Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1892, Page 3

THE WORLD OF SOCIETY The Brilliant State Dinner at the White House Last Night. A NOTABLE ASSEMBLAGE. Lavish Display of Floral Decorations—Ele- President and Mrs. Harrison gave their first State dinner of the season last night in honor of the cabinet. The table was decorated with yiolets, and their delicate perfume filled the house. Such quantities of these costly blos- soms have rarely ever been scen at a dinner. Along the old-time gilt piateau were three oval placques, the two end ones entirely of purple violets. The center piece was an oval basket of Sreen, upon which lay with outstretched wings our national ctublem—the American eagle. His eagleship was made of violets, but white ones, and bis noble form could be distinctly seen from the furthest corner of the table. After reading Tux Stan last night the guests would probably have been better pleased to see the proud bird ia an upright position, soaring as it Were, but finding Lim flattened out on his back gave the opportunity for many little witticisms after the company began their dinner. All round the pisteau fair Columbias in ining gilt each held in vases above her head two fragrant heaps of violets, thus encircling the tabie with them. At the euds of the cloth there were rings of violets. The boutonniers were of violets, but the ladies found at their places big Watteau bows of violet satin ribbon. Upon one end of the jong streamers was the lady'sname and the date ainted in oddly sbaped gilt letters by Mr. O. Praden, whose taste and skill always finds Braceful expression at the siate dinners. A Viguette of the south front of the White House was on the other end of the ribbon. A little girl and boy are represented in it playing on the lawa. Future historians and art collectors insist that these little people were Master Benjamin and Mary Lodge McKee. Several courses of the new china and all the new glass at, adding a form of enjoy- pst's appreciation of a good . er candelabras were violet color and they burned under white shade. The state dining r20m had only purple Liossoms in the flowers decking the mantels and buffets. President and Mrs. Harrison met their guests in the east room, which was more profusely decorated than at any time previous this season. Each mantel and window recess were banked ‘With foliage plants and pink and white azalea bushes. ‘The chandeliers, the tall mirrors, the columns had all a decking or draping of smilax ‘or asparagus. The center door had a drapery formed of smilax ropes looped back at either a si When all the guests bad assembled, and some were fashionably late, not arriving until nearly 8 o'clock, the President, giving his arm to Mra. Morton, led the way to the dining room. At the end of the procession was the Vice Presi- dent and Mrs. Harrison. At table the President had Mrs. Morton on his right and Mra. Elkins en his left hand. Mrs. Harrison on the oppo- site side had the Vice President on her right and the Secretary of War at her left hand. The other guests were the Attorney General and Mrs. Miller, the Postmaster General and Mrs. Wanamaker, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of ‘the Interior and Mrs. Noble, the Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs. Kusk, General and Mrs. Schofield, Senator and Mrs. Cullom, Senator Gibson of ‘Louisiana, Senator and Mrs. Walthall, Senator aud Mrs. Gallinger, Representative Hi. A. Herbert of Alabama, Rep- resentative and Mrs. John E. Keyburn of Penn- Ivania, Commodore and Mrs. Kamsay. U.S. y; Mr. George W. Childs of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Roberts of Phila- delphis, Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. Dimmick and Mr. and Mra. Kassell Harrison. ‘At the last moment Secretary Blaine sent over Word that be could not attend the dinner. Mra Blaine had previously sent regrets because of indisposition. egrets were aiso received from Secretary and Mrs. Foster, Speaker and Mrs. Crisp and Mrs. Wilmerding, all on accoun: of illness. ‘the gowns worn by the ladies were very ele- gant. Mrs. Harrison, in harmony with ber ta- le. wore violet velvet, a rounded bodice with puffed sleeves and a full court train of velvet, With a petticoat of white satin, upon which cas- cades of lace were held with bunches of white ostrich tips Fine old point trimmed the ice. Mrs. Morton wore a dark red velvet gown with a low-necked waist thathad a deep flounce of red crepe falling over the hips aud short puffed sleeves of the crepe. Bir. Kussell Harrison had on one of ber Paris gowns, white satin and peari trimming and wore her diamonds. paalt® Pummick wore white sik and moire with ce. Mrs. Noble wore dark ruby velvet and black brocaded satin. Mrs. Wanamaker had ona superb gown of mauve brocade. Mrs. Eikins was elegantly dressed in silver biue poult de soie combined with light brocade and lace; pearls and diamond ornaments. ‘Mrs. Miller wore steel bengaline and pink satin with lace. | Mrs. tusk had on a princess dress of blue brocade. s = Mrs. Schotield wore white silk and lace and & twist and bow of pink ribbon in her hair. Mrs. Cullom, pale bine satin and lace. Mrs. Walthall wore an elegant gown of mauve satin trimmed with point lace and pearl passe- meotries. Mrs. Gallinger wore rose pink brocaded satin. Mrs. Phil Sheridan wore black silk, with black Brussels net and jet trimmings. Mrs. Roberts, dark red velvet and white satin. Mrs. Rameey, light blue satin and moire. Mr. Sousa had his red-coated musicians under fine contro! and from the first notes of the presidential polonaive till the dinner was over they flooded the house with melody. They rendered “Ma Belle Adorie” for the first time in this country The President today entertained Mr. and Mra. F. W. Breed of Massachusetts at luncheon. Mra. Romero was at home yesterday after- Roon and in spite of the fact that the weather resented the worst combination possible the tion was thronged. Sinister Romero also spent the afternoon in the drawing room. The crowded rooms, bright lights, the pretty to: and the music and dancing in the bail room made up a gay scene. Mrs. Romero wore a dark olive satin, brocaded in a patters of birds and flowers. ‘She bad assisting her the pretty black-eyed wife of the Chilan min- ister. who wore black and coral satin, Mrs. Menocal, in black sili, tlowered in violets, and Mrs. Allen, mother of the hostess, in black ¢atin and lace, who has just come on from New Yors for her winter visit. At the tea table Miss ida Thompson poured tea, wearing light blue crepe aud brocade, and Miss Painter did the honors at the chocolate service. She was dressed im bine crepe. At the big bowl of Mexican punch Mrs. Jules Guthridge, becom- ingly dressed in white wool, tilled her post most acceptably. The other assist- ants were Miss Soule in old rose silk, Miss Dabluan of Milwaukee, her guest, in yellow bengaline, with cock's feather trimming; Mrs. Baldwin. in poppy red gauze; Mise Lansing, pink satin and Miss Nelson, in gray wool and silver beads; Mrs. Turnbull’ of Baitimor white gauze; Miss Hutchinson, gold-embroi dared Linck net: Miss Grace Hutchinson, pale Dice figured satin, with a yoke of Russian point and jet edgings: Miss Brown, in blue crepe and Jxinh point: the Mines Wheeler. one in snd the other in white silk and gauze; ‘Thomas, in §: and iim Silks. As there were plenty of men present in the afternoon dancing in the ball room went on withont a stop. Mrs. Leiand Stanford has invitations out for sluncheon Tuesday. February 9. row. Representative and Mra Oates will give an evening reception, 9 to 12,0n next Monday, January 25. ‘The Misses Hutchinson gave a luncheon yor terday in honor of Miss Lockwood. The others re Miss Batcheller, Miss iss Mattingly, Mise Riggs, Mise Misses Williasason. Mra Carey and Mra Warren, wives of the Wy Senators, at the Arlington, but wilt foacive tomarvow 2 ‘Mrs. Payne will give a tea on next Wednes- day, January 2%. The ladies at Willard’s Hotel will receive ‘heir friends tomorrow afternoon. ‘The ladies of Gen. Wheeler's family of Ala- fa the for s few days, and would be pleased $0 see any of his Washington friends ‘Thereday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Richardson, 132 10th street northeast. Mrs. Senator Palmer, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Weber, and her sister, Mrs. Black, will re- ceive at the Elsmere tomorrow from 3 to 6. Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Forbes, who recently arrived from England, are the guests of Mra. Admiral rs. Mrs. Forbes has hosts of friends here, where as Miss Meigs sho wasa reigning society belle. An enjoyable party was given to Robert Rugers at his home, No. 36 New York avenue, last evening and a large number of youn; folks gathered there. After playing games several kinds they out toa bountiful supper. During the evening the little ones wore pleased with several recitations delivered by Master Freddie Morgan, who is only two and « half years of age. ‘Archie Bresmaham and Walter Brookes were awarded the first and booby prizes. Mrs. Senator Proctor discontinues her Thurs- day stions for the remainder of the month, but will begin receiving again Febraary 4 There was a quiet wedding at the residence of Mrs. Wm. T. Wilson, 905 M street, yesterday. ‘The contracting parties were Miss Hary Viol Wilson and Mr’ Wm. H. Alvey. ‘Tho bride was becomingly dressed in a rich suit of gray with cut steel trimmings. After the ceremony the company partook of an elaborate iuncheon. The bride and groom departed later in the af- ternoon for their future home in Hughesville, Md. Only the members of the family and a very few intimate friends were present on ac- count of illness in the family. ‘Miss Lucy Cleborne, daughter of Medical Di- rector Cleborue of the navy, arrived here this motning from Chelsea, Mass... and will be the fiuest of Mrs. lore D. Wilson, 1681 16th street, for some weeks to come. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Clark, jr., have returned from their European trip, and before moving to their new home will be pleased to receive their friends on the remaining Fridays in Jan- uary at 1410 6th street northwest. Brs. Celestine Lowndes, with her daughter ‘Miss Alice, kas moved to 1425 Q street. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Platt, with their daughter Miss Florence, are located for the winter at 1425 Q street. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Bryan, 1624 18th street, have gone to Florida for s trip of several weeks. A surprise leap year party was given st the residence of Miss Nellie Ryau, 1030 21st street, on Monday, which was greatly enjoyed by those present. Dancing was continued until a late hour and was followed by refreshmen’ Among those present were the Misses Reagen: A. Gorman, H. Bresnahan, M. Cassidy, E- 2 McCormick, M.' Richmond, | P. Grady, M. Kyne, K.'Sidenspiner, N. Mc- Cormick, N. Bresnahan, J. MeGrath, 8. Gillon, M. Gorman, M. Cullinane, L. McGahn, Messrs. Miller, Staub, Suilivan, Long, Craig, Kemp, Connelly, Carmichael, Mathews, Denny, Kyau, Malby, Morgan, Zimmer, Griffin, Gloyd, Daily, Shaw, Baxter, O'Hearn and Carnes. ‘Mra, Parker Mann of ‘Tanglebank, Kalorama avenue, will not be at home on the two coming Thursdays, but will receive on the four Thurs- days in February. Mrs. Reed and her daughter, who have been visiticg Mrs. Allison, have returned to their home in Chicago. Miss Reed bas returned to school at Syeamore, Ill. Miss Weygandt and the Misses Mclihenny of Germantown, Pa., are visiting Mrs. George A- Mellhenny, who will beat home Saturdays dur- ing the season at her home, 2001 O street. ‘Miss Lorena L. Barber has issued cards for » tea on next Saturday, from 5 to 8, to meet her cousin, Miss Bessy C. Langdon. Mrs. Jobn Skae and Miss Skae will return to Washington this week. ‘They were among the gueste at the dinner and reception given Su: day evening to Miss Van Zandt by Mr. John W. Mackay, jr., at the Belgravia, 5th avenue. Mrs. Wm. E. Knox is spending a few days in the city with Mra. Bates, 1921 K street. Mrs. Senator Wilson and Miss Wilson will not receive tomorrow, but will be at home the following Thursdays. ‘Mrs. John W. Clarke and Mrs. Moncure Burke are at home Wednesdays in January at 1313 Q street northwest. Cards are out for a dance to be given by the Dupont football eleven. Mrs. Keittand daughter of South Carolina have taken spartments at the Ebbitt for the winter. —————_+e+—____ INSUFFICIENT RATIONS, A Court of Inquiry to Investigate the Alle- gations of the Marine Guard. By order of the Secretary of the of inquiry will meet at the Washington navy yard at noon tomorrow for the purpose of con- ducting an investigation into certain complaints snd allegations that have been made in regard to the insufficiency of the rations and accom- modations furnished to the men of the marine guard at that yard. The court consists of Commander F. W. Dickens, Lieutenant Com- mander R. E. Carmody and Capt. 8. L. Mercer of the marine corps, with Lieut. F. E. Beatty as judge advocate. The complaints that have been made involve no chatges against any offi- cer of the service, slthough, of course, the ommandant of the guard, Capt. Robert Meade, is responsible for the condition of things at the post. There have been numerous objections made of late by various men in —* that the rations furnished them are wholly insufi- cient and that the accommodations at the yard are inadequate. On Monday of this week a deputation of four clergymen, representing the ministers of Washington, called upon the Secretary patency Department and voiced the complaints ot the men. They were Rev. Dre. G. H. Corey of the Metropolitan M. E. Church, 8. M. Newman of the First Congrega- tional Church, Byron Sunderland, First Presby- tertan Church, and W. E. Lutheran Church of the Reformation. BENNETT HAD TO PAY, ‘The “Herald” Proprietor Could Not Dis- charge a Man at s Moment's Notice. A law suit of interest to American newspaper men was decided in the court of the queen beuch in London yesterday. It was an action to recover salary due him brought by Sam 8. Chamberlain, assistant editor of the London edition of the New York Hevald, against James Gordon Bennett, the proprietor of the New York Herald. Mr. Chamberlain sued to take six months’ salary in lieu of notice to leave his position on the staff of the London edition of the New York Herald. Mr. Bennett, it appears, some time ago sent acable message to Mr. Chamberlain dismissing him in s summary manner. The assistant editor referred to demurred and put in a claim for six months’ salary in place of six months’ notice, on the ground that according to English custom he was entitled to such notifi- cation that his services were no F ro- quired. 3 Mr. Bennett, it was testified to in court, eventually paid Mr. Chamberlain one month’s salary, £24 ($120), in place of one month's no- ice. But Mr. Chamberlain was not satisfied and insisted that he was entitled to the full six months’ notice or to the full six months’ salary in a of it, To this Mr. Bennett objected and the present suit was brought. In court yesterday several London news- paper men were examined as to the custom in the journalistic profession in England of giving notice and paying in lieu of notice. They testified to the fact that it was customary to give six months’ notice or to pay six months’ salary when the proprietor of a newspaper de- sired to get rid of an editor or assistant editor im a summary manner. On the other hand R. T. Blumenfeld, the ing editor of the London edition of the New York Herald, testified to the fact that Mr. Chamberiain was engaged on the staff of that per subject to the of Mr. Bennett. Tule jury did not scem'to take this view of the case, for they awarded Mr. Chamberlain six ” 114 ($720), Jess the one month's Mr. Grace Does Not Look for War. Ex-Mayor W. R Grace of New York, who bas close counection with Chile, says there is no anticipation in Chile of war with the United States, and uo preparation bas been made there for any such event. Chile looks upon the question with the United States as being in of satisfactory adjustment, Cpeesealiy I bees sory tgs tabesesle te Chile end bave not the slightest’ anxiety about them, as I do not foresee of @ col- Histon with this count t | Johnson, James R. Wilder, R. T. SHOOTING STARS, JUDGE CUPID. Said Cupid: *‘All these bachelors Are but a sorry sort, I think I ought to punish them For their contempt of court.” “AML the world you know,” said the actor who was having bis hair trimmed. “Yes,” replied the barber, “although I don't realize it except when I bave a bald-headed man in the chair.” “And why then?" “Because I have to act a part.” “Johnny,” said tl: ...er little brother, “you must be sure xut io sek for any of the wild duck twice.” “Why: “Because . heard father tell the company that they would have a little game with «limit to it.” That riches have wings all philosophers say And the wisdom would seem of the best, For he who seeks easo as he goes in life's way With riches must feather his nest. An ‘‘ad” in the newspaper saves many a sub- tracf in the bank account. ° ees “Say, missus,” said the tramp, “call off yor dog ell, I won't do anything of the kind.” “You better. I'm a morphine eater, I am, an’ T'm chock full of p'isen. You might just as well get the perlice to give him a dog-button as to let him bite me.” PERVERTED SCIENCE. Ho likes not mathemati He cannot wrestle with ’om, Except when the seductive note Of beer that gurgies down his throat Presents a lager rythm. “are you fellers going to play base ball again next scason?” arked one small boy. Yes,” replicd the other. “Pve got a name fur yer club.” “What?” ‘Anarchists.” “What for?” “Cos yer such bum throwers.” ‘Though chilly is the day, what glow is this ‘So warmly rushing? Even Jack Frostoldand gray hercheekcan’tkiss Without her blushing! a THE LADIES TO HELP. Committees Appointed to Entertain Those Ex- pected to Accompany the Delegates. The members of the Washington Merchant Tailors’ Exchange and their ladies were de- lightfully entertained at the residence of Mr. Jno. A. Griesbaner Monday evening. This was the first of a series of mectings to be beld 80 as to get the ladies thoroughly acquainted with each other and the part they are to fill in’ entertaining the tadies that will accompany the delegates to the seventh annual convention of the Merchant Tailors’ National Exchange, which meets in this city next month at the Ebbitt House. Judging from the large at- tendance upon this figst meeting and the en- thusiasm shown by the ladies, it is evident that they will spare no pains to make the occasion agreeable as possible and one to be long re- embered by the many ladies that are ex- pected here. After organizing the committees and trans- acting further business the remainder of the vening was passed in the enjoyment of music and refreshments. Wood, Ghiselli, Miss Ghiselli, Mra . J. Costinett, Miss Richardson, Mrs. M. Losano, Mrs. Frauk Losano, Mra. P. L. Bonnett, Mrs. W. H. Cranston, Mrs. J. J. Fuller, Mrs. A. Ghiselli, Mrs. J. H. Moriarty, Mrs. Edwin Pot- bury, Mrs. T. L. Schmidt, Mrs. A. W. Heil, Mrs. Glaeser, Miss K. Moriarty, Mrs, Jno. A. Gries- bauer. Mrs. L. —— Omcers Elected. ‘The ex-Confederate Veteran Association last evening elected officers as follows: President, E. W. Anderson; first vice president, Wm. Har- mon; second vice president, J. T. Callaghan; secretary, E. L. Costin; treasurer, Wm. P. Young; executive committee, Miles Dean, A. G. Holland, Gabriel Edmonston, Alex. Hunter and Mangas Thompson: relief ‘committee, John Walsh, Julian Moore, J. P. Horbach, B.' J. Ac- cinelly and Whitt Hammitt; sergeant-at-arms, Maj. Darden. Atthe annual meeting of the Industrial Building and Savings Company. held last even- ing at Lincoln Mission, the foliowing board of directors was elected for the ensuing year, to wit: W. Scott Montgomery, John A. Le Jobn A. Pierre, Henry E. Baker, Leonard C. Bailey, Lewis H. Douglass, Oden ‘I. Taylor, Robert H. Terrell, J. D. Baltimore, Jerome A. Hanson and James Storum. The St Bonifacius Society election of officers, with t Wm. Reith, president; Alex. Ebert, vice pres- ident; J. George Schulz, secretary; Jobn vice secretary; John B. Geier, treas- utive committee, Jos. Ruppel, John L held their annual following result: Golden Cross Installations. At the last regular meeting of St. Jobn Commandery, No. 82, United Order of the Golden Cross, the following officers were in- stalled by Deputy Grand Commander Dr. 8. A. H. McKim; N.C., Clarence E. Newman; H. K. R, Wm. E. Graham; F. K. R,, James A. Van Doren; treasurer, Mrs. Emma McKim; W. 0. G., Samuel H. Decker, ‘The sudden death of Mrs. E. 8. Mallery was announced in a feeling manner by Grand Commander Eble and the keeper‘of records was directed to notify the supreme keeper of records. t Mount Vernon Commande: No. 440, Monday evening the fotlowing officers were in- stalled by Deputy Grand Commander W. H. Pop Nc. ‘Dr. Harlow R. Street; V. N. C. Mise Clara E. Lewis; N. K. R., M. L. Venable: F. K. R, David Cranmer; treasurer, Kenneth 8. Marchison; W.H., Chas.G. Harrie#i; P.N.C., J. H. A. Fowler. The time and place of meet- ing were changed to the secoud and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Oppenheimer Hall, No. 514 9th street northwest. Potomac Commandery, No. 495, held its regu- Jar meeting last Ste ir hye pe ag Hall, Noble Commander Franklin 1, Holden, presid- ing. John S Meacham was elected noble keeper of records. Grand Commandgr Eble announced that the charter list would remain open until the 2d of February. The officers for the ensuing term will be installed at the next meeting. a On Trial for Murder. In the Criminal Court, before Judge Bradley, this morning a homicide case was called for trial—tbat of George Jobnson, young colored man of twenty years, for the murder of William Alexander by shooting him in the side on the 16th of July, causing death on the 20th. For the defendant three young colored lawyers— Fountain Peyton, G. M Ambler and G. H. Reutro—appear and Assistant District Attor- ney Clagett for the government. The defense asked to withdraw the plea that they might file a motion to quash, alleging that the indictment does not set forth facts sufficient to constitute the crime of murder or manslaughter and it does not allege that the act was done with in- tent to kill and murd granted and argued briedy and e defendant again pleading not guilty, the selection of ajury was entered upon, ‘but from the regular panel a jury was not obtained and thirty talesmen were ordered drawn to report tomorrow morning. _——- Northern Liberty Market Association. At meeting of the Northern Liberty Mar- Albert Ordway, president; James F. Oyster, vice president; John E. Beall, secretary and treasurer. Board of directors: Albert Ordway, E. Francis Riggs, Jobn E. Beall, Allison Nailor, Ir.. A. T. Britton, James F. Oyster and Theo- dore Barnes. for construct = ASSOCIATED CHARITIES. Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Managers Last Night. ‘The regular monthly meeting of the board of managers of the Associated Charities was held last night atthe central office. The re- port of the secretary showed the number of calls at the central office since December 15, 1891, to be 736, of whom 581 were white and 135 were colored; 45 called for work and 264 for alms. There were 427 visitors calling to report cases, &c. Two hundred and sixty-eight fami- lies were nidedjfrom the central office. One hundred and eight loads of fuel were delivered to needy families. Bills amounting to $324.65 were presented, audited and approved, and an appropriation made to pay the same. aria fone aman ee ret city isa and that more funds are needed al a 4 meet the demands upon them. ‘The board adjourned for one week. acre, ALEXANDRIA, RICHMOND FROWNING AT JACKSON CITY. ‘The present condition of affairs at Jackson City, the south end of the Long bridge, is now under consideration in the legislature of Vir- ginia. Judge Chichester of the county court has from time to time made strong representa- tions on the subject, and State Senator Mush- bach and Delegate Bendheim have each intro- duced bills looking to the entire prohibition of the most of the games now played there antl roviding for the full enforcement of the law. Fines as large as £500 and three monthe fn jail will be imposed on gamblers by the new laws, CELEBRATION OF GEN. LER’S BIRTHDAY. Lannon’s Opera Bouse was filled last night with a representative Alexandria audience of ladies and gentlemon, who had been inyited by Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans to unite in the celebration of the birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Dr. Bedford Brown, late of the con- federate army, presided and’ there were upon the stand Ge! ALD. Corse, Capt. P. B. Hooe and other members of Lee camp. Dr. Brown in a fow well-chosen words intro- duced Mr. W. L. Wilson of West Virginia as the orator of the occasion, and for nearly an hour Mr. Wilson delighted the assemblage with an eloquent discourse accentuated by frequent bursts of applause. THE PHILLIPS MURDER CASE. The motion for a new trial in the case of Jefferson Phillips, convicted yesterday of the murder of Geo. 8, Smith, was presented in the corporation court toda: is motion and the motion on the exceptions will form the basis of an appeal to the court of appeals on the law of the case. It is not considered at all likely that a new trial will be granted by Judge Norton. pal tinaplemai lit ‘Was Not Robbed at An, Yesterday afternoon a young woman giving her name as Nelle Carr and her residence as No. 612 North Calvert street, Baltimore, ap- peared in the office of Inspector Swindells at police “headquarters and made complaint of a daring assault and robbery. The youn woman cried 28 though her heart woul break and talked as though she really meant what she said. Her story was that she came over here to pay a bill of $37 d that she bad that amount of money in her pocket when she reached this eity. In the vi- cmity of the Baitimore and Ohio depot she was assaulted by @ colored man, who knocked ber down, and in addition to beating her robbed her of every cent of her money. She was troubled to know how to get back home. While Detectives Mattingly and Gallaher were out investigating her complaint the woman made contradictory statements to the officers in the oilice and when called to account for her con- duct she said that she only had to tell the truth to one officer and she could tell the others what she felt like telling them. She was finally told th e was no truth in her state- had found from their and as she left the office she was told that Sani- tary Oficer Frank would probably give her transportation She turned and said: “I guese T've got enough money to pay my way home.” Real Estate Matters. R. G. McCreery,has purchased for $18,717.97 of F. S, Newlands, trustee, subs 98 to 101, square 156, fronting 116 by 97 feet on 17th between P and Q streets northwest. Jeunie D. Fuller has bought for $4,698.60 of the same sub lot 38 of eame square, 25 by 95:4 feet on P between 17th and 18th streets north- we Cc Ball has bought of Florence McDevitt for $5,927.25 part of Prospect on 2d street east extended. George E. Fleming has purchased for $5,000 of P. Whitney subs 190 to 194, square 615, 118.69 on Florida avenue and 16.17 on North c apitol street. Matilda Schwinghammer has bought of D. O'C, Callaghan for $4,000 sub 49, square 435, 19}gby 60 feet, on D between 7th and Sth streets northwest. a MORE MEN NEEDED, Eighteen Thousand Seamen Necessary to ‘Man the Navy. Eighteen thousand men are needed at once to mau the vessels of the United States navy, says Capt. Henry Erben, commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard, in an interview in the New York Times. We need the men, he declares, and if we are to keep ships in commission we must have them without delay. Capt. Henry Erben is the senior captain in the navy. As commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard he has charge of all the recruiting and fitting out of war ships at that port. He is one of the most experienced and able officers inthe navy. Capt. Erben declares that the men can be obtained from all parts of the coun- try. He believes in drawing upon the farmer boys and the country at large, rather than confining recruiting efforts to the coast towns alon . “I am willing,” says Capt. Erben, “to take 200 inexperienced men . Give me but a sprinkling of old sailors and I will guarantee to leaven the whole loaf in much shorter time than is commonly thought necessary to turn out man-of-war's men. I have plicd questions to farm hands in various parts of the New Eng- land and middle states and to men in lumber camps. Ihave inquired of them concerning the amount of their wages, and found that for a year round they receive much less than is paid during the same period to seamen, and that duringcertain months of the year’ they are entirely out of employment and have to live at their own expense. “Men by the hundreds have inquired of me a8 to how they could secure onlistments in the navy. Asa consequence of what I have seen, and believe, I have reported to the Navy De- partment s plan for tapping all of this of people, and in the event of @ sudden contin- gency, when an increase in the-naval establish - tient is authorized, I believe that from these classes alone we will be able to count on men, for one, am willing to take out the first ship manned by landsmen of the above classes, and I know from my experience with such ma- terial what can be produced.’ ‘The navy is at present allowed 8,250 men. Of this number 750 are apprentice boys, leaving 7,500 men as the force proper to man ‘the shi in service. foree is so small as to not sufficient to go around among all the ships without reducing the crew complement on each vessel. This is exactly what has been done, and if war is declared tomorrow United States vessels will be found going into action with re- duced gun crews. ‘The only way out of the difficulty, it is de- elared in naval circies, is an authorization of Congress increasing the enlisted strength of the navy. ‘Ihe allowance of 7,500 men suiliced some eight and ten years ago to man the few wooden sbips of the navy. In the past six years gigantic strides have characterized the growth of the service, but the number of men to man all these ships bas remained as before--7,500. t. Erben estimates that 18,000are needed to give all the war ships full crews aud leave at the same time a sufficient reserve force to sup- ply auy sudden want from unexpected quat- ters. Even now no difficalty would be experi- enced in swelling the navy to 12,000 men with trained seamen, but the limitation of 7,500 seamen imposed by law compels the recruit stations to ccase enlisting whenever the limit allowed is closely ap} ‘0 bring navy up to 18,000 men in a “hurry” Capt. Er- ben believes one of the most effective would be to send recruiting partics throughout the country, supplemented by work along the te and great lakes. Young men between ty-five, Capt. DEMOCRATIC CLUBS. Meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Association. A meeting of the executive committee of the National Association of Democratic Clubs was held this afternoon at their headquarters in the Loan and Trust Company building. The aseo- tion, as is well known, is composed of dele- gates from democratic clubs of the various states and territories and meets once in four years at some date subsequent to the holding of the national democratic convention. The president is Chauncey F. Black of York, Pa, the secretary is Lawrence Gardner of this city and the treasurer Gov. Flower of New York. The permanent headquarters of the astocia- tion is in the Loan and Trust Company build- ing, corner of 9th and F streets, where they have a handsome suite of rooms. The meet- ing of the executive committee was presided over today by Representative Wm. L. Wilson ‘est Virgu ‘the chairmar of West Virginia, the in. Mr. Lawrence Gardner is the secretary. The present wore as follows: ‘THE MEMBERS PRESENT. Robert G. Monroe of New York city, proxy, Representative John De Witt Warner; Alex- ander T. Aukeny of Minnespolis, Minn.; Chauncey F. Black of York, Pa.; Harvey N. Collinson of Boston, Roswell P. Flower of Now York, proxy, Edward Murphy: Goorge H. Lam- bert of Newark, N. J.;Charles Ogden of Omaha, Neb.; Harry W. Rusk of Baltimore, Bradley G. Schiley of Milwaukee, Wis; Edward B. Whitney of New York city. ‘The principal business of the this time is to determine the the meeting of the general committee of the association. This latter body is composed of four representatives from each state and terri- tory and the membership is therefore about two hundred. It is probable that it will be de- cided to hold the meeting of this committee in this city on Jefferson's birthday, which is in the early part of April. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. The report of the secretary of the associa- tion, Mr. Lawrence Gardner, was also pre- sented, which showed that there are between five and six thousand clubs on tho rolls. Every state and territory is ropresented. The gen- eral committee will x upon the time and place for holding the national convention of demo- cratic clubs. The convention will be held some time in August next, and there will be alively competition over the selection of the place: As each of the tive or six thousand clubs is entitled to send ono representative to the convention that body is one of considerable magnitude. Owing to its representative charactor the meet- ings are regarded as of great importance from @ political standpoint, and as they are held after the national convention it gives the rep- resentative democrate of the country un oppor- tunity to ratify the nominations that have been made. The association was organized st @ meeting held four years ago in Baltimore. committee at and place for AMATEUR OARSMEN’S RACES. Competitors Must Hereafter Only Row in Home Club Colors. As stated in yesterday's Stan the executive committee of the National Association of Ama- teur Oarsmen held a meeting on Saturday night in New York. The meeting lasted until 3 o'clock Sunday morning. ‘There is an interesting sequel growing out of the Hawkins case that has not been called to general attention heretofore. It is the prac- tive in vogue in some of the large clubs to en- ter athletes and oarsmen from all parts of the world under their clubnames. The practice is generally regarded asa pernicious one, since it has the effect of breaking up local clubs. It was for this reason that the executivs commit- tee of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen at ite Saturday night meeting gave notice of a change in the rules governing ama- teur oarsmen, providing that no man shall be allowed to enter # regatta for any club unless he lives within fifty miles of the home of that club. When this rule is in full force and effect there will be no more Baratogs ce Canadian oarsmen rowing under New York city club colors. A number of local athletes have been heard to express the hope that this same rule would be enforced in all other local organiza- tions devoted to fostering amateur athletics. PERMANENT PLACE FOR A REGATTA. Another very important action taken by the executive committee at its Saturday night meeting was the appointment of a committee of three to determine where the annual regatta under the auspices of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen shail be held. It was an- nounced that the association had received a cordial invitation from the Serat Athletic Association to hold the regatta at that pl It wasshown that Saratoga bad many adv tages, and it was indicated that the invitation would be accepted. It is generally thought among New York oarsmen that if this Saratoga experiment proves to be a success the course on the lake will be made the permanent course and that all annual regattas may eventually be held there, just as England’s principal re- gattas are held on the Henley course on the Thames. If the regatta is held at Saratoga, as now seems probable, it will take place in the week of July 17, which immediately precedes the horse races. Thus a double attraction is secured. Still another important result of the Satur- day night meeting is that concerning the change in the standard course. The association has been for along time considering the pro- ject of substituting races with a turn for wtraightaways. A straightaway race elimmates tos large extent the danger of fouling, pute apremium upon the speed of the crew rather than upon the skill of a bow oarsmnan, and has, in a vast majority of cases, estublished beyond dispute the right of winners to wear the laurels of champions. At the same time it is idle to ignore the fact that there exists a widespread feeling that races with aturn, which are more popular in New England and the west, tend in # large measure to popularize rowing. It was pointed out at the Saturday night mecting that it is difficult to attract large numbers of people or to awaken enthusiasm among those who attend regattas when all that the spectators at the finish can sce is the final spurt in a hard-fought race, the pre tory of which they can only conjecture. This is obviated at the New London course as well as on Caynga and ‘Owasco lakes, where a railway skirts the shore and an observation train can accompany the races. ‘There was some discussion at the meoting'as to whether the association would sacrifice too much by incurring the greater danger of fouls, the chance of a speedy crew losing a race through the lack of skill in their steersman, anda liability to the wash from official tug boats on the course, in order to secure in turn- ing races an increased public interest. It was finally determined by the association that the latter course would be the best, and instead of the straightaway mile-and-a-half races that have heretofore obtained there will now be races of three-quarters of a mile straight and re- turn, This decision will hold good with rey to all save the cight-onred race, which will be the same as before, namely, a mile anda half straightaway. Members of the association express the be- Neither the rain, enow, sleet nor wind pre- yented a large number of the members of the Rochdale Co-operative Society from attending the regular annual meeting last night at Grand Army Hall. A goodly number had forgotten their tickets, but they had no trouble in get- ting in,in fact it was understood that the doors were to be open to all reputable people, though none but members would be allowed to vote. It was the largest meeting ever held. The hall had been engaged by Mr. J. W. Har- sha before he and his friends went off into anew society and an attempt was made yesterday to prevent the meeting by cancelling the engage- ment, but the “regulars” were not to be thus checkmated and got the hall opened and were ready for business at the appointed hour. A. T. Longley, the nt, and J. W. Har- sha, the secretary and treasurer, being absent, the vice president, Thos. P. Keene, called the meeting to order. Other necessary officers were duly appointed and business ‘began ac- cording to the ly printed order October quarterly meet- were read, when amendments began to pour over the front of the stage like a water- fall The minutes were signed by J. W. Har- sha, but it was claimed by those present last night who attended the October meeting that the report had been “doctored” and should, therefore, be amended so as to incorporate some important features “ove:looked” and Some still more important resolutions intro- duced and passed at the October meeting. PORT OF COMMITTEES. When the of committees was called Chairman F. J. Willis of the investigating com- mittee read the report of its work, and then the atmosphere got breezy. Numerour mem- bers had something to say about the action of Secretary and Treasurer Harsha in refusing access to the booke and declining to account for the several thousand dollars not tot credit of the association, but to his own in- stead, belonging to the society. The report stated that Mr. Harsha had re- fused to allow the books to be investigated, that the charges that he had received his coal free and that he bad been paid extra by Mr. Page for certain privileges‘und that he had re- ceived diecounts on ice tickets in addition to that allowed to members and that the money of the society had been placed, except about ‘$350, to his individual credit in bank had been fully established, and it was recommended that steps be taken to secure the books, seal, money, é&e., belonging to the society. After & good ‘deal of talking the report was unsni- mously adopted. The auditing committee being called upon for @ report much laughter was occasioned when the reply came that it had nothing to say. 0 joke was apparant when the fact was recognized. that the funds were beyond reach of the members present. AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION. ‘The amendments to the constitution pro- posed at the October mecting were discussed and passed without alteration, though several attempts were made to change the phrascology so that there would be “no loop holes.” As amended the secretary must furnish a bond for $1,000 and the treasurer one for $5,000. Tho secretary is to receive all moneys and turn them over to the treasurer. The accounts of each are to be approved by the auditing com- mittee quarterly. The compensation of the secretary is to be $350 per annum, and that of the treasurer $200. A radical change was made in putting the custody of the seal in the hands of the secretary of the executive commitice, which commitiee makes all contracts. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. When the nomination for officers came up several tried to get the floor at once, but Mr. Dan Grosveaor got a cinch on it and held it till he had nominated Mr. Thos. P. Keene. A member moved that the secretary of the mect- ing be requested to cast the vote of the socicty unanimously for Mr. Keene, which was carried amid applatie, Ar. L. C. Williamson was elected vice presi- dent, Mr. L. S. Emery secretary and RS. Lacoy treasurer. Mr. F. J. Willis was among those nominated for the executive committee, but declined, saying that there should be ‘no grounds for suspicion that any of the investigating committee was after handling the surplus, as the Harsha faction had asserted. The following gentlemen were elected upon the executive committce: 8. H. Bell, W. W. Chase, J. P. Church, Chas. E. Persons, A. F. Sperry, G. W. Warmelle and E. J. Kenick. During the counting of ballots a number of resolutions were introduced. For a while they seemed to fall like the leaves from a tree, but they mostly got sat upon. One was unanimously admitting to membership, upon payment of annual dues within three months, persons holding trade cards of a similar organ- ization—the Sovereigns of Industry—many of which order had entered the society, the usual fee of admission being remitted. WHERE A FIGHT WILL BE. Another resolution was offered by Mr. N. H. Thompson and adopted after discussion, and an amendment provided for taking steps to- ward securing the books and other property of the society and investigating the course of the society in its early history concerning pa- pers of incorporatio: Whether incorporated or not a fight will be made upon a decision of the Supreme Court, which holds that any body or order which has had the use of a name by adoption for « time sufficient to become known as such acquires a right which is entitled to protection from in- fringement, and that any member or num- ber of members can individually sppeal to the courts for themselves and others and obtain an order restraining any other individual or indi- viduals or organization from adopting the name used by them, and also have a right to demand that any property belonging to them held by others unlawfully be returne This is the point upon which the fight will be made, andas the new society will hardly Yield without a struggle some very lively pro- ceedings may be expected. There’ are several lawyers among the newly elected office and that, coupled with the fact that plenty of funds will be available, indicates the “regu- lars” mean business. a AMERICAN INVENTORS. Interesting Made by Prominent Men—New Elected, ‘The session of the second annual meeting of the National Association of American Inventors and Manufacturers of Patented Inventions yes- terday in the reading room of the Inventive Age was mainly occupied with the address of the president, Dr. R. J. Gatling. As he was suffering with a cold, the commissioner of patents, Mr. George E. Simonds, read the address, which was # clear exposition of the objects of the association and the beneficial effects of the patent system. In tho absence of the secretary, Prof. Wat- kins, R. W. Fenwick was chosen secretary. An address was made by Commissioner Simonds. The tasarer; Mc. Martin © Stone, made a statement showing that the association has no debts and a balance in the treasury. I: : lief that this action, which ia ip many ways the | A. F. most important one that hns been taken in amateur rowing eireles for e long time, will be adopted by other regatts associations through- out the country. —_—-ee—_____ A MOUNTAIN AMAZON. ‘West Virginia's Noted Young Female Moov- Lucy McClure, a young girl of eighteen, liv- ing in Lincoln county, West Virginia, noted as 8 moonshiner, has added to her already rcman- tic career by eloping with James Adkins. The two met and the young woman, who is mascu- line in many respects, proposed the elopement. They rode across the country to Milton, where they took the Chesapeake and Obio for Ironton, Ohio, where they were married. They returned home, Lucy appearing very proud of her husband, who is the more effeminate of the two. Lucy's career as & moonshiner has given her fame. She is now under §1,000 bonds to ap- pear bofore the United States court to answer the ‘charge of ili’ selling. Her p were made principally tod Wester —— Gardiner G. Hubbard of this city, ‘hos. Shaw of L meron, wo and Prof. W. nn, NE Fe i Paraiso, under date of December 5, from John P. McKenna, gunner’s mate on board the Balti- more, by his brother, Wiiliam McKenna, resid- ing at Dudley, N.J. Tho letter has large reference to the investigation by the Chilean court of the attack on the crew of the Balti- More and touches on other matters not gener- ally known. Mr. McKenna says: “The investigation is still dragging on. The authorities ashore examine one witness today, and then we have no more for a week, although they have got cne man who has acknowledged that he stabbed Riggin, bat they have done nothing to him yet. In fact they are not in- clined to act without Unele Sam's forcing them todo us justice. If we only bad a fleet here this would all be settled in twenty-four hours. “The Yorktown arrived on the 30th and the Boston is in Montevideo. She will be bere in two weeks. e had ® grand Thanksgiving day. We gave a dinner to the French fleet, and the whole day was devoted to sport. Minister Egan and Consul MeCreary were present, but no Chileans. They tried to rope themselves in by challenging us to a boat race, but we would not recognize them atall, They are quiet now, but show their dirt in a less bostilo way. We are all a that 9 gecterengnccr will deciare war ut I suppose the wrong party isin power. If Biaine himself wore hete'there Childeer woul spit in his face, for they expect Englaud would help them. They don't spit at us any more, for they get knocked down for their pains every time. “I was not in this row at Valparaiso—was re stricted for three months for a little distarb- ance I was in at Coquimbo. I thank God for , for Lsurely would have been killed, for I never could run from these dagos if I tried. It was not the Chilean sailors alone, but the whole city and police who were against us. “My old captain (Evans) has the Yorktown. He says he would figh he was ‘The dagos are call us, but I suppose it will all be settled by a smail indem- ni ‘Do you know England has a claim of $60,- 000,000'against these people—what it is for we cannot make out. They are imposing upon the people shamefully, and the poor fools can't see it, ‘There is an English paper here called the Chilean Times. While Balmaceda was in power it was red hot for his party, and now itis the reverse. I believe it to be controlled by the English merchants, for it is very bitter against all Americans and our minister. The day of reckoning isnot far distant. I think as soon as the president takes his seat and congress has settled down to business they will recognize who their friends have been and will crush these English. Just think of it, the editor or this paper is a German Jew—a naturalized Amer- jean. He should be tried for treason and swung from the yard arm. ‘Of course you know that two of our men were killed. Ail the wounded have recovered and are doing duty. You ought to sco them in the morning when they have their shirts off. Some of their backs are complet with ugly scars. BERLIN’S SENSATIONAL TRIAL The Conspirators Against Prof, Prager Sen- tenced to Imprisonment. ‘The eensational trial of Eugenie Prager, the divorced wife of Prof. Prager, and of her brother, Max Schweitzer,for conspiracy to kill the professor, came to an end yesterday in Berlin. The attempt to kill, which was nearly successfal, occurred on the night of September 15 last and wasthe result of a long series of do- mestic troubles in which the learned professor became involved through an unfortunate mar- riage. Prof. Prager is a lecturer in Berli University and highly esteemed. His wife was a woman of dissolute habits and the marriage had been forced upon the professor b: designing relatives. Although not a will ing husband, he tried to bear patiently with his wife, in the hope that she would reform, and was deaf to many stories, anonymous and otherwise, which were told by those who ob- served her follies. Eugenie, instead of being moved to s better life by her busband’s kind- ness, mistook his leniency for iu:lifference and plunged more and more into Her name became almost common among the young officers of the Berlin garrison and one lieuten- ant in particular was said to show her devoted attention. Prot. Prager went on a voyage to India and was absent for somo time in connection with ius university duties. Upon his return he a certained that his wife's conduct had been so fingrant that no choice remained between a divorce and disgrace for himself. ‘The pro- fessor had no difficulty in obtaining his di- vorce. His former wife became greatly em- bittered against him on account of the pub- licity attending the proceedings and deter- mined to murder him. She engaged her brother, Max Schweitzer, to perform the eed. Prof. Prager was in bed at the murderous assault. The brother sudd tered the professor's sleeping apartment, drew a revolver from his pockes and tired. ‘The pro- fessor was aroused by the entrance of the man, but before he could “get up the revolver had barged, inflicting a severo wound in the right cheek.’ Tho professor sprang out bed and rushed at the assassin. Without wait- ing to fire anothe> shot the intter turned and fled, escaping from the house. ‘The police were at once notified, but Schweitzer bad got away from the city. In the room, however, was found a false beard, » wig and’ 2 man's hat, which the would-be murderer had left behind. These articles were not necessary for identity, asthe professor had recognized him. The search for the fugitive was vigorously con- ducted and he was at length arrested. Once in custody Schweitzer weakened and con- fessed. He laid the chief blame on his sister, Frau Prager. He said that she had offered him 1,000° marks to kill her husband and as sisted him to procure the disguise and the re- volver. Max was to enter the professor's room while he was asleep and shoot him dead. Then the revolver was to be placed in such a way as to givo an impression of suicide, which, in view of ‘the professor's domestic troubles, would readily be believed. The plan miscarried through the nervousness and clumsiness of Max, who, upon entering the room, made such a noise as to awaken his intended victim. When he saw the professor was awake and recognized him he was unable to take steady aim and the bullet which was meant for the brain only wounded the face. In view of his confession Schweitzer was sen- tenced to five years’ imprisonment, while Eugenie for instigating the crime received a penalty of six years. Ihe woman, whose beauty, somewhat marred by ber dissolute habite, had come back to her during the restraint of imprisonment, received the sentence witha cry of anguish and cast a fierce look toward ber brother, who cowered under her glance. satitotant ee esccemanasntt Letter Box Thieves in Wheeling. A gang of thieves Monday night and yester- day morning opened and robbed a dozen mail boxes in the business portion of Wheeling. ‘The thieves had keys to the boxes and opened them without the slightest difficulty, securing all the contents and rifling at leisure. A large number of envelopes that had been robbed of their contents have been found. From partial investigation it is believed the thieves got money and paper valued at over $15,000. sae Danae eat dh “Jack the Slasher” Pleads “Not Guilty. Fire at Scranton, Pa., yesterday in Williams’ block, Lackawanna avenue, partially the building and totally destroyed the stock of merchants: (J, D. Knight, com- 1 A. Gallagher, ~<4 i li i jet ee nian i Fe vaal. states that great excitement bas been caused there by the action of the editor of am English paper published in that place. In aa article on the death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale the editor took occasion to make an attack upon the character of the duke. The article called forth many unfavorable com- ments both from English and Boors alike, The editor attended the theater at Johannes burg the night following the publication of the offensive article. When his presence became known to the rest of the audience he was booted atand many were the execrations buried sf songht to mob him. hastily fea, The editor, seeing his danger, iy and made his escape from the theater throug aback door. When the sudionce found their intended prey ved them Were tn no humor to listen to # theatrical formance. They resolved themselves into e that ion against the editor by stoning the building and smashing all the windows im it Lhe whereabouts of the editor is unki and it is beheved that in the present state Popular indignation it would not be eafe for hum to appear in Johannesburg. ~ — _ NEW YORK. A Pian for the Consotidation of Adjacent ‘Towns in the City Adopted. The commission appointed to inquire inte the advisability of consolidating New York, Brooklyn, Long Island City, West Chester and other towns, the county of Richmond, &e., inte one great city, met on Monday in New York in the office of the commis president, Andrew H. Green. President Green submitted « bill which he had prepared outlining the prelimi- nary steps in the proposed consolidation. Tue following is the territory embraced in the consolidation scheme: The city of New York, the county of Ku the county of Rich- mond, the town of West Chester and that por- tion of the towns of East Chester and Pelham | which lies southerly ona straight line dra for the point where the city of New York interse Bronx river to the middle of between Hunters and Gi Greate r y point of the town of Flushing through th middie of the nels between Rockaway beach aud it 1 y iat Assomblyman Geor Webster take it to Alban said ho was iu favor of ation aud would do everything in his power to further the scheme. The latest news from France concerning the fitting out of the Chilean armored war ship Capitan Prat ts to the effect that the workshopa will have the vessel ready for sea in thirty days’ time. A number of small fittings remain to be placed in position, though the larger part of the work is what almost any wide-awuke officer would undertake tocarry out at sea, It is even thought probable that the Chilean commander, now by the vessel, m ‘view of the case, und under the pretense of a steaming trial make off with the new ship for South America. Among naval officers here it is recognized thatthe Capitan Prat, when fully completed, will be one of the best fitted out war ships in the world. ‘Tne very fact that her construction 2 the hands of Les Societe des Forges et tiers de la Medite we is deemed suffi- orkmanship is of the 'y best. All the latest and most improved designs for working batteries, assisting the fire of guns and enhancing the manoeuvring powers of the vessel have been sappli "The main battery guns are worked by electricity, summer Lieut. Bradley A. Fiske, United Navy, personally superintended the placi nge finders aboard the new ship. The tan Prat's set of range finders, which are of iske's design, are deemed the most fitted and installed aboard any war shi Despite, however, the excellent accessories of Capitan Prat it is pointed out here that the Chilean craft, if she gets to ses at all, will be manned by @ mongrel crew, a crow made up of sailors from all parts of Europe. Chile bas in her regular navy a large proportion of splendid sailors. The Chilean sailors are im fact the best men of the republic, But now all the regular force is manning the in home waters. So far as is known no draft of regular Chilean men-of-war's men has been sent to France. The vessel's new commander has, however, made his way to the continent, as has already been stated in Tue Sram. al officers say that, even granting that the Capitan Prat in time of war eludes the neu- trality laws of France and succeeds in reach! the high seas, the presence of a mongrel untrained crew aboard will make matters cult for her officers. It will be the ease placing fine tools in the hands of men of their use. Licut. Commander M. R. ofticere of on this subject when be eaid recently that his ideal of « fighting ship Was acrait having the simplest features pos- ible for working the guns, coupled with @ highly disciplined crew. In ‘the hands of = well-trained force of men the Capitan Prat would be a formidable vessel. it by no means follows that she would be formidable if compelled to fight inside of thirty days after going in commission. It is believed that Chile will endeavor to place a force ‘of the best sailors aboard the Capitan soon as that ship reaches South waters, For the reason that Chile, in of war with the United States, will keep her naval force well in hand at b not thought that she will be able to of her present fighting force away own coast. A transfer of alotof ber men to the Capitan Pratcan readily be when the new ship reaches South America. the Prat is designed for a nineteen-knot and judgment will enable her to keep ‘American war ships. California Pioneers’ Banquet at Chicago. The annual banquet of the Western Asso ciation of California Pioneers was held at the i nA