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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-02-06
PLACED IN COMMISSION.

Vallejo. Cal, Feb. 5.-The new cruiser
Olympia was placed in commission at
the Mare Island Navy Yard today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-02-06
NO CHANGE IN IDAHO.

Boise, Feb. 5.-There was no change
in the vote for United States senator
today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-02-06
CHINESE HOLDING OUT.

Hiroshima, Feb. Sup to noon yes
terday the Chinese still held the forts
1t Liu Tung Kau Island. The Japanese
attack continues.
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COATED WITH ICE.

New YORK. FEB. 5.-owing 10 the
cold weather that has prevailed a.ozg
the coast for the past 20 hours all the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-02-06
CHILLY WEATHER.

Sioux City. Ia. Feb. 5.-Last night
the mercury fell 70 IT below zero.
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PASSED THE SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The District Of
Columbia appropriation bill passed the
senate today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-02-06
ToDAY's WEATHER.

Portland, Feb. 5.-For Washington,
occasional light rains In western por-
tions, fair weather in eastern portions,
except snow in northern portions
For Oregon and Idaho, fair weather.
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IMMACULATE COSCErr1oS.
Imposing Celebration at the Church
pf That Mann. A nj I-,ixar.t,x

iHupDSihS StItDTdtpD at lie Nnurcft
of That Name and University.
The patronal feast of the Catholic Church
IN America Wi. be celebrated tomorrow with
great ponip ana Ceremony. IL II called the
least oI the immaculate conception or Tue
Blessed Virgin mary. anu 1t mas unique
history in cnurch annals.
IL IL .he latest festival Of the Roman
Cnurcn. and has been Generated as a nTst-
class or double feast, only since tS5i. In
that year Pope PIus TX at tac Ct.iication
OF tue Church OF ST. Paul. outside the walls
OF Rome, took occasion uo pro-
nOunce doctrine cXCathedra.
lie Proclaimed II Without calling together
COGnCll, a feature which is ali the more
remarkable, slnc- but few pupcs have even
announced dogma CT IGI;n, except IN
solemn CcEciaNs or the doctors and bishops
OF the CnurCil.
The dogma Of the Immaculate Coneep-
tion OF Ii" mother OF Jesus was promui-
gated as an ATt!Cle of Iaith, IN order To he
i''c solemn proifs, Of Catholicism Il gninst
the assertions OF these scientists who de-
II,d int DI.i amy Ga tHiIst- Ee urCtrue
y cNO.uiioD WIS the iIrst OF the tfle ories ad-
raDCcd, to repudiate The Divine VIRGIN or "A
creator or Iedeemer.
The services at the Catholic University
%Ill be a Most elaborate local observance.
Bishop keane, assisted by bis many sur
piced students. will celebrate pUutifical
niGh mass. nr. Rocker will preach tie
lrTtnon, taking FOR his text the words Of
tie prophet. ''1'Eou ar, all fair. OIL my be
loved, and there is no stain or sin in luce"
1hc inlTllaEu:dte Conception Church, COR
Eer Eighth aud y streets. VIII commcmo-
rate its festival with appropriate services.
There Will be solemn high mass. begin
ming at 1870 O'Clock. Shuhcrt'S mass in
Il. naSs Eever before suEg in Washing
ton. VIII IL rendered by the choir. Mrs.
Ralph 7. Barnard viii sing ''Veni Gre
ator." an alto solo, by Faurc. Al the offer
tory Miss Annie Grant VIII slug The
Bach-Gounod Ave Maria" with violin
obligato. played by Mr.. JOSEPH Finckei.
Miliard's Vespers VIII be sung at I O'Clock.
'Magnificat." cha ated by male voices:
special hymn. Ave Maria in b. by
this Ave Maria is seldom sung in
Washington: Alma Redemptoris Maler."
arranged from Martha sung by Mr.. II.
.. Cook and Mr.. J. j. FISHER: 10 SlfutariS."
Verdi, Miss Annie Louise Miller. TIA ntum
Ergo" Goeb, full choir: ''Laudate Duni-
num-" Mario. Mrs. Clara Baker-Smith is
director or the choir and Mr.. Arthur ID.
Mayo is organist.
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Big CROWDS AT BAZAAR
Convention Hall Again Filled Until
People Could Not Get in.
1t Was First Division Might and Vel
low Was the COlOr-Gypsies in
Tambourine Drill.

The Teachers Bazaar grows bigger and
bigger. Last evening was First Division
ni6nt and Convention Hall was crowded
to ovcrflowins as before. Yellow, the
color or the division, predominated in the
hall, aud was consplcuously beautiful in
that part allotted 10 the division.
Looked at from financial standpoint,
the evening WAS most decided success.
The ladies in charge OF the various booths
were kept busy from the hour OF opening
until the close. Especially was this notice
charge OF Mrs. Gaze. The goods exposed
for sale in this department are all made
by the pupils of the public schools and
naturally are matter OF interest to all
VINO attend. The sales in this depart
ment last evening were more than two and
haiI times greater than on any previous
evening.
the feature of the evening was the
Gypsy tambourine drill, in charge OF Miss
AVIS McGee. The driiI was performed by
sixteen young ladies Of the first division
schools. they are the young ladies who
had been playing Gypsy at the Gypsy
Camp durlug the carry part of the week
aug appeared IN the regulation gypsy garb.
Boboiink," by Miss Zue Bracket, which
was roundly applauded.
Tnc musical feature was the performa nee
Of Haydn's .Chiidren's symphony by the
Teachers Orchestra, under the direction
OF Mrs. Clara Baker Smith. Several excel
lent selections were also rendered by the
National Mandolin Club under the direction
OF Miss Alice Marble.
\ new and interesting feature OF the
bazaar is the Mother Goose booth, in charge
of Mrs. SewCil.
In the Art Department will be found
two Interesting additions TO the already
great number Of beautiful and interesting
exhibits. The first is an excellent paint
ing entitled Spring" by Mr.. Ernest
MAJOR, former public school hoy. ard the
other IL collection or Old currency bills.
presented by one Of the trustees of the
public schools.
The music during the evening was by
the Sixth United states Cavalry Band.
under the leadership of Prof. John Luch
enger.
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Church Entertainment at Bal.,on.

Prof. George ". La awrenoe and his pupils
entertained large audience at the Pres by
terrain Church in Balsjon last Thursday
evening. The quartet, Miss Annah Ii.
Began. soprano: Miss Eva Whitrord, con-
traito. ProT. Lawrence, tenor. Mr.. William
DeFord, bass, made a great hit. nr.
Robt. Crosonsans Tell Her Lover Her So"
i'll a very pleasing manner. The duet.
Reuben ana Rachel. sung by Miss " Whitford
and Pror. Lawrence, was greeted with
storms OF applause. For an encore they
sang the 'Gobb.c,'' duet. from The Mas
cot" Mr.. William DeFord, who, by the
way, is quite a fine elocutionist. kept the
audience in an uproar of laughter with The
Sale of Old Bachelors" "Swaliow, Rov-
ing Swallow" was the next number on the
program, and was sung by Miss Annah G.
Began. After Prof. Lawrence's solo.
Don't Be Cross" the quartet concluded
the program with Star OF Descending
Night" Prof. SALESMAN acted as ac-
companist.
Refreshments were served by the young
ladies' OF the church after the entertain
nient-
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he dining room, amid masses of gay
cOiored chrysanthemuns and ferns.
Among the number present were MIS-
Morgan, wife of Hon. Daniel n. Morgan.
Mrs. Hawley, wife of Senator HawIey:
Mr.. aud Mrs. Hiram Buckingham. Major
Huxford, u. S. A; and Mrs. Huxford DR..
George Fox and wife, Col. ByingtOn, Chap
lain Stevens, Mr.. A. G. Bliss, DR.. Anthon
COe, Mr. William II. Peck, Mrs. Peck, Miss
Peck, Col Filler, Mrs. Filler, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. j. Boardmann, DIR. and Mrs. f. NJ.
Gallaudet, Mrs. George B. Edwards. Mrs.
+. Il. Hill, MIR. a nd Mrs. Henry. Col and Mrs.
w. &. Worcester Mr.. Bradisn j. Smith and
family, Mr.. Douglas Allison and Miss Al
lison, Mr. and Mrs. o. $. FuTnan Mr. George
Bradley, Mir. and Mrs. Albert Relyea, Mr..
$. Isadore Bradley, Mrs. Bradley. Major
Winship, Mr.. c. &. Watson, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Tyler, Hon. w. 1. Lewis Mr.. James
Finney, Mr.. A. w. Harrison, Gen. and Mrs.
Whitaker, Mr.. Charles G Phelps and bride,
Mr.. aud Mrs. l.. NJ. Penfela, Miss Pen
field, Gen. William u. FraDslin, Major j. NJ.
Birmingham, Col. u =. Patrick, Mrs. Edwin
L. Smith aud many others.
The morning times., 1895-12-07
LECTURES On THE BIBLE.
Distinguished Persons TO Speak on the
Good Book.

The following is the complete list OF
lectures on Biblical themes for the present
season to be delivered before the American
Society of Relig gious Education in this city:
December 16-In Foundry Il. z. Church:
By Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, ID. D.. pastor
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church:
introduced by Hon. ". L. wilson, Postmaster
General of the United States. Theme: The
InfaliibIe Book"
january 27-In New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church. BY Rev. j. f. Rankin,
d. D., president of Howard University: in
troduced by Judge W. s. Cox, OF the
Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia.
Theme: The Bible and the Human In
tellect."
February 1T-In Calvary Baptist Church.
By Rev. Hugh Johnston. ID. d., pastor Metro
politan NJ. E. Church: introduced by Hon.
Hoke Smith. Secretary of the Interior:
United States. Theme: The bible and
Character Buildlng.'
March TN Fourth Presbyterian ChInch.
BY Rev. f. ID. Power. pastor Garfield Me
mortal Church: introduced by Hon. John
W. Foster, ex-Secretary OF State, United
States. Theme: The Bible. the Stand.
ard of Appeal in Religious Thought"
April 4-In First congregational Church.
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Wasliingtontans rs In New York.

7 :.
New York. Dec. 6.-Mrs. George A Deer
ing, Miss Katherine Deering, Mrs. NJ Me
lntosh. Prof. Alfred Moment, Mrs. Camp
bell Smith, We're among the passengers
who sailed on the s. s. Kaiser Wilhelm III.
for Genoa. {. L. Marrow. ST Denis; j.
McConville, Marlborough: A. Van Haake.
Grand: j. j. Eoannan and wife. Mrs J n
X: Davis, Miss 7. Jones, j. Pitcher.
Giiscy; +. j. Barry, Broadway Central:
Z. r. Everett, Windsor: S. l. EelIer, Con-
tinental: W. c. Dexter, Bar;holdi: W. F.
DowDcy, Grand Onion: W. 5. Macarthur.
st. Denis: r. G. Amcs, a stor; J. a.
August, ir., Grand Union; q. q. Bain, g
Mceker, ST. Denis: J. L. Gronquist, e. Mel
son, J. W. Reynolds, r. W WaIGunSt.
Broadway Central: NJ. McCants. W. A.
Turk and wife, Marlborough; {. L. No
Cawley Hoffman.
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Observation-Disclosures NATIONS.
Interesting Lecture ON This Sub sect
hY Mr.. Cha rles NJ EinIIlke

Dy Mt. CilarIt'S NJ. FIouIke-
The riTth OF the series of sixteen lee
lures to be given this season under the
auspices Of the National Geograpbic So
ciety, was delivered last night by Mr..
Charles NJ Ffoulke. his subject being The
Tapestry Producing Nations" Mr..
Ffoulke's paper showed wide research.
He gave the history of tapestry from the
femOtest period. ami described the process
of tapestry weaving very infinitely. He ex-
hibited large collection of the finest tapes
tries known, the most valuable of which
originally belonged to the Barberini col
lection.
Some of the handsomest and most re-
naarkable of these examples of the textile
art were produced at the mauufactory
founded by the Barberini in Rome. The
exhibition was entirely from the private
collection of Mr.. Ffoulke, and the large
attendance at MetZerott Hall last evening
attests the popularity Of these lectures.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Smith of X street
northeast, gave a birthday party Tuesday
evening to their twin sons, john and Hal
Games and fancy dances were the attrac-
tion of the evening. cunciudiug with a
supper, when each guest WIS presented
WIN a souvenir OF the occasion.
Among the guests were Miss pottie
Tucker. NJ ss Floss Burton. Miss Mabel
Touncy, Miss Rosie Gartner and Masters
Fred Tucker, Eddie Brown, Tcsidic Bar
ton, frankie Stanford and Harry and
Tommy Moore.
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Copc.rt Cor Eoot1silis,s

A concert viii be given in tie tal Of
the Catholic University on Monday even
Ing. the 18th inst, at S:1o y NJ, for the
hrnefit Of the university football aSso-
citation. The principal feature OF the
entertainment viii be selectbIns by the
GCe Banjo anG Mandolin Club The leader
of the Glee club is Nr. Andrew Bradley, OF
the Banjo club Mr.. Macdonald, AID cf ;Ee
Mandolin club H-. +. L. White.
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BY Rev. B. L. Whitman u. D., president
Columbian University: introduced by Hon.
b. McMIlin, Representative in Congress
from Tennessee. Thcne: The Bible and
Civilization"
This course is free. But to aid The
society in its good work q collection will be
taken at each lecture.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Horatin Stone of Philadei
pha. viii spend the season in Washington
at the home uf Mrs. Stones aunt. Mrs.
Il. Z. wilniot uf Florida avenue north west.
Mrs. Stone mas recently finished her
musical studies abroad, aud has Il beautiful
and well cultivated voice.
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NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Miss Mamie Linton, Miss Maude Tyree
and Miss Phoebe Gregory OF LynchhIrg.
Va, are the guests of Miss NJ. X. Snyder
of M. lO11 NJ street north west.
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DIED..

| H0WLETT-SuGdenly un December 4, at
6:i5 y. M, Mary A. devoted wife of VIM.
A. Hewlett, i'll Tie fifty-fourth year Of her
| age.
| Funeral from her late residence, Third
and U streets GortEeast. lexington, H. G..
Saturday, at $40 a. NJ, thence to st.
| mass Will be offered for the repose of her
soul at $50. 1t
DANIELS-Died. December 6, at 1855
| O'Clock at night. Mrs. Julia Frazier Daniels.
| wife of Joseph ID. Daniels
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
IN MEMORIAM.
Thomas Theodore Owen passed INTO the
rest of Paradise on the vigil of All Saints
! est son of Francis l., and Mary c Owen,
and was born in Charles county, Maryland.
on November 3, 1863. In 1856 the family
moved to Washington, ID. c., and from that
occupied q trusted position in business
with Mr.. john IL. Rupert. All who knew
him IN his business relations trusted him
| implicitly. As a boy and 4 young man he
was peculiarly affectionate and kindly to
his parents and brother and sisters. For
| many years he was w,orshipper at Epi-
phany Church but for the last year lad
been a member OF st. Marks, and between
him and the rector, the Rev. A. j. Graham.
the warmest affection existed. For sew
Miss George Dougherty of Washington, to
whom he was socn to have been married.
On October he was in bis place at church,
but never left his bed after retiring that
night. Peculiar complications of fevcrs
arose and medical skill and loving hands
were of no avail. He passed away in the
comfort of a reasonable, religious and
Holy hope" and may light perpetual shine
about himt
The last services were held in st. Marks
Church. by the rector on Sunday, November
8, and the intermcnt was at the historic
Rock Creek Cemetery.
La there breaks yet more glorious day.
The Saints triumphant rise in bright array,
The king of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia!
Safe in the arms Of Jesus,
Safe from corroding care,
Safe from the worlds temptations,
Sin cannot harm him there.
Free from the blight of sorrow,
Free from his doubts and fears:
Only few more trials,
Only few more tearsl
The morning times., 1895-12-07
Called On Secretnry OIuey.

Mr.. Bugigian, the Boston Armenian, who
is in Washington endeavorInG to secure
some Congressional action Win reference
To- the treatment OF his people IN the Sultans
possessions, called on Secretary o!ney yes
tcrday in Company with Senator Lodge.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Mrs. La wrence l.. Mckay OF Charluttes-
vile, formerly Miss Bispham ur Warren
ton, is the guest ur her aunt, Mrs. Dr..
Bispham of Connecticut avenue. Mrs. Nc
Kay spent many pleasant seasons here
previous tu her maria ge.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Invitations have been issued by the Misses
Davis, daughters OF Major Gorge W.
Davis, for tea, 10 meet Miss Pearson,
daughter OF Gen. Pearson. Of PiItsburE.
Wednesday, December IL, 4 to q.
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The ladies of the Loyal Legion are ar
ranging for an interesting singing party.
to be held at National Rifles training
hall, Tuesday, December II.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Miss Eula Hare. of Sherman. Tex, who
will spend the winter here as the guest
OF Mrs BOughton. No. 619 Nineteenth
street northwest. is the daughter of Judge
Silas Hare. who is well known in judicial
circles here Miss Hare is not only very
pretty but is quite n accomplished young
woman. and Will be a charming addition
to Washington society.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Gen. and Mrs. Moore will entertain at n
dinner, Saturday, December Il in honor
of Gen. and Mrs. Miles.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Cards are out for a tea from Mrs. Wood
Vile Roclihill, TO introduce Miss Rockhill,
Saturday, December 4.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

4 party OF New England tourists. mum
bering fifteen, under the direction OF Mr..
c. l.. Buruham, are stopping IT the Arno.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Cards are out from Mrs. Mcmillan for u
o o'clock tea, Tuesday, December II.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Miss Potter aud Miss Sallie Potter Of
Wilmington, y C, who are now in Boston.
viii be in Washington next week as the
guests of Mrs. Vancc, 1877 Massachusetts
avenue. These attracting young women
viii visit the Atlanta Exposition Ell route
20 Wilmington.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Miss Grace f. Parsou has returned frum
her autumn soiuurn in New Hampshire.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Miss johnson. daughter of Congressman
Johnson of California. is a pretty, petite
blonde. with bright eyes and rosy cheeks,
and VIII be one OF tie dcDut3nies OF this
SEASON She is devoted 10 The wheel a nd
saws our asphalt streets are Just heaven
ly."
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Judge Shepard eEd ex-Chief Justice
Charles Busby, who were in The city last
week as the guests of Mr.. Martin, son Oi
Mrs. Vance, 1927 Massachusetts avenue
have returned TO their homes III Raleigh
The morning times., 1895-12-07

Mrs James /. yelling. widow of the
ianlented President of the Columbian Uni
versity rived in this city yesterday. She
is occupying her beautiful home. adj cent
to the British embassy, on Connecticut
avenue, and is accompanied by her two
children and her sister. Mrs. Dixon.
Mrs. yelling wil! remain i'll Washington
for the rest of the winter. and although in
delicate health and saddened by her
recent trouble, will always be glad to
see the many friends that she and DR..
Weiling have made during their long
residence at the Capital.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

The engagement is announced or Miss
Nina Cliinn of Connecticut avenue, To
Mr.. walker son of Admiral Walker, U. :. n.
The morning times., 1895-12-07

A brilliant reception to the Senator's and
Representatives from Connecticut, was held
in the handsome drawing rooms of the
Ariington Hotel last evening, through the
courtesy OF the Connecticut residents of
washington.
The very capable committee of arrange
ments was made up of Mr.. George b. Ed
and Mr. Hiram Buckingham.
The committee on reception had gra-
cious and courteous director in Hon. Daniel
Nash Morgan, other genial committeeman
being Hon. Charles Lyman, Gen. Frank
ID. Sloat Capt. Hiram buckingham m, Capt.
Patrick O'Farrall. Mr.. George B. Edwards.
Hon. John s. Seymour, Hon. Edward A
Bradley, Mr.. Albert Relyea and Mr.. Theo-
dore L. Spencer.
These gentlemen wore white satin badges
bearing The coat of arms OF their State. and
inscribed in scarlet letters. while affixed
to IT a wooden nu tmeg dangled facetiously.
Senators Piatt and Ha wiley, Congressman
Charles A. Russell. +. S. Henry, Nehemiah
sperry and J. d. Hill were The guests of
honhr. to whom numbers of proud and
cordial natives of Connecticut and q few
representative Washnctonians were pre-
sented. Handsomely guwned and stately
matrons and pretty maidens in graceful
attire filled the brightly illuminated ro,fns
chatting gayly 10 their husband and
friends their attendant swains, and
every where was heard the watchword If
the hour, Connecticut"
In the beautifully decorated dining room.
whose walls were screened by palms and
clinging vines, an orchestra discoursed de-
li;,iItfui music, and many of the young folks
in,lulged in dancing.
A delicious collation. was served at q
long table set across the further end OF
The morning times., 1895-12-07
UNDERTAEERS.

j. VILLA M LEE.
CNDERTAKER.
332 Pa. Ave. N. w.
First class service. Phone, 1885.
ly4-6m
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nav ,vera m lun,.h and :, handsone and

II saw Mrs. SanOVis die---
How shocking, Why when did IL hap
PEN / EaGii Htsru,' interrupted the ue'.i
woman.
Th.. situation was explained, the lady
uttered a long dra WI OH and silence
fell upon them-for Il few minutes.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-07-09
Western Maryland Railroad Schedule.

In effect June 3Oth, 1885, leave Hillen station,
Baltimore as follows:
m-Fast mail for n & w, south and south
west. Glyndon, Westminster New Windsor
Union Bridge. Mechanicstown, Blue Ridge
Hagerstown, and except Sunday, W iliamS-
port, b 4 II.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY:
72s-Accommodation for Gettysburg, & III
division. main line east of Emory Grove,
also G 4 III II,
slI am-Mail for points on main line. B & V
and n X w roads.
q IL m--Express for Pen-Mar only.
10 IL a m-Accommodation for Gettysburg,
points on G s IL.
L. 70 p m-Accommodation for Emory Grove.
= % p m-Accommodation for Emory Grove.
Mt Wilson. Owings, Glyndon York, Han
over, Gettysburg, B & III, and G & III road $
32 pm-Express for York aud B 4 III Div.
4 OPP m-Express for points on main line west
TO Cherry Run, Ii q and n x W roads
for points south.
SOS ID m--Express for Glyndon and accommo-
dation beyond Union Bridge.
3 Is u m-Accom for Emory Grove.
g o. p Macon for Union Bridge.
IL IS y m-Accofn for Emory Grove.
SUNDAYS:
9 30 Macon for Union bridge & Hanover
. 30 p m-Accom for Union Bridge.
% p m-Accom for Emory Grove.
Ticket and baggage Office, 205 Il. BALTIC street
All trains stop at Union, Pennsylvania ave-.
and Fulton stations.
j. NJ. HOOD, G. NJ, b. III. GRIswoLD. G. p. A
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-07-09
BIRDS IKE TO TRAvgL.


The Tseason rItey Annually Leave North
era Chimes and Fly SOUTH
Why do the birds fit southwark each
autumn aud return again with every
surinQ. No one knows. but science, IN
the person Of Professor Wang, the emil
nent Austrian orDithologist. has just dis
closed that the usual fiippant answer TO
this question, Because they like 70
travel, . il not far out of the way, after
all
In a lecture that Professor Wang re-
Gently delivered at Vienna he gave some
extremely interesting details regarding
the migrations of birds, all OF which
migratims lasemble one another IN two
respects: They follow the most direct
line southsgard, and are made with al
,,ost incredible rapidity Numerous OBJ
saryations have been made at HelgO-
land. which is the principal hating
place Of birds Of passage from northern
countries, and of Egypt which is the
winter home of many. and these obser
yations have established some facts NTH
erto unknown The bluebirds traverse
the 400 nautical miles which separate
Egypt FROM Helgoland in single night,
which is at the rate of more than 40
geographical miles per hour. The swal-
lows speed is over 2 = miles per min
ute, or nearly three times that OF the
fastest railway train Even the younger
birds, 6 or weeks old, accompany the
others in their journey.
Professor Wang asks himself what Is
the impulse which causes the birds, aft
er the brooding and melting season Is
over. to quit our nothern climate. dc
does not think it is fear of cold-for
many species quite as delicate as those
which migrate southwark easily with
stand the rigors of the winter-ont that
they have an irresistible humor toi
travelling This is his idea of the fact
bat he can give no explanation.