Evening Star Newspaper, May 8, 1894, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Aveuns, Cor. 11th Streety by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. KAUFFMANN, Pres't. New York Office, 49 Potter Building, ———> — ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the eity by carriers, on their owa account, at 10 cents f Week, or 44c. per mouth. Copies at the counter 2 cents each. By matl—anywhere in the United States or Canada—postage cents per month. Saturday Quintuple Ly Star. $1.00 per year; with forsten postage adaef, $8.00. (Entered at the st Office at Washington, D.C, gs second-class mail matter.) crn in mail subscriptions must be paid tn advance, Rates of advertising made known on application. Part2. Che Fy ening Siar. Pages 9-12. WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1894—TWELVE PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. EXCURSIONS, &c. ;_y EXHIBITION OF FINE DECORATED CHINA Vives ocecre| MOUNT VERNON, class, at her home, 219 A st. ee. Pub- fe invited. rAlbaugh’s opens novse. EDW. H. ALLEN, Largest in this city. Enter by the “Golden Gateway.” 'Strakosch Comic Opera Company. A W Artists in the Great Comic Opera Success, _ Girofle-Girofla. E Gorgeous Costumes. New Scenery. Reserved Seats, 25, 50 and 75. No higher. Next Week—Lecocq’s Military Opera, mys “THE LITTLE DUKE.” ‘ACADEMY.—Prices: %c., We., Te. and $1.00, ~HINRICHS — GRAND OPERA COMPANY. ice geno Martha, mai, Storey. repertoire cards @ hed at Rho box office of the Academy, at E. F. Droop & Sons’, and at the leading hotels. © _Next_week—Entire change of repertoire. it ‘ PROF. F. M. PROCTOR ‘Twenty. Annual May Bail will be held at 044 Fellows’ Hail. 7th st. D aw. FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 11, 1894. Exhibition of ‘ at 8 clock sharp. for adults fom 10 p.m entil 2 am. SOTHERN. inne OF HIS EARLIER SOCCESS rd Chumiley. wees we Eye om Oe THIRD ANNUAL MISSES MINNIE AND MAY HAWER, NATIONAL RIFLES” \ 6 ¢ ats. ‘Master of creemonies, Prof. Jas. H. Vermilya. myi-5ee ATWLETIC & SocCIALTY CO. Prof. Jack “Lynch, nition GEORGE DIXON, tar Lg Ae of the World. Wak | ee DRAWING CARDS. ‘my7-6t ‘“G PARK, NEAR 'S DRIVIN Junction, Va. Information ST. received leave Band P- depot ae 410 sim 136 15 minutes to driving park. ACADEMY OF MUSIC. MONDAY EVENING, MAY 23. Graduation | Commencement Exercises OF MARTYN COLLEGE OF ELOCUTION AND ORATORY. THE MOS? BEAUTIFUL, ; ENTERTAINMENT THB MOST ARTISTIC. "} EVER GIVEN IN THE MOST EXJOYABLE,) | WASHINGTON. Reserved reats. 25 cts. and SO cts., are now sell- ing very rapidly st ‘3 1110 F st. ow. myS-tr BANJO. BANJU.—A TRIAL LESSON FREE. Banjo quickly and correctly taught by note or simplified method; only $7 per quarter. I guar- aatee to teach the most unmusical person to play ‘& perfect tune each lesson by my simple method or no charge. from 10 a.m. until AMUSEMENT HALL. PoR RevT— a HARRIS’ BIJOU THEATER. For night or afternoon performances or Commencements. ‘Terms moderate. THOMAS J. 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De * "ant oma” Home and Tomb of Washington, ‘The palatial steamer Charles Macalester Will leave foot of 7th and M s.w. daily (except Sunday) at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Returning reach the city at 2 and 5:30 p.m. FARE, ROUND TRIP, 50 CENTS. Admission to grounds and mansion, 25 cts, This is the only company permitted to sell p30 Marshall Hall. May Schedule. STR. CEAS. MACALESTER leaves for Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; returning, reaches Washington at 2 and 5:30 p.m. STR. RIVER QUEEN leaves for all river land- ings at 9:30 a.m.; returning, reaches Washington at 3 p.m For charters, dinners, &c., apply at office, 7th and M s.w. ‘Telephone call 825. my2-tf “MOUNT” VERNON, Fi morning and visit special service. LINE DAILY, 9:30 a.M., p-m. from 6511 13th st.—Arlington, Cabin J. all points of {nterest. — Fridays, 4 me Sc.; limited, 2c. Ft. Myer drill, 9 a.m. Trip, fei9-sm* EDUCATIONAL. : IN _WASHINGTON. PREXCH SYSTEM OF DRESS CUTTING TAUGHT day or evening, lessons by the hour or term; satisfaction guaranteed. 1220 & st. - DLW, my5-3* FRENCH TAUGHT TO BE SPOKEN AND UNDER- stood =; correct be- THe BERKELEY SChOOL HAS BEEN RMMOVED, temporarily, from 1785 I st. to 925 18th st. aw. ‘Student 3 special coaching received at | any time. Several pupils bave already finisbed their course, and their_ex- | aminations. CHARLES B. S., Head | Master. ‘ape WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 1235 WOth st. nw. Twenty-fifth year. organ, voice, violin, flute, cornet. &c. Free sdvantages to pupils. O. B. BULLARD, Director. ap28-1m* MOUNT VERNON SEMINARY, M and 1th sts. | and Day School for Young Ladies and Little ine Y in seth. progressive in iy mcdern and ods and spirit. Primary, secondary bg February 1. + : MES. ELIZSBETH J. SOMMERS, ja0-tt Principal. MISS BALCH'S CIVIL SERVICE INSTITHTE AND Business Collece, 1207 10th n.w. Pupils red | successfully for civil service, departwe<a! aud | ceusus examinations. Stenography taught. se2-tr Woop's COMMER! of Shorthund and Typewriting, 311 Es st. Young peopl if character of toth sexes welcome. sessions. Rates reduced. Call or write fur cirenlar. | Ja24 \ TTTINGHAM INST., TAKOMA PARK, D.C., A chool for young ladies und | course iu Snglish, | | Miss ROSS, and harmony. For terms and dence, 1140 6th st. nw. MISS AMY C. LEAVITT. 1131 VERMONT AVE. N.W. PIANO AND HARMONY. se2i-tf LESSONS ON THE JANKO KEYBOARD, LANGUAGES. THE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, 723 14th st. ow. arenes a the Dejectpal | American ropean cities. Open al Also summer school at Asbu: ERT STUDENTS’ LEAGUE—NINTH SEASO: ‘Studio classes during May—Antique day and olug. “Out et door classes in oils and wuter colors. For cireviars, send to Feo ae 3 PRIVATE LESSONS—-ELEMENTARY OR ADVANC- ed studies. Expectal attention to backward, un- willing aud adult pupils. Experienced tutor. Ex- cellent references. Prof. J., 1406 Hopkins is ee, Rear 20th and P st ap21-s.m,tulm ALICE SWAIN HUNTER, STUDIO 1316 Mr_tocaL INSTRUCTIONS—ITALIAN METH- | OD. Pupil of Leonce Prevost, Ettore | Barilli. Madame Seller. fe21-3m* Gunston Institute. jal6-Gmo air. and Mrs. B. R. MASON. <GTON [GHTS ENGLISH AND FRENCH WASHINGTON ee phy 1850 Wyoming ave.. cor. 19th st. ap13-3m Miss FRANCES MARTIN, Principal. PRACTICAL, EDUCATION. isk Washingtoa have made the principal a out aoe tomentose. Full ‘The Letter writinz, bookkeeping. ship and all business for announcement, IVY E,_s.w. cor. Sth W. FLYNN. A. COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, €23 La. ave., het. 6th and 7th sts. €. K. URNER, AM. CE., Prin. The leading school of business sind shorthand, Highest attainable grade of instruction at moder- Catalogue. e268 ate cost. rithmetic, peuman- subjects. INSTITUTE EUSI- and K sts. nw. . M., Princinal, "COOK'S SUMMER TOURS— Eleven parties for Europe, visiting princtpal capitan abd art centers. First departure by &. ‘Teutonic. May 2. Other dates, May 26, = 18, 14. 23, 27 and 30. | _ California. Yellowstone Park, &c., 62 days’ tour, Will leave May 12 Vacation trips everywhere by all railroad and Steamship lines. Estimates furnished for any ARTHUR W_ ROBSON, ‘& Son, 615 15th st. aw. EE LADIES’ GOODS. N, Norwood Institute, 14TH STREET AND MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, oc20 Mr. and Mrs. W. D. CABELL, Principals. ACCOUNTANTS. Pal H. ©. BRENN Public Accountant and Auditor, 14: Member of institute of Accounts, s tion Audits a specialty. mb20-3m E WHITE AND BLACK LACES DONE UP IN first-class Parisian style; white and satin dresses, & specialty; prices rea- ie. at MME. VIBOUD'S, ' successor to Valmont, old stand, 713 1ith st. n.w. WALL PAPER AND WINDOW SHADES, ALL grades aud styles: our work is as cheap as that of the cateh advertisers; often better. Send pos- tal for estimate. ALLAN COBUBN, 1249 824 et. api-t ANTON AND CAROLINE LERCH, 826 12TH AND 1206-1208 I st. mw. French dyeing and cleaning of every description; evening and party dresses made « specialty. Our patronage extends izto ‘the most manionable circles, aa In Favor of the State. The supreme court at Philadelphia yes- terday, in opinions by Justice Williams, de- cided against the elevated railroad com- pany, in affirming the judgment of the court of common pleas, No. 3, of Philadel- phia, and reversing tne judgment of the Dauphin county court in the Northeastern Blevated road case, and entering judg- ment in that case for the commonwealth. —_-e+____ Considered One of the Strongest. “Suspended” was the sign on the State National Bank door at Wichita, Kan., yes- terday, causing much excitement through- out the city. The institution was con- sidered one of the strongest in the west. L. D. Skinner was president, and the Lom- bards were interested in it. LOCAL HISTORIANS The First Regular Meeting of the Columbia Historical Society. ADDRESSES BY DR. TONER AND OTHERS Matters Which Invite the Attention of the Local Chronicler. AN AUSPICIOUS BEGINNING The first reguiar meeting of the recently organized Columbia Historical Society was held last evening at the home of the presi- dent, Dr. J. M. Toner, 1445 Massachusetts avenue.’ The interest which this new or- ganization has aroused was indicated in some degree by the representative gather- ing which attended the first formal session. Men, and also women, who are prominent in the literary and social circles of the city formed the audience, which met in the par- lors of Dr. Toner’s residence, There was no routine business transacted, and after the secretary of the society, Prof. Marcus Ba- ker, at the request of the president, had read the constitution and by-laws, which are brief and simple, the president formally announced that the society had been incor- } porated and was now ready to enter upon | its work. He then started the new organi- zation very auspiciously on its career by de- livering a thoughtful and suggestive ad- dress on’ the scope of such a society, and more especially of the avenues for import- ant historical research in local history which are open before it. The address of the president was followed by one from Mr. Ainsworth R. Spofford, the Kbrarian of Congress, whose theme was “The Methods and Aims of Historical In- quiry." A local application and bearing was given to this subject by Mr. Spofford, whose wide and.varied acquaintance with the history of the District of Columbia has been well attested by his numerous ad- dresses and by his contributions to current Uterature on topics of local historical im- portance. This paper will be printed in full in The Star. Dr. Toner’s Address. The address of Dr. Toner is given in full and is as follows: Ladies and gentlemen and members of the Columbia Historical Society: To you I bow my most grateful acknowledgments for the horor of the position I occupy before you tonight. I presume it is in the nature of a recognition of the interest I have taken in our local historical matters, but I fully appreciate the fact that even in good en- terprises neither seal nor earnestness can Serve as an equivalent for knowledge and experience. Honestiy distrusting my abil- ity to discharge with proper efficiency the imposed trust, I shall nevertheless give to the s.clety my most loyal adhesion und éx- ert my best efforts to promote Its purposes. I heartily wish, however, that a more capa ‘ple and eloquent member stood in my place, whose comprehensive knowledge of the quirements essential. to. the Younding: one useful bistorical soci¢ty,- and whose. words of wisdom and encouragement might not only point out the various channels along which the more desirable studies may be profitably prosecuted, but also arouse en- thusiasm and suggest the most judicious methods for promoting this society's best interests. in obedience to the direction of the board of management, I shall endeavor to dis- charge the pari assigned to me best I can, but without affectation. 1 crave not only your assistance, but also your in- dulgence and charity tor any shoricomings that may be in this iraugural communica- tion or may ac any time discover itself to the society in the discharge of my official daty The second articie of the constitution Society to be “the collection, pres vatton and diffusion of knowiedge resp2 ing the history and tcpography of the Dis- trict of Columbia and national history and biography.” At the very outset of our ex- isteree the question presents itself how we y best proceed to the eccomplish:nent of these several and distinct things, each of nh ig essential to a unity of purpose ind to the suecess of the soclety. We live man ege and country of very seneral edu- cation, marvelous mechanical inventicns and the evolution of civil itberty ard equal rights. Our nation is new, our individuality intense, the unfolding of history rapid and the neglect and destruction of records in- excusable. My remarks upon the purposes of the society and how tv accomplish them shall be orief and “practical rether than rhetoricai. More than a century has elapsed since the site of this city was selected by the patriot.and statesman whose rame it bears to be the permanent sect of govern- tment of the United States. Spiemdid Plan of the City. ‘The city wes planned cn a comprehen- sive and magnificent scale. But I may Stete here rather parenthetically that it hes already outgrown the bounds then deemed ampie for the capitel of the Ameri- can republic. Already numerous suburban villages, which in a few years will become @ part of the city, are springing into ex- istence, but they are unfortunately, many of them, projected without any regard to symmetry or to have them conform to the original plan of the sireets and av nues of the city of Washington. The gen- eration of men who were contemporary and active in the fouading of the city have performed well their tasks and gone io their rewards. They left us but few written records of their labors in. life, and even fewer observations and descriptions of the federal territory as they bound it. No liv- ing witnesse@ are now left who have person- al knowledge of the beginning of Wash- ington city. i We are therefore forced to accept much of our early history on traditions and to verify many facts in relation to the past by contemporary and collateral evidence. It is only known to those who have had occasion to search for facts relating to the topography, the early legislation and development of this city how meager, in- complete and scattered are the existing records of the District of Columbie. Our annals, such as they are, deserve to be assembled, verified and thoroughly canvass- ed and calendared, so as to be preserved and made useful. This is a proper work to be done or promoted by the Historical So- ciety. I assume that every member is zealous in the cause of historical study and will, in his own way, use his best ef- forts to discover original papers and docu- ments of historical value, local or national, and obtain gifts of this character, wherever practicable, to the society. Collection of a Library. A working lMbrary or a collection of help- ful records, books, papers, charts and docu- ments, which shall be kept accessible to the members and historical students, is at present a most urgent necessity. Every- thing must have a beginning. The ccilec- tion of a good library is a work of time, unceasing labor, judicious selection and the expenditure of money, but a division of duty and the aid of friends will, we trust, lighten the work before us. This measure, like all efforts which promise to bear fruit, is born of desire and must be nourished by unity of sentiment and persistency of pur- pose as well as by careful oversight. We must not be too proud to solicit contribu- tions to our records and library; in doing so we stoop only to conquer. The varied branches of knowledge which really bene- fit mankind evolve their own institution: employ methods and agencies which the ex. perience and intelligence of the times sug- west and attain their greatest power and | usefulness through concerted and sustained forts. Original documents, special monographs, reports, acts of Congress and of the colonies and several states, maps and books of reference are of the highest importance to historical in- stitutions, and are absolutely essential to accurate work. The painstaking conscien- tlous historian, like the careful surveyor who aims to extend a straight line, where the vision is obstructed by impenetrable ob- Jects, frequently tests the accuracy of his work by reversing his compass and “! ing backward," to prove whether the for- ward points indicated and about to be marked are in correct line when viewed in the light of what had been gone over and marked by himself or others. We can only argue logically and profitably from what we know. To predicate with judgment the Probabilities of happenings in the future we must possess accurate knowledge of results in the past, where conditions are compar- able. Man in his weakness often expects miracles. Results are but the natural off- spring of causes. What has been will be. Purposes of the Society. The Columbia Historical Society earnestly invites the co-operation and active mem- bership of all persons interested in our local history, and in general historical and biographical research I cannot conceive of an individual who does not love his family and his country, and I do not know of any | better manifestation of such love than in- terest in its biography and history, A unity of purpose by minds trained to ac- curate thinking and writiag, with the ald of @ specia! repository, ricn in original or au- thentic records, must, as a matter of course, lead to many conferences and discussions among themselves upon important his- torical and genéological studies and to valu- able publications. This society also desires to interest and secure the sympathy and good will of all the citizeas of the District of Columbia in the laudable and unselfish purposes of this organization, whose labors must inure to the credit of our people at the nation’s capital. It is believed that the citizens of Washington city and the public will be benefited in proportion to the inver- est they take in our local history, because if knowledge is strength, want of it pro- ciaims feebleness and dependence. It is be- coming and proper for us all to be proud of the nation’s capital and the city of our resi- dence. We are aware that a historical society as- sumes obligations to the public, and de- Uberately accepts them, when it asks for special and corporate powers to conduct its affairs and build up a repository of his- torical data, the fruit of the past, and the rightful heritage of the present and future time. No public institution can in justice to the people from whom it gets its powers be permiited to collect and lock up useful knowledge as a private or a corporate in- vestment and prevent or delay publication. Members of all learned societies having charters stand in the position of contribu- tors and managers of great moral trusts in the interest of the people, and are bound to respect the natural rights of mankind, and to $o discharge their duty, as to not restrict, but to disseminate, Knowledge, and to this end are bound to keep their collections, great or small, accessibie to students, that the public may be beneftted. It may be asked what are the documents, ‘and where are they to be found, that are supposed to possess historic value. This is a difficult question to answer The Sources of a Collector. The coliector of historical treasures often stumbles upon valuable data and builds better than he knows. To him who hath shall be given. By right or wrong treasures go to the strong. In time it will become fashionable for owners of choice historical works and libraries to give or devise them to the Columbia Histofical Society. The so- ciety may also in certain cases be favored by being made a sort of residuary legatee in the clearing up of estates. It will always be thankful t6“become tne repository ot the peraty keepsakesfrom the snelves atid at- ties of ‘ol family mansions. All old ‘amily records, manuscripts and. letters, early pamphlets, etc., will be welcome to the as- | sorting room of the Columbia Historical So- j clety. The rooms of the seciéty should, and in time will, become @ great storehouse for everything which can testify to facts from the beginning of the national government and the progress of the District of Colum- bia, and also the institutions and enter- prises of its people. Views and@ prints) of early buildings and portraits of eminent characters, identified with our country und the District, should be collected and, when practicable, displayed in the hall of the soctety, and sketches of their lives and la- bors recorded in a manner to be readily re- ferred to. | 1 venture to predict that if we proceed with resolution and upon a comprehensive plan, evincing personal and associate in- terest in all matters relating to tuls enter- prise, it will be but a few yours rooms of the Columbia Historical wil origina’ documenis, national portrait related historical material, which will it one of the chief aztractions {1 the es elty of our coun’ We owe ft to ourselves that the hall of the society be made in Ty way worthy of the high and noble purpose to which it is. to' be devoted, and accessible and attractive to people of culture. It fs at once our duty and our interest to make it popular with our citizens by preserving th records and to see to it that our col- lections, depo: and observations of all Kinds are so classified, arranged, calendered and indexed as to prove @ useful mine of information to the inquiring historian. Should this ideal be realized to any consider- able degree, the roozas of the society will, if centrally located, be frequented almost daily by those incerested, and particularly by the more elderly members, to examme records and to meet there congeniz! friends, compere notes end consult resent historical publications, and comment apon such mat- ters in a franz, conversational way, and to discuss current news and public affairs. In time it should become an estabiisined fact and grow into a popular beltef among the people that calendars, indexes and refer. ences to almost everything relating to the history of our city, her public inetitutions, oid families, notable events oceur- teaces, iccal and national, dre to be found of resord and may be fréely consulted at the rooms of the Columbia Historleal So-+ elety. The archives of the societ} must ia | time become a vast repository of defunct historical facts. The publi¢ will be just to us, and will hold us neit! too high, nor too iow. Our society will be what we and our successors may make ft; it is to be an institute of which we shall be proud. Our collections and the fruit of our labor will answer. The purposes of the society are lofty and just. i have faith in the career in which we are engaged and in the ability and strength of purpcse of thore enlisting in the work. It is worthy of our highest considerations and respected by all learned | societies. The Fieid of Local History. As a lover and conservator of historical materials I am constrained to say that it fs, in my judgment, sefe to assume that the record or history of any effort or method pursued for man’s advancement, or any in- strument of writing that has defined his j tights or protected his property or person | anywhere in the past, and every accurate account of inventions in the useful arts, or | events or occurrences in our political, and social history, are pretty sure to possess value and deserve preservation. The fullest latitude as to the subject and scope of con- tributions, treated in a proper historical spirit, will be left to the members. ‘There:i#, in fact, no branch or field of historic inquiry touching the District of Columbia that has been exhausted. The past of our political existence, as well as our growth, is to be canvassed. It is recognized that much of what has been written as a history of the District of Columbia has been viewed from a@ narrow horizon. Time and a more com. prehensive study by capable students will correct those errors. We may even hope that someone will begin with Capt. John Smith, who, with thirteen companions, sailed up the Potomac in 1608 to the falls above Georgetown, and held conference with the Indians at a point within the District of Columbia. The clearing of the natural forest, the building of cabins by the early planters and the founding of villages here on the banks of the Potomac, before the capital city was projected, are all matters of interest, and inviting the pen of the {i dustgious student. An account of the position of the various Springs used by the first proprietors, and the small weter courses which arose in or tan through the city limits, before the streets were graded, affords a desirable study. The original shore lines of the Poto- mac and Eastern branch, the highest ele- vations, and the low lands, and the over- flowed marshes within our boundaries, and the water courses and ea-ly roads, fords and ferries within the District, and all other topographical features of this locality deserve attention, and may be of present substantial service in the determination of sanitary drainage, and other questions of importance to the city. There are many records lodged in the several offices of th United States government of 1 in- terest to our local and national history. The files of Congress, the State and War Departments are each particularly rich in the recozds of the District, as are the journals and files of record by the eariy Commissioners, for laying out the city, and of the commissioner of public. buildings and grounds, also those of the several courts of the District, and the records in the cffice of the register of wills and the O-phans’ Court, and the files in the pension office. These and some of the other depart- ments of the national government abound in choice material for an accurate history of the development of the capital city of the nation, and for writing the biography of the leading men of the United States Who assisted in founding the republic, and for a time dwelt at the seat of government. Documen: Pi ic and Personal. The listing of all the early maps and the Plats of division of the lands within the elty, and the various official documents re- lating to the District known to exist, whether owned by the society or not, with @ reference to and indicating where they are lodged, is deserving of the immediate attention of this society. I also assume that ali letters by persons of intelligence, reflection, and of position, whether on per- Sonal matters or not, as well as those re- lating to public acts and affairs, merit preservation. Memorandums, diaries, jour- nels, ledgers, deeds, wills, legal documents, records of courts, public meetings, . peti- tions, remonstrances and resolutions, etc., all may be, at some time or other, of special value, and are, at least, worthy of examination, and, if not wholly common- place, deserve a lodgment in the archives of a historical society. It is not unusual thing for those engeged in historical re- sSea>ch to learn that boxes and trun¥s of old papers, long retained as heirlooms, but in the mutation of families found to be in- conveaient io keep, and finally deemed use- less, had at last, just to get them out of the way, been destroyed or sent to the junk dealer. But there are still many valuable old records in the possession of families in the District, who realize how difficult it is to care for them, and are in constant dread for their security in private hands. The or- Kanization of this society may persuade them to see the wisdom of giving their cus- tody to a permaneni institution like this, devoted to the preservation of records, hav- ing fire-proof accommodations. It is certain that it is not alone from the heuses of the opulent and well-to-de that interesting old letters may be expected, nor from whom we may recelve family and buSiness papers as a gift or as a deposit for safe keeping in the repository of this society. Unfortunately, this class of papers, as well as the memories and traditions of the early days of our city, are growing fewer yeur by year and disap- pearing forever. We invite donations from every quarter of old manuscripts, letters, early maps, pamphlets, newspaper broad- sides and books relating to America. We can all recognize the fact that much of what is difficult now to obtain will be an impossibility a few years hence. Much has already been irretrievably lost. Let us be earnest Gye diligent gatherers while we may, and collect the perishing fragments of the records and traditions thet remain, lest they, too, be lost. Knowledge Which History S lies. Sketches of our local history and a ref- erence to the data upon which its state- ments rest, with aj] recopge of old Digtrict institutions and organizations, now past and gone, and any account-of men's en- ‘@@avor to defend his natural rights and ‘to improve ‘his surroundings, are of importance in the study of progressive civilization, and the betterment of man’s civil and social condition. If leaders of thought and legis- lators desire to be guided by the knowledge which history supplies of the past they, too, must consult veritable records. The methods to be pursued by the society to encourage its members to make commu- nications may safely be left to the inspir tion of the hour. It, however, occurs to me that it may be well for the society to exact an annual address from the retiring presi- dent, which shali in part be devoted to sug- gestions as to our needs and a refiew of the labors of the society for the year. The movem to unite the efforts of those ca- pabdle and heipfuliy inciined to collect, pre- serve end disseminzte a knowledge of thé history of the District of Columbia has met with flattering encouragement, end has deni rated the fact that Washington city is the home of a very large number of per- Sous possessing the true historic spirit, and quite a number have expressed their readi- hess to co-operate In the work this day in- a@ugurated by the Columbia Historical So- clety. —-_—_ TALKING To THOU ‘Ds. Three Candidates Speak in Breckin- ridge’s District. Five thousand persons crowded around the court house of Paris, Ky., to hear Col. Breckinridge speak yesterday. He had come upon the invitation of 200 of his fol- jowers, who were the first to send him a caeering word during his recent trial. Of this immense audience fully 3,000 crowded invo the court house and took in every word he said, while the others got as close es they could and cheered wildly at every op- Posvanity. Col. Breckinridge arrived from Le=.ngton with some suv otaers early in the iorning, and he was accorded 22 ovation. Coil, Breckaaridge’s speech was much the Same 28 that delivered at Lexington on Sat- uruay, DUC Was mucn bolder, snowing plain- 4¥ (cut ne leels encouragea und mure cer- tein of his Tooung. At the conciuson, of Col. Breckinridge’s Sbeecn he imcroguced Livan Sewe, wno, with Ww... Uwens, 18 opposing him. Mr. Secte was welioerate, Keen ana caustic. He began by sayimg taui he nad lots of sins, und mig.c confess them if he just nad a cue cs to which Was mosc lxey to draw the peo- ple to him. in v.ew of this aouct ne was at a serious disaavantage. This rererence te tne colonel excited aim noticeabiy. ‘nen, atier gliding smoothly aiong fcr a ume, Mr. Seccle recurnea to tne co.onel ana dealt him several vlows that made him wince. 1 come to you unheralded,” said he, “hampered by youth and the lack of an 1l- lust=.ous name, but, sirs, 1 would rather be ohe of an obscure but nonest family than have the distinction of bearing unworthily the name of a distinguished ancesiry.” ‘The excitement during his delivery of this and other pointed reterences to tne Breck- inridge scandal was intense, and though the eudience was largely against him there Were many anti-breckinridge men present 0 made themselves heara. y. C. Owens, candidate for Congress, spoke to 2,000 people at the Opera House a: Frankfort, hy., yesterday. He referred to the race in the following pointed lan- guzzge: “It is not for me to say ‘by the standard of your own manhood you must determine the right. This reference to Breckinridge was at once seen by the audi- ence, and was greeted by loud and prolong- ed applause. Speeches were also made by ex-Gov. J. Proctor Knott, James Andrew Scott and others, who are strong Owens men, ered Italians Told to Stay at Home. An official notice has been issued at Rome saying that owing to the economic crisis in the United States numbers of will- ing workmen have been rendered idle, and everywhere Italians have to struggle for work against American workmen. The notice, therefore, warns Italians not to think for the present of emigrating to America, and especially warns such of those fas do go to that country to avoid Mary- land, Delaware and Pennsylvania, ———- +e-+ —___ No Rain for Four Years, Another appeal to the world for assist- @tice has been received at San Antonio from the suffering people of Zapata county, Texas. The droughs has lasted for four years, and there is not a wagon load of Tass in the entire county. It is the only section in southeast Texas that has not been visited by the recent heavy rains. SUBURBAN NEWS. ALEXANDRIA. The electric railway hauled over three thousand people over the line Sunday, most of whom came down from Washing- ton to get a breath of fresh air and a glimpse of Mount Vernon. There was a great deal of excitement on “Vinegar Hill,” opposite Downey's store, about 8 o'clock on Saturday night, caused by three pistol shots ringing out in the night air. On investigation it was found that they came from a pistol in the hands of Will Madella,, a well-known colored tcugh, who was shouting at another colored man named Richard Morgan. It seems that Madella and Morgan both loved the same woman, and on the night in question Mor- gan got to the house ahead of Madella. When Madella arrived he was very much incensed, whipped out his revolver and nred at Morgaty but the bullet went wide of its mark. jorgan ran, with Madella after him, upstairs and through a trap door in the roof. Madella fired two shots as he went up, followed him and saw him go through @ trap door in an adjoining house, when ne came down ana met him coming down the steps, but Morgan was t00 quick for him, #@nd rushed past him and out into the yard, With Madella after him at full speed. When Morgan got to the fence he turned suddenly and struck Madella a terrifie biow with his fist, knocking him against @ post, which cut a large gash in his head amd for a moment stunned him. Morgen held him down until an officer could be sent for. Officer Hayes errived on the gcene in a few minutes and toox him to the station house. in the police vourt May him $10 for the assault and $25 for ng concealed weapons, in default of which he will go 86 Jail to work for the city. The ts of St. John’s Academy had holiday yesterday to visit Barnum’s circus in Washington. . Corse is here on a visit to his W. E. Gilbert and wife of Laurel, Md, spent Sunday with Mr. Ashley Miller. Mr. C. C. Dunn of Richmonc, assistant E. M. W. of the Richmond and Danville railroad, is here on a visit to Capt. 8. B. Davis, his father-in-law. Miss Ida Holliday is in Fredericksburg on @ visit to friends. Miss Lizzie Wattles, formerly of this cicy,- but now -of Annapolis Junction, Md., was here Sunday on a visit to her family. Mr. Frank Waddy of Baltimore, who is boo boy, is here for a short The Americus Yacht Club went to High Point fishing shore to see Capt. Billy Knight's big seine hauled and indi ed in a planked shad dinner. —_—————_ ANACOSTIA. The pulpit of the Anatostia Baptist Church was filled at both the morning and evening services On Sunday last by the Rev. J. C, Hendrickson from Carroll, lowa, who is spending a few days at the pastoral resi- dence as the guest of Rev. Hugh T. Steven- son, an old college friend. Since the death of its senior member, the late Mr. Arthur Christie, the “Anacostic Chess Club," has lapsed into a state of in- nocuous desuetude, which negative condi- tion is about to be displaced by active ef- forts on the part of the surviving members, Mr. O. W. Guerdrum, Dr. R. A. Pyies and = A. Watson, to @rouse the old-time in- it in the game. jessrs. Kraemer, Lacey, Dr. James A. ‘atson, Dr. R. A. Pyles, Mr. A. Gude and Mr. W. Gude will in @ contest for bowling \Church will be open tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. ‘to those who ~~ interest in the “moth- ers’ meetings. Will be con- Gucted by Mrs. Dr. Graat. ae HYATTSVILLE. The municipal election for two commis- sioners and a treasurer, to se>-ve for a term of two years, took place here yesserday, and was quite exciting. The candidates were as follows: Fer commissioners, Rich- ard E, White, Johan E. Latimer, George N. Walker, Lewis O.-Wissz-an; fcr treasure: William H. Richenaon. Messrs. White and Latimer were on the citize: “Ucket, Messrs. Walzer and White on the progress- ive titket, and Mesare, Walker and Wiss- | jan on a ticket supported by the single- texers, although Mr. Welke> is a pro- nounced anti-single-tax men. There was no oppesiticn to Mr. Richardson for treas- urer, his name being upon ell three ticke.s. There were 121. vates cast, and the result was as follows: For commissioners—White, 94; Latimer, S7; Walker, 35; Wissrman, 7; fo> treasure: ichardson, 115. Golden Rule Lodge, No. 45, L. O. M., gave a “feast of reason and a fiow of soul” to its members last night at Mechanics’ Hall. There ‘Was a large’ attendance. ‘The executive committee of the Law and Order League met lest night and decided to call a public meeting of that organization atan date. Postmasce> Alfred H. Wells has rendered the following report of the operations of the free delivery system at this place for the month of April, 1894: Delivered—Recis- tered lette>s, 4; ordinary letters, 1,307; postal cards, 208; second, third and fourta class matter, 1,436. Coliected—Local letters, S; mail letters, 243; local postal cards, 4; mall postel cards, To! handled, 3,481. Total amount of postage on beet matter, $4. The municipal elections in Bladensburg passed off very quietly yesterday. The reg- ular ticket, bearing the names of Messrs. Coldenstroth, . ers and Leppe- for town commissioners was elected without opposition. The commis- sioners were elected for @ term of two years. A large meeting of. the Hyattsville Im- provement Association wes held last night at Wells’ Hall. new members were elected. A committee, consisting of Messrs. F. A. Holden, T. M. Moran and A. B. Cerr, appointed to confer with the commis- ers in regard to certain street impzove- ments, —— KENSINGTON. The election for mayor and council, held yesterday afternoon, resulted in the elec- tion of Mr. Thomas R. Martin for mayor. The following men were elected as council- men: Wm. H, Mannakee, A. R. Dorsey, J. H. Fishback and George Peter. The regular= monthly meetings of the ‘Woman's Home Missionery and Ladies’ Aid societies will be held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. L. H. Milliken. There will be a meeting of the scholars of the Methodist Sunday schoo! on Wednes- day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stoek to prepare eercises for Chil- ie . Scott, a clerk in the Department of Justice, has purchased the houss owned and formerly occupied by Mr. Albe:t Trego. Mrs. Blackburn and Miss Blackburn of weed are visiting Maj. J. W. Black- urn. Mrs. Jeannette Huber of Chicago is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. 8. Gartrell in South Kensington. Mr. end Mrs, Judson, who have been vis- iting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stoek, have re- turned to their home in Brocton, N. Y. Mrs. J. Howard Fishback, who has been visiting friends in Wilmington, Del., hi returned home. Mrs. Sallie Hancock of Weshington and wo Richardson are visiting Miss Stella erry. —_—— GARRETT PARK. ‘A pleasant surprise party was given Miss Bell Brooks on Thursday night last by her friends and schoolmates from Washington and Garrett Park. The evening was spent in music and games, followed by refresh- ments. During the evening a vocal solo was rendered by Mr. George Cooper, piano solos by Mr. McKeidin and Miss Bishop Horsford’s Acid Phusphate Is vitalizing in its effect on the aervous system. Miss Annie F. Gorman of Washington the guest of Miss Bell Brooks. = Mr. John Kelly, foreman for the Garrett Park Improvement Company, has started its stone-crushing machin: ininaen e and has et Garrett Pa Judge Brent has purchased of ME. Blyan Scott, and will move there An interesting event occurred at Garrett Park last week, in ‘ ; i Miss and from Mr. F ce was Thursday night by a visit and schoolmates. This indeed, to Miss Brooks, unexpected by her. She Fa ES evi and refreshments followed from fattek pre faite facil uy The vilrometer, an electrical 5 ! § i g i § action been given a series of in’ the Maryland School city during the past ments were made by of Baltimore, and the to be very gratifying. Frederick is to have the honor teining the soldiers of the tional Gcard this summer, having ordered the annual be pitched on the farm of E. Trail, near this city. from July 12 to July that about 2,600 men A similar camp was beld tive years ago. During a enca:npment Governor Brown ent in person. Acco>ding to’an act of the lend legislature, all the i z z ot i i : | | ay [ Ht g 8 & § i recent Mary- ° this county, grew @esponéent over long- continved illness a few Gays ago, went 10 & room in the upper part of his pouse, placed the muzzle of a shotgun to his left and biew out his brains. His wife heard the report of the gun, summoned assist- ance, and, going to the room, found her husband dead, though still grasping the “a tightly in his hand. ington on Thursday last, was, before her merriase, a frequent visitor to Frederick, where she bad many friends. Her brother, Rev. Father Collins, was attached to the Novitiate here for some time, and Mrs. Elmore* herself was a graduate of Academy of the Visitation, this city. Frederick $ was a great favorite in circles. Franklin R.Whip, a warden at the Monte- vue Hospital, and Miss Els day evening last by Elder P. D. of the German Baptist Church in this cits, city. On 9 y waging Py 2 was ar>ested on aw ‘orn out Mrs. Mary C. isn with living near this city, charging bigamy. Mrs. Whip number one states that she and her husband have not lived together for some time, because of his alleged c>uelty to her, but they have never been divorced. Whip was committed to Jail to await the action of the tietam Camp, Sons of Frederick, have invited the Division to hold its annual meeting here ———. FALLS CHURCH. 4 ‘The Christian Endeavor Society here has elected Messrs. F. H. Bastman, Cari Rath- bun and Misses Sarah Rawlings, Clara Gulager and Lucia Newcomb as delegates to the session of the Christian Endeavor Union to be held at Vienna on Saturday, May 19. Mr. A. M. Orroson, Mr. G. A. Trail, Miss Inez Orrison and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Mo- Whorter of Washington spent Sunday with Miss Mollie Newion at Lost ‘Corner. Messrs. E. V. Crittenden and H. W. Crit- tenden of Ripon, W. Va., are visiting Mr. G. F. Mcinturft. Miss Elizabeth B. Graham, daughter of Dr. N. F. Graham, haVing closed her art ‘studies in the Artist Institute of New York, is now at her home at West End. The Village Improvement Society held its monthly meeting at the residence of Mr. G. A. L. Merrifield last night with a large at- tendance of members and friends. Mr. E. C. Hough, president, presided, with Mr. 8. V. Proudfit, secretary. Mr. W. D. Evans, from the committee on entertainment for Mey 1S, reported that all arrangements were complece and that Mr. A. P. Kastman Was arranging a “broom drill’ in connection with the afar. The taanks of the were returned to Mr. D. G. Munson for his liberal Gonatign of shade tees on arbor dey. ‘The program of the evening con- sisted of the following: Solo, reaming as She Sleeps,” Mrs. E. W. Watkins; readings, | Dr. J. B. Hodgkin: | Moore; recitation, strumental solo, | Fanny Bugg; instrument | sis Proudfit; “Pen and % | Rowell. Among the many present were Dr, ‘and Mrs. J. B. Goul¢, Mr. and Mrs. A. & ‘Lonpteseane) Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kinsley, Rev. —$——— (Continued on Twelfth Page) ss Fannie