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Evening star., 1897-06-05

Gold Mine Dedicated to the Lord,
From the Chicago Tribune.
A mine dedicated to the Lord! Such was
the novel exercise a few days ago in one
OF the principal mining camps of Colorado
when the prospective returns from a pro-
ducing mining property were formally Of
fered to the Lord to aid in charitable and
other works of philanthropy, but more es-
pecially to the aid and education of Or
phans. The mine is the Bon Ton, a gold
producing property. located in Russell
Gulch. in Gilpin county, and has been
leased by the Rev. J. H. Weber of Preston,
Ohio, and Mr.. c. w. Elmer of Monroe
Mich. Mr.. Weber is an EVANGELIST who has
Travelled extensively in this country and
abroad, and has created q stir and sensa-
ton in religious circles wherever he has
labored.
The ceremony was witnessed by a large
concourse of people. including many prom
inent mining men of the region. 1t was
held at the shaft house of the mine on the
hillside and under the blue canopy Of
heaven. Most Of the ministers Of the Cos
pei in the vicinity were present, and the ex-
erctses consisted mainly of prayers singing
and addresses. The Rev. Mr.. Weber him
self stated that his work as an evangelist
had enabled him to extend educational ad-
vantages to many worthy young men, es-
pecially orphans. and he Invested his
money in this mining venture with the
nope tnat II woulo ylelo good returns, which
would be turned into q good and worthy
cause. and he believed that In aedicatinR
the property in the name Of the Lord he
was simply carrying out the Masters will.
The mine has been worked for some time.
but more especially in the line of develop
ment rather than production. The lessees
have already built shaft house, put in
machinery, and have several shifts Of men
at work. The new and novel proceeding
has attracted widespread interest among
the mining men Of the state, and the pro-
gress made will be carefully noted The
district Is one Of the richest in the county.
while the county Is by far the richest spot
for its size In this country. 1t is only
twelve by fifteen miles In area, yet it has
produced in the last thirty years upward
of sixty-five millions of precious metal.
principally gold, and has never enjoyed a
boom or suffered depression.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
A Lesson of Self-Control.
From the Tnnflon Tp1err0nh

An eminent Scotch divine was In his
youth regarded by the villagers where he
was brought up as gay wild lad" One
day he jumped into an old woman's garden
and commenced to pluck the berries off the
bushes. The old woman gave chase, where
upon he leaped the dyke. and was soon
scudding up the road, the old woman yell
ing after him: Eye lang-legged deeyil! I'll
sort We for this yet"
Years after he took the degree of LII. D..
and. preaching in his native village he oh.
served the old lady in the congregation.
At the close of the service he sent the
beadle to say he desired to speak to her.
After some talk she inquired the meaning
Of the Ill. D." after his name.
oh. said ne. with waggish look in
that yourself on the day plundered your
garden r.
The words came back to the old woman's
mind, and with q gleam Of horror on her
face. she retired. exclaiming, wen, I
neverF' and mentally resolved she would
be more guarded with her tongue In the
@ssesA Se
Evening star., 1897-06-05
HIGHEST MILITARY PYRAMID.
The Fourth Illinois Regiment Beats
the Record in Escalnding.

The Fourth Illinois Regiment Beats
the Record in Escalnding.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Corporal Leary, the limberest man at
Fort Sheridan, took the chance of breaking
his neck and tumbling the storming pyra-
mid of forty-one soldiers in bruised heap
yesterday as he sprang upward from the
shoulders of Private Miller caught with
three fingers Of his left hand the top of the
high wooden wall behind which lurked the
remy, hung for one perilous instant, and
then gallantly pulled himself to the top
seized his rife and sprang into the midst of
the foe on the other side of the improvised
psrapet, in the Coliseum gallery.
The human pyramid swayed, but held it's
sturdy place while gallant infantrymen
swept up the stalwart shoulders and over
the thirty-one-foot wall to Corporal Leary's
support, while a platoon of twenty-five men
kept the enemy away in front of the wall
1t was at this point that the regular army
officers. who were watching the Nray from
the Coliseum gallery. led the applause for
Corporal Leary and his comrades had brok-
en- the worlds escalading record by three
feet. AS partial reward for his daring
feat, Corporal Leary will be recommended
by Lieut.. fercival c. Love- in command of
the Camp, for promotion.
When Corporal Leary climbed to the apex
OF the pyramid and stood on the shoulders
of the men in the top row the tips of his
fingers lacked five inches Of reaching the
top OF the wall. The highest wall that ever
was escaladed before was twenty-eight
feet, and the men who climbed over that, in
the military carnival at New York, broke
the worlds record then. The wall at the
Coliseum was thirty-one feet high, and 1t
took just four minutes to scale It,
Eighteen of the heaviest and strongest
men In the regiment formed the base of the
pyramid, ten mounted on their shoulders
and leaned against the wall, six stood on
the shoulders Of the ten, four on the shoul-
ders of the six, and three on the shoulders
OF the four. Corporal Leary scrambled up
this escalading pyramid of blue and stood
on the shoulders Of the top three, braced
against the wall.
When he stretched out his arms and
found his fingers would not reach the edge
OF the wall he crouched, and then, as the
human mountain swayed dizzily beneath
his feet, with the mighty and yet delicate
effort of the trained athlete, he sprang bodi-
ly five inches upward at the edge of the
barrier. He tried to grasp the top of the
parapet with both hands, but only three
fir gers of his left went high enough The
pyramid under him was still swaying. He
held to the hazardous edge by the three fin
gers for an instant, and then, with a heaye
and twist. pulling his whole body up,
caught the wall with the other hand An
instant after he was on the enemy's side
of the barricade.
Evening star., 1897-06-05

route as q permanent service Of trans
portatdon. Tue Baltimore owners have ex-
pended several thousand dollars In the
way Of modern improvements, and In her
rev dress the Moseley will please the fan
cy Of excursionists.
Evening star., 1897-06-05

Brooklyn became q city In 1884, when its
to end Its separate history ~ q municipal.
ity with . population OF 1.110.00O.
William Jones, colored, local preacher of
the John Wesley n. q. Church, Millington.
0ed nom . violent attack Of hiccough last
Evening star., 1897-06-05
BY SEA
FROM
WASHINGTON
TO
AY"NMy Ny0~M|

NEW YORK.
A short and delightful trip. in going steam.
ships OF the latest model. with privilege
OF pleasant stop-over at famous
OLD POINT COMFORT.
In connection with the superb steamers OF the
NORFOLK & WASHINGTON
STE AMBOAT COMPANY,
"A daily all-water service between Washington and
New York Is operated In connection with the
OLD DOMINION LINE.
Leave Washington daily. p.m.; leave Alexnn-
cria daily, 7:30 pm. Arrive Fort Monroe daily,
$50 am; arrive Norfolk daily. am.
Passengers from Washington Will make conDec-
ttons with Old Dominion ships At Norfolk, leaving
Norfolk at 7:30 pm. ard leaving Old Point Com
fort at 0:l5 pm. daily (Sundays included).
0Passengens privileged to 70 In either a.
rection by rail, II desired
Tickets for sale In Washington at the following
odnces: Norfolk and Washington. DC. steam,,saS
Company, No. s17 Pa. ave.: SIS. d19 si7 aud i&:i
Pa. ave; TOT 18th St NV. tccrnar ~ r. avel
and AZ once Of the Norfolk and Washinrsun ~ C.
sfea mboat Company. foot 7th st. where rrscrva.
tions Of state rooms can be made ana furshrr u
formafina Nbteinrd. f~lephos~ 80
W. Z. GUIILAuDEU. JOHN CALLAHAN
yP, !: y. sd Q. -. Nerfrik sad
psmi.sca Dan = : = o. wss1iegsaa 8 2. q.
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II you want anything. try an nd. in The
Star. II anybody has what you Wish, you
win get an answeg.
Evening star., 1897-06-05
What II In.
From the Chicago Times-Herald.
1T seems terrible" he said.

1T seems terrible" he said.
What does?" she asked
This account by physician Of the way
bicycling affected him.
What does he sayT she inquired.
He says" he explained, ''that after a
long ride he experienced paraesthesiae In
sensibtiity. and paresfs In the interussef.
lumbricales and the adductor policis''
II don't see why It Il" she returned in
her superior way. that q man can't say he
much fuss about u. ;" - -
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ed. with elevators. electric lights and salt

ed. with elevators, electric lights ana salt
water baths.
The Grindstcne Inn. at Winter IIarbor.
Me-, is the place to go for comfort and
coolness In summer. It Is but about twenty
minutes sail from Bar Harbor. and is enc
Of the most thoroughly equipped resorts on
the coast Provisions are made for those
who enjoy outdoor exercise, and amuse-
nents are provided to suit a variety of dis
positions. There are horses and bicycles;
music and dancing; bowling alley. billiards.
club house, casino and facilities for fishing
c. B. Cleveland, TO fremont Temple, Bcs-
ton, Mass, is manager.
When hot weather begins in earnest, the
cool shores of Maine will call to you. The
Rcckledge, at Popham Beach, Me-, Is a re-
sort where particular attention is paid to
service and cuisine. The air is good, and
there is fine bathing and sailing. The ho-
tel Is managed by Chas. P. Costello.
La Fontaine at the ocean end of Ken
lucky avenue. Atlantic City, New Jer-
sey. has all the modern improve
ments and conveniences that are to be
lors are well adapted for invalids or those
who like this form Of health-taking recre-
alton; 1t is steam heated and has all the
little comforts that are so enjoyable. Spe-
cation to Edward c. Clark, proprietor.
One of the most attractive and beauti-
fully appointed hotels at Atlantic City is
the Hotel Windsor, the chief hotel of the
Florida of the north" 1t is one Of the
most modern hotels on the Atlantic coast
and is run on both American and European
plans. 1t has attached to it a Turkish
room marine room, a ships room, sun
balconies and other handsomely appointed
apartments. French service will be found
In the cafe, while Russian orchestra will
add to the enjoyment of a stay here. The
hotel is eighty feet from the ocean and has
beautiful surroundings. The proprietor, Mr..
G. Jason Waters, will furnish all informa-
ton upon application.
Those contemplating a visit to Atlantic
City at any time in the season, whether
early or late, would 90 well to write at
once to the Hotel st. Charles James B.
Reilly. proprietor, for a booklet of informa-
ton. The hotel is situated directly on the
beach, is handsomely appointed and is in
every way most desirable stopping place.
Salt and fresh water will be found in the
baths and every comfort and convenience
Is provided for those who stop at this
wel-knoWn house.
The Evard on Kentucky avenue, At
lantic City, one hundred and Sfty feet
from the beach, has a most desirable loca-
ton and in that gains its special advan-
tages as summer resort hotel. 1t is heat
ed by hot water and the service to be found
there is in every sense first-class. Special
weekly rates are given on application to
the proprietor, j. Ruffentait.
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a
81 to $12 week. Send for a booklet
An entirely new Atlantic City hotel is the
Hotel Champlaine, run by Dempsey BROTH
ers, and situated on Kentucky avenue near
the beach. The cuisine Is Of the highest
order, and the house Is supplied with an
elevator, hot and cold baths, and every
other convenience. 1t l has capacity or
800.
An ideal spot to spend. the summer Is
Riverton, Va, and the Kenner House, ].
w. Kenner, proprietor. with its cool rooms
porches and shade. andtpure mountain wa
ter offers every inducement to those wish
ing to avoid the heat and discomfort of the
city. There is splendid black bass fishing
near by. boats being supplied free to
guests.
Green's Mountain House. Harper's Ferry,
w. Va, is now open. It Is located on Fruit
Hill Farm, in the Blue Ridge, just twenty
minutes drive from sthe depot, and is sup
piled with medicinal waters. Terms: S., 50
and 81 a week. and Il and $3.50 day.
Send for circular.
who enjoy having home comforts and inde-
pendence want q cottage all to themselves.
cozy furnished cottage by the surf at
Ballston Beach, Truro. Mass, Is offered for
low rent. A photo. of the cottage may be
seen at 1912 K street.
Passaconaway Inn has opened for the
season. This attractive summer resort at
Yolk Cliffs, Me- IL under the management
of Robert Murray, whose New York Office
is 2OS Broadway. Associated with the inn
are q number Of furnished cottages for
rent.
The Bay Point Hotel. Rockiand Break
water. Rockland, Me-. will be opened June
Is for the second season under the direc-
ticn Of Mr.. N. r. Sewell. This ID the Sec
ond season Of tAis large and. well equipped
hotel II y beAutifully located ons che cool
Maine oAst.sFhere II nne boatine, bath
Ing and Ashing; attractive scetsFy ana
p1eassnt dttvsss ne hotel = Wsll appoint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
THE GUILTY PARTY.
Humidity, Not Heat, RespOnsible fo
Todry's DiscOmfOrts.

TOdry's DiscomfOrts.
General Humidity was responsible for
the oppreSSivenesS of the atmosphere to-
day, according to the weather man who
signals his presence. The old veteran start
ed in early in the morning with all his
forces. The heat agents took a rest, as
shown by the thermometer at o'clock a.
M, when 1t registered only q degrees. 1t
had risen only two degrees since o'clock
While the temperature was only II at 8
O'Clock. the humidity registered 81 degrees,
which, according to the weather bureau, is
much higher than ordinary.
1t was certainly the humidity therefore,
and not the heat, which was responsible,
unless the mercury was incorrect, and this
was clearly not shown to be the case.
The same weapons employed against the
heat forces We're brought into action to
fight the humidity. Fans were quickly
limbered up, parasols acted as allies, and
handkerchiefs were unfurled as If they
were flags of truce, and the possessors
wished to declare the warfare over for the
time at least
greatly lessened, a reading taken at 12:3O
showing that ii was only J6 degrees, hav-
ing been reduced u degrees since o'clock.
The temperature in the meantime rose to
SO degrees al l2;5o' but as there was
cool breeze blowing, it was not OPP
pressiye as earlier in the day. Breezes
have little effect when humidity reigns.
1t was exceedingly warm yesterday in
the south, the thermometer going to 100
degrees at o clock in Charleston, Augusta
and Savannah. 1t was Sc at Atlanta. The
maximum temperature in New York and
Philadelphia yesterday was 50 and 81 de-
grees, respectively.
Continued high temperature is promised
for tomorrow by the bureau, far in the
morning, with probably local thunder
storms in the afternoon and at night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT CHANGES

PrOmOtions and Reductions Officially
Announced.
The following changes in the Department
Of the Interior have been officially an
nounced:
Office of assistant attorney general-Pro-
motions: Frank L. Campbell of Ohio, as
sistant attorney, for duty as first assistant,
2,2JO to s., $50; Wm NJ. Wilson Of Iowa.
assistant attorney. $o,2h0 to $500: Samuel
V. Proudft of Iowa, assistant attorney,
$1,000 to $3.50.
General land oflice-Promotions: Hiram
H. Jones of Indiana, Gabriel v. N. Ogden
Of New York and Charles c. Heltman of
Nebraska, clerks, 81 800 to $500; VIM. H.
Taylor Of Georgia, $1,000 to 81 200; John II.
Silance of West Virginia, $500 to H,20O;
James H. Rea of Illinois, 5000 to $1,000. In
addition to the above Peter Blake. a col
cred republican from Delaware. has been
appointed watchman IN the DEPARTING mt
of the Interior, to succeed Watchnan
Dozier Of Virginia. Bud Thomas, Secretary
Smiths colored butler. has been removed
as a packer. John H. Truitt, democrat
on the watch force. has been reduced to
the grade OF laborer, at $500. John l.. Booth.
an Union soldier, has been appointed as
sistant engineer of the department. vice
Harry Weisbrod, reduced to fireman.
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Albert W. Putnam. %. New York, roved
on the freshman crew and was substitute
to the % varsity.
Reginald W. Pressprich. '97, New York.
rowed bow or his freshmen crew and on
the varsity eights of '9J and 'g6.
Clarence Mckay Lewis. 9S. New York,
rowed three on his freshmen crew.
Joseph w. Mackay. 19n, Rayridge, l.. l..
the cnly freshman selected for the varsity
crew.
Edwin P Shattuck 80, Portland. Ore,
first year at rowing.
Gale II. Garter, '96, New York, rowed
SIX on his freshmen crew and al the same
position on the %. 90 and 90 'vaI sity-
Orleans Lorgacre. jr., '9S, New York,
captain. and rowed seven on his freshmen
crew and three on the varsity of '95 and
seven on the varsity of Jj.
Henry E. Pierrepont. jr '9I. Brooklyn,
stroked his freshmen and the 80 and SO
varsity crews
j. Smith Schiussel, '?s. New York, his
Grst experience in steering eight.
NJ @. Bogue. 1890, New York, has had
no experience.
Charles H. Machen. '9S, New York, rowed
Nc > on his freshmen crew.
Harold H. Oddie. %. New York, rowed
five last years freshmen and in the
varsity four in the Harlem regatta this
year.
Charles H. Elmer. 20. New York, rowed
No. 4 on his freshmen crew.
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Pennsylvania.

William p. Preston. 90. Philadelphia. was
a substitute on the freshmen crew of last
year.
Samuel A. Boyle jr., '9S, Washington,
D. c., rowed on the varsity crew last year,
elected this year.
James II. Hall, 80. Huntington, Pa,
rowed Nc. on his freshmen crew.
William II. Howell. 99. Round Top, Pa,
stroked last years varsity crew.
Edward ). Stearns. 30. Wilkesbarre, Pa,
Towed No ) in last years varsity boat.
Frederick l.. Wallace, 90. Asbury Park.
y. j: his first year at rowing.
J. Eerton Garnett, 80 WiIiiamsport, Pa.
rowed at No on last years varsity up
10 within week of the race.
j. Macmillan Reugenberg, 90 Philadel-
phia, stroked the freshmen crew last year.
John :. Wise, '9S, Philadelphia was cox
swain Of his class crew last year, and
steered the varsity boat in the Annapolis
race this year.
Wallace r. Lee. 90. Philadelphia, steered
the freshmen crew last year.
Charles s. Rodgers 80 Philadelphia.
rowed No . in the freshmen boat last
year.
Peter u. Overfield. 30 SINNERS Eddy.
Pa. never rowed until this year.
John w Bush, 80. Philadelphia did not
come out to row this year until the middle
Of April.
John F. De Silver, 80. Washington. d. C..
was substitute TO the varsity eleven and
Towcd No. > in the freshmen crew last
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his freshmen crew, and was at No. on the
98 varsity.
Frederick A. Briggs, '9s, Waterloo, Que
bee. was stroke Of his freshmen crew: sub.
on American Varsity of '95, and stroke on
the '96 varsity.
Fred. D. Colson, '97, Buffalo. NY. was
coxswain of his freshmen crew, and held
the place on the Henley '95 and the 90
varsity.
VIM c. Dalzell, jr., 90. South Egremont.
Mass, was at No. on his freshmen crew,
and was put in the same position for the
Annapolis race.
Theo. L. Bailey, 90, New York, was at
No. on his freshmen eight, and also on
the Annapolis
Clarence M. Oddie, 80, East Orange, N.
j., was at 6 on his freshmen crew, and was
captain of the Annapolis eight, in which
he rowed at No. 6.
Emmett B. Carter, '99 Owego, NY, was
stroke of beth his freshmen crew and the
Annapolis eight.
Lewis L. Tatum, 80, Philadelphia, rowed
No. Z on the '95 Poughkeepsie crew and Z
II the '96 winning varsity.
Schuyler L. Fisher. 80, Cincinnati, steered
his freshmen crew last year. and was cox
swain of this years Annapolis eight.
William B. Stamford, Grand-Viewon-
Hudson. rowed bow in the 90 freshmen
crew, and filled the same position on the
Annapolis eight.
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TAX ON MANUFACTURED TOBACCO.
The Finance Committee Yield the
Proposed Increase.

The Finance Committee Yield the
Proposed Increase.
Important action was taken by the Sen
ate finance committee today on one of the
internal revenue items of the tariff bill.
The committee agreed to recede from its
proposed increase of the internal revenue
tax upon manufactured tobacco from 8
cents pound to cents a pound.
There has been great deal of opposition
to this proposed increase. 1t was led prin-
cipaily by Senator Pritchard, the republi-
can senator from North Carolina. He
fought the increase persistently since the
bill was reported from the committee. SEN
ator Pritchard told his republican colleague
that the increase would work great harm
to the farmers of North Carolina, Virginia,
Tennessee and kentucky, as it would seri-
ously affect the demand for tobacco.
Senator Pritchards opposition to the
amendment was urged upon every occa-
sion, and he did a great deal of hard work
to defeat it. He has never taken the fight
into the Senate, however, but has con-
Quoted it earnestly with the committee and
his brother senators. A decision was
reached to make the rate on cigarettes 81
per thousand on those weighing less than
three pounds per thousand, and increasing
the rate for those of larger size.
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EXCHANGE WEATHER REPORTS.
An important Arrangement ComDle ed
With Mexico.

- ,.Roh e"Ht ATrHnsse e ment Com III e q q
With Mexico.
An important arrangement has h.en cor,-
pieted between the United States and Mey-
leo for an exchange Of weather bureau re-
ports This is an exceedingly importan mt
matter, and to both countries The United
States is interested in securing information
OF storms that come into this country
through Mexico, and Mexico is especially
anxious to ge: advance information of low
temperatures working toward Mexican ter
ritory
This question has long been the subject
for correspondence between the two coun-
tries, and is an exceedingly important ad-
vance in the facilities afforded the weather
bureau for predicting storms from the
south. An effort will now be made to Sc
cure some like arrangement by which in
formation of storms in the West Indies can
be secured. The bureau now has reports at
irregular times from the West Indies, where
there are nine meteorological stations. But
it is desired to have daily telegraphic re-
port, such as is received from stations in
tkis country. The West India service would
cost about $4,000 per annum. The Mexi-
can service is secured with a cost of not
over $3.50, and possibly not more than $3.50
per annum.
over the whole region of the country COW
cred by the Mexican telegraphic service,
with at least one station in lower Califor-
mia, six on the Mexican gulf coast and pos
sibly six on the Pacific coast. These re-
ports will be delivered by Mexico free TO
this country, in exchange for which the
United States service will twice a day de-
liver to Mexico the reports received from
stations in the southern half of California
Arizona, New Mexico and the gulf states.
The cooperation arranged with Mexico is
similar to that now in operation between
Canada and the United States. The daily
receipt of these additional reports will rem
der less liable the unexpected approach of
destructive storm to our southern ports.