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THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1895—TWELVE PAGES. lass as one of the pioneers of the colored race,” said Editor W. Calvin Chase of the WOMAN" RELIEF CORPS WINTER R ORTS. RAILROADS. 3 ATTORNEYS. TALKING ABOUT DOUG! ASS THE IRVINGTON, ATLANTIC CITY, N. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. 4. GOODRICH, LAWYER, 124 DEARBORN ST., Bee. “He was certainly a representative oc Te lay ‘Scherlule in effect Jan. 6, 1895. s Chivazo. Established 186s. Business legal and z ian, not a leader, for I recognize no one *- neta ; ‘vingtom frou on ‘corner of New} quiet. Branches and facilities In other states. : Fs jas a leader of the race. Always he has Got coger ab er eek Gus Recollections of Men Who Knew the Negr. | becn a public benefactor, not only to the | Department of Potomac Elected New Off- ‘estibuled Limited cclered race, but to the country at large.” In conclusion, said the editor: ‘“‘He has elways been kindly disposed toward the colored race, and has done all in his power to ameliorate their condition.” His Advice to Young Colored Men. Mr. Yorick W. Smith of this city tells the following reminiscence of Mr. Douglass: CAMPBELL CARRIN nd Indianapolis, Vest!- Leader | cers Last Night. m. Express 12:01 night. Cleveland, ex ted 3 Pittsburg a a. and 8:35" p. For Lexington and Staunton, 1 Winchester and way stations, 5:30 p.m. Luray, Natural Bridze, Hoanoke, Kuoxville, Memphis, and New Orleans, 11:20 u. daily, sleeping cars through. » Washing- HOTEL, Corner Michtzan N. J. AM con IN THE p tates, Court of and local courts and before the executive de- artments. Eyultable building, 1008 F st.:n-w. ja3-Jin. DISON nd Pacific av riences Tisett Some Stories He Used to Love to Tell— A Lively Struggle Marks the Proceed- .. Atlantic City, elevator; steam heat. __5._€) COPELAND, ATLANTIC CITY, N. front. Always open. Ex-Auditor Lyn¢h’s Tribute ings—Close Votes on Several Sub- onal Officers. to His Memory. jects — Nat and $3 per day. Mrs. CHAS. 'H. SASSE, fe Write for cir- _ DR. W. HLH. BULL. Massage, baths, electricity, ete. ng electric elevato-, lights, st THE CHALFONTE, ‘Atlantle City, N. J. ly on the beach, baths im the honse. HADDON HALL, Ocean fret; seu water bat! LEEDS & LIPPINCOTT. FOR SALE OR RENT. building site ADAMS & CO., Atlantic City, N. "J. FOR SALE—PIANOS. & DAVIS FIA) we different st ry to be clesed and removed; L. SUMNER, Azent. 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Telephone call, 340 _jal-tr a AUGUSTUS BURGDORF, FURNISHING UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER, 334 NEW YORK AVB. N.W. 205. e023-tr ‘Telephone NEAR DUPONT CHLCLE, CARPENTER SHOP, JOHN T. WALKER, Builder, pre Residence, 2021 N st. 'g by experienced and reliable men. ja8-3m* 7" i, Indian- Cleveland’ and ‘Toledo. Burtet INE—Pullman Buffet Parlor 10 AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS— Parlor Cur to Harrisburg. Sieep- Harrisburg to St. Louis, Cin- Louis and NURESS—Pullman Sleep- Rochester and ara F r with ping Car Washington ‘to Suspension Bridge via for Week days. 8:00 (Di D, 9:00 and 11:50 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. st Line. “Florida Special’ for Jack- aait-tt JOH) (New Equity _ building.) E. BEALL, JOHN BE. MITCHELL, Commissioners of Deeds for every state and terrl- tory. Notary Public, United States Commissioner. oe Office, 1321 F st. (first floor). COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS AND NOTARY PUL- He for all states and territories a SPECIALTY by R. H. EVANS. Office (basement), 1 Always in office, office hours. WAREHOUSE, T—A CO! Son located on. 5 rear of the new iF st. Jal-tt cemented floor; venience; Se nd conveniently fitted up room; engine, boiler, tanks and heating connections, with suitable ma- all ready for operations. ‘Third floor suitable for storage purposes. ‘This property can be leased ut a rent or ¢ bought in, fee. formation call on 3 a stable and Is for ten ho: ond tloor neatly office and hotth steam fitted up as moderate the compensation of slaves set free in this District, in talking with a Star re- porter today in regard to Frederick Doug- lass, recalled some stories which he had heard Mr. Dougtass relate. In the early days Mr. Douglass was wont to say, when the presence of colored men on a railroad train was rather resented, representatives of the race when they were on a journey were commonly placed in as out-of-the-way part of the car as possible. Mr. Douglass said that as no white person would occupy the same seat with a colored man, ne usually had an entire seat to himself, and rather enjoyed the increased accommoda- tion. He got into the habit of spreading himself over the entire seat, and some years later, when the sentiment in regard to colored people had changed somewhat, SALE-ONE ROYAL $39; thoroughly overhaul . saddle; renickeled; and full new kit order; "cost $150 and others. ‘MFG. Co,, ¥. ave. n. LADIES GOODS. } TAUGHT APTER terms low; French pat- per rhs cut to me Z Post. nw. C. ROWAIR. rates. Cali ed on Furniture, Merchandls or on st Carpets, | left with H ROOMS, 1407 @ building; best © G. SLOAN Proprietors. STEAM CARPET CLEAN = CARPET CLEANI in the best manner. le to order. Office, 1720 FP ave. , 1708 and 1710 E n.w. Telephone S04. M. NEWMYER, Manager. PIANOS AND ORGANS. BRADBURY Improvement Sale. Pianos & Organs at Cost. It is absolutely necessary that every instrument in stock be disposed of before ths first week in March, the time set for remodeling our building. This offers the chance of your lifetime to secure a High-grade Piano or Organ at a very low figure. Elegant $200 Square Piano Only $go. $450 Bradbury Upright Piano, $zoo. : Handsome Walnut Organ. Was $125. Now $35. F. G. Smith, 1225 Pa. Ave. It Nothing is more pleasant than to play on 2 that is preperly tuned, Send for GEO. J. ER, Professional Tuner, 805 11th st. n.w. ‘on Upright Upright. i! i HUGO W Shomer Piano Pianos for rent a The only two—the last two —at this price. They are both brand new, full size. rosewood cases, standard makes; absolutely guarante Regular price, $350. Now $250. It will’ be worth dol- lars to you to see these planus defore buying. D.G. Pfeiffer & Co., 417 uth St. N.W., STIEFF PIANO AGE) Two Elegant Uprights. Just Like New But at a A Magnificent Grand pert ive Second = Staves’ grand. action, three Hand with the seft practice . improve. Price, to Hain Sriginal price, $250. “Now only Be $200 cash, including handsome Quick. stcol and rich scarf. The Piano Exchange, 913 Pennsylvania Ave. 116-24 ANABE Pianos. Unequaled to Tone, Touch, Workmanship and Durability. Pianos for Kent. Special Reduction jin Second-hand Square Pianos frem_ February 1, 1895. ja31-144 WM. KNABE & CO., 817 Pa. ave. n.w. "FOR SALE—HOUSES. FOR SALE-ON 1433 L wt. NORTHEAST. 643-51 er st. 411 E st. 1244 Linden. st. R. L. GOODMAN, 603 13th st. Printing Pressmen Banquet. A banquet was enjoyed at Costello's last evening by the printing pressmen. William E. Dunne presided, and speeches were made by A. H. Baker, the private secretary of Public Printer Benedict; A. E. Sardo, Wil- liam V. Smith, G. W. Pierce, J. D. Mc- Kenna, H. A. Gilbert, H. R. Christie and others. The committee of arrangements was composed of Messrs. H. A. Gilbert, H. R. Christie, J. E. Karnes, E. A. Baulsir and J. H. Sheridan. —__— Dr. Babcock Will Not Come. It was announced at a meeting, last even- ing, of the committee appointed by the con- gregation of the New York Avenue Pres- byterian Church to recommend a person to fill the vacant pastorate, that Rev. Dr. Babcock of Baltimore had informed the subcommittee that he would not accept the call if one was tendered to him. all in good H. 8. he on one occasion entered a car and oc- cupied a seat in his usual way, supposing that he would not be disturbed. Presently a man came along and said to him, “You are occupying the entire seat.” “I know that,” replied Mr. Douglass. “Well, what right have you to it?” said the man, ting excited. ‘Because 1 am a nigger,” replied Mr. Dougiass. “That don't give you a right to two seats,” said the man, and he made Mr. Douglass move along aud he sat down beside hun. Mr. Goodive also recalls another account of Mr. Douglass’ experiences which the lat- ter was fund of relating. It seemed that when Mr. Douglass went among the aboii- tionists of the north he was apt to be the target of a good Many quesuons. Un one occasion he was asked if he had ever stolen, and Mr, Douglass very frankly ad- mitted that he had on several occasions. “What did you steal?” he was asked. “Turkeys,” calmly replied Mr. Douglass. “How did you come to do that?” asked the horrified listener. “Well,” ponded Mr. Douglass, “the turkeys belonged to my master. I asked Uncle Jim, a colored preacher, if it was wrong to steal turkey: Uncle Jim said, ‘Fred, to whom do you b rs ‘Marste repied Mr. Douglass. To whom do the turkeys belong?’ : Douglass gave the same reply. ‘Well, then,’ said Uncle Jim, ‘if you belong to the master and the turk belong to him, if you eat the turkeys then he'll have you both.’ ” e time Mr. Douglass was the editor of a pe Rochester, New York, and Mr. Lewis Clephane of this city, who was the manager of the National Era and happened to be in Rochester on one oce: sion, called on Mr. Douglass in the news- paper office. He found him amidst rather meager surroundings, and it is said that he found him to be a man of rather modest address and having about the same ap- pearan death. Clephane said that Mr. Dour- s impressed him as being a man who was intensely in earnest. Mr. Douglass’ Faith “The news of Mr. Douglass’ death was simply appalling. Its guddeness came like lightning from a clear sky,” said Rev. Francis J. Grimke, whin spoken to about his friend's career. “I knew him intimate- ly, and consequently admired him intense- ly. He was a thorough man in every r spect, and while not an orthodox church- man, he was filled with a gevout faith in the higher life which,sve All hope for. T have never known a person, scarcely, who was so fond of the singing of hymns as Mr. Douglass. Not long ago I was in to dine at his residence, and.in the eveniz re as he had up to the time of his Mr he suggested that we should sing. lected ‘In Thy Cleft, and his voice rose as tf in triumph above He sang every er} verse, and his e was IWight with thusiasm when he concluded. That we the way he entered into the spirit of every thing he undertook. He put forth his who! heart and ance he overcame the obstacles that might arise in his way, and did not let them de- ter him on his path or dissuade him from its pursuit. Mr. Lynch's Tribute. Mr. Douglass was so well and widel known, his life and character were so or to the public, and his aims and purposes were so familiar to observing people t it would be like carrying coals to New- castle for any one to attempt to tell al his character said Mr. John R. Lynch, late fifth auditor of the treasury. ‘His loss is inestimable and irreparable to people, but it is grateful to realize that life was rounded with the fruition of his dearest hopes, and that he went to rest like a successful champion after con- tinued victories. One of Mr., Dougla: strong points was his loyal devotion to h friends, and his gratitude to those who had ever helped him or his cause in any y. He was an ardent admirer of Roscoe Conkling, and I remember well an episode that occurred soon after the death of that jilustrious. man. A memorial service in Mr. Conkling’s honor was being held here under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Mr. Douglass was the chief eulogist. I remember well his magnificent tribute to his departed friend. He was never inspired to more glowing or fervent eloquence. He dwelt upon Mr. Conkling’s career, and said that no man deserved to a greater extent the veneration and adoration of the color- ed race, because he had ever been found battling un the side of everything that might ameliorate {ts condition and elevate his standing. The only difference Mr. Douglass and I have ever known grew out of that meeting. He had praised Mr. Conk- ling’s course in resigning his seat in the Senate, because of his misunderstanding with President Garfield, and when I was called upon to say a few words to the meeting I took an opposite view, and claim- ed that a Senator was too important an individual to those who elected him to im- pair his usefulness by getting into a con- troversy over such a thing as the patron- age of his state, and I asserted that Mr. Conkling made the mistake of his life when he resigned. Mr. Douglass never would ad- mit that Mr. Conkling did anything but right, for his own independence was so exalted that he could only see in the New York Senator's action an exemplification of what he cherished so dearly in his own composition.” Mr. Langston’s Estimate. Prof. Jonn M. Langston said: “There ts not any question but that Frederick Doug- lass was one of the greatest men that our ecuntry or the continent has ever produced. Whatever may have been his personal peculiarities, his habits of thought or tem- per, his likes or dislikes, personal or other- wise, no sane person can ever doubt or even discuss the question of his genuine permanent greatness. Of course, in his ath there is created :a great void in his sce, and among the colored people of the centinent. And his memory will be cherish- ed by such people with sentiments of pro- fcund admiration and gratitude, for from the very beginning of his public life he has shown himself the faithful servant of his country and the vigorous, earnest servant of his people. “He was not a scholar. , He was not learned in the high, broad and comprehen- sive sense. He was a man of excellent abil- ity, often, such men are, erratic in judg- ment and not well balanced in his opinions and convictions; and hence changeable in respect to those great national and local questions which concern the welfare of the ecuntry and his race. But on the whole he was patriotic and devoted, and the chief aim of his life was exalted and manly. As an orator, whether using the tongue mply in extraneous address, or employing his manuscript, he was able, commanding ard effective. “His character upon the whole was unique. It would be hard to produce an- other like -him, and he shall rest in his permanent reputation and character upon the basis of his individuality reflected in a hfe memorable and worthy.” Views of Colored Editors. Editor James A. Ross of the National Freeman said to a Star reporter: “A great leader has passed away. Frederick Doug- lass’ name was dear to the hearts of the colored people in all parts of the world, and Tis loss is universal. We must now look for another leader, and, in my opinion, the orly men qualified are ex-Senator Bruce and John M. Langston.” I have always regarded Frederick Doug- fPhave thou: Douglass at Harrisburg about 4 o'clock in the morning. He had given a lecture that night at one of the largest churches in Harrisburg, but which was unable to hold all those who sought admittance. Unex- pectedly to me, while sitting in the depot waiting for the train to go to York, Pa., Mr. Douglass walked in and recognizing me, stepped over and grasped my hand: ‘My boy what are you doing way up here?’ he said. “‘Mr. Douglass,I am doing just what you advised me to do; you remember you toid me that I was a young man now and that you were growing older every day, and that the fields were wide open for any man who wished to make a success in life. You told me. “Do everything that you can for the upbuilding of our race.” You said “We nds of young men who can, if they will, reach far above the mark that I have attained.’ ” “Then he went on and talked to me about different things our young men could pick up—trades of all kinds. ‘We, today, can compete with any race in the world, he said, ‘I may not see it, but your chil- dren’s children will be the leading race of the world. Above all things, my boy, be honest and do business systematically. ne yourg colored men should form great nks and companies as other races have done; unite yourselves and stand shoulder to oulder like men on the field of bat- tle. At the City Hall. For four years, from March 17, 1877, Mr. Douglass was the United States marshal for the District of Columbia. Maj. L. P. Williams, now one of the assistant clerks of the District Supreme Court, was his deputy for the whole term, and in speaking of the deceased today Maj. Williams said that he was one of the best men, white or black, he ever knew. Not once, said Maj. Williams, did he by word or act say or do anything which was not that of an upright man and gentleman. a Williams stated that he first met Mr. Douglass in 1541, when the latter was lecturing in the west in the interests of the anti: very movement. At Pendleton Mr. Douglass was mobbed, and, said Maj. Williams, received in- juries from which he never entirely recovered. peaking of him as marshal of the District, Maj. Williams explained that Mr. Douglass entered upon his duties der not very encouraging circumstances. anonymous communications were re- ceived by him to the effect that the public and bar ould do everything to harass “But,” said Maj. Williams, “Mr. lass paid no attention to them, but entered upon his duties in a dignified, y. And he performed those du- hh were many and difficult, with it ability, and with such exceedingly good tact that he made a host of frienc even among those who questioned the w Jom of his appointment. He was gentle a courteous to the utmost degree, and, everybody knows, a man of really wonderful intelligence. In his conduct of the office he never permitted politics to ap- and when he relinquished it he did ith the admiration and respect of one with whom he had come in con- Mar Douglass practically stepped from Mr. the office of marshal to that of recorder of deeds of the District, entering that of- fice May, 20, 1881, He 1 four years as recorder, and his conduct of the office was such as to win the approval of all deal- ing with him. A Newspnper Man’s Recollections. “L[ met Mr. Douglass at the corner of 7th and F streets Wednesday afternoon be- tween 3 and 4 o'clock,’ aid Mr. James Croggon, the veteran newspaper man, who had known the dead publicist for a third of a centur, stopped and I noticed that he He seemed a im what he He replied that he was doing ked that it was strange if he had n up lecturing. ‘Oh, he remarked, ‘when a man gets cid he becomes like an old hulk of a boat— no longer able to navigate—that rests in ome harbor until it drops to pieces and is carried out with the tide.’ "” “\ few hours later 1 was shocked by bh ng the news of his di hk thrown into pretty intimate relations with him when he was marshal of the District, and afterward when recorder, as my duces were centered at the city hall, There was a great deal of prejudice felt against him by many members of the bar here when he was first appointed, but it did not take him long to overcome most of this feeling. He was full of tact, and conducted himself in such a vay that the lawyers who felt en- mity toward him at first came to regard him as a pretty good kind of a man. His son Fred., who is row dead, was of great istance to Mr. Douglass in helping to dissipate the sentiment that prevailed against him.” A Memorial Suggestion. Mr, M. F. Otey makes the following sug- gestion: “I recall that when Abraham Lin- coln died the school children wore small badges of black ribbon for thirty days. Is it not appropriate that the colored children of this city and all adults who so desire show this public tribute of respect on the Gay of the funeral of Frederick Douglass, our herole dead, who, while he lived, was openly honored by the good and the great of both hemispheres? For this generation ‘shall not look upon his like again. ‘A colored member of the house branch of the North Carolina legislature moved to adjourn at 12 o'clock as a mark of re- spect to Fred Douglass. This motion was amended by making the hour of adjourn- ment 2 o'clock, and, as amended, the mo- tion was adopted. — MOURE FOR JUSTICE. € x nothing. Convention of the Michigan Republi- cans at Detroit. The Michigan republican convention was held at Detroit yesterday. The following were proposed for the supreme court jus- ticeship: Judge P. T. Vanzile of Detroit, Judge E. D. Kinne of Ann Arbor, Judge George M. Buck of Kalamazoo, Judge Edward Cahill of Lansing, Judge J. B. Moore of Lapeer, Judge Herman W. Stevens of St. Clair, Judge J. V. McAlvay of Manistee, Robert J. Kelly of Alpena, Daniel H. Bill of Mar- quette and. Judge H. H. Hatch of Bay City. . ‘The first ballot Moore, 15 Cahill, 7 100; Stevens, The second ballot showed little change and resulted as follows: Vanzile, 17 Moore, 165; Buck, 97; Cahill, McAivay, Ball, 54; Kinne, 59; Kelly, 26; Hatch, Stevens, 22. ‘The convention nominated Judge Moore for agsociate justice on the seventh bal- lot. Roger W. Butterfield of Grand Rap- ids and Charles Hackley of Muskegon were nominated by acclamation for regents of the university. Moore continued to gain strength In the fourth, fifth and sixth ballots. An attempt was made to stampede the convention, and the tellers announced that more votes had been cast than there were delegates, and a new roll call was ordered. The decisive ballot was as follows: Moore, 528; McAl- yay, 147; Cahill, 24; Kinne, 35; Vanzile, 1. ———_+e+- ____ Mrs. Bourke Cockran Dead. Mrs. Bourke Cockran, the wife of Con- gressman W. Bourke Cockran, died Wed- nesday in New York from hemorrhages, which she was attacked with on Tuesday. Mrs. Cockran was thirty-one years old. She had been married ten years, and up to two years ago was a leader of society in Washington, but at that time her health interfered with her social duties and she was taken by her husband to the Adiron- dacks and also to Europe. Four weeks ago Mr. Cockran took his wife to New York for special treatment under Dr. Janeway. Mrs. Cockran was the daughter of John Mack of 96 Park avenue, New York city. Mr. Cockran was at her bedside when she died. = Eeeaee A representative of Wm. K. Vanderbilt recently purchased at auction sale in London a pearl necklace with a diamond clasp, for which he paid £2,900 sterling. anzile, 173; Ball, 62; resulted: ; Hatch, For Luray, 3:30. p.m. a a ee =e “6 e : a CHAS. EVANS. # Baltlinore, | week COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS ees, eens ae cleneed in leoxies acies Atlantic City, Ee GE DEEDS Mr. D. R, Goodloe, who was connected | made a trip to the north. After visiting | Grand Army Hall was draped in flags yen all the year; steam heat; rates, $2, Of all the States and Territories, with the National Era and was also a|New York, Boston, Elmira, on my way | last night and filled with loyal-hearted wo- ie Oe Ae member of the commission to determine | home on the Northern Central, I met Mr. | men, who were delegates to the sixth an- nual convention of the Department of the Potomac, Women’s Relief Corps. The chair of the department president, Mrs. Indiana Cowling, was placed under a regular bower of flags. Great, big garrison flags were draped in graceful festoons on the wall and over the pictures, a hundred or more of which nearly covered the walls. On the platform about the president were grouped the senior vice president of the department, Mrs. Dykes; junior vice presi- dent, Miss Alice Burgess; secretary, Miss Willie M. Cowling; assistant secretary, Mrs. Julia Mason Layton (colored); treasurer, Mrs. Pauline B. Floyd; department coun- sellor, Mrs. Maria Hare; chairman of ex- ecutive board, Mrs. Anna M. Johnson, and members of the executive board. Just as the convention was called to or- der, at 8 o'clock, the national president, Mrs. Emma Wallace of Chicago, was an- nounced, and came in on the arm of Mrs. Scsie McCabe, past department president, and accompanied by Mrs. Ida V. Hen- dricks, on whose arm was Miss Bross of Chicago, national secretary. They were in- troduced to the convention by the depart- ment president and were saluted. They were seated on the platform, and were thereafter interested onlookers. They were followed by .Mrs. Margaret R. Wickins, Mrs. Mink, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Robbins and Mrs, Sherwood, all past national officers. It was decided to employ an official stenographer during the session. Presidents Address. The president then yielded up the gavel to the vice president, who presided duri the reading of the report of the depart- ment president. Mrs. Cowling regretted that no corps had been added to the de- partment roster during her incumbency of the office, but was pleased to state that she would turn the department over at the end of her term of office in even better shape than she received it. She thanked her staff and the corps for their faithful assistance, and paid them a pretty tribute. The report shows less than 500 members in good standing. This was referred to a committee, as were all reports of officers. Mrs. North at this juncture moved that as the national president was present and would possibly like to witness the election of officers the convention suspend the read- ing of the reports at 9:30 and proceed to the election of officers. The motion seemed to take the convention by surprise, as it was not expected. Mrs. North appealed to the national president to know if such a thing could be done. The department pres- ident turned to Mrs. Wallace, who said that while she was not there as counsellor she was willing to state that it was in the powe Be the convention to do about as it pleased. Mrs. Ida V. Hendricks objected to so summary a proceeding, but as the motion was made and Mrs. North insisted on hay- ing it put, the president had no recourse but to put it, which she proceeded to do. When the ayes had teen taken somebody suggested that the roll of delegates had not yet been called and they did not know who their regularly credited delegates were, or who had a right to the floor, so the yote was called off.and the secretary ordered to call the roll. Electing Cfficers, When the question of representation had been settled after considerable confusion Mrs. North again pressed her motion to elect officers at 9:30. The vote was taken standing. Mrs. North carried her point, 44 to 33, and on’ that vote the convention di- vided through the evening. When the time for nominating candidates came Mrs. Susie McCabe was recognized first and in glowing terms placed in nomina- tion for department president Mrs. Anna W. Johnson of Lincoln Corps, present chairman of the executive board. Mrs. Alice Burgess of Burnside Corps, in beauti- ful and fitting terms, placed Mrs, Anna Hamilton in nomination, her name being enthusiastically applauded. Then there was a pause for breath. Those who knew the smouldering fires that burned beneath were fairly breathless over the possible outcome. There was no wirepuiling, how- ever. The ladies kept their seats and voted. Each delegate deposited her ballot: with what would have been a “dull thud” if it had been lead instead of paper. Mrs. Hamilton was elected by a vote of 42 to 39, just enough and none to spare! No one could doubt from the applause that Mrs. Hamilton was earnestly supported by the majority of the convention. She ac- cepted the honor in a brief, earnest speech. For vice president Mrs. Elizabeth C. Montis was elected by acclamation. Mrs. E. Roberts of Lincoln Corps was elected junior vice president and Mrs. Fuller of Farragut Corps treasurer. National Officers. Business was then suspended for the purpose of listening to the national officers who were present. It is not often that a department convention, W. R. C., is as highly honored as was the Departments of the Potomac, both G. A. R. and W. R. C., last night. At the G. A. R. convention the national commander and staff were the honored guests. At the W. R. C. con- vention there were Mrs. Emma D. Wal- lace, national president, and her secretary, “Mother” Boss, both of Chicago; Mrs. Sarah C, Mink of New York, Mrs. Mar- garet Ray Wickins of Kansas and Mrs. Kate B. Sherwood of Qhio, all past na- tional presidents; Mrs. Harriet Reed of Boston, past national treasurer, and Mrs. Louise Barnum Robbins of Michigan. A splendid patriotic body of women who came to assist in the flag program of the Woman's National Council today, and who, at the invitation of Mrs. Indiana Cowling, department president, attended in a body the convention, over which she so gracc- fully presided. Mrs. Wallace addressed the convention first, and charmed all present by her calm, sweet words of pleading conciliation, and the hope that all differences would soon be healed, and peace come back to the de- partment. “She knew not what to say,” she declared, “but wanted to say some- thing to bring strength, courage and har- mony to the department.” She was follow- ed by Mrs. Mink, who spoke in the same mac some ideas on how to manage affairs economically. ‘This precipitated a lengthy discussion. Mrs. Hamilton made a state- ment of affairs in Potomac Department. Mrs. Hendricks replied to Mrs. Hamilton's remarks in an energetic and heated man- ner. She said the books were open for all to see. Mrs. Layton also took up the cudgel. Mrs, Margaret Ray Wickins, Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Mink made statements of their state departments’ expenses. The convention adjourned to Monday evening in G. A. R. Hall, and the national officers held a reception on the platform, the delegates being presented by Mrs. Cow- ling, Mrs. Hendricks and Mrs. McCabe. — > Columbian University Debaters. H. C. Evans of Iowa, C. A. Brown of Ohio and W. P. Mixon of Mississippi have been chosen by the Debating Society of Columbian University as_ representatives n the third debate with Georgetown! Col- lege. ‘The men chosen for the other two de- bates are: First debate, Adolph Morrell Sayre of New York, Fred Achenback of Missouri and Guy Underwood of Ohio; sec- ond debate, John W. Langley of Kentucky, S. M. Ely of Virginia and F. D. Hyde of Nebraska. The first debate will be held in Metzerott Music Hall on March 18, the subject to be, ‘Resolved, That the bonds of the United States, which shall hereafter be issued, shall be payable, principal and interest, specifically in gold. —_—.__. Greck Letter Society. The ninth annual reunion and banquet of the Southern Graduate Association of the Theta Delta Chi was held last evening at the Down-Town Club. The following of- ficers were elected: President, Rev. J. Mac- bride Sterritt; vice president, R. A. King; secretary and treasurer, C. W. Curtis; ex- ecutive committee, E. W. Byrn, C. W. Cur- tis, Dr. W. L. Pyle, T. E. Rogers of this city, George E. Boynton of Baltimore, Md., and Dr. G. T. Atkins of Crisfield, Md. Speeches were made by William M. Cole- man, E. W. Byrn, William Stranahan and Rev. Mr. Sterritt. FOR MEDICINAL USE NO FEUSEL OIL Help for the fagged and worn-out, who are beginning to feel the des structive energy of winter. A shield against chills and the wenkness that follows the grip. HASTE: RECOVERY ASSIST DIG ‘TON. WARMS D STIMULATES. Has proven its worth a strengthen- er after the Grip. Try it, and see if it docs not deserve its fam arity and usefulness, AM first-class Drug- ra DCerN 1 it. Mlustrated Pamphlet will be mailed by DUFFY MALT WHISKEY CO., SCOTTISH RITE BANQU Columbia Lodge Entertains in Royal Style Last Night. A banquet was given last night by Co- lumbia Lodge of Perfection, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the United States, their territories and dependencies. The lodge chamber and the banquet hall were thronged from early in the evening till late at night with Masons and their guests. The tables were tastefuly deco- rated, sumptuously laden and appropriately appreciated. The del‘ghtful feature of the spread was its informality. Neither tcastmaster nor weary toasts de- tracted from the pleasure of the time. The participants chatted across the tables and the room, ate heartily and smoked well. At the close of the feast the banqueters adjourred to the lodge room and listened to addresses. M. W. Bayliss, master of the lodge, read from the records the long and eventful story of Masonry. He told of the parts played in the history of the order by the various jurisdictions. He recalled the names of men famous in the counsels of the Masonic fraternity. In his percration he advised unity and invited the taking of degrees. He closed by _ saying that these degrees made men better Masons, better men and better citizens. He wanted to see the various jurisdictions united un- der a republican form of government. Mr. Robert Cook, the orator of Perfection Lodge, was called upon for a speech, and responded happily. A recitation was ac- ceptabiy rendered by Mr. C. C. Carter. The Masons and their guests present were H. P. Cattell, I. T. Wild, W. L. Wilkerson, A. H. S. Davis,W. H. Myers, W. J. Simmons, Andrew Renz, W. M. Leavitt, H. B. Moulton, L. R. Trembly, J. V. Wurdemann, E. J. Pullman, R. A. Dellett, R. H. Yates, D. J. Roberts, Aug. M. Laing, John R. Wright, Wm. P. Cole, A. C. Varela, G. B. Abrams, William J. Wallace, William L. Price, J. Wm. Palmer, Hiram Lodge; Thos. R. Senior, La Fayette Lodge; C. V. Petteys, M. D.; J. McLaugh- lin, C. Pennington, George P. Thayer, Dr. Thomas Miller, James K. McEwen, E. 8. McCleary, R. Ravenburg, Fred L. Davis, H. S. Barnes, G. W. Albright, George F. W. Strieby, E. A. Wilson, W. A. Keene, A. M. Harrison, A. L. Bliss, A. G. Rogers, M. W. Bayliss, Samuel Ganss, H. Kron- heimer, B. F. Atherton, R. M. Brown, Geo. Coblenzer, Charles C. Carter, P. B. Havenner, G. G. Pearson, V. S.; J. AL Clarkson, 'S. G. Eberly, Stephen E. Gough, George Gracy, 0. D. Hyler, Clarence Phelps. ie GENERAL NEWS NOTE: The suit of Mary H. and Albert Field against the Lake Shore Railway Company for $1,100,000 has been decided against the plaintiff by Judge Howland at Jefferson, Chio. It is understood the Fields will ap- peal the case. They claim the railroad company is wrongfully in possession of a large tract of valuable land at Ashtabula harbor, which is used for a switch yard and ore hoisting machinery. Policeman James Dwyer shot and instant- ly killed Owen Walsh, a miner, in Har- rington and Driscoli’s saloon, at Buite, Mcnt., Wednesday about midnight. A fight was in progress between two men in the saloon, and the officer stepped in to quell it. Walsh cut him above the left eye with a knife. The officer then drew his gun and fired into the wall above the bar to frighten his assailant, but Walsh only feught more fiercelyY, and the officer shot him through the heart. The pope yesterday gave an audience to Most Rev. F. X. Catzer, archbishop of Milwaukee. “Diamond Joe” Kleppers, a famous thief, took a package containing diamonds val- ued at $10,000 from the establishment of M. Fox & Co., on the second floor of Maid- en Lane, New York, yesterday afternoon and was arrested five minutes later. He was immediately taken to the Tombs police court. On his person were found two pack- ages of gems, only one of which, however, was identified as belonging to Fox & Co. Mr. Thurston, the Hawaiian minister to the United States, made an address last night before the Trenton board of trade, at their annual dinner. Mr. Thurston's theme was “Commerce on the Pacific.” The schooner John M. Moore, Capt. Dinghby, from Brunswick for Philadelphia, with a crew of eight men, and the schooner Joel F. Sheppard, Capt. Daniels, from Phil- adelphia via Norfolk for Boston, with a crew of seven men, are now believed to have foundered at sea with all hands. Wm. C. Murphy, the last of Gen. Sam Houston’s army in the war for independ- ence for Texas, died at his home in Phila- delphia yesterday, at the age of eighty-five years. He was one of the eighty-first who tcok the Mexican fort at Alamo against 250 Mexicans, after a three days’ fight. From this engagement only eight of his party escaped alive. The rest were butch- ered. There was a lively scene at yesterday's rehearsal of “The Baggage Check” Com- pany in Philadelphia between Mark Sulli- van and Edward Magee, in relation to the latter's statement about Madge Yorke. Sullivan threatened to resign. A telegram was sent to Manager W. F. Crossley, who ordered Magee's discharge. Traveling Manager Butterfield disregarded the order and will retain Magee, on the ground that he knows more about the quarrel than Mr, Crossley. The situation In the wreck of the Bank of Lexington, Va., remains unchanged, and there is no clue to Figgatt, the defaulting cashier, who is thought to be in Mexico or on his way to South America. The Rockbridge Savings Bank, with $65,000, opened yesterday, taking the place of the defunct bank, thus helping to relieve the situation. Georgia’s team outshot the New Jersey team by 14 points in the preliminary work yesterday for the shoot between the crack marksmen of the military of the two states today. The First National Bank of Chicago has perfected a plan to transfer money among interior cities without having to have re- course to “New York exchange.” The cor- respondents of the bank will receive and cash all drafts drawn by the First Na- tional. Practically, the plan is the psti- tution of “Chicago exchange” for New York exchange.” The New Jersey house after a debate of two hours, by a vote of 30 to 18, yesterday adopted the report of the municipal cor- porations committee, adverse to the dollar gas bill, after first having, by a vote of 19 to 20, refused to concur in the minority report. ———_+e+. Roosevelt on Washington. An Interesting lecture was given yester- day by Mr. Theodore Roosevelt of the civil service commission at the Catholic Uni- versity. The subject was appropriate to the time, as it was “Washington, the First President.” Mr. Roosevelt was entertain- ing and instructive. ————— Problem of Taxatio: Dr. Geddes, the secretary of the Single Tax Club of this city, has sent a letter to John B. Wight, secretary of the board of trade, asking that a public hearing before the board be given to Henry E. Davis and Robert E. Lewis of this city on the question of the solution of the problem of taxation.