Evening Star Newspaper, May 26, 1897, Page 11

—————————— THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. llth &t., by wenin, Com; = 5 Sor Moanin Prove ae Rew York Ofice, 49 Potter Building. peiesraes olism ¢ Evening Star is serred to subscribers in the an by pot on their own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per worth. jes at the counter 2 cents each. By matt—anywhere in the United States oryCanada—postage prepaid—0 cents mont! Peuturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.00. fientered at th2 Post’ Ofice at Washingtoa, D. C., as secoml-class mail matter.) €7 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. LIGHT INFANTRY HONORED Interesting Ceremony at W. L. I. Armory Last Evening. ‘The Corps Receives 2 Handsome Stand of Colors From Patriotic Societies— The Addresses Made. There was a brilliant and stirring scene at the armory of the Washington Light Infantry last evening, when a stand of col- ors was presented to that organization by the District of Columbia socteties of the Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of the Revelution. The drill room of the armcry was hung with American flags, in attractive form, when the Ist Battalion assembled, under command of Col. Wm. G. Moore. A large number of ladies occu- eats about the room. The Mount nt Field Band was present, and its excellent work proved a great attrgction. The four companies of the battalion were drawn up in a soldierly array at the sides of the drill room, as about 100 members of the patriotic societies named marched into their midst, carrying at their head the magnificent siand of colors. The field band rendered a stirring march as the societies came in, and as the visitors halted in the midst of the battalion the soldiers came to a@ “present arms.” The Presentation Address, The presentation of the colors, ou behalf ef the Society of the Sons of the Revolu- tion, was made by Admiral Greer, in the absence of Admiral Walker, its president. Admiral Greer made a very brief but ap- prepriate address, saying the societies wanted to show their appreciation of the many kindnesses that had been extended to them by the Light Infantry. He was followed by Dr. J. W. Bayne, president of iety of the Sons of the American Revolution, who made the presentation on behalf of his organization. He said he was satisfied that the Light Infantry could be depended upon to defend the colors with honor. Ali patriotic Americans, he said, felt that they knew not when the country might be called upon to defend its rights, or tc e a usurper from a neighboring isle." This reference to Cuba brought forth applause. Col. Moore’s Response. Col. Moore received the flag, on behalf of the Light Infantry, in a happy speech. He Said they would appreciate the gift, es- pecially as it came from the descendants of soldiers. Turning to the men of Kis com- mand, he bade them defend the flag on all occasions, for, by so doing, they would de- fend the Constitution. The standard-bearers then advanced and teok charge of the handsome fiag as the alion again presented arms ahd the band enlivened the occasion by play- ing “Yankee Doodle.” Upon the conclusion of these ceremonies, the societies were invited to the banquet rcom, where refreshments were served. SS TIMBER LAND AND CLIMATE. Report on Forestry by a Committee of the Natio: Academy of Science. The President has sent to the Senate the detailed report on forestry made by the committee of the National Academy of Science at the request of the Secretary of the Interior. The general conclusions of the committee were announced in an ab- stract furnished by the committee some weeks ago. The report goes into details as to Euro- pean experiments regarding the influence of forests upon climate and stream flow, and says the figures demonstrate a consid- erable progressive reduction in the mean annual, the flood and the lowest water levels upon all the chief rivers draining central Europe. Millions of dollars have been expended during recent years in Eu- rope in checking the force of floods due to denuded mountain slopes by the construc- tion of stone dams and river beds and planting sod and trees. The committee predicts that similar expenditures in this country must follow the destruction of mountain forests if the narrow valleys of the west are to continue habitable. Fire and pasturage are cited as chiefly threat- ening the reserved forest lands of the pub- He domain, illegal timber cutting damage being comparatively insignificant. The committee says that the government in permitting free pasturage on the public do- main to sheep owners in the public land States and territories is clearly unjust to » elsewhere, who must own or hire ures. Traces of depredation were vis- {ble in all the resérves visited. The sezregations of these great bodies of reserved lands cannot be withdrawn from all cccupation and use, but should be man- aged for the benefit ot the people of the whole country, not for a class or section. As to this the report says that under a strict Interpretation of the Interior Depart- Ment forty million acres of land are thus theoretically shut out from ail human oc- cupation or enjoyment, a condition of af- fairs that should not continue. Land more valuable for its mineral deposits or agri- cultural crops than for its timber should be taken from the reservations and sold to ™ aud farmers, mature timber should be cut and soll, settlers within or adjacent to the boundaries unable to procure it in other ways should be authorized to take su material from reserved forests as is ary for tieiz neecs, and prospectors sll be allowed to search the forests for rals. is gencral scheme of administretion of a bk ubmitted: A forestry 2 ‘or, who is to be pres- ‘ of an advisory board, consisting of sistant director and four zor- It aise provides that the 1 shoull have a disbursing officer, and legal advisers; twenty-six head forcsters, twenty-six assistants, to consti- tule @ permanent corps; two hundred rang- ers and various assistant rangers, the sal- ary roll calling for an annual appropriation of $250,000, with appointive preferences given West Point graduates. To provide fur the survey of all lands reserved or “to be reserved, a bourd of forest lands is rec- ommended. Holders, corporate or individ- ual, of lands in the reserves arc to ex- change them for equitable holdings out- side. As to the unreserved forest lands, the re- port urges withdrawing from sale and entry lands more valuable for timber and for other purposes, and suggests that after survey those tracts less valuable for for- ests be opened to sale and entry and the remainder held permanently for the gov- ernment. —_-e-_____ BIG LIST OF ENTRIES. Sixth Annual Horse Show Now Open at Philadelphia. ‘The sixth annual exhibition of the Phil- adelphia Horse Show Association opened yesterday at Wissahickon Heights, and will continue five days. The list of entries is the largest in the history of the asso- elation, and the prizes aggregate $15,000. The first competitive event was that of hackney mares. followed hackney jitons, horses in harness and qualified and green hunters, the latter including both light and heavyweight. ———-+ee—____ Short Wheat Crop im France. It is unofficially announced that the wheat area of France is 593,908 hec- tares (a hectare is 247 acres) be- low the area of 1896, and that the wheat crop will probably be 22,250,000 hectoliters @ hectoliter, dry measure, is 2.75 bushels) less than in 1896. ————~<e. It you want anything, try am ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. Part. Che # ening Slav. Pages 1 1-14. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1897—FOURTEEN PAGES. Star, and proGabfp truttufte foimed, fBaf no offer newspaper in f6e counfrp goers info 60 farge @ percenfag> of aff f82 Bouses tiffin a radius of fwentp mifes from the office of pabificafion. MR. VEST ON THE TARIFF BILL The Misscuri Senator Says There’s No Need for More Taxation. Declares That There is a Big Balaace in the Trensury—Accuses Republi- cans of Abandoning Protection. Senator Vest, after The Star's report of the Senate proceedings closed yesterday, replied to Senator Aldrich’s explanation of the tariff bill. “We know,” Mr. Vest said, “the des- perate condition of the country, the ruined homes, the blasted hearts. If prosperity can come from any source, even from our adversaries, we will bless the moment. I do not believe the imposition of higher tariff duties will dispel the clouds hang- ing above us, bringing back the sunshine and illuminating the whole country.” It had been said, Mr. Vest proceeded, that adversity came ith the advent of the democratic party and prosperity with the republican party. But that adversity did not come with the advent of the demo- cratic party. Mr. Vest said he would sum- mon as a witness no less an authority than Mr. William McKinley. The senator read from a report made by Mr. McKinley April 1, 1890, setting forth the distress which the farmers of the country were suffering. How was it expected, the sen- ator asked, that by increasing the burden of tariff taxes the farmers would be helped to buy more goods? All agreed that there must be sufficient revenue to meet the re- quirements of the government, that the government credit shall be sustained and her flag honored. But every dollar col- lected by the government beyon/ its needs is a crime. Why was it, Mr. Vest asked, thai the re- publican party was about to abandon its record and urge a tariff, not for protec- tion, but for the amount of revenue it will produce? Why does it abandon its record and propose a tax on tea? Th2 senator said there was at this time an available balance in the treasury of $229,250). ducting the gold reserve of $ the available balance was $1 vast amount of idle mohey was now ac- cumulated in the treasury. And yet the Senate was told that it must impose on our suffering people additional taxes. When President Harrison turned over the govern- ment to President Clevaiani the treasury balance stood at $24, Today there _was $105,000,000 more than when Mr. Har- rison turned over government a‘airs to Mr. Cleveland. How could this obvious fact be avoided? Governor Dingley admitted it, Mr. Vest said, and tried to explain it on the ground that subsidiary coin 1nd certain deficits were included in this present treasury bal- ance. But with these items (about $6,- 000,000) out, there remalacd about $92,000,- 000 available for the uses of the govern- ment. To overcome this Governor Dingley says we ought to increase the gold reserve to $150,000,000.. Even if there was a deficit of $65,000,000 this year—which Mr. Vest did not admit—yet there was ample in the treasury to meet that deficit. Why, then, should we hurry to put more taxes on the people, when every dollar unnecessarily hoarded by the government is a crime against the people? Mr. Vest said it was most unfortunate that the republican side had offered no estimate of revenue until now. Inquiry had been made of Statis- ticlan Ford as to the promise] comparative statement, and he had stated that it was turned over to the senator from Ihode Island (Mr. Aldrich). Mr. Aldrich interrupted to explain that a mere mechanical statement was not what the committee desired to offer, but some- thing based on the judgment of those pre- senting it, and such was the statement pre- sented. ‘Mr. Vest asked what the estimate of Mr. Ford was on the bill. The Statistican’s Estimate. Mr. Aldrich replied that the statistician stated that in his opinion neither the House nor the Senate bill would furnish sufficient to meet the expenses of the gov- ernment. Mr. Vest, proceeding, declared that the roposition to raise $31,000,000 of revenue by er tax on tea and increasing internal revenue taxes was a “naked and bold abandonment of the protective volicy of the republican party. ere was the protection to American manufaciures in these taxes, he asked. The senator said that the greatest suf- fering in the country was felt in the agri- cultural states. With abundant harvests the people were without money and were appealing to Congress for relief. At this stage Mr. Chandler interrupted with an inquiry as to where the vast ac- cumulation in the treasury to which Mr. Vest had alluded came from. “Does the senator mean that the Wilson bill put it there, and if not, how did it get there?” asked Mr. Chandler. “We all know,” answered Mr. Vest, “that it came from the sale of bonds, which I did not approve, bui it makes no difference where it came from. There it is in the treasury, and what right have you to in- crease the taxes on the people when enovgh is in the treasury already?” The senator declared that the urgent need was not for greater taxes, but for more money and better prices. The fall in prices must be stayed before there could be any prosperity. He men- tioned as one source of evil that our work- ers were paid on a gold basis and came into competition with those paid on a sil- ver basis. “The senator from Nevada (Stewart) us- ually makes that argument,” interposed Mr. Gallinger of New Hampshire. “He has based it usually on Japan's use of silver, now Japan has repudiated silver. ou mean Japan was bought out,” Mr. Stewart put in. , Discussed the Schedules. Mr. Vest then turned to several of the schedules and discussed them in detail. First he took up the sugar schedule. In- genious tables could be prepared as to sugar differentials, and the tables of the senator from Rhode Island (Aldrich) were of this ingenious kind. The whole thing turned on one point, said Mr. Vest, and no one but the expert imside the sugar re- finery was able to tell this. It was as to how much raw sugar would make 100 pounds of refined sugar and what amount of waste will there be. One of the sugar trust officials had testified before the Lex- ow investigation that profits of 21 per cent had been realized. That amount could be made only on the waste, and the sugar ex- pert was the only man who knew about this waste. Without discussing the Ha- waiian treaty, Mr. Vest said that it would have been at least more honorable had the committee proposed to abrogate the Ha- walien treaty, rather than kill {t indirectly. “How is it possible to defend the increase of duty on lead,” asked Mr. Vest, “when the lead trust is making enormous profits and is declaring 12 per cent dividends on its stock, common and preferred. Why double the rate on lead, a product going into every poor home, in order to feed the cormorant taste of these monopolists?” On earthen ware and crockery the sena- tor said the increased duties were appal- ling. The framers of the bill had under- taken to make the duties absolutely pro- hibitory. And this on the goods which amendment for a bounty on agricultural exports and spoke briefly. He said the pending bill offered no protection to agri- cultural staples. The passage of the bill without any protection to the farmer would be a rank injustice and would be a violation of the pledge which the victorious party made in its platform to the voters last year. If the bill shall fail to give some measure of justice to the farmer then he will over- throw it at the first opportunity, declared Mr. Cannon. It was @ singular fact, commented Mr. Chandler, that the Utah senator had long supported a protective tariff, and now con- cluded that the system he advocated was robbery. Mr. Cannon responded that in his guile- lessness as a republican he had accepted the eatire protective idea, but now, with the responsibility of weighing the merits of every protective proposition, he insisted on equalizing the advantages, so that the farmer would receive a share. At 5:15 p.m. the Senate went into execu- tive session, and soon after adjourned. ——-o+____ CARUANA’S DANCING CLASS. Graceful and Skillful Evolutions by Many Children. Caruana’s dancing class repeated its May ball at the National Rifles’ Armory last night before a large and enthusiastic au- dience. The entertainment was put on in precisely the same way that it was pre- sented at the Academy some time ago, and, although, of course, the theater stage and its accessories lent an additional charm at that time, the arrangement of the light, the costumes and every needed feature last night was all that could pos- sibly be desired. The group dances, for which Caruana has a special reputation, were excellently arranged, and as_ well carried cut, the costumes in all probability being the finest ever se2n here in an affair of this kind. The program was a lengthy one, comprising neerly forty numbers, but it was enjoyable in every feature, and its length did not take away in the slightest degree from its excellence. Some of the group dances which deserve especial men- tion were the “Little Puck” and “Oriental” ballets, the ‘‘Revelry of the Demons,” the French quadrille dancers, the “Little Pier- rots and the Dancing Girls,” the baby toe ballet class, the “Jolly Tars’ and the dou- ble-faced character quartet. Several spe- cialties, as they might be called, made hits. Isabel Shelton, a diminutive miss with an excellent voice for one so young, an at- tractive stage presence and an air of con- fidence that is only the outcome of years of experience, made a hit in three chara:ter songs. Francis Madigan, as the Yellow Kid, was good, and looked the part to per- fection. Probably the most attractive feat- ure on the program, however, was the serpentine dance of Miss Marie Howe, which earned for her a most emphatic en- core. The arrangement of the light, her Mmanageient of the intricate folds of the costume which she wore and the original and graceful movements which she intro- duced were deserving of the highest praise. Miss Howe also in the earlier part of the program gave the “Chicken Song,” with good effect. The other solo dancers who deserve especial mention were Alice Nor- ris, Irene Burdine, Leonora Payne, Dim- ple Shackelford, Daisy Wright, May Madi- gan, Adelia Burdine, Leila Brown, Zelda Miller, Marguerite Weller, Pauline Bliss, Pearl Ratto, Fannie Horn and Marie Parks. —— BOUNTY ON EXPORTS. Senator Cannon’s Amendment to the Tariff Bill. Senator Cannon of Utah yesterday of- fered the following as an amendment to the tariff bill: “And from and after sixty days from the passage of this act there shall. be paid out of any moneys in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to any exvorter of wheat or wheat flour, rye or rye flour, corn ground or unground, cot- ton, hops or tobacco produced wholly in the United States and exported by sea from any port in the United States to any port of any other country the following ex- port bounty, by way of an equalization to agriculture of the benefits of this ast to encourage the indusiries of the United States, to wit: Ter cents ver bushel on wheat, 50 cents per barre! on wheat flour, 10 cents per bushel on rye, 50 cents per barrel on rye flour, 5 cents per bushel on corn, 10 cents per cental on corn, ground, 1 cent per pound on cotton, 2 cents per pound on hops, 2 cents per pound on tobac- co. “And all payments of bounty under this act shall be de upon negoilaole vouch- ers, issued bY the collector of customs at the port of clearance, upon presentation at the treasury or any subtreasury of the United States; and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby charged with making and enforcing such regulations as may be necessary for the full protection of the ex- porters and of the government, accordirg to the true intent and meaning of this law.” This amendment is the result of a con- ference of silver republicans, populists ard some democrats and may be suid to repre- sent the sentiments of the element in the Senate which puts silver above all other subjects of legislation. ———-e_______ WILL KEEP THEIR BUILDING. Presbyterian Assembly Votes Almost Solidly Agat the Proposed Sale. At the afternoon session of the Presby- terian general assembly at Eagle Lake yes- terday the following reply to a cablegram to Queen Victoria sent the day before was read: “The queen thanks the assembly for its kind telegram. (Signed) EDWARDS.” The special orders for discussion were two reports on the Presbyterian building at New York and the report of the special committee of conference with the board of home missions. Several speeches on the former subject were made. A motion to lay the minority rep: t and all substitutes on the table was prumptly carried by an immense majority. The question of the adoption of the majority report which did not favor the sale of the building was put to a rising vote, and only two commission- ers were seen to be on their feet. The re- sult was celebrated by singing the Dox- ology. At this point John Wanamaker of Phila- delphia, took the moderator’s chair and ntary confusion began. Dr. Kane, chairman of the important committee on home missions, took the floor on its report and moved the adoption of the first resolu- tion, which directed that the work of the board be itted to one secretary in- stead of two, as heretofore... As soon as seconded the motion was put without op- Fortunity for debate and declared carried. ‘The other recommendation as to meetings of administration were then speedily passed. Home missions again occupied the atten- tion of the assembly in the evening at a popular meeting. Dr. John Hall of New York presided and delivered an address. Other addresses were made by Dr. Geo. L. Spining of New Jersey, Dr. H. A. Baird of Montana end Rev. 8. B. Rush of California. ———+e0______ Commander Quackenbush’s Back Pay. The appointment of John N. Quacken- THE TRADES UNIONS Work of Various Bodies in Sessions Held Last Evening, —__\ PRESIDENT M'HUGH'S RESIGNATION Letter of Building Trades Council to General Sternberg. THE ENGINEERS’ UNION ‘The somewhat surprising statement was made at the meeting last evening of the local Federation of Labor that “it was as- serted on good authority that the present officers of the Central Labor Union would follow the example set by President Mc- Hugh of the Federation, in retiring trom office in the interest of harmony among the labor organizations of the District, and in that case the officers of the other central labor bodies here would no doubt fall into Ene.” President McHugh’s letter of resignation, already referred to in The Star, was ad- dresse¢ to Secretary Maideris, and .was, in substance, as follows: President McHagh’s Views. “A number of you know that I have been contemplating for some time tendering my resignation as your president. The motive tkat prompts me to take this step is the utterly demoralized condition of organized labor in this city. There are four central bodies here, and each is represented by @ mmber of unions of the same trade or calling. This is a condition of affairs which. should not exist, and there are no good reasons why it should, as it only creates confusion and discord, and every fair-minded man who has the interest of his fellows at heart must know that’ the final result will be disaster and defeat. It's all folly for any person to maintain that labor is better organized at present than ever before, as every man.at all con- yersent, with the situation and sufficiently genervus to admit it, must acknowledge that. neven before-have the uniens been so badly paralyzed, and working at cross-pur- pewes: as they are today; utterly incapable of gaining any recognition at the hands of employers and business men. Im support of this I need but mention a few of many similar cases.” Mr. McHugh then mentions # number of instances in which trouble has*oecurred in reference to the employment ef union labor, and continuing, says: “Here are business mea who have hun- Oxeds..of..thousands-ef dollars invested in’|” business enterprises. These men are ab- selutely: in no manner regponstble for the qvarrels of rival labor factions, yet they are daily tormented by committees from the several central bodies, each claiming to be the legitimate union, and condemning the others in most unmeasured terms as scabs and traitors. They advance their clalms under threats of ‘boycott, and all manner of dire penalties. 'No matter what position a business man } No matter how honest his intentions 1! ter how fair he wishes to act#in the matter, he finds himself between thé devil and the deep sea, with no woods in sight, and will be placed on the unfair list: by the side he dces nct recognize, and supported by the one he does. What a farce! It’s a certain boycott in either case, and, as the forces ®re about evenly divided, one is as effective as the other. ~~ "Mme to Cry Halt. “Now, I-maintain-it is time to cry a halt and make an effort to manage our own af- fairs sensibly, before we ugdertake to Say how others should manage theirs. It’s the sheerest nonsense to say that it is impossi- ble to organize into one central body. Noth- ing in the world is eusier, if disorganizers and.obstructionists. keep their hands off. Permit the rank and file, who are anxious for peace an ¥, to get together and organize one central body,, where all can meet-under‘the-same roof, hs is done in-a thousand other cities. “Now, you will remember ¢hat I made the proposition to resign a yeat.ago. The plan was laid before others ccqupying similar Positions, who refused, saying that they ap- preciated the honors they were enjoying, and did not propose to give them up. “I am as positive as I jive, and speak from experience and observation among the rank and file of organized Jabor in Wash- ington, that they realize the predicament they find themselves in, and are anxious that peace and harmony should prevail again and, if not interfered with, they can and will bring it about themselves. “I tender my resignation’ in the interest of peace, and sincerely trust that organized labor in Washington may join hand¢ and work for the good of all. You know the old adage, ‘A house divided in itself,’ &c. I intend to still retain my {membership in yeur honorable body, and,;in my humble way, to do what I can, as a,private, to pro- mote and protect the interests of the workers.” Accepted With Regret. The resignation was accepted, after 2 lengthy discussion, during which many re- grets were expressed that Mr. McHugh had felt it to be his duty to take the step. ‘Twenty-one organizations were represent- ed at the meeting. Second Vice President Roy Carroll called the body to order, and later First Vice President John F. P. Ma- gee presided. The grievance of the painters received a thorough airing, they having requested the federation to place River View excursion boats on the unfair list. The committee appointed on this particular business made a written report of the entire facts in the premises, and recommended that the fed- eration do not concur in the request of the painters. The recommendation of the com- mittee was adopted. . Bailding Trades ‘Council. The regular weekly meeting: last even- ing of the Building Trades Gouncil was held at Electrical Workert Hall, and was attended by the represcntativessof nine or- ganizations, nearly every affiliated union having delegates presert. President Wil- lam Silver occupied the chair, am@ Mr. Jas, M. Boyce officiated os secretaryy was about to be made im cazrying into tical for which itary of ing 0) lon. the Pareaeeeant 2 organized,” ‘be, no mat: |* tersection of 4% and P. streets southwest, the chairman of the contract committee was directed to address a request to Presi- dent George H. Harries that the building be constructed by local union labor. It was reported that a party at Glen Echo who had had a number of carpenters in his employ was back four weeks in the pay- ment of their wages. and that as a result the carpenters had quit work. At the re- quest of the delegates from the Carpenters’ Union, the council adopted a resolution re- questing all union carpenters to keep away from Glen Echo until the present difficulty shall be adjusted. ‘The delegate from the Operative Plaster- ers’ Union reported that his organization would give an excursion to River View June 2, for the benefit of a member who lost one of his limbs by falling from a scaf- fold while at work a coupie of months ago. The Engineers, ‘The Engineers’ Union held their regular weekly meeting last evening at Arion Hall, with President Joseph P. McCrink in the chair, A communication was read from Com- missioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright, ask- ing to be furnished with information “re- garding the benefit and insurance features existing among the organizations which constitute the American Federation of Labor.” A communication was also read from Mr. James Small, secretary of the Engineers’ National Union, requesting the Washing- ton union to send a delegate to the En- gineers’ national conventicn to be held in Chicage. The delegates to the Central Labor Union made a very interesting report, which Frovoked a good deal of discussion, es- pecially that part which related to a pro- posed excursion down the river. The trustces made their usual quarterly report, and Mr. McKenna submitted a Statement in regard to the Consumers’ Brewing Company. ———_ and Mrs. Boot Coming. Much‘interest is taken in the coming visit to Washington of Commander and Mrs. Booth-Tucker, the leaders of the Salvation Army in America, who are to conduct a public meeting next Sunday afternoon at the Congregational Church, corner of 10th and G streets, and again the succeeding Sunday at the Church of the Covenant, corner of 18th and N streets. In addition to their own elcquent and interesting de- scriptions of the religious and philan- thropic work of the Salvation Army in all lands, there will be added addresses of some of the leading officers on their staff. It is now expected that, in addition to the others who are coming, Dr. Frederic Nice, the famous violinist of the army, will also be present. Commander and Mrs. Booth-Tucker had a@ series of meetings in Boston last Sun- day, which filled the largest churches and halls, as has been the case in all the large cities of this country where they have spoken since they took command of the Salvation Army a year ago. —$___. Reception and Meeting. The New England delegation which has beent attending the northern anniver- saries of the Baptist denomination, re- cently held in Pittsburg, 1s return- ing home by the way of Washington. The delegation has been in the city today, and will remain this evening, when a reception wifl be tendered it at Calvary Baptist Church. The delegation is in charge of Mr. W. W. Main of Boston. The reception in the church pariors will be from~7 to = o'clock, and following this there will be a meeting in the auditorium of the church, which will be of very great interest to the denomination in the District. The exercises of the evening will be in the nature of an echo from the Pittsburg meetings. There will be addresses by Dr. Mabie of Boston, Dr. Morgan of New York, Dr. Rowland of Philadeiphia, and Miss McLaurin of Chica- go. All the speakers have a national repu- tation and are very closely identified with the work of the great denomination which they represent. There will also be music connected with the exercises of the even- ing, singing by the choir and a solo by Mrs. Thomas C. Noyes. A general invita- ton has been extended to ali who may wish to attend this reception and meeting. aa Excursions to Colonial Beach. The.daily excursion season to Colonial Beach will be shortly inaugurated by the popular steam Jane Moseley, which will be operated by the Bal- timore owners, a guarantee in itself that a first-class daily service will be given. For the first time in the history of Colonial Beach a co-operative policy of Management will be in effect, whereby the transportation and the Colonial Beach Hotel bathing houses,amusement privileges and the two landing piers will be under the exclusive control of the Jane Moseley management, and she will be the only ex- cursion steamboat allowed to land daily at the Beach. It will be the constant aim of the management to cater to the best class of excursionists, and to maintain the popu- larity that the Jane Moseley enjoys among the pleasure-seeking public. The steamer will satl from the Clyde pier, which has been secured as a permanent local landing. ———.—_—_ Strawberry Festival. The annual strawberry festival of All Souls’ Church will be held in the chapel, corner of 14th and L streets, tomorrow evening, under the auspices of the Parish Union. The ladies of the parish are work- ing diligently to make the affair especially attractive and entertaining, and a large attendance is anticipated. Refreshments are to be served by the young ladies of the society, and music and other entertainment will be provided. The proceeds are to be applied to the charitable work of the church. Commander ‘Tacker —_—_-__ Lutheran Union Elects Officers. The first anniversary meeting of the Lutheran Young People’s Union of the Dis- trict of Columbia was held last evening in the Sunday school room of Luther Place Memorial Church. Mr. L. D. Alden, presi- dent of the union, presided, and after re- ligious exercises the election of officers was held, and resulted as follows: Lucius D. Alden, president; H. F. Kunkel, first vice president; Miss Josephine Neuhaus, Butler, secretary, and Mr. Brank C7 ieefer utler, secretary, anc . eefer, treasurer, z A social was held after ent, and a committee, of which Mise ill Clevkees was served refreshments. A Se ne = See sake ORE Se Dele ae june. —_—__ Ascension Day Services. K. T. Ascension services wilk be held Thursday evening at Shiloh Church, L street northwest: The services will be conducted by the Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, is 4 E Ef g 3 COMPANY B WINS THE PRIZE Result of the Competitive Drill of the ing Applause From Thousands of Spectators—A Memorable Contest. Pandemonium broke loose at the National Base Ball Park about 6:30 o'clock last evening, and controlled everything in’sight for fully fifteen minutes. The reign of good- natured disorder commenced when the vast throng of spectators in attendance at the company competitive drill of the Colored High SchoolCadets learned,by inference, that in the opinion of the board of judges Com- pany B was the best drilled organization of the battalion, and it was an utter im- possibility to check the outburst. “Shoo fly, don’t bodder me, for I belong te Company B,” was the song of the vic- tors, and it seemed that nothing in the universe could bother them then, so great was their elation over the victory. The members of Companies A and C were nat- urally disappointed, and so were thousands of their friends; but all in a measure shared in the general rejoicing. The Spectators. The second day’s drilling, made necessary by the storm of Monday, was preceded fully an hour by the gathering of the spec- tators. They assembled In numbers al- most as great as on the opening day, and the enthusiasm had increased with the passing of time. Flags, banners and com- pany colors were very much in evidence, and the utmost good nature prevailed until 5 o'clock, when music was heard. A few moments later the battalion entered the grounds, headed by the Capital City Band, and formed line in front of the grand stand. A moment later Conpanies A and C broke ranks and Company B faced the judges to complete the program interrupted by the rain the preceding afternoon. ‘The members of the company went through the maneuvers like veterans, and left the field amid a most inspiring demon- stration. Captain Ray was presented with a large bunch of roses, and the incident impelled reoter for another company to remar! h, that’s all right; flowers are all you will ge: Company C Enters. The last company to drill was Company C, under Captain White. This is the baby organization of the battalion. The young command surprised even its most ardent admirers. It displayed a refreshing snap and vigor, and many thought that it had earned the prize. A veritable cyclone of applause rewarded Company C. While the judges were consulting, the battalion was formed for dress parade, with Major Wormley in command and First Liuet. Davis acting as adjutant. This was a pleasing spectacle, and before the ceremony was concluded the judges ap- peared from beneath the grand stand. They Were immediately greeted with a chorus of shouts. “Who's the winner?” cried some. “You'd better give it to Company A.” “Company C is the only company.” “You can’t help giving it to Company B.’ The Verdict Announced. Finally Adjutant Davis reported to Major Ourand, chairman of the judges. A mo- ment later the adjutant faced about and started in the direction of the battalion. It was seen that he was headed for Com- pany B, and the winner was therefore plainly indicated. Then the wildest sort of a@ demonstration followed, and was con- tinued for many minutes. Company B marched to the front and was presented with the prize medal, flag and ribbons by Major Ourand in a brief but appropriate address. Taking its place in line Company B and the remainder of the battalion, headed by ‘the band and escorted by thousands of the spectators, left the park and paraded to the High School building, and by far the most memorable competitive drill in the history of the Colored High School Cadets was at an end. —>.__ SUICIDE’S FRIGHTFUL DEATH. Falls Thirteen Stories After Shooting Himself With a Revolver. A man, walking around the corridor on the thirteenth floor of the Chamber of Commerce building, in Chicago, yesterday morning, suddenly drew a revolver and shot himself. He then threw himself over the railing into the court, thirteen stories below, nar- rowiy missing pedestrians in the crowded main lobby of the structure. It is thought ‘one more chance. oo BAUER AND NOLD RELEASED, Henry Bauer and Carl Nold, the anar- chists who were accomplices of Alexander Bergman in the attempted assassination of H. C. Frick during the Homestead, Pa., PRESS DEMANDS ACTION Expectations of Special Session of the New Jersey Legislature. May Have Import t Bearing on the Fature Prospects of ¢ Repub- lican Party in the State. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. TRENTON, N. J., May 25, 1897. The New Jersey legislature, for the first time in thirty-one years, assembled today in extraordinary session, to correct and change the word “provided” to “pro- hibited,” which had crept into the gam- bling and horse racing amendment to be submitted to the people in September. While this error has caused the governor to reconvene the legislature, it is probable now that some legislation which was looked for last February and March will be placed upon the statute books. There is much legislation demanded by the local press of the state, and the re- publican leaders in Hudson county, which, since adjournment, elected a democratic mayor for five years, desire some legisla- tion also which will prevent a wholesale custing of the present republican officials of that city. At the present time many have already been turned out of their places. The mayor of Jersey City has much power, given him by recent legislatures. United States Senatorship Involved. The actions of the gathering of today may have some effect upon the choice of the next United States senator from New Jersey. The leading candidates on the re- publican side, and, from present indica- tions, it looks like Senator James Smith, jr.’s, successor will be a republican, are Governor John William Griggs, the’ first governor of his party for twenty-seven years; John Kean, ex-congressman from the third district, and Franklin Murphy, chairman of the state committee. Mr Murphy was Gen. Sewell’s opponent in the last caucus. leaders seem to be plac- ing their choice upon Governor Griggs, and all his appointments seem to be made with that end in view. John Kean may be named for governor. He was a candidate immediately preceding Griggs, but was beaten by George T. rts, and was a candidate before the convention when Mr. Griggs captured the nomination. Young Men Favor Voorhees, The younger men are in favor of either Senator Foster Voorhees of Union county for governor or Sefiator Edward C. Stokes, Congressman Henry C. Loudensiager of the first district is also talked of for gov- erncr. ‘The democrats ate making herculean ef- forts to turn the tide of public opinion their way, and the gold and silver forces are once more a unit, all apparently pulling for ex-Clerk in Chancery Allen L. McDermott for the senfatorship. He was a gold demo- crat in the last campaign, but was a silver democrat for Congress until his nomination papers were declared illegal. The people of the state hope for a short meeting of the extra session. ice wmennial legislative amendment may come up and ordered presented to the voters, in which case it will probably result in the people doing away with half the legislature. Seldom a night passes that the police do not pick up at least one stray bicycle on the streets, and the work of returning it to its owner occasions considerable trouble. Scme members of the force think there should be a law compelling owners to pay for this work. It frequently happens, the police say, that wheelmen will visit drink- ing saloons and remain inside so long they forget about their wheeis. In « this kind, the police believe, the owners should be required to pay a fee of $2, the amount charged by the poundmaster for the stray dogs picked up. —_—_— To Classify Railroad Grant Lands. Senator Hansbrough, from the commitice on public lands, yesterday reported the bill for the examination and classification of the lands within the railrcad grants in Cal- ifernia. The bill authorizes the.appoint- ment of a commission to conduct the clas- sification, which is to be made with special reference to the mineral or non-mineral character of the lands. It authorizes the rejection of any claims on behalf of the railroad companies which may cover min- eral lands. aa Se To Be Given in Prizes. Alfred Nobel, who recently died in Swe- den, provided in his will, dated at Paris, November 27, 18%, for the devotion of be- tween thirty and thirty-five million kronor for the advancement of science and litera- ture, and it is thought that at 3 per cent per annum the income from the bequest will amount to $240,000 or more. This lat- ter sum is to be distributed annually in five prizes. Each individual prize will, hence, be worth between $48,000 and $55,000, Some of the heirs-at-law are contesting the will, and this will probably delay the dis- tribution of the prizes. ——E Army Orders. Post Chaplain Charles 8. Walkley has been ordered to Fort Harrison, Mcnt., for duty. Lieut. Samuel Hof, 6th Cavalry, has been detailed to duty at the Military Acadeniy. Lieut. Robertson Honey, 4th Artillery, has been relieved from duty at the Military Academy and ordered to join his battery. Leaves of absence have been granted as follows: Capt. C. C. McCulloch, jr., assist- ant surgeon, for three months; Lieut. H. G. Ccie, 23d Infantry, for two months; Lieut. James Hamilton, 3d Artillery. + e-- —___ Naval Orders. Commander C. M. Thomas, from the Naval Home, Philadelphia, to the War College at Newport; Paymaster J. B. Red- field, to duty at the Norfolk navy yard, relieving Paymaster H. T. Harris, who is placed on waiting orders. Brice Wants Another Test. Mr. E. C. Brice, whose claim to a process for creating gold and silver from chemical- ly pure antimony and other base metals the com-