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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-21
The Irish Natl Onml Leaeue.

Mr.. PARNELL THANKS THE CONVENTIONAL
MEETING IN CHICAGO LAST NIGHT.
Mr.. Parnen has sent the following cable
message to Judge Fitzgerald, the newly-elected
president of the Irish National League of
America:
~ thank the Chicago convention for its en-
couragement. The ratification by the conven-
tion of our policy and action and the order
union. and moderation of the proceedings have
created a profound impression here and will
add great strength to our position"
There was another great outpouring of Irish.
Americans at the artillery armory on the lake
front In Chicago last evening To hear addresses
by Michael Davitt and the Irish parliamentary
Egan was presented with q service OF plate
wrought by Irish hand and in Ireland. Repre-
sentative Randall, of Pennsylvania, and Gov-
speakers. William o'Brien, NJ. F., was o also ONE e
OF the speakers. He said Mr.. Parnell's last word
TO him was to thank the American people tor
That wonderful outpouring OF American opinion
ana sympathy which gave cheer to the old
heart OF MIR. Gladstone in his great effort to
burst through the prejudices and the barriers OF
ages That great, majestic voice OF American
clamor of prejudice aud seltishness that was OPP
POseo 10 u.s. and 1t was music to the heart Of
that heroic old man, tor it told him that he had
the blessing OF sixty million Of American free
men when he staked his fame and his life In
the endeavOrs to give peace and freedom to our
distracted Irish land.
A meeting of the new national committee of
yesterday, with President John Fitzgerald, Of
Nebraska, In the chair. Resolutions of thanks
70 the retiring president. Mr.. Egan, were
aoopted. President Fitzgerald was authorized
10 appoint conference committee OF seven.
The London Times published letter yester-
oay, To which 1t gives prominent place in its
coinmns suggesting the prosecution for treason
were delegates to the Chicago convention on
their return to their homes.
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NEW YORK, August 2l.-Quarantine.-Ths
water is covered with yachts, and rs they dart
about, under the influence OF q strong breeze,
the bay presents a beautiful sight. There IL
quite heavy sea running In the outer bay and
the wind is reported 10 be blowing at the rate
of 20 miles an hour at Sandy Hook. The sky 10
four large sloops approached the starting line q
few minutes alter 10 o'clock, and at 1910 the
Mayiower and Puritan crossed the line aud
started off on the first trial the honor IL
defending the queens cup against the English
man.
AT 1912 the Atlantic and Priscilla crossed
The line, with the Atlantic slightly i'm the lead.
SANDY Hook, August 2l.-The Atlantic
rounded the Spit buoy at 1 :33, the Priscilla at
l1:33 the May flower at l1:36, and the Puritan
at ll:4O.
THE PURITAN TAKES SECOND PLACE.
1855 a.m.-After rounding the Spit they
tackled and the Puritan got I'm "A position which
has put her In second place. The Atlantic is
near the point OF Sandy Hook, Puritan second,
May flower third and Priscilla last.
HIGHLANDS, August 2l, 12:47 p.m.-The
Mayfiower has gone about on the port tack
near Scotland Lightshp well ahead and well
to the windwa. q of the Atlantic. The Atlantic
is still standing on the port tack.
THE PRISCILLA TWO LENGTHS AHEAD.
1885 p.m.-The Puritan and Priscilla are
passing the Scotland Lightship. The Priscilla
is about two lengths ahead. The aynower
has gone about on the starboard tack.
on THE HOME STRETCH.
HIGHLANDS, 2:O3 p.m.-The Maynower 10
passing the scotland lightship on the hoIna
stretch.
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EARL ROsEBERRY.s DIsPArCm.
He Accuses Russia sr Violating Treaty
Obligations.

Special Cable pispaich 70 THN EVENING STAR
LONDON, August 21.-The Blue Book about
Batoum, published this morning, confirms my
statement that Earl Roseberry sent very
sharply worded dispatch 10 Russia on the sub
ject The following Is the concluding passage:
'0ne direct supreme perpetual interest ~
stake in this transaction is the binding force
and sanctity OF International engagements
Great Britain is ready at all times and all
seasons 10 uphold that principle. She cannot
pater with IL In the present instance. Her
maiestys government cannot. therefore, con-
sent 10 associate themselves In any shape with
this proceeding OF the Russian government, aud
are compelled TO place on record their view thai
IL constitutes n violation of the treaty OF Berlin
unsanctioned by the siguatory powers; that IL
tends To make future conventions of land uiiil-
cult IL not impossible and casts doubt nj least
on those already concluded" NJ. de Giers im-
mediately replied: 81 did not conceal from SIR
X. Marier the painful surprise this communica
tion caused me. Especially the accusation
made against great power OF violating the
faith OF treaties l repelledi with all the
strength of my convictions" These two eN-
pressions of opinion show the fundamentally
bad feeling between England and Russia under
lying much of the diplomatic courtesy. This
Blue Book will provoke some strong opinions
on the continent.
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Den,als by fred Dourlass.

A telegram to the New York Herald from
Rochester, N. Y, August 20, says: Frederick
on business and to meet some friends before
leaving on September 15 for Europe, where he
expects to remain . year. When shown, q
dispatch stating that he opposed the confirma,
tion Of Matthews because Matthews would
family in ONCE be replied: at Is all a lie. j
have only held Office under the government
nine years, i've as recorder of deeds and four as
United States marshal OF the District ol
Colu nnbia. have only two sons and but one
daughter. That statement about my being
away on lecturing tours when should have
been In Washington q all untrue, ~ 10 also the
statement about the money have made"
He said mis- two sons were still In once al
Warrington, but he could not tell whether
either one or both would be retained.
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TO RACE THE GALATEA.
Yankee Yachts Competing for the Honor.
THE CONDEMNED ANARCHISTS
GLADSTONE AND HIS ApveRsARIEs.
Frightful Steamboat Disaster in Russia.
GLADSTONIANS INDIGNANT.
They Accuse the Governments Of Act.
ing I'm Had Faith.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, August 21.-Gladstoue is in what Is
known as reat state OF mind because OF the
unprecedented course of the tories in in6icat-
ing in the Queens speech that they had no
Irish policy, but would take time to prepare
one. and then Immediately producing one I'm
the commons. 1t fills his precedent-loving mind
with disgust. What he feels strongly he is
always sure to say strongly sooner or later.
Moreover he Is gradually reaching the boiling
point in regard to their action in the commons.
1t must be remembered that between the two
front benches there exists a distinct il unwrit-
ten code of tactics with which each party is con-
sidered in honor bound to comply. The chief
feature of this code is the proper alienation OF
speakers. Last night Harcourt, who when at
his best, is formidable debater, delivered a
powerful attack on behalf of the opposition. T.
r. O'Connor spoke on behalf of the Parnellites
SO effectively that Gladstone sent a friend TO
congratulate him. According to parliamentary
precedent mini.ter OF high rank should have
replied later. Churchill sent a note across 10
Morley to say that Hicks-Beach would reply at
10. This OF course coming from a leader OF the
house was implicitly believed, and arrange
ments were made accordingly. A young radical
Cornish member, named Cony beare. OF no par
llamentary position, was put up TO fll the gap.
With a great want of discretion he spoke for an
hour and a halt, till five minutes past eleven.
By that time Beach had disappeared. and there
was deadlock. Meeting Churchill in the
lobby Morley said: "W hatever does this mean?''
Churchill replied that the debate had sunk to
SO low level Beach could not think of taking
part in il. This will probably sound in America
more or less far-Ietched as a ground for indig-
nation. 1t creates among ex-ministers great
Indignation, showing the impossibility of
recking on the good faith OF the government 1
an able TO state that among the liberal leaders
there is no intention to make fight at present
They see no reason for Immediate interference.
With regard to the Irish there is nothing to
prevent them debating the address just as long
as they like. i know this is Gladstone's own
view. The government have as a matter of fact
produced an Irish policy, apparently contain
ing the whole of their views Parnell therefore
has a perfect right to discuss these to any eX-
tent. learn the present debate will last until
Monday week. Tuesday week Parnell will in
troduce land amendment
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GRyeties at Berkeley.

FANCY DRESS BALL AT THE FAMOUS OLD
RESORT.
Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR
BERKELEY, w. VA, Aug. FL.
Famous "Old Berkeley is in full bloom now,
with more than five hundred guests in and
about it's glorious glens and SUBMITS.
This gem OF The Blue Ridge has been a social
summer magnet for more than century, and
there has never been such a charming cOntin-
gent of beautiful bellies and attentive beaux as
this season.
The fancy dress ball and german at the Berke-
ley Springs hotel last evening was brilliant
event, and was enjoyed by many visitors from
the eastern cities. The ball room was beauti-
fully decorated with ferns, wild flowers, and
green garlands. Among the ladies present and
participating in the entertainment were: Mrs:
Malcolm Cricnion'o ~ pa0fe, aiimr, as esrI pand
silk trimmed with black Spanish lace; Mrs.
| Capt breese, Of Washington. brocaded lilac
| silk, black velvet trimmings; Mrs. George BYRD
Harrison, of Washington, black Spanish lace
and powdered hair; Mrs Dunbar Hurd, OF Baiti-
! mings; Mrs. Mcpherson, OF Washington, In Ja-
panese costume as "Yun-Yum Miss Lefty
Century" powdered hair and Nile green silk;
Miss Mary Coale, OF Baltimore, an "Oriole," in
black lace and orange ribbons; Miss Antoinette
pink costume; Miss Won Rensselaer,, of Albany,
n. Y, pink silk, white lace and powdered hair;
ene nar al Miss
erstone, of Philadelphia, pink silk, white lace
overdress; Miss Hannah Featherstone, Ger
man Peasant" Miss Anita Hunt, OF Baltimore,
"Marquiss." in charming costume; Miss
Bessie Fuller, Of Philadelphia, NORMANDY
Baltimore, Spanish Maidens;'' Miss May Bell
Berry, of Baltimore. starlight" in blue tul!e;
Miss Minnie Trego~ Daughter of the Regi-
nent;" Miss Nellie Trego, violet silk and white
lace; Miss Estelle ROane, of Baltimore, ''Spanish
Girl" Miss Emma Roane, blue silk. powdered
hair; Misses Ella and Annie De Forde, Of Bal
| timore, Castillian costumes; Miss Annie De
Forde, "ROman Peasant" Among the gentle
men present were Messrs. John s. Giddings, OF
Philadelphia; N. s. ID. fendletOn, OF Berkeley;
Frances lie Forde, Ut Baltimore; DIR. George
Byrd Harrison, Walter Davidge, Frank Cor
don, Charles E. kincaid, OF Washington; En,
w. P eters, OF Philadelphia; George May. John
McKim, Malcolm Crichton, Pierre Q; keilholtz,
w. w. Spence, Herbert Sadier, r. Cuzzon
POulteney, Louis XVI" costume; William
CrichtOn, "Knight Of the Carter"
After the bali there was q champagne supper
from the proprietor, EASTON.
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Bothered by the Decision.

LIKE CONTROLLER DURHAMs RULING.
The decision of First Controller Durham
that all Increases and decreases in the legis-
lative bill take effect from the beginning of
the fiscal year, causes a good deal of
objection in certain quarters where reduc-
tions are made. In one instance the rent
OF a building by the government at $4,000
per year is rednced TO $1,000. The build
ing was occupied as heretofore during July,
and now that the owner finds that he can
be paid for that month only at the rate
OF 81 900 per year, he objects strenuously
claiming that he would not have rented the
building at the reduced figures had he known
that the price was to be reduced
The pay of the charwo omen in all the
departments is increased from $3.50 to S24O
per year by the bill, and they are delighted
that the increase takes effect from July 1st.
Where new offices are created by the bill, Judge
Durham holds that the salaries begin from the
1st Of August
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LONDON LITERARY NOTES.
Gossip About New Books and Theta
AuthOrS.

Special Cable Dispatch 10 THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, August 21.-rhe collected edition al
Rossettis works is To be ready before Christ
mas. II will include his prose poems and trans
lations.
Sampson, Lowe Cvarse are printing the first
part OF the new translation OF Anderson's fairy
tales and stories.
The next volume OF Arrowsmith's Bristol lib
rary will be the work by W. q. Wills aud Hon
Mrs. Greene, entitled Whose Hand is This.'
TO be followed 10y a story OF Robert Buchanans =
Sonnerschein will publish a work by
Hundman called bankruptcy OF India"
Albert Van Wagner, late commission OF Ala.
bama claims, has In press a volume OF descrip
tion of "Humours OF American Settlers In Lon
don.n
Eiihu Vedder is with his family at Nietreggio,
where he has taken a big, rambling, antique
house. commanding magnifcen land and sea
views, and IL making sketches and studies.
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THEWS.
What the President Says About it.

T. McCants Stewart wrote to the President
that he appreciated the rebuke which he gave
the narrow-minded men of both parties in re-
appointing Mr.. Matthews to succeed Frederick
Douglass; that his administration was liberal
izing and dividing the colored vote. He re-
cetved the following answer:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, August IL, 1886. !
my DEAR SIR-I cannot resist the tempta-
t1on to absolutely steal time enough to &C
knowledge the receipt of your gratifying letter
IN relation to the reappointment of MIR. Mat
thews. very much hope that this act will not
be regarded as in any way defiant to the Sen
ate or as an attempt to appear heroic. l have
deemed the question involved in this matter
as one rising above politics, and as offering a
test of good faith and adherence to pledges
nothing more or less. When this thing is put
face to face there should be no shuffling. It Is
absurd to promise all and perform nothing. II
the coored man is worthy of promise he is
absolutely entitled to its fulfllment by every
honorable man. 1 am glad you are pleased,
but fail to see how l am entitled to especial
credit for being honest. Yours truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
NIO T. Mc{sapfS Stewart
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The Conference at MOntellO.
THE COL0RED METHODIST PROTESrANTS-TE

THE COLORED METHODIST PROTESrANTs-THE
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
At the afternoon session Of the Baltimore NJ
p. conference, coored, at Montello yesterday,
President A. d. Coupling in the chair, the COM
mittee on education made its report. The COM
mittee on ordination appointed Su nday, 22d
instant, at three O'Clock, al Montello church. for
the ordination of the applicants who were
elected to orders. Standing committees have
been appointed as follows: Finance, Revs. w:
II. Lee and Vim. Holland; itinerancy and
ORDERS Revs. ]. H. L. Cooper and W. H. Lee;
boundaries, Revs. w. h. Lee, VIM. Holland aud
j. H. l.. Cooper; publication OF minutes, j. H. l..
Cooper, VIM. Lee and w. II. Holland; missions,
Kevs. Holland, Lee and Scott; superannuated
list, Revs. Scott, Cooper. Lee and Holland;
literature, Revs. Cooper, Lee and Holland sun
day schools, Revs. Lee, Cooper and Holland;
temperance, Revs. John Scott, Lee and Cooper;
bible class, Revs. J. Scott and Holland; frater-
nal relations, Revs. Cooper. Lee and Coupling;
official character, Revs. Lee, Scott and Cooper;
statistics, Kevs. W, II. Lee anu J. II. L. Cooper;
ministerial education, kevs. Cooper, Holland
and Lee; state OF church, Revs. Lee, Holland
and Cooper; presidents report Revs Lee,
Cooper and Scott; conference Steward Benja-
min Cant; ON appeals, the whole conference;
district standing committee, J. II. L. Cooper,
VIM. holland. Win. II. Lee.
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ROlitieAl Notes.

Geo. w. Mcbride, of Grand Haven, Mich, has
been nominated TOR Congress by the republi-
cans OF the fifth district.
Representa- We Holmes has been renomin-
ated -Ior Congress by the republicans Of the
tenth Iowa district.
Ward meetings were held In Richmond, Va.
last night tor the purpose OF electing delegates
to the democratic congressional convention
which meets September I'd. Although Hon.
George ID. Wise has declined to be a candidate
for reelection, and while the delegates selected
last night go uninstructed, the sentiment OF the
large majority In in favor Of renOminating Mr..
Wise the most available man to heal exist
ing differences in the party.
The New York republicans are becoming un.
easy over the strength OF the prohibition move
ment.
Congressman ]. b. Brady ts pressing Malone
for the republican nomination in the Peters
burg congressional district.
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Government Employees at Elections.
SOLICITOR GENERAL JENKs ON THE PREsI-

Government Employees at Elections.
SOLICITOR GENERAL JENKS ON THE PREsI-
DENTS ORDER.
United States Marshal Gross, of Louisville,
KY, ha 7ing asked the Department of Justice
if he would be allowed under the Presidents
order, to vote at a primary election for a con-
gressional candidate, Solicitor General jerks
replied as follows: 1.-THE circular referred to
in yours of the 14th In, tant is sufficiently
clear to be its own Interpreter. 1t does not
demand an abdication of civil rights, nor re-
quire q renunciatiOn Of the duties of the citi-
doubtless intends, shall be entirely divorced
from party politics. II is not possibly within
in each case under all the circumstances OF
life the citizen who holds an office should do
and what he should refrain from doing, but an
honest purpose, in good faith, to carry out the
clear intent OF the circular according to the
best judgment of the officer will, as q rule, be
the best guide in its observance"
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TROUBLE AT VETERANS REuNIoN.-TherU
fs q large attendance at the reunion OF the Tri-
State Veterans association at Fort Wayne, Ind
Gen. Rosecrans was ON the grounds yesterday
afternoon and received an ovation from the old
soldiers, many OF whom fought with him dur
ing the war. The sheriff Of Wells county ap-
peared on the ground with warrants Tor the
arrest Of Scott Swami, Tom sullivan, secretary,
and James Harper, quartermaster, of the Vet
ersns' association, 20 appear before District
Judge Sayler, At Bluffton. 70 answer the charge
OF criminal libel on al Indictment sworn out
by Col. John w. Young, adJutant general OF The
Tri-State Veteran association. The soldiers In
camp surrounded the sheriff and prevented
him serving the warrants The sheriff returned
TO Wells county for re-iniorcements, and trou-
attempt 70 make the arrests. The old soldiers
are beaded BY Col. c. A. Zolhnger, state pension
agent, and loudly proclaim that they will NOT
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THE UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH FOR THE AME-
THYsr.-Secretary Fairchld has received
letter from Capt. Healy, Of the revenue cutter
Bear. reporting that during a difigent search
nothing could be learned of the fate of the
Amethyst. He says also that whaling is very
poor this season, more than twenty of the
whaling neet being anchored in port. The
in the ice, her crew escaping in open boats, ia
which they driited for thirty hours before they
were picked up.
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FUGITIVE BANK PRESIDENT AND HIS
DAUGHTER MURDERED.
The news is circulated in E.mira, n. Y, that
Elbert Z. Cook and his eldest daughter were
killed at Buenos Ayres, South America, Oh
July 11th last by pistol shots fired by an insane
man. 1t appears that Cook, who was president
OF the Cook Sackett bank, OF Havana, ". Y.
and who sometime ago embezzed all the avail
able funds of the bank, drove To Eimira at
midnight and took q train for Canada, since
which time his movements have been Y mys-
terry until brought TO light 10y the tragedy. He
went Immediately from Cana "a TO South
America, and was Joined AT Buenos Ayres last
fall by his family, consisting OF his wife aud
four little gir.s the eldest OF whom was thir-
teen years Of age. A young man by the name
OF Gluck, from Indianapolies, WAS an inmate
July IIth, while Mr.. and Mrs Cook were in
the doorwayl OF their home talking, Giuck
walked out from another room, where he had
been writing, and without the slightest WARN
ing shot Mr.. Cook, killing him Instantly. He
then turned TO snoot Mrs. Cook, when her
eldest daughter, Thankful, who was upstairs,
came down and was shot through the temple,
dying instantly. With the butt OF his pistol
Gluck then inflicted several ugly wounds ON
Mrs. Cook head, which rendered her insensi-
BILE Tor a considerable time. He dragged the
lar door and then committed suicide by taking
chloroiorm. IL In supposed that he WAS insane,
as the family had never had any trouble with
him. Mrs. Cook was taken 10 the house Of y
family named Jay, from Boston. Mr.. Jay Ii
doing all he can for Mrk Cook and the little
girls. Mrs. Cook II terribly bruised She n
utterly pennilesS.