Evening Star Newspaper, November 4, 1897, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR. ee PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 101 Pennsylvania Avenns, Cor. 11th St, by The EE EAvrrasatne Freee Kew York Office, 49 Potter Building, © month. P'Saturday Qcintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.C0. we Che Zoening Slat. -14, The regular permanent family circulation of The Evening Star is more than double that of any other paper in Washington, whether published in the morn- ing or in the afternoon. As a medium for unobjec- tionable advertisements it there- fore stands unequaled and un- (Entered at the Post Office at Washinzton, D. C.. as seccnd-cla. + mail matter.) 57 All mail subscriptions must be patd in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1897—-FOURTEEN PAGES approachable, MERITS HIGH PRAISE The National Guard of the District of Columbia. = REPORTS 70 THE WAR DEPARTMENT Great Improvement Shown During the Stay in Camp. DISCIPLINE WAS EXCELLENT Col. C. H. Heyl, 23d U. S. Infantry, ad jutant general of the National Guard of the District of Columbia, has made a reyort to the War Department, which is highly com- plimentary to that organization. The au thorized strength of the District militia is 169 officers and 3,700 =nlisted men. The erganized strength is officers and 1,16 enlisted men. The attendance at camp wa 80 per cent. According to the latest « mate, 45,000 residents of the District Hable to military duty. Cel. Hey! di the crganization in detail, and says that th efficiency of the ambulance and hos corps and of the sigaal corps is go04. regard to the armament, he says ‘hat Hotchkiss guns of the artillery are in excel- The infantry is armed wi In Jent condition. Springfield rifles, caliber tion, as a rule, Col. Heyl says, is good, but some have been long in rvice and vre verging on the unserviceable. The condi- tion of the equipment of the artillery and infantry is described as good, as is aiso the condition of the uniform clothing, notwi standing a majority of the overcoats blouses and trousers are of an obsoicie pattern. Col. Heyl says the proficiency of guard in drill and ceremonies is good. the interstate drill and encampmen: :.t Antonio, Texas, in July, 1897," he “Company B, 2d Battalion, D. C. N. was placed second in the contest for the championship of the United States. Field exercises were had June 18, during the en- campment of the brigade at ington, when a very credit: th Their condi- the res yed, with .so0d sults, by both officers and enlisted m * ¢ * I take pleasure in inviting atte to the Engineer Ba which y, of the s k performed it during the late encampment {s urie summarized.” ‘The Fort Washington Camp. In regard to the encampment of the Na- tional Guard at Fort Washington in June last Col. Heyl says: “The daily routine of duty was about the same as is usually prescribed and followed by a similar body of troops in the regular mervice. ‘Khe €xerc'ses Wee preferably ¢ n- fined to such field exercises and ceremonies as could not be had in the armory, which included company and battalion drills in extended order, battalion and regimental drills, guard duty (exterior and interior guards) and brigade parade. “The improvement made each day from the instruction received was quite marked, and the last days of the encampment de- veloped a precision and military discipline worthy of more experienced troo; ‘The effect of the training was especially shown in the field maneuvers, me commands be- ing kept well in hand and under control at all times. The fire discipline, too, was par- icularly commendable. ‘My observations impressed me with the isposition of willingness on the part of both officers and enlisted men hich was characterized by a zea! military spirit that might be well pat. rned after by professional soldiers, when considered that the National ne District receive no compen: called cut, and that their servi formed purely from a love of military and esprit, they certainly deserve and merit a cordial recognition from the peo- ple.” Guard Duty and Instruction. The report includes a report made by ‘apt. H. J. Slocum, 7th United States Cav- alry, on the encampment at Fort Wash- ington, relating particularly to “guard duty and instruction.” “The commanding gen- eral,” he said, “ordered that the exterior guard be mcunted daily, to consist, so far as possible, of a company entire, and that a number of detached posts be so located on the exterior lines as would best sub- serve the purpose of this guard and in ad- dition give the benefits of istruction in outpost duty. “These detached posts covered a fron some three miles, about one-half of w! was along river edge, necessitating great Vigilance at night. Other posts protected important government works from intru- sion by unauthcrized persons. There was also established a system of visiting pa- trols, both night and day, under officers or non-commissioned officers of the guard forming the guard, all hands thus getung ruction. ‘The work of this exterior guard was ell done. All ompanies had their of h shown by those concerned. cted that this, one of the lant duties of the soldier, should be per- ed with the efficiency of the profes- 1 soldier, but all errors observed by me were on the safe ‘The desire to be Vigilant and carry out orders sometimes led impor- deliberate neglect to the grave also mounted ¢ «uty it was to preserve order and discipline nes. ‘This duty was equally The most serious work de- volving on guard was the ‘harmonious’ ordered | handling of th ipline of the command, served by s on the whole There we cases of ‘unwillingness’ sent to the guard, p paily alleged sick- nd inability to drill; but the strong to know what was right and to do it, on personal pride, interest and -or- ‘ganization esprit, more than made up for he few miner shortcomings.” Little to Censure, Much to Praise. Constantine Chase, 4th Artillery, Je a special report on the District of which he says he found itle to censure and much to praise. He refers to the excellent discipline and hon- esty of purpose which pervades the D. C. N. G., and concludes as follow: I know very well from~pe-sonal obser- vation that many of its memvers are put to expense in their endeavoring to perform their duty toward the public defense by giv- ing personal service in an institution that designed to uphold the majesty of the w. The principje of a well-organized militia is well recogniaed, and if men are induced to entez it, they must be encour- aged by the legislative branch of the gov- rnment. The appropriations for the D. C. N. G. appear to be inadequate. This is a vital matter which should be attended to, for I respectfully submit that this body of ten are earnest and honest in their efforts and can be trusted.” - > Capt as mM: encampment, The District Was Quick to Answer the Call for Troops. * No Less Than Thirty-Five Companies Among the Three Months’ Men— Battalion Organizations. Writter for The Eveaing Star. It js not generally known that in pro- portion to population the District of Co- lumbia stands high in the matter of fur- nishing troops in support of the Union dur- ing the late war. No less than thirty-five full companies were furnished at the first call for three months’ men, and these were composed of and officered by our best citizers. Besides these, the District fur- nished a battalion of cavalry, which was subsequently transferred to the Ist Maine Cavalry, although a majority of the com- panies were raised in the District, two regi- iments of white and one regiment of col- cred infantry. There were three companies of cavalry in the three months’ service—viz., the President's Mounted Guard, Captain Sam- vel W. Owen: a second company raised by Captain L. F. Whitney, subsequent!y com- 1 by Captain William H. Orton, and J company, commanded by Captain Thistleton. The last named two credited to George companies were subsequently Maryland, and became, respectively, com- panies M’and L, lst Maryland Cavalry. Familiar Names. Among the officers of the three years’ regiments appear such familiar names as Coionels Robert Boyd, Lemuel Towers, James A. Tait, William M. Graham ‘now a brigadier general in the regular army), ac A. Peck, Charles M. Alexander, David Pierson, C. M. Gulick, William O. Drew, Majors C. J. Morrison, Robert Clark, William F. Garrett, Doctors Hines, Mead, Keasbey, Baldwin, Woodbury, Craigen, and many others, identified be- fere and since the war with the best inter- ests of the District. : But it is especially the three months’ ser- vice that is little known or appreciated by the present generation, for want of infor- mation on the subject. In other places the Grand Army of the Republic and kindred associations keep up the local’ traditions, but owing to the large influx of people from all over the country since the war the Fosts of that organization here bear a national rather than a local character, one Grend Army post, Kit Carson,, No. 2, having from the date of its organ- ization to the present time had representa- ti less than thirty-one states and territories and over 700 regiments and batteries. When the ene cr two organi- zations composed exclusively of veteran District of Columbia velunteers, which meet periodically to talk over old times, shall have died out, the very names of the men who rushed to arms when the capital of the nation was threatened by enemies from within and without will be forgotten by the public. Phe Three Months’ Men. The thirty odd companies of three months’ volunteers were nearly all mustered within two weeks in April, 1861. Later it was con- sidered conducive to the service to organize these companies, excépt the cavalry, into battalions—although, strange to. say, the battalion commanders, while performing duty as majors, were neither commissioned ror paid as such. Then, as now, the “Vis+ trict had no representation in Congress, and no governor or similar official to look out fer its soldiers, although the then mayor of the city did all he could in the Union cause. Neither was there any pro- vision for the care of the families of the volunteers left behind, as was so liberally furnished in the northern states. Indeed, for a long time the District three. months’ men were actually suffering from want ot suitable clothing right in sight of sabun- dant government supplies. I have faiie} to see so far, in public prints, any roster of the battalion organization of » men, and I think it would be of m- ors at least if The zed as a most suit- y, would pub- the following roster, which is believed to be generally accurate: Battalion Organizations. First Ba’ ion, Capt. J. M. Hollings- worth—Anderson Rifle Cay Chas. H. Rodier; Andrew Johnson Rifles, Capt. John H. McBilair; Potomac Light Guard, Capt. Robert Boyd; Carrington Home Guards, Capt. James Goddard. Second Battalion, Capt. J. Grey Jewell— Union Volunteers, Company A, Capt, Ed- ward C. Carrington; ‘Union Volunteers Company B, Capt. James Kelly; Union Vol. unteers, Company D, Capt. John McClel- land; Union Volunteers, Company E, Capt. James L. Callan; Henderson Guards, Capt. Cie J.L. Foxwell Company Fletcher; Slemmer Guards, Knight. Fourth Battalion, Washington A M. pt. Lemuel Towers— Light Infantry, Company A, ers, succeeded Capt. L. D. Williams; Washingtoa Light Infantry Company B, . Samuel A. H. Marks, jr.: Washington Laght Infantry, Company D Cpt. L. (zou Capt. J. Tyler Powell; Union Rifles, Company C, Chas. J. Morrison. ion, Capt. Charles Everett-—- . Company A, Capt. George Jas McDermot Capt Wm. H. Nalley. Sixth Battalion, Captain James A. Taft— ational Guards, Company A, Captain utrick H. King, succeeded by Captain T. Lloyd; National G s, Company C, kson Guards, ‘Metropolitan Guar; Captain T. Edward Clark; National Guards, Company E, Captain Richard Morgan; Na- tional Guards, Company F, Captain Wm. P. Capt. Patrick H. rs, Company. C, Capt. hington Light In- fantry (Howilizers), Capt. Jeremiah Cross; Weshington City Guards, Capt. Robert Clarke; Mechanics Union Rifles, Capt. Alexander Rutherford. ion (German), Capt. Ar- Washington Rifles, Capt. A. Balbach, succeeded by Capt. Ernst Loef- fler; Turner Haufles, Company. A, Capt. Jeséph Gerhard; Turner Rifles, Company B, Capt. Wiadimir Krzynowski. CHAS. F. KEEFER. a CROKER FEELS HAPPY. | Ferguson. Seventh Battalion, King—Unicn Vel Tammany Boss Talks of the Results of the Election. Richard Croker was feeling happy yes- terday. He was bubbling over with good nature and was quite ready to talk about the great “victory of the plain people,” as he called it. When asked about the victory and how Tamnany meant to use it, he said: “The people voted yesterday for home rule and against outside interference. It was not a surprise to me. My estimate was pretty exact. I knew before the elec- tion what the result would-be. ~The’ plain’ people will always win against the aristo- cratic element, and the plain people are al- ways right. Some time before the election our district leaders made a careful canvass of the vote and reported upon the outlook. They gave us very full figures and estl- mates, and they proved to be accurate.” When asked about the probable policy of edge Van Wyck as mayor, Mr. Croker said: “Judge Van Wyck will carry out every Fromise and pledge made in his letter of acceptance.” ao As to the reported statement of Judge ear ‘ TO DEFEND THE NATION | Van Wyck that he would “put none but democrats on guard,” he said: “Tammany Hall has men in it who are good enough to give this city a successful, Progressive, clean, practical and economic administration. It is not necessary to look to the Citizens’ Union for gocd men to govern us. We have men who are good enough. “So far as appointments are concerned,” said Mr. Croker, “Judge Van Wyck will act independently. I shall have nothing to do with them. I want no hand in them.” Mr. Croker said that not only in New York city aad state, but everywhere, the democrats have won a great victory. —————— LIZZIE DeKALB ARRESTED. Charged With Complicity in a Noted Pennsylvanian Murder. Lizzie DeKalb, alias Lizzie Moore, and Known as “the mysterious woman in black,” who is alleged to have been tmpli- cated, with Charles O. Kaiser, jr., in the murder of the latter’s wife, Emma P. Kaiser, near Norristown, Pa., on October 28, 1896, has been arrested. She was cap- tured near Bristol by Chief of Police Ro- denbaugh of Norristown, at a late hour Tuesday night. Yesterday she was given a hearing before Justice Jermon in Phila- Gelphia. Following the hearing she was taken to Norristown, where she was com- mitted. The authorities of Montgomery county have been searching for Lizzie DeKalb since Mrs. Kaiser was murdered. They have also been on the lookout for James A. Clemmer, who is charged with having acted in collusion with Charles O. Kaiser, ir., and Miss DeKalb in causing Emma P. Kaiser's death. He and the woman disap- peared together. Kaiser alone was cap- tured, and was convicted of murder, and several months later Judge Swartz sen- tenced him to be hanged. Since then the attorneys for the defense have been en- deavoring to obtain a new trial upon tech- i nical ground. ——_+e- —_______ EX-MAYOR MAGOWAN CHEERED. Escapes Litigntion Long Enough to March in a Parade. A special to the Philadelphia Press from Trenton, N. J., yesterday says: Former mayor Frank A. Magowan has played sev- eral heavy roles during the past twenty- four hours. Lasi night he relieved the mo- notony of law suits and jumping hurdles with his creditors by appcaring in the re- publican demonstration at the head of the jubilant rooters. He walked with Sheriff Ashmore, wao last week carried him out of his house in his night clothes, and State Controller Hancock was on the other side. Magowan tipped his hat as the curbstone spectators cheered. When the procession reached the club house he was calied on for a speech. He dryly said that he did not vote the re- publican state ticket as usual. He announced that he would be in poli- tics next spring, providing that he gets rid of all his law suits by that time. He said he would be the reform candidate for mayor. He was cheered to the echo. It was an expression on the part of the peo- ple of sympathy and admiration. —co2—___ ANDREW WHITE ON CUBA, Ambassador to Germany Says An- nexation at Present is Absurd. The Berlin correspondent of the Neuss Wiener Journal telegraphs an interview had by him with Mr. Andrew D. White, the American ambassador to Germany, on the subject of the attitude of America toward Cuba. Mr. White saidz “It is absurd to talk of the United States intending to annex Cuba. An immense ma- jority of the American citizens are entirely averse to such a course, neither do they de- sire a conflict with Spain regarding the is- land. Fifty years hence, perhaps later, Cuba, which will then have become civil- ized, will come to the United States on its own initiative and without an effort on the part of the Washington government. That Tuture solution of the question seems to to be inevitable, but at present we will nothing to do with the annexation. he efforts of President McKinley and the government are directed to the main- ce of peace. We anticipate Senor Sa- a’s administration in Cuba with con- fidence and interest, but it is doubtful whether the promised autonomy will induce the insurgents te disarm. They want com: plete independence, and will no more s ender to General Blanco than to Gene: The pacification of the island ———_+e+_ REFERRED TO PATENT OFFICE. Attorneys’ Adyertisements Received With Suspicion. The patent office is in receipt of a mass of literature sent out by patent attorneys and forwarded by its recipients to Wash- ington for officizl inspection. Since the widespread publicity given to the investi- gation of the ease of Wedderburn & Co. by the patent office people in all parts of the country have begun sending any advertise- ments from patent attorneys that come to their hands to the office whenever these advertisements appear to be at all mislead- ing. Much of this character of literature | shows a tendency on the part of those whu have prepared it to convince inventors that a patent Js an easy and sure read to wealth, but, as a rule, the statements made in this manner are so guarded that it is not possi- tle to call the attorneys responsibie. for them to account. They keep barely inside the line of what is known as professional practice, and wken they cross it they are very guarded to avoid anything that can be interpreted as fraudulent. Bishop Coadjutor of Virginia. Rev. Robert Atkinson Gibson, D.D., who for many years held the rectorship of Christ Episcopal Church in Cincinnati, was yesterday cosecrated bishop coadjutor of the diocese of Virginia. The .consecration was attended by a brilliant and distin- guished assembly. Dr. Gibson is the eizhth man Virginia has elevated to the episco- pate. He was chosen to succeed the late Rt. Rev. John Brockinbrough ‘Newton. +e Relations With Canada. The government ts favorably cgnsidering the question of improving our commercial relations with Canada. It is known that Mr. Kasson, who has been specially charg- ed with the arrangement of reciprocity plans under the new tariff act, is friendly to ‘such a course of action. The last re- ciprocity treaty which governed the rela- tions of the two countries was terminated by act of Congress on the assumption that the benefits were not equally divided be- tween them and that Canada had the ad- vantage. ee Wants Army Posts Given Up. Gen. Merriam, commanding the Depart- ment of the Columbia, has recommended the abandonment of Forts Spokane and Walla Walla, Washington, and Sherman aes Go tea in ew of the fact that e new milit; Post at Spokan: will. fulfill all requirements. oes ie To Be Publicly Reprimanded. Passed Assistant Engineer W. H. Cham- bers, U. 8. N., was recently tried by court- ‘maftial at Mare Island on a charge of ab- sence from duty without leave and of scandalous tonduct (meaning alcoholism). He pleaded guilty to both » but showed an excellent record and good char- f="The cbject of the WORK OF THE YOUNG Associations in Churches and the In- fluence They Exett, jCONFINED 10 NO ' DENOMINATION The Christian Endéavor” Societies | and Epworth Leagues. ae CATHOLIC YOUNG ~ PEOPLE From every portion of this céuntry comes” the information that rever before in our history as a nation has there been in the churebes of every denomination, whether Protestant, Catholic or Hebrew, such a general movement for and by young people to participate in the affairs of the church. It is, of course, well known that Young Men's Christian Associations have been in existence for nearly half a century, but never until now has their,influence been so generally conceeded; nor, has there until recently been manifested. any marked de- sire on the part of the denominations gen- erally to co-operate with them in doing good to men and women, no matter by what church name they might be known, This desire to uplift their fellows is not cenfined to even those who are distinctly known as Christians, for in nearly all the large cities, Washington among the rest, societies are being furmed among the He- brews for the purpose cf acting as auxiliary agents in spreading the work heretofore carried on by the officers of their respec- tive congregations. Catholic Societies Strong. Among the denominations which have provided attractions for the young people tkere is none that surpasses the Catholic. In recent years there have sprung up many sccieties, more or less closely connected ith the Catholic Church, such as the Cath- “olic Young Men's Society, Catholic Wo- men’s Society, Knights. of Columbus, Knights of St. Patrick and others, all of which have places of meeting’ where the members come together at specified times and transact the business, pertaining to their respective societies. Out of these have sprung the many Catholic clubs which are scattered over the country. The pri- mary object of these clubs is to have a place where the members may gather in a social and friendly way, and where ail can work for the spread of the principles of Catholicism. Almost every church in some of the large cities has one of these clubs, The club house is generally attached to the church, and here the meetings are held. Those only who have proved themselves worthy in con- duct and moral character are admitted to membership. As a rule, these clubs hold weekly meetings, at which there is general- ly a debate on a subject of polemical inter- est or on some topic having a direct bear- ing on church affairs. Essays are read and criticised, and at stated intervals there are concerts, smokers, lectures and other en- tertainments. In fact, the club becomes, as it were, a kind of family circle, where each individual member can‘raise his voice and always be sure of'a sympathetic ear. Mean- while the main object ts never lost sight of—the furtherance of the’ feligious princt- ple—and to this end the Sreat bulk of the members belong to some religions § “ such as the Holy Name Society and 8t. Vin- cent de Paul Soctety. Generally speaking, there is a library and reping room at- tached to each elnb, whére the members can resort every evening for the purposes of study and reading. Often teachers are employed during the winter season to give Jectures on the vital parts of Catholic edu- cation. The fee of these ‘church clubs is but nominal. ©o that membership is within easy reach of all. Its Main Objects: The main objects of “The Catholic Club” are to advance Catholic interests, to pro- mote the moral improvemént of i{s mem- bers, to foster among them:a true Catholic spirit, to encourage the study of Catholic literature and history, and’ for these pur- poses to mainta!n a library, and by fre- quent social intercourse to, bind the mem- bers together more closely, It is the belief of the representative men of the various denominations in this city that the result of these ¢fferts for good cannot but b2 beneficial in the highest de- gree. An Unprecedented Movement. In speaking to a Star'‘reporter of the movement above outlined, Rev. Dr. Teunts S. Hamlin, paster of the Church of the Covenant, said: “The last fiftcen years have witnessed an unprecedeated movement on the part of young Christians in the way of active en- listment in Christian service. ‘The Endeavor sccieties,’ which have now ched all lands where the Gospel is imown, and numbering more than 2,000,000 @ members; the Baptist Young Peo- ple’s Union, the Epworth , Leagues, the Brotherhoods of St. Andrew and Andrew and Philip, cover practieally all Protes- tanism, ond in multitudes of congregations have added new life and courage, and even revived churches that seemed to be dying. “This army of young men and women is being trained. to think and speak and give and act for Christ; is coming into ingimiate acquaintance and active sympathy with all methods of philanthropy and humanitarian service, as well as with work that is simply Christian. . “This has already resulted in the amelio- ration of many evils and the bringing in of new forms of beneficent: gervice, and it seems assured that the next generation will be in all respects more intelligent, broad-minded and efficient than the pres- ent. “There may be, and probably is, less in- terest than in some former times in dog- matic theology, but in no age has ever been seen such widespread and eager study of the Bible as prevails today, Its study as literature in nearly all the high institutions is indirectly instilling its moral and spir- itual precepts into muititud¢s of minds that destined .to shape the thinking and of the future. ee 5 wees “There is every all others who optimists.” ; Power of the League. Mr, Fred E. ‘Woodward, president of the Epworth League of the MW. Church South, Washington district; ‘says: t? “The great activity among the young people in the churches of eur land, which began largely with. the fearly labors of Moody and Sankey,,continued in the organ- reason for Christians and Seek the gogd of men to be ization of the Oxford League, Christian En- deavor Society and. many’ others of like scope, and is to have its gulmination in a denominational.union, or league of the yeung people of every strong religious body, in the not far away future, which began in this church about seven’ years ago. “Its growth has been very rapid and sat- isfactory, not only in point of numbers, but in efficient work, renewed church life and zeal, better Pate tn he ef church forces, and, best of ail, in re *: ns to the a oF seeeyesten and: j workers the church, and these, Jaggely drawn from the ranks of the yo! o Hoa of piety and loyate, ion of je: peciall: 0 put its shoulder to the wheel in such an energetic manner that he feels his burdens lighten. Its members visit strangers and the sick, care for the destitute, give mes- sages of love and hope, instruct the young in wisdom’s ways, assist in the collection of the conference contributions, conduct prayer and revival services, outdvor meet- ings, cottage and home prayers, services in old ladies’ homes, visit the hospitals and jails, pray with the sick and the penitent— all of this and much more, with a due re- gard to systematic work, the fitness of the persons for the work and a desire to find for every one something to do in the work of the church. “It would seem to be established that wherever a church in our communion has attempted to systematize church worx in this manner by means of an intelligent Ep- worth League, there has come to it a large uplift of spiritual power, and a measure of success which has been very gratifying. “The membership of the Epworth League in our branch of the church is about 200,000, of whom 20,000 are juniors. It is especially strong ‘n the states of Texas, Georgia, Mis- souri and Virginia. Numerical Strength. “In the Baltimore conference, one of the forty-seven annual conferences of this church, there are 50,000 church members and 7,200 members of the Epworth League. In this city, which is embraced in the Bal- timore conference limits, the league is nu- merically small, having only three chapters and 185 members. Of these two are locat- ed at Epworth Church, 7th and A streets northeast, and one at the Mount Vernon Piace Mission in West Washington. “Good work has been done by these chap- ters, and it is probable that few chapters in any place are more perfectly organized or have a larger proportion of active and enthusiastic workers than the one at Ep- worth Church. Its influence is felt in the conference. “A city union has recently been formed, having for its aim the better organization of all chapters of the Epworth League within twenty-five miles of Washington and which meets in session every two months. Questions of practical helpfulness are expounded and discussed, questions asked and answered and uniformity in methods of work sought. Its meetings thus far have been -well attended, enthusi- astic and decidedly helpful. “The work of the Epworth League in the southern or second largest branch of the Methodist Episcopal Church differs but lit- tle from the plan outlined by the M. E. Church. Three vice presidents and three departments instead of four, the absence of a ‘pledge’ of membership and a few other minor differences are all that sep- erates the two bodies in the great work of enrolling the young people of the church under the banner of active and consecrated service.” Among the Lutherans. Rev. Dr. J. G. Butler, pastor of Luther Memoria! Church, sald: “The religious movement among the young people of today in the various churches is phenomenal. Led by the Chris- tian Endeavor Society, with its three mil- lions of members, besides leagues and al- liances and brotherhoods, it sweeps the whoie Christian horizon. In the several general bodies of the polyglot Lutheran Church, with its one million and a half ccmmunicants in the United States, there are various young people’s organizations. In our general synod, embracing largely our English-speaking congregations, with some German, the Young Peopze’s Society of Christian Endeavor has taken deep root, and still grows. “In the 1,500 congregations there are about 1,100 C. E. Societies, with compara- tively few organizations of any other name. Outside the general synod, the National Luther League reports some 60,000 mem- bers, Of our National C. E, Union, Rev. D. Frank Garland is president, with itev. C. H. Butler of this city as first vice presi- dent. That which we like in the C. E. or- ganization is the emphasis which it gives to denominational loyalty, whilst at the same time it cultivates interdenominational fellowship, giving chief emphasis to the spiritual in the Christian life. “To vs it appears that the Y. P. 8. C. E. is greatly furthering the solution of the greatest of all problems—the oneness of all believers in Christ. Sectarian division is at the same time the weakness and ihe sin of the Christian Church. It is wholly Utopian to hope for uniformity in faith or method or ritual, and there is a piace for the sev- e’al denominations. Christian Endeavor guarantees denominational autonomy,Whilst it enjoins that higher unity of the spirit which saves from the wastes and wrongs of the sect and cultivates righteousness and peace and joy in the Hely Ghost. “The present generation of young people will grow into a greater unity than is now witnessed, with many of the sharp dividing lines of today lost in the growing love in Christ Jesus, which .is the only bond of union. Besices all this, the Y. P. 8. C.K. is building up our young people in the knowl- edge of God’s word; is teaching them sys- tematic and proportionate giving 10 the cause of God, and is training them as good citizens, as well as for active work in the cause of Christ. ‘These are some of the rea- sons why the C. E. Society movement is taking deep root among our Lutheran ycung people.” President Whitman of Columbian Univer- sity spoke of the significance of the young pens movement in the churches, as fol- lows: “The most marked feature of church life in the last decade is the unusual promi- nence of young people. Matters of admin- istration that formerly were entirely in the hafds of the older men and women are now found largely in the hands of young men and women. Pastors are called who can interest the young people. Committees are made up in part of young people. The working offices of the church are largely discharged by the young peo- ple. Sunday school management and teaching show a large proportion of young people in charge, “As an abstract question it might be hard to decide whether this meant good or ill for the churches. For a decade and more, however, the influence of young people in the churches has been marked, and sd far the ill that might have been expected has not materialized. True, in some cases the organization of young people for pur- poses particularly interesting to young people has drawn the activities of individ- ual churches from lines in whieh they had been accustomed to move, to the detriment of the work as a whole. Sometimes the young people’s meeting just preceding the general meeting has left young people with the idea that they were at liberty to go home or elsewhere, without reference to the meeting of the church to follow, when they had met the obligation of their own special ~service. Sometimes, when the young people's meeting comes on one even- ing and the general prayer meeting on an- other evening, young people attend their own and not the other. Notwithstanding these disadvantages, it is the pretty nearly ee simous: sodeeeat ae church workers a ie movement as been of untold good to the churches. — “Young men and women by the score have been trained for the activities of the general work of the churches by meeting the obligations impesed upon them by their material has been utilized. Resources” which might have meant as much to the church decades ago have only in these recent years and in this recent movement come to be appreciated and used. There is generally no disposition on the part of the young people to usurp authority which may not Fightfully come to cur churches there FIGHT OVER FREE PASSES Sensational Ottoome of the Agitation in | North Carolina. Proves a Political Boomeraffg to the Instigators—Populist Party is Rapidly Disintegrating. Special Correspondence of The Evening Scar. RALEIGH, N. C., November 3, 1897. The agitation of the free pass question, begun as a political move by Senator But- ler and Governor Russell, is leading to some remarkable results. That question and the matter of lower Passenger rates on railroads are being pressed by Senator Butler and Governor Russell, who pull together Ike a yoke of oxen. The friends of Senator Pritchard never speak of the governor as a republi- can, but as a populist. There are to be prosecutions in this coun- ty of officials who have free passes. Gov- ernor Russell is by his own confession lia- ble to such prosecution, He says he took free passes because they were pressed upon him and because Judge Simonton has them and adds that he has a packet full of them. The governor is to be a witness in the case. Sensation at Asheville. At Asheville there was an even greater sensation. Judge and ex-Congressman Hamilton G. Ewart made the deciavation that complimentary passes were not pro- hibited, and that he had such passes. Then a magistrate, W. H. Deaver, issued warrants against local officials of the Southern railway for issuing passes to Judge Ewart. This was followed by a de- nunciation of Deaver by Ewart from the bench. The next step was the serving of a rule by Deaver upon Ewart, returnab November 1, to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. But when November 1 came Deaver was in trouble. He was convicted in Ewart’s court of em- bezzlement, and pleaded guilty in three other cases of criminal misdemeanor, and threw himself upon Ewart’s mercy. The evidence disclosed a complete system of blackmailing, extortion and embezzlement of a most amazing character and scope. Several officials and detectives are in- volved with Deaver. The latter was the head cf a detective agency and aiso ot marked prominence in the Grand Army of the Repubiic. Judge Ewart announced from the benc! that a bold and vicious attempt had be made to prevent him from pressing the trial of Deaver. Ewart has directed the solicitor to draw bills against the Southern railway for issuing passes to persons other than employes, and says his object is to ascertain whether a railway has a right to issue passes to newspapers. He has direct- ed the solicitor to name the editors of the Asheville Citizen as witnesses in this mat- ter; and says he will make it a test case, upon which the Supreme Court must pas s0 as to see whether any person not an actual railway employe can ride on a free pass. Gov. Russell Embarrassed. Governor Russell is in a very embarrass- ing position. It is perfectly clear that no man can get federal office here in Norti Carolina ynless Senator Pritchard ap- Proves. And between Russell and Prit- chard there is not the slightest unanimity of feeling. ‘The result is some of Russell's clesest supporters, of whom there are few at best, are falling away. One of these, a well-known negro, member of the state committee and applicant for the post office at Raleigh, said to me: “It is well known that Claudius. Dockery is to be the next nominee for governor.” Mr. Dockery is, ike Senator Pritchard, a strict example of anti-Russellism. The populist party is rapidly splitting up. Part of it will go to the republicans and part to the democrats. It reached high- water mark last November. Ex-Senator Ransom Redivivus. Recently ex-Senator Ransom said: “I am eut of politics in North Carolina.” Today a distinguished ex-Congressman and demo- crat said, nsom made only one mistake in that interview. He used the word ‘out’ improperly. He is ‘in’ North Carolina poiitics at this moment. Yes, and in 18vs he will be in line with the great mass of nis party. Say that.” A new democratic daily paper is to ap- peur here about November 15. It is said Gen. Ransom is interested in this new ven- ture in journalism. The list of stock- holders is said to be a long one. The ap- ponents of the new paper say it is to be the organ of the “gold democrats,” while ihe promoters of the paper declare it will be “straight democratic” in politics. ———. RECIPROCITY WITH WEST INDIES. Ambassador Pauncefote Will Open Negotiations With This Government. It is stated at the State Department that Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassa- dor, has not yet communicated with the department respecting the drawing of a new set of reciprocity treaties between the United States and the British West Indian possessions, but advices to the effect that he is charged with such a mission have been received from London. it has been known here for some time that the West Indian possessions of Great Britain were urging the home government to secure them all the reciprocity advan- tages possible under the Dingley act. It was represented that the sugar industry of British Guiana, which is the chief one, was dependent to a large extent on the Ameri- can market, the shipments to the United States exceeding those to all other coun- tries combined. Without the reciprocity ar- rangement, it was argued, South American suger producing countries would secure control cf the American market, and the industry of British Guiana would be crip- pled, if not destroyed. The British colonies which secured re- ciprocity treaties under the McKinley law were Barbadoes, Guiana, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Windward Islands. In those cases the British government act- ed for the colonies, but subsequently each colony passed a law carrying the reciproc- ity arrangement into effect. The same procedure would be observed in the present case. The aggregate trade of these Rritish col- onies is very great, exceeding that of some of the first-class rations. When the last treaties were made the exports of these colonies were 000 annually, and the im] it the same. The main ship- ments to the United States were: $8,730,000; fruits, $3,100,000; coffee, $817,000: cocoa, $800,000; drugs and chemicals, $858,- (0, The shipments from the United States to the colonies were mainly breadstuffs, provisions, manufactures of iron, steel and wood and cotten. ee Enlisted Men. . Private Henry A. Cole, Troop G, 6th Cav- airy, was convicted by court-martial at Fort Myer of desertion, and sentenced to confinement for six months at hard labor and to forfelt-$10 per month during the same period. In approving the “sentence, Gen. Merritt, commanding the department, says that no.good reason ars in the record why the sentence should be <o mi}. Sugar,*| Mr. FISH PROPAGATION Manual Just Issued by the United States Commission. THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK Commissioner Brice Recounts the Results This Year. Ss ee he GREATER THAN EVER BEFORE nin “The Manual of Fish Culture,” which has been in course of preparation for the past year, under the direction of the Unit- ed States fish commissioner, has just been issued. The book is copiously illustrated with cute of the various species of tho fishes treated in the volume and cf the apparatus used in their propagation. In his introduction to the work, Commissioner Brice recounts the various places in which the work of the fish commission is carried on, and, proveeding, says: ‘The necessity for a handbook des: cribing the manner of propagating the different fishes reared by the United States fish commission has long been felt in the com- wission, and it is thought that such a manual will be of value to all persons in- terested in fish culture. The material for sent work has been furnished by experienced fish culturists connected with the commission, who have treated of the subjects with which they are pers y familiar. Owing to the interest sho n the cultivation of oysters and frogs, spe- cial reports on these subjects have also been incorporated. “In order to increase the usefulness of the work to the general reader, 2 technical description of each important fish ts given, tegether with brief information regarding its geographical distribution, habits, move- ments, size, growth, food, natural spawn- ing, ete.” This Year's Work. “We are now getting up our annual re- j Port,” said Commissioner Brice to a Star reporter this morning, “and we are aston- ished ourselves at the phenomenal results of the past year under the new and im- proved methods which have been aecom- plished upon about the same appropriation the commission h had in former years, “The practical nd scientific work of the commission has been kept side by side, and both branches been conducted in a way more than gratifying. ‘On the New England coast and else- where the results are beginning to show in the abundance of young fish and lobs reared from fry liberated by the commis- sion. We have received reports from ob- servers, stating that vast numbers of young lobsters, frem two to four inches long, are along the entire New England coast. They are from the deposits made last year and the year before, and I confi- dently predict that in three or four years there will be more lobsters on that coast than were ever known before. We changed the former system of planting the young lobsters. We now put them on their own spawning beds, among their natural sur- roundings. This process is followed with all fish fry now, and the young instead of being released in strange waters are placed where nature intended them to be.” The Policy of the Commission. “Tell me something about the new meth- cds you alluded to,” suggested the ‘porter “In general comprehension,” said Com- missioner Brice, “this commission is or- ganized to replenish the streams and the waters contiguous to our shores with fish. To accomplish this is the question before us, and with the system of auxiliary hatcheries we are exceeding our expecta- tions. Hatching fish eggs is very simple, but to collect them economica to ascertain the result of the work by trac- ing the fry from the time of their deposit in the streams until they return to them aS mature fish is a question of study and practice. , We have mastered that question,” con- tinued Commissioner “This work ts of the scientific branch of the 1 Observers are stationed on ious rivers and the movements of the | Studied and frequent scientific exami- ‘on made of them to ascertain the char- acter of their food, their growth, their habits, ete. The schools in this wa followed into the ocean and taken up again en their return to the rivers and studied throughout in the same Selence and Practice in Ha ‘mony. “In dealing with eggs and fry,” he pro- cceded, “I believe in following nature as closely as possible by hatching the eggs and depositing the fry on the spawning” grounds whence the eggs were taken, not by the thousand or the hundreds of thou- sands, but by the hundreds of millions. This must be done to make our work ef- fective in a commercial point of view. 1 repeat that we are vastly pleased both in the practical and scientific work of the commission this year. The scientific branch conducts its operations on a line with the fish culturist and everything is working in perfect harmony and to the common interest of the whole country. We thought we were doing great work last year, but it will be excelled ky fer in this year’s labor. In California we will take 70,900,000 cr more salmon eggs, as against 7,000,00d to 10,000,000 in former times. To give you an idea of 70,000,000 salmon eggs in buik, they will fill 800 bushels, and 800 bushela of corn you know by comparison is a big pile. The United States fish commission,” sald the commissioner in conclusion, “ha a great future before it at the rate it is now advancing.” —— BANK OFFICERS RESIG y and also Appointment of Mr. Eckels Causes a Shake Up. A dispatch from Chicago says: The clec- tion of Controller Eckels to the presidency of the Commercial National Bank of this city has caused a row, it is said, among the directors, and several officials will probably resign. Second Vice President John B. Meyer today formally severed his connection with the bank and other resig- nations, it is said, will follow before Jan- vary 1, the date when Mr. Eckels takes charge of things. It is now reported that the consent of Eckels to accept the presidency was cenditicred upon his being given the privilege of naming his active associates in the management of the bank. The officials, it is understéod, were to be select- ed from those who had previously been on terms of intimacy and friendship with Mr. Fort Myer Court-Martial. A general court-martial will assemble at Fert Myer, Va., tomorrow for the trial of