Evening Star Newspaper, December 5, 1891, Page 6

6 VOTING FOR SPEAKER. The Democratic Caucus Assembles This Afternoon. THE CANDIDATES NOMINATED Exciting Scenes and Incidents at the Differ- ent Headquarters and at the Capitol—Ne Nominating Speeches—Crisp Led om the First Ballot. The battle over the speakership Iasted all night through, and up to the time of the meet- ing of the caucus there wasno relaxation. The supporters of all the candidates continued the struggle with desperate sarnestness up to the last moment What the Mills folks bad been doing for two days they continued. The as- seult on Mr. Springer’s line was made with such impetuosity that at any moment a break fn the Illinois delegation would not have occa- sioned any surprise. The assault was kept ap with increased energy during last night and it was believed by the Mills folks early this morn- ing that they bad accomplished Mr. Springer's destruction. i aac wity of the delegation ha by sre Ae that they did not be- Heve that Mr. er ‘conld be elected, but they did not decide to desert him. ‘The earnest Springer men said that they were Rese to support Mr. Springer, and that if he Bad no chance of election they mast still support him and go down with him. A PROPOSITION To MR. SPRINGER. ‘The proposition was made to Mr. Springer to g° over to Mr. Mills with the whole delegation and surrender. The proposition was repelled by the five stanch Springer men and by Mr. Springer himself. ‘The Mills men in the deiegation would not yield to any argument, and the only thing that fould be done was to effect a postponement. The situation looked very bad for Mr. Springer, Dut alittle Inter in the morning the Springer folks braced up agsin and were in the fight as auch as ever, though surrounded with ail sorts that Mr. Millis must have the whole delegation to elect him and that the whole delegation was what the Mills men in it had promised to deliver. The stauch Springer mer: said that they would not desert Springer, fand that if the Mills mon forced Springer from the fight they would go to Crisp at once, re- gardless of their personal preferences. WHAT CHECKED THE MovEMEST ‘This, it was claimed, checked the Mills move- ment, and it was asserted on Illinois authority just before 12 o'clock that twelve of the delega- tion would stand by Springer for two ballots Coon aoe re ee for Mills on the first ballot. All the while, however, the desertion of most of the delegation was looked upon as inevitable, with a doubt only as to the time when it should occur. The Mills men felt that the key of the situation was in Mr. Springer's camp and that was what they were fighting { ‘MILLS MEN CONFIDENT. The Mills people, in expectation of s substan- tial acquisition of strength from Springer, wore very confident, and it was generally conceded that if their cxpectations in thet direc- tion were fulfilled the contest would be close, but the Crisp people never thought for 1 moment that they could be beaten. In the event of a fuilure of the com- expecte! Crisp to be jority. The other candi- mg in their oli position of waiting for a deadiock. MOME ILLINOIS CONFERENCES. ‘The Llinois delegation held an informal meeting before 12 o'clock, and it was reported that the fear of driving other men to Crisp led them to resolve to stand by Springer. Aguin, at 1:0, they went into conference. The earnest Springer men say that Springer will stay in the fight and that they will stand by bir, but there is great uncertainty with re- lation to this delegation. GREAT ANXIETY MANIFEST. Asthe hour for the balloting approached it became obvious that the greatest feeling of confidence om the partof all the candidates meited into anxiety. she intense feeling that has marked the con- te2: thronghout had rexcked almost an explo- tive point when the caucus was convened. The corridors of the Capito! were crowded, and there was an air of intense excitement per- vading the place. VILAS AND DICKINSON WORKING FOR MILLA. and Mr. Dickinso.:, late of Mr. active in the crowd, doing all they could for Mr. Milla. mas understood that Mr. Vilas would hold the legation, but all but one of the Michigan delegation decided to stand by Springer as long as the Ilinois men and then to for Crisp. It was stated before the caucus that ‘THE CANDIDATES NOMINATED. Nominations for Speaker were made as fol- lows in the order given: Mille by Culberteon, Springer by Newborry, McMillan by Richard- son, Crisp by Blount, Hatch by Bland. Crisp In the Lead. The first ballot resulted as follows: lolman indiana for Mr. Springer, and Mr. O'Neill of Massachusetis ee ee eee of Massa- chusett ‘The Second Ballot. On the second ballot Crisp got 88 votes and Mills 79. MR, KEBR TO BE CLEAK. Allthe other candidates for clerkship have withdrawn to make the nomination of ex-Rep- resentative Kerr unenimous. ———____+ee______ GUILIY aS INDICTED. ae Thatis the Verdict of the Jury inthe Case of Le Coint. ‘The jury inthe Le Coint case after being out all night came into court this morning and returned a verdict of guilty as indicted. ‘There were no scenes whatever in the court room when the verdict was brought in, and the whole occurrence occupied only a few minutes. It was s quarter-past 10 o'clock when Judge Bradley came in and took bis seat. The court was then formally opened aud the jury was brought in. Le Coint came into court and took ‘a eat by the lawyers’ desk, and then the roll of the jury was called by Clerk Williams. Le Coint was and watched the faces of the jurors closely as though he would sce what their decision was. None of the other inter- ested parties in the case were present oxcept Frost, who was shot at the same time as Mrs. attendance of lawyers and officers of the court. “Gentlemen of the jury,” said the clerk of the court, “have you agreed upon you ver- ict?” “We have,” said Mr. U. 8. Roulette, the fore- man of the jury. “What say you? Ie the prisoner at the bar guilty or not guilty?” “Guilty as indicted.” Le Coint then seemed to lose all interest in the case and was the most unconcerned-lookin man in the room. He leaned forward to * ight a few words to his counsel. There was a and rather cynical smile on his handsome face Mr. Thomas announced that he would make the usual motion for & new trial, and pending this motion Le Coint was remand to jai ‘The penalty in the case is confinement in the penitentiary for a period of from two to cight years. The jury in the case, ono of them said this morning. were practically unanimous as to the guilt or the prisoner, but there was some hesi- tation as to whether the evidence as given fully warranted the finding of a verdict of guilty. They mutually agreed not to give the ballots, but it can be ‘said that while on the first ballot there was some hesitation in the twelve all voting, they were all satisfied of the guilt and after some discussion of the evidence und putting point to point the unanimous de- cision was reached that he was guilty. pasatiana sila WANTS BETTER TREATMENT. B. Shepherd White's Complaint and Judge Bradley's Caustic Comments, B. Shepherd White, by his attorney, Geo. K. French, this morning filed a motion for acontin- uance, his trial having been set for Monday next. He asked that the court granthim acontinuance indefinitely or at the discretion of the court until be is in a proper condition of health to direct his defense and to withstand the mental and phy “cal sizain of a trial, ‘The reason he gives is that ho has received suck “inhuman treatment at the hands of the authorities of the jail wherein he is confined,” and as a result is seriously ill. He avers that on the morning of last Wednes- day defendant was directed bye deputy or guard of the jail to bathe in the jail bathing tank with a considerable number of the other inmates of the jail. The defendant respectfully informed the deputy that it was his custom to bathe every night in his cell and he asked to be excused from this indignity. The deputy then ordered that the defendant be placed on “cry,” as it is termed, that is, that he be al- lowed only water and eight ounces of bread twice wday. Asa result of this restricted diet and his confinement and limited amount of exercise it needs but a very slight cause to de- velop a mere indisposition into a severe illuess, Defendant submits to the court that he has committed no offense for which he should be punished in such » manner,inasmuch as during the three months of his confinement he has conducted himself in every way as a “model is as any officer or inmate of the jail ty. He ‘therefore asks that the court the desired continuance. JUDGE BRADLEY'S COMMENTS. When Mr. French concluded Judge Bradley announced that in his opinion there was no doubt that there should be an investigation of 0 Scititin would come down and that bis cup. Port would divide, giving Crisp slightly the ad- Vantage in the division. But the great interest continues in the Illi- nois delegation, who, it is asserted, hold the key to the situation. PREPARING FO THE FINAL STRUGGLE. At 1 o'clock this afternoon the House end of the Capitol was comparatively quiet. Only » few members had put in an appearance in the chamber, and there was but little to indicate that one of the greatest struggies fur the spenkership was about to take piace. Shortly after the hour named the candidates began to arrive and take possession of the rooms, from which their respective campaigns were directed uutil the balloting commenced. Mills was first im the field and very naturally took possession of the ways and means apartment. Here the more prominent aud active of his followers speedily surrounded him, and into this room a good many doubiful members were steered for the purpose of conversion. Crisp, MeMillin, Springer and Hatch were all ou the other side of the House. Crisp und Me- Millin had the two rooms ordinarily occupied by the appropriations committce; Spriuger was in the apartment which belougs to the committee on rivers and harbors, while Hatch was in the room of the commitice on naval affairs. All the rooms were crowded with more or less enthusinatic people, and loco- motion through the corridors was a vomewbat dificult proceeding. NOTES OF THE CONTEST. Representative Chil. Breckinridge, one of Mr. Mills’ most ardent supporters, did his best for a while this afternoon to show Mr. Hatch the path in which Mr. Mills thinks Mr. ch ougbt to tread while in caucus. Mr. fiatch couid not sec it, though. Spruger’s adherents could easily be dis- Yinguisbed im the corridor crowds. “Nearly all the more active ones wore brignt-colored pinks as boutonnieres. THE CAUCUS ASREMELEA, The caucus was called to order at 2:40 by Mr. Hohsan of Indiana, chairman of the caucus, sad the work of organization was begun at ence. WIEL STAND BY WOOLEN. Aramor which bad been pervading the eor Fidors of the Cupitol that Mr. McMillin has de- clared his intention to withdraw was proven to be baseless by « meeting of his supporters, who, ind enthusiastic cheers, deciared (as stated by ove of hus admirers) Wwe will stand by MeMullin to the fast diteb.” AN OPEN Batzor. The first tronbe came with the question xs to how the voting should proceed—by secret or open ballot —aid the cauces decided to take an open ballot. The question ax to how the voting should proceed—by secret or open ballot—was re- ferred toa committee on roles. consisting of one member named Ly cach cundidate. At first all the members of tue comzittee except Mr. Brnvm favored a seeret Lullot, Mr. Bynum said he could not agree to & ‘secret bullot wmiil he consulted Mr. Mills, im whose imterest Ke was oa the committee. On his return he started to enter @ vigorous protest against a secret when the other tuembers wid that it was s Mater vn which they did not care to insist, ard that, soouer than have any dispute over it, they would recommend an open which report was submutted to the caucus adopted. BECESSAEY To NOMINATE, ONE UUNDRED axD FOURT EX. The roll-call showed the presence of all the Aemocratic members except seven. The ab- sentoes incinde the five candidates and Messrs, Fyan of Missouri, who has « broken jeg, it is said, and Buchanan of Vi who is the jail. The revelations that were made in the Moore case were such as to convince him that there were serious violations of the principles of humanity going on within walis of the eee -~ e : not the roper to inflict inhoman PUnisliment, but in the Moore case it was ad- mitted that brutelities were committed. Moore, the judge said, would probably never have been such a brutal man if it had not been for the brutal treatment he had received. If the story White told was a true one it was evident he had not been properly treated. Mr. French, White's attorney, said that be would not press the motion if he was assured that White would be given sufficient and proper food until his trial. United States Attorney Cole promised to in- form the authorities of the jail of what had transpired in court thix morning, and with the understanding that White was to receive better treatment the motion was withdrawn. was sean alas Death of Mrs. E. W. Barrett. The death of Mrs. E. W. Barrett is announced by a telegram received from Atlanta thismorn- ing. Mrs. Barrett was the wife of Mr. E. W. Barrett, for so long Washington correspondent of the. Atlanta Constitution. Mrs. Barrett was well ktown in this ci @ sympathy of a ut to ale. Bar large number of friends goes out to rett. ps To Get n Letter From Santa Claus, Boys aud girls under ten years of age may receive a letter from Santa Claus on Christmas day by writing to him at once. Direct to Santa Crave, Neindeer Mountair, Zeroland. Incare of Tar Evex1xo Stan, Wi n, D.C. ee Transfers of Keal Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Emma Lusby toL. A P. Corvel, sub 14, aq. 2M; €—. Fannie V. Bagget to T. C. Thomson, subs 125 to 130, sq. 628; €—. Same to Annie A. Ringwalt, eb 131,do.; @—. J. H. Smith to Ewiline V. Montgomery, pts. 1% to 196, B. & H.'s add. to Georgetown: —. J. H. Magruder to D. Haggerty, lot 3, bik 4, Fairview Heights; 91,893. It Sanger to 8. H.’ Harmer, sabe 23 to 24, sq. 767; $—. T. A. Walter to J.T. Arms, 1. 2 1 to 16 aq. 62; 8 J. f. Arms to 8. Bieber, «ame property; &—. RW. Walker to J.J. Ps pt. 95, D. and L's sub Mt. Ple 75.65. J. C. John- son to M. H. Acheson \ : 8. Ros lot 29. part Peter's A. Fish to W. E. Yerkes, mill seat; S—. Hove to Mary B Hooe, sub 3, bagley's +- fate ‘Mr. Duckett’s Nome Gurned. Mr. Merion Duckett of the firm of Duckett & Ford, this city, lust his valuable brick dwell- ing in Bladensburg, with almost its entire contents, by fire yesterday afternoon. A part of bis law library and some of the furniture on the lower floor were saved. All the clothing except what the fumily had on their persons, aud all silver ware, plate, &c., were lost’ The such progress when discovered that it coud not be arrested. No one was at home at the time but Mrs. Duckett, who was sick in bed, and some children. A little daughter was se- riously burned. The volunteer fire department eaened Gas, bat the anges wold not Geel Gad their efforts were futile. The loss is about 45,000, partially insured in the Merchants’ In- murauce Company of New Jersey. panini Masonic Election and Installation, Ata stated communication of Lebanon Lodge, No.7, F.A.A:DL., held last evening, the following a oi . * & mae THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C. SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, 1891-SIXTEEN, PAGES. THE SOCIAL WORLD. Fashionable Society Events for the Ccming Week. WHITE HOUSE GAYETIES. Preparing for the Coming Social Season—The Hunt-Slater - Wedding — Mrs. Harrison's Winter Plans—Personal Notes of General Interest. —_———_——_ The coming week promises considerable of an entertaining character, just enough, in fact, to whet the appetite for the greater feust in the next fortnight. Comparisons are odious, but not necessarily so when there is an improve- ment to report. ‘The hospitalities already an- nounced or settled upon for the weeks pre- ceding Christmas are of a mach more elaborate character than those embraced with the same period last year, and besides there are more of them. The more notable ovents in Prospect are the Hunt-Slator wedding, for next Wednesday evening, Mrs Frauklin Steele's tea for ier debutante daughter, the three evening parties at which Miss M. Grace Hutchinson, Mise Worthington and Miss Mattingly will be ‘introduced to society, Mrs. Hoba g.tee for hor protty daughter, Miss Louise Mitchell, the ehtertainment at which Miss Louivette Bonaparte wiil be presented to her father's and mother's friends, the marriage of Congressman Hemphill and Miss Elizabeth 8, Henry. just before Christmas, and that of Mise ‘man and Dr. ‘ihorndyke of Boston, the day before the old year closes. Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. McKee will choose a day now and then to see their friends. ‘hey revived this custom last Tuesday. ‘Mrs. Morton begins today after 4 o'clock, and in like manner has intimated to such of her friends us she desires to see this fact by send- ing them her card. Various obstacles having deterred several of the ladies of the eabinet from the giving of pro- posed evening receptions last winter they hope to carry out these plans during the commg season. Mrs. Wilmerding will resume to a certain ex- tent her piace in the social world this winter, having already commenced ber dinner giving. During the past summer she accepted invita- tions pretty generally among the cottagers at Bar Harbor. Seeretary Blaine’s household will take also much more prominent,place than has .een ible since he eniered the cabinet. Mrs. ine, however, has not been lately in her usual good health, but her daughters, Mrs. Damrosch afd Miss Blaine, have taken her part all social matters. ‘The family of the Postmaster General will entertain handsomely this winter, as they would haye done lust season bad not their hos- pitable plane been interrupted by tho death in the cabinet. As just an evidence, Mr. Wana- maker's kitchen “bas been reinforced by the addition of two French chefs. ‘The program of social fuactions at the White House during the season, which was announced Yestorday in these columns, makes Tuesday the presidential night so far as the levees and state dinners are concerned. It also gives the dates for four Saturday afternoun_receptio: of undoubted interest to the thousands who will Se these occasions pay their respects to Mrs. Harrison. ‘There is no question but that social events at the White sfouse the com- ing season will exceed in brilliancy anything Witnessed during thisudministration. A dozen reasous, cach as important as any of the others, Warrant this conclusion. The season ex: tending as it does until March 2, upon which date Ash Wednesday fulls in 1892, will give ample opportunity for the needed rest between each entertainnient and will also allow Presi- dent and Mrs. ‘Harrison to accept invitations to the houses of their friends much more fre- quently than they have beon able to do here- tofore. Rumor also has it that before the sea- son closes there will be some surprises in the way of elegant hospitalities emanate from the White House. but whether this is true or not the fact remains that there iv just a week from the time of the last announced public recep- tion, February 23, until Ash Wednesday church bells call halt to the gayeties. Inside that week an entertainment long to be remembered is expected. The marriage of Miss Enid Hunt and Mr. Samuel Slater of Providence next Wednesday evening at St. John’s Church will be among the most brilliant events ofthe season. The occasion will bring here « number of relatives and friends of both bride and groom from Boston, New York and Philadelphia. Bishop Doane of Albany will officiate, assisted by Dr. Douglass. The bishop is a cousin of the bride-elec. Mr. Paul Hunt will oscort the bride to the altar, but her guardian, Mr. C. H. Fisk of Boston, will give her hand in marriage. ‘The ushers will be Mr. Sidney Shepard, Dr. Forest Danielson, Mr. Jack Moran, Dr. Wm. A. Dunn, Mr. George B. Newell, Mr.Alex. Chapin, Mr. William Dabney, Mr. L. H. Hazard, Mr, Richard Welling, Dr. Chas. Bispham, Mr, Pierre Stevens, Baron Beck-Frus and Mr. Paul Hunt, nearly ‘all Bostonians. Mr. Samuel 8. Durfee of Providence, 2.1, will be best man. Miss Sarah Bradlee of Boston will be the only bridesmaid. Invitations to the chnrch are out by the hundreds, but Mrs. Wm. Morrie Hunt, owing to the size of her house, has had to limit the number of those invited to the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Nelson Sinter, father of the groom and “his bride, who was Miss Mabel unt, will be here for the ceremony. They’ were married last summer at Bar Harbor, the oconsion making one of the lending events of the season there. | Mr. Slater is enormously wealthy. operating four large milis and employing 2,900 workmen, who live in little eity alinost by themselves. In appearance he is strikingly hundsome, snd hus fifty-four years sit lightly upon him. His son, Mr. Soniuel Slater, inherits his fathers good looks and business abilities. Ho is also devoted to yachting, hunting and all sorts of athletic sport, One of his wedding gifts from his tather has been the house on 16th street where Mrs. Hunt and her family have resided the past two years.+ Mrs. Hunt has presented her daughter with the rich and fastoful furnishings in it, aud it is in this house Mr. and Mra, Sumuel ‘Slater will commence their married life. Mra. Hunt and her son, Mr. Paul Hunt, have takon « house on H street and will reside there for the future. There are cards of admission for the church at this wedding. Senor and Madame Covarrubias of the Mex- ican legation are in many respects the most interesting additions to the diplomatic corps of recent years. In uppeurance they afford a striking contrast, since madame is as bloude as ber husband is dark. Tiey make a handsome couple Madame Covarrubias ie of French descent and was born in New Orleans. She has a large fortune in her own right. Her mother, Madame Choppin, aud her servants have beer staying at a hotel until Senor and Madame Covarrubias select a house. Lately they have been in London, and before that re ted Mexico at Italian court TI ey kept house in Rome, and have brought with them here all their servants, as well as their | Me: household furniture. They bave one little daughter, whose French nurso makes a pict- uresque ‘feature among the gathering of nurses and babies every bright afternoon in MePherson - At one of the diplomatic functions last spring in London Mme. Covar- rubias met Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Russell Har- rison, and one day during the past week bad the pleasure of renewing her acquaintance with the jormer. Mra. Romero, Madame Mendonca, Mme. Guzman, Mrs. Hawley, Mrs. Dolpb, Mra. Hub- bard, Mrs. Halliday, Mre. Wilmer, ‘Mrs. Kerr, Dr. Jeannette Sumer and other ladies are the atronesses of a charity ball in aid of the Yoman's Hospital and Dispensary, to be given at 1408 H stroeton Wednesday evening, Decem- ber 16. Mr. and Mrs. Mattingly, 1616 H street, have cards out for an “at kome” Thursday evening, December 17, from 8 until 11 o'clock, to intro- duce Miss Mattingly. Senator and Mrs Daniel, will be among the sea- son's debutantes. latives in New York and Boston, home the itrvt of next week. eral Miller, Mr. and At Misa Hutchinson's toe last Tuosday there of tes winter in St. Paul, Minn. A surprise masquerade party was given to Mrs. Nace at her residence, 2205 14th street, Wednesday evening last by her niece, Minnie Elliott. Among those present were Mins Oli: Leogwitz. Josie Zeogwitz, Mande deny Sir Coom, Gebege’ Happyiander, Jota mn, Mr. Coon, jappy! , John Elliott, Tom Harding, Mr. Bardette, Joe Wag- ner, E. Mace and John Zeogwitz. Senator and Mrs. Casey are sojourning at Cliffburn, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Stone. Invitations are ont for the marriage of Miss Margaret E. Plumley, the youngest daughter of Mr. g M. Plumley of this city, and Mr. J. Burgess Brunner of Columbus, Obio. The cere- mony will take place at Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. G officiating. on Thursday evening, December 10, at 7 o'clock. Mrs, Robt. G. Callum of 1754 P street north- west is now in Daltimore, where she wasin at- tendance at the debut of her younger sister, Miss Fannie Alma Dixon. Mrs. Callum will not return to Washington until late in the spring, after s tour south. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Handy have moved into their new residence on California avenue, Washington: Heights. The engagement is announced of Miss Elsie Benton Hughes, daughter of Col. Wm. B. Hughes, U. 8. army. to Capt. Gervase Francis Newport 'finley, first Bombay dancers, Duke of Connaught'’s Own. The marriage will take place in Florenee, Italy. A very pleasant wedding reception was given last Wednosday evening at 1217 D street south- west in celebration of the ae? of Mr, J. Walter Ryneal and Sadie 8.. Williams, pretty feature being the christening of two infants, a niece and ucphew of the bride. The house was crowded and a very enjoyable even- ing was passed. Miss Jennie Wallach, 243 Delaware avenue northeast, will be please: to have her friends call upon Miss Lena Schloss af Newark, N. J., who is visiting her. A plonsant society event of the eoming week. will be the fancy fair to be givert by the Speak No Evil Circle of King’s Daughters. composed of a number of popular and well-known young ladies from College Hill and University Hill, in the new Hill block, corner lith and Stoughton streets, next Friday Gee A The following the members of the circle who will enter- tain their friends on that occasion: Miss Elize- beth Hill, Miss Belle Davenport, Miss Esther Ezttorfield, Miss Annie Clift, Miss Essie Teel, Aliss Bessie Saffo:d and Miss Ruth ‘Thompson. ‘The entire proceeds will be devoted to the en- tral Union Mission building fund. Miss Cox of Boston and her sister, Mrs. E. Melville Kilvert, are here for the winter. They have taken the new brick house nearly opposite Senator Aulick Palmer's, on 19th street, and will be at home Tucsdays. About forty of the friends of Mr. and Mre. DeCordy of Capitol Hill visited their idence on Thursday evening. Games of different kinds were enjoyed until 10:30, when they adjourned to the dining room, where re- freshments were served. Mra. DeCordy was assisted in entertaining them by her sister, Mrs. Manson. The Lo Droit Park Literary Society met last night at the residence of Miss Dana May on Linden street. Twonty among them being Misses N. ers, Manning, Brown, Uj May and Garrett, and I Doyle, Brown, Metcalf, Prince, Springer, Cow- sor, Kleiner, Miller, Senior and Kogers.” The author of the evening was Tennyson, but owing toan oversight on the part of the entertain- ment committee no regular programme was repared, but the evening was enjoyably spent g Teproeapta two-minute speeches and the singing of college songs to guitar accompani- ment. ‘The club adjourned at 10:30. Avery protty wedding took place Thanks- giving evening ut St. Aloysius Church. The contracting parties were Geo. Elmer Donn and Miss Mamie K. Hubbell. The ceremony was formed by Rev. Father Gillespie, assisted yy Father Mandolari. ‘The bride wore a steel ay silk gown with hat to match and carried a Buren of bridal roses, Her sister, Miss Lulu Hubbell, was maid of honor and wasattired in actecl gray cloth gown with hat to match and carried a bunch of Marechel Neil roses. Mr. Lemuel Miller acted as best man and Mesers, Hoover, McFadden, Smith and Howard were ushers. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Donn held « reception from 6 to 10 o'clock. Among the guevts were Mrs. Hubbell, motber of the bride; Misses Lizzie and ‘Theresa Hub- Vv. bell, sisters of the bride; Mr. and Mra. George W. Donn, father and mother of the groom; (rand Mra McWilliams of Baltimore, Md. ‘Miss May Donn. Mr. and Mrs. Ebert, Mr. and Mra Frank Donn, Mrs. Thomas Donn, Mra. Hoover, Mra. J. Donn, Miss Lillie Warfield, Mrs, Evans and daughters, Miss Griswold, Mr. Givern and Mre. The Capital Bicycle Club gave one of its jleasant entertainments at the club house on 5th street last night. The tlors were packed with the members of the olub and their iriends, including a large number of ladies. The house was for the time transformed into the “Capital Theater,” and the boards were occupied by “The London Atheneum Specialty Company of Vaudevill> Celebrities.” ‘There were a dozen excellent numbers, par- ticipated in by the “Kensington Quartet’— Messrs. Johnston, Olds, Lewis and Arm- strong—Mr. Will Dodge, Dr. Gabriel Johnston, Dr. Wm. D. Wirt, Mr. Edson B. Olds. Mr. T. B. Borden gave a clever representation, in black face, of the Carmencita dance, and Mr. George H. Fielding from the Lyceum ‘Theater entertained the audience with his artistic juggling. A couple of min- atrel burlesques out the bill, One was entitled “A Member of the Camera Club,” written for the occasion by Mr. Chae. Richards Dodge, the parte being taken by Messrs. C. G. Allen and L. Seward Bacon. The performance concluded with a bit of Shakespeare in burnt cork, the ghost scene in “Hamlett,” in which Mr. C. RL played the ghost and Mr. G. A. Lyoa, jr., the melancholy Dane. Mr. W. D. Wirt was efficient as an improvised prompter. Dancing followed the entertain- ment, being kept up until midnight. Among those prosent were Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Lewis, Dr. and ire Schooley, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Fox, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. m, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Bacon, Mr. and Mrs. Walser Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, Mr. and Mra T, P. Moran, Mrs. E. A. Lyon, Mrs. Grim, Mrs. Y.P. Chappel, Misses Bently, Scammell, Messrs. Farland, Harrington, Wheatley, ‘Traeey, Sid- dons, Bolway, Farlin, Moore, Ollenfeldt,” Hig- ins, Sutherland, ‘McCullough, Stidbam, ‘ik, Witt, Bingham, Leaming, Crook, Horace Dodge, Hibbs, Mount, Prentiss, Rollo, Shafer, Parsons, Flowers, Schaff, Mahonoy, Jones. ‘The “staff of the Capital Theater” for. this occasion consisted of the members of the amusement committee of the club, as follows: General manager, Mr. Chas. Richards Dodge: treasurer business manager, Mr. W. T. Bingham; manager, Mr. on, mateo ae rerpe de ballet, Mr. Wap. D. Wi mechanical effects and rain Adie. wae ST Gee Phil Kearney Camp's Election. Attheir mocting last night the members of Phil Kearney Camp, Sona of Veterans, elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: Cap- tain, Charles 8. Davis; first lieutenant, F. A. Preston; second lientenant, Guy L. Jenkins; to division encampment, F. T. F. Johnson; alternate, Rufus 8. Newell, and mem- bers of camp coun Otte L. 8 FA Preston and Jas. M. me. Past ER, Campbell prevented the camp with a band- some silk United States fag. po. pole SO In the case of the United States. against W. Douglas Cross, convicted of the murder of his wife, Hattie Cross, in October, 1989, in South Washington, the ‘were i Criminal Court this morning, "The esse will now go to the Court in General Term for re- ges —— ‘The Grand Keview. ‘The attendance at the grand review being held at ‘the National Rifles’ under the auspices of Potomac Corps, W. K. C., still con- tim New attractions Sturt, Sie ewes cite muc jt. machine, Mr. Alex. |' Gas De Jay—What in the wubld abe you doing? Reginald Razorton—You said shave yer mus- tache, didn’t yer? Gas—Y-a-s. Reginald—Well, ‘taint on de outside and I thought maybe it had growed throug; see? “Pat,” said s Washington man to his janitor, “Pm inlined to think that you kissed the | y, blarney stone before you came to this country.” "Och, sure,” said Pat with an air of modesty, “mefriends niver thought that tbe loikes av mo needed it.” ‘The laundry man should never be permitted to go about his worlf in a list-less manner. “Pil go and buy some things for you.” “Nay, nay, I prythee, stop,” Her husband cried, “what e'er you do, T beg, do not talk ‘shop.’” : “Td like to be where the grass always grows knee-deep,” she sighed in a poetic spasm. “I'd like to bo able to see, every day, the clovcrs shaking their heads at the bees that have kissed them end flown away.” “Ob, you would, would you,” returned the Practical young New Yorker. “Well, your fiither’s a railroad man; why don't you ask him to get you a pass to Philadelphia?” Bhe didn’t come from Boston, Although her ways were collegy, But she always said “religion” Where she could have said theology. “Caught; anything, bub/” said the man to the lad who was fishing. ‘No, sir; but I'm goin’ ‘How soon?” “Soon as I git home to mother.” ' to ketch something.” ‘We are both grate business men,” séid the | Bail horse radish vendor to the cosl dealer. 4 BERENADE TO GOVEROR BILL Over an Albehy high board fence Badly it came and slow, And the song Jones warbled with tones intense ‘Till the residents madly scattered thence, Was “Bid Me Good-by, and Go.” He stood and looked st the steam roller that ‘was working on the asphalt. “Great thing, ain't it?” raid a bystander. “Great nothing!" wasthe reply. “You must be powerful slow in these parts. Why, out to Slam Center they'd shoot an engineer that couldn't go no faster'n that. ee. ‘TO ORGANIZE A BICYCLE CORPS. & Proposed Experiment in Connection With the District National Guard. ‘The bicycle was introduced into the British army about 1883. It has been found useful in light cavalry work and is also much used by orderlies for carrying dispatches and mes sages. In view of ite popular use in Europe. par ticularly by the volunteer forces, the National Guards of this country are taking a lively in- terest in anticipation of its adoption in the different states. Connecticut leads the way and the bicycle corps of the first regiment is beginning to do good work. A number of gentlemen in this city have been calledto attend a preliminary meeting of-a pro- ilita: company, to organize a Eavaley: Moyole serflon to be ‘oouttand of about sixty members, ‘This meeting will taks Place next Wodueeday evening at 7:90 at No. 115 13th street northwest. ‘The bicycle now in ase for military service peibanitan weiths Btaskve racine authorities weighs fifty. ix te cluding the ‘te a 5 ae mS ‘The rit ca in grips on the it aide it te skier ireon wuleNin ves esa eee moved, and it lies along the center of the machine. The signaling flag is carried fastened to the front fork of the machine. med to the saddic. In one of these compartments are arranged for cartridges, bicycle instrumentsand other neces surion. It is argued in favor of the military wheel- men that in case of action they caaieaieecs more quickly than infantrymen and after dis- mounting and detaching their rifles they would be as effective. One bicycle maneuver is the forming of a shelter for the defense of a road. The ines ure stacked side by side and form a defense for the men, who fire from be- hind them. This defense is particularly strong against eavairy. The machines are noiseless and can be transported by rail much more easily than horses, ; as 1e costand staying power 1e bicycle. it is claimed, make it superior to a horse for many kinds of service. The new safoty bicycle can be run over almost any kind of a road, and the interest in this kind of work is increasing. It is proposed to drill first without gunsat- tuched to the bicycle, and this proving satis- factory the experiment may be made with the guns. ———— SIXTY YEARS IN OFFICE. Anniversary of the Entrance of Capt. Isaac Bassett Into tne Capitol. Sixty-eight years ago today Capt. Isaac Bas- sett became an employe of the United States Senate. He is, of course, sixty years older than he was when he was appointed s page, but he fooks better and younger than he aid five ‘years ago. Senators who were at the Capitol today congratulated the captain very heartily. (ms gammemerercans his Los ‘The Opera Property Attached. Capt Leonard, deputy marshal of the Dis- trict, attached the property of the Juch Opéra Company this afternoon but did not remove pay ore ‘This will not interfere with the performance tonight. ¢ oe eet acioal & New Counctt zed. Fraternal Council, 519, of the National Union, has been organized with the following officers: . President, E. L. Bugbee; vice presi- dent, J. W. Collins; ex-president, J. J. King; speaker, Jno. A. Connor; treasurer, 0.0. Moth- | 2°! ersead; secretary, J. H. Jones; financial sec- | J, tary, A. A. Herbert; sergeant-st-arms, H. W. Dowlhg: doorkeeper, J-E* Little, jeer chaplain, G. Jones; delegates to cabinet—E. L. Bugbee, L. 4 hay og Moris Herbert. te u chart expires on Wednesday night next beveaed alae sae The G. A. RB. Christmas Dinngr. The department relief committee, etrength- ‘ened by additional delegates from each post ‘end the Woman's Relief Corps, are miaking ac- been. ted to make a thorough ‘vase among tee comrades and their friends for bene nie jal extras for ie ‘The commitice hopes that all interested way of Fa thore in need Printed and will be-ready for diatribation et ‘early day. in ill ret Knights of Pythias Entertained, ‘The visit of Hermione Division; No. 4, U. R. K. of P., of West Washington to, Columbia Di- cs ae a eee are being | Mo Senaters. Allen, John B., Washington, 10 B et, Allison, Wm. B., Iowa, 1124 Vt. ave. Barvour, John 8., Virginia, 144 B st. ne. tler, Matthew Gc, South ‘Carolina, 1454 N et” ilkinson. il (exns. Cockrell, F. M., Missouri, 1518 B st. n.w. Coke, Ricl Texas, 420 6th st. now. itt, Alfred H., Georgia, 228 N. J. ave. ae. ‘Shelby M.. Iilmois, 1413 Mass. ave. il, John W., Virginia, 1700 19th st. Devis, Cusuman K., Minnesota, 1428 Mass. ave. Henry L., Mass., 1454 RL ave. my Lg Rhode Inland, the J Arno. iph, Joseph N.. Oregon; fayette square. Dubois, Fred T., Idaho, 1230 13th op Faulimer, Chas.'J., West Virginia, 1900 Bot. Felton, Chas, N., California, 1730 H st. P. i, 1 - 113 R Lave Gorman, Arthur P., Maryland, 106i RL ave. Hale, Eugene, Maino, 1061 16th st. Hansbrough, H. C., North Dakota, 941 K st. Harris, I. G., Tennessee, 13 Ist st. ne. jawley. J. B., Connecticut, 2080 1 st. Hoar, G. F., Massachusetts, 4 Lafayette square. Jones, James K., Arkansae, 915 M st. john E., West Virginia, 130 B st_ ne. Kyle, James H., South Dakota, 212 N. Cap. st MeMilinn, James, Michigan, 1118 Vt. ave. McPherson. John B.. New Jersey, 1014 Vt. ave. Manderson Charies F., Nebraska, 1283 17th st Mitchell, Joh@H., Oregon, Chamberlin’s. ‘Alabama, 315 43¢ st. ‘Vermont, 1 Thomas circle, Paddock, Algernon 8., Neb., the Portland. Palmer, John M., Ill Bst. Pettigrew, R. F., South Dakota, 100 B st. ne. Platt, Orville H., Connecticut, the Arlington. Plumb, Preston B., Kansas, 612 14th st. Power, Thos. (., Montana, Wormley's, Proctor, Kedfield, Vt. 1701 Mi wusetts ave. Pogh, James L.. Alabama, 1333 E st. Quay, Matthew S., Pennsylvania, 1829 I et Ransom, Matt W..'N. Sanders, Wilbur P., Mont., Arlington, Shermaz, John, Obio, 1319 K st. Shoup. Geo. L.; Idaho, Arlington, Stanford, Leland, Calfornia, 1701 K st. Stewart, Wiliiam'M., Nevada, 1906 H st. Stockbridge, Francis B., Michigan, 1800 N et. Zeller, Henry M., Colorado, 1587 F st. Turpie, David, Indiana, the Hamiltoa. Vest, George G., Missouri, 1206 1 st. nw. Vilas, Willsam F., Wisconsin, Wormley's. Voorhees, D. W., Indiana, 1328:N. H. ave. n.w. Walthall, Edward C., Mississippi, 1714. 1. ave. Representatives. Alderson, J. D., Virginia, 215 East Capitol st. Amerman, L., Pennsylvania, Ebbitt. Andrew, J. F., Massachusetts, 1313 16th st, Arnold, Marshall, Missouri, Willard’s. Atkinson, L. E., Pennsylvania, 208 Del. ave. Babbitt, Clinton, Wisconsin, 62 B st. Bacon, Henry, New York, 1741 Q st. ey, J. W., Texas, Metropolitan. Baker, Wm., Kansas, 212 A me. Bankhead, J. H.. Alabama, Metropolitan. Barwig, Chas., Wisconsin, Ebbitt. Beeman, J. H., Mississippi, Metropolitan. Beltzhoover, B. E., Penneslvania, Metropolitan Bentley, H.W., New York, Kiggs. Blanchard, N. C., Louisiana, Metropolitem, Bland, R. P., Missouri, Willard’s, . & Blount, J. H., Georgia, Metropolitan. Boatner, Louisiana, Riggs, Bontelte, Maine, Hamilton, Bowers, W. W., California, 806 10th street, Bowman, Thos., lowa, Willard’s, Branch, W.A. L., North Carolina, M (tan. Brawley, W. H., N. C., Metropolitan. Breckinridge, C. K., Ark., 218 N. Capitol st. Breckinridge, W. C.'P., Kentucky, Bretz, J. L., Indiana, 719 8th st. Brickner, G. H., Wisconsin, Elsmere. Broderick, Case, Kansas, 506 E. Capitol st. Brookshire, E. V., Indiana, Metropol Brosius, M., Pennsylvania, 1234 I st, Brawney DB Foun! plese ‘uuner, D. B., Peunsylvania, 6 Grant Bryan, W. J., Nebraska, 422 2d se es. Buchanap, J. A. Bullock, K., Florida, 210 A st. n.e. Bunn, B. H.. North Caroli; L., New York, Metropolitan, joreham. Bynum, W. D.. Indiana, 1314 19th ot Byrns, Samuel, Missouri, Willard’s. Cable, BT. t, 5., Carath, A. G., Kentucky, Catchings, T.” C., Mississippi, 1722 Q ot Cate. W. H., Arkansas, Riggs House. Causey, J. W., Delaware, Willard’s. Chipman, J. L., Michigan, 813 12th ot. Clark, C.'D., Wyoming, Willard's. Clarke, R. H., Alabama, 4 B st. ne, Cobb, Jax. E-, Alabama, Metropolitan, Cobb, 8. W., Missouri, Wiilard’s. Coburn, F. B., Wisconsin, 52 B st. me. Coggewell, Win., Massachusetts, 1949 L at. Compton. Barnes, Maryland, 825 Vt. ave. Coolidge, F. S., Massachusetts, Riggs. Coombs, W. J.; New York, Arlington. r, G. W., Indians, 211 N. J. ave. Covert, J. W., New York, Congressional, Cox, N. N., Tennessee. Metr . Crain, W. H., Texas, Hotel Randall. Crawford, W: 'T., N.C., Metropolitan, Crisp, C. F., Georgia, Metropolitan. Crosby, J. C., Massachusetts, Rig Cuiberson, D. B., Texas, Metropolitan, Cammings, A. w York, 1812 I st. Cutting, J. T., California, 1730 H st. Curtis, Wm., New York. Willard’s. Cochran, Burke, New York, Willard’s. Dalzell, Jno., Pennsylvania, 1207 Conn. ave. w Ham; Riggs. Daniell, W. F., Ne Davis, John, Kansas, 215 A st. n.e. DeArmond, D. A. DeForest, kt. E., Connecticut, $15 1st st. s.e. Dickerson, W. W., Kentucky, 1514 K st. Dingley, N.. jr., Maine, Hamilton. Dixon, W. W., Montana, Shoreham, Doan, K. E., Obio, Fredonia. Dockery, A. M., Miseonri, Willard’ Durborow, A. C., jr., Missouri, 1325 G st. Edmunds, P, C., Virginia, Metropolitan. Elliott, Wm.. South Carolina, Metropolitan, Enochs, W. H., Ohio, 455 G et. Epes, J. F., Georgia, Metropolitan. Fellows, J.'R., New York. Fithian, +» Hlinois, Willard’s. Forman, W. 8., Illinois, 1114 G st. Forney, W. H., Alabama, Metropolitan. Gantz, M. K., Ohio, 910 Is Geary, T. J., California, Willard’. Geissenbainer, J. A., New Je: Goodnight, L HK Greenleaf, H. S., New York, 109 Ist st. n.e. Hamilton, J. T., Towa, 89 K at. Hare, D. D., Ohio, Metropolitan. Harmer, A. C., Pa., 201 North Capitol st. Hatch, W. H., Disouri, 1323 G st. Hayes, W. L. Iowa, 1325 G st. Haynes, W. E.. Ohio, Ebbitt. Heard, J. T., Missouri, higgs. Hemphili, J. J., South Carolina, 1325 G st. . Henderson, D. B., Iowa, 1928 K at. Henderson, T. J., Hlinois, 210 N. Capitol st. Herbert, H. A., Alabama, Metropolitan. Hoar, Shermaz, Massachusetts, 919 I st. Holman, W. 8., Indiana, Hamilton. Hooker, W. B.. New York, Howie. Hopkins, A. C., Pennsylvania, Honk, G. W., Ohio, Ebbitt, Huff, G. F., Pennsylvania, 1502 20th st. T., lowa, 1744 st. jorth Dakota, 128 Md. ave. n.e. 926 16th’ st. lian, material for an ample | McCreary, JB, MoGann, L. the litte ‘tolke | 426 a i i ML. Obio, Ebbitt. Indiana, $10 Indiana avenue. jetropolitan Pendleton, J. 0.. W. Va, Metropolitan. Perkins, G. D., Towa, 1392 R street. Pickler, J. A'S. D., 10 Grant place. Pierce, R. A., Tewn., National. Powers, H. H., Vt., Cochran. Price, Andrew, La., Shoreham. Quackenbush, J. r. Shively, B. F.; Ind.. Willard’s Simpeon, Jerry. Kan.. 215 Ast. ne ‘Smith, G. W., Jil. 1012 14th ot. Smith, MAY Ar Snodgrass, H. Stockdale, T Stone, W.3., Storer, Bellamy, Ohio, Ane. ave, Stout, B. G., Michigan, Langhem. Will Idaho, 201 A st. 0. Snow, H. W.. Illinois, 642 C wt Springer, W. M., Stablnecker, W. G ‘ niwotta, As Stewart, Andrew, Pennsylvan.a, Stewart, Chas., Texns, 1114 G st T Missouri, Willar de’. T Minois, Arno. Taylor, N. A., Ohio, 1721 K st. Terry, W. L. ‘Arkansas, Met Townsend, H., Colorado. Tracey, Chas. Tucker, H. St. G.. Virginia, Metropolitan, Van Horn. Geo. ‘ Warner, J.D. York, Metropolitan. Warwick, J. G., Obio, Riggs. Washington, J. E., Tennessce, 920 15th st Watson, T. E., Georgia, 1294th Waugh, D., Indiana, 207 Ist st. nc. Weudock, T. A B., Michigan, Ebbitt. ne. .. Connecticut, Congressional. » Massachusetts, Albany. ‘The Views of kington Artists on the Case of “The Full of Babylon.” ‘The members of the Washington dociety of Artists bave discussed with some interest the questions raised by the recent protest against the importation into this country of the picture “The Fall of Babylon.” resulta letter has been addressed to Secretary Foster, mgned by many artists of the city, besides others inter- ested inart. The letter says: It becoming known to the undersigned, through the newspapers, that one Josiah W. Leeds wrote to your departarent alleging th spicture by M. Rochegroase, entitled Fall of Babylon” (now in transportation to New York city), is immoral and praying that its importation be prevented, and it further being known that Acting Secretary of the Treasury Spaulding, in replying to Mr. Leeds, explained that “the quee- tion of the admissibility of «a work of art is, of course, largely a matter of ps judgment,” resting with the collector of toms for the port where such admissi tempted, we respectfully seek to be informed as to whether that oflicer is necessarily o man of the requisite artistic understanding to bim to form a fair and in ment in such cases? Is provision of law covering this point? It may or may not be that the present collector of the ceed of New York is an art connoisseur, and lecision will depend upon this chance atand- ard, unless we are under a wrong impression. We therefore respectfully suggest that he be instructed to cail to hie aid two or more well- known artists or art critics (whose fairness the importer cannot reasonably impugn) for the purpose of taking expert opinion. According to printed report the acting sec- retary “Many paintings contained in our public galleries are sources of discomfort and protest to classes of spec- tators, while they are strenuously de- fended by other commentators as withit. artis- tic limitations; the department hes to guard against undue nerrowness and severity of judgment as well as against license and abuse of privilege.” This effort to be just involves «| clear conception of the motif, and makes spe- cial knowledge all the more indispensable, particularly in cases like the present, where ‘the canvas is huge and the subject complicated. If there is, in this instance, “ flagrantde- fiance of decency and of morality,” as the acting secretary seems inclined to believe, this fact will be the more readily and absolutely discerned by judges with trained comprebeu- sions. We only desire a discriminating jury aed certainly do not seek to defend iminor- Y. So far as canvassed the general opinion of in- telligent art lovers in Washington is that } historically recorded in the Bible, with all the dramatic force of a vigorous imagination, com- bined with a peculiarly modern kind of yeal- ism, both in conception and execution. Fouda- mentally morals seem to lnve nothing to do with this work; the central motif | it seems to uz, the portrayal of a great ly. Secondarily, the picture bas a moral, not an immoral, aspect, for it ts the thought that punishment follows The artist appears to have n this scene be- cause it allowed the exercise of what he evi- dently considers his greatest powers ou a very scale, vir, the tragic and imaginative. Were the picture one of mere debauchery the accusation against it would be sustained, but the armed host which is bursting in on the fe rs to destroy them oo a higher and better impulse to the work than the one seen by Mr. Leeds. It is the lack of Just such educational works us that accounts for the large number of well-meaning persons, who, like Mr. Leeds, half the time entirely muconceive the meaning of the nude in art, and straightway con- demn what they wholly jisunderstand. We, as a people, will gain nothing morally by prudishness. The most innocent acts may thus become questionable, and as the tendency inereases we shall become more and more bigoted and less and less worthy of the freedom we profess. In art especially this tice would be tatal, for the multitude of iiistines would be at first one and then another thing until the field | fonld become marrow and formal, It | is to misconstrue what is not understood, and it is easier still to find those who are longing to be scandalized. Thus Srong motives aro ascribed in art very often and find many to insist on their truth, while the astonished painter cannot make himself heard, much less understood, for the din. Tfany one wishes to point out the really vicious and bad in pictorial undertakings let ‘him call the attention of the proper authorities to sneh illustrated papers as we take the liberty herewith to submit to you. re can hardly be & question as to their depravity, and yet ina country hke ours, striving for the purity of the ‘minds, disgusting moral monstrosi- ties are displayed in windowsund even exhibited on newsboards in frout of sto: ‘hey meld & far vaster influence than because they come nearer the multiplied by the thousand. Rit aduaecaviliy ot picture of importance, y of a like the present one, competent expert opinion Metbe let nigned by C.H.L. Macdonald 3 Ec emer, 08. Dunbar, George B. the % Marietta Minnige- rode, Edward Ciark, FS. "Barbarin, Elizabecs Winship, Anna M. Sands, Rochegrosse aimed to picture a tragic event, | | cheap at te A Transter A: 1 bffeowed For some time past Col George Trossdell, president of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Ratiroad Company, bas been al bring about « trauster eretem with the Wash. ington and Georgetown Railroad Company, whereby paserngers over bis road could be jngton read Bvangelist Carty Died tn London. A letter has Leen received by Mra. Charles P. Carty of this city, stating that bee husband bad died aud was buried in Londen about two Weeks since. Mr. Carty was # native of Pred, ick, where his brother, C. C. Carty. nade” 4 has a sou in this city anda number of rek atives here. He was well and favorably keowa in the Young Mens Christian Associaton, and ne time Wes the sooretery of the New Fork He went over to England ayout three venrs ago to work as an evangelist, body will be brought here for imterment. _ Superintendent Sparke Dead Mr. Thomas P. 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