Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-31

page in the worlds history which is pretty
much as other pages in that great work. Men
have been born and men have died. Crimes
have been committed and great works begun.
Political part 8 have arisen and other parties
have fallen. II the march Of the world is to-
ward perfection we are 365 days nearer that
much-to-be-desired stage.
GREAT EVENTS.
Some events stand out prominently among
the happenings of 1890. Here they are:
l. Taking the census of the United States
2 Worlds fair decided on
8. The resignation of Bismarck.
A. The election in this country.
g. The admission of Idaho.
6. The admission of Wyoming.
2. First execution by electricity.
s. Many deaths from the grip.
9. Passage of tariff bill.
10. Split in Irish party over Parnell
IL. Many labor troubles
II. Meeting Of intercolonial railroad COM
mission.
13. Mormon church renounces polygamy.
II. Dr. Koch S discovery.
THE CENSUS.
On June an army of men commenced the
work of taking the census of the United States.
The work was performed rapidly and the re-
vised figures show the population of the United
States to be 62.622, go. against 80 1557S3 in
1880. The census naturally unsatisfactory
in many cities and much complaint has arisen.
There were also numerous arrests for refusal
to answer the census questions. In Minneapolis
a number of enumerators were arrested
charged with making false returns and in June
recount was taken in that CITY, New York
city has been clamOrous in her demands for a
recount. but Secretary Noble has steadily re-
fused the demand. A bill has been introduced
IN Congress providing for n recount in New
York On the result of the census a reap
portlOnment OF congressman was made and the
House has passed a bill providing for $50 menu
bers of the House of Representatives.
THE WORLDS FAIR.
During the past year it has been decided to
bold grand worlds fair in Chicago in 1898 in
commemoTation of the discovery of this CONT
ner.t by Columbus. The idea of such fair was
born in the fertile brain of A. ID. Anderson and
the original proposition was to hold the fair in
Washington That city, however, could not
muster the requisite influence. and after an ex-
citing contest Chicago carried off the prize.
The claims Of the contesting cities-Chicago.
New York, ST. Louis and Nashington-were
ably presented TO the Senate committee in
January During February New Yorks chances
were hurt by the failure of the legislature to
pass the fair bill. On February "a the House
of Representatives balloted for a site. and on
the eighth ballot Chicago was chosen, the vote
standing Chicago. Isl: New York. IO7; st.
Louis. %. and Washington, 1s On March
% the House passed the bill providing
for the fair. which was to be opened in May.
1893. The Senate added its acquiescence and the
Presidents signature followed. In July Con-
gresham BusterwOrth was elected secretary to
the commission In June ex-senator Palmer
was elected president and in September Col.
George X. Davis was chosen director general
Later on the question of the site for the fair in
Chicago caused considerable discussion and
excitement in that energetic city, which was
finally settled BY the choice of a double site at
jackson Park and on the lake 'front.' On
December "A the President issued the formal
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seen from the present prospects the fair in '93
VIII be worthy OF the great nation.
BIsMARcK's RETIREMENT.
The retiren mt of Prince Bismarck from the
chancellorship Of Germany owing to differences
CT opinion between the distinguished states
man and the young emperor created universal
comment Bismarck resigned on March Is.
His resignation was promptly accepted and
Gen. Won Caprivi was appointed his successor.
THE ELECTION.
The election for members of the Fifty-second
Congress in this year was a surprise to almost
every one The democratic party swept every
thing before them and made sweeping gains in
republican strongholds- The new party known
as the Farmers Alliance also came to the front
and showed marvellous strength. The next
House, as shown by the returns, will stand:
hePubhcans, %; democratic; 242. The latter
hgures include the Farmers Alliance members.
who, however, will act mainly with the demo-
Gratis
TWO NEW STATES.
During the year two new states have been
admitted to the Union and two additional stars
added to the flag. On March "a the House
passed the bill for the admission of Wyoming.
and on April 3 did a like service for Idaho.
The Senate passed the Wyoming bill on June
% and the Idaho one on July /. The Presi-
dent added his signature to the bill admitting
Idaho on July and the one doing q like kind
ness for Wyoming on July 10.
EXECUTION BY ELECTRICITY.
On August 6 the first execution by means of
electricity occurred in this country. William
kemmler being executed in New York Every
exer;ion was made to save Kemmler the case
being taken TO the Supreme Court on a writ of
error. Every means failed, however and on
July Kemmler for the third time was SEN
fenced to be executed by means of a stream of
electricity. There was some bungling in the
carrying out of the sentence and opinions have
greatly differed as to the success OF the expert
ment.
TARIFF LEGISLATION.
The past year has witnessed the enactment of
new tariff law, framed upon the republican
theory Of protection. On May 81, after many
hearings before the committee on ways and
means and a long debate the House passed a
tariff bill The Senate passed the bill with
many amendments September g. Conferees
were appointed September I6 and a conference
report was submitted september 26. which was
adopted by the House September "a and by the
Senate September 90 October the new Law
went into effect
HOME RUE IN DANGER.
The past year has been fruitful Of incidents
in the fight for home rule in Ireland and the
year closes with dependency for the friends OF
the movement and the Irish parliamentary
party split into two factions
In February the suit brought against the
London Times by Mr.. Parnen for libel waf
compromised by the payment Of 5000 to the
plaintiff The house Of commons, March 81
adopted the report Of the Parnell commission
generating Mr.. Parneli from the charges
brought against him In September John Dill
lon and William o Brien, two Of the leaders OF
the Irish party, were arrested for conspiracy
and advising tenants not to pay rent Dc
tooer 10 Dillon and OBrien escaped from
ireland, going TO France and in the same month
coming TO this country. where they were re-
eeiyed with great enthusiasm and they were
joined by other members of the party and
made tour of the country collecting funds to
and In the tight for home rule. November 16
began IN London the trial in TIN divorce pro
eeecinss of Capt O'Shea against his wife
Charging adultery and naming Mr.. Parnell al
correspondent Much 70 the surprise OF his
friends 3lr. Psrnen made no defense. and No
Nemoer u the divorce Was granted Immedi
ateiy a clamor arose in England and ireland
Tor Mr. Parnell withdrawal from the leadership