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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02
PRINCE AND PRINCESS UNABLE TO GET IN

London. July l-Accordng to "The Times the
Prince and Princess of Wales drove up 10 the door
Of Joseph Chamberain's house yesterday evening"
10 be present at the reception which followed the
dinner which the Secretary of state FOR the COLO
MES gave 10 the Colonial Premiers. but II appears
the crush great that their Roya! Hlghnesses
could not enter and so drove home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02
HIcKs-BEACHs ADVICE TO THE COLONIES

London July Sir Michae! Hicks-Beach. the
Chancellor of the Exchequer. was the principal
speaker at a meeting Of the National Conservative
Union held here last evening He strongly urged
that the colonies ought 10 contribute both money
and men to the navy. and said that the question
was one that must be seriously discussed between
the Government and the Colonial Prcmiers lie
cid believe for moment ne declared thai
conscious of their power as great nationalltes the
colonies would shirk their respons bties on
grounds which formerly they might fairly have
claned exemption as poor and struggling commu-
mites
referring to Canada's tariff proposals as the
best basis of agreement yet suggested. he said ne
believed the Jubilee celebrations had done much
toward realizing imperial federation. which must.
however. be preceded by colonial federation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02
CHAPMAN TIE HONORED or SMALL BOYS
JUVENILE BASEBALL crA'B TO HAND DOWN
LIS NAME To POSTERITY.

A JUVENILE BASEBALL CLUB TO HAND DOWN
HIS NAME To POSTERITY.
Small boys who live In the neighborhood OF the
West Thirtieth-st police station have formed Il
baseball team and. having decided to give their
nine a name that would suggest local color. they
hit upon the title THE Chapman Baseball club OF
the Tenderlofn"
Just as the shades OF night fell over the street
the club members lined up III front OF the station
ho,so ,,s, ev.ninp Frank Senrich. the youthful.
manager who lives Mt No lS1 West Thrtieth-st.,
had been appointed committee OF one to tell the
cnntaIn how he had been honored But his courage
was low and he hesitated at the door His PLAYERS
had 10 push HIM into the station Inc i,rsi step
the captains room. lie remained there Just half a
,nInn,e then rushed out with cry OF HE says
t's ali right Then the small boys In the street
chcered until the patrolman on post drove them
away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02
JR. DEPEW'S DNyER TO GENERAL NILES

London. July This evening. AT the Hotel Sa-
Voy Chauhcey VI. Depew gave dinner In honor
CT General Nelson A. Miles. Of the United States
ARM Mr. Bradlcy Martin ana distinguished
company of Americans were invited to meet Cen
eral Milo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02
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Half rates on the New York Central TO Niagara
Falls the Thousand Islands and the Adirondack
Mountains for Fourth OF July; along the Hudson
River and through the Mohawk Valley. New York
10 ChautauQua and return only $1,000 sss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02

For New England and Eastern New York fair; warmer
variable winds. becoming s0utheriy.
Fo- District of Columbia Eastern Pennsylvania. New
Jersey Delaware Maryland and Virginia generally fair
warmer. sOutberiY winds.
For Western pennsylvania md Western New York
psrly cloudy weather. warmer. Hight southerly winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02

Duty payments at the Custom House fell OF
greatly yesterday, compared with the preceding
f.w DAYS They only SC91.SJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02

Bruce f.. Chiffon has been made vice-charman
of the New-York Mining Exchange. J. G. Dale
has succeeded Charles NJ Stead treasurer OF
the Exchange.
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TRANSATLANTIC MAILS

sATURDAY.At M 70, I I ,sn,,,1ori,na Tai,
s"s,S Portugal Turkey. Egyp, ana British Iniia mus
be- directed per IucaniaD. at a m. far Franz,
soit1erland Italy Spain. Portugal Turkey. Erypt an
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TrIhune Terma TO Mmil SuhacrtDefs,

Daily SO a ,ear. 81 per month - - . .....s
Daily without sunday - year ~ cents tvr ," a.
POSTAGE-Exira postage l. charged 70 foreign oouhIes.
except Mexico and Canada. and on the daily IN WV
York City. In =. -
REMiTTANcEs. II sent in cash. unregistered VIII - :"
the owners risk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02

spRINTEp MATTER. ETC.-t;erman steamers sain'
on Tuesdays take Printed Matter etc, for German,
ns,,s 81 Europe American and White star steamer
on wednesday, German steamers on Thursdays. an
Cu,arl French and 6erran steamers saturday,
take Printed Matter etc. for all countries fOr vhc
they are advertised TO carry mail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02
WoOd,awn Cemetery.
Guerial Notices.

VTI'", ". II u ~ ,,,,-A
Woodawn station t2ih Warb Harlem Rahroso.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02
POstOfhc- NOtice.

S., la road DAILY by al interested. changes MAJ
"" occur AT any time)
r.,, malls fcr the week ending JAY 2. 1897, vi.
c'. 1rompy In all cases. at the General Fostocs a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02

After IN. closing 81 the Supplementary Transailsn
Mails named above adlitional supplementary mals ~
,r.n.d an tiar u the American. Email Frenc
ami German steamers and remain ufen until with
Ton minute. o, the hour - sailing ~ steamer.
4 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02

Opened on the piers the Ameesn. En,l,h French
an, ana ,o ,n,." q, the hour q sailing Of steamer
NAILS FOR sOt'TH AND CENTRAL AMERICA. WEST
INDIES EIc.
%, f Ro 'I 1aae hS di r' au., o. g.
t. Ir,ap ,yLM $50 a. m. for Brazil and la Plata
e9Ini IT. Janero de,,es fpr North Brazil mu, 10 II.
isso a. NJ tr Fortune Isand Jamaica. sssnia and
Dfs m',s, be- directed per AditeniackD
uTpsmeu'ar, NO . @ i' H esos,,. ?" ,t,.s A's a.,
yuca,an per - saratra ue''ers o. other rafis %
Me,ec ami 'o .u en.r II 30 m ~ ysneae
snd curacao. also sa'ania ana Carthagenh. via
caras1,e yer Mar,inaus ana rarbados pr fails.
MN. a, IL p. for ieu'erara di''e'. rsf rome
Mail. for Newfoundland ~ rsn 70 Isnf., s,i thence
Mails for Mquslon BY ran , ,g o:':n ana theme. ~
,'ea%ss eG s.. a. a, ' ~. orse day y, VA ~ fr
war.ling by steamers saiins ,Aonasys and rhursiayo
o" l rGs, saesy sdrcei for iesra,ch by .ss-r
close at this ONE daily a. - d" m end 70 n
TRASsrAciFIc MAILS
Mais for china and Japan. yer Victoria ZION Is-
,,Slna'. e0s s,,rs Japan and Hawai- pr Sae'l.
3; a.s. H, s sss % II e s SS s.
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J. n, ia, p m Mel, fot china ara Japan ,spss sy
addressed only per nmp', , E, s'S :, I'M van,
Mails for Hawai- psrs. Australia ,f'em ssc trsn-
Which ave forwarded VIA Europe. New I.aand iis.
van r T and s1% cam: l l:' Gsy ~ jay I
m II snd $50 M or 90 ARRIVAL ~, ,H,, Ssw
x, SG' fS Sf IN. ss islands .Ss cy g r.gsi |,
Tsem SAN Francisco, close here daily ny to July .
rt e@ mail. are forwarded to po q ssInF daily
sumption their unins,rur'ea ossrlsaa raw '"se
p,.,orrcc. xsw.Y H"N' r. Y. isas $. isei !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02

The stock OF the Bay State Gas Company, which
closed Wednesday on the New-York Stock Ex-
change at 1874. fell yesterday TO 1873 report
that J. Edward Addicks TO apply for re-,
ceiver for the company On subsequent dehlai
fror, Mr. Addcks the stock rallied TO 1l7s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-02

The printed lists of quotations Of the New-iorK
Stock Exchange which were issued yesterday were
copyrighted and they will continue to be- Inc op-
ject of this Is 10 connne their use 10 members oil
the Exchange. The members may supply the .is Is
TO others but as the lists will nave the names OF
their firms printed on them. the members VIII D..
held responsible II the lists fall into the hands OF
the proprietors Of buckct-shops or other improper
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Acts Approved.

The President has approved the act 20
provide an American register for the
steamer kahului; the act to validate cp-
pointments. acts and services of certain
deputy United States marshais in the In
dian territory; the act to withdraw from
the Supreme Court jurisdiction of criminal
cases not capital and confer the same on
the circuit court Of appeals; the act amend
ing the act in regard to the marking of
vessels names at bow and stern, and also
providing for marking the draft; the act
providing for the construction of a bridge
across the Red river between the states Of
Arkansas and Texas; the act TO remove the
charge of desertion against H. Z. Soeckel:
the acts for the relief of the heirs of ID
Fulford, VIM. b. Ellis and Patrick Rainey,
and the acts granting pensions to George
W. Hodgdon. Augusta Tuller. Anna widcl.
Keturah Wilson, Henderson MARBLE, George
johnson. Lydia B. Ferris. Samuel ID. GIL
man. Eleanor L. Curtiss and Mary Collins.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
MIR. JONES AND IDAHO.
Another Dispatch Regarding the
Senatorial Contest.


When the attention of Senator Jones was
called to the dispatch from Boise, Idaho,
printed in yesterdays Star, protesting
against the. interference Of the national
committee in senatorial contests, he re-
piled:
Yes, 1 have received that dispatch, and
another one regarding it. l. am not sure
yet whether I will make a reply"
The second dispatch referred to by Sena-
tor Jones is dated Boise, Idaho. and fol-
lows:
1T is stated by so-called democratic
members of the legislature that they have
sent telegram to you denouncing the ma
tional committee for interfering in sena-
torial contests.
I'VE assure you that the action of YOUR
self and the committee is fully indorsed by
all real democrats in this state. Those de-
nouEclng 1t are out of the party and pro-
pose to stand with the ,populists. They are
acting under. the directions and in COM
pliance with the republican managers, who
obey instructions sent here by Chairman
Hanna. Rest assured that the true de-
mocracy of this state Is with you. We trust
you will stand firmly and aggressively with
US. We can vouch that other members of
the state committee not here hold the same
sentiments
This dispatch is signed by R. E. Lock-
wood, member state central committee,
Washington county: Ashby Turner mem
ber state central committee. third judicial
district; 8. p. Donneiy, member state CEN
trail committee, first judicial district E. P.
Coltman, member state central committee,
Bingham county: w. F. Connaughton.
member state central committee Boise
county; James H. Hawlet. member con-
gressional committee.
Chairman Jones replied to the idaho DEM
ocrats as follows:
To Hon. j. c. Rich, Chairman Democratic
Caucus. Boise. Idaho:
Ny action and that Of prominent demo-
cratic members OF the national committee
and 0thers II IN no sense an tnterfefence in
Evening star., 1897-01-27
lecture room of the church. Miss Florence
Hammond of Washington addressed the

lecture room of the church. Miss Florence
Hammond of Washington addressed the
meeting.
Rev. DIR. Locke. who has been sick at the
residence of his son-in-law, DR.. d. n. Rust,
in the county is improving.
Mr.. George r. Hill has gone to Philadel-
phia on business.
Miss Nela Fowle of Lynchburg is visit
ing Mr.. J. 7. Beckham on North Washing
ton street.
Mr.. Frederick Baker was paralyzed at
his home in this city, and now lies in a
critical condition.
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew GYM
nasium has secured the services of Pref.
Horan of Washington as instructor. Sev-
eral classes have already been started.
Delegations from Alexandria, Belle Haven
and Andrew Jackson councils Jr. o. L. A.
NJ. of this city last night paid a fraternal
visit to Thomas Jefferson Council of the
order in Washington.
Mayor Thompson this morning had only
two cases to dispose of in police court.
those of Sarah Johnson, colored, and Geo.
Hough, charged with assault. Both dis
missed for want of evidence.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

lcans abandoned their great party and
gave hearty support to the platform and
candidates of the Chicago convention. and
1t would. in my opinion. be an exceedingly
narrow and undemocratic course for the
party to fail to testify its high apprecia-
ton of such conduct. We cannot discrim-
mate against such men without harm to
our great cause. We here have acted for
the cause, not for any man. for the whole
country, and not for a state. This question
is not and cannot be confined 10 Idaho.
We, therefore, urge that our friends in
Idaho shall not lose sight of the effect of
their action on the whole country and our
great cause in their excitement over local
affairs. Having proposed for weeks to vote
for populist satisfactory to You and being
denied the opportunity to do so, democrats
cannot be charged with violating agreement
referred to. They have discharged every
assumed obligation. ]. X. JONES.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Fighting Sunday Base Ball.
MIR. McCauley Sustained.

Judge Hagner has refused to appoint a
receiver for the estate of the late Theo. r.
McCauley. and has also refused to remove
Mr.. Henry c. McCeuley as executor of his
brothers estate. The sale of the store at
200 Pennsylvania avenue southeast to Vim.
II. Speiser Is confirmed, but the receipts
for the first year are to be ascertained and
divided between the estate, Mr. Speiser
and Mr.. Little. The court exonerated the
executor from any alleged neglect OF duty.
finding that he had increased the assets.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

Corporation Court.
The following business was transacted IL
the corporation court yesterday, Judge ]
X. M. Norton presiding:
Dolly Smith ageanst George Smith, col
ored; decree refusEg divorce and dismiss
ing bill and requiring plaintiff to pay the
costs in the caseic
Fannie L. Smith, dhalified as administra
trix OF the estate iof. the late Lee ]. Smith
The court was engaged today In hearing
the case Of Hugh Strider, charged with re-
ceiving stolen property.
Death of u Weal14xnOwn Riverman.
Mr.. Thomas craxis, IL well-known river
man. died last night at his residence, or
South Lee street, sef- pneumonia. He was
in the sixtieth year of his age, and leaves
a widow and five smEll children. Mr.. Cravis
during his career Held a number of i'm
portant positions. among them captain or
the packet line between Washington ani
New York, and cattain of one of the Nor
folk boats At the time Of his eeath ht
was captain on one Of the Alexandria anG
Washington ferry boats.
Sons of Confederate Veterans.
regular monthly meeting of NJ. b
Corse Camp, Sons Of Confederate Vet
Grams, was held last night at their hall OF
South Fairfax street. A large number O
the members were present and greatly en-
joyed an address by Mr.. Edgar Warfield ST
General and Personal Notes.
| concert for the benefit of the railroa.
reading rooms viii be given at the room
tomorrow evening 81. 7:S0 o'clock. An at
tractive program has been arranged. al
are cordially invited to attend.
George Stearns yesterday afternoon f0un'
q handsome ladies gold watch and chain q
| the corner OF King and Payne streets
The Ladies' Missionary Society of tn
n. p. Church held . public meeting in tn
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Payments Of Alimony.

Judge Cox has ordered Geo. w. Bogue
TO show cause Thursday next why he
should not be held In contempt Of court for
failing to pay alimony and counsel fees
allow ed Mrs. Bogus.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

A Joint resolution has been adopted in
the New Mexico territorial council express
ing sympathy. with the insurgents in the
Island of Cuba.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

% and 20 The remainder of the schedule
follows: March q and %, Atlanta, Ga;
March 80 and 81, Augusta, Ca: April
and 2. Charleston, 8. c.: April 3 and 5, Sa-
yannah. Ga; April 6 and Z, Macon, Ga.
These clubs are members of the South
eastern League.
After the game at Macon a few dates
will be left open for practice matches,
after which the journey north will be
made, the team playing at Norfolk, Va.
April IA and 10. l.
The team will probably make its head
quarters at Lynchburg from March q
to "a.
Fighting Sunday Base Ball.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, January 27.-The
Protestant clergymen of this city held q
special meeting In Y. NJ. c. A. Hall yes
terday for the purpose of formulating a
systematic fight against the bill, introduced
in the legislature permitting Sunday base
ball. A committee. with the Rev. R. A.
Hunter at It's head, was instructed to draft
resolutions to be distributed among the
members of the legislature condemning the
proposed measure and ask for a hearing
before the house committee. mass meet
ing of citizens will also be called and the
sentiment against the bill will be agitated
Evening star., 1897-01-27
SPORTING NEWS.
To Revive virginia League.

At a meeting in Portsmouth yesterday
steps were taken to reorganize the Virgin
la Base Ball League. The league Will con-
sist cf not fewer than four nor more than
eight clubs. Portsmouth. Norfolk. Rich
mond. Petersburg. Roanoke. Lynchburg.
DanyilIe and Newport News-Hampton are
eligible. The league will claim the protec-
tion of the national board against the IN
yasion of the Atlantic League. which Will
include Norfolk and Richmond in its list
of clubs.
Philadelphia's Tourist Cricketers.
The committee of the Associated Cricket
Clubs of Philadelphia met yesterday and
selected the players who will represent the
Quaker city in the contests with the va
rious English teams in the two months
trip abroad. The team will sail OH May
% The first game will be played June Z.
while the last days play Is scheduled for
July 81 The following men were selected:
George Stuart Patterson, F. w. Ralston,
E. W. Clark, jr.. p. H. Clark. F. H. Boh-
| len, w. w. Noble, Germantown; A. NJ.
Wood c. Coates, Jr., j. B. King, II. H.
Brown, Belmont; II. p. Baily, Merton; ].
A, Lester, Haverford; +. H. Bates, Tioga;
l.. Biddle, Philadelphia.
The Brooklyns' Southern Trip.
Manager Barnie has completed the de-
| tails Of the southern spring trip to be
| taken by the Brooklyn base ball team.
The party VIII play the first practice
game with the Columbus, Ca, club. March
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-03-24
The Compulsory Education Fizzle.

The Indiana Legislature has just ad-
journed, and prides itself on passing a
compulsory education law, similar i'm
all respects to the Pennsylvania law,
save that il requires shorter term of
opening public schools. If the Indiana
law is like the Pennsylvania compulso-
ry law, we can assure our Hoosier
friends that they have got hold of a
blooming absurJlity. Our law has been
in effect over a year, and the only edu-
cational influence il has had is to show
the rising generation how easily law
cIn be evaded. 1t amounts to nothing.
Ii was never intended to amount to
anything beyond a legislative stump
speech. The Legislature now in ses-
sion proposes to doctor it, but the best
thing that can be done is to repeal the
law outright. The real intent of the
law was to increase the horde of office
holders, but it has failed in that re-
spect, for most of the counties of the
State have refused to provide the funds
to pay them. Volunteers for unpaid
public service don't abOund.-Pitts-
burg Post.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-03-24
TEMPERED.

When stern occasion calls for war,
And the trumpets shrill and peal,
Forges ami armories ring all day
With the fierce clash of steel.
The blades are heated in the narne,
And cooled in icy flood,
And beaten hard, and beaten well,
To make them firm and pliable,
Their edge and temper good;
Then tough and sharp with discipline,
They win the fight for fighting men.
When Gods occasions call for men,
His chosen soul He takes,
In iife's hot fire He tempers them,
With tears He cools and slakes:
With many heavy, grievous stroke
He beats them to an edge,
And tests and tries, again, again,
Till the hard will is fused, and pain
Becomes high privilege;
Then strong, and quickened through and
through,
They ready are His work to do.
Like an on rushing, furious host
The tide OF need and sin.
Unless the blades shall tempered be,
They have no chance to win;
God trusts 10 no untested sword
When he goes forth to war;
Only the souls that, beaten long
On pains great anvil, have grown strong
His chosen weapons are.
All souls, Oh pains great anvil laid.
Remember this, nor be afraid
Susan Coolidge, in The Congregational
ist.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-03-24

The Marquis of Butte has given the
town council of Cardiff 5000, the in
come of which is to be used To assist
girls in marrying. This is praise
worthy object. Many girl does not
feel like marrying unless she can bring
something more material than joy To
her loving husband. She wants 10 be
able to do as much as the girl in near
by town of Western New York, who
furnished bed-tick TO be filled with
straw, contributed by the groom. The
income from 5000 would buy quite a
number of common bed-ticks at cur
rent prices.
One condition is made by the gener-
Gus donor in connection with his gift.
He requires that the first eleven verses
of the second chapter of st. John shall
be read to each girl receiving aid.
These eleven verses contain the story
of the miracle wrought be the marriage
in Cana of Galilee. Ii may be recalled
that on this occasion the supply of
wine ran short, and was renewed
through the medium of miracle by
which water was turned into wine.
We quote:
And when the ruler of the feast had
tasted the water that was made wine,
and knew not whence il was the
governor of the feast called the bride
groom,
And saith unto him. Every man at
the beginning doth set forth good wine;
and when men have we'll drunk, then
that which is worse; but thou has kept
the good wine until now.
OF course, there is lesson in this.
The intimation to continue in we'll
doing, to follow good with better, is
plain. But we are afraid there is
danger in the story of this miracle.
Weak human nature will misapply the
lesson. Some fellow, to whose wife
this story was read as preliminary
to marriage, will be content with fur
nishing water, and insist that his wife
make it wine. There are lots Of them
doing ii every day.