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Sarah willard Howe. Ada A. Love

tended the public schools of this city bat
at an early age he left to become appren-
ticed 10 the printing trade. Mr.. Howard
has contributed verse to various puzzle
papers and columns since his fifteenth
year, and only recently became interested
in amateur work.
Gertrude Moss Walsh the first vice presi-
dent. is amateur poet of considera bile
merit She has the true lyric note and the
exquisite tenderness of thought and ex-
preston that marks her work and her
thorough mastery of the mechanism of
verse give promise of a splendid future. Miss
Walsh Is a thorough Washingtonian being
born and having spent all her life in this
city She received her education in the pub
Tic schools, and was graduated from the
fourth-year class of the Central High School
in 70.
Miss Ada s. Love. who is the second vice
president, was born In Loudoun county,
Va. October 10, 1876. but came to Wash
ington when ten years of age, and entered
the public schools. where she remained until
she completed the academic post graduate
course In 1895. Though but recent recruit
TO amateur work, she gives promise of de-
veloping into a strong writer.
Sarah Willard Howe, the secretary, is one
of the most energetic workers of the club,
and it's success must in a great measure
be attributed to her untiring efforts. Miss
Howe Yields a facile pen and Is a frequent
contributor to the professional and amateur
press. She is a clever writer of short sto-
rteS, and Is especially strong in descriptive
respondent of The Evening Star.
The clubs humorist is Gustavus A.
Sehuldt, who is also the editor of the
Washtngtonian, which. under his editor
ship, has advanced to the front rank of
amateur papers, and his vigorous editorials
are the admiration OF his brother editors
He was born in this city January is, 1873,
and Is graduate of the Eastern High
School.
Mention must also be made Of the excel
lent work of Miss Eleanor Downden and
MISS Blanche Hewlett two writer's of prom
Use, and of Melton Tibbetts. the clever pub
Usher OF the Washingtonian who is so
iaToraoiy known in the amateur world.
Sketch Of Amateur Journalism.
The first amateur paper of which we
have any record was published In 1872,
Not much was heard of amateur Journal
Ism from that date until In 1876. when the
National Amateur Press Association was
formed in order to bind the members more
closely together. Since then much has
been heard of "Amaturia." "N.APA.,"
AL" and other names. This vast literary
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A CLUB HOUSE BOAT.
The Newly Organized West End Ro,
and Gun Club.

and Gun Club.
The limited number OF rod and gun clubs
in the city has been Increased by the recent
organization Of what promises to be one Of
the most lively and energetic clubs Of that
character in the District. For a city con-
tanning so many lovers of the piscatorial
art and followers of Nimrod. Washington
has q very poor show in the club line. This
is certainly a fact. although the cause of it
has never been satisfactorily explained
The new club which has adopted the
rs.ne Of the West End Rod and Gun Club,
contains number Of good sportsmen, who
are full of push and enterprise. The organ
izet!oa dates back to the beginning of the
year. though practically the organization
was not organized until during the week,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27

race, and the winning team will have to
score at least eleven points to win.
X y X
w. F. Sims of this city was very anxious
to enter the diamond race meet, which is
being held this afternoon In Philadelphia
He wrote short time ago to the chairman
of the racing board asking permission to
participate in the event. Contrary to ex-
pectation, and contrary to general prece-
dent, the request was denied, and Sims will
have to stay away. 1t is understood that
in the Richmond races. and the reply of
Chairman Gideon Is awaited with interest
X X III
The Washington Road Club takes a run
tomorrow to Dickey's, starting at $50
o'clock in the morning from their club house
at the Hotel Arno. AS Dickey's has ALWAYS
been a drawing card for wheelmen a large
turnout is expected. or
The next regular meeting of the club will
he held Wednesday evening. The PRINCIPAL
business will be the election of a good many
officers, whose positions have been made
| vacant by designations. and the election to
membership of number of candidates
X X
The local division of the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen will take run tomorrow to
Dickey's. This Is an extra run for the
month. and was called upon the request of
those who attended the regular meeting of
the league. held last Monday evening at the
Ebbitt. The start will be made at Q O'Clock
from Franklin Square, corner 18th and K
streets northwest.
The bicycling division of the Columbia
Athletic Club held a meeting last Saturday
evening, at which permanent organization
of the cyclists of the club was made. A set
| of rules governing the sport of the club was
adopted and Mr.. Eugene Harmon elected
captain. Under the rules the captain has
the appointive power of three ieutenants.
and two Of these offices have already been
| filled. Mr. Harry c. Stiles was selected ar
| first lieutenant and Mr.. ]. H. Britain, SEQ
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THE CREW ABOARD SHIP.

How the Yale Onrsmen Made the
Ocean Trip to England.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
HENLEY, June Il, 1876.
At 10 o'clock Saturday morning the clang
of the Berlin's bell and the shouts Of the
officers. "An ashore that are going ashore -
were the signal for the last parting words
and final good-byes from friends assembled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-27

An unknown burglar broke into Cutters
store at Dover Furnace, N. Y He was
shot and instantly killed by George b.
Ryan, clerk, sleeping in the store
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GENERAL DEBILITY FROM OVER.
WORK
Use HOrsford,s Acid

Usc nOF"HOFuB AcIU FhOaphNfe.
DIR. L. A. SCRUGGS, Raleigh, N c. says: '.It
has been well tested In nervous prostratioo
atomic dyspepsia and general debility from over.
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DrcT-TT ar 4 TTATHOI Sc FIGHI.

Hiram *. Higgins and Mrs. Peter hees "''e
-, =, zoo ho,de in the Harlem Police Court yes
..7,, &c rho result of a lively scrmmage in which
tbev took part on Saturday night Peter Hees ana
his wife are janitors Of the hathouse at no. 100
west One-hundred- and Aird-st and live IN 'he
basement Higgins lives above, on the irs' moor
with his wife and four children Inc chi,',e" a.r
49,, d Mrs Hoes who is a large and brawny
lo~,,o, woman. saws that they have been source
of great annoyance to her.
Things finally came to state OF open war we pc-
~ ,t tuo families on Saturday night Hig-
Gins on that night. went down to me nase'I Ie,
En- s' c,ooI and was met by Hecs ana ms VIE Luz
~ annened is hard 10 discover, but wheh IL We
sn over Mrs Higgins who had come 10 nSI cn
an AZ .sietance and He's had been uauE Cut
nd i.t Lnife The whole party went 10 thy W..
Observation-Disclosures police station anq mAoy
"a counter-charges against each otHeI. , =,
az dItOs and Mrs Hees were held on a mar y,
f,s asgauit and in default OF bail were kept
in Harlem Prison
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DIR. MACARTHUR OK ARMENIA.

In the course Of his sermon last night on Ke-
ligious Lessons from Political and Other Events
the Rev. Dr. Robert 5 Macarthur. pastor OF CAL
vary BAPTIST Church said of the Armenian question:
Had Prince Lobanof spoken the word the muir
der OF the Armenians would have ceased Nhie
riding the other day from Vienna to Kien with the
Car A blood vessel burst and Lobanff was dead No
sooner did he cease to breathe than all Europe began
freely to breathe. lie held Europe in his hands nut
with the bursting Of the boodvessel the dreams OF
wears vanished His was the imperial Will behind all
the atrocities inflicted on the Armenians. lie was
willing TO see Armenia destroyed that Russia might
take possession OF Turkey and realize ner ambitions
noicv The moment Lobanon died Lord Salisbury
found hts courage his justice and his humanity
Within few hours British soldiers pdraded the
streets of Cons;antnople. The death OF Lebanon
was the pivot around which revolved events Of the
greatest importance. His is dull mind which does
nor see Gods nanG in the events or the last lc"
Dr Macarthur then said that the throne Of the
cufan was lettering and that II would soon IAN
The United states Government. nc SAID mas
been strangely negleciful Of the interests OF AMER
80 ,itfz.ns in Turkey. We bccam" very "Xclted
huf We were strangely Indifferent WhiIe Armenia Ids
diving bleeding from every pore. surely. II H. une
Tor The United States Government To arouse liseN.
Every American ship which can De- spared shOuid a.
onc, he sent into Turkish waters Inc sultan Is NOT
., be .rea ed a. II he a numdniZcd ruler. lie -
~ h ,rsated as tho worlds red -hande1 assassin our
words of entreaty must be- backed by shotted guns
in order that the Sultan may listen America must
take her place with Britain for the hohor OF our
common humanity.
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THE DEATHS BY LIGHTNING.
DETAILS OF THE CALAMITY NEAR COOPERs-
TOWN-IIFE OF HENRY c. BOWERS.

TOWN-LIFE OF HENRY {. BOW Eho'
The death Of Henry c. Bowers. who. with William
Herman IT. was struck by lightning and instantly
killed on Saturday afternoon while playing golf on
the Otsego links between Cooperstown ana hich-
field Strings was severe blow TO his relatives ana
many friends in this city. Mr.. Bowers was exceed
ingy popular among his acquaintance ana was d
great favorite at the Union Club, OF which ne was a
member He was often seen at social gatherings IN
this city
Young Herman lived in Utica. He was the son OF
William Herman, ST., and grandson Oh u"i'eu
States Senator Francis Herman of Utica
on Saturday there goliing contest on the
Otsego links between the Sadaquada Golf Club OF
Utica and the Otsego Lake GoN 'luo Norman
VAS 2 member Of the former club. and Bowers OF
the latter Nearly all of the fashionable people IN
Richheld Springs and Cooperstown drove out 10 see
the game Late in the afternoon a storm gain
cred and most OF the spectators has'eheu 10 ''e
clubhouse Messrs Herman and Bowers. however
took shelter under tree. \ short distance from
where they stood was caddy. who had followed
them and according TO his story the Hsh'hlns
e,rucx the tree and killed both OF them. The vile
Of Mr.. Bowers was in the clubhouse. not FAR away
at the time waiting for the storm 10 pass INC
bodies Of the two men were taken TO the clubhouse
and then the body of Mr. Bowers was carried "
Cooperstown. where he owned a beautiful summer
homo The funeral will be held at Coopers'own
Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock ana Inc pu'''
Will he in the family plot there
Henry c. Bowers was born In Coopers'o"n ."
September %. 1851 His father was Henry D. DOW
ers an old resident Of COoperstoWn. me Epui a.,
man received his education At private schools "a
that place and when about twenty-one yca IL he
came 10 New York where he studied law III ne
offices Of Plat Grard Bowers at no 90 Nali
iam-st His brother John NJ. Bowers wa w, ~
a. member Of the firm After being admitted 10
The bar H. c. Bowers practised his professor LOT
six or seven years. but about ten years ago H' go
uno1ished IT, He married, fourteen years ago
MISS Estele Durant daughter OF Uhafes Duiai he
nc sugar refiner Of this city. -Four years ago ne
became member of the, Stock Exchange ia aho at
NJ Powers was a member OF the 81 Andrews
Golf Club and the Otsego Golf cub as wei well as
~ The Union Club. He leaves, besides a WIDOW.
Two w Young Children boy and girl H. , also
=, Rovers-hoth Of them lawyers in this city. and
two sisters unmarried and the oIhrr R Hg T
,nu.a knus. WIS ~ No. l02 East TWcnty -nlnth-st
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BrrIEW or THE uANOEUVRES.

Berlin Sept l3-The representatives, Of the press
returning from Goertz concur in the statement
that It was with the utmost difficulty that they
were able to Ect accurate information Of the re-
suits OF the military mdnoeuvres. but agree that
the general results were more favorable TO inc
Saxon than the Prussian army corps. The En-
noror upon the evening of every day Of the
manoeuvres criticised the operations with admitted
impartiality The Prussian infantry which are re-
nowned for Their good marching under heavy
weights maintained their reputation. Both the
Irussiaus and the SaXOns carried over sixty
pounds consisting OF arms. ammunition knapsack
and part OF tent a man. yet their hles were
closed ND well at the end OF every day. For the
frst time the bicycle rifemen were brought into
"c,ion covering the retreat Of the Prussan cav
airv behind Klein Bautzen. Military experts alone
however can say whether their work was done
nNectivelv IL was generally stated on the field
,bat General Count Wadersee had moderated the
marching abilities OF the Saxons, who throughout
nc, nc, sdrnirahly led The commssariai was mar
,eliousIv well managed and the quantity and quail
itv ~ The food provided excellent
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front door through lane of maple and cherry
trees which arch Overhead About house
cn,iureh uormitory. The boys have room on one
e9e OF nc rhc house and the girls beds the
o,ner' Inc dining room is downstairs and looks
right out upon the piazza. As for the grounds
apout the Home nothing nicer could be desired
lncy are spacious and shady and all about are
swings and hammocks and wooden seats In one
part there Is croquet ground laid out. The barn
days; 1t Is large and roomy and the Youngsters
simply revel in IL.
A FORTNIGHT OF FUN.
Inc lie that the children lead is one OF endless
pleasure and enjoyment. mixed with many a long
rest or nap in the open air They get I'D early and
90 TO bed early. Every morning two of the band 20
over to ex-senator Richardson's dairy and bring
back the milk fresh and creamy which he so kindly
contributes 10 the Home. Mr. Ryerson and Jesse
ms way Late il the afternoon the little people
taken Tor drive through the country. This comes
nected with the life at the Home Mr. Harlow. a
the vicinity, and in the afternoon open-air praise
n'srestea in the work lead the meetings by turn
ana, with an organ on the grounds these Sunday
come feature Of the He Each party is treated TO
one evening at Goshen. when there is band con-
The other big treat is evening of fun Midway
Park Here the little people see and do everything
ride on the merry go-round. take trip the roller
coasters and make glorious evening OF IT. Ihere mere
fresh airs" launched into an unaccustomed at
mosphere of fun and froc.
When the TWO weeks up the children. strength
ened and helped, and fast losing all signs of sick,
ness, make ready for home. When they are all
ready for the train they present cOmcal sight. IN
deed. Each youngster is so laden down with apples
and other good things that ne can hardly move:
They distributed all over him, and ne Is swelled
twice his natural size few weeks ago lttle
Girl brought back a cai-one of the eight fresh-air
cats which the Home entertains. The cat escape1
from its basket seven times by actual count; and
the hunting instinct fully developed IN all the
passengers before the end OF the Journey
This summer seven parties OF children nave Deeh
entertained al the Home and the season nust De
counted an unqualified success The EFFORTS OF nose
who manage the Home have been ably seconded by
Miss Calder the attendant. and TO the people OF
Niddetown and Goshen. the officers OF the organi-
zatjon 20 ali who are interested in the work. are
due The most hearty CONGRATULATIONS, and the warm.
est appreciation Of the successful Accomplishment
of a noble enterprise
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WHOLESALE ARRESTS ~ HAI AVA.
PROMINENT CITIZENS LOCKED Up WHILE THE
GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO MAKE OFT
CASE AGAINST THEM.

PROMINENT CITIZENS LOCKED Up WHILE THE
GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO MAKE OFT
CASE AGAINST THEM.
Havana Cuba, Sept. H. via Key West, fla sept
1s-"The revolution is in the cities, not IN inc
country" is the popular saying among the raoia
Standards and Weyler. not caring to take per-
sonal command Of the troops in the neld' Is vent
ing his fury on inofenslve citizens.
Ever since the arrests of Miguel Womb Generai
sanpuillys eminent counsel and Or Casuso. the
noted physician 1t was seen that an era OF perse-
cutions had been initiated especially against prom"
inent citizens and those that were in position 10
leave the country Immediately did So put others
who could not afford to do so, or were cohhueh.
that they were shielded by their Innocence ana
their high respectability, remained u "eO'o q"
prey to Weyler's rage.
When there is not sufficient proofs 10 lhuict the
marty arrested the Government resorts 10 IN
famous tricks in order to justify its reasons LOT
arrest The Government became suspicious or
Oscar dc los Reyes a well-known lawyer. and not
having any discriminating proofs against him' the
nolice when searching his house introduced among
bfs naners an anonymous letter that he had re-
ceived two months ago Of a compromising chd'-
acter which he had shown TO several naval oHlcers
and Spanish volunteers Of his acquaintance an"
then handed him over to the cher OF ponce III per
co, And this very same letter has served 10
substantiatc the charge against him ana condemn
him to perpetual banlshmehI u '"e -N'''O"" f
colony Of Ceuta. IA,
Now comes the wholesale arrest OF prominent GU
zens which has caused a commotion in the city ana
struck terror 10 all the Cuban residents sunday
last IT became known that Jose Antonio Gonzal.sS
Ian,za The eminent iurlst holding chair IN the
University. Alfredo Zayss. another lawyer OF 9 i
renutafion brother of the unfortunate reNoIullol-
arv chief Juan Bruno Zayas. killed In ambush; ;
Uiibert de Blanc a Hungarian musical composer
~ ~ mo and director OF our Conservatory or Music
Alfredo Hernandez naturazed American cltzen
Lrother-n-law Of Samuel r. Toon, the .ardenas
,lt- agfp cd n hoard American
steamer Seneca and a cane planter OF considerable
means: the brothers Hernandez Lamas. men OF
cool social position. and finally Pedro Becerra,
formerly Judge at Jaruco. had been taken 20 Police
Teadouartcrs and held in communicate. that Is
iockr2 I'M in small close cell each without being
allowed to communicate with anybody from the
out side world >.,-,
What are tho charges against them? Nobody
knows But the Government will surely find some
Indictment by the proceedings already mentioned
The news caused such a tremendous sensation IN
the CITY that the local press gagged as II Is has
given expression in very timid and cautious man.
nor O dsa nnrOVal OF the measure
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DIED.

NOTWITHSTANDING Al Cooperstovn. y. Y. Henry c.
Bowers in he Both year Of nls age, o,c,ock from nj,
late residence In Cooperstown
BRIGHAM-On Saturday september IL. after nnserns
illness Caroline a Richardson,. widow OF "ihiafn H.
Funeral services will held No 80 West o3d-si.' on
TUESDAY me 18Th inst Ia. a, 1919 i, 60 a, ,,m m
Friends Will kindly omit flowers
BURNAP-At Marietta Ga september II. 1898 Gaius G.
BJrnap in the ssth year OF his age
Brooklyn and Poughkecpsie Eagles please copy.
Cl'TTING-In Newport. r. l., at Weeoush after toot
Marion Ramsay late BrOckholst cutting
Leo's Church. NewYork. Tuesday morn
ing. 10 O'Clock.
Friends are requested attend.
Veterans Of the Seventh Regiment Announcement II
pany funeral services az Newport and JSeph "; 49,
lseventh Company interment al Greenwood sionaa,,
sentember ID al o'clock o m. Members are invited 10
attend " l.. G. WOODHOUSE. Colonel.
HATCfI-In Brooklyn on sunday morning seLush "a
1896 Harriet D. Hibbard. wife ~ John A. hatcn -
only daughter Of late Rev. Billy Hiooard' IN hef
Funeral from her residence No. l2a Msccnst near
Marcy-ave TUESDAY. the lsth inst al o'''A y A
Intermeni Great harrington. Mass 49,,
KNOX-A I.tchfeld Conn September 10 ls'n; yasts
Livingston --idow Of John ~ Knox. aged sixt'-es"'
r,nsrai services a. the Chapel Of the Collegiate n
TornSs nu,ch Church Ffh and 4s,h-st. on MOO
day september IA. AT O'Clock 800 81,
MACMUILEN-On Saturday. september X is,o' % ,hs
home No 52l West i6lsts' John M""u''e'' " ~
rp evices at The Church the ntsrcession issth-
~ ana boulevard Tuesday, at 10 CLOCK.
I-NpERHIII-A New-Rochelle september lo' pen'ai"'"
= Tnderhi suddenly on his fist Dirt hday, 49,.
Relatives and friends respectfully iNn 70 nu
the funeral from his late residence IN ->o''"'-' ~
Carriages will leave railroad station on aIrVa Oh %''~
o. m. train from New-iork
woooaAwN CEMETERY.
NJ
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THE CAR AND Cz4RIyA IN DENMARK

Berlin. Sept l3-The Car and Czarina, with
tbeir suites are at Bernstorr Castle In Denmark.
where the King Of Denmarks family party are as
sembled The car. Princess Victoria OF Wales
and Prince Wald.mar Of Denmark are accustomed
"a ca bicvcling each morning. while the Czarna.
- PRINCESS Of Wales and the Queen OF Denmark
drive along the routes taken by the cyclists.
In the afternoon the Gar. the Crown Prince Of
denmark and the Grand Duke Michael OF Russia
% 10 the deer drives In the Jaegersdorf PARK ana
es evenings are spent In the enjoyment or musical
Entertainments The family party Will break up
on Scnfember H. the car and CZarlna going 10
o. ,odirsI o visit Queen Victoria. accompanied by
he Princess oil Wales and her daughter. Princess
Victoria
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AnmLRAL crLNE.SEYMOrR,S SrCCESSOR.

London Sept. 13.-Vice-Admiral SIR John ON
manney Hopkins has been appointed to the com
rosnd Of the British Mediterranean Squadron IN
niace NJ Admiral Sir Michael Culme-Seymorr. who
has reached the limit OF age which compels him
70 retire Admiral Hopkins was IN 1872 naval co.-'-
rnander-in-chlef on the North Atlantic and West
Indi, stations The Mediterranean squadron i I'M
dar orders 10 rendezvous at SalOnca next montn
wbich orders are due to the change IN the brltlsh
r,niicy regardlng the TURKISH question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-14
HER SKULL FRACTURED BY A BRICK.

Ella Kane eighteen years old. Of No 81 Front-st''
Brooklyn. had her skull fractured yesterday aite'-
noon she was about to return from an excursion
at Silver Grove Staten Island She. with numpeI
of others, had attended picnic given by tne ntn
Ward Social Club As the barges. which nad peen
chartered by the club 10 transport them were apout
leave the pier the return trip some one IN tnS
grove threw piece of brick. which struck the srI
and fractured her skull The barge reached tne
Bridge pier at 1890 o'clock last night aud an ampu,
lance Immediately summoned The injured glri
was attended by Ambulance Surgeon Hurd, ana was
taken TO the Brooklyn Hospital
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PASSENGERS on THE ALLER.

Among the passengers who arrived at t@uaranino
last night on the steamer Aler from Bremen V'A
Cherbourr were Harrison o. Apthorp. Professor
+. NJ Burdick. T. Hamilton Birch John ~ carey,
Clarence L. Collins. DIR. Charles A: Doremus, a.,
SCISSOR Rudolf Franksen attache Of the German
Consulate at ST Petersburg: Sheldon Hopkins, w.
w Handy Melville c. Hitchcock. Garrett +. SER
yiss and W T.. Buckalew.