Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1897, Page 15

——<————— = AUCTION SALES. FUTU & DAYS. ___|AT THE GRANT TOMB DUNCANSON BROS., AUCTIONEERS. WF RLBGANT BRICK DWELL at folio SB et seq. ords of the District of Columbia, we shall sell. in front of the premises, on TUESDAY, TL RTH DAY ALD. 1897, oF MAY. lying a improve m. nt Terms of < two years, with inte pasuble semi-annually. chaser aller part sold yor TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IM! PROPERTY, NO. 826 7TH ST. N. . 15K, and duly By, at folio 3B et seq d records of the District of Columbin th will offer the premises, AT FOUR O'CLOCK P 7. MAY 5 the following estate, situa. in the city of Wasiing‘on, and known and distinguisied as lo; in Oxtla Chuppel’s " fuelusive, of Sisters of Fea et by -story brick dwelling, 110 feet to alley. ‘Terni time of sale. with within tea days from date of sal on defa it ef purchaser, « HOS. G. HENSE! WALTER it. HENSEY, ‘Trust 1300 F ees, _ Bp27.28. st. now. A NEW THRE 1CK DWELLING, NORTH WEST. ef trust to us, bearing date District the holder of trust, we will lie auction, PRSDAY, 3 iv) one Of the re District of Columbia, the’ same being city of Washingtom, In sajd District ogether with the improvénients there- on, being house 1825 Oregon ave. LOCALITY, NO. 1440 8 STREET recorded in ove of the tegether with the . balances in 1 and f t per anran, $200 required at time of ad 19 days from date trust dated the reconted Augist 1a, Subject to a trust Ail cash. A deposit of $160 required at If terms of sale are not complied All conveyancing at the cost of the pur- 4 °0., AUCTIONEERS. containing twelve > (Continued from Twelfth Page.) ard puffing tugs make their way by éum- mer, while in winter solitary craft plows through ice and silent grandeur reigns. Looking to the east are the signs -of a great city, the tall smokestacks of fac- tories, the hum from the busy streets and the distant shriek of trains and ships. To the south is the smoke of Jersey City, with its myriads of masts and outlines of decks, that gradually grow indistinct until nothing 1s seen but the blue waters of the bay that seem to mingle with the eastern sky. The striking features with which kind na-, ture has endowed the park have been’ added to by tne mechanical genius cf man, for almost within a mile of the great tomb colossal structures have been erected, anJ today this part of the city Is practically th chotastic center ef the metropolis, al- though some of these buildings are not yet entirely completed. The new Columbia University buildings on the heights “to’ the cast of the park are of great archi- tectural beauty. Near them is the new} Barnard College. Just beyond on the ele- vation of Morningside Heights is the Teachers’ College. St. Luke’s Hospital, alzo overlovks these heights, and at night itt many’ lighted windows shine. like, some heavenly constellation. Some of the heights wHl be crowned with the new- Protestant Episccpal Cathedral of St. John the Di- vine, which for size and grandeur promises to surpass anything on this continent, and to rival the ancient cathedrals of Hu- rexe. With su-h exceptional natural advantages it is not surprising that Riverside Park become a_favotite’ Summer resiing place for the New, Yorker. On a warm Gay its sloping green sides are crowded with children, while along its winding sheltered paths the invalid in his car- riage Is frequently seen drawing new life from the refreshing breezes that blow from the bey or down through the leafy pal sades. And when the sun sets and the Hudson glimmers with the reflected ligit of a thorsand quickly passing portholes the benches in the park are almost always filled with those grateful people who love the silence and who, sometimes, in the silence love. ‘The area of the park is about 177 acres and its exact location is on the bank of the North river from 72d street to where 104th street would cut through. Its average breadth ts 500 feet, but the known, is much broader where the curves n the coast or Inland sides contribute to its area. Running north, it presents a series of elevations, each rising a little higher tban the last, until at the summit of the Titer heat, Notre Improvements, including bot | nit it meets an abrupt descent of 150 fect. ‘Terms of sale third cash, balance in one | The “Drive” when originally laid out pro- and two years, at 6 per cent per annum futerest. | vided for two carriage drives, a bridle pata payable semi-annually, secured, by 2 of trast on property sold, or all cash, at option of purchaser. ‘Two humdred dollars required ax a depostt at time of sale. All conveyancing and recording at the pur- chasers cost. Terms of sale to te complied wit within ten ¢ from uay of sile, otherwise thi trustees rese! thi LORIN M. SAUNDERS. RANDOLPH Db. HOPKINS, ‘Trustees, MT GS pT d&ds SLOAN & 504) AUCTIONEE: WEST, I By virvie of tober, 1 . datet 24th ntled in Liber No. in” Aenated as 2 in Eriscelia division of jot tairteen (31, ta square numbered 4 aml fourteen (114), as said subdivision Bo locality, ‘being 1H3 northwest. ms: Purebaser to assame a trust of $5, due October, 1804, balanee in $200 Will be required ‘at thme premizes 2h neing aml recording at purchaser's cot. d with fifteen days, or trustegs may resell the pre at the risk the defaulting pureha: ap2i-d&ds ThOMAS DOW STORY PRESS. CONTAININ' oF UR O'CLOCK Py and a promenade. Blcyclists have found the park a delightful wheeling ground and are always to be seen in great numbers on its paths. he history of the park is as interesting as it is unknown. Before revolutionary times the English aristocrats bu It their stmmer homes there, and arcund many a board, in mansions long since gone to de- cay, glasses clinked to the health and long reign of George II. Modifled by modern architecture, with but few traces left of vchat they were in earlier days, a few of SE-STORY AND | these old landmarks still stand. "The many ING. KNOWN AS] mounds along the surface of the hill tell ¢ Nol 1-| with silent eloquerce the fate of their for- mer owners. It was not until 1872, however, that the city acquired the property, although nego- tiations for the purchase had been opened, 1869. While the natural beauties of the piace were manifold, there remained much to do. So the roadbuilders and landseape gardeners were put to werk, but It was not until after 1885 that the drive began to pre- sent anything like the appearance it has teday. It was plain to the landowner and the builder that with the approach of busi- ness or 5th avenue, that the seat of wealth ard fashion was bound to change, and so many mansionsghave grown up on the sides of the drive, which materially improve its surroundings Of the old mensions which still remain in the park the Claremont, by reason of its size and the fact that nearly all its out- lines are still preserved, is the most re- markable. It stands ona spot just above tke old tomb and was bullt in the last cen- tury. Lord Courtney, whe afterward be- came the Earl of Devon, lived under its roof, and his munificent hospitality is in- separable from the history of the ancient pile. Associated with it, too, are many names that shine in American history, for its walls have heard the wisdom of Alex- ander Hamilton, while at different times it his sheltered the soldierly Schuyler, the im- pulsive Burr and the great statesman, Thomas Jefferson. virtue of a deed of trust, Between the Claremont and the river fs ember, 105, and recorded on | q plain little marble monument, about two DGL. folte, gue ef | feet square, which is surmounted by an urn, whose outlines have not been so dulled by the storms of years but that this: in- scription can be read: “To the memory of an amiable child, St. Clair Pollock, died July 15, 1797, in the fifth year of his age.” St. Clair Pollock ts believed to have been the son of wealthy English parents, who Of Lund situated tat : oa) Camenhiac | taqueved by” ai tweotare: proses were visiting Lord Courtney when the boy front dwelling, containing six rooms and bath, and | died. The monument ts said to have been 1 inz lot numbered one hundred a s of s cash. A deposit of $150 will be required at etic must be complied with within ten days from resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting pur- ehaser, CCaveyancing, ete, at purchaser's cost. haser of the above property the trustees having fatled to comply with and cost, as above set forth. STEPHEN VAN WYCK, Trastee, Wash. Loan and Trust’ Co. FREDK L. SIDDONS, Trustee, Wash. Loan and Trust’ Co. <. J. OWEN, AUCT., 913 F ST. N.W. Very handsome press brick, bay window and brown- stone front; corner lot and dwelling, being 256 Ninth street Northeast, at auction. k whe ts leaving the: remines, ‘1 TALE MAY THIRD, 1897, CK P. lot 98, improved by u two-s! ry ten-foot alley. will be sold to the highest bidder. casy and stated at time of sale. THOS. J. OWEN, tioncer. EVEN ROOMS AXD IDA AVEN' BATH, NO. NORTHEAST. Focunds of the ‘District of Columbia, improvements thereon, of sales years, with interest at 6 per cent per annum, pay- Sbie sem{-annually; $200 required at the of sale ISAAC L. JOHNSO: ALEXANDER ABRAHAM, _8P20-eod&eds For Other 4 Assistant Secretarics in Ci ‘Today was full of honors for the assist- @n! secretaries, as they were virtually in roment. control of the affairs of the go’ Asvistant Secretary Rockhill had charge of | renewed heartfelt allegiance to..the, great the business of the State Department. As- bia hets Union, our Union. stant’ Secretary Spaulding was in fu | “On this inspiring occasion we love to-telt you that for all the grandeur and majesty charge of the Treasury Department. As- | S¢ Grant's character, for all the splenfoy: sistant Secretary Roosevelt was at the] of his generosity to our brave men and ant .t of the military establishment. accompanied the President to New York. Army Aid Association. The Army Mutual Aid Association has ected the foliowing officers for the en- Bu wetired: vice president, F-. Rittenhouse. —_———__+e-—____ Married at St. Louis. Dr. J. M. Hill of Augusta, Maine, mar- ried yesterday Mrs. Laura Colman Lig- gitt, daughter of Norman J. Colman,. ex- Secretary of Agriculture, at the residence of her father at St. Louis. Dr. John Sny- lessiah, der, pastor of the Church of the M performed the ceremony. ———~+e+—___ If you want anything, try an ad. in The what you wish, you Star. If anybody has will get an answer. the time of sule, and the terms of at a previous ms of aule, the same will be resold at his direction and at the request of the owner, I will sell, ta front of the AT in and basement wirdow front and side press-brick and brown- ne front dwelling, with beaut!ful front and side all modern {tuprovement:; nearly new house; ‘Tats is a very desirable SALE OF GOOD BRICK DWELLING 1104 ly virtue of a certain deed of trust recorded in Liber No, 1525, at follo $2 et seq., one of the land we shal! sell, Tt Day OF MAT. CD Tiare Na THE | could leave a tear about his tomb it*would °K P.M, lot numbered eighty (0) in block | be baptized ip love's best offering. A (2) of TRINIDAD, Db. €., together “To the e-men ef the other side of One-third cash, balance in 1 and 2 nm of the naval establishment, and As- Secretary Meiklejohn was in com- A ar state of affairs prevailed at all the other departments, the heads of which had « year: President, Gen. R. C. Drum, Maj. George B. Devis, treasurer, and secretary, Maj. Ben. erected by Lord Courtney. It was good that to such a spot as River- side Park such an honor should have come, for there the general lies in the bosom cf nature's glory, within sight of a great city, but beyond its tumult, and amid the trees that whispec strange tales of old Manhat- tan to the grateful crowd that seek their shade. And for miles around his tomb can be seen, towering above the stately Hud- son, a fitting tribute of the nation’s honor to its noble dead. GEN. LONGSTREET’S TRIBUTE. An Old Associate and Opponent Writes of Grant. General Longstreet, who went over to New York on the Vice President’s train yesterday, requested the Associated Press to publish a statement, all written by his own, now somewhat feeble, hand. He said to the correspondent that it was fitting on such on occasion that he should speak. for he was with Grant at West Point, served in the same regiment with him before the war and even introduced him to the woman who became his wife. The statement, as Gener- al Longstreet wrote it, is as follows: “It was my good fortune to know, as few others could, that Grant's heart went out in sympathy for the brave men and women of the south during the distressing times of reconstruction, and to my old comrades who followed the stars and bars of the south and the gloom and glory of Appomat- tox I want to say General Grant's heart went to us in all of our wars. He appre- ciated the principle that all governments derive their powers from the confidence and respect of the people, and his great and patriotic heart were bent toward the re-establishment of cordial feelings be- tween the sections of the land. If every old confederate soldier or widow of a con- federate to whom he gave helping hands the great strife my; people send messengers to crown this august..cccasion. We turn from tke setting star of the confederacy to accept the glorious flag,of.the Union, to put it about our hearthstones, and love it as we love our noble women}: we-stand guard about and uphold it forever; its glories are ours with undivided hearts,-andivided peo- ple, undivided arms, to protect its triumph. We are with you today and all days, broth- ers ard friends. All passions are buried and gone, and with the ragged rémnant of our once proud arm we offer the loying tribute to the chieftain who led you to Victory; broken people, his name shall be embalmed. in the hearts of our children and of our children’s children with devotion as warm as our southern sun. “Illustrious citizen of the republic, in danger brave, in victory generous, we help to crown him with his people’s undying love, and tn presence of the highest officials of state and muricipality, we help dedicate this monument to his name and fame, and. lift them like incense to the powers above. “He was so eastly a general that he failed to note his own reserved powers. He will grow with his own generation and those who come after until they learn to appre- clate his worth. JAMES LONGSTREET Mr. Lynch of Minatsstpp!. Mr. John R. Lynch has, as stated in The Star, applied for his old position of auditor of the treasury for the Navy: Department. Mr. Lynch's application should have been credited to Mississippi, and not to Washing- ton, D. C. Mr. Lynch has never sur- rerdered his interests in Mississippi and re- sides there several months of each year, though his law practice ——— his pres- ence in Washington much of the time. PO SOREL AS rE LE leh sara Pada SERA) Al, SUD A atc tl SpE oN DS Ob CS SESS ESE SENS THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1897-16 PAGES. == 15 EXPERIMENTAL FARMS The Seaboard Air Line Developing Southern Agricultural Possibilities, Plans Being Followed That May Re- sult In a Great Benefit to a Rich and Fertile Section. The Seaboard Air Line Company has developed additional and very unique plans in regard to experimental farms along the line of this rozd, some mention of which was made in The Star when the idea was inaugurated several months since. = The first plan inaugurated by the new industrial agent was that of establishing experimental stations at intervals of ten | miles along the road for the cultivation ot fruits of all kinds and products which have not been grown in that section here- tofore. There are at present twenty-eight of these farms. When the system is com- pleted there will be over 100 such farms, varying in area from four to ten acres. These farms will be scattered along the line in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina. Encouragement to Farmers. Hops, ginseng, figs and fruits are grown on these farms. There are over 200 varic- tles of the trees, shrubs and vines. The farmer can go to one of these stations and observe the manner of cultivation and will recelve free seed fur his own use. He is thus ercouraged to undertake the cul- tivation of many kinds of products not ee indigenovs to the soil of that sec- tion. When the fruits are ripe @ school of in- struction car will start over the road and stop at each of these stations for a day and teach the people the best way to can the fruits and make jams and fellies and otherwise utilize the products of the suil. In order to further the purposes of the industriai department, industrial leagues have been formed at the towns along the line. One person from each league is appointed industrial agent for that place. Monthly meetings are held at different points. In sixty days this league set out 60,000 shade trees. Flower seed are dis- tributed Ly the Seaboard, and the league encourages the propagation of the flowers. The various depot yards of the Seaboard are ornamented with flowers set in artistic shapes. Round-Up Day. The Fourth of July will be round-up day. Painting of houses and whitewasning of fences and the planting of flowers are sup- posed to be all completed by that time. A pleasant rivalry fs springing up between the towns along the routes as to which shall make the best showing. A children’s auxiliary has been started. The children are expected to see that the streets are kept free from pleces of paper and unsightly objects which mar the ap- pearance of the streets. While this is only a recent move, the children seem to be taking great interest in the work, and are doing much to prevent the throwing of these things upon the streets. Each league has a fund for advertising the resources of its town and section. Tne Seaboard people have agreed to spend an equal amount in advertising the territory of each league. As a result of the com- bined efforts of the railroad and the com- munities, a good advertisement is sure to follow. ———— RATES FROM THE WEST. Strong Indications That Railroads Will Soon Reduce Them. A report comes from the west that rates between Chicago and eastern cities are in an extremely precarious condition, and it is said that, notwithstanding the forma- tion of new agreements for the Western Passenger Association and the Western Freight Association, and the determina- tion of the strong roads that rates shali not be reduced, it is a fact that both pas- senger and freight rates are in a decidedly shaky condition in that territory. There are many traffic officials who are of the opinion that a reduction of rates will act as a galvanic battery in quickening busi- ness, and they are disposed to try the remedy. Repeated warnings have been made by the board of managers of the Joint Trat- fie Associatian against cutting rates, but this body is no longer held in awe since the decision of the Supreme Court made its legal existence a matter of doubt. There are traffic officials on the roads running east from Chicago who do not believe that the Joint Traffic Association has the power to have them discharged if they do cut rates, and in the present status of the as- sociation before the law they do not be- lieve that the asgpciation will dare to use its power in this direction, even if it should possess it. The advocates of lower rates believe that they will be able to cut their tariffs im such a manner that it can be kept from the board of managers of the freight as- sociations, and from the interstate com- merce commission as well. They want more business, and think that lower rates are the only means of obtaining it. The strong Jines, which are naturally getting the heavy portion of whatever business is moving, are strongly against any reduc- tion in rates, and will make it very warm for any road that attempts to cut the rates. The matter is rapidly approaching the point where the only question before the advocates of lower rates is whether they can cut the rates without being found out. If they think they can work this system successfully they will not have the slight- est hesitation in cutting both freight and passenger rates. —— “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they brig answers. The Americus Club's Banquet. William Irwin Mustin, president of the famous Americus Republican Club of Pittsburg, is in the city. The club is prob- ably the wealthiest organisation of its kind in the country, and its history is a part of that of the republican party. The annual banquet of the club will be given in Pittsburg on Thursday night, and Mr. Mustin came here to invite some of the friends of the organization to be at the banquet. Among those who have been in- vited are Senators Mason and Wellington, Harrison Dingman, B. H. Warner, Thomas ©. Noyes and Major Benjamin Butter- worth. The club was anxious to have Sen- ator Hanna with it, but the recent death of his mother will prevent his attendance. Mest of those who have been invited will be present. They are to be the guests of the club while in Pittsburg, and will be taken from here in a special car, leaving? the city Wednesday afternoon. eee d Seer Probationary Promotions. Commissioner of Pensions Evans, in making changes in his bureau in the posi- tions of authority in the various sections coming under his control, has taken occa- sion to have it distinctly understood that all such promotions are probationary, and that only those showing special ca- pecity for the work given them will be retained permanently in the higher places. ‘The commissioner has also issued an order, as has been customary for a long time at the beginning of a new administration suggesting to clerks that they should not bring to bear upon him any political in- fluence to secure promot! ——- ‘Transfers of Keal Estate. I st. ne. bet. 6th and 7th sts.—John Driscoll et ux. to Wm. C. Sartiin, part lot 12, sq. 858; $1,150. Kentucky ave. and A st. s.e.—Charles A. Shiclds et ux. to Arabella H. Gray, lot 19, sq. 1013; $10, Irving place near 30th st.—D. mn et ux. to James H. Saville, lot 104, sy. 1282; $4,000. Massachusetts ave. s.e. bet, 12th and 18th sts.— Morris Barnett et ux. to Ino. P. Spcecher, lot 28, . 1013; $1,576.06, rion st. n.w. bet. P and Q sts.—Wm. A. Ruess to Virginia Waldsaur, part lots 68 and 69, sq. 445; Tet. n.w. bet. 17th and 18th sts.—John F. - ers, trustee. to Cornelian P. Russell, part lot 4, 8g.” 126; $26,500, —— A Military Fort Named. Secretary Alger has ordered that the new military post at Little Rock, Ark., be named Fort Logan R. Root, in honor of the distinguished volunteer officer of that sul to the war name, who subsequent sented an Arkansas district in Congress. Labor through the j¥#& Union, which is aMfliatedwith the Ameri- WARRING ON THE,: FRDBRATION. Knights of Labor Prupbse to Fight to = the Degth. As foreshadowed in Thay Evening Star of yesterday, war has {declared “by the general executive of the Knights of Labor against the Amertean Federation cf Widtional _ Brewers’ can Federation of Labor,” Late last night General -Secretary-Treas- urer John W. Hayes hai mailed to the sec- retaries of every local: assembly of the Knights of Labor throwghout the United States a letter notifyizg them, in sub- stance, that as the’ National Brewers’ Union, during the pat’ few days, has placed a boycott upon.the products of a New York brewing conpapy for no other reason than that compaay employs work- men belonging to the Knights of Labor, the general executive has determined to accept the gauntlet thus thrown down ard inaugurate a fight which it is intended shall settle the question of supremacy be- tween the principles of the Knights of La- bor and those of the American Federation of Labor. General Secretary Hayes also intimates that peace will not be secured until either the Knights of Labor or the American Fed- eration of Labor, the two great labor bodies of the world, shall be practically destroyed. Mr. Hayes, in his communication to the members of the various assemblies, further declared that the statements put in circula- tion by the National Brewers’ Union that the brewing company in question compels its employes to work twelve hours for a day’s work and pay lower than the regular wages are untrue. Mr. Hayes further states that every per- son employed by the brewing company is a member of the Knights of Labor; that ten hours constitute a day’s work, and with from two dollars per day as wages. The boycott, he says, started tn Baltimore. Simultaneously with mailing copies of the above Secretary Hayes sent a letter to the executive officers of every brewing com- pany in the United States whose products are manufactured by workmen affiliated with the National Brewers’ Union stating that the organization of Knights of Lanor was compelled, for self-protection, to refuse to handle any product manufactured by ary firm employing members of the Na- tional Brewers’ Union, and adding: “Will you do me the favor to write to the officers of the Brewers’ National Union, under whose jurisdiction your employes are con- nected, and notify them that this contest must stop?” SS OFFICERS ELECTED. Annual Meeting of the Washington City Bible Society. The sixty-ninth annual’ meeting of the Washington City Bible Society was held last evening in the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association, Rev. A. W. Pitzer, D.D., president, in the chair. Tae annual report was presented by the board of managers, and accepted and or- dered to be printed, together with the statement and appeal of the parent so- ciety. The committee on anniversary sub- mitted its report, recommending that the sixty-ninth anniversary meeting be held in the Foundry M. E. Church Sunday evening next at 8 o'clock. The recom- mendations were adopted. The commit- tee has secured the services of Rev. Lu- cien Clark, D.D., the pastor of Foundry Church, to deliver the anniversary address. It was ordered that the board of managers be authorized to incorporate the society under the laws of the District. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Rev. A. W. Pitzer, D.D.; vice presidents—A. S. Pratt, Chas. Lyman, George Ryneal, jr., Robt. S. Jordan, Z. S. Buckler, "THomas G. Jones, J. H. Meriwether, A. Si G@aywood, Nathl. A. Robbins, Lucius D. Aiden; secretar James T. A. Shields; tréagurer and depos- itary, William Ballantyvie; directors—C. H. Middleton, George A., Thomas, Edgar Frisby, W. H. H. Warman, George C. Sam- son, M. Porter Snell, Daniel S. Foster, Thomas B. Stahl, Henry Stier, Anson S. Taylor, M. D. Peck, Benj. F. Fuller, John Leech, Fred. E. Tasker,, Benj. B. Pearce, J. Waiter Duvall, Henry 8. Hunter, John E. Seick, Thomas €. Bitspson, Theodore Ebaugh. Lod i ee Opening of Rivér View. The weather and all other..circumstances were ideal Sunday -for: the opening of the eleventh season of River View, considered by thousands the Mecca, so far as excur- sion resorts¢are concerned. . During the winter months -the steamer Samuel J. Peniz was thoroughly overhauled in Bal- timore, and is now, in every respect, a palace excursion steamer, complete in all its appointments. Improvements of notice- able magnitude have also been made at River View, which, bedecked in a spring dress of white, glistened in the sun when approached from the river. The River View wharf, at the foot of 6th street, pre- sented a scene of activity all day long, and especially so about the hours scheduled for the steamer to start. The Pentz made two trips, one at 11 a.m. and the other at 2:45 P.m., returning to Washington at 2 and 8 o'clock. As the big water craft glided into midstream from its wharf here it left be- hind on each trip fully one hundred éisap- pointed persons who could not be accom- modated. “~ ‘Shooting the chute” seemed to be the chief attraction at River View, both for those suffictently brave to “shoot” and for the timid ones who surrounded th lake and exclaimed “Oh, my,” when the boats came in contact with the surface of the water and rebounded. The chute did a red- letter business, as did the bowling alley, the shooting gallery, the flying horses, as well as the many other entertainment features, not omitting the real live horses and the goats, the latter pleasing the little folks immensely. The cafe was well pat- ronized, all the delicacies of the season be- ing served in a style that more than satis- fied the most fastidious. By no means the least attractive feature of the opening was the concert by the River View Band, both on the boat und grounds. Good order prevaiied, nothing oc- curring to mar the pledsure of the occa- sion at any time. a Method of Army Punishment. ‘The Secretary of the Navy has issued the following general order against the impo- sition of extra police duties as a method of punishment for ordinary offenses: “The attention of all persons required to perform duties of any nature in connec- tion with summary courts-martial is called to the undesirability of the imposition or approval of sentences involving extra police duties, except in particularly aggravated cases. The language of ‘the eighth clause of article 30 of the Articles for the Gov- ernment of the Navy indicates that the performance of extra police duties should be regarded as an additional or special punishment rather than,as one to be im- posed in ordinary cases; the statutory pro- vision embodied in that ‘clause being that ‘extra police duties * three Imonths may be “gidded to any of the.* * * punishments previously enum- erated in the article. 14°, “After obtaining the wiews of a number of officers whose rank amd experience en- title their opinions to mitch weight, the department is satisfied (fiat it is possible, in most instances, to ingggse a punishment which can be more promptdy executed, and which will not demanii-from-others the constant watchfulness ait supervision now required when sentencés “involving extra police duties are being fdtried into effect, or impose upon the offgnger a continuous nase which rather cpetards cnan gee motes the purpose of hig punishment.” Beene a a: jaa Te Paymaster Corwine. The Secretary of the vy has ordered a court-martial to meet at.tQhe Newport, R.L, naval station on f2sth instant for the trial of Paymaster John Corwine. The officer is charged with embezzlement; mak- ing false and fraudulent official reports; scandalous conduct, tending to the cestruc- tion of good morals, and desertion. These charges are all based upon his conduct while acting as paymaster at the Newport val station, for which he was criminally arraigned, but compromised the case. The detail for the court. is Capt. George Remey, Pay Inspector G. Commanders C. F- verse, E. W. Watson and W. W. Reisinger, Paymasters C. W. Slamm dnd Joseph.Fos- ter, Lieut. Commander L. C. Logan, with Lieut. C. H. Lauchheimer, U: 8: M. C., as judge advocate, 3 It matters little what it is that you want zrwhether a situation “or a servant—a “want” ad. in The Star will reach the person who can fill your need. CENTRAL LABOR UNION Disoriminasion by Employers. in Favor of Knights of Labor Ohjected To. A Charge That Electrical Workers Em; ed at the Capitol Permitted te Join a Union. Are Not The regular weekly meeting of the Cen- tral Labor Union, held last evening, was attended by the representatives of nine- teen organizations, and considerable busi- mess was transacted, President Milford Spohn occupied the chair, and Mr. J. J. Crowley was secretary. The special committee which was instruct- ed to call on Captains Blake and Randall in the interest of union labor reported that neither of these gentlemen was employing members of trades affillated with the Cen- tral Labor Union, and the committee was instructed to formally protest against this discrimination, and demand that the mem- bers of the C. L. U. be employed at least equally with those of the Knights of La- bor. The committee also reported that Mr. Glenn, the contracting painter for the work on the Hutchins apartment house, corner of 14th and L streets northwest, refused to employ painters who are affiliated with the Central Labor Union, and is having the work done by Knights of Labor exclu- sively. The secretary was directed to in- form Mr. Hutchins of this fact. Delegate Cannon of Tailors’ Union, No. 188, made an address, in which he called attertion to conditions existing in the tail- oring trade. He described what is known as the sweat shop system, which, he de- clared, prevailed to a great extent in the manufacture of clothing, and argued for its abolishment. A request was received from Engineers’ Union, No. 6678, A. F. of L., asking the Central Lebor Union to place cn the un- fair list a laundry, a boarding house and lunch room, a plumber and a dancing in- structor for the reason that those referred to were interested in a laundry from which a member of the Engineers’ Union was dis- charged because he demanded union wages. The communicatior was referred to the grievance committee for investigation. Delegate Silver of the Granite Cutters’ branch reported that non-union stone cut- ters were employed on the new city post office. This matter was also referred to the grievance ccmmtttee. A report was made that electrical work- ers employed in electrical construction at the Capitol are compelled to work twelve hours for a day's work; also that the sup- erintendent would not permit any of his men to join the Blectrical Workers’ Union, and that he had refused to employ any of the members of the latter organization. The matter was referred to a special com- mittee composed of Messrs. Patterson, Canty and Willis, who were instructed to riake a thorough investigation, and if it is ascertained that the men are being work- ed in violation of the efght-hour law to bring the subject to the attention of the district attorney with the view of having the responsible parties prosecuted. The same committee was directed to protest to Architect Clark cf the Capitol against the refusal of the superintendent above re- ferred to to employ union labor. — ODD FELLOWS’ ANNIVERSARY. Excellent Entertaiument nat the Hall Memory of the Occasi The seventy-eighth anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was held last evening at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th street northwest. The immense hall was crowded to the doors, and the large audi- ence was highly entertained by a program rendered by some of Washington's best known artists. . The program was as follows: Proclama- tion of the grand sire, read by Grand Secre- tary William R. Hunt; opening ode, mem- bers of the order; invocation, Rev. W. H. Richardson; overture, Moran's Orchestra; address of welcome, Grand Master Thomas J. Jores; character sketch, Miss Isabel Shelton; Mrs. Johnson, accompanist; so- prano solo, Miss Flora Dudley; address, Representative James G. Maguire: tenor solo, Byron G. Harlan; recitation, Miss El- len 'C. Rhodes; recitation, Miss Emily “E. Sauter; recitation, Col. EL B. Hay; fancy dance, pupils of Mi Augusta Sproesser; tenor solo, Thomas L. Jones; soprano solo, Mrs. Volney Bennett, with Mrs. Henry Tallman accompanist; selection, Lafayette Mandolin and Guitar Quartet; recitation, Goldwin Patten; cornet solo, B. F. Gott= walds; pantomime, Frank ‘T. Chapman; violin solo, Prof. Rhodes; recitation, Mr. Hayes. Mrs. Findley S. Hays was accom- panist for the evening. Every number was vociferously encored. The feature of the evening was a splrited contest for a beautiful work of art, the property of the widow of the late Grand Master C. B. R. Colledge, entitled “Recent Ideals of American Art,” the book to be awarded to the most popular Odd Fellow in the jurisdiction. The different lodges voted in a most enthusiastic manner for their favorite sons, and, after a lively contest, which had been going on for several weeks, the polls were closed at 10:30. A counting of the ballots resulted in the election of D. B. Perry, noble grand of Central Ledge, No. 1. This ‘Venerable old lodge demonstrated in a most emphatic manner her remem- brance of the worth and work of Past Grand Master Colledge, who gave his life for the advancement of the order, and the love they cherished for his widow. A contingent from Baltimore, who were the cynosure of all eyes in their resplendent uniforms and scarlet plumes, were the guests of the order of this city. ‘There were also present leading lights of the order from the neighboring cities and towns. After the completion of the program dancing was indulged in. =e HIDDEN IN A TRUNK. A Stranger Causes an Excitement in a Boarding House. Some time ago quite a stir was caused throughout the United States by ‘the spreading of the news that a tramp had entered the Vanderbilt mansion in New York city and made himself comfortable in one of the millionatre’s luxurious beds, sleeping as peacefully as a child when dis- covered. An incident somewhat similar occurred last night in this city, although the entry was not into a mansion, and the iutruder was by no means a tramp. The house visited is one for boarders, of which Mrs. Mary Woods is the proprietor, on Pennsylvania avenue. For a short time great excitement prevailed in the neighbor- hood. By some means, Mrs. Woods be- came aware of the presence of a strange man in the house. She appealed for pro- tection to one of her boarders, Mr. Alexan- der McElhancy, The latter proceeded at once to search the house, and in one of the upper rooms found a stranger lying in bed. Returning downstairs, Mr. McElhancy cail- ed lustfly for the guardians of the peace, and Policeman Waish responded. Accompanied by McElhaney and several others, the policeman’ hastened upstairs, but the intruder had disappeared, and another search was necessary. He was finally unearthed in a trunk, and, more or less ingloriously, compelled to proceed to the nearest police station, where he gave his name as Edward Lackey. In the Police Court today, after the facta had been set before Judge Kimball, Lackey took the stand. In an agitated manner he stated that last evening he had imbibed rather freely of intoxicating liquor, and was invited into the house by an unknown female. Hearing some one approaching, his companion fled. Not knowing exactly what he was doing, he hid in the trunk. The court was not satisfied that the actions of Lackey established vagrancy, £0, therefore, he dismissed the case. ——— Treasury Correspondence, Secretary Gage has abrogated the in- structions issued by Secretary Carlisle whereby the chief clerk cf the Treasury Department had charge of all official mat- ter prepared for the signature.of the Sec- retary or assistant secretaries, Hereafter al! official mattér of any kind or characte: prepared for the signature or of Treasury, will be sent from the of- fice, bureau or division wheie formulated to the-Secretary, or to the assistant secre- tary to whom is assigned the immediate control, ‘and direction of the eS Coe eanees towne tire NEW PUBLICATIONS. ICAN LANDS AND ‘THE MAY. LOWER TO RIP VAN KE Donal Q@. Mitchell. New York: Scribner's « Sons.” Washington: Brentano's, The author of..“‘Reveries of a Bachelor” eculd probably find no more congenial topie than’ a review of the literary lights that have shone with more or less bril- lancy cn these shores in the past. He has written no solemn history of Ameri- can writers, but he has daintily sketched certain outlines and has filled them in with his graceful discourse, that has made such great successes of his former works, & round dozen in number. Though three- quarters of a century in age, Mr. Mitchell is even now contemplating fresh excur- sions into the Mterary field, having just completed his series, “English Lands, Let- ters and Kings,” in a line similar to that followed by the present publication, which iad. gone into a second edition before the day of publication. This immediate suc- cess is well deserved, for “American Lands and Letters” is unquestionably one of the notabfé books of many seasons. The author clearly indicates his scope in his first few words, saying that his aim has been “not So much toxgive instruction about the sub- jects brought under review as to kindle interest in them, by certain allowable piquancies of treatment, and so provoke his readers-.to.a wider study amongst sources that are ampler and more fully accredited.” In order to limit the work within reasonable pounds no writer is dealt with whose birth-@ate belongs in the pres- ent century. ‘ MIGHT HAVE BEEN; SOME LIFE NOTES. By the. Rev. rker, D.D. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Washington: Dr. Parker's pungency pf, style has full play in this volume, which can have '0 better description than that afforded by its subtitle, “Life Notes.” The book is like a well-written and—what is better—a well- edited diary. It takes the readers whirling into the company of high dignitaries of the church in England and America, introduces them to a certain amount of the opposition between the Dissenters aid Nonconform- ists, and the Church-of-England party, and offers them many bright and entertaining paragraphs here and there about things in general. A broad Christian spirit such as must have flowed from so liberal a preach- er as Dr. Parker permeates the work, and optimism and love and charity are stamped on every page. There are somes sharp strokes delivered on the weak spots of the armor of men, and some telling blows are struck at the frailties and hypocrisies of modern life. Yet it is a refreshment to go from cover to cover, IN MEMORIAM—FREDERICK DOUGLASS. With portrait. Philadelphia: John C. Yorston & Co. This handsome volume is, as stated in the preface, “A record of the spontaneous ex- pressions of grief and surprise evoked by the unexpected death of Frederick Doug- lass.” It includes detailed accounts of his last hours, death and funeral, and also the obsequies at Rochester, where the inter- ment took place. Then follow letters, lter- ally from all parts of the world, written to the widow by admirers of Douglass. An- other chapter is devoted to the preambles and resolutions adopted by various societ'es and organizations. Several pages are de- voted to poems and sonnets written on the life, services and death of Douglass. Next in order of arrangement is a large section devoted to reports of memorial services, with addresses and sermons on Douglass, followed by extracts from newspapers throughout the country commenting upon the dead man. A brief but interesting chap- ter is devoted to reminiscences by friends and associates of Douglass, and the book cencludes with a well-written biographical sketch. A DIPLOMAT IN LONDON; Letters, Notes. 1871- Translated from the French of Charles Gavard. New York: Henry Holt & Go. Wash- ington: Ballantyne & Sons. M. Gavard had the iiterary misfortune to be stationed at London fn a diplomatic capacity during an exceeding uneventful period. There had settled over France and the rest of Europe at that time an intense calm produced by the closing of the Franco-Prussian war, and in consequence “A Diplomat in Londen” is rather a calm narration of society events with consi able cf the flavor of a diary Kept b close observer, and one who is inclined to analyze slight incidents. At no point does the book rise to a dramatic climax, for in the nature of things its course js even and slow. Its especial value. perhaps, s in its character as a contribution to the Ht- erature of the period, casting some rays of light upen the diplomatic record of that time. and maybe in a few decades it will prove a most serviceable connecting link for historians. PHILIP AND ALEXANDER OF MACEDOX: Two y Ess: ALA. Magdaler Sa F. $8. With-map and iWustrations. New York: Charies Scribner's S Washing- ton: Brentano's. This handsome work appears in timely season, for it outlines the works and char- acters of two of the greatest men of Greece, now pluckily engaged in an effort to regain some of her lost laurels. The story of Philip is an unfamiliar one, hav- ing been rather neglected in the study of the achievements of his more distinguished son, Alexander. The author seeks to clothe these famous cl ters with human traits, to present them in the atmosphere in which they lived and moved, and in succeeding in this he has produced a vast- ly entertaining volume. The reference notes indicate a wide research, and open up many lines of parallel reading. The illustrations are neatly presented, being re- productions of ancient portraits. PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE. _ By Amelia E. Barr. TMustrated. New York: Company. : The Century Mrs. Barr's story has already appeared, in briefer form, in the Century Magazine. Its publication there proved a success, and many tributes to its power and fidelity in character portrayed were called forth. The scene of this story is laid in the Shetland Islands, among the fisher folk, strict Cal- vinists, and full of the stern realities of Babies Thrive On It Our skilled cutters, aided by the finest materials thé best looms of the world produce, can give you tailor- ing that has no superior anywhere at any price.. Our prices are not high—either—only what good work is really worth. 3 G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Expert Tailor, 1208°F ‘St. life and the unrelenting philosophies of their creed. There is about the novel an atmosphere of gloom, in consequence, light- ed up here and there, however, by poetic touches and descriptions. In ‘hook form Mra. Barr has prefaced the original story by an account of the life of the hero's father, which serves to interpret some of the developments of the plot. A SOCIETY WOMAN ON TWO CONTINENTS. By Britton Spottiswood Mackin (Mrs. James a merican Revolu- New York: Continental Pub- It is a trifle odd to discover that “A Daughter of the American Revolution” should have found so much of absorbing interest, so much to admire and praise, in the ways and doings of royalty. Aside from the Interest that attaches to such a para- dox there is little of interest in the book, save perhaps to the personal friends of the author and to those who may have gone over the same ground. The writer has un- doubtediy had a number of interesting ex- periences, which are well enough stated im the text, but there is such an abundance of personal mention and description that the value of that which ts otherwise ac- ceptable is somewhat diminished. LYRA CYCLUS, OR THE BARDS AND TH BI- CYCLE. Being a collection of merry and melo- ious metrical conceit ament the whecl Se lected and a-ranged by Edmond Redmond. Roch- ester, N. Y.: Published by the editor, In view of the unbounded popularity of the wheel {t was a clever conception on the part of the poetically named editor of this little volume to gather together in a singte volume the best of the verses that have been written of late with the steel steed as an inspiration. He has not only chosen the cleverest of the multitude of verses on this subject, but has selected for some of the longer ones appropriate airs, so that the great army of wheelmen may now scorch to masic. It is gratifying to note in pass- ing that The Star has contributed uncon- scicisly to this interesting volume. PINE VALLEY. Ry Lewis B. France. N York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. Under the title “Pine Valley” are printed six short stories of life in the Rocky moun- tains. The author has shown great skill in depicting the picturesqueness and excite- ment incidental to frontier existence. His personal familiarity with the scenes and the characters with which he deals gives to his work a realistic tone. Miustrated. LITTLE CATRCHISM OF LITURG ted from the French of the Abbe Dutiliiet by ier. Ang. M. Chenean, St. Mars’s Seminary, Rattl- more, Md. h iNustrations, Baltimore: Joim Murphy & This little volume is expressly intended for members of the Catholic Church, and is designed to make them more fa: functions of the servi + If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. ‘The social butterfly is really not so much au idler after all. She works hard. She ~e late hours. Ske manages a house- hold—plans entertainment for her guests— superintends the buying of furniture, the making of dresses, the ordering of dinner; is worried by her social duties, by servants. by a thousand things, and with it all she must perform the duties of ood and motherhood. Is it so very wonderful that her health fails? It fails as other women’s health fails. The beginning is some slight derangement of fur peculiarly femi nine. From the ianing the progress of disease is swift an: go , Unless it is quickly checked. The frightful prevalence of “female weakness,” over thirty ycars sed the invention of Dr. Pierce’ ij It is a sure, perma- ment cure for the ills common to women. It is equally valuable in keeping women well. Taken during the expectant period it greatly lessens and sometimes entirely elimin: the pain ard danger of child-birth. GOOD COPMPLEXION comes from good digestion and good health, and these often come from the cure of con- Stipation by Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pcllcts. f 23 Marshal! Street, Hart- Dr. "s Pellets, were rec- a neighbor who thinks there is em. Iam subject to acidity of the i ._AS soon as I feel it, or Ustri Thom all~ The Monarch has that fly-away-and-leave-the rest quality which makes it the chosen racer of the arch Bicycle is a little bit the nearest to perfec- tion in every point. Hear its riders praise it. They know. tressing ef- fects of the heat. *