Evening Star Newspaper, July 7, 1896, Page 13

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JULY 7, 1896-SIXTEEN PAGES. BEGINNING TO COME A Lively Day at Christian Endeavor Headquarters. EVE OF THE GREAT CONVENTION Decorating Public and Private . Buildings in the City. SCENES IN THE TENTS = ——— Washington streets are begin- ppearance in prep- ndeavor con- fly everywhere, of bunting are display- pple. wearing gay- “ring about the ing in their first ‘onal capital. fact that the ma- 4 host will not arrive tomorrow, the advance at in an appearance, at bustle about the le the members of the vention. Flags thousands of yard e hundreds and there street cor w reception committee, who seem to be well- nigh ub! topped at every by arriving visitors, who are information and guid- ‘able subject. ak better for the sy tematic manner -h ali the arrange- ments fer the great Christian Endeavor cenvention have been made than dees the ease with w of and s to newly to obtain ance on every conce Nothing could ters during in W i to the hou: te be home. At both railroad Stations active and eapa- ple com: hand from early in ble comn early In The labors of the re se on compa ivel ception we been comparat r lant ‘and tomorrow , and they will be ice without a moment's work been ap- that so far there s confusion. "On otter hand, everything seems: to be enna Mba cicke New arrivals are gent at once to t respective church headquarters, and in this way conges- tion about the headquarters has been avoided. Al the work of registretion and assignment of rooms is performed at the churches, where also badges and Christian Endeavor li ure are distrib- uted, so that for the average arrival there So it on F street, as well headquarters in there has his way to gene is that about the as at the committee's the Light Infantry Armory, been no gathering of any size. At Headquarters. At the headquarte was bustle and acti hour this morning. © Smith and his efficient at the armory all ty from an early airman W. H. H. assistants were cn thinks they had an that is needed to dispel tch them for a period that time form ject thing sieties is prec- © presented us com- of course, are young wom , thers and every- where, ike a rm of bees. At first giao one woul? be tempted to say that there 1 In real- it with well f nd willingness that speak tian spirit that ani- If an employer could for money, such whole- d interest in the work, he might nat- urally regard himself as very fortunate. Decorating the City. The work of decorating buildings and pri- vate houses about the city has gone on steadily for the last few days, so that this afte present quite a holl- 1 it is safe to say that my of young people is feel that the citizens of on have tricd to make him wel the Capitol to the treasury 7 buildings that are not be- with banners, gay and vari-colored e hile on almost every available da little red and Tger business dings ons are really quite ng with the im- A good deal of d it matters eavorers ar- turn into the it blaze of colors. On sorators are at work putting ng touches and everything is state. It is dif- ny time could have the committees in ements for the convention, or houses or private individuals in varations for the entertainment of this great army of Christian soldiers. ‘The work of securing rooms and board or the visitors was practically completed ys ago and around headquarters now it that there is no possibility of cox fon exising In the work of distributing rangers to the homes that have been as- ny igned to them. So thoroughly has the sys- tem been worked out that now, on the eve of the corventior, there fs a general feeling about headquarters that there is little left to do. The machinery, true and tried, has been set in mo and it runs along as nicely as any one could ask for. During the day headquarters have been transferred to the Light Infantry Armory, but the reo on F street are still used as a gath- ering place for the local workers and the members of the reception, entertainment 1 other committees, who are clearing up final details. It has rain on them all and but still they go jonsand a long, no there let-up ahead, patiently and skillfully. It is doubt- ful if there was ever a convention or large gathering held in thi y where the ar- advance Were more t with as little fric- with the convention les Thursday morn- om which formally ing. At the White Lot. Around the White Lot today there were life and activity on every side. niers were putting on the last r arrangements in the tents, while d tors by the hundred were stringing great streamers of bunting all arcund and over the mammoth canvas Ing houses. There was ttle left to do, however, and the chances are that by set everything will be in place and in > readiness for ihe first of the meet- ectric light wires were being the tents, and in all directions and the great ellipse will be bril- illuminated at night by hundreds of lights. ‘The work is about equally advanced on each of the tents. The seats are all in, both on the ground and on the raised plat. forms, while over each speakers’ rostrum @ mammoth sow board has been con- speaker has anything ronld be heard to the inclosure without the of > th congregations are long been made for the purp. They are not handsome or ele- gant, made of unpainted pine boards, but the backs have been placed at such an angle that they are remarkably comfort- able ompare favorably in that respect ews in the tverage church. The Ss for the newspaper reporters put in place today. They oc- s desirable position on the ground, jvst in front of the speakers’ stand, and in tent there are accommodations for more than a hundred working members of the press. Chairman Sleman of the press committee has assigned the vari desks is expected that they will ke occupied by the same ribes throughout the entire convention. In this, as in all the other details of the arrange- ™ents, things have been done in such a systematic manner that it is hard to see how anyone can go astray or be incom- moded in the slightest. Chairman Smith was very much disturb- ed when he reached headquarters at the armory this morning to find that a big tent had been erected on the reservation in front of the 15th street side of the build- ing. Its presence there interferred with the approaches to the hall. It was learned, on inquiry, that some one had secured per- mission from somebody, presumzbly the efficials of the Light Infantry, to put It there to use as a refreshment booth. As this was a private enterprise, and in no wise met with the approval of the com- mittee, Mr. Smith at once sent one of assistants to see Major Moore, superin- tendent of police, to the end that it might be ordered away. % From the Maritime Provinces. A telegram was recefved this morning at headquarters from Boston announcing that a party of four delegates from the mari- time provinces was on its way, and was due te arrive here at 10:30 o'clock this evening. They will be given such a warm welcome tnat they will feel at home from the start. In their telegram they rquested that they be assigned to quarters together, and this, of course, will be done. ‘The fear that some people entertained awhile ago that there might be some ditl- culty in providing rooms for all comers has long since been dispelled. One of the members of the committee said to a Star reporter this morning that no matter how large the crowd might be he was satisfied they could care for half as many more. In Tent Washington this morning there was a rehearsal of the junior chorus, some seven or eight hundre@ strong, in prepara- tion for the junior rally. The rehearsal was under the leadership of Mr. Foster. THE CONVENTION MUSIC. Arrangements Made by Chairman Clark—Soloists to Sins. Chairman Clark of the music committee has issued his general instructions to members of the chorus. Musical directors and members of the four sections have been assigned to duty for the entire week. In the instructions it is stated that mem- bers should loyatly follow the directions given them and should report at once to the places indicated for them. They are cautioned to be in their places at least ten minutes before the time for the open- ing of the praise service. The chorus badge should be worn in plain s‘ght at all times, and all of the music should be in hand at every service. The badges are not transferable and only enrolled mem- bers of the chorus ere entitled to the seats reserved for the chorus. As assigned for convention duty, each section of the chorus spends three days in the tents and one day Is divided up among Central Hall and the five churches performing “‘fleld duty,” as {t is called. Thursday ‘section B is in the field, and the chorus badge of that section will nox admit its wearer to any of the tents. The ushers have been instructed on this point, and will scrutinize badges and admit to the tents only members belonging to the other three sections. When other sec- tions are doing duty in the churches the same rule will be adhered to as to them. The prineipal assignments are as follows: Thursday morning—Section A, Tent Wash- ington, Mr. Foster; section C, Tent Wil- Eston, Mr. Bilhorn; section D, Tent En- deavor, Mr. Excell. Thursday evening — ion A, Tent Washington, on C, Tent Williston, Mr. Excell; sec tion D, Tent Endeavor, Mr. Foster; sec- tion B, in the field. Friday morning—Section A, Tent En- deavor, Mr. Foster; section B, Tent Wil- liston, Mr. Bilhorn; section D, Tent Wash- ington, Mr. Excell: special choir, Wesle Clark. Friday evening. nieavor, Mr. Excell; sec- tion B, Tent Williston, Mr. Bilhorn; section D, Tent Washington, Mr. Foster; section in the tield. Saturday morning—Section B, chorus of women, Tent Endeavor, Mrs. Frank By ram; chorus of men, Tent Washington, Mr. Bithorn. Saturday afternoon—The chorus, east front Capitol, Mr. Foster. Saturday evening—Section A, Tent Washington, M Excell; section B, Tent Endeavor, Mr. Bil horn. Sunday afternoon—Section C, Tent Wash- ington, Mr. Excell; section D, Central Hall, Mr. Foster. Monday morning—Section B, Tent Wil- liston, Mr. Foster; section C, Tent Wash- ington, Mr. Bilhorn; section D, Tent En- deavor, Mr. Excell. Monday evening—Sec- tion B, Tent Williston, Mr. Foster; section C, Tent Washingtcn, Mr. Clark: ‘Tent Endeavor, Mr. Excell; sec the fleld. Mr. Clark has made up a list of soloists who will assist the chorus during the meet- ings. It is composed mainly of local sing- ers of repute, all of whom have willing! and cordially offered their services to the music committee's chairman. The number comprises Mrs. Thomas C. Noyes, Mr: Netlie Wilson Shir-Cliff, Mrs. Hattie Meads Smith, Miss Florence Grigg, Mr. Herndon Morsell, Mr. Melville Hensey, Miss May Levers, Miss Florence MeNelly and Miss Florence Knight. There will be heard also Rev. F. M. Lamb, a noted gospel singer, who is most often heard in the Christian Workers’ conventions, and who has been invited to participate in some cf the i of this convention by the Un y. Mr. Bilhorn, Mr. Excell and Mr. Sankey will also sing. For accompanists there will be present,on the invitation of the United Socieiy, Mr. Mrs. Burleigh of Concord, N. H., cor- s of considerable reputation. Dr. Swartwout and Mr. Wrightsman ef this city will also accompany on the cornet, and Mr. Charles H. Henney on the euphoaium. The Park sisters, who have been present at other an Endeavor coi ntions, and assisted in the music, are abroad, and cun- not attend this year. For pianists Mr. Clark has secured the services, among others, of Miss Mattie Bart- s. Frank Byram, Mrs. Bittiager, Mrs. Brown, Miss Alice Kimball, Miss He tie Diver, Miss Emily Given, Miss Abbie Power and Mr. H. G. Kimball. For the first time fn the history of these conventions, the chorus is given this year a special and prominent place on the pro- gram, and besides merely assisting in the congregational singing, it has been culled on to furnish special music of a more elab- orate character than gospel sonzs. Conse- quently a number of anthems and chants and chorals and glorias 2nd other music have been rehearsed, and wil be given by the chorus. For the first time, too, cther chorus leaders than those selected by the United Society for duty in the principal meetings have part in the musical program. This year the three lealers will be assisted by Mr. Clark, Russell Barnes, Dr. F. J. Woodman, M. R. L. Ballard, Dr. M. F. Thompson, J. Arthur Rose and Harry G L. Zimmerman, Dr. G. ¥. Johnston, Mrs. Kimball of the music commitiee, and Page Frank Byram and Pierson H. Bristow. The Executive Committee. Over forty societies were represented last night at the monthly executive committee meeting in the Calvary Baptist Church of the District of Columbia Christian En- deavor Union. Five new societies were ad- mitted to membership, and the regular monthly reports of the union committees were received. Most of the time was taken up in prayers for the convention so near at kand. Devotional exercises were con- ducted by President Miles M. Shand. Chairman W. W. Everett of the ushers’ committee met the members of his com- mitte2 last night in Tent Washington and isued to them his final instructions, and gave out assignment cards showing the places and hours for service of each usher during the entire week. The ushers are rapidly providing themselves with their uniforms, and will present an attractive appearance in their white trousers, blue coats and red sashes. In each tent’ there will be a chief usher and two assistants, while the corps of young men will be dic vided into two sections, each in charge of one of the assistants. The tents nave been divided into sections, and the ushers will be distributed among these according to their needs. No one will be admitted to the platform ends of the tents except those holding chorus badges, platform tickets or press cards. Likewise none holding plat. form seais or displaying chorus badges will be admitted through the main en. trances. These matters will be her ceneeas pe in charge of At the Railroad Depots, A visit to the 6th street depot today con- vinced even the most unobserving that something unusual is on the tapis. All day long the station was thronged, and visitors arrived by every train. The members of the reception committee on duty had their hands full caring for the incoming En- deavorers, and the C. F. bureau of informa. tion was besieged by an almost endless lin- of persons, who plied inquiries of every nature imaginabte. Delegations reached the city this after noon over the Pennsylvania road from Johnstown, Pa., and from Ohio, while short- ly after 2 o’ciock a long train pulled in from Boston, and a big delegation of Hubites disembarked. Every train was met,‘in ad- dition to the reception committee, by a large number of residents of Washington, who expected friends, and an exchange of greetings in many instances of a decidedly affectionate nature was one of the features of the scene.. = A majority of the incoming delegates wear badges and are, therefore, easily distin- guished from the regular run of travelers. The street cars that pass in the vicinity of the 6th street depot did a rushing business today. The throngs are expected to increase in size this evening, while tomorrow, of course, will be the red-letter day at the de- ois. oerhe arrivals at the 6th street depot, as soon as they alighted from the trains, were extended a cordial welcome by means of an immense sign suspended from the iron gird- ers at the north end of the car shed. There were plenty of pretty Christian Endeavorers on duty at the Baltimore an-l Ohio depot today, but their services were but little needed, as the incoming trains brought no delegations, and these are not looked for in great numbers until tonight. A few of the visiting Erdeavorers came in on each train from th: ncrth, and they represented New York, Pennsylvania and the various New England states. A few others came in on the Nerfolk and West- ern train, from distant Texas. All those who have thus far arrived were met at the station by friends, who at ence took them to their homes. ‘So far the trains from the north have attived promptly on schedule time, but on account of the floods in Ohio those from the west and south have been in some instances from three to four hours late. A train on which there were a number of Endeavorers from Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania reached Wash- ington last night nearly four hours late, but this was caused by the train having to be sent back to Newark after reach- ing the Ohlo and thence to Washington via Pittsburg. Lieutenant Kelly of the sixth precinct has a number of officers detailed for spe- cial duty at the B. and O., and Detectives Herne and Weedon of the city fo: and John Lloyd of the railroad company’s bureau are watching for crooks of all kinds who may essay to congregate there. Notes. Not to be outdone by Postmaster Wil- lett’s co-operation in establishing in each church headquarters a branch post office, Professor Willis L. Moore, chief of the weather bureau, proposes to furnish all the headquarters with a daily weather report and forecast, which will be displayed for the benefit of the delegates. It is announced that the White House is to be thrown wide open for Endeavorers, and they will be allowed the full privileges of the first floor. li is proposed to form a line of sightseers, and starting with the red room, follow in order the other rooms, through the green and blue rooms into the east parlor. It is supposed that there will be a constant stream of visitors passing through under this arrangeniet Mr. Louis D. Bliss, the electrician on the hall committee, has completed wiring the tents and putting in the are and incandes- cent electric lights and signal buzz bells. He has also placed a telephone in the three tents and Central Hall, and connected these places with Chairman Smith’s desk in the W. L. I. Armory. Another connec- tion is to the desk of John B. Sloman, jr., chairman of the press committee, who will thus be able to communicate at any time with his represeniatives in the large meet- ing places. Chairman Stowell of the registration committee Is a busy man these days, es- pecially as the delegates are bezinning to arrive in numbers. He has completed the mapping out of the system io be carried out in the registering of delegates, ond last ght was engaged in giving jinal instruc- tions to the aids of the committee and those who will have in charse the regis- tration of delegates at the various church headquarter: Registration cards, maps, badges and programs have 1) Jelivered to all the churches, and the a tionment of accommcdations offered to the entertain- ment committee has also been m: Members of the committee of "6 are wearing fheir distinctive headdress, by which they can easily be dstinguished from the crowd of delegates and members of auxilary committees. It consists of a crash yachting cap with a broad white band, on which is printed the name of the ccmmittee of which each member is cha!r- man. —__. E. BICYCLE PARADE. Local Wheelmen Arranging a Great Event for Saturday Night. Arrangements are being made to have a great bicycle parade to entertain the vis- iting Christian Endeavorers Saturday night. The plan has attracted the favor- able attention of many of the leading wheelmen of the city, and it now looks as though a big line of bicycles would be marshaled Saturday after dark. The idea came from Mr. W. H. Henshaw of the United Wheelmen, who believes that some- thing of the sort should be done by the local bicyclists while the great army of Endeavorers occupies the ci He said today to a Star reporter that he was sure a splendid showing could be made, and he thought a little effort on the part of the captains of the various clubs would suffice to organize a fine parade. His idea was that the wheelmen should as- semble at about ) o'clock at Washing- ton Circle and that a start be made from there at 8 o'clock. The line should go around the north and west sides of the cirele and then proceed down the south side of the avenue to the Peace monu- mens, where a turn could be made to the north side and a counter-march made to the White Lot, where the parade might Hl be dismissed. r. Henshaw said he munieate with Mr. A Cc. would Muir of (he com- Cc. E. committee on excursions to make the nec- arrangements, Ei essary and he named Messrs. B. Graves of the Road Club, R, R. Revell of the Eastern Athletic Club, Wm. Gettinger, Eugene Harmon of the Cc, A. C., J. Hart Brittain and L. O. Slack of the Queer Wheelmen as those who would probably co-operate with him in the mat- ter. There is a very general desire on the part of the local wheelmen that some such affair be arranged, for they feel that a Christian Endeavor convention in Wazh- ington would not be complete without such a means of entertainment. Satur- day night is thought to be the best time for the parade, for the Endeavorers will Ee occupied on every other night this hehehe and they will be leaving early next week. es For Her Boys. From the Philadelphia Press, The pretty sound of tinkling stringed in- struments these warm nights on country porches and suburban “stoops” will bring it forcibly to mind of the mother who has three or four little ones that the way in which to insure jolly home evenings when her little people have grown to nature's estate is to develop any little musical talent which the children may possess. “I learned for the sake of my boys,” said a bright member of a West Philadelphia glee club. “I think it is such a safeguard for them to find that there is really good fen at home. Of course it will be years before my youngsters are able to appre- ciate music, but when they do I mean to have some ready for them. “I believe,” she continued, “that if we mothers did more of this kind of thing it would improve family life in more ways than one. Instead of your own boys flying away from their cheerless home, they would bring their young friends to share a bright one. “When a boy goes away night after night to seek pleasure upon some other doorstep a mother sees little or nothing of him. But if there fs music and singing— even if it be of the chirping variety—there young fellows will congregate. And a door- step need not be dull because it is under the mother’s wing.” In a large family circle it has been found a charming plan to have different members take up the study of the various instru- ments, and in this way form a small im- promptu concert band. But a child with a real passion for music, which so many de- velop at an early age, will doubtless suc- ceed in mastering the greater part or all of these instruvnents. +o-+—_____ A Dend Give Away. From the Chicago Evening Post. The bicycle girl was almost in tears. “I thought my disguise was perfect,” she said. “I had this suit made just exactly like my brother’s, and the hat is like his, too—and—and—everything else is like his, so I don’t see how you could tell my sex so eastly.”” The young man laughed. “Loosen your belt,” he said. “A man does not pride himself on his small waist.” “year. DISTRICT. AFFAIRS Many Applicants for Position of Police Surgeon. jotes of Interest ,to Taxpayers From the Center of, Local Govern- ment Told Briefly. asset eee ‘The competitive examination for the po- sition of police surgeon is attracting wide- spread interest, especially among the younger physicians.of the city. This ex- amination will be open to all who have applications on file, and will be conducted at the Commissioners’ office on the 14th in- stant: The examination will be conducted by the medical board representing the regular school of medicine, and will consist of both written and oral questions. This board, it will be recalled, 1s composed of Drs. G. Wythe Cooke, George C. Ober, J. S. McLain, H. A. Kieinschmidt and C. B. Purvis. These gentlemen will divide the subjects among them, and submit the qvestions for written examination. They will also individually examine each appli- nt in the several branches. There is con- siderable dissatisfaction among some of the applicants for the position to this method of examination. This objection comes prin- cipally from the older members of the pro- fession who have been in regular practice tor years. They realize that they would stand no show whatever with a young graduate, who is full of the technical ques- tiens an examining board would be likely to ask. ‘The Commissioners decline to state upon what terms the appointment will be made. That is, whether or not they will appoint the one who attains the highest mark. It is generally understood that a good deal of cemmon sense will be used in the appoint- trent of the physician, and it is not certain that the highest marked one will reccive the appointment. It is believed that other ecnsiderations will have a lot to do with the matter. For instance, if an applicant attains a high average, or, better still, if he passes the mark set by’ the board, and gets placed on the list of availables, and has a puil, the only question fs how strong is the pull? This was the way several physi- cians to the poor were appointed. The list, as far as rank was concerned, was not fol- lowed. Already the Commissioners have recetved a large number of applications, and it 1s safe to say at least a hundred physicians will submit to the examination. Naphtha Burners. The Commissioners some time ago un- wittingly became parties to a monopoly, and as soon ag they discovered it corrected their mistake. It concerned street lighting indirectly, and directly pertained to the style of burner used or tne naptha lamps. In the specifications for naphtha lighting the “Wellington” burner was designated as the one to be used. This burner, it is de- veloped, is controlled by the Pennsylvania Giobe Company, the present contractor for this character of lighting, and this year it was the highest bidder for the work, its bid being the limit allowed by law, namely $20 per lamp per annum. The other bidders, who were lower than this firm, protested against the specifications, which barred them from competing. The lowest bidder when asked what plant he had to do the work stated that it was-impossible for him to get the particular burner required, and he would be unable,to accept the contract. ‘The Commissionens, seeing their mista immediately threw out ajl bids for naphtha lighting, and decided to readvertise for pro- posals under new specifications,which would leave the matter of burner open. Ordered Removed. Unless the tracks)of the Eckington rail- road on T street are used, the Commission- ers have ordered. that the same must Le removed, and have so notified President Newbold of the company. To Continue Work. The Commissioners today decided that it would be better to continue the work of re- surfacing the north side of H street be- tween l4th and 15th than to suspend the work, as was recommended. This morning Contractor Cranford appeared before the Commissioners and explained that H street was the only piece of work he had open, and to close it at this time would cause great hardship upon over 1) poor laborers. The south side of the street had been fin- ished, and the work on the north side would not interfere with the convenience of visitors in the city. So the Commission- ers decided to continue the work. a THE COURTS. Equity Court No. 1—Judge Cole. In re Jno. P. Goldstein, Mary J. Minor, Lewis Casalegle, Florence Goddard, Jno. T. Wood and A. G. Zenowdacki; inquisi- tions In lunacy confirmed. Rue agt. Rue; Rudolph Eichhorn appointed guardian ad litem. Kelly agt. Kelly; decree for parti- tion. Circuit Court No. 1—Judge Cole. United States agt. Dickson et al. t:fled to Criminal Court No. 1 for trial. iminal Court No, 1—Judge Cole. ited States agt. George Ward, larceny; Verdict of jury set aside and motion for new trial granted; defendant pleads guilty to petit larceny; sentence, jail thirty da United States agt. Wm. Dickson; verdict for plaintiff for $2,014.69, with’ interest from July 1, 1893. ‘The Cincinnati Tribune agt. W. A. Boyd; on trial. - Probate Court—Judge Cole. Estate of Jonn H. Mclnerny; tinal notice naming Friday, July 31, for settling estate. Estate of Elizabeth S. Wetherell; will part- ly proved. Estate of Wm. C. Moorhead; final notice naming Friday, July 31, for set- uing estate. Estate of Ann Davis; will filed. Estate of Phoebe C. Power; receipts filed. Estate of Mary Fealy; wili fil Estate of Elizabeth S. Wethereli; do. F tate of Christiana J. McQueen; do. ——__ It Costs to Stop Cars. From the Philadelphia Item. ‘The cost of stopping a train of cars has always been a subject of discussion, and it is sometimes worth the inquiry of rallroad men. Estimates of the cast have ranged from one-quarter of a cent up to $2 for stopping an ordinary passenger train. The small figure represented only the estimated loss of metal by applying the brake to the wheel. .Some of the real considerations that go to make up the cost of a stop are the coal burned while the train is standing still, and in order to resume the former speed—this the Pennsylvania railroad peo- ple put at 12 to 15 cents; then there are the wages of all persons on the train, who, while the train slows down and stops, are paid as if the train were running. This is insignificant in the cage 6f one person, but it amounts to something when the whole force is considered; besides this there is the wear of the rails. Avraili lasts only a third as long where trains ‘cothe to a stop on it as when merely run /ovér. This is the re- sult of the action of jhe brakes. Then, too, more accidents occur to engines, to wheels and to axles in coming tq,a stop or in start- ing again than with running right along. The Railroad Gazette reported a discus- sion some years ago on this subject, in which the conclusion is;reached that the actual cost of stopping an ordinary train is about 30 to 60 cents,. An amusing story is told of a trial wherejexperts testify that it cest $2 to stop a train. They established the fact. Then the counsel on the other side produced the company’s timetable, with a full list of ali the stops, including stations, took the total number of its trains, calculated the total stoppages of all th trains for one year, muitiplying the result by $2—the experts’ estimate of cost—and demonstrated that the stoppages alone had, if the estimate was right, cost the com: pany three times as much as the entire amount of its operating expenses for the ‘This reduction to a solid basis of fact upset the $2 theory. sarah Cite ate Ben Hur.—This unique and remarkably interesting entertainment, which drew such large audiences last winter, was aguin presented to the public last night at the Church of Our Father, where it will con- tinue during the week. ‘That it has not lost its drawing power was evidenced by the mimber that gathered in spite of the heat to witness its reproduction. Dr. Rogers recited the story with all his old-time fervor and eloquence, and the large num- ber of new views added greatly to the in- terest. cer- jand Mr. Edward A. Oldham, manager of THE YOUNG WRITERS Convention of the National Amateur Press Association Assembles Hare, Business Transacted at the Morning Session at the Hotel Page—Some of the Delegates. The first session of the twenty-first an- nual convention of the National Amateur Press Asociation§’ opened this morning at 10 o'clock at the Hotel Page. Owing toa misconnection President Will Hancock of Fargo, N. D., it was announced, would not reach the elty until the afternoon, so Mr. Gus A. Schulit, the treasurer, called the convention to order. "The fact that the large hall was com- fortably filled with many young people from different quarters of the Union and a gocdly number from the city showed how widely spread are the wings of amateur journalism and how it finds a hold in every state. All present, wore the yellow badges neat- ly stamped with “N. A. P. A., Washington, D. 96," in black letters. - When the recording secretary's report was read by Mr. L. D. Dey, as Mr. N. H. Ferguson was unable to attend, it was found that forty members had been en- rolled during the past year, and his num- ber was doubled before the close of the session. This was encouraging to the association, Mr. Gus Schuldt opened the session with a few pleasant"remarks, informing the as- socigtion that as the only oificer present {t became his pleasant duty io call the meeting to order. He appointed Mr. Briggs, who was president in '79, as chalr- man, who, after a happy speech of ac- ceptance, proceeded to business and ep- pointed the following members to fill tem- porarily the vacancies made by the absent oiticers: Miss Eleanor C, Dowden, record- ing secretary; secretary of credenUals, L. D. Dey of Florida. Getting Down to Business. Then followed the reading of the annual reports. The first submittec was that of the s reception etary of credentials, and then the by committee report was read Mr. ©. H. Smith, both of which were cepted. It was decided that a national pin be selected and for this purpose the fol- lowing committee was appointed: Mr. L. D. Dey, Mr. Stewart and Miss Ada S. Love. The following committees were appointed to present reports at the morning session tomorrow to revise the constitution: Mr. &. H. Smith, B. S. ery, S. W. Howe, A. 8. Leve and W. R. Moscow. Proxy committee: Miss E, C. Dowden. Mr. L. D. Dey, Mr. Briggs, Creed M. Ful- ton, M. Tibbitts, Elizabeth Tyler and Gus A. Schuldt. To draw up resoluiiors:on the death= during the year, notably that of ex-Presi- dent Wm. S. Moore of San Francisco, Cai.: Mr. Bernard P. Emery, Mr. M. E. Wilbur and Mr. W. R. Mosco The secretary read letters from the fol- lowing prominent foreign members, all of rm feeling for the hes for a patians N. A. P. A. and well w: and successful con Pierce, Manchester, En; British Amateur Press nton: Alfred president of sociation; Wm. Grown, Edinburgh, Scot president of the International »ciation Ernest R. Taylor, Hull, En; of the British A’ doubt the coming pr: urer and withou ient of that organi- zation; David B. Mungo, Glasgow, Se land, president of the Scottish Amat Literary Association, and Thos. Hoskin, Plymouth, Eng., officiai editor cf Brit Association. The: showed plainiy that even the ocean does not separate the ti of amateurdom. Letters and telegrams from leading amateurs of the N. A. P. A. were also read. The Last Convention Here. It has been seventeen years ce the N. A. P. A. has conyened in Washington, and it will be interesting to note the prog- ress of some of the members who were active then, and who even now take great interest in the affairS of amateurdom. Mr. Jonn Edson Briggs, weil known here, was made president of the association in that year, 1879; Mr. Jas. F. Du Hamel, who en- gaged in real estate; Mr. Washington Top- ham, also well known in this city; Mr. C Redgley Walier, now manager of a theate! the Industrial and Commercial Press, wer active members in Mr. Fred Kelly, who was secretary of the inaugural com” mittee of 1593, now engaged in real estate, and a leading democratic politician of the District, and Dr. Frank T. Chamberling, a physician of the southeast ion, also be mentioned as prominent du: ccnyention seventeen years ago. the yourger members of have been connected with the a: for the past five or ten yeu is Kemp, D. Grant Davis and C. G. Allen. Among these the most prominent is E 1 Hadiey Smith, who is well known ateurdom, both abroad and in Americ. He has always been not and interest, and has re from the associations. Mr the prime mover in the ¢ Some of honors Smith has been pital City Clu. e Delegates. The delegates to the convention represent many of the western, northern and south- ern states. The Misses Bessonnette, who came all the way from Fargo, N. D., are a brilliant type of the untiring zeal of the young Journalists. It was greatly to be re- sretted that Ed, Herring of Seattle, Wash.; Mr. Morton of Boston, Mass.; Will Hancock of North Dakota; Mrs. Edith Miniter of on, Mass., and other prominent mem- «rs did not arrive for the opening session. » delegates who have arrived are: Edwin dley Smith, Washington and Philadel- ia; Sarah Willard Howe, Washington and Brooklyn; Pearl Potter, Ada Summers Lowe, Gertrude Moss W: : Dowder, Helen Ivey Walsh, Gus A. gic Schuldt, C. C. 1 of Washington; Newburg, Linden D. Dey, le, Fla.; Wm. R. Mosco Y.; Mortimer E. Wilbur, Wm. R. Stewart, N. burg, Medford, Mass. ; downe, Pa.; Robert Laurence Stone, Albert O. Venney, Katie Lay Howe, Brookland, D.C.; W. A. Page and I. B. Lord, Washing- ton. The Capital City Club, which is the local Lans- organization, has shown much thought and displayed much zeal in the handling of the arrangements for the convention. A room has been secured adjoining the convention hall to be used as a headquarters office. Flags were artistically arranged with pic- tures of the leading amateurs placed in full view. Many amateur papers were dis- played for the public and members to look over and see the work of the association. Much zeal and interest was shown throughout the session this morning. At the close of the session the convention group photograph was to be taken, but o' ing to the inclement weather and the faci that many members of the association were not present this was postpone The afternoon was devoted to sight see- ing. The Capitol, Library, Art Gallery, White House and other public buildings were visited. During this time the several committees will arrange their work for to- morrow’s session, Tonight there will be a political caucus held, at which many matters will be dis- cussed relating to the election of officers and the city where the next convention is to be held. ee The Rat and the Files. From the New York Advertiser, It was sleek and fat as a pet kitten, and it roamed over the articles on display in a big Westminster drug store window as though it belonged there—but it didn’t. It was there simply because the clerks and those In charge had shut up shop and gone home. But It was catching files, and evi- dently enjoying itself, as the window was large, and “game” was plentiful. It Paid no attention to anything except the work in hand, undisturbed by the proximity of two newspaper men on their way home at 3 am. There are fly catchers and fiy catchers, but the dexterity of this partic- ular Mus Decumanus was a sight to be re- membered. or Then She Melted. From the Boston Courier. She—“Yes, Henry, our engagement ts at an end and I wish to return to you every- thing you have given me.” He—‘Thanks, Blanche! at once with the kisses.” You may begin SONS OF TEMPERANCE New Officers and the Next Place of Meeting. Montreal Chosen om the First Ballot— Business Transacted and Re- ports Read Lost Night. ‘The second day of the annual convention of the National Division, Sons of Temper- ance of North America, opened at 9 o'clock this morning in National Rifles’ Armory, with a full attendance of delegates. Sev- eral hours were devoted to a discussion of a report recommending certain changes in the constitution of the order, At noon the special order of business was the election of officers to serve during the ensuing year, and also the selection of a place for holding the next annual conven- tion. For the latter honor Bethlehem, N. H.; Montreal, Canada; Dalton, Mass., and Buffalo, N. Y., were placed in nomination. On the first baliot Montreal was chosen, and the fourth Wednesday in June, 1897, fixed upon as the time for the opening of the fifty-third annual session. ‘The election of officers resulted as follows: . P.." Thomas Ca: rio, Can- ada; M W. A., W. J. Gates of Nova Scotia; M. W. scribe, Benjamin R. Jewell of New Hampshire; M. W. treasurer, James H. Roberts of Massachusetis; M. W. chaplain, Rey. Alfred Noon of Massachusetts; M. W. con., Hiram Bitting of Pennsylvania; M. W. sentinel, Charles L. Ayres of Connecti- cut, and superintendent of young people work, F. M. Bradiey of the District of Co- Jumbia. An adjournment was then taken until 4 o'clock this afternoon. Reporis Received. ‘The reports of the most worthy patri- arch, the most worthy scribe, the superin- terdent of young pcople’s work, the finan- report of the most worthy scribe, the report of the most worthy treasurer, of the treasurer of the propagation committee and of the finance committee were, this morning, read to the meeting. Marvin M. Eavenson, most worthy pa- wriarch, in his detailed annual statement, set forth the visitations and calls made b him during the year, With much regret, he said, he reported a loss in number of members. The toial number in the order t the present time, he added, is “which is a host, formulated by which the individual mem- bers could be made to feel the responsibili- ty that rests upon them by virtue of their | obligation as members of the order.” The mcst worthy patriarch referred to the young people as “an army of bright, Sweet-faced boys and girls, who should be an inspiration to all who are interested in the present and future of temperance re- form.” Mr. Eavenson described the new grand division organized in the District of Yolumbia, and in conclusion expressed thanks to the members of the organization for assistance rendered him. The most worthy scribe reported number of subdivisions instituted the year to be 131, while the numerical loss was 7,567. He recommended several changes in the ritual and called attention 20 the importance of giving to the mem- bership something to do at each session of the during the subordinate divisions and to supply material for the good of the order. F. M. Bradley, superintendent of young people's work, detailed, in an interesting manner, what has been accomplished in t direction, adding thai reports d-rections show a s icing to the intere of the children, ‘The most worthy ibe, the most worthy treasurer, the r of the propagation mance committee sul showing the order to be in a flourishing tinancial condition. Last Evening. A business session of the national division was held last evening from 8 to 9330 o'clock. And upon adjourning the delegates and a mber of invited friends repaired to the panqueting hall, whére a delightful rqpast was spread. At the conclusion of the banquet the as- semblage was cailed to order, and speeches were delivered by Messrs. Robert Craig of Quebec, M. Yeatman of Washington, Ed- werd Caiswell of Ontario, M. M. Eavenson of Phil iphia, James B. Brooks of Can- ada, Benjamin Hill of Nova Scotia, B. R. Jewell of New Hampshire and others. A number of patriotic songs were also sung, and with the rendering of “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” the exercises were brought to a close. — SERVED BY HER LOVER’S SIDE. Mrry Stevens Jenkins is the Only Wo- man Soldier Buried in Ohio Soll. From the St. Louis Sta One of the red, white and biue stakes of the G. A. R. Is the only mark to show where lies the body of Mary Stevens Jenkins in the village graveyard of West Brookfield, and it was decorated yesterday by the vet- erans with honors eoval to those bestowed upon any other of the grass-grown mounds. Mrs. Jenkins, so far as is known at least, Was the only woman soldier whose body sleeps in Ohio soil. At the breaking out of the war she was a Pennsylvania school girl, an # infatuated with a young man who had gone into the si to follow him. othes, a muste marched by this yor : her musket, and performing every du quired of men. In scme manner they were parated, but she served out her time, was wounded in seve res, and came up to Mahoning county, where she married Abra- ham Jenkins, who subsequently moved to his present home near Massillon. She died about fifteen years ago. The husvand is as much of a character as his wife. Because of the fancied resemblance, he is known far and wide as Lincoln,” enjoys free transportation on ail the railroad Iines, has received enough jail sentences to round out an ordinary life, hes been mixed up in ac- cidents and brawls in which dozens of men have been killed, yet has somehow himself always escaped, and, while useless for prac- tical purposes, is nevertheless regarded as @ ward of the public. — This Drink Was a Match. From the New York Herald. He was a waiter with an artistic eye, and that was how he got a twenty-five cent tip for serving two drinks. It was at a roof garden the other even- ing. A young man in a blue serge suit had come in with a handsome young woman in @ Nile green shirt waist. The young man beckoned to the artistic waiter and ordered a bottle of beer and a creme de menthe. The waiter brought the drinks and stood for a moment, tray in hand. He looked at the man and then at the woman, and then deliberately put the beer before the young man and the creme de meuthe before the girl. The delicate green tint of the French liqueur exactly harmonized with the ¢ quisiie tint of the young woman's shirt Waist. 1t could not have been otherwise. Any other arrangement of the drinks would have been vandalism. The young man was enthusiastic, the woman sajd, “What a perfectly lovely match,” and the istic waiter got a quarter. = aecete Balls Not Irish. 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He rode up and Sric Xcuse me, madam, but the skirt of your dress is wrapped around the guard of your wheel, and may cateb at any moment.” The woman shrunk back a iittle, put ona stern face, but softened her expression as she remarked the polite tones of the man, and then replied: “I thank you, sir. I knew my gown looked as if it might catch, but I think I can get along ail right.” It was simply my fear that you might meet with an accident that prompted me to speak,” said the man. thank you very much,” was the only reply, and then the woman and her com- panion slowed up and permitted the man to pass on. About 100 yards further the park work- men were putting in a set of drinking foun- tains along the path. They had dug a trench on each side of the path, leaving only @ space of about three feet in the cenier through which the bicyclists might y The man had gone about fifty yards by the irench when he heard an urchin c Hey, Billy. Look at de lady fell down in de hole.” The man stopped and dismounted. Beside one of the tres there lay a wheel, but its rider could not be seen. A de n men | Tushed to the spot. It was the woman who had been warned by the man, They got her | out of the trench without difficulty, and led | her to a bench just 2 the man who had | called her attention three minutes before to her danger can When she saw up. him | she turned her head away. She was not | hurt seriously. dress had thrown her because she b ner is as she ap- | proached the rous crossing, and had { shifted in her seat, giving her dress more play about the rear wheel. see Her Reason, From Brooklyn Life. The young man picked up his hat ana looked sadly at the lining. “There is no hope for me?” he asked, ‘None whatever,” replied the beauteful irl, her eyes filled with compassion. When he reached the door he turned to- ward her again. “I have to thank you for one thing,” said, bitterly. vhat is that?” she inquired. 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