patents have been issued to residents of the District as follows: ToChas. E. Creecy, Washington, D-C., assignor to Pueu- matic Gun Carriage and Power Company of West Virginia, for an hermetic metal vessel; to David F. ani P. A Saum, Washington, D. for suspended rotary cabinet; to Samuel Wheatley and J. W. Schlosser, assignors to Wheeless Electric Railway Company of Wash- ington, D.C.. electric railway system; to Win. E. Frall of Washington, D.C, patent for con- denser, street car motor and traction device. Diswissmp ox Hex Hvspaxp's Recousespa- ‘ios. —Acting Secretary Nettleton signedan or- der yesterday dispensing with the services of Mrs. Catherine McGuire as assistant keeper of at Marquette, Mich. A singu- ‘is case is that the woman's die iissal is based on complaints made by her hus- band, who is keeper of the station. He charges Ler with inattention to duty. In reporting on EXTRA! AQUATIC TRIUMPHS. The Great Eight-Oared Race Won by the New York Club. A SPIRITED STRUGGLE. The Day Closed With a Splendid Contest for Supremacy. SOME GOOD ROWING. Successful Regatta of the National Amateur Rowing Association. THE OTHER EVENTS. Great Enthusiasm Manifested by the Crowds ‘That Witnessed the Races—The River Alive ‘With Craft of Every Deseription—TheCourse Satisfactory and the Management Praised. After Tux Stan's report in the second edi- ton closed the sun kept getting hotter and hot- ter. It began to broil and bake the spectators who had come to the river in advance. The big steamers that were on duty yesterday as floating grand stands were tied to wharves in Georgetown, taking on their freight, cool in flannels and muslins and looking very nautical and handsome. Tho burning qualities of the sun were soon displayed and many a pair of Pretty lips pouted atthe prospect of a good brown coat of tan over the delicate com- plexions. ‘The officials promised everybody that the races would Legin promptly, and made every possible arrangement to that effect. ‘A LIVELY SCENE. Before 2 o'clock the river was again a lively scene. All sorts and conditions of small craft, sporting here and there gaily decked with bunting and flags and loaded with spectators anxious to see the races. The course is clear of all interfering tow boats and mud scows and the starters’ boats have been anchored in posi- tion ready for the start. Now and then an oars- man shoots out from the shore to take a pre- liminary spin on the river, while the crews of the doubles and eight-oar shells are looking to the safety of their barges before placing them Crowds of persons are gathered on every conceivable point of vantage on the porticos of the boat houses to see the finish off the An- alostan club house. The water is as smooth as brought forth more whistle noise than was to | be heard all day yesterday. enthusiasm was more marked. The Second Race. were five starters in the race for pait . the Argonauts and two each from the Atalantas and New Yorks. The Argonauts were Stewart and Crooks. Atalantas number‘one consisted of the Demp- sey brothers; number two was the Lau brot! er's boat; New Yorks number one held Vale tine and Pinkney, and number two Phillips and Har ‘THE START. ‘The word was given at 4:06. Argonauts and Atalantas were the only crews that stecred squarely. The other three went wild toward the flats. The Dempsey brothers took the lend. New York two fouled the Bartholdi and left the race. ‘The Dempseys pulled like fiends and at the half were a length in the lead of the Laus, who had caught up to the Canadians, the Argonauts. Atalanta two, went over to the water of the Argonauts and fouled them at the bow. At the mile the Ar- gonauts fouled them at the bow. At the mile the Argonauts found their wind and gave the Dempseysa brush. At the last quarter the two crews were neck and neck, with the Atalantas on their heels with New York one pushing. Dempseys won, no second, all the other crews going into the shore. ‘Time, 10.12 2-5. The Junior Fours. The local interest was sharpened by the next race,a heat between the junior fours. The entries were Arlington, Neptunes, Ariel and Potomacs. The Potomac’s boat was pulled by J. Hadley Doyle, bow; J. N. Oliver, 2; J. S. McCoy, 3; A. H. Mills, stroke. The start was made at 4 The Poto- had the eastern course. The start was even and for the first eighth the line of four shells was unbroken. The Potomacs pulled in splendid form, but hada tendency to drift towzrd the flats. The Arlingtons were to the fore at the half, with Potomac slightly behind, but it was anybody's race. It was the Prettiest race of the regatta up to that point. At the mile the boats were within three lengths of each other, with the Arlingtons leading by two lengths. The Potomacs still rowed well, but it was a stern chase. At the fifth quarter the race lay between Arlington and Ariel with Neptune third and Potomac fourth. Arlington was going easy with a tine stroke and was an casy winner. ‘The steer- ing in the four-oared race was as bad as possible. Three of the crews went among the small boats at the finish and the winners were the only men who kept the course. The crews finished in this order: Arlington, Ariel, Neptune, Potomac. ‘Time, 911. Ihe second time was 9.23. One of the Ariel crew fainted at the close of the race end was very sick when he Was taken out of the boat. : The Arlimgton crew, which won the race for Junior fours, rowed with a sick substitute in the boat, Homer, who took the place of Stevens who was called home by illness in his famil Homer was in bad shape yesterday. ‘The Senior, Singles. The race for senior singles was looked for- ward to with a great deal of interest. It was rowed by three men—Hediey, Caffrey, Hig- gins. The umpire, Mr. Petersen, for this race called the press men to notice that the race was started on time—5 p.m. Caffrey went off first, but Hediey spurted and took a slight lead. He cut over and had to turn in a few strokes. Higgins did not appear to be much of a tactor at first. All of the men were pulling well and in their own waters. At the first quarter the three boate were in line. At the half Cufirey led by glass and only a light breeze fans perspiring mags of excited humanity. At230 and then until 3 o'clock, however, everything was drowsy and dull. A few pro- duced packets of luncheon and made use of the time to forestall the hunger that yesterday's experience had shown would ensue. TopaY's PROGRAM. The program for the day was as follows: At 3:30 final heat in junior singles between Fleming, Dyer, Wright and Berry. 4p-m.—Kace for pair oars—Argonants, At- alantas (two crews), New York Athletic Club (two cre’ 4:30 p.m.—Senior four-oars—Potomac, Ar- lington, Neptune and Ariel. 5 p.m.—Final heat in senior singles between Hedley, Caffrey and Higgins. 5:30 p.m.—Final heat in double sculls be- tween Albany, Vesper, Varana and Catlin. 6 p.m.—Race for eight-oared shells—Colum- bia A C., Fairmounts, Atalantas and New Yorks. The crews rowed as follows: Double sculls— Varunas, Quill and Beiger; Catlins, Cass and Henderson; Vespers, Megowen and Vanvliet; Albanys, Mulcahy and Monahan. EIGHT-OARED CREWS. Atalanta Boat Club, New York city—H. P. Cashion, bow; G. K. Storm, 2; J. H. Charm- vary, 3; B. Van Clief, jr., 4; C. A. Lunjack, 5; F. Freeman, 6: J. Welden, 7; M. T. Quigley, stroke; 8. Simons, coxwain. New York Athletic Club, New York—R. Craw- ford, Low: J. Crawford, 2; E. L. Cook, 3; C. K. Noblock, 4; A. Macorisindale, 5; E. J. Gianini, 6; A. Clark, 7; 8B. Hunt, stroke; D. G. Smythe, coxwain. Fairmount Rowing Association, Philadel- phia—Wm. Brownell, bow; B. Gibson, 2; D. O'Neill, 3; J. Smith, 4; T. Bloomer, 5; W. Hoover, 6; L. Oler, 7; J. Snowden, stroke; G. W. Mitchell, coxswain. Columbia Athletic Club, Washington, D. C.— L. L. Harban, bow; R. J. W. Brewster, 2; 8. I. Jannus, 3; Edward Ryan, 4; A. W. John son, 5; W. E. Crist, 6; Chas. Baker, 7; L Dyer, stroke; J. W. Welsh, coxswain. ‘The First Race. The first race of the day wus quite prompt in starting. The course was clear and tie water smooth, and the four contesting boats were promptly aligned. While the tugs were going down to the start they met a newcomer on the river, a fine steam yacht, the Sybilla of Phila- delphia, owned by the son of John F. Betz, the the cuse the inspector of the district suggests that the appointment of a man as asustant keeper would be best for the interests of the service. Punsosat—Isaae D. Smead of Toledo, E. H. eCay of Orange, N.J., and A. B. Hopper of Newark, N. J., are at Willard’s.—E. H. Ackley w York, Joa A. Hine of Philadelphia and Mallory of Baltimore are at the ‘KandalL.—tanmuel G. us of Evans Geo. C. Potts of Watauga, Edgar G. Miller of Baltimore the Arlington.—W. M. Stine of Alton, ©., 3. F.C. Biackburst and J. A. Bentton of New York are at the Shoreham.——Thomas P. Heath of New York, George R. Watkins of Bos- ton, H. C. Stilwell of St. Paul and F. X. Hughes of Philadelphia are at the Johuson.—Dr. Henry 5. De Forest, president of Talladega Col- lege, Talladega, Als., Prof. Chas. A. Harper of Cincinnati, ex-Senator Thos. W. Ferry of Michigan, Prof. C. B. Thwing of the Northwestern Universit Evanston, LiL, are at the Fredonia. ——J.P. Wright of Hartford, SE. Emery of Suncook, and ©. J. Wil- son of ia, » are at the St James.—Prof. Ormond Stone of the Univer- sity of Virginia, Prof. Joseph Jastrow of Madison, Wis., Prof. C. L. ttle of Bethle- bem. Pa, and P. C. Frear of Ann Arbor, Mich., are at the Arno.—Henry Ellsworth of Chicago, L. H. Bailey of Ithaca, N. ¥.. and 2. M. Turner of Morgan- town, W. Va, are at the National —— Charles N. yw York, Ernst Eck- of J hardt of Sheboygan, Wis, and Newton Mans- field of Ashland, Obio, are at the Metropolitan. ~—Mr. J. J. Dermody is at Atlantic City for» stay of two weeks.——Mr. Gwynn L ite is on & three weeks’ tour of ghe lower Chesa- peake and Atlantic coast ——Mr. R. G. of ¢ 0. formerity of this city, is here ») his vacation with relatives.—— Mr. Chas. A. Cotterill has returned from a to Manitoba and the northwest.—Mr. Ji Kobuer is at Atlantic City prior to Philadelphia, Bostoa and New York.—-Mr. ©. Harvey will visit Niagara, C: Sara’ Bar Harbor, aud on bis retarn will visit AdaNus City for a week. brewer. She was occupied by a number of Philadel- phia men, members of the Vesper Boat Club. A band on board made things lively. Tho craft was roundly cheered as she gracefully made her way up the river and took up a posi- tion near the finish line. The press boat was spoken by the tug Samson on the way down and it was noted that the latter contained Mr. Harry McMillan, the umpire. When asked why he was not on the Key, the regular um- pire’s boat, he answered that he was not going to umpire. There was some trouble among the committee, he added, and it was not cer- tain as to who would officiate. The Samson and the Key afterward effected » conjunction before the start, and Mr. MeMillan was trans- ferred. Heacted as umpire throughout the day. The difficulty, whatever it was, had been adjusted. ‘THE WORD TO Go. The word to go was given at 3:40. Wright went ahead at ouce. Berry failed to take the water at first and had to spurt to get his posi- tion. Fleming was the only man who gave Wright any trouble, Berry and Dyer dropping back badly. Fleming held his own with Wright Wright oan patting nits long sevop ena beni w an the lead. At three-quarters lus lead was fully bouts length, with Berry two lengths behind, Fleming. Dyer was three behind Berry. At the mile the Canadian had put a length of open water between him and Fleming. over into his course. half a length, but Hedley crawled up. ‘The boats were so close that there was no clear water between them at taree-quarters. Hedley was growing weak and at the mile flag was dropping back. Cafirey was in the lead and rowing easily, but Higgins parting and coming up magnificcuily, lead man.”” Caffrey had lots of speed in him at the last quarter and Higgins liad a long chase before him. Caffrey had two open lengths at the Inst eighth and won in a canter by three lengths. Higgins second. Time, 10,03 2-5. Mr. McMillan never umpires a race partici- pated in by a Vesper man or crew. He iaa Member of that clu. Mr. Petersen took his Jace in the race for senior singles, in which ledley of the Vespers took part ‘The race for sewior singles was rowed against a hard head wind. Catfrey won the senior singles last year also. He beat his '9 record today by fifteen seconds. Second time today 10.16. Double Sculls. The final heat in doubles was rowed next. ‘The crews were the Catlins, Albanys, Vespers and Varunas. Mr. Mullon umpired. The start was made two minutes ahead of scheduled time. The press boat was caught at a low steain pressure and was lost in the shufile for about tive minutes. Albany led with the Dest steering. ‘he others were going wild. ‘The latter crowd hada race for second place, but the Albanys, with a lead of seven or eight lengths, were ‘not to be caught. The Catlins were soon distanced by the Vespers. and Varunas. Even the Albenys went to the east with the drift of the current, but the others wereso much worse that it made little difference. The Vespers and Varunas were having a hot brush for a place at the last quar- ner, With the Vespers slightly better. The Albanys took it easy and crossed the line win- nere by four lengths. Vespers second. ‘The time of the double sculls was 8.39. Sec- ond, 8:4624. The Eight-Oared Race. The day and the regatta closed with the cight-oared race, entered bythe New Yorks the Annlostans, the Fairmounts and the Co- lumbias. ‘The start was made at 5.54 with the umpire’s boat flying. One of the Columbias men caught a crab at the jump. Atalanta led by half length in twenty strokes. Fairmount and New York were even. Columbia was bebind at the first quarter. It was evident that the local crew was working bard in a losing race. Atalanta still led, with New York pressing for the first place. At the mile the Atalantas led by three lengths, and Columbia, spurting splendidly, worked up 80 as to havea chance for a place. At the finish New York, Atalanta and Fair- mount were rowing 38 strokes a minute. New York had spurted and crossed the line » winner by a neck. Time, 7.47 1-5. Second place, Atalantas third, Columbias. esas EVERY SOUL DESTKOYED. Disastrous Effects of a Hurricane at Mar- tinique. The United States consul at Martinique cables the State Department today that “a hurricane last night (August 18) destroyed every soul in port. Houses all damaged and many lives lost.” —_——__-=-+____—_ Parnell Attacks Dillon. Dvsxrx, August 19.—Mr. Parnell in the Free- man's Journal publishes a long attack upon Dillon and his other opponents. pm ea New Decision on Chinese Immigrants. Szartix, Wasu., August 19.—U. 8. District Judge Hanford yesterday made an important interpretation of the Chinese exclusion act re- quiring the deportation of Chinese who come into this country in violation of exclusion acts. Heretofore all Chinese who have been have been sent to China, Judge Hanford de- cides that they shall hereafter be sent to the country from which they came. GRA cae A Consent Decree Made. In the case of C. W. Ferguson et al. against A. E. Batemon et al., Chief Justice Bingham made a consent decree today directing the re- fe the complainants, C. W. Ferguson and J. F. Reeves, $3, to 8. 5. assurviv- ing tember of the frm of Carts & Burdette, PRESIDENT PRESCOTT. AMERICA’S SAVANS. The Association for the Advancement - of Science Convened Today. A CONGRESS OF THE WISE. ‘Warm Words of Welcome Spoken by Assist- ant Secretary Willets and Dr. James C.Wel ing—President Prescott’s Response—Soenes at the Columbian University Building. ‘The star-eyed goddess of science must have looked down with much complacency upon the Columbian University building this morning. That structure was filled with scientists enough to equip half a hundred great universities with full scientific staffs. It was the day of the first general session of the fortieth meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. All the rooms and lecture hails in the building were given up to some uses in connec- tion with the meeting. The wall in the main hall was covered with bulletins and announce- ments concerning various gatherin; In addition to thos? already registered over one hundred members of the American Associ tion for the Advancement of Science registered before 10 o'clock this morning. The throng in the room where those in charge of the registra- tion are located was at times so great that it was difficult to move about. ‘There was a con- stant hum of conversation and hearty greetings exchanged us men who had not #een each other probably since the last anuual meeting met face to face. Defore the first general meeting of the association convened the Corridors leadin; tothe main hall where the meeting was held were crowded with members who were enjoying an impromptu social gathering. It was demon- strated then, if never before, that the average scientist is social and talkative, and from the penls of laughter that were heard it might be inferred also that he is of a humorous turn. NEW ARRIVALS. Those who arrived on the early morning trains, and after a hasty breakfast hurried to the headquarters and edged their way around the groups to the registration table. After having duelr names recorded and’ ull badges beating the legend “A. A. A.8., 1891,” pinned 01 the lapels of theiz coat, they were ready either for a sociai conversation or for a diseus- sion of some of the intricate and ab- struse topics that come before the meet- ing. The new arrrivals found that the work had been pretty tapped out by the officers of 1 associution and the officers of th The finishing touches upon the programs for the mectings of the sections were made today and printed pro- rains were issued of the papers that will be Fead before each section tomorrow. ‘Today's work is practically preliminary. But tomorrow the real work begins, and each. section will be busily engaged in heariug read and discussing the pxpere which have been prepared for this meeting. PREPARING THE PROGRAMS. The grentest care is exercised in the prepara- tion of the programs. Those who intend to read papers before any of the sections are re- quired to furnish the secretaries with abstracts. Tie ‘abstracts are submitted to the counell of the association and also passed upon by the sectional committee. If the subject matter of the paper. as shown by the abstract, is consid- ered to be worthy and appropriate to be read, the title of the Dbaper is placed on the program: Some 140 papers have been presented and it is probable that a large proportion will be read. Frequently the papers are discussed and it is considered that the interchange of idews thus brought about is one of the important and most valuable features of the annual meetings. THE GENERAL SESSION. The first general session began a little after 10 o'clock in the law lecture room. The hall was well filled, not with men of science only, for thoro was a fair sprinkling of women of science. A reading desk was placed on the front of the platform, and on the table bende it was a bie Dunchof roses. President Proseott, ex-President Goodale, Assistant Secretary Wil lits, Dr. Jas. C. Welling, president of Colum bian University; Dr. Geo. F. Barker, Prof W. Putnam, the permanent secretary; Prof. H. W. Wiley, the general secretary; Mr. Marcus Baker, ctury of the local committee, and others occupied seats on the platform.’ The session, which lusted an hour and a baif, was consumed by the address of welcome and the respouse to it, announcements made by the secretaries and the brief consideration of cun- stitutional amendments reported from the council. Dr. Goodale called the meeting to introduced the president-elect, Prof. Prescott of the University of Mic Prescott, who isa man past the meridian of life, but of vigorous frame with a kindly face lave ing healthy glow, then stepped forward and was received with applause. Albert Benjamin Prescott was born in Hast- ings, N. Y., December 12, 1882, in lineage bei the ninth” generation from John Prescott of Standish, Lancashire, England, who came to Boston in 1640 and from whom were descended the historian of this name and the commander at Bunker Hill. In preparatory education he made his way by the help of private tutors. He studied chem istry and medicine in the University of jan in 1861-64. After graduating in medicine je entered into the medical service of the army as assistant surgeon of United States vol- unteers, acting as surgeon in charge of hospi- order and tals and as member of board of examination for surgcous in Louisville, Ky. At the close of the war, in 1865, he was appointed in the Univer- sity of Michigan as assistant professor of chem- istry and lecturer on organic chemistry. In and 1870 he was appointed professor of or; applied chemistry. rof. Prescott’s life has been identified with the growth of laboratory methods of study in this country. Laboratory studies are scarcely older than the present generation, and are char- acteristic of the present age. It is their service to make men work for themselves. They train young men to personal independence. The first coliege laboratories were those of chemis- try. Nowadozen sciences are cultivated in separate laboratories in ali the active coll Atthe University of Michigan the chemeal laboratory was founded in 1866, and Prof. Pres- cott’s time has been devoted to its development for the past twenty-six years. One of the largest in oxtont, itis especially known for the wide variety of chemical work which it carries hi out, so that it is, in fact, an organization of chemical arts, some half a dozen laboratories of Its students are engaged, in its differentde- partments, in the analysis of all sorts of mat- ters, both organic and ino: and in syn- thesis as well. The branch of chemis! to which Dr. Prescott has always devoted os- ee eet has been branch previously neglec yuraging to chemists generally, that of the analysis of unclassified mat tors. It is something in demand for the needs of common and the Prescott’ first Published contributions fp sclonce appeared in London journals in 1870 Bince then has been a frequent, though not , contributor to chemical periodicals. came @ fellow of the London Chemical in 1876. As an author he has written in ive books, all published by a New York uouse. In one of these, however, he holds a Joint authorship, a well-known manual now used in its fourth revision. When first issued, in 1876, this work wasemphatically commended, in England even more than in this country, for its original method in 9 well-beaten field and for its careful execution in details. But the special province of this chemist, in his writings as in his laboratory, has been ‘that of organic analysis. His first ‘volume on this branch, in 1875, was actually a pioneer in its way, and it ved an unqualified welcome from the chemists. A London reviewer suid that it had been left for this Miohigan author to perform for organic analysis a service well nigh corre- sponding to that which Will had performed for inorganic analysis in Germany thirty years be- fore. Another volume of 580 pages in this field was published by Dr. Prescottabout three years ago. Dr. Prescott was an active member of the committee of revision of the United States Pharmacopaia in 1880, being chairman of the subcommittee on descriptive chemistry in that work. In 1890 he was elected, in Washington, for the present revision, but ‘did not accept, pleading th time was not sufficient. He is, however, still somewhat nected with pharmaceutical education. His article on “Nostrums in Relation to the Public Health” in 1881 was very widely circulated, and he was chairman of the committee on leg tion for proprietary medicines in American Pharmaceutical Association in 1885. The re- Port of this committee, with a draft for a state jaw to regulate secrecy in composition of medicines, was adopted by that association, rominently con- and at the next meeting, in 1886, after an active discussion, both the report and the bill were directed to be circulated. He is a constant Vocate of the legal suppression of falsifications of foods. Prof. Prescott became = member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science at the Hartford meeting in 1874, aud was made a fellow the following year. In the membership he is older than any of the vice Presidents of this meeting, but is five years younger than Past President Goodale. He was a vice president for section C in 1887 at the New York meeting. _ His address as vice presi- dent was on ‘The Chemistry of Nitrogen, aa Disclosed in the Constitution of the Alkaloids.” At the Toronto meeting he was chairman of the committee reporting on the formation of a so- clety of American chemists. In all of the con- ferences on this subject he has been a vigorous advocate for the close affiliation of the pro- posed chemical society with the American As- sociation. He says he would have the annual meetings of all the scientific bodies held with the meeting of the association. Dr. Prescott spoke briefly, acknowledging the high trust imposed in him, craving for- bearance for any faults he might have as a pre- siding officer and referring to the custom of the association of having the president deliver his address the year after he presides. Before taking his seat he introduced Hon. Edwin Willits, assistant secretary of agriculture, who rman of the committee of reception de- the address of welcome. MK. WILLITS’ ADDRESS. It isto be regretted, said Mr. Willits, that the distinguished scientist to whom was originally assigned the pleasant duty to welcome you to ascl livered Washington cannot be here to tform a duty so much more ac- ceptably and more ap- iately than my- self. But I assure you that his desire to do so in fitting terms could in $f no degree surpass mine. Yj Washington is not » fs stranger to the convo- fj cations of national as- semblages of all kinds, representing a multi- tude of interest: Scarcely a week that does not he: MR. WILLITS. gathering together here of men or women, men and wowen, from the extremes of the land, too full almost for utterance with zeal for their cause and inspired with its importance. But this is no ordinary convocation, and this month witnesses a gathering heretofore unknown in the history of Wash- ington, and which it will not see again for many years. Beginning with the American Microscopical Society on the 11th of August and ending September 1 with the International Congress of Geologists, there will have crossed the stage in procession one after another, sometimes singly and sometimes in groups,’ nine scientitic associations, all of national and some of international importance, carrying on their rolls a membership of thou- sands and charged with the mission of finding the fundamental truth of almost every funda- mental interest of mankind. Nearly central in this convocation, both in time and importance, is the association which it is my pleasant duty to welcome today, the society to which all the others are affiliated and of which all the others in a mensure are com- ponent parts, The American Association for The Advancement of Science, both. by its di tinguished membership and by its work, has won the consideration of the civilized world, and Washington, not to be behind in this con sideration, most heartily welcomes you today. Every four years we witness the inauguration of a new chief executive. ‘The transfer, or the coutinuance of power, is done in the presence of hundreds of thousands with an acclaim that represents the political voice of the country. ‘fwo yeurs ago these broad avenues resounded to the tread of a conclave, whose plumed helmets, martial step and inspiring music com- bined to make a spectacle never surpassed upon. this continent. N r will come the sur- viving hosts of a grand army that brought toa sucecesful issue one of the most memorable contests of modern times. The scarred vet- erans will come again to see Washington, that stands in shining beauty today because of their prowess and loyalty. Washington will be un- true to herself if he does not give them such awelcome as shall make the cockles of their hearts’ so merry that the joy shall last in the memory of the last survivor as he crosses the dark river. We cannot, gentlemen, welcome you as we do the coming of ruler, nor as we do the spectacle of a plumed host, nor as we will the soldier who fought, suffered, bled and risked his life for the integrity of the goverument under which we all live. We cannot welcome you with any such demonstration. We would not if we could. Such a welcome would not be appropriate. Yet our welcome is as sincere. We recognize your merit. Our chief magis- trates come for a brief period from out the ranks and then retire; forms of government come and go, but the forces you represent, the and heart, under! common Leritage of universal man, aé stable as the throne of the Almighty. I ought, before Icluse, to says few words about Wasl ington. Not much about her mag- nificent structures or broad avenues. ‘hese you have seen, and I haveno doubt have appre- ciated as befitting the capital of a great nation. I wish to speak of that other Washington, that more sin welcomes you, the scientific Washingtor is city is instinct with science. It pervades almost every ent. ‘This city is full of laboratories and the accumula tions of scientific research. ‘This recognizes to the fullest extent and calls to its aid tho application of science. ‘The result is that the ranks of its employes here aro fall of men recruited that engage your enei these men find companioushi With those of like study and have formed so- cieties for promotion of ial, pursuite First comes the Cosmos Club of some 600mem- bers, to whose rooms you are heartily invited during your stay here; then comes the An- ropological Society with its 210 members, the Biological with 154, the Chemical timate elements, and others are constructing huge ships and forts; some digging into the earth to find what the ages have deposited, others in Texas are sending explosives into the heavens because, alas, there is no rain in the Jand. In fact there is hardly a problem in hematics and astonomy, in physics, in chem- in mechanical science and engineering, id geography, in biology. in an- \d in economic science and statie~ allcovered by the eighth sections of this association from “‘A” to “I,” that is not in some form or ter considered by the men who specially weleome you to their laborator- ies, their workshops, their museums and the historical associations that cluster around Washington. Mr. Willett's addross was received with much epplause. DR. WELLING'S WELCOME. Dr. Welling, president of the Columbian Uni- Versity, was then introduced, and bid the asso ciation cordial weleome to the halls of the Co- Jumbiun University. He said he welcomed them With all his heart to the hospitality of the uni- versity. His only regret was that that hospi- tality was not more sumptuous. Ordinarily, he said, Le stood on that platform asa teacher, but today he stood there as a learner speaking to masters. Today the authority was not be- hind him; it was before him—the authoritative teachers of science—teachers of that culture which today holds in its hands the master keys of civilization. He referred to a reply made by an eminent scientist to a question how he meas- ured the comparative grades of civilization. He suid he measured by the degree in which each civilization takes up into its bosom and assimilates the deeper relations of nature, | using nature in the broadest sense of the term. He rejoiced in the name of the association, not “static” science, but advancing science. It meant progress. ' Civilization was the complex of four great forces, Hebrew religion and ethics, of which the ‘Christian religion and ethics is but the projection aud extensio: Greck culture, Roman law and last, and great™ est of all, modern science. A nation’s soil was something dear, but dearer yet was a nation’s soul. He did not so much in the achievements of material s in the transfiguretion science was working in the thoughts of men. its highest trophies. It was concepts. It was the great mis«i to discover truth arifying men of science men’s thoughts clear and make their words el He gloried above all in what they were g for the thoughts of men. So he gladly welcomed them to this university. Here wus | Wel taught what they had found. PRESIDENT PRESOOTT'S REPLY. President Prescott briefly responded to the | the President and his part addresses of the welcome. He thanked those | night at the home of Gen. J. G. McCullough at | who had weleomed them in the name of the as- | North Bennington, five miles awa sociation. The words spoken here, as well as in Indianapolis, made them feel quite at home | He drove over to Nor here. According to the record of the meetings | accompanied by Adjutant Gen. Py is body had not convened here since 1854, but | the night with Gen. McCullough. This morning in all these thirty-seven years the sections of | he seut Col. Seward Webb of his staff to act as the association had done wotk here. Moreand | the President's escort and with him wont a more as tho years advanced had scientists been | dozen members of Johr A. Logan Post, G. A. called into the service of the government. He | ., of Orwell, Vt. (mounted), under command referred to the various sections and the manner | of H. G. Hibbard. in which their literature and work bad been enriched by the scientists engaged in Washing- ton in the service of the government. At the last meeting it appeared that fifty per cent of the vice presidents were Washing- thought best in coming here presidents all from outside of Washington. He referred to agravitating torce which seemed to bring scientific men in Wa: ington. He referred touchingly tomen who had worked here, and who would never mect with themagain. Hementioned Alexander D. Bache, Joseph Henry, Spencer F. Baird and others There was no greater need of advancement in science. If stagnation of soul was not to come from stationary civilization America must cherish her scientific institutions. Science was not visionary speculation. Men of science were but working out the problems that con- front the human race. Investigation must be nurtured, research sustained. Research sys- tematically directed required good 01 tion, the service of able and devoted men. It required distinct provision in collegez. It ought to be sustained by the government. Re- search was the growth of the land. Again he thanked the friends who had wel- comed the association for the cordial invitation given them. ‘ihe association came bringing @ somewhat numerous family with it. He referred to the various sections aud altilisted socicties, which he commended to the hearty hospitality which had been extended to them all. When the president concluded Prof. Putnam, the permanent secretary, announced that there had been received 125 ‘papers, which had been referred to the various sections. Since the last meeting he said 295 members had been elected, and there were still some nominations pending to be acted upon by the council. Prof. Putnam also calied attention to the meeting of the various sections, to follow the peral session. He stated that the citizens of ington were particularly invited, not only to all the general sessions, but to ull the meet- ings of the sections. Prot’ Goodale, the retiring president, would, he said, deliver his address in the law lecture room of the Columbian Uxi- versity this evening, his subject being “The Possibilities of Economic Botany.” ‘A FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Prof. Putnam also presented a fimeacial statement for the year ending August 1, 1891, showing the total receipts to have been $7,443.08. There was balance left after de- ducting expenditures of the year of €1,040.92. ‘The balance of the research fund ix €5,254.27. Of this the association has the right to appro- priate the interest to any current work of re- search. Prof. Wiley, the general secretary, an- nounced that the council recommended that the sections meet Wednesday, Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday from 10 to 12 a.m. and from 2to5 p.m. Prof. Wiley stated that the council recom- mended that the amendment to the constitu- tion proposed last year, that no one who is secretary of a section be cligible to the office of vice president until one year after his term of office as secretary, do not pass. The report was adopted. The council reported adversely on three other proposed amendments, and their action was approved by the association. These rejected amendments provided, respectively, that no person should be eligible to election to fellowship at the same meeting at which he is elected a member; that no fellow should be eligible toclection to council until one year after he has qualified, and that the annual dues be 5 instead of $3. CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. ‘The council reported favorably on an amend- ment providing for “foreign associates,” only it struck out the words “foreign associates” and substituted the term “corresponding mem- bers.” The amendment provides for fifty such members, to be designated by the council from scientists not residing in America. In the dis- cussion. Prof, Norton proposed to insert. the word “North” before ica, but withdrew his proposition on a statement’ by Prot. Put- nam that this was the “American” association and included all Ameria in its scope. Prof. ED. Cope sald he waa, opposed to the amendment, as this was a working association. Corresponding membership in it, he thought, would confer no especial honor. ‘It was in his opinion an absurdi carncsty ee ibe knew that the members of the association who It was teach- | Camp grounds. Every ing them right methods; it was teaching thera | public house in Benin exactitude. It was here science was erecting | night, and many slept on the lawns, while hun. | d then to put truth in that | chill nightuir. The first of the special trains compact form of statement which would make | Was not due before 8 o'clock, but the wagon ity. . the F. Barker of ae $ | ernors of three of the states, gave the event » BENNINGTON’S FIELD Dedicating a Monument to Stark and His Followers, IMPOSING CEREMONIES THIS MORNING Presence of the President and His) Official Associates. { SPEECHES AND CHEERS. ON BENNINGTON’S BATTLEFIELD. Dedicating the Monument to Commemorate the Contest. Bexxrxatox, Vr., August 19.—The ceremony of dedicating the monument erected to com- | memorate the battle of Bennington crowded | this little town to overtiowing today. The Presence of the President of the United States and members of his cabinet, as well as the gov- more than local interest. It brought people from every part of the United States, but par- ticularly from the N nd wtutes, to Wit- ness and take part in the ceremonies. Probabli in the whoie uistory of Bennington no suc distinguisied gathering will be held here again. upment grounds around the Sol- the early part of the day, the soldier boys were aroused by the reveille call | beiore 6 oclock. The crowd was up with the | soldiers, for with the first break of day the | streets began to assume a lively appearance and the roads leading into town began to empty their stream of carriages and w:gons into the ivate us well as many ton was crowded last dreds were glad to find slceping quarters in tents which afforded little protection from the rouds brought avery large accession to the multitude into town before, and when the first train arrived the gaily decorated sireets were MI filled. THE PRESIDENT'S ARRIVAL . The principal interest was in the arrival of , Who had spent the Gov. Page «id not g to mect the President. Bennington k, andspert ‘These Grand Army men were in undress cavalry uniform and carried sabers. ‘The carriage which had been provided for the President was drawn by four white horses with plumes of red, white and blue in their head stalls. On the box sat two coachmen in livery. As the procession approached Bennington, the mounted cecort rote ahead of the carriage in which sat Col. Webb and Gen. McCullough with the President. Lehind this carriage were others in which sat members of the President's party. It was the duty of the mounted escort to keep the road clear and it was not without ditticulty that they succeeded in making « pas sage for the President's carriage through the crowdsol! vehicies which filled the country road. All the way from Nort Bennington to Ben- nington the President was grected with cheer- ing,to which he responded by taking off bis hat and bowing. ‘The start from North Bennington was made shortly after 8 o'clock, but progress was slow and it wus after 9 o'clock when the little pro- cession reached the Soldiers’ Home, where the carriages drew up and the President with the assistance of Gov Page left his carriago and entered the governor's parlor. Before he en tered the house he turned and bowed repeatedly to the cheering multitude which hadsurtoundea the building. A BRIEF RECEPTION. In the parlor the President held a brief re- ception, at which the members of the gov- ernor's staffanc other distinguished persons were introduced to him. In the meantime the militia forces had been assembling on the — ground without. The corps of cadets rom West Point accompanied by ‘the post bund bad arrived ona special traia and had marched to the place of assembly, and « num- ber of Grand Army posts and regiments of Patriarehs Militant were drawn up on different parts of the parade ground. Brig. Gen. W. L. Greenleaf, chic? marshal, and bis staff, mounted in front of Gen. Green- leef's tent at the end of the parade grounds, and the marshal’s orderlies, rode backward and forward across the parade carrying orders to the marshals of the different divisions. The hour fixed for starting the parade was 10 o'clock, but it was nearly 10:30 when the last | report showed that the divisions were all in readiness for the start and word came to the chief marshal that the President and the re- viewing party were ready. A minute later the President and his party left the home and re- sumed their seats in the carriages which awaited them. IN THE CARRIAGE®. Tho arrangement of the carriages was changed slightly for the parade. In the first carriage sat the President, Governor Page and Adjutant General Pock. In the second were ex-Governor Prescott of New Hampshire, president of the Bennington Monument Association, and Hon. Edward E. J. Phelps, the orator of theday. In the third were the secretary of War Ane § Rev. Charles Parkhurst of Boston, the chaplain of the day. In the other carriages were Attorney General Miller, Private Secretary Halford, Gen. W. G. Veazey, Maj. Gen. Schofield, U. 8. A., Gen. J. G. McCullough, Maj. Gen. 0: 0. Howard, U. 8. A.;Gen. Russell A. Alger, Senator Justin 8. Morrill, Gen. Alex. 8. Webb, Senators Chandler and Gallinger of New ilaipshire, Representa- tives J. W. Stewart, W. W. Grout and H. H. Power of Vermont, Hon. Aldace F. Walker of Col, Langdon, U. 8 A; Maj. U. S&S A; the governor of New Hampshire and his staff, the governor of Massachusetts; and his staff the Rentonant governor of Maraachusetts ‘and committees of the two houses of Massachusetts legislature; John King of New York, Hon. 8. E. Chittenden of New York, Hon. Roberta of Burl Albany, Hon. George F. Edmunds,-Col. Me- Donald’ and Col. Batchelder, U.S. A., of Wash- Deming of Connecticut, Howard Harrison, Gen, Warner of Alban; i mn; L. P. the which of carriage walked under command of first regiment, V.N.G., three on} rt .N.G., a from and one from Hoosick Falls, i. ¥., the Guard battalion of North Adams, Mass,, battery B, fourth artillery, U. 8. Giahing, andthe fet light ‘bettesy, We. &. it »v. ‘These constituted the first division. ‘As the chief marshal gave the command for the column to start: of mounted ties under, Sheriff led the way, rand suarcbal tod hie aids under’ he enert grand ‘and his aids, under the escort of Joha 4 Lege Pins & 4B (nonsted). of Orwell. Then: the different divisions in ‘their order. At the head of the second division marched the Upited States Military Academy | then turned east to Gag | was designed f6r only Band, followed by the corps of cadets, 250 strong; then the department of Vermont, GA. Wilerd Post, G. A. R., of Troy, N.Y.; the Vermont Veteran Association Knights Templar, monnted tinental uniform, in charge of two of artill red by Gen. Stark at the battle of Bens of the Amenecan evolution; [linots amociation, Sons of Vermont, and kindred societies, ander the ‘escort of the Sons of Veterans of Bennington. Tuese made up the second division, under com- mand of Assistant Marshal Col. Albert W. Met Gait second regiment New Hampshire National ard. Following the second division came the mem- bers of the Vermont state legisda The third division, which was mand of Col. Wm. M. Strachem, ninth regi ment, M. V. M., incladed the Underwood Hoe ‘ars of Boston and cantons from Albany, ¥., Troy and Amsterdi N. ¥., and the riment of Vermont, Patrinrche’ Militant, Lchind them came the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and then the invited guests in car ringes. There were nearly 300 of these carriages in al THE COLUMN MOVES. The head of the column moved a little after 10:30 o'clock, passing under an evergreen arch which stood at the head of North street. Across the face of the arch in white imm telles was the inscription, “Mollie Stark Was Widowed,” and the’ dates “1791” and “1777.” An enormous crowd filled the street from curb to curb and the advance guard cleared the way slowly. The houses on both sides of the street had been decorated fusoly with fage and. bunting and stands ‘hed ben erected on all of the gracefaigreen lawns, from which the good people of Bennington aad their friends waved a welcome to the chief magistrate and his escort. Cpt Doey ident was greeted with cheering along the line and be was continually bowing to the right and left. He rode with his hat in his hand along the entire route, although the sun shone bright and the day was quite warm. Gov. Page also hade warm welcome, and the other distinguished guests of the occasion were given an impartial and enthusiastic grecting. The procession moved down North street and street for two squares and turned into Main at Here the most elaborate decoration had been distributed and the fronts of the Luidtigs were covered with national emblems. At the and Main streets was the crowning decoration of the occasion. A huge arch in imitation of Masonry had been thrown across Main street. Across the top of this arch stood a line of little Girls, whose sweet chiluisi Vowes broke out inte “Star Spangled Banner’ as the bead of the pro- cession came in sight. Above them over the keystone of the arch stood the figure of the Goddess of Liberty. Below were ranged thir~ tecp of Bennington's pretties: girls,bolding the hields of thirteen original states. SPRINKLED WITH ROSES. As the President passed under theerch o shower of roses fell from the bands of the young girls, sprinkled his carriage and fell all about it, At the same time the chorus of ehil- dren struck up “America.” The reviewing stand was on Main street, about a quarter of a mile beygnd the lifty people, the members of the l'remdes arty were in: d to enter it. When the Fay side of the road. The President left his seat and, on Gov. Page's arm, entered the stand, Where he bowed a response to the continued heering of the great crowd that swarmed about it. Other members of the revie took places in the stand and the given to resume the march. REVIEWING THE PARADE. The President stood with head uncovered for a half hour while the procession was pase- ing in review. When the Odd Fellows bad Passed and the head of the column of came in sight the President left the stand and. resumed his seat in his carriage. The head of the column bad reached the monument by this time and the nuliua forces were massed on West of the great stand which had been ereoted in front of it. ‘The second and third divisions were massed as they came up in the east, and carriages then drove up in front of the stand and lke guests were escorted to their seats. MONUMENT EXERCISES. Seats for a thousand had been provided om the stand, which was roofed in with canvas. ‘The seats were arranged in three tiers and the orator of the day, the President and otber speakers who were’ to address the multitude were vented in the second tier near the center of to stand. Tt took soine time, to arrange all of the guests, and it wasafter the noon hour wien Hon. Wheelock G. Veazey, the president of the day, arose and spoke briefly. . VEAZEY'S ADDRESS. “There is,” said Gen. Veazey, “s dual observ- ance in Bennington today. One part is to be in the nature of a dedication of this monument; the other, a celebration of the one hundredth anniversiry of the adinission of Vermont into the tederal Union o states, Each would assume somewhat of « national Together they make an occasion of national importance. r eloquently referring to the decisive de the Britis by Stark and his followers ect on Hurgoyne’s surrender Gen. Veazey welcomed all ina few graceful words. ‘The enormous crowd stood with heads bared and listened with rerpecttul attention to the address. At its conclusion Jr. Veazey intro- duced Rev. Charles Parkhurst of Boston, the chaplain of the day, who delivered the invooa- tion. Gov. then arose and, on behalf of the state of Vermont, delivered an address of wel- come. Ex-Gov. Prescott of New Hampshire, presi- dent of the Bennington Battie Monument As sociation, in brie! speoch then transferred the monument to the state of Vermont, and Page responded brietly, accepting it. Following this ceremony’ a chorus of male voices sang a dedication ode composed for the occasion. ‘Ihe pre-ident of the day then intro- duced Hon. Edward J. Phelps of Burlington, the orator of the duy. He received an enthua> astic greet: : HON. EF. PHELPS ORATION, “Vermont,” said ox-Minister Phelps, “conse crates today her first historic monument.’ ‘The day also commemorates the centennial of the entrance of Vermont into the federal Union. “In this scene party differences are forgotten. We are only Americans, and im loyulty to that great office and respect for the in cumbent who fills it so well we are all this day on the President's side. Coramenting on the battle of Bennington the orator said that it is the cause that ie fought for, the herowm and self-sacrifice displayed and the consequences which follow that give tiguificance to conflicts of arma. Ju that standard Bennington may well be reck the memorable battles of the world. é i rf : } i | x i i : i i : Lj 8 ‘ [ iff j i E i f