Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1897, Page 9

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It wes stated by the managers that the actual figures would not be given out entil afier affidavits have been submitted by the surveyors, who went over the course, and until other formal steps have been taken to tpsure the correctness of the records made by the men. Here is a table giving the scores of the contestants for 142 hours, together with the time each who rode 1,500 miles or bet- ter spent off the track and the time each of these devoted to sleep from 1:15 a.m. on Monday, December 6, to 10:15 p.m. Satur- day, December 11. All the figures below given are ‘based on nine laps to the full mile: Order. careers] Gannen - Enterman - Rivierre . EM b pomemaaie! *Rivierre left the track at 8:45 Friday night, or 1344 hours before the end of the race. Of the 36. men who started only 15 lasted to the end. Four men beat Hale's 1896 record of 1,910 miles. They were Miller, Rice, Schineer and Hale himself. Here is what the successful riders make out of their exhibition of pluck and physi- cal endurance: Miller gets $1,500, aside from p from wheel and tire concerns—$1 this is the winner's share of the purse and $200 more goes for breaking the ol.l record. Joseph Rice's share of the purse ‘s $800, Schincer gets $500, Teddy Hale $350, Wal- ler $300, Pierce $200, Golden $150, Gannon Enterman and Rivierre $100 ¢ All the riders who covers .350 miles were to receive a probably $50 apiece. Statements of Survivors. From the statements made by the suz- vivors of the race, there were a good many kes in the reports of insanity among the contestants. Sliller admits that he was out of his head. He says: “Early Thursday morning I felt the They say I was muttering and got off when West was sleeping. I had an idea I was getting away from the place, and 1 believe I knew I was talking foolishly all the while, but I couldn't help it. The smoke and dust were worse than at any other time, and my head began to go around fasier than I did. Sometimes 1 didn’t think I was riding, and that’s wien I walked over to the rubbers and com- plained that Rivierre and somebody else were giving me the elbow on the turns. Kennedy, one of the managers, came over and talked to me, but I don’t know what he said.” Rice is the only man of the lot except Miller who wil admit that he was not “right” at all times. The others say tnat the vagaries noticed on the track were caused either ty them falling asleep or by actual minor obstructions, which, in the tired condition of the riders’ eyes, seemed larger than trey were. Rice, who seems 10 have kept careful watch on his feelings, says that for a while he saw everything double except his score. Waller says. “The race was a hard one, but that was more from the circumstan which surrounded it than from the actual hardship involved. The air was bad and the dust was awful. If you run around a small room long enough you will get dizzy, and the speed of the bicycles made the big track seem very small. That was respons- ible for most of the falig and queer ideas some of the riders got.” Elkes—I'm pretty stiff, but otherwise Ym all right. I siept seven hours last night, and that seemed to be all I wanted. I had good health all the time, and have gained five pounds since I went on the track.”” Moore—“They say I'm dying; that I trac- tured my skuil and am stark, staring mad. Weil, I’m not; not by a lot. I got a bad fall, ‘there’s no need to deny that, but 1 got it by falling asleep and riding up on Elkes’ hind wheel. That is what tarew worst. bothered me 3 much “The ‘thing that most was sleepiness. I weigh just a as I did before I entered the race. Scninneer—“I don't feel any the worse for wear aside from some stiffness. Riding around thai track made my head swim, but 1 didn’t go loon at any stage of the race.” Rice—“I was rather sleepy, and when | got into bed it felt good, but otherwise 1 felt able to ride still longer. As a matter of fact, my chief relief came from getting out of the vile atmosphere of the garden. If I had my way there would be no smck- ing allowed while a race 1s going on. The talk about my having to be doped with cocaine is untrue. During the race 1 did not use any liquors or drugs whatever.” Rivierre—“I was not out of my head and did not fall from my wheel. I was run into by another rider and thrown from it. But for that fall i could have gone on with my ride. Dr. Hoboldt, my physician, who handled me throughout, will telt you that he saw no signs of insanity about me. To ride continually in circtes will daze any one for the time being, but that is not insanity.” CHEVY CHASE CLUB. al Election—Match With the Washington Golf Clab. The annual election of officers of the Chevy Chase Club held Saturday afternoon at the clube house resulted as follows: Charles M. Ffoulke, president; Judge Jo- seph K. McCammon, vice president; Clar- ence Mocre, secretary; James H. Hayden, treasurer; Edward C. Bowers, chairman of the house committee; Judge McCammon, chairman of the executive committee. Mr. E. A. Mitchell, Major F. 8. Denny and Mr. William C. Marrow have been ap- pointed a new green committee. Applica- tions for membership in the club have come in with such force during the past two or three weeks that the advisability of creat- ing a new club limit will be considered at an early date. Arrangements are under way for a team match between the Chevy Chase Club and the Washington Golf Club, and It is more than likely that teams of from six to eight players will meet in the near future to try conclusions. Play Saturday afternoon was limited to the third match in the Saturday series, Mr. Moore winning with a net score of 86 Major Denny came second with a net score of 92, Mr. Earle third with 97, and Dr. W. T. Thompson fourth with 113. Three cups to be contested for by the la- dies have been offered by Mr. George Tow- ers. Play was limited at Rosslyn Saturday to the bi-weekly games in the captain’s cup series and practice games. The totals in the cup trophy so far are Mr. Wylie, 10%; Mr. Power, 7; Mr. Berry, 6; Mr. Board- man, 5; Dr. Jenkins, 3; Mr. Taylor, 3; Mr. Prescott, 2; Mr. Gallagher, 2; Mr.) 2; Mr. Brumby, %; Mr. Wylie and Mr. Mc- tied for first place in one day's Aw play, the winner to receive three points and the loser two at the play-off. The club members wili engage in the com- petition for the president’s cup December 20, and another match, consisting of medai Plays for two prizes, will be held the week following. 2 AS VIEWED bY YALE. The Blue Opposed to Agreements for a Term of Years. The report from Ithaca, N. Y., in regard to the position that Cornell University !s said to have taken in regard to rowing over the New London course, has aroused somé interesting comments by Yale men who have followed the negotiations closely. If, as stated, Cornell has decided to insist on a three-year agreement with Yale and Harvird for a race at New London, it is believed that the Ithacans will block the efforts of Yale ard of Harvard to arrange such a race on the Thames for next June. Yale is opposed to agreements for ath- letic contests covering a term of years. It has been Yale’s policy to plan oniy for im- Mediate athletic contests and to avoid making promises for the future, although Yale has made_a five-year agreement with Harvard. In Yale's contesis with Prince- ton she has not been asked to enter into any agreements for a term of years. The same held true when Yale rowed the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania and the University of Wisconsin. Yale men cannot understand why any concéssion should be made to Cornell more than to any other college. Cornell's contention is that it would not be expedient to go to the expense of fitting up quarters at New London if assured of only one season’s boating there. Har- vard and Yale have the advantage of per- manent quarters. SILVER CUP PRESE TED. Interesting Exerciscs at the Central High School. The students of the Central High School assembled this morning in the school hall to formally receive tke silver cup won by their relay team at the recent intercol- legiate games held on Georgetown Uni- versity campus November 6. On behalf of the University Athletic Association the fclowing students appeared: John F. Kir- by of Massachusetts, William M. A. O'Neill of New York and Fred. Schade of Virginia. Mr. Kircy made the presentation speech, ccngratulating the members of the team upon their victory and the excellent show- ing made by them in the athletic world during the past two years. His remarks were enthusiastically received. Mr. Stuart, captain of the relay team, received the trophy, with a few appropriate remarks, CREEDON- ‘OY BOUT. Party of Puglilists Leave Chicago for New York Today. CHICAGO, December 13.—Col. Hopkins and his pugilistic party, consisting of Dan Creedon and Joe Choynski and Benny Mur- phy, Creedon’s trainers, will leave the city today for New York, where Creedon is to meet McCoy on December 17 for what is properly supposed to be the middle-weisht championship of the world, although the men will not be obliged to scale befure they go into the ring. Quarters for the little party have been engaged at Coney Island, and Creedon il remain there until the afternoon of tne night of the battle. ‘The former Australian never looked bet- ter in his life, and says he is in the best conditian of his entire career. He expects to weigh close to 165 pounds when he face: th i ring. He also thinks McCoy will be close to that weight him- self. Tracey will probably not see the con- test in which his foster brother has so much at stake. He has been cramming Crecdon at Palos Park for his coming contest with Joe Walcott on D. nver 21. A trip east and back would hardiy improve his condition. Walcott is training at Roby for the Tracey fight, and has fur a com- panion the gigantic Armstrong, with whom he has two lively set-tos each day. Fort Myer’s Tenm Defeated. The Fort Myer foot ball team was de- teated by the Western High School Satur- day by a score of 4 to 0. The game was interesting, the star play being a run of nearly sixty yards by Taussig for a touch- down. Two painful accidents marked the prog- ress of the contest, which was most excit- ing throughout. In the first half, Jennings of Fort Myer received a painful cut over the lett eye, but steadily refused to retire. During a rush by the Western team in the second half Frank Gordon of that team was badly hurt, his upper lip being lacer- ated by contact with the teeth. After the wound dressed Gordon retired, Newton being substituted. After the contest, which closed about o'clock, many of the Georgetown contingent remained at the fort to witness the dress parade Junior Foot Ball. The Young Princetons defeated the Ori- oles, a team from the southwest, at foot ball, Saturday, the score being 28 to 4. Hendley, Ball Niedfeldt and King made the touchdowns for the winners, and Har- tigly for the Orioles. Beth teams will re- ceive challenges from all teams whose average weight does not exceed or 97 pounds. Address Mr. S. H. Knox or King, 642 10th street southeast, captain of At- lantics. 'Three-Cushion Carom Record, Jacob Schaefer, the billiard player, broke the record of the three-cushion game in America Friday night at Chicago, by mak- ing a run of ten points. The wizard was playing an exhibition game with Caton. pli Sasi NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. Under Orders, It Will Go Into Use Tomorrow Evening. The Commissioners today ordered that the new method of receiving alarms at the different houses of the District tire depart- ment between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. shall go into effect in the four houses supplied with the new instruments at 10 o'clock tomorrow evening. As stated in The Star several days ago, the four houses sup- plied with the instruments are engine com- panies 2 and 7, and trucks C and D. For the proper performance of the duties involved by the introduction of the new method, the watch between the above hours will be doubled, one watchman to perform the duties as set forth in general order No. 69, the other one to attend only to the in- strument. The watch shall be in reliefs, as near as possible, of two hours each, the watchmen alternating in their duties. What is known as the outside watchman will, curing those hours, be relieved. The watchman on duty at the instrument will devote his entire time and attention to the performance of his duties, and no con- versation will be permitted while he is thus engaged. He shall keep an accurate record of all alarms received, companies out of quarters, on local alarms, or out of service, and the return of such companies, and will make a report of same to the foreman on the ground floor, in the event of an alarm being received in his district. Ls Until further orders, the watchman on duty at the instrument, in the event of an alarm sounding, will receive the first round of the box on the instrument, and should it be in his company’s district he will im- mediately switch in the large gong, so that the second round of the box will strike on the gong, waking the men and releasing the horses. The foreman and _ assistant foreman will at all times count the second round, and if it is the same as has been received by the watchman the company will respond. In the event of an alarm out of the com- Pany’s district sounding the watchman will, after the full number of rounds of the box have struck, switch in the large gong and let it remain so for the space of twenty minutes, at the expiration of which time he will again switch it out. ‘The engine company and truck company due second cn the first alarm, to which a company having an instrument in use re- sponds first on the first alarm, will leave quarters after receiving a correct alarm, ard respond with all possible speed consist- ent with safety. No one will be allowed in the various houses of the department between the hours above mentioned except city officials and members of the department. The telephone will not be permitted to be for any other than official business, except in case of sickness, death or ex- treme emergercy. ILOCAL CHESS GAMES Capt. O'Farrell Teaditig in the Tour- narpenty See is PROSPECTS OF = BEING CHAMPION Progress of the Contest Among Checker. Players. AN EXCELLENT RECORD Se Capt. Patrick O'Farrell has added four victories to his score in the championship chess tournament of the Washington Chess Club, and is now in first place, with ex- ceHent prospects of being club champion next year. He first defeated Mr. Crofts, and then Mr. Allen. The latter lost a piece in the early stages of the game, but made a stubborn fignt thereafter. the contest jasting over sixty moves. Mr. Harris of Alexandria was the captain's third victim. A week ago he was tied for first place, but by losing to O'Farrell, and drawing with Prender, he has dropped down sev- eral pegs. The captain also won from Mundelle on Wednesday evening last in about twenty-five moves. Mr. Tibbetts has improved his position materially by win- ning from Mundelle and Woodward. Mr. Thomas won from Tucker on Wednesday evening, and is now in second place. He is playing much better than in former tourneys. Mr. Mundelle won a game the pest week from Dr. Hodges. Messrs. Camp- bell and Crofts adjourned their game. No game has been played the past week in the match for the championship of the District of Columbia between F. B. Wall er, present champion, and Capt. Patrick O'Farrell. The present score is: Walker, 4; O'Farrell, 2; with. one game adjourned after thirty-seven moves. Representative Handy, the American team jast June, has joined the chess club. He has not played any chess since Congress adjourned, but proposes to practice, and will be ready for another cable match, should one be held. One day the past week he was playing with Representative Bo- dine. In one game the latter had the move and played an Evans Gambit, having de- cidedly the better of the game. He gave Mr. Handy an opportunity to take KBP with queen, bishop or knight, the pawn being undefended otherwise than by king. Mr. Handy took .the pawn with queen, forcing the king to rook's square. He then brilliantly played Q-Kt 8 ch, supported by a bishop, to the surprise of the lookers on. Mr. Bodine was compelled to take qugen with rook, whereupon Mr. Handy scored a fool's mate by Kt-B7. Edmund Pendleton of Virginia was who played on in the cable match city recently. He played five off hand with Mr. F. B. Walker, the latter scoring the odd game. Mr. Pendleton has played with most of the local playe! creditable results. He is a brilliant player and carefeul besides, and-is recognized as one of the best players in the state of Vir- inia. He does not play matches, and there is consequently no way of comparing his strength with other players of that state. with Some of the me: 8 of the chess club propose to hold Kittle’ tournament, un- der rules which are nevely to say the least. Bach ‘contestant plays two games with every other player. Time-clocks are used and a player is allowed but one hour of his clock within which to checkmate. Should he offer a draw befote the hour has elapsed, and the draw ba not accepted, his oppo- nent must checkmate befére his clock has run an hour or lose the game, the player who offered the draw being permitted in such case to exceed his time limit. Thus far Messrs. Mundelfe, Fitch, Ray, Prender and J. P. Campbell haye entered for this tourney. The following is the score of the checker tourney at the Washington Club, 614 12th street northwest: Last. ‘Pedal 16% Powers. The Franklin Chess Club is holding a con- annual championship tourney with twelve entrants. Napier, the tinuous tourney, lasting six weeks. At the the club will commence its championship the east soon, ready for another match with defeated Ching Chang, the the New York dailies published an article end of about four weeks 800 games had tournament. ed States. ng automaton of the Eden Mu- about Ching Chang a short time ago, in ret Be P—O5 RS been played. When this tourney is over Mr. Jackson W. Showalter is expected in Pillsbury for the championship of the Unit- The Brooklyn Chess Club has begun its young expert, is Marshall, junior champion of New ew York, in a game recently. One of which the attendant on the Chinese figure was reported as stating that she had no recollecticn of the automaton ever having been defeated. Mr. Allen Prender is making an excellent record in the championship tourney at the Washington Chess Club. He has defeated Allen and drawn with Thomas and Harri: It is his first attempt at tournament play, and therefore his good showing jis all the more unexpected. He is in fast company, and may not be able to keep up the pace, but he has shown already that he has chess ability, and only needs development. Below is given the score of his game with Mr. J. W. Harris of Alexandria, Va. It looked for 4 time as though Mr. Prender should win, having a pawn the advantage. He weaken- ed toward the end, however, and allowed Mr. Harris to recover the pawn, a draw re- sulting. Write. Black. ; White. Black. A. Prender. J.W.Harris, -Harcls. 1P— P_K4 Ba 2 Kt—-Qh3 3 B-Kt5 —O8 4 P-Q4 B—Q2 KB Kore i £08 Puke Uggs P—H3 48 RxQBP. Q—B3 49 R-R6ch? R-Kts » Kd RxP K—-K2 te {ot PKS 26 Q—K3 The game was continted for about twen- ty moves more, draw. ang finally resulted in a An Interest Mowetary Relic. Capt. Scott of tle: drafting division of the patent office hag in his collection of old currency an "fnterésting one-dollar bill, issued by the Rank (of the Union of Washington, D. C. It bears date Decem- ber 6, 1854. The bill Jp quife thin, of a light cream color, with the wérd “one” stamp- ed In light pink acrgps ity face. It directs the bank issuing tt to pay to “William Godding or bearer ip Virginia money one dollar” when five dollars are presented. On ‘the top of tne bill is a good picture of the old Capitol before the wings-were added, while the lower right-hand corner is embellished by a picture of the God- dess of Liberty. In the left-hand lower corner of the bill there is a picture of the old Aqueduct bridge, while just above it Justice stands surrounded by a scroll of the Constitution, upon which are printed the names of the states of the Union. 8. W. Marsh was the cashier and R. H. Gal- lake the president of the Bank of the Union. The bill was printed by Prawdon, Wright, Hatton and Edson of New York. Two bags of oats were found near New York avenue and st street yesterday afternoon. They were. dropped there by a colored man, who is supposed -to have stolen them from a freight car, and who became frightered before he could get away. A good desertption of the man war obtained by. the police, and he will prob- ably be apprehended. i KELLER MEMORIAL CHURCH. Ocdieation Services Held Yesterday Morning, Afternoon and Evening. The dedicatory exercises of Keller Me- morial Lutheran Church? a full description of which edifice was published in The Star of Saturday, took place yesterday. The morning sermon was delivered by Rev. C. Elvin Haupt of Lancaster, Pa., a grand- son of Dr. Benjamin Keller, for whom the church was named. His text was from Matthew xxii:2, “The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding.” At the conclusion of the service offerings were taken, amounting to $2,263. At the afternoon service, Rev. H. H. Weber of York, Pa., general secretary of the board of church extension, preached. His theme was from the 34th Psalm, and the words were: “How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts.” At this meeting the offerings amounted to about $700. = The evening sermon was by Rev. E. Baker of Dayton, Ohio, whose theme was “Loyalty to Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” Again an offering for the new church was taken. The total con- tributions for the day reached the sum of about $4,000. Others besides those mentioned who took part in the various services were the pas- tor, Rey. Charles H. Butler; his father, Rev. J. G. Butler, D.D., pastor of Luther Memorial; Rev. Dr. L. M. Kuhns, Mrs. W. T. Bowdler and Miss Parkinson, each of whom sang-a solo, and the members of the choir, whose names were printed in Saturday's Star. ——— PARTED WITH HIS CASH. Confidence Game Worked on an Un- suspecting Colored Man. A colored man named Wilson Brewer, who lives at No. 19 McCullough street, parted with a $5 bill Saturday night be- cause a colored confidence man induced him to believe he was going to get five times that amount as the proceeds of the investment. The victim had just drawn his week's salary and was on his way home, when he was met by the stranger near In- diana avenue and Ist street. ‘The latter became rather familiar on stort acquaint- hance, and informed the old man that he had found $50 end wanted to divide with im. “But I want $ to make the change,” said the stranger, confidentially, “and then I'll give you the twenty-five. This happened after the two men had walked together for a few minutes, and the confidence man had stooped and pick- ed up what he said was the purse contain- ing the money. They were standing in front of the Baltimore and Ohio depot when the request for the $ was made, and as soon as the V changed hands the confi- dence man disappeared in the crowd. Brewer waited in vain for him to return. When he became convinced that he had been robbed he called on the police and made complaint Potomac Lodge, K. of H., Officers, At the annval election of officers in Po- tomac Lodge, No. 1824, K. of H., held Fri- day evening, the following were chosen for Chooses the ensuing term, ending December 1898: Dictator, John F. Nichols; a: dictator, Wm. 8. Darby Darby; financial reporter, ner, treasurer, J. D. Ter Shamh Gustav Maier; guard- jan, arren Dexter Fales; sentinel, Ge G. Dennison; trustees, John M. Emor: Geo. B. Abrams and C. mbaugh; rep- resentative to Grand Lodge, Geo. G. Den- nison; alt te, shman. M. © » above officers will take 8, at the hall, No. 419 10th street northwest. Scans Mr. Cleveland's Brief Talk. When ex-President Clev: s Washington cn his way to South Carolina on 4 duck-shooting trip he had a brief chat with a Star reporter. “I am going down into South Carolina for a week or ten days’ duck shooting,” he toid the reporter. ‘That's all I’m interested in just now,” and he laughed. “My only hope is we will find plenty of them.” He laughed again, and appeared as if he was greatly tickled when ne was asked how he had left his son. “He's all right,” Mr. Cleveland responded, as his eyes twinkled. “I can’t say who is going down south with me. I can only say I am going myself, and I am certain of that." He expressed thanks when the hope was expressed that his trip would be a successful one. “This is the first time I have been in Washington since I left it last March,” he said, and smiled again. He appeared in excellent humor and stated, in answer to the question, that he never felt better. ee ee ee See The Sheldon, Ohio, Postmastership. After all, a democrat will be appointed to the postmastership at Sheldon, Ohio, there being no republican candidate for the office. This is the case which threat- ened the seat of the former postmaster, Mr. M. A. Cox, in the Ohio legislature, to which place he was clected before his resignation had been accepted. The laws of Ohio prohibit an officeholder from hold- ing a seat in the legislature, and for a time Mr. Cox was worried over the possibilities of losing ihat which the suffrage of his friends had given him. It was hinted at the time that the cause of the delay on the part of the Pest Office Department in accepting the resignation had some polit- ical significance, as the seating of Mr. Cox would be a_blow at Senator Hanna. Representative Grosvenor, in whose dis- trict the post office comes, disclaims any such idea, and announces the selection of @ sound money democrat for the posi- tion, no republican having applied. 2 Greek Church Property. In a decision handed down by Secretary Bliss in the matter of the occupancy of certain lands in Alaska, it is held that the litle to the property of the Greek Church having been acquired from Russia, the land is not public, and therefore not sub- ject to entry, and being owned by the church at the time of cession, continues to be owned by it. The Secretary says the department has no power to remove the occupants from the land. - Secular League Meeting. “Evolution” was the topic discussed at the meeting yesterday of the Secular League. Addresses were made by Dr. J. R. Hayes, Dr. Dunn, Dr. Henry Farquhar, Attorney Wm. Birney and Capt. Seville. A paper was read by Dr. L. R. Klemm, and Dr. W. A. Croffut read a poem. A committee of thkiee, consisting of Dr. Croffut, C. C. Carter and the secretary of ihe league, was appointed to investigate the status of the Newsboys’ Home in ref- erence to its being, as alleged, a sectarian institution. en While Journeying in Spain. From the Illustrated American. “Yes, senor,” said the conductor of the diligence, “‘you can go everywhere with- out fear—even if war was raging, madame could travel all alone, from one end of Spain to the other, and everywhere we would respect her.” You really do not hate us, then?” “No, senor, we do not. It is wrong of you to help the Cubans, at least we think so; but if your government is composed of asses, it is no reason why you should individually be responsible.” At a small station a big man boarded the diigence. He was terribly excited and Swearing in great style, threatening to murder a man at the next village. After awhile hé asked the conductor where we came from. ‘North America,” answered the other. ‘“‘Caramba,” exclaimed the man, “I must close my mouth or that Yankee will pull his pistol and shoot me down.” I could not restrain a laugh and I asked him what he meant. ‘We all know, senor,” he answered, “that you Americans del Norte are great pistol shots, and if a stranger only. looks at you, you pull the pistol and bai shoot the man—never miss him Now, here is a reputation worth ——_-e+—____ Mrs. Richmond’s Themes, Mrs. Cora L. V. Richmond, pastor, preached yesterday morning before the First Asscelation of Spiritualists on “The Sl a White Stone; Its Orlental Meanings "* PLEADS FOR ERIN! Eloquent Address by Miss Gonne, “Trish Joan of Arc.” ee OPPOSES THE ARBITRATION TREATY The Fair Advocate Receives Ova- tion From Large Audience. PROMINENT PEOPLE PRESENT ce Columbia Theater was last night crowded to the doors, due to the presence there of Miss Maud Gonne, known as the “irish Joan of Arc,” who advocated liberty for Ireland and talked of the wrongs whicn have been inflicted upon that country. The stage on which sat the fair tor and invited guests was handsomely decor- ated for the occasion with palms and flow- ers. The flag of this country was displayed with that of the green and gold emblem of the Emerald Isle. The welcome which Miss Gonne received and the hearty applause given to every speaker, indicated plainly that the audience was heartily in sympathy with the senti- ments advanced. The proposed arbitration between America and England was se- verely condemned. It meant much for Gift Buying Is anything but monotonous here-—where there are so many pretty appropriate gifts to be had for so little money. There’s nothing shoddy at any price— nothing you wouldn't be glad to give. ul tie bd S x } Perfumeries. Quadruple Extracts. Roger & G. Labin’s, Pinand’s and the fas UTEAU EX TRACTS. We re Washin; agents for the ae Extr the finest in the Aw 8 special Christmas offer we're sell ing Ratutenn Qoadruple Extracts, all odors, 50c. box. Special ode ein a box. ™ O8c, Glen Echo Cologne, 4-0z bottle eyo 3 Imported Violet W ater, 50c. bottles 37c 7 +» 42c., 89c. handsome bottles of oL and TOILE QUuER rk ‘ANNE, i 1 botiles with cut glass si —tied with satin ribbon, The Best Sachets Are the ones it pays to nse 1 Sw England, but nothing for America, in the opinion of the speakers. In the event of {ts adoption, it was declared, there would no longer be hope of treedom for Ireland. Congressman Champ Clark, ex-C) sioner of Pensions Murphy and Mr. Simon Wolf spoke against arbitration, in ad to the eloquent young representative of Erin. Had Seats on the Stage. Those occupying seats upon the stage Were Senator Thomas H. Carter, Senator Kyle, Mr. R. S. Kerens of Missouri, Sena- ter Reach, Representatives Allen of ¥ sissippi and Mahoney and Heniey of New York, Mr. R. Ross Perry, Mr. E. A. Mo ley of the interstate commerce commission Mr. Lamb and Mr. Kelly, together with speakers of the evening and the oilicers of the executive committee having the meet- ing in charge. The Emmet Guards 90c- cupied two front rows of seats, and the | Members were in full uniform. They were Kcudly applauded as they passed down the aisie. “the committecs were as follows: Chairman of general committee, Dominic I. Murphy. Executive committee—William N. Roach, chair John J. Dolan, vice chairman; Patrick O'Farrell, treasurer; P. J. Haltigan, etary; J. P. O'Lauzhlin. M. P, Sullivan, J. D. O'Connell, P. 'T. Moran, Felix Branni- gen, John Moran, M. E. Urell, E. A. Mo: 2 r, M. D.; Arthur Smail, De’ Lacey, Joseph vr Condon, T. J ston, John O'Brien, Maguire, E. J. Peter McCartney, John M. Tobin, Ryan, Frank O'M . Michael Hen- ssy, Andrew Gleason, John Byrne, John n, William ndon, Thomas Kiri ames F. Shea, H. Shea, M. J. Colbert, John Raedly James Kelly, Jeremiah O'Leary, P. Ken- nedy, Michael Cavanagh and J. J. Fuller. Reception committee—James P. O°’ Laugh- lin, H. J. McGinniss, P. H. McQuade, C. 8 Ryan, A. T. Campbell, M. J. Maher, W. H. Callahen, James B. n, Patrick Henry O'Farrell, i Dr. Chas. E. 0" ey, J. D. Burns, Deniel Murphy, Join J. Brosnan, jr.; Bar- tholor.ew O'Donnell, R. E. Sullivan, P. J. Barron, Thomas H. Hughes, Patrick F. Carr, William McDevitt, Don F. Murphy, Charles J. Murphy, Rudolph Schwikardi, Alfred J. O'Farrell, Michael Hennessy, Jcseph McEnerney, J. R. Walsh, T. O'Don- rell and Charles Lamb. Sends His Regrets. Senator Morgan was unable to be pres- ent, but sent a letter of regret. In his ab- sence, the meeting was presided over by Representative Clark, who was introduced by Mr. Murphy. Resolutiois were adopted repudiating the proposed arbitration treaty with England and counseling all intergsted to look to the celebration of the anniversary of "8 “as a time when the national spirit must be re- vivified and the cause of Ireland strength- ened.” Pledges were made in every way to further the celebration and make it a suc- cess. Miss Gonne was introduced by Chairman Clark. Whea she rose from her seat she was greeted by the vast audience rising to its feet as one individual, and the appiause was deafening. She was perfec:ly self- Possessed and stood quietly waiting for the noise to sub:ide. She was attired in a black velvet gown and had on her head a small bonnet trimmed with ostrich plumes. Two large floral harps ‘vere pre- sented to her. One of these was from the Emmet Guards, the other from the United Irishmen of the city. Miss Gonne’s address was on “Ireland, from 1795 to the Present Time.” While speaking her gestures were graceful and her language flowery, but convincing. Miss Gonne’s Addre: She said, in part: “I cannot describe to you the feelings of intense emotion which come over me as I stand before this vast assemblage, com- posed not only of my fellow countrymen, but also of liberty-loving citizens of this great republic. When I left home my friends toid me, ‘You are not going to a strange country; and, indeed, they spoke ly. Since I landed in America my coun- trymen have not allowed me for a moment to feel myself among strangers. The wel. come you have given me touches me deep- ly, for I know that it is not for myself, but for the cause which I represent; because I come to ask your active help and co-opera- tion in the great work which is before us of carrying out in a manner worthy of the occasion the demonstrations in honor of the "98 centenary. There is nothing more won- derful and beeutiful in the world than the untiring and unceasing devotion of the Irish people to their native land. No mat- ter to what lengths they may be driven by the tyranny of England, they never forget their sad mothe: country.” Speaking of the proposed arbitration treaty between England and America, she said: “To us in Ircland who are fighting for Uberty it would be a most cruel blow to see this land helping and supporting Eng- land, the very symbol of old-world tyranny. | England’s hypocrisy in this matter is ap- parent. How can an empire whose fabric is built up by bloodshed and on the ruins of weaker nations talk of peace and arbi- tration? Why, the English press boasted of the thirty-four great wars of Victoria’s reign. If England so™oves the principie of arbitration, why does she not arbitrate the Irish question? We would willingly leave our cause to the justice of the United States or any international tribunal. Patriotism Trinmphed. “Mr. Chamberlain replied when the re- public of the Transvaal suggested arbitra- tion: ‘We English are a dominant nation. It is preposterous to talk to us of arbitra- tion.’ The patriotism of the United States Senate triumphed, but England will make another effort to secure the ratification of the treaty. When I came through London I heard Englishmen boasting that this time they were sure of success. Fellow coun- trymen, as Irishmen and as Americans, it is your duty to oppose this English treaty to the utmost, and to make your will felt in this matter. England would not dare to make war on this country. “During the reign of ‘her most gracious majesty’ the popuiation of Ireland has de- creased from eight millions to four and a half; over one million of our fellow coun- trymen have died of want and starvation and famine fever in a land of plenty which an alien govert.mént has reduced by sys- tematic plunder. Ireland has become the It revolution and bloodshed might have prov- fe er Seed ad ric eid: mth = 27c. OZ. Chinaware. Ift Bine Cups and 8 = s peulate Caps tom mm, violet pat n the new forest gre 296. Shaving Mugs... ide Handsome sets of Plates, Cups and Saucers arrange Seal Art China Caps and Saucers... °... 98e. ‘Trays of all descript sie Silverware. An immense stock of all the little novelties. Presents for everybody. Prices wonderful for their lowness Sterling Silver—« thing ‘but never Took * Sliver | Selse Bie Silver Penknives . Rte, Silver Penknives (3 blades) ase Cut Glaxs Salts Bottles, sterling sil ver top... se lug Silver Coffer Spoons, Sterling Stiver large... 4Xe. sn Salve ex, sliver tops. Rooks, sterling and gold trimmings ..... $1.21 Sterling Hat Broshes Ose. Tablets, silver trimmed 3 Hair Brushes Hair Brushes 44 less than others ask. i Mertz’s iPharmacy: z 1ith and F Sts. de13-75d EEE EEE EEE Eh EEE EEE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE EE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE LEEEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE Ede EERE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEE EE EEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ET EEE EELE EEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET EEE ed less deadly to Ireland than all these years of peaceful ruin “Unless reforms are granted England w'!l hear of the Irish question as they hear to- day of an Armenian question. Unless Eng- land ceases to rob Ireland she will have to take the consequences, which will be sep- aration. The celebration of our great rev- olution should be made worthy of the heroes whose memory we honor, of Wolfe, Tone, Fitzgerald, the Shears, William Orr, McCracken, Emmet and the countless others. Our platform must be broad. Let s put to one side for the time ail party erences, and show the world a united front.” The Official Statintics. Miss Gonne alluded to the English asser- tion that England has furnished the United States with the principal part of her popu- lation. She said that the official statistics prove that this is not true. She read from the letter (published in pamphlet form) of J. D. O'Connell of the treasury statistical bureau, published a short time ago in an- swer to an article by President Eliot of Harvard University, which contains offi- cial figures to show that 70 per cent of the immigrants from the British Isles are Irish. ‘The address was concluded with an earn- est appeal to the Irishmen in this country to attend the celebration in Ireland and to assist in receiving the friends of the revo- lution from France. She was loudly cheer- ed when she had finished. >— American Machines in German Shops. Hiram 8. Maxim in the Engineering Magazine. When the German government com- menced to make rifles on the interchange- able plan they imported a large quantity of gun-making tools from the United States, manufactured for the most part by Pratt & Whitney. The superiority of these tools was at once apparent. The result is that the Germans at the present moment are making machine tools of the American type in vast quantities, but, vast as the produc- tion is, the demand Is still greater, and to- day the great firm of Ludw. Loewe & has four times as many orders as it is able to fill, and is now putting up extensive works at a cost of £500,000. It was only a few years ago that any one equipping a machine shop in Europe obtained the great- er part of his metal-working machinery from England, but today the obsolete, awk- ward and comperatively high-priced Eng- lish tools have been completely driven out of the market by the German-made Amer- ican tools. Not only have the Germans se- cured this market, but they are also send- ing their tools in large quantities to Eng- land. It is true, however, that these Ger- man tools are not quite up to American standards. The iron is not quite so good, and the accuracy is less. Nevertheless they are very much superior to the ordinary English tools, and Germany today is the most serious competitor that England has. This may not be very agreeable reading for Englishmen, but there is nothing to be gained by suppressing facts. ——s Chinese Dog Farms. From the Popular Science News. In Manchuria and along the Mongolian borders of China there are thousands of farms on which nothing is raised but dogs, of @ breed peculiar to this region. Each proprietor keeps several hundreds of them. They are of a large size, and when eight months old are killed, usvaily in midwinter, for the sake of their ekins. As a result of the severe climate they are covered almost from _ birth with a magnificent growth fur. Hence they are much in demand among the northern Chinese as material for mid- winter clothing. They constitute the only wealth of this desolate country. In each family a certain laid aside as they skins yards & Hi BH : i i i Newchang, a leading emporium, amounted to 1,000,000 francs, against 1,500,000 francs the year before.