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I XJUJCi i5iUUJa Ju iM JLillJJi KJ ix m. t.i.JL WITH THB AMATEURS, the base ball team, so that next spring the la NOTES OF THE COLLEGES. GOSSIP AT THE CAPITAL, Blocked by the Illness of the Speaker. H. De Forrest, J.

W. Deoker, E. D. Egbert, C. S.

Foster, W. M. Hager, C. Hamilton, C. M.

Hamilton, J. J. Hurst, P. G. Huston, H.

W. HayneB, E. B. Kenyon, C. H.

LeodB. L. 0. Love, E. Me Cormick, F.

Murphy, E. R. Otterman, F. W. Park, C.

Payne, D. F. Piatt, R. E. Roaa.

C. Sinuickson, G. White. F. N.

Zabriskie. Those who wore taken iuto the Olosophio society were: From '92, A. MpKouzie; from '93, G. H. Tawney; from '94, E.

Harlon; from '95, R. Bailey, T. J. Browning, J. Catou, G.

D. Die, G. L. HayneB, R. H.

Inch, E. Munn, K. Taylor, A. Teal, M. J.

Win field and L. Wyman. The new cemmencement hall will bo one of the handsomest buildings on the college grounds. Tho general style is gothio, the main front boing flanked by two circular towers. From the cloia.

tor which surrounds the building there are seven entrancos leading into the auditorium, where the seats are arranged Bomewhat like those in a Greek or Roman theater. The building wiil seat 500 people and tho main floor of the auditorium will be 68x08 feet. The platform for the speakers will be 18x30 feet. Granite and browu stone wiil bo tho material used iu the construction of the exterior, which will be decorated with bas reliefs and statues. In the interior Scotch sandstone and brick will bo used for the main work, while the wood work will be of oak.

The committees just chosen by tho new admin istrationof the society are: On religion Wood, '92, chairman; Prentice, '92: L. Montgsmory, '93; Brodnox, 0.4, and Flint, '05. On finance E. Wight, '02, chairman; Earnshaw, '02; Bennett, '92; Hallock, '93; Lowrie, '04, and Hatch, '95. Bible work Street, '02, chairman; Sloss, '93; Ramsdell, '94; Sawyer, '95.

Deputations 9. Huston, '92, chairman; Syminos, '92; Nicely, '93; McDowell, '94, and Urban, '95. Nominations Biederwolf, '92, chairman: Kou wenhoven, '92; J.S.Rogers, '93; Cilley, '93; R. Swain, '94, and Pease, '95. Correspondence Ottloy, '93, chairman; C.

Mudge, '92; K. Brown, '93; Mnrdock, '94, and W. H. Butler, '95. Membership Bixler, "OS, chairman; Henderson, '93; Tildsley, '93; Armstrong, '94; Shaw, '95.

Library Gresham, '02, chairman; CollinB, '92; Cochran, '93; Bobbins, '94; Erdman, '94. Missionary Missiou baud. By the generosity of Mrs. J. Thomson Swann of Washington the infirmary is to be presented with a life sizo portrait of Mrs.

McCosb. Mr. Campbell, the artist who painted Senator Stanford's portrait for tha Stanford university in California, has been engaged and four sittings have already been hold. The portrait will probably be ready some time in May. One of the greatest needs of Princeton, the lack of a suitable dining hall, is soou to be supplied.

Arrangements are now being made by which University hall can be utilized as a university eating club, with the beBt accommodations at annouooment and that the next day ho die. charged the unlucky davky. An old Brooklyn boy who has gained considerable political distinction in New York has been viBiting Ya8hingtou this week. He is now the assistant corporation counsel of New York and Btands well with tho leadors of Tammany Hall. His name is William A.

Sweetser. Thirty four years ago he waB born in tho same house in which McElvaine murdered tho German grocer, Luca, at tho corner of Jay and High streets. For several years ho studied law in the office of Jorry Wernberg, then he wont into partnership with ex Assemblyman Longley, after that he was associated in businoss with Judge Tighe and subsequently with General B. F. Tracy.

He married Miss Sadio Cahill of New York, sister of Mm. William J. Arkell, whose huBband is tho proprietor of Frank Leslie's Weekly and Judge. Upon being congratulated the other day upon his success, yaung Sweetser said: "In some respects I hare had very peculiar luck, for ovary man that I started a business connection with no sooner had we begun to work together than he either died or received a political place. I had not.

been associated with Longley but a short time when he was elected to the assembly, then Tighe iu turn was made police justice and General Tracy secretary of the navy. Recently I have gone it alono and have not had a partner, but I expect soon to open a law office in Now York with Dan Dougherty of Philadelphia." Mr. Sweetser, in addition to the handsome salary that he receives as corporation counsel, is attorney for tho Judge publishing company and represents Arkell and Russell Harrison in a number of prirate schemes. It is a funny combination for a man to be a high official under Tammany hall and at the same time be the attorney for Princo Russell. I havo had considerable to say about the Washington darkies, but there is one thing about them that I think, in justice, should be noticed, and that is their desire to improve themselves.

They never allow an opportunity of securing an education to escape them. No matter how poer a family may be. the children are sent to Bchool until they aro about 14 years of aee, then they go out to service, but ouly with the provision that they may be released at 7 o'ejock bo that they can attend night school. Tho colored peo plu here never seem to know their correct age. The old negroes, many of whom were slaves, when you aBk their age will reply that they were born "close an to freedom." Madame Sarah Bernhardt's performances at Albaugh's Grand opera bouse this week have attracted very fashionable audiences.

There were hardly a score of men iu the theater on the opening night who were not iu evening dress, a thing that I do not think you wiil see in a theater in any other city iu this country. Sardou's "Thermi dor" has drawn large houses to the new National theater, and "Evangelino" at the Academy of music was revived with fair pecuniary profit. A. B. A.

Philadelphia, delegate to the Chicago convention which nominated Cleveland, postmaster of the city of Philadelphia; ohairman of tho state cou vontien and was Unanimously elected chairman of the Democratic stale central committee in 1800, wbioh he declined, and ho is at present secretary of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Cassidy is now laid at rest, but during Gevcrner Pattison's first term tho latter had the proud satisfaction of appointing his preceptor in law and politics attorney general of the state, and with this old loader as his principal confidential advisor the young governor's administration was successful enough to materially aid in his second election. James Gay Gordon, wh as state senator was tho pronounced leader of his party on the floor of the senate at 25 and judgo of one of the common pleas courts of Philadelphia at 30 also received his iecal and political education contemporarily with Pattison and Harrity, iu Cassidy's law office. Indeed, thiB law office reminds me very much of United States Senator Stanford's Palo Alto stock farm; the former turned out young men with matured knowledge of law, statecraft and politics, and with power to make successful uso of their attainments at :25 years of age, just as the latter turns out 2 year old trotting horses that go as last with one year's training as tho product of other stock farms do with eight or ten years' training. Iu fact there are vory few educated men, no matter how well they may havo been trained, who come no to the staudai'd of Cassidy's law students, and there are very few trotting horses after lifetime of the boat caru and handling, that reach tho standard of spaed of Stanford's 2 year olds.

Tho great qnrstion anion); trotting horse men is, Will thus" youngster improve or will tlioy lose their speed as quickly as they gained it? The question among tho many admirers of Cassidy's students is. Have they reached their limit? These youngsters have climbed the ladder of suoeess hand in hand and now Harrity who is the manipulator of political details is looking over the field with the intention of adding if possible more stops to the old law office ladder in ofder that Pattisoif my reach tho goal of his ambition the presidency. Will the latter break or will success lead to still greater success. Chairman Brice of the Democratic national committee, now the senator from Ohio, placed ex Congressman Kerr, the present clerkef tho house of representatives, on the national committee in plaes of tho lato William L. Scott of Erie.

Kerr was really put on the national committee because he is chairman of the Pomiqylrania state committee. Now Harrity w.uils to knock Kerr out entirely by making J. Marshall Wright of Allen town chairtnau of the state committee, and to have himself appointed on the national committee. The fight between Kerr and Wright will be decided on the 20th of this month, but. Harrity wilt have to wait until the state convention meets iu June next before ho can be placed on the national committee if his plans succeed.

The senatorial and house combino at Washington aro in favor of Kerr for the state committeeship, but 1 am creditably informed that llarrity's man wili win. In my letter last week I published an interview with Seuutor Palmer of Illinois in regard to his position on the presidency and his attitude toward Senator David B. Hill. The intorview has been extensively copied by the Western press, ami some of the comments upon it are amusing. The Chicago Time cays in regard to it: "Last Thursday Genera Palmer met a Washington correspondent for a Brooklyn paper on the street and, in answer to tbe question, 'SVhivt do yau think of Senator replied that ho considered him a bright ami intelligent Democrat and worthy of the attention of his party.

Thon the correspondent, wiio was bene on touching every possible button, asked General Palmer if ho would accept a position as secretary of state with Hill as president. General Palmer was by this time thoroughly weary and waving his hand at the correspondent ho turned away, saying, 'I would not accept a place in the New Jerusalem at the will of any living crosse will bo the only Stevens team The following officers of the association were elected for the coming year: President, H. F. Cuutz, '93; vice president, Georgo W. Fiolder, 94; secretary, A.

E. Merkel, '98; treasurer, H. Lawton, '94. Directors R. E.

Hall, '94; W. P. MacKenzie, '93, and W. II.Corkett, '95. MOUNT IIOLYOKE NOTES.

The college oponed for tho winter term Janu ary 0. The roturn was aaddened by thenewa of tho death of Fraulein Engolhardt. A memorial service was held in tho obapel Wednesday even ing. Fraulein Engolhardt died suddenly after a very brief illness at the home of her friends, Dr. and Mrs.

BiBhop, East Orange, N. J. Fraulein Engelhardt had been tbe teachor of Gorman since the fall of 1880, when she came to the college from her home, in Dresden. Frau Som merof New York city has come to take the Ger man classes. Tho guest room, with its fresh walls, hard wood floor and new arnishings, all the gift of the clasB of '00, is inviting and luxurious.

Acsttaga on the grounds, at a distance from all the other buildings, is to be used aB a hospital in case of any contagious disease. At the senior class meeting Tuosday evening Miss Annio Gould of Portland, was announced as valedictorian. For several years tho valedictory has been giv3n to the studout with the highest rank for the entire courae. Miss Hazen of the faculty as delegate of tho Hampshire county branch, and Miss Fletcher, from the students, as delegate of tha Mount Hol yoka missionary association, have represented the college this week at tho meetings of the Woman's board in Brooklyn. Miss Hooker of the faculty has attended the meeting of the Presbyteriau union iu New York eity.

NBW YORK LAW SCHOOL NOTES. As the first step toward the spring base ball campaign the athletic association met on Friday and drew up some regulations in regard to officers. The election will be held this week. It is the intention of the association to send delegates, if possible, to the intercollegiate athletic meet ing held in New York in February, and thereby gain recognition among the other college athletio associations. The dramatic club will meet to morrow.

Tho various committeea have beeu hard at work and moBt of them will be able to report; progress. The cast for the first performance has beeu de oided upon. A courae of lectures on equity and common pleading was begun on Thursday by Professor Chase. These lectttreB ara designed for mem. bens of the senior class who intend practicing law outside of this state.

For thase who ox Fact to practice within the state a course of lect ures on the New York code will be commenced after the present course is completed. Professor Petty took charge of the junior class last week and "ParBonson Contracts" was begun. Very little progress has bee made latoly toward getting the new society fairly started, becauso of tbe difficulty of obtaining a quorum at the meetings. For this reason the constitution and bylaws havo not yet been adopted. These preliminary matters must be attended to, and if tbe society is to be at all successful it is necessary that as many members as possible attend the first meetings.

NEW Tons UNIVERSITY SOTK6. The faculty for many years allowed students to refrain optionally from attouding a fixed num ber of lectures each term, but, the rule having been abused, it was repealed. The absences con turning, everal students whoso work wa9 other wise satisfactory have been suspended and are having considerable difficuty be reinstated. It has been noted that tho suspended students aro supposed to be the leaders of the class die turbancos of the first term and are members of Theta Nu Epsilon. Delta Phi held their monthly initiation on Tuesday evening.

Randall, '04, was received iuto membership. The new Psi Upsiion song book haB appeared and ia probably the largest of its kind yet published. It contaius words and music of about two hundred sougs, and is edited by Karl P. Harrington of tbe WeBleyan chapter. The weekly debate in Euciian was on the advisability of an extension of tho membership.

The discussion was spirited and was decided affirmatively. It is to bo hoped, but not expected, that the proposal will meet with action as well as debate. PRATT INSTITUTE NOTES. On tho first Tuesday of every mouth the Brooklyn kindergartners are invited to meet each other at Froebel academy, the object of the meeting being to stimulate the kindergarten work of the city, and by the diBcusaiou of practical points and interchange of ideas to aid ail kindergartners. The students of the normal cooking com viBit, from time to time, food manufactories.

The starch works at Glen Cove, the Franco American food company the Cleveland baking powder and Havermeyer's sugar refinery have been inspected by them. Their vi6it to the sutrar refinery was of great interest. Previously a class leoture explained thoroughly the value of sugar as a food material, tracing it from sugarcane to its conversion into raw material as delivered on the New York wharveB. At the refinery the further steps were seen. The laboratory, the tssting of sugar by the polariscope, the chemical tests for nsh, water wore carefully looked into by the students.

In fact the entire process of refining sugar was shown to them. A food museum is of clearly discerned value in the instruction of classos iu cooking. The excellent ODe in the department of domestic science is soon to ba enlarged by a collection of starches. The physiological applianceB of the same department are gradually being increased by microscope slidos of human tissues, muscles, etc. PhyBiology is a part of the normal domestic science course.

The course in household economy has a new claBB formed this term. Tho topics treated include choosiug a house, the site, plumbing, driin iug and ventilation. rOLVTECHNIO NOTES. The reception to President and Mrs. Cochran Friday, celebrating tho opening of the new college building, proved a signal success.

The reception was held in the new gymnasium, which was appropriately decorated and throughout the afternoon the floor was thronged with gneats, among whom wero many well laiawn Brooklyn ites, members of the corporation, professors and patrons of the institute. The memorial library, tho museum, the tauk, lockers and dressing rooms were opened for inspection and visitors were shown through othor parts of tho building which wero of interest In the evening a promenade and dance was given in the same place, tho spacious floor affording ample room for dancing and the effects of electric lights adding a peculiar brilliancy to the occasion. Stub's orchestra furnished the music. The raised running track, forming a gallery around the room, afforded au excellent point of view to those who did not care to join in tho dancing. Tho Polytechnic this month contains an article entitled "Who by Retinoid; "Dean Swift," a sketch, byArtsman: "The Senior Banquet," by MacUonnell; "The Capture of the Wilson, and "The Crimson by Chandler.

Professor Matin of the university of New York, who has been engaged since the middle of November in transferring the mineral collection of the institute to the now museum, has almost completed his work. The collection, consisting of over two thousand specimens Mr. Matiu considers a fine one, unsurpassod in soma departments, notably in that of silica and marbles, by any in the country The minerals ho has arranged according to Dana and the Bhells to Woodward. The collodion from A to inclusive, was presented to tho Polytechnic by a lire insurance company of Now York and Brooklyn in moniory of its collector, John Milton Smith. A small fire broke out in the gymnasium on Friday morning.

It was quickly discovered, however, and through the prompt action of the tiro department was soon extinguished. The woodwork on the tank was slightly burned, but no serious damage was done. It is supposed that the fire originated from ono of tho plumber's charcoal stoves. Tho tickots for tho dramatic club's entertainment on March 4 will probably be placed on sale next week. The rehearsals are now well under way, and a chorus of thirty voices, including the entire glee club, will shortly be taken in hand by Mr.

Haure. The books for tho Spicor library are on the Bhelvoa, but no catalogue has yet been made of them. Itwasntfirjt expected that a librarian from the school at Albany would bo employed to take chargo of this work, but a year and a half waB demanded to oataioguo it according to the Duoy system, and as meanwhilo the library would necessarily be closed, tho idea was abandoned. It is now probable that oach professor will arrange the books relative to his own department and that typo written lists will be mado of them. Tho students of both departments received a half holiday on Friday iu order to prepare the buildings for the reception.

What le Going on Amouu tho Different Societies. The cast week was a busy one in amateur cir cles, and included two particularly good performances by tho Amaranth and Gilbert which must bo classed among tho best given by the large societies. The rehearsals for "Patience" by the Amateur opera society aro moving along Blowly. With stricter attention on the part of some of tho comedian choristers to tho stage manager and conductor much valuablo time would be saved. It cannot be possible, as a peraou said last Woduoaday evening while listoning to tbe re marks which Mr.

Navarro, tho conductor, was comnolled to make, that it would be a source of satisfactipu to ono or two mombers of the active organization to see a poor performance of tho opora. If a few members of the chorus will insist upon annoying the others, and delaying the work of the society, the stage manager and con ductor should be empowered, if they are not now, to request thorn to rehearse their comedy business and funny stories on Reiusen street, untilafter the production of the opera. There they could have plenty of room aud fresh air; and there are. it is understood, manr new voices waiting for an opportunity to tako their places, who would at least not interfere with those who are strictly attentive during the two hours in the week they are called upon to rehearse, and they would not then place to tha credit of tho two hardworking and earnest officers referred to a possibly poor performance. Remember the good old proverb, boys, "Do unto others as you would be dono by." Mr.

Charles T. Catlin, tho popular and Indefatigable amateur of this city, will give an afternoon of readings, recitals, etc, including selections from well known writings of his own, at New. burgh, N. on Wodnesday, February 10. Tho occasion will bo ono of an interesting aud successful series of entertainments iu progress this season under the auspices of tho ladies' Unitarian society of NonburgU A man, wh formerly livod in London and who was connected whilo thero with two of the loading amateur societies of that metropolis, playing leading heavies, juvoniles, ecoentrics and other lines of business, is desirous of joining a good socioty.

His address can be obtaiued by addressing this column of the Sunday Eagle. The Melpomene will produce "Esmeralda" at tho Criterion on Monday, January 25, with a strong cast, as follows: Elbort Rottgers Barrio .7. fttokan Due Hardy Frk Norris Kstabrook Hiseitu Jack Dosmond Harry Peckaam Marquis de Montensin Krcdorick Kuwno Georso Dreir J. H. l)mn I.ydi.i Ann liodeero Miss Annie Hydo MrB.

Harrio J. Ktokum Nora Detunond Miss Lizzio "WMlac Kate Uosuioud Misb fannio Korko Judging from tbiB caBt, which Mr. George Mccarty has secured for tho play, the result should bo one of the best performances of the seaaou. Mr. E.

C. Ebarhardt, vice president of tho Gilbert, is out West, wkere he went last week to visit his wife and boh. The lad is a feature in a Boston literary bureau concert company and is meeting with much favor. St. Agnes' branch of the Catholic knights of America will give an olio performanco at the Atheueum ou February 3, and finish the enter, tainment with a farce in one act.

Mr. Ira H. Moore, tho woll known Shakspearean amateur actor, will appear as Shylock, in the "Merchant of Venico," at the Athenoum, on the evening of Wednesday, January 20, for the benefit of St. Stophen's (11. school.

Mr. Moore's impersonation of the character is well known. The east on the occasion will be: Duke of Venico John Crowley Khytock Ira H. iMoorfl Bassanio Jollti T. JJretinan Antonio Charles T.

'Jadin (iratiano A. Oelilrichrf I.auncelot tiobbo T. Harris, ir Salarino W. It. Grnth.

Lorenzo G. O. UoberlsoTi Portia Stella lilinoro Nerissa Minnie W. Bowon Jeusica Kannie Korko The programme of tho Gilbert society on the occasion of its performance of "The Woman Hater" was a model one. It had no preliminary puffs of the members of tho cast and no assurances to tha audience that Mr.

Smith or Misg Jones would play this or that part "out of Bight," but it was as full of readable matter and information iu reference to other sociotios as space would allow and it would not be amiss if othor societieB would take hints from it edltorally and typographically, Messrs. Bristow and Barthraan aro to be i on their work. A performauco for tho benefit of St. Francis1 Xavier's church (R. 0.) will bo given at the Athoneum, on Thursday, February 25, on which occaaion Goldsmith's sterling comedy.

"She Stoops to Conquer," wili be given, with a cast as follows: Hardcnstle Charles T. Catlio Younc Marlow J. J. Crowley Hastings J. E.

Uuinn Tony Lumpkin tx. I'alti Kir Charles Marlow J. A. Taylor Mrs. HariloBstle Mamie Hloat Miss Hardcastle Lisiio Wallaco Miss Neville Lillie Smith Mr.

Crowley will direct the play. The fame of the Gilbert society and tho spread of amateur dramatics were evidenced by tha receipt of a letter by that organization from the Cleveland athletic association asking for a copy of its bylaws that the Clevelandors might organize an amateur dramatic club on the same lines as tho Gilbert. The Avon dramatic society is rehearsing double bill for its next public performance, "Tha Violin Maker of Cremona," aud "Our Tho first named will be cast as follows: Taddeo Ferrari Frank Monro Uobert Oeshon Sanaro Froderick Coudou Giiinina Kyclin Pollock The cast of "Our Boys" will be: Sir Geoffrey Tnlliot CIlAnioueys Perkrn Middlewick Cluirlfly Middlewiek Violer. Melrose May Melrose Clarissa Cuampney.s Daniel Trier r.dard laber P. KuvanauKh ln.

S. y. Uorey Miss M. HarloTO Elizabeth Middleton The Faust drumatio society will hold a reception on the 2Sth of this month, at Rivers' academy. On Thursday evening next the Florenco dramatic socioty will present a.

double bill for the delectation of its friends at the Criterion. By request it has boon decided to repeat the performance of Jerome's "Sunset," as originally presented on the 18th of last December. Tho cast will be as follows: Lois half sisters Mies Carlota Colo i Miss T. Colo Aunt Drusilla Miss Gertio Bunker Lawrence Leish Hopkins Azari. Stodd H.

O. Kdwards Mr. Miners Lois' father! Ciiarlos T. Catlio. It will bo followed by "A Glimpse of Paradise," with the following cast: Adolphus Doe Harry C.

iidwardo Henri lirnndesorc w. h. Hopkinj Frank Bellamy 0. 1. Nicholson 'fates Gregory Patti Constable Pin J.

Chainlwrs, ir Laura Bellamy Mis Hortense Kooib. Knphomia ISpeckley Miss A. Oolrictn riusan Miss Maude L. Powell Mr. Harry Peckham, a leading member of tha Gilbert, is about to entar the professional ranks as an entertainer, humorist aud whistler, liig many friends wish him well.

On Tuesday evening next the Lanrenco dramatic society will present the comedy "Snowball," under the direction of Mr. Charles Bellows of tha Amaranth. It is intended also to reproduce a portion of thfe successful minstrel entertainment as rendered by tho members of tho club on New Year's ere. Tho cast of the comedy will bo as follows: Felix HurIi Vintner Uncle John Henry Mnnno Harry M. icol Mrs Featheretouo Miss Helena Wintrier Ethel Miss B.

Mar Penelope Olara illigel At a performance of "Naval the vestry hall of the Lenox avenue Unitarian church of Harlem, Mr. Charles T. Catlin of tbe Melpomene appeared as Admiral Kingston and directed the play On account of copyricht complications tu Booth has decided not to produce "Tha as intended, and will substitute the couieiiy "Single Life," by J. B. Buck6tone, with the following cast: John Niggle Kdnard David Damper W.

J. MoCallill Poler Piukey C. T. Wiegand Hoss Charles Chester T. 1'.

Yonnji Miss Caroline Coy Miss V. Uiller Miss Maria McCaw Miss il. Healey Mi is Kitty Skylark Mis f. MissiSirah Snare Miss ti. so Miss Jessie Meadows Miss Kathlyu Mr.

William J. Moraii, owing to engagements of imperative importance, will be unable to appear as Mr. Rivers iu the original Florence east of "Sunset," to be presentod by that society January 21, and the role will bo assumed by Mr. Charles T. Catlin.

The Thespnt dramatic society will give performance of "Turned Ont," for the benefit of SL Stephen's Roman Catholic church, on January 21. at the Atheueum. Au olio programme will precede the farce. A repetition of the opera "Priscilla" will be given on January 2f at the Academy of Music, for the benefit of the Cheiron society. Tho part of Miles Standish will be buhk by Mr.

Lauds mere, Mr. John G. Hill having started on a pleasure trip Wext. Tho trouble with tho woman's rights woman ia that she doesn't know she has cot 'em. They are like tho forgotten spectacles H'.

shn has shoved up on her forehead. Muck. What is Going on in Prominent Educational Institutions. Yale's University Crew Preparing for Work. Roy.

Dr. Lyman Abbott's Third Lecture at Harvard A New Commencement Hall for Princeton Columbia, Pratt and Other News. New Havks, January 10. With the election of Hartwell, '02 medical school, to the captaincy of tho university crew work in that branch of athletics has been pushed forward with added onergy. Hartwell is a veteran oarsman, having rowed in tho victorious crews of 'S3, '80 and '00, and under hia lead a wiuning crew may be developed.

The task be foro him is certainly a hard one. With the remnants of last year's defeated eight as a nuelous he must form from green material a crow which is to meet tho same Harvard crow that defeated Yale so badly last June. Of that crew Balliet, '02, Paine, '04, Heffiefinger. P. and Gould, '02s, aro still in college.

The giant "Heft'" is out of piaco in a shell, as was discovered too late last spring. Oould may not row either, but in Ives, '(13, Yale has a stroke upon whom she can rely, so that position will bo well cared for. Ives, it will bo remembered, stroked the winning eight ef 1800, but last year was compelled to give up his place in the boat, on account of heart trouble. A year's cessation from all athletics has made him again able to row, and unless he has a return of the old trouble he will stroke the crew in the filial race with Harvard. This leaves four or possibly three positions to bo filled by new men.

The two substitutes of last year, Crosby, '02, and Mills, '03, will probably not row. It is a question whether either could finally get a place in the boat. Stanley Morisou, '82, and Wallis, '93, aro likely candidates for two of the vacaut positions. Both are powerful men and both wore on the winning foot ball team of last fall, Morison playing alright guard and Wallis at right tackle. Neither has as yet begun to train, but the force of college Bontimeut will soon drive them to the rowing tank, provided they are actually needed in the boat.

Tho other candidates are Van Hnyck, '03S; Chatfield, '03; Gallaudot, '03; Thompson, '02; Cravens, '03; llogorj, '04S; Rogers, Folger, Loomis, '05; H. Perkins, '04: Treadwell, 03S; Sandford, 04S; Wessler, 04S; Bronson, '92; Sheploy, '05; Longacre, '05, and Haskell, '02. The number (Till bo reduced twelvo or fourteen as noon as a selection can bo made. Tho freshmen are also busy under tho direction of A. H.

Swayne, '02. T. S. Kinney, '05, has beon appointed temporary captain, aud tho fol lowing candidates aro enrolled for places in the boat: From 'OS D. B.

Lyman, 171 S. St. J. Nolan, 150 C. W.

Hare. 104 A. Mc Beard, 181 R. Lonndes, 102 L. Lomides, 101 h.

W. Todd, 103 S. T. High, 153 E. S.

Auchiucloss, 150 lbs: D. O. Adams, 3 00 T. S. Kinney, 172.

From '04S C. S. Johnson, 10G C. Pinuey, 102 J. 31.

Goetchius, 100 L. P. Wheeler. 170 H.C. Hill, 179 F.

T. Jones, 157 T. F. Ciiadwiok, 170 C. L.

Robinson, 11)2 and P. T. Stillman, 1VS lbs. Monday night the gayeties of promenade weel: will begin with the junior geruian, which will be led by A. 8.

Chisholm, '93. Tuesday evening tho glee club concert will be given at the Hyperion, to be followed by the sonior and sophomore ger mans, the former being held iu Alumni hall aud the latter iu Warner hall. Tho senior german will be led by W. C. Ivison, '92, and tho sopho more ono by H.

P. Whitney, '04. Wodnesday night tho junior promonade takes place at tho Meadow street armory. The Yale representatives in the joint debate with Harvard left Now Haven Wednesday afternoon, returning Friday, after a most enjoyable trip. This custom, so successfully inaugurated last week, will bo continued by a return debate to take place in New Haveu some time in April.

Those who represented Yalo were R. R. Upton, '0 W. P. Aiken, L.

and W. E. Thorns, '04. During the Christmas vacation Professor Richards and a number of seniors walked from Booneville, N. to New Haven, a distanoe of 230 miles.

HARVARD NOTES. The chief event of the week at Cambridge has been the Yale Harvard debate, which came off Thursday evening in Sandals' theater, as indicated last week. Grea. preparation.) had been made to receive the Yale representatives, who arrived the night before the debate, so as to bo in time for their reception the next day. Thursday afternoon a reception iu their honor was held in one of the university buildings, at which delegations from Wellesley, Tufts and Boston colleges and Boston university, wore present.

The Idler club from tho Harvard annex were also there. Tho affair proved most enjoyable to all. After the reception the Yale men wero conducted to Memorial hall, whore they dined as the guests of the Harvard union. The debate followed in tho evening upon the question as given iast week. Ralph S.

Upton, '02, opened the debate for Yale, speaking in favor of Democracy, being followed by George P. Costigan, who discussed the silvor question. William E. Thoma, '94, fallowed up tho line of the Bpeaker for Yale and he was answered by Randolph C. Snroridge, law school, who confined his remarks to the tariff.

William P. Aiken, law school, summed up for the Yale side and Arthur P. Stone did the Bams for Harvard. Tho remarks were chiefly on civil service reform. Sanders' theater, tho scene of the debate, was crowded, and many who came late were unable to gain access.

Those who sat on the platform as the invited guests of the union were ex Governor John D. Long, Curtis Guild, William Makepeace Towle, Dr. Edward Abbott, ,1. W. Jowett, Major W.

W. Kellott, Mayor Matthews, Alfred Heminway, John Reed, Georgo L. Von Meyer, Senator Simpkina, President Capen oE Tufts aud Mayor Alger. At the meeting of the board of overseers held Wednesday the following appointments were conferred: Francis Gordon Caffey, A. aB proctor for 1801 02: instructors, George Wells M.

in physiology aud hygiene for 1892 03; Henry Fiske Leonard, M. M. D. in anatomy for the rest of tho year 189 1 92, and Kenelui Winalow, M. D.

M. assistant professor of vetorinary therapeutics for five yearB, beginning September 1, 1892. Tho growth of the Harvard club in Now York and vioinity has made larger quarters iudiapons able. To meet this want a committee, consisting of Arthur M. Sherwood, chairman; Edward King, Charles C.

Boaraan, Georgo Blogden, John H. Eldridge, Honry S. von Duzer, Charlos H. Russell, Edward L. Parris, Samuel H.

Ordway, Lawrence E. Sexton and Auioa T. Frenoh, was appointed somo time ago to investigate the cost of a suitable lot for a new club house. They have recommended Beveral sites on Fifty second at, between Madison and Fourth avenues, or one iu Forty fourth street, between Fifth aud Sixth avenues, which can bo purchased for the amount which they are authorized to spend. $00,000 is the estimated coat for land and house, half of which is to bo raised by subscription and the rest by a loan.

The committee is not authorized to make any purchase until the 130,000 iB pledged, but, such is the interest in the scheme that no fear is felt on that score. Those who havo been elected as tbe new members of the banjo club are 3. Kay WTood '92, T. Hoppin '93, H. W.

Patterson '93, E. P. Mervin, '94; 11. P. Hood '94, J.

S. Stono J. Sargent, '05, and D. li. Hempstead, L.

S. Tuesday evening Dr. Lyman Abbott delivered his third lecture on tho "Evolution of Christianity" in the Lowell institute course, Thursday address at vespers was also made hy Dr. Abbott. The officers of the University glee club for next year havo buen elected as follows: C.

T. Dole, '93, president; S. E. Marvin, '03, vine president; B. Wells, '94, secretary; R.

H. Bowles, '03, treasurer; J. W. Folsoin, '03, librarian, and S. E.

Farwell, '03, leader. The officers of the Freshman club are 111. W. Ityerson, presidont; Ii. L.

Whitman, vico president; D. C. Greene, secretary; E. W. Forbes, treasurer.

Tho loader has not yet been chosen. I'JllNCETOH SOTES. By tho recent decision of Harvard to meet Princeton hereafter on tho athletic field the old friendly rivalry betwoen tho two uuivorBities will onco more bo resumed. Princotoujhas from tho first deBirsd to meet Harvard in al contests, provided she could do so with justice to her own position. Now that the teams will have to face both Harvard and Yalo renewod interest is manifest in the difl'oreut branches of sport.

On Friday evening tho initiations of the American Whig and ClioBOphic societies took place as iudicatcd laat week. Those who wero elected to the former were: From '92 T. C. Laughlin, II. A.

H. Newton, J. W. Parker; from '93 J. F.

Ewing, F. Kellogg, C. H. Murray, J. B.

Thompson; from '04 W. Ferros, A. J. Millor; from '05 L. Biddlo.

J. Blair, W. J. Bone, J. II.

Brooks, H. M. Canby, H. P. Cobb, V.

Davis, The President's Reception to the Diplomatic, Corps Talk of an Antl Harrison Combinationin Introduction Which Staggered Judge Keniy. Correspondence of the Eagle.i WasmnotoN, D. January 16, 1892. The Fitin slipper and tlio tail coat, as our Eng Jjsh cousins designate the fulldrcsi garment, have reigned supremo at tha capital thin to Die practical exclusion of almost everything else. Even politics has been side traoked, and the continued illness of Speaker Crisp has to nil intents and purposes blocked legislation in the lower house and rendered eveu the work of the senate uuimpartant.

Hut it has been a groat week in society. Dinners, balls and receptions havt succeeded each other in glittering rapidity, and the florists, caterers and small tradesmen of Washineton are iu high glee. They deoeud almost entirely for their living upon the enter tainments that take place during the winter months, and a dull season nomJlr himbs bankruptcy to many of them. Tho President and Mrs. Harrison started the hall rolling on Wcdnosday night by giving a brilliant reception in honor of the diplomatic corps.

The big eaBt room was tastefully decorated with flowers and plants and brilliantly illuminated with electric light Tho crush at tho recoption was tremendous and some of the costumes worn by tho women wero extraordinary creations. Miss Leiter of Chicago made the sensation ef theoven inc. She appeared in a costume that would have been considered risky by one of the stars of the Rentz Stanley minstrel company. A distinguished officer of the marine corps remarlrWl in my presence: "Somebody has stepped on Miss Leiter's elresfv" I appreciated the sarcasm of the when my oye fell upon the costumo; it was a great display. The oldest and homeliest women iu tho room wore tho most jewelry.

One antiquated dame had about her thin and bony neck a necklace that was worth a prineo's ransom. It was composed of enormous rabies surrounded by diamonds. Mrs. Senator Sanford of California literally biased with diamonds. Iu hrr ens were enormous stones so big and heavy that they dragged down tho lobes of her ears.

The President seemed to enjoy himBelf, notwithstanding the fact that he was compelled to work his ritfht band steadily up and down for three consecutive hours. He evidently regarded the reception as a great triumph for the social end of liia administration, as indeed it was, for, despite the nasty weather, the attendance was larger than at any evening reception held at the White Honso for the past twclvo years. Secretary Tracy was a prominent figure there. He moved about among the throng during the evening, talking and bowing to friends and acquaintances. Mrs.

Wilmerding, hoimver, was not present. Secretary Blaiue waR on hand, but ho looked horrible. His eyes were sunken deep in his head and had great dark rings under them, and he seemed to lie utterty wrotched, and I failed to see a glimmer of a smilo cross his face during the evening. ile left tho White House by a. side entrance ana returned to his own home long before the reception wasorer.

On Thursday night Secretary Tracy and Mrs. Wilmerding gavo a handsome dinner to Vice President and Mrs. Morton, and on Wednesday Mrs. Wilmerding received her friends and acquaintances. General Tracy's silver service is much admired in Washington.

It is composed of massive pieces, somo of which are of odd and beautiful design. A nniqno reception given early in the iveek by Mr. Alexander Gieger and Mr. 1'. Botkine of the Ilussian.legatiou, in celebration of the Russian NowYear.

was also eminently successful, soma of the cotillon figures at this ball were full surprises; in ono tho men put on a droBky harness, with high arched collar macio of flowers, and the girle drove them around holding the ribbons. Iu another great screens of tissue naoer wero held. The men jumped through and danced with whatever girl they found nearest to thera on the other side. When it came the girls' turn to repeat this feat Mrs. Pon Cameron, who was in the lead, danced around and not through it.

Iu still another figure a Russian snow storm was simulated by a number of young women breaking over their partners' hearts simultaneously bacB of cut paper, which completely snowed under the men. In ono figure Mr. Gieger, Mr. Botkino and Baron Beck Fnis displayed artistic ingenuity in a nnmber of cards with cancatnres of woil knewn literary creatioiiB, Thns tho man who found a Desde mona on his card immodiatoly sat nt to find the girl who had drawn Othello. Tlntra has beea a big gathering of prominent Republican politicians in Washington during the present week, and consultations have been held daily by the lader ot the grand old party.

It is rumored that a strong auti Harrison combination has been formed and that Senator Qnay is engineering the business. ThiB is the kind of talk that leaks out from the Quay headquarters: "Harrison will not have a delegation in his own state. Elaine cannot be a candidate; he is a phyt icl wreck. When he wrote his famouB letter in 1884 ho weighed 200 pounds; now he does net weigh 160." The men who have been using James G. Blaine as a stalking horse will be forced in a short time to show their handB.

I firmly believe that General Alger is the man that they propose to unite on. I think that Quay and all biB friends, even including Thomas C. Piatt, will be for Alger in case thero iB any sort of a break at the next lle publicau national eonrention. A man who plays politics for all it is worth, and who is in tho confidence of the leaders of his party, said to me this week: "I know a man who will go into the next Republican national convention with 27. votes against Harrison, and, you mark my words, Harrison will not be nominated, despite the assured position taken by his friends at this time." While Senator Quay is making hia arrangements to prevent the renomination of Benjamin Harrison, the Democrats in Pennsylvania are up and hustling.

WhatSenators D. Cameron and M. 8. Quay are to the Republicans of Pennsylvania so aro Govornor Robert E. Pattison and hia locretary of tho commonwealth, William F.

Harrity, to tho Democrats of the Keystone state acknowledged leaders ef the controlling element in their respective parties. Pattissn is on the throne and Harrity is the power behind it. Togeth er they represent the young progressive Democrats of Pennsylvania; Harrity does the politi cal fine work of the Democratic committees and Democratic conventions and keeps the rank and file in fighting condition, while Pattison is engaged in molding the opinionB of the business and religions elements. The pair reminds me very much of Howa Hummell, tho New York attorneys together they have been eminently successful, but it is doubtful if either could have reached bis present prominence without the aid of the other. To the world Pattisan is known as a civil service reformer of the Cleveland typo houeBt and true in his convictions; Harrity believes that tho plan of quick rotation in office is far more attractive to the overy day voter, in othor words he believes in dividing the spoils, and dividing them as often as thero is a ohango in the political complexion of an administration; to the world they are known as a pair of Jersey matched homos one it whitt and the other black apparently no match at all, but like a good Jersey team they pull together, hav plenty of spirit, style and action, and there seems to be no road too long nor pace too fast lor them.

Viguratively speaking those qualities won for the governor and his secretary of the commonwealth the "blue ribbon" at tho yarioiiB political horse shows in Philadelphia and Psnnsylvania. Both Pattison and Harrity studied law in the office of Lewis Cas sidy of Philadelphia, one of the greatest criminal lawyers of his day. Pattison was admitted to the bar in 1872 and Harrity iu Cassidy had been a largesized factor in the Democratic party of his state, bat the Jealcuaies, enmity and spleen engendered by long participation in politicial affairs told thisshrewd man of the world that the day of his own political preferment had passed. He then turned his attention to training hirf law students in tho scienco of practical politics. It was whilo studying law and politics in Mr.

Cassidy's office, that tho friendship of Pattison and Harrity developed. How well Cassidy's law and politics succeeded is shown uy the records of his students. Pattison, at the age of 27, was elected to the important office of controller of tho city of Philadelphia and re elected in 1HS0; at the age of 32 ho was elected governor or Pennsylvania; ho was appointed by President Cloveland as a member of tho Pacific railroad commission and was subsequently elected its president; in at tho age of 40, he was elected governor the Keystono state for tho second time. His term will expire with 1804. Harrity in the meantime ban huen chairman of the Democratic city committee of the lowest prices.

This plan will Biipply a long felt want. The annual Princeton alumni dinner will take place Thursday evening, January 21, at. the 'Brunswick hotel, New York. The Princeton glee club and the champiou base ball nine will be present as the gneats of the asssciation. President Patton, Dr.

Howard Duffield, '73; Dr. 9. J. McPhcraoii, '73; Dupcui Edwards, '85; Chaun cey M. Depew of Yale and Edward King of Harvard will respond to toasts.

COLUMBIA XOTES. With the beginning of the second term, interest once more eentei'B in athletics. The candidates for the crew and the intercollegiate team begin training for tho spring events. The outlook in both tliCBe departments of sport is unusually bright. The race with University of Pennsylvania will this year be rowed on the Harlem instead of the Thames as heretofore.

The reason for this step is obvious. Though Columbia may send a first class eight to Now Loudon, her race with Cornell and Pennsylvania has always been second in interest to that of Yale and Harvard, aud would probably continue to be so in the future unless some unforeseen ciroum stauce gave it first importance. This being the case the Columbia crew has never attracted as much attention as it deserves both from the public and the students of tho college. It is to remedy this evil that the present change has been decided upon, and now that tbe race is to be rowed on the Harlem, it is hoped a larger crowd will go to see it than ever was possible at New Loudon. At the last regular mooting of tho Peithologiau literary socioty, held Friday, January 8, G.

E. Morgan, '02, reeitod a poem upon the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. The debate followed, the subject being; "Resolved that Columbia college should be removed to the Bloomingdale asylum Those wfio upheld the affirmative were G. E. Morgan, '02, and E.

G. Brown, '93: whilo the nogative was supported by S. L. Rotter, '93, and F. G.

Turner, '93. The decision favored the negative. An essay upon "Greek Tragedy," by E. G. Rotter, '93, concluded the exercises.

Messrs. Smith, Swords, Kaus, Masters Hamilton and Minor have been appointed from the sophomore class to arrange an entertainment, the proceeds to be usod to pay tho class debt. The debt amounts to $700. Prof esBor H. H.

Boyesen ia soon to publish a volume on "The Life and Works of Goethe." On Friday evening, January 22, the glee, banjo and mandolin clubs will give a concert at Dr. Kittredge's church, Madison avenue and Fifty Beventh street, and on the following evening they will appear at Lenox lyoeum. STEVENS XOTES. A new system has bean inaugurated iu tha department of languags at Stevens with the new term. No marks will be given for term work; a certain number of lectures and recitations will bo held, and the student will be given the alter native of taking advantage of them and showing his knowledge at an examination at the end of the term or of dropping back aud taking them over again.

The dance committee of tho senior social society has decided to hold a dance in the hall of the high school on the evening of January 27. Tho music will be furnished by Giesemann. A regular business meeting of the Stevens en gineering society was held last Thursday, at which the following officers ware olected: President, William E. Strong, '02; vice president, Louis Waefelaer, '92; secretary, Frank E. Law, '92.

Executive committee William O. Ludlow, '02; Percy W. MaoKenzie, '93, and Bancroft G. Braine. '93.

Membership committee Anson G. Wilkor, '93; Charles H. Merritt, '93, and Frauk D. Furnian, '03. The annual meeting of the Stevens institute athletic association was held at the institute iast Tuesday.

Tho report of the board of directors an abstract of which is given below deals in its most important part (outside of tho work of the past year) with tho financial condition of the association and the position of tho foot ball team: "The advent of an athletii; rear, marked by tho inauguration of the new officers and board of directors, in January, 1801, wag accompanied by many difficulties and gloomy prospects of success, principally difficulties of a financial nature. For the present these difficulties havo bcou overcome. Up to 1891 the athletio association had held a nominal lease of the St. George cricket grounds. These grounds wero sub leased to the St.

George tenuis club, from which club our association received, for a number of. years, an annual revenue amounting at different times to from $500 to $350. This Bum waB the mainstay to our financial support, and under those eircumstancos the association exchequer was comparatively independent of the dues mid initiation fees of mombers. The officers of the. association havo, for several years past, sedulously attempted to secure an actual lease of the grounds for a definite time, but their efforts were unavailing aud tba association was subjected to tho uncertainty of retaining tho grounds and was forced to recognize the probability of their relegation at any moment.

Such a relegation was actually consummated laBt Bpring, immediately after the new board was installed, and we were informed that the St. George tennis club had secured the lease and that we must confer with its officials concerning the use of tho grounds by ns. At this juncture tho board of trustees of the institute stepped in and seenrod a sub lease for one year from the tennis club and agreed to pay $350 for the same, reserving for themselves the right of appointing a committee to control the ubo of tho grounds. Tho committee, which was subsequently appointed, consisted of Professor Riesen berger and Dr. Serenoaks and Mr.

Martin to represent the athletic association. The apove state of affairs makes the successful carer of athletics almost entirely dependent upon tho dues and initiation feos of members andfia larger membership imperative." The portion of tha report relating to! the foot ball team roadB as follows: "The last meeting or tho board of directors of tho athletic association was held on January 7, 1892. Mr. Coyno, captain of the foot ball toam for 1892, uuderstaud inc that wo were no longer to bo admitted to membership of tho Eastorn intercollegiate league, sent a communication rogardiug tho formation of a new league to consist of Massachusetts institute of technology. Brown, Trinity, Rutgers and' Stevens.

He also submitted tho name of Mr. William H. Corbett, '95, for man aa er of the foot ball team of '02, to the approval of tho At this meoting of the association it was decided to withdraw the financial support from THE UAUS' CLUB Iloldw Its First Weekly Meeting I asl levelling. The first weekly moetiug of the Liars' club of Brooklyn took plaoe last evening at the club's rooms, in city hall square, with ex Judge Cain in the chair. Iu opeuing the moetiiiH tho chairman remarked that, owiiiz to the numerous nominations for tho proud and distinguished honor of the club's presidency, the committee had come to the conclusion that tho member telling the most natural and refined falsehood should be elected to till the position of presiding officer.

A ter further preliminary business tho chairman called upon Mr. Chafer, the well known champion prevaricator of tho Twenty second ward, for a story of his marvolous adventures among the Indians on the Jamaica plank road. After the UBiial preliminary hems and haws aud several and sundry libations on the part of the hill champion, he began: "Somo seYon yeara ago I loft Albany" "That's tho only thing you ever did loave," interrupted the Inquisitive Member, but the champion, disdaining to notice such uncalled for remarks, continued: "As I was saying, after I left Albany I took a train "Didn't they arrest you?" again iuiorruptcd the I. M. This was too much for tho champion and he glared furiously at his tormentor.

"If that gentleman will condescend to retire within himself aud to pull down tha blinds I will proceed. Well, wo went on a hustling expedition down near Jamaica and everything went smoothly until wo came to the neighborhood of where Brooklyn proper ends. We took" "All yon could get ejaculated tho I. amid the "Shut ups" of the meeting. "I was feeling pretty wall and rode on in front of the remainder of the party until I lost sight of them.

Suddenly my horse began to show signs ofuneasineBB and shortly afterward I heard a loud groan behind me. I turned in my saddle to see what was tbe matter and beheld" "Au angry taxpayer?" but the champion pre tended not to hear such a vile insinuation and proceeded. "I beheld a wildcat coming after me full tilt. I thought discretion the better part of valor aud dug my spurs iuto my horse and set off at racing speed. Wc continued this for about five minutes when I looked behind me and to my horror beheld tho wildcat within twenty five yards of my rapidly tiring horae.

Knowing that it was life or death I made one laat effort and just as my horse dropped exhausted I was within roach ef a tree and quickly climbed it." Tho champion stopped short, and comploto silence leigued for a few seconda, when the inquisitive member, no longer able to restrain his curiosity, burst ut with; "Bnt why didn't the cat climb up after you?" This was the chance tho champion had awaited patiently, aud a satisfied smile illuminated his sell you another water norks features, aH he thusly spake; "Because, my dear sir, because, on reaching the first branch, I had sufficient presence of mind ta oull the tree up after me." Bnt the I. M. was not to be downed bo easily and pulled a string, which revealed the following touching motlo daintily embroidered on the flap of his necktie: "I'm somewhat of a liar my Uelf." The meeting then adjourned. DAUGHTERS OFHO.NOH DANCE, Annual Kail ot Victoria Lodge iu Nevr Turn Hall. Victoria lodge No.

4, Daughters of honor, held its annual cap and apron ball at New Turn hall, on Sixteenth street and Fifth a Yen no, last Thursday evening. The reception vwfs largely attended and a well arranged programme of dances was provided for the pleasure of the guests. The pavilion waB gayly decorated with flags and bunting, and tho varied costumes of the fair sox completed a scene of beauty. The grand march occurred shortly after 10 o'clock, in which fully one hundred couples took part. At midnight intermission was taken and shortly afler the festivities wore resumed and continued until an early hour tho next morning.

Henry Wulff was floor manager, assisted by Joseph Soifort, Christina Stratmauu, Helena Witte, Emma Ballman, Carolino llochler, Catharine Coors, Lena Karber, Helena Hepp and Lena Siemoti. Tho reception committee included Joseph Braun, chairman; O. B. Sophia Wulff, U. B.

Anna Booschen, E. X. B. Bertha Kolle. Tho arrangements too in chargo of Wilhelmina Seim, chairman; Lena L.

Batz, secretary; Ratina Frank, treasurer; Josephine Seifort, ChiistiiiaMeuerer. HOUK AUCTION. A somewhat novel amusement was indulged in on Monday evening by a party of men at the residence of Mr. Henry Ogdeu Himtting, 454 Classou avenue. It was callod a mock auction, and caused a good deal of merriment.

Mr. Hnutting was the auctioneer, and his guests were tho purchasers. Each one was supplied with an envelope containing Si, 000, to ho spent in the purchase of the articles to be auctioned. Those were many and varied. An Egyptian sword was bought by Mr.

H. B. Neeson for $300. It was nothing more than a small paper cutter. Another purchase was made by Mr.

Karl', supposed to be an elaborately carved Italian Btiletio, but, upon boing uncovered, turned out to be a screw driver. Other articles of liko nature were disposed of, all purporting to bo ox nensivo brie a Urac aud valuable autiquities. After the resulting merriment the company amused themselves by drawing pigs, blindfolded. The best artist of the occasion proved to be Mr. Willet te Eldridge, who received first prize.

This was a small nig filled with candy. Refreshments were then served, and tho men, a good many of whom were choir singers, joined iu sinking the college song, disbanding at a lato hour. D'Aubique Miss Daggett was in to see my color studies yesterday and said she liked them immensely. What an artless little creaturo sho is I Slnniclr That's what makes her liko your painting. Boston Post.

Senator Palmer did not say anything of the sort. He passed, as he docs overy day, by tho bureau on the mrning that I had my talk with him, and his views, as stated to me, were exactly as they appeared in the Eaole last Sunday. It is very evident to those who read between tho linos that General Palmer has the presidential bee in his bonnet, but his Washington and Illinois friends are manipulating his boom in a moul clumsy manner. When ex Congressman Archie Bliss declined to vote for tho Mills bill in the Fiftieth congress, he little thought that the whirligig of time would bring about a condition of things in the Democratic party such as exists to day. A prominent Democrat, in conversing with mo in regard to the proposed action of Speaker Crisp ahd his friends in tho house, said that there was no doubt at all in his mind but that the present combination that dominates the Democratic majority in the house to day held practically the same views that Congressman Bliss did In tho Fiftieth congress.and that the party would practically also this year take the samo Btand that Mr.

Bliss did. "The fact of the matter is," he said, "Mr. Mills and his associates aro not now in touch with the majority of Democrats in the house." As far as Mr. Bliss personally goes this condition of affairs is particularly agreeable to him, and ho naturally regards it as a vindication of tho course taken by him in 1888. A close political and personal friend of Mr.

Hugh Mc Laughliu, in speaking upon this subject, said to me, this week: "No man tried harder thau Bliss to get the ways and means committee to modify the Mills bill so that he could support it, but, in justice to his constituents, tha bill, discriminating as it did against some of tho most important industries in his district, he had but one eourso pursue, and, in doing so, he had tho courage of his convictions, and possesses to day the respect, not only of tho leading men of his own district, but of men of national fame, liko Morrison, Mills, McMillin, the two Brockinridges and others. I think that Mr. Bliss and those who thought as he did in the Fiftieth congress in regard to practical tariff reform arc to day in accord with Gorman, Hill, Crisp, Springer and Holman." Mr. Bliss himself who has now large businoss interests in Washington keeps up his personal intimacy with thB loaders of hiB party in this city. When I him his opiuiou touching the prospect of electing a Democratic president next fall he Baid: "I think the'outlook for our party wasrievor better.

If we adopt an old fashioned Democratic plat form and nominate a Btrong ticket. 1 would not attempt to evade any issues bat would meet them all and do as was dono at the St. Louib convention of 1880 which nomiuated Samuel J. Tilden. Tho Democratic party is not a one iaea party and never can be.

The Republican party makes at least one issue for us beside the Mc Kinley tariff and that is the force bill which will surely be passed if they get all tho departments of the government onco more in their hands. If the present Democratic houBb of representatives, which holds the purse strings, cuts down the extravagant appropriations of tbe Republicans as much as the people demand that will make another issue, and a very strong one. The country, to my mind, is not looking for tie oretical or abstraot tariffs, but a practical and substantial reduction of the burdens of taxation, and men like Speaker Crisp, who honestly favor this, are good Democrats, and aro in a fair way to accomplish tho results that they desire." Ex OougresBinan liliss is a Hill man. "I believe," ho said tome, "that the New York Democracy are warmly and overwhelmingly for their great leador, Senator David B. Hill, and I have no doubt that a delegation favorable to his nomination will be elected.

Wc owe to his matchless leadership our deliverance from political slavery and bondage. Tho Democrats of the Empire state know it, and the. Republicans know it, too. No one else had anything to do with this great result, nor does anyonu dare to appropriate the credit that fairly belongs to him. I believe Senator Hill can carry New York by from 30,000 to majority.

He would bo stronger iu Connecticut than anybody else, and I think can carry that state. Once elected President he would do nothing to chill tho enthusiasm of his party, bnt he would be faithful to them and so act as to givo them a permanent lease of power. His leadership of tho New York Democracy for the seven years passed shows what manner of man he There is a good story going the rounds about Judge Advocate Jlemy of the navy department. It seems that quite a number of the colored employes of tho government increase their income by letting themselves out in the evenings us waiters and servants to prominent officials. They are paid for this work S3 a night.

It seems that Jndge Kemy's office man has been in the habit of working for Senator William E. Chandler in this way. The other evening Senator Chandler gave a recoplion and among thoso who called win Judge Homy. Tho colored man upon soe ing his chief (whom he looked upon as the greatest man in tho world) enter announcod him. as "Colonel William B.

Kcmy of the United States marine corps and judge advocate general of all the navy." They say that Itemy, who is a very modost man, almost fainted when hu heard this i i.