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THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MAY 31, 1897-16 PAGKS. HONOR FOR HEROES ig (Continued from Twelfth Page.) united, homogeneous country, full of patri- ctism, the hearts of all beating with love and_patriotism. “We do well,” said he, whe deeds, sing the pr: “frew with choicest sf those who have so gallantly aid- ed their country. By so doing we do not bonor ourseives; we honor our dead, and we honor our country. On an occasion like this we can examine ourselves, and de- termine if we are following in their noble footsteps in the emancipation of men and the lifting up of mankind. “The blood of heroes is the corner stone on which patriotism is predicated and Ifb- erty born. We do not sce the homely figure of Abe Lincoln; we cannot see his magnifi- cent heart, but we can remember his great deeds, his noble actions, and can bring be- fore us the model of patriotism. So when we ook on the graves of heroes who have Fell on sanguinary battlefiells we feel as though they are not dead. It is a sacred thing to contemplat:. The mortal becomes the immortal. “While we lament the death of so many, we tod feel grateful for that for which they died, because we are the Deneficiaries of liberty. We do well to speak cf the achievements of our dead. In the form of government, next to the Divine, we cught to be most interested. A people is judged by the government, and our government stands at the head.” The speaker referred to the statue of Minerva, which so proudly stood on the Acropolis, but which today has entirely disappeared, and with it the glory of the “seople. “When our fathers reached this country, they left on the heights of the new world @ virgin statue of liberty, carved out of tock, that has stood for over an hundred years. and which will stani through the patriotism of the people, preserved from as- saults without, and strife within, by the boys in blue.” It does seem as though the path to liberty is macadamized with human bones, cemented with human blood. Ought we not to prize the grandeur of our nation, our fathers who have gone and our trothers who are with vs?” In his closing paragraphs the speaker made a decided hit ati struck a patriotic vein when he stated that our nation was not consummated so long as we left Cuba to lie im her chains and so long as the women of the east were subject to the iash and indignities. Tuis statement brought forta applause, the first heard during the serv- ices. The speaker referred to the evils ‘vith which we have to combat, and Ge- plored the fact that there were some who, for sclf-agsrandizement, were willing to pauperize the people and the nation. After his remarks the quartet sang “No Shadows Yonder,” with Mrs. Kelser ren- dering a soprano solo, “There is One Va- cant Chair.” Rev. Mr. Thomas pronounced the benediction, and the line of march was taken up to Holy Rood cemetery. At Holy Rocd cemetery the committee of the post in charge uf the graves consisted of Mes: Rudolph Ullmer, chairman, and Charles McCarthy. In the cemetery there are only thirty-four graves of known sol- dier dead, and about 200 unknown dead. All of the graves were decorated. The remains of Capt. French, U. S. N., and Mrs. Commodore Rodgers lie buried in this cemetery. Lieut. G. Gray is also buried here. He was one ef the few West Point cadets who left with Gen. Custer. before they graduated and enlisted in the regular rmy for active service. He distinguished nself at Gettysburg, where he met his death. The services at the cemetery were very simple. The graves of all of the soldier dead were decorated with flowers and small flags early in the forenoon, and it was fully an hour behind the scheduled time when the post reached the cemetery. Rev. Father Francis McCarthy, assistant pastor of Trinity Catholic Church, made the address of the occasion. He made his remarks standing from an open barouche. His address was interesting, well worded and delivered, and was heard by all. “We are indebted to others,” said he, in his opening words, “for excellence and benefits bestowed on us all. First of all is God, whose many benefits have been bestowed on us. Next to God we are in- debted to our parents and to our coun- try, and we will discuss the last part of this.” He said we all owed obedience to our country and should be ready to help in time of peace as well as in time of war. He showed that the duty to our country is recognized by God, relating the portion of the scriptures wherein our Lord stated: “Render unto Caesar the things that ere Caeser’s, and to God the things that are God's. He spoke of the motto which has been adopted by Maryland, ‘Deeds are mascu- line; words are feminine,” and said the deeds of the gallant dead whose graves were remembered this morning bring forth their deeds better than words can de- scribe. The speaker referred to the iate war. It was his opinion that the people of the south were firmly convinced that they were right. They were not defeated be- cause of a lack of bravery, nor for want of able generalship. They were defeated be- cause the god of battle was with the boys in blue. The speaker asked God to forbid that an- other war should occur, with all its accom- panying horrors. If a war does come, ‘t will certainly bea just war, If the citizens of the United States participate in it. “And if such should ever be the case,” said the speaker, “I sincerely hope- that the cali for men will be as promptly answered as it was by those whose graves we decorate today.” ADMIRAL PORTER “to commemorate , Shed tears and flowers the graves Tributes Paid to the Sailors Who Fought and Died. Special services were held at the tomb cf Admiral Porter. Three addreases were made. Address of Wm. H. Michael. The address of Col. Wm. H. Michael at Admiral Porter's tomb abounded in strong and eloquent passages. In the course of his remarks he traced with a vigorous hand the history and glories of the Ameri- can navy. Following his introductory re- marks, Mr. Michael said: “Upon all of these graves, and upon this solemn monument to the unknown dead, Capt. W. H. Michael, Chief Clerk State Department. we place emblems of living love and never- ceasing devotion. But where is the resting Place of tnepitcr who died at his gun iz defense of ~~ right, to save the Union, and to uphold the flag? His battlefield was the bosom of the ocean. On the rolling €eep he fought his battles; there he laid down his life. He was tenderly wrapped im the folds of the flag that he loved, and in his canvas coffin was consigned to the depths of the water that had been tinged by his blood. We cannot strew flowers upon his grave; we cannot encircle with a ‘wreath of evergreens, of roses and carna- tions the headstone that marks his resting place: we cannot feel that we are near the mortal remains of our beloved ship- mate; we are even denied the comfort af- forded by the conscience that he lies with the unknown under a monument erected to his memory. “All we can do is to keep his meme; green. We can on this recurring Memor!. ay expose to view a floral ship, builded in memory of his glorious deeds, and pay an Sumble tribute in words to the sailors and marines who died doing their duty in the same struggle for the Union in which our army comrades died.” ‘The speaker urged that the work, the magnificent work, of the navy in the past war should not be forgotten. Honoer the Navy. “Let the steadfast loyalty, the long-en- @uring courage, the wonderful skill of the army be told,” he said. “Let the deeds of | of one of the great captains of the civil American soldiers on the battlefield be told and retold in song and story; let them be made familiar to the eye upon canvas, and by the more modern invention of pho- tography in moticn, and let it be tcld in ountry, after their work was done, dis- one "into peaceful and useful civil life, and our people will be made only the stronger, more loyal and better by it. At the same time let it be told that the navy prevented foreign intervertion, cut off necessary supplies intended for the con- federate states, severed the confederacy in twain, kept open basic communication for the army, and thereby made final victory sible.” PoThe speaker told of the achievements of the American navy in the past, toid of how “in the war of the revolution our naval force numbered at no time more than 5,000 men, yet during that fierce con- flict the American navy capturéd 800 Xe sels from the British, and not less than 12,- 000 prisoners. One capture alone made by a single vessel numbered five hundred soldiers belonging to picked regiments of the English army. The total number of men captured by our despised navy was greater than one-third of Lord Howe's entire army; more than twice the number of prisoners surrendered by Burgoyne; five thousand more than the number of prison- ers surrendered by Cornwallis and only 1,761 less than the aggregate number of prisoners taken at Trenton and surrender- ed by both Burgoyne and Cornwallis. “The war of 1812,” he said, “was a strug- gle for independence on water, as was the war of the revolution a struggle for in- dependence on land. In this war the pavy of the United States humbled the pride of Great Britain as it had never been hum- bled tefore. The American sailors secured our ‘inalienable rights’ upon the high seas. “Before this great result was achieved, hov ever, our little navy had captured over 1,500 English vessels and more than 20,- 000 British seamen, and in eighteen naval battles won fifteen decisive victorics.”” Always Formidable. Speaking of the last struggle Mr. Michaei continued: “The characteristics of the American sailor in the earlier wars dis- tinguished him in the war of the rebel- lion. Ho has been subordinate to disci- pling without surrendering the least ves- tige of his manhood; he has been a student of gunnery and the management of ves- sels in novel situations; he has sought to improve his weapons, and every detail of his ship that would give him advantage over an enemy; he has shown indomitable pluck, quick percepticn, and that spirit which finds expression in the immortal words of Lawrence, ‘Never give up the ship. “This is the explanation of the success of the Yankee sailor in every war he has been engaged in. It was this that filled Ergiand with amazement and alarm, be- cause it foreshadowea a naval power the like of which the world had never known. It was the experience she had had with the American navy in two wars that in- spired her with wholesome dread of pro- voking us too far during our struggle to save the Union. It was this alone that compelled her io keep “hands off’ and made the payment of Alabama claims pus- sible It was a fear of our mazitime sources that caused Napoleon third ‘> quickly abandon his scheme to piace Maxi- mullian on the threnc vi Mexico. Europe noi relleve. at the beginning of the yevellion that it was possible for us to seal up a long line of seacoast, by the cre- ation of a navy large enough for this pur- pose, and to send forth formidable cruis- ers in search of commerce destroyers to Protect our merchantmen. “But we proved ourselves equal to all this and more; because we invented and con- structed men-of-war while engaged in the most terrific struggle of history, that made us for the time masters of the sea. When the little Monitor stole into Hampton Roads and asserted her supremacy over wooden ships and defeated the most powerful enemy that could be brought against her at that time, the eyes of Europe and the civilized world were opened to the possi- bilities of American inventive genius in the construction of men-of-war, and from that moment all danger of foreign interference in our domestic affairs completely passed away. Indeed, instead of threatening us with their navies, all progressive nations of the earth immediately began the task of remodeling their own navies for thelr own Protection upon the lines of American in- vention and achievement. And today Europe gauges cur standing as a nation by our navy and naval resources. No one can doubt for a moment that if the United {States should ever wage a great war with foreign powers the battles would be mainiy fcught upon the sea; and, for one, I have not a doubit that the results of such a war would place this country at the head of all nations in maritime genius and power.” Brilliant Achievements. Mr. Michael briefly but forcibly traced ithe work of the navy during the war, the blockading of the coast and the clearing of the Mississippi, cutting the confederacy in two. Continuing Mr. Michael said: “While the naval forces under Foote and Farragut were opening the Mississippi, those under: Dupont, Rowan, Stringham, Goldsborough, Worden and Dahlgren were achieving ‘equally important results on the Atlantic coast. The Hatteras forts had been taken, the inner fortifications of Albemarle and Pamlico were recovered; the southern forts, except those at Wilmington and @harles- ton, were recaptured; Mobile and Charles- ton were sealed up, the navy yard had been broken by the destruction of the Mer- rimac, and the blockade was an accom- plished fact. All of this was brought about within fourteen months. Who can say, in the hight of history, that the fate of the rebellion was not settled within this pe- riod? Who will deny that when the block- ade was successfully established, the Po- tomac made safe, the Mississippi opened, the western army “placed securely in the heart of Tennessee, and its lines of com- munication on the rivers had been estab- lished and made safe by the gunboats, and the seacoast forts, except Charleston’ and Wilmington, had been regained, that the rebellion had not received its death blow, whatever might be the danger from its dying struggles, or however they might be prolonged? In May, 1862, the doom of the rebellion was sealed—sealed by the navy! There was much severe fighting after this, and the war was prolonged, but from May, 1862, the success of the rebellion was no longer possible. “The history of the American navy jus- tifles the conclusion that, as a nation, we Possess in marked degree the qualities which are necessary to make an invincl- ble marine people. We possess both the }moral and physical resources, and there is nothing to hinder us from taking first rank among the maritime nations of the world, in times of peace as well as in times of war. Nothing but our own indifference and neglect can keep us from enjoying this proud distinction. We have every incentive to urge us on in this direction, not for the Purposes of war, but to prevent war, and to promote the glorious ends of peace. When that moment shall come, our own * security from the possibility of attack from any foreign power will have been achieved, and we shall be able to exercise an in: fluence for universal peace that the world has never known. The memory of Preble, and Hull, and Bainbridge, and Porter, and Stewart, and Decatur, and Perry, and Mc- Donough of the old navy, no less than the memory of Farragut, and Porter, and Du- pont, and Goldsborough, and Dahigren, and Foote, and Worden, and Stringham, and Rowan, and Morris, and Walker of the new navy, together with a host of others scarce- ly less illustrious as ‘kings of the sea, not oniy thrice the sons of America with pa- iriotic ambition to be first in naval power for the needs of war, but that this nation may become the world’s dictator of peace.” Capt. Welsh’s Address, Capt. John H. Welsh of Ficrida said: “Mr. Chairman, Defenders of the Union, Survivors of the Greatest War of the Worl, Ladies and Gentlemen: From the far-off southland by the sea I bring you tidings of great joy—a message announcing to mankind the culmination of your fond- est hopes—the keystone of your every ac- tion. It is the story of a nation reunited. It is of « universal love of thé stars ani stripes, enduring as endless time. “Gathered today at historic Arlington, sacred to the nation’s dead, I see before me @_ multitude wearing the familiar blue, whose military bearing and still flashing eyes tell me they are here for no idle pur- pose, and I pause to ask, ‘What is their migsion? Are they here for power, for glory, for the acquisition of wealth?’ The answer to this is an emphatic negative. “No, my friends, theirs is no mere2nazy motive, no idle purpose. , They are here be- cause they were soldiers and sailors of the Union. They are here to greet ance more oid comrades in arms, to teach the lesson of loyalty, to tell of a love of country un- changeable as our everlasting hills—and to laurel the graves of that grand veteran corps in the great baled who died that the nation might not “Standing again glowing phrase how the armies of our | beside all that ts ‘mortal | less war, whose name and fame will ever re- verberate through the aisles of time, whose name on the pages cf history is eternally and inseparably linked with those of Grant end Farragut, of Sherman, of Sheridan and of Logan, I may be pardoned for dwelling for a moment on incidents con- nected with the Mississippi squadron, with which the name of Porter is inseparably associated. “In the winter of 1861, and while still the stoutest hearts trembled for the Unton, three persons, namely, Halleck, Sherman and Adjutant General Drum, sat in a rcom in the Galt House, Lovisville, poring over a map of the Mississippi valley. Halleck, turning to Sherman, said: ‘Where is the center of the confederate line? To which Sherman replied by drawing a line extend- ing along the Mississippi river and its tributaries from Vicksburg to Chattanooga. ‘But,’ said Halleck, ‘I want the center.” To which Sherman replied by pointing to Fort Henry, on the Tennessee. ‘This,’ sal-1 Haiieck, ‘is where the line must be broken.” And as if by magic there sprang into deing the so-called tin can fleet of the w2stern ty in the spring of 1852 a small fleet of hasttly constructed gunboats, knewn as the western flotilla, as¢embled at Cairo, and, in conjunction with General Gran-, moved on Fort Henry; the purpose being a simultaneous attack; but the flotil- la, under Commodore Foote, outstripped the army, and on the 6th of February, 1862, attacked Fort Henry, one of the most formidable fortifications then in the south; and a couple of hours later, when Grant came up on the double quick, he was greet- ed by a blue jacket with: ‘Hey, general, ho, general, we've got the fort!’ This was the first decisive Union victory of the civil war. “Meantime a powerful ficet for the can- ture of the delta of the Mississippi was brought together on the Atlantic coast. and its command tendered to Commodore David D. Porter, who declined in favor of Admiral Farragut, but later accepted com- mand of the mortar fleet, which, in con- junction with the fleet of Admiral Farra- gut. in April following, sfl-nced the supposed invincible forts, St. Philip and Jackson, and New Orleans was ours. Following the capture of New Orlears, Commodore Foote. who was wounded at the taking of Fort Donelson, was forced to retire from active service, and was succeeded by Admiral Por- ter, who, in conjunction with General Grant, planned and executed the most brilliant naval and military campaign of which there is any record—a campaign re- sulting in the conquest of the Mississippi valley and final destruction of the great confederacy. “The record of the Mississippi squadron— an unbroken chain of brilliant victories, coupled with Fort Fisner and the ovening of the lower Mississippi—plac2s Poster sec- ond only to “Nelson and Farragut in the galaxy of great naval commanders. “Time will not permit of more than a reference to the magnificent operations of the other great fleets Gf the navy during the late war. We must not, however, ne- glect a tribute to the gallant Worden, com- manding the monitor Ericsson—that curi- ous, but successful, experiment in warfare, which at Hampton Roads proclaimed to England and France the inadvisability of recognizing the southern confederacy. “I am asked by one of the great dailies for an expression of the position of the old veterans on the vexed question of ‘war history in the public schools,’ and I take advantage of this opportunity to reply. The statements of the press that the Grand Army or naval organizations had taken action to secure the use of unfair, abusive or sectional text books in the schools of the north and west have no foundation in fact. The veterans take each other’s hands in all sincerity and loyalty, and our organ- izations have never entertained for one moment the desire or purpose to’ brand a.y soldier as'rebel or traitor. But the bistor- ies which justify secession are objectionable to the Union veterans because we want it understood and accepted that the issue is dead—that the decision of the sword is. ir- revocable, and that the Union is one and indivisible, and must be maintained .by every citizen who is loyal to his country. The soldiers of the two sections may both be trusted to die as they have lived—too broad for the narrow views and petty jeal- ousies attributed to them. Let us write the word Union on the pages of history, and we care not who writes the rest. “People of this, greatest of nations, chisel the Ifkeness of your heroes on the. everlast- ing tablets of time, for the events: they commemorate are the foundation stones of. our country’s greatness. Hand down to your chiidren and children’s children the story of patriotism that In the ages yet to come it may be an article of faith, even as the resurrection. And when called to Fame’s eternal camping ground, where there are neither wars nor rumors of wars, you will be greeted with hosannahs on high ani with the crown of the immortals receive tha watchword of the night.” . UNKNOWN DEAD Platform Oocupied by a Distinguished’ Party. The services at the tomb of the unknown, at Arlington,where 2,000 soldiers are buried, were under the direction of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps, the Loyal Legion of Women, the Ladies of the G. A. R. and the Ladies’ Auxiliary Society, Sons cf Veterans. The Marine Band played a,dirge during the decoration of the tomb. There was singing by the Union of the G. A. R. and choruses of ladies. From the tomb the procession continued its march to the main road of the cemetery, where the parade separated and the decoration of the graves was proceeded with. During these ceremonies the hand played appro- priate airs, and the march to the amphi- theater was then taken up and reached about 1 o'clock, where the ser! cers vices were The platform was occupied by a distin- guished party, including Vice President Hobart, Secretary Sherman, Secretary Wil- son, Senator Allison, Gen. Sumner, Col. Sumner, commandant at Fort Myer; the officers and delegates of the universal postal congress, who were Plainly im- pressed with the scenes they were witness- ing; the officers of the Grand Army and many other well-known people. President McKinley Arrives. President McKinley, escorted by Col. M. Emmett Urell, reached the platform about five minutes past 1 o'clock. He had re- ceived an ovation from the crowds that lined the road to Arlington and those who were in the cemetery, but his appearance on the platform was the signal for ~n out- burst that continued several minutes. He bowed regpatedly, and when order was re- stored the services began. THE STATUES DRAPED Honors Paid to the Representations of Heroes, Statues of soldiers distinguished in the late war, which are scattered throughout the city, bore today the tokens that the leeds of those thus commemorated have not been forgotten. In the execution of the patriotic duty which Memorial day im- poses on the Grand Army, the memorials erected here to the commanders of the late war were adorned with flags and flowers, while over the almost countless graves of private soldiers found in the cemeteries near the city flowers were scat- tered in loving remembrance. 4s is well known, there are a graat many statues erected to military heroes in this city, and the work of decoration is by no means a slight one. As each statue differs from the other, so the style of decoration is modified, to be, as far as possible, at least in the eyes of the designers, in har- mony with the general outlines of the me- morial. The national colors are naturally prom- inent In the scheme of decorations, and the broad folds of old glory extend in bands from the top to the pedestal, or else are draped in graceful lines about the bronze lands of swith howe of evergreen, wers, where they can be seen with the best effect. Altogether these draped and -adorned statues which are found in the leafy parks and circles of the city serve to a consider- able extent as local centers of «quiet. cele- brations of Memorial day, which, while unaccompanied by the blare of brass bands and the voice of the orator, are none the. heartfelt and tributes to the. | i memories of those for whom the day was set apart. z - BY BOAT: AND TRAIN Many People Made the Day a Holi- Mae is . Some people -planned an outing in the country for Memoria] day and when they got up rather ¢arly this morning, as is apt to be the caze when such a program is projected, they looked upon a sky over- clouded. But the:weather bureau announced fair weather, at le#S8t did not prophesy rain, and: those who were despondent took hope. Some, however, who proposed going down the river or out in the country along some of the steam or street railroad lines concluded not to risk the chances of bad weather. Some had chartered a big wagon and four horses, and numerous lunch bas- kets were in readiness for a promised pic- nic in the woods, and to this class the ul appearance of the skies meart aia deah, The rain did not materialize and the.@ mists of all stots whe ven- ured out-enjoyed a pleagant time. _ : Duriog the fhorning tours the railroad depots and the steamboat wharves pre- sented scenes of great activity, while the street cats weré well laden. A number went to Mount Vernon, where Captain Blake placed in the tomb of Wash- ington a ‘magnificent wreath which had been sent by President McKinley. Z —_—- OFFICIAL PROGRAM. 1s Exercises at National University Law School Commencement. The joint executive committee of -the National University Law School has made its final arrangements for the commence- ment exercises at the New National Thea- ter this evening. The formal acceptance by President McKinley of the invitation to confer the degrees on the graduates was read, and it is understood that Senator Thurston of Nebraska will deliver the address to the gradvates. The committee on invited guests reports progress and the prospects are favorable for a large repre- sentation of people of note on the stage. It has been arranged that the first two rows in the dress circle shall be reserved for the members of the junior class and their friends, and that the rows back of the first two, and also the upper gallery shall be open to first comers. After 8:15 o'clock all seats not occupied by those having reserved seat tickets are to be thrown open. The full: official pregram for the com- menccment is as follows: Overture, “King’s Lieutenant,” Tittl; selection, “Black Hus- sar,” Millocker; march, “The American Beauty,” Haley; invocation, by Rev. Hugh Johnston, D.D.; patrol, “Am?rican,”: Meach- am; address to graduates, by John M. Thurston, United States senator from Ne- braska; music, song and dance, “Come Down, Ma Honey,” Kerker; conferring of degrees, by the President ‘of the United States; descriptive, “Cavalry Charge,” Tu- Gers; senior class valedictory, Mr. George N. Brown; music, waltz, “Jolly Fellows,” Volisteat. The award of medals will follow: The university gold medal for the best posi- graduate examination; MacArthur gold medal for the best senior examination: faculty gold medal for the best jurior ex- amination. Music: will precede the bene- diction, which -dast»:will be pronounced by Rev. Hugh, Jopnston, D. D. The band will concfide ‘with a march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever" (new), by Sou- sa. Haley’s Concert.Band, W. A. Haley, director, will firnish. the music. ee Early Morning Collist In A, B, C alley about 2 o'clock yester- day morning Policeman Gouldman and a colored man named dward Johnson came into collision. Johnson did not return home Saturday night wntitva late hour, and had not retired whé# his"loud and profane lan- guage attracted the attention of the. officer, When -Gouldman reached the house and attempted to: make an arrest, Johnson Dulled him in ‘the window and there in the dark room a fight. topk place, Finally an- other ‘policeman teached the house and put an end to the combat. This morning when the case was called in the Police Court the cclored man’s face and feud showed the effects of the policerfian’s club. z “I did cuss @ little,” the colored man ad- mitted, “and I was in my own house. But I didn’t-ase no ‘flane’ language.” “You must have used profane language if you cursed,” said Attorney Ricks, his counset, "and you must not attempt to justify what you said.” “He said nothing about prefane lan- guage,” remarked the court. Several wit- nesses told of the early morning struggle and the court imposed upon Johnson the penalty of ‘$20 or sixty days.” SS Sneriticed His Dog. Benjamin Franklin appeared as defend- ant in the Police Court today because his dog’s teeth had closed on the leg of a small colored child with such force that the leg needed treatment. The owner of the dog was willing to kill the animal, but this did not satisfy the mother of the in- jured one, and she swore out a warrant. Benjamin turned the dog over to Pound- master Eirstein and his personal bonds were taken, ees ee Charlotte Assembly Adjourns. The thirty-sixth general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church, which has been in session at Charlotte, N. C., for sev- era! days, was dissolved Saturday. The morning was devoted to disposing of reports and resolutions. The assembly paid Dr. Goetchins, the moferator, a handsome tribute, testifying to his ability and ef- ficiency. Most of the commissioners have left for their homes. The assembly was a notable one in many respects. There were eleven ex-moderators present. The next assembly will be held at New Orleans. ———+e+____ For the Benefit of Mrs. Crabbs. The Star has received a check for $10 from Mrs. Robert J: Wynne for the benefit of Mrs. Mary Crabbs, who was injured by being run over by a fire engine at the fire last Thursday at 1111 D street. ee Gave a Reception. Lincoln Relief Corps’ gave one of its s0- cial receptions Friday evening, its guests being the G. A. R. and W. R. C. of the Department of the Potomac and_ their friends. The large hall was decorated with, bunting and flags, and flowers lent their beauty and perfume to the scene. The assembly was the largest that ever con- gregated there, and crowded the hall to the stairway and filled the gallery. There was a short musical and literary program before ‘the gitack on the commis- sary, which wag stacked with strawberries and cream, cake, and@:cooling drinks, One of the enjoyable musical numbers, particularly to:the ld soldiers, was the’ ‘Battle of sas; played by Miss Lulu Pistoria, and ldtpr ste sang a ballad with i ener ir. m Wiley gave the old war-time bugle calls andthe martial spirit with such enthusiasm that“he Had to respond to two encores. a Miss Abbie Johnsonigave, by request, her very funny al Laughter” sketch, but refused to “seapaiia to a bombardment of encores after she Had proved that laugh- ee i catching, 4. i al Emily Gill wale also pleasing in the “Old Maid’s Priyer,” and gave response to the hearty ,; Miss Patterson also rendered a piani solo and responded to an ips gave some homely philosophy in a “Spring Cleaning.” Colonel Marion Tr.” ne of Lincoln Post, who told: pathetic stories of why theeW. R. C, and the old war songs “Lincoln Corpa 2 ." ix lads, patriotic airs thi the evening. leader is the son president of The Se - About G1 per cent were native born; that is, 1,604,765, out of the 2,778,304 enlistments in the northern armies. In the southern Rr the percentage was greater prob- RR RRORI EES TSE SSE GRE LO 9 OE Rn RARE a Oe ES A a Nerf Oe PPA tee SRE tC St af NE TE cL IO RO cialis islstl 13 VEOLATORS OF FISH LAW. Judge Kimball Imposes Heavy Fines on Six Offenders, : Judge Kimball Saturday announced the policy cf the Police Court in regard to violators of the fish laws. The statement | Was made when George Sheckelis, Freder- ick Sheckelis, Albert McKerven, George E!- Hott, Lee Lawrerce and Matthew Williams were fined $25 cach for fishing with gill nets in the waters of the Potcmac river, and within the District of Columbia. Harbormaster Sutton and Policemen Rus- sell Dean, John J. Perry and Silas Lewis of the harbor boat and Policeman Frank D. Auldridge appeared as complaining wit- nesses. The substance of their testimony Was that the men were arrested near Glesboro’ Point while fishing with gill nets. They had caught about a dozen shad. Eight other fisherman, who were also violating the iaw, escaped. “These men are residents of Alexandria, explained Harbormaster Sutton. “Every fisherman on the Potomac has been warn- ed about violating the law. I am daily in receipt of complaints from fishermen down the river who say they are unable to make a living because of the operations of the gill net men in the vicinity of Washing- ton.” The defendants pleaded guilty. One of them appealed to the court for marcy, Eay- ing that he was aware he was violating the law, but was forced to do so, as he was without employment and had an aged mother and a large family to support. “You men must understand that this law is going to be enforced,” said Judge Kim- ball. “I shall fine-each of you $25, but if the practice is continued the limit, $100, will be imposed. Under the law your boa: and paraphernalia are confiscated, and will be turned over to the property clerk of the District.” The fines were not paid. In default the prisoners must serve sixty days in jail. ——.—__. SPEAK-EASIES NUMEROUS. A Namber of Defendants Charged With Violating Liquor Law. Sergt. Daley and several policemen of the fourth precinct were called to Pleasant alley Saturday night, where they were in- formed George Washington and John Barney had figured in a fight. They had indulged in some “speak-casy” whisky, the officers learned, and gunpowder they were informed had been put tn the I'quor. Barney had been so badly used up that he is in bed, and Washington has not been arrest- ed. William S. Johnson, colored, ‘alleged to be the keeper of the “speak-easy” men- tioned, was arrested on a charge of keep- ing an unlicensed bar, and his case was called in the Police Court this morning. Counsel demanded a jury trial, and the case was postponed. Warren Robertsen, a colored resident of Fighting alley, was also arrested on a charge of violating the liquor law. There was not much of a supply of liquor found in his place, but the police allege that he has been supplying his neighbors of the alley with cheap whisky. He will be given a jury trial later in the week. Policeman Harries visited the house of Albert E. Diggs, colored, in Pomeroy court, about 10 o'clock Saturday night. He sus- pected that liquor had been sold there. Harries had trouble in making the arrest, and Diggs now has his nose disfigured. Four bottles of whisky and about two dozen bottles of beer were found in the house, ind a charge of unlicensed bar was preferred against him. Today in the Police Court defendant demanded a jury trial. The police of the eighth precinct returned @ warrant charging an Italian woman in the “camp” with conducting a “speak- easy.” The woman has four small chil- dren, and Prosecutor Pugh found that she had been complained against because of trouble about a watch. A magistrate is- sued the warrant which, Mr. Pugh said, was not a proper procedure, as, under the law, a magistrate has no right to issue a whisky warrant. The charge was _ nolie prossed, and the woman was released. There was a charge of second offense under the liquor law against George Steele, who lives within the ‘‘mile limit.” The case went over because of the absence of wit- nesses, ———E MR. MORGAN CALLED TO ORDER. The Senate Decided to Adjourn Tomorrow. Something of a sensation was caused in the Senate Saturday after the close of Th Star's report, by Senator Morgan criticising the course of the House, and his being called to order by Mr. Hale. Mr. Morgan declared that the Speaker of the House was erforcing an automatic, trap-door rule by which representatives were assembled and dispersed, and he characterized this action as an outrage against popular rights. Mr. Frye of Maine first gave warning that a protest would be made against criticisms of the other house, and when Mr. Morgan vehemently repeated his criticisms, Mr. Haie of Maine made a point of order against him. The temporary presiding of- ficer directed Mr. Morgan to resume his seat and then ruled that he was out of order. The Alabama senator, somewhat chagrined, was about to appeal from the Gecision of the chair, when Mr. Hale with- drew his point of order and further friction was avoided. Mr. Morgan resumed his criticisms during the tariff debate and made the point that Congress was not now in session, in accordance with the Cousti- tution, the House of Representatives hav- ing vacated its functions. After a sharp contest with the tariff lead- ers, Mr. Quay succeeded in carrying a mo- tion to adjourn over on account of the Decoration day celebration until Tuesday. —___-e+_____ Page W. Skinner Found Dead. Page W. Skinner of Fredericksburg, Va., aged thirty-two years, and a-carpenter by trade, was found dead at his home, 942 New York avenue, about 6 o'clock this mcrning. He was afflicted with a trouble of the throat, and it is thought that a spell of excessive coughing brought on a fatal hemorrtage. The coroner was notified. mtil Crack Local Nines Meet The crack Bureau of Engraving and Printing nine will play the Canterbury Athletic Club team at National Park this afternoon, beginning at 3 o'clock. These clubs were champions last season of the Department and District leagues, respect- ively. Examination for Hospital Stewards. The civil service commission again an- ncunces that, June 8, an examination will be held at Washington and other cities to establish an eligible register for the grade of hospital steward in the United States marine service. There are now several vacancies, one of which is at San Fran- cisco. All of. these vacancies will bé filled with the eligibles resulting from this ex- amination. The salary of the positioa ranges from $480 to $720 per annum, with subsistence, quarters, fuel and light. Un- married men, or men with small families, are preferred. May Recind the Order. The rescindirg of the order issued by Pestmaster Generul Bissell July 27, 1894, which modified section 453 of the postal laws and regulations as to the appoint- ments and duties of superintendents of maus in the various cities, is contemplated. The change, if made, will require the se- lection of superintendents to be made from the railway mail service instead of from among the carriers and clerks of post of- fices, as at present. + 2+ —_--___ ‘Will Represent the Navy. Passed Assistant Engineer Walter M. McFarland has been detailed to represent the United States navy at the meeting of the naval architects and marine engineera to be held in London during the progress of the celebration of the queen’s jubilee. has just been detached from duty on the San Francisco, flagship of the Europ2an station. - —___-o-+______ Becomes a Lieutenant Colonel. Here Are Lawn Bargains. Many of you were disappointed last week because you waited too long for the Lawn bargains we promised you then we would scour the country to secure bar- gains equally as good. After a patient wait we are in a position to give you values that are every bit as good and possibly better. Va aes) Lansburgh & Bro, advertised. We (Se) vs 8c. Jaconet Lawns, warranted fast col- ae ors, for......... “5 ae ie ab oree 5c. yard ‘ k 12$c. Lace Lawn and Dimity, warrant- xe oy ed‘fast colors, for... <2. «:<-02s-sseeesece 8c. yard ea *) The feast of the season, Lap- a Se me = French —— ae foo! {x} (Ge) hese goods are sold for 12$c., 15¢. anc =) (3 18c. yard. Your choice for....... Seesens 10c. yard 3 ress Remember, the balance of Koechlin, iy (. 6 Baumgarten & Cie French Organdies, in is “¢ figures, dots and stripes, sold everywhere 7 Y ~~ : vi i else for 37$c. yard. Our price............. 18c. yard {2 aw We don’t limit your selection. We sueceeded in securing Se ‘at Many good styles, but a little haste won't hurt. es ( The clamor was great. The public demand another Notion ® @ Sale. Well, vou shall have it. One day’s sale only. Tomor- a Ye) row is the day. (> Best Rubber Dress Shields...... eh Agate Buttons................. Kid Curlers, good quality....... Raven Black Darning Cotton. . Best Silk Taffeta Seam Binding 2-0z. Bottles Machine Oil =) RA Black Mourning Pins, in boxes. Aluminum Thimbles............ Woven Script Initials.......... Feather Stitch Braid......... Mohair Skirt Binding Cord.. Brown’s. Shoe Dressing. ..... Real Linen Flat Corset Laces. Steel Needles, all numbers....... Book Pins, black and white. ..... sees 1 = = es ARS AA ae ni Fe 420-422-424-426 x WA NOW IDO WOW DOME? “ SELENE SES ES ESCM ENTLA ES ENE ES ESSENCE SESH ESTENENEN Brooks’ Spool Cotton, all numbers. 22c, ‘Dozen -- 6c. Dozen 60-in. Tape Lines................ We will sell tomorrow in our Notion Department 25 Sticks Pepsin Chewing Gum for 5c. ALL FLAVORS. LANSBURGH & BhO., 10c. Pair Instead of 18c. rainy Good quality Horn Bones, 8 and g-inch 5c, Doz. Instead of r0c./s Original De Long Hooks and Ey es...8¢. Card Instead of roc. (> 4c. Gross _ Instead of 6c. 3) - 3c. Dozen _ Instead of sc. Ne Instead of 30c. (33 Instead of roc. @ Instead of roc. x, Instead of 5c. § Instead of 5c. Instead of 3c. Instead of 3c. Instead of 5c. 7c. Piece 3c. Bottle 3c. Each Ic. Box lc. Each Ac. 4 gross . 3c. Piece Instead of 5c. . 4c. Yard Instead of toc. . 6c. Bottle Instead of roc. . 2c.- Instead of 4c. . lc. Paper Instead of 5c. . 3c. Book _ Instead of 5c. Seventh Street. WOE INOW ‘TRIP OF THE JO: Their Jaunt to Southern Virginia a Deck CCeRR, Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. VIRGINIA BEACH, May 30, 1897. The jaunt of the Jonnie Juniors has thus far been an overwhelming success. The boys and their friends, numbering about 150, left Washington last evening at 7 o'clock for Virginia Beach and Norfolk, where the Jonnies will give their perform- ance of the “Mikado” tomorrow evening. The party has been skillfully handled by Professor Cloward, Dr. King and Mr. As- mussen, and everybody is happy. During the wait of an hour in Norfolk before leav- ing for the beach, some of the boys amused themselves by waylaying every stray col- ored citizen that happened along and made him execute break-downs, or join in ‘m- promptu quartets, according to his -apa- bility. Several members of the Jonnies sang in the Norfolk churches this morning. 'Profes- sor Cloward assisted the choir of the Sec- ond Baptist and the Cumberland Methodist, and Mr. Ernest sang a solo at old St. Paul's, the cannon-ball church, where Mrs. Jas. Lee is directress. This evening there will be a sacred con- cert at, Virginia Beach by Washington tal- ent. rs. Kitty Thompson Berty, Profes- sor Cloward, Mr. Ernest, Mr. Conley and a qvartet and chorus from the Jonnies, which will be followed by a collection of southern scngs, followed by a concert of sacred mu- sic, illustrated with lantern views by Pro- fessor Murray of Washington. The Jonnie Juniors initiated the new standard gauge road, running from Norfolk to Virginia Beach. The spacious hotel lcbby and fine parlors look upon a lovely spectacle, an everchanging scen pesed of a pleasure-seeking crow The broad board swaik along the breakwater is thronged with people coming from or go- ing to the bath houses to take a dip in the surf. Others are enjoying the wheeling which the hard beach affords, and still others are strolling through the pine forest at the beach of the Princess Anne Hotel, just beyond Lake Holly. ————_—_ A Lawn Fete. There will be a lawn fete at ‘Waugh par- sonage, corner 3d and C streets northeast, next Wednesday evening. The grounds will be illuminated and there will be music and other attractions. Refreshments will be served. i —_+ Virginia Couple Wedded. Wiliiam H. Shepherd and Lula Gardner, twenty and eighteen years of age, respect- ively, came here from Clifton Forge, Va., on an excursion this morning, and soon after the train reached the depot they pre- sented themselves at the clerk’s office and announced their desire to be united in matrimony. The questions asked them were answered to the satisfaction of the clerk, and when the young man paid his dollar he was given the necessary license. The next thing to do was to get married, and just who should perform the cere- mony was a matter of little concern. They had no preference on the score of religious convictions. They wanted to get married, and that was all they knew. They were seen by a man who spends a good deal-of his time about the Police Court, who piloted them to the office of E. M. Hewlett, a colored justice cf the peace. The justice obliged them, and when the knot had been tied the newly wedded pair departed in the direction of the depot. —. Prof. Richard's Address. The address yesterday afternoon at the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. by Prof. J. Fraise Richard on the subject, “Going Through the World,” was well received, and his auditors say every young man in the city should have heard it. The line of thought was new and calculated to impress upon all the value of having selected a definite life Sane asec presented three elements, which he denominated the “trinity of suc- cezs.” These are concentratién, enthu- siasm and persevenance. —_——_ For Good Citizenship. meeting on “Good Citizenship” was hata Friday night at Central M. P. Church. ‘The singing, decoration and spirit of the meeting were very patriotic. Rev. Howard ‘Wilbur Ennis and F. M. Bradley made stirring addresses.- Solos were rendered by Geo. Terry and Jas, A. Dulaney. Mee een RL. 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