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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11
UNCLE SAM'S BIG FARM,
Wasting Away Rapidly in Spite Of the
Efforts to Guard Against Fraud.

In his annual report, just submitted to tn e
Secretary of the Interior, Judge Lewis A.
Grof, the commissioner of the General Land
Office, states that agricultural domain of
nearly $4,000, 600 acres-a domain almost equal
to the aggregate area Of the states of New
Hampshire, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Con-
necticut and New Jersey-has during the year
been transferred to enterprising and indus
trious settlers by patents issued to them, while
the areas patented to the states under the
swamp grant and to corporations under special
grants have been great, although somewhat
reduced as compared with previous years.
At the same time the area of coal and min
eral lands patented has been greatly in
creased over that OF the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1889, thus tending to the develop
ment of our immense deposits of 90 Il and
metals of every grade. The area pateated to
the states under the grants for educational
and internal improvement purposes has in
creased 300 per cent This completed work, rs
shown by the facts and figures contained in
this report, indicating increased population,
increased coal and mineral development and
increased educational development and re-
sources, are referred to suggestive elements
in the national progress.
The cash receipts of the office from dis
posals of public lands, Indian lands and timber
depredations during the year was 7,7SO,517.
FRAUDULENT ENTRIES.
In the investigation of fraudulent land en-
tries sixty -one special agents were employed
during q part of the year. To these special
agents were referred for investigation 1884
cases; 437 cases were held for cancellation, 5SS
were Cancelled and L9O9 were examined and
passed.
The commissioner finds that the most valu-
able timber on the public lands is being
rapidly exhausted, and that the several laws
relating to the subject are utterly inadequate
to properly protect either the public forests
from unlawful appropriation or the interests Of
the settlers. Over $50, 600 were recovered last
year from timber depredations. The commits
sioner urges that provision should be made for
a Legitimate procuring of timber from the pub
lie lands by
MILL MEN AND LUMBER MANUFACTURERS,
for sale, to the extent necessary to supply the
community in the location in which they
operate with the lumber and other timber
products needed in the settlement thereof, but
expectation of public timber should be pro-
hibited, as also should the removal Of timber
from any of the reserved lands, and from
mountainous regions and other wood lands at
Or in the vicinity of the head waters or sources
Of streams which, for climatic, economic or
public reasons, should be held permanently
As forest reserves, exception being made in
favor OF settlers or miners for their personal
necessities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11

or ALL AnfIcL1s used 30 grace Q table none
imparts more brilliancy than Dorninger's Ameri-
can Cut Glass. II 10 the richest cut glass In the
world. Inquire for Il q your dealer. Rvsry pisos
hAs Dog0AnGeg's 6aAe-06xk hbol
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Taken On Trust.

Viscount Conamorey (whose recollections Of
the antique are somewhat hazy)-.'Aw-a-
what beautiful arms and hands you've got Mrs.
BOunder! They remind me of the Venus of
MilosT
Mrs. B. (who has never even seen the Venus
of Milo)-"Oh, you fattererr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11
Looking Into the Seal DIsoutes.

COME AT ONCE or you will lose the golden
opportunity. Wesley Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11

The Count Of Paris and party arrived 81
Richmond at o'clock yesterday afternoon,
after pleasant sail OF ten hours up the his
toric James river from Fort Monroe. Gen.
Lee sent word that he could not accompany the
count on his visit to the battlefield
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11
OCEAN STEAM ERS.

SHORT koyTE TO LONDON,
NOkDDEUTsCHER LLOYD q. 90
last k1press Steamers.
To Southampton llondon, Asvre), Bremen.
Vera Tues, Oct II. q 80 m. . saale. We'd, Oct
Is am. Eins Sat. Oct. Is. y q N Trxye, We'd.
Oct. -. noon: spree. Sat, Oct "a. = pm. Lain,
We'd. Oct 20. z ain.
Comfortable state roomt, excellsnt table, luxur1ou
falcon appointments Ir1ces: LIST CABIN. Ell and IN
Nard berth, according % location; I'd CABIN SO an
adult; steerase at low rates AppLy - L. y.
DkOOR $50 Penn ave- oil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11
A Servant, Not a Soldier.

Yesterday afternoon the old colored man
VIM johnson, who lives near Bladensburg and
who was arrested for filing a fictitious claim
for pension, had hearing before United
States Commissioner Bundy aud in default Of
$500 was committed to Jail for the action of
the grand jury. johnson is about sixty-five
years OF age, and, like another VIM. johnson
now serving sentence for a pension fraud, has
but one eye. Marion Duckett of Prince
Georges county, Md, appeared for him and
Assistant District Attorney Arines for the gcv-
eminent. Capt +. N. Taylor. special examiner
of the Pension Office, testified that the case of
VIM. johnson, company A, seventh United
States colored troops, claiming a pension for
wounds received at Deep Bottom, Va, in 1864,
was referred to him on "a question of identity
In investigating the case he found the original
Johnson of company A, seventh colored troops
The prisoner also found aud he admitted
that he never saw the seventh colored troops;
was not an enlisted man, and was a servant of
Capt. johnson, A.A.S., on Gen. Negley's staff,
and that he had made en- affidavit to that effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11
1 Hospital Election .

Emergency Hospital Election.
The board Of directors Of the Emergency
Hospital yesterday elected DIR. James Keer to
the hospital STAFF. Mr. H. l. West was elected
to the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11
Club House OF the s.Wimodaughsis"

The male members Of society will no longer
have monopoly Of that useful excuse Il was
at the club" for the wimodaughsis. one of the
most enthusiastic of feminine organizations,
has rented No. Sl3 Vermont avenue for use as
a club house. Last night the wimodaughsis
met in that house and decided TO make its
abode therein. The matter was thoroughly
discussed before any action was taken. Among
those who made speeches in advocacy of tie
proposition were Miss Mary Desha, Miss Kline,
Miss Marble. Mrs. LaFetra. Mrs. Hetzel. Mrs
Gillett and Messrs. William o. Mcdowell and
James B. Philip.
Financial preparations were satisfactorily
made and the Wimodaughsis is now in full pos
session of a very fine club home-once occu-
pied by Surgeon General Wales
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11
RAILROADS

CHEsAPEAKk AND ONO RAlLwXT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11

Tn SALE Of lots viii close he a6xh Of %
tobse. weslsy Hsight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11

Greeley in his editorials held this stoner of
the prophets up to scorn, and in forcible words
set forth the lofty aims and pure characters of
the leaders in the Brook Farm movement
At this the major dryly interposes: George
William seems to have trained with the mug
wumps from an early period. He Is kicker
from way back"
Probably one Of the best estimates Of Brook
Farm ever given ont by ono who knew il at
drst hand was that of Mrs Peabody. mother Of
Mrs. Nathaniel Hawthorne. Writing to her
daughter In some later period she said:
IA Brook Farm they did not begin right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11
HOW ENGAGEMENTS ARE MADE

The world is flooded with statistics Of mar
riages, deaths and divorces. Then why have
We no statistics of proposals? The engagement
Of pretty Miss - and young - was, as
every one knows, forced upon them by Dame
kumor. Il was noised abroad that they were
engaged when they were not The matter
occurred TO them in a serious light for the first
time, and they verified the rumor. On the
other hand, another couple hearing that their
engagement Is being canvassed, falls asunder
and contradicts the report. One girl, having
IN her time refused several desirable offers,
nnally reaches an age when she engages herself
10 the nrst man who presents himself so that
she may not get left. il were. Another girl
engages herself TO the first man she is thrown
in insimste contact with, because she must love
something or other, and he is the first man she
has had . chance Of loving. One man gets en-
gagged BY accident. because he has become ac-
eustomed to being rejected and finally stumbles
upon an acceptance. Another man succeeds
afser years Of devotion 10 the one girl who he
b thoroughly convinced U the only one that
~ make him happy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
quarterly Conference at lewos.

Special Correspondence Gazette and journal
LEwEs, March l3.-An adjourned meet
ing of the quarterly conference Of The
Loves III. Z. Church, was held on Mon
day evening last. A proposition to fix
the salary of the pastor for ensuing year
was made and after considerable debate
was postponed till the first quarterly con-
ference of the next conference year. The
committee appointed to draught resolu-
tions appreciatiYe of the services of the
pastor for the past three years reported
the following which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, We, the official board OF Lewes
II. Z. Church have been informed by our
beloved pastor, the Rev. H. 8. Thompson,
who has 80 faithfully served the church for
the past three years that he desires new
fed OF labor. Therefore be 1t
Rcsolued, That we part with him regret
fully knowing his great worth and success
as our pastor during his term OF service
among us and have high appreciation OF
his purity, faithfulness and Christian
dignity.
ResolUsd, That our prayers and bost
wishes for bis abundant success In his now
field Of labor ara ehherfuily rendered him I;
Resolued, That copy OF this preamble
and resolutions be rendered him and Riso
they I've spread on the minutes OF this c1zg-
terly conference.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
Honors Conferred,

The Westchester Eea York 9:.nes ssys:
The Rev. Charles Psybon Mallesy, pastor
Of the Wss. Farms Presbyterian Church,
hiss recently reserved aosihca:ion OF HIS
alertion to corresponding membership in
tho Maryland HietpriCs; 6cciesy. He hs5
pvSvioosiy received s,Ir'lAr hoacB from
The Hhtoricsl Scciety OF New York, ard
the HiTo rical socisty Of DslRve-o. M-.
Mailery is gentl5n.n of Antiquarian
tsstes and pardui:E, and is the srthor OF
book entitled ''Anc.sat Families O;
Bohemia Manor" This wark is highly
commended by the Magazine of Amsri-
can History" and the "qsnesloe;osl sn3
Biographical Record" aud copies of 1t
have been secured for tics Pennsylvsaia
state library, and the l:5rsrisE oc the
New York, Western ReserTo, Maryland
and other historical sceistiss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
Preeeedinrs Agnin,t a c,un,

Governor JACKSON of Maryland, as pro-
yided by section 255, article 23 OF the
Code OF Public General naws OF MRrv-
land, he's ord ,red States Attorney Marion
DeK. Smith OF Kent county, Md, to
institute proceedings ngainst the Ches.
ter Social, Mueiosl aud Literary
Olub OF Kent County, at Ohestertowa.
The purpose is ''to ascertain whether
this corporation has been guilty of
such nuisance, abuss or non. use of its
corporate powers and franchises as by
law would authorize and make proper tho
forfeiture of the charter, corporate
powers and franchises of the said cor
poration." Kent is local.option county,
and the complaints against the club are
said 10 relate to alleged violations of that
law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
store Burned a sronston,

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
ItcusroN, March 13.-Last night about
$50 the large general store of b. II.
Hollis was totally destroyed by FIRE. The
flames were discovered in the roof and is
supposed to have caught from q defec-
tive fiue. The residents Of this place
worked manfully to save the building
and stock, but as the store was Of frame
and the town has no facilities for fighting
fire, the efforts were futile. Mr.. Hollis
is also postmaster and had the Office in
one END Of the store. The mali matter was
all saved as was also the safe containing
valuable papers and books. The insurance
Is az follows: In the British America OF
Toronto, Canada, $500 on tue building;
Lancashire, Manchester, England, $500
on the stock, and the Union, Pbiladel-
phia, 81, 200 on the stock. The loss will
fail heavily on Mr.. hollis, as the stock
and building was valued st 81 900; stock,
$1,000; on building $1,000. The store
will be rebuilt az soon as possible. After
the residents saw that they could not
save the store and stock they turned their
attention 70 the surrounding buildings,
the dwelling house adjoining the stcio.
TIE lagro cannery and packing house of
j. B. OounselmAn i Co., which is the
support of the piNcs, were in imminent
danger OF being destroyed, b by the
stforsa Of tie volunteer frensn were
saved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
A VencraDle rsr.anl Ceuu,e,

A novel wedding took place at tho
Courtright House, WilksshRrre, Pa,
Tuesday week. The combined ages of the
bridal party was 800 years, as Follows;
bridegroom, SheirHek Gregory, 81; bride,
Mrs. Mary .. Nars, 81; groom's best
man, Ii. V. Vauhorn, 63; bridesmaid, 6i.
Tho bride was dressed in her first we'd
ding trelsscnu, made IS years sRo. She
was as fr aky rs young girl of ~, and
the bridegroom climbed three flights OF
stairs on a time sS. He performed the
task with the .Riiity OF young man.
Addressing tine squire before the oere-
mony, he sAid: Now, justios, don't
imagine that because l am four score that
am fool. There ia enough love about
me to make Name and happy uatil We
are parted by death. Proceed with the
ceremony"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20

Daily shipments OF heavy machinery
are being made by the Hilles & Jones
Company, for use in ship-yGrds, locomo-
tive and boiler shops. Tho company's
works have been enlarged by the addi-
ton of a ftting.up shop, in which the
heavy machinery is put together. A rail-
road siding runs into the shop and a 20-ton
travelling crane is being erected 10 handle
heavy castings and machinery. There are
n dozen machines in the shops, as present,
asgregating in weight 800, 900 pounds.
Among them is an angle iron cutter
weighing 1000 pouads; two combined
punches and shears Of 1900 and 40, 700
pounds weight respectively; fish-plate
punch to punch six | inoh holes in iron |!
inch thick at one motion; two duplex
planners for planning boiler and ship
plates, Weighing $4,000 pounds each, aud
n set of rolls for ship plates weighing
5000 pounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
To tho Nntsa~xl GUARD,

Spscial Corr-sse=dence OF Gazette and journal
NEwAEz, Asrsh l3.-TEeSe will soca
be issued from the adjussnt generals
oifiis general order contsiniug an elAb-
crate aad interesting sTtiele by Major
George La hoy Brown, U. 8. A., now
stationed ct D lswAEs College, upon the
art of war and lis composition and man.
ageaant Of the army CT the United States.
Tho book, FOR it aimcst reaches these
proportions, is dedicsted to Governor
Bisga, and comes from the press Of the
Delaware Printing Company. There ere
about 45 pages OF reading matter, to-
gether with charts and diagrams showing
the pcsitions taken in limo OF bsttle or
enoampnsnt, pstgola, turning movements,
advance guard, sentlnela, outposts, &c.
There is slso shown with much detail
and clesrness in these outs the formation
and position Of the line OF battle at
Waterloo and 1T Prague. The article ia
published for the information and guild
Auce of the National Guard of Delaware,
and each member will be furnished with
copy Tor use as sort Of wade meoum.
The whole thing is admirable in itself
and valuable in coming from such q
capable and experienced officer OF the
regular army as Major Blown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
DEATH OF a oENTENARIAN.



Mrs, Mary Hollywood, who died at the
residences of her daughter, Mrs. Cathsrine
MoMenamin, No. 73l Pine street, Mon
daysweke, was perhaps the oldest person
in Wilmington. Her family state that,
although they have no record of Mrs.
Hollywood's birth and cannot fix her age
exactly, they are sure that she was at
least 100 years of age. To avoid all
doubt, however, it was published in the
death notices at 95.
Mrs. Hollywood was born In County
Tyrone, Ireland. She came to America in
1874, her husband having died in the old
country. She had five children, Of whom
three are living, Mrs. CathaFine McMen-
amin OF this city, Mrs. Rose Shields of
near Wilmington and John Hollywood.
Tho tnEee are between As and SO years of
age. Mrs. Hollywood possessed strong
constitution aud cheerful and friendly
disposition. Up to about year ago shs
lived an active life. Since that time she
had not been out of doors much, but was
about the house until few days before
her death, which was from general de-
bility and old age. In addition to three
children, Mrs. Hollywood leaves nine
grandchildren and six great-grand-
children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
pe,awnre M.ar Expenai,nre..

a Washington telegram say The SEN
ate committee on claims yesterday week
ordered favorable report on the bill TO
authorize settlement OF the accounts of
various stateB and ths city Of Baltimore
growing out of expenditures during tile
war Of 1912. The states interested are
New York, Pepusylvania. Delaware, Yir-
Rinia and South Carolina. The total
amount of the claims as computed under
the act of June 18th, 1868, that time was
81 ,5eS, ,52l. Maryland and Massachusetts,
have been paid under previous acts Of
Congress, and the committee say they see
no reason why the other states should
not be treated as they were.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
Hriiliant Double wedding,

The double wedding which was solemn
lied in Delaware City Presbyterian
Church Thursday was brilliant affair.
The brides are daughters of Levy Court
Commissioner Samuel j. McCall of Della.
ware Oity, and their husbands are Will
mipg;oniaps. Alfred i. Harris married
Miss Anua @. MCCALL and Henry O. ME-
mann married Miss EmmsJ. MCCALL. The
first. named couple entered the church
frat, accompanied by their attendants,
Joseph Montgomery of this city
and Miss Anna Mahoney of
New Castle. They were immediately fol-
lowed by Mr.. Niemann and his bride,
accompanied by Albert e. Thatcher and
Miss Fulton of this city. o. p. Chipman
of Philadelphia played march from
'rIanhauser" while the party pro.
ceeded TO the altar preceded by
the ushers, Evan Mccall OF Delaware
City and John Mahouey and Albert
Stewart of this city. The Rev. Il. A.
MoEwan Bell offioiated The brides wore
handsome costumes of white corded silk.
The church decorations were lavish
and pretty and the assembly OF relatives
and friends was very large. A reception
and breakfas. at the home of Mr.. McOell
followed the wedding. Elegant gifts
wera received. MIR. Harris gift to his
bride was u gold watch aud chain. MIR.
Niemann presented his bride with tea
service in silver. The bridal trip OF Mr..
and Mrs. Harris is to Old Point Comfort
and thRt of Mr.. and Mrs. Niemsnn is to
Niagara Falls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20

SpecialCorresPondence OF Gazette and journal
MILFoBD, Msroh l3.-Following is the
programme of the next Wilmington M.
q. Conference, which convones here
March Oath:
Evsning-Examination of candidates
(private).
TUESDAY.
Evening = Temperance anniversary.
Chairman, Rev. j. 4. VanBarkslow.
Speakers, Rev. W. z. Compton, Rev. 3.
II. Maxwell, Rov. j. Fl. Howard.
WEDNESDAY.
Morniug-Ssrmon by the Rev. j. p.
Otis, John, 8. Opening of Conference.
Aftanoon-Anniverssry of Historical
Society. Chairman, Rev. B. f. Price.
History of Asbury Church, Wilmington,
Bey. j. d. o. Hanna. History of Method
ism in Milford, Rev. j. Il. Wiley.
Paper by Rev. j. s. Willis. Report of
relics.
Eyening-Church Extension Anniver-
Bary. Chairman, Rev. j. B. Quigg.
Speakers Rev. y. J. Norris, Phi. D., Rev.
DR., Kynett.
THURSDAY.
Morning-Sermon by Rev. A. p. Pretty
man. st. John, XIV IL. Business session.
Afternoon--Anniversary OF Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society. President,
Mrs. d. B. Stevens. Address by Rev.
DR.. Rudlsiil of India.
Evening - -Freedman's Aid Anniversary.
Chairman, Rev. j. Il. Willis. Speakers,
ltev. V. 3. Collins, Rsv, DR.. Hartzsll.
FRIDAY.
Morning-Sermon by Rev. B. O. War
ren. Pet. ", Q. Business session.
Atternoon-Womsn's Home Missionary
Society. President, Mrs. O. O. Brown.
Address by Mrs. Jennie o. Willing.
Evening-Steward' 3 anniversary. Chair
man, Hon. w. f. Oausey. Address by
Rev. DR.. Jay Benson Hamilton.
SATURDAY.
Morning by Rev. Alfred
Smith, Nal. III, 6. Business session.
Afternoon - Education Society and
Epworth League. Chairman, Rev. w. b.
Walton. Speakers, Rev. Il. O. Jones,
Rev. DR.. John Miiey.
Evening-Sunday-sc Union. CHAIR
man, Rev. Charles A. Hill. Speakers
Rev. O. 3. Baker, Rev. DR.. W. L. David
son.
SUNDAY,
neutrality-suspicious. love feast, con
Quoted by Rev. Il. Z. Martindale. Ssr
mon by Bishop O. II. Fowler, d. D., LII
D., followed byo rdination of Dsacons
Af,ernoon-Sunday school service. An.
niversary of Woman's Christian Temper.
ance Union. Address by Mrs. j. X.
Barney.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sermon by Rev.
W. +. Corkran, followed by Ordination
OF Elders.
MONDAY.
Morning-Sermon by Rev. II. g.
| Thompson. Business aession.
Atternoon-Memorial service.
Evening Missionary anniversary
President, ! Thomas Msllalieu. Repor
Of Treasurer, A. d. Oox, Esq. Address
by Rev. j. D. Rigg and Rev. DR.. A. b
Leonard.
TUESDAY.
Changes in and additions to the above
programme, II such be necessary, will bt
made by the Conference and will be pub
licly announced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-03-20
EntnusIasrn al Syvarlhmore,

SwARTBMoRE, March 12.-,Hhe board of
managers in electing Prof. William hyde
Appleton 60 the pres!denoy of Swarth-
more College, have aroused the greatest
enthusiasm among the students. Last
night, after the ohoioe was known, a
number of the upper classmen sur
rounded the house Of Prof. Appleton,
ami, by dint of repeated college aud class
yelis, called him out. DR.. Appleton
made short speech, thanking the
students, and closing by asking what
they wanted. I'VE want you to accept
the presidency" wss this reply. A mass.
meeting of students will probably bs held
in few days 20 urge DE-. Appleton 70
accept the honor end celebration is
proposed for the day of his acceptance.