Evening Star Newspaper, August 26, 1882, Page 5

LETTER FROM SARATOGA. rs—Personal Notes, etc. Bpecial Correspondence of THe Evexrxe Star. SARATOGA, August 25, 1982 ‘The great sofial event of this month at Sarat "was the garden party a’ Which occurred nd Was the second witnessed these tre in this garden of four acres area, ym. All who ha beds and two on, When the last | ant upon the prettily dressed les, Dy means with judicious management tn Montgomery county, Maryland, perhaps no man has done more than Col. Boyd. He has enhanced the value of lands In this section. His farm ts a card invit- ing strangers to.examtns and purchase in the neighbortood. We were told by a Kentuckian who was of the party that there are but few, if any, better looking farms even in the famed bius- grass region of Kentuck, AT THE HOME BARN his eight fat, sleek, heavy draft horses are kept. They drag his plows, dipped to the beam, with ase, stirring the soll deep enough to enable the | roots of his grain, grass and root crops to take care | of themselves fa dry weather. Back of this barn, what Was a few years since a pestiferous, ague- breeding swamp,has been by Jufictous underdrain- ing made a most valuable, rich timothy meadow, yielding two tons and a’ half to the acre. HIS irains, made of tile, stone and an occasional »oden accessory, have amply repaid the expendi- swamp, on the sout division of nning to be equally valuable. His he scenes | ops, cxrefully housed in eight barns and to be worthy @ arty were even hand- hs of the en- ch Is plain white, barracks, Will average 400 tons per annum. | THE DAIRY BARN Ista model In {ts way, built to accommodate Atty eows, twenty-five on a side, with broad | pathway for feoding, and water-troughs and feed—troughs for each antmal—stancheons so arranged that in case of necessity two smail boys could release them all in three minntes. The Noor 15 concrete, kept scrupulously clean, as, in- deed, everything about the farm 1s—Royd think- Ing cleanliness next to godliness in all things, A steam engine pumps the water, shells the corn, cuts the hay, saws the wood, and grinds the food for the cows” The water is pumped from a depth Of 6) feet intoa cooling cistern, which is kept atan average temperature of 83 degrees. All animal heat fs thus extracted from the milk previous to ‘nipping. As to fancy stock, Mr. Boyd's choice 1s aor of | & hybrid between Alderney and Durham, with a Tt was laid under strong leaning to the Durham, or short-horned arly in front of | breed, as itis called. He belleves In the doctrine jewdlag to the gar- , as Well a8 those to the cottages, were all festooned with ‘olored lanterns which Mghted the ‘h the arches formed by the € a to represent fiteen in each gre aed suspended In th r nection With the finer effect than andelers on hoops of selection. He raises only the calves from his LETTER FROM NEWPORT. Theatrical Matters—Life nat the Seaside and Race Courses—Beauty and the Beast—The Political Puzzle. Haunting and Polo—The Reck—Millions at Pelo— ‘Casine—Persenal 2d Edition. Latest Talgrams th Str pe. Ths Manners—Fox ibugy#s a queer ani- Heroine of Lime mal and makes one feel atridsuncertain about | Fort Adams—The one’s ancestry. ‘THE POLITICAL MUDDLE. The political knot becomes. tied tighter as time goes on. A few weeks ago It looked as if the Cor- Special Correspondence of Tue Evextxe STAR. New Yorx, August 25, THE OPENINGS. ‘The regular theatrical season opened this week. ‘The melodramatic mania has broken out afresh, and threatens to rage worse than ever. Twogory Pieces have already been produced. One of them is “The Black Flag,” at the Union Square Theater; the other Is “Ranch 10,” at Haverly’s Theater. I have not seen “The Black Flag,” buf it has been characterized as weak and impossibie in plot, and Wholly dependent on stage carpentry. The stage carpenter has, in fact, become the principal man of the theater nowadays, and we have the spec- tacle of him before the curtain bowing his acknowl- edgments to the audience, while the leading man and the leading lady are quite forgotten in the regions behind the scenes, Gould will soon have a revival of Lights o° London” at the Grand Opera House, and “Youth” fs to be revived at makes four. Then there's “Ro hearsal at Booth’s theater, of which I sp week. Mr. Wallack also intends to continue in the melodramatic line, although it is a sad. sight lan, and good old John Gilbert going through stupid parts, and made secondal to nitrozlycerine and red fire. intention to cuitivate a taste for hi art by producing “T. this has exhausted itself he will oblige (as they say in the Bowery) with the “Parvenu.” thought that “The Black Flag” will not prove a 283, and it is hoped that the others will not. tage carpenter has had glory enough al- There is a man in London namea Walter Pel- ‘He fs a mimfe and a member of the Savage His latest entertainmente onsists of an special Correspondence of Tar Evgxma Stan. Newrort, August 25. It has often been remarked, doubtless, that the contrast between Newport and other American watering places is a most marked one. Thetransi- | THE LIGHT INFANTRY AT CAPE MAY. on from the glare and splendor of Saratoga to this staid and solid and yet highly fashionable place is as decisive in all of its appearances as if you had landed after a ten days’ voyage In the charming summer town of Leamington tn England. Nothing can remind one more of English manners and English habits, even to an absurd degree, than this “ancient and honorable” seaside resort in | g, “the Providence Plantations.” From themoment that you land at the Ocean House (so called be- | Offered by William 8 cause it 1s more than a mile from the sea), you not | jy only meet more Englishmen than you do at any other resort, but you find most of the American: who have villas here, affecting the manners an: dress and even the worst mannerisms of our English cousins. In only one thing do I notice that they are not thoroughiy un-American, and that is when the inevitable discussion arises’ over contrastt systems in the old country ly stand by their own country. But it is not pleas- ant to see one young American step up to another say, me boy, do you think Gov. : ee ae Sein te rring to the reception wi was ven to President Arthur on Wednesday evening. ‘t what a “bloomthink oid crowd” means 1 can- not say; but it probably refers to a “swell” at- tendance ora “crush,” and is a specimen of the that you hear’ on every hand. is conducted on the solemn plan of its Eng- lish namesake. The office ts in a room off of the corridor, just ‘as it is in England. There is no “newstand,” where you can get a dozen little cages are in Brownsvil a waseile gion ee Fined for Being Teo Neighborty. In the Police Court this afternoon, Hugh P.IROm® was charged with assaulting an eldery named Frances M. Briggs, who lives at 502 street. Mrs. Briggs stated that on the 19th Instamt, without any ceremony, the accused pulled ber out of her house Secause "she threw eames She said national board governor has found out that he threw a boomer- truck him on FAST TIME AT SARATOGA. ‘The Light Infantry at Cape May. RIFLE CONTEST—BASE BALL VICTORY—THE RE- TURN OF THE CORPS TO-MORROW. ‘Tue Evexine STAR. ‘August 26.—The sllver pitcher Roose as a prize Tepresenting the her own stairs and hair of her head, Water on the sidewalk. think she Isa witeh, and account. Mr. Hoar’s’ explanation wai the neighbors thought she would re, and When he went to her room she Uke a tigress. He told the court that he itas a neighborly act. The court told him that ~ he was a little too netghboriy this time, and 3 pay $10 for it, or go to an appeal, and Was sent ip withstanding hts diminutive size, is a stir up. Gould’s weaj ulation in American Di: conducted by Cornell, as Gor street. Cornell’s persecuted her on pon Was the bitnd pool spec- CaPK Mav, Ne Jey je contest between a team ington Light Infantry and one the New Jersey National Guard will be ington. The match came off to-day, and the score was 242 to 210n favor of the Light In- fantry team, which was com) a Harrison, Wooldridge, Hale, Wanstab\ lin, Beall, Ross and Cash. ‘The base bal game yestefday resulted, by a score of 7 to 3, in Savor of the Light Infantry. ‘The dress parade at ctockton yesterday was witnessed by a_ large Srowd. The tnfantry will arrive hom aunday. A banquet tendered the corps, to begiven. ct Abner’s after their return home, nas been de- {lined, Col. Moore having decided that tt would be mpracticable, true, would to Gould himself. As Made no dental, and at he will make one. yet the governor has it is not now likely th: This disclosure will injure his pros; country districts, where the: rations with hoi would have to of Miller, God- 'y look upon Wall dally’ the > especially ‘The President evidently re ition, as he this wi en The District High School, This Institution will open on the 11th of Septem. ber in the new building on the corner of Tth and Streets with a corps of ten teachers. The instrude tion will be given on the collegiate system, each teacher giving attention exclusively to one or two branches, The studies wiil be elective, or asnearly ‘acticable with the number of teachers @m- Besides the ordinary branches taught jemies particular attention will be given to siness, arithmetic and book-keeping, machine and mechanical drawing and mechanics ‘and other studies preparatory to practical life, language will be taught by a native Cornell in a weak pressed himself openly in opposition to it, The half-breeds are in a worse dile ever, They still look upon the Conkling- rty with distrust. They suspect that an effort being made throughout the state to get a number of candidates in prevent concentration on Cornell or a half-b ‘This the stalwarts would do in the fates in the end to rally to see Rose Coghl It is Mr. Wallack’s Morgan will hi night?"—refer ‘aken From Life, large : the field so that they may reed- Secretary Chand Newronr, R. 1, August 26.—Secretary Chandler formally accepted Coasters’ Harbor island this noon in behalt of the United States government, ed by his wite and Chiet Engl heer Shock, Chief Naval Constructor Wilson; Mr. hope of gettin round a man of their choice. So great U1 become that it 1s likely will act independently of either the other two Ss. As for the democrats, they are inas much of a He was accompant things that you need, to say nothing of readi best cows. Imagination and fancy are severely subordinated to the great doctrine of utility, muddle as ever. Boston; Senators Aldrich, of Fran no union of Tammany Hall, Irvin; pold Morse, of Rhode Isiand, and Mill G ernor Lituefeid, and Mayor Franklin, of the New- tation of Artemus Ward—whom he never saw, Plain that there will be Atany rate, he 1s quite a curtosity, matter and newspaj Hall, and the om graduate of the University of Lelpste. room, and the bar-room only needs a bar-maid to There 13 no bilitat and chemistry will be taught by actual ex] UNIQUE DAIRY MANAGEMENT. The physical and moral conduct of tat management 1s unique, to say the least—: | tnust be done quietly and in order. Tne cows are | driven slowly to the barn to be milked at 4 o'clock a matter of course, the American manager has'been after him and {3 going to import him. Our glorious country 1s looked upon as a splendid | field for the musetm business—perhaps justly. sity comes, and returns loaded’ down Mr. 0. Wilde was the last. County Democracy, on the local icket. How the convention will be made up no! body knows. John says that he doesn’t know whether ‘all will send any delegates to it or not; but if the truth be told he may have a chance -| yet of naming the candidate for governor. People port city government. A salute of twenty-one ins was fired in honor of the event from the United States ship New Hampshire. After an in- spection there was a collation, at which a few re- marks were made by Secretary Chandler and by the mayor of the city. ment and with the aid of a good veying will be taught tn theory ans The elective feature will enable our you! Who can’t give thetr whole time to school artof it, and to makP their course at sel Inger or ‘shorter, as tm: render its service the Same as its foreign proto- FOX HUNTING AND POLO. One of the English sports imitated here 1s fox hunting—and such hunting! That intelligent ay be advisable, This is hasn't gone back yi culart; ble as he hasn't got a bigenough | are speculating as to how these very hard knots Particularly desirable — f in the mi the all the afternoon and | would receive a moral lecture not s While some ladies Suits, 2 majority were they would have on several previo parties have bee | gotten. ‘They are fed with a tidbit of something men and women can be amused by such a farcical attempt is more than passes my comprehension; and yet it empttes the hotels and cottages of their inbabitants. On Monday there was a “meet” with load. He will get it,’ the mimic, come, MURPHY'S MISTAKE. Young Mr. Murphy, ason of ex-Collector Thos. though. On, yes, let are tobe untied, but they have to confess that they can’t tell anything about it. eo ‘The Saratoga Races. TUE FASTEST THREE-MILE TIME ON RECORD. N. ¥., August 26—First race, purse ple. The school wil prot pupils, We con; ing lght and well-ventilated and well-warmed. rooms for study. As the school is free to all resile ee $500, one mile. Monarc' | Gach time they are milked. They are thus induced ¥ Moral suasion, so to speal and that, too, of a quality un- s sed; eminently sulted to the young or the invalid of ‘our species. One hundred and elgnty al during the afternoon and | vations of this milk £ shipped to Mr. Fran joor were flags with | every It is a well-known fact that the con- dition of the animal affects the quality as well as | the quantity of the milk given. Washington city is thus benéiitted by this careful, judicious man- agement,of one of its sources of supply of this very Sensitive article of food. STARTING WITH ONE COW. nd shields, and a| Twelve years ago,when Mr. Boyd bought a small gay ball room by | farm of 100 acres as a place for his family to live | girl and Mrs. A. TT. i ornelia Wether. ance Was much larger f th ne al 5 elaborate, thoug! 2 wore bail dresses at both ough she has attended but one ball or hop While he was grading nine miles of the Metropoll- tan road by contract, he had but one cow and had to buy feed for her. He was laughed at, and | shoulders were shrugged by his neighbors at his | efforts to improve such goose-grass, sedge-bush land. But lime, bone, with a keen eye to detect its aduiterations, a little salt, suggested by the inland situation,’ some little’ guano, barn-yard manure, plaster and draining, with deep plowing has made the transformation he has reason to be proud of. If it bean honor, and none will doubt it, to make two blades of grass grow where only seven years—that one belng the hop | one grew before, our friend is entitled to great 3 A. T. | honor. Stewart always goes to the garden parties. She |, It would extend this communication too much Saturday even! this one with Judge Hiiton’s fami nd Mrs. Grant and Col and Mrs Fred.G ed with Gen. € and | rant, and Mrs. '¥ were followed by others of the ked through the garden an: m every point, and then took to describe his wheat crops, averaging 25 to 20 | bushels to the acre; his orchards; ‘his splendid | corn crop; his wind-inill pump, that pumps the water to irrigate the garden and water his stock; >| Dis fish ponds with carp doing well; the pic- turesquely placid Quakerlike bulldings; the lon, White-washed fences, that even a Gainsboroug’ Sonone | might admire. This‘ place must be seen to be conies specially reserved for | appreciated. Mr. David Rhinehart seconds the white, usually, but one of her | a pale buff short suit of thin lower skirt plain, and the walst and edn pansies. Itis trimmed | e she wears with it a very fine juarter of a yard wide, laid Drought down to the waist d with diamonds. A cl hing the dress in shade, of her chotee ornaments 13 3 looking Ike a moon stone arent, which is cut like a several small figures upon tt. diamonds. Her solitaire diamond earrings 1 TRE BALLS AND HOPS *n days have been far more animated than urring earlier in the season. ates Hotel, given last week, and that to hingham, the master of tel, Which Occurred this wel ¢ the handsomest toilets A very animated hop efforts of Mr. Boyd as manager. In all their undertakings their motto is, “whatever is worth doing fs worth doing well.” The flock of Southdowns, the young cattle and Its, all recetve careful attention. They winter 150 heat cattle, about 15 horses, a largo number of sheep, with other animals. This taxes their vigi- | lance to the utmost, but the results show. I had , | intended to write about the beauty of the country on the Point of Rocks road between here and | Boyd’s, but must defer it untll another time. Yours, TIBER, pee ee. FROM CAPON SPRINGS, The Season at the Old Favorite—Coming Fes- tivities, Ete. Special Correspondence of Tae EVENING Star. Caron Sprinas, Va., August 24, 1932. The season of 1882 at this favorite old Virginia Watering place has been a most successful one, as it deserved to be, for its enterprising and liberal- given | minded proprietor has spared no effort for the last Saturday evening, ra. Mrs. Stew: d with deep falls of also many dani a M1 room at all by nig . rst opened (two 8 after her husband’s death) on Juiy: 4th, n accordance with his wishes that the great 1 pleture by Yvon, for watch pared in this roon con the cente: prior to this occa: > Hllton’s dau » Fichest toilets, a Blue and si Her ornaments s. Mrs. MacArthur wore a pale bluesatin the front cofvred wit se lace and the sleeves 0! o Wore fine diamonds, GENERAL AND MRS. GRANT and Colonel and Mrs Fred. Grant and thetr little Gauzhter Julia are here as the guests of Mrs. A. T. Stewart, and occupy the sulte of rooms formerly Usei by Judge Hilton and family at the Grand ‘These elegantly furnished rooms are on the second floor and look out on the te those of Mrs. Stewart, iway, and are superbly fitted Mrs. Stewart had a handsome supper ready room belonging to the en they arrived on Tues- on the nine o'clock train, pot by Judge Hilton. When entered the travelers’ reception room at the ¥ recognized and rthur and other near. The next at visited both Hathorn and 35 Springs and impartially drank the water je Was surrounded in rk by many oid friends, especi. On Wednesday, at half-past 3p. mn., Mrs. Stew- art gave a dinner party In honor of Gen. and Mrs. Judge Hilton and one or two members of 7; and Judge and Mrs MacArthur were er Was given at four o'clock to-day (Fri- judge and Mrs. Hilton at Woodlawn, to ests Were asked to meet General and very fine point he same lace. Tnion Hotel Tooms assigned them wi ng. They cam e met at the General Grant Mrs. Congress Spring Hilton will give a lawn party in honor of i Mrs. Grant, at his residence, S) wiucu will surpass that he gave two Representative and Mrs. Carlisle, who arrived here trom Long Branch on Wednesday, will spend At least one week here. Justice Woods’ daughter has gone to visit Gov. Foster's family in Ohio, after Spending a few days Mrs. Woods’ sister, Mrs. nd, are also here, and Mrs. <ton, is with them. nd Mrs. MacArthur will go next Monday y- Among others of interest who have been here Within a week are Willlam L. Scott, of Erie; Dele- te Maginnis, Mr. Joseph Pugh, General ge Aldis, Mr. Henry ’Clews tative Ranney and daughter, Ji and son. who have now gone to Sharon ings; Mr. de Bousder, Baron d’Arinos, Mrs. B. r. Coston, of Washin ‘with her parents here. Robbins, and her husbat ‘Warner, of Washin Pulttzer and family, ral S.W. Cra‘ n; Justice Sw: AIngton; Rev. T. De Witt T. Frank Richardsc Within a short w Buceessively held t itt and family, Mr. of Washington. Hotel has had as boarders the ‘three gentlemen who comfort and enjoyment of guests. The house has been full of delightful people, many of whom are from Washington, as usual, because the place has long been a popular one with Washingtonians. Various ways of killing time and courting pleas- ure are in vogue here, but the great charm of the Pp lies in its quiet, and In everybody being left free to enjoy themselves in their own way. In this respect it differs from and enjoys an advan- tage over some places, where a few undertake to plan out pleasure campaigns in which all guests are expected to join, whether they really enjoy them or not. Next week, however, we are to have a bi; event, to which young and old are looking forwart with interest, and for which the former are already aking exteasive preparations: On Tuesday, the 29th, Occurs a grand old-fashioned Virginia tourna- ment, to be followed in the evening by a full-dress ball and bounteous supper. The management of this splendid affair 1s in competent hands, and cannot fall to be at once a most brilliant success and a pleasant oceaston for all participants. ‘That your readers may understand something of the character of the management I give the names of Washingtonians on the several committees: Dr. Gratton Tyler, Dr. Louts Mackall, Capt. W. P. S. Sanger, L Thomas Davis, Lieut. Danenhower, W. & deel F. S Chappell, F. FP. B. Sands, Capt. H. 8 Howison, and J. C. Nash. Washington ought to send up a delegation, elther as participants or observers. In either ca- | ity visitors are sure to be delighted. Scraps. ee eee . THE SEASON IN WEST VIRGINIA. A Delightfal Summer Retreat—Wash- ingtonians Who Are There. Correspondence of Tae Evenrne Stan. AvRona, PRESTON County, W. Va. August 23, 1882, ‘Those who wish to enjoy a cool and bracing at- mosphere in the heart of the -Alleghanies should Rot fail tovistt the historical and lovely village Aurora, situated near the famous Cheat mountains, where the attractions are numerous, such as mag- nificent bass and trout fishing, and hunting of all kinds, and where any amount of game can be found in season. Many Washi mians avail themselves of the beautiful ride on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to visit this free and easy town. Situated near Oakland it affords accommodations in many respects equal to this famous resort. Two fine hotels are located here, which furnish com- forts and pleasures of home life. The genial proprietors, Messrs. McCrum and Shaffer, do their utmost to add to the enjoyment of ' the Ruests. Among those Stopping here at the hotels are the following well-known Washing- tonians: Dr. and Mrs. B. iellogg, Postmaster Ainger jand family, Col, Ir Miss T. A. Rhe Mrs. Barden and son, Mrs. Clark and famiiy, Eliott, daughter and son, Mr. H. H. Bird, the popular clerk at Me- Crum’s;' Mr. H. E Copenhaver, Mr. Barry Bulk- ley, Mr. Riley and fe, Mr. J. M. Burkit, Miss Lizzie Condon. Judge Vale, and Major Dinwiddie have fine farms in the vicinity, where they are ex- permenting on blooded stock. ‘The drives are autiful, and the country affords abundant facil- ities for magnificent and Tomantic scenery. Hops are given alternately at the hotels. A giee club has nm organized, with H. H. Bird as leader, which makes night hideous with its yells. We ad: vise all the people of the city who are afflicted with malaria, and who have sickly children, to visit this place. B. anv G. MonTGoMERY County FEsTIVITIEs.—The fourth party of the S. B. D, Social Club was given last evening at the house of Mr. Wm. Read, near Four Corners, Montgomery county, Md. There was the Same profusion of pretty faces as at the previous | gatherings. Dancing was kept up with spirit on | until the small hours. Among those present were btless be one of | the Misses Read, Messrs. J. and H. Batchelor, the in J. st, Mr. Graham Mackall, the yne’s | ‘helor, Miss A. A. Barnitz, Miss J. E. q y t his father, who will return from’ Europe w | Taylor, Miss S. Wilson, Mr. H. Donoho, Mr. John iter, | Avirett. Miss Maud Noyes, Miss Mary ‘Tiers, in October, Will not tiv He now has no relatives living his home with hts daughter lers, Miss ash- | Carrie Jenkins. Mr. Frank Hillyer, Mr. Middleton, Miss Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, Miss M. Where bis son, Gen. Wager Swayne, | Meth Mr. Henderson and Mr. Keys. Upshur have tssued cards =. Miss Gertrude Upshur, and Mr. Wm ugust 31st at | t ans, Brooklyn. The young | Alien to D. B. Wel first met last New Year day in Washington, = oir love-romanee p romptly began, and the | _ Bostoxtans have long been justly proud of it was Soon afterwards announced. Young's Hotel, for its fine cuisine and excellent it. Immé With Mr. ‘ned to his business in one of the west- | management men, ladies pitalit a“master of hounds” with all the solemn pom; tha tcould be got up for the occasion. A poor, feebie, half-dead fox was turned loose down road, followed by a LETTER FROM CAPE MAY, won, Wedding Day 8ec- | gents of the proper ages who are qualified to aid | enter. ‘The number of puplis will mo dose i crease rapidly. Murphy, has just missed a shinlag mark by one of those indiscretions of youth that you can’t ac- count for, His first name is Edgar. cratic Ideas were carried out he would spell his last name Merflé, with the accent on the ultimate syllable. The scene of the romance in which he has cut sucha sad figure was at Long Beanch. i Nellie Whitehouse, also of New » heroine, and she possesses position, youth and Indeed, Miss W. is remarkable for her beauty of face and figure, and she has created a sensation at Long Branch for several seasons by her dash and the grace and elegance of her dresses. This summer the young lady smiled upon Mr, Edzar Murphy. ‘To the surprise of every one the pair were always together. They danced together; one was never seen on the beach without the other, and ode out the ever-faithful young side, To have seen Mr. Edgar no- body would have dreamed that he ha He wore the snuggest of coats and the tightest of trousers. To make the situation more interesting, the heroine was about to come into possession of a fortune of half a million dollars. One day, as the story goes, the young man 4] proached a correspondent of a soclety journal in He was flushed with pride, and his voice trembled with emotion. speak audivly he begged the correspondent to an- hounce his engagement with Miss Whitehouse. The announcement was made. Then somebody made a scene, and the young lady wrote a public dental of the engagement herself. Possibly young hy was relying on one of those it ings that do not require the formality of At any rate, Miss W. is more carefully and the impetuous Branch to mourn the ond. Force third. ‘Pime, 1:44." French pools p: $9.60. Second race, the Baden-Baden handicay three miles. Lida ‘Stanhope won, Ella Warfel second, Bushwhacker third. 225—th est on ‘record by a quarter of a second. French Pools paid $25.50. —_—>___ A Pastor Severely Stabbed. ‘t 2i—In a quarrel yester- How the Boys Are Getting On—Their Exhibi- tion Drill a Blaze of Glory—The Grand Ball at the Steckton—Ex-Secretary Cres- ‘F well on the District Unpleasantness—Odds ai ack of yelling hounds and a Ce one or two young ladies on ho “took the fence” with their horses in a few moments Mr. Fox shot it stubble, followed by the ders, and that was all Amusements, Excurmons, Etec. Drrver’s GARDEN.—The excellent performances given during the summer at Driver's have been 80 Well appreciated thata large number of the trons of the resort have unite Driver @ test ing dogs and horses and there was of it. ‘The fox after a long search could not be found! ‘The bugle was sounded, the doxs were called in, the horses came galloping back over the low stone fences that divide the fields reat fox hunt was over. where a iaugh comes Special Correspondence of Tae Evrxtye Star. Carg May, N.J., August 2th, 1882, Yesterday Maj. Gen. Wm. J. Sewell and staff and Maj. Gen. Hartranftreviewed the Light Infan- try on the lawn of Congress Hall. They were ac- companied from the depot by Maj. Jas. P. Willett. A very large crowd witnessed the review, and were well repaid for their trouble, for the sight was a very pretty one. The guests complimented Col. Moore very highly on his command. ‘The one and only topic of conversation to-day ts the bail at the Stockton last night. That hotel is one of the finest, if not the finest, hotel on the Atlantic coast, and last night it was seen in its best aspect. ‘The immense dining room was con- verted into a ball-room, and on entering it the sight with the mingled Wuite coats of the Infan- try, the blue of the District staff, and the various shades of the uniforms of the other military, to- gether with the very handsome and becoming cos- tumes of the ladles, was an exceedingly brilliant one. ‘Tie STAR correspondent wi: | through the ball-room and 1 Involved in bewilderment as to why he was exlied from the ball-room he stepped and found a sump- tuous banquet spread an guished guests gathered around. In short, every- thing that could be done was done to renuer the oceasion an event in the history of the Light In- fantry. The various committees of the ball were as follows: Military reception committee—Major Gen. John F. Hartranft, chairman; Gen. W Gen. J. W. Latta, Col. T. . G. R. Snowden, Col. D. B. Mur- n. W. Weston, Col. F. Gaunt, Major Wm. Major K. J. Duncan, Major J. E. Hayes, Col, J. E. Hyneman, Capt. J. P. Martin, Capt. 8: Murphy. Capt. EB. Gilett, Capt. J. L. Wilson, Capt. G. W. S: grath. Master of ceremonies—Hon. John A. J. Creswell. Floor directors—Messrs. M. Hall Stan- Geo. D. McCreary, G. W. Boyd, 8. Chew, F. L. ‘art, L. P. Tack, D. J. Lancaster, W. Suron, On10, Al day over an attempt to enforce the law | the sale of liquors on Sunday, Rev. Ups, pastor, of the Methodist’ Episcopal church, Was stabbed severely by John E. Smith, a leading grain dealer. ——— Damage by a Water Spout in Texas. GALVESTON, TEX., August 26.—A special dispatch states that a heavy rain or Water Spout caused the head of Basque creek above Ste- hensville on the 24th instant to overllow, destroy- if property estimated to be worth from $40,000 to $100,000. A Mrs. Hart was drowned, her house be- ing dashed to pieces. Other by climbing on the roofs of their houses and to adjoining trees. The water has now subsided. ee Wall Street To-day. New York, August 26.—The Post's financial ar- ticle says: Al the stock exchange the share specu- rices declined 2 per cent le, 1% per cent for Cana- per cent for New Jersey Cen- ‘The chief objective point of the “bears” was Denver, which declined on an unofficial state- ment reflecting upon the financial condition and Management of the property. After weak holders had been shaken out the market and the rise was assisted by the weekly bank re- turn. Prices advanced 3¢ to 15; per cent. ‘The de- Mand for money thus far to-day has been met at 43ga5 per cent on stocks, and at 23a3 per cent on government bonds. Time loans are quoted at 6 per cent, and prime mercantile paper 1s discounted at per cent. Foreign exchange 1s dull and un- ee A Pigmy Revolutior: in Colon. Panama, August 26.—In Colon, on the night of the 15th, the leaders of the defeated party, headed by a man named Preston, of political and murder- ous notoriety, commenced indiscriminate revolver firing in the streets. In the assault two innocent canoe-men were shot. Preston and his gang took to the woods, and have remained up to the present entirely unmolested. He 1s sald to have one hun- dred armed men with him, so that the probabil Ues are that he will give the authorities some trouble, and that finally a compromise will be effected, under which he will advantages he seeks. ject of the movementis tokeep Dr. Nunez from entering Into power as president bes ‘The U.S. Flagship ontal benefit. e 21 of Septembe worthy of the occ: and a perforian then be given. THATCHER, Promose & West's Mi announced in another column, will ay Ford’s Opera House for turee nights and a | hee on Saturday, commencing Thursday next, comprises some of the Dest talent in that the comedians and vocalists F. Holmes, Hughey Dougherty, Will Raymond, George Edward George Thatcher, Frank E. Mc in dancing, the Rankinses, and Burt. who has a Soprano voice of remarkable delighted many with his rendition of song last season. Nationat ToeaTeR.—The season at the National Will be opened Monday evening, September 4th, when Barlow, Wilson & {Company's famous mln Strels will begin a week's engagement, ABNER'S SUMMER GARDEN galas public favor. Enjoyable concerts are given every burlesque and near the town, and the ‘The carrlages—and here in—were soon rolling back in long ines to Belle- vue avenue. Going toa fox hunt in carriages 1s an American aadenda to the English sport! Week the fox Was caught In about twenty min- | utes, which shows how silly and cruel this form of “hunting” is, The foxes are originally caught somewhere In Pennsylvania, and are brought here and kept in cages tll used for a “hunt.” THE GAME OF POLO. Newport isthe only place in this country that has been able to maintain a game of polo the sea- son through. The same parties who play it here occasionally have a game near New York in the fall, but the real home of polo is here where James Gordon Bennett fist introduced it. Polo as a lest of outdoor sports, It ly” played by men sitting on ponies with a mallet in their hand, who Knock a Wooden ball from the center of 'a turf-covered fleld to one side or the other, between two stakes, If the ball is thus driven when Miss W. ri man was at he! persons were saved When he could lation opened weak and for Loutsville and Nashvi ame 1s about the sim) Southern, and 14 nothing but “band; TueaTER © Comiqve.—Comedy, Specialty performances make up a Dill at the Gow | mique, such as ts rarely equaled. THE METROPOLITAN Cak Dxivers will give @ family excursion next Monday to Lower Cedar Potnt, leaving at8 a. m. on the steamer Jane Moseley. The committee has made am, ments to provide for the pleasure of @ back room. as the case may be. home by one side {t is called a accordingly, The skill Is all in t equires great strength to stick on the ponirs backs. They are mostly Mexican ponies, and | they are so quick fn their movements that it does notseem posstble that One can remain on them as they all go crushing together when their respec- to hit the ball. The ponies are, as arule, very handsome animals with their tails “banged” or “cobbed,” as it is called, and to the game with an alacrity that ts ‘heir forelegs are all wrapped in rubber the mallets from bruising or polo field is a level one of closely-shaven turf of some twenty-five acres. About one-half of it is marked off on the grass for the game. Outside of this space are the colors, fi the Officers and distin- began to improve rded now than she was, Selt has retired from Long B Indiseretion that caused him to lose so woman and so big a fortune. ONE OF THE GIRLS OF NEW YORK. I saw a good specimen of the sporting woman yesterday. She came into a car bound for Brighton Beach, unaccompanied by any one, and looking quite independent and able to take care of herself. In one hand she carried an umbrella, or rather she carried it in the crook of her elbow, and in the other she swung a flat yellow hand-bag. She was tall, and had once been fair, but that was long Yet she was stil strug; fume consisted of a blue the same color, button kid galters, yellow mous- quetatre gloves, and a large Gatnsboro’ hat, around sich were curled two enormous ‘Shaded into blue. Above her walst, which was marvelously small for a woman of her dimensions, swelled an enormous bust in graceful outline, and a row of brass buttons described a double com- pound curve from her double chin down to the point of her basque in front. Her hair was straw- colored, and arranged !n waves on her forehead. On ler chéeks there Was a mingling of the Jily'and the rose. as Oscar W. has said of Mrs. Langtry, and her ilps were veriilion. like ‘a grenadier. ame, and scored e horsemanship. THR STEAweR Gronor Leary will leave at 6 ovclock Unis evening to make an excursion trip Norfolk, Fortress Monroe, and the Capea, Monday morning at 6.30 o'clock. GROCERY CLERKS gt Y Point and Point Lookout to night, leaving on the steamer John W. night and revurning at 11 to-mor- WASHINGTON Drvision Ustrorm Raw, will give a moonlight excursion to Marshall es ee sae IF, tive riders attempt 2 cursion to Pi W. B. Smith, Capt. at 11 O'clock to- mith, Lieut. C. 8. Ma- and flannels to kee] breaking them. Ling to be fair. | asque and a skirt of erston, H. L. Taj son, C, P, Stratton, E ton, T, J. Martin, H. H. Kingston, Frank Albert, H. R. Cartwright, J. Moorehead, Mr. Berwin, Clin- R. Sagee, R. H. Beatty, |. W. Drew, P. THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET. are the ovening and closing prices Stock Market to-aay H. H. Dodge, ith intermissions. But the real sight 1s the “turn— out” of the day. This large and, of course, acres were covered b; week It was, unusually | very fashionable. Several | Y carriages and their occu- | pants, who remain in them to see the game. I | describe them or the mag- nificent toilettes that shown go radiantly in the bright, fresh air. It was a were, for instance. seven tally-ho coac ous colors that came rattlt sound of their bugle horns; landaus, victorias and drags without number; beautifully caparisoned the suits of livery made in the colors of the carriage linings; silver chains dangling from silver-mounted bits and gold-plated harness to the end. The Vanderbilts, the Keenes, the San- fords, the Havermyers, the Stevens, the Belmonts and all the millionaires were there. A practical friend who sat with me figured up five hundred rly represented at this olo, After it Was over the carriages Wound out serpent-like into Bellevue avenue, and for an hour or more this beautiful street was lined with equipages and their occupants, that certatly cannot be excelled in Hyde Park or the Bois de A. Albert, A. B. Riegel, M. Dubaut, W. 8. Roose, G. S. Craft, Wim, Dickson, T. Sommerville, A. Kelly, J. Denty, Col. Wm. G: Dr. F. A. Ashford, Capt. arth, Major Jas. P. Wil- leut. J. W. Cowie, Capt. G. 6, Thomas, Capt. Matthew Lieut, J. C. Entwisle, Capt. J. 8. t. P. J. Duffy, Capt. J. C. Ergood. ‘The’ exhibition ain some of the ‘ne principal ob- Shall hot undertake to x ESSSSeeyRees LR J.T. Dyer, Capt. G. it sight. There hic Briefs. ensacola has left Panama for Guayaquill, Payta and Callao,and it is believed for a trip round Cape Horn to New York. Intelligence has just reached Petersburg, Va., of of Mr.R. C. Gray, citizen of Surry county, Va. times with a revolver. over the turf to the She carried herseli The train was crowded with people going to the Brighton Beach races, and any one who has been at the Brighton track’ does not need to be told that it was not a fashionable When our sporting woman reached the josure She mounted to a good seat on the grand stand. She evidently had ‘been there before, as several sporting gem’en deferentiaily lifted their hats to her as if taking pleasure In doing her the honor. After awhile a short man, with dyed mous- tachios and a big watch-chain, came and sat down ather side. To him she gave a roll of crisp bilis from her hand-bag, and he went off to execute a Atte commission for her—so much on this horse, and 50 much on that. He did not return after giving her the tickets. She was done with him. At first here was a shade of anxiety on her face, in spite of her keen enjoyment of the 5 have had some good luck, for she now wore a smile of complacency, and grinned at the beast came in on thé home stretch. the train to return to the city she sat down—I don’t know whether by accident or design—at the side of a colored jockey. Making animated ges- tures with her gloved hand, she chatted famillarly with the Jockey. The other women tn the car Stared at her curiously. She didn’t notice them, or ve nysigns of caring that they looked ‘he conversation was altogether about Many questions about horses hose Information on inexhaustible. Faces of that day were freely talked over, and those that were to take eeunaes er. drill by the crack squad, com- manded by Capt. Burt. Ross, was the feature of the After each movement the delight of the audience took vent in uproarious applause, 80 lon; continued that it was with difficulty themen coui hear the orders, The prominent guests were pro- fuse in their expressions of gratification, Sewell, a very reserved man, saying that the only thing he ever saw that could be compared with it was the drill of the famous Ellsworth Zouaves. ‘This morning a large party went out fishing to the banks, and the fish dealers have already pre- pared adequate strings of fish to barter to the plscatorial hunters, so that they may have some- thing to show for their labor. ‘This afternoon a dress parade will be given at the Stockton. ‘To-morrow the long-talked-of rifle Inatch will take place. I should like to express m: mitoes here, but am afraid to the proverbial Jersey justice. The air is thick with them; they are more numerous than files, and their sting issimply fiendish. We are pray- ing for a sea breeze to reileve us of the pests, On Suhday morning the tents are to be struck, and then for Washington. He was the husband of the y poisoned a short time ago by the negro gir, ENF att millions’ worth of pro, Tue AnvI-Cuivgsz Bri. Dors Nor APPiy To AcTors.—A member of the Chinese legation visited the State department to-day and informed Acting tary Davis that a party of Chinese piay ac- permission to lan Francisco. Secretary Davis called upon Secretary Folger, at the Treasury deportm« to the matter, and the result was that Secretary Folger telegraphed to the collector of customs at San Francisco that the depar tment did not regard lead actors as laborers within thi ‘hin ere 335882) = Ss at Ki = had been denied SS a Diep To-pay.—Capt. Philij the police force (firth precine' tain of a schooner on the Potomac, ‘is residence in South Washington, 13} ent, in reference THE LIME ROCK LIGHT AND IDA LEWIS. Some years ago we used to hear a good deal of Ida Lewis, the keeper of the Lime Rock Light- house in Newport harbor. By her bravery and daring she had rescued many persons trom drown- ing, and had received a medal from the govern- ippointment as keeper of the light, a at from the Narragai company,and commendation from various humane Societies. Stepping into a trim little yacht, with Mr. Porter Morse and Frank Richardson,ot e sailed away over this beautiful harbor me Rock Light to see the heroine of so many rescues. She saw us coming, and chained us ig Turlously trom the Uitte whart, that projected rom the rock. Once landed, we were introduced wis. She is a woman of ht, slender, with dark hair and eyes, bright and quick in her movements, and very mod- ler little parlor was a picture of neat- Ksoper ofthe light ror twenty, years, aaa wil ose eper of the for twenty yer She receives from the ment $550 a year and supplies. She not look, with her slender fr: wield an oar in the billows or pulla half drowned Man into a boat; but she has rescued thirteen imen, notwit her looks, and can do it in, if necessary. She was but a girl of sixteen it and man rt. But she must ie meaning of the ing that the facts in the {t within the late de- Judge Fields, that the law did not ap) to Chinese seamen who had shipped before passage Of the act. ‘Tue Fever Conpon.—The surgeon general of the marine hospital service to-day received the following telegram from Surgeon H. E. Spohn, at Laredo, Texas: “Cordon from Laredo perfected, also extended to Mexican authorities, a" spinion of the mos- When she got on lo $0 On account of ASSAULTS.—Smythe Jackson, colored, ® or 15 days in jail by Judge Bundy this for assaulting Policeman ington, while that officer was Test Jackson's wife. Eugene P. Hayes, a plasterer, was fined $5 or days by Judge Bundy to-da; It Sater ce Seid es ht cause there to for the assault, age suggt juestion might bi anks, of West inset steamsiip — horses and raci were asked of racing matters seemed to Hon. J. A. J. Cresswell, of Maryland, last night, in a conversation in regard to the District commis- slonership trouble, expressed incredulity as to the iblished statements concerning the tmbroglio, e said that to him it seemed incredible that sen- sible men could become entangled in such a State of affairs. ‘The latest mess 1s the “Skeeter Mé honor of our unwelcome visitors. It 18 com; of Howard Beall, George W. Roche, 8. ee Wise, W. E, eyser. het Ww. -yser. ‘he head waiter at the Stockton bears a remark- able resemblance to President Arthur, he is a little darker. us Christi to jew Laredo by acting in conjunction with —_—-__ SHOOTING AFFRAY Is MARYLAND.—Thomas @ Atkinson, son of Dr. E. E. Atkinson, of the Baltl- Ru id, a tel ant on Dr Atkinson's, farm inggold, a tenant on Dr. ‘Luson' Tuckani Denton, place the foliowing day. one of those curious turns which aconversation will sometimes take, the sporting female said she ing life and in making the most of id hot think there wusa hereafter. On leaving the car, she marched down the street Hulllng, and carrying her umbrella ingthe crook of mre custom-hou: OFFictat Deciston.—Judge Lawrence, first con- troller of the Treasury department, has decided that when aclaim or claimant mentioned in an appropriation act has a false: such description may be reject Temain a sufficient description to identify the claim and the claimant payment, it may helleved in en} 10e Neck, about three miles west of tt, because she ‘There was some dispute about Atkinson's right Gather peaches in an orchard. ‘leston, James A. tse, Walter Hew- ——— Sports on Land and Water, THE SARATOGA REGATTA. Five thousand people witnessed the boat races at Saratoga lake yesterday. Of the twelve ama. teurs entered for the first race (a mile and a half and return) only five put in an appearance. Frank Holmes, of Pawtucket, KR L, won in 21 minutes and 16 seconds. The professionals were called, and of the nine entries seven a) w. Rene, eae Mass; Hi Charles E. Courtney nded, wok andy it there tinue to the end. ANEW “WHAT 18 IT?” The transition may be somewhat sudden, but I saw the “Bear-Man” at Brighton the same day. He reminded me of Quilp, only he was less intelli- gent and consequently not as capable of being a villain. A sort of a lair 1s partitioned off in one corner of the museum for him, where he 1s con- cealed from view except when the spectators are allowed to pass through and look at him. When we went in he was sitting quietly on a raised platform, which was carpeted and railed in. This ven by his keeper, a weak ong brown beard. On seeing us the wild man sprang forward and snapped his jaws like a dog. His head is abnormally 1: and ts covered with long, curly brown hair, eyes are grey, very smail and shaped somewhat Uke those of the Japanese. From his broad fore- head his face tapers to a there is a tuft of fine hair. There is a suggestion of the pig in his lips, when they are extended as they are when he snaps. The neck 1s thick and strong; the chest and shoulders broad in tion to‘his height, Walk erect), and between the shoulder and elbow. juscles at the part instead of on the inner anterior surface. Hits forearms are smaller an the upper t, Each hi and a pul in wwrully be made. For VIOLATION OF THE PENSION Law, Mr. Hat- ton, the First Assistant Postmaster General, has removed E. Oakley, the Fulton, N. ¥., and appoint District Government Affairs. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. The contractorsfor paving the streets and ave- nues have all commenced operations and are fairly under way with their work. New Jersey and Massachusetts avenues have been stripped of the old curbs and crossings, the rotten wooden pave * ments removed and the debris removed, pre} the ed og for ‘as if she could the act to make Affairs Over the River. A NOVEL ENTERPRISE—HOW THE FALLS CHURCHERS BUILD SIDEWALKS. Fatis Cuurcu, Va., August 25, 1882, Correspondence of Tux Evexine STAR. The sidewalk meetings heretofore referred to at length resulted in the adoption of a proposition to try a,“ bee and barbecue” as a first venture to ob- tain sidewalks. In making it a success, Capt. Fisher, a new comer among us, has been noticeably active and efficient. Capt. Eastman, a resident here, and gifted with pen in the metrical line, and equally so with pencil in cartooning, has been not less conspicuous and effective with others in the same good work of awakening and influencing our ple = the sidewalk question. Some thirty aster at West M. B. Fellows. who was quite t us know how ast {t came out—torty. talkative, and seemed anxious to let old herdaughter was. At 1 ae quite correct, mother,” said Ida very de- murely. Was a special priviik looking man with aio In former days Fort Adams, on the opposite side ot Newport harbor, was the fashionabie resort in the evening, when the soldiers were on dress pa- rade and the band began to play; but the garrison tory to laying F street south. pointed chin, on which tbick and muscular companies, and. us very handsomely. It. Fi it od; married one of the dawelt remembered, ters but his hands Dr. LES and amore popular hostess as a double rs. ‘They are clubby and cal- e the paws of an animal. are large an thumb and six fi lous on the palm, knees have the appearance of bein; below the knees are muscular development. There are six toes to each h 1s broad and flat, like the hands, inspected, “Heddy,” as his keeper called him, sat with his legs drawn up, qMuch as a tallor sits when at work on his be ing With a string of beads. Occasionally he eda few loose beads trom a box and added em to the stris “He ts always “just like a bear. He can’t “I must do something,” a ‘THE MoNnTELILO ConFERENCE.—This morning Baltimore M. P. colored conference at Mont ~— ‘by Rev. Mr. Anderson. W. ig double-joint usual were Elijah Gray, conducted by Rev. Thos. remarks. He was followed by Revs. Jones, J. Ross and others. ere received from churches, which time to recess. The confereiice will adjourn prol ‘This institution, which it was thought would do So much for Newport, is quite generally patronized, but has not yet proved to be profitable. It is built entrance on the and ‘covered i Madierbs € Ot! While he was being one of many somewhat similar events that go to shaw that surpass in a our Ne rise and public it any 1 Same distance this be so, I only wish that the same influences ———— IFR's CHARGES AGaInst HER Hvswaxp.— Davis appeared, as compilat: the Police Court to-day in Da she wal it ing room at the entrance ts a clt A ing. doing something,” sat mers, | 38. to-day against her husb: “Heddy,” looking up. Tints remark was a revelation to us,as we had been informed that the man-bear could under- ‘Will | stand a few words, but could not talk. One of the doors swun; “Shut the door, J: giant, ‘The monster kept up his involuntarily” striking sidewalk matter is be bee-ed ipplied wit eee walks, if our do not weary even in well doing. until the whole eee ae a ay vent disaffected port g with their iriends. ee wo ‘satisty clahine of ‘the employes, @ man-bear, ad ping at intervals. Jump back my elbow against the tron railiug. When he perceived that I suffered pain he Another Raid Upon the Unhappy Clerks: THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGHWAYMEN AFTER THEM. And now comes along tor, who “requests” an assessment from the clerks in the executive departments, which “will not be objected to in any quarter.” A lady receiving $75 a month, employed in the Treasury, yesterday re- ceived the following; Heapqu: eee er Pennsylvania coltec- sharply. e meant that he the kind. When several losure, Heddy pumped upon the floor and made at them. le hopped along upon his hands and feet after the manner of atoad. The i crowd retreated i ft ie u