Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1896, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY,’ SEPTEMBER 1, 1896—-TWELVE PAGES. ORGANIZED LABOR What Was Doneat Meetings of Various Organizations Last Night. CENTRAL LABOR UNION MATTERS Carriage Makers’ Assembly Action in Joining the International Union. eae ee LABOR LEADER VIEWS The regula- weekly meeting of the Cen- tral Labor Union, which was held last evening at Typographical Temple, was marked by interesting transactions and the delegates present expressed themselves as Much pleased with the outlook in the in- dustrial field. Every organization affiliated with the C. L. U. was represented, and President Mil- ferd Spohn occupied the chair, with Mr. Jcseph F. Torrens as secretary. The gratifying statement was made that President Welsh of the Pavers’ Union had received a letter from the District Commis- sicners inviting him to submit proposals for contracts in that line to be given out in future by the board. The pavers re- ferted further that the special committee appointed to manage the matter had a ccnfererce during the past week with Con- tracter Saxton reiative to work being done by him in Georgetown for the Potomac Light and Power Company, and that Mr. Saxten kad agreed to hereafter make no discrimination in the employment of pav- ers; that members of the Pavers’ Union would be given an equal show by him with ncn-union men. The report of the commit- tee was accepted and the committee con- tinued. A communication was read from the La- bor day conterence asking, and the request Was granted, that the oificers of the Cen- tral Labor Union be invited to act as a committee to represent the C. L. U. in the Laber day parade, and a committee was appointed to purchase badges to be worn en that occasion. The special committee appointed to con- fer with the representative of the contrac- tors for the erection of the Consumers’ brewery at Rossiyn, and ask that only union men be employed on the work, re- Ported that all the non-union hod carriers, over thirty in number, who were working there up to Saturday last, were discharged at quitting Ume that day and their places filled yesterday by mcmbers of the Hod Carriers’ Union, and that as a result mat- ters at thes brewery were progressing in @ satisfactory manner to all concerned. Various Matters Considered. The grievance committee reported that they had called en Mr. John F. Getz, con- tractor for the erection of the new Gonzaga Hall, and informed him that a report had been made to them that he had in his em- a non-union eng‘neer, who had charge ‘aius, and requested Getz to put a ion man in his place, but that the committee was unable to ac- ish anything, and they asked to be d from further consideration of ct. The request was granted. ekers reported that all arrange- ments on their part for celebrating Labor day have not been made, althouzh they had a joint meeting with Bakers’ Assembly, Knights of Labor, on the subject, and it Was probable that they would not’ parade, but would work on the day of the parade, as their union would not, it was thought. indorse the resolutions passed at the mect- ing, and which were published in The Star of yesterday. granite cutters reported that they Would parade on Labor day, and that any member found working on that day would be fined $5; also that hereafter their union would meet twice instead of once a month. A letter to the District Commissioners, Which was read by Secretary Torrens, in reference to some matters which were laid before the beard by a committee headed by President Spohn, was adopted, and a copy to be sent to the Commissioners cretary of the C. L. U. The letter is as fotiows: “i have been ordered by the Central Laber Union to communicate with your honorable board and inquire if any ‘con- clusion has been reached in regard to mat- ters that a committee from the Central Labor Union presented before your body some time ago. “The cases cited at that time were the reduction in the pay of the pavers work- ing on District work, the non-erection of the Langdon school building, for which an appropriation had been made, and the using of stone for curbing in this city that was supplied by a Mr. Jones of Lithonia, Ga. All labor used in the quarrying and eutting of the same was being performed by m men. honorable body promised to con- t the committee placed before would send an answer by the end k. That time has now elapsed, and the Central Labor Union desires to be formed if your honorable body has con- ered the matter of the rate of wages the pavers on city work, and if you tuded to restore the rate of wages ve eonel to that paid by private contractors. ‘The next m of ihe Central Labor Unio be y evening next, ember 7, if possible, please me in relation to these matters prior at time. that I may be enabled to re- t, that, if necessary, further action can be taken by the central bod From Several Organizations. The Galvanized Iron and Cornice Work- ers reported that they would parade on La‘or day and would fine any member who was caught working then, and would also place an extra fine for not parading. They also asked that the contract com- call on Mr. J. T. D. Pyles, who, it tated, is about to erect a structure pitol Hill, and ask him to give the to a union contractor. The request granted. The painters reported that they would not parade on Labor day as a body, be- cause the members coutl not agree on a uniform, but that any man found working on that day woul’ be fined $. It was theurht, however, that many of the mem- bers would be found in lne during the demonstration. At the request of the painters a commit- tee composed, of Messrs. Crowley, Mc- Crink, Towers. Canty Malone was ap- pointed to cail on the Painters and Dec~ erators’ Unien and ask them to reconsider their action on a matter of importance to the pamt hich decision the paint- unders Barbers’ Union that certain ¢1 barbers be placed on the unfair was referred to the grievance commi The Brewery Workers reported the ap- pointment of a committee to cali on the boss brewers for the purpose of adjusting some matters growing out of the trade relations cf the two hod'es. The Electrical Workers reported that a large amocnt of elecirical work was being executed at the government printing office, but that not a single Washington elec- trictan had so far been able to get a show there, and in response to their request, a ittee was appointed to call on Mr. private secretary to Public Printer and ask him to use his influ- ence with the contractor to have some Washington mechanics given a chance on the improvement. Delesate McCrink offered a motion that the Central Labor Union Indorse a certain man who was named for the place of en- gincer at the Lafayette Square Opera House.but it was amendcd so that any mem- ber of the Engineers’ Union would be ac- ceptable to the C. L. U., and in this form it was passed by a unanimous vote. Tke union voted to purchase 100 tickets for the excursion for the benefit of unem- ployed printers, and then ordered that the tiekets be destroyed, which was done. A motion was adopted that all members of the Central Labor Union be requested to insist on those working with them to show their cards of membership in labor bodies. On motion of Delegate Tracey of Colum- bi Typographical Union, a committee, composed of Messrs. Tracey, Canty and MeCrink. was appointed to call on the Bookbinders’ Union and ask the members to affiliate with the Central Labor Union. triage Makers. Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Assembly, Knights of Labor, held a special meeting lest evening at Bunch’ northwest, and, after a full discussion, Union of Carriage and Wagon Makers. The subject of uniting with the international bedy has been under consideration for sev- eral months end was brought to the atten- tion of the Iecal body because of the diffi- culty experienced by some of the members when looking for work away from Wash- ington. It was stated that the local assembly will continue to be affiliated with the Knights of Labor of America, although the Inter- rational Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Union is allied with the American Federa- tion of Labor. A prominent member of the American Federation of Labor said today that it would be well nigh, if rot entirely, impos- sible for the Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Assembly of Washington to carry out their expressed wish to unite with the Interna- tional Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Union and still remain as a member of the Knights of Labor, as a law of the American Federation of Labor expressly prohibits any union affiliated with it to also have mem- bership in the Knights of Labor. Continuing, the labor leader mentioned said that in his opinion the Central Labor Union would take speedy opportunity to inform both the International Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Union and the American Federation of Labor of what was trans- piring here relative to the proposed future course of the local assembly of carriage and Wagon makers, as well as all the facts in the case, and that as such action, if al- lowed to be carried into effect, would be “training with the hounds and running with the har the Central Labor Union would, he believed, do oll in their power to prevent the scheme from being carried into effect. The Granite Cutter: The Granite Cutters at their meeting last evening made final arrangements for the Labor day parade. Mr. George F. Smith was elected marshal. It was announced that delegations representing the granite cutters of Baltimore and Woodstock, Md., would come to Washington Labor day ard take part in the parade. Carpenters’ Assembly. A largely attended meeting of Carpenters and Jofners’ Assembly, No. 1748, Knights of Labor, was held last evening at Society Temple, and great enthusiasm was mani- fested by ali present regarding the outlook for success of the excursion to River View which they have arranged to take place on Labor day. The report of the committee on program, which was submitted and adopted, provides for the following: Hydrocycle race, ‘n which the contestants will be members of engineers’ end carpenters’ assemblies: bal- loon ascension, fancy dancing by pupils of several well-known teachers, acrobatic ex- ercises and two games of base ball, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. ——— GOLD AND SILVER DOLLARS. Secretary Carlisle Replies to an In- quiry of Senator Faulkner. Secretary Carlisle was lately addressed by Senator Faulkner, chairman of the dem- ceratic congressional committee, regarding the redemption of silver dollars by the Treasury Department in gold. Mr. Faulk- ner wanted to know whether it was true that silver has been redeemed in gold to maintain the parity of the metals. Mr. Carlisle replied as follows: So far as I have been able to ascertain neither the Treasury Derartment nor any subtreasury hes ever been calied upon to redeem silver dollars in gold, and no such dollars have been in fact redeemed in gold. At the sub- treasury in San Francisco it often happens that siiver dellars are paid out in exchange for goid doliars, and gold is paid out in ex- change for silver dollars in small amounts, but this simply occurs in the ordinary transaction of the business at thet place, and for the purpose of acccmmodating the Fubiic with money of small denominations when needed, and for securing for the sub- treasury money of small denominations when needed. It is not in any sense of the terra a redemption of the silver dollars in gold, or of the gold in silver. The result of all these transactions at that subtreasury is that the government gains much more gold than it loses. —_—_-e—__ DESPAIRED OF MARRIAGE. So the Young Couple Decided to End Their Lives. The mystery of the two dead bodies found Saturday at the National Hotel at Leaven- worth, Kan., was cleared away when rela- tives went to Leavenworth to care for the young girl and to take away the dead body of the man with whom she sought to dle. The girl 1s still alive, but has not regained consciousness and cannot live. The story revealed is one of love, poverty and the seeking of death to overcome troubles that were by no means serious. John Harting, the dead man, was but twenty years old, the son of a farmer who lives at Connor Station. Mary Bush, barely nineteen years old, and quite pretty, is the daughter of a poor section hand who works on the Missouri Pacific railroad at Pom- eroy. The country youth and maiden had met and loved, but when they proposed marriage the girl's father objected. Young Harting was without means. From devel- opments, it is evident that the young lov- ers discussed their poverty, the parental opposition to their marriage, and what seemed to them their dark prospects, until death seemed preferable to life. Their Journey to Leavenworth Friday fol- lowed, and the tragedy which will undoubt- edly result in the death of both was the re- sult. RAILROAD MEN AND SILVER. Why the Employes Are Organizing for Sound Money. Fiom the Philadelphia Press. By June, 1894, a free trade tariff agita- tion had cost 93,994 men on American rail- roads their places. The number of men erplcyed on railroads dropped from 8° G02 in 1893 to 779,608 in 1894. These whole- sale dismissals left a population of 375,000 without regular support. “Poor's Manual,” advance sheets of which are published elsewhere, shows that in 1895 the railroads earned no more than in 1893. It is safe to say they are employ- ing no more men. This army of 93,994 un- employed railroad men are still out of work, and they and their. families, 375,000 in all, are still living on odd jobs. This is hard. It is nothing to what free silver would bring. Railroad bonds take $243,000,000 in interest yearly. A large share of this is paid on gold bonds. The Fennsylvania has $10,000,0u0 of such bonds. Most railroads in this state and New York issue them. All the new reorganizations, Southern, Atchison, Reading, etc., were on a gold bond basis. Under free silver it will take $2 of silver to pay $1 of interest on these bonds. The railroads must raise this somewhere, and every dollar will come out of operating expenses. They will be cut to the bone, and another 100,000 of railroad men will be out of a job. This is not all. The wages of railroad men wii not rise. Silver has fallen one- half in value in the last ten years in Mex- ico. The companies are paying brakemen, engineers, conductcrs and station agents the same in “dvllars* as then. The like will come here. But the Mexican dollars buy only half as much in clothing, boots, furniture, carpets, sugar, coffee and gro- ceries as they once did. If a man lives as # Mexican peon does, barefoot and on a little cornmeal and peppers, his dollars will go as far as ever. If he wants to live like an American, they go half as far. Rail- road wages have not risen as the value of the Mexican dollar fell. All intelligent raiiroad men know this. The ordinary railroad bondholder’s stake in the gold standard is a large one—except those who held gold bonds—they are safe. But it isn't a circumstance to the railroad man's. Railroad capital is interested in net earnings $23,000,000. The railroad man’s stake is in operating expenses, $770,000,000—- all in the end labor. The railroad man has no gold ciause in his pay roll. Bring in free silver, and he loses half this sum, or, what is the same thing, its purchasing power will drop one-half. The Chicago Railway Age says that rail- road men are organizing McKinley gold standard clubs all over the west. We are not surprised. The Money of the United States. This is th> title of one of the chapters of The Evening Star Almanac, which latter contains, in addition to other valuable in- formation, complete tabular statistics of all political matters. It includes tables of Hall, Sth street | state, congressionai and presidential votes. Persons interested in politics will find this Voted io affiliate with the International| almanac of invaluable aid. 25c. per copy. SUBURBAN NEWS FALLS CHURCH. Kemper Lodge of Masons held an tmportant and interesting meeting at Odd Fellows’ Hall Fridsy night. at which meny visitors from a distance Were present, and assisted in conferring the de- gree of Master Mason on Mr. Edward N. Meekins. After the ceremony all present were invited to a banquet inechsrge of a committee consisting of Mesers. M. B Church, George T. Mankin and Wil- Us Gordon. Among those present from a distanco were J. T. Schaaf of Temple Lodge, Richmond; R. R. Buckley, W. H. Clark, G. P. Wright, Dr. A. G. a A. J. Kidwell and F. G. Mayhugh of fton, Va.; Edger G. Harbaugh of Dawson Lodg .B: Crumip, Herry: i Kvaia and overt foo Smith of Benjamin B. Frenck Lod; e, Harold G. Sryder of Harmouy Lodge and Dr. . 8. Boern- stein of Lafayette Lodge, all of Washington; K. Kemper, B. M. Aitchcson, Donald McLean’ and Jeph" Weabi of" Alexandria-Washington Tedge, Alexandria; J. BH. Alexander, C.. H. febaat, Bilger "Warfield, TH, ickiin, R. BH Knight, ©. G. Lennon, C. B. Mar: shall, M. L. Price, J. F. Rodgers, H. ©. Schwact nd Bs. Wheatley of Andrew Jackson Lodge, Alexan- |. 8. Crocker, F.C. Burrhus, J. .” Dutrow, J. 8. Magarity, A. J. ‘Torreyson,” W. M. Shatter and F. N. Whaley of Crescent Lodge, Lewinsville, a Miss Add!e Mue Spofford had an informal gath- ering of a number of her friends Friday night ut the residence of Mr. M. B Church, and a pleasant, evening was spent. Ameng those present were Mrs, M. E. Church, Mrs. E. J. Northrup, Mrs. W. M. Shafer of Lewinsville, Misses Mary Crossman, Ida J. Quick, Lily Crocker, Pearl Luttrell, Mabel Kerr, Loulse Stephenson of Washington, ‘Messrs. S. L: Ingles, W. R. Galleher, Washington; B. V. Crittenden, “Johnnie McKillen, Hyall Albertson, Curtis orebeck, A. 8. Mankin, Mrs. John B. ‘Patterson and daughter, Miss Nan- nie, who have been visiting Mrs. J. 'M. ‘Thorne, bave returned home. Mr. J. W. Perry and family haye moved to Wishington. cali Jemule Thorne has returned from Atlantic ity, Nod. z Miss Resale Foster.’ who has been visiting Miss Nellie Birch, returned home Saturday. The Sunday school of the M. E. Church will have its annual pleate September 8 at’ Zoological Park. iss Lillie Porte~ led the young people’s meeting unday evening. ‘The Mission Band of the Presbyterian Chui Miss Maud Rathbun president, held an mterestin tuceting Sunday afternoon. Miss Bell Ball, who has been visiting friends tn quier county, Virginia, returned home Frida iss Sue Thompson of Washington is visiting A. E. Rowell at West Falls Church. and Mm. E.G. Harbaugh and fe, are visiting Mr. P. H. Christman. Gundry of Maryland is visiting her indry. Dramatic Club met last night at the home of Miss Bertha Caprer, and besides trans- acting considerable business, rehearsed for Mrs. Jarley’s wax works, which the club is to rend-r in connection with the band concert at Odd Fel- lows’ Hall next Friday night. Miss Alma Williams of Alexandria 1s visiting Miss Mary Williams Brown. Miss Ivory Greene of Eckington, D.C., is visiting Miss Stella Birch, Miss Alice Clark, who has been visiting Miss Blurche Brunner for the past three weeks, re- tured home yesterday. ‘The republican barbecue, under the auspices of the McKinley and Hobart Sound Money Club, vill take place next Monday in Crossman's Grove. Preminent speukers ure announced to be present. Mr. Walter D. Evons left this morning for Den- ver, Col. Rev. John McGill, rector of the Episcopal Church, is spending two weeks with friends in Fauquier county, Virginia. Mrs. Sarah Hornet deughter, Mra. SH. home at’ Burlingt S.H. Thornburgh ace Mr, George W. Huy J. M. Thorne, interrational supreme lady repr! sentative; Mr. E. M. Ball Mrs. Nellie Hawx- hurst, representatives of Pi er Lodge, and Mre. J. H. Garretson, left this morning for Danville, Va., to attend the twenty-ninth annual sesston of the Virginia Grand Ledge of Good Templars, which convenes in that city tonight. The house of Judge A. A. Freeman, was destro y fire last might. 7 Prof. W. W. Kinsley is at Atlantie City, N.J. aaa 'TWOOD. Next Thursday the presiding elder of the Balti- more district, James H. Hutchinson, will hold the second quarterly conference at Emory Ch The naphtha Ixmps ordered by the Commisstoners to be 1on Piney Branch road between Bright- wood and Takoma have been ere “J und are Low regularly lighted. The ty of King’s Daughters held a called nday morning “after the morning chureh services, to decide on steps to be taken in aiding an obl Virginian who recently re quested the help of the sovlety. The case will be of by an umitt-e. ‘The s0- rs quilt for the ety’s treasury. our contributions: h contributor to afterward. nia of the generous daughter, who bas been visiting I ornburgh, returned toh N.J., today. Mr. and Mrs. mpaiited xhurst, grand eretary; MI near here, Owing to the dates of th Rockville fair, no rac will be held at the Club's t tomori Mr. and their son, Abi bave r visit to Saratoga Richtiel Mrs. Edna y in. Mrs. A. G. a duis returned from her visit to Ellicott City “who bas been visiting Miss Ellieott City, is now the GAITHERSBURG. The lawn fete of the Epworth school at Darby's grov occasion of much pl for the little and a neat sum of inoney was realized Denefit of the school. Mr. Caddie Linthicum of New York is a guest of his sister, Mrs. It. A. Young. The Baptists of Cedar Grove held an all meeting at Upper Seneca Church, Rev. pastor, Sunday. Sermons of the day were preach by Revs. Truftt aud Outwater of Washington, Rev, J. D. Raytield assisted in afternoon services, M. E, as the holars, for the Episcopal Church. by an amateur thentrical town hall Saturd cast of eharact Wilson, the youn: entitled y evening, i ized at a mass mecting of democ second district Saturday night. Dr. Ju: the audience to order, and nt; John ary, and ” to arrange for ration on Suturday, September 19, pointed. y-tWo members were admitted, democrats of the district are represented solid for silver. The woods meeting at Darby's grove Sunday under auspices of Epworth M. BE. Church was a successful affair. Presiding Elder Wils ington preached morning an Rev. WL. McKenney of Frederick morning service. 7 o'clock Mr. Fi sker of Washing vered| an address, and the eve Win. L. Orem 'of Forestville fol y. D. Beall directed the services, Mr, P.M. uth was precentor and Miss E. Jennie Waters organist. —_—__ FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. ‘The {norporators of Court Ho Hs Church, Fairfax und Manarsas railroad met yesterday at the office of Willard & Ford and organized by electing J. E. Willard president, R. E. Thornton secretary and S. It. Dorohoe treasurer. A democratic Bryan, Sewall and Rixey club was with forty membe: - Donohoe was elected president, Dr. W. ‘y and F. W. Richardson treas- ere made by Messrs. R. Moore and Lewis Machen district chef temp! 0. G. T., Friday to its members, 3 Kone to sion of the G ung men o village will give a german ight at tl 1. Mamte ¢ and Clovinda ‘rueworthy Wiltaw Brown of Washington are at Mr old's. ve is home en Stites Naval J Ma. Miss Mary Milliman of Philadelphia, Pa., ts the guest of Miss Jennle Cooper. napolis, —— LAUREL. ‘The Laurel Democratic Club held a meetiag at the city hall last night, at which officers for the coming vear were clected. The following were unanimously elected officers of the club: Prestdent, Edward Phelps; first vice president, John W. Gray; second vice president, Fulton Gordon; third vice president, Edward J. Baldwin; secretary, E@ward M. treasurer, H. William Thies; sergeant-at Switzér, ‘The club also elected three delegates to the convention of demo- cratic ciubs, which will be held in Si. Loats the latter part of September. The delegates sele are Mayor Edward Phelps, Mr. Edward M. Fla nery and Mr. Fulton Gordon. “The following com- mittees were appointed? Executive committee, M. Peake, Fulton Gordon, R. O. Edmonson, J. A. nnery ‘and James 1. Tighe; finance committee, lam Thics, M. F. Peake, R. O. Edmonson, Darr and B. F. Crabbs; revision of constt- James R. Tighe, B. FP. Crabbs, M._F. Edmonson and EB, J. Baldwin, The following Washingtonians were lected honorary members of the club on motion of Mr. R. 0. E J. 8. Miller, M. J. Scanlon, P. H. it Louts J. Kessci and L. E. Drensinger. ‘The’ mecting was enthusiastic and harmonious and was largely attended. Deputy Sheriff J. I. Gritth of the tenth clection district of Prince George's was elected a member of the club. Mrs. Erma Flester Shaffer, wife of Mr. David Shaffer, i: meat and provision’ dealer here, dicd at her home here yesterday morning frou peritonitis after an illness of but a week. Mrs. Shaffer was in her thirty-sixth year, and was a daughter ot the late ©. #. Flester. ‘She leaves a husband and two children, ‘aged respectively five and tw) years, Messrs. C. Fred. Flester and Charles Flester of Laurel are brothers of the deceased, and Mrs. George Pepler of Baltimore and Mrs. ¢. W.-Boul and Mrs. John Crandle of Laurel. sisters. The | ; the Dolphin pa of Jer, the intact daughter of ational of? i led ere at an early from Bt. Philips 2 burch tomorrow to BROOKLAND.. 4 Mrs. Page and her daughter, Miss Mary Page, have returned from! lengthy visit with relatives in Asheville, N. 0! Mr. R. Harlan“ of Anacostia led the Baptist Young Poople’s Uiffon. Sunday night and delivered an address on “Tip | tan Motive." Beginning with next Sunday, the B. ¥. P. U. meeting will begin at 6145, and the evening services will be held at 8 p.m. : ‘Mr. and Mrs. 7. G. Oarmiek and sons, Louis and Edward, have returted from a northern tour. Much of thelr time was spent in Old Orchard, Me., and on thelr return they visited relatives in New York and Philadelphia, 7 Mrs. N. B. Malone has returned from a visit to Washington Grove, ‘where she was the guest of Mrs. R. Johnston of Brookland. The excarsion of the M. B. Church of Brookland to Marshall Hall Friday proved guite a success. Many amusements were a1T: for the children. ‘The pastor, Rev. William H. Chapman, accom: panied the party. ‘The proceeds will be ‘added to the fund for paying ‘off the indebtedness of the chureb, Mrs. J. H. Small’ has returned from a trip to Atlantic City. Miss Nannle Small pected this week, Miss Nettie Etz ts visiting in Calpe er county, Va., where she is the gueat of the Lynch of Brookland, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pond of Eckington, with thelr daughters, who have been spending some time oe their cottage at Virginia Beach, have returned me. Mrs. Geasford and her little son, who have been the guests of Mrs, Theresa Lamb, have returned to her home in York. They were accompanied by Miss Julia Lamb, who will remain as the guest of Mrs. Gessford for some time. Mrs. Gerry and Miss Lily Gerry of Uekington are visiting friends in Maryland. Miss’ Mary Helen Howe is making a lengthy visit in New York. jleasant is ex- _ LI AND HIS QUESTIONS. The Chinese Ambassador Occupien His Time Gathering Information. Li Hung Chang, who was taken up to West Point yesterday on the Dolphin, was much interested in everything he saw. The New York Herald relates his experience, as follows: He displayed the greatest interest in his surroundings, and before he had been on board half an hour he had learned the age, income and personal predilections of every man on board. Col. Fred Grant had been talking to him about the railroads of this country, telling him the wonderful work they had done in building up the west. Just then the big sugar rejineries in Williams- burg hove in sight. “There,” said Col. Grant, “is an industry in which $3 ,000 is invested.”” “What is it?” asked Li. “Sugar.” “That's what you had trouble about in your Congress,” replied the envoy, quickly. “How much does it pay on the invest- ment?" “Twelve per cent a year.” “Ugh,” said Li, and he began to ply the colonel’ with questions about sugar, want- ing to know how much was imported and how much was grown in this country. This conversation lasted unul the sourid of a big gun came from the Brookiyn shore. “That's our navy yard,” explained Gen. Ruger. “I'm interested in your navy,” said Li, as he looked toward the shore and saw the Chinese flag floating on the old man-of-war Vermont. “I ‘want to see your men-of- war.” “I'm sorry, your excellence: sald Gen. Ruger, “but yéur'stay here is going to be so short that an imspection of the fleet will be Impossible."* Li bowed gravely, but later In the day he made Capt. Clover explain our naval sys- tem, and give him the names of our strong- est_ vessels ant recount their capacity as fighting maciines. He also inspected the Dolphin thoroughly, and seemed curious about every detali of the ship. When the vjceyoy caught Brooklyn bridge his curiosit the highest pitth.’ He rattled off questions faster than Col. Grant could answer them. countrymen were also interested, and gathered closely about the interpreter. Does the bridge pay? Who built it? Does he get a penston® Who owns the bridge? When Was it built? How Yong will it last? Ever Been an ateidént’ on it? Is it used much? Any charge for crossing it? These were a few of the questions which Col. Grant had to answer. Then the quer turned to finances, and the viceroy wanted to know if New York city bonds were at a premium. “itis a ight of the vonderful structure, said Li, as d under the bridge. America e great people; their inge ses all bounds. f elle: said Gen. Ruger, to Governor's Island. 1 do and, but the island practi- t own the is cally owns mi But the v: af old Castle krow if that tall bu:ldings attention, and roy’s eyes had caughi sizht rden, and he wanied to not a fort. Then th oadway attracted his he showed great admiration for them, but expressed a fear that they were not safe. He said he had heard of them even in China, and was certain the accounts had not been exaggerated. Some Pointed Questions. Former Minister Seward at this peint came up ts show some point of interest to the viceroy. He had no opportunity: “What business are you in now?” said Li, quickly. “I am in the Insurance i was the reply. “Then you will insure my life. I want to be insured.” “I am sorry,” said Mr. Seward, “but the law restricts my business. I would not be permitied to give you an insurance policy.” “Ugh,” said the viceroy, with a stalle. “You're afraid because I’m_seventy-four years old. I'll live longer than many a younger man.” ‘Then Vice President Thompson of the Pennsylvania road came in for his share of the catechism. “How many accidents do you have on your road?” Te nct very frequent.” said Li, in apparent astorish- ment, “the president of a big railroad in England told me that they had no acci- dents there; that they all occurred in America.” After the laugh which this remark caused had subsided, the viceroy asked Mr. Thompson his age, which was told him. “How much do you get a year?” Mr. Thompson evaded this question, and then was asked how many miles of rails the Penrsylvania railroad owncd. “About nine thousand,” was the reply. “And yet you have not told me how much salary the vice president of an Amer- ican railroad nine thousand miles long re- ceives?” “Let me tell you about the coming use of e:ectridity,” laughed Mr. Thompson. “I'd rather have the salary que: swered,” insisted Li. “TN ‘whisper it." was the rv Thompson then went over to th> interpre- ter and whispered a few words. The in- terpreter went up to Li and marked some Chinese character's on a piece of paper, which he handed tp him. Wi looked at Mr. Thompson and sfniled. The interpreter looked at him with a broad grin on his face. From their looks it was evident that the vice president received enough to keep him from want, though the amount will be kept a secret. Li's Estimate of Grant. When Grant's tomb came in sight Li arose to his feet ahd stood facing the shore, with hat in hand, He had seen the tomb and recognized {t;at once. All the ship's cempany stood at attention, and the en- ! sign was dipped 48 a salute. “I have seen the tombs of Peter Great,” said tke viccroy impressivel: ot William I. ,General Grant was a greater man than either of them.” IA remained on his feet until the tomb was passed and then began to make in quiries about the monument. He said frankly that the temporary work should be torn down and that the finest monu- ment it was possibic to get should be erected. Shortly after Riverside Park was reach- ed, the rain began to fall, but Li remained on deck almost all the time till West Point was reached. By this time the rain came dewn in torrents. Then. Li said: “West Point pretiy place; hard to get at; much like heaven, At West Point Li's three cooks were given possession of the galley and soon a steaming ast was ready, of which boil- ed chicken was the princ!pal feature. After lunch the viceroy took a nap for nearly an hour and said he was much refreshed when he awoke. ~ Li then expressed a desire to talk with the commander of the Dolphin, Comman- der Clover, who was on the bridze, and he was sent fur. For more than half an hour he. indulge in endless queries of the com- position of the United States navy, calling the rea of the cruisers and battle ships by coon asking the capacity and power of “Does your ernment manufacture its own guns?” ed Li, ‘The commander assured him that the United States had a gun foundry at Wash- ington for the manufacture of its navy equipment, and one at Troy for the mak- ing of guns for use in the army. Then the cost of our war vessels was gone into, after which Li remarked: “You do good work in this country, but I was told in Europe that you are only imi- tators and that England can build ships much chea) and of as good quality as you. Who bullt this ship?” “John Roach,” was the reply. To which he readily retorted: “‘He is dead. You have another builder now who bas turned out your more modern vessels.” “How do you know you can build ships as cheap as England?” queried Li. “Although we pay higher wages to our workmen,” answered the commander, “yet our labor saving machinery is co complete that it permits us thus to compete with any foreign nation in this respect.” ee a Ss Beer-Drinking Lady Bicyclists. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I doubt very much whether the letter in yesterday evening’s Star signed “Young Lady” was written by a young lady at all, and if it was, I feel sure that she was not sincere. I have visited the beer garden in avestion, and most heartily agree with the gentleman signing himself “Doctor,” that it is not the proper place for a young lady to visit. I know that I would not care to see my sister drinking beer in that place, or any place of that kind, and I am sure that If the young lady has a grown brothcr, and will ask his opinion, he will coincide with me. If the young lady is fond of a glass of beer, let her drink it at home in the presence of her mother and father, and not at a public beer garden where she will be subject to criticism. A BROTHER. _— Red Cross Workers. Mr. Joseph E. Mason, who accompanied Miss Clara Barton to Turkey last January, has returned to this city. He is awaiting Miss Barton, who, with her secretary, Geo. H. Pullman, and Dr. Julian Hubbell, has sailed for America. Mr. Mason is the son of the late Mrs. Imogene Mason of this city, who accompanied the Red Cross ex- pedition and met her death in its serv! in Constantinople on February 2. He is about twenty-three years old, and was educated in Naples, speaking French, Ital- jan and the native Turkish languages as fluently as English. —__ Waiting to Be Taken Up in a Cloud. “The Apostolic Congregation,” a sect who expect the second coming of Christ tomor- rew, and who will assemble in Union Square, New York, at noon to be taken uy in a cloud and transferred to the north pole, which they believe is the paradise of Ged's people, met in Brevoort Hall, East 54th street, New York, Sunday afternoon At the German-speaking meeting there were about six hundred people present. This meeting was addressed by F. Stutzke, the leader, who declarec that thirty-three years ago, on September 2, the Lord ap- peared to him and told him to prepare I people for His second coming, which was set for tomorrow. F. Warren Johnson, Auct pledges, at 1218 Pa. ave. nw, . tember 1, at 10 o'clock aan. and contin o'clock p.m. Ratel'ffe, contents Tuesday, Walter B. Williams & C room fixtui September 1, at 10: Tomorrow. Walter B. Willams & Co., Aucts.. 1 Ve. 1, je of Stock of sro Sutton & Co., » Aucts.—Sale of iuneh host. pow. on Tucsday, hand Pa. © fixturs<, at <5 On Wednesday, Sept 10 o'clock -m. €. G. Sloan & Co., Aucts., 1407 G st. naw, of 500 Wair +» September 2, at 12 and 4 p.m. FUTURE By virtue of th tiust from Mack M Wife, to Marg: trustees, dated power Bell and 1 Lowrie and M elrumiy 1, ry 5. USST. fn Lab of 1, bis c. Dean, recorded of » and at the Hed Burrviil fuily reer and distances i de- | of $100 required re hot complied y right fs Xo resell at the r. efaulting nd recording at cost of Conveyane= . SLOAN & CO., Li ALUABLE U3 EIGHTH BUSINES: OF ‘0. SPREE ¥ virtue of a decree of the Sup the Disteict of Columubin, passed a cause No. rds Brick Company FESO, Ww maplal nts, we, the suid” dec front of the DAY of, SEI E at FOUR O'CLOCK F.M., the following described estate in the city of Washington, District of Tumbia. to wil ‘Ths nerth twenty -five the depth thereof of original lot bumbered twenty twy (22), In square Dumbered nine hundred and four (4d, with the improvements thereon, consisting of a brick dwebing aseG as a restauran also bas a brick building cn rear of loi, used as a stable and bottling estavlishment. 8 of sale, a8 required by said decree: One- third of the purchase money ir cash, and the bal- will sell, at public nises, on SATURDA’ TEMBET, ance in one and two years, with interest at the rate of 6 per centum” per payable semi- amually, secured by deed n the property sold, of all cash at the option of the purchaser. A wosit_ of $200 Vill be required at the time of sal rms of sale to be complied with in ten days from day of sale, otherwise the trustees re- serve the right to resell at risk and cost of de- fuulting purchaser. All conveyancing and recording at the cost of the purchaser. : ERNEST L. SCHMIDT, Trustee, S11 7th st. HENRY F, WOODARD, Trusiee, Mertz building, 11th and F. WILLIAM ©. PRENTISS, Trustee, sel-dts ON BROS., SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING WENTIETH AND L SPIRISETS FEEL FRONT BY 463-12 Free iN DELTH. By virtue of a certala dee] of trust, recorded in Liber, 2106, ut follo, 206 et sea one of the land records of ‘the District of Columbiz, we in front of the premises, on WEDNESDAY BER NINTH, A.D. 1896, AT SIX 0 f., original lot’ 12, in square eighty-five (85), in the city of Washington, D.C. ‘Terms of eale: One-third cash, balance in <u vo years, With six per cent interest per an- fein, “pagsile’ sembannusiy. $100" required at ARLES F. BENJAMIN, |. H, DUNCANSON, ‘Trustees. Valance In «ne sel-d&ds €. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTS., 1407 G ST. STEES' SALE OF VALUABLE LOT LN = BUGHTWOOD PARK, D.C. cirtue of a decd of trust, recorded to Liber nee tollo ‘Sis et ueq., of the land records Of the District of Columbia, the party secured requesting it, we will sell, at public auction ficnt of the’ premises, on “THURSDAY, SEP REK THIRD, 1896, AT FOUR O'CLs P.M. ck’s subdivision of lots in block al Wark, in said District, : One-third cash, bulance in one and two at 6 per cent, secured on the property, or hy 2t purcheser’s optic A deposit of $100 reqiired at time of sale. Conveyancing and recording at purchaser's cost. ‘Terms to be complied with in ten days,, otherwise property, to so] it ds faulting purchaser's ri a cost. be resold a pure! Ata 7 st. pn. TNOMAS DOWLING & CO.,AUCTS., 612 E ST. NW. RUSTEE’S SALE OF TWO-STORY SIX-ROOM TRUSANE DWELLING AT CONGRESS HEIGHTS. By virtue of a deed of trust dated October 24, ‘and duly recorded in Liber 2060, at_ folio et seq., one of the land records of the District of Columbix, and at the request of the parties se- cured thereby, we will sell, at public auction, on THURSDAY, | SEPTEMBER TENTH, 1896, "AT ST FOUR P.M., the following described property: Lot eighteen (1), in block four (4), in Lonznecker's addition to Congress Heights, together with in.provements. Terms cash. Terms of sale to be complied with in 15 days, or the property will be resold at risk and cost of defaulting purchaser. $100 deposit re- quired at time of sale. All conveyancing and re- cording at purchaser's cost, THE LAND, TITLE AND TRUST CO., Trustee. RM. PARKER, Atty. for the paty secured. au2y-d&ds AUCTION SALES. TOMORROW. AUCTION SALES. TOMORROW. Bicycles at Auction. Advance Notice to Intending Purchasers. The Defender===- The World. C. G. Sloan & Co., Auctioneers, 1407 G St., Wil ll sell ’ On Wednesday, September 2, 1896, And following days (at 12 m. and 4 p. m.), 500 Standard High-Grade Ladies’ a nd Gents’ Defender and World Bicycles. These wheels are of the highe: Ladies’ and Gents’ in the following colors—black, ¢ assorted as follows: cen, maroon, white st possible grade and full nickel, all beautifully striped and decorated. Each wheel bears its name on plate, and will be sold These wheels are very popular, and throughout the country. The firm least 500 wheels. The public are respectfully invited to attend thi be to their interest to bi one year. to highest bidder without reserve. there are thousands of them in use is overstocked and must unload at ‘Wheels on exhibition Tuesday and following days. AUCTION SATE T will sell, by K. Fulton. 121% Pa. MBER ¢ Unreds Which the interest Ix y ing of 350 Gold, Stiver and Chains, Chanuy “Lockets, Stud: Links “Scarf Pi: BY aN pomsist e Watches, trons and . Bracelets, , Coins rand! Plated 1 other Precious Field and Ope 8. de. Sales to, - lots are seld. ILK.PULTON, Pawnbroier. until ke no! TOMORROW Latimer’s Auction Rooms, 1229 and 1231 G Si. A Fine Steck of Groceries, Cain Goods, Jellies, Coun- | ter Scales, Coffee Mill, etc., removed to our sales rooms, cor. 10th and Pa. ave. northwest, for con- venience cf sale, which takes place Wednesday, September 2, at 19 o’clock a.m. PARTLY s ENUMERATED: t Block (cost 81; M te their att i B. WILLIAMS & ©O., Aucts. FUTUKE DAYS. . ACT Bros det in land 1 sell, At G per cent interest uui-anpually, $100 required CHARLES F, WM. H. BENS. DUNCAN THOMAS TRUSTEE IMPROVED PRO KNOW: AND HS TON, Dt By virtue of a deed May, A.D. 71. a rded in Lib Jand records of ” 2006, folio of Cokonbi: cured thereby, we will sell, and at the requ at on” TUFSL of the mise H ror Nl , known as let nur 49) in Cabot’s subdivision of six hundred and seventy ‘erms of sale equal installments, Dalanee in two nealiy at the rate of and secured by decd pltea reserve the right to resell at faulting = ‘Trustee, 416 st. RATCLIFFE, $ : (Successors to Ratcliffe, Darr & ( Special and Per-; emptory Sale of the Entire Stock of DryGoods,No- tions, &c., con- tained in the well-known store of Brown and Lewis, No. 3146 M St. N. W. =<who are retir- ing from busi- ness--to be sold by Public Auc- tion, commoenc- ing Thursday Morn- ing. Sept. 3d, At 10 O'clock, And continuing daily at the same hour until the entire stock is dixposed of. To which we invite the atten:lon of the trade and private buyers. MS CASH. e2u3l-d&dvs RATCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., Aucts. FUTURE DAYs. DUNCANSON BROTHERS, AUCTIONEERS. VER Mer AVE. DWELLING, 7 VEME ist roeorded th tne land TWO-STORY AND MODE on fast AT FI.EEN MIM PAM., lot thirty-one 431) wd thirty fou D.C, tegett in inthe the im. n. ‘One-third cash, rin ome uh] -d&ds Vn AUCTION 0, nw, ALE OF FIXTURE OF RARPER 5 4ED AL oe D oT NORTH WEST. Ry virtae of a deed of trust reconted in Liber No. 2072, at folto of the land revords for the District 1. and at the tof the } the fol and pall Mirror, WM. w G_ KNOX, ANDREW “Py SUTTON & CO. Ra AUCTIONE Darr & Co.) PF PRAME HOUS RETW ) CAPITOL A KE! GALLAUDER VE, WY Crry, be By virt Ww deed of trust on 1. at the option of th. required terms 0: from the day sell Ul with An fiftern 4 re te at 1 after days in some neways D.C. AM conveyancing of the purchaser LEONARD © JOHN A. PIE property purchase f such Washingten, um cording at the ce 1 =. RATCLIF! SUTTON & CO, ACTS, Succ © Rateliffe, Darr & Co, TRUSTEES SALE OF A PRAME HOUSE, BAL ALM SUBDIVISION, NEAK SHE DAN AVENUE. By virtue of a deed of trast, 2S wt Se, of Columnt nd premises, District of abered six (6), in se subdivision of Harry and Howard, + Elizabeth, m file in the office in Liber folios one + aere of grou nents, rights, dr. third cash, the Wal st’ from the ed by deed « roperty sold, or all cash, at the A deposit of $100 required of bid. If the terms of sale a 5 days from the HN the On or cat per & on the trast option of upon not the property, at after to te LPONARD. JON A. F au2s-d&ds rise THOMAS DOWLIN neers Tr « RRICK NORTH: WEST. By viria> of a deed of trusi to us, dated Oeto- ber’ 1, 18%5, and recorded in. I 2068, wt folio 128 ‘et seq.. one of the land reconds of the District of Gol dat the request of the of the ared the mi, Ww signed trustees will sell at wuctic the under- An front TEMBER 10, 1898, and interest thereon frou Jaus Darr & « STORY AND RAS! WITH NO. 121 47 On THURSDAY. tu Me RER, at MALI we vill Ofer for the preivises, ating, 06 fect, running jong am all tm rear. This sale should tion of parties in an Anvestrient, being joms of the’ south . of 3GAMAN, AUCTIONEER, Fat. nw, * VALUARLE UNIMPROVED ENTH STREET NEAL 3 IWEST trust to the undersign-4, 0. 1S94, and recorded ta Liber By dated « place in the note, we will at public front of th misen, S RDAY, BER 5. 1806, at FIVE CROOK PM. ing. reat in Ue city Miz: Lot 47 fu the subdivisto and Hughes of 10 ‘Terms of eale: plied with in ten dave the 1 Sell at the risk and ite if Washi; De, ington terms are net com. at is reserved to ne- trustees posit of $200 will be required All conveyancing and rchase