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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04
RICHARD MORRIS HUM.
THE LIFE AND WORK OF A DlSllN-
GUISHED ARCHITECT.

A PILLAR OF THE AMERICAN Schoolgirls ''''
TO FRANCE AND THE DEBT OF HIS 'o'
rpyvrx To HIM-AN AcADEMclAN
WITHOUT PEDANTRY-A PERSONAL
FORCE WITHOUT EccENTErc1TY-
SOME OF HIS BUILDINGS.
Architecture in America. like painting mere anu
everywhere else. has had certain H'''
whom the rank and file have looked 'o' ''''f
ton. For n long time. and that the "''
ciaI period In the artistic history OF the o'"'''''
the personal supremacy was divided DIV,
men-Henry Hobson Richardson anu Il"
Morris Hunt. The former did his lie WIN "
Massachusetts,. lie built Trinity Chulc" III ~
ton and set an example which scores VI !o'l'S
architects tried to follow and by when theS
ed even when they preferred not to emu'a'e II
closely He imposed the impulses OF his 'hu'' '"-
uality upon a following so large that II promise"
10 form itself into "A school. Then IL iaueu' ~
that now II scarcely exists at all; fadcn ho' w
cause Richardson's style was a bad styie-o" '"'
contrary II was superb--but because II was 'sS''-
TALLY personal. essentially the expression oi spe
cifc strain of genius and could not therefore 'e
perpetuated by its imtators. Hunt aoah'''e"
the personal bias at the outset Of his career. He
In character in strength OF tempcrament' pu'
scholastic to the core. The difference bet"'e"
these two most conspicuous figures In American
architecture Is inevitably noted as the career oi
either Of them rs approached. To any one VINO
has studied the progress OF architecture III 'hiS
country It has been fascinating t. watch Inc
two influences working side by side. and 10 see IN
the longer survival OF that with which we are now
concerned another proof Of the cosmopolitan
eclectic nature OF American architecture LA re-
fusal to bow to a personal style and it's steady
return to the ABSTRACT principles which man
like Hunt was pre-eminentiy qualified to teach
Hunt did teach his countrymen. He dli not
make them mould their styles on his But ne
drilled them In the logic OF architecture. In its
recttude in thosc elements Of II which are indie
pendent OF temperament 1t Is In that ESht that
he appears thst MIS- career has been ended
as one Of the most remarkable artists ~ his time
As man Richard Hunt was the aniithoss ~
his architectural self. He was picturesqu" iig-
ure. s,alwart for his inches (hc was not a tail
nam. and with something in his carriage as well
in his manner OF speech that made you sus-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04
CURIOUS ALASKAN CUSTOM
From The Chicago Tribune.

From The CHICAGO IT1DU!IP.
fact remarkable to civilized women Is the
one that Alaska squaws make their ages public
They piece OF wood or bone in the lower
lip the size Of the ornament indicating the age OF
the owner. When girl marres her lower lip Is
pierced. and peg OF wood or a piece OF bone me
size of a pea is inserted. As she grows older this
is increased In size until 1t is almost as wide as her
chin. and one-fourh OF an inch high. The result
Is naturally most unsightly There IL an interest
Ing family at Fort Wrangel. which Illustrates per
fcctly this peculiar custom. II ncludfs -FOUR gen
erations A young girl may be seen sttins AT one
side OF the one-roomed square frame house while
her mother. grandmother, and great-grandm9thcr
offering mats and baskets to the ships passengers
who come shore. There IL no disngurlns orna-
ment on the girls chin. but there Is big one on
the LID OF the great-gIaudmother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04

stands alone In all America, for that matter.
There has never been anything to equal 1t
here for grace. for exquisite finish for dainti-
ness which reminds us Of some great French
chateau. rather than Of Fifth-ave 1t has often
been said that the house needed a park around
it. This $ very true. 1t would be greatly
enhanced by slight distance. by avenues Of trees
it is brilliant performance. The outlines are
ravishingly picturesque. The decorations come
to being lacework in stone as arch-
tectura decoration has right to come. And
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04
TIE HIGHEST TREES ~ THE WORLD.

from London Tit-Bits.
In the Victorian State Forest, the slopes OF the
mountains dividing Gpps Land from the rest OF
est trees in the world. the noble gum trees Of
the genus eucalyptus. These trees range from $50
feet to 500 feet I'm height. one Of the huge
that had fallen found, by actual measure
ment with tape. to be i33 feet from the roots
fall. and at that point the tree was feet In
diameter. A cedar tree recently feed near Ocosta,
circumference: Dr. James gives some interesting
globu.us grew 10 feet high IN four years. In For-
da. with a stem foot In diamatcr. Trees OF the
same species In Guatemala grew 40 feet In twelve
years and had a stem diameter OF feet. Other
species also attain enormous szes-eucalyptus de
versicolor Is known grow 900 feet HIGH and trees
have been measured 300 feet long without a branch.
Boards u feet wide can frequently be obtained.
County. Oregon. II was just 66e feet long. and at
its butt vas quite 80 fee! In diameter Amoer''iks
trunk for = distance Of 100 feet Or more - A. AZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04
COrLD cLErELAyD DO As WELT
From The New-York Evening sun

From The New-York Evening Sun.
The following story is told Of President D'az S OF
retary Of the Interior: Rubio had been persuaded.
much against his will. to accompany the President
wafer on the lake the President saw n Number
OF ducks rise the opposite side and begin hying
toward him He at took his position In the
how OF the boat. The boaiman was slowly pad
ding toward the bank. Just as President Dia5
raised his gun fire. the boat struck bottom, and
the President sat down In the mud. without no.
tic.ng the interruption he let go both barrels and
brought down two ducks. at the same time remark
ing 10 Rubo: II wonder II the President OF the
United States could beat that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04

pect the military on1ccr rather than tho artist
HIS head was handsome. Il conveyed even an
impression of stateliness at times, under me
gray hair. But the air Il siatclin"ss was Meet
irg In the main. Hurt Was extraordinarily
vivacious almost n Frcnchman In some ~ his
quick passages ~ talk. and tho talk Itself was
explosive. He liked pungency and never failed
t. Introduce II into his discourse. no matter what
the occasion. At public dinner. no less than
in private conversation. ne was fond 70; accentu-
ating what he had to say with something OF that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04
THE BREAKERS" FROM THE CLIFF.

Hunt was engaged upon this work he was still
in MS iweni!,s In fact b" was only twenty
seyen when ne returned O. America with for
c.gn experience behind Inn that Is probably
UNIQUE In the annals 81 American architecture.
His powers We're soon recognized. He had
scarcely settled here bcfor. he was invited 10
shar. in the O. mplotion o. tn" Capitol at Wash
lngtnn. lie served for six months assistant
t, Thomas L Walter. the architect In charge.
and then bee returned go NeN-York and founded
the practice which he carried on - the dag OF
his death only q fcN days ,gp. II" established
himself also as the master - an oiiirc-it would
/, called a studio in PAris-to which the young
architects II the country were eager 10 gain adj
m!ttan.c. IL was ~ ,his time that his influence
MAS perhaps most definite md potent He drew
any number of clever men 10 his side ard, while
no one # the group copied his style they
were III immensely benefited by the sound prin-
cipl.s that he taught Those principles were
that architecture t. be- good must be good
i'm construction. that every factor In "A de-
sign must boz I'm It's proper place. that
sou must b.. above all things. moderate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04

went off 20 Egypt and Asia Minor He came
back 10 Paris I'm 1854 and was made Inspector
des Trayaux by the Government. the appoint
ment directing his energies upon the construction
II those now buildings which connect the TUT
lcrics with the Louvre L'fuel was in charge Of
this work and hc gave Hunt the Pavilion de- Ia
Eihnothequo for his province. II meant precious
experience 10 him. II was a practical train
ing in exactly the school which pleased him
mosi-the French school ~ academic arch.tec-
iurc. tho school Of style which takes spIendor.
dignity and certain monumental feeling as the
most necessary merits 4 rs constructions When
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04

for fairly princely effect there Is nothing In
this country that can touch its spacious portal
Hunt was possibly aware that he had pro-
duced his masterpiece in this. that he had done
something in the glittering casket OF pinnacles
and fretworlS which neither he nor any one else
in America would surpass or even rival He
had. for at least. been a poet as well as an
architect. and he caused himself TO be repre-
scented in stone upon the apex Of the house.
You may the statue there any day. as you
pass down Fifth-ave.. A little figure dressed as
an artisan 1t is pleasant conceit and one
which fits the building as it would have fitted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04
vascr1JyE IDEAS or FEMININE DRESS
From The Philadelphia Press.

Tn an evening dance at a summer resort n girls
gown was stepped on and torn from the waist. The
offender anxiously inquired II he had hopeessly
mined the garment. "Oh, no." the kind re-
sponse II have only to put another breadth In t."
The youths expression changed from worry TO be
u,lderment another breadth" he murmured In
utter perplexity. The amused girl laboriousy en-
tered upon a minute explanation OF the construction
NJ n gown the cutting and goring. and stitching
Of the component parts. He listened with much in
terest. We'll" he cried. drawing a long breath
when she had finished her story, Il nave learnel
something ] always supposed women Just gathered
mn thc stuff around their waists. whole. never
dreamed that it was all cut up and then put to-
ret again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04
GERMAN REVERENCE FOR SCIENCE.
From The Boston Journal.

From The BOstOH JOUTHiI
Electric cars have been prohibited on the road
from Berlin 20 Charlottenburg because they would
have TO pass the Imperial Technical Institute.
whose delicate scientific experiments would be af-
fected by the current Science Is Of less impor
tapce here similar effect noticed In the
Jefferson Physical Laboratory at Harvard when the
grounds we're surrounded with trolley wires sew
,aI years ago but there would probably have been
little sympathy expressed for the scientist who
would have dared TO place the claims OF research
above the privileges OF the general public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04
A PERSISTENT DTN.
ladelphla Press.

From The Philadelphia Press.
An aged lady complained to London magistrate
that because she was little behind In her rent her
landlady followed her TO church and asked for II
there The landlady came into a pew alongside OF
her and when she was Joining In the responses was
constantly whispering 10 her about the rent. When
II came 10 the response. Incline our hearts,. the
iandlady would add. Ito pay our rert." The magis-
trate said that II was very annoying but there
nothing Illegal In H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-04
REINDEER ARE NOR STRONG.

From The Philadelphia Press
Reindeer as a rule are not very strong. They
can carry only forty Nifty pounds on their backs,
and draw from $50 to 800 pounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28
MGR. sATOLLrs MOVEMENTS.
He VIII Go to St. Paul to Attend n
Dedication.

He Will Go to St. Paul to Attend a
Dedication.
The ceremony Of dedication Of the new
Catholic Theological Seminary at st. Paul,
founded by James ]. Hill, president of the
Great Northern railroad, will take place
Wednesday, September 4. A large number
of prominent Catholics will attend the ded-
ioation exercises, ard Archbishop Satolli
will make an address, in which he will ex-
tend congratulations to the Catholics Of the
northwest on the requirement of the new
structure and expressions of satisfaction
with the progress and work Of Catholicity
in the United States.
Mgr. Satolli will leave here tomorrow,
and en- route to st. Paul will spend several
days on the great lakes. 1t is expected
that he will return Immediately. unless he
concludes to make very brief visit to the
archbishop at Chicago.
He will not be able to attend the elabo-
rate ceremonies connected with the confer
ring of the pallium on Archbishop Chap
pelle at Santa Fee, New Mexico. Cardinal
Citizens will present the pallium and many
dignitaries of the church from the east will
participate. Mgr. Satolli, however, owing
to the long journey and the time required
taken together with his absence from the
ablegate's residence during the next fort
night, has sent formal letter expressing
regret at his inability to attend. The ex-
ercises which mark the assumption of
archiepiscopal authority have been deferred
for an unusual length OF time, Archbishop
Chappelle having received his appointment
about eighteen months ago. The lapse of
time was due to delays at Rome. The ap-
plication fer the psllium was presented to
the propaganda, but was overlooked by the
consistory at its next meeting, and the
subsequent consistory was postponed from
time to time, and meanwhile Archbishop
Chappelle could not assume his archiepisco-
pal authority until the pallium had been
conferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28
DISTRICT HISTORIANS.
The First Publication of the Column
bin Historical Society.

The First Publication of the Column
bfa Historical Society.
The first publication of the Columbia
Historical Society has Just been issued
under the auspices of the publication COM
mittee, Of which Prof. w. ]. MCGEE is
chairman. 1t is in pamphlet form, COM
prising some fifty-four pages. and is de-
signed as a portion of bound volume No.
1, when there is sufficient material to form
such volume. AS 1t is the first publica-
ton of the society, which was organized
year ago last spring, a minute is given of
the organization of the society, the names
of tie founders. the constitution, articles of
incorporation and minutes of the meeting,
as well as reports of officers. The inaug-
ural address Of the president, DR.. j. NJ.
Toner, appears, and also an address deliv
cred by Mr.. A. r. Spofford on THE Meth
DDS and Aims of Historical Inquiry
The memorial of the late President Well
ing, which was read before the society by
Judge A. B. Hagner, is also made a part
of this volume. Special interest is attached
to the inaugural address of Pr .sident
Toner, as he there outlines one of the pur-
poses of the society, which is to be .he re-
cipient of historical works and libraries,
and also to be the repository of literary
keepsakes from old family mansions, also
family records, manuscripts and letters
and early pamphlets, and SO forth. He
ionable for owners Of choice historical
works and libraries to give or devise them
to the society, and said that the So
ciety may in certain cases be favored by
being made a sort of residuary Iegatee in
the clearing up of estates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Second Days Session and the Busi-
ness Transacted.

Second Days Session and the Busi-
ness Transacted.
The second days session of the Mount
Bethel Baptist Association was called to
order in the Mount Zion Baptist Church,
on E and 18th streets, at 10 am. today by
the newly elected moderator, the Rev. w.
H. Hickerson Of King George county, Va.
After the reading and adoption Of the min
utes of yesterdays session the moderator
announced that the association would
listen to the doctrinal sermon by the Rev.
Alexander Wilbanks of the Mount Zion
Baptist Church of this city. The reverend
ascended the rostrum, and, surrounded by
other members Of the association, devo-
tionh exercises were conducted, after
which the doctrinal sermon was delivered.
The other time of the morning session of
the association was devoted to hearing re-
ports from the different churches of the
connection. The reports submitted showed
that the work during the past year had
been attended with much success, and that
there had been many acquisitions to men,
bership. The several committees which
were announced yesterday submitted their
reports, after which there was an adjourn
ment until this evening, when the mission
airy sermon will be preached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28
A POSSIBLE LYNCHIN {
Excitement at Washington Junction Over
a Dastardly Assault.
HIIO
The Assailnnt of n Young Lady Being
EIt'
Searched for by Posse
of Citizens. :Iiu

There was considerable excitement at
Washington junction last night over the
report that Charles Wilson, the colored
nan who is wanted for anH attempted
felcnious assault on Miss Jessie Jeans at
Catoctin, Frederick county last Wednesday
morning. was hiding in GaTnfield near
Lovettsville, Va. r,-
The young lady who was assaulted has
almost recovered from theIefects of he
treatment she received. She knows him
well. and there will be no trouble about
Identifying him If he is caught. The col
ored man used a slung shot on his victim
head, and so great was the force of the
blow that the leather was broken and the
shot scattered on the floor. He did not,
however. succeed in his main intention.
posse of citizens. as wen as officers,
was formed at Point of Rocks last night,
and went in Wilson's pursuit. 1t is
thought that when the man is caught he
will be lynched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28

The coroner's jury SUNNI oned to invcsti-
gate the killing Of John Henry Brown. the
co1ored latorer, late yesterday afternoon,
returned verdict to the effect that death
was due to stab wound from a sharp in
strument in the hands of James Brown.
The six men further declared that they be-
Iieved the stabbing was Intentional, and
recommended that James Brown be held
for the action of the grand jury.
After The Stars report of the irvestiga-
ton closed the witnesses examined were
Edwin s. Tracy Of 1908 9th street rorth-
west. Mrs Matte Mansfield, 1905 9th street
northwest; William johnson. 625 Goat al
iey;sMrs. Mary A. Tracy. i5OS 9th street
northwest; Robert Parker, 14nS 1st street
northwest: John Quarles and Policeman
Auliridge The testimony of all the wit
nesses was identical. SO Ear as the deliber-
ate cutting of the deceased by the prisoner
was concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28

1t Will Continue Today and Tomor-
hut IIitlas Cool Hi1rlata

1t Will Continue Today and TomOr-
row, but With Cool Nights.
The area of high pressure is central off
the South Atlantic coast, and second is
central in eastern Montana. A trough of
low pressure extends from the Middle Pa
cific coast to western Texas, and thence to
the Gulf of st. Lawrence
Rain has fallen on the Middle Atlantic
coast. the middle slope, middle Missouri
valley and the upper lake region.
The following heavy rainfalls Qn inches)
were reported:
During the past twenty-four hours
Montgomery, 1.10; Des Moines, Ito; Omaha
1.54
The temperature has fallen in the middle
Missouri valley and the upper lake region,
and has remained stationary elsewhere.
The West India storm seems to be in the
central gulf, moving to the south coast CT
Louisiana Twelve-hundredths of rain has
fallen at Port Eads in the last twelve hours
and one-hundredth at New Orleans.
Forecast till pm. Thursday-For New
England and eastern New York, generally
fair; probably slightly cooler Thursday
morning; southwesterly winds, becoming
westerly.
For the District of Columbia, eastern
Pennsylvania, New Jersey Delaware
Maryland and Virginia, generally fair;
southwesterly winds.
For North Carolina and South Car olina
generally fair; southwesterly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28
REDUCTION IN THE DEATH RATE.
Substantial Decrease in Mortality
Among Very Young Children.

Substantial Decrease in Mortality
Among Very Young Children.
There was an improvement in the health
of the city last week. According to the re-
ports received at the health department,
the deaths fell off II per cent as compared
with the last report. The death rate ac
cordingly fell from 1886 to 2306. The i'm
provement was mainly owing to the de-
crease in mortality among children under
five years old. There was a notable abb
sence of deaths from the dangerous con-
tagious maladies, with the exception of
those from diphtheria, from which there
were three deaths, while no new cases were
reported.
Altogether there were 100 deaths, of
which 35 were due to Zymotic diseases, %
to constitutional, AZ to local. IL to develop
mental, AMI to violence. Seventytwo
whites died and forty-eight colored, the
respective rates to the population being
2O.4O and $3.50. Ninety births we're reported,
46 white and A colored, while 10 white and
16 colored marriages WERE Recorded with
the health officer. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28

The high pressure area has remained
nearly stationary off the South Atlantic
coast. A trough of low pressure vxten Is
from the Middle Pacific coast, through
west Texas, and then bends to northeast,
disappearing in the Gulf of st. Lawrence.
Rain has fallen at irregular intervals in
this trough east of Texas.
The West India storm is now in the CEN
trail gulf, but has not shown much energy
as yet. The pressure has remained station-
airy at Port Eads for thirty-six hours
The temperature will continue high today
and tomorrow, cooling off each night, how
ever.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, S:34 am and $40 pm :;
high tide, 40 am. and 2:12 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 9:37 am. and 9:46
PM; high tide. 2:4O a. m. and 90 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun rises, 5:25; sun sets, S:S7: moon rises,
2:55 pm; moon sets, 1877 pm.
The Bicycle Lamps.
All bicycle lamps must be lighted at 6:37.
The police regulations require that "All
cycles, bicycles and tricycles in motion
after shutdown shall carry a suitable light
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by GAS pm; ex-
tinguishng begun at 4:12 am.
The lighting is begun one hour before the
time named.
Range of the Thermometer.
The following were thesreadings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today:
8 an. 76; pm, Of; maximum, 90; min
imum. 60.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28

From the Albany Journal.
The fleet of steel canal boats reached
Rome, N. Y, yesterday and stopped long
enough to take on a supply Of coal. Tho
water was low in this level and the boats
grounded several times. The boats have
not averaged more than two miles an hour
on the canal and made only three and one
half miles On the lake.
The passage of this fleet through tho
Erie canal to the seaboard is generally
regarded among canal men as an import
ant event, marking, as they think, the be-
ginning of development Of a new line of
traffic through the Erie canal to New York.
The use of steel in the construction Of
canal barges is a novelty that has proved
practical, as these boats have been found
much stronger and better adapted for lake
, traffic than the ordinary wooden barge,
now so familiar on the canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Bids for Building seuer.

bids for Building Sewers.
Bids were opened by the Commissioners
this afternoon for building sewers under
the new appropriation. The bidders we're
Ihos. Buckley, Lyons Bros, H. L. Gran
FORD, e. J. Coyle, j. McCandlist, H. c. Boil
den, E. G. Gummell Lamb & Darby. Owen
Patterson. D. Gaskins. Manning &. parson
]. p. Lorguey.
Miscellaneous.
The proposal of Henry Voigt and Thomas
Paxton to do certain hauling for the Dis
trict has been accepted.
Engineer licenses have been issued as fol-
lows: Second-class. to E. w. Taylor; third
class, to A. K. Leeke and s. L. Seaton.
Henry G. Carter has been appointed a
Waterman at the municipal lodging house