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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

Albert Ordway, the commanding officer Of the
District militia and thoroughly equipped
military man. He began his experience with
military affairs very early in life, and after at
entered the army at the breaking out of the
war while still under age. His youth, how
ever, did not prevent him from serving the
flag gallantly, and from second lieutenant he
was rapidly promoted until he reached the
rank OF brigadier general. enjoying the dis.
that rank in the Union army. He was provost
marshal Of the city Of Richmond, and after
leaving the service he engaged in private bust
ness in that city until he removed his resi-
dence to this city. His record here 10 well
known, especially in connection With the
District militia, which owes to him mainly it,
present efficiency.
The chairman Of the banquet committee il
Mr.. Lawrence Gardner, whose ability and Will
ingness on public occasions of this character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

IfdIIIou III tHt StT'ICt COL W. b. THOMPSON
until he could get no higher, and then his
special knowledge and high ability was
recognized by his appointment as second as
sistant postmaster general when again he had
to do directly with railroads and transporta-
ton questions. After leaving the government
service Col. Thompson went into business here
with Mr.. Slater and is now permanent resi-
dent of this city. His wife. now dead. was
daughter of Judge Key, who was formerly Post
master General.
COMMITTEE ON HALLS.
As the main feature Of the coming celebra-
ton will be the meetings which will be held
during the three days, the selection of hall
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The New Christian Church Building.


The new Christian Church building, corner
9th and streets northeast, is now about com.
plete and will be opened tomorrow.
Rev. Edward B. Bagby of Virginia will con.
duct the services, which, with the assistance of
the pastor Of the Garfield Memorial Christian
Church, will be continued every night during
the week.
About three years ago the Garfield Memorial
Church started q mission Sunday school on
Capitol Hill, which has been very successful,
and resulted in the erection Of this building.
where new church il soon to be organized.
The new building fronts 9th street. and,
though not large nor costly is attractive in ap-
pearance and will seat $50 TO 500 people, and is
planned with the view Of adding larger edi-
fice on the d street side when il may be re-
quired.
The first on the program of the opening dsy
is the organization of Sunday school at ESQ
am, to be followed by preaching ct II O'Clock
by MIR. Bagby.
At $50 pm. win be the first prayer meeting
OF the Young Peoples Society Of Christian En-
Bagby win preach again at ESQ.
The mission school ct Odd Fellow Hall, 9Th
street southeast, viii be continued - hereto
fore.
Mr.. Bagby has besn quito successful else
where, having done considerabls evangelistic
work, and comes from months labor IN Ha-
gerstown, which has resulted in thirty or forty
conversions.
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her flock TO pasture. and does il admirably.
Ihe effect of early morning is given with great
ndelity. the sheep are faithfully portrayed, and
the picture as a whole is in the highest degree
creditable and pleasing. The mate TO this
canvas was pronounced by one Of the leading
French critics the best example Of animal
painting in the Salon of last wear, and in many
respects this is quite the equal of that
y
In the same room with the Truesdell picture
are shown two recent examples from the easel
OF Mrs Anna Lea Merritt. an American lady
who holds an enviable rank as a portrait
painter in England as well as at home. One is
a likeness of eI-Secretary McCulloch. the other
OF the late Secretary Window: but can hardly
be claimed that either is worthy the reputation
OF the artist. who has done much better work
Neither is good as q likeness. true in color
strong In treatment or pleasing as an example
Of art
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Pardon Asked for Gen. Sigel's Son.

Mr.. VIM. Corvinus Of New York. accompanied
by Fifth Auditor Habercom and Mr.. Simon
Wolf, called on President Harrison Yesterday and
presented petition for the pardon of Robert
Sisel, son of Gen. Franz Sigel, who was SEN
fenced about two: years ago to five years i'm
prisonmentin the King county BROOKLYN. N.Y.
Jail for forging a pension certificate. The
petition bears the Endorsement of the grand
jury that indicted. the jury that convicted
and the assistant attorney who conducted the
case. The President at once referred the
papers to Attorney General Miller. Young
Sigels friends feel quite confident Of obtaining
q pardon.
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THE PATENT CENTENNIAL.
Preparations for the Celebration to Be HELD
Next Week.

TEE DETAILS ALL SETTLED Now--coMMrrrEEs
THAT HAVE CHARGE OF DIFFERENT BRANCHES
OF THE woRK-scENEs AT THE HEADQUARTERS
ALL CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.
WITH THE CLOSE OF THE PRESENT
w week the arrangements made for the
gathering Of inventors in this city next We'd
nesday are practically completed. The details
have been mapped ont with so much care that
now, as the time draws near, there is really
nothing for Secretary Watkins and the mem
bers Of the various committees to do but to sit
around and see the machinery work. When the
visitors begin to come in then the headquarters
OF the committee will iven up again and the
work Of some Of the committees will begin in
real earnest Just at present there is a little
breathing spell, and the din Of the typewriters
at headquarters is not quite 30 persistent as it
has been. The force of clerks employed there
have an opportunity now and then to exchange
word with each other, and it is evident that
the drive is over. Secretary Watkins may be
seen actually leaning back in his chair and
smoking cigar and his visitors find that he
has time to talk over matters not strictly of a
business character. The program of the meet
ings and the list Of committees have all
been printed. All the speakers whose names
appear in the published program have sent
word that they are coming, and a sufficient
number of inventors have signifed their inten-
ton to take part in the celebration to make it
success if no one else comes. But Secretary
Watkins and those who have had experience in
such matters are Of the opinion that
next week-Monday and Tuesday, and
even on Wednesday. the first day of the
celebration. the applications for tickets will in
crease with great rapidity. More than 800
tickets have been sold, and it is expected that
these tickets represent only small proportion
OF those who will desire to attend the meetings
in Lincoln Music Hall. The meetings will begin
Wednesday afternoon and continue through
Friday, sessions being held twice a day.
THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
large number Of citizens have been repre-
sented in the work of preparation by their con-
nectiOn with the varous committees Co,,a ~
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Of the citizens meeting
held December last at
the Arlington Hotel.
and by that meeting, in
conjunction with the
secretary, James T.
Dubois, esq, was au-
thorized to select the
central committee of
seven now in charge of
the celebration. Mr..
Fenwick was born in
this city and has de-
voted nearly his entire
lifetime to the practice
OF patent law. For
about thirty years he
hos hAan n ,,,al
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WIN. CRANcH MINTIRE. was very appropriately
placed. In addition to his long competition
with patents a mechanical expert and an at
having been born here. lived here all his life
and is thoroughly identified with District in
terests. He is man of fine presence and of
good executive ability. Mr.. McIntire is COM
missary general of the District National Guard
THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
An important feature of the work of pepara-
ton was the arrangement with railroad COM
panies to secure reduced rates for those attend
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these committees have
performed their work
while in the case of
others they have it still
to do. The reception
committee belongs to
the latter class. Upon
this committee devolves
the duty of extending
proper courtesies to dis
tinguished guests during
their stay in this city
and also looking after
their comfort at the re-
ceptions. At the head
of this reception Mr..
VIM. Cranch McIntire
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and it will be observed
in due form. Not the
least important feature
in the observance of
the day will be the
military parade in the
afternoon. The regu-
lar army troops sta
toned here will turn
out and so will the
District militia and
other military organi-
cations. The details of
this street display are
being arranged by "A
committee. At the
head Of this committee
has hAA- ~~l.l
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ing the celebration. This
part Of the details was
assigned to the COM
mittee on transporta-
ton, Of which Col. W.
Il. Thompson is chair
man. He was well quail
flied for the position, if
knowledge OF railroad
and railroad men is o.
any service. Col. Thomp
sons long connection
with the railway mail
service has made him
familiar with the rail-
road business. He re-
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bration in response to
invitations sent to the
patent offices. societies
and distinguished citi-
Zens of other countries.
The chairman of this
committee is Gen. Cyrus
Bussey. assistant secre-
tary of the Interior De-
partment. Gen. Bussey
ID q native of Iowa and
served with distinction
through the late war.
In his official capacity
he is called upon to con-
slider the appeals made
in pension cases from
the decisions Of the
pension Office. His
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ton. As o rule the
members Of the press
can look out for them
selves pretty we'll. but
still there are facilities
which can be provided
80 as to aid them in their
work. A committee on
the press was. therefore,
appointed and their du-
ties as laid down are to
make arrangements
for the collection and
dissemination of news
and for the accommo-
dalton Of the press, ex-
tending to them all
necessary facilities" At
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be features of the cele-
bration. was intrusted
to q committee, many
Of the members being
musicians and therefore
well qualified to maize
this part Of the program
a success. The chair
man is Mr.. W. r. lap
ham, who holds the re-
sponsible position of
chief of the stationery
division of the Interior
Department. Mr.. lap
ham, in his official ca
pacity, handles enough
stationery Of all kinds
each month to stock an
ordinary store. He is
N vnnn0 MAN %o holl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04
COMMITTEE ON HALLS.

where the meetings
could be held was Of
great Importance. 1t
might be necessary to
secure halls for over
flow meetings and so it
was decided to have q
committee to take
charge of the entire
matter. A committee
on halls was appointed
and Mr.. NJ. b. Helm
was made chairman.
Mr.. Helm was for sev-
erai years connected
with the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

.NeW iUfh CITY aHu TIC SCHCYLER DURYEE.
his abilities i'll mercantile pursuits until he was
called to fill position III the adjutant generals
Office. He was transferred to the office of the
chief OF engineers and was made chief of diyis
ion in that Office. In 1881 he was appointed
chief Of the assignment division in the patent
once and two years later he was made chief
clerk. With the exception of an interval dur
ing the democratic administration Mr. Duryee
has held this position ever since and has shown
himself to be a capable and popular official.
THE MILITARY PARADE
Centennial day. Friday, will be known in the
calendar of the celebration, for on that tay 100
years ago the patent system was established
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

The committee on badges
and medals have had
charge of this work and
that they have performed
their duties with success
will be evidenced when
the members OF the va
rious committees appear
before the public re-
splendent with badges of
appropriate co.ors and
ia ste III design. MIR.
Schuyler Duryee. who is
widely known as the
chief clerk of the pat
ent office, is chairman of
the com m ittce. Mr..
Duryee was educated in
the public schools OF
NA,v Vel .,A,, II -.
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MR.. s. n. KAUFFMANN. the head OF this commit
tee was placed Mr.. S. H. Kaufman. the presi-
dent of The EVENING STAR Newspaper Com
pany. The members of the committee are
well-known correspondents in this city of the
leading newspapers of the country and repre-
sentatives of the local newspapers.
RECEPTION TO FOREIGN GUESTS.
special committee has been formed whose
duty will be to pay attention to official and
other foreign guests who may attend the cele-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04
THE COURTS.
PROBATE CoURT-Judge Rdcner.

AugksT.
Yesterday-Estate of VIM. Leach: will admit
ted 10 probate and letters testamentary issued
to George II. Armstrong; bond $4,000. Estate
Of Mary steurnagel; do. do 20 L. Behrens; bond
5000. Estate of Josephine Is. Chapman; do
do. to f. 4. Chapman: bond 81 ,0O0 Estate of
A. C. Perry; petition for letters nled and rule
to show cause issued. Estate Of Jennie C.
Neale: petition for probate Of noncupative viii
filed. Estate OF Catherine Woods. order TO
show cause issued, Estate Of James I. HART; let
tiers of administration TO b. Healy; bond IL 900.
In re minors of Charles Weber; receipt and re-
lease by Chas. Weber fled. Estate OF W r.
Ford; will filed. Estate Of Maria Cole; do. Es-
tate Of Frank E. Lorimer: petition for letters
filed. In re Maggie Stella Csrbury; petition for
allowance filed. In re 5. l.. Frazier ct a. Jas
A. Frazier appointed guardian. Estate Of Con-
rad Senkind; petition of George voneif for let
lers filed. Estate Of Mary E Hardness; petition
for probate of will fled. In re w. H Collins,
guardian, order allowing investment Es-
tate of James II. Caustin; order permit
ting administrator 10 deliver certain papers,
&c.
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has frequently been util-

has frequently been util-
lied in the past. He
was corresponding Sec
rotary Of the inaugural
executive committee in
1885 and . member Of
the inaugural executive
committee in 1889. He
was born in Glasgow,
Scotland. and came to
this country with his
parents when q child.
He has been a resident
Of this city from his
boyhood and was asso-
ciated with his father in
business. After the
death of the elder Gard
ner his son became the
secretary OF the WASH
ington Endowment As
II .srN
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such position, but he came up from the ranks
and served an apprenticeship in the division Of
which he is now chief. He is now regarded as
an expert judge Of paper and this knowledge is
of the greatest assistance in discharging the
duties Of his position. Mr.. Lapham is we'll
known in musical circles and his fine voice is
frequently heard in concerts and entertain
ments which are given for charitable and other
purposes.
THE PRESS
OF course the press has not been forgotten in
making preparations for the reception Of the
guests who are expected to attend the celebra-
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in charge of the printing of the Congressional
Record He subsequently, became interested in
the publication of the Critic and of late years
has been the representative of the Norris
Peters ithographing establishment.
BADGES AND MEDALS.
handsome medal has been prepared to COM
memorate the celebration, and each of the COM
mittec will be properly distinguished by badges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

the firm of Mason. Fenwick & Lawrence His
uncle, Benjamin Fenwick. was one of the corps
of three persons who conducted the entire
business OF the patent Office in 1916. His
father Robert ". Fenwick. was member of
the corps of six persons who carried it on in
1885. Mr.. Fenwick served as an alderman of
the city and has always been interested in the
public school system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

rulings nave Contrib GEN. CYRUS BUssEY.
uted materially to a correct and liberal inter-
probation of the pension laws He is fire.
quently called upon to deliver addresses espe-
cially before patriotic organizations and gath
erings Of the veterans of the late war
ONE OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
citizen who has been actively identified
with this movement from the beginning is Mr..
Robert w. Fenwick. He was chosen chairman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04
The Maryland NJ. r. Conference.


The session of the Maryland conference Of
the Methodist Protestant churches was devoted
yesterday mainly TO discussion Of the question
of granting requests Of outside churches and
organizations for the SER ICES Of members Of
the conference. No conclusion was reached
and the further consideration Of the matter vas
postponed until today. A resolution was Of
fered by Rev. J. N. Yingling, which was laid
over for twenty-four hours, providing that the
pastoral term shall not exceed Eve years At
present the preachers are stationed from year
to year, - Is the case In other MethodiA
churches, but, unlike them, they may be sp-
pointed TO one charge for an indefinite number
Of years 0ficers Of the Superannuated Fund
Society were chosen ne follows: B. Y. Benson
and J. Z. Nichols, vice prcsidents; B. W. Kind
ley, recording secretary, and A W. Asthsr.
corresponding secretary. w. n strsysr y
president by virtue Of his once - president of
the conference. T. J. Drinkhouss, J. J. MUIR
ray, J. Z. 7. Ewell, d. l. Greenfield, Horsoe
Burroughs, J. II. Elliott J. A c. KAhler and J.
q. Clark were elected the board Of Manager
Last night the society's anniversary wss bold,
at which Rev. Thomas T. Marche and Bow. W.
j. Floyd made addresses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04
A Famous Caterer Dead.

Thomas Eckardt, a noted caterer in Chicago,
died on Sunday. He was native of this city,
where he was born in 1872, and went to Chicago in
1856, becoming one Of the best known and most
popular business men of that city. In Washing
ton he had been established in the catering
business and here he became acquainted with
many celebrities OF the time. His place OF
business was frequented by such notables as
Daniel Webster, Thomas Benton, John j. Crit
tenden and others of that period, most Of
whom were adopts in the art Of polite enter
tainnent. In Chicago he prospered and built
Q handsome block Of stores-
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ISOLATION, position which he still holds.
MUSIC.
The duty Of printing music, both instru-
mental and vocal, for the meetings and for the
receptions, excursions and parades, which will
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GEN. ORDwAY's REPORT.
He Tells the Story of the Consolidation of
the Colored Troops.

THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH LED TO HIS ACTION
sKr FoKrH-HE DEFENDS HIS COURSE AND
SPEAKS OF THE CONFERENCE WITH OFFICERS
AND crTIZkNs.
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At the Corcoran Gallery may b sssn char
acteristic piece Of work by Mr.. q. g. Truesdell
. young American artist Qbrothsr Of Mr.. Julius
A. Trussdsll Of this city, Who made quite .
reputation - IN animal painter IN Paris Il
xspressnts young French shsp.srdssl taking
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LIFE OF JOHN BOYLE OREILLY. By JAMES
JEFFREY ROCHE. Together with his Complete
Poems and speeches. Edited by Mrs. John
Boyle ORei.y. Introduction by His Eminence
James Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Balti-
more. New York: Cassen Publishing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

The exhibition of the Society Of Washington
Artists, which closes at the Woodward 4 10TH
rop galleries this evening, has been conspicu-
Gus success from every point Of view. It gave
our citizens the first opportunity they ever had
Of seeing at glance what our local artists as q
body are capable Of accomplishing, and they,
Notwithstanding the short time for prepa-
ration, treated their friends to q genu-
quality OF their work. Then, again. the
patronage, both in the matter Of afteudance
and in the purchase Of pictures, Was al that
could have been hoped. Thus everybody has
been made happy; and 1t 10 quite safe 70 say
that the next exhibition win be larger and bet
ter than the one just closed, and that the ap-
probation of II on the part Of the public WIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

The present art attraction in New York is the
collection of paintings and art objects by Vas
lily Verestchagin. the celebrated Russian artist,
now on exhibition in the galleries of the Amer
lean Art Association. No Washingtonian Wis.,
iting New York while it is open should fail to
see this remarkable collection, as, after being
exhibited for suitable period, it will be dis.
persed by public sale, and thus become lost to
public view.
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TEE DETAILS ALL SETTLED Now--coMMrrrBEs
THAT HAVE CHARGE OF DIFFERENT BRANCHES
OF THE woRK-scENEs AT THE HEADQUARTERS
ALL CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.
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Word comes from New York that Of some
sixteen hundred canvases offered for the spring
exhibition of the New York Academy of Design,
which opens to the public on Monday, only
about four hundred have been accepted. Max
Weyl sent over a single picture, and it was
promptly passed by the jury. He had two other
paintings ready, but they both found pur-
chaser before shipment, SO he had to be con-
tent with representation by a solitary example
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-04

Mr.. Postmaster General wanamaker, now
that the subject is in measure before the pub
lie, why not issue an order that the uniform Of
the letter carriers everywhere shall be of the
national blue? There is certainly more pro-
priety in the adoption of that color than the
confederate gray now worn by that branch of the
service. And, by the way, who was response.
BILE for that choice? and what reasons led to the
selection of The color now used?