Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-28


signed with our firm name relates to a lottery
either nOt drawn at all, or, If drawn, IL is SO
ooDe unlaWfully and In violation OF the law OF
Tie state and the decision Of the courts
SIMMONS L. DICKINSON,
Managers a,al.Oicner
CONVICTION, KY, August g. 1879.
THE d. c. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY met las,
night, and there was pretty display of flowers
and fruits. Mrs. II. N. Mute presented hand
some collection OF rare tea roses; Miss Dougher-
~ some fine floral specimens; the Misses Clark
and Mr.. j. T. Clark some good specimens OF
Japan lilies, begonias, geraniums and other
finos OF flowers. and some extraordinary fine
spee1mIers OF Concord and Rogers. No; 4, grapss,
society, exhibited some few gladIolus sorts,
erythrfna entagalh, phloxes assorted, hydran-
gea paneeuiater grahdeflora, hibiscus, gloxnias,
saliva patens, torren1a and some choice
specimens OF pears and Mr.. Thomas w
Fowler some August nhes,e double bal
Mr.. Clark, from the committee to wait upon
President Hayes In behalf of Prof. Thomas Tay.
lor's retention In Office as mIcroscopist for the
Agricultural department, made report and
said that On account Of their efforts combined
with other Influences, he thought Prof Tay-
l0r'S chances good for some time to come In
that department. The President had received
the committee very cordially. Mr.. Clark, from
the committee to confer with the managers of
the National Fair association In relation to the
chances Of the horticultural society at their
coming fair, stated that as the National Fair
association had not become sufficiently ma
Iured as to its own pernanency and location
for the fair, he had not deemed it expedient to
take any action In that direction at pres
ham was elected to membership. Prof.
Thomas Taylor then took the stand and
to read an
He also spoke OF the grape disease of that and
other states, saying that from his observation
as microscopes he had cometo the conclusion
many varieties OF fungus found upon vines. He
exhibited samples Of orange and grape branches
sent from Florida for his examination. Col.
months in the western country, made remarks
on the same subject, and upon the pear blight,
stating that there was very little OF it In the
west Tne iruit-groWers In that section OF the
country begin to understand that IL Is for their
advantage 10 plant their orchards on the high
est points OF the praires, where the SOIL Is dry.
ne mad advocated this theory many years ago
ID travelling In Michigan and Ohio he found
the people knew all about the sayings and
doings OF the District of Columbia HorticuI-
tuIal society. They are wide awake and In
telngent class, and allow nothing OF interest
ara value TO escape their observation. Prof
saunders said the most prolific cause of iJnH
on the grape and orange is the dampness OF the
SOL, causing a too rapid growth OF the wood.
all kinds, as stagnant or supeIfuous water is al
way hurtful to the trees and vines Several years
ago In the western country the culture OF fruit
, was an Uphill business, owing to the fact that
the sou generally was too wet. Growers under
STOOD This DOW. He spoke OF the difficulties In
raising peaches In sorEe of the states In conse-
queLce OF the fungoid; another drawback is the
ignorance Of many OF the growers in selecting
the best trees plant, the prevailing idea being
10 select the straight, smooth and thrifty. look
ing young trees. This Is too often mistake, as
these smooth, thrifty looking young trees are OF
too rapid growth and do not turn out so well
Mr.. Saul spoke OF his experience In fruit raising
testify Ing 10 the correctness OF what Mr.. Saund-
ers had said IN relation TO dry soil for orchards.
ProI: saunders suggested that the Horticultural
Society unite With the Fruit Growers Associa-
ton In their fair to be given at Masonic Temple
next month. MIR. Clark was opposed TO sucn
action without an invitation from that society
Mi. saunders said he was member or that so
ciety, and thought he spoke the sentiments OF
the society In extending the invitation Prot
Taylor and Col. Curtis thought it would be de-
siraDe to cooperate: Nj. VIM. II. Chase, an
ton, said that organization was anxious that
the Horticultural Society join them. The con
tfibutors IL n gave descriptions Of the flowers
and fruits ey had brought to the meeting.
TEE FlNrpA1 OF RICHARD F. Bo1sHAU, Of
tie Assccit ted Press, took place yesterday
afternoon from st. Matthews church. and there
was large attendance, including representa-
tives Of the press and many prominent citizens
Rev. j. A. Bokel o. p, or st. DOmonics,
music Was sung by Mr.. Blois and Miss Noble
Burns. Father Bokel delivered short address
and giving sketch OF Mr.. BOseau'S life AM
Ills exemplary character. Miss MOlle Burn
sang beautifully angels Ever Bright enc
Fair The casket was then borne TO the hears
by the pall-bearers-Messrs. Mudd and Ken
nan, OF the Associated Press: X. b. Citing
doOrkeeper OF the House reporters gallery: II
A. Preston, New York Herald; Z. V. Murphy
Senate repcrtorfal corps, and James Croggon
EVENING STAR-and the cortege moved u
was conducted by Father Bokei and the re
mains were laid away in their last restin
place. The floral offerings were very profus
and from the Presidents House, the Botanica
Gardens and Agricultural departments; an
there was handsome floral column and pillO'
from the Associated Press, as also Severa
crosses and other tributes from personal friend:
Now Is YOUR TINE for preserving and pick
ing; Iruit was never SO cheap as at present
Read Reed s Sons Q2l6 ST. ad.
The COAL DEALERS PROTECTIVE AsSOCIA
lion met iast night corner OF 18th and
streets northwest. VIM. j. Stephenson chaiI
man, and the subjects OF Shortages demurragf
ana the right OF the District ComIniss1onerS :
use the scales OF dealers indiscrimtnateIy n
weighing coal. under the public Inspection sys
tenn, we're discussed. The dealers cornnIst
that there is uniformly one and one-haIr ne
centum OF the coal received from the Norti
short In weight when II gets here that the raj
OF demurfage should but four cents per day ps
ton, instead OF eight cents as at present, whic
makes an average OF SIS TO $40 per vessel; an
they claim that the commissioners have I
tight to use private scales without compens
ton. The several subjects were referred TO Il
standing committee on arbitration.
BOYS DEPARTMENT now open with full LIZ
OF school suits. A. Saks Co., BIG 7th ST. I
WHERE Appetite's fierce raging fire
Tends human misery 10 promote.