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Evening star., 1898-05-14
WESTERN LAND BOOMS.
Spectators Who Gambled in Real
Estate with Eastern Money.
From the Atlantic

From the Atlantic.
During the years from 1850 to 1887 and
1880, varying in different sections, there
grew up In Minnesota, the Dakotas Ne
braska, Kansas. Texas, in all the states
and territories further west, and in some
parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Missouri
a fever Of speculation in real estate which
affected the whole population, destroyed
nous volume of fictitious wealth infected
with its poison all the veins and arteries
of business, and sweled the cities to alb
normal proportions. The east invested
vast sums in western property and securi-
ties; every hamlet contained people whose
savings were thus haZarded; every western
concern had its clients sometimes by the
thousands, scattered throughout the cities.
towns, and rural districts of the east The
rapid development of the resources of the
west lent plausibiity to every reckless
prophecy of higher prices: the continued
inundation OF eastern money seeking
chances of speculation falsfied the predic-
tions of the foreboding When the cul-
mination was reached there was no ex-
ploson, the region affected was too widely
extended for that; as the boom collapsed
gradually in Kansas City OF Omaha, the
professional gamblers in city lots quietly
slipped away to Galveston or to Los Ange-
les, and there organized another riot of
high values. AS the price of property be-
came stationary, and then began to fall
at first very slowly, then more rapidly, the
truth slowly dawned on the people, who
were reluctant to believe it, that all their
wealth had an air of unreality; and this
conviction deepened the vast volume of
debt contracted in flush" times pressed
with deadly weight upon every community
flattening industries, bursting banks and
running individuals by thousands
Evening star., 1898-05-14
The New German Sabbath,

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
Remember the Sabbath day. In Berlin
one is not very likely to forget it. When
we read the newest police regulations af-
fecting the outer observance of Sundays
and holy days, one feels that the Scotch
Sabbath is not in it. 1t is the Glasgow
Sunday of Rob Roy. when a man might
be arrested for idling in kirk time. The
first restrictions quoted seem mild, perhaps
even salutary. All noisy trades and call
ings are forbidden during the hours of
morning service so far as they interfere
with the Sunday rest. The beer wagon may
not wag. and the roll wagon may not roll,
the furniture van must not rumble down
the peaceful streets, and people may not
change houses on Sunday morning. But
who that could pay his rent would want
to? Soon, however, We come to a stricter
ruling. On Sundays, days of penitence, and
through Passion week, private festivities
are forbidden II they interfere with such
days. Into tho house the police don't ex-
actly intrude. but If the different fats fail
to agree on the question, then the police
right comes IN again. And finally, here is
the gem cf the whole document People
are graciously permitted to tend and water
their flowers IN their gardens and balconies
on any hour of Sunday except the hours of
morning 6iTine service-then they mayn't
The moral of it all seems to be-either go
to the church or keep safely in bed.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Precious stones Prevalent.

From the New York Press.
Diamonds have been found In Wisconsin.
In 1896 one stone of 63s carats was found
in Saukville,s Ozaukee county, six miles
northwest of ofIMilwaukee, and another 2 1-16
carats In Burlington, Racine county. In
1856 one of 2b carAts, but of poor color, was
found near Konlsville, Washington county,
Wis. These gems were found in what is
known as the Katie MorAine of the later
glacial epoch. Biologists say that they
were carried by tee from the north
One diamond Of l 3-16 carats, one of 1-1O
and a third of 1-32 carat were found near
Butte Mont a few days ago. Rubies have
been found in surprisingly large quantities
in the Cowee Valley of North Carolina.
With them are very beautiful garnets.
On the bars of the Missouri river. in
Montana, sapphires of small size but fair
quality and q good in quantity are being
taken out by companies formed for the
purpose. Several fine beryls have been un-
earthed in Maine. In North Carolina some
good specimens Of emeralds have been dis
covered. Topaz occurs in Idaho and Mon
tana.
Connecticut, Maine and North Carolina
have produced several specimens of tour
maline. Garnets occur in fair quantities
In California. South Dakota and Virginia
have produced a few valuable amethysts.
A beautiful opal was found in Maryland.
In Lincoln county, Idaho, there is a de-
posit of opalized wood which is suscepti-
BILE of superb polish. Turquoise occurs i'm
Arizona in the Burro mountains.
Evening star., 1898-05-14

their numbers in ten leading cities in the
last ten years had been from 200 TO 300 per
cent.
Rev. DIR. Power will deliver the COM
mencement address at TaZewell College,
Tazewell, Va, Tuesday, the 18th instant,
and will also represent the alumni of Beth
any College, w. Va, In an address at the
coming commencement, June 10.
SiXty-two children at St. Augustine
Church will make their first communion at
the Z o'clock mass tomorrow. The children
of the Sunday school will make their COM
munion of commemoration tomorrow also.
There Will be no VeSperS in the afternoon.
The May devotions and evening services at
o'clock. May devotions every day during
the week. except Saturday, at 7;30 pm.
Ascension Thursday will be observed
holy day of obligation. The masses will
be the same as Sunday-6, Z, 8 and IL
o'clock.
Rev. Beverly Carradine, D. D., of st.
Louis, Mo, will tomorrow commence Sc
ries of union evangelistic services under
the large gospel tent erected for this pur-
pose on the corner of 9th street and Penn
sylvania avenue east. Mr.. Carradine has
travelled and preached in almost every
state in the Union from Maine to Califor-
mia, as well as in Canada and Europe.
A mems society of the Gunton Temple
Church has recently been organized ami
the following officers elected: George a.
Provost president; I. d. Whyte, first vice
president; V. E. Hodges. second vice presi-
dent: A. r. Wingate. third vice president:
Hamilton Dimick, secretary; S. a. Dashiell
treasurer. The first meeting was held
Tuesday evening in-the chapel, which had
been handsomely decorated with flags and
bunting for the occasion. There was a
good attendance of the members and their
friends. Justice Harlan gave a very in
teresting and instructive talk on civil gov
ernment. Refreshments were served and
the members spent a pleasant hour in So
cial intercourse.
The Young Ladies' Missionary Society of
T.,
otto tea last Wednesday evening at the
residence of the Misses Schuyler for the
benefit of missions. The house was beauti-
fully decorated and a very pleasant even
Ing was spent.
Evening star., 1898-05-14

Mr.. kirke La Shele has telegraphed to
Manager Rapley of the New National The
ater from New York, saying that at the
auction sale of seats for the Lambs Star
Gambol at the Garrick Theater thirty-five
boxes were sold, the entire number offered
Gross sum realized for them was So 1856
averaging nearly 500 for each box Six
hundred and four orchestra seats were
sold gross amount realized, $5,412.75 To-
tai receipts of auction sale, SS,41275. VIII
Crane, Henry E. Dixey Jefferson d'Angelis
Digby Bell, Wilton Lackaye and Augustus
Thomas sold seats and boxes, assisting the
auctioneer.
Evening star., 1898-05-14
LECTURES.

MRS. s. L. BEILER WILL GIVE A LEI 'rt'D3 TO
women only" at Foundry NJ. z. Church NENT
TIL URSDAY, lyth. at 2:30 pm. Subject. The
Women and Girls OF Alaska Admission, IL cts,
for beneft Of the Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety. 1t
Evening star., 1898-05-14

PAINS FIREWORkS.-Pain's Fireworks
Company have completed arrangements for
a grand exhibition at the base ball park on
the night of May 80, when a reproduction
of DeWeys battle at Manila will be given
with vivid realism.
Evening star., 1898-05-14

CASTELBERG, the reliable iew-
eler, now at I1o3 Pa. Ave-, will re-
move to o35 Pa. Ave. May 23d. I'm
til then a discount of 20 per cent is
allowed on all Diamonds, Watches
and Jewelry.
Evening star., 1898-05-14

Brotherhood of ST. Andrew, whose annual
convention will be held in Baltimore i'm
mediately preceding the great triennial
convention in Washington, will take a
prominent part in rendering an attractive
program during the continuance of the ses-
sfons, when the delegates are not transact
ing the business for which they are called
together Among other matters the pro-
gram comprises a number of lectures by
distinguished diVines and laymen of ma
uonal and even international reputation
Information received in this city leads
to the belief that the Young Mems Chris
preparing to fit young men to take ad-
vantage of business opportunities in con-
nection with Cuban, Mexican and South
American trades. 1t is proposed to pro-
vide instructions giving students a gram
matical and business knowledge Of the
Spanish language. They will also be
taught to write Spanish, stenography and
receive instruction about the countries and
cities. 1t is said that this course has been
adopted in some places because many firms
miss South American business from ina
bility to correspond in Spanish.
1t is reported that Rev. T. De Witt Tai
mage has rendered his services to the gov
ernment as a chaplain and that he earnest
Talmage applied merely for the post of
army chaplain. 1t is probable that he will
be given far more important office than
that.
The Christian Missionary Union of the
District of Columbia met with the Ninth
Street Christian Church Wednesday, the
11th instant, in annual meeting There
was a large attendance from the churches
represented. The old officers were re-elect-
ed, as follows Rev. F. D. Power, presi-
dent Rev. E. B. Bagby and Miss Annie
Owens of Rockville vice presidents; An
drew Wilson. secretary, and c. w. Shelton,
treasurer. A number of new members
united with the union, and plans for ag-
gressive work during the summer In the
way of new missions and tent work were
discussed. C. W. Shelton read the annual
report.
Rev F. D. Power gave an account OF the
recent conference on city evangelization,"
held in Pittsburg by the Disciples of Christ
April % to %, showing that the increase Of
Evening star., 1898-05-14
Uncle Sam.

Written for The Evening Star by Miner Kenne.
Mirch II, 1893.
'Ere's to yer, Uncle Sam, with yer ageravatin'
ways!
'Eres to yer. with yer braggin' en- yer bluff!
When things is slick. from Dritishers yeru ear
more growls praise,
But when troubles on we'll back yer right
enough.
Then 'ere's to yer, Uncle Sam,
An don't you care
Whoever tries to chuck yer inter strife
We may kick at yer, per'aps
But when others comes ter slaps
We're with yer every time, you bet yer lfeI
Just now the 'aughty spaniard is a-treadin' on
yer toes.
What with Cuba an the wreckin' Of yer ships--
But, Lor'! o carnt do nothin', as you an g well
knows,
So it's no use us a givin' any tips.
Then 'eres to yer, Uncle Sam, etc.
But If the bleedin' spaniards as a mind to come
to whacks,
And tries to 'aul yer flag down from the skies.
ltn drop but In fashion as yer stripes'n lind
their backs,
An yer stars'll swim before their bloomin' eyes!
Then 'eres to yer, Uncle Sam, etc.
Postscript.
May 8, 1898.
Now I wants to write P. s. to this patriotic
song,
Just to tell yer that said so from the fust.
Run them stripes up at Manila an it won't he
very long
Ere us two will run the universe or bust,
Then 'eres to yer Uncle Sam, etc.
Well ave court Of nations as shall rule the
blarsted world,
An when one OF 'em wild upon the snreo
Ell be taken by the collar en- in the jug be 'urled
By the worlds policemen. namely you an me.
Then 'ere's to yer, Urcle Sam!
An don't yer care
Whoever tries to chuck yer inter strlfel
We may kick at yer. per- APPS,
But when others comes ter slaps
We're with yer every time. you bet yer life!
Evening star., 1898-05-14

1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether a situation or a servant-a want
ad. liz The Star will reach the person who
can ell your need.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-01
THE REVENUE STAMPS.
First Consignment Has Been Received a,
the Local Office.

There is busy time at the Internal
Revenue Office on South Main street. and
the employees have al they can do to
answer questions: .
Yesterday morning consignment of
stamps was received from the revenue
office at Hartford, amounting to ia. 600
documentary and 185. COO proprietary, re-
presenting stamps to the value Of 4745O.
The documentary stamps are of the fol-
lowing denominationsi Fifty thousand
one cent. 1O0, 900 two-cent 5000 three
cent, 6O00 four-cent 10, 600 i've cent, 1000
ten -cent and 1000 hfty-osnt. The propri-
etary stamps were In the following de-
nominations; Twenty-Five thousand, 1-6; ;
10 600, Ia; 10000, 3-8; % 000. 5-S; %, 600;
ons-cent 20, 900 two-cent and 20. 900 four
cent
Enough applications have already been
received to take all these stampA An
other lot of 100. 600 In expected, which. 40
cordfng to the deputy collector, will
only DO drop In the bucket. 1t Is esti-
mated that so, 600 moro stamps will BE-
needed to MI the demand. The employees
nc the revenue otfice are putting In long
hours, and worked until I o'clock yes
tsrony morning nllinR applications
Tho crowds that throng the off1os rep
resent the divers branches of business.
Some come on wheels. some In buRRias
and the rest on foot All arc anxious to
rvvlenish Uncle SANS Golfers BY their
lawful contributions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-01
"DEvILMENT AFooT."
How Senator Tillman copstruss the 81
lence OF His Colleagues.

1ence OF His Colleagues.
Washington, July Late Thursday
afternoon the senate cleared the legis-
lative decks for what may be the final
action upon the Hawaiian annexation
resolutions. Through its action the
last appropriation bill, that had been
pending in conference. was disposed of
and was law before midnight. After
a debate lasting three hours the senate
finally receded from its amendments
to the sundry civil bill and adopted the
conference report on the Indian appro-
priation bill. Mr.. Allison pointed out
that IL the bills were not laws by mid
night, they would have to be passed
again by the two branches of congress.
In denouncing the conference for strik-
Ing out the free homes provision OF the
Indian bill, Mr.. Pettigrew (Silver Rep,
s. d. charged the Republican party
with being dominated by the money
power and with the election Of senators
by the corrupt use Of money.
Mr.. Bate (Dem.. Tenn.) and Mr.. Till
man (Dem., 8. CO discussed at length
the Hawaiian annexation resolutions.
The latter considered the race problem
from the standpoint Of a southern man
and was characteristicaliy vigorous In
his remarks. He said: Whenever
the majority Of the senate sits In sullen
silence on so important question as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-01
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES.
Remains OF Charles z. Carpenter
Laid at Rest This Afternoon.
A Very Largs Attendance at the Firs
Universalist Church.

The First Universalist church on Greene
street held very large number of persons
at o'clock this afternoon. all OF whom had
gathered TO pay last tribute Of respect to
one that in life they had honored and loved,
and evory walk in life, from the humble
artisan 10 the business and professional man
Of the highest rank, was assembled at tn
funeral of Charles Carpenter.
Prayer was offered ut the late residence of
the deceased on ritman street, and then the
romans were conveyed to the church in
which Mr. Carpente had for 80 many years
been such a conspicuous figure. The exercises
were conducted by Rev Henry / Cushmap.
pastor Of the church, and the order was as
follows. Organ, Funeral March," Mr.
Nyron Ballou; Scripture reading; remarks,
by Rev H ! Cushman, d ID; organ. improvi-
satiou on the tune, 'watchman, Tell Us of
the Might" fsvoritc selection Of the deceased,
by Mr. Frank II Tngl~y; prayer; organ re-
sponsc; benediction; organ.
Mr. Cushmnn touchinRly and tenderly spoke
Of the departed, Of his virtues. OF his chari-
ties and Of his brosd manhood, and it was q
nStins tribute TO the memory Of one who
had lead such. long and such m honora ble
life In his native city. At the close Of the
services all were Afforded an opportunity to
look upon the peaceful, familiar features,
while OrRsnist Tnsley played improvisations
upon several tunes that Mr. Carpenter had
loved.
The romans were then borne FROM the
church, the honorary pail bearers being Rev
henry W Rugg, ID d, General Olney Arnold,
Charles W Jenc<s. Benjamin b Edmsnds, j
William Rice and william Cyrus Barker. The
interment was at Swan Point. There was no
vocal music, and, Ut the request Of the
family. no flowers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-01
APPOINTED
A GENERAL
Col. W. Howard Walker
Has Been Promoted.
HE SUCCEEDS GEN. DENNIS
Has Performed Very Valuable Ser
vice Since War Broke Out.
SKETCH OF HIS MILITARY LIFH.
HE SUCCEEDS GEN. DENNIS
SKETCH OF HIS MILITARY LIFE.

Brig. Gen. Charles X Dennis, quar-
termaster general Of the staff, severed bis
connection with the Rhode Island militia
last evening. having resigned after hav-
ing besu in the service for very long
period.
Lieut. Col. w. Howard walker who
will succeed Brig. Gen. Dennis, Gov. Dyer
having issued an official letter this morn
ing, has been assistant quartermastsr and
commissary general for the last ten years.
and is very well known In the militia ~
IN efficient and popular officer he 10 .
son of Major General william X Walker
(rstiredl who served In command OF
division March 10. 1874, to juno 20. 1874
and who shares with Major General Oh
ney Arnold the highest title In the khode
Island Militia. one now in disuse. Lieut.
Dol. Walker Is partn er with bis fatner
In the architectural firm of William II.
Walker q Son.
A resident Of PawtEcket, he Joined the
Tower Light Infantry Of that city at Its
organi sation. June o. 1879 Inc com
pany, formed from the Tower Light Bat
Civil war, was then Go. +, Second Bat
TALON, now Co. II, First regiment, one
Of the best infantry companies in the
brigade. His sdvHn ncement was rapid,
as his interest In the militia was great.
and his enthusiasm for the welfare OF bis
company keen. Appointed sergeant In
the company almost at once he was ad-
vanced to coinmissary sergeant OF the
Second Battalion In the following m ont.
In August Col Walker was appointed
adjutant Of the battalion bS Lieut.. Col
b. H. Martin Of Warren. In command.
He served In that capacity until appoint
ed assistant quavterm astsr and commits
sary general. with tho rank Of lieutenaut
colonel, BY Quartsrmaster Con. Dennts.
May 20. 1897, holding this position until
his present appointmepL As assistant
In this Uffice, the busiest of those In the
Elizabeth building durins the days since
the enlistment of the First h. !. Volun-
tesrs, Lieut.. Col. Walker has performed
valuable service In procuring the supplies
that made the Rhode Island regiment the
best equipped at Camp Alger.
In addition to this work Gen. Walker
has performed valuable service on several
state comm issions. having served the
state under seven different governors.
HIS appointment to sucCeed Gen. Dennis
will he received with pleasure through.
out the ftste.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-01
OVERTIME BATTLE.
Providence and Springfield Played
IL Innings to Decide came.
Home Team Lost Owing to Hemming's
Lucky Play at the Bal.

The Providence nine mot the Spring
field ball tossers at spripg6sld ysster-
day, with the result that Providence
dropped . game.
Korwan pitched for Springfield mp to
the ninth inning. and although he was q
little lavish In dispensing passes to first
base. he kept the 0rsys we'll in hand In
all hut the seventh inning, when, aided
by errors. they bunohed four runs Braun
did the pitching for Providsnos, and he
had his game pracsically won when tho
springfields went to b at In the last half
Of the ninth inning, she score then being
to In favor of the visitors Hemm ing
was sent up to WELD the stick, instead OF
Korwsn, and with one run needed to tie
the SCORE. he did the trick. He lined
out good two bagger, and Immediately
scored on single by Nichols. The best
the Ponies could do then was to make
the tie. Pappslau was put In to pitch In
place Of Korwan, who had been taken
out tDallow Hemming to make his lucky
strike with the stick. and the old holy
Cross player made the most OF the opror-
tunity. In the 10Th neither side could do
anything and In the first half CT the llth
inning the 0rays were again shut out.
Gleason opened at the bat in the last
half of what proved to be the final inn.
ing, and he got his base on balls, it be-
ing only the second pass given by Braun
in the long. game. Pappalau cleverly
bunted the ball for a eacrifice. and IL
rolled to Canavan barely In time to be
played so a. to retire Pappslaa, while
there was no chance to cut of GIesson.
who had gone down with the pitch and
gained second on the sacrifice. Once
more Nichols welded the stick to good
advantage, and on his clean nit. 0leason
was sent across the plate with the win
ming run, and the game was over. The
trays will play one game tomorrow and
two on SATURDAY., and then the teams
will 90 toQe ther to Providence TO play
Sunday and on the Fourth. Score:
a or,Dr nfr ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-01
TO TOUCH AT NEWPORT.
Providence Line STEAMERS on th: Rout:
From New York.

New York, July l.-Commencins today the
Providence line steamers Plymouth and
Rhode Island will touch at Newport, en- route
20 Providence. The Fall River line steamers
will run through 10 Fall Rivor direct daily,
except Sundays. from New York. when they
will make the Newport stop Monday morn
ingsl: The Providence line steamers will be
due TO arrive st Newport at Is n m and will
leave ths rc at = m for Providence.
Returning from the east she Fall River
line steamers Priscilla and Puritan will per.
form the Nswposr'so New York service. en-.
OPP on Sunday nights. when the steamer
Plymouth from Providence viii touch ai
Newport, leaving thore at 10 y m for New
yo..k
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-01
HAS RECEIVED A CALL.
Rev. S. H. Woodrow May Leave For
Chargs In Springflel Mass.

Rev II Woodrow OF the Plymouth Congre.
gational chnrch has received . unanimous
call TO the Hope Congregation nj church OF
Springfield. Mass Mr. Woodrow prca he'd
there last sunday and the following day the
call was unanimously voted.
The Hope Congregational churcn Is one OF
the most iourishing churches IN New Eng
land. Organized In 1876. 10 has now q men,
bershi- Of over zoo, and has set Of uembc
20 form two other churches, and has another
mission under its care. The average attend
snce at Sunday school the past year was $50
IL raised for bcnevolence last year over $1,000.
and for home expenses over 5000. II is located
In one Of the best districts OF the city.
Rev Mr. Woodrow has been st the church
In this city which ne r. now serving Stree
1896. He has tho call under consideration,
not yet having come TO decision in she
matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-01
PRIMARY SCHOOLS CLOSED.
Some Very Interesting Exercises Were
Held Yesterday Afternoon.

The children in the primary grader In
the public schools held their closing az
ersisss yesterday. In number Of
ssnools the exercises were held in the
forenoon and In others they came after
the noon recess. No special program was
laid out by the school authorities, the
principals In charge arranging their
own, consisting mostly Of singing. rscita.
tions and drill.
The exercises py the little ones are al
ways OF interest to the parents. and there
were quite q number OF visitors In the
several school building while they were
being carried out yesterday.