Evening Star Newspaper, May 6, 1897, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1897-14 PAGES. 9 BS2eO5OSSE 900668 SEE CECE SE cloths ali the time. the importer. DOHHOOHHDOOH9N99OHOOSOE i possible. OSBOGT OTC HSS HOODOO DOH OOGSHOSOD ASS a It Outstrip Them All ~ The Monarch has that fly-away-and-leave-the rest quality which makes it the chosen racer of the wisest riders. The Mon- arch Bicycle is a little bit the nearest to perfec- tion in every point Hear its riders praise it. They know. A catalogue if you ask us. Mig. Co., Washington Agents American Watch and Diamond Co., 1425 Pennsylvania Ave. For Good Health USE Pear adrS The genuine is put up in bottles only, enclosed in buff wrappers, on which is printed our landscape trademark. AVOID SUBSTITUTES Weak. Watery. Worthless. Relieves all Pain. Controls all Hemorrhages. Subdues all Inflammations. Note our name on every label and wrapper. Pond’s Extract Co., New York and Londoa. My 4H 15,2098 For Weak and Run Down People. 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BEYOND A DOUBT The finest and largest collection of Imported Suitings is to be found in our last great purchase of Genuine Scotch Cheviots--direct from if you would be informed as to the extent of this purchase, a glance at our windows will give you an idea. We are making these suits for It All past SSSOSSODOSS OOH OOSS OSS OSOCSSSHSOHHSSOHEO OCH OHSOO SSO 89896926 FOLLOWED PRECEDENT. Minister Buck's Reception to Colored People at Atlanta. “I knew it was dollars to doughnuts that the sensational telegram sent out from Atlanta, stating that Col. Buck, minister to Japan, had ‘shocked’ the sensibilities of the people of my state, would turn out to be the veriest poppycock,” said a gentle- man from Georgia today, prominent in business and social circles: “It was alleged that Col. Buck had ac- cepted an invitation to a negro reception, end the impression was sought to be con- veyed that he was fraternizing with them socially. “Now, if, the sensibilities of our people were ‘shocked’ by the kind of reception Col. Buck participated in, then it was at least the fourth ‘shock’ they have re- ceived. Gov. Colquitt, now deceased, first ‘shocked’ them, next Gen. Gordon, then President Harrison, all of whom received | the negroes, and, horribile dictu, actually shook hands with them. The head and front of Col. Buck's offending hath this extent, no more. About to depart fo Japan, some of the most worthy negroc Happy the home to which a baby comes. Hap- py the mother who thrills responsive to the touch of baby fingers. Happy if baby is bright, healthy and destined toa life of robust usefulness, but sad indeed if the child is a sickly one, peevish and puny, and sentenced before birth to a life of pain and suffering. It rest with woman herself whether her children shall be healthy and happy, or sickly and a thankless cross to bear. ‘Taken during the expectant period Dr. Mierce’s Favorite Prescription will relieve thy tker of all the discomforts incident ° to inis condition,‘ and parturition will be free from danger and comparatively free from suffcring. It is the best of medicines for diseases of women and is the only med- icine in the world that makes the coming of baby safe and easy. x Mrs. Jennie Parks, of Marshall, Spokane Co., Wash., writes: “Iam proud to have the oppor- iunity to tell of the good results of your great med- icine.—Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. I was beneiited by your medicine in confinement, but the greatest blessing I have found is it is such a helpto me. It gives me strength. Ihave notired feeliug and my baby is the _Pictttre of health. My health Was quite broken but I feel Setter than I have i. ten years.” The newly-wedded wife, above all other women, needs a good medical book Dr. Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser fills this want. It contains over 1000 pages and 500 illustrations. . Several chapters are devoted to the physiology of the organs dis- tinctly feminine. 21 one-cent stamps, | to cover cost of mailing only, to the World's | Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y., fora free copy, paper-covered. If a cloth binding is wanted, send io cents ex- tra (31 cents in all). | 1 | bury, 127 West 42d st decided it would be a graceful thing to wish him Godspeed, and so arranged for him to meet the best of their race and say good-bye. Col. Buck would have been a churl to refuse their request, and his ac- ceptance was not only naturai, but entirely proper. Yet the author of the telegram, which was sent, through the medium of the press. broadcast through the country, assumes he inflicted a great social outrage on our people, and that they are up in arms about it. No better proof of the falsity of the telegram can he adduced than the fact that, although it was known for days before that Col. Buck did intend to receive the negroes on Monday, yet on the Saturday night previous he was given a banquet by one hundred and fifty of the best and most prominent men of Atlanta, nearly all of whom are democrats. The governor of the state, Atkinson: the mayor of the city, Collfer, and ex-Secretary Hoke Smith were present, and spoke, besides many other distinguished and prominent democrats. They, at least, were not ‘shocked. ‘Col. Buck has lived in Georgia many ears: he has, of course, made many po- tical enemies in the past, many of whom re now his personal friends, but he has Iways enjoyed the respect of those who knew him, and been regarded as a gent man. Even the Constitution, a most bitter partisan sheet, has sung his praises and testified to his moral and social worth. ‘The people of Georgia are neither fools nor fanatics. I like an honest, open fight, but I despise a blow below the belt, and have nothing but contempt for " sensation mongers.” —— Hotel Arrivaln. Raleigh—S. M. Seely, San Francisco, Cal.; S. R. Howell, Chicago, Tl; A. Lysle, Pitts- burg, Pa.; S. H. Woodbridge and G. Miles, Boston, Ma: J. Bealin and P. J. Smith, New York; C. H. Thomas, E. I. Moore and A. H. Gross and wife, Philadelphia, Pa.: J. J. Toffrey, Jersey City, N. J. St. James—W. H. Forsyth and E. E. Newton, Chicago, Ill.; C. K. Black and J. Mooney. Lincoln, Ill.; Dr. William Decker, Philadelphia, Pa. Arlington—H. H. G. on-Hudson, N. Y.; J. 8. Barnes and M. G. Cambell wife, New York; C. A. Brad- pe Utica, N. Y.; R. L. Ireland, Cleveland, Ohio. Ingalls, Castleton- Shoreham—C. C. Ransom, J. D. Goldberg and wife, C. A. Mall, B. D. Greene and J. F. Gaynes, New York; E. L. Morse, Yonkers, N. Y. Wellington—C. E. Brown and R. M. G. Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio. Riggs—D. Bradshaw, F. J. Bradley, New York; J. Van Vranken, Schenectady, N. Y.; H. T. Peesting, Denver, Col. National—H. G. Stephens, New York; M. D. Aucker, Philadelphia, Pa.; R. B. Bard- well, Louisville, Ky.; W. J. Barton and wife, Pittsburg, Pa.; D. 8. Fletcher, Hart- ford, Conn.; E. F. Bosley, Chicago, Ill. ——— It matters little what it is that you want whether a situation or a servant—a “want” ad. in The Star will reach th? person who can fill your need. ee How the Other Half Lives. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Hamline M. E. .Church, 9th and P streets, announce a lecture by the pastor of the church, Rev. W. R. Stricklen, tomor- row evening. The lecture, accompanied by new and interesting stereopticon views, wil give a portrayal of ‘How the Other Half Lives.” Such points as Mulberry bend, Cherry street, &c., in contrast with the brighter side of New York will furnish an Mlustration of the lecturer’s theme. Dr. Stricklen is one of the most gifted pulpit orators in Washington, and will not fall to delight his audi 7 AN INFANT FOOD. “INFANT HEALTH Seer FREE on APPLICATION. ‘are copleasant. Don’t try self. sonmilt J, WARTS RICH ARMY. PRIZES Major General and Betpadier General Soon to Be Abppointed. CHANGES THROUGHO[T THE SERVICE eee Gossip Regarding \a Very Active Contest: ‘ ate POINTS ABOUT CANDIDATES — Major Gen. Frank R. Wheaton, com- manding the Department of the Colorado, at Denver, will retire for age Saturday next. The President will then have the be- stowal of two rich army prizes—a major Beneralship and a brigadier generalship. For the higher office, six brigadier gener- als are eligible. Mentioned in the order of seniority they are Gen. John R. Brooke, commanding tke Department of Missouri, at Chicago; Gen. E. S. Otis, commanding the Department of the Columbia, at Van- ccuver barracks; Gen. James W. Forsyth, coramending the Department of California at San Francisco; Gen. Z. R. Bliss, com- manding the Department of Texas, at San Antonio; Gen. J. J. Coppinger, command- ing the Department of the Platte, at Oma- ha, and Gen. W. R. Shafter, just pro- moted, who is unassigned. All the indications paint to the promo- tion of Gen. Brooke. He is the senior in rark. At the last vacancy in the list of major generals, caused by‘ the retirement of Gen. Ruger early in April, Gen. Whea- ton was jumped over Gen. Brooke, in or- der to enable the former to retire with the higher rank. It was then supposed that Gen. Brooke's advancement was only de- ferred for the time being and that he would receive the major generaiship on the retirement of Gen. Wheaton next Sat- urday. Although there is no knowledge of any change in this program, the friends of Gen- eral Forsyth and General Bliss are evident- ly encouraged to believe that there is a possibility of the selection of one of the two over General Brooke, and they are working accordingly. It is claimed for both of these officers that their cases are similar to that of General Wheaton, and snould be treated the same. This means that they will both retire before General Brooke, and that they can both be promoted in turn without de- priving him of the chance of reaching the higher grade. On the other hand, if he is now chosen, thelr only chance of promotion would He in his death. General Forsyth entered the army in 1851, and will retire in 1808. General Bliss holds the record for continuous service in the army. He entered in 1850, and will retire in 1899. General Brooke will not retire un- ul 1902. General Otis, the second brigadier in sentority, will also retire in 1902. The major generalship will go to one of the four officers named, with the chances strongly in favor of General Brooke. Change in Gommands. ‘These prospective changes will involve a slight shifting of commands. Gen. Brooke will remain in command 6f'the Department of Missouri, whether he is promoted or not. Gen. Wesley Merritt, commanding the Department of the East, at’ New York, has abandoned his contemplated trip to the scat of war in the east, and will continue in his present command. Gea. Otis will take command of the De- partment of the Colorado, vice Gen. Whea- ton, retired, and Gen. Shafter, the junior brigadier, will succeed him 4n command of the Department of the “Coltfmbia. ‘The command of the Department of Da- kota, at St. Paul, which has been vacant since Gen. Brooke's) trapsfié fo Chicago, will be filled by Col. Mizner, the senior colonel of the department; “until the ap- pointment of a new. brigasier general, ‘Twenty-Seven Candidates for Brign- slier General. The appointment of a major general will leave a vacancy in the list of brigadier generals, to be filled hy premotion from the large list of colonels-of the-tine. ‘Phe’ con- test for this appointment is much live! than that for the higher office. There are twenty-six active candidates for the pros- fective vacarcy, and many passive ones, hoping that their modesty may possibly se- » them the prize on the theory of the eking the man. The three senior colonels are Merriam 2nd Anderson“of the infantry and Wade of the cavalry, but their seniority does not iusure their preferment. The rule of ser! ity was observed in the case of General Wheaton znd is expected to be followed in the selection of General Brooke as major general. If adhered to in the matter of the new brigadier, it will mean the pro- motion of Colonel Merriam. For some unexplained reason, however, the impression prevails that there may be a departure from the rule in making the new brigadier general. At any rate, all the candidates are making a vigorous fight. The friends of Colonel Mizner and Colonel Frank are bringing the strongest kind of political and soclal influence to bear upon the President and the Secretary of War in behalf of those officers. Col. Frank is the leading candidate in the artillery, and in advocacy of his cause it 1s argued that it has been many years since a general officer was selected from that branch of the service, and that as a deserv- ing officer is now available for selection that arm of the service should be honored in preference to either the infantry or the cavalry. It is expected that these two appoint- ments will be made early next week, and the forthcoming nominations will be await- ed with great interest by the servie2 people. Regardless of the individual selections for major general and brigadier general, promotions will be made all aloag the line from colonel down to second lieutenants. With the exception of the lowest grade all the vacancies will be filled by seniority. The second Heutenancy will be filled by promotion from the ranks, - Transfers of Real Estate. Long Meadows.—Inaac L.. Johnson et al., teustees, to John Cook, trustee, lots 224, 225, 226, 228, 229, bik. 27; $2,475. Fourteenth and E streets southeast.—Chas. F. Benjamin et trustees, to Jahn Cook, trustee, lots 27, 28, 29, sq. 1043; $6,000. Fourth street northwest between D and E streets. —Richard C. Thompson, trustee, to Watson F. Clark et al., part lot 6, sq. 532; $5. First street southwest between D and E streets.— Yancey D. Peters-et ux. to Geo. W. Offatt, part lot 19, sq. 582; $10, Seventeenth street. northwest between P and Q streets.—Heverino D'Rosary et ux. to Elisabeth Busey, lot 24, sy. 180; $10. L strect northwest between 23d and 24th streets. — John Cook, trustee, to Jane Bradjey and Sa: Lawton, origina! lot 4, sq. 37; $10. First street northwest between E and G atree ‘redk. ( rd et ux. to Martia V. Bicksler, lot 51, wy. 736; $10. Trinidad.—Win, P. De to Commercial » lot 15, bik. 11; $1,800. ‘Prinfaad.—Ii. 1. Denoon et al., trustees, {9 Com- mercial Bullding and Loam Abwockation, Jot 1, blk. tt ‘Tweity-fitth street northwest from F to G streets, —Annle B. Widmrsyer et al. to Edw F. inal lots 6 to 12, 34. 000, bestest noctiesst betweond Charlotte Stegem‘er to Addison * be he shee. Frank T. Basrlings trus- eqdows.—Frank T. tees, to Edmund E. Masson, lot 108; $1,350. Q street corthwest betwee: th.gnd 7th streets.— trust sP J. Donovan, et al., trusteos, Building and Association, F, Abner, orig- on sted 4th streets.— ‘Bi Smith, part lot Jno. ‘T. Arms et iots 160 and 170, 9. 445; Nos. 1331 and’ 13i3°E Rickey et uy. to inal tot 6G, land ‘strvet_nobthwest.—Jos. K, Benj. 1. ford, trustee, pact Sete cone routhives ‘een streets.— Adel peon 16 an oAcins. Jot Orgietroct torthweat betreen'120N’and 13: street northwest between! 12th”: th strect: ~Elizabeth Witthaft to ay rt lot 2 sa. 290; $5. ts Fredic..J, Miller, part lot —->_—_. Wut Filea. The will of the late Ellen: Snee, duted August 18, 1896, and naming Catharine Snee, a daughter, as executrix, wns filed tcday. Premises 439 6% street southwest @re to be sold and’ the proceeds divided among her children, Thonias A., Catharine, Ellen, Mary and Michael W. Snee. Prem-. ises 427 P street are left to Catharine, El- len, Mary and Michael, as joint tenants, while they remain ummierried. If they jointly agree to sell the 'y Michael of t! end = te ie rae out ‘homas ce be equally di- vided among the other Thre children. —_.—__ “Want™ ads. in “The Star pay because answ they bring answers, TO THE ASYLUM. Sad Condition of a Trensury Depart- ment Cle: This city is without 2 house of detention or place where an unfortunate insance per- son may be detained in safety until the re- quirements of law can be complied with and the doors of the insane asylum opened. This was painfully demonstrated last night when Mr. Ulysses P. Laffitte, a Treasury Department clerk, was sadly in need of treatment in a place other than a police cell. He was first taken to Garfield Hos- pital, but the hospital authoritlesof course, could not recetve him to jetriment of the patients already there, finally the man reached the first $olice jon, where he was put in a cell. twnaiely for him he had a friend who wa: willing tu remain and take care of hin. Latftte was madly ix love with Annie Cellett, fifteen years old, daughter of a residen: of Hyattsville, and was anxious to marry her. Little Annie Collett, who is entirely innocent of any connection with the distursed condi- tion of the man’s mind, he thinks is the Virgin Mary, while he calls himself St. Jo- seph. Therefore, he says, they must get married. Laffitte, who ts about thirty years old, came here from ‘oulsiaca several years ago and got a position in the Treasury De- partment. Associated with him was Mr. Collett, the child’s father, and the latter had invited him to call at his home in Hyattsville. It was during his visits there that he fell in love with the child, but be- ing so young she naturally enough did not notice his attentions. When Laffitte went out to the Maryland village Tuesilay night he created a scene at thu Collett residence? He is a Catholic and the Colletts are of another faith, but ne announced his beliet that Annie was above others of her sex, and incidentally he remarked that all Pro- testants must cease to liv2. So trouble some did he become that he was brought back to the city andj taken to the ‘1ouse of Mr. M. Fraille, $21 J8th street northwest, where he had been boariing for some time. Mr. Fraille cared for nim over night, hop- ing his condition woul improve, but as he grew worse instead of beter he took the deranged man to the hospital, as stated, and last night he reached the police st tion. Most of the time he cails for the Hyattsville child, and occasionally he calls for a priest, saying he wants to be de- livered from the Protestaats, whom he thinks are burning him It is said that the young man’s mother and brother aave been in an insane asylum in Louisiana. Today Sanitary Officer Frank investigated the case and sent Laffiite cver to the insane asylum, ———— REVIEW OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. An Imposing and Beautiful Sight on the White Lot This Afternoon. The White Lot will be the center of at- traction for Washingtonians this after- noon, as the annual review of the Knights Templar belonging to the various com- manderies in the District will be held there after an imposing parade through the prin- cipal streets of the city. The great ellipse will present a beautiful sight when the knights, in their attractive uniforms, will be drawn up for inspection, and the pleas- ure of those who attend will be height- ened by the music of the United States Marine Band and Haley’s Washington and, both of which have been engaged for the occasion. a POLICEMAN LECTURED. Judge Kimball Has Something to Say About Using Clubs, Policemag E. H. Herbert of the fourth precinct was severely censured by Judge Kimball today in the Police Court for the urnecessary use of his club on a prisoner. There was a train made up at Yth street and Maryland avenue southwest last night, which was being occupied by a party of colored excursicnists. Some disorder is al- leged to have occurred, and Policemen Her- bert and C. W. Marshall placed under ar- rest Thomas Robinson, Oscar Jones, Rell Dunnings and isaac Minor, and charged them with disorderly conduct. Because of centradictory testimony, Judge Kimball promptly dismissed the cases today. As they stood at the rai!, Robinson, Dun- nings and Minor presented a cecidealy dis- figured appearance. One had a badly blacked eye, the head of another was scarred, and the cther had a lacerated chin, Their clothing, also, was more or less gory. The men declared that the policeman struck them avsolutely without cause. “As we stcod at the patrol box,” declared Robinson, “Policeman Herbert kep, punch- ing me in the ribs and under the chin. I'n: so sore today that 1 can ha’ move.” ‘rom the evidence here,” said Judge Kimball, “I belleve there was an unneces- sary use of the club in this case, and I do not see that there was any necessity for it. A policeman, too, has no right to indulge in profane language. He is just as liable to punishment for s9 doiig as any citizen, and I make it a point to make the fine dou- bie fn such cases. The club is intended for two purposes,” continued Judge Kimball. “It shsuld be pressed into service for self-defense and in order to maintain an arrest, always as a last regort. A policeman has no right to punch a man under the chin er in the ribs. ‘This case is dismissed.” Robinson immediately secured a warrant for the arrest of Policeman Herbert for as- sault. ——_—_ OFF TO TRENTON. Lum Fearson, Billy Willlams and Others Go to Prison. Warden Leonard of the District jail this morning sent quite a notable batch of Dis- trict convicts to the New Jersey state prison, situated at Trenton, N. J. Among them was “Lum” Fearson, who was sen- tenced to be hanged the 30th of last month for the murder, last August, of John Ford, and whose sentence the President com- muted to imprisonment for life. Another was “Billy’” Williams, sentenced last week to seven years for highway robbery. Will- jams’ confidante, Albert Tolson, who was given three years, was another of the, party, ‘Toe other convicts were: Charles Thomp- -son, alias Dick Hartsock, passing counter- felt money, two years; Leroy Anderson, do., a year and a day; William Connell, alias Corneil, grand larceny, a year and a day; George Pinckney, do., do.; Richard Lancaster, larceny from the person, two years. The last two were the only negroes in the batch. —<—<—___ AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE, &c. Today. C. G. Stoan & Co,, Aucts., 1407 G st. n.w.— Trustees’ sale of dwelling No. $26 7th st. n.e.,.on Thursday, May 6, at ¢ o'clock p.m. Thoa G. Henecy and Walter 2. Hensey, trusteca, Duncawon Htros., Auctz., 9th and D ats, nw.— Trustees’ sale of dwelling No, 1104 Florida ave. B.e., on ‘Thursday, May 6, at 6 o'rlork p.m. Ine L. Jobrson and Alexander Abraham, trustees. Rateliffe, Sutton & Co., Aucts., 920 Pa. ave. nw. —Trustee's sale of dweiling No. 224 11th st. ne., ou Thursday, May 6, at 4 o'clock p.m. William H. Shiply, trustee, ‘Thomas J. Owen, Auct., 013 F st. u.w.—Sale of improved and unluproved real estate southwest corner of F and Oth sts. mw., on Thursday, May © at 4:50 o'clock p.m. Duncarson Bros., Aucts., 9th and D sts, nw. —Chaneery sale of unimproved ground on B at. betwerm ist and 2d sta. mw., un ‘Thursday, May , at 6 o'clock p.m. James P. Ryon nod Owen Donnelly, trustees. Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co., Aucts., 020 Pa. ave. mw. No. 1824 New Hampshire - Bw, on Thuraday, May 6, at 5:30 o'clock pm, Walter B. Willlams & Co., Aucta, 10th and D sts, n.w.—Trustees’ sale of dwelling No. 1825 Ore- gon ave. n.w., 20 Thursday, May 6, at 5 o'clock p-m. Lorin M. Saunders und Kandolph D. Hop- kins, trustees, C. G. Sian & Co., Aucts., 1407 G st. nw.— at © o'clock pau, Elon A. Woodward and White, trustees, Tomorrow. Walter B. Williams & Co.,.Ancts., 10th and ats. n.w.—Sale of unredeemed pledges May T, at 10 @clock a.m. at Steinem Pa. ave, n.w. Durcanson Bros., Aucts., 9th and D sts. o.w.— ‘Trustees’ sale of improved and unimproved estate at Nos. 1614 G st. 2 on Bros.’, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY. Mecting of the Trustees and Business Transacted. A meeting of the trustees of the-Ameri- can University was held yesterday at the offices of the board, fn the Lenman build- ing, on New York avenue, for the purpose of hearing reports from the chancellor, Bishop John F. Hurst, and the vice chan- cellor, Rev. Dr. S. L. Betler, as to mat- ters connected with the construction of the Hall of History, now in ‘process of erection. Those present beside those named were Mr. John E. Andrus, president of the board, who presided; Rev. Dr. A. J. Palm- er, corresponding secretary of the Mission- ary Society of the M. KE. Church; Rev. Dr. Charles H. Payne, corresponding secretary of the board of education, all of New York; Bishop Charles H. Fowler of Buifalo, N. Y.; Bishop Thomas Bowman of Evanston, Il.; Bishop Charles C. McCabe of Fort Worth, Texas; Rev..Dr. Charles W. Buoy of Philadelphia: Mr. William Connell of Scranton, Pa; Rev. Dr. David H. Carroll of Baltimore, Rev. Dr. William HI. Mil- burn, Mr. M. G. Emery, treasurer: Denja- min F. Leighton, Charles C. Glover, John E, Herrell, Rev. Albert Osborn, all of Washington, and Rey. C. W. Baldwin of Baltimore, secretary of the board, who also acted as secretary of the meeting. ‘The reading of the reports of Chanc=llor Hurst and Vice Chancellor Beiler was fol- lowed by some discussion, during which much satisfaction was expressed that the work on the ‘hall is progressing xo rapidly, and that the affairs of the university are so full of promise. At 1:30 o'clock the board took a recess for lunch. The meet- ing reconvened about 3 o'clock, and it was expected that the board would complete the business that brought them together during the evening. Upon reassembling additional subscrip- tions, amounting to $15,650, to be applied to the expense of constructing the Hall of History, -were announced. The board made arrangements for the opening of the De Peyster Hi al for Consumption, near Millbrook, N. Y., which has been deeded to the university. The property is valued at $35,000. Bi Horst, in reviewing the work accomplished during the last hatf year, stated that a lady in New York had given the university $55,000 in cash and interest- bearing securities as additional endowment for a professorship in the College of His- tory; also that there had been conveyed to the trustees improved real estate in New York city. and New Jersey, estimated to be worth at Jeast $25,000. The bishop further announced that the subscriptions made in aid of the Hall of History since the last meeting of the trus- tees amounted to $25,000. A great part cf the afternoon meeting was occupied with the discussion of a new set of by-laws, 20 as to conform to the amended act of in- corporation” Bishop Hurst stated that the erection of the new” br Ing was progressing as rapid- ly as was required by the cuniract, and that there was every reason ‘o believe that it would be ready for dedication by Jan- uary 1 next. The consensus of opinion was, a8 gathered from the expressions of the trus- tees who had been in communication with representative people in every part of the country, that the American University is constantly growing in popularity. ——__ STRICKEN ON THE STREET. Charles Shelton Seized With a Fatal Hemorrhage. Charles Shelton, a cobored barber, was taken with a hemorrhage this morning abcut 8 o'clock near 9th and E siree's. The police patrol wagon from the first precinct conveyed him to the Emergency Hospital, where he died in a few min- utes. His perents were notified of his death, and Coroner Hammett gave @ cer- tificate of death from natural causes. ATES The Greater New York. Fron the New York World. The Greater New York will become a fact on the first day of next January. The work of long years leading to it was com- pleted yesterday when Governor Black signed the charter. The new city will embrace the present New York, Brooklyn, Long Islend City, other,parts of Queens county and the whole of Staten Island. ‘The fundamental idea of the charter is to secure local self-government or home rule to the metyopolis. It does not do 20 perfectly, but it does so in a greater degree than has ever been known in this city be- | fore. The executive power is vested in the mayor, who holds office for four years, and cannot immediately succeed himself. appoints all heads of departments except the controller, and all commissioners, with a few exceptions. During the first months of his term his power to remove appointive officers is absolute. After that it igs the same as at present—nametly, for cause, after a hearing and with tne gov- ernor’s assent. Most of the heads of departments have six years’ terms, with adequaze power. There is to be & four-h2aded police board, a five-headed board of taxes and assess- ments and a single-headed department of correction. Mest of the other important boards will consist of three members. For convenience of administration, the city ts divided into five local boroughs, each with a borough board, empowered to look after purely local concerns, subject to the General elty government. The legislative power ts vested In a municipal assembly, consisting of two Louses—namely, the council and the board cf aldermen. The council is to consist of a president, lected on general ticket and serving as vice mayor, ond twenty-eight members, elected by districts for a term of four years. The board of aldermen 1s to consist of one member for each assembly district, eiected for two years. ‘The legislative powers ‘expressly con- ferred upcn this municipal assembly, sub- ject to the mayor’s veto, are very exten- sive. It is also specifically provided that the assembly may exercise any other or further legislative powers not inconsistent with the laws of the state or nation. In brief, under this charter we have actual Iccal self-government, real home rule, ex- cept in so far as future legislatures may interfere with it. —— It matters little what it 1s that you want ywhether a situation or a servant—a “want” ad. in The Star will reach the Person who can fill your need. 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Attor. aeys, G18 F st. nw. and get thelr $1,800 offer and list of ipventious. . when - makes walk wien suck Race meet at International the season. : Inspection. It is the perfect details that make the perfect bicycle—perfection cannot be perfected. This is why people say the Sterling runs than any other wheel they ever tried. We have a few—very few —'g6 ladies’ and gents’ wheels, which we.are closing out at $75. They are going so fast there may. be none left Second-hand Sterlings are all gone but five—these we will sell this week for $50. A few wheels of other to $30. You cannot afford to bargains are offered. Com- panion tandems for sale, $150—for rent, 50c. per hour. -W. ROY MITCHELL, 14th St. and N. Y. Ave. Park May 31—finest spor of “a @ @ 6 8 © 3] @ eS) ; 8 @ : ‘ 3 3 & : easier you call. we have from $10 up