Evening Star Newspaper, June 3, 1897, Page 11

THE EVENIN STAR. ae PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania sete Cor. 11th &t., by The Evening Star Company, 8. H. KAUFYMANN, Pree’t. New York Office, 49 Potter Building. ee gees vil in the top by carriers, cn thele own account, we 10, cents week, or 44 cents per month. ‘at the founter 2 cents cach. By ‘mall—angwhere in the United States or Canadu—postage prepald—50 cents month. band tar, $1 per year, with Saturday Quintuple Sheet add 1 Ey at th: Post’ Omice at Wasbingtos, D. C.. foreign (Entered as second-class mail matter.) 7 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. Patt 2. Che ay ening Star. Pages 11-14. WASHINGTON, D. ©., THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1897-FOURTEEN PAGES. Advertising is not an expense. It is a business investment. If you want to invest your money profitably you will therefore put your advertisements in such a paper as The Evening Star, that is read regularly and thoroughly by everybody worth reaching. The Star is the recognized household and family journal o the National Capital, and ha. no rival as an advertising med- ium. EQUIPPED FOR BUSINESS Graduates of Wood's Commercial College Re- ceive Their Diplomas, E. Olin Eldridge Presides at the Howard Wilbur Rev Exercises, Rev. Ennis Delivers an Address. The stage of the New National Theater presented a lovely view last evening, dur- Ing the pr « of the graduating exer- cises of the class of 97 of Wood's Commer- cial College. The graduates ani the mem- bers of the faculty of the school, together with the speakers of the evening, were most appropriately grcuped behind a bank of flowers, which extended entirely across the front of the platform. "The audience which assembled to listen to the exercises was limited in number crly by the incapacity of the spacious building to accommodate any others. After the band rendered some appropri- ate selections, including a march entitled “Wood's Commercial College," Rev. How- ard Wilbur Ennis, pastor of Western Pres- bytertan Church, offered prayer. Rev. Dr. E. Olin Eldridge, pastor of Waugh M. E. Church, who presided, made some in- troductory remarks, and m the absence of Mr. Benjamin Butterworch, sioner of patents, who was expected to make the principal address of the occa- sion, Dr. Ennis took Mr. Butterworth’s place. The Addresses. Dr. Eldridge’s introductory remarks abounded in good advice te the graduates and demonstrated to the audience that it was to woman alene that the happincss of the home is due, and he urged that men should by all means avoid grumb!ing when at home. Dr. ridge was fre 3 terrupted by applause, and whea he con- eluded hi peech given quite an ova- tion. pes Dr. Ennis spoke along similar . gave equal satisfaction to his hearer: The diplomas were presentcd to those to whom they had been awarded by Prof. Court F. Wood, LL.M., and the gold medals by District Commissioner William M. Bleck, each of whom spoke brietl: The gold medals were distribu’ The B. H. Warner prize, and best essay on “Modern Houses, Edith Dungan Hunter; the H. I prize, for the best set of corpo: ation bool Miss Leila Anna Boush; the A. E. Ran- dle prize, for the best yon “Rapid Miss Anna L. typewrlt- art; grammar, Jame: English. Raipn Waido Mage hand, Miss course sh Margaret - ng, Dana L. penmanship, Walter T. Matson. The fellowing also received honorable mention for excellence in special lines of study; Walter T. Matson, Francis Marion Pike, Winifred A. i, Dana L. M Raymond Van Mabel M. Delaplai: Roger Shaw, F. A. Pumphr. liz- Helen M. y, W. Pumphrey, Minnie C. L. Herrle, Mary Miss Leila A. abeth M. Olmstead, A. Woodfin, F. A. Harford, David Louis, G. A. Coffey, W. C.. Miller, Brush. Those Who Graduated. The graduates, upon each of whom was conferred the degree of bachelor of ac- ceunts, were as follows: Business course—Harry Walker Arnold ard Daisy Irene Boyer, both of this city; Margaret Price Cobey, Maryland; Thomas Jeffrey Davis, West Virginia; George Den- nis of this city; Erma Eula Earheart, Utah Walter Addison English, Minnie Catharine Harford, Edward B. Henderson, Samuc Joseph Henry, Nanno T. Jones, John Leak Little and David Louis, all of this city Walter T. Matson, Michigan; William Ben- ecict Mehler, William C. H. Miller and Rosa Cecilia Palmer, all of this city; James y Sauls, Florida; Raymond Van of this city; James Edgar Woodfin, ‘Texas; Letla Anna Boush, Maryland; arine Teressa Boylan of this city 5 Sinkler Darby ef South Carolina; Helen Meeker Day, Ohio; Winifred Alberti Duvall of this city; Austin Morgan Embrey, Vir- ‘lark West Greene, Samuel McComas Roy Martin Heizer and Annie Lucia Jenkins, al! of this city; Maurice J. Massachusetts; Abram James io; Emory Irwin Marton, Mary- Dana Logan May, Paul Michigan; arion Pike, Mass- gie Rida nd James William Seaman, cll of this city; Andrew A. Weschler, Mary- land; William Allen Woodfin, Texas. Shorthand course—Edna Bell, Indian D. C. Chambers, Alabama; Margaret Pri Cobey Frank Conkling, Mis- scuri Mildred Delaplaine, Virginia; Nellie Lee Harr and Bernard P. Higgins, Loth of this city; Gertrude Genevieve Leon- ard, Elizabeth M. Olmsted, Michigan: Florence Alberta’ Pumphrey, nd: Thomas Alfred Robertson, Lucy ‘opland, both of Pennsylvania: Myr- Barton, Michigan; Mary’ Alice this city; Maude Larraine De! ne, Virginia; Ellen M. Drury and va L. Herrle, both of this city; Dungan Hunter, Ohio; Lulu Ridie Marr, Frances Marion Pike and Thaddeus Rea- all of this city; Roger Shaw. Maryland; bel Simonds of this ¢ Walker, Virginia. —_——__ New Dramatic Club. ‘The Interest displayed in the recent pre- sentation of various short sketches and plays, some of them quite original in their chaiacter and makeup, stage setting, etc., by some of the residents of Brightwood Park and contiguous territory, has resulted in the development and establishment of the Brightwood The-Dra-Min Club, com- poset of some of the best-known and ost enterprising young people of the nelghbor- hood, whose purpose it will be to pre- sent to the public, from time to time, through the medium of a well-trained ani thoroughly instructed organization, a series of performances embracing short dramatic sketches and playy comedies and mins:rel eptertainments. ‘the field seems to present an opening for dn organization of this kind, and an opportunity for proving its usefulness, and if well directed, its success would appear to be a foregone conclusion. ‘The initial step was taken last Saturday evening, when the club was formally cr- ganized, 2 constitution and rules of govera- ment adopted, and the following named of- ficers elected for the ensuing six months: President, J. Clay Graves; vice president. J. Enos Ray; secretary, 'C. D. Clayton: treasurer, John H. Ray. It is understood that the club will receive generous and substantial recognition of its merit and performances from the residents of Bright- wood and vicinity. ——— Minnehaha Lodge Program. A specially instructive and interesting Program was presented by Minnehaha Lodge of Good Templars Tuesday evening. ‘Two provositions for membership were re- ceived. Among the visitors was a delega- tion of leeding members of Friendship Lodge. In the half hcur devoted to cur- rent events important points were brought out by Messrs. Dinemore, Canfield, Stewart and England. In the literary and musical exe! es, conducted by Past Chief Dins- mere, and with open doors, vocal and in- strumental solos and duets were given by the Misses Smith and recitals by Mr. S. H. Agnew and Mrs. Mary.Naylor. They each received gerercus applause. If you want anything, Star. If anyoody has © will get an answer. + try an ad. in The hat you wish, you MOUNTAIN AND OCEAN Places Where the Heated Term (an Be Passed in Comfort. Information Which is of Value in De- termining the Question of Where to Go for a Summer Vacation. One of the questions which is apt to be of annual occurrence in the domestic counsels of many families is the selection of a place where the heated term can be passed. The Star lends a helping hand in reaching a solution of this perplexing problem by pub- lishing from time to time information in re- gard to hotels and boarding houses, of which the following is an installment: Beach Haven is a lovely place on the ccast of New Jersey, and probably iis main attraction for visitors is “The Engl side,” one of the best-kept hotels on t Atlantic seaboard. It has opened for the summer season and offers special rates for June. Address Robert B. Engle, pro- prietor. The West End is the leading hotel at Long Branch, and it will compare favor- ably in every respect with any similar es- tablishment in the world. The cottages attached to the hotel will open on the 12th instant. They contain bath room suites and have every modern convenience. The hotel proper opens on the 24th instant, under the capable management of W. EH. Hildredth. The scuthern summer resort par excel- lence is Jordan White Sulphur Springs, in the health-giving mountains of Virginia. One of its innumerable recommendations is its accessibility from all railroad points. t is only three hours’ ride from Washing- ton and there are four trains a day be- tweer the two points. ‘The hotel is pro- vided with every comfort and convenience and is first class in every respect. It opeas on the 15th instant. It is beyond denial that Bay Ridge is one of the most attractive and beautiful resorts in every way in the vicinity of the national capital. It is located directly on the Chesapeake bay, but a short distance from Annapolis, and is easily reached from Washington after a delightful railroad ride. The Bay Ridge Hotel, a model among hos- teiries, is operated both on the American and European plans and the rates are ex- ceptionally reasonable. By addressing the manager, Mr. J. S. Duvall, at Bay Ridge, Md., further information may be secured. For rest and recreation there is no bet- ter place in the country than Melrose I Iccated most advantageously on the brink of the Atlantic ocean at, Pelmar, N. J. It has electric lights and other modern con- veniences and its sanitary arrangements are perfect. It opens for the season on the ‘h instant. ‘The Iniervale House, in the midst of the White Mountains, is fraught with attrac- tions that sheuld please those in search of an ideal summer retreat. From the win- dows and verandas is commanded an un- surpassed view of the entire White Moun- tain range and the beautiful Saco valley. Surrounding the hotel are spacious grounds for outdoor sports. For the convenience of Buesis there is a long-distance telephone in the establishment. An illustrated book- let, replete with information, may be se- cured by addressing H. S. Mudgett, Inter- vale, N. H . On the crest of the Alleghany mountains. so attractive to thousands of summer vis- itors, is the Oakland Hotel, Oakland, Md., to be opened under new management on June 15. Every effort wiil be made to serve patre to their entire satisfaction. Full Particulars, with illustrated beoklet, can be obtained from George A. Mills & Son, “The Grafton,” Connecticut avenue, this city. A sort of fairy bower araong summer re- sorts is the Cerro Gordo, near New Castle, N. H., situated on a point formed by the | ocean and the Piscataaua river, near Fort Constitution, and from the famous W just two and f miles from Ports- mouth. Particulars regarding this resort may be secured by addressing The Brex- ton, Baltimore, Md. The “Ashland,” at Asbury Park, under the competent direction of Mrs. A. George, enjoys a high ation in that city of ho- tels. It is eligibly situated near the beach, and is open from May to November. People who have been there never think of going elsewhere. The Monterey Inn is located cn the sum- mit of the Blue Ridge mountains in Penn- r and is now open. It is a splen- to pass any length of the coming season. Miss Trippe, 517 North treet, Baltimore, will supply ierms culars. Nearly all summer terists know some- thing of the delights cf Harper's Ferry. Many of them know how pleasant every- thing 1s made for them at the Hill Top House, but those who do not know will have the opportunity this summer. It is one of the most popular places in the country, and the motto of the proprietor, T. S. Lovett, is “satisfaction guaranteed. That means'a good deal when a man like Mr. Lovett uses it as he does. On the main line of the Pennsylvania road, 102 miles east of Pittsburg, and on only one mile distant ntworth House, and top of the Alleghany mountains, is the Mountain House (appropriately named), Cresson Sprin, Pa. It opens June 26, and that prince of hotel men, J. P. Mc- Williams, is in charge. That’ speaks for itself and is a guarantee that guests will never regret_their visit. This is the twenty-second year of the Aurora House at Aurora, W. Va., and J. H. Shaffer is the proprietor, who will look after all the wants of guests and look after them in a way that will be highly pleas- ing. The house is greatly improved and the location is one of the finest in the country. Perched on a high bluff, overlooking the ocean, at Dennis, Cape Cod, Mass., is the Nobscussett” and its grounds, having one mile of sea front, and embracing one-hun- dred and ecighty-eight acres of land, im- Proved with pretty cottages, bath houses, bicycle tracks, tennis courts, ete. The bathing and fishing are unequaled. June 21 is the date set for the opening. Terms reasonable. If you like the seaside in sunrmer—and who doesn't?—there is no place like Asbury Park. And if you go there this season— which you should not fail to do—remember that you can get first-class accommoda- tions at reasonable rates at the Hotel Brandt, on Ist avenue, near the beach. Anglers particularly should consider the attractions of the Central Park Hotel, among the Thousand Islands, before com- pleting arrangements for their summer out- ing. This hotel is centrally locutéd unildst the finest scenery and close to the best fishing grounds on the St. Lawrence river. Descriptive pamphlets may be secured from Inglehart & Wyllie, 8t. Lawrence Park, Jefferson county, N. ¥. cite + Atlantic City promises to be more popu- lar than ever during the coming summer. First-class accommodations, with excellent table, may be had at surpi ly. chea) rates at the Lakewood, ocean end of Sout! Carolina avenue, of which Mrs, W. R. Gwinn 1s the proprietress. The new Seabright, at Rhode Island avenue and the beach, is one of the model hotels of Atlantic City. The house has been enlarged and refurnished, and is in far better condition than ever before to accommodate guests in comfort. M. W. Ipham is the manager. It seems to be the growing opinion of seekers of summer rest and recreation that the higher up they get the better they like it, so scores upon scores’ of those who have the means and the leisure have found Passamaquoddy bay, in New Brunswick, an ideal vicinity in which to spend the solstice. ‘The Algonquin Hotel at St. Andrews, New Brunswick, opens June 80. It is equipped with every conventence, and its goit links are famous. It may be reached by either rail or boat from New York, and by either means the journey is one of beauty and in- terest. The managers, Messrs. Harvey and Wood, may be addressed at the Ericson, No. 373 Commonwealth avenue, Boston, for circulars and other information. . The Hotel Hoffman, located on Penn- sylvania avenue, near the beach, Atlantic City, needs no introduction to Washing- tonians. Both-the hotel and the proprietor, M. Marsh, are old friends to visitors from the national capital, and both are now prepared to add to their past reputation. Gramercy Hotel, Asbury Park, N. J., is now open, under the superior management of Harry J. Rockefeller, formerly of Sun- set Hall of the same place. It is near the beach, and has all the advantages of a per- fect summer hotel, not the least of which are wide, shady verandas. The popular and well-patronized Blue Mountain House, in Washington county, Maryland, will be reopened June 15, under the management of J. P. Shannon, who may be seen at the Riggs House regarding terms and accommodations. June is a peculiarly delightful month in the Adirondacks, and tn the vicinity of Lower Saranac Lake its beauties are most strikingly noticeable. The annex cottages of the Ampersand Hotel are now open. C. M. Faton is the proprietor and manager, and his record as an entertainer and pur- veyor in the past is a guarantee of what he has to offer this year. He may be ad- dressed at either Saranac Lake, N. Y., or Bt h avenue, New York. Among the resorts near by Washington none is more charming than the Aescula- pian at Wiehle, Fairfax county, Va. Many well-known people have already secured accommodations there, but there is room for many more, and the new management will, if addressed, give full information about the advantages, attractions and rates. The citizens’ committee of Gooderich, Canada, has very sensibly concluded to call attention to the many summer attrac- tions of the delightful town, and a refer- ence to the advertisement in another col- umn will doubtless solve the problem for many Washingtonians who wish to escape the vexations of summer and enjoy its days 4n pleasure and contentment. “The Madison” is one of the best hotels at Asbury Park, N. J. It is near the beach, and affords a fine view of the broad At- lantic. Electric lights and luxurious bath rooms are among its attractions. Mr. J. K. Dodman, the proprietor, offers special terms for June. Near the beautiful Sunset Lake at North Asbury Park and within a stone’s throw of the ocean, is the “Northern,” one of the finest hotels in that charming place. It is specially noted for its high-class cuisine. Address Stewart & Co. for terms and other particulars. Special rates for the present month. If you are feeling out of sorts, the best thing to do is to hie away at once to the Rockingham Springs, near McGaheysville, Va., and you will soon be all right again, and it will only cost you $20 a month to siay there and regain your health. Ad- dress the proprietors of this sanati mountain home for particulars. Frostburg, Md., is well named, because it is 2,100 feet above tide water and a third as much above the mosquito line. For hay fever sufferers it has long been a Mecca, and for those who seek solace from the heat and pests of summer it 1s equally a converging point. The Hotel Gladstone at Frestburg is new and excellently arranged and thoroughly well kept. The rates are. fortunatcly, moderate, and are special to those making a stay. Particulars may be learred by addressing Manager Campion Rush, at Frostburg. The New Jersey coast presents many summer attractions, but none is more charming than Spring Lake Beach. The de- Mghtful ciety that gathers there eaci season a suffictent magnet in itself to draw visitors, without taking into consid- eraticn the beauties of the shcre and sea and the fine bathing the guests enjoy. The Ruskin, unde: the management of Mrs. Clabaugh, is one of the best-kept places at the beach, and is situated in a pictur- esque spot cppusite Spring Lake and near the ccean beach. Many people prefer the comforts of home in their summer outings, and the attention of such is called to an admirably equipped cottage at Cazenovia, N. Y. The season may be spent here most delightfully. There is excellent fishing and boating, shady drives and pretty scenery. Hite & Mar- shall of 617 14th street northwest, this city, have the very attractive property for e lease, and will cheerfully give inquirers all infermation regarding its many ad- vante ges. The Montauk Hotel, at Asbury Park, has been remodeled and refurnished, and is now more attractive than ever. Davis & Provost have assumed the management of the house, and their name is a guarantee of satisfaction. Special rates are offered for the present month. Right on the ocean’s brink. The Neversink Mountain Hotel, at Read- ing, Pa., has long been a popular summer establishment, and its capacity for 300 guests is always fully tested during the solstitial period. T. W. Piggott is the les- ee, and will send an interesting booklet on application. Virginia Beach is one of the most delight- ful resorts on the Atlantic coast, and is grcwing in popularity at such a rate that 1t will soon be the Atlantic City of the south. Persons anticipating a visit there will do well to make the Payne cottage their stopping place. It is a well-kept, well-arranged house, and Mrs. W. A. Payne, the proprietress, is famous for her good table. For years past Deer Park, on the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, has been a famous resort, and its charms and comforts have been’ well known to Washingtonians. Many residents of this city retain pleasant recollections of so- jJourns at the comfortable hotel on the crest of the Alleghanies, and can talk in glowing terms of the advantages, natu- ral and acquired, of this health resort. The season opens June 21, with Mr. D. C. Jones as manager. The Leadley Hotel at Asbury Park, lo- cated one block from the ocean, has open- ed for its seventeenth season. The house is under the management of Probst and Leadjey, whose personal supervision will contribute to the comfort of guests. Washington hes e local pride in Ocean City, Md., as its nearest and best seaside resort. Its leading hotel—the Atlantic—is thoroughly equipped and is under the very capable management of Hamilton P. Bur- ney, now at the Arlington Hotel. It is now open and offers special inducements to early comers. The natural attractions of Ocean City are unsurpassed. The Minnequa Springs, in Bradford coun- ty, health-restoring qualities of its water, and the Minnequa Hotel, which is located there, has become equally renowned for its ad- vantages as a summer home. F. G. and N. N. Mauley, who manage and own Min- nequa, are sterling hosts, and have meade many improvements in the neighborhood, wh-le the hostelry has every modern con- venience, and the cuisine is excellent. Min-* nequa is 1,500 feet above the tide, and is Breatly favored by those who have ca- tarrhal troubles, the altitude and the water proving specifics of great merit. Spring Lake, N. J., will attract its usual number of visitors this year, and those who were there last year will bring their friends. The Allaire will commence its seventeenth season in June, and will be conducted by HE. M. Richardson. The Clarendon, on Virginia avenue, near the beach, Atlantic City, proposes to fur- nish excellent appointments and service at reasonable rates. M. D. Neiman, the man- ager, expects this prospect to attract a full house for the season. w? One of the best hotels at Asbury Park is the Buckingham, under the managemant. of George B. Weaver. It is on 4th ay Once a patron al forget the name, Pa., has long been famous for the | | MUCH OF INTEREST Nashville Has Cause te Be Proud of Her Expesitipn. BUILDINGS ARE VERY’ CREDITABLE A Particularly Fine:\Reproduction of the Parthenon. SCENES IN VANITY FAIR Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 31, 1897 A trip to Bar Harbor is not a tour of Europe; ard the Nashville centennial ex- position is not a world’s fair. But Bar Harbor is enjoyable though one has traveled through Europe; and recollections of Chicago in no wise mar a visit to Nash- ville. Though much that may here he seen is a meager reproduction of matters of interest that were to be observed at Chi- cago, yet there is enough to fully occupy the sight-seer, and the fact that oppor- tunity is afforded by the more limited display of absorbing everything mcre fully and in more leisurely manner is perhaps a comp: sating advantage for the lack cf that bew dering varicty that the white city contained. Many of the features, however, are new and stme few that are similar to those of the world’s fair are even improvements upon them. The elaborate decorations of the agricultural building, for example, are by the same hand as those of the agricul- tural building at Chicago; and the advan- tage of experience is perceptible in the work. The smatler building at Nashville— and this is true of all the decorative ef- fects here—gives opportunity for more com- plete and careful work, the result of which is seen in a harmonious and finished ap- pearance of this and other buildings such as was more or less lacking at Chicago. In none is this more noticeable than in the woman’s building. The structure itself is mede somewhat after the Her- mitage, the home of Andrew Jackson, which is within a short’ drive of Nashville. Its wide hall, which is a convenient and favorite resting and meeting place for visit- ors, has wall and ceiling decorations that are marvels of taste and beauty. One is struck on entering with the richness of color effects on every side, the wide and sweeping staircase at the back being es- pecially noticeable in the harmony of its design and coloring. In this building are held various concerts, conventions, ete., in which the participants are women, the strikingly hardsome, though not very spa- cious, Knoxville room being devoted to this purpose. The Various Buildings. As woman is the natural guardian of children, it is not unfitting that the chil- dren’s building should be close by the wo- man’s building. A charming little edifice it is, which is not simply a place where babies y be checked, like umbrellas, while the parents wander about in sight-seeing tours, but fs devoted to visual demonstrations of kindergarten methods, and to practical evi- dences of children’s work. The building it- self is a notable instance of the latter, as the entire fund used in its construction was raised by children. Commerce, history, education and trans- portation are all given place in the edu- cational scheme of the exposition, each with a house of its own in this part of the grounds. And a stately auditorium, with a lofty tower and a multiplicity of col- umns, affords the nceded and much-used accemmodation for the many gatherings for special purposes that occur. Here the band plays during inclement weather, in- stead of in its usual place beside the lake, and vocal and instrumental concerts and meetings of various kinds frequently draw the crowd within its walls. Different styles of architecture, classic and modern, are represented in the con- struction of these buildings; and each has its own particular charm. But ever and ancn the gaze of the visitor will fall upon the Parthenon, which stands nearby in all {ts majestic simplicity, and an emotion of serene 2nd complete enjoyment will in- stantly flocd tke soul. Ofher architectural creations may be graceful, beautiful, grand, noble, but this is ideal. It leaves no ae: thetic want unsatisfied. The reproduction of this incomparable work of art as a place for the display of the fine arts exhibit of the exposition was ene of the happiest con- ceptions of the management, and will be responsible for a great part of the praise that their labors are destined to receive. A Noteworthy Feature. The Parthenon is in the center of the grounds, and is a great meeting place for divided parties. The classic phrase “I will meet you on the Rialto” is often uttered here without quotation marks, but more frequently is the Parthenon designated as the trysting spot. The principal reason for this is the fact I mentioned in a former letter that the people of Nashville make a social gathering place of the shady east front of the Parthenon during ‘the after- neon and evening open-air band concerts. This social characteristic of the exposition is noteworthy. A most complete harmony of sentiment seems to pervade the entire Fopulation of the city. High and low, rich and poor, share in common the feeling of pride in their achievement—it is mainly their own work—and the desire to do everything within their power to further its success. And the unanimity and energy with which they have seized upon it and made it their own is unexampled. The streets of Cairo they have fully adopted and hold in possession. Every evening this sec- tion of Vanity Fair is filled with Nashville people of the highest social standing, who lift it up to their own level. The proxim- ity of the theater, with its customary dances, does not disturb them in the least. They simply ignore it. The camel riding is, of course, the great attraction, and one is reminded of a ball room. The young ladies are invited to ride and accept the invita- tions in much the same way that dances are asked and granted. The camels are so few in number that it is not nece: to have riding cards, to be filled with e- ments; but one feels that this ts the only reason that such cards’ would not be ap- pees. OF course when not riding the young people are engaged principally in laughing at those who are, the Jatter good- naturedly joining in the general mirth. The little donkeys also come in for a full share of attention, the mounting generally being accompanied by the ‘earnest request, “Please, don’t go fast”—a request which usually results in as high a rate of speed #8 the donkey tender can sustain, In Vanity’ Fair. The great popularity of the streets of Catro militates against the success of other of the Vanity Fair features, some of which are well worthy of patronage. One young man, particularly, has good reason to com- Plain. He conceived the idga of showing in one spot reprod of the birth- places of Abraham cols and Jefferson ekbrt a finding Me a0 matter wha‘ ie sectional animus 0! @ party. In order to make mi sure, he se- cured the best stand le, just at the entrance to V1 privilege the sum at the end of the it three weeks amounted to $2.50! He in front of his show. and exhorts ‘the crowd with all the eloquence: at command— the eloquence of a who has a small fortune at stake—but dn 5 1 | seesaw, but they will not stop to look on | the places where two great men first saw the light. Similarly disheartening, thovgh not to the same degree, is the experience of the proprietor of the Cuban village, just across the road from the streets of Cairo. Here one may hear a few Cuban songs, and—in the theater—witness some graceful Spanish and Cuban danccs; but the Cuban cause languishes, while the squeaky fife and per- petua] drum of the Egyptians are filling the air. In the Chinese village some features of Chinese life sre exhibited. But the Chi- nese may be seen as much ‘outside as in- side of their “village.” There are about a hundred of them, principally men and boys, who are among the most interested specia- tors of the exposition. They are a novelty to Nashville, and excite a great deal of at- tention. It is a common sight of an after- noon or evening to see a group of young men and women about a good-natured Chi- naman, teaching him English words and phrases, to the great enjoyment of both parties to the matter. Sometimes the Chi- naman's curiosity and thirst for knowledge leads him into trcuble, as was the case with one who was a smiling but uncomfortable- looking participant in a scene I witnessed a few days ago. He had been fascinated by the cash register of a lunch stand, and in his incautious experimenting with it while the proprietor’s back was turned had rung up a nickel. After long delay and much argument on the part of the proprie- tor, which was but dimly understood by the offender, some Chinese friends of his bought five cents’ worth of peanuts, and peace was restored. Other Allurements. Vanity Fair contains besides those men- tioned the usual places of interest and amusement—ostrich farm, camera-obscura, phantom swing, crystal maze, cyclorama (the ubicuitous Gettysburg), exhibition of trained lions, gold mine in operation; each tempts the stroller-by by means of an al- SENIOR CLASS GRADUATES Preparatory Depa'tment of Howard Univer- versity Holds Commencement. Addresses by Represen: ives Barrow and Clark—List of the Graduates and Prise W mers. The graduating exercises of the senior class of the preparatory department of Howard University took place last evening, at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, in the presence of a large audience. After music by the orchestra, which sub- sequently interspersed the exercises with appropriate selections, and an invocation by President Rankin, orations were de- livered as follows: “Results of the Crusades,” by Robert H. Ewell; “Desire for Justice an Incentive to Right Action,” Maurice N. Green; “The Ascendancy of Woman,” Clarissa E. Scott; “Arbitration Preferable to War,” Neval H. Thomas; “At the Close of the Nineteenth Century Thomas W. Turner; “Writers Are Righters,” Henry J. Wallace. The principal address of the evening was delivered by Representative S. J. Barrow of Massachusetts. Mr. Barrow gave the class a practical address, urging them to iook forward and not backward. He cited the case of Lot's wife, who looked back, and is still looking back. “In coming to this place,” he said, “I look back thirty years and ‘mark the many changes which have taken place in all di- rections. Especially was it pleasing to note luring sign or the grandiloqvent efforts of its “spicler.” Some of the features mas- querade under new names. An attractive- locking “mirage” proves on investigation to be a rather disfigured series of biograph pictures. A “Moorish palace” has nothing of either the Moorish or the patace within, Lut instead a rather good collection of wax figures and groups. It is a side show of the Eden Musee en masque. Of course the big seesaw, which was fully exploited be- fore the exposition opened, is relied upon as the great original feature of the show; and such it will, ne doubt, prove when it is fully accepted as safe and trustworthy. It is just completed, and will have to stand the test of time before the people will allow themselves to be lifted by its great arms 200 feet above the ground. But when it is once fully realized that it is as reliable as the Ferris wheel, to which it is similar in de- sign and construction, the fine view which it will afford of the exposition, the city and j the charming scenery of the suburbs will in all likelihood, cause it to become one of the most popular features of Vanity Fair. HENRY OLDYS. ———— COMPANY A IN LINE. Enthusiastic Cuban Volunteers Hold a Business Meeting. Company A, Ist D. C. Cuban Volunteers, met last evening at No. 236 New Jers avenue southeast. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Chas. H. Strothers, chair- man, who stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the advisability of presenting petitions, reciting the inhu- man and barbarous mode of warfare waged by Spain in Cuba, to every society, orgun- ization and convention throughout the coun try for indorsement. In the meantime, if the government ghall not have acted upon the resolutions of the Senate, the commit- tee is to present the petitions, with indorse- ments, to the President of the United States. Mr. James W. Poe’s motion that a com- mittee be appointed to draw up the pei! tions and have them at the company’s headquarters by the 15th of this month Was carried. At this juncture Chairman Strothers introduced Mr. Winston B. Hill of Virginia as “a champion for Cuba's cause.” In an eloquent address Mr. Hill pictured the sufferings of not only the Cubans, but also of the American citizens on the island. He said: “What are our ships of war for? To look upon as a babe looks upon a top, only for our pleasure, our amusement? Were they made to chase filibusters up and down the Atlantic while cur citizens are being prosecuted by the bloodthirsty generals of Spain? Are we to remain in a state of quietude while Spanish com- manders pave their lines of march with the skulls of innocent women, children and de- fenseless age? If so the stars and stripes, which I had thought were as high above such atrocities as the stars which stud the heavens are above us, will be trampled in the dust ere long by that Tartarian nation of Europe—Spain.” His remarks were enthusiastically ap- plauded, and later the following gentlemen were appointed by the chairman as the committee on petitions: Messrs. W. B. Hill, Samuel Gaskins, James W. Poe and Henry Dotson. Mrs. Chas. H. Strothers served the company with a bounteous collation. ———__. SEIZURE OF THE DAUNTLESS. Report From the Collector of Customs at Key West. The Secretary of the Treasury has re- Ceived a telegram from the collector of custems at Key West, Fla, in regard to the seizure of the Dauntless, in which he says: “Tug Dauntless sighted by Marblehead off New river, with steamer Biscayae along- side transferring boxes supposed to con- j tain arms and ammunition. When Marble- head was sighted Biscayne dropped off and proceeded up New river. Dauntless at- tempted to escape, but after two hours’ chase was overhauled by Marblenead and taken into custody, brought into this port and turned over to me. Twelve Cubans on board besides the crew. No arms and am- munition. Before being overhauled by the Marblehead the Dauntless was seen throw- ing overboard boxes, which did not float. Biscayne went up New river to Port Lau- derdale, having on board a number of boxes and men, was ordered to stop by Deputy Collector Curry, but continued on and discharged cargo on cars. Biscayne now in custody at Miami The Department of Justice will instruct | the United States attorney to institute legal proceedings against these vessels and also against the persons who assaulted the inspector, while in the discharge of his duty. It is thought that the vessels will be libeled and their officers placed under arrest. . ————-_o+____. Finding the Gen. Siglin, The Secretary of the Treasury has re- ceived a report from Capt. Phillips, com- manding the cutter Perry, giving the de- tails of the finding of the derelict Ameri- can schooner Gen. Siglin ten miles off the West coast of Graham Island, northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia. The report feems clearly to indicate that the eleven persons on\ the Siglin were lost in the storm which wrecked the vessel. ~ —_—___o+_____. Warned Not to Visit Caba.~ Officers of the army who have received leave of absence to go abroad have in every instance been warned by the War Department not to visit the Island of Cuba rs visit Cuba. The officers to whom letters were sent stated that 1] Rass by unheeding, @ into the | business in Cuba, anyway. They had lost Entae of Calro of inte cher attractions | mothing: there and Intend visiting, Iurens beyond. They will ride the els or shoot | for the period covered by the leave and Seasick on | secure such information as the chute, or make themsel the “ocean waver tee dizsy professional on the giant | the time will enable them. the changes in the institution, and the good work being carried on for the good of both sexes.” Praised the Claas, He spoke in glowing terms of the different orations and noted their careful prepara- tion, and urged the students to aim higher, and not conclude that their education was now complete, for though he had been in the field for many years he was not yet thoroughly equipped. His advice to them was to prepare for life's great battle. You,” said he, “are a part of this coun- try. You belong here. You came here about the same time the Pilgrims did and have just as much right here. You are not geing back to Africa. I congratulate you.” The first prize, $10 in gold, was awarded to Neval H. Thomas, and the second, $5 in gold, to Robert H. Ewell. Representative F. Clarke, who made the presentation referred to the origin of the uni- versity, which, he said, was made possit through the efforts in Congress of the late Vice President Wiison, while a member of the United States Senate. The speaker expressed his delight that so successful an institution for the education of the young people of both sexes is in existence. Certificates Awarded. Cextificates of proficiency in various studies were awarded by President Rankin to the following graduates: Miss Sarah J. Bly, Haverhill, Mass.; William O. Bund: Tappahannock, Va.; Jacob T. Fox, Han- nibal, Mo.; Maurice M. Green, Alexandria, Va.; Benjamin §. Jackson, Wheeling, V Va.; William C. Lackey, Statesville, N. C.; Miss Clarissa E. Scott, New York; Neval H. Thomas, Springfield, Ohio; Thomas W. Turner, Charlotte Hall, Md.; Henry J. Wal- lace, Columbia, 8. C.; Robert H. Ewell and James F. E. Johnson of this city. The class officers were: Jacob T. Fox, president; Robert H. Ewell, vice president; James F. E. Johnson, secretary; Benjamin S. Jackson, treasurer; William O. Bundy, chaplain; Maurice N. Green, historian, and Clarissa E. Scott, prophetess. Reception committee—Misses Florence M. Dunges chairman; Cornelia E. Love, Maud I Johnson, L. Griffin Brooks and Rutherford R. Barbour. The judges were Represe! tative F. G. Clark of New Hampshire, Rev. Mr. Pond of Eckington and Mr. C. B. Hall of this city. ———eEe SECOND DAY AT SARATOGA, Business Before Congregation: Missionary Society Yesterday. At the second day's meeting of the sev- enty-first anniversary of the Congrega- tional Home Missionary Society, at Sara- toga, N. ¥., yesterday, there was an in- creased attendance at the devotional serv- ice, which was led by the Rev. Dr. Joel Ives of Stratford, Conn. “The Auxiliaries’ were discussed in general session and inter- esting addresses on their behalf were made by the Revs. Alexander McGregor of Paw- tucket, R. I, William H. Moore of Hart- fcrd, Conn., and Dr. I. O. Douglass of Grin- nell, Iowa. This service was followed by the fifteenth annual meeting of the wo- man’s department, presided over by Mrs. H. Caswell of New York city, the retary. A responsive missionary service. prepared by Mrs. Caswell, was conducted by General O, O. Howard and participated ir by fully a thousand persons. The Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Wright of Boise City, Idaho, spoke, respectively, on “The Day of Smail Things” and “On the Frontier.” Mrs. Jas. B. Gregg of Colorado Springs, Colo., spoke on “Woman in Colorado,” and M Marie Zeltak of Cleveland, Ohio, on “With the Slovak.” ‘The Congregational Church Building So- ciety was represented by its secretary, the Rev. L. H. Cobb, D.D., New York, who said that fifty-two more churches con- tributed to the work of this society during the last reported year than in any preced- ing year. Most of the securities of the legacy given by the late J. H. Stickney of Baltimore are in the hends of the society. The fund may be eventually something over $200,000. Nothing is to be held back as an emergency fund. There are impor- tant places where it can be placed im- mediately. The regular work of the soci- ety in its efforts to meet the ordinary de- mands ypon its treasury will depend and must depend upon the prompt continuous and generous contributions of Congrega- tional churches. The treasurer, Wm. B. Howland, report- ed: Debt, April 1, 1896, $51,700; special gifts EES CENTRAL COMMITT What Was Mapped Out by Both Republican and Democrats in Maryland. Senator W ator Plans Over. thrown—Malster Men Jabilant—Mr. Gorman and His Werk. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BALTIMOR! June 3.—With the meet- ings of the republican and democratic state central committees yesterday the cam- paign of 1897 may be said to have fairly cpened, and political affairs in the state, and especially in the city, will be followed with increasing interest from now on. The greatest surprise of the day was the overthrow of the wishes of Senator Wel- lington, Chairman Stone and the republi- can city machine as to the conduct of the city primaries, and the adoption of resolu- Uons radically opposed to the plans of the city leaders, and highly satisfactory to the followers of the mayoralty candidate, Mr. William T. Malster. These resolutions provide that the members of the state cen tral committee shall determine when the city primaries shall be held, and give ex- plicit directions as to the method of hold- ing them. The primaries in all the wards shall be held on the same day and hour, and ballots, uniform in size, weight and general appearance, are to be used, the voting to be from the printed registration lists of the last election or certitied copies of the registration books, and in wards where contests are likely to occur each candidate is to have a judge or clerk in the window Malster Men Delighted, The defeat of Messrs. Wellington, Sicne and the machine has delichted the Malst men beyond expression, and their enthu- siasm, after the aljournment of the m« ing, was boundiess. They now declare that all obstacles in the way of Mr. M. ster's nomination have been removed, and say that he will sweep the cit h at the primaries and on election day. Those who are not strongly identified with either Malster or Supplee, but who have no great love for Senator Wellington, take much satisfaction in th ‘snubbing” that leader, although they are compelled to ad- mit that he bowed to the inevitable with tolerable grace. The “fair primary” contest was the most important problem the republicans w called on to solve, and the other features of their meeting—the re-election of Messrs. Wellington and Henr: Lingenfelder as chairman and sect y of the the selection of A onvention (which wi Ocean City on date date), and ment of determining when the county pri- maries and judicial conventions shall be toward liquidation of debt during year, $1’ 422; balanee of old debt remaining, $34,278: other contributions, $146,407, as compared with $213,117 last year; legacies, $182,114, as compared with $233,510 last year; income from invested funds, $11,238; income from home missionary and leafiets, $859; on hand at beginning of year, $11,989; total resources, $352,670. oc —__ ‘Two Stolen Cannon Go to Germany. Two of the trophy brass cannon stolen from West Point last March were shipped to Germany. Max Bernstein, a junk dealer, of New York city, who is under arrest charged with receiving the stolen cannon, says that on March 7 he bought two boxes of what purported to be old brass from Thomas M. Early of Highland Falls, N. Y., from whom he had bought junk at previous times. The same day, Bernstein says, he resold the junk,’ boxed as received, to Kahn Bros., who afterward told him that the boxes contained two cannon, which they had shipped to Germany. Early and Bernstein have been held for examination. —-2-__. Street Sweeping by Hand. A committee, consisting of Rodney Dade, Abraham Richards, Samuel Young and F. A. Baltimore, was appointed at « meeting of the Saundérs and Thomas Republican Club last night, to urge upon the District clu Campaign Chub "the menting Sonn . was Eeld at 2701 Dumbarton aven:e,with Presi- dent W. C. Payne in the chair, : held to the committeemen from the several counties consumed but little time, and were acted upon in rather a perfunctory manner. Members of all factions express great satisfaction at the outlook, and even those who opposed the spirit of the resolu- tions adopted succeed admirabl: . ing whatever chagrin thes The resignation of Mr. I. Freeman Ra- sin, the dcemccratic boss, as a member of the democratic state central committee from the second legislative district is a topic of general discussion among the democrats of ell shades of “regularity, and many ord varied speculations are heard as to what prompted the step. Many of Mr. Rasin’s old enemies regard it as a mere bluff, while others say that Senator Gorman induced him to withdraw. Others sul say that it is a praiseworthy effort to benefit the party, and some of the re- form element say that the former city lead- er has set an excellent example for Sena- tor Gorman. The resignation was turned over to Chairman Talbott several months ago, but was not made public then. Mr. Jobn M. Jones of the thirteenth ward has been appointed to the vacancy. Jail War- den John F. ler has also resigned from the committee, his place being taken by Dr. Silas Baldwin of the twentieth ward. Mr. Gorman'’s Work. The control of city primaries was sum- marily snatched from the hands ef the democratic city committee, and will be placed in the hands of a special committee to be appointed hereafter by Chairman Talbott. This is a sharp reflection on the negligent, dilitory work of the city leaders during the last campaign, and a strong in- dication taat Senator Gorman, under whose direction the change was made, has no in- tention of letting affairs go by the board when his own fight is on, A noticeable feature meeting was the acce: man to all who wish tofore be has remained concealed in some distant room at the Carreliton, while a corps of door tenders and other officials have blocked off the wandering hordes from the lobby. Yesterlay, however, he was one of the most coasvicuous figures abcut the hotel, and the Gorman idolaters t the democratic sibility of Mr. Gor- d to see him. Here- were permitted to worship at his shrin« without interruption or obsiruction Another noticeable feature of the dem- ocratic gathering was the all pervading air of confidence, crowd. There the sanguine perts of the which hung over the was a genuthe ring to predictions and to re- Members which was very evident, and the number of former anti- Gormanites, who were among those pres- ent lent some color to the assertions that many of the senator's old cpponenis would be back in the fold. Convention Dates. The democratic state coavention will be reld on July 28 in this city. The judiciai conventions will be held ag follows: Second circuit, Denton, June 30. Fifth circuit, Westminster, Augast 4. Sixth circuit, Rockville, September 15. Seventh circuit, to be settled by the lo- cal committee. The other clrcuits, except Baltimore city, do not elect judges. Tho city convention will be arranged for by the special committee to ve hereafter named by Chairman Talbott. ae LOYAL LEGION AT DETROIT. Important Questions Being Consider- ed at the Quadrennial Meeting. At Detroit, Mich., a hundred members of the military order of the Loyal Legion, all more or less distinguished as army or naval officers during the war of the rebel- lion, are discussing important questions re- lating to that order, it being the quadren- nial conference of the legicn. Gen. Alger, Secretary of War, is among those present. Rear Admiral Gherardi, U. 8. N., who is commander-in-chief of the legion, opened the conference by introduc- ing Mayor Maybury, also a vompanion of the legion, who made an eloquent address of welcome. The mayor acknowledged that Detroit surrendered once, but added that she would never do it again, and would endeavor, by her hospitality, to muke atonement. The mayor referred to Grant, Poe, Alger and other noted memlers of the Detroit commandery. living and dead, who weuld have joined in the welcome if they could. After some delay the conference pro- ceeded to business, taking up the much- mooted question of what the Icgion’s mem- bership shall consist of when its present membership shall have passed — inn oe Apa epimers “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers.