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THE DUTCH GAP CANAL.
Built by Volunteers Who Are Said
Never to Have Been Paid.

From the Utica Herald.
Lieut.. James NJ. Latimore Of Al West street
has an interesting war document in the form
OF the list of the non-commissioned officers and
privates of company G, sixteenth New York
volunteer artillery, who were ON fatigue duty
at Dutch Gap, James river, Va, from August
10 to August 20, 1864.
In the James river, about miles below Rich
mond, was the peninsula known as Farrar q
island, In front of which the confederates, who
were making their final efforts for the lost
cause, had totally INSTRUCTED the river with
sunken ships and torpedoes. Above the PEN
insula were the Hewlett house batteries, which
aided the great distractions in preventing the
national vessels from gaining nearer approach
to the confederate works. With view of out
Hawking the distractions and the batteries
Gen. Is. f. Butler ordered cut to be made
through the base OF the peninsula. The posi-
ton was exposed to the continuous fire of the
southerners, but when volunteers were called
for from the sixteenth New York heavy artil-
| cry to do the first turn of the work, 81 men
4 sergeants, corporas and rs privates-
promptly responded. They were to work seven
and half hours each day and were to receive
s cents for each hours work The detachment
was put under the command of Capt Thomas
| u. Sheppard well-known citizen of Penn
Yam, and First Lieut.. James NJ. Latimore O,
| this city, who had charge Of the roll.
The construction was commenced August 10
| not August Is, as it has been written. and the
| detachment worked until August 20, wheI
| other volunteers took its place. During the
time several of the men were wounded anG
| killed. They protected themselves by throw
| ing up the dirt from the canal as far as posi-
BILE. and lived in gopher holes along the river
bank. The work was arduous and the pay
| small. but they performed their task with en-
thusiasm in the hope of the near overthrow OF
their enemies. Their zeal was poorly rewarded
Uncle Sam is supposed to be good paymaster
| but these eighty-seven men, through some mis-
take or oversight, never received pay for thei,
| extra labor.
The Dutch Gap canal, as the ditch came to
| be known. was finished about January l. 1865
but large part of the bulkhead of clay which
was blown out by powder OF that occasion fell
back and INSTRUCTED navigation for the time,
Rebel vessels were the first to pass through it.
1t was of no service to either side during the
war, but has since shortened the navigation OF
the river to Richmond several times
While Capt: Sheppard's detachment was al
work upon the construction one day Gen.
Grant, entirely unattended, came over and
stood upon the embankment He talked with
Lieut.. Latimore about the work and examined
his roll of the men. While doing this shell
from Howletts battery dropped into the
ground short distance behind him, but for
tunately failed to explode. The great general
by his words at the time showed his full appre.
citation OF the voluntary duty Of the men.
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BOULANGER DESCRIBED.
A Pen Picture Of the Noted Frenchmau
Now in London.

O. ". Smalley in New York Tribune
What they saw was man Of moderate heieht
perhaps i've feet sx, stoutish, with q pleasan,
brown face set in . pointed brown beard cut
short, eyee that in q soldier seem mild, launch.
ing no fiery shafts, rather deep set, with deep
black circles beneath. The generals manner
is, for Frenchman, sedate, composed, tranquil
with the self possession Of one long used to in.
tercourse with his fellow men and with women.
As to the latter, the mostskeptical never limited
doubt. 1t Is good manner, without being
remarkable for distinction. Unknown he might
pass unobserved in q drawing room, nor il
there much in his bearing to suggest the notion
OF greatness. good general, a good war Office
administrator, he possesses certain frankness
and popularity Of address, an easy command of
conventional civilities and of social phrase
ology, and an extremely pliable temper toward
those rather adventurous politicians who use
his name, and toward all the political parties
in France which hope to climb into power by
ms help over the ruins Of the republic You
would not take him for q Catalina, nor for a
Washington, nor, perhaps, for ANYBODY in par
ucuiar. have asked many persons who know
him. No one of them ever spoke of him as a
great man. But he is a parsonage, and many
Will assure you that he is to be, ere many
months have passed, dictator of France. His
relations with the Orleans princes are full of
mystery.
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COrnered the King.

From the New York Tribune.
Swedish statesman recently inveighed most
eloquently in parliament against oleomargarine.
Next evening he was invited to dine with the
king, who loves a joke. There was only oleo-
margarine on the royal table, and the states
man literally partook thereof. At the close OF
the meal the king asked him, swell, sir, how
do you like our butter?" cit lis excellent" re.
piled the statesman; "the contrast between il
and artificial butter is very marked" "But. ~
said the king, that is artificial butterr' The
other guests roared with laughter, but the ''old
parliamentary hand" returned, quick as q flash
Your majesty, if one can be deceived SO easily
there is all the more need Of strict laws against
bogus goods!'
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WASHINGTON THE PLACE.
can Awkward Sflenceo at the New
York Exposition Committee Meeting.

At the meeting yesterday Of the committee
appointed by the New York chamber of COM
merce to further the project of holding the
worlds FAIR IN New York figures in regard to
the centennial exposition in Philadelphia in
1876 were submitted, as also approximates as to
the present exposition.
Clarence Brown then offered set of resoIu..
tons to the effect that INSTEAD of four COM
mittees with powers and duties likely to con-
nics, single committee on organization be ap-
pointed, to which other committees should be
subordinate and responsible-which subordi-
nate committees should be appointed to carry
out the plans after they had been perfected by
tne general committee on organization That
snis general committee on organization should
De selected by a nominating committee of not
less than SIX men. Of whom Mayor Grant and
Charles ;. Smith should be two, the remaining
four to be such men as Grover Cleveland, Gen.
William L. Sherman, Alexander E. Orr, presi-
Gent OF the produce exchange, and Cornelius
y. Bliss. representing the merchants of New
York That the president of the chamber Of
commerce be requested to appoint committee
TO confer with the mayor Immediately in refer
ence to these points of question, with view
either to call another meeting of citizens, or to
take such other action as may rectify the
errors herein suggested"
While everybody looked dumbfounded, Mr..
Bowen said: Il have Just seen communications
from members of the cabinet, from Congress
men and from governors of the states, which
indicate that there is a very strong feeling out
side of the state Of New York in favor q hav-
ing the Columbus celebration in Washington.
1t is, therefore, imperatively necessary for us,
who desire to have the celebration in New
York, to strengthen our claim by taking such
steps and proposing such plans as shall secure
the good will, confidence and sanction of the
people and Of the government Of the United
States"
There was an awkward silence. and then Mr.
Bliss said: The resolutions are not only out of
order, but very unwise and discourteous to the
mayor and the committee he is to appoint /
certainly will not allow my name to be used in
such manner. would not accept the position
suggested, for one, under any circumstances
whatever, and hope the resolutions will be
laid on the table,"
To the table they went, accordingly, without
a dissenting vote. not even Mr.. Bowen yentur-
ing no" in their behalf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31
The House Was Shut In.

Prom the Detroit Free Press.
He had been standing in front of house on
2d avenue and gazing at the front windows for
q long ten minutes, when pedestrian halted to
inquire:
Anything the matter with that house?"
mo, guess not"
But you were looking at it"
yes; IL is shut up
'Cant house be shut upS"
Certainly, but in this case IL was verv sud-
aen- am collector. was up here last
evening 70 collect an old bill, and the debtor
gave me glass of wine and asked me ss a
great favor to call at 8 o'clock this morning.
was here quarter of an hour ahead of time y
what does that sign on the door read2''
Gone to the seashore for two months
That's the fourth one I've lost lust this wav in
the last week, and tomorrow 1 will tai M ~
station at the depot and try and head the rest
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Kaiser Williams Hostility to Betting

LOnuON NOrId.
The present emperor Of Germany is known
to be hostile to the excessive betting which is
practiced in the army. When as Prince WILL
lam, he was colonel of the Red Hussars he in
timated to some officers of his regiment that
they should withdraw their names from a club
where gambling was notorious. An important
nobleman asked William to ask his grandson
to withdraw the prohibition: but the old
kaisers subsequent request was met with the
question, Am / colonel of the regiment?" "Of
course. said William l. ''Then your majesty
VIII allow me to maintain my position or to re-
turn it now into your hands" The next time
the nobleman spoke to the emperor upon the
subject the latter said: II am very sorry.
have tried everything, but the colonel positively
refusesn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31
GERMANS LOST TO GERMANY.
Statistics of the Yearly Emigration from
the Fatherland to America.

From the London Times.
Berlin journal publishes a synopsis of Ger
man emigration since 1871. The total for the
period is 1,769,297 persons. OF these emigrants
the destination of no fewer than 1,618,Sl6 was
the United States, 49, 443 went to Brazil, IL, 599
to other parts of South America, 16.341 to Aus
tralia, ALSO to British North America, 4,O47 to
Africa, and 1,0S6 to Asia. There remain I'M
accounted for 74,6s5 emigrants sailing from
French ports, though it is believed that nearly
all of these went to the United States.
The year of highest emigration was 1881,
when 220,902 Germans left their fatherland
The lowest number of emigrants during any
year of the period is found in 1877, viz, 20, $685.
Brazil received most of her Germans long ago,
nearly 5000 going to that empire in 1928
Latterly the tide has run much more strongly
to other parts of South America, 1,723 going
there in 1888. for example, while only 1.129
went to Brazil. The total emigration in 1886
amounted to S321S, a lower figure than for the
preceding seven years. In 1887 it was 104 $50;
in 1888, s., 56S; but in the latter year the re-
turns from Havre were missing.
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Solomon OutdOne,

From the New York World.
Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like
the young man of fashion this summer. From
his russet-colored shoes to his striped cap the
dude OF the moment is polychromatic appari-
ton. 1t is his sash, however, which causes him
the keenest pleasure and makes the most strik-
ing impression upon an admiring world. Not
since the days when bedizened courtersg loried
IN silks satins, and laces has the sterner in
dulged in any garment SO dazzling as the brill
liant sash now wrapped about the waist Of many
spoiled darling of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31

ATLANTIC CRY ExcuRsIoN.-As usual the B.
and y. II. X. Co. announces the first popular X
cursion Of the season to Atlantic City at the low
rate Of IS for the round trip. Special train
WI leave b. and .. depot at 4:20 m, Saturday,
August g. and tickets will be valid returning
until Monday, August 8, inclusive. You can
leave Atlantic City at AS Sunday afternoon
and reach Washington at 1885 Sunday night :
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Foreign Notes

The shah of Persia arrived in Paris from
England yesterday. He was received by Presi-
dent Carnot and was welcomed heartily by
crowds which had gathered to witness his
arrival.
swimming FESTIVAL was held at wilhelms-
haven yesterday, including exhibitions of skill
by expert swimmers and various contests in the
water. The emperor and empress witnessed
the performance from the deck of the training
ship Mars.
Count Won Waldersee has gone to Lucerne
for prolonged holiday.
The Wesleyan conference in London has an
pointed Rev. ID. ]. Mailer delegate to the Amer
lean Episcopal conference and Rev. W McAIul-
len delegate to the Canadian Methodist con-
ference.
They ere attempting to acclimatize American
oysters from Connecticut in several places
along the cost Of Sweden. So far the oysters
thrive we'll.
Corrected returns show that Gen. Boulanger
was elected in % cantons.
San Luis, a village near Santiago de Cuba,
has been visited by disastrous fire. Sixty
houses were destroyed and two children burned
To death.
Greece is hopeful of q peaceable settlement
Of the troubles in Crete.
Two French men-of-war have been ordered
10 the Island of Crete.
The largest crane in the world is at the
Chatham, England, dockyard Il lifts $40
tons, stands Us feet high and has a radius of
rs feet inches.
The marriage of the Princess Louise 10 the
duke Of Fife will rehabilitate two ladies who
have not received official recognition from the
court OF St. James for some time past. OF the
dukes three sisters two, Lady Ida and LADY
Agnes. have each been divorced once and be-
tween them they have had five husbands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31

The SToRM IN DELAwARE.-The damage
caused by the deluge which swept the Della
ware peninsula Monday Is far greater than was
ruined, while the yield Of peaches win be less
ened by at least one-half. Owing to washouts
1t is impossible TO hear from the eastern part
OF the state. Worcester county suffered the
greatest loss. They were without mail for
nearly forty hours, owing to washouts. Pur-
molished and swept away. The water which
stood in the streets has subsidized Dams we're
saved. AL now 10 quiet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31

Frank McCloud, employed in Chicago as n
grain receivers agent, has gone to California
to take possession Of an estate left by his
mother valued at s2,750,O00. His mother was
Consolidated Mining company. She had been
divorced from her husband
Tho lsnndrymen are the latest recruits in
Phiadelphias grand army Of Sunday closers.
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No Place for a Political Meeting.

A Richmond, Va, special to the Baltimore
American says that the first Virginia regiment
met last night, and by an almost unanimous
vote refused to grant permission for the demo-
cratic state convention to meet in the armory
hall, ON the ground that it was inexpedient to
let out the building to political parties. 1t is
the only house in the city large enough to seat
gates and alternates attend. The discussion
before the meeting lasted nearly two hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-31

sroP-OvER AT DEER PARK AND OAKLAND
All Passengers purchasing first-class tickets via
the b. and U. from eastern points to Cincin-
nati, ST. Louis, Chicago, Louisville and other
points west of the Ohio river are given stop
over privilege at Deer Park or Oakland. These
Twins OF the Alieghenies'' are the most de-
hghtful mountain resorts in the country and
the stop affords the passenger pleasing break
In the long journey without additional cost for
railroad fare
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WOOD AND COAL

HORREsT DODGE
4 COAL. coKE AND WOOD OF ALL KINDA
FAMILY COAL A SPECIALITY
Best quality 0eorge's Greek Cumbsrland Cosl fou
steam purposes.
4mee. aS1a Sl9 g; Telephone. e5o-2.
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MEDICAL. &c.

4uLblS[hlI. w.
II AIDES WHO REQUIRE THE SERVICES OF an
llEXperlenced Female Hhyslc should consult Mrs.
Dr. WILSON. llO5 Park Place bet b and q. 4 lth
AND l2th SIS ne ladies' only. Remedy 60. le24-ow'
ID The Oldest Established and only Reliable Ladies'
can be consulted daily. 464 st. between ~ and 9th
Prompt treatment Correspondence and consulta-
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Ofhce sys open. glO-3w'
l reliable Ladies Physician. he consulted daily
al her residence, SO1 St NV. once hours from
to9 p. M with LADIES only. y22-ln'
IT HAS NEVER BEEN CoNTREDIcTEp THAT
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Particular attention paid 10 all diseases peculiar
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iy2O-lm'
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aud will guarantee private diseases
OF men and furnish medicine charge, consultn-
ton and advice free NJ any hour OF the day. sub
scrlbed and sworn to before me by Dr. BRorHELs.
SAM Ell Z. MILLS Notary PUBLIC IN and for the
DISTRICT Of Columbia, this Sd day OF July, 1855
jy20-lm'
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DENTISTRY.

nR STARR PARSONS. DENTIST, pTH ST,
IL corner NV. First-cass Gold Amalpam and
White Filings speciality Aching teeth saved April
cation 10 gums prevents pain In extracting Hours:
eto5. jyo
nR. j. b. TENEYCK HAS REMOVED HIS DEN
~ tai Once and residence 20 1901 St n. corner
of 10th ST. The red herdics pass the door myl-Sms
nR SAMUEL l. SCOTT, DENTIST.
~ l2O1 r St NV, viii resume the practice of his
profession the 10th of September Preservation Of
the natural teeth a speciality. 3y1-3m
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OCEAN STEAMERS,

SHORT ROUTE To LONDON,
y NORTHWESTERN LLOYD s. s. 90.
Past Express steamers.
To Southampton llondoi. Hayrel. Bremen
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Aug. 10, pm; Elder, Ned, Aug. Ia. am MerrA,
Sat, Aug. Il, 10 am.
Comfortable state rooms, excellent table luxurious
saloon appointments. Prices: Lest cabin. I 90 aud
upward berth, according 10 location, "a cabin $50
ana $50 adult: steerasre low rates. Apply %
j. DROOP. 9e5 Penn. ave. y2g
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~Perfection Tea" DOC. per 10.
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SPRINGS AND BATHS.

RERKELEY SPRINGS, W VA
~ Three hours from Washington via B. and O. r. r
No staging Hotel opens June l. The waters ar,
alkaline, thermal and electric, a SPECIFIC for rheuma
tisI, neuralgia skin kidney, and nervous diseases
Baths and swimming pools, new and elegant, and Ger
talnly not excelled in the country hotel large and
cuisine hrsc Write for illustrated and descrip
tive pamphlet
jy12-lm- JNO T. TRFGO Prom
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4 NUNGRESS HALL,
" SHELDON SPRINGS, VT
Ihis popular summer resort, miles from St Adams
IL now open. Mineral baths; everything frst-class
the only hotel the celebrated Msssnuo Spri,os
send for descriptive circular. L. WEST, Manager.
fpl ms
The morning news., 1889-03-16
Accident Helps a Detective.

from Ue EHttuQetDiIlU Record.
A middle-aged, well-dressed woman. appa-
rently overcome with terror rushed last even
ing into police headquarters, where Detectives
Geyer and Eckstein sat and exclaimed: "Save
me from a fiend. He continually sends shocks
through me. There it is now!n And she
pressed her hand to her side and moaned 81
am pursued at every turn by this man" De-
tective Geyer Immediately saw that he had to
deal with a case of dementia. "Sit down.
madam said the big detective, as he offered
her a chair. You are under a spell, and in a
few moments will relieve you of your torture y
The woman quieted down and earnestly listened
to her rescuer. Now, madam" continued the
detective, you must have faith in what
l do, or l will not be able to help
you. When 1 strike this table with
my forefinger the spell will leave you entirely"
The woman kept her eye on the finger and it
slowly approached the table. The instant it
touched the table the five incandescent lights
which illuminated the room, went out leaving
the trio in total darkness. This was more than
the detectives had expected. Half a minute
later the lights again gave light, but revealed a
different sight The agitation exhib g by the
woman had given place to composure but De-
tective Geyer was so surprised by the curious
coincidence or accident that for fully q minute
he was unable to speak. The woman was saved
and, after profuseiv thanking her deverer. she
hastily left the building A hearty laugh was
enjoyed by the two detectives after the woman's
departure, and the electric detective" is think
ing of having wires connected with the electric
Light establishment, so that in treating such
cases signals can b. sent when it is decided that
the light shall be shut off.