Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1895, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SONDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsyivania Avenus, Cor. 11th Street, by The E a rotten ys. Company, Hew Yok Oe, 19 Per Buliig ——_— ‘The Evening Star {s served to subscribers fn by carriers, on their own account at To cents reek, of 44c. per month. ies at the counter cents each. By mail—anywhere in the United ites or Canada—postage prevaid--60 cents ver ‘Beoth. Sheet Star. $1.00 per year; alded, $2.1 a Washington. D. ©., 8 Part 2. | Che Fy ening | Star , Pages 9-20. WASHINGTON, D. 0., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1895-TWENTY PAGES. Exactly IN THE CHOICE OF ANY PAIROF TROUSERINGS STORE At $6.85, To-order. Over sixty choice bolts from which to pick--more than can be found in all the other Tailoring shops ET = added together. like finding four or five dollars--getting these $10 and $12 Fine English Trouserings for $6.85. Although the demand has been unprecedented we believe we made the price too low, for some customers can hardly believe their eyes--they’ve paid $10 and $12 : for them for so long. These were imported under the new tariff schedule and were intended for the coming Fall trade, but we made an offer for them and “scooped” the market. - Some of them are grand suit patterns] We guarantee both the cloth and fit! G. Wartield Simpson, “Expert” Trousers Maker, 12th & F Sts. eg an THE NATIONAL GUARD The New Armory Will Be Head- quarters Next Week. ———— EFFECT OF THE BAD WEATHER ———_+—— The Parade Proposed for Wash- ington’s Birthday. MATTERS OF INTEREST ‘The almost unprecedented weather was the chief reason why the troops of the District of Columbia National Guard did not take possession of the new armory éuring the past week, as announced. An- other reason for the postponement was a fear that arms and accouterments might sx Ter great damage from rust if they were moved during stormy weather and placed where dampness might be lurking. Without a possibility of disappointment the local soldiers may complete arrange- ments for changing quarters during the early part of the coming week, either Mon- day or Tuesday. Another decision of spe- sial interest has been reached, and it is that the men will not be required to march from the Center Market to the new struc- ture, as was the original intention. Gen. Ordway, unless something unfore- seen turns up within thé next few hours, will leave Monday for Europe, to be absent from the city during the next three weeks. The command of the brigade will, of course, devolve upon the officer next in rank, who is Col. Cectl Clay of the second regiment. Gen. Ordway will meet this at headquarters his regimental and battalion commanders, and discuss with them the detafls of the move, the assign- ment to quarters, the assignment of nights for the use of Convention Hall, and such her matters as may need attention. The battalion quartermasters are at last have an opportunity to work, and what a quartermasier Is for. All property, including the personal equipment of the men, must be transferred by the Officers menti Archite porter y rday that the new bullding, with the exception of the drill shed for the Nght battery, is thoroughly dry, and that health will not be endangered by taking possession at this time. The opening re- Geption, which has heretofore been men- tioned in The Star, must necessarily be stponed until the return of the command- g general from Europe. Company A’s Birthday. Compary A, second battalion, will be twelve years old Friday next. The com- pany was organized on Washington's birth- @ay, 18%, and, after passing through a varied and, at times, tempestuous child- hood, it fs now as healthy a youth as can be found in the National Guard anywhere. Fhe anniversary next Friday will be mark- 1. Somerville assured a Star re-_ cd by a parade in the afternoon and a military ball in the Rifles’ Armory at night. The annual stag party of the com- pany fs to be held on Wednesday, the 27th instant, probably at the quarters of the organization in the new armory building. The average age of the members of the Corcoran Cadet Corps at its formation was fifteen years. They drilled with wooden guns until a number of condemned army rifles, model of 1865, were procured. The company first appeared in public in the pa- rade on the occasion of the dedication of the Washington monument. On June 23, s the company was mustered into the National Guard, being the first distinct company to take that action. The com- pany entered the interstate drill, held in this city In May, 1887, but was not allow- ed to compete in the cadet class. Capt. Edwards and his men participated in the parade in Philadelphia incidental to the constitutional celebration and received high commendation. In April, 1889, the corps participated In the Washington inaugural celebration In New York city. The com- pany has indulged in summer encamp- ments almost without number and has also given a number of exhibition drills, thus becoming favorably known out of town, as well as in the District of Columbia. Socially it Is one of the most popular or- ganizations in ‘ashington, having given, during its twelve years of life, twenty- seven complimentary hops, in addition to balls and other entortainments galore. Capt. Eugene C. Edwards, who has com- manded the company since its inception, began his military career in the West Washington Zouaves. He assisted in forming that organization and was elect- ed its second lieutenant. The zouaves dis- banded in 1882 and shortly thereafter the Corcoran Cadet Corps sprang into ex- istence with Capt. Edwards as its chosen leader. First Lieut. Charles A. Meyer entered the company in June, 1883, and as private, corporal, sergeant, first sergeant, second lieutenant and first Heutenant has slowly but surely ascended the ladder, until he is as near the top as he cares to be. Lieut. Meyer is considered one of the best tacti- clans in the National Guard, not only of the District, but of the United States. First Sergt. Logan Prosise, jr., was re- cently elected second Heutenant, but has not as yet been commissioned. He ts a charter member of the organization, and, like Lieut. Mever, has gradually moved up from the ranks. He is a capable officer and very popular with the erlisted men. Col. Clay’s Statement. Col. Cecil Clay, commanding the second regiment, has directed his battalion com- manders to take such measures as are practicable to turn out the fuil strength of their commands at the regimental drill to be held during the afternoon of Friday next. Each battalion commander, so or- ders the colonel, must hand tn a report to the regimental adjutant immediately after the command Is dismissed from drill on the day named, and every officer and man must be accounted for in writing. All ab- sentees without proper written authority for their absence will be marked “absent without Ieav In connection with the foregoing, Col. Clay takes occasion to state that he has never found ft necessary to go to the news- papers to refute wnat may have been sald there about the regiment, or, “‘as was done in Congress recently,” of the Guard in general. He has sufficient confidence in the second regiment, so says the colonel, to think that its conduct In the future, in the past, will amply refute whatever may be said by the ignorant or thoughtless. Troop A’s Jaun Troop A will take a jaunt on Washing- ton’s birthday. Capt. Barbour and his men have accepted an invitation from Trooper. Hedrick to be the guests of the latter at his home near Falls Church, Va. ‘Boots and saddles” wiil be sounded promptly at noon, next Friday, and a march will then be made over the Virginia roads. During the afternoon a mounted drill fs to be held, and the troop will return to the armory about 6 o’clock in the evening. When the cavalrymen get into the new armory they are, according to one of the cfficers, going to stir themselves. The membership has passed the fifty mark and never in the history of the organization was the outlook more promising than at present. The troop also intends to drill in earnest and to that end has secured as drill master Sergt. Taylor of troop H, eighth United States cavalry, who will leave the army in a few months to devote his attention to troop A. On Washington's Birthday. Martial music and similar footsteps will be heard on the streets of Washington next Friday, if the weather is at all fa- yorable. The entire second regiment will be out for drill and instruction, and a number ef companies intend to celebrate the day by parading during the afternoon. So far as can be determined at present, the parade will be made up of the Washington Light Infantry Corps, National Fencibles, Corcoran Cadet Corps, National Rifles, Old Guard, and, probably, the regiment of High School Cadets. The Marine Band is to head the line and ali of the organizations mentioned will wear either the full dress National Guard or the full dress distinct company uniforms, and there is no doubt that the pageant will present a very showy and attractive appearance. Notes. The first battalion on Thursday evening last held one of the most successful drills, both numerically and in a military sense, that has taken place in its armory for many months. ‘The resignation of First Lieut. Herbert Schuyler Shepard, company A, third bat- telion, has been accepted. Company A, second battalion, has been requested to attend a military and full dress reception to be held by company H, third regiment of infantry, National Guard of Pennsylvania, in the near future. ‘The Second Regiment Glee Club has re- sumed its meetings. More voices are needed, and Col. Clay has issued a circular to his command in relation to it. The club meets every Monday at 7:30 p. m. in regi- mental headquarters. —_.—_- Charges Not Justified. The chief matter of interest in the min- ers’ convention at Columbus, Ohio, yester- day was the report of the committee of fifteen to the effect that it had not found sufficient evidence to justify the allega- ticn of Mark Wild, that he had been given money corruptly by John McBride to pull out as leader of the Debs men in the Hock- ing Valley railroad strike. This report was not satisfactory to Mr. McBride and his friends. They insisted upon and finally carried their wish to have the report re- committed, with instructions to the com- mittee to make an effort to settle the mat- ter definitely one way or the other. ——_—_- e+ ___ Self Endowed. From the New York Advertiser. Impecunious and Embarrassed Bride- groom (to wealthy bride)—“With this ring I thee wed, and—and—with all thy worldly goods I me endow!” MEXICO PAYS ITS TRIBUTE. Flags Half Masted Out of Respect to Minister Gray's Memory. The body of the Jate Isaac P. Gr Unit- ed States minister to Mexico, was embalm- ed Thursday night at the American Hos- pital at Mexico City, where he died, and was removed at 1 o'clock yesterday after- noon to the United States legation. Americans crowded the rooms to pay their last tribute. A guard of honor from the twenty-first regiment was placed at the legation by the war minister. The colors were draped, and as the body was carried in they were lowered, and the band played a funeral march. The body was placed on a temporary bier, with a splendid wreath of camellias, sent by Mrs. President Diaz, at the foot. Four sentries were placed in the room with the coffin, and others stood guard on the stairs and outside. Minister Mariscal and his wife and the German, French and British ministers call- ed during the day. President Diaz also called in person at 8 o'clock. President Diaz has ordered that all+flags on the public buildings be kept at half mast until the body cresses the border. Minister Mariscal has written to Mr.+ But- ler, expressing the deep regret of the gov- ernment, and asking him to communicate the same to the United States government. The regret is universal, as Minister Gray was highly respected by all who had come in_ contact with him. The body will be taken home at once for burial. The funeral will be a large and notable one, many organizations from over the state of Indiana having already signified their intention to attend. The body will probably lie in state at the capi- tol building. The legisiature has adjourned out of respect to the memory of the ex- governor. -2¢ ee —_____ EXAMPLE OF ‘IMMIGRANTS, Citizens of the Republic, Says Secre- tary Herbert, Should Be'Ever Vigilant. The annual dinner of the Scotch-Irish Society of Philadelphia was held last even- ing at Philadelphia, and about 200 mem- bers of the society and its guests were present. The principal guests of the even- ing were Secretary Herbert of the navy, Senator Manderson of Nebraska, and Cor- gressman Grosvenor of Ohio. The dinner was an entire social one, ‘and politics did not obtrude itself. In the course of his Herbert said: i “It is, perhaps, true that the immigrant, newly clothed with the rights of an Amerl- can citizen, is often more active in the performance of his political duties than his neighbor, who is a native. In so far as this is true it is not to the discredit of the newcomer, but to the shame of the native American. “In a government by the people no man has a right to immerse himself in his own private business and give over the business of government to others. Eternal vigilance is the price at which order, law and jus- tice are to be maintained in cities and states throughout the nation. “New problems are perpetually confront- ing us. Liberty, if not guarded by laws sanctioned by intelligence, will beget an- archy, the appeals of demagogues, if not silenced by public opinion, will beget com- munism. Honest debts must be paid in honest money, labor must not be cheated of its reward, conscience must assert it- self in city, state, and in national govern- ment.” remarks Secretary |REAL ESTATE GOSSIP Progress in Preparing the Street Ex- tension Plan. PARK ALONG THE EASTERN BRANCH The’ Need for a Revision of the Building Regulations. —_ +. FORCE OF INSPECTORS There are few subjects that are more in- teresting to the people of Washington than that of street extension. When the city was originally laid out It is but natural to suppose that the projectors had no idea that it would grow to such dimensions within the certury. The result was that the scheme of development, an almost ideal one in the minds of many, stopped short of being as extensive as the Washingtoniat of today might wish it. With the expan- sion of the suburbs there has grown up @ network of streets that would seem to be without rhyme or reason, and that Kiiied all hope of a continuous and consistent plan. Through the persistent agitation of citizens Congress authorized the prepara- tion of a plan of street extension, and the engineer department of the District gov- ernment has been busy preparing maps for the proposed plan. Mr. Wm. P. Richards was assigned to the work by Commissioner Powell, and Frederick Law Olmstead, the famous landscane architect, has furnish- ed suggestions. About a month ago a re- port was received from Mr. Olmstead on the fourth portior of the first section. Only one other portion remat for him to re- port upon, and then the Commissioners will place the first section on record. The Next Section. Mr. Richards told The Star man yester- day that the first section, covering the area between Rock creek and North Capitol street, running to the District line, is so nearly completed that a few days’ more office work will put it in suitable shape for submission to the Commissioners. Of the thirty-six sheets which compose the map all but two or-three have passed the last sta of study and have been’ completed in form for record. Some minor points still hang fire on three of these maps, but these will probably soon be disposed of The second section of the work has en- gaged the attention of the office force since i of the year, and consider- able prog has been made upon it. This will include all the suburbs of the north- ast, that fs, all east of North Capitol street extended. The upper part of the Eastern branch is within this area, and it is pro- posed to treat the marshes along its banks as a future park, the land to be filled in, as was done along the Potomac. Such a park would reclaim a thousand acres of flats and add greatly to the sanitary con- ditions of the eastern part of the District. As compared with the other suburbs of the city the northeast is quite level, and some good results of the law of 1888 will mak a plan of this section a compuratively e study. The principal avenues can be ex- tended upon easy grades and at little cost for condenmation or grading. In the northwest {t is proposed to have Mr. Olmstead submit plans for the very rugged section of country lying between the Rock Creek Park and Connecticut avenue extended. For the section west of the avenue a plan was formulated some years ago, which will have to be followed to a great extent, as many improvements have been made in conformity with it. To Stop the Snow. A new building regulation went into ef- fect In this city on Thursday, which is likely to prove of interest not only to those who are considering the erection of structures in the future, but also to many who now own buildings that come under its provisions. This is the regulation adopt- ed by the Commissioners which ordgs that snow guards shall be put on all roots that have an altitude equal to one-quarter or more of the width of the span of their re- pective buildings. The breaks or guards be of incombustible material and of ient height to stop the snow from off and yet at the same time to be raised slightiy frem the roof so as to allow er of water or melting gulation was adopted Janu- sided that failure to comply with it within thirty days after receiving notification from the inspector of buildings would subject the delinquents to penalties that are expressed in section 20 of the reg- ulations. Yesterday the office of the in- spector was kept busy sending out noti- fications to those who come under the pro- v ns of the regulation. This new rule was adopted as a measure of safety to pedestrians along the side- walks of the city. Censideration of .the subject was brought about through a com- munication, which spcke of these snow- slides from the roofs of houses, from steep slate roofs particularly, as a real mcnace to life and limb, and was considered of sufficient importance to warrant official ac- tion. \ snow. ‘he ary 14, and pi As to Bullding Regulations. ‘The adoption of an amendment to the building regulations again calls attention to the uncertain and unsatisfactory condi- tion of the whole system of building regu- lation in the city. They are anything but stringent and in comparison with other large cities Washington is sadly in arrears. In the opinion of the inspector of buildings himself far too much leeway Is allowed in many particulars, and far too much is left to technica! interpretations. In clties lke Chicago, for instance, definite regulations and restrictions are laid down for every class of buildings, involving rules as to the quality of the material, dimensions and manner of construction. ‘These go into the greatest detail, so that when an architect designs a structure he knows exactly what he must do and within what Hmitations he must confine himself. Furthermore, he knows that his building is going to be actually inspected from foundation to ridge-pole and he is kent right up to the mark all the time. He may not sacrifice structural strength for ar- bhitectural effect, and so on to the end. More Inspectors Needed. In Washington, however, the conditions are far different to these. The building regulations are not only Indefinite in many cases, but they are not exhaustive or com- plete. Attention has often been called to this, and shortly after Mr. Truesdell was appointed to the board of Commissioners he started in to work a reform. He had a conferences with the late Build- See sector Entwisle at his home on this subject and some important changes were mares, the limited force at his disposal the inspector can do little in the way of en- forcing the regulations, even if they were perfect in every respect. In New York city, with an area less than two-thirds that of the District of Columbia, and with less than three times the number of build- ings, there are eighty-five field inspectors. The District has but two and the inspec- tor’s force is hardly sufficient to handle the details of office work, to say nothing of keeping a close eye on all buildings in course of erection. Building Record. The building inspector’s record for the past week ending yesterday shows that seven permits were taken out for the erec- tion of new buildings, aggregating in cost $18,800. This was divided among the sev- eral sections of the city, as follows: North- east, three permits, $15,000, and county, four permits, $3,800. Some Improvements. C. Sidney Foster has planned the erec- tion of three frame dwellings at pumbers 227, 229 and 231 North Capitol street. They will be 18x58 feet, three stories high, with basement, and will be built by L. M. Chil- ton. N. T. Haller is the architect. O. W. Butler is erecting a frame dwelling on Arthur street, Anacostia. It will be two stcries high, with cellar, 19x50 feet, with steep shingle roof. O. W. Butler is the architect and builder. ‘Trust Company Building. Plans are being prepared by Barry & Simpson, architects, In conjunction with James G. Hill, architect, for the proposed extension of the building of the American Security and Trust Company. As has been stated in The Star, the new part will have a frontage of 32 feet on 14th street and, ex- tending back 115 feet, will form a part of the present building, which fronts on G street between 14th and 15th streets. The new front will be of similar design and material as that of the present front and will be constructed in a substantial style of marble. Notes, A sketch plan has been prepared by Har- vey L. Page, architect, for a residence to be erected in this city for Colonel O. H. Ernst, U. 8S. A., but the work of erection will not be begun until after the comple- tion of Colonel Ernst’s term of service at West Point, some two years hence. A six-story annex is to be erected to the building of the Post. The new addition will give an increased floor space of about 11,000 square feet. Plans will be prepared by A. P. Clark, jr., architect. Plans for four three-story and basement houses to be built on North Carolina ave- nue near 3d street southeast for John Wal- ter, sr., have been prepared by A. Goenner, architect. They will have bay fronts of buff brick and Indiana limestone and tiled mansards. Henry Miller has the contract. The business property 913 E street is to have a new front. Plans for this improv ment have been made by William J. Pal- er encnueee, for the owner, Emmons Smith. Probably n> more interesting series of lectures upon art have ever been delivered in Washington than those given by Mr. Wm. Ordway Partridge during the past week. With hardly an exception his sub- jects have been chosen with the particular object of placing art before the people in a practical manner, and demenstrating the necessity of making its study a part of our ecmmon school education. In speaking on the subject he says: “I believe in the pos- sibility of a great national art for America, and E believe that such an art must be in- dissolubly bound up with the patriotic idea. The men who mold the destiny of this neMtion in art or politics must be nurtured and developed upon its soil. One of the dangers which threaten our art, and 1 may say our manhood, is that of over-travel. We have much to learn from other nations, but we have more to learn from our own. In order to educate the people to an appre- ciation of the fine arts, we must begin with the children in the public schools, and in erder to make popular art great art, every mén and woman in the land must make the subject a personal one, and feel a personal responsibility regarding it. We must ap- real to the practical nature of the people, and place art on common sense and ecc- nomic grounds, thus placing it within their reach and making its possession and enjoy- ment an everyday matter instead of a luxury. An immense revenue will be saved to this country when our children have been so trained that they can produce beautiful orders of work, which we now hzve to import from Europe. During the past year Mr. Partridge has been engaged on the bronze equestrian statue of Gen. Grant, which is to be placed in front of the Union League Club house in Brooklyn, and unveiled next October. Judges who have seen the statue pro- nounce it one of the finest that has ever been made in this country, and It has re- celved highly commendatory criticisms from Col. Fred Grant, who has been greatly interested in its construction. In agdition to this, the sculptor has designed the caryatides for Mr. Whitney Warren’s new house at Newport, and executed a number of less important commissions, es es es se Mr. Carl Gutherz, who arrived from Paris a short time ago, has been commis- sioned to furnish the mural decorations for the reading rooms of the new Congres- sional Library, and fs already working up sketches of his designs. He is also paint- ing a life-sized portrait of Knute Nelson, the new Senator from Minnesota, and as soon as completed the canvas will be placed in the state house at St. Paul. se @© eo Miss Sophia Loury, a young artist who is rapidly making a way for herself in the artistic world, has just completed a series of water color interiors of the beautiful home of Mrs. Hearst. Contrary to the broad handling which many young artists affect, the paintings spoken of are excel- lent in their fine detail and miniature-like coloring. Not long ago Miss Loury en- joyed the honor of being elected to a mem- bership in the Art Students’ League of New York, and much of her work is done for the art dealers and publishers of that city. a4 os es © oe Early in Lent Max Weyl expects to hold an exhibition of landscape studies and pic- tures accomplished during the summer and early autumn. The “view” ts being looked forward to with much interest, as the art- ist’s work is always popular and sincerely believed in by the general public, as well as by the artistic element. * 2 e« e Mr. Herman K. Viele has just closed an interesting and very successful .exhibition of his water color work at Mr. Fischer's. The subjects, with a very few exceptions, embraced nearly every point of interest in Europe, the exceptions being odd corners, better known to the artistic fraternity than to the traveling public. eo 8 © e Mr. Rudolph Cronau, whose interesting exhibition has recently occupied the Veer- hoff galleries, has decided to remain per- manently in Washington. For seven years Mr. Cronau has been president of the So- ciety of Artists at Leipzic, Germany, and has left his home there in order to make a siudy of American nature, history and 'fe, the result of which study is to be publish- ed in both German and English, ee © ee Mr. Dunbar {s working on and rapidly completing a number of important com- missions, among which Is a fine bust of the jate Mr. Hatton and an exquisitely modeled bust of Miss Wilhelmina Von Stesch of this city. The latter is intended for exbibi- tion purposes during the spring. es 8 © ew Miss Marietta Minnegerode, who, in addi- tion to the discharge of her duties as in- structress in the Corcoran School of Art, finds considerable time to devote to water color drawings, will give an exhibition of her works at the Fischer rooms in the latter part of March. Miss Minnegerode shows great talent in this attractive field of art, and her display will be sure to be both creditable and interesting. ———— How It is Done. From the Cuicago Recerd. The Weather Man—‘Are the people on the streets dressed as though they were prepared for a mild day?” His Office Boy—“Yessir.” The Weather Man (chuckling)—“Then just reach for that cold-wave valve and send her down to 15 below.” THE MERRICK MEDAL It Will Be Debated for on Washington's Birthday, One of the Most Interesting Events af Georgetown University—The Dis- putants and Judges. The topic of chief importance at George. town University is the approaching debate for the Merrick medal. The debate is held under the direction of the Philodemte Society, and will take plgce in Gaston Hall at the college on the evening of Washing- ton’s birthday. The Philodemic Society, the most importent organization of its kind in the college, was founded in the year 1830, membership being confined to the stu- dents of the senior, junior and sophomore classes. The society is now of sixty-five years’ standing, and upon its rolls are found the names of men who have been and are prominent in every profession. The modes of conducting the exercises ofthe society are similar te all organizations of like nature. Its weekly meetings are held in the hall at the college, four regularly appointed members debating some question of political or economic importance. In the early days of the society's ex- istence the great occasions of the year were the national holidays and days set apart for the celebration of some local event. On these days members were chosen to deliver some fitting patriotic: address. Later the society was accustomed to ap- point some member to deliver an oration at the annual commencement. Mr. Merrick’s Donation. These customs gradually disappeared, until 1874, when the society came once more into prominence. During this year the late Richard T. Merrick, an eloquent Washington lawyer, made over to the president of the university and his successors eighteen shares of stock in a Washington street railway company. From the proceeds a medal was to be pur- chased and awarded to the best debater in the Philodemic Society, under the fol- lowing conditions: The contestants should be four in number, chosen by ballot from among the members of the society, the question to be one of national interest at the time of the debate, to be discussed in public, and the merits should be judged by three gentlemen selected by the president of the university, and they should not be ecnnected in any capacity with the insti- tction. From the time of Mr. Merrick’s gift this debate became ove of the most important events in the college year, and each year witnesses increasing interest in these intellectual contests and a greater display of talent in both argumentation and oratorical delivery. The Question This Year. The question chosen for this year’s de- bate reads, “Is It Desirable That the In- terstate Railways Should Be Owned and Operated by the General Government?” This question will certainly furnish the tcpic for an interesting and instructive discussion, involving as it does some very important principles and bringing into play some phases of railway operation which have been agitated considerably during the past year. The gentlemen chosen to rep- resent the society in this year’s public debate are all members of the graduating class, and on account of the evenness of abilities among the contestants there has arisen considerable speculation as te whom the laurels will rest upon. The first affirmative is Mr. James W. Burke of Canton, Pa., and it is safe to say his remarks will put the audience in the right frame of mind to enjoy an eloquent and instructive debate. The gentleman has already obtained laurels as a debater, win- * ning in his freshman year the medal given by the Philonomosian Society. He is an earnest speaker, a good thinker, and when well into his speech, becomes very eloquent. His colleague, the second atlirmative, is Mr. J. Neal Power of San Francisco, Cal. He has an excellent voice and can hold the attention of an audience easily during his allotted time. His style is deliberative, calm and easy, rather than fiery and elo- quent. Mr. Edward J. Tobin, the first negative,ts also a western man and comes from the Golden Gate. His strongest point is a striking personality, both in the expression of his ideas and style of delivery. He is ar earnest speaker, and his debates in the regular meetings of the society are always of a high standard. The last speaker is Mr. Alexander Stephens of Sparta, Ga. Mr. Stephens has always shown in his former debates great ability in following out a line of argumentation and aptly illustrating every point he makes. His style is probably, slightly more oratorical than the others. ~ The Judges. The judges who will decide upon the merits of the individual speakers are Jus- tice Edward D. White of the Supreme Court, Senator W. Roach of North Da- kota and Mr. Thomas Settle, Representa- tive from North Carolina. Each of these gentlemen ts an alumnus of the century- old college, and on occasions like this no doubt many memories of the days when they were not “Old Boys” come back from the past. Chaz. E. Roach, the vice president of the society, who will preside at the debate, is a son of Senator Roach, and is himself one of the leading debaters of the so- ciety, besides being one of the most able all-round men in the college. He is editor-in-chief of the college journal, and secretary of the athletic association, and has long been prominent in college matters. The medal, aside from the honor which by its bestowal it brings, is of considerable intrinsic value. It is of gold, worth $100— coin value. Upon one side is stamped the arms of the society, the reverse bears the God of Eloquence and the Goddess of Lib- erty clasping hands and encircled by the society motto, “Colet Societas Philodemica e Collezio Georgiopolitano E}oquentiam Lib- ertati Devinctam.” The Philodemic Society has completed arrangements for an inter- collegiate contest with the debating society of Boston College, to take place in the lat- ter part of April. These contests have of late years greatly increased both in interest and numbers, and aside from the many benefits of these exercises to the partici- pants, they serve in some measure as @ standard of comparison. The officers of the Philodemic Society for the year are Rev. E. I. Devitt, S.J., presi- dent; Chas. E. Roach, ’9, vice president; John G. O'Leary, "95, secretary; F. B. Me- Dermott, °96, amanuensis; E. | Vincent Smith, 05, treasurer; Alexander Stephens, ‘95, first censor; M. Martin Murphy, "95, second censor. —_ “A WISE_MOV Dividing the Associated Press Terri« tory Into Four Divisions. The Richmond, Va., State says: “The annual meeting of the Associated Press was in more senses than one a great success. Despite the great expense of run- ning such a far-reaching organization, the receipts have exceeded the expenses. This fact speaks well for the-ability of the ex- ecutive department of the greatest news- gathering organization in the world. It is run solely for the benefit if its members, and the members know it and appreciate the fact. “There was wisdom in the action in divid- ing the territory of the association into four grand divisions and giving the mem- bers in each division the selection of five members to act as an advisory board. The scuthern division is ably represented by practical men, who know news and how to get it, and who will strengthen the vic- torious Associated Press. Noyes, Ochs, Baskette, Baker and Cabaniss are not men who have played at making newspapers.”