Evening Star Newspaper, May 25, 1897, Page 11

— THE EVENING STAR. pabhitethicde ra PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 2 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. llth &, by ‘Event = : Pe Company, oR Sc ‘The Evening Star is served tc subscribers in the eity by carriers, on their own uccount, at 10 cents + ies at the month. PSaturday Quintuple Shcet Star, $1 per year, with foretzn postage added, $3.00. (Entered at th> Post Office at Wasbingto2, D. C., as second-class mafl matter.) 7 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. i Part 2. Che Foening Star. Passed iis. WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1897-FOURTEEN PAGES. The regular permanent family circulation of The Evening Star is more than double that of any other paper in Washington, whether published in the morn- ing or in the afternoon. As a medium for unobjec- tionable advertisements it there- fore stands unequaled and un- approachable. SO604466004 oncord blarness * * Never conquered when it * * comes to competition! 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Razor, hollow ground. ants DEPAHAAOBHOO DODO ra e: LABOR BODIES LEGISLATE|WAYLAND SEMINARY CLASS|THE AIR MOTOR DISCUSSED Weekly Meeting cf the Central Labor Union Last Evening. Boycott on a River Resort Disapprev- ed—The Condition of the City Laundries Discussed. The weekly meeting last evening of the Central Labor Union was attended by rep- resentatives from nineteen trades unions. The proceedings were more interesting than usual, and the body did not adjourn until near midnight. President Milford Spohn presided, and Mr. J. J. Crowler offi- ciated as secretary. Several reports provoked long and earn- est discussion, particularly that of the ways and means committee, which sub- mitted a proposition for an excursion io be given by the Central Labor Union July 30. Expressed Disapprovi In considering the report a boycott now imposed on a river resort by local organ- izations was referred to incidentally, and many of the delegates expressed them- selves as cppused to the hasty and ill- aavised imp¢sition of the boycott. ‘The former met is which have prevailed with the other ceniral bodies of the District were condemned, and the general senti- ment expressed favored conservative and conciliatory action. The special committee appointed at a previous meeting to inquire into tne con- ditions of the laundries in this city sub- mitted a report of their investigatioas curing the past week, which included steam laundries, two of which, it stated, work the employes under very un- fair conditions. The report stated that the girls employed in one of these concerns are obliged to la- bor from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m., many of them bemg paid 50 per week, without com- pensation for overtime. In another con- cern the employes work regularly until 10 o'clock at night, and frequently as late as 2 o'clock in the morning, and are paid $3 per week, without extra compensation. The sanitary conditions of these laundries, it was reported, were very bad. The Contrast. It was ascertained, after inquiry, that the hours of work in cther laundries rarely exceeded eleven hours, for which the em- ployes received $5 per week. In this con- nection the committee had read an extract from an article written by Dr. H. C. Brace, and published in a late issue of the Amer- ican Journal of Health, which stated that the editorial management of that journal had for some weeks conducted a thorough and impartial investigation of the laun- dries in this city, for the purpose of ascer- taining their sanitary and hygienic condi- tions. The article concludes with the state- ment that “with a clear understanding of our duty in the matter we do not hesitate to say that our search revealed the fact that but few laundries in Washington pay proper attention to the requirements of sanitation and hygiene. Not many were found to be above severe criticism in this Tespect.”” After hearing the report of the commit- tee the organizer was directed to organize the laundry employes, as the only means by which they can secure better conditions. Several delegates reported that various retail grocers have refused to handle the product of the Armour Packing Company after being informed of the unfair condi- tions prevailing in the firm's establish- ments. The Unpaid Carpenters. Delegate Heisley reported that the car- penters who have been employed at Glen Echo for several weeks had quit work be- cause of the failure of the contractor to pay them their wages, which are several weeks overdue, and, through his union, Mr. Heisley advised carpenters to stay away from Glen Echo until the men are paid. The contract committee.reported that the building committee having in charge the erection of the Jewish synagogue had pro- vided in the contract that only local union labor shall be employed. The Central Labor Union indorsed the statements published in The Star, which emanated from the Building Trades Coun- cil and Brotherhood of Painters and Dec- orators, in reply to the circular of Paint- ers’ Assembly, 1748, K. of L., in reference to the pending troubles betweén Capt. E. 8. Randall and the K. of L. organizations. Capt. Randall's reply to the statements made in certain quarters to the effect that he had employed non-union painters was also read. = MONSIGNOR SCHROEDER. He is Expected to Retire From the Catholic University. Catholic circles are discussing the de- parture of Monsignor Joseph Schroeder from the Catholic University of Americi, where for eight years he has occupied the chair of degmatic theology. It has been the belief of a strong element that Mer. Schroeder was to a large extent responsible for the vast amount of sensational gossip which surrounded the resignation of Bishop Keane as rector of the university, and which attributed that action to a desire on the part of the Vatican to discipline Bishop Keane for the American sentiments he cherished in connection with the policy of the university. His so-called deposition was heralded as a victory for the German party in the Catholic Church, of which Mgr. Schroeder is the recognized representative in this country. The recent action of the pope in directing foreign-born parishioners in this country to choose the churcnes, whether English speaking or not, which they may select, is believed to be the final cause which has led Mgr. Schroeder to seek occupation elsewhere, as in well-in- formed Cathotic circles this announcement is regarded as being due to the influence of Archbishop Keane, who now occupies a high position in Rome, and a ‘lirect rebuke to the radicalism of the German party in America.” Tt is stated that Mgr. Schroeder applied for a position under Archbisnop Corrigan without success, and that he has since asked for a professorship in an Ohio semi- nary where German youths are educated for the priesthood. It is also alleged that he has found himself hampered at the Catholic University by finding the other members of the faculty opposed to him on all questions of religious practice and discipline. The officials of the university wili not discuss this question, but it is learned that what opposition to Mgr. Schroeder exists is because he is not in- clined toward the broad policy and =-pirit that now characterizes the institution. es VANDERBILT GOING TO RUSSIA. Report That One of the Family Has Bought Naphtha Fields. The Odessky Listok of Odessa, Russia, annornces the coming arrival there of one of the Vanderbilts, who, according to that newspaper, is about to start big naphtha works at Baku, Russian ucasia. The Novoe Vremya, commenting on this Statement, protests vigorously at the “‘in- creasing invasion by foreigners of the naphtha ”* and says that they (the Graduating Exercises of Academic Depart- Prof. George R. Hovey Delivers an Address and Presents the Diplomas —Names of the Graduates. The commencement exercises of the academic department of Wayland Semi- nary took place last evening at the Ver- mont Avenue Baptist Church. The program comprised orations by the several members of the graduating class, as follows: “Socrates in History,” John Henry Page of Ivanhoe,-Va.; “Manhood in the Ranks,” William Edward Robinson of Montague, Va.; ‘Athletics, Their Use and Their Abus Walter Thomas Foreman of Easton, Md.; ‘Incentives to Higher Educa- tion for Women,” Miss Annie Courtney Johnson of Millwood, Va.; “A Plea for Re- stricted Immigration,” Edward Emmanuel Bonner of Washington, Ga.; ‘The Example of Greece in the Cretan Troubles,” Samuel Howard Archer of Petersburg, Va. The exercises were interspersed with music by an orchestra. Prof. Hovey’s Address. The address to the graduating class was delivered by the president-elect, Prof. George Rice Hovey. After paying a high compliment to the ability, influence and many good qualities of Dr. King, the re- tiring president of the academic depart- ment, Prof. Hovey said in part: “The education which you have entered upon is called a liberal education. That word ‘liberal’ originally meant ‘adapted to freemen,’ suitable for men with the duties of citizenship, who need a broad outlook on affairs and life. The slave needed to see and understand only his master’s gar- den, his horses or his baths or business. The citizen must also have some knowledge of the world. “Today the phrase liberal education has a similar meaning. It is contrasted with elementary education, which all need, even to cook or sew, to care for a garden or to paint a house. The man or ‘woman who cannot read and write and figure cannot do well these simplest things. But it is an elementary, not a liberal, education that fits one for such work. “It is contrasted, too, with the profes- sional or technical education, which pre- pares a man for some particular occupa- tion, requiring unusual skill. Professional education makes a man a specialist in this great world. It sets a limited horizon to his ordinary field of vision. It turns his thoughts and interests into certain re- stricted chaunels. With only a professional training in additior to an elementary the man or woman is in danger of becoming narrow, prejudiced, untouched by many of the best things in the world, and unblessed by them. Broadens the Mind. “The liberal education, on the other hand, as the name suggests, is one which broadens and liberates the mind. The mind of many a man is imprisoned within @ very narrow range of ideas. It never breaks through the crust of a few papers, a few political leaders and a few miles or hundreds of miles of territory. “Some of the great eyils in the country today are manifestations of this very spirit of narrowness—race prejudice, in- tense partisanship and sectionalism. In a thousand other forms the sare spirit man- ifests itself, cramping and embittering life, blinding men and women to that which is most helpful, sweetest, best. A liberal edu- cation is intended to free one from such limitations. The Crowning Thought. “The crowning thought in regard to a Mberal education is that it enlarges life and gives mastery over mental powers, not primarily for personal ends, but for the good of the community. By derivation a liberal education, as we have seen, is one that is adapted to a freeman, a citizen, with his relations to public affairs. Col- leges are beginning to feel the necessity of laying emphasis on the duty of the edu- cated to society. Students of social science are insisting that the people are of far more importance than the individual, and that the wealth and the learning of the few must be used with reference to the welfare of the many, or else our civiliza- tion is doomed. A liberal education must free our powers from selfish use, and must teach us to employ them for the good of men. Debtor to All Men. “I congratulate you that you have been in a> school where: this ideal prevails; where, before you began academic studies, you had learned that, like Paul, you were debtor to Jew and Greek, to all men. How much greater debtor will you be to the community when a complete liberal edu- cation has enlarged your minds and sym- pathies, and developed your powers. I am sure you did not need to learn from sociolo- gists the necessity of living for others, for you have acquired something of your Master's spirit: ‘I am not to be ministered unto, but to minister.” “But you have now completed the first step in a liberal education. You must not forget that this fact increases your obliga- tion to rise far above all narrowness and prejudice. You must recognize the good and true, wherever found; you must be in sympathy with every noble cause or man; you, above all men and women, must con- secrate. your disciplined powers to the service of others. It means labor if you would improve conditions; it means brav- ery if you would withstand prejudice; it means self-denial if you would serve others. Obligation to Society. “Only by a life of constant labor and bravery and self-denial for others can you meet your obligations to society,. and live a life at all worthy of the Christian faith you ali profess, and of the liberal educa- tion which you have entered upon. “And now, in behalf of the faculty, I take pleasure in presenting to you these certificates of the fact that you have sat- of your greater responsibilities to your fellows.” ‘ ——’ ; NEW COURSE LAID OUT. ~ Wheeling and Marietta Will Make Speed Trials Over It. ‘When the Wheeling and the Marietta, twin gunboats, recently completed by tho Union iron works for the United States government, have their speed trial at San Francisco, Cal., will be over a new been laid out between Tiburon and El Campoe. It is exactly one nautical mile in length. Heretofore trials have been made in a stretch of the bay extending 1.78 nau- tical miles, but the water was shallow, a faet that lessened the speed of vessels, and the dense ne Rorgt cr from the refinery e , one Oo! object points, usually od the signal of the north range. Eckington and North. Capitol Association Takes Up the Theme. Question of a Pipe Line Contemplated by Eckiugton and Soldiers’ Home Company—Other Business. The Eckington and North Capitol Citi- zens’ Association met last evening at its hall, corner of R_ street and Lincoln avenue, and discussed a number of matters of general interest. Vice President W. J. Fowler presided, 8. M. Leitzell, treasurer, and W. J. Hughes, secretary, being pres- ent. New members were elected as follows: Hi. W. Burke, 83 R street; Thomas J. Shea, 12 Florida avenue; Joseph D. Coblentz, North Capitol and Florida avenue; E. P. Mertz, 19 Quincy street. ‘The resignation of P. F. Happ as chair- man of the committee on membership was received, and W. S. Chase was elected to his place, Railway Committee’s Report. A. R. Serven, chairman of the committee on railways, made a statement of occur- rences relating to the trial of the air motor by the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Rail- way Company during the past month. He said the committee from the association which had waited on the Commissioners had requested that the company should be required to continue their experiments in a more comprehensive manner than in the past, and to have these~experiments con- ducted under the supervisign of a District official, The committee was satisfied the Commissioners would heed the request. The committee had learned, Mr. Serven said, that the company had a few weeks ago applied for a permit to excavate trenches and put down pipe lines for the alleged purpose of supplying aid to the motors at the down-town end of the line, as they claimed it was necessary to pro- vide local stations to supply air to the motors. They had beenyasked, he under- stood, to give the Commissioners details of their plan, in order that they might de- termine whether it wolld be proper to allow them to proceed «with the pipe line, but the receiver of the company had de- clined to go into details. ; The Company's Claim, ‘The company claimed the right, Mr. Ser- ven said, under section 8;of the act of June 10, 1896, to open trenches and to put down any underground avcesspries they wished, whether the Commissioners thought it nec- essary er not, but the Commissioners re- garded that section as meaning that the cempany could put in such a system us was shown to be essential in operating the road. j It was stated during the evening, as the understanding of the association, that the company would not ask|permission of the Commissioners to equip the road, but would go to Congress and make the excuse that they had not been able to make such experiments as were necessary to show whether the thotor was pr was not a suc- cess, betause’ the Commissioners had, re- fused the ‘permission to lqy’a pipe Tine. The chairman of the tee on streets was. notified “of the ‘fact that there were dangercus holes along the tracks of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company, especially at BH street. The sec- retary stated that the Commissioners had been notified of the facts in the case, and they in turn had notified the company tc meke repairs, but no attention had been given to the matter. It was decided that the association should continue to call the attention of the District authorities to the danger until the repairs shali be made. Changing Names‘ of Streets, Communications were read from Secre- tary Tindall-of the board of Commission- ers saying the association's request to have the name of Le Droit avenue changed to 2d street could not be complied with without authority of Congress. Also that additional street lamps would be placed on Quincy street between North Capitol and Ist streets northeast as soon’ as the appropriation for the next fiscal year shall be available. A letter from Superintendent McKensie of the street sweeping department, in reply to a communication, was read. He said he feared the additional street sweeping asked for could not be granted, as the ser- vice would have to be curtailed at the be- ginning of the next fiscal year because of lack of funds. A subscription was started to. supply funds to purchase a set of flags for the new engine house at the corner of North Capitol and Quincy streets. A committee was also authorized to make arrangements for a formal presentation of the flags to the engine company as soon as it shall be instalied in its quarters, ———— SHARP TALK ON TOBACCO, Dr. Steele Defends Its Use Before the Synod at Pittsburg. The session of the general synod, Re- formed Presbyterian Church, at Pittsburg was enlivened yesterday morning by a heated discussion over the use of tobacco. The question arose over the report of the ccmmittee having in charge the bequest of Francis Land, D.D., for the education of young men for the ministry. The report recommended that when expedient stu- dents receiving aid should attend the Ce- darville College, and that no ‘student should receive aid who used tobacco or indulged in any extravagant habit. Dr. Steele of Philadelphia defended the use of the weed, and a number of delegates opposed him, The question and report was finally referred. Professor M. Gdiley of Llinoia then.read.the report of the board of foreign missions, and 8, F. Kerr, treasurer of the Theological Seminzry, presented his report. It showed expenditures of $3,400.06, and a balance in the treasury of $1,024.67. ‘The report of the committee on Sunday schools, which followed, was very-encour- aging, and showed the organization to be in better shape than ever before. The synod then adjourned. . ———_—_-o4 ____ CONCORD IN QOMMISSION. . New Gunboat Will Bo- Attached to the Pacifie Squadron. The gunboat Concord-has been placed in commission, and is now being fitted out with stores for service at Vallejo, Cal. She will be at the navy yard for two weeks, and then wilt go out with an inspection board for a trial trip. The to the Pacific squadren. The old coast survey, @hip Thetis is be- ing dismantled ard will soon out of commission, and bably be an- fit for further » nig eee Work on the “old wooden trigate Hart- ford, which has been rebuikling for sév- eral years at the navy, yard, bas been re- ROBINS ARE BACK AGAIN{ COURSE OF THE TARIFF BILL GREETINGS TO VICTORIA Qnce More to-Be Seen About the White House Grounds, Last Spring the Hawks Drove Them All Away, but Now These Pests Have Been Driven Off, A little robin red breast tripved over the well-kept lawn in front of the White House today and his beautiful plumage shone brightly in the sun. “I'm glad to see that robin back again,” said the big policeman who stands guard near the portals of the mansion to a Star reporter who was passing by. “Why? Well, simply because it indicates that the singing birds have not been en- tirely driven out of the grounds. What do I mean? Why, didn’t you know that the pesky sparrow hawks had nearly ex- terminated all the robins in this vicinity, or at least had driven them away? Well, it’s a fact.. Early last spring, when the Clevelands lived in the White House, a small colony of sparrow hawks made their home in these grounds. They made cruel and incessant war on the robins, which were quite numerous here at that time, and it did not take them long to frighten away all they didn’t kill. Altogether, they were most unwelcome visitors and various ef- forts were made to get rid of them and to induce the song birds to return. The hawks made their nests near the tops of the tall- est trees and couldn't easily be reached. All sorts of traps were laid for them, but to no avail. Finally, it was determined to shoot them, if possible, but out of consid- jeration for the tender feelings of Mrs. Cleveland the execution of the plan was deferred until the family had gone away for the summer. Then several sharp- shooters were concealed on the roof cf the Navy Department, so as to bring them within range of the birds, and théy blazed away at the hawks at every opportunity. Much ammunition was wasted. The hawks Were wary and seldom came within shoot- ing distance. Even when they got within range they were very hard to hit on ac- count of their circling and eccentric flights. ‘They usually took their aerial exercises in the afternoon and the marksmen were always on the lookout for their appearance. The hunt lasted many days with varying success, but finally resulted in the death of about half a dozen of the hawks and the disappearance of the rest of the tribe—may it never increase. At any rate, when the President's family returned in the fall, they were pleased to hear that the hawks were gone. The robins must have been very badly scared, however, for until today none of them has had the courage to return to the President's grounds. Now that the way seems clear it is hoped that they will again make this their home and once more gladden the place with their melody, for they are as welcome as the flowers that bloom in the spring. Besides being fine singers and well-behaved members of the feathered tribe, they do a great deal of good in ridding phe trees and plants of de- structive insects. But I have heard that a couple of hawks have also been seen Swoop- ing around and it is possible that they may again attempt to take up their residence here. They had better not try it, however, for if they do their fate is sealed. The sharpshcoters will be called into service immediately on their first appearance, and all the pests will soon be made to bite the cust. Of course, we might be compelled-to postpone the slaughter until the White House is vacated for the summer, but I do not think Mrs. McKinley would object to the plan when she understands that it is necessary for the preservation of the robins. We might be able to stand the hawks better if they would drive away the sparrows, but that is a thing they cannot do. It is true they attack the sparrows, but they frequently have cause to rue it. Although sparrows are always fighting among themselves, they invariably join forces against their common enemy, and Gespite their inferior size they are good fighters. I have frequently seen a hawk, which had swooped down on a poor lone sparrow, put to flight by the fierce on- slaught of a body of reinforcements drawn quickly to the scene by the cries of the in- tended victim. They come swiftly from all directions and pitch into the bigger and stronger bird viciously with apparent disre- gard of the danger. A hawk might hold his own against a few sparrows, but when confronted by a score or more, as is usually ene he is compelled to seek safety in ight.” —_>__. IT WAS A BOOMERANG. Representative Steele’s Success in Se- curing a Constituent’s Promotion. Representative Steele of Indiana has had @ remarkable experience. One of his con- stituents, a lady, was employed in a de- partment here, at a salary of $1,400 per‘un- num. He was prevailed upon to use his influence to have her promoted to a $1,600 place. He did so, and as a result of his efforts the lady’s salary was raised. In- stead of strengthening him politically at home, Mr. Steele was amazed to find nu- Mmerous protests coming in against his course. Many of his constituents called upon him and told him that his action wouid seriously weaken his standing at home. They began by asking him what the lady in question had done to warrant an exercise of his influence to get her pro- moted. They showed him that she was do- ing ordinary clerical work, for which her former salary was a very good compensa- tion. They wanted to know whether she hed ever done service during the war by carrying a gun. Of course, he said, he didn’t s&ppose she had. They wanted to know whether there Were any party reasons demanding her Promotion; whether she had done political work or had ever contributed to a repub- lican campaign fund. He was forced to re- ply that he didn’t know whether she had done either of those things. .Then they asked him if he could give @ reason why she should receive recogni- fion when scores of his constituents, who either had army records or who had been of material service to their party, had ask- ‘ed for promotions in vain. ‘ Finally the member of Congress conclud- ed that he had done himself more harm than good by his diligence. The indignant censtituents, a large number of whom trying to persuade him to se- cure a promotion for themselves or their tri told him they would forgive him this time, but some of them declared that if he repeated the offense they would work him when he ey is again came up for a Oo CAPIAS FOR PRENDERGAST. Former Health Officer at Cincinnati Forfeita His Bond. Dr. J. W. Prendergast, formerly health officer of Cincinnatt, Ohio, recently indicted for attempted blackmail, to his Result of the Conference of Republican Sen- ators. Management of the Measure to Be Left to the Republican Members of the Finance Committee, ‘The republican senatorial caucus was in session until very late yesterday afternoon. The result of the caucus was that it was decided to leave the mauagement of the tariff bill to the republican members of the finance committee and three other repubili- cans of the Senate, to be selected by the chairman of the caucus, changes proposed by republicans from time to time to be passed upon by the committee. An appeal from the decision of this committee may be taken to the caucus. The finance com- mittee is to hold sessions each evening for the purpose of hearing propositions from republican senators and to decide upon the advisability of presenting such amend- ments in the Senate. The object of this proposition is to pre- vent the republicans from dividing upon various schedules which might be pre- sented. The necessity of this arrange- ment was developed by the debate and the various contentions of senators. In the early part of the caucus Senator Aldrich was catled upon for an explana- tion of the bill and some of the amend- ments. During the remarks Senator Cullom called for a statement on the sugar sched- ule, over which there had been so much controversy. The explanation presented was largely technical, but the senators who heard him understocd that the House sched@le would largely exclude the ccarse and low grade from Java, the Philippine Islands and other finest sugars. The pro- tection in the Senate bill was per cent, and equalized the high protection on low grades and high grades. The effect of the House schedule would be to shut out the lower and cheaper grades of sugar, the system of compound duties presented by the Senate bill being for the purpose of making this equally. The average rate in the Senate bili was 75 per cent, with a differential of % of a cent on refined sugar. Senator Aldrich said that this was not as advantageous to the sugar refiners as the House bill. The explanation seemed to cause genera! satisfaction, least 10 one questioned the senator fur! Proposed Linc of Debate. There was some discussion upon the length of time the bill should be under dis- cussion in the Senate. Senator Mason sug- gested that as soon as the opening speeches were made, a move should be taken toward having a vote on the bill in two weeks. It was decided to ask that after the debate had run alorg for a week that the Senate begin its sessions at 11 o’clock and sit until 5:30, and have evening seSsions from 8 to 11 p.m. Discussing the Schedules. Debate on various schedules consumed the time of the caucus. A great deal of op- position was developed to the increased tax on beer and duty on tea. Senators Platt of New York, Hanna of Ohio and Spooner of Wisconsin were especially vigorous in their opposition to the increased tax on beer. It was pointed out that the demo- crats had already stated their opposition to this tax and would make an effort to have the Senate committee amendment eliminated. They thought it would be wise to have an arrangement effected which would relieve republican senators of em- barrassment. It was determined that ef- fort should be made to secure the revenue both from beer and tea by a stamp tax, which would accomplish the same result. Western senators referred to the wool schedules. Senator Warren -of Wyoming appeared as the spokesman for the wool- growers of the west, and said that the duties proposed by the committee were in his judgment inadequate, and he thought there should be increases on the lines of amendments proposed by western senators. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts spoke against the duty on hides, saying he did not see how he could avoid voting for an amendment which proposed placing hides on the free list. This statement raised a storm among western men, who «said that if such a method was proposed they would be compelled to vote for placing certain articles on the free list, or for reducing the duty on them. They did not expect that the democrats would vote with them to increase duties. The westerners an- nounced that to settle with the eastern men who voted to reduce duties on their products they would vote to reduce the duty on articles which their people pur- chased and did not produce. It was this state of affairs that brought forth the Proposition of Senator Burrows to submit proposed changes to the republican mem- bers of the finance committee and then to the caucus. There was no talk of bolting and no senator said he would vote against the bill as a whole. It was on the matter of schedules that they disagreed. The Hawaiian Treaty. The question of abrogating the Hawaiin treaiy caused a lively debate. Senator Al- drich stated that the committee intended to bring in an amendment to this portion of the bill. Senator Frye opposed the abrogation in the strongest possible terms, while Senator Nelson of Minnesota made a speech in sup- port of the committee amendment. ee er. TO FIGHT THE BELL COMPANY. Gigantic Organization to Be Formed im Chicago This Week. ‘The Times-Herald of Chicago says: Steps looking to the formation of a pow- erful alliance in opposition to the Bell Tel- ephone Company are to be taken in Chi- cago this week. Here are the main things contemplated: A national association of the one thousand operating telephone ex- changes of the United States jndependent of the Bell company for mutual protection and development. Long-distance toll line connection by the connection of the various independent tel- ephone exchanges of the country. The establishment of a long-distance ser- vice, connecting the great commercial cen- ters in a field now occupied exclusively by the Bell company. ‘The connection in the near future of an opposition telephone exchange in the city of Chicago, for which purpose a Recency Bell may take in the courts reference to the Berliner _ All these matters be brought promi- Presbyterian General Assembly Sends Chris- tian Congratulations. Much Business of Importance Trans- acted at the Afternoon Session at Eagle Lake, Ind. At the opening of the afternoon session of the Presbyterian general assembly Mr. John Wanamaker was recognized, and said: “Mr. Moderator, I Tise to a question of Privilege, believing that this assembly would like to be reminded that today is the anniversary of that most noble woman who reigns over the British kingdom. In- asmuch as the compact between Scotland and Ireland embraces the Westminster con- fession of faith, and her majesty, the queen, attends the Presbyterian Church while residing in Scotland, and in some measure belongs to our body, from whom all her Scottish chaplains are appointed, it Seems meet that some notice should be taken of her birthday at this particular time when the English nation celebrates her diamond jubiiee. It has been well said of her that one does not know which to ad- mire more, the queenliness of the woman or the womanliness of the queen.” Mr. Wanamaker introduced the following, which the assembly ordered by a rising v te. to be sent to the queen: ‘This day being the seventy-eighth an- niversary of the birth and sixtieth anni- versary of the coronation of her most gra- clous majesty, Queen Victoria, whose reign has lasted longer than that of any other monarch in the last thousand years, this keneral assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America deems it fitting and does hereby send most cordial Christian greetings to both the fl- justrious Christian sovereign and the sub- Jects of her geatle, generous and righteous Tule over the destinies of the empire which the sun never sets.” The regular order of the afternoon was the consideration of the beard of educa. tion. On motion of the board the assembly resolved to place the limit of its grants to theological jtudents at $8, even if this should result in cuttin s studa ale i off some students The plan of the fourth year for th 3 0- logical students to be spent in practical work on the home mission fields in volun- tary service received the approval of the assembly. The second order was the dis. cussion of reports on erian building in New York. Dr. Duncan Brown cf Tarkio, Mo., opened the debate. He of. fered a substitute for the reports before the assembly, leaving the disposal of the th street and Sth avenue and Street and 5th avenue, New York, to the action of the boards, expressing ap- Preciation of the labors of the members pf the same, and advisin; iS e Ree ® the sale of the 20th Dr. Wilson Phraner, ant of home missions, crity report. He claimed that e re of the building would soon Donne ieee nee cost, and that, consequently, it was a good investment. The speaker regretted to find a spirit of antagonism in the assembly and a readiness to spread false rumors. Several other speeches were made under the five-minute limit, but without bringing cut any new points. At the adjournment discussion went over as oun meee ‘he annual union meeting of the women’s heard of foreign missions. was held today. The morning session was devoted to sug- gestions as to foreign missionary work from ladies of the several boards and to speeches by some of the missionaries them- seives. Mrs. H. H. Frick, Dr. Eva H. Field, Mrs. J. R. Schell and Rev. Frank E. Hos- kins addressed the afternoon session. The evening popular meeting in the in- terest of the work among freedmen was presided over by Mr. John Wanamaker. a CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. a member of the defended the ma- Bulletin Just 1 The civil service commission has issued a bulletin for the purpose of more widely ¢isseminating information relating to ex- aminations held by the commission. The bulletin states that the schedule of dates and places for the rezular semi-annual ex- aminations, the pamphlets of instruction and blank forms of application for the last six months of 1897 will not be ready for distribution by the commission before July 1. The fall examinations wiil probably be gin about September 15. No material change in the general scope and character of the examinations is contemplated at present. The Commission announces that on ac- count of the small number of applicants the examinations for draftsmen, assistant craftsmen and tracer of ship drawings for the bureau of construction and repair,Navy Department, for aid in the coast and geo- detic survey, and for assistance in the De- partment of Agriculture, Have been post- poned until June 15. The examination fer cadet in the revenue culier service, and for inspector and assistant inspector of hulls and boilers in the steamboat inspection ser- vice, have been postponed for the same reason until June 17. Ali of the above named examinations were scheduled to be held on April 26. An examination will be held June 15 for positions of draftsmen, assistant draftsmen and tracer of ship drawings,to be employed in the bureau of construction and repair, Navy Department, and at navy yards. The salaries of these positions are from $1,000 to $2,090. June 15 there will be examinations for scientific and technical positions in the De- partment of Agesiculture. An examination for the position of hospital steward in the marine hospital service will be held June 8. An examination for the position of por- trait and vignette engraver in the bu- reau of engraving and printing, at a salary of $3,000, wil be held, and all those entering it should file proper papers with the commission on or before May 29. June 15 there will be an examina- tion to fill the position of instrument maker in the coast and geodetic survey at a salary of $900. An examination for an anthro- pologist, to be in charge of the division of anthropology in the National Museum, at a salary of $3,500 per annum, will be held, and applicants for the place must file papers before June-1. ————— 2 __—_ FOR TREASURY PLACES. Latest List of Applications Pat on File. The latestglist of applications for places im the Treasury Deparment is as follows: John Cuthberson of North Carolina to be essayer at Charlotte, N. C.; B. P. Ashmead of Pennsylvania to be examiner of drugs at Philadelphia; J. F. Buckner of Kentucky to.be collector of internal revenue at Louis- eis te Ee dl | i i