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Evening star., 1897-04-02
A WET SPRING.
Crops Have Deen Seriously Delayed
by Rains.

by Rams.
The weather bureau has resumed publlca-
ton of its weather crop bulletins. In
review Of crop conditions during the month
of March i. says. Farming operations
have been retarded by wet weather in the
states of the central valleys, and the sea-
son Is somewhat backward generally. Some
corn has been planted as far north as Ten
nessee and the southern portions of Mis-
souri, and Kansas. Farther south greater
progress has been made, planting in Texas
ard northern Louisia,.a being about COM
pleted. and in Alabama. Mississippi and
Texas the early planted crop is up.
Cotton planting in Texas has progressed
favoraoly. and some has been planted in
South Carolina. but in other states of the
cotton belt practically no planting had
been done up to the close of the month. In
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Okla
homa preparations for seeding are in pro-
gress.
winter wheat is reported winter killed
to some extent in Missouri. Iowa, Illinois,
Indiana and Wisconsin. and while the crop
has sustained injury in Ohio, the outlook in
that state is reported as not discourag ing.
The early sown in Kansas is excellent and III
Oklahoma. Arkansas and Texas the crop is
reported as promising. In Michigan and In
diana the crop has been damaged Dy floods
Spring wheat Is doing well in Kansas and
preparations for increased acreage are in
progress in Iowa. In the Dakotas and Min
nesota prepara tions for seeding have not
yet begun.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
NEW Ell ROPEAN ALLIANCE.
France Driven by Germany Into As
sOciatfOn With England.

u.
James Creelman wires from Berlin to The
New York Journal:
The real reason for Germany's pitiIess
opposition TO Greece is that German polity
has abandoned the fundamental idea of a
triple alliance, and that Russo German
alliance is imminent. The German en-
peror seems to have succeeded in virtually
divorcing France from Russia.
This means an alliance between England
and France.
Russia's policy is 10 force the Greeks 10
war, because anything that will upset thu.
status quo in central or oriental Europe
Will help Russia in her long-delayed march
toward Constan antinople.
The relations between Austria and Ger
many are embarrassing. for the growth OF
Russia means the dissolution of the Aus
trian empire, which is a mere confederation
Of peoples having nothing liz common.
Seven years ago Kossuth told me IN Ter
min that the Russo-terman alliance was
inevitable within ten Years. A week later
Lord Dufferin said to me in Rome that
when Bismarck retired from power the
Keystone had fallen from the arch of peace
and tomorrow Bismarck. in his eighty sec
ond year, will have the bitterness of know
ing that these things are coming to pass
and that the notification of that diplomacy
which is the basis of the peace of the world
is now going on.
NO wonder that the King Of Greece is
astonished. and that Lord Salisbury r.; 9
gone to France.
When l said goodbye to the King of
Greece last Friday he said he could not
understand why Germany should insis; on
forcing Greece into war. considering the
fact that Greek coupons Were largely owned
by the common people of Germany. He de-
ciared that the German policy of oppression
must be strongly influenced by :len who
mad an interest in depressing the price of
hat I ho,- s,lI H.
beginning shows why Germany is in favor
of oppressing Greece.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Mr.. Bristow Sworn In.

Mr.. ]. L. BristCw of Kansas, the new
fourth assistant postmaster general was
sworn in yesterday in the office of Post
master General Gary, ard at once took the
desk of his predecessor. Judge Maxwell.
A large number of persons interested in
fourth-class post offices called to see him
during the day. No list OF appointments
to fcurth-class offices was issued today,
ar d l. is Doubtful IL the long silence of the
app ointment division will be broken until
next week. 1t Is now over six weeks since
any fourth-class postmasters were appoint
eG. the policy Of the outg ping admfnistra-
ton being 10 avoid the appearance Of FORE
stalling their republican SUCCESSORS.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Senate Commerce Committee,

Inc Senate committee on commerce has
authorized favorable report on Senator
Frye's revenue cutter bill in regard 20 the
retirement of officers In that service.
Favorable reports were also authorized
On the following bills: Providing for an
Investigation of the obstructions to naviga-
ton in Florida waters; authorizing bridges
across the Missouri river between its mouth
and the mouth of Dakota river; across the
Mississippi between the mouth of the Min
hesota and Donaldsonville, in Louisiana,
ami across the Illinois and Desplaines rivers
between the mouth of the Illinois and
Joliet. ILL.,; classifying and liceus ng mas
ters and chief mates of sailing vessels of
ever 1W tons; amending the act authorizing
the construction of a steel bridge across
the ST. Louis river, and providing for GER
tf1cates of tide to vessels
Evening star., 1897-04-02
MR.. HEATH COMMENDED,
Resolutions Thanking the President
for His appointment.

The Chicago Typographical Union has
passed resolutions thanking the President
for having appointed Mr. Perry S. Heath
first assistant postmaster general and COM
nlending the action a just recognition
of true worth The resolutions recite Mr..
Heaths career as printer newspaper writer
and editor. manager of the republican lit
erary bureau in the last campaign, and con-
cluding with the announcement that mem
bers of the union, "as representatives Of
one of the strongest and most influential
bodies of organized workMen, are ever lust
and appreciative of favors when shown
us, and believe that in so doing we are
melting out simple justice to a man fully
deserving of our best wishes. and one who,
although he has risen to higher positions.
has never overlooked or forgotten the IN
terests of those of his less fortunate broth
ers in the art preservative of arts as
Well as the concern of the common people
from which he has risen to his present
prominence in national AFFAIRS
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Military Cadets.

Cadet appointments to the Military Aca,.-
emy have been issued to John E. Bre;h Of
Altoona, Pa: John r. Boyle. Philadelphia,
Pa: Emil Boyer, Brooklyn, n. Y; Geo. W.
Cochen of Brooklyn (alternate); Henry c.
Jewett Of Buffalo, n. Y, Harvey B. Inman
of Dayton, N. Y, ]. Henry Stanard of Flor
ence, S. c., G. r. Spaldng of Monroe,
Mich. r. T. Harrell (alternate) of Valdos-
ia, Ga, w. d. Mcneil of Waycross, Ga
G. W. Duvall of Cheraw. S. c., Baxtor s.
Moore (alternate) of Chester. S. c., w. L.
Boswell Of Penfield Ga, VIM. Clarke tal-
ternate) of Madison, Ga, F. F. Dunbar of
Vile, Fla
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Farmers and Firemen Wanted.

The civil service commission Will hold an
e1a rnination in all states where there are
applicants. April 20, to secure elis1bles for
the position Of farmer The subjects will
be PeHmanship. spelling. farm economy.
keeping accounts. and practical questions
IN farming. A vacancy exists In the posi-
tion q additional farmer at San Carlos.
Artz-, At salary OF $50 per month. No
person IS eligible to this position who has
not had two years experience farming in
Arizona
1He commission will hold an examination
10 procure elIaibles for the grade of fire.
IuaI. 40 scholastic test will be required
Ior this examination, ana applicants will
De graded on the subjects OF age expert
eiICs ana Intelligence. character as a work
man anG physical ability
From the register established a vacancy
now exiStlaS In The quarterrnasters de-
p1rtfH"I.l al Fort Ethan Allen. Vt. salary
st9Y per ;ii!Hunl. will be filed Persons de
hI4:s 10 compete for that particular va
caAcE should file their applications not
later than April %.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
More Treasury Applications.

Additional applications for places under
the Treasury Department have been filed as
follows:
z. Bridwell of Atlanta, Ca, to be sur
veyor of customs at Atlanta, Ga
l. w. Falls of New Orleans, La to be
surveyor OF customs at that port
II. NJ. Glen Of Albany. n. Y, to be as
sistant appraiser at New York city
A. c. Tufts of Sacramento, Cal. to be
examiner OF drugs al San Francisco
F. L. krieder of Philadelphia, Pa, to be
examiner of drugs at that port.
u. 5. Nichols OF La Crosse, Wis, to be
inspector of steam vessels at ST. Paul.
MINI,
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Army Promotions,

The following named officers have been
ordered to examination for promotion:
First Lieutenant Daniel L. Howell, 7th
Infantry; Second Lieutenants Joseph c.
Fox. 18th Infantry; Vernon A. Caldwell.
18th Infantry; Edmund L. Butts, 2lst In
fantry: Henry ]. Hunt 18th Infantry; Jules
Goth Infantry; Truman o. Murphy, 18th
Infantry; Francis HI. Schoeffel. 9th Infan-
try; William H. Bertsch, 18th Infantry;
John r. Seyburn, oath Infantry; Ross l..
Bush. 18th Infantry; Charles Miller, 11th
Infantry.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
TO PROTECT THE EMPLOYEES.
Bill Introduced to Prevent Sweeufur
CbanHes

In view of the approach of the mayoral-
ty election in Chicago and possible sweep
ing changes in city employees, considera BILE
interest is taken in a bill introduced In the
Illinois legislature by Senator Morrison
republican. The bill amends the civil serv-
ice law by providing that all employees of
the city of Chicago appointed prior to the
taking effect of the law shall be entitled
to its full protection and shall have the
same standing though they had passed
the required examination.
Should the bill pass It Is estimated that
some 5000 employees will be protected
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Mr.. Ryan Qualities.

Mr.. Thomas Ryan qualified yesterday al
the Interior Department for his new posi-
tion as assistant secretary. The oath of Of
fee was administered by Assistant Chief
Clerk De Lacy In the presence of Secretary
Bliss and In the latters ONCE. After a con-
pertment business which would be assienc d
to Mr.. Ryan the latter went out to lunch, and
at ! o'clock returned and entered on the
duties OF his ONCE During the afternoon
MI Ryan had q long talk with his prede-
cessor. Judge Sims. on matters of routine
in the Office.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Archbishop Plunket Dead.

The Right Hon. and Most Rev. William
Conyngham Plunket, Protestant archbishop
of Dublin who has been seriously ill for
some days past, Gied at 8 o'clock yesterday
morning in Dublin.
He was born in 1928, and succeeded to
the title on the death of his father in 1871.
Lord Plunket was elected arch bishop of
Dublin on the resignation Of Archbishop
Trench in 1884
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Lieut.. sewelI's Order.

Lieutenant John 8. seweIl. the young
engineer ofncer who. under the supervision
o. General Wilson, chief of engineers, had
charge of the reconstruction Of the Ford's
Theater building and the repair and en-
lai cement Of the government printing Of
fee. was today relieved from duty in this
city and ordered to duty at Boston, under
the orders of Lieutenant Colonel g. NJ
Mansfield. In charge Of the river and harbor
Works In that vicinity.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Filed ON Wrong Land.

The first fling made by holders of the
Nc hee scrip In the Chicago lake front
case has been withdrawn. This scrip was
MED or section g. the land being owned by
Robert T. Lincoln and others, but upon
learning that this parcel of land was in
Sinced In lande Donated to the state of
IIiinois for canal purposes, the application
was withdrawn
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Charged With Hatred of Veterans.

tal tain Of the Watch Francis of the
weather bureau has been reduced to the
position OF skilled laborer by Secretary
Hson- This action is In consequence of
complaints by the Union Veterans Patri-
ode League IL was alleged that Francis
TOOK every occasion TO yilify the old SOL
dleFs, and wished every time a funeral
passed the weather bureau TO Arlington
that all the old soldiers We're dead 40
that the government would not have to
Sgehf1 any more money for pensions -
Francis denies The charges
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Cavalry Drill Examination.

Lieut.. Col Jacob Kline. 9th Infantry;
Major Tully McCrea, 9Th Artillery, and
Capt. A. p. Blocksom, 9th Cavalry, have
been ordered to proceed to Fort Ethan
Allen, Vermont, for the purpose of exam
lining a number of non-commtssioned ofii-
GERS in cavalry drill regulations, at the con-
clusion of which they will return to their
regular stations
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Samples to Go by Mail.

The international bureau of the Universal
Postal Union at Berne Switzerland. has
officially announced that samples" of ar
ticles composed Of glass or other fragile
substances are admissible TO the mails ex-
changed between the French colonies Of
Diego Suarez and Saint Pierre and Mioue-
lon, and the other countries of the Univer-
sal Postal Union.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Punished His Grandson.

President Kruger of the Transvaal, IL is
announced from Pretoria, has suspended
his grandson, Eloff, from Office for making
a speech in which he insulted Queen Vic
toria and Great Britain. The president in
the press expresses his sincere regret at
Eloff irresponsible reference"
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Convicted Of Murder.

The jury in the trial of Bank Robber Kel-
Than at Paramount, Minn., for murder,
after being out nearly twenty-four hours,
returned a verdict Of murder in the
first degree. The Kellihan brothers rob-
bed several banks, killing two men in the
Sherburne Bank. and one of the brothers
later was killed by the posse pursuing. The
jury recommended Kellihan to mercy.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
STEPHEN w. WILSON'S DEATH.

He Represented Pennsylvania Dis
trfct In Congress During the War.
Ex-Judge Stephen w. Wilson died at his
home at Wellsboro'. Pa. Wednesday morn
ing of kidney disease in the seventy-sixth
year of his age.
He was elected to the state senate in
1862, and to Congress in 1864 and 1866 He
was additional law judge of the district
from 1871 to 1882, and in 1854 and 1SS., was
an associate justice of the United States
court IN New Mexico
Evening star., 1897-04-02

The Act AbOlishinE Spring Elections
in Newark and Jersey City.

Justices Garrison and Gummere in the
supreme court of New Jersey yesterday
practically declared unconstitutional the
act passed by the present legislature
abolshing spring elections in Jersey
City and Newark. The court grant
ed a writ of mandamus directing City Clerk
O'Donnell of Jersey City to go on with
the printing of tickets and the preparation
for an election in Jersey City on April Ii.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Found Dead Win a Bloodx Fac.

frankie Davidson, aged thirty years. was
found dead In the room of a hotel in In
dianapolis. where she was employed. We'd
nesday. By her side was found Robert 4.
Newby, her reputed husband, who was un-
conscious. The wOman's face was covered
with blood. The coroner says that she may
either have been sufYocated or have been
asphyxiate6
Evening star., 1897-04-02

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IN f8e eounfrp soes info So farse
a percentage Of off f8s Roiss,
to:fetn a RADIUS Of fwenfp m,fss
from f8e office Of publication.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Tearing Down Convention Hall.

Convention Hall at st. Louis, in which
President Mckinley was nominated, is be-
irgtorn down Wednesday night the severe
storm that visited this section helped
the work of demolition, blowing down
q portion of the east wall, which
fell without doing any damage.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
A Memorial Bridge.

A bill has been introduced in the House
by Mr.. Rixey providing for a memorial
bridge across the Potomac river from
the naval observatory to Arlington, at a
limit of cost of 100000
Evening star., 1897-04-02
The Drills at Fort Myer.

Hereafter the regular Friday drills in
the riding hall at Fort Myer will be dis
&C cntinued for the season. Monday will he
the field day for the hunting men, begin
nirg at q pm.. On the drill field at the
fort.
Evening star., 1897-04-02

1t matters little what it is that you want
whether situation or q servants
want ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-04-02

1t matters little what it is that you want
whether a situation or a servant-a
~ anti ad in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-04-02

The Connecticut house yesterday refused
to receive a bill intended to prevent the
exhibition, in this state OF kaleidoscope pic
lures OF the Corbett-Fftxsimmons fight.
Evening star., 1897-04-02

II yoQ want anything. try an ad In The
Star. II anybody has what you wish, YOU
will get an answer
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02
BISHOP BRADLEY WELCOMED.

Manchester. n. H.. Aug. 24.-Rev. D.
NJ Bradley, bishop Of Manchester, who
has just returned from a European trip
and his decennial visit to Rome, held a
public reception at St. Joseph's cathedral
last evening. which was attended by
5000 representatives Of Manchester's six
Catholic parishes. After hymn OF vel
come James f. Cavanaugh speaking
for the people Of the cathedral parish.
presented the distinguished prelate q
check for $1,000, collected by testimonial
against the wish Of Bishop Bradley, ex-
Pressed before his departure from Amer
lea. The bishop was against such recog-
milton on account of the depression In
business, but he said last night that he
would spend the money in church works
and charity. Bishop Bradley also for
babe a parade and Illumination in his
honor but nevertheless a great throne
turned out to welcome the beloved
shepherd back to his New Hampshire
diocese.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02
RACING AT READvILLE.
Opening of Grand Circuit In New Eng
land States.

Readville. Mass, Aug. 24.-The camp
of the grand circuit followers was alive
with interest at the Readville track,
where the first day of their meeting In
the New England states commenced.
Early in the morning a rainstorm damp
ened the ardor of the followers of the
great light harness horses, and for the
afternoon sport the track was heavy and
cuppy with a late start.
IL was counted that the 2:0S pace was
to be the greatest race of the season, and
so it looked on paper. Guinette, on the
strength Of the Murphy money from Chi
cago, was a strong favorite. The day
was cold and cherries, and that, with a
cuppy track, retarded the horses at
least three seconds and helped to anchor
the favorites after brilliant dash.
Bumps got the pole on the first turn,
and while he and Guinette raced off in
the lead together the latter could not
lead the son of Baron Wilkes. At the
distance flag Guinette made a terrific
squirt, and was nearly on even terms with
Bumps when he went to a break and
Bumps won. The same two horses
raced off the second heat, but turning
into the stretch both were beaten by
Planet, who came up from the rear and
outstepped them. Planet did the same
thing in the third heat, but the judges
and none others saw the finish with
Heir-at-Law in the lead It was quite
dark when the fourth heat was won
McCleary shot past the bunch and,won
by a neck. Darkness then compelled a
pnetnoneuput Had the daV and fro Oh
been good the time would have shown
more credltably.
Four or five thousand people interested
themselves with the colt and slow trot-
ting race, and as a preliminary 10 the
pacing race. Lady Geraldine went
down in the colt race, while theHamlin
stable captured the slow trot with the
Abbott
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02
NEGROES DECREASING.

Toronto. Aug. 26.-General Greeley
read Henry Gannet's paper on the United
States in the geographical section Of the
British association yesterday. He deal,
with growth OF population and material
conditions since 1890. During that time
the negro population decreased from
1927 per cent of the total to 11.93 The
average size Of families has decreased
and the center Of population follows the
39th parallel westwards. Professor w.
c. Roberts Austin lectured on molecular
movements in metals. Other interesting
papers We're Natural and Physical
Basis Of Pain" Professor Wilmer: "Ac-
ton Of Glycerine on Tuburcle Bacillus, -
by DR.. Copeman. and Economic Notes
on Gold Mining in Canada" by Professor
Mason
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02

Buffalo, Aug. 27.-The second day.
session of the Grand Army encampment
was opened at 9:l5 o'clock this morning
General Clarkson presided. The session
like that OF yesterday, was strictly pri
vate. Guards with muskets were at IN,
doors and only Grand Army men with
the countersign were admitted.
The election of officers from senior
vice commander down was taken vi
under the order of business.
Alfred Lytls Of Bidwell- Wilkeson post
of Buffalo was unanimously elected
senior vice commander.
Major A. J. Smith of his post presented
his name to the convention. The nomina-
ton was seconded by Colonel Shaw
commander of the department OF New
York. The adjutant general was in
structed to cast the vote of the encamp.
ment for Mr.. Lyth.
When the nominations for Junior vice
con.mander-in-chief had been declared
closed Congressman Pickler OF South
Dakota. who was chairman of the COM
mittee on pensions at the last congress
rose and endeavored to nominate a man
from his state.
Commander-in-Chie Clarkson ruled
that he VS. out Of order, but Mr. PickleI
persisted. on a vote the ruling of the
commander-in-chief was sustained. Mr.
Pickler yielded with great reluctance.
The first ballot for junior vice COM
mander did not result in a choice. but
later the adjutant general was instructed
10 cast the vote Of the encampment for
Francis b. Allen Of Hartford the can
didate of the Naval Veterans associa-
ton
At 1:25 o'clock DR.. David MacKay, a
prominent physician Of Dallas, and a
veteran Of the Seventy-ninth New York
Highlanders. was elected unanimously
surgeon general of the Grand Army,
The usual courtesy of the encampmeni
was extended to the Woman's Relief
Corps, and a committee was admitted 10
the floor TO make the report Of the auxil-
larry organization. The committee con-
sisted of Mrs. Bagley Of Ohio. national
treasurer: Miss Bross of Illinois. past
national secretary. and Mrs. Clara Bur
leigh of Massachusetts, matron Of the
Woman's Relief Corps home OF that
state. and past department president OF
Massachusetts. The report consisted OF
a synopsis of the work done by the
Woman's Relief Corps, and its submis-
sion occurred between the nominations
for Junior vice commander and the
speeches seconding the nominations.
resolution providing that the last
Sunday in Mag be observed as Memorial
day was defeated.
Rev. Frank c. Bruner, pastor OF the
First Methodist church Of Chicago. was
unanimously elected chaplain chief
of the Grand Army.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02
CAR HEATER CASE DECIDED.

Albany. Aug. 26.-The Consolidated
Car Heating company of this city has
won its case against the West End rail-
road Of BOSTON and the American Eiec-
trio Heating corporation for infringe
ment of its Basic patent for heating cars
by means Of electricity. known as the
McElroy system. The issue was forced
by the contract OF the West End Rail-
way company. who gave the American
company their order for a very large
equipment. taking bonds to secure them
against damages. The court has af-
firmed the validity CT the McElroy
patent
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02

did army have Joined their old COM
manders on the other shore. They are
gone who seem so great; their glorious
work is here and they wear a purer
crown than any man can weave them.
Speak no more of their renown, but in the
vast cathedral leave them; God accept
them; Christ receive them. 1t is our
duty, it is our business to perpetuate
their memories; it is our duty, it is our
business to preserve and improve and
strengthen and gloTify the magnificent
institutions for which they fought and
for which they gave their lives.
l thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for
this moment that you have given to me
to pay my respects to that noble army
of volunteers, the sacrificial giants who
threw darkness asunder and thus in
sured our national existence. (Great APP
plause).